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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the tropics of Free Union with KEN FARMER & THE AUTHENTICATORS! Music is the universal language of love, and we’ll be feeling the love and rocking the night away to their fantastic sounds! Friday, February 14th, from 6 to 8:30pm. Open to all. No cover.

featuring —

Ken Farmer: guitar/vocals
Rob Martin: guitar/vocals
Preston Wallech: bass/vocals
Frank Cain: drums

Learn more about this amazing group of talented musicians —

https://www.kenfarmerandtheauthenticators.com/

https://www.facebook.com/kenfarmerandtheauthenticators/

There will NOT be a food truck for this event (12/20). As always, we welcome you to bring your picnics, pick up take-out on your way, or put together a DYI Charcuterie plate with the assorted items that we carry in the Tasting Room – cheese, crackers, meats, tapenades, etc.

Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times. 

The Michael Elswick Gathering returns to our tropical oasis here in Free Union. Entertaining all with their Jazz, Blues, Ballads & Latin tunes. Saturday afternoon, February 15th, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all. No cover.

Featuring:
Michael Elswick – Saxes
Bill Edmonds – Guitar and Vocals
Eric Franzen – Keyboards
Drex Weaver – Drums

(*Occasionally there are changes to band members and updates are made based on info received ahead of the scheduled date.)

Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.

It’s going to be an extraordinary Sunday Fun Day here in the tropics of Free Union with live music by Chris Van Cleave and Gary Green! Sunday, February 16th, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all! No cover.

Chris Van Cleave , actor, singer, songwriter has released 7 albums including a Paramount Records release with Laura Brannigan. He has scored two musicals and as an actor, Chris has starred in national Broadway tours of Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar. And that’s just the beginning.

Joining Chris is harmonica wizard and local institution, Gary Green. Not needing an introduction here, Gary plays with at least a half dozen different musical configurations on the Glass House Winery stage.

To learn more about the musicians, visit their respective online sites:

Chris Van Cleave – http://www.vancleavemusic.com

Gary Green – http://www.facebook.com/garygreenharmonica

Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.

We’re super psyched to have the LockJaw Classic Rock Band returning to our tropical space! They’ll have us rocking all night long to their awesome sounds covering fan favorites spanning the decades from the 60’s through the 80’s, and beyond. Friday, February 21st, from 6 to 8:30pm. Open to all. No cover.

LOCKJAW PROMO STATEMENT:
The LockJaw Band originally formed in Crozet, Virginia in 2002 and performed until November 2019 at venues (Durty Nelly’s, Fellini’s, Kokopellis’, Uncle Charlies’, Restoration), weddings (UVA Alumni Hall, King Family Vineyard), events (Crozet Arts & Crafts Fair, Crozet Independence Day Celebration, Carter Mountain July 4th Celebration), private parties, and made numerous annual appearances at the Carter Mountain Sunset Series. After the Covid pandemic ended, three of the original members reformed as a 4-piece blues rock band playing primarily 60’, 70’s, 80’s classic rock covers. Our gigs also include a few classic country and R&B songs for variety. Artists covered include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, CCR, Clapton, Cream, Dire Straits, Free, The Doors, BTO, The Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Dwight Yoakam, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Bad Company, Santana, The Clash, The Romantics, Jeff Beck, Aerosmith, ZZ Top, The Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Van Morrison,Tony Joe White, Wilson Picket, Sam and Dave, Buddy Guy). The band has recently played well-attended gigs at the 2022 Carter Mountain Sunset Series, C’ville’s Durty Nelly’s Bar, and EJs’ Deli and Pub, and The Basic City Beer Company. If you are up for an evening of high energy blues rock, LockJaw is the band that covers some of the best music created by the “peace, love, dove, and Hare Krishna” generation.

Connect and keep up with the LockJaw band, the musicians and their music, via their Facebook page — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091647910764

There will not be food trucks during the coldest months of winter. As always, we welcome you to bring your picnics, pick up take-out on your way, or put together a DYI Charcuterie plate with the assorted items that we carry in the Tasting Room – cheese, crackers, meats, tapenades, etc.

Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.

It’s going to be an extra special Sunday Fun Day with Swansong returning to our tropical oasis here in Free Union. Swansong guest performers will be Jake Adamson on viola., Ben Figgs on cello, Chance Morris on drums and percussion, and Rene Sanchez on piano and keyboards. A truly amazing ensemble that will treat all to an afternoon of their fabulous ‘classical, rock, soundscapes, soundtracks, jazz, and tango’. Sunday, February 23rd, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all. No cover.

