Mount Ida Reserve

Egg Hunt on the Lawn
2023-04-02 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
For children up to 10 years old, we will be hunting for treat-stuffed eggs on the Tasting Room & Taphouse lawn.
Three separate egg hunts for toddlers, little kids, and the big kids and a treat for the adults, too.

Kid’s ticket price includes photo, grilled cheese lunch, and hunt.
Adult ticket includes a complimentary wine or beer.

Choose a seating time with your checkout.

While the Tasting Room welcomes leashed dogs during regular hours, we ask that you leave your furry friends at home for this event.

The Tasting Room will be closed to the public during this ticketed event.

Please indicate in the ticket notes if you would like to be seated with a particular family and we will try our best to accommodate.

Please bring a basket or bag for your child to collect their eggs in.

Rain or shine!

Paint & Sip w/ Catelyn Kelsey Designs
2023-03-31 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our next Paint & Sip event with Catelyn Kelsey Designs! Painting will begin at 6pm so arrive early to grab any drinks or snacks you’ll want to enjoy during the session. You will learn a variety of techniques and skills, and will get to practice them on your very own 11×14 canvas using high quality acrylic paint!
Painting Instructed by: Catelyn
Design: Perfect Picnic Spot
One ticket per painter. Beverage not included in price. Paint is permanent so dress accordingly.
Tickets can be purchased directly through Catelyn Kelsey Designs website here.

Vintner's Sauvignon Blanc Release Tasting
2023-03-24 13:30 - 15:30
Our wine maker, Frantz Ventre will host guests at the bar to taste and discuss our newly released Sauvignon Blanc.
This is an open house-style event.
Frantz Ventre has more than 30 years of progressive experience in winemaking and
vineyard management. He started his career in his home town of Bordeaux, France at the age of 16 and soon moved to Charlottesville where he began as an intern and then operations manager at Jefferson Vineyard.
Frantz brings a unique perspective to Mount Ida’s wine program by combining traditional and old world experience with his interest in experimentation.

Brewmaster's Guided Tasting
2023-03-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-22 13:00 - 16:00
1:00 – 4:00 pm
No reservation necessary. Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 to join our brew master, Jacque, at the tasting bar for an in-depth experience tasting each of our nine craft brews.
Open house-style with no reservation or RSVP required. $20 per guest.

Announcing This Spring
2023-03-01
Stay posted on our event page and on social media @mountidareserve as we launch events at the Tasting Room.
In the coming weeks we will be announcing our egg hunt, yoga on the lawn, artisan market, Mother’s Day happenings, and more.

Vintner's Tasting Class
2023-02-26 01:00 - 15:00
$40 + gratuity. This has already been added on to your ticket.
Our wine maker, Frantz Ventre, will guide you through a tasting and comparison of six of our wines including our Reserve Red, winner of a gold medal at the Virginia Governor’s Cup.
You will compare tasting notes between vintages of a varietal, dive deeper into your tasting notes, learn about our vineyard and wine-making process, and enjoy paired snacks from our kitchen.
Space is limited to this intimate event.
Frantz Ventre has more than 30 years of progressive experience in winemaking and
vineyard management. He started his career in his home town of Bordeaux, France at the age of 16 and soon moved to Charlottesville where he began as an intern and then operations manager at Jefferson Vineyard.
Frantz brings a unique perspective to Mount Ida’s wine program by combining traditional and old world experience with his interest in experimentation.

Paint & Sip w/ Catelyn Kelsey Designs
2023-02-19 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for our next Paint & Sip event with Catelyn Kelsey Designs! Painting will begin at 12pm so arrive early to grab any drinks or snacks you’ll want to enjoy during the session. You will learn a variety of techniques and skills, and will get to practice them on your very own 11×14 canvas using high quality acrylic paint!
Painting Instructed by: Catelyn
Design: Vibrant Sunset
One ticket per painter. Beverage not included in price. Paint is permanent so dress accordingly.
Tickets can be purchased directly through Catelyn Kelsey Designs website here.

Valentine's Day Dinner
2023-02-11 17:00 - 20:00
Valentine’s Day date night at the Tasting Room
Share the love with us on the Saturday before Valentine’s Day for a four-course dinner. Choose a seating between 5:00 and 7:00 and your choice of entree.
The Tasting Room will be open to the public for standard service though our Valentine’s Day offerings are only available to guests who have pre-purchased tickets.
Dinner is $65 per guest plus tax and gratuity. Each order is for two guests (only add one ticket to your cart for the couple).
course i
Raw oysters on the half shell
course ii
Rustic Caesar salad
course iii
choice of:
Mount Ida Ribeye with twice baked potato + broccolini
Scallop risotto + vegetables
Vegetable risotto
course iv
Chocolate strawberry cheesecake
The checkout page will prompt you to choose an entree for both guests. If there are any dietary restrictions please let us know in the notes option on the checkout page.
If you would like to be seated with another couple you must specify at the time of purchase in the notes option on the checkout page.
If there is a request to sit with a second couple, both parties must have seatings in the same time offering.
Email Catie at cardito@mountidafarm.com with any questions or requests.

