The two RV Gypsies visited
White Oak Winery and the Purple Wolf Vineyard and Lavender Farm
2644 Cross Keys Road - Harrisonburg, VA 22808
July 13, 2023
phone: '-540.421.6345 - hours were 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily except some
holidays
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The White Oak Lavender Farm and The Purple Wolf Vineyard
is a family owned farm located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
The gift shop offers lavender products and wine directly to customers
online and at the farm! They also hold special events at the winery
so visit their website
for more information.
But the two RV Gypsies only stopped here so Lee Duquette
could treat his wife to some wine tasting. Lee Duquette does not drink
wine, plus he is the driver.
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Below: Karen Duquette liked
the statues, especially the purple dog statue. |
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Vintage lavender is associated
with charm and sweet fragrance. Today, people cook with lavender and associate
the lovely scent of lavender with deep relaxation. Just a small sniff
of lavender helps people breath in deeply and exhale with a satisfied,
“Ahhh.” The two RV Gypsies took a bit of time to
enjoy the grounds and the lavender. |
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After exploring the entry and
taking the above photos, it was time for the two RV Gypsies to enter The
Lavender Gift Shop. Where they encountered many forms of lavender. For
relaxation, there was dream pillows, stress balls, massage oils and bath
and body luxuries. Karen Duquette did buy several items.
For culinary purposes there was spices, teas, vinaigrette, jams, jellies
and ice cream. (The Lavender ice cream did not have much taste at all).
The gift shop also sold culinary lavender by the tin and offered recipe
cards so that anyone can create their own tasty dishes. To experience
lavender, they also offer beautiful lavender gardens for U-Pick, classes,
tours and delightful picnics! None of which were of interest to the two
RV Gypsies.
To learn the History of lavender,
click here, but be sure to return to the two RV Gypsies website for
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The Tasting Room opens at 10
a.m. with portable tastings, wine and beer flights, wine and beer by the
glass, wine by the bottle and wine slushies! The current wine list included
white wines: Viognier, Riesling; Traminette; Imperial Gem; Dragonfly;
Thumbelina and reds wines: Butterfly Kisses (Rose); Petit Verdot; Chambourcin;
Pardon My Purple, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Royale Velvet (Port
Style)!
They also offered two Sparkling wines! Guests are welcome to bring in
some snacks. But cheese and crackers are available for purchase to enjoy
with your wine.
The two RV Gypsies sat outside while Karen Duquette enjoyed some wines
samples that she purchased while seated at the purple chairs and farm
tables! But truthfully, she did not like any of them enough to buy the
bottles, and these samples were small and costly. But she did like the
fact that nobody sat with her explaining the samples, as has been the
case at some of the other wineries. |
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Below: Wine descriptions and
prices offered. |
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Below: The water fountain not
far from where the two RV Gypsies were sitting and enjoying the view.
Plus a horse up on the hill, that could also be seen from their patio
seats. |
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