Second Saturday
July is the month for taking a real vacation from school or work. How about a staycation? Explore country stores, artist studios, galleries and eclectic shops. Relax at a B&B, enjoy a local restaurant, and sip awardwinning wines at popular wineries. Here are some goings-on around the county.
AMISSVILLE
Magnolia Vineyards and
Winery: Live music from
2 to 5 p.m.; Josh Lowe on Saturday and Bruce Lowe on Sunday. SoBo Mobile will serve local, natural, and organic foods both days. Bees and Trees will be on site with honey and other local items. Open 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Narmada Winery:
Josh Schmidt plays pop, classics and current hits from 2 to 5 p.m. Enjoy wine tastings and small-plate food pairings. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
A full day “painting in the park” seminar with artist
Kevin Adams. Begin at Big Meadows Lodge learning special techniques, then hike to Blackrock and start painting. In the afternoon, a piece with Big Meadows as backdrop. All painting supplies furnished. For more information: www. snpbooks.org 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SPERRYVILLE
De’Danaan Glassworks: Stained glass beginner’s workshop with artist Patti Brennan. Make a small glass panel from start to finish. All supplies and tools provided. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $55.00. Call 540-987-8615. River District
Potters: Learn how to create a pottery spoon rest from a clay slab. Potters Sara Adams and Nancy Nord will guide the process. Email riverdistrictpotters@ comcast.net. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.
WASHINGTON
Hazel River Arts and
Antiques: Exhibit featuring Old Rag Photography. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carole Pivarnik demonstrates watercolor techniques; 1 to 3 p.m. textile demo of hooking rugs by Sally Mello and book-signing by “Prickly Roses” author Joyce Abell. Divine Swine BBQ serves lunch Noon to 3 p.m.; Mountainside Dance Center bake sale 10 a.m. to Noon. 540-987-8440. Little Washington Winery:
Wine Bootcamp class is all about wine in plain English. Learn to achieve aeration perfection and more. A molecular pairing with sandwich, chocolate pairing session, and the Dirt Road Wine Tour are included. Reserve at https:// littlewashingtonwinery.com. Middle Street Gallery:
Kate Anderson’s “Winter Landscapes” oil paintings are on display. Cool off with scenes of snow and wintry skies. Artist Reception 3 to 6 p.m. Open Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Quievremont Winery:
Brilliantly colored exhibition of over 40 monotypes by Carolyn Roth. Check the winery calendar for live music. Open Noon to 7 p.m. https://quievremont.com. The Inn at Little Washington: Farmer’s market with bluegrass music and local vendors and artisans offering fresh organic vegetables, artisanal breads, meats and more. Pulled pork BBQ, baked goods, jams, pickles. Portion of the proceeds donated to the Rappahannock Food Pantry. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.