About this event
Pie Run XII: Wilson Farm Meats & Carl's Ice Cream
20 April 2013
Depart 0830hrs
#1 FAQ: Do I have to register? It would be greatly, greatly appreciated. Imagine trying to plan an event and having more people show than you have space and food. That is the same issue we deal with when planning events. The venue needs to know how many people to plan for as so they can have enough staff and space available.
We will begin at Catoctin Mountain Orchard in Thurmont, MD, then on to WIlson's Farm Meats in Catlett, Va. We will end at lunch in Fredericksburg, Va. As always all persons are welcome to attend, whether a member or non-member .
Catoctin Mountain Orchard Thurmont, Va . www.catoctinmountainorchard.com We have been here so many times do I really need to repeat myself. A few of us have been known to leave CMO w/ 12+ pies. CMO is a mom & pop operation specializing in homemade pies, either baked or frozen. They also have fresh fruits, preserves, jams, jellies, dressings and cider and BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. YOU MUST TRY THE APPLE CIDER!!!
Note: I highly recommend ordering your pies ahead of time since we are a large group. Ordering ahead will help us get underway on time. The pies can be ordered fresh baked or frozen. Some people do bring a cooler with them to keep their pies from sliding around in the trunk, especially since we have fun driving to do. When you place your order, reference the "BMW group". The pies range in price from $8.95-$10.95. Check their site for the different types of pie.
IMPORTANT: The deadline for calling or emailing in orders for pies is Friday, 18 April. Popular pies: Apple Walnut, Strawberry, Cherry Crumb, Peach, Peach Blueberry, Blueberry, Four Berry.
Next stop, Wilson Farms Meat Co., they have been a family run business for 56 years. They sell every part of the cow, lamb and pig. All meats can be custom cut to order. This is a great opportunity to pick up some great aged meat for the summer. Maya, the owner, is a joy to deal with and is quick witted. Don’t take her jabs seriously, she is only joking.
Wilson's is a cash only business. No checks are accepted unless you are an established customer. It is HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you place your order in advance, especially if you want a custom cut of meat. The store front is quite small and they will keep things moving. The meat will be packaged individually wrapped and then boxed tied with butcher’s string. You will definitely need to bring a cooler. We will pass plenty of places to pick up ice. There is also a place at the Exxon station about a 1/2 mile before we get to Wilson's to pick up ice. We have picked up meat in July and August without using ice and the meat was still frozen solid when we arrived home.
The cut off date for ordering is 18 June. I will send order form via email if you contact me: alivingston@nccbmwcca.org
We will have lunch in Fredericksburg at Park Lane Tavern, http://parklanetavern.com .
From their website:
Guests of Park Lane Tavern will discover a unique dining experience set in a vibrant, high energy, European tavern atmosphere. We’ve incorporated numerous elements of taverns originating from some of Europe’s finest cities. The exterior is modeled after the classic taverns of London, while most of the interior furnishings and fixtures were purchased in Europe to guarantee their authentic look and feel.
Libations
The centerpiece of Park Lane is our beautiful handcrafted bar, where the lively energy of any given outing originates from. European optic pourers enhance the authentic look and feel of the bar and as is the case throughout Europe, we serve most brands of beer in their unique glass. A complete list of our expansive offerings of fine libations can be found in our “Beverage Bible”.
We will then continue to Carl's Ice Cream. It is a staple and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. They are a cash only business.
From there we will continue to Potomac Point Winery http://www.potomacpointwinery.com for a bit of wine tasting and cool down after a fun day.