Pull out your cutest boots, grab your favorite chunky sweater, and assemble the group chat. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to ditch your weekend adulting responsibilities, this is it.

We’re talking about a curated, high-vibe fall day trip designed for women who want to drink warm lattes, pet tiny animals, drink wine with vineyard views, and still be home in bed by 9:00 PM (because we value our beauty sleep, thank you very much).

Here is the exact blueprint for the ultimate autumn day out with your best gals.

Step 1: The Party Bus & Pumpkin Spice Kickoff

First things first: Rent the party bus. Nobody needs to be designated driver, nobody needs to navigate traffic, and everybody gets to wear their best outfit without stressing about pedal control.

Have the bus pick up your crew and make a mandatory pit stop at a local coffee shop. Order round after round of iced or hot Pumpkin Spice Lattes (or chai if that’s your jam), cue up your group’s favorite playlist, and let the nostalgia-filled singalongs begin before you’ve even left town.

Step 2: Fresh Flowers, Baby Goats, & Farm Vibes at Braehead Farm

Your first major stop is Braehead Farm. Drop the curated polished act for an hour and lean fully into country fall living:

  • Pick-Your-Own: Stroll through the fields to cut fresh seasonal flowers, gather colorful pumpkins, and harvest whatever seasonal veggies and fruits are peaking.

  • The Baby Goats: Yes, you are never too old to get unreasonably excited about holding a baby goat. Go say hi, get your cute goat-selfies, and feel your cortisol levels instantly drop.

  • Picnic & Firepit: Grab a cozy spot around a firepit to enjoy a laid-back picnic lunch while taking in the fresh autumn air.

  • The Market Shop: Before heading back to the bus, hit their market. Stock up on local honey, homemade jam, freshly harvested produce, and farm-fresh goodies to take home.

Step 3: Back on the Bus

Board the bus with your flower bundles, pumpkins, and market treats. Now for the ultimate pro-tip: stock the bus with chilled sparkling wine and flutes before you leave home.

Grab a jug of fresh local apple cider from the Braehead Farm market, pop the cork, and mix up your very first Apple Cider Mimosas of the day right there on the bus. Crank the volume on your favorite throwbacks, turn on the bus floor lights, and let the high-energy chatter carry you to the next stop.

Step 4: Potomac Point Winery – Tastings & Tents

Arrive at Potomac Point Winery where the autumn backdrop turns up to eleven—think glowing golden leaves, rolling vines, and incredible photo ops at every turn.

  1. The Essence Wine Tasting: Start indoors with a unique, interactive sensory tasting in their tasting room to wake up your palate and learn a bit about local vintages.

  2. The Wine Tent Experience: Move outdoors to a private wine tent with front-row seats to the vineyard and peak fall foliage.

  3. Bistro Bites & Drinks: Pair your favorite reds, seasonal fall sangria, or crisp mimosas with hearty selections from their Fall Bistro menu.

Pro Tip: Don’t leave without stocking up! Grab a few bottles of your favorite robust red wines to cellar and enjoy during cozy nights at home this fall and winter.

Home by 9:00 PM (The Real Dream)

After taking a million photos in your cute fall boots against the vineyard backdrop, pack your wine bottles into the bus and ride comfortably home. You get all the fun, laughter, and memories of an epic day out with your favorite women—and you’re safely tucked into your own bed before the clock strikes nine.

Gather your gals, pick a weekend, and book the bus!