About:
With a synchronistic, creative approach, Swansong’s processes, presentation, and arrangements contribute to the uniqueness of their collaboration, pushing musical boundaries beyond their ordinary limits. Swansong’s repertoire is extensive and professionally tailored to meet the appropriate mood for each occasion. Swansong brings excellence to each performance—striving to mesmerize and move their audiences with lyrical and rapturous delight.
Learn more about Swansong — https://swansonglive.com/

…and keep up with their happenings via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swansongmusic

Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.

For your dinnertime entertainment, we’re thrilled to have Boxed Lunch returning to our slice of paradise here in Free Union. Their awesome Indie Pop Rock sounds are sure to satisfy all of your musical cravings! Performing live, Saturday, March 1st, from 5 to 8pm. Open to all. No cover.

Band Bio:
Boxed Lunch is a Charlottesville VA based indie pop/rock band led by the melodic songwriting duo of Justin Storer (drums/vocals) and Joel Streeter (guitar/vocals), along with Emily Gardiner (vocals), and Zack Beamer (bass/vocals). Boxed Lunch is known for their high-energy live shows and killer harmonies.

Justin and Joel have been following each other around the country for years without knowing it, finally meeting and joining forces in 2018. Both formerly of San Francisco and Brooklyn, they share a love for The Beatles and a gift for classic songwriting. Justin has released two albums of original music — a solo record (Hot Water Sunday) and a record with his Americana quintet, The Working Effective (Dear Brooklyn) — and has toured both nationally and internationally. Joel has two albums of his own, Hear Me Out and Matador, the latter of which features contributions by members of Counting Crows and Train, and was hailed by CD Baby as “a classic sounding pop album full of bounce, melodic arch, and lyrical substance.” As a solo artist, Joel has played iconic venues such as San Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium (opening for Phil Lesh and Friends) and The Great American Music Hall.

Learn more about this fantastic group via their website – https://boxedlunchband.com/

…and follow them on Facebook at – https://www.facebook.com/boxedlunchband/

Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times

Cozy up with us in the tropics of Free Union on this first Sunday of March and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music by soulful piano based singer songwriter Calie Garrett and harmonica wizard Gary Green. Sunday, March 2nd, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all. No cover.

Learn more about the musicians and their music:

Calie Garrett’s website – https://www.caliegarrettmusic.com/

Gary Green’s website – https://www.garyharmonicagreen.com/

and follow their musical journeys via Facebook:

Calie Garrett – www.facebook.com/pg/CalieGarrettMusic

Gary Green – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005124902440

Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.

The Jason Burke Band returns to our tropical paradise here in Free Union to take you on a musical tour. Caroline Burke (vocals, percussion), Jason Burke (guitar, vocals, hermonica), and Bill Staton (guitar, vocals) will be your guides for this evening’s song filled adventure featuring classic rock covers as well as Jason Burke originals. Sit back with your wine in hand and enjoy the ride. Friday, March 7th, from 6 to 8:30pm. Open to all! No cover.

Learn more about the music and the musicians at – http://www.jasonburkemusic.com

There will not be a food truck for this evening’s event (03/07). As always, we welcome you to bring your picnics, pick up take-out on your way, or put together a DIY Charcuterie plate with the assorted items that we carry in the Tasting Room – cheese, crackers, meats, tapenades, etc.

Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times.
Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times. 

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of the GLASS HOUSE BREWERY at Glass House Winery!

In honor of this very special milestone, we invite you to celebrate with us at our MARDI GRAS PARTY on Saturday, March 8th from 12 to 8pm. With festivities taking place at both the Glass House Winery Tasting Room and the Glass Theater. The new Glass House Brewery craft beers (by pint glass) and all of the Glass House Winery wines (by glass or bottle) will be available at both of the onsite venues.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! And rolling they will be with live music by:

~ MIDNIGHT BUZZ DUO – featuring Tracey and Barry Collins performing your favorite classic rock tunes on the outside deck adjacent to the Glass Theater from 2 to 5pm.
(*in the case of inclement weather the music will move inside the Glass Theater)

Learn more about Midnight Buzz and follow their musical journey at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBuzzBand

~ CREWE D’BAYOU – featuring Matty Metcalfe (keys and accordion), Paul Rosner (drums), Aric van Brocklin (guitar), and Michael Clem (bass). The Crewe will bring the swampy jazz sounds to life with their n’awlins funk and bluesy rhythms inside the tropical conservatory from 5 to 8pm.

