| Day 1 |
11:00 am -
2:00 pm |
Arrive at Chateau Pomije Vineyard and Winery in Guilford which captures the experience of a fully working winery nestled on 72 picturesque acres. Not only will you sample these excellent wines but some will be paired with your lunch which is served in a reconstructed 150 year old timbered barn overlooking a beautiful lake and country side. Tour the vineyard & facility.
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2:00 -
3:30 pm |
A short scenic trip brings you to Aurora with a stop at Hillforest Victorian House Museum overlooking this charming river town & the beautiful Ohio River. A National Historic Landmark, built in “steamboat” style, Hillforest offers a taste of life in the 1855s. |
3:30 -
4:30 pm |
Follow the river just down the road to Rising Sun. Check in & freshen up at Hyatt’s Grand Victoria Casino & Resort. It’s almost time for dinner! |
4:30 -
6:00 pm |
Enjoy dinner at The Courtyard, a cozy restaurant in a restored row house along the riverfront. Have a glass of regional wine to compliment your dinner entree. |
6:30 -
8:30 pm |
Just a short stroll brings you to Around the Corner Coffee & Wine Shop located at the Pendleton Arts Center for a nightcap. Venture through the artist studios, chat with an artist or two and sample some regional wines before heading back to Grand Vic for the evening. Turn in or stay up late and try your luck in the casino.
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| Day 2 |
8:00 -
9:00 am |
Begin your morning with a sumptuous breakfast buffet at the Grand Vic. |
9:00 -
10:00 am |
Explore downtown Rising Sun, an Indiana Governor’s Award Arts Community. Watch as world renowned harps and guitars are made before your eyes at Harps on Main and Zeiler Music Center. |
10:00 -
10:45 am |
Travel down river on one of the most scenic stretches of the Ohio River Scenic Byway. You’ll be joined on your ride along the Ohio Scenic Byway by a local historian that will recant tales of the river and the early days of wine making as you pass by the site of the first successful winery in the US. |
10:45 am
12:00 pm |
Off to The Ridge Winery Tasting Room, where winemaker Tom Demaree will discuss his wine process creating unique blends from an array of berries fruits and choice grape varieties. Enjoy the panoramic views of the majestic Ohio River from the deck.
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12:00 -
12:45 pm |
Travel west to the historic river town of Madison, often referred to as the prettiest small town in America. |
12:45 -
2:00 pm |
Have lunch with the winemaker at Thomas Family Winery, located in a 1850s stable and carriage house. Not only will you taste their hand-crafted traditional wines but these winemakers will take you through the old world process of cider making culminating in a tasting of ciders all made on site. Simple pleasures in a pub style setting. |
2:00 -
3:00 pm |
Lanthier Winery, Madison’s oldest winery is one of Indiana’s favorites and a popular tourist destination. From Midwest sweet to elegant dry wines, everyone will find a wine suited to their palate in the beautiful French country gardens and shop the loft art gallery. |
3:30 -
5:00 pm |
Moments later we are at Madison Vineyards Estate Winery for a sampling of their estate bottled wines. The Palmers are dedicated to the production of wines that speak of the soils, sun and grapes of this special region. Enjoy the stories of the creation of not only the wines but the winery and the business itself, truly a family endeavor.
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5:00 -
6:00 pm |
Travel to Batesville |
6:00 -
9:00 pm |
It’s time for dinner and a tour of Ertel Cellars Winery one of the newest wineries in the country. Winemaker Brian Ahaus will take you on this incredible tour of the facility and demonstrate the methods used to create his wines. You will be able to view the fascinating process through the large windows in the great room, with time to taste the final product. Indulge in a fabulous dinner created just for you.
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| 9:30 pm |
Check into the Sherman House - your haven for the night.
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| Day 3 |
8:00 -
9:00 am |
Enjoy a full breakfast in the German-style dinning room at the Sherman House.
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9:00 -
10:00 am |
Tour a 1910 mansion that is now known as the Stonebridge Inn & Spa. Learn about all of the beautiful Romweber woodwork and see the Rookwood tile fireplace. Learn about the heritage of this early American home.
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10:00 -
11:00 am |
Take a tour of the world-known Weberdings Carving Shop, see a master carver at work and learn about some of the unique projects they have completed through the years. Then take a walk through their gift shop and admire the workmanship, many with vineyard accents.
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11:00 am -
12:00 pm |
Visit one of the latest stars of HGTV, Chaz Kaiser, and watch him as he works his magic with metals of all sorts. Learn about the custom gates, wine racks, fountains, and other projects he has done for people all over the country.
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12:00 -
1:00 pm |
Wine All you Want Café is the place for lunch. Eclectic food from around the world fills the menu. Enjoy a glass of wine from a winery somewhere in the world and relax before your trip home.
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Contact:
Sally McWilliams
Phone: 812-265-6999
sally@downthelazyriver.org
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