Celebrate Spring with some of our favorite ephemeral wildflowers! Ephemeral wildflowers grow early in the season, often flowering and dying back to the ground before the trees leaf out. The Virginia Bluebell is a moisture loving ephemeral that grows in large numbers in low areas along the Shenandoah River.

10-12 Vernal Pool Walk and Talk – 2 mile hike on the Cottonwood trail to visit the vernal pools with Master Naturalist Hannah Bement. Meet at the Cottonwood trailhead.

1-3 Wildflower Bioblitz – Master Naturalist Denise Child will show you how to log flowers you find on a phone app and share the data you collect with Shenandoah River State Park. Meet at the Massanutten Shelter.

1-2 Guided Bluebell Hike – 2 mile out and back hike on the Bluebell trail with Master Naturalist Erin Gleeson to experience the Virginia Bluebell. Shelter 1.

2-3 Nature Journaling for Children – Let your young children experience nature and draw their findings. Shelter 1.

We are excited to welcome back Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja, Dip WSET to DuCard for a special Chocolate and Wine Program. We will meet on the patio, at farm tables overlooking mountains and vines, and sample a flight of a premium line of chocolates. Each chocolate will be paired by Ann with a DuCard wine that best complements it.

We are delighted that Ann is coming to DuCard specifically for this program. She will share with us the history of chocolate, talk about her work in making Lindt’s fine chocolates and offer some samples of ‘raw’ chocolate for us to try. Limited seating, advance reservations required. $69 per person. Sorry, no discount for Wine Club members at this event.

Chocolate & Wine Pairing

Join the fun in Winchester, VA for 50 events over ten days at the annual 96th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival!

What is the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival?

A series of more than 50 events that includes live entertainment, dances, a carnival, dinners, luncheons, a wine festival, a Kids Bloomin Mile & 10K Race, national known celebrities, and more! The Festival is an event the whole family can enjoy. The dates to some of our events are

• Wine Fest: 4/28/23-4/29/23
• Esports Tournament: 4/29/23-4/30/23
• Apple Blossom Carnival: 4/28/23-5/07/23 (Closed Monday)
• Business at the Bloom: 5/03/23
• Ladies and Men’s Commonwealth Luncheon: 5/05/23
• Stag Luncheon: 5/05/23
• 80’s Dance Party: 5/05/23
• Sport’s Breakfast: 5/06/23
• 10-K Race: 5/06/23
• Country Music Party: 5/06/23

The Festival is held in Winchester – Frederick County Virginia, in the beautiful and historic Northern Shenandoah Valley, just 75 miles west of Washington, D.C. A small city with a rural atmosphere, Winchester is within an easy driving time from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA, Baltimore, MD and Richmond, VA. Crowds in excess of 250,000 attend the Festival each year.

The Festival is a great time to catch up with old friends or even make new ones! Plan your trip now to spend the weekend in Winchester, Virginia exploring and learning more about the area, from our beautiful hiking trails to our famous breweries and wineries. Visit https://www.thebloom.com/stay-and-play.html for lodging information and itinerary packages!

We hope to see you at the Bloom!

Oh yeah! Our spring Seafood Saturday at DuCard Vineyards is back! Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch will be providing the freshest and most delicious oysters from the Northern Neck: raw, steamed, grilled, and grilled with toppings. They will also be offering steamed shrimp! There will also be non-seafood offerings. Throw in the music of South Canal Street  and add the beautiful mountain and vineyard views, and you have a day made in heaven!  So grab a bottle of wine, some fine oysters, find a seat, and enjoy a great afternoon at DuCard. Admission tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate (includes logo wine glass to take home; food and wine not included). https://ducardvineyards.com/event/seafood-saturday-oysters-with-music-by-south-canal-street/

Join the fun in Winchester, VA for 50 events over ten days at the annual 96th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival!

What is the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival?

A series of more than 50 events that includes live entertainment, dances, a carnival, dinners, luncheons, a wine festival, a Kids Bloomin Mile & 10K Race, national known celebrities, and more! The Festival is an event the whole family can enjoy. The dates to some of our events are

• Wine Fest: 4/28/23-4/29/23
• Esports Tournament: 4/29/23-4/30/23
• Apple Blossom Carnival: 4/28/23-5/07/23 (Closed Monday)
• Business at the Bloom: 5/03/23
• Ladies and Men’s Commonwealth Luncheon: 5/05/23
• Stag Luncheon: 5/05/23
• 80’s Dance Party: 5/05/23
• Sport’s Breakfast: 5/06/23
• 10-K Race: 5/06/23
• Country Music Party: 5/06/23

The Festival is held in Winchester – Frederick County Virginia, in the beautiful and historic Northern Shenandoah Valley, just 75 miles west of Washington, D.C. A small city with a rural atmosphere, Winchester is within an easy driving time from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA, Baltimore, MD and Richmond, VA. Crowds in excess of 250,000 attend the Festival each year.

The Festival is a great time to catch up with old friends or even make new ones! Plan your trip now to spend the weekend in Winchester, Virginia exploring and learning more about the area, from our beautiful hiking trails to our famous breweries and wineries. Visit https://www.thebloom.com/stay-and-play.html for lodging information and itinerary packages!

We hope to see you at the Bloom!

Treat Mom to a pampered and relaxing four course Sunday Wine Brunch, featuring the music of harpist Vicky Lee. Each delicious course will be paired with a delectable DuCard wine. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains serve as your scenic backdrop for this elegant outing.

Menu coming soon.

$79 per person, not including tax and service charge. 15% discount for Wine Club members. Limited seating, and advance reservations are required. 72 hr. cancellation policy applies. For reservations see below.

Mothers’ Day Sunday Brunch