Richest County in Country–Whew!

The word is out and Loudoun County grabs the ring: What a Distinction! What does it mean to be the richest county in the country? It could be good for attracting high-end businesses and finding builders who want to match the demographic information from the Forbes list of the top 25 richest counties.
The report found [...]

Is there a Novel in You? Let it out!

Most of us have hopes and dreams and sometimes life truely gets in the way. If you have ever dreamed of writing a Novel, or if you have started writing a novel, here is your opportunity for your dreams to come true. Books & Crannies and the Middleburg Country Inn are sponsoring a writer’s retreat [...]

It’s All Champagne and Roses in the Plains

As part of the Second Saturday’s in the Plains, the local merchants will be offering free Champagne and Roses in their shops. What a great way to spend some time with your loved one wondering through the great galleries, like Live and Artful Life, and unique shops like Peytons Place and Crest Hill Antiques. [...]

Shovel out and Shop Local

I am not sure about you but Cabin Fever is setting in, and I am ready to get out of the house.  Please also think about the toll that it’s taking on the small locally owned shops and restaurants on our Main Streets. Take this time off to go in and visit these shops. “Stop [...]

WordyKids & Fresh Ink, write it up at Tagaloo, writers workshops for kids.

Are your kids writers, or have such creative minds you wish they were writers, then these creative writing workshops are perfect for your wordy ones. 2 workshops, taught by author, and recent Piedmont Virginian Contributor, Susan McCorkindale,  will begin this week at Tagaloo and include inspiration for every age of writer. I need the next [...]

There’s no photos like snow photos!

 
Thank you Leslie Dodge from Warrenton VA, for this wonderful shot from last weeks storm. I see it as a reminder to slow down and enjoy the snow!  Please post more of your snow photos on our Facebook Page.

Cabin Fever??? Mt Pony Movie Schedule has been posted for February

Movies on Mt. Pony - Schedule for February 2010 - Mt Pony is what I consider one the Piedmonts hidden treasures. Built into Mt Pony in Culpeper, it is a division of the Library of Congress, and houses miles and miles of priceless films and sound recordings. They have an amazing state of the art [...]

Sugarloaf Craft Festival Opens this weekend. Free tickets available!

If you are looking for something fun and different the Sugarloaf Craft Festival, one of Virginia’s largest contemporary craft events, will open at the Dulles Expo Center January 29-31. The Sugarloaf Craft Festival features over 250 artists from across the country, including more than 20 exceptional artists from Virginia. These artists create works of art in many mediums, [...]

Behind the Wheel Test Drive at Round Hill Arts Center

Get out of the house this weekend and ‘Test Drive’ the all new Pottery Studio at Round Hill Arts Center. Studio Manager Sandi Fanning will be on hand to show you the new studio and all its bells and whistles. You can try meet the instructors and enroll in classes. There are classes such [...]

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