Loving Local Snip & Sip Event with ClemHott Vineyards
Know Before You Go!
When: Thursday, July 9th 6:15-8 PM
Where: ClemHott Vineyards, 3053 River Rd New Market VA 22844 *There will be signs!
Parking: A video will be posted to Shady Hill social media on what it looks like when you arrive. There will be a sign that says, “Clem Hott Vineyards”. Drive up the gravel lane (you should see a vineyard), then there will be a grass area to park. Once you park, head into the barn.
Your Ticket: One beverage from ClemHott Vineyards, cut flower experience, a handmade clay vase exclusive for our event from Potomac Clay, light charcuterie from Jillian’s Farmstead Kitchen, and instruction on arranging flowers in a vase from Ashley at Shady Hill.
Evening Timeline
6:15 PM - Arrive! Head into the barn, choose your wine, get some snacks, and stroll the property or sit and rest until we begin.
6:30 PM - Snip and Pick! Ashley will guide us around the property to talk about what we can snip and how to do it. Shady Hill blooms will also be available that are pre-cut.
6:50 PM - Guided instruction from Ashley on how to process flowers and arrange them in your vase back in the Barn.
8:00 PM - Take home your creation and tell all your friends about it!
Refreshments
Food: Light charcuterie from Jillian’s Farmstead Kitchen will include cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruit, and local meat from Sycamore Banks Farm. Come having dinner already; we will not provide a meal.
Drinks: Our co-host, Clem Hott Vineyard grows grapes right on the Homestead. Their first wines are both reds, and I will say, having people who aren’t wine lovers in my family, they love these wines! One drink is included in your ticket. Buy a bottle to take home and be entered to win another local vase from Potomac Clay.
“The Journey” - a blend of Petite Pearl, Norton, and Chambourcin grapes— the first red varietals grown in this vineyards soil. What began as a reflection of owners, Mike & Brittany’s own story— two paths converging through love of the land, good wine, and life well lived.
“Bewitching Burden” - The Spotted Lanternfly is no match for the enduring Chambourcin grape. This is a French-American hybrid that thrive in the linestone-rich soils at Clem Hott Vineyard. Medium-bosied with dark fruit notes and a touch of spice, Chambourcin rewards both grower and glass. A favorite among VA wine lovers.
Bottled Water and a water cup station available.
Rain or Shine
The weather is looking in our favor with some rain to cool off our evening, however, be prepared in case it rains or shines! If it rains, you can take an umbrella (brought by you) out to cut around the property. If you will melt in the rain, feel free to to stay in the barn and enjoy the pre-picked blooms and breeze from the summer rain.
Come Dressed for the Elements
Clem Hott Vineyard provides a homestead experience. The barn, not air conditioned, but beautiful wide open doors and fans to keep us cool. The blooms, we will be walking around the property as you choose, and with the rain, come prepared to get your shoes wet or possibly muddy. Come as fancy, cute, or no-so-cute as you like. We just ask that you come as yourself. Gloves will be provided if you wish to have some.
The Blooms
It’s been a hot one, so with that, the long rows of pollinator blooms at the Vineyard are on their way out. We will still have flowers to cut from the rows, but we will be going about the property to explore other blooms. Shady Hill will be bringing pre-cut blooms to help fill our arrangements. So think of this as a “Sip & Snip/Pick out your favs”.
