Make your Wedding the Most Memorable Event of your Life

Marriage is an institution that is made in heaven and formalized on Earth. It is a union of two souls who have decided to spend the rest of their lives in each other's company. Together they would complete their journey on this planet and would share all the joys and pleasure with each other. It is by no means an ordinary event. It entails in it the promises that the couple make to each other and the vows that they take to remain with each other every single moment. If you feel that your wedding should be made the most special event of your life then it is best to organize it at The Winery at Bull Run. 

The tranquil and beautiful Virginia countryside would transport your guests into a different zone altogether. The added advantage is that the award wining event team at the winery would work with you to organize a wedding that would exceed expectations. The rustic chic property is the perfect backdrop to any wedding. The creation of a unique and an awe-inspiring atmosphere would be enjoyed by your guests all night long. The best thing is that the award-winning wine and beautiful vineyard views are located next to the Manassas National Battlefield Park. This is the closest winery to Washington, DC, and just 15 minutes from the Dulles Airport. 

The winery offers you a variety of options that you can explore as far as that perfect location for organizing the wedding is concerned. You can get your wedding organized at the Hillwood Ruins or in the Barrel Room or in the Main tasting Room depending upon your choice. But one thing is for sure and that is hat your wedding would be the most widely talked about event in the town and the most memorable one for you and your guests if organized at The Winery at Bull Run.

Make this Summer the Most Special Season of Yours

Summers are the months of unbridled activity and the times to enjoy and have the maximum fun. It is the time when Earth silently awakens from its deep slumber that it got indulged in during the cold winter months, and prepares itself to embrace the glowing Sun in all its glory. The winter season is well and truly behind us now. We are in the middle of spring and summer when all the life forms seems to be in a continual state of bliss and merriment. The same goes for the human beings. It seems that the whole eternity is just dancing to the tunes of ecstasy. If you too are a part of the same tribe then the only place where you can get to spend some of the finest times of your life this summer is at The Winery at Bull Run. 

The summer season has its contagious effect on the winery too and the spirit of merriment has also affected all the life forms including the humans at the winery. The management at the winery has lined up a series of events for the whole of the season to make sure that the people who are the real seekers of all things good in life get to spend some nice times here. Springtime is truly special at the winery as it is the time to reap the bounties of an earth renewed. 

Visit the winery on June 21st to celebrate the Father's day with free live cigar rolling and free photo booth to capture the moment. On June 26th at 6:30pm join the others at the winery for a candid laughter, music and create one-of-a kind masterpiece on glass Also the winery would be celebrating its 3rd anniversary this month and thus your company would make the day more momentous. Enjoy the fine Virginia Wine surrounded by some of the most historic settings coupled with some great food.

Let the Summers Find you Enjoying Time at The Winery at Bull Run

Spring time is the time of the year when the dormancy of the cold wintery months are behind us and mother nature is all geared up to embrace us with warmth and greenery. It is the time when all the lifeforms shed off their shackles that the cold has put on them and bath afresh in the glory of the sunshine. Something similar happens in the greens of The Winery at Bull Run and beyond one's imagination the entire winery starts sipping from the sweet elixir of this wonderful life.

The Winery at Bull Run offers the people who come calling to the place some of the finest of Virginia wines coupled with the most delicious food that you would ever come across. Just like every summer season, this time also the management at the winery has planned a series of events that would enthrall the people who would come to have a real blast at the winery. The historical surroundings and the most delectable wines would take you into the times that were enthralling and magnetic. The winery would be celebrating the father's day on June 21^st. The day would be full of live music featuring Ken Fischer. There would be free cigar rolling and free photo booth to capture the moment. You can also enjoy the delicious food from Bad to the Bone BBQ Food Truck from 1-5pm.

On June 26^th you can again spend some gala time at the winery. At 6:30pm you can enjoy some great laughter, music, and create a one of its kind of masterpiece on glass. This month the winery would also be celebrating its third anniversary. It was exactly three years ago this month when the owners Jon and Kim Hickox cut the ribbons that officially opened the doors to the winery. Since that time more than 300.000 customers have walked through the same doors.

