Yesterday, in the late afternoon before dinner, my grandma, mom and I drove to Hauser Estate Winery to sip some wine and take in the views my grandma raved about when she first told us about the winery.
My grandma said my grandpa used to call this part of Pennsylvania “God’s country.” It really is breathtaking.
When we arrived, we started talking with one of the women who worked at the winery who told us that their Jack’s hard apple cider varieties are quite popular.
The siblings who made the hard cider named it after their father, Jack. The sweeter version of the hard cider is named after their mother, Helen. Cute, huh?
We had a taste of Jack’s Hard Cider and liked it a lot.
And then I tried Helen’s hard cider and was sold.
Fill ‘er up, buttercup!
My grandma also bought three small boxes of Wilbur Buds, the most delicious little chocolate drops.
Sipping the sweet hard cider and eating melt-in-your-mouth chocolate drops with my mom and grandma was the perfect 5 p.m. happy hour!
On our way home, we picked up some fresh vegetables from a local market for dinner and I prepared roasted wax beans to accompany the shrimp and scallops my mom made.
She followed Rachael Ray’s Venetian shrimp and scallops recipe and we all raved about the broth and were grateful for the garlic bread my mom served on the side for dipping.
Today is my last full day in Gettysburg and we have plans to venture into downtown Gettysburg and explore!
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I *love* the outfit you are wearing! I’m not usually a fan of cowboy boots but your killing it these pics!
Looks like a great day with your mom and grandma! And that cider sounds so good!
That scenery is gorgeous! Hope you have a fun day in Gettysburg–my mom visited there a couple of summers ago and absolutely loved it. She’s a history teacher too though so that added to the love of it 🙂
Have a wonderful trip! Looks like a lovely ladies’ day out. 🙂
Wilbur buds are a childhood favorite! I live in Pittsburgh, PA but my family makes trips east JUST to go to the Wilbur Chocolate Factory. My mom stocks up on cocoa from there. She swears its the best and won’t use anything else!
my mom and grandma raved about them and after eating one, i was sold and couldn’t stop! they are incredibly delicious!
OMG Wilbur Buds!! I remember my grandparents always having these when I was little. So good!!
I love your outfit!!! Where did you get your leggings? I am always looking for a decent pair but have yet to find them.
Have fun exploring downtown Gettysburg!!
What a great day with your mom and grandmom! The hard cider sounds yummy! I love Wilbur buds. I always get them whenever I visit the Lancaster area! 🙂
Since I can’t drink beer anymore I’m really getting into ciders! They are soooo good and I love apples so really I think this has worked out in my favor! haha
I have family who lives in Pennsylvania and it’s absolutely GORGEOUS! Looks like you had a great time, and happy hour with the girls looked like a ton of fun 🙂
That dish looks delicious. I love Rachel Ray… I learned how to cook from watching her show!
Wha a gorgeous view! Reminds me of the Williamsburg Winery views when I was there last month!
That area is gorgeous! I am loving your outfit by the way! Where are your jacket and boots from?
I love Wilbur’s Buds! The semi-sweet chocolate is the best and their cocoa is amazing too. I went to the store when I was little with my parents. Now we live too far away so we order the Buds from time to time.
I went to college about an hour away from Gettysburg and I wish I had known that vineyard existed! Looks beautiful! That hard cider makes me miss the hard cider from South Africa, there really is nothing like it!
How much fun! I absolutely love hard ciders, they’re some of my favorite! I’m biased but PA is rather beautiful! 😀
I love the pictures of the three of you, very sweet!
The cider’s sound delicious and so do the chocolate drops! Great combo I’m sure.
Great pictures, it does look so pretty there, I might have to make a trip to that winery myself since I’m not too far from it!
Wilbur Buds! I went to college about 30 minutes from the factory in Lititz. Now I’m all nostalgic….
Send Mimi my love!
she asked about you and said you’re “an absolute doll.” 🙂 miss you!!
wilbur buds are made in my home town! (: They are seriously the best thing ever! When we had half days at school everyone would go there and get their 1 free bud in the back of the store! (:
Those views are breathtaking! Looks like you had an amazing time.
