Saturday, June 10 - from 11 am until 6 pm
2017 Happy Retreat Wine and Jazz Festival
Please join us on Saturday, June 10, 2017 for the Happy Retreat Wine & Jazz Festival, held on the historic grounds of Happy Retreat, former home of Charles Town founder Charles Washington, brother of George Washington and certified National Treasure by the National Trust of Historic Preservation.
Ticket Prices: VIP – $50
General admission – $30 in advance/$35 at the gate
Designated Driver (non-drinking) – $20
Children 12 & under – free
VIP ticket holders had the chance to participate in one of three wine tasting classes. The classes were taught by Simone FM Spinner, MH, CSW, CWE, adjunct professor of wine studies at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. The three classes offered were Hot Trends In Wine, Wine & Music, and Taste Like A Professional. All classes were held on the day of the festival in the comfort of our tasting room in the historic mansion. Six wines were poured for participants in each class. Each class was limited to 20 participants, first come, first served. Also, included in the price of the VIP ticket was a commemorative wine tasting glass, a bento box lunch, and admission to the full festival.
General Admission ticket holders received a commemorative tasting glass, free tasting of all wines, great music and access to our food vendors and craft vendors.
Designated Driver (non-drinking) ticket holders listened to the great music and had access to our food vendors and craft vendors.
Wine
Over 50 fine wines were available for free tasting.
Music
The bands were The Brooks Tegler Quartet, The Krispy Kat Quartet, and The Apollo Jazz Septet.
Food
Food vendors included: The Mediterranean Café, a selection; Pizza Llama, wood fired pizza; caterer Marcia Flanigan, salads, and specially created offerings. For dessert, TheBestCookie.com, Sugar Whipped Bakery and selected chocolates from Appalachian Chocolates.
Craft Vendors
Local craft vendors were exhibiting and selling their crafts.
Parking
Parking was available on site and at nearby parking lots.
No Pets
Pets were not permitted. Service dogs were allowed.
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