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Taylor Family Farm is home to

the Christmas Festival of Lights

Lu Mil Vineyard sits on the family farm site of the late well as “Creekside” (a 6,000 sq. ft. entertainment venue with
Lucille and Miller Taylor and was named in their honor. a state-of-the-art audio/video system) which will accom-
The Taylor family has been a leader in agricultural equip- modate up to 550 seated guests. The wrap-around covered
ment development for many years; the family farm site has porches provide a lovely spot to relax and view the scenic
served as a testing ground for their innovative creations. As vineyard and enjoy a cool beverage. “The Barrel Room”,
a way to test their ideas for new machinery for the growing “Creekside”, “The General Store” and Lu Mil’s outdoor
viticulture industry, their Muscadine vineyard was born. facilities are available to groups who want to play host to
The vineyard has grown to over 78 acres with the newest events large or small.
20 acres being planted in 2018.
The “Vineyard Cabins” have spectacular views of the ex-
Lu Mil Vineyard is a family friendly, multi-use facility. By pansive vineyard and beautiful lakes. They sleep two to four
renovating one of the farm’s barns, “The Barrel Room”, comfortably and come equipped with all linens, refrigera-
was created. It is a beautiful space for receptions, parties, tor, microwave, coffee maker and full bath and porches that
reunions, and other events. In October 2006, Lu Mil Vine- overlook the vineyard and water. Cabins #1, 2, 3, 7, 8 & 9
yard opened the doors to its largest facility, an 8,000 sq. ft. also include a red heart-shaped Jacuzzi tub. All nine cabins
building which houses the Gift Shop and Tasting Room, as are available for nightly rental.