Thursday, September 24, 2009

Skywatch Friday = Winery Umbrellas

The other Friday Jack and I made a return visit to a winery we had been to last fall. Barrel Oak Winery is right off interstate #66 so it is very convenient to go to for a wine outing. In the above photo you see some of the many umbrellas and tables on the patio of the winery.
And when you are seated at the tables this is one of the views that you can see.

Jack and I like to buy a bottle of wine at the winery and go to the patio to watch the sunset.

Here is a view of the Barrel Oak's winery building, the adjacent patio and the parking lot. Quite frequently the winery will have cookouts for guests under that long white tent you see in the background. This winery also has Friday night movies under the stars for guests. It is a really relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
And here's the best part. This winery caters to dogs in all shapes and sizes. People are encouraged to bring their dogs along for the wine outing. This little brown dachshund was adorable and was hanging out with that big black lab. The owners of the winery have two big dogs of their own and they have given canine names to some of their wines. For instance, there is a Bow Wow Red wine.
I think this might be the home of the owners of the winery. Pretty rural setting.
And here is another view of the vineyard and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
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9 comments:

  1. Linda JacobsSeptember 24, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    It looks like a beautiful area of the country! Now, I want a glass of wine!

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  2. My name is RietSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Very nice pictures. Cheers.

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  3. Kathy WSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Wonderful shots. Would love one of those nice glasses of wine lol.

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  4. DeniseinVASeptember 24, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Lovely photos, what a nice place to visit. I'll have to look out for some of the Bow-Wow wine.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Wineries are always such fun. Looks like a lovely setting!

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  6. magiceyeSeptember 25, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    cool shots

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  7. ChrisJSeptember 25, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Hi Jack and JoAnn: That music just gives me chills!! Thanks for visiting my blogs. My main blog is Flamblogger, where I post things that I think are interesting, (I hope).
    Chris's Comments I use to post my Bible Study notes, mainly for my Ladies Bible Study which I teach each Wednesday. (I have 25-30 ladies all aged between late sixties and early nineties) But the notes are there for any one who is interested in the Bible.
    My ATC blog began as a place to post the art cards I started experimenting with, but now I usually post any other art work I have done lately. What a compliment -- no I am not an art teacher. I actually taught English Literature and then a variety of grades and subjects from grades 1-12. My art is something I picked up late in life and lately have found myself getting more into it -- that and photography. But I have given up on my photo ATC's Blog. It was an idea that didn't quite take off.I have been visiting you quite often. Come by and see me again :)

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  8. This Is My Blog - fishing guySeptember 28, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    Joann: What a neat place to visit.

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  9. ninjaSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    It seemed a pretty cool place but the fact you can bring dogs makes it wonderful. I didn't know there's wine from Virginia.

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