Arrive mid-morning and ease into the weekend with a scenic drive to Mountain View Vineyard & Winery, where you can take a guided tasting flight of their cold-climate whites and learn about winemaking in the Poconos while enjoying panoramic valley views. Afterward, stroll the grounds to the cozy tasting room at Pocono Ridge Winery, sample a small-production red paired with artisan cheeses, and pick up a bottle for tonight's relaxed welcome dinner.
After a leisurely winery morning, head to Quiet Valley Vineyards for a guided cellar tour and a tasting of their oak-aged reds paired with a rustic charcuterie board on the heated patio. Finish the afternoon with a short drive to Laurel Hill Cidery & Bistro for a cider-and-wine tasting flight and a cozy fireside seat where you can sample house-made small plates while watching golden hour settle over the hills.
Wind down the day with a relaxed dinner at The Inn at Mountain View where a seasonal farm-to-table menu pairs beautifully with the bottle you picked up earlier, and a cozy dining room or outdoor lantern-lit terrace keeps the vibe intimate. After dinner, stop by Riverside Tasting Room & Lounge for a nightcap flight of local dessert wines and brandies while live acoustic music drifts through the room, or take a short moonlit stroll along the inn's riverwalk to savor the crisp Poconos air before turning in.
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at The Farmhouse Café & Bakery, then head to Blue Mountain Vineyards for a guided morning tasting of their crisp Rieslings and estate rosés while learning about cold-climate viticulture. Afterward, enjoy a cozy behind-the-scenes tour and barrel-sampling session at Hillside Cellars, followed by a short scenic walk to their picnic meadow where you can savor a light brunch plate paired with a favorite pour-perfectly bridging the arrival tastings from yesterday with a fuller exploration of local winemaking styles.
Drive a short scenic route to Sunset Hill Winery, where an afternoon tasting of their estate Pinot Noir and limited-release port is paired with a guided vineyard walk that explains winter vine care and terroir. Follow that with a late-afternoon visit to Ridge & River Cellars for a cozy barrel-room tasting of experimental blends and a small-plate pairing of smoked trout and local cheeses, then linger on their heated terrace to watch golden hour settle over the valley before heading into the evening's dinner plans.
As the sun sets, settle into a relaxed dinner at The Cottage Kitchen & Cellar, where a seasonal prix-fixe menu is designed to pair with their curated list of regional wines and a sommelier-recommended bottle from nearby producers. After dinner, head to Moonlit Ridge Tasting Room for a cozy nightcap flight of fortified wines and aged ports by the fireplace, or join their weekly evening vineyard stroll (weather permitting) to hear stories of the estate under starlight and round out the day with a warm, intimate finish.
Ease into your final morning with a leisurely breakfast at Black Bear Café, savoring house-made pastries and local coffee before a gentle woodland stroll along the scenic trails of Pocono Heritage Park to stretch your legs and enjoy quiet winter landscape views. Return to the lodge for a late-morning visit to Hearth & Barrel Spa for a restorative hot-stone foot soak or short massage-perfect for unwinding after two days of tastings-then pack up with time to swing by Valley Market & Provisions to pick up a last bottle or two of a favorite local wine for the trip home.
Spend a relaxed afternoon wandering the fragrant indoor gardens and tasting room at Willow Brook Conservatory & Tasting Room, where a curated flight highlights local vintners alongside house-made seasonal tapas. After sampling, head to Pinecrest Bistro & Cellar for a late-lunch pairing-think roasted root vegetables, smoked charcuterie, and a glass of their recommended dry red-then stroll the nearby village shops to pick up any last-minute bottles and souvenirs before your departure.
For a relaxed final evening, enjoy a comforting farewell dinner at The Log Cabin Supper Club, where a seasonal farm-to-table menu-think braised short ribs or roasted root vegetables-pairs beautifully with a bottle from the weekend's favorites and attentive sommelier recommendations. After dinner, take a short drive to Starlight Lookout Park for a crisp, stargazing walk and a final nightcap from Black Elk Tasting Room's to-go selection, or cozy up by the outdoor fire pits at Elm & Ember Lodge for warm drinks and low-key conversation before turning in.