Another Gold Cup Incentive

What a crazy, busy weekend. We have posted blogs about 3 major events and here’s a little footnote for those attending Gold Cup. Reston Limo is giving away 4 Members Hill Passes and Car Service.
Here’s how to enter, but hurry as the winner will be notified by 4P on Thursday the 29th.
Send an email with [...]

James Madison and Wine

It’s time again for the very popular, annual Montpelier Wine Festival, May 1 and 2, from 11A on both days. The opportunity to explore the beautiful grounds and taste from any of the 24 participating wineries should make for an exciting weekend outing. Don’t worry they have not left out the food vendors. There are [...]

An Award-winning Musical Performance

A perfect setting; a perfect pairing. Get ready for this big winner and order your tickets now for this popular event: 6th Annual Chopin Bicentennial Concert at Barboursville Vineyards with a wine reception and  hors oeuvres from Palladio Restaurant. Need I say more?
OK, here are the details:
-Sunday, May 2, reception at 7 PM. Concert begins [...]

Virginia Gold Cup: More than Horse Races

I am in a total panic this week, just what am I going to wear to Gold Cup! I learned the hard way that the toes must match the hat, and as we all know the weather at Great Meadow can be just about anything. The 7 day forecast is in our favor and [...]

Loudoun County Bed and Breakfast Open House Tour Invites you Inn.

Do you ever wonder just wear your romatic get away could lead you to? This weekend is the perfect one to lead you towards that destination. Join the Loudoun Bed &Breakfast Guild in an Annual Open House Tour on April 25. This is a free event that is suitable for the whole family or [...]

Warrenton Wine & Arts a must for the Weekend

Wow it is another busy weekend in the Piedmont, Between Earth Day Events in Loudoun and CVille, The Foxfield Spring Races, Bed and Breakfast Tours, The Drink Local Wine Event and throw in a few Lacrosse or Soccer Games and I think we need a 4 day weekend! One event that I think is a [...]

Happy Earth Day, from my little corner of the world!

Here in the Piedmont we really have so much that the world has to offer, we have the mountains, the streams and rivers, the excellent farmland and the terroir that is perfect for grapes and so much more. Can you think of another place in the world that could be better? Today is an [...]

Destination Dining Celebrated In Loudoun

Last week Visit Loudoun announced the Winners of the 2010 Destination Dining Award. The Winners were selected and honored at a special event held at The Wine Kitchen, one of Leesburgs Gems. This is a great way to celebrate the reason that many people come to Loudoun, again and again.  The nominees are judged [...]

Drink Local Wine Conference Just Days Away

With less than 80 tickets and only a few days left before the Drink Local Wine Conference, the event on April 24th is looking to be a huge success. The wineries have all been announced and the lineup for the event has been finalized check the website for a complete list. Now is the [...]

A New Chef Hub

As you’re out and about exploring the Piedmont, there’s a new stop on the path of food excitement: Gordonsville. Restaurant Pomme has been pleasing visitors and locals for years with its fine French cuisine and talent of Master Chef Gerard Gasparini. Now Gordonsville has attracted two additional well-trained chefs who’ve opened their own enterprises.
Gordonsville Deli [...]