On Thursday, July 24, the Belfast Co-op is sponsoring a trip to Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery in Union to learn about production from this award-winning winemaker.  Transportation will be provided by Waldo CAP from the Belfast Co-op, located at 123 High Street in downtown Belfast.  Registrants will leave the Co-op at 12:15pm and return by 3:45pm.

This guided tour will provide a behind-the-scenes look at their production of fruit wines, ports, and spirits - including the only Maine-distilled whiskey since Prohibition. There will be free tastings, and an opportunity to purchase your favorites to bring home. Sweetgrass Farm is a family run business, owned by Keith and Constance Bodine, which supports local sustainable agriculture and donates 10% of their profits to organizations that support families, children, and rural life.

There is a $10 registration fee to help defray the cost of transportation.  Reserve your seat at the front registers at the Co-op, or with a credit card by phoning (207) 338-2532.  Seating is limited.

For more information about the Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery, visit: http://sweetgrasswinery.com.  For more information about this tour, contact the Co-op's education coordinator, Kate Harris, at: kate (at) belfast.coop, or by calling (207) 338-2532.

The community-owned Belfast Co-op, open 7:30am-8pm daily, is located at 123 High Street in downtown Belfast.  All are welcome.  To learn more visit: belfast.coop.