KESWICK HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Horseback Through Charlottesville Vineyards to Merrie Mill’s Tasting Room
A 90-minute, guide-led horseback ride across farms and vineyards that finishes with a wine tasting at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard—this guide explains the flow, meeting point, and what the outing includes.
Horseback Through Charlottesville Vineyards to Merrie Mill’s Tasting Room.
Experience the beauty of Charlottesville on a guided horseback ride through farms and vineyards that culminates in a cozy wine tasting at Merrie Mill Farm, where eclectic décor and mountain views frame the finish of the outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A guided loop through farms and vineyards
Led by knowledgeable guides, the outing takes riders through the region’s working farms and vineyard rows, offering an immersive way to see Charlottesville’s rural landscape.
Merrie Mill’s cozy tasting room finish
The ride concludes at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard with a tasting in a space noted for eclectic décor and sweeping mountain views; riders are encouraged to visit the tasting room after the ride and can receive a 15% discount when they mention Indian Summer.
Charlottesville’s farm-and-vineyard landscape
This short excursion threads working farms and vineyard blocks around Charlottesville, offering a compact yet scenic window into the area’s agricultural scenery and mountain backdrop.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
You meet your wrangler and saddle up at Merrie Mill’s tasting-room area, then ride out on a guided loop that explores the vineyards for about an hour and a half before returning to the starting point; the outing finishes with an invitation to sample wines and enjoy lunch in the tasting room.
THE RIDE
A guided loop through farms and vineyards
Led by knowledgeable guides, the outing takes riders through the region’s working farms and vineyard rows, offering an immersive way to see Charlottesville’s rural landscape.
THE TASTING
Merrie Mill’s cozy tasting room finish
The ride concludes at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard with a tasting in a space noted for eclectic décor and sweeping mountain views; riders are encouraged to visit the tasting room after the ride and can receive a 15% discount when they mention Indian Summer.
THE SETTING
Charlottesville’s farm-and-vineyard landscape
This short excursion threads working farms and vineyard blocks around Charlottesville, offering a compact yet scenic window into the area’s agricultural scenery and mountain backdrop.
Suitability
Who it's for
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Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The ride is 90 minutes long and the operation is noted as open Thursday through Monday in the supplied material.
No specific gear list is provided in the supplied data.
Meet at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard for saddle-up near the tasting room; further logistical details should be confirmed with the operator.
The listed price is $185 per person; riders are encouraged to visit the tasting room after the ride where a 15% discount is available for those who mention they rode with Indian Summer.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ride?
The ride duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
How much does it cost?
The listed rate is $185 per person.
Where do we meet?
Meet at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard.
When is the experience available?
The activity is noted as open Thursday through Monday.
Is there a wine tasting after the ride?
Yes— the outing culminates in a tasting at Merrie Mill’s tasting room; mention you rode with Indian Summer for a 15% discount.
Who runs the guided ride?
The operator is Indian Summer Guide Service.