Dragonfly, Lake Gaston

08/07/2024

This week!

Coming up this week at Mill Hill 🍺

Wednesday 8/7
It’s Vinyl Night 🎶 Come on by and bring in a record or CD to play! 4-9pm 😎

Thursday 8/8
Karaoke Night 🎤 with Cool Clyde entertainment! Come out and join the fun 7-10pm!

Friday 8/9
Sushi Night is back with Sticky Rice from 5-9pm 🍣 Get a few rolls for dinner and enjoy your favorite beverage with us! Taproom Open 4-10pm 😁

Saturday 8/10
Twin Dudes Rollin’ Foods will be serving in the beer garden from 6-9pm, so come on out and give them a try! They have burgers, bangin’ BLTs, Barbeque and more 👍 Taproom Open 1-10pm!

Sunday 8/11
It’s Sunday Funday at Mill Hill! Keep posted for what’s Trillin’ and enjoy and mimosa or your favorite brew 😎 Taproom Open 1-6pm!

We are keeping an eye on the coming storm and had a little power outage prep last weekend, but we plan to be flexible with events and will definitely keep you posted if the 💩hits the fan! Have a great week and we will see you soon!!

Cheers 🍻

08/03/2024

🚤 Summer 2025 has officially been opened!

The new 16 foot water trampoline, and lily pad have been huge hits!!!

Hot tips on booking:

For the last several years, we book
a lot from now until early January.

Then the dates become limited.

Reach out to us directly to save the online booking fees! 💰

🎣🎉Live your best lake life!

07/13/2024

Track them down while you’re at the lake!

Stop by today and grab a wood fired pizza!

07/13/2024

You can get a Starbucks anywhere.

That’s Generica, USA.

When you’re at the lake, level up.

Experience local.

Live lake life, with flavor.

We 💙 our local small businesses.

If you want to see what it means when ownership invests in their customers and the community, this should be a must-do stop when you’re staying at Dragonfly.

Live like a local.

Get the real lake life experience. ☕️

I took this to my wife. And I quote “This is perfect. (And you’re the most amazing husband anyone could ask for)”
Sugar free Red Bull, sugar free strawberry, and a splash of orange juice.

06/16/2024

💙 From our family to yours, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures in our guest families!

You make life an adventure! 🌟

06/15/2024

Love our local bakery! We always make a point of getting early-morning donuts, one day and enjoying them on their lovely, huge wraparound porch!

06/15/2024

🍷🌟Here’s a perfect reason to visit in the fall, and a little secret? It’s actually still warm and the water is still swimmable in September! It’s actually great swimming through mid October, sometimes sometimes even later, depending on how much rain we get.

Are you a local artisan or crafter? Do you know of someone who is? We are looking for vendors for our Taste of Southern Virginia, Forks Corks & Kegs event on September 28.

This will be an outside event with either a 10x10 space or 10x20 space.

Click the link to register.
https://forms.gle/h3H5JvUJLRtfC19XA

**Be sure not to send money to anyone who comments** You will get a response from Woodbine Vineyards by email.

06/09/2024

Who’s getting into the 𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 mood?

This guy right here!!!⬇️

😎😎😎😎😎

💥Cheers to kicking off SUMMER 2024!

Our 10th summer hosting families at the lake!
🔹 We are honored.
🔹 We are thrilled. ❤️

That gamble in 2013, with 2 little kids in tow, was a good call.

It’s reshaped the last decade of our lives and imprinted joy for years to come.🌟

🔹 We are here to help you 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙮!

Message us any time!

┈➤ AVAILABLE DATES:
𝟲/𝟭𝟯-𝟲/𝟭𝟱 & 𝟴/𝟭𝟬-𝟴/𝟭𝟯, special short stays!

*Short stays are rare, and offered to our Dragonfly family here first! Message us for more info!

05/28/2024

💥 It’s HERE!!! 🎆🎇

Are you ready to kick off summer???

2024. It was time for an upgrade!!!

➡️ The water bouncer is now officially a water trampoline!

🏆 It’s bigger, bouncier, and the slide is double the size!💥

I’ll drop a few pictures of getting it set up in the comments. You have to see it to appreciate the scale!

Cheers to Summer 2024, let’s make it a blast!🎉 🚀

╰┈➤ Who’s ready for lake life at its best???🎏⚓️🎣🐠

05/26/2024

Just ONE more day until the big reveal!💥💥💥

New summer plantings are in!

We have a few more surprises up our sleeves, too!

Select days 6/1-6/15 open, and we are starting a split week list! 8/10-8/17….see below!

What’s a Split Week list? When we get openings, we recognize that some families can’t take a whole week on their own last minute.

In the past, we’ve been able to split one week into 2/ half weeks.

You still get your Lake Life fix, and we make it happen via top notch coordinating!

The countdown is on! 😍

05/25/2024

Another new addition for 2💙24!

Message us for our (very) few remaining dates !!!

05/22/2024

🎏 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 🧉𝙗𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙…

That’s when you’ve slipped into full 𝓁𝒶𝓀𝑒 𝓁𝒾𝒻𝑒 𝓂𝑜𝒹𝑒. 🎣🐠

🤩 One week now open! A lot of you have reached out for a summer getaway, and we have been booked, booked, booked! 💥

➡️➡️Now is your chance, August 10-17 is now open! Message us for more information!

Can’t make those dates work? Send us a message to get added to our waitlist, we will reach out to you first before they are announced to the public!

p.s. Coming soon, our NEW guest rewards program! 💥

05/19/2024

📣 Hard to believe that we’re heading into our 10th summer as hosts at Dragonfly! 🎉

Where did the time go? How did our kids get so big?

