Spring in Historic Missouri Wine Country

This spring promises to offer a lot to do in Historic Missouri Wine Country!

Here's what's happening around the region -- don't miss out!

APRIL 2017

Barrel Tasting and Wine Country Market at The Yellow Farmhouse Winery, Saturday April 8th, including the Rack & Clutch Fashion Truck, Food trucks, music and more!

The Wine Country Market has their season "Sneek Preview" at the Yellow Farmhouse Winery on Saturday, April 8th from noon to 5 pm.  Check out items from local artisans including food, jewelry, and more.

The Augusta Brewing Company Spring Thaw Fest on Saturday, April 22nd including a Chili Cookoff, some folks from the Brewer's Association with tasty beer, live music and lots more!

The Augusta Plein Air Art Festival runs April 19th to April 30th throughout Historic Missouri Wine Country.  There are so many things to watch and participate in!  Artists come from all over the country to paint the beauty of the region at various daily events, most which are open to the public.  Don't miss out - go to https://www.facebook.com/AugustaPleinAirArtEvent/
to see the event schedule.

MAY 2017

The Daniel Boone Home is hosting their first Brew Fest on Saturday, May 20th, noon to 5pm.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more info go to:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1933974853490844

JUNE 2017

The Wine Country Fest will be celebrated in and around the Defiance area over Father's Day weekend, June 16, 17, and 18.  Friday night June 16th will be the "kick off" event, "Dancing In Defiance" at the Yellow Farmhouse Winery.  Saturday, June 17th will feature a BBQ competition at the Trail Smokehouse, and Sunday will feature a car show at Wine Country Gardens, along with a Truck Show and Motorcycle show in town.  In addition, there will be live music at the Wine Country Market that will be "Festival Central" and housed in the Mason's Park next to the Defiance Post Office.  For more information, keep checking at:  https://www.facebook.com/WineCountryFest/

Ringing in the New Year

A big "thank you" to all of our guests and business partners!

It's hard to believe that another year is coming to a close.  It seems that as you age time accelerates, or so it seems.

We've had a great 2015 here at the Inn.  Here's a recap of some of our more "memorable" moments throughout the year:

Spring 2015:
Rain, rain and more rain. 
Augusta Plein Air Art Festival's "Day in Defiance" with over 110 artists and friends here.
Defiance Merchant Association's Katy Trail Bike Ride to benefit the Asthma & Allergy Foundation.
An impromptu bonfire with guests in the back of the property.
Trail Smokehouse opens down the road (yum).

Summer 2015:
Chef John Richardson hosted an amazing beer-pairing dinner with Augusta Brewery.
More rain.
Great fireworks display in Augusta.
Freak storm toppling a tree at the Yellow Farmhouse Winery and shooting flames into the air.

Autumn 2015:
Harvest Festival activities.
Sporadic rain.
Harvesting grapes at neighboring wineries.
A bonfire with guests in the back of the property (who brought the White Castles?).
Hosting winemaker Grant Long, Jr.
Chef John Richardson marries long-time sweetheart, Kirbie Mikeska.

Winter 2015:
Didn't think we'd be saying this one, but rain, rain, rain and more rain.
Thankful for Koziatek Contracting - great roofing experts (see the rain item above).
Defiance Christmas Lighting Contest.
Defiance Christmas Parade & Festival.
New Year's Eve fireworks at Chandler Hill Winery.

As you ring in 2016, we'd like to thank you for entrusting your "get away" this past year to us.  We hope to see you back in 2016, and we'll keep you apprised of any fun events out our way.  We are scheduled to reopen for the season the first weekend in April.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2016!

Cheers,

Jeff & Chris

Defiance Holiday Festival

A Jolly Time Was Had By All at the Holiday Festival Parade!

2014 Defiance 5th Annual Holiday Festival & Pet Parade

What a great day it was in Defiance at the holiday festival and parade on Saturday, December 6.  The parade awarded prizes for:

• Best Car Entry (sponsored by Koziatek Contracting)
• Best Float Entry (sponsored by The Inn at Defiance)
• Best "Dog" Entry (sponsored by Wine Country Gardens)
• Best Overall Pet Entry (sponsored by Greatview Bed & Breakfast)

Below are some of the pictures of the festivities that day:

It's Friday Night at the Movies June 6th in Defiance

The Yellow Farmhouse Winery across the street from the Inn is showing "The Sapphires" this Friday night, June 6th.

Admission is free, and yes, you can bring a picnic basket even though many are discovering the great Pizza served up by Piazza Deli up to movie time.  There's munchies like chips & salsa, Piazza Deli Cookies, and free popcorn. There is a big selection of Yellow Farmhouse Wines, Beer, soda and soft drinks. You can even bring your dog!

Friday Night at the Movies, Defiance Style!

Yellow Farmhouse Winery Hosts Friday Night Movies

Friday, May 9th -- Doors open at 6:30

First Movie of the Season:  Blazing Saddles

 

 

Each year the Yellow Farmhouse Winery across the street from the Inn hosts a "Friday Night at the Movies" on the first Friday of each month.  The season opener this week is the Mel Brooks classic, "Blazing Saddles."

 

The movies are shown under the pavilion, the Piazza Deli cooks up personal pan pizzas, beer and wine can also be purchased, and picnic baskets are allowed.  Doors open at 6:30, the movie begins at dusk.

 

We have three rooms left if anyone is wanting to come out for a one-night stay this Friday night.  Chef John Richardson will be cooking up his usual masterpiece breakfast on Saturday morning :-)

 



Christmas in Defiance

The day of the Christmas Parade, December 7, the Inn was decorated to fit into the holiday spirit!
The parade started at Wine Country Gardens, passed the Grapevine Bistro & Visitor Center, The Katy Trail Bike Rental, The Robin's Nest on the Katy Trail, The Defiance Roadhouse, then up the hill past The Inn at Defiance, ending at the Yellow Farmhouse Winery.

Although it was a cold day which kept some of the pets away from the pet parade, there were still quite a few float and pet entries. The merchants all had hot chocolate and cookies to keep you warm, the Yellow Farmhouse offered Santa photos for your pet, and the church hosted a delicious lunch with very tasty chili and yummy cookies for sale. It was a fun (and filling) day!