Forager's Dinner: Summer Mushrooms + Wine Pairings
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
An all vegetarian dinner in collaboration with Madison Mushrooms.
Each dish will feature locally cultivated mushrooms paired with a Mount Ida Reserve wine.
Three courses, all vegetarian! Can be made vegan upon request (in advance only)
Tickets are $80 plus gratuity coming to $96 total
Reserve Society and Resident tickets are $70 plus gratuity coming to $84

Each course is paired with a Mount Ida Reserve wine
Amuse Bouche
Mushroom dumpling
I
Lobster Mushroom
Gambero rosso scented cream, brandy, lions mane, French tarragon, shaved fennel, nutmeg mascarpone
II
Chantrelle
Sweet potato gnocchi, shaved reggiano, lemon thyme, miso butter, caramelized pecans
Intermezzo
III
Shiitake
Udon noodles, nori, lemon balm, maitake, smoked shoyu, palm sugar, bok choy, ginger
IV
Porcini
Bombolini, hazelnut porcini chocolate filling, with a vanilla espresso creme anglaise, chocolate mint

CLUB MEMBER Lake Days
2025-08-10 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-31 12:30 - 15:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Welcome to new club members, residents, and returning members!
Our wine + beer reserve society members along with our Turkey Run + Broomfield Farms residents are invited to our private beach days all summer.
Just past the Tasting Room through the private gates, you’ll find a white sand beach and dock on the lake. Guests are welcome to relax, swim, fish, kayak, and more [no motorized vessels permitted].
Participants are welcome to bring a guest. Feel free to stop by our Tasting Room to pick up some wine and beer for your afternoon.
There is no cost to attend, all ages welcome.
Lake days are twice a month on Sundays 12:00 – 3:30 pm.
June 8 + 29
July 13 + 27
August 10 + 31
Email Catie at cardito@mountidafarm.com for any questions and directions.
Rain will cancel this event.

Vintner's Reserve Society Member Discount Day
2025-08-16 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
To our wine club – we appreciate you! Here’s something special just for you.
All day on August 16 we are offering bottles to enjoy in the Tasting Room and to go as well as glasses for half off.
Learn about becoming a member here

CLUB MEMBER Lake Days
2025-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Welcome to new club members, residents, and returning members!
Our wine + beer reserve society members along with our Turkey Run + Broomfield Farms residents are invited to our private beach days all summer.
Just past the Tasting Room through the private gates, you’ll find a white sand beach and dock on the lake. Guests are welcome to relax, swim, fish, kayak, and more [no motorized vessels permitted].
Participants are welcome to bring a guest. Feel free to stop by our Tasting Room to pick up some wine and beer for your afternoon.
There is no cost to attend, all ages welcome.
Lake days are twice a month on Sundays 12:00 – 3:30 pm.
June 8 + 29
July 13 + 27
August 17 + 31
Email Catie at cardito@mountidafarm.com for any questions and directions.
Rain will cancel this event.

Speaker Series : Emma Andrews; Activate Your Intuition!
2025-08-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Cool down with us in the Reserve Room at the Tasting Room for an afternoon of insight and fun. Please purchase tickets in advance as space is limited.

Activate Your Intuition!
Within you is a quiet voice, always guiding you toward your highest good. This is the voice of your intuition. Learning to trust and harness this inner wisdom will bring greater clarity, confidence, and joy to all areas of your life.
Join renowned Intuitive and Medium Emma Andrews for an enlightening talk where you’ll hear about the fundamentals of intuition—how it works, how to recognize it, and how to use it effortlessly to enhance your daily life.
Throughout the talk you will:
Learn the difference between intuition and mental thoughts
Discover your personal intuitive “yes” and “no” signals
Develop simple, fun tools to connect with your inner guidance
Strengthen your trust in your natural intuitive abilities
Whether you’re new to intuition or looking to deepen your connection, this workshop will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Join us to awaken your inner wisdom!

BIO
Emma Andrews is a highly-acclaimed Intuitive and Medium. Emma’s gift of seeing energy combined with her training in energy healing and somatic therapy make her sessions a transformational force in many people’s lives. In addition to working with individuals, she also teaches intuition and is the creator of the popular course “The Intuitive Method”. She lives on Monacan Land, Virginia with her herd of goats. You can sign up for a class or a session with Emma at www.Emma-Andrews.com or follow her on instagram @emmarews

Pizza Making Class
2025-09-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Back by popular demand, join Chef Jabari at our Brewer’s Bar and pizza kitchen for a step-by-step pizza making class.
We’ll start at the very beginning with with a lesson on forming your dough, you’ll learn about the key to a great sauce, the importance of the right cheese, and how to pair your toppings during this hands on class.
Finish off the class by cooking your pizza in our special ovens and enjoying.
Seating will be communal at our high tops and at the bar. Please note that parties of more than 4 guests cannot be seated at the same table.
All ages are welcome, please specify in your order if any of your group members are under 21.