Maximum Fun, Pleasure & Entertainment Ensured This Summer at TWABR

The summers at The Winery at Bull Run are celebrated in style and with gusto right throughout the season. It is that time of the year when the people have thrown off the shackles that the cold winter months had put on them and are now in a mood to celebrate and savor the sweet nectar of life resplendent in all its glory. It is the time of the year when the winery too steps out of its slumber and the beautiful vineyards open themselves to the benedictory sunshine and simply bask in the glory of the majestic creation. 

We at The Winery at Bull Run are well aware of the fact that the summer season is the time when people have the chance and the inclination to have the maximum fun and pleasure and therefore have planned a series of events that would last the whole of the summer months. From country line dancing on May 22nd to our memorial day festivities from May 23rd to may 25th to our three year anniversary weekend celebration on May 29th all the events have been planned keeping in mind the merry mood of the people who simply want to celebrate the advent of summer and that too in style.

There are more than one reason to be at The Winery at Bull Run this summer season. You would not only get to enjoy the festive spirit of the place but would get to do that while savoring the finest of Virginia Wines prepared specially for revelers like you. Add to that the historical significance of the place and no doubt you would feel like an individual who has seen life in all its hues and that too at close quarters. So just enjoy this summer season in its full resplendence at The Winery at Bull Run with some splendid wines and sumptuous food.

Some bizarre encounters at the Winery

The Winery at Bull Run is located quite close to the historical Manassas National Battlefield Park. The place has a long history and quite a few of stories have unfolded here. It is quite natural that the people who are associated with the winery in the present would have certain outrageous accounts of happenings that occurred with them at the place. Some of the bizarre events that the employees and even the owners of the Winery witnessed are documented below.

By Dean Gruenburg, Tasting Room Manager 

April 2014 

The past spring he kept getting bizarre smells at the bottom of the steps of the tasting room. Initially he thought that they may have been coming from the bathrooms or the barrel room. He walked towards the bathrooms but nothing smelled out of the ordinary. SO he went downstairs to the barrel room and all that he could smell was the wood oak of the winery and the rustic wine. SO he came back upstairs. As he was walking up towards the General Deck's door it came again. As he opened the door the horrid smell very strangely vanished. He walked up to the deck and checked everywhere for that smell but found nothing. He came back down and shut the door. Just as he was about the walk down the stairs towards the tasting room the odor brushed across his face. He asked it to move away from him and go higher towards the staircase near the General Deck's door. Immediately he heard the sound of footsteps on a flight of stairs above him. 

By Cole Farmer, TWABR Staff

November 2013 

He and an accomplice Tyler were outside taking out the trash. When they were by the Hillwood Ruins, Tyler decided to take a seat on the Ruins. At the time the Winery had lights placed there although nothing was plugged in. When Tyler sat down all the lights suddenly turned on. Weirded out a little he got up and shouted “What the..?” and without any warning the lights turned off. Again he sat down and the lights switched on. Bothe of them thought it wise to rush towards the winery.

By Jon Hickox, Owner

Recently Jon met up with his good friend Bill and had a nice chat with him regarding the winery's exciting history. Bill boards a horse at the neighboring Union Ridge Horse Farm. During their conversation Bill mentioned the story of the lost cavalry and shared the horrifying experience of a young man ten years ago. It was right after sunset when the young man was riding towards the back of the field leading to Sudley Ford. He had been trail on the Manassas Battlefield since early morning and was very tired. All of sudden he heard a loud “Thump Thump” and subsequently the echoes of hundred's of horses' hooves galloping along. As he stopped for a moment to see where the sounds were coming from he could find nothing. As he turned to leave all at once a huge troop of civil War cavalry rode right through him. The young man just froze totally bewildered. 

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Going Back in Time - Narrating the History of Historic Hillwood

Location of our winery is right next to the historic Manassas National Battlefield Park; and this is something the visitors to our winery just can’t avoid. Its the stone ruins of historic Hillwood house that attracts them strongly. The chimney & foundation of this historic house still stand and have become a place for people to gather besides serving as a link to the past. A rich, interesting history is associated with Hillwood. It was during the 1840s that the Weir family owned the land where our winery sits at present. A total of 513 acres was included in the estate at one point of time. It can be said that the walls of Hillwood would speak up the details of the first & second battles that took place at Bull Run. The Hillwood House was quite near to the fighting scene and must have also witnessed the activities of Union and Confederate soldiers during the battle period. 

