I don’t know if you have noticed, but we look for any excuse to dress up here at Vessel and Vine. And now that the colder weather is arriving, we are excited to revive our “All Dressed Up” series. And first up is a costume party for Halloween, the ultimate excuse to get dressed up!  $15 cover gets you in and gives you access to a spooky spread of hors d'oeuvres - passed and stationary. Dessert, other food, and cocktail specials can be ordered off of a menu a la carte. It’s essentially our version of a fancy cocktail party- but with costumes…  You can still order wine/beer/bottles cocktails and grab other snacks from the store. No need to RSVP, just show up!!!!

Exact Details TBD!

Class starts at 5:30PM

$45/PP exclusive of tax and gratuity. Call the Vine at 207-721-3000 to Sign Up!

Always free, 10% off 6 or more bottles!

Join us for a fall festive afternoon to create your own blooming pumpkin centerpiece at our country mouse sister - Full Hearts Farm Store! Enjoy the view of the fields, choose a pumpkin, have a warm drink, delicious bites, and let’s craft together. 

We will begin by coring out our pumpkins, and then preparing our foam free mechanics for these designs. Our pumpkins will be filled with either fresh or dried flowers grown at Fogwood Gardens. For fresh flowers, we will use changing foliage, and heirloom mums with uniquely spooky structure and autumnal palettes. Weather permitting, field dahlias, calendula and more will also be available. For dried flowers, you will have access to a mix of foliage, filler, and focal flowers from the season. Dried flowers can be repurposed into another design after your pumpkin! 

This class includes: 

One locally sourced pumpkin or gourd for your centerpiece 

20+ fresh or dried stems grown or foraged at Fogwood Gardens 

Foam free mechanics for design 

A hot toddy, glass of mulled wine, or tea and some light snacks prepared by Full Hearts Farm!

When: Sunday, October 18 from 3-5 PM

Where: 1252 Royalsborough rd, Durham, Me 04222 // This workshop will be held on a covered porch overlooking the farm. The porch is unheated, so please wear a sweater or bring a jacket!

Reserve your space here:

https://www.fogwoodgardens.com/shop/p/rjfg1ol48ifk7whqqe019fs66d5ops

Sad that you missed the fairs this year?  Well, come to our Weiner Wednesday - Fair Food Edition… All food and drink will be inspired by Maine fair food classics.  Have something that you want us to make, or interpret through our Viney lens?! Shoot us a message - email, DM’s, in person, voicemails, paper airplanes are all acceptable forms. Regardless, come any time between 5-9 - have a bite and a drink and how about some games!? Throw some darts - pop a balloon, win a prize! 

$5 gets you 3 darts, all proceeds benefitting the Maine Mobile Health Program.

Since 1986, MMHP has brought compassionate, culturally responsive healthcare directly to Maine’s agricultural workers and their families. Through mobile clinics, multilingual care, health education, and community partnerships, MMHP helps break down barriers to healthcare for farmworkers and seafood processors across the state, meeting people where they are, and connecting them with the care they deserve.

Another month, another tasting!  We are officially entering sweata weatha… So, for this tasting we will be highlighting wines that feel like a cozy sweater… I often say when I am tasting some wines, that this is a wine that I’d like to be drinking in front of a woodstove.  These are the type of wines that we will be tasting! As always, tasting are FREE, and you can swing through any time between 5-7.  Buy 6 or more wines on the night of a tasting, you get 10% off!

Giddy up, cowpokes, because we are less than one week away from the Hootenanny! Join us at the Smith Center for an evening of country line dancing, comedy, hootin', and hollerin' to raise some money for Wolfes Neck Farm! 

Bring a picnic, or enjoy some Icelandic delights from Gunnar's Hotdogs! Of course, our mobile bar - Jackass Annie will be slinging some country inspired cocktails, mocktails, wine and beer all night. 

