Virginia Wine Detour at Colony House Motor Lodge in Roanoke

A fall gathering for the thirsty & adventurous

In partnership with Lightwell Survey Wines, bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar and the Monticello Wine Trail, The Virginia Wine Detour brings together some of Virginia’s most exciting winemakers and exceptional food at a newly restored mid-century modern lodge.

The package combines a two-night stay at Colony House with a Friday poolside cookout and wine tastings, a Saturday reception followed by a four-course wine-pairing dinner on the lawn. Enjoy great wine and food, hang out with winemakers and fellow enthusiasts and spend the perfect early fall weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains during Virginia Wine Month.

Your weekend package includes:

Two-night accommodations at Colony House
Welcome bubbles upon arrival
Custom Virginia Wine Detour swag bag
Friday Night Cookout + Pool Party presented by the Monticello Wine Trail
Live DJ set featuring Tomas C of Magic City Discos
Complimentary tastings featuring Lightwell Survey and wines from across the Monticello AVA
Four drink tickets for the weekend
20% off bottles from a specially selected collection of Virginia wines
Saturday evening wine reception at the pool
Four-course wine pairing dinner on Saturday night on the lawn at Colony House
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Participating winemakers include Kirsty Harmon from Blenheim Vineyards, Emily Hodson from Veritas and Flying Fox Vineyard, Sebastian Zutant from Lightwell Survey and Damien Blanchon from Afton Mountain Vineyards

Packages for the weekend begin at $785 (two nights at the hotel + 1 ticket for weekend food and wine events) and $250 for each additional participant in your room.
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Friday | arrive & Settle In

‍Check in, drop your bags and start the weekend with a welcome toast before heading poolside.

‍5 pm – 8 pm Welcome party + cookout presented by the Monticello Wine Trail
Complimentary tastings and bar service featuring MWT winemakers and wines
Food from bloom and music by Tomas C of Magic City Disco

Saturday | HANG OUT & Discover Roanoke

‍Start the morning with coffee and a light breakfast then choose your own adventure
Optional winemaker lunch at Dorothy & Frank’s featuring a MWT winemaker (additional cost)
Virginia winemaker conversation and additional tastings (details to come)

‍4 pm – 6 pm Poolside wine reception opens featuring tastings and wine from Monticello Wine Trail and Lightwell Survey

Saturday NIGHT | The main event

6 pm – 9 pm An exclusive four-course dinner with Chef Nate Sloan from bloom paired with wines from Lightwell Survey and other featured Virginia producers from the MWT

Sunday | sleep in & check out late

‍Grab fresh coffee and breakfast from a local food truck and enjoy one last morning at Colony House before heading home.