March 31, 2026 / News
Hi all,
We’re writing to tell you about a couple of upcoming events at Links Bridge:
April 4-26—new picture exhibit, A Love Letter in Merlot: Photographic Art by Monika “Luna” Greene, presents some of the latest work by this notable Maryland artist. The collection celebrates the emotional language of wine and nature, expressed through digital artistry that allows her to push color, lighting, and emotion to exciting levels. (If you’d like to chat with the artist, she’ll be here on April 4, 2-4pm.)
Merlot Dreams
Digital Art on Canvas
© Monika Greene
April 18, 11am- 6pm, Vine & Vendor Spring Market. Brought to you (at Links Bridge) by Dysfunctional Housewives. Details below:
We hope you’ll come by to enjoy these events (and a glass of wine)!
Near the end of April, we’ll be bottling 2025 whites and 2024 reds. We’re excited—in addition to our usual range of wines, we’ll be bottling our very first Sauvignon Blanc, our first Nebbiolo, and (by popular demand) our second Norton.
One final note: we will be closed on April 5th, Easter Sunday.
Cheers,
Bob & Joan
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March 22, 2026 / News
Hello all,
On Feb 24, we first wrote to you about Rae Boyd’s success in the 2026 American Idol competition. In this letter we bring you up to date on her progress. And we express our hope that, if you are as impressed by her performances as we are, you will give her a hand by voting for her during tonight’s episode of American Idol.
As a reminder, Rae is the daughter of our customers Lori and Jerry Boyd. Rae, 24, is a graduate of Walkersville High School and has has been building a full-time singing and acting career since she was five years old. She entered the 2026 American Idol competition with hundreds of others and has been successful so far. In Episode 6, she advanced to the “Best 30,” and in Episode 7 advanced again to the “Best 20.”
In Episodes 8 (March 16) and 9 (Monday, March 23, 8-10pm) the Best 20 will be whittled away to the “Best 14” by a process of public voting. Rae’s performance in this part of the competition will be aired in Episode 9 on ABC. If you’re receiving this message on the morning of March 23, that is tonight!
Voting begins at approximately 8pm on March 23. There are five ways to vote for American Idol contestants. You can vote (a) on the American Idol website, (b) by text message, (c) on Instagram, (d) on Facebook, and (e) on TikTok. And somewhat bizarrely, you can vote up to ten times using each method, making it possible to cast 50 votes in all. For further information on how to cast votes, look HERE.
We hope you’ll watch tonight and cast some votes using one, some, or all of these methods!
Cheers,
Bob & Joan
p.s. To see a couple of the performances that got Rae into the “Best 20,” check out the links below.
Natural Woman I’ll be There
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February 24, 2026 / News
Hello all,
We’re writing to let you know that Rae Boyd, daughter of our customers (and wine club members) Jerry and Lori Boyd, is in the running to be the next American Idol.
Rae, 24, is a graduate of Walkersville High School and has been building a full-time singing and acting career since she was five years old. An American Idol producer happened to hear her sing one night and encouraged her to audition for the competition.
Rae’s audition performance aired on the February 16th episode of American Idol. We don’t know how better to describe it than to say it was fabulous! You can still watch a rerun HERE, and we hope you will take a few minutes to do that. We guarantee you’ll be impressed.
Rae will next appear on American Idol Episode 6, Monday evening March 2 at 8pm. This will be the last night of the “Hollywood Week” part of the competition, in which the program’s three judges eliminate all but a final group of 30 contestants. We hope you’ll watch!
Cheers,
Bob & Joan
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February 20, 2026 / News
Hello all,
This is just to let you know that this weekend is your last chance to see our current exhibit “Shelter from the Storm: Pictures by Nancy Arbuthnot,” and also to tell you that our next exhibit, “Maryland Landscapes: Pictures by Phil LeVee” will begin on February 28.
Cicada
Watercolor on canvas c by Nancy Arbuthnot
Arbuthnot is a poet and visual artist working in watercolor, pen and ink, pastel, and acrylic. “Shelter from the Storm” is an exhibit of watercolors and text-and-image collages inspired by her experience as artist-in-residence at Catoctin Mountain Park in 2021. You can view her pictures at out tasting room on February 21-22, 11am-6pm,
Needwood Farms Sunrise
Acrylic on Canvas
© Phil LeVee
LeVee is a professional landscape artist working in acrylics, photography, and pen-and ink. Visitors will be thrilled with his command of technique and style as they view paintings inspired by the farms, fields, and rolling hills of Frederick County, together with Maryland Main Street and Chesapeake Bay scenes.
Phil’s pictures will be on display at out tasting room from February 28-March 29. And Phil will be at the tasting room on Saturday February 28 from 1-3pm to chat with customers about his work.
Come on by, see the pictures, and enjoy a glass of wine!
Cheers,
Bob & Joan
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September 29, 2025 / News
A Real Fall Highlight: Brookfield Farms Pumpkin Patch!
Hey all,
One of the great things that happens in our neighborhood at this time of year: Brookfield Pumpkins opens to the public for a fall celebration!
Created by Sam and Mary Jane Roop and their three children in 1996, the Brookfield Farms Pumpkin Patch has been in operation every fall since then. This year, following Farmer Sam’s retirement, Kelsey and Dan Maslen and their three children continue the tradition as the new owners of Brookfield Pumpkins.
Brookfield offers hayrides to their 15 acre Pumpkin Patch (where you can pick your own pumpkin), a corn maze (whose proceeds are donated to charities), a farm animal petting zoo, and other activities to entertain your children. It’s a great experience and an opportunity to take home the perfect pumpkin for Halloween! And we know you’ll like seeing the farm itself, which always makes us feel like we’re walking around in a carefully tended garden.
We hope you’ll visit Brookfield Pumpkins to enjoy a special family adventure that has become a tradition in our area.
You’ll find Brookfield Farms at 8302 Ramsburg Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, just up the road from Links Bridge. The Pumpkin Patch is open September 27 through Oct 31. Mon-Thurs 3pm-6pm. Fri-Sun 10am-6pm. Visit www.BrookfieldPumpkins.com for more information.
Best wishes for a great October!
Bob & Joan
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September 9, 2025 / News
Hey all–
Here are two things we want to make sure you know about, both happening on Saturday September 13. The first is our final installment of Goat Yoga for the year. The second is the Vine & Vendor Harvest Market, brought to you by Dysfunctional Housewives. Look below for more information.
Come on by!
Bob & Joan
Goat Yoga at Links Bridge
Saturday September 13, 10 am – Noon
Instructor: Laura White
We hope you’ll come by on Saturday morning, September 13 from 10am-Noon, for the last Links Bridge Goat Yoga experience of the summer. Begin with a complimentary mimosa, then enjoy Goat Yoga with instructor Laura White on a quiet green meadow overlooking the Monocacy River at a place we call “The Riffle.” After the yoga session is over, join us up at the tasting room for a complimentary flight of seven Links Bridge wines, and you’re welcome to bring a picnic (or grab one of our charcuterie boards) for a post-yoga lunch.
All ages are welcome! For kids we will have orange juice before the yoga session begins, and a flight of two sparkling grape juices afterwards at the tasting room.
Cost, $46 per person. Make your reservation here.
Vine & Vendor Harvest Market
Saturday September 13, 11 am – 6 pm
This poster says it all!
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