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This Saturday, September 4th, we will have artisan cheese from God's Country Creamery.
You will be able to sample their delectable cheese, purchase a sampler plate ($4-ish depending on the samples), or purchase a chunk of your favorite cheese to savour with a wine tasting, glass or bottle of wine.
Feel free to stay a while, we have plenty of tables and chairs, and enjoy a relaxing picnic in the great outdoors and even if it's raining, depending on Earl, you can sit under the cover of our press pad and still enjoy the view, play cards or just chat!
And don't forget to purchase some extra wine and cheese to take home to share with family and friends.
We had a busy "motoring" weekend when the local chapter of the Corvette and Porche Owners Club visited us on the 14th & 15th September during their drive around the beautiful Chester County countryside.
September 25th & 26th and October 2nd & 3rd
Experience the sights and smells of harvest as the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail celebrates the 2010 vintage!
On September 26th after 5 pm, Flipside Catering will offer an Evolutionary Eating Experience.
Contact flipsidemjm@gmail.com or 443 621 4036 for a menu and to make a reservation (required)
And there's more:
On October 2nd between 5-7pm, Moonlight Catering will offer a two course BBQ style meal for $20
For this gastronomic delight please contact Stargazers no later than September 25th to secure a place - 610 486 0422
On the first Saturday of each month we will have artisan cheese available to sample and purchase from God's Country Creamery.
You will be able to sample cheese, purchase a sampler plate ($4-ish depending on the samples), or purchase a chunk of your favorite cheese to savour with a wine tasting, glass or bottle of wine.
Feel free to stay a while, we have plenty of tables and chairs, and enjoy a relaxing picnic in the great outdoors and even if it's raining you can sit under the cover of our press pad and still enjoy the view, play cards or just chat!
And don't forget to purchase some extra wine and cheese to take home to share with family and friends.
The next scheduled Press Pad Picnic will be held on the evening of Sunday September 5th, from 7-10pm, and will be catered by Chef Richard Schrack of Moonlight Catering.
The reservation deadline for this event is this Saturday August 28th
The first course will be served at 7:15pm
1st course:
Cold tomato puree garnished with saffron, roasted mixed vegetables and mushrooms.
2nd course:
Mixed Grill - with Ribs, Salmon, London Broil, Bratwurst, Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Grilled Vegetables accompanied by potato salad, tomato cucumber & mozzarella cheese salad and/or coleslaw.
Briar Patch Dornfelder: A wine with rich, red berry fruit and a hint of oak.
3rd course:
Dessert sampler accompanied by sparkling wine.
Traditional: a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is the traditional blend for the sparkling wines found in the Champaign Region in France or
Rose: 100% Pinot Noir exhibits the flavors of raspberry and dark cherries characteristic of the variety.
If we're lucky we may catch a glimpse of the Longwood Garden fireworks around 9pm, weather permitting. The picnic, however, is a “rain or shine” event as it will be held under cover on the press pad!
The evening will cost $50 per person, including tax and gratuity.
And we will have all of our wines for sale by the glass and bottle.
You may reserve a spot by sending the information requested below with a check or credit card details, via snail mail, to:
Stargazers Vineyard
We do not recommend sending your credit cards details via e-mail as they may drift off into the ether and who knows where they may end up!
Name (please print):
Phone (so we can confirm the reservation):
Total no. of persons:
Total amount enclosed (total no. persons x $50):
Enclosed check ___ or
Credit card ___
Credit card type: Visa ___ MasterCard ___
Credit card number:
Exp. date:
Name on card:
Signature:
Your check (payable to Stargazers Vineyard) will hold your reservation.
The next scheduled Press Pad Picnic will be held on the evening of August 14th, from 7-10pm, and will be catered by Chef Richard Schrack of Moonlight Catering.
The reservation deadline for this event is this Saturday August 7th
The first course will be served at 7:15pm
1st course:
Baked stuffed mushroom w/ bleu cheese, bacon, roasted pepper & spinach served over a bed fresh spinach w/ warm bacon dressing
Chardonnay 08: this wine exhibits the terroir which characterizes Stargazers Vineyard and has tropical fruit flavors with hints of sage and vanilla.
2nd course:
Grilled duck breast w/ fresh berry compote, green beans & wild rice
Cabernet Franc 08: an Anjou-style wine which has a bright color, an aroma reminiscent of violets, and refreshing cherry like flavors.
3rd course:
Fresh fruit and champagne biscuits
Sparkling Traditional: a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is the traditional blend for the sparkling wines found in the Champaign Region in France.
If vegetarian substitution is required please call us to arrange.
If we're lucky we may catch a glimpse of the Longwood Garden fireworks around 9pm, weather permitting. The picnic, however, is a “rain or shine” event as it will be held under cover on the press pad!
The evening will cost $50 per person, including tax and gratuity.
And we will have all of our wines for sale by the glass and bottle.
You may reserve a spot by sending the information requested below with a check or credit card details, via snail mail, to:
1024 Wheatland Drive
Coatesville, PA 19320-5203
or provide the information over the phone: 610 486 0422
We do not recommend sending your credit cards details via e-mail as they may drift off into the ether and who knows where they may end up!
