The scent of fresh lavender is in the air! The Chappell Hill Lavender Farm hosts the 9th annual Lavender and Wine Fest on Saturday, August 10, 2013, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The festival kicks off the blooming season and guests will have the opportunity to cut their own fresh lavender and learn how to make lavender wands.
The
popular Tour de Lavender and Wine Country returns featuring charming destinations
in scenic Washington County. Begin
your Tour at the Chappell Hill Lavender Farm with so much
to see and do! Don’t miss the wide variety of craft booths, demonstrations of
lavender weaving and flower pounding, sample lavender cuisine and enjoy live
music with Jill Paulsen. Tour the farm’s gift shop with its wonderful selection
of lavender-related items. Admission to the Lavender Farm is free.
WindyWinery provides the wine stop where you can participate
in the grape stomp, vendors and live music performed by Mike Gallo from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. To
participate in Windy Winery’s Harvest Grape Stomp, the fee is $25 for adults
and $15 for children, and includes a hayride to the vineyard, stomping grapes
and a keepsake t-shirt.
Other
sponsors include Bevers Kitchen, Bluebonnet House Gift and Garden Center,
Chappell Hill Sausage, Murski Bed & Breakfast and Two S Realty.
There are plenty of other events this weekend, too. Why don't you bring the family and have a little mini-vacay in Brenham?! There's a variety of lodging, dining and entertainment to keep everyone happy for the weekend. If you'd like to browse your options, visit our website.
See you soon!
Jenny Mills
Visitor Center & Website Manager
Brenham/Washington County Chamber-CVB
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