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Summer Solstice Party 2017

July 10, 2017

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81 in July

The summer solstice weather could not have been finer. 81, sunny, perfect river weather.

kerosene distribution

Post river, it was time to light the fire.

2017 solstice fire

Lighting

The fire was perfectly constructed by JC.

The moon was full.

Children of the fire

Thanks to all who came.

Rock and Roll NYE 2016

January 1, 2017

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This year it was Rock and Roll with zero guidance. Here’s what ensued!

Driveway Ready to Rock

Sheik Yerbouti

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Still determining what to do about the Zappa facial hair.

Roadie Bearing Bubbly

And Duct Tape (of course)

Some costumes took a little bit of explaining

Steven Tyler in the House

Multi-generational lip sync!

Oh Yeah!

Bowie

Safety Dance

The Blues Brothers

Janis

Troubador

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Before

During

Also During

After

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The Punks

Like, blissed

Paging Mr Tyler

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View from the Console

Perfect Weather Window for the 2016 Winter Solstice Party

December 18, 2016

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Cold and rainy weather was a real possibility during the winter solstice party. But a day that started with a coating of ice everywhere turned warmer and beautiful before the party started. The next day was rainy. So boy are we lucky!

Before (a fat one)

The sunset was outstanding.

Impressionist evening

Impressionist Shenandoah

Party prep complete! Ready for the hard core solstice revelers. It’s way easier to come to the summer solstice!

Newly resurfaced footbridge

Tiki trail across the creek

Get lit: Winter Solstice fire 2016

After lighting, it was time for music. The music lasted all night, right up to 5am when the weather shifted and it started to sprinkle.

Music at the solstice

We decided that due to rampant political disgust we would burn some flags. Real ones. This is a new thing. Thanks Trump.

Flag burning time

Into the fire with you nazis!

Burn baby burn

And we’ve had it with racism too.

Flag two for the flames

Down with racism

Burn baby burn

Warning: exuberant potty mouth host on a mission (with a nice buzz) in this video!

Then it was back to the keg of dogfish head 90 and the fantastic potluck dinner in the barn. Super fantastic.

TURN SUN TURN.

Thanks to all who came.

After

Where’s Aubrey Barn Concert FRIDAY 7/22 (RSVP)

July 13, 2016

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We hope you will join us for an impromptu barn concert featuring Where’s Aubrey on Friday July 22nd. We’ll be raising money for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The concert itself is free with a $20 donation suggested for the Food Bank.

Who: Where’s Aubrey is Gary McGraw (fiddle, mando, vocals) and Rhine Singleton (guitar, vocals)
What: Benefit Barn Concert (BYOB/BYOC)
When: FRIDAY July 22nd, Parking 7:15pm, music 8:00pm
Where: White Post, VA
Tickets: RSVP and reserve yourself space (we are counting noses)

FOR MORE INFO AND TO RESERVE SPACE, CLICK HERE

We’ll be playing songs that the audience wants to hear from our repertoire. Have a listen to our music on the Where’s Aubrey website.

Turning the Sun 2016 (Summer Solstice)

July 4, 2016

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Before

A gorgeous Virginia summer evening was just what the doctor ordered for the summer solstice party this year. Food, friends, fire, and all night music. Thanks to all who came.

This year featured lots of next gens (over 30) wandering the property. Needless to say, the keg ran dry around 3am. And they ate ALL of the cookies.

So orderly

Absinthe hour ran from 4:45-6:15. We were ushered to bed by the blue.

(Special thanks to Micheal Hobert for some of the photos above.)

Moon Hooch in Virginia: Bday Phase 3

February 29, 2016

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Cave music is hard to explain, but it is easy to dance too. Moon Hooch roars into town to the frenetic beat of James Muschler—a great way to celebrate.

Moon Hooch is in the house: the Southerm

The show featured a mix of new and old songs.

As always, much dancing.

The cone.

James played some tabla.

Yes!

50 Cocktails or 50 Years?

February 26, 2016

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50th Birthdays require cocktails

Cocktails and good friends.

Best birthday card

A Scot Toddy (John Stanton of Sable Chicago)

I am not Your Valentine (carbonated)

See no Evil

Birthday Cake by Cyn

Just What the Dr Ordered

Cyn and Ant

Amy, Eli and Mogli

Corpse Still Needs Reviving (CR2)

Berryville Passage

To Berryville

And Beyond

Absinthe Hour

Birthday Phase 2 Complete

Star Wars New Year’s Eve

January 1, 2016

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We blame Disney or the Force or the pursuasive power of a massive advertising budget—but no matter the blame, it was Star Wars!

The bar all dressed up in Star Wars

The cast of characters was large.

Jack as Captain Phasma

The Dark Side was well represented. Joe as the Emperor.

Ant (with stubble!) as Obi-wan

Amy as Twi’lek and Jen as Jabba’s slave girl

Yours truly as old Luke

Anna as Rea with Charlie as Han Solo with new improved weaponry

The blankens

Eli as Han Solo

Peggy as a bar denizen, Jay as Obi-wan

Allen as a Lucasfilm producer wielding cash

Best of all: Laura as Leia

Buns provided by the Cookie Guy

Party time, fueled by adulterated champagne.

Star Wars food supply

Steal your face

Funk it up

Joe and Gina at the dance enhancement console

Game over

Winter Solstice Fire 2015

December 21, 2015

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Winter Solstice Fire 2015

It all started out with champagne, celebrating Team Tartan’s 2015 Leukemia Cup accomplishment with a crop of Timex watches. (About which this.)

bubbles

Burn barrel before the lighting

Then it got dark, the keg was tapped, the cheesy xmas music was put on infinite repeat in the barn, burn barrels were lit, and off we went! Early birds got to see the bonfire lighting. Middle birds got to see music and sparkling guitars. Late birds shut down the bar inside with Berryville Passages at 6am. Are we too old for this? No we are not.