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Wishing you a merry Christmas from all of us at The Piedmont Virginian. We’ll be back soon with news and stories from around the region!

Filed under: Events on December 22nd, 2008 | No Comments »

This is a great shot from the Boar’s Head Inn - Stop by and see the festive Gingerbread Village.
Jack Looney Photography
PO Box 518
Crozet, Va 22932
434-249-6266
www.jacklooney.com

Filed under: Albemarle County, Friday Photo, Hotels and Country Inns, Sponsor on December 19th, 2008 | No Comments »

Come celebrate the opening of the Virginia Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation’s new office in Marshall. The reception will be held on Friday, December 19th from 3-6 p.m. (read: abundant refreshments), with a tree planting at 4 p.m.

Filed under: Events, Fauquier County, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship on December 18th, 2008 | No Comments »

Too many choices for the holidays– can’t find the perfect gift for that special someone? May I suggest the gift that keeps on giving: an Iron Bridge Gift Card. Iron Bridge in Warrenton has a wonderful selection of wines and great food. Sample superlative wines in the The Enoteca Lounge. Why not stop by [...]

Filed under: Events, Fauquier County, Restaurants, Sponsor on December 17th, 2008 | No Comments »

I was lucky enough to be have some extra time to stop by the Doubletree Hotel in Charlottesville, just one day after Greg’s House opened. The gingerbread village is such a great display, with a few special messages and a lot of holiday spirit. The Gingerbread House made by Greg and his friends is over 10 feet [...]

Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, Hotels and Country Inns, News on December 17th, 2008 | No Comments »

I am not sure of the politics of Christmas Trees anymore, but the botttom line is: Buy Local! Any way you “chop” it, there is nothing more exciting then walking into your home and smelling that “fresh pine” at Christmas.  VDACS has helped us out by creating a list of Virginia Christmas Tree Farms. Simply [...]

Filed under: Events on December 17th, 2008 | No Comments »

Pick up handmade baked goods, artisan bread, meat, yogurt, and homemade jams when the Clarke County Winter Farmers’ Market opens for its second winter season on Saturday, December 20th. Just because the temperatures have dropped, doesn’t mean the convivial market has to close its doors. Au contraire! You can thaw out while chatting with local [...]

Filed under: Clarke County, Farms and Farmers, Local Products on December 15th, 2008 | No Comments »

Why head south for the winter when you can embrace the cold with a heavenly escape to Middleburg’s Goodstone Inn and Estate? Surrounded by 265 acres of unspoiled pastures in Virginia’s hunt country, this luxurious country estate offers organic fine dining and delightful accommodations for the ultimate bed and breakfast weekend. You won’t want to [...]

Filed under: Hotels and Country Inns, Loudoun County, Restaurants on December 12th, 2008 | No Comments »

There’s still time to catch a performance of “A Christmas Carol” at Four County Players, Central Virginia’s longest running community theater in Barboursville. The play has been adapted with a fresh approach by Michael Paller:
It’s Christmas Eve, 1843 and Dickens, writer and amateur theatricalist, wrestles with the shadows of his past. Suddenly he is [...]

Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Orange County on December 11th, 2008 | No Comments »

Head to historic Purcellville this weekend for some yuletide cheer. “A Christmas to Remember” is certainly one of Loudoun County’s holiday highlights! This day-long celebration on Saturday, December 13th begins with breakfast with Santa, followed by a Christmas parade that includes dogs, horses, carriages, and floats. There will be plenty of children’s activities, to boot. [...]

Filed under: Events, Local Products, Loudoun County on December 11th, 2008 | No Comments »