We had such an amazing anniversary at The Farmhouse at Veritas last night! Matt and I had talked about spending a night away for our anniversary, but we just never got our act together. Then last week Sarah offered to host Mazen for a sleepover, and at the last minute we found an open room at Veritas. We then discovered they host a four-course wine dinner Tuesdays through the weekend, so it really could not have turned out better!
We kissed Mazen goodbye (who waved us away so he could go play with Sylvia) and drove 30 minutes into the country for a semi-local getaway.
Our first stop was the Veritas tasting room, which we hadn’t been to in a while. Guests at the Farmhouse get a free tasting and 10% off wine purchases!
We loved ALL of the wines in the flight and bought a Saddleback Chardonnay –
Next we drove over to the Farmhouse to check in.
We stayed in The Surrey, which was gorgeous and so cozy.
It had the coolest bathroom! We learned that it was once a back staircase, and when they converted the house to a B&B they put the bathroom in the stairs.
We dressed up for dinner and headed down for the 5:30 wine hour.
We were really lucky because they had a wine writer visiting earlier in the day and opened some extra special wines.
We took our glasses out on the porch to explore the grounds a bit in the drizzly rain
I must pause to tell you about this dress!!!White Plum sent it to me to save for a special occasion as part of my partnership for this year. It’s the A Time And Place For Lace dress, and this was a good time for lace! Use the code KATH25 for 25% off your entire purchase now until June 10!
The gardens were gorgeous and I’m sure they are even prettier in the sunshine!
We headed back inside to chat with the other guests and ended up meeting the owners of Veritas! It was such a treat to get to know them. There were also little appetizer plates prepared – those olives!!
Dinner began with a glass of bubbly!
And we were escorted to a table on the enclosed porch.
Our first course was honey-glazed pork belly over chipotle grits with cilantro cream (pickled onions on the side!). Paired with the 2014 Viognier. This was my favorite course!
Course #2 was a spinach salad with white wine vinaigrette, goat cheese, crushed peanuts and dried blueberries paired with the 2014 Rose.
Our entree was a grilled hanger steak over sweet and sour red cabbage, cumin-roasted cauliflower and a spicy salsa verde. That was paired with the 2014 Cabernet Franc.
And finally we had strawberry short crepes made with buckwheat, lemon cream and marinated strawberries paired with the 2013 Petit Manseng. Plus two surprise chocolate truffles!
Chef Cecily de la Pena did an amazing job and came out to explain each course to us.
After a good night’s rest, we woke up to a gourmet breakfast back out on the porch.
Decaf French press to start –
Plus orange juice and a little sparkling wine! (I asked for just a taste – it was too early!)
To start – croissants with raspberry butter and fresh fruit. Loved the butter!!
We had a choice of a sweet or savory breakfast, so we ordered one of each and shared.
Cornmeal pancakes with cherry butter and hickory syrup –
And fried egg with sausage over potatoes and sauteed spinach.
We had an absolutely amazing time at The Farmhouse at Veritas! We really felt like we were back on our honeymoon in Sonoma for the night. It was such a great escape. I highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Cville and looking for a romantic all-in-one experience. (And because I’m sure some of you are wondering, none of this was sponsored nor were we invited by Veritas – this was just us celebrating 8 years somewhere special!)
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Elyse says
Even with the rain, it looked like the most perfect anniversary celebration!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
This place looks beautiful! Glad you had such a wonderful anniversary.
Bizzle says
Congrats! Happy Anniversery! The china is fabulous and I’m not even a china person. Love it.
Shel@PeachyPalate says
The food looks stunning!!! The perfect little getaway! Happy Anniversary again!
Tracey says
What a beautiful anniversary! It makes me want to scout out places near us that we may have overlooked. Sometimes the best places really are in your own backyard.
Eva says
so lovely!!! and DELICIOUS! glad you guys got a memorable night out 🙂 happy anniversary!
Cara says
That pork belly looks SUBLIME!
Kori says
What an incredible experience! I adore B&B places, and this looks like such a beautiful place. Congratulations again to you both!
