Enjoy a beautiful fall day on the lovely grounds of Caledon Natural Area while exploring what the area's finest artisans and wineries have to offer. Get a jump on holiday shopping with unique one of a kind gifts. Taste wines from local wineries. A John Shaw commemorative wine glass is included with the price of tasting. A variety of great food will be available. In addition, the Friends of Caledon will be hosting a silent auction to raise funds to build an interactive pond on the new accessible Smoot Trail.
Take a hayride to the Potomac River through a Virginia old growth hardwood forest. You never know what kind of wildlife you will see along the way! The gift shop and visitor center will be open. Coolers and outside food and alcohol are not permitted within the festival grounds.
The Caledon Art and Wine Festival is November 7, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tasting is $7 per person and includes a commemorative John Shaw wine glass. You must be 21 years or older to taste wine and have your ID showing age with you. Parking is $3 per vehicle. If you are not tasting, there is no additional fee to enjoy the festival.
Caledon Natural Area, designated a National Natural Landmark, provides visitors the unique opportunity to view bald eagles in their natural habitat. Caledon and the surrounding areas are the summer home for one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles on the East Coast. As many as 68 eagles have been spotted on the bluffs overlooking the Potomac River.
Education and programming is the primary focus of the natural area. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of Caledon by hiking and picnicking in a hardwood forest. Hiking trails in the eagle area are closed April 1st – October 1st to allow young birds undisturbed time to perfect their hunting and fishing skills. Limited tours of the eagle area are offered, however, mid-June through August by reservation only.
Park guests can learn more about the natural history of Caledon, the American Bald Eagle, bats, owls, swans and other interesting wildlife. Located in King George County, near the Dahlgren Military Base, Caledon is beautiful drive from Fredericksburg, Maryland, Richmond and the Northern Neck. Click here for a Google map and directions.
Campsites at nearby Westmoreland State Park are still available. Call 800-933-7275 to reserve or book on line.
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