UPDATE:
The food truck scheduled for this evening had to cancel. As always, please feel free to bring your picnic dinner/ snacks to tonights music.
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Midnight Buzz returns to our tropical paradise here in Free Union! They’ll be bringing their eclectic blend of acoustic and electric classic rock tunes covering the Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, Steve Miller, Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, and more. Friday, June 7th, from 6 to 8:30pm.
The Midnight Buzz Band:
Tracey Collins – vocals
Barry Collins – guitar and vocals
Clayton Daniels – drums and vocals
Marc Lipson – Bass
Join us for this great night of music!
Learn more about Midnight Buzz and follow their musical journey at:
https://www.facebook.com/TheMidnightBuzzBand
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.
The following measures are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our guests, as well as our staff:
We will be adhering to, and strictly enforcing, all requirements and guidelines as set forth by the Governor and the CDC, which include increased sanitization and cleaning procedures to ensure the health and safety of guests and staff.
We all know that music and dancing go hand in hand, however, if you are going to get up and groove to the tunes, we kindly ask that you stick to the vicinity of your seated area.
Children are welcome, please keep them with you 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.
Children are welcome, please keep them with you 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 thrilled to welcome back the Robert Jospé Trio to our slice of paradise here in Free Union. Treating all to an evening filled with their high energy, world class jazz! Saturday, June 8th, from 5 to 8pm. Open to all. No cover.
Robert Jospé Trio —
Robert Jospé on drums
David Sun on keys
Joseph Nichols on bass
For more about the music and the musicians visit – http://www.robertjospe.com/
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.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
It’s going to be a sensational Sunday FunDay with Sharif performing live here in our slice of tropical paradise! Sharif travels the globe sharing his incredible talents through his music, playing both originals and covers. We’re lucky to be included on his musical journey! Sunday, June 9th, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all. No cover.
Learn more about Sharif and his music:
https://sharifmusic.com/
…and keep up with his musical journey via his Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/sharifmusic
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.
The following measures are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our guests, as well as our staff:
We will be adhering to, and strictly enforcing, all requirements and guidelines as set forth by the Governor and the CDC, which include increased sanitization and cleaning procedures to ensure the health and safety of guests and staff.
We all know that music and dancing go hand in hand, however, if you are going to get up and groove to the tunes, we kindly ask that you stick to the vicinity of your seated area.
Children are welcome, please keep them with you 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.
Kick off your weekend with the fantastic sounds of DON’T LOOK UP! Featuring Andy Burdetsky (bass/vocals), Dave Sherman (guitar/vocals), Rob Martin (guitar/vocals), and Lance Foster (drums/vocals). Don’t Look Up will have everyone rocking to their awesome Americana music that’s deeply rooted in the Blues! Friday, June 14th, from 6 to 8:30pm. Open to all. No cover.
Learn more about the band and their music at —
https://dontlookupband.com/home
…and follow their musical journey via — https://m.facebook.com/people/Dont-Look-Up/100077470050406/
Sweet Jane’s Kitchen will be onsite offering their incredibly delicious Maryland style Crab Cake Sandwiches. https://www.ilovesweetjaneskitchen.com/
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.
The following measures are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our guests, as well as our staff:
We will be adhering to, and strictly enforcing, all requirements and guidelines as set forth by the Governor and the CDC, which include increased sanitization and cleaning procedures to ensure the health and safety of guests and staff.
We all know that music and dancing go hand in hand, however, if you are going to get up and groove to the tunes, we kindly ask that you stick to the vicinity of your seated area.
Children are welcome, please keep them with you 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.
Children are welcome, please keep them with you 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
Saturday, June 15th
We’re thrilled to announce that SALTY BOTTOM BLUE is holding an OYSTER FEST with us here in the tropics of Free Union!!! The awesome SBB Team will be shucking and serving up their “”best-tasting high-salinity Chesapeake Bay oysters” at their mobile oyster bar all day from 12 noon until 8pm!
To cap off the day of sipping and slurping, The Michael Elswick Gathering will be here to entertain all with their fabulous Jazz, Blues, Ballads & Latin tunes. The music will be live from 5 to 8pm. Open to all. No cover.
Featuring:
Michael Elswick – Saxes
Bill Edmonds – Guitar and Vocals
Eric Franzen – Keyboard
David Drubin – 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 sure to be an extra special Father’s Day here in our slice of paradise with music by La Tramontane accompanied by Catherine Monnes on cello. Sunday, June 16th 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.
Learn more about the music and artist of La Tramontane:
https://www.rachelaustinrachelaustin.com/
…and like and follow the musical journey via Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rachelaustinmusic
…and actively engage with La Tramontane via her Instagram account:
www.instagram.com/la.tramontane
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 tasting room, conservatory, and grounds will close promptly at 5 pm for a private event Saturday, June 18th.