India says
Your dress is beautiful. You have a “I’m so in love!” glow too. Happy anniversary. I’m glad you got to get away to such a lovely place!
Elizabeth Beil says
The food looks like it is to die for. I can’t even imagine how wonderful it tasted!! Loving it all!! Looks like you had a wonderful time!!
Jenn says
<3 Veritas
We began tasting there when tastings and the glass were still free ! 2005!
The first Starry nights is in a couple of weeks! Want to go? 🙂 we will be there because we are members!
KathEats says
I’m not sure I can make the June one but should be free for the July one. The last time we went it POURED so hopefully the rain stays away!
Jeanie says
Everything about the place looks fabulous! And, boy, am I lusting over those breakfast dishes.
robin says
Looks like a wonderful place and you looked beautiful.
Faith says
Looks like a very cozy & quaint place!
By the way, I love White Plum’s clothes!
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Sara says
What a beautiful location! And that dress is fantastic! Based on your experience, does it run large or small? I’m usually between sizes and it’s a huge pain 🙂
KathEats says
It runs small!! I’m wearing a medium.
Marisol says
I just ordered the dress in coral. I wanted the blue in M but it was sold out! I’m hoping it fits well for me. What a lovely anniversary!
Linda @ The Fitty says
Oh gosh, those appetizers!
Jilly says
Love the dress – you look gorgeous! Glad you both had a romantic time. : )
But I gotta ask…. pickled ONIONS?!?!?!? Did you eat them?!?!?!?!
KathEats says
Of course not! : )
Amber Campbell says
Ok, I give up. What are the square orangish pinkish things on the appetizer plates? Dried fruit maybe?
KathEats says
One of those fruit cubes – Quince I think!
Kate says
This looks lovely! Coincidentally, my husband and I have something extremely similar planned for our first anniversary in two weekends! We’ll be staying at a b&b outside of Charlottesville and touring wine country (and breweries for my home brewing hubby!). I have a list of places in Charlottesville I want to go thanks to your blog!!
KathEats says
Oh fun! Where are you staying? Definitely go to Veritas for wine!
Kate says
We’re staying at the High Meadows vineyard inn 20 min south of charlottesville. I definitely want to go to veritas and pollack, they always look great when you go!
KathEats says
Awesome!
Anna says
I ordered that dress last week! Can’t wait for it to get here soon. You look beautiful in it and it makes me excited to wear it.
KathEats says
You will love it!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
What a fun trip for two! You look GORGEOUS in your dress!
KathEats says
Thank you : )
Julie says
Beautiful photos Kath. Happy anniversary!
Cassie says
What a beautiful night!
Ash Diamond says
What a wonderful experience! I’d love to find somewhere similar near New York City for a quick night away later this year. That dress looks GORGEOUS on you!
Melissa says
Happy Anniversary! It looks like such a fun trip!
Vasu Manimaran says
This place looks amazing!
Sagan says
That sounds amazing! I’m hoping to (finally!) get around to doing a wine course in the fall. I’ll be keeping this place in mind if I’m ever in your area 🙂 (And that dress! Love.)
Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says
This looks like so much fun!! haha, I love the bathroom in the staircase, that’s so cool! Also that dress looks amazing on you 🙂
Allison says
I love that the lace overlay on that dress isn’t the traditional floral! I find that style of dress cute, but so wrong for my body type! My broad shoulders, large chest and short waist make it an awkwar fit!
Danielle says
Veritas is beautiful! I am a US history teacher (for 27 more hours) and I have never traveled Virginia. I NEED to!
Betsy says
Happy anniversary!
leatitia says
This looks so good! You’re making me hungry! The bedroom looks like your own at home, pretty! 🙂
Nan says
That first picture of you is such a gorgeous picture!!! Veritas looks so beautiful and special…. what a great way to celebrate your anniversary. Happy, happy anniversary!
Cathy says
Happy Anniversary you two. Lovely pics. Thanks for sharing.
Anjar says
I love those shoes they look durable. Where are they from?