There’s a first-class wine country far from California. It boasts local vineyards, award-winning wines, and gorgeous landscapes. It offers wines with refreshing notes, deep aromas, and smooth finishes. It provides cozy tasting spaces and beautiful grounds for strolling. Prince George’s is a prime location for wine production, and the region’s variety of vineyards and wineries are a testament to its potential.
If you’re looking for a spot for a flawless girls’ trip, these wineries are the place. On top of the excellent wines you’ll get to taste, you can also eat delicious food and spend a little time relaxing with a spa treatment.
Follow these itinerary suggestions to book the perfect wine-country trip in Prince George’s.
Bliss in a Bed & Breakfast
Retreat to the countryside and unwind at Hennessy Creek, a historic home bed & breakfast with its own farm brewery. It’s the perfect escape for a girlfriend getaway to connect, relax, catch up, and feel revived.
Start Your Day with Some Soul
Take a trip to Soul Sistas in Brandywine to kick off your weekend on the right foot. The locally owned restaurant, where everything is cooked to order. Try the shrimp and grits, French toast, spinach and cheese omelet, or one of the many breakfast sandwiches that are sure to fuel you through your day. For a little extra boost, treat yourself with some lemon-glazed or snickerdoodle pound cake before you go.
Visit a Family-Run Winery
Start your wine adventure at the Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards in Brandywine. The renovated tobacco barn, which once stored dried tobacco, houses the winery production area, cellar, and tasting room. You’ll get to experience a piece of Maryland history as you sip the locally made, handcrafted wines of the region. Take some extra time to stroll through the on-farm vineyard, with its five acres of vines and 3,000 plants.
Grab a Florida-Style Lunch
Enjoy cajun-inspired seafood from the Crab Boss in Brandywine. You can enjoy a Florida-style seafood boil, shrimp po-boys, and authentic gumbo to fuel your day of fun. Don’t miss out on the Boss Fries, which are topped with homemade Alfredo sauce, crab meat, boss sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and parsley. If you just can’t decide, order a few platters with your friends and share it all.
Book a Local Tasting
Head over to the Janemark Winery & Vineyard in Brandywine before you end your trip. The boutique winery produces small-batch wine from estate-grown grapes out of select local vineyards. You can make an appointment on Friday or Sunday for a private tasting, or you can join the public on Saturday afternoons. Don’t forget a picnic lunch to eat while you enjoy the scenery.
Get Pampered. Feel Good!
Take some time away from the wineries to relax at Wellspring Manor & Spa in Upper Marlboro. The site offers deep tissue massages, hot stone massages, deep pore facials, Wu Xing foot reflexology, and other treatments that will make you feel rejuvenated and invigorated. The spa offers a chance to step away from the excitement of regular life and find a moment to focus on your health and wellness.
Make a Wine-Friendly Dinner Reservation
Relax after a long day of exploring the wineries at Piano Keys Restaurant and Lounge in Brandywine. You can order braised short ribs, pan-seared salmon, garlic mashed potatoes, and Chef Z’s bread pudding — and enjoy it all alongside jazz performances, karaoke events, and live bands. The sophisticated evening will make for the perfect bookend to your weekend of fun.
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