We are thrilled to announce the return of Cleidsner to our slice of paradise here in Free Union! Featuring a trio of C’Ville’s finest musicians – Rusty Speidel (guitar and vocals), Paul Rosner (drums), and Michael Clem (bass and vocals). They’ll fill our tropical space with their awesome Folk and Americana sounds, along with MC’s unrivaled wit and charm. Friday, June 21st, from 6 to 8:30pm. Open to all. No cover.
Learn more about Cleidsner Bell via M. C.’s website – https://michaelclem.com/cleidsner-bell/
Sweet Jane’s Kitchen will be onsite offering their incredibly delicious Maryland style Crab Cake Sandwiches. https://www.ilovesweetjaneskitchen.com/
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.
*Please note, due to a private event the music times are earlier and we will be closing at 5pm.*
It’s going to be a fantastic afternoon when The Pollocks return to our tropical oasis. They’ll have everyone rocking the afternoon away to their awesome acoustic sounds! Saturday, June 22nd, from 1 to 4pm. Open to all. No cover.
For more about this super talented group visit their website at http://thepollocksmusic.com/
….and keep up with their daily activities via their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/thepollocksmusic
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.
Harmonica wizard Gary Green and brilliant songwriter/folk musician Justin Storer join forces to entertain all at our tropical oasis here in Free Union. Sunday, June 23rd, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all; no cover!
Learn more about Gary Green and his phenomenal harmonica music at his website – http://garygreenharmonica.com/
…and keep up with his happenings via Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/garygreenharmonica
Learn more and keep up with the awesome Justin Storer through his band The Working Effective’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/theworkingeffective/
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.
Jump start your weekend with the sensational “New Orleans boogie-woogie, upbeat, rhythm and blues” sounds of our 4th Friday resident band – the CHICKENHEAD BLUES BAND. Performing live inside our tropical oasis, the glass house conservatory! Friday, June 28th, from 6 to 8:30pm. No cover. Open to all.
Bio:
Chickenhead Blues Band’s history begins in 1999 with weekly legendary Thursday evening shows playing blues tunes at Durty nelly’s pub. A few personnel changes led to the more fusion influenced repertoire presented now. You will hear a taste of New Orleans, Jazz Crusaders, Tom Scott and LA Express, Jimi Hendrix mixed, in with some original songs, as well.
Band members:
Aric van Brocklin – Guitar
Skip Haga – Keyboards
Jeff Louderback – Drums
Andy Rowland – Sax
Vic Brown – Bass
Two Brothers Southwestern Grill Food Truck will be onsite serving up their delicious menu!
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.
We’re delighted to have Ty Burkhardt return to our tropical space here in Free Union. He’ll be treating us to his amazing acoustic sounds. Ty performs solo, though if you close your eyes you’ll think there are more than one musician and more than one instrument. Sunday, June 30, from 2 to 5pm. No cover. Open to all.
Bio:
Ty Burkhardt is an instrumental fingerstyle guitarist from Richmond, VA who creates the sound of a full band by playing all the parts simultaneously on his acoustic guitar. He first started playing jazz guitar in his middle school jazz band, and eventually found himself playing at the college level. In high school, he started experimenting with the fingerstyle acoustic guitar, and began to hit, tap, and slap the guitar while playing to create the drumbeat of the song. He began playing at restaurants starting in his sophomore year of high school, and later, he found himself playing all over Virginia. He is currently a jazz student at UVA and Miller Arts Scholar who enjoys tennis and volleyball. His inspirations include Andy McKee, Mike Dawes, Calum Graham, and Antione Dufour.
Learn more about Ty’s music and follow him on his musical journey:
Instagram: @tyburkhardtmusic
Website: www.tyburkhardt.com
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.
For your dinnertime entertainment, we’re thrilled to announce that Boxed Lunch will be 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, Friday, July 5th, from 6 to 8:30pm.
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/
Catch the Chef mobile eatery will be onsite with their menu of delicious options to satiate the hungriest of appetites! Food service begins at 5:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/cvillecatchthechef/
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.
Turn up the heat on your Saturday plans with the spicy rhythms, zesty beats, and sizzling sounds of our favorite Latin and Gypsy Rumba Guitar Duo – Berto Sales and Vincent Zorn. Returning to our tropical oasis for an afternoon show. Saturday, July 6th, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all. No cover.
More on the musicians:
Berto of Beleza Music – https://www.facebook.com/BelezaMusic/
Vincent Zorn – Charlottesville Virginia Rumba Flamenco Guitarist –
https://www.facebook.com/vincent.zorn/
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