When you think of a trip to a winery for a tour and a day of sampling fine wines, your first thought may be of California’s Napa Valley and not the historic countryside of Virginia. But if you live in the Herndon area, the Winery at Bull Run in Centerville, Virginia, may just change your mind and be a new addition to your must-try list.
Established in 2012 as a working, historical farm vineyard, the Winery at Bull Run is not only one of the closest wineries to Washington, DC, but it lies on 225 acres of land that runs alongside Manassas National Battlefield Park and a beautiful, sprawling equestrian farm. Needless to say, there is a long and illustrious history to the land and the meticulously renovated and restored buildings where these vines grow, but today it is a family farm-oriented winery that pays tribute to the past and works to preserve its 19th-century roots.
So just what might a trip to the Winery at Bull Run entail? Here are a few of our favorite ideas, which could spark your own senior-friendly trip there.
Whether you grab a couple of friends for an impromptu wine tour and tasting — no reservation is required for groups of less than — or you preplan a group for a private event to celebrate a special occasion, the Winery offers an indoor tasting room and an outdoor bar where you can enjoy a flight of Bull Run wines. Prices are reasonable, and each visitor can enjoy a souvenir wine glass to take home to remind them of the Winery’s historic estate. Group and walk-in tastings are available daily, but calling ahead is recommended to make sure you have the experience you and your group are looking for.
With more than 225 acres, there is clearly too much to see in one day, which is why the Winery at Bull Run has regular weekly and monthly events that are great for friends and family. Between weekly trivia nights, barbecue nights, frequent food truck visits, and live, local bands, your visits to the vineyard can become regular outings. Just check out their events page to learn more.
The Winery also allows visitors to bring their own food and enjoy one of their more than 100 picnic tables or a space on their expansive lawn. The Winery also welcomes visitors to try out their own food, including artisan meats, cheeses, and baguettes, or preorder a gourmet picnic to have ready and waiting for you when you arrive.
Not only do you have a chance to support a local, growing business, but by joining one of the Winery at Bull Run’s wine clubs, you can regularly share a piece of your experience at the vineyard with friends and family, mark a special occasion, or share a bottle of wine over dinner back at home.
So whether you are looking for a new hot spot for enjoying local wine and fun events or just a delicious taste of wine with friends while you check out a local landmark, a trip down the road to the Winery at Bull Run should be on your to-do list.
This is just one of the many spots you can take advantage of in the Herndon area as an active senior, or even if you require a bit more assistance. Communities like ours at Arbor Terrace of Herndon offer engaging programs, an active lifestyle, and as always, the space you need to live life your way. Learn more about Arbor Terrace and come experience more events and local hot spots like these in our community!