Oct 2, 2017
Hello and welcome to the Bayfield County Wild podcast. This show features the year-round splendor of natural beauty and culture that Bayfield County, Wisconsin, has to offer.
In this episode, host Nancy Christopher will talk with Mary Motiff, Bayfield County’s Director of Tourism, and Jeff Hamilton, of White Winter Winery, to learn about the many divine beverages White Winter has to offer, as well as local agritourism. Additionally, we will highlight the upcoming Bayfield Apple Festival and preview a couple favorite Bayfield County holiday happenings.
Bayfield Apple Festival
Bayfield’s annual
Apple Festival is a celebration of the autumn harvest
and Bayfield’s agricultural history. This year’s festival is
October 6-8, 2017.
White Winter Winery
Located in
Iron River, WI, White Winter
Winery has been creating handcrafted meads since 1996. One of
the truly authentic features about White Winter Winery is that they
create their meads, spirits, and ciders by sourcing locally grown
fruits.
Mead
Mead is an alcoholic drink
made from honey, water, and yeast. The entire fermentation process
takes approximately 12-18 months, from start to bottled and ready
to enjoy.
The Winery
The best way to
experience White Winter Winery is to visit the winery in person.
White Winter offers tours, a tasting bar, and has a gift shop with
everything from hats and handcrafted items to bottled varieties of
each of their delightful meads, spirits, and ciders.
Agritourism
Agritourism is growing in popularity across Bayfield County as
locals and visitors alike continue to appreciate the value of
locally grown pre-picked or pick your own produce and fresh,
farm-to-table foods.
Holiday Preview
Wassail
Dinner Concerts at Old Rittenhouse Inn: Treat yourself
to an experience like no other that combines a delectable meal,
music, theatre, and history into one unforgettable, holiday
event.
Tree Lighting Events: Various communities embrace the excitement of the season with traditional tree lighting ceremonies and events, beginning in late November.
Be sure to subscribe to our podcasts, and don’t forget to grab the White Winter Winery coupon that Jon mentioned during the show!
Get into nature at travelbayfiedlcounty.com, and don’t forget to explore our interactive map.
Affiliate Links
Ericson Orchard - Erickson Orchard is a family-owned apple and berry orchard and strawberry farm in Bayfield, Wis. that has been in business since 1954. Together they have kept the farm growing – planting and selling apples & strawberries for pick-your-own and ready-picked.
Old Rittenhouse Inn - Old Rittenhouse Inn is Bayfield, Wis. first Country Inn and gourmet restaurant offering 20 guest rooms in two Victorian homes and a private cottage with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and spectacular Lake Superior views.
North County Vacation Rentals - North Country Vacation Rentals offer comfortable vacation home rentals and cabins conveniently located on or near ATV/snowmobile trails in Drummond, Grand View, Cable, Barnes, Cable, Delta and Iron River, Wis.