Summer is almost here and for some of us that means packing up the kids on a school bus and shipping them off to summer camp....and getting a little piece and quiet around the house for a week or so. But, why do kids get to have all the fun?

Bedell Cellars has come up with a brilliant idea - Wine Camp - Obviously, this one is not for junior! From their web site, it sounds like it's been very popular since they first started it back in 2005:

April 26-29, May 17-20, June 25-28, July 23-26 ------- WINE CAMP Finally a Camp for Adults!!
Location:(631) 495-9744 for general information
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Wine Camp is a 3 night, 4 day adventure in Long Island's Wine Country. A vacation and life experience.

We provide Wine Campers with a fun environment to learn, while they enjoy wonderful wine and terrific food in an absolutely beautiful setting. The value of the package is quite extraordinary, and includes:

-Tastings and interactive learning sessions
-Premier accommodations
-Sensational breakfasts
-Al fresco lunches in the vineyards
-Dinner the first evening at the beautiful waterside restaurant, Scrimshaw
-An elegant 'Food & Wine' Pairing Event at Castello di Borghese
...This wonderful 5 course, 6 wine paired dinner is prepared by Chef Steve, owner of Black Tie Caterers
-Each couple will also receive a case of wine
-And special gifts to remember wine camp

The Wine Camp experience...
>Learn how to taste wine like an expert
>Discover the history of this exciting region
>Work with our talented winemakers
>Blend your own white and red wines
>Have fun with the chemistry of winemaking
>Participate in seasonal work in the vineyards
>Celebrate the magic of Food and Wine pairing
>Journey from the vineyards, to the crush pad to the fermentation area to the cellar...

As we say from the 'vine to the wine in the bottle'!