Williamsburg, Wine, Goats and a Gorgeous Sunrise ~ a Taste of Virginia

We made it to Virginia. I’ve been wanting to see Virginia since we travelled north in November and we finally made it! We wanted to stop in several places, like Richmond and Appomattox, but the winter storm slowed us down.

We arrived in Williamsburg late Monday night at the RV park and had a cozy night in the RV. The next morning, we headed to Colonial Williamsburg. Instead of purchasing tickets, we opted to walk around the town instead, which turned out to be a fine idea.

It was interesting to see the town and especially the living history interpreters and somewhat immerse yourself in circa 1760. What struck both of us was, despite the buildings being lovely, they did not seem much different than one would see in many places in the east; clapboard siding, each with several chimneys; in the typical New England style.

But it was still wonderful to experience the town and all the sights and feel a part of American history. The ginger cake from the bakery was a special treat! 

Our next stop…wine. Rather than another night in a crowded RV park, we found a Harvest Host winery just an hour south. So off we went to Hampton Roads Winery in Elberon, VA near Surry.

Driving up you think you are entering a southern plantation with the massive Victorian house at the end of a narrow magnolia lined drive but then you turn right to the large carriage house which holds the tasting room. Dave, the owner, welcomed us like friends and took such great care of us. 

They also have some cattle and that morning a new calf was born but the mother wasn’t taking good care of it, so they brought it into the winery to warm it up and try to feed it. It was adorable……

Next, the wine… Dave poured his whole menu, a collection of some dry whites and reds, a Norton blush which was very interesting, a Norton blend, a petite verdot, quite nice, and some sweeter wines.

The last sweet white was made with a muscadine grape which was very unique. In the end we opted for a drier, unoaked chardonnay and the ‘Hog Valley Sweet White’, which is a very different choice for our normally dry, bold palate.We were the only guests at the winery for the evening, so it was incredibly peaceful in this gorgeous farm setting.

Hay fields surrounded the winery with a small pond separating the cattle fields from where we parked for the night. 

But one of the best parts was waking up to an absolutely stunning sunrise amidst the fields and the bahhhing of the goats in the goat tower. Dave explained to us the previous evening how he built the tallest goat tower in the world brick by brick. It was so fun to watch the goats peek their heads out of the tower then walk down the steps around the tower to the ground. They were right at home, even the little baby goats. 

It was such a joy to experience Hampton Roads Winery, the wine and goats and have a small taste of Virginia. 

Thanks for reading and remember… ‘Someday is today’!