September 4, 2025 / News
Hello all,
From September 6-28, Links Bridge Vineyards will be hosting a new exhibit of paintings by members of the Frederick Plein Air Artists, including James Bricker, Margaret Huddy, Rebecca Jackson, Jane Knighton, Deborah Lovelace Richardson, Elayne Rogge, Paula Rubin-Wexler, Ann Schaefer, Bonnie Sydnor, Peggy Thompson, and Karen Winston-Levin. The plein air works in this exhibit were painted either in Frederick County or while exploring distant shores, including (among others) the charming streets of Paris, the timeless canals of Venice, the fishing villages of Croatia, or even on our beautiful Chesapeake Bay. The exhibit is a treat for the eye, in part because of its diversity of subjects and styles and in part because of the skill of these artists.
Cloudscape Over Milden
© Jane Knighton
Frederick Plein Air Artists was formed out of a shared desire to paint outdoors on a regular basis, in a safe environment and at inspirational locations. Starting in the spring, they paint each Wednesday through November. It is the magic of the experience of capturing the mood of the atmosphere, the dancing of the clouds or the brilliance of the light that brings these artists together.
Reception for the Frederick Plein Air Artists . A reception for these artists will be held in the Links Bridge Tasting Room on September 7 from 1 to 3 pm. They will be here to greet visitors. Light refreshments will be served, and wine is available for purchase.
We hope you’ll come by to see for yourself what they have been painting and to enjoy a glass of wine!
Cheers!
Bob & Joan
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August 1, 2025 / News
Being There–Catching the Light
Paintings by Ann Schaefer, August 2-31
This month at Links Bridge Vineyards, we’ll be hosting a collection of paintings by Maryland artist Ann Schaefer. Ann exhibited pictures here last year as well, many of which were inspired by rural Maryland and Virginia. This time around, though, her new selection reflects her far flung travels, taking us from New England to California, New Mexico to Key West, Curaçao, the Bahamas, and a good bit of western Europe. Her paintings in watercolor, acrylics, and oils are in the plein air tradition.
Peeking Out (Key West)
© Ann Schaefer
Ann holds a Fine Arts degree from George Washington University and has pursued a career in Federal environmental programs. She has had many solo shows and has entered into plein air events and group shows where her work has often received awards. Since 2009, as a partner artist at Gallery 322 in Frederick’s historic district, her work is always on view. In addition, her work is on display at Gallery 209 in Artists and Makers Studios in Rockville. For more information about her work, visit her website.
Ann will be here at Links Bridge to chat with customers on Sunday, August 3, 1-3pm. We hope you’ll come by to meet her and see this remarkable display of her work. Light refreshments will be served, and wine is available for purchase.
Cheers!
Joan & Bob
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July 17, 2025 / News
Hi All,
We invite you to join us on Saturday July 26, 11am-5pm, as we host the Wine & Vendor Summer Market.
Organized by Dysfunctional Housewives, producers of the famous Salted Caramel Coffee Bean Bark and other delicacies, this event will include a wide selection of local artists and artisans, not to mention a food truck (Cookin with Greece, 1-5 pm), live music (Paul Zelenka & Friends), Tarot (readings by Nancy Houston), and Tasca’s Love Co-op Dog Rescue Meet & Greet.
Come on by, enjoy a glass of wine or two, take in the Vine & Vendor Spring Market, and commune with the summer!
Cheers,
Bob & Joan
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June 26, 2025 / News
Two Painters, Separate Paths: Paintings by Lissa Abrams and Tom Ritchie, July 4-27
(Demonstration by the artists: July 12, 1-3pm–see below)
From July 4-27, Links Bridge will feature paintings by Lissa Abrams and Tom Ritchie. Both are members of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters’ Association. Both have won numerous awards in regional plein air competitions. Both are familiar to Frederick County and the surrounding area due to their participation in Frederick County’s annual Barnstormers Plein Air Competition, where Ritchie won the Best in Show award in 2023 and Abrams won the
Peoples’ Choice award in the following year.
Neighbors © Lissa Abrams
The plein air approach to painting involves working rapidly, typically outside, attempting to capture the fleeting effects of light, atmospheric conditions, and emotional response to the subject at hand. Many plein air works are completed within a two to two and a half hour framework because–let’s face it–in the world we inhabit, things change rapidly. While Abrams and Ritchie are both plein air painters, their painting styles are markedly different, and visitors to this exhibit will enjoy comparing the work of these two successful and increasingly well-known artists.
Rainy Day–Yellow House © Tom Ritchie
Demonstration by the artists: On July 12, 1-3pm, both Abrams and Ritchie will be here in the Links Bridge garden and vineyard to demonstrate the plein air approach to painting. They will be happy to chat with visitors as they work!
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May 21, 2025 / News
Goat Yoga at Links Bridge
June 7 th 10 am – Noon
Instructor: Laura White
2 hrs |$46
We invite you to come by on Saturday morning, June 7, from 10am-Noon, for a Goat Yoga experience. Begin with a complimentary mimosa, then enjoy Goat Yoga with instructor Laura White on a quiet green meadow overlooking the Monocacy River. (The little goat yogis will elevate your experience!) 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.
P.S. We also have goat yoga sessions scheduled for August 9 and September 13.
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May 20, 2025 / News
Life Expressions: Paintings by the Tuesday Painters of Frederick County
Hello All,
From June 7-29, Links Bridge Vineyards will be hosting an an exhibit of artwork by The Tuesday Painters of Frederick County. This group includes Sandra Cook, Linda Goddard, Saboora Haider, Noralie Katsu, Jodi O’Connell, Don Ouelette, Mary Pfister, Val Raba, Kristin Simanek, and Emily Sloviko.
The Tuesday Painters originated over 33 years ago when Mary Pfister first offered her “Tuesdays with Mary” art instruction. Since that time, artists from those classes, having reached a high level of excellence, have continued to come together on a regular weekly basis. The weekly gatherings in Mary’s studio provide an opportunity for producing paintings and a place to offer and receive support and encouragement. Gathering in the studio provides a comfortable place for the artists to learn, motivate, and inspire each other.
Soaking Up the Sun © Emily Sloviko
These accomplished painters work in representational styles, using oil or acrylic in a variety of techniques and individual expression, ranging from detailed realism to more impressionistic methods. The artists regularly exhibit and sell their work, having inspired devoted collectors for years. A common thread is the expression of the love and appreciation of nature in their work.
In addition to forming lasting friendships, Tuesday Painters is a group that has grown to respect each other and the intense work that goes into creating beautiful and enduring art.
Light Reflections © Jodi O’Connell
A reception for the Tuesday Painters will be held in our tasting room on Sunday June 8 from 1 to 4 pm. Many of the artists contributing to the exhibit will be on hand to chat about their paintings, goals, techniques and methods. We are looking forward to meeting visitors, greeting old and new friends, and enjoying the lovely surroundings of the vineyards.
Y’all come!
Joan & Bob
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