10.26.26 · Voices in the Vines · Under the Hunter’s Moon
10.26.26 · Voices in the Vines · Under the Hunter’s Moon
Mon, Oct 26 · 5-8 PM · 18+ · Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
Three-hour evening of dark storytelling, a vineyard walk, and a private bonfire. First drink included: wine, homemade mulled cider, or mulled cider with unreleased CMV brandy. Only 20 guests.
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Chesapeake Manor Vineyard wasn’t always the peaceful place you know today.
Before the first vine was planted, there were people desperate to escape this ground.
Servants fled into the woods. Others died after brutal treatment. People enslaved on the plantation risked everything for freedom.
Behind them stood the wealthiest slave-trading family on Kent Island and the most notorious and brutal couple in Colonial Maryland.
Their names survive in court records, testimony, and claims for compensation.
This was their plantation.
On October 26, we’ll walk the land behind those stories.
Join me for Voices in the Vines, a private three-hour evening through the historic property and vineyard, ending around a bonfire as darkness settles over Love Point.
We’ll follow the old paths, visit the site of the brick house, and move among the vines. Along the way, you’ll meet what lies beneath, hear about those who escaped, and possibly see what still lingers.
The vines have stories. Some are better told after dark.
Additional food and drinks are available to purchase separately.
Twenty guests. One opening night.
Reserve your place and come walk the ground with me under October’s full moon.
What Happens
What Happens
The Evening
5–6:30 PM · The Walk
A dark storytelling walk with J. Coursey Willis through the historic Chesapeake Manor property and vineyard. The route covers approximately half a mile over grass and uneven ground, with stops for stories and opportunities to purchase refreshments.
6:30–8 PM · The Bonfire
Gather around a private bonfire as darkness settles over Love Point. Additional drinks and build-your-own grilled cheese sandwiches will be available to purchase.
The evening ends at 8 PM.
Post-Purchase
After purchase, you will receive an order confirmation and a separate guest-information email with final instructions.
Food & Drinks
Food & Drinks
Your first drink is included.
Choose one when you arrive:
- An eligible glass of Chesapeake Manor Vineyard or J. Coursey Willis wine.
- Homemade mulled hot apple cider.
- Mulled hot apple cider with unreleased Chesapeake Manor Vineyard brandy.
Included wine selection
CMV Grüner Veltliner, Chardonel, Cabernet Franc, J.CW Harvest Barbera Rosé, or J.CW Harbinger Chambourcin.
CMV reserve, sparkling, and dessert wines are excluded from the included glass.
Available to purchase separately
Additional wine, mulled cider, cider with brandy, and build-your-own grilled cheese sandwiches with meat options.
Designated refreshment stops are planned during the walk. Food and additional drinks are not included in admission.
What to Bring
What to Bring
This experience takes place outdoors, beginning in daylight and continuing after dark.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes suitable for grass and uneven ground. Dress in layers for an autumn evening, including time spent sitting around the bonfire.
Have your ticket available on your phone or bring a printed copy. Bring a valid photo ID if you intend to drink alcohol.
Arrival & Parking
Arrival & Parking
Chesapeake Manor Vineyard
2015 Love Point Rd
Stevensville, MD 21666
Park in the clearly marked parking lot, then enter the tasting room for check-in and your included first drink. Have your ticket available and bring valid photo ID.
The experience begins promptly at 5 PM. First drinks are served beginning at that time. We will not delay the gathering or wait for late arrivals. Allow enough time to park and check in before the start.
You may arrive earlier to purchase food or drinks before the experience begins.
Weather, Refunds & Admission Rules
Weather, Refunds & Admission Rules
Weather
This is an outdoor experience. The gathering will proceed in weather that J. Coursey Willis and Chesapeake Manor Vineyard determine is safe, including wind, cool temperatures, damp conditions, or cloud cover.
If unsafe weather requires rescheduling, the gathering will move to an announced rain date. If no rain date is available, or you cannot attend the selected rain date, you will receive a full refund.
Schedule changes will be communicated to the email address used at checkout.
Refunds
Tickets are nonrefundable unless the gathering is canceled or you cannot attend an officially announced rain date.
If the gathering proceeds as scheduled, choosing not to attend because of the weather does not qualify for a refund. Personal weather preferences, changes of plans, missed attendance, and late arrival are not grounds for a refund.
No refunds will be issued for purchases made for guests under the minimum admission age of 18.
Age Requirement
Admission is strictly 18+. This experience includes graphic accounts of violence, abuse, death, and slavery. It is intended for adults and is not suitable for children.
Guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol and must present valid government-issued photo ID for alcohol service. Guests ages 18–20 may choose the included nonalcoholic cider.
Outside Food & Alcohol
No outside food or alcohol is permitted.
Food and additional drinks will be available to purchase from Chesapeake Manor Vineyard.