Love your oufit! Where is your jacket from?
it’s lauren conrad and i got it on mega sale (black friday!) last year through the kohl’s website.
I have a jacket that looks like yours from Express!
Hard cider is soooo good. I’m not much of a drinker, but I could easily take down a glass of that stuff.
I love hard cider. That picture of you, your mom and grandma is precious <3
LOVE your boots! It looks gorgeous there 🙂
It is such a gorgeous part of the country. Used to drive though from NC to MA.
What other kinds of wine do they produce?
The Kidless Kronicles
What a wonderful experience to share with your mom and grandma…so sweet! The scenery is great. I live in PA (near Pittsburgh) but have not been to that winery. I’ll have to check it out!
I was given some of the same chocolates once as a gift! They are delicious.
Nothing says relaxing like a day at a winery!
I am from Potter County Pennsylvania and it’s Motto on all of the signs is God’s Country! So funny! Looks like a lovely weekend with your family 🙂
Your grandmother is so adorable! I hope that when I’m that age, I’ll be taking my family to a winery and still enjoying the best things in life. Enjoy your last day up north!
Oh man that looks like fun! I’ve heard hard cider is a good gluten free option to beer. Looks delish!
So I love that you’re in PA and only about 30 minutes from me. I LOVE Wilbur buds. In my honest opinion, they’re FAR better than Hershey Kisses (yet another PA candy)
i agree! they’re so, so good.
Aw, your grandma is so cute! What a fun girls day, I love wineries, and that part of Pennsylvania is beautiful. I used to drive through it all the time in college, I miss it!
Wow! I can see why your grandpa would call that God’s country. Simply beautiful.
JULIE! Oh my goodness, I had no idea you were in Gettysburg. I seriously live 20 min from there. I can’t believe this didn’t come up on Friday. Ah, I would have loved to see you again!
I LOVE cider! So ridiculously good, especially peach and pear cider.
You are always on the move, Julie! That winery is gorgeous. I bet it would be a beautiful place to have a wedding.
I live in Gettysburg! I really hope you are enjoying your day exploring. Devils den is a fun place to visit! Ghost walks are fun especially at night. Go to the pub on the square for delicious food also! Enjoy 🙂
I LOVE your outfit! And that jacket is super cute 🙂
What a fun afternoon!
Before you leave, you should stop by the Adams County Winery (there’s a store on Chambersburg St, a block from the square), and pick up a bottle of Rebel Red. Hauser’s has the best views, but ACW has the best wine 🙂
It looks beautiful 🙂 It seems you had a wonderful time I def need to incorporate cider tasting into my fall list I bet it would be fun ! 🙂
I go to Gettysburg College and I highly suggest visiting Wells Family Bakery on the corner of Chambersburg and Washington. It’s just a block from the square and the goodies are to die for! You can also get homemade ice cream from Mr. G’s!
we just went to mr. g’s this afternoon! AMAZING!
It looks way pretty! Also, I am so in love with your sunglasses…where did you find those?
thanks! i got them at marshalls. 🙂 they’re michael kors.
Love that you had Wilbur Buds! I’m from Lancaster, PA and the factory is a few minutes from my parents house. We are actually putting little bags of them in our out of town bags for our upcoming wedding!
Oh my gosh!!!! i live 20 minutes from hauser!!!! My fiance’ and I go there all the time with our close friends!!!!!!! your g-ma is super cute!!!!!!!!
Ooooh!!!!! You MUST MUST MUST go to “The Pub” in Downtown Gettysburg and get their cream of crab soup in a bread bowl….it’s sinfully delicious!!!!!!
Ahhh!!! I read your post this morning and I was so excited. I’m from PA, currently living in DC, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jack’s Cider. It’s so good and not super easy to find. Now that I know they have peach I must try it.
I LOVE your outfit- head to toe! Fashion page please?
Hi Julie,
My family owns Hauser Estate Winery and I wanted to thank you for the lovely write up. Your photos are beautiful. We are glad that we could have been part of your day!