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4th Annual Jazz & Wine Festival Comes to the Sedalia Center

copywriting — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:07:52 +0000

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or want to broaden your tastes, the Sedalia Center’s 4th Annual Jazz & Wine Festival has something to offer everyone. Come out for a classic evening of wine tasting and jazz music featuring talented artists and a rare chance to sample the tastes of some of the region’s best vintners. The smooth voices and musicianship of Jane L. Powell, Nat Reeves, and the Vince Lewis Trio will provide the perfect backdrop to your wine-tasting experience while you sample wines from Blue Ridge Vineyard, Century Beverage Distributor, Chateau Z Vineyard, and Fincastle Winery, among many others.

The event takes place in the Sedalia Center’s shaded, atmospheric open-air pavilion. The artists are local legends, with Jane Powell beginning her singing career in Roanoke, Virginia and Nat Reeves being born in nearby Lynchburg. Powell has been described as having a soulful style and a five-octave range, performing throughout the US, Canada and the Caribbean and has been featured in a national McDonalds commercial, a Dino DeLaurentis film Marie and in the 1999 New Line comedy, The Bachelor. Nat Reeves and The Vince Lewis Trio have also received national acclaim and airplay. These artists are divine jazz musicians who will put on a performance you won’t want to miss out on at the Sedalia Center!

Bring your friends and family out for a night of refined relaxation and all sorts of live entertainment with music, dancing, and drinks from 4:00-10:00 pm on August 27th at the Sedalia Center located at 1108 Sedalia School Road in Bedford, VA. It is convenient to Smith Mountain Lake and only costs $15 for an advance ticket and $20 at the gate for a night of music, wine, vendors, festival food and beverages. Advance tickets may be purchased here.

For more information, call (434) 299-5080 or visit www.sedaliacenter.org

Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery’s Sunset Saturdays

copywriting — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:49:18 +0000

For more live musicians and entertainment as well as an opportunity to enjoy some great local wine, consider stopping by Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery located in the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake area on Saturdays this summer.

Each event will be held on Saturdays through September 3rd and will run from 7:00-10:00 pm.

The lineup of local musicians is as follows:

July 2nd: Kevin Marshall-a songwriter from Charlotte, NC who previously played in the Sutton Ain’t Right band. He is the cousin of local musician Scott Sutton.
July 16th: Square Peg-a jazz duo performing live
July 23rd: Kat Mills-an acoustic singer/songwriter based out of Blacksburg, VA
July 30th: Sparks Will Fly-A blues/rock/acoustic group based out of Roanoke, with Brittany Sparks on vocals, Billy McCray on guitar, and Scott Sutton on bass.
Hear some of their music at ReverbNation
September 3rd: Larry, Mike & Chip-a group of songwriters who will be performing as “songwriters in the round.”

The cost is $10 including glass and tasting. Kids & DDs get in free.

Bring lawn chairs and a picnic spread and sample Hickory Hill’s fine wines, available for purchase by the glass or bottle, all while enjoying live local musicians!

Home and Harvest at Huddleston’s Savoy-Lee Winery

GO Agency — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:44:00 +0000

Well, the month of August has begun and that means one thing at the Savoy-Lee winery: Harvest time!! Things are beginning to get busy at this award winning winery! The fall crush is when all the labors of spring and summer come to full fruit and marks the birth of this season’s wines!! You can feel the excitement building as the fall harvest is just weeks away!! That excitement can be felt all along the Bedford Wine Trail!

The wines produced from this harvest look to be as promising as the 2005 Johnson Mountain Picnic Series that won the Bronze at the 2006 Virginia’s Governors cup wine competition! It has completely SOLD OUT!! You can find other of their wines listed at the online tasting room! Just click on Start Shopping and you can see their complete wine list. Better yet, drop by for an unforgettable tasting. Our tasting room is open to the public Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday from 12pm – 6 pm or by appointment by calling (540) 297-9275

The 2006 wines are going to be released soon, so sign up now for the newsletter to receive pre-release dates! Before being released, our wines are available to sample in the tasting room. So far the 2006 are receiving rave reviews! The growing season in 2007 was remarkable and many cannot wait to see how those wines perform! Things just keep getting better at the Savoy-Lee!!

