Sugarloaf. Great hike and convenient winery. Bring a lunch and picnic on the green's edge.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm so confused by the need to be near a winery. Find yourself a waterfall (sorry, I don't have recommendations) and have wine after the kids go to bed.

+1 -- Seriously, how is it relaxing or fun to be at winery with your kids? While drinking mediocre local wine? OTOH, sitting on the porch or deck with your beloved under the stars and enjoying a good wine .. . . aaaah.

Because I like wine, the outdoors, and my children?

I like wine, the outdoors, and my children too. But drinking wine is an adult activity, and I am respectful of the other adults at the winery who want to have adult time.

In other words, I am not a self-absorbed asshole.

Whoa there Nelly. There are plenty of wineries that purposefully market themselves as dog and family friendly. Stone Tower and Barrel Oak come to mind. If you've ever been to places like these on a pleasant Saturday afternoon, you will see kids playing in the fields, playing corn hole, dogs relaxing in the sun, and adults enjoying wine. It's not like going to a French winery in countryside or a stuffy Sonoma adults only winery.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm so confused by the need to be near a winery. Find yourself a waterfall (sorry, I don't have recommendations) and have wine after the kids go to bed.

+1 -- Seriously, how is it relaxing or fun to be at winery with your kids? While drinking mediocre local wine? OTOH, sitting on the porch or deck with your beloved under the stars and enjoying a good wine .. . . aaaah.

Because I like wine, the outdoors, and my children?

I like wine, the outdoors, and my children too. But drinking wine is an adult activity, and I am respectful of the other adults at the winery who want to have adult time.

In other words, I am not a self-absorbed asshole.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm so confused by the need to be near a winery. Find yourself a waterfall (sorry, I don't have recommendations) and have wine after the kids go to bed.

+1 -- Seriously, how is it relaxing or fun to be at winery with your kids? While drinking mediocre local wine? OTOH, sitting on the porch or deck with your beloved under the stars and enjoying a good wine .. . . aaaah.

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Anonymous wrote:Don't take your kids to a winery.

Don't take your dog. Or your anger.

I don't. When I want to go to a winery, I get a babysitter, and go have a fun time with my husband.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm so confused by the need to be near a winery. Find yourself a waterfall (sorry, I don't have recommendations) and have wine after the kids go to bed.

+1 -- Seriously, how is it relaxing or fun to be at winery with your kids? While drinking mediocre local wine? OTOH, sitting on the porch or deck with your beloved under the stars and enjoying a good wine .. . . aaaah.

Because I like wine, the outdoors, and my children?

Anonymous wrote:Get to sugarloaf and to the winery early, otherwise both get slammed. Bring your own food, the winery only sells boxed crackers and overpriced cheese.

Boxed crackers?

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Anonymous wrote:I'm so confused by the need to be near a winery. Find yourself a waterfall (sorry, I don't have recommendations) and have wine after the kids go to bed.

+1 -- Seriously, how is it relaxing or fun to be at winery with your kids? While drinking mediocre local wine? OTOH, sitting on the porch or deck with your beloved under the stars and enjoying a good wine .. . . aaaah.

Local wine does, generally suck (sorry, Virginia). But some venues are nice.

Anonymous wrote:Don't take your kids to a winery.

Don't take your dog. Or your anger.

Anonymous wrote:I'm so confused by the need to be near a winery. Find yourself a waterfall (sorry, I don't have recommendations) and have wine after the kids go to bed.

You sound easily confused. Early onset dementia? Why would you post if you don't have any recomendations? If taking your kids to a winery doesn't work for you, don't do it. Apparently that's not the case for the OP.

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Anonymous wrote:Sky meadows state park and delaplane winery

Sky meadows and three fox vineyards basically next door

+1 Sky meadows. There's also a farm next door if you want to pick fruit.

Anonymous wrote:I'm so confused by the need to be near a winery. Find yourself a waterfall (sorry, I don't have recommendations) and have wine after the kids go to bed.

+1 -- Seriously, how is it relaxing or fun to be at winery with your kids? While drinking mediocre local wine? OTOH, sitting on the porch or deck with your beloved under the stars and enjoying a good wine .. . . aaaah.

Anonymous wrote:Sky meadows state park and delaplane winery

Sky meadows and three fox vineyards basically next door

Get to sugarloaf and to the winery early, otherwise both get slammed. Bring your own food, the winery only sells boxed crackers and overpriced cheese.

Anonymous wrote:What is the issue with kids at wineries? Most of the ones in Virginia look like family picnics.

+1 to the Bull Run suggestions. Nice hike, and several winery choices. Barrel Oaks is extremely family friendly but not as close to hiking.

I thought Harrell oak was right down the street from sky meadows state park. We went to both a few weeks ago.