The autumn season is a great time to visit the wineries in the area. Either cruising around the beautiful countryside yourself or letting someone else do the driving for you, it’s a great way to visit the Bucks County and Hunterdon County area and discover the great wines that are produced in this part of the country.

Tasting & Tours
Allow someone else do the driving while you enjoy a day of touring some of the finest wineries in Bucks County. Sit back relax and enjoy the scenery. (484) 695-6465

Alba Vineyard and Winery (Milford, NJ)
Located 30 minutes from the inn. Winery offers tastings, a beautiful showroom and the Musconetcong Art Gallery. (908)-995-7800

Amwell Valley Vineyard (Ringoes, NJ)
Offers private wine tours and tastings, guests are welcome to enjoy wine on outdoor patio with views of Sourland Mountain Ranges. (908) 788-5852

Buckingham Valley Vineyards (Buckingham, PA)
Self guided tours, tastings and sales. (215) 794-7188

Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Pennington, PA)
Touts three generations of Tuscan winemaking experience. (609) 737-4465

Sandcastle Winery (Erwinna, PA)
Offers various tours of their winery, including educational and entertaining barrel tasting tours. (800) 722-9463

Unionville Vineyards (Ringoes, NJ)
Rated “Best New Jersey Winery” by the New York Times. (908) 788-0400

Washington Crossing Vineyards (Washington Crossing, PA)
The facility features a charming dining room, tented outdoor patio and lush gardens with complimentary tours and tasting. (215) 493-6500

Spring is finally here it’s a great time to great rid of cabin fever! There are great events that are happening the last weekend in April in New Hope PA and Lambertville NJ. Now is a great time to have some fun before the gardening and lawn mowing starts.

Shad Festival – April 30 and May 1
Each year the festival highlights The region’s arts community, the City of Lambertville, the Delaware River, and of course the Shad! The Shad Festival has evolved from a local art show into a nationally recognized award-winning event. Shad Fest features the area’s finest artists and crafters, great food and family entertainment, but the two-day extravaganza also serves as a venue for local non-profit organizations to raise necessary operating funds.

80 of the region’s finest artists and crafters featuring everything – jewelry, ceramics, furniture, apparel, accessories, home décor and more!

Everything from taco salads to fried Calamari! There will also be shad chowder, hot dogs, fried Oreos, hamburgers, fries and fresh lemonade for the traditionalists! Don’t forget to try some of Wild Bill’s Olde Fashion Soda featuring wonderful homemade sodas like root beer, cream soda and sarsaparilla.

Live Musical performances both days! The best of regional bands – listen to rock, blues, jazz fusion and more!

Over 100 original art posters, created and donated by local artists, are on display during Shad Festival weekend in the recreation room of the First Presbyterian Church, 31 N. Union St. These posters will be auctioned off on Sunday at 3 pm – the monies going to scholarships for students pursuing a collegiate career in the arts. Stop by the Church to see auction posters. Local schoolchildren’s posters will be on display at the Justice Center, 25 S. Union Street.

Where to get Shad:
• A Tasting of Shad Roe at Hamilton’s Grill Room, 8 Coryell St.
April 30 — 12:30 – 3 pm and May 1 12:30 – 3 pm, Hamilton’s Grill Room in the courtyard of the Pork yard, right off Coryell Street. Owner and Chef, Jim Hamilton and Executive chef Mark Miller will be demonstrating the preparation of Shad Roe. The roe will be prepared with heavy cream, fresh garden peas and bacon. Everyone will be able to sample. Hamilton’s Grill will be open for lunch from 11:30 to 3:30.
• Ennis Market, 5 N. Union St.
The Original Owner has returned to Ennis! Ennis Market located at 5 N. Union Street is offering Fresh Shad, Jumbo Roe, Shad Chowder and Shad Wraps!

Strawberry Festival at Peddler’s Village – April 30 and May 1

Juried artisans show their wares and demonstrate their skills at the Street Road Green Artisans area. Strawberries served up in various forms – dipped in chocolate, in assorted pastries and shortcake, jams, fritters and fresh and unadorned. Live entertainment and pie eating contest add to the festivities of this traditional Spring celebration.

Hi Everyone!  Hope you had a good week.  The weekend is almost here and I wanted to let you know some places to go this weekend to hear good music.  You might want to check out The Mansion Inn which has live music every Saturday at 9 pm. The Logan Inn has open mic every Thursday and live music every Friday and Saturday. Bowman’s Tavern has live entertainment everyday except Tuesday. You might want to grab a cold beer at Triumph Brewery and hear some great music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Last but not least you can always hang at Jon and Peter’s and Havana right in the heart of New Hope to check out some great music. If you want to know what individual artists are playing this weekend you can always ask the great staff at the inn. I hope everyone has a great weekend!