As hard as it may be to believe, the Savoy-Lee has become available to purchase! You can contact Vicki Millehan, a local real estate expert, if you would like a more personal look at the Savoy-Lee or view our virtual tour! The area is so beautiful it is hard to take it all in, with lake views and beautiful surroundings it can take your breath away! With harvest set to begin, you can be a part of this award winning vineyard! At the very least come visit us at Smith Mountain Lake, and if you like it, then move here!!

Planning Your Visit to Smith Mountain Lake

GO Agency — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:59:00 +0000

There is so much to do at Smith Mountain Lake and the surrounding area in Franklin County, Bedford Coun ty, and Pittsylvania County that planning your trip is a real advantage. So where do you start? Finding a place to stay should be the first order of business! There are cottages and full sized homes both on and off the water available to rent. You can also take advantage of the wonderful bed and breakfasts available in the area! Camping is popular, while renting a houseboat could be the ultimate way to enjoy the lake. You can find several different kinds of Smith Mountain Lake rentals here.

Now it is time to decide what you are going to do on this visit. Is this a “get away from it all” vacation or a “do it all” vacation? This may actually effect where you want to stay, so you may want to have an idea of what you want to do before you finalize those accommodations. See – planning is helping already!! If this is a “do it all” vacation, you certainly have a lot to choose from. You can start in Moneta and drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to observe natural beauty and enjoy everything from hiking to mountain music programs. There are lots of historical and cultural activities you can enjoy! You can start looking for both entertainment and great places to eat at smith-mountain-lake.com!

Golf at championship courses like Mariner’s Landing is a big attraction in the area, of course. There’s even miniature gold and other family favorites at Hot Shots. If you like other sports, you have choices ranging from horseback riding to sailing. Of course you can’t forget wake boarding, kayaking, water skiing or fishing either!! You can get in on guided tours or strike out on your own. If you are going to be on the water, make sure you are familiar with Virginia boating guidelines. If you want to unwind from the stress of life, then there is nothing better than attending a wine tasting at any of the award winning wineries in the area! Or book a sunset cruise of the lake on the Virginia Dare,!! Just sounds like heaven, doesn’t it!!

With so much to do, you will probably have to come visit more than once! Be warned, Smith Mountain Lake can be addictive!! But don’t worry, if you like it, then move here! Call local real estate expert Vicki Millehan!! She can help you find your perfect place to make your home away from home! Or she can help if you want to become a “local”!! Smith Mountain Lake; come for the fun, stay for the lifestyle!!!

Treat Dad on the Trail!!

GO Agency — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:17:00 +0000

This weekend treat dad on the Bedford Wine Trail!! Spoil him with wine tasting at the Father’s Day Celebration at the Peak’s of Otter Winery on June 20th and 21st. If Dad loves the outdoors you can take him to Hickory Hills Vineyards and Winery where he can hike the beautiful Nature Trail, sample wines and even receive a free gift just for being the World’s Greatest Dad!!
Of course, the other wineries on the tour, including Savoy-Lee, Leo Grande, and White Rock Vineyards, offer a great afternoon of tasting in a picture postcard setting. If Dad has enough ties and golf balls, the Savoy-Lee is for sale and would make a great gift!

If your father is more into history or cultural events Bedford Wine Trail delivers!! You can bring him to visit the National D-day Monument or he can enjoy one of several interpretations of the natural and cultural history of the Southern Appalachians. If Dad’s passion is music, you can take him to enjoy World Renowned Guitarist Peter Fletcher at the Bower Center. There is so much to do on The Bedford Wine Trail that you may have to come back and indulge YOURSELF once you have shown Dad his special day!!!

As a trail traveler you can enjoy beautiful vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Smith Mountain Lake. It doesn’t matter if you are interested in complete weekend getaway or just a day trip; Bedford Wine Trail has it all! You can visit Historical Sites or indulge in internationally acclaimed cultural events. The Bedford Wine Trail is a beautiful place conveniently located only four hours from Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia, three hours from Richmond, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina and only two hours from Greensboro, North Carolina.

A word of warning, this area of Virginia is beautiful! You may find yourself longing to immerse yourself in the region. We have a saying around here, “if you like it, move here!” If you find your heart intoxicated with the atmosphere you can find on the Trail and surrounding towns, contact Vicki Millehan and let her get you that Smith Mountain Lake-area home you’ve been dreaming about.