Peaks of Otter Winery


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Peaks of Otter Winery
“Fruit of the Farm” wines are made from a wide variety of fruits grown here on the farm located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the foot of the Peaks of Otter. Many types of fruit wines similar to “Grandma’s” wines are lovingly created here. Some are made from ancestor’s recipes. Visitors to the winery are invited to roam about the farm. There are farm animals of all types, thousands of fruit trees, increasing numbers of grape vines, creeks, ponds, and a picnic area. These and gracious hosts makes this winery uniquely suited to family visits.
2122 Sheep Creek Road
Bedford, VA 24523

Directions: FROM BEDFORD, TAKE 46O WEST ½ MILE, TURN RIGHT ON 680 (NORTH) FOR 5 ½ MILES, TURN LEFT AT JOHNSON’S ORCHARDS SIGN
Info: 540-586-3707. E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com

PEAKS OF OTTER WINERY AND ORCHARD IS A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FARM, PRESENTLY OPERATED BY NANCY AND DANNY JOHNSON. OUR FARM IS LOCATED IN THE FOOT HILLS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, AND AT THE FOOT OF THE FAMOUS PEAKS OF OTTER IN BEDFORD COUNTY. WE ARE ABOUT EIGHT MILES FROM THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY AND 7 MILES FROM THE D-DAY MEMORIAL WE ARE A FEW MILES FROM THE “OLD JOHNSON FARM” THAT THE PARKWAY RESTORED. DANNY’S GREAT GRANDFATHER OPERATED THIS FARM AND HE SUPPORTED HIS FAMILY BY SELLING FRESH FRUITS, FLOWERS, AND VEGETABLES TO THE VISITORS TO THE PEAKS OF OTTER.

THERE ARE THREE CREEKS MEANDERING THROUGH THE HILLS OF “APPLESEED COUNTRY,” REFRESHING A HERD OF CATTLE, SEVERAL HORSES, A FLOCK OF CHICKENS, SHEEP, GOATS, BURROS, DOGS, CATS, AND OTHER FARM AND WILD LIFE. THE 200 PLUS ACRES HAVE OVER 7,000 APPLE TREES WITH 160 DIFFERENT VARIETIES PLANTED. ALSO SEVERAL HUNDRED PEACH, NECTARINE, AND DAMSON TREES. THIRTY DIFFERENT HOT AND SPICY PEPPER VARIETIES ARE PLANTED ANNUALLY. PUMPKINS ARE ALWAYS ON HAND IN THE FALL. YOU MIGHT ALSO SEE SOMEONE SEARCHING FOR THE FAMOUS BEALE TREASURE. OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE MODERN RESTROOM FACILITIES, HOUSED IN A LOG CABIN, A PAVILION FOR PICNICKING WITH A FIFTEEN FOOT JOHNNY APPLESEED WATCHING. A REPLICA OF AN OLD STORE THAT HOUSES THE RESTORED 1939 CHEVROLET AND 1971 SPITFIRE. THERE ARE MANY TRAILS IN THE ORCHARD FOR WALKING WITH A BREATHTAKING VIEW FROM ANY POINT. IN THE FALL THE FOLIAGE IS GORGEOUS.

Peaks of Otter Winery calendar of events for 2006
Open noon to 5, daily, April through December. Open Jan – March Weekends noon – 5 and other times by chance, special events or appt.

February 11-12-13-14 - Happy Valentines Day at Peaks of Otter Winery
Visit our winery and bring your Sweetheart. She will love our “grandmas wines”

March17-18-19 - Saint Patrick’s Day at Peaks of Otter Winery
Visit our winery wearing green and receive an extra discount on wines. We call it the “Luck of the Irish”. Free Noon-5p.m. Also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest. Info:

April 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 - Blossom to Bottle Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Visit our farm and enjoy the many blossoms here and along the way. Picnic under a blossoming tree. Taste our wines, visit our farm animals”. Free Noon-5p.m. Picnic and also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.

May 13-14 - Peaks of Otter Winery invites you to Mother's Day Weekend
Follow the back roads along the picturesque Blue Ridge for a taste of grandma’s fruit wine. Free Noon-5p.m.. Picnic and also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.

May 27-28-29 - Memorial Day Weekend at Peaks of Otter Winery
Start your summer at Peaks of Otter Winery with a glass of wine while gazing at the mountains and enjoying the valleys. Free Noon-5p.m. Picnic and also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.

June 17-18 - Father’s Day Celebration at Peaks of Otter Winery
Dazzle Dad with tastes of our many fruit wines. Free Noon-5p.m. Picnic and also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.

July 1-2-3-4 - Red, White and You at Peaks of Otter
Visit the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford and stop by the our winery for some of our apple-pepper wine. We accept D-Day dollars. Free Noon-5p.m. Picnic and also Visit The Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.

July 8 - Suntrust Presents “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival at Peaks of Otter Winery
Enjoy wine from several of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to good music and visiting art, craft and food vendors. There will be numerous events throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions. Families will enjoy this festival because it appeals to both young and old. Part of the proceeds will go to "Camp Virginia Jaycee" and "Astride-with-Pride".

July29- 30-Aug.5- 6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 - A “Peachy” Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Sample peaches, nectarines and apples that we make into wine. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our pavilion. Families will enjoy our farm animals. Free 9am -5p.m. Picnic and also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest .

Sept 2-3-4, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-OCT 1 - An Apple A Day Open House At Peaks of Otter Winery
Enjoy the benefits of eating and sampling our many varieties of apples and taste fruit of the farm wine - “keep the doctor away.” See farm animals. Free 9am -5p.m. Picnic and also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest

Oct. 1-2,7-8,14-15,21-22,28-29 - Peak Foliage Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Enjoy breathtaking views to our farm. Sample apples and fresh cider, along with our Fruit Of The Farm Wines. Enjoy visiting our many farm animals. Free 9am -5p.m. Picnic and also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest

Nov.4-5, 11-12, 18-19 - Thanksgiving for the Bounty of the Harvest at Peaks of Otter Winery
The sweetest cider, the most succulent apples, the jars of preserves, jams and jellies, the warmth of wine and conversation are here to share. Free Noon-5p.m. Picnic and also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest.

Nov 25-26 Dec. 2-3,9-10,16-17 - Christmas Time’s A’Coming Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery Warm apple cinnamon wine and cider will be offered by the fire in the wine tasting room. Gift packs of wine and canned products will make wonderful Christmas gifts. Free Noon-5p.m. Also Visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest