We decided to drive further up the hill to check out the view at the top, even
though our guide informed us we showed up on a day Blue Heron Vineyards &
Winery was closed. At least the cross was open to the public and the view from the
top was spectacular.
Being nosy individuals and knowing the winery was closed, we drove down the
driveway anyway, pulled into the parking lot and encountered someone in the lot
spraying for weeds. I remarked that we were aware they were closed but were just
exploring, and her answer was: “If you are here, then I am not closed.”
Lynn and Gary Dauby graciously stopped their work to give us an amazing tour of
the vineyard, the beautiful view, other works of art by Gary Harris, an amazing house
for rent overlooking the river, Gary’s walking stick collection, the winery gift shop
with Lynn’s beautiful artwork, a vineyard kitty and (also!) a tasting. The wine was
delicious and we ended up purchasing a couple of bottles to take home, but the most
enjoyable part was the conversation of two incredibly lovely people. Lynn and Gary are
a testament to our favorite aspect of Southern Indiana, the people that we run across.
BLUE HERON VINEYARDS & WINERY
5330 Blue Heron Lane | Cannelton
812.547.7518; 812.619.6045 | www.blueheronvines.com
Perry County offers many beautiful views of the Ohio River, from the murals and
parks along the waterfront in Tell City to the view of the locks at Eagle’s Bluff
Overlook Park in Cannelton. We made a few scenic detours on our way to see the
Celtic Cross. Commissioned by Gary and Lynn Dauby of Blue Heron Vineyard, local
self-taught sculptor Greg Harris has carved into a 20-foot stone the largest “in-situ”
(or of its own stone) Celtic cross in the world. The cross sits just up the hill from the
main road and down a wooded path. Coming into the clearing, the cross takes your
breath away as soon as it comes into view. The size, detail and sheer perfection of the
work of art in this quiet setting, surrounded by trees and sounds of the woods, is quite
a humbling experience.
EAGLE’S BLUFF PARK & OVERLOOK
5100 E. State Road 66
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