Bill Bowman and Greg Ryman join us for live music outside on the patio Saturday May 30th from 1pm-4pm.

Join us for the summer season opening day of our patio cocktail bar! All new seasonal cocktails & delicious summer food menu available.

Mt. Defiance is OPEN Memorial Day Monday May 25th 12pm-6pm.

Ryan Sill is back at the Barn with live tunes from 1pm-4pm on Saturday May 24th.

Mt. Defiance closes early Saturday May 23rd at 3pm for a private event.

We’re hosting our monthly Bingo Night Wednesday May 20th from 6pm-8pm! Enjoy ciders, wines, cocktails and tasty eats from our seasonal food menu while you play!

Come out on May 17th to Mt. Defiance to learn the 101 on this aperitif and taste our award-winning Vermouth alongside 5 other Virginia Vermouths.

Join us for Vermouth 101, an in-depth tasting experience featuring our award-winning vermouth alongside a curated selection of five additional Virginia producers. Explore the craftsmanship, botanicals, and techniques that define this historic aperitif while discovering the unique expressions emerging from Virginia. We are excited to welcome Bridgette Smith, General Manager and WSET 2, from Williams Gap Vineyard as she assists in leading our first Vermouth 101 class!

NEW to Mt. Defiance this summer - our outdoor cider bar! We’re pouring your favorite ciders outside on the patio. Join us for opening day Saturday May 16th.

Mt. Defiance closes early at 3pm Saturday May 9th for a private event.

Celebrate the Gold Cup & Kentucky Derby at Mt. Defiance with our Peach Mint Juleps and Peach Julep Cider! We open early at 11am for your Derby Day celebrations - take bottles to go!

Join us Friday May 1st for Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck at Mt. Defiance. They’ll be serving up their signature lobster rolls, lobster tails & tots and more.

Rob Hoey returns to Mt. Defiance with his energetic tunes. Enjoy ciders, wines, cocktails and our spring menus.

Kid + dog friendly.

Sip, shop and celebrate the best makers in Loudoun County at the Mt. Defiance Spring Market!

We’ll have live music from 1pm-4pm, spring menus, and more spring fun.

This event is family + dog friendly.

Join us at Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery in Middleburg, VA for pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, you’ll be introduced to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in this workshop. We will cover all the basics and prepare you to add those unique lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor, and more! The perfect crafty afternoon out!

Mt. Defiance is closed Easter so that our staff can enjoy the holiday with friends and family.

Join us for fun night of Disney bingo! listen to your favorite Disney tunes, play bingo, enjoy ciders, wines and cocktails - and order food and snacks from our kitchen!

Fun starts at 6pm - get there early for a table for your group. Family & dog friendly.

Join us for the Adult Egg Hunt and enjoy laid back egg searching, great drinks and good vibes.

Sip and search for eggs filled with drink tickets and prizes.
21+ event
Outdoor Bar
Live Music
Egg Hunt for drink tickets, prizes & golden eggs!

Tickets are required.

Try our new spring cocktails starting Wednesday March 18th! Celebrate the arrival of spring and new fresh flavors.

Enjoy live tunes by Meisha, great ciders, classic cocktails and good eats Saturday March 14th from 1pm-4pm.

Join us to celebrate Loudoun Wine’s annual Loudoun County Barrel Tasting wine event! Mt. Defiance is a stop on this incredible barrel tasting tour of Loudoun County winemakers. We’ll be tasting from one of our Pommeau barrels.

Tickets to this event are required and are available for purchase at through Loudoun Wine.

As if! It’s time to rewind to the 90s. Grab your crew, throw on your flannel or windbreaker, and join us for a night of 90s trivia, throwback jams, and ciders + cocktails.

Bring your A-game- prizes, bragging rights, and good vibes are up for grabs.

Teams welcome. Costumes encouraged. Dial-up not required.

Wednesday March 4th 6pm-8pm.

Join us for 90s Bingo Night and sip cocktails, play bingo and jam out to the best tunes of the 90s.

Prizes for bingo winners and for best 90s dress.

Join us at Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery in Middleburg, VA for a festive workshop of Valentine’s/Galentine’s fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your Valentine’s/Galentine’s cards. The perfect crafty night out!

We’re open Presidents Day Monday February 16th 12pm-6pm! Come spend your long weekend with us!