So dust off your chaps and head on down to Wolfes Neck Farm in Freeport on October 4th! Tickets are available by clicking the link in our bio or on our website! 

Doors- 4:30

Line Dance Lessons- 5:00

Comedy - 6:30

Country Dance- 8:00 'til 

Comedy presented by @mictepler and friends 

Line dancing with @thumper.portland

***Please note, this event is open to all, however comedy and music content may not be suitable for children ***

https://wolfesneck.org/visit/community-programs/

The Country not the State Silly! Did you know that Georgia has one of if not THE oldest winemaking history in the world? Come taste through five wines with Hugh and explore the complex and interesting range of styles that come from this country.

Class starts at 5:30PM

$45/PP exclusive of tax and gratuity. Call the Vine at 207-721-3000 to Sign Up!

Exact Details TBD< but the wine will be flowing from 5-7PM! Always free, no need to RSVP!

7:00–10:00 pm | $20–$35, choose a price that is appropriate and works for you; cash bar by us! & oysters for sale a la carte

We’re so excited to be a part of this evening! Experience Nightbloom Masquerade, a dance party intended for grounding into the earth and celebrating the shift of the season under the open sky. Join Ariel Burns, DJ Dr. Fuzz, for a summer send-off party on the waterfront at the Maine Maritime Museum. Dr. Fuzz spins a musical soundscape that will move and groove you. Craft a floral mask, enjoy local food & drink from onsite vendors, and let loose in a sublime maritime surrounding. The indoor rain location is Long Reach Hall.

Get all the info and buy your tickets HERE!

Please join us at BTLT’s Tom Settlemire Community Garden on Thursday, Sept 17th, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm for an immersive class on making vermouth! You will learn about the history and technique of vermouth making, while sipping on vermouths and snacking on tasty Vessel & Vine goodies. We will walk the native plants and herb gardens together, and identify and pick plants for your very own vermouth blend. You will leave with the start of your own custom vermouth and instructions on how to finish it at home.

$65/per person ($30 of which goes to BTLT’s mission!)

Call Vessel & Vine at (207)721-3000 to sign up, we expect this to sell out quickly!

(in the case of inclement weather the class will be held at Vessel & Vine)

Another day, another Dog, baby…. Yeah we know September is weird with school starting up, but you know who likes hot dogs? Kids.  So just a friendly reminder that kids of all ages are always welcome at our events - we’ll tell ya if they're not…This month we’re going to keep it simple and let the bounty of the produce coming off of our sister farm - Replenova Farm - dictate the menu… We’ve got peaches and tomatoes galore, summer squash and zucchini, fennel, peppers and so many herbs….

Our country mouse sister - Full Hearts Farm Store at Replenova Farm in Durham is hosting a community fundraiser for Brunswick Topsham Land Trust from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, September 11.

There is no need to RSVP, and admission is free!

We will serve up our signature sandwiches and specials, our horse trailer bar Jackass Annie will be slinging drinks, AND 5-piece string band The Porch Pickers will be providing tunes from 6:00 – 8:00pm!

$1 from each sandwich and beverage will be donated to Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust.

You can find Full Hearts Farm Store at 1252 Royalsborough Rd, in Durham. We hope to see you there!

Back To School baby!  And that means settling back into routines, getting dinner on the table earlier, etc… So, for this tasting, we are going to focus on what we call “kitchen counter” wines - wines that are versatile, affordable, and delicious.  And, as a bonus, we are going to pair each one with a prepared food or entree made in house that will certainly make your back to school routines easier!  10% off 6 or more bottles, OR 10% off if you buy the wine and the corresponding paired food item!

Join The Natural Dye Co. and Nikaline Iacono of Vessel + Vine at Full Hearts Farm Store at Replenova Farm in creating beautiful textiles, while enjoying delicious provisions, being amongst friends and neighbors all participating in a mutual act of creativity and community! In this workshop, we will practice a Japanese technique known as tataki-zome -- imprinting natural dyes and organic floral shapes by gently hammering flowers directly onto a textile. We will walk the gardens of Replenova Farm and hand-pick flowers to use in our designs. While we create our textiles, everyone will enjoy light provisions created by Nikaline. You'll walk away with a naturally dyed 17" x 17" 100% cotton handkerchief that can be worn in so many ways - around your neck or wrist, tied to a purse strap or around a ponytail, or worn as a one-of-a-kind pocket square. For more information and to register, click HERE! Registration is required. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

Come meet Vessel and Vine’s new sister market and help us raise some money for Durham Warrior’s Project. Durham Warriors Project, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which covers the costs for disabled veterans, active duty military and their families, and other non-profits to stay at Maine Forest Yurts in Durham, Maine.

Jackass Annie - our mobile bar - will be serving up beer, wine and cocktails!

We will have live music!

Full Hearts Farm Store - our new baby - will be open and we’ll be serving up our regular menu, in addition to some other tasty specials!

It’s going to be a super fun party - come make a night of it and hang with us!!!

No Need to RSVP, just come on by….

1252 Royalsborough Rd, Durham, ME

We love Brianne Day! So, we’re going to feature five wines all made by her, all made in Oregon, all delicious… As always, no need to RSVP for wine tastings, just show up any time between 5 and 7, and remember, you get 10% off 6 or more bottles on tasting nights. 

It’s porch season, it’s hot, we love sake, we love small plates, and this Friday (Aug 14) is Full Service Friday! So what are we going to do?! An izakaya style menu, seasoned with a healthy dose of Mediterranean influence (cause that’s our real jam). Think garum and saba marinated yakitori, roasted tomato and ricotta dumplings, edamame with bagna cauda dipping sauce, limoncello sake martinis, Sapporo with an amaro sidecar… 5-9ish. No need to RSVP, just show up! All a la carte, although we are going to offer a special if you want to go all in. We’re going to try hard to make a lot of food so we don’t run out early this time! so don’t feel the need to come right at five! Hugs and kisses! 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT A FULL SERVICE FRIDAY - Sometimes we like to class it up even more and pretend we are a real bar/restaurant. But only sometimes.. We’re too old and cranky for always anymore.

- Always on a Friday.

- No need to RSVP, service from 5-9ish

- Menu consists of a few cocktail specials, an entree, a few appetizers, a salad, and a dessert. We always have vegetarian options.

- You can still order wine/beer/bottles cocktails and grab other snacks from the store.

This is a question that divides wine drinkers and winemakers alike, and elicits strong disagreements.  But should it ?  We'll explore the history, practices and nuances of wood aging and fermentation in wine, using comparisons of like varietals and regions as our springboard to better understand the issues.

Class starts at 5:30PM

$45/PP exclusive of tax and gratuity. Call the Vine at 207-721-3000 to Sign Up!

 We’ve got the lovely Kerin Bembry here to pour five wines from her Spanish and Portuguese portfolio.  We’re a big fan of her importing company - La Luz Selections  - as the wines are guaranteed to be interesting, well priced, and made with integrity.  We’ll be pouring a fun lineup, including Sherry! As always, no need to RSVP for wine tastings, just show up any time between 5 and 7, and remember, you get 10% off 6 or more bottles on tasting evenings.

Cocktail specials and a full food menu for one night only!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT A FULL SERVICE FRIDAY - Sometimes we like to class it up even more and pretend we are a real bar/restaurant. But only sometimes.. We’re too old and cranky for always anymore.

- Always on a Friday.

- No need to RSVP, service from 5-9ish

- Menu consists of a few cocktail specials, an entree, a few appetizers, a salad, and a dessert. We always have vegetarian options.

- You can still order wine/beer/bottles cocktails and grab other snacks from the store.

Cocktail specials and a full food menu for one night only!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT A FULL SERVICE FRIDAY - Sometimes we like to class it up even more and pretend we are a real bar/restaurant. But only sometimes.. We’re too old and cranky for always anymore.

