Not really sure if I should tell you the details, but that would not be fair would it? Veramar Vineyard will be hosting Chocolate Fountain and Diamond Ring Giveaway February 13 & 14. Bring your valentine out to Veramar and enjoy this annual treat of a decadent chocolate fountain, and a chance to win a Diamond Ring. You [...]
Filed under: Clarke County, Events, News, Wineries on February 12th, 2010 | No Comments »
Not only are competitive wine events, domestically and internationally, recognizing the bounty of goodness from Virginia wines, but well regarded wine publications have started to pay attention.
Congratulations to Veramar Vineyard for its 2007 Cabernet Franc which garnered one of the highest scores ever awarded a Virginia wine by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Recognized for its complex [...]
Filed under: Clarke County, News, Wineries on January 31st, 2010 | No Comments »
Inspired by the local food movement? Looking to start a new farm? Get thee to Warrenton’s Airlie Center on Wednesday (Nov 4th) for the 2009 edition of Exploring the Small Farm Dream. Co-facilitated by Pablo Elliott of The Local Food Project at Airlie, together with Stacey Carlberg and Don Loock of the Piedmont Environmental Council, [...]
Filed under: Clarke County, Events, Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, Loudoun County, News on November 2nd, 2009 | No Comments »
On November 6, 2009, The Garden Club of Virginia will hold its 51st Annual Conservation Forum at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business in Charlottesville. Open to the public (with a $16 registration fee, students are free), the forum addresses the critical issues facing Virginia’s community and environment today: sustainability, land use, urban [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Clarke County, Culpeper County, Events, Fauquier County, Gardening, Greene County, History and Historic Places, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Madison County, Nelson County, News, Orange County, Prince William County, Rappahannock County on October 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »
Clarke County’s gearing up for its first ever HarvFest this weekend and it promises to be a blast. Get thee to Berryville on Saturday, September 19 for a celebration of local food, farming and history. The setting? The historic Clermont Farm just east of Berryville. What’s in store? 12 food & drink vendors, over 15 [...]
Filed under: Clarke County, Events, Farms and Farmers, History and Historic Places on September 17th, 2009 | No Comments »
Filed under: Clarke County, Events, Friday Photo on July 3rd, 2009 | No Comments »
As much as I drive around the Piedmont, I am often struck by the sheer beauty of the view from my corner office. Today was no exception! I spent this amazing breezy Spring afternoon out at Long Branch in Clarke County with a great gathering of local food loving friends. Wow! More on that [...]
Filed under: Clarke County, Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, History and Historic Places, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, News on May 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
Blandy Experimental Farm Garden Fair 2009, Mother’s Day Weekend May 9 