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All of the excitement and stress of the holiday season is here. With many scurrying about fulfilling Christmas shopping lists, they’re also planning ways to entertain family and friends. Instead of shopping the “big box” chain stores, escape to Charleston’s only winery,  Irvin-House Vineyards  and Charleston’s first and largest distillery,  Firefly Distillery , for their annual  Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 13 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m .    Food, hot mulled wine, local crafts and live music will get you into the Christmas spirit. This annual festive event will have local vendors selling delightful seasonal gifts, and shoppers over the age of 21 will receive a complimentary glass of our homemade, hot mulled wine. While shopping, guests can enjoy the musical sounds of  The Plantation Singers , enjoy the tastes of Stono Café and enjoy a picture with Santa under the oaks starting at 3:30 p.m. If you’re in need of th...

It was such a hit its first year, it’s even bigger and even better in 2014. The Second Annual Patrick Davis Hope Town Songwriters Festival will be held Tuesday, February 18 to Sunday, February 22, 2014 at locations all around Hope Town, Abaco including Firefly Sunset Resort , Harbour’s Edge Restaurant, Abaco Inn, Sea Spray Resort and Marina and Lubbers’ Landing Resort. The festival will illuminate this Bahamian beach village with events from some of Nashville’s greatest musical talent. All of the weekend’s events are free and open to the public. Songwriters performing include artists such as James Otto, Django Walker, Whitney Duncan, James Slater, Chris Destefano, Mark Bryan, Tyler Reeve, James Slater, Kylie Sackley, Jessie Rice, Phillip Lammonds and, festival host, Patrick Davis. These artists have been involved in the writing of hits for star performers like Zac Brown Band, Pat Green, Edwin McCain, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Blake Shelton, Alan ...

Celebrating a decade of purple feet, Lucy look-a-likes and a stomping good time, Irvin~House Vineyards invites the public to join in the yearly harvest and stomping of the grapes at the 10th Annual Grape Stomping Festival on Saturday, August 24 from 12:00 p.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is only $10.00 per car. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Frierson Elementary School and Lowcountry Local First .  Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to picnic on the expansive lawn, but no coolers please .  Along with live music from Bret Mosley and Guilt Ridden Troubadour, local craft vendors and food trucks will be on site. Kids will be entertained with a jump castle, face painting, and hula hoops for the little stompers. Food vendors include Farm on Fire, Home Team BBQ, Lowcountry Creole, Stono Cafe, Tomato Shed Cafe, Dulce Desserts and King of Pops.  Tastings in the Firefly Vodka distillery and Irvin~House Vineyard winery ar...

Spending the day visiting three of the Lowcountry’s top tourist attractions on Wadmalaw Island - Firefly Distillery, Irvin~House Vineyards and The Charleston Tea Plantation -  just got easier thanks to a new all-inclusive excursion package. Every Tuesday and Thursday beginning April 30, 2013, visitors can enjoy “Island Sip and See”, a stress-free ride out to Wadmalaw via the Lowcountry Loop Trolley with the opportunity to spend time at all three destinations for an excursion on the island they will never forget.  Included in “Island Sip and See” excursion package is: a factory and trolley tour at America’s only working tea garden, The Charleston Tea Plantation, as well as all the hot or iced tea you can want and a catered lunch by Johns Island’s hidden gem, The Stono Café. Guests will then explore beautiful Irvin~House Vineyards and enjoy a tasting of all five of their wine varietals with a complimentary souvenir wine glass. Lastly, guests will enjoy true souther...

There's an amazing new event happening at Firefly Sunset Resort in the heart of Elbow Key on Abaco the weekend of February 28 - March 2, 2013. The resort is thrilled to be joining forces with Sea Spray Resort, Abaco Inn and Patrick Davis Music for The 1st Annual PATRICK DAVIS FIREFLY SUNSET RESORT SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL on Feb. 28th thru March 2nd. This one of a kind event will bring together the beauty of one of the Bahamas and the extraordinary talents of some of Nashville’s most accomplished singers, songwriters and artists.  Songwriters performing at this year's event include Eric Paslay, Whitney Duncan, Patrick Davis, Jerry Flowers, Jesse Rice, Kylie Sackley and Mark Bryan of Hootie & the Blowfish.   For all the details, click here.    Haven't been to the Firefly Sunset Resort yet?  No worries. You can make your reservation here at www.fireflysunsetresort.com and please take a moment to look at all these great photos from photographer ...