Learn more about Matty Metcalfe and his musical projects visit – http://www.mattymetcalfe.com/

Learn more about Michael Clem and his musical projects at – http://michaelclem.com/

To assist all of you hungry revelers, Two Brothers Southwestern Grill food truck will be onsite all day (12 to 8pm). Offering a menu of their incredibly fresh and flavorful dishes. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054605403300

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas indoors and outdoors, across all areas of the winery/brewery property. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times.
Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.

Operating Hours for the two venues on our property are as follows:

The Glass House Winery Tasting Room and Conservatory:
Wednesdays/Thursdays/Sundays – 12 noon until 5:30pm
Fridays – 12 noon until 9pm
Saturdays – 12 noon until 8pm.
(*Holiday Mondays – 12 noon until 5:30pm)

The Glass Theater:
Fridays – 5pm until 9pm
Saturdays – 12 noon until 8pm
Sundays, 12 noon until 5:30pm

It’s going to be an amazing Sunday Fun Day here in our slice of paradise with beautiful music by La Tramontane. Sunday, March 9th from 2 to 5pm. No cover. Open to all.
{ cover photo credit – Steven Morris}

La Tramontane brings the music of the Mediterranean and Latin America to Glass House Winery with vocal-driven acoustic guitar and cello renditions of French, Spanish, and Portuguese songs by artists such as Edith Piaf, Lola Beltran, Melody Gardot, Cesária Evora, and others. They play a mix of French jazz and sea shanties, Mexican and Spanish folk, and other popular tunes.

Bandleader Rachel Austin has performed throughout the US, Europe, and Mexico and has performed with Kronos Quartet, the Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Nikki Scott (bassist for Van Morrison), and Dony Wynn (drummer for both Robert Palmer and Robert Plant). She has opened for such acts as Florence + the Machine, Fatoumata Diawara, and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

She is joined by local cellist legend Catherine Monnes of Night Teacher and Sally Rose fame, forming the band LA TRAMONTANE.

Rachel’s just back from taking in a lot of Flamenco in Spain, and Cath from the Miami dance scene. Their experiences will clearly be infused into their performance. La Tramontane hopes that their music inspires you to get up and let your spirit loose!

Learn more about the music and artist of La Tramontane:
https://www.rachelaustinrachelaustin.com/

Like and follow the La Tramontane musical journey via Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rachelaustinmusic

…and actively engage with La Tramontane via Instagram:
www.instagram.com/la.tramontane

…and keep up with all of Catherine Monnes’ musical happenings via Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100043146377710

Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas indoors and outdoors, across all areas of the winery/brewery property. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Glass House Winery wines (by glass or bottle) and Glass House Brewery beers (by pint glass) will be available at both the Tasting Room Bar and the Glass Theater Bar (during their respective operating hours as detailed below).

Traditional Wine Tastings and optional Wine Flights will only be offered at the Tasting Room Bar.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times.
Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.

Operating Hours for the two venues on our property are as follows:

The Glass House Winery Tasting Room and Conservatory:
Wednesdays/Thursdays/Sundays – 12 noon until 5:30pm
Fridays – 12 noon until 9pm
Saturdays – 12 noon until 8pm.
(*Holiday Mondays – 12 noon until 5:30pm)

The Glass Theater:
Fridays – 5pm until 9pm
Saturdays – 12 noon until 8pm
Sundays, 12 noon until 5:30pm

It’s going to be a terrific Sunday Fun Day with local singer/songwriter Matt Johnson returning to our slice of paradise here in the tropics of Free Union. Sunday, March 16th, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all. No cover.

Follow Matt Johnson’s musical journey via his Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/MattJSings

Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas indoors and outdoors, across all areas of the winery/brewery property. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Glass House Winery wines (by glass or bottle) and Glass House Brewery beers (by pint glass) will be available at both the Tasting Room Bar and the Glass Theater Bar (during their respective operating hours detailed below).

Traditional Wine Tastings and optional Wine Flights will only be offered at the Tasting Room Bar.

Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times.
Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.

Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.

Operating Hours for the two venues on our property are as follows:

The Glass House Winery Tasting Room and Conservatory:
Wednesdays/Thursdays/Sundays – 12 noon until 5:30pm
Fridays – 12 noon until 9pm
Saturdays – 12 noon until 8pm.
(*Holiday Mondays – 12 noon until 5:30pm)

The Glass Theater:
Fridays – 5pm until 9pm
Saturdays – 12 noon until 8pm
Sundays, 12 noon until 5:30pm