Every year, we look for ways to improve and make your experience better! 🚀

Some sneak peaks are coming this week, starting now, before our ➡️ BIG reveal next weekend! That in and of itself is a hint!
👀 Stay tuned!

🌟Here’s just one thing we’ve been up to -
new patio table and chairs on the dock! 📈

13 yd.³ of mulch down, 30 bales of pine straw, flowers, flags, and more!!!

🌟😊Message us for a getaway, we still have a few days in early June open! ❤️ 🎣
p.s. we started a waitlist for summer! If anything opens up, we can let you know first! Let us know if you’d like to be added!

05/19/2024

Translation: get there early Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. 🍩

We always recommend this spot to our guests.

There’s a daily gluten-free option and you have to get there early for the cronuts!

We are BACK and officially on our summer hours! Today’s specials are:

🇬🇷 Greek Veggie Quiche
🍑 Peaches & Cream Donuts
🍋 Lemon Blueberry Scones
🍩 Jumbo Long Johns
🧁 German Chocolate Cupcakes

05/18/2024

Glad to see them reopen! 🍻🎶

It’s Friday Night of our Grand Reopening with 5-9pm and Pop-Up Karaoke starting at 7pm 🎤 New Brews are on the board, so come on out and let us pour you one! Fish Fry Tickets are for sale at the taproom for Saturday ($12/person), so make sure to stop in to get yours 🍻

See you soon! Cheers!

05/12/2024

🎏 Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there who plan and make magic happen! 💫

05/11/2024

The jalapeño pimento cheese is the best. Even better? Our series of wineries and breweries for a perfect leisurely tour of wine country southern VA style.

Adirondack chairs in the knoll, Edison lights, a view of vineyard - that say weekend to me!

Adirondack chairs in the knoll, Edison lights, grape vines in the field- that says summer to me!

04/26/2024

Another fun area option for the weekend!

04/24/2024

Happiness is THIS right here!

Summer is coming! 💙🐟🎣

04/23/2024

🌱 Spring cleanup at Dragonfly!

-13 cubic yards of munch spread
-30 bales of pine straw
-rock edging redefined…one. rock. at. a time.

We love creating beautiful spaces for you to connect, relax, recharge and LIVE fully immersed in lake life!

🐟🐟🐟Where is your favorite Dragonfly spot to hang out?

➡️ Mine is in the comments! Hint: It changes with the time of day!

ps Mother’s Day weekend is open! Surprise Mom with some much needed R&R!

04/14/2024

Mark your calendars for a not to miss event next year! Perfect way to celebrate any occasion, or just live life to the fullest!

04/14/2024

Here is why we recommend this place to our guests! You may have missed last night, but you can make plans for your trip to Dragonfly and the lake!

🍯🍓 Special Tonight 🍋 🍯

🍓 Seared scallops with honey-lemon glaze, topped with fennel and diced strawberries 🍯

We have plenty of reservations available and welcome walk-ins. We also have a large catering event tonight, so if you're joining us for dinner, find a parking spot and come on in!

📞 434.584.9382
www.313franklin.com

04/03/2024

This week’s lineup…

This week at MHB 😎🍺

Wednesday 4/3
Retro Night at Mill Hill! Bring in a record or a CD and we can play it! All pints are $1 off every Wednesday!

Thursday 4/4
It’s Thirsty Thursday! Come stock up on your favorite drafts with $3 off crowlers! We are on the last keg of this round of Firefly Saison, so come get it while it lasts!

Friday 4/5
It’s Karaoke Night 🎤 with Cool Clyde Entertianment! The fun starts at 7pm so pick out a few songs and let’s have a good time! Soulbachi is back at the taproom, serving in the beer garden 5-9pm, so come check them out 😁👍

Saturday 4/6
Foolishfest 2024 is here! We are partnered up with the Warren County Animal Ark for a great adoption and donation opportunity 🐾 starting at 4pm! Get raffle tickets to win some cool prizes! Winners will be announced at 7pm! The Ark’s Mobile Adoption Center will be here 4-7pm, so it could be the pawfect opportunity for a meet and greet if you are looking for a new furry family member! If not, that’s okay too, the shelter will be accepting donations for things like litter, puppy pads, toys, and whatever you can help with! Monetary donations are also appreciated!

Pineda’s Wood Fired Pizza will be cooking those delicious pies from 4-8pm 🍕 and we have live music with Walt & Holden Hundley from 6-9pm!

Come on out and help out our local animal Shelter! See you Saturday!

Sunday 4/7
It’s NC Pint Day! To celebrate such a cool mark on the calendar, we are offering $1 off pints all day! Taproom open 1-6pm 🍻

Hope y’all have a great week! Cheers 😁

03/31/2024

Wishing a Happy Easter to all those who celebrate!

The colors in this sunset from our cove remind me of spring! 💛 🩷

03/29/2024

Saturday the winery is the place to be! 🍷🦪

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It may be 🌧️ dreary today, but have you seen the forecast for this weekend?! They’re calling for sunny skies, warm temps and a 100% chance of Virginia Wine and oysters on Saturday.

Celebrate the holiday Saturday here at Rosemont when our friends from NC Oyster 365 join us from 2pm to 5pm. You can even pre-order your oysters and peel-and-eat shrimp now by clicking here https://bit.ly/3IZlrNH.

Cheers 🥂

03/29/2024

We love the vibe of this former schoolhouse turned into a farm to table restaurant! Great cocktails and delicious food- the brunch is yum!

🐰🍹 Hop into the Easter spirit with our adorable Cotton Tail Cocktail! This festive drink comes complete with bunny ears on the side, making it the perfect way to toast to the holiday.

And don't forget, it's not too late to make reservations for our Easter buffet! Call us today to secure your spot and celebrate with us in style. 🐣🌷

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