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Oct. 28, 2020Wisdom Table Provides a Sommelier Experience in Elkin (Beer, too)
This Yadkin Valley wine tasting bar features more than 100 North Carolina wines, as well as local craft beer. Taste at the bar or shop for wine and beer to go.
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Sept. 25, 2020Plan a Girlfriends’ Getaway to Yadkin Valley Wine Country
Yadkin Valley is perfect for a girlfriends’ weekend in North Carolina wine country. Beautiful vineyards and an easy drive from places like Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh and Roanoke.
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July 25, 2020These 8 Yadkin Valley Wineries are Top Spots for Picnics
Along the Surry County Wine Trail, these eight Yadkin Valley wineries are ideal spots for a picnic. Options include bringing your own picnic or picking one up when you arrive.
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June 13, 2020Relaxing Dobson is Dotted with Rental Cabins, Trails and Wineries
Dobson allows visitors to embrace natural resources such as Fisher River Park, while enjoying European-style wines at four vineyards, plus several others nearby. The rolling countryside is dotted with rental cabins that provide maximum social distancing.
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May 8, 2020Elkin Variety Show Draws Inspiration From ‘A Prairie Home Companion’
Visitors to Elkin probably scratch their heads in wonderment when they see “The Martha Bassett Show” on the Reeves Theater marquee. “Who is Martha Bassett?” they might ask. “And why does she have her own show?”
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April 13, 2020These Vineyards Can Ship Yadkin Valley Wines Right to Your Door
If you can’t come to Yadkin Valley, let the vineyards of the Surry County Wine Trail come to you. Did you know many of our best wines can be sent right to your front porch? Treat yourself to a much-needed escape by popping the cork on a bottle of vino from North Carolina’s premier wine region.
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March 31, 2020Outdoor Adventure Awaits Along Mount Airy's 6-Mile Greenway
The Granite City Greenway was born when a greenway on the west side of Mount Airy and a greenway on the east side were united via a connector. It is popular for walking, jogging, cycling, fishing and roller blading. The horseshoe-shaped greenway borders the Ararat River on one side of town and Lovills Creek on the other.
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Jan. 13, 2020Haze Gray Vineyards Sets Sail in Yadkin Valley Wine Country
The Yadkin Valley vineyard is a certified Homegrown by Heroes farm, signifying agricultural products produced by U.S. military veterans. In addition to Deane’s 30 years in the Navy, Becky grew up in an Army family and their son currently serves in the U.S. Air Force.
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Dec. 6, 2019Woof, Woof — Explore Pet-Friendly Yadkin Valley with Furry Family Members
Visit pet-friendly Surry County in the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina. There are many activities, attractions and accommodations that welcome furry family members, including a pets-only resort hotel & spa!
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Nov. 8, 2019Explore Elkin: Hikes for All Skill Levels on Well-Maintained Trails
One of the best parts of Elkin’s extensive trail system is its accessibility to hikers of all skill levels. For visitors to the area, we offer a few suggested routes based upon hiking ability.
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Oct. 4, 2019Yadkin Valley Wine & Beer Passport is Your Ticket to Winter Fun
“It’s an enjoyable way to celebrate winter – a treasure map to great wineries and breweries throughout Surry County,” says Louis Jeroslow, winemaker at Elkin Creek Vineyard.
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Sept. 20, 2019Experience an Early 1900s Farm in its Heyday
Staff members and volunteers plant crops, do chores, bring in the harvest and prepare for winter the same way the Hauser family did here more than 100 years ago.