Autumn in Wine Country

If you wonder why we haven't been on top of our blog lately, it's because Autumn in Historic Missouri Wine Country "busy season" actually begins for us around the first week of September. We've been busy sharing with our guests all there is to do in our beautiful region.

There is something very magical about driving down the winding roads in St. Charles County, especially Highway 94.  Dotted with quaint wineries, micro breweries, restaurants, antique stores, "pick-your-own farms", river outfitters, boutique shops, a distillery, the Katy Trail, and picturesque landscape amid the changing colors, it is an escape just a short drive outside of St. Louis County.

Scenic Drive by Augusta as seen from Montelle Winery

  

And after the trees change color, the scene below shows the Autumn beauty of the region

Trees changing behind the vineyards at Noboleis Winery

 

View through the vineyards

Whether you are able to take a road trip for a day or spend a little more time in Historic Missouri Wine Country, it's like you are a world away from the city.  A Wine Country Getaway is Closer Than You Think!

6th Annual Defiance Christmas Festival - Saturday December 5th

Festival & Pet Parade in Historic Missouri Wine Country

 

Don't miss a small-town Christmas Tradition! Kick-off at noon, Wine Country Gardens, Hwy. 94 in Defiance, MO - parade route goes right on Defiance Road to St. Paul's U.C.C.

There's something about the smell of pine in the air, the jingling of sleigh bells, and watching a parade come down the street in small-town America.  The 6th Annual Defiance Christmas Festival will have something for everyone!  We're happy to announce our Grand Marshall -- Monica Adams of KTVI Channel 2 and (of course) Santa Claus!

Want details on how to get in on the fun?  Look at details below...

 Photos below are from 2014 Parade:
  

Sugar Creek Winery - Best Float Winner 2014

Chandler Hill Winery

Monica Adams with Santa

Pets on Parade

Tom Shaw Jr.

Pets (and People) on Parade