Warren County Wanderings

Starting August 28, 2019

“Work is no disgrace; the disgrace is idleness.” - Greek Proverb

As we prepare for Labor Day weekend, let's not be idle! We don't consider the pursuit of happiness to be idleness, and we want to help you find your fun, so this week's edition of Wanderings offers plenty from which to choose. Celebrate your labor and that of others - like these workers at Donaldson Farms in today's photo - and salute the waning summer season, but take a few moments to plan ahead, too, as many more great events are on the horizon, and you'll need to get your tickets now for some of them! Happy Labor Day, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

How to get a good night’s sleep with Speaker: Dr. James R. Fedich, DC. Did you know that over 40 million people have chronic sleep problems, and another 20 million have occasional sleep problems? Many things contribute to poor sleep: stress, health problems, noise, partners, and more.

Hang outside; listen to Christian Gratz on acoustic guitar while eating some delicious Italian food!

Summer Nights on the Farm is Friday night neighborhood favorite featuring farm-fresh food, live music, kid activities, and good friends! Bring your own picnic blanket, favorite lawn chair, and beverage.

Unwind from the week and relax under the arbor enjoying great wine, food, and music. Starting at noon, on-site Chef Anthony Fiore will have the following culinary treats available for purchase: freshly made wood-fired Pizza, Caprese Salad, Paninis, and Charcuterie.

Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! Friday Night Deal is bigger, better, and more delicious with a half roasted chicken and corn on the cob for $10.

Flynn's will have plenty of food and drinks; please leave yours at home.

 

A rock band from northern New Jersey that plays original songs and classic hits. 21+ event, first come first serve!

As Well-Sweep marks Customer Appreciation Week, Saturday is a special day to experience this farm with informative lectures and tours, plus complimentary herbal refreshments will be served. Events include Dazzling Fall Perennials at 11am with David Hyde; Herb Garden Tours at 12:30 and 2:30pm with Patrick McDuffee; and Pollinator Paradise at 1pm with Lorette Cheswick.

Villa Milagro invites you to have your Labor Day weekend picnic at their place! Bring your own tent, blanket and chair, pack your picnic basket, use their grill, and chill at this estate winery! Saturday offers music under the pergola by Lou Pompilio.

Relax to the sounds of Last Thursday Band. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available. Admission is as follows: ESTATE - $15 per person, flight of eight wines from our primary production and estate cuvées and music.

Relax to some free music with family, friends, and delicious wines! 

Time for a bit of nostalgia with an Italian tradition! Formal wine tasting, Italian spaghetti with meatballs, garden salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and sweet tea.

The '50s, '60s and '70s music with classic country and more is the style that Janci and Berry bring to Four Sisters Winery.

Relax to the sounds of Barbie Tatum, whose soulful voice instantly captures audiences. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available. Admission is as follows: ESTATE - $15 per person, flight of eight wines from our primary production and estate cuvées and music.

Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) for a group hike at Footbridge Park in Blairstown, NJ.  The PVTC, a Friends Organization of the Kittatinny Valley State Park, will host the hike.  The length of the hike will be 4-5 miles.  The trail is cinder-based which provides

Singer guitarist, Bill Ihling started playing in bands back when Jimmy Carter was president. He grew up in the middle of the liberating '60s, but was made to listen to bands like Herb Albert and the Tijuana Band not "Rock & Roll".

Tony Forliano is a Philadelphia area jazz musician, composer, music educator, recording artist, and author. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available.

Bridge Builder in Petticoats: Emily Warren Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge, a presentation by Carol Simon Levin. The first woman to cross the bridge also supervised its construction! Free and open to the public; refreshments following the presentation. 

Continuing

Relax and do some yoga every Wednesday evening beginning June 12 through September 18. Find your breathe and peace of mind as you practice yoga in the fresh air with sweeping views of our vegetable crop fields and fruit orchard and a chance to view a spectacular sunset!

Kick off your weekend each Friday with an "All You Can Eat" Friday Family BBQ! Enjoy live music, delicious summer eats and BBQ, ice-cold cocktails & beverages, all while enjoying our gorgeous panoramic golf course scenic views.

Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market! Open every Saturday from 9:30am-1pm.

The Farmers’ Market offers quality fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items with special events throughout the season. The weekly farmers’ market takes place every Saturday through the end of October, from 10am-2pm.

The Canal Society of NJ's museum will be open every Saturday from June 22 to September 28, 2019. 

HIGHLANDS CANAL BOAT EXHIBIT: this new exhibit features the recently discovered remains of what may be the last Morris Canal Boat.

Saturday evenings between April and October 2019, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.

Relax and unwind with some tapas, delicious drinks and some smooth sounds. Mama's & Cafe Baci offers live entertainment seven nights a week, including Monday Acoustic Cafe, Rising Stars, and a new Late Night Menu, relaxing cocktails & tapas in their 201 Fifth bar.