Plein Air: Windridge Vineyards

Plein Air: Windridge Vineyard

Windridge Vineyard is a family owned farm winery situated on the Piedmont plateau of Maryland.  Views are vast and colorful in the fall.  We will enjoy a morning of painting together in this spectacular spot while it is closed to the public.  This is a rare opportunity!

https://www.windridge.wine/

Location:  15700 Darnestown Rd., Darnestown, MD 20874

Directions: From Bethesda, Maryland: Take MD-191 W/Bradley Blvd and River Rd to Esworthy Rd; Follow Esworthy Rd to Seneca Rd in Darnestown.  Esworthy Rd turns right and becomes Seneca Rd.  Follow Darnestown Rd to the Vineyards on your left.  This is about a 35 minute drive and a little over 18 miles from Bethesda.

Cost: Free 

Number of registrants: Up to 15 members and guests (Members may bring 1 guest.)

What to expect: 

We will check in at the parking lot.  Water provided. Specific details on exactly where we can paint will follow for registrants.  Please bring a drop clothe such as an old sheet or table clothe so that we don't accidentally damage picnic tables and grounds.  We will return to check in spot around 11:45 for a group photo and an informal look-see-chat about our efforts.

Ground Rules which apply to us:

-Due to insurance compliance, we cannot allow our guests to bring their own "pop-up" shade structures, including umbrellas.

-Our vineyards are actively farmed. Please refrain from entering the vineyard rows and touching the vines.

-No commercial photography is permitted without prior approval. 

What to bring:  Paints, Substrate, Easel, Stool, Water, Bug Spray, Hat

Getting there: This location is accessible by car only.  If you'd like to try to find a ride or carpool with other participants, please post a note in our members-only Facebook group.

Parking:  Please park only in designated parking areas.

Photos: Commercial photos are not permitted.  Photos for personal use are permitted.

Rain date:  No rain date.  Event will be held only if it is not raining.

Questions:  If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lynn Lewis at lynnlewisstudio@gmail.com  (text (301) 335-7923) or Patti Connell at pattic9063@gmail.com (text (301) 801-6590)

Request:  Please contact Lynn 24 hours in advance if you have registered and later decide that you cannot attend this event (or cancel your registration on the MAA site).