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Golden Day Toast At A Vineyard With Senior Dogs

September 17, 2013

Last weekend, we had a mini road trip to Central Illinois. We attended a wine tasting event supporting the As Good As Gold Rescue Group. It was held at White Oak Vineyards, Carlock IL. It is owned by Mary and Rudi, originally from Germany. Their 2 dogs Max and Mortiz are the official vineyard assistants. Typically the vineyard does not accept dogs on their property but its a special Golden Day Occasion.

Sugar The Golden Retriever at White Oak Vineyards

It was a long drive but its worthwhile. What a lovely place.
There are variety of grapes planted on the property. PAWsome that we were allowed to walk around the property. Due to the wind mills from the distance, mom says it felt like we were in Europe (Holland). Beautiful country side setting.

Golden Retreiver Sugar at White Oak Vineyard

Dogs were not allowed in the tasting room but I got to enjoy the view of the vineyard on their wrap around porch. I had a DELISH! Tasty smoked cheese. I Woof n Woof for more!!!

Senior Adoptable Dogs

We enjoyed meeting As Good As Gold Rescue volunteers and some senior dogs needing a forever home. My peeps fell in love with one. It is so sad to hear stories how these Senior Goldens end up at the rescue. Golden Happy to hear they are currently in a foster home.

Has a PAWsome Golden Day at the Vineyard. Golden Enjoyed the tranquil beautiful scenery and Golden Good to support the As Good As Gold Rescue Group.
If you plan to visit Illinois, a trip to White Oak Vineyards, is a must. An unexpected winery in the MidWest. Wines at the White Oak Vineyard are made with Lots of German LOVE, Deutsch Liebe.

Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Carlock, IL

Sugar begging for more Smoked Cheeeeseeee!!!
Sugar begging for more Smoked Cheeeeseeee!!!

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

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Comments

  1. Ruckus the Eskie says

    September 17, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Nice review of the winery! If ever in IL, will definitely go check this place out. Thanks for sharing Sugar!

  2. Daisy says

    September 17, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    You had us at smoked cheese!

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

  3. urban hounds says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    looks really cool!!!! dog friendly wineries are great
    urban hounds

  4. Sue at Talking Dogs says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Sounds like a really fun outing and loved the photo tour! Of course, we’re up for anything involving cheese. Woofs from Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie

  5. emma says

    September 17, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    That looks really nice there Sugar. Mom used to live on Lake Constance in Southern Germany. There were vineyard on the hills all over there and she said they looked just like that place only on a hill. She used to walk around them a lot with her previous dog. Germany lets dogs go just about everywhere. Did they have any dog wine?

  6. joann stancer says

    September 17, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Another great adventure, I like visiting vineyards. Great pictures!

  7. Goose says

    September 17, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    How pawsome it that!! What beautiful place. And woo hoo to the owners for allowing dogs for this important cause.
    Blessings,
    Goose

  8. Amy and Toby says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I grew up near there! There were certainly no vineyards back then, though! It does look beautiful. I was surprised the climate in Illinois would be suitable for growing wine grapes. You had a fun trip Sugar; bet your mom was sorely tempted to give you a golden Senior Sibling! (I keep lobbying for dog rescue#2 for a friend for Toby – so far to no avail but I’m not giving up hope!)

  9. Flea says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Smoked cheese?!? OM NOM NOM!!!

    So glad the Goldens are being fostered in their golden years, but so sad that they have to be. Thank you for this post, Sugar!

  10. 2 brown dawgs says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    It looks like you had a great time. I hope those seniors find homes. What a good idea for an event!

  11. Oz the Terrier says

    September 17, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Sugar, it looks like you had a fabulous time! How fun that you got to walk around the vineyard and see all the grapes. I am happy to hear those senior Goldens are in foster homes and not a shelter. I wish they find their forever homes soon. Such a shame for them to be alone in their Golden years.
    *Cairn cuddles*
    Oz

  12. Two French Bulldogs says

    September 17, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    What a fun get together. Hope you were the designated driver, BaoL
    Benny & Lily

  13. stella rose says

    September 17, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    My mom used to live in Germany and loved visiting the wineries over there, she is going to look it up to see how far away from us that it is. Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures with us!
    stella rose

  14. BeadedTail says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    We’re glad you were able to visit the vineyard since it looks like a beautiful place! We hope the senior Goldens find furever homes soon!

  15. Madi and Mom says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Sugar what a fine day for 2 and 4 leggers and such a good cause too.
    My peeps love vineyard tours too
    Hugs madi your bfff

  16. Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    What a great day, and a great cause, too!! Like Flea, I’m glad that they are all in foster homes but sad that they have to be. If I had the space and the funds, I would rescue/adopt every homeless senior Golden Retriever in the entire state of South Carolina!

  17. A Husky Life says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    I’m sure the drive was worth just for the smoked cheese!! What a beautiful scenery AND a great cause, sounds like the perfect trip 🙂

  18. Jodi says

    September 17, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    You have great adventures Sugar, you really do!

  19. Sarge says

    September 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Hey Sugar!
    Wow, what a fun place to explore and it is really beautiful! Hey, your pretty purple booties match that purple wine bottle. BOL I bet the smoked cheese was delish. YUM
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

  20. Murphy & Stanley says

    September 17, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    That was a wonderful cause. And of course the vineyard got more beautiful with you in it!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

  21. Kirby the Dorkie says

    September 17, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    How lovely! I know you couldn’t taste the wine but cheese is good!

  22. Molly The Wally says

    September 17, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Smoked cheese….wine and a good cause in a beautiful setting. Win/Win we say. Have a terrific Tuesday Sugar.
    Best wishes Molly

  23. GizmoGeodog says

    September 17, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    How special…looks like a lovely day at the winery Sugar

  24. Diane @ To Dog With Love says

    September 17, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    This looks like so much fun! We’d love to try it sometime!
    Your pals,
    Diane and Rocco

  25. Nichole says

    September 17, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful photos… there’s nothing like a relaxing trip to a vineyard!

  26. Pam | Words With Wieners says

    September 17, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    What a beautiful place to visit, Sugar! That was pawsome that they let you tour all around the vineyard. Smoked cheese??? YUM! We would’ve been woofing for more too.
    And how nice to visit with some other beautiful Goldens while you were there! Glad those seniors are in foster homes, and not in shelters. I’m sure they’ll find great homes soon.

  27. Ann says

    September 17, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    what a beautiful place and how nice that dogs were allowed for such a special occasion.

  28. Ann Paws says

    September 17, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Oh how pretty! I think I’d love to have some wine and cheese right about now 🙂

  29. Dawn says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    What a fun event! It involves three of my favorite things – rescue dogs, wine, and cheese! 🙂

  30. Ruby says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Oh, how cool is that?! That sure was pawsome that they let you visit! Goose (Freckles) took us on a virtual tour of some dog friendly vineyards here in Northern California earlier this year….I loved them!! So cool and beautifuls!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

  31. Hailey and Zaphod says

    September 17, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Do the dogs help make the wine LOL! What a beautiful spot! Lee and Phod

  32. Jan K says

    September 21, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    What a fun time, and what a beautiful place. I really need to visit a vineyard one of these days, and it would be nice to bring the dogs too! That sounds like a wonderful rescue group…it is always especially sad to see the seniors in need of homes.

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