Summer 2021 operations
Our picnic area is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12-5 pm. A wine tasting may be purchased via our Tasting-in-a-Bag to be enjoyed in the picnic area. In addition, wine may be purchased by the glass or by the bottle. We offer lite fare anchored by Boar’s Head meat and cheese.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The gift shop and picnic area will be closed from August 22-August 31, 2021 for some minor renovations. Online orders for curbside pickup or shipped to your door will be available during this time.
Donald and Wendy Furrow-Scott look forward to meeting you!
Picnic Area- open to enjoy wine tasting via our Tasting-in-a-Bag, by the glass, and/or by the bottle sales. We have a selection of Boar’s Head meat and cheese, along with other lite fare available for purchase. Visitors may bring their own picnic items as well. Please, no outside alcohol. It is against VA ABC regulations. Picnic area reservations are not required but are encouraged, especially on rainy days due to the limited covered seating. Reservations can be made a little further down on this page. If your group is more than 6, please contact us prior to your visit.
Face Coverings, Masks, Social Distancing – Please follow the current CDC and VDH guidelines during your visit.
Tasting Room & Gift Shop- While restrictions have been lifted, we are not ready to receive visitors in the tasting room at this time. After 16+ months of using it as a staff-only workroom, it will take time. We anticipate a fall reopening.
Children- Children are welcome at Hickory Hill. Please remember this is a working farm and children should be under adult supervision at all times.
Pets- Beginning in April 2021, we have changed our pet policy. Well behaved, leashed (or carrier contained) pets who are current on their rabies vaccination are welcome in the picnic area during regular business hours. Be prepared to show the rabies certificate either physically or electronically. (We know this seems extreme, but previous, irresponsible pet owners/guardians are to blame!) Do not leave the pets unattended and of course, pick up after your pet. Sunset Saturdays remain a no pets allowed event.
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Our scenic picnic area overlooks the vineyard and encompasses the winery back porch as well as a patio that connects the winery to the Tasting Room and Gift Shop. We have several picnic areas described here, but please be aware that as the seasons change, all may not be as described here.
The Back Porch of the winery has three bar height tables with stools that will seat up to 4 people.
Also on the back porch are two bistro tables with chairs that will seat up to 2 people.
We named this Picnic Area after the L-O-V-E Letters that are installed in it. It is located on the covered back porch of the winery building. It has an hexagon picnic table that will seat up to 6 people.
The Hickory Tree
We named this Picnic Area for the nearby Hickory trees. It is probably the best spot if you have someone in your group with mobility issues due to its proximity to amenities.
We named this Picnic Area for the Poplar tree that is located in this space and the fact it is the only picnic area where smoking and vaping are allowed. It too has a great view of the vineyard!
We named this Picnic Area for its proximity to the gate that leads to the picnic area parking lot. There is a mix of sun and shade. It has early afternoon shade.
We named this Picnic Area for the nearby Wishing Well. While the area is not named for a tree, there is a mix of sun and shade. It has late afternoon shade.
We named this Picnic Area for the excellent view of the vineyard! There is a mix of sun and shade, but mostly shade.
We named this Picnic Area for the tree that provides the shade. In fact, the tree is so large, we made two picnic areas under its limbs. The ‘Big” in its name is also derived from the picnic table located here. It was crafted by Roger’s father, Roy Furrow, and is made from welded steel pipes. It is big and heavy! There is a great view of the Vidal Blanc.
We named this Picnic Area for the enormous White Ash tree that dominates this space. This area has a porch swing installed in the tree along with the picnic table.
We named this Picnic Area for the nearby Red Maple tree. At this area, there is room to toss a disc.
If all tables are full, we have lawn space for you to set up your own chairs and/or blanket for a picnic. There are sunny and shaded areas available without a reservation.
Things to know before your trip to Hickory Hill Vineyards
Outside Alcohol
Per VA ABC regulations, outside alcohol is NOT permitted on the premises. This includes but is not limited to wine previously purchased here, other local wines, wine, beer, wine coolers, cider, hard liquor, sparkling wine. Coolers are subject to inspection. Anyone violating this VA ABC regulation will be asked to leave immediately. PLEASE do not try to sneak it in, as violations can cost us hefty fines and may lead to revocation of our winery license leading to permanent closure, and we like doing what we do!
Food
We offer a selection of premium cheese and meat by Boar’s Head along with other lite fare options to enjoy with our award-winning wines. We do welcome visitors to bring their own food. If you choose to bring your own food, please follow these simple rules:
- Food brought from home is to be enjoyed in our picnic area, not the tasting room.
- Please pick up after your picnic. We have trash receptacles as well as recycling bins. If you have more than our bins can hold, please ask for a trash bag (or bring one) so we can keep the grounds tidy for everyone.
Children
We welcome children!
Just keep in mind that this is a working farm and children should be closely supervised at all times.
Pets
Beginning in April 2021, we have changed our pet policy.
Well behaved, leashed (or carrier contained) pets who are current on their rabies vaccination are welcome in the picnic area during regular business hours.
Be prepared to show the rabies certificate either physically or electronically. (We know this seems extreme, but previous, irresponsible pet owners/guardians are to blame!)
Do not leave pets unattended and of course, pick up after your pet.
Sunset Saturdays remain a no pets allowed event.