- Always on a Friday.

- No need to RSVP, service from 5-9ish

- Menu consists of a few cocktail specials, an entree, a few appetizers, a salad, and a dessert. We always have vegetarian options.

- You can still order wine/beer/bottles cocktails and grab other snacks from the store.

Hot Dog! Last month’s Weiner Weds was so busy that we have decided to switch back to full service - at least for the summer.  We want to ensure that we give you all the best service possible - even if we’re just slinging hot dogs… We’re highlighting all that summer has to offer in terms of local ingredients through the lens of some tasty Italian American classics…  Think: Mini ice cream sandwich affogatos, sausage peppers and onions, copper ad melon ball Gildas…

Are you new around here and are wondering what this whole Weiner Wednesday thing is all about?!

Here is the Cliff Notes explanation:

WEINER WEDNESDAY -  At one point we decided to do a hot dog pop up, and somehow these have become our most popular event!

-One Wednesday a month.

- No need to RSVP, service from 5-9ish

- Menu = 2 hot dog specials, cocktail specials, an appetizer, a salad, and a dessert. We always have vegan dogs.

- You can still order wine/beer/bottles cocktails and grab other snacks from the store.

We are excited to feature five wines freshly dropped from the Kermit Lynch portfolio, including 2 whites, 1 rosé and 2 reds!  As always, no need to RSVP for wine tastings, just show up any time between 5 and 7, and remember, you get 10% off 6 or more bottles on tasting nights. 

Cocktail specials and a full food menu for one night only! Inspired by the foraged bounty that is popping off right now!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT A FULL SERVICE FRIDAY - Sometimes we like to class it up even more and pretend we are a real bar/restaurant. But only sometimes.. We’re too old and cranky for always anymore.

- Always on a Friday.

- No need to RSVP, service from 5-9ish

- Menu consists of a few cocktail specials, an entree, a few appetizers, a salad, and a dessert. We always have vegetarian options.

- You can still order wine/beer/bottles cocktails and grab other snacks from the store.

Hugh will be exploring five wines that highlight the different regions of Northwest Spain. Always a diverse fun selection, and we’ll pair with some tasty regionally appropriate snacks!

Class starts at 5:30PM

$45/PP exclusive of tax and gratuity. Call the Vine at 207-721-3000 to Sign Up!

We’ll have five wines open.  As always, no need to RSVP for wine tastings, just show up any time between 5 and 7, and remember, you get 10% off 6 or more bottles during the tasting!

Come meet Vessel and Vine’s new sister market and help us raise some money for New England Lab Rescue!

Jackass Annie - our mobile bar - will be serving up beer, wine and cocktails!

Full Hearts Farm Store - our new baby - will be open and we’ll be serving up our regular menu, in addition to some. other tasty specials!

There will be DOGS that are up for adoption through New England Lab Rescue here !!!

It’s going to be a super fun party - come make a night of it and hang with us!!!

No Need to RSVP, just come on by….

1252 Royalsborough Rd, Durham, ME

Porch is open, and the weather has been glorious! We’re going to highlight some really fun products that we sell and make both on the food and drink menus this time around. So, think vermouth based spritzes, and our food menu is going to highlight the produce of Replenova Farm - the organic farm where our new sister store - Full Hearts Farm Store is located! Come hang, we miss y’all!

Are you new around here and are wondering what this whole Weiner Wednesday thing is all about?!

Here is the Cliff Notes explanation:

WEINER WEDNESDAY -  At one point we decided to do a hot dog pop up, and somehow these have become our most popular event!

-One Wednesday a month.

- No need to RSVP, service from 5-9ish

- Menu = 2 hot dog specials, cocktail specials, an appetizer, a salad, and a dessert. We always have vegan dogs.

- You can still order wine/beer/bottles cocktails and grab other snacks from the store.

TOPIC TBD, stay tuned!!