Paint & Sip w/ Catelyn Kelsey Designs
2023-01-29 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for our first ever Paint & Sip event with Catelyn Kelsey Designs! Painting will begin at 12pm so arrive early to grab any drinks or snacks you’ll want to enjoy during the session. You will learn a variety of techniques and skills, and will get to practice them on your very own 11×14 canvas using high quality acrylic paint!
Painting Instructed by: Frank
Design: Winter Forest
One ticket per painter. Beverage not included in price. Paint is permanent so dress accordingly.
Tickets can be purchased directly through Catelyn Kelsey Designs website here.

Holiday Wreath Workshop | Two times offered
2022-12-04 12:00 - 17:00
Our friends at LeRoy French Flowers will be hosting a hands-on wreath making class to deck your halls this holiday season.
All greenery, vines, flourishes, and finishing touches will be provided but please bring your own clippers. Your ticket also includes a complimentary glass of our Reserve Wine.
We will be working in our enclosed and heated outdoor bar.
There are two sessions. Please note the time, 12:00 or 3:00, when selecting your ticket.
Tickets on sale Sunday, November 13. Ticket sales end Monday, November 28

Family Photo Mini Sessions w/ Whitney V. Shifflett Photography
2022-12-03 15:00 - 2022-12-04 16:30
Book your winter portraits in front of the Christmas Tree at The Tasting Room + Tap House at Mount Ida Reserve with Whitney V. Shifflett Photography. Sessions will be held on Saturday December 3rd and Sunday December 4th. Please make sure you are purchasing for the correct date, tickets can not be transferred.
Price includes a 20 minute photo session, 5 digital images with print release, and online gallery. Space is limited! Reserve your session time on our website. Join us for dinner and drinks before or after your photo session (depending on your time slot.) We will guarantee your group a reservation at our Tasting Room with your ticket purchase. We will reach out to confirm your Tasting Room reservation time after you purchase your time slot!

Mr. French Coffee + Flower Cart Popup
2022-12-03
Warm up with a coffee or espresso drink at the Mister French Moveable Mart. The coffee cart will be at the front of the Tasting Room during business hours.

Family Photo Mini Sessions w/ Whitney V. Shifflett Photography
2022-10-30 15:00 - 17:30
Book your fall portraits at The Tasting Room + Tap House at Mount Ida Reserve with Whitney V. Shifflett Photography. Sessions will be held on October 22nd, 23rd, and 30th. Please make sure you are purchasing for the correct date.
Price includes a 20 minute photo session, 5 digital images with print release, and online gallery. Space is limited! Reserve your session time on our website. Join us for dinner and drinks before or after your photo session (depending on your time slot.) We will guarantee your group a reservation at our Tasting Room with your ticket purchase. We will reach out to confirm your Tasting Room reservation time after you purchase your time slot!

Family Photo Mini Sessions w/ Whitney V. Shifflett Photography
2022-10-22 15:00 - 2022-10-23 17:30
Book your fall portraits at The Tasting Room + Tap House at Mount Ida Reserve with Whitney V. Shifflett Photography. Sessions will be held on October 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th. Please make sure you are purchasing for the correct date.
Price includes a 20 minute photo session, 5 digital images with print release, and online gallery. Space is limited! Reserve your session time on our website. Join us for dinner and drinks before or after your photo session (depending on your time slot.) We will guarantee your group a reservation at our Tasting Room with your ticket purchase. We will reach out to confirm your Tasting Room reservation time after you purchase your time slot!

Please email us at info@mountidareserve.com if interested in a 5:00 or 5:30 spot on Sunday.

Spring Family Photo Sessions w/ Whitney V. Shifflett Photography
2022-05-15 15:00 - 18:00
Book your spring portraits on the Tasting Room lawn with Whitney V. Shifflett Photography. Capture the vibrant green beauty of late spring in Virginia wine country! Sessions will be held on Sunday, May 15th.
Price includes a 20 minute photo session, 5 digital images with print release, and online gallery. Space is limited! Reserve your session time by purchasing a ticket for the time slot below. Join us for food and drinks before or after your photo session (depending on your time slot.)

Holiday Wreath Workshop
2021-12-12 12:00 - 15:00
Join us at our Holiday Wreath Workshop and create your own grapevine wreath with seasonal greenery to deck your halls this holiday season. This event will take place outside in our enclosed Portico, so please dress accordingly. Each attendee must bring a pair of clippers. Price includes workshop, all materials for one festive wreath, and a glass of Mount Ida’s Mulled Wine. We are offering two different sessions, please make sure you are purchasing a ticket for the correct session.

