In the News 2008

 

Oktoberfest held at Lake Anna Winery

By Gail Martin
The Central Virginian
October 9, 2008

The fourth annual Oktoberfest, held at Lake Anna Winery on Saturday, October 4, is now just a happy memory. The event was sponsored by and to benefit Louisa Habitat For Humanity (HFH), and more than 180 attended.

Each person received a complimentary wine glass and a wine tasting, and a catered dinner consisted of sauerbraten, bratwurst and knockwurst with sauerkraut, egg noodles, sauteed green beans Almandine and German potato salad, with a choice of desserts, baked by HFH volunteers. The choices were Obstkuchen, Black Forest cupcakes or German chocolate cake. The meal was catered by Clover Forest Plantation, which also provided two chefs at no charge, as a donation to HFH.

Michael Wheelehan filled the vineyard air with non-stop singing, his keyboard sounding like a full band. Wheelehan donated half of his fee back to HFH as a contribution. His daughter, Cathy, joined him in several duets.

A special and emotional moment was the introduction of David Saldivar, a 17-year Marine, just returning from Iraq. He and his wife, Julie, were presented Oktoberfest tickets by a dear friend, Desiree. Saldivar received a standing ovation amid cheers and tears. Wheelehan sang them a special song, America, for their solo dance.

A silent auction completed the event, and items were donated by many local rsidents and businesses. Event Chairman Sherri Brown said she was thrilled that everyone had such a good time and that HFH is now closer to beginning its sixth Louisa County house.

If you missed this Oktoberfest, the fifth annual Oktoberfest is being planned for early October, 2009, featuring the music of Michael Wheelehan once again.

 

Oktoberfest coming soon

The Central Virginian
August 28, 2008

Lake Anna Winery and Louisa Habitat for Humanity will partner for the Fourth Annual Oktoberfest on October 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The authentic German dinner will be presented by Clover Forest Plantation. A souvenir glass with wine will also be included.

Live Music will be provided by Michael Wheelehan of Fredericksburg, who has developed a large following throughout Virginia and the east coast. There will also be a silent auction of very interesting and diverse items.

Louisa Habitat for Humanity is raising funds for its sixth house in Louisa County. Habitat helps families with low income and inadequate housing who live or work in Louisa County. They provide a no-interest mortgage that gives families a sense of pride and ownership which comes from learning to work on their own home and those of other habitat families.

Habitat is solely dependent on the volunteers who donate time and money toward the cause of providing affordable housing for hard working partner families.

Make reservations by calling Lake Anna Winery at (540) 895-5085, Gail Martin at (540) 872-3345, emailing GMSpectrum@aol.com, or by calling Sherri Brown evenings at (540) 967-9727, or emailing brownsb@verizon.net.