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Are You Ready For a Little Relaxation?

August 6th, 2008

Every weekend at Elk Creek Vineyards there’s something going on, whether it’s a music festival at the outdoor amphitheater, a gallery art showing, cooking classes and wine tasting just to name a few.  There is definitely something for everyone.  However, if you’re looking to just relax and do nothing, you couldn’t ask for a better place to do it.  

Last weekend my husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary.  We didn’t want a big celebration, just to spend a quiet weekend together relaxing and enjoying each others company.  Elk Creek Vineyards gave us the perfect opportunity to do just that.  Knowing that’s what we had in mind my husband had previously reserved a room at the Lodge for the weekend.  To say it was absolutely beautiful is an understatement!  The Lodge was charming and warm and just walking through the door I could feel my stress level drop.  After checking in we spent the day Friday at The Hunt Club shooting sporting clays on the woods course.  If you’ve never shot sporting clays you have to give it a try.  We love it and go every chance we get!  Anyway back to the weekend…  

Friday night was a romantic evening on the deck of the winery while listening to some amazing local musicians play.  Saturday we had a “couples massage” that was beyond relaxing then had a wonderful lunch at the cafe.  The rest of the day was filled with whatever we wanted to do at our own leisure – a tour of the winery, browsing through the art gallery, wine tasting and a perfect ending to a perfect day - sitting on the deck watching the sun go down with a great bottle of wine.  What more could you ask for?!

Next time you’re planning a weekend getaway with your significant other or even family and friends be sure to check out everything Elk Creek Winery has to offer.  Whether it’s a weekend to party or a weekend to relax, you’ll find it here at Elk Creek!              

The Rippingtons Rocked!

July 1st, 2008

Wow, Saturday night was another great concert series at Elk Creek Vineyards!  The 2008 Jazz Concert was amazing.  The Rippingtons high-energy jazz sound had everyone out of their seats! 

It was about 4:30 when the black clouds started rolling in.  The weather in Owenton had been calling for a 60% chance of thunderstorms for Saturday most of the week.  But thankfully after only about 45 minutes of rain, the clouds parted, the sky turned blue and the sun started shining.  The evening’s weather was absolutely perfect as the bands took to the stage.

It was another “high five” performance from the staff at Elk Creek too!  As usual everything went smoothly even during the rain.  The food was delicious, from the salmon and bourbon bread pudding on the VIP winery deck to the booths filled with funnel cakes and cotton candy.  Of course the main dish was the wine itself!  The Sangiovese with its blend of 84% Sangiovese and 16% Merlot was being released that night and thankfully we got a couple bottles because it was spectacular.  Along with the Rose and Cabernet Sauvignon there wasn’t a wine connoisseur out there that wasn’t intrigued.  

Next Saturday for the Fourth of July Independence weekend, Elk Creek Vineyard is doing it again with the sounds of Motown Review and the famous Rozzi Fireworks.  This is a show you don’t want to miss!   Take your family, friends, neighbors and anybody else you can grab on to and head on over to the Elk Creek Vineyards this Saturday night, July 5th for a music and fireworks show you won’t soon forget! 

Oh … and I almost forgot, my husband was able to get The Rippington’s autograph on their latest CD.  Very cool!

Autographed Rippingtons CD

The Rippingtons 20th Anniversary

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