Firefly Distillery is proud to introduce two new flavors to the Southern Accents Liqueurs line, Chocolate Pecan Pie and Coconut Cake. Southern Accents are made from family dessert recipes that have been passed down for generations. Made with southern pride, Southern Accents are best enjoyed straight or with a variety of mixers; and are available at local stores and the Firefly Distillery on 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island.  Firefly Distillery is the first to craft liqueurs in the spirit of these down-home favorites and are pleased to add the Coconut Cake and Chocolate Pecan Pie to the already delicious line including Southern Accents Banana Pudding Liqueur, Southern Accents Peach Cobbler Liqueur, and Southern Accents Pecan Pie Liqueur. Each liqueur will bring back memories of your grandmother’s favorite dessert recipes.  Try these delicious cocktails with your Southern Accents Chocolate Pecan Pie or Coconut Cake Liqueur:  Cocoa Float ½ Southern A...

Firefly  Distillery is proud to be a part of Party in the Park, which kicks off tomorrow at the Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park. All the proceeds from the Firefly Cocktail Tent will benefit Windwood Family Services. Drinks are $5 and include our Sweet Tea Vodka, Firefly Vodka and Sea Island Rum . This event is only happening through the month of June with some fabulous musical acts, so take advantage of it.  Party in the Park  June 5th with Phil Vassar    present Party In the Park 2012 The Town of Mount Pleasant and TJ & WEZL Morning Crew are bringing "Party at the Park!"  back to Waterfront Memorial Park. Entrance into the event is FREE and features LIVE MUSIC, food available for purchase, specialty drinks from Firefly Distillery and family fun! All proceeds from the Firefly Cocktail Tent will benefit Windwood Family Services.  Drinks are $5 and include Sweet Tea Vodka, Firefly ...

Three Delicious Liqueurs Made in the Heart of the Lowcountry Now Statewide Firefly Distillery is proud to announce their newest creations, Southern Accents Liqueurs are now available in South Carolina. Firefly Distillery is the first to craft liqueurs in the spirit of these down-home favorites which include Southern Accents Banana Pudding Liqueur, Southern Accents Peach Cobbler Liqueur, and Southern Accents Pecan Pie Liqueur.  Each liqueur will bring back memories of the past from your grandmother’s pecan pie or mom’s famous banana pudding. Created with family dessert recipes that have been passed down for generations, these savory liqueurs were previously available only at the Firefly Distillery on 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island; and guests would make a special trip just to purchase them. Southern Accents Liqueurs can be enjoyed straight or with a variety of mixers. During the recent Sippin’ Saturday at the Firefly Distillery, guests enjoy...

Sippin’ Saturdays are back at Irvin~House Vineyard. Escape to a relaxing day of live music from Cotton Blue Band and delicious food from Hello! My name is BBQ, this Saturday, April 7 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Irvin~House Vineyards on Wadmalaw Island. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets to picnic under the oaks and relish in the Lowcountry beauty. Every Saturday through spring through fall, the winery will serve up a different local food vendor and musical group to entertain locals and visitors.  There is no admission fee but patrons are encouraged to bring their cash and credit for a wide variety of libations and food options. The famous Irvin~House Vineyards Wine-a-Ritas will be served on the patio and Irvin~House Vineyards wine may be purchased by the glass or bottle and enjoyed outside. Tastings in the Firefly Vodka distillery and Irvin~House Vineyard winery are only$6.00 to taste 6 of 15 flavors of Firefly Vodka, Sea Island Rums or our Southern Accents liqueur...