Mount Ida Farm Cattle Roast
2025-09-20 11:00 - 18:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
It all started with our cattle. This is the reason for our motif of two bulls. With space to grow, we developed our Tasting Room + Taphouse, established in 2018, to showcase our farm-raised Black Angus beef and farm grown barley + grapes. We remain a fully-operational farm.
We will be hosting our first farm-to-table spit roast at the Tasting Room. Join us as we gather around the fire, where our chef and farm manager will be on hand, tending to the open-fire roast and sharing more about the process, the ingredients, and the story behind the meal. It’s a true celebration of what we do, from pasture to plate.
Chef will be preparing a summer-favorites buffet alongside the beef. There is no fee to enter the Tasting Room, the buffet is $25 per guest. We will be serving from an abbreviated regular kitchen menu as well.
While supplies last! We will make a post when we have run out of beef at @mountidareserve
We will be featuring local live music during the roast afternoon.

Steak Dinner and Butchery Demonstration
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Treat yourself to a hearty steak dinner but first, learn how to break down and carve beef during this lesson with Chef.
By the end of the class you’ll feel confident buying large cuts of meat to prepare at home.
A one-course steak dinner featuring Mount Ida Farm raised beef will be served to follow this insightful class.
We will be dining and learning under the Portico, weather permitting.

Dog Days: Doggie Lunch Menu
2025-09-27, 2025-11-29 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
For those who love to bring their dogs to Mount Ida, we’ve got a special treat for them, too.
Once a month we will be offering up something a little gourmet for man’s best friend. While you’re enjoying provisions from our kitchen, treat your dog to just the same. We’ve cooked up a menu featuring our own farm-raised cattle and house-made ingredients.

Dog Days: Doggie Lunch Menu: Costume Edition
2025-10-25 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
For those who love to bring their dogs to Mount Ida, we’ve got a special treat for them, too.
Once a month we will be offering up something a little gourmet for man’s best friend. While you’re enjoying provisions from our kitchen, treat your dog to just the same. We’ve cooked up a menu featuring our own farm-raised cattle and house-made ingredients.
DOGGIE COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!!

Halloween Bingo
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
We’ll be celebrating Halloween a day early at the Tasting Room and Taphouse with bingo night!
We are pushing our closing time from our typical 6:00 to an extended 8:00 pm for this spooky evening. Our kitchen will be open until 7:00 pm.
There is no fee to play! Each round winner will receive a special Mount Ida prize from gift cards to swag and more.
Bingo will begin at 6:00 pm but we recommend an early arrival to secure a seat.
Costumes are encouraged!

MOVED INDOORS Holiday Artisan Maker's Market
2025-11-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Get a head start on your holiday shopping or grab that Thanksgiving hostess gift for an afternoon of locally crafted goods – due to the rain, we will be hosting our event in The Lodge, just next to the Tasting Room.
Check out each participant linked below.

Two Labs Coffee – locally roasted coffee serving and selling bags of a variety of specialty blends
GonzaCatt Art – stickers, keychains, and paintings in high contrast whimsical designs and illustrations
Fort Blenheim Candle and Clay Works – safe and clean hand-crafted candles
We Grow – plants, botanicals, and home goods
The Messy Bun Witch – crochet, tarot, and astrology
Rosemont Apothecary – artisan soaps, salves, and other goods
Sam’s Studio – mini paintings, greeting cards, sun catchers, stickers, ceramics, and more
Joyful Bauble Co – handmade clay jewelry
Belle Rock Farm – growing and selling lavender and lavender bath and body, home products and more along with honey from their bees.
Chelle’s Shack – home decor, t-shirts, tote bags, and baked goods
The HOWS Project – HOWS stands for Houses of Wood & Straw. HOWS Project is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization, working to improve the lives and well-being of outside dogs in Charlottesville and surrounding counties.
Salty Heifer Designs – Home decor and soy candles
NeuroGrid Puzzles – Large-print, senior-friendly word search books designed for clarity, accessibility, and joyful connection.
Low Country Farm – Home crafts, canned goods, and lotions
Weld + Wire Jewelry Bar – Permanent jewelry
B’s Needle Nest – Cozy quilted pot holders, bowl koozies, coasters and hanging towel’s, along with our charming crochet animals and ornaments.

