Rappahannock Co, VA — Sheep-guarding llamas, heritage breed chickens, honey bees, heirloom fruits and vegetables, and native plants all take center stage at the 2011 Rappahannock County Farm Tour, September 24 – 25, 20ll. Rappahannock County, Virginia is located just 65 miles west of Washington, DC in some of the most [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Hotels and Country Inns, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, Rappahannock County, Restaurants, Shops and Boutiques, Wineries on September 21st, 2011 | No Comments »
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WARRENTON, VA, September 13, 2011 – Ever wonder how to pick out a ripe cantaloupe? Do you know the difference between English peas and snow peas? What’s the best kind of onion to use in a stir fry? Are you just a little afraid to try okra?
You can find answers to dozens of [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Local Products, News, Piedmont Regions on September 13th, 2011 | No Comments »
via — The Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Press Release
CELEBRATE VIRGINIA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEK AUGUST 7 – 13, 2011
Submit a photo taken at a local farmers’ market for a chance to win valuable prizes!
Because the popularity of Farmers’ Markets in Virginia continues to grow; because they provide the public with [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Local Products, Piedmont Regions on August 8th, 2011 | No Comments »
It is clearly obvious that our beautiful region has some of the most amazing Inns and B&Bs in the country. From small one to two bedroom B&B’s to large resorts — the Piedmont has it all.
Nestled in the quaint village of Middleburg is the Hunt Country inspired Red Fox Inn & Tavern. Established in 1728, [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, Gourmet Food, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Local Products, Loudoun County, Restaurants on July 19th, 2011 | No Comments »
You’ve most likely already received your Summer issue of The Piedmont Virginian or maybe you’ve seen it on newsstands while passing through your local book store or retail outlet. No matter where you’ve seen it, the same conclusion has been made that this is truly one of the most beautiful issues that we have [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, History and Historic Places, Local Products, Piedmont Regions, Shops and Boutiques on July 12th, 2011 | No Comments »
Around this time of year, every Spring, many of us are feeling as though we should start that diet we’ve been thinking about all Winter long, or at least start eating healthier. Unfortunately, the busyness of life gets the best of us and we’re constantly struggling with ourselves on whether or not we have time [...]
Filed under: Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Restaurants on May 10th, 2011 | No Comments »
Rappahannock Central, located in Sperryville, VA, is becoming widely known and extremely popular…quickly!
If you are unfamiliar with Rapp Central, then you must check them out very soon. Shop for art and visit artists in their studios at River District Arts (RDA), then head to Cafe Indigo for a healthy, tasty, and locally made meal. Or, [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Farms and Farmers, Local Products, Rappahannock County, Restaurants, Shops and Boutiques, Wineries on April 20th, 2011 | No Comments »
As we sit by the fire and think about Spring and all the wonderful CSA news, we can indulge ourselves a bit with a trip to Purcellville for the Loudoun Grown Expo, Saturday, February 19. The free event, now I know I have your attention, will feature wineries, producers, restaurants, CSAs, and who knows what [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants, Wineries on January 26th, 2011 | No Comments »
Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Announcement:
The very freshest and most delicious fruits, vegetables and other farm products are now just a click away. At www.VirginiaGrown.com, even city dwellers can reap the rewards of farming as they pick up their weekly market basket at a designated location or have it delivered [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Local Products, Piedmont Regions, Restaurants on January 13th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
It’s hard to believe that 2010 will be gone in 3 days and we’ll soon be spending time with family and friends while ringing in 2011. It’s been a wonderful year in the Piedmont of Virginia and it’s also been a wonderful year for The Piedmont Virginian. We have met so many new fantastic people [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Farms and Farmers, History and Historic Places, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, Piedmont Regions, Wineries on December 28th, 2010 | No Comments »
