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Enjoy Award Winning Wines on a working ranch deep in the Texas Outback. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and come meet our kangaroos (plus see some other critters)! As you drive in you will probably see exotic animals like Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please remember to tip your Tour Guide as they truly work very hard and appreciate knowing you enjoyed your tour. This tour starts and ends at Grapetown Vineyard.

Please be on time, and by that we mean EARLY for your TOUR. We cannot wait on you, as it holds up the entire group! Tour starts at Grapetown Vienyard 8142 Old San Antonio Road. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions.

Much of the tour is not wheelchair accessible, unfortunately as a farm/ranch our areas are gravel or grass so parts of the garden may be missed if the wheelchair can’t cross gravel. Email us and we can work to provide you with a private tour or make arrangements in advance.

There are absolutely no refunds for any reason. If you miss the tour we will not issue a refund. Instead we will issue you passes for a future tour.

NO PETS ALLOWED

Pricing:

Higher level tickets include a Wine Tasting (4 Tastings) for those over 21.

Newborns being carried are free, but children walking or in strollers (including newborns) must have a ticket.

If you have a group of 10 or more, please email us at info@blackstonetexas.com to give us a heads up!

Adults must sign farm liability waiver forms for themselves and accompanied children.

We cannot guarantee tour availability if you don’t schedule ahead of time.

Length of Tour:

The tourand tasting usually lasts 30-60 minutes depending on how many questions are asked and how long guests decide to take for the wine tasting. You are welcome to come early and stay and enjoy the grounds until close.

If you have a time limit, please let your tour guide know at the beginning of your tour.

Accessibility and Weather:

Tours are given during all types of weather and the majority of the tour takes place outside.

You may want to bring an umbrella (for sun) or rain coat if rain is expected.

Please realize that this is a working farm and if possible, don’t wear flip flops or sandals during the tour.

AirBnB Accomodations Available and Lunch and Food Menu Here: www.GrapetownVineyard.com or www.BankersmithTexas.com

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This tour is for the guest looking to spend some quality time with our goat herd and the newborn babies. You will see, pet and cuddle with our herd of Nigerian and African Pygmy Goats. Each January until early spring our barn walls are popping with baby goats. Some mothers have three or more babies when the ‘kid’. These tiny bundles of joy are born instant acrobats and are so much fun to watch. The tour will last approximately 60 minutes. While not part of the tour, on your drive around our property you may also see alpacas, saanen goats, zebras, camels and more.

Is It Rain Or Shine? If it is raining, the Baby Goat Experience takes place inside the barn. The barn is not climate controlled, so be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.

What Should You Wear?

It’s important to dress fashionable for the goats. Not. Wear clothes that can get dirty. You’ll be in the pen with the baby goats, and they’ll be climbing all over you. The goats are pretty clean, but sometimes you will get dirt on your clothes.

Closed-toed shoes. Baby goats stepping on your bare toes hurts. Avoid that by wearing something other than flip-flops or sandals.

Hair ties, a hat, or a hoodie. If you have long hair, you need to be warned – baby goats love chewing on long hair. While it doesn’t usually damage your hair, it can get obnoxious. Putting it up in a bun solves most of your problems.

As few strings or tassels as possible. The goats love to nibble and nothing is more enticing than tassels, strings, and long shoelaces.

Other Details

Don’t forget to bring a camera! We love seeing your pictures. If you share them, please remember to use hashtag #GrapetownVineyard so we will be sure to see them.

No food, pets, or animals are permitted in the barn and baby goat pen. If you have a service dog, please contact us for more information.

Strollers are not allowed in the baby goat pen.

Adults must sign farm liability waiver forms for themselves and accompanied children.

Please ask in advance about large groups, school groups, or wheelchair accessibility.

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A truly unique experience. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working farm and animal sanctuary! Enjoy great wines, beer and even cocktails at Grapetown Vineyard before and after your tour. Remember, this is a working ranch deep in the Texas Outback. Dress appropriately and apply caution as you enter the property. Drive slowly on property and stay in your vehicle until you are parked at the Grapetown Tasting Room. Loose livestock roam the property. The tour starts at the Tasting Room of Grapetown Vineyard and is across the street from the Historic Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon.

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