Wreath Making Workshop with Bellair Farm
2025-11-29 12:00 - 14:00 | VA
Dive right into the holiday spirit the Saturday after Thanksgiving with a wreath making workshop with Bellair Farm at the Tasting Room.
We’ll be working with greenery like eastern redcedar, non-invasive Asian holly, Virginia pine or white pine, with flourishes of native dried wildflower and grass/sedge seedheads for a naturally gorgeous wreath.
We will be working with a 12-inch wire form.

“Our mission is to run a sustainable business and create a dynamic community around the farm and the food it produces. We strive to create a friendly and open environment where people can learn about sustainable agriculture, reconnect to the cycle of the seasons, and develop a meaningful relationship with the land and their food.”

Cookies With Santa Night One
2025-12-05 17:45 - 20:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Santa Claus is coming to town for a special holiday event at The Tasting Room + Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve.

Join us for an evening of story-time, cookies, and special treats for the adults, too at our annual Cookies with Santa event. There are two dates to this event, Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 20.

Children tickets include dinner, either chicken tenders or mac and cheese, a cookie, and story time with Santa.
A professional photographer will not be present but there will still be plenty of photo opportunities with the Claus family.
Adult tickets include a glass of wine or beer.
Our kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks.

Story time with Santa begins at approximately 7:00

To check out, choose your seating time: 5:45, 6:00, or 6:15Next, purchase either adult or children tickets.
Please note that if there are not enough tickets available in your desired time slot for the size of your party, if you split up your party’s ticket timing we cannot accommodate all of your guests until the time on their ticket. We space out the seatings to ensure smooth service and eliminate long wait times for food.

All children and adults require tickets for entry. We will not be selling tickets at the door.

Please note that seating will be mixed and communal. If you would like to be seated with a group outside of your ticket order, we will do our best to accommodate but cannot make a guarantee. Email Catie at cardito@mountidafarm.com with your desired seating details or any other questions. If you do not specify seating with another party in advance we cannot accommodate. There is limited seating for very large groups. Large tables are reserved for the first large groups who contact us to plan ahead. Please understand that we have put these parameters in place to make sure your evening is holly and jolly.

SOLD OUT Cookies With Santa Night Two
2025-12-20 17:45 - 20:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Santa Claus is coming to town for a special holiday event at The Tasting Room + Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve.

Join us for an evening of story-time, cookies, and special treats for the adults, too at our annual Cookies with Santa event. There are two dates to this event, Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 20.

Children tickets include dinner, either chicken tenders or mac and cheese, a cookie, and story time with Santa.
A professional photographer will not be present but there will still be plenty of photo opportunities with the Claus family.
Adult tickets include a glass of wine or beer.
Our kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks.

Story time with Santa begins at approximately 7:00

To check out, choose your seating time: 5:45, 6:00, or 6:15
(5:45 and 6:00 now sold out)Next, purchase either adult or children tickets.
Please note that if there are not enough tickets available in your desired time slot for the size of your party, if you split up your party’s ticket timing we cannot accommodate all of your guests until the time on their ticket. We space out the seatings to ensure smooth service and eliminate long wait times for food.

All children and adults require tickets for entry. We will not be selling tickets at the door.

Please note that seating will be mixed and communal. If you would like to be seated with a group outside of your ticket order, we will do our best to accommodate but cannot make a guarantee. Email Catie at cardito@mountidafarm.com with your desired seating details or any other questions. If you do not specify seating with another party in advance we cannot accommodate. There is limited seating for very large groups. Large tables are reserved for the first large groups who contact us to plan ahead. Please understand that we have put these parameters in place to make sure your evening is holly and jolly.

Christmas Brunch Buffet
2025-12-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Get into the holiday spirit on the Sunday before Christmas at our special holiday brunch.
The buffet is $60 per guest and $15 for children.
Reservations open here
Reservations are not required. The kitchen will close after brunch, the Tasting Room will close at 4:00.
Buffet:
Scrambled eggs
Mini quiche – spinach, artichoke, goat cheese
Cajun homefries, peppers and onions
Baked sharp cheddar stone ground grits
Country sausage gravy, sage
Mount Ida beef bacon
Smoked pork bacon
Pork sausage links
Country ham
Cinnamon roll bread pudding – bourbon glaze, pecan praline
Buttermilk biscuits, assorted muffins and pastries, jams and butter
Mixed fruit drizzled with local honey and mint
Shrimp cocktail, lemon
Stations
Omelet: country ham, bacon, sausage, cheddar, pimento cheese, peppers and onions, mushrooms, spinach (choose up to 3)
Beef carving (cut of the moment, will change all day), horseradish cream, potato rolls

Holiday Brunch Bingo!
2025-12-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Grab a mimosa and some brunch and celebrate the season at the Tasting Room and Taphouse with some Bingo! Looking for something to do with your out of town guests? There is no fee to play! Each round winner will receive a special Mount Ida prize from gift cards to swag and more.
Bingo will be held in our heated and enclosed outdoor bar.

Friday Night Music Series
2026-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
On the second and fourth Friday this winter we will be hosting an evening of music in the main Tasting Room.
Friday, January 9 – Gary Hawthorne

Pizza Making Class
2026-01-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Join Chef Chris Humphrey at our enclosed and heated Brewer’s Bar and pizza kitchen for a step-by-step pizza making class.
We’ll start at the very beginning with with a lesson on forming your dough, you’ll learn about the key to a great sauce, the importance of the right cheese, and how to pair your toppings during this hands on class.
Finish off the class by cooking your pizza in our special ovens and enjoying.
Seating will be communal at our high tops and at the bar. Please note that parties of more than 4 guests cannot be seated at the same table. You must indicate in your ticket order if you would like to be seated with a guest who did not purchase a ticket in the same transaction.
All ages are welcome, please specify in your order if any of your group members are under 21.

Friday Night Music Series
2026-01-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
On the second and fourth Friday this winter we will be hosting an evening of music in the main Tasting Room.
Friday, January 23 – Sue Harlow

RESCHEDULING - Brunch Bingo!
2026-01-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Rescheduling due to snow. Join us at our February 15 Bingo Brunch!
Grab a mimosa and some brunch and celebrate the season at the Tasting Room and Taphouse with some Bingo! There is no fee to play! Each round winner will receive a special Mount Ida prize from gift cards to swag and more.
Bingo will be held in our heated and enclosed outdoor bar.

Friday Night Music Series
2026-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
On the second and fourth Friday this winter we will be hosting an evening of music in the main Tasting Room.
February, February 13 – Jim O’Ferrell
Check out Jim’s music here

Paint & Sip with Blue Ridge Brushes
2026-02-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Come paint with us, no experience necessary, all materials included!

Instructor: Catelyn
$44.16
With your ticket, you get:

all painting materials
an 11×14 canvas
a fun time with friends!

Join us to learn how to paint this design in a step by step format, no experience necessary! Your ticket includes an 11×14 canvas, acrylic paint, and all supplies. Each class is taught by a professional artist that will guide you through various techniques at a comfortable pace.
We are graciously hosted by various local venues, we ask that you please enjoy their offerings during class.

One ticket per painter. One canvas per painter. Beverage NOT included in price. Paint is permanent so dress accordingly. Refunds available up to 1 day prior to class with the exception of class cancellation. Class will be cancelled if there are less than 6 sign ups. If class is cancelled customers will be notified via email the night before and will be provided refund options.

Tickets can be purchased directly through Catelyn Kelsey Designs website here.

Valentine's Day Menu for Two
2026-02-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday, we have all day to celebrate the love with you at Mount Ida. We will be offering a special three-course steak lunch or dinner for two at the Tasting Room (this special is optional, our regular menu will still be available). Our Mount Ida Farm raised beef is the star with a 16 oz ribeye as your main course. $120 for two guests, this is not a ticketed event. Find our menu below –

Brunch Bingo! Valentine Edition
2026-02-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Grab a mimosa and some brunch and celebrate the love at the Tasting Room and Taphouse with some Bingo! There is no fee to play! Each round winner will receive a special Mount Ida prize from treats to swag and more.
Bingo will be held in our heated and enclosed outdoor bar. Space is limited and this event will fill up, especially on this double-holiday long weekend. This event will re-schedule in the case of snow.
The Tasting Room is open from 10:00 – 4:00.

Friday Night Music Series
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
On the second and fourth Friday this winter we will be hosting an evening of music in the main Tasting Room.
Friday, February 27 – Paul Rilee
More musicians to be announced soon

Terrarium Workshop with We Grow
2026-02-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Craft your own miniature garden at this hands-on class with Daisa, the owner of our favorite Scottsville garden, florist, and plant shop, We Grow. All plants, glass containers, and other materials are provided to create your self-sustaining ecosystem.
Enjoy a glass of Mount Ida wine or beer while you build your creation and join us for lunch after the class. All ages welcome!

Friday Night Music Series
2026-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Our last night of our winter music series!
Friday, March 13 – Gary Hawthorne
