Spring 2021 operations
The picnic area will be open for the season beginning March 27 through April from 12-5 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Beginning on May 1, 2021, operating hours expand to Wednesday through Sunday from 12-5 pm. Online orders are still available for curbside pickup, local delivery, or shipping. You may browse our wine selection and multipack specials here.
Picnic Area- open to groups up to 6 to enjoy wine tasting flights, by the glass, and 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 pack 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 – When interacting with visitors, our staff will be wearing a face mask to keep you safe, we ask that you do the same when not at your table, and especially when interacting with staff or someone outside your of your group. Please practice the 6′ social distancing with staff and other visitors. We know everyone has Pandemic Fatigue (us too!), but for a while longer please join us in doing our part to put this behind us.
Tasting Room – wine tastings at our bar in the tasting room are not permitted at this time.
Gift Shop – The gift shop is closed for browsing. We are working on a virtual gift shop. Stay tuned!
Children- Children are welcome at Hickory Hill. They must observe proper social distancing; thus, they should remain with their parents/guardians at their table rather than wandering the grounds.
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.
Reserve your Picnic Area
The Picnic Area reopens on March 27, 2021
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Reservations now open for April through June.
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HHV Picnic Area
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.
We named this Picnic Area for the grapevine that grows nearby and because of its proximity to the main winery door. It is located on the covered back porch of the winery building. This area is about 10’x15.’
We named this Picnic Area as it is the stage for our Sunset Saturday music series. It is located on the covered back porch of the winery building. This area is about 10’x15.’
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. This area is about 10’x20.’
We named this Picnic Area for the nearby Red Maple tree. This area is the largest at about 30’x60.’ You are welcome to bring a disc to toss or other yard games, but please, no one outside your group should join you.
We named this Picnic Area for the enormous White Ash tree that dominates this space. This area is about 20’x30 and has a porch swing installed in the tree.
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! This area is about 20’x30’ with a great view of the Vidal Blanc in the vineyard.
We named this Picnic Area for the Poplar tree that is located in this space. It may have one of the best views of the vineyard! This area is about 20’x20.’
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. This area is about 20’x20.’ It has late afternoon shade.
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. This area is about 20’x20.’ It has early afternoon shade.
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! This area is about 20’x30.’
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. This area is about 20’x20.’
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.