Name (please print):
Phone (so we can confirm the reservation):
Total no. of persons:
No. of vegetarians:
Total amount enclosed (total no. persons x $50):
Payment via:
Enclosed check ___ or
Credit card ___
Credit card type: Visa ___ MasterCard ___
Credit card number:
Exp. date:
Name on card:
Signature:
Your check (payable to Stargazers Vineyard) will hold your reservation.
If your request is received after we are fully booked, we will advise and return your check. If by credit card, the charge will not be processed.
We are sorry to say that our Press Pad Picnic scheduled for July 24th has been canceled.
As these events are catered they require a minimum number of people to ensure they will be profitable for the caterer. By last weekend we unfortunately had not reached the minimum and so the caterer decided to cancel and take another catering event.
This is disappointing to everyone, especially as we have received several requests for reservations in the last couple of days.
We apologize for not stating a deadline for reservations.
The reservation deadlines for our future picnics are:
August 7th for the picnic on August 14th
August 28th for the picnic on September 5th
We would like to thank all the people who had made a reservation for the picnic on the 24th, and for being so understanding and flexible by changing to one of the upcoming picnic dates.
Thank you.
Back by popular demand....... Stargazers' Press Pad Picnics!
The focus this year is on local, farm raised products.
Our first picnic will be held on the evening of July 24th, from 7-10pm, and will be catered by Chef Richard Schrack of Moonlight Catering.
The first course will be served at 7:15pm
1st course:
Baked stuffed mushroom w/ bleu cheese, bacon, roasted pepper & spinach served over a bed fresh spinach w/ warm bacon dressing
2nd course:
Grilled duck breast w/ fresh berry compote, green beans & wild rice
3rd course:
Fresh fruit and champagne biscuits
If vegetarian substitution is required please call us to arrange.
If we're lucky we may catch a glimpse of the Longwood Garden fireworks around 9pm, weather permitting. The picnic, however, is a “rain or shine” event as it will be held under cover on the press pad!
The evening will cost $50 per person, including tax and gratuity.
And we will have all of our wines for sale by the glass and bottle.
There is a limited number of places so reservations are required.
You may reserve a spot by sending the information requested below with a check or credit card details, via snail mail, to:
1024 Wheatland Drive
Coatesville, PA 19320-5203
or provide the information over the phone: 610 486 0422
We do not recommend sending your credit cards details via e-mail as they may drift off into the ether and who knows where they may end up!
Name (please print):
Phone (so we can confirm the reservation):
Total no. of persons:
No. of vegetarians:
Total amount enclosed (total no. persons x $50):
Payment via:
Enclosed check ___ or
Credit card ___
Credit card type: Visa ___ MasterCard ___
Credit card number:
Exp. date:
Name on card:
Signature:
Your check (payable to Stargazers Vineyard) will hold your reservation.
If your request is received after we are fully booked, we will advise and return your check. If by credit card, the charge will not be processed.
We would like to thank everyone who came out to Stargazers for our Big Bang BBQ weekend celebrations.
It was a fabulous weekend and we hope you enjoyed the wine, cheese, chocolate, atmosphere, sun, scenery, fireworks and BBQ.
Speaking of BBQ we are so terribly sorry for those who came later in the day that the BBQ was sold out. It is hard to predict numbers and even though Richard (Moonlight Catering) likes to over estimate so that he doesn't disappoint, this year we received far more visitors than we ever expected.
Thank you again for making our event so enjoyable and we hope you had a great holiday weekend.
Cheers and bottoms up!
Artisan cheese from God's Country Creamery
A quiet moment looking out over the beautiful countryside..... grapes don't grow in ugly places!
This coming weekend Chef Richard Schrack of Moonlight Catering will be at Stargazers serving his famous BBQ chicken, baby back ribs and shrimp along with local sweet corn and potato salad all for just $10 a plate!
Food will be served:
Saturday July 3rd: noon to 6 p.m.
Sunday July 4th: noon to 7:30 p.m.
Wine tastings are $5 - for which you get to choose 5 of our wines to sample - this fee will be refunded if you buy three bottles. Or you can purchase a 5 oz glass of wine for $5 or even buy a bottle to share! Wine glasses are available for purchase at $3 but you are welcome to borrow ours and we won't even ask you to wash up afterwards.....
There will also be lavender products from fat spike lavender company and artisan cheeses from God's Country Creamery to sample and purchase.
On the 4th:
Mr. Nick Doak, a graduate of West Chester University where he majored in classical guitar performance and eduction, will entertain from 5 until 8 p.m.
To preview Nick playing click on the following link: Nick Doak on YouTube
AND if the sky is clear you may also get a glimpse of the Longwood Garden fireworks display which is scheduled to start around 9 p.m. There'll also be a telescope on hand in case you'd like a closer look at the stars....or the fireworks!
Also on the 4th wine will be available to purchase until 9 p.m.
So come on over, bring a blanket and/or chairs, sit back, relax and enjoy an afternoon/evening of wonderful wine, food, surroundings and people.
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