The Stone Bridge that acts as the source of our winery’s label is located near Route 29, south of Hillwood. Built in 1825, this marvelous looking bridge was blown up by the Confederate Soldiers in the year 1862. As only the center span was blown up, re-building the bridge was very much possible. It was rebuilt with help of wood later; however, after Union soldiers faced defeat in Second Manassas, they blew it up again. It would bring to your mind the confusion that Hillwood House may have got destroyed too. But actually, the house remain undamaged though its ownership kept on changing after the Civil war. It was hard for the family farmers to make a go of the land straight away after the war. Julius T. Richards, an enthusiastic collector of Civil War artifacts bought the house during the depression. He built the National Battlefield Museum to the east of Stone Bridge on Route 29. Today, there is a visitor parking lot at this place. Richard’s museum includes more than 100,000 artifacts that serve as a source of interest for art lovers. 

If you wish to learn more about Hillwood, you can visit our winery’s tasting room. In this nicely adorned room, you will get to see photos of the historic Hillwood house. Its always quite soothing for wine lovers to stop by our winery and relish some of the best wines of Virginia. You can also explore the beautiful VA vineyards as you go for exploring the nearby area. TWABR is not just the most sought-after place for relishing wines but also a preferred site for arranging corporate events. Its not just company parties that you can organize at TWABR; you can also arrange a business meeting, seminar, charity auction, product launch party, fundraiser, and team building events as per your requirement. Surely, you will make a lasting impression on your guests when your organize your next Corporate event at TWABR.

How Our Rock Mill Vineyard will Help TWABR to Reach Next Level

The Winery at Bull Run has been delighting wine-enthusiasts with exotic wines since inception. Recently, we bought a new vineyard in Little Washington and we are sure that this new vineyard will take our winery to the next level. Let's know the reasons for the same. 

Firstly, we are sure that Viognier will thrive best in Little Washington as the conditions here are perfectly suited for growing this grape variety. Besides Viognier, we can also grow all other varietals here. The rich soil in Little Washington is perfect for grapes. Most importantly, the location of this place makes it easy for us to reach within an hour and thus get a hands-on approach for preserving quality. 

Arrange your Next Corporate Event at TWABR.. 

TWABR provides the ideal site for arranging corporate events in Northern Virginia. If you have a corporate event to organize at TWABR, then we will make sure that you make a lasting impression on your guests. At TWABR, we give you the option to arrange your business meeting, company party, product launch party or any team building events as per your choice. 

Our winery's relaxing atmosphere will for sure delight your guests as they enjoy delicious food and sip our tasty wines available during your special event. We have a rich history associated with our winery that provides ample interesting topics of conversation. Your guests will almost feel at home as our friendly staff will make their experience at the winery a truly memorable one. While being at our winery, you can enjoy taking a tour of the beautiful VA vineyards. 

At our winery, you will get plenty of spaces to make your event a grand one. In out winery's Barrel room, wine is made & restored. Our Barrel room offers the perfect setting for a cocktail hour or private party. The vaulted ceilings of our tasting room make it the preferred room for arranging wedding receptions besides other events. While Tasting room can hold 200 seated guests, Barrel room can accommodate 90 seated guests.

Get Ready for Ultimate Fun this Spring Season.. 

At The Winery at Bull Run, we are concerned about arranging events that bring smiles on the faces of people. We would be organizing one-of-a-kind Sushi Night at TWABR on April 30, 2015. Adding to this event's charm would be world-renowned chef Kaimana Chee. During this exciting event, you can learn how to roll Vegetable Roll, California Roll, and Spicy Tuna Roll while taking sips of our exotic wine. Price range for the tickets will be between $53.00 - $59.00 while Club members can enjoy special pricing. You can book your ticket in advance.