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How to Plan the Ultimate Wine-Tasting Getaway

13Apr

You’re sipping a crisp class of white wine at a beautiful vineyard, surrounded by your people, the ones that make you laugh and let time pass without a care.

Your private wine tour guide is waiting to whisk you away to your final vineyard destination before returning back to your estate home for a private dinner party.

If you’re day-dreaming about a fun, care free weekend getaway with your favorite people, we’re here to help!

Named “The New Napa” and known for its rustic country-glam flare, Texas Hill Country is the perfect location for the ultimate group wine-tasting getaway weekend.

At Willow Grove Estate, a gorgeous 2.5 acre compound in Fredericksburg, Texas, we’ve helped plenty of groups curate a unique and care-free experience of the wineries on the Texas Hillside.

Planning the Ultimate Wine-Tasting Getaway:

  1. Pick a good home base. Days in Texas Wine Country are typically spent out in the town, exploring vineyards, walking, shopping, and eating. Guests want a cozy and spacious retreat to stay in where they can unwind after a long day, without sacrificing the conveniences of being in vacation mode. Choose a Fredericksburg vacation rental that meets the requirements of your group, that is close enough to town yet still gives you the peace and relaxation to unplug after a long day.
  2. Create a wine-tour itinerary. Partner with your rental company or host to create a custom wine-tour itinerary for your group. Locals will know the best Texas Wine Country wineries to fit your groups needs and wants, and the best route to take to ensure you are efficient and smart with your time!
  3. Make reservations at the vineyards. Surprisingly, Fredericksburg’s vineyards can fill up fast! Call ahead to reserve a table at each spot. This will ensure you have a great seat that suits your group size. At Willow Grove Estate, your on-site host will reserve you a table at each vineyard, with light bites to pair with your wine!
  4. Consider an in-home chef for dinner. Going to a new town is exciting and most of our groups tend to underestimate how much a day of wine tasting takes out of you! Consider searching for an in-home dinner option one night. At our quaint group rental in Fredericksburg, you have a personal on-site host and on-site private dinner venue to balance the vacation-mood with light evening plans. If you are planning to eat out, make sure you have a reservation to accommodate your party. (We deliver our restaurant quality food to off-site vacation rentals, too!)
  5. Make room to explore other activities. Most places have plenty to offer aside from wine. Whether it’s shopping, brunching, or hiking, take a few hours to enjoy the location. If you’re coming to Fredericksburg Texas, make sure you check out The Warehouse District. There is a lot of great shopping and decor “finds” there. (Bonus, you can still find local wine there too!)

Not sure where to plan your getaway yet? Fredericksburg, Texas is known as the food and beverage capital of Texas Hill Country, coined “The New Napa” for its gorgeous scenery, 100+ winery options, and unique vacation rentals. Fredericksburg is the perfect location for groups planning a fun wine tasting weekend away.

Guests at Willow Grove Estate enjoy a private 5 bedroom/5 bathroom group vacation rental on our 2.5 acre compound. We are a short five minutes from Main Street in Fredericksburg and you have an on-site host, Jeff, to accommodate all of your needs, from wine-tour planning to meals and beyond. Learn more or reserve your weekend here.

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