Once again the national press has recognized a property in our area. The Greenbrier Sporting Club received a nod in the Breaking Ground section of the January 2nd New York Times. The article “Green Homes at the Greenbrier” talked about the resort and its newest addition, the 56 homesites that comprise the Sporting Club. Houses [...]
Filed under: Events, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, News on January 3rd, 2009 | No Comments »
The Museum of Culpeper History has organized the first-ever Holiday Tour of Homes on Saturday, December 6th. You’ll enjoy music, singing, holiday tea, and re-enactors, too. All decked out in their holiday finery, the homes are located along historic S. East Street, a nationally designated historic district in Culpeper, where a trolley will drive visitors:
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Filed under: Culpeper County, Events, History and Historic Places on December 4th, 2008 | No Comments »
Excuse us as we wax poetic about the county wedged between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the James River. There’s just so much packed into the (relatively) small geographic area of Nelson County! The Blue Ridge Parkway begins at Route 250 in Afton. (And there’s plenty of hiking along the Appalachian Trail.) The county’s orchards [...]
Filed under: History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Local Products, Nelson County, Wineries on December 1st, 2008 | No Comments »
Fauquier County’s village of Hume is home to an exquisite winery– featured in the Summer 2008 issue of The Piedmont Virginian. Nestled on 27 acres of rolling hills in the heart of Virginia wine country, Philip Carter Winery produces premium wines in honor of Charles Carter’s dream for winemaking in Virginia. Indeed it was Carter’s [...]
Filed under: Events, Fauquier County, History and Historic Places, Wineries on November 12th, 2008 | No Comments »
The depot is turning the big 1-0-0 and Claire’s, the acclaimed restaurant now housed in the turn-of-the-century train station, is celebrating with a fun-filled week of events, entertainment, mystery guest bartenders, and delicious dinners. From Tuesday, November 18th - Thursday, November 20, 2008, Claire’s will mark the centennial of its building with three days of [...]
Filed under: Events, Fauquier County, History and Historic Places, Restaurants on November 11th, 2008 | No Comments »
Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day, honoring our country’s war veterans, and as the Virginia Dept. of Tourism points out, “Virginia’s rich military history and iconic sites make the state a moving destination to honor those who fought for freedom.” Renew your sense of patriotism by checking out our memorials, battlefields (including Manassas), and museums. At Ash [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, History and Historic Places, News, Orange County, Prince William County on November 10th, 2008 | No Comments »
A cup of Spicy Virginian Peanut Soup (not-to-be-missed), followed by gourmet salads and crisp greens, then grilled salmon, maybe a little gnocchi and thick slices of beef. To finish? Your choice from a dessert table brimming with decadent treats. (Think chocolate mousse bombs and vanilla panna cotta.) Now that’s mmm mmm good.
The lunch buffet at [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Restaurants on October 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
The Turn The Mill Around Campaign invites you to join them at the 10th Anniversary of the Burning of Chapman’s / Beverley Mill Sunday, October 26 from 1-3 PM at the Mill. Enjoy lunch and music by the Bull Run Grass Band. Frances Lillian Jones, author of The History of Chapman/Beverley Mill, will be on site [...]
Filed under: Events, Fauquier County, History and Historic Places on October 26th, 2008 | No Comments »
The New York Times focuses its 36 hour travel column this weekend on Charlottesville. An excellent smattering of activities, restaurants, tastings, and lodging make for a fulfilling experience. The usual suspects include the Univeristy of Virginia, Monticello, and Ash Lawn with the Clifton Inn recognized for both lodging and dining. Proximity to the Shenandoah gets a nod [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Art, Artists, and Galleries, Culpeper County, Events, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Restaurants, Wineries on October 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
During the Halloween season, Morven Park– the old Southern mansion and former home to two governors– treats visitors to strange happenings and ghostly tales. This weekend (Saturday, October 18 and Sunday October 19, 2008), an evening walk will bring forth some of the unusual events that have been experienced on the property. Guides dressed in 19th [...]
Filed under: Events, History and Historic Places, Loudoun County on October 14th, 2008 | No Comments »