Coffee Pop-up with Frank Espresso
2021-12-11 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-11 12:00 - 14:00
Our friends at Frank Espresso will be joining us at the Tasting Room on the second Saturday of each month starting at 12:00.

Family Photo Mini Sessions w/ Whitney V. Shifflett Photography
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-04
Book your winter portraits in front of the Christmas Tree at The Tasting Room + Tap House at Mount Ida Reserve with Whitney V. Shifflett Photography. Sessions will be held on Friday December 3rd and Saturday December 4th. Please make sure you are purchasing for the correct date.
Price includes a 20 minute photo session, 5 digital images with print release, and online gallery. Space is limited! Reserve your session time on our website. Join us for dinner and drinks before or after your photo session (depending on your time slot.) We will guarantee your group a reservation at our Tasting Room with your ticket purchase. We will reach out to confirm your Tasting Room reservation time after you purchase your time slot!

Family Photo Mini Sessions w/ Whitney V. Shifflett Photography
2021-10-22 15:00 - 2021-10-23 18:00
Book your fall portraits at The Tasting Room + Tap House at Mount Ida Reserve with Whitney V. Shifflett Photography. Sessions will be held on October 22nd and 23rd. Please make sure you are purchasing for the correct date.
Price includes a 20 minute photo session, 5 digital images with print release, and online gallery. Space is limited! Reserve your session time on our website. Join us for dinner and drinks before or after your photo session (depending on your time slot.) We will guarantee your group a reservation at our Tasting Room with your ticket purchase. We will reach out to confirm your Tasting Room reservation time after you purchase your time slot!

Spring Family Photo Sessions w/ Whitney V. Shifflett Photography
2021-05-21 15:00 - 2021-05-23 18:00
Book your spring portraits on the Tasting Room lawn with Whitney V. Shifflett Photography. Capture the vibrant green beauty of late spring in Virginia wine country! Sessions will be held on May 21st, May 22nd, and May 23rd. Please make sure you are purchasing for the correct date.
Price includes a 20 minute photo session, 5 digital images with print release, and online gallery. Space is limited! Reserve your session time by purchasing a ticket for the time slot below. Join us for food and drinks before or after your photo session (depending on your time slot.)

Family Photo Mini Sessions w/ Whitney V. Shifflett Photography
2020-12-18 16:00 - 17:30, 2020-12-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2020-12-04 16:00 - 17:30
Book your winter portraits in front of the Christmas Tree at The Tasting Room + Tap House at Mount Ida Reserve with Whitney V. Shifflett Photography. Sessions will be held on the three Fridays before Christmas. Please make sure you are purchasing for the correct date.
Price includes a 20 minute photo session, 5 digital images with print release, and online gallery. Space is limited! Reserve your session time on our website. Join us for dinner and drinks before or after your photo session (depending on your time slot.) We will guarantee your group a reservation at our Tasting Room with your ticket purchase. We will reach out to confirm your Tasting Room reservation time after you purchase your time slot!

Third Thursdays Trivia; Game of Thrones
2020-06-18 17:30 - 19:00
On the third Thursday of each month, The Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve will be hosting a trivia night! Each month we will choose a new theme. There is no fee to join. Come with your own team, play single, or pick some partners on arrival! All ages welcome, patrons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This month’s theme will be Game of Thrones.

Spring Artisan Market
2020-06-14 12:00 - 16:00
Sip Mount Ida wine and craft beer while taking in the beautiful mountain views as you stroll through our Spring Artisan Market at The Tasting Room and Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve. Over 20 local artisans are joining together offering a wide range of products to include handbags, jewelry, wood work, metal work, soaps, candles, coffee, fresh florals and more! The market will take place on Sunday, June 14th from 12:00pm-4:00PM. We look forward to seeing you there

Trivia Night; Star Wars
2020-05-21 17:30 - 19:00
On the third Thursday of each month, The Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve will be hosting a trivia night! Each month we will choose a new theme. There is no fee to join. Come with your own team, play single, or pick some partners on arrival! All ages welcome, patrons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This month’s theme will be Star Wars.

Brewery Tour + Tasting
2020-03-06 18:00 - 19:00
Join us at the Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve for an exclusive look behind the scenes during our monthly brewery tour! Our brewmaster, John Bryce, will take guests on a guided tour through our in-house brewery. Afterwards, he will lead you in an educational tasting of Mount Ida Reserve’s innovative craft beers. John will educate attendees about the brewing process and highlight what makes Mount Ida unique. The tour and tasting will last about an hour.
