TORRINGTON - Events like weddings, graduation parties and paint n’ sips that normally characterize the summer season at Table Mountain Vineyards in Torrington have been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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TORRINGTON - Events like weddings, graduation parties and paint n’ sips that normally characterize the summer season at Table Mountain Vineyards in Torrington have been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Like all small businesses, the family owned operation adapted to the new normal that includes patrons staying at home and social distancing when they are out in public.
While it’s difficult to substitute in-person events for virtual ones, vineyard owner Patrick Zimmerer has found ways to help customers near and far throughout this time of social isolation.
“I’m not sure the community is quite ready to get back together, so if we could offer wine virtually or curbside and paint kits, these are a great way to take stress off,” Zimmerer said.
Though March is typically a “slow” month at the winery, scheduled paint n’ sip classes were canceled. To accommodate, Zimmerer had an art instructor teach a free class online, where participants could come purchase a canvas and paint kit beforehand if needed. From there, they pivoted to selling take-home paint kits allowing customers to paint gnomes and porch boards, along with some kid-friendly options.
While the paint kits don’t come with the wine that is promised during in-person paint n’ sip events, customers can still place orders for curbside pickup, thanks in part to a new online ordering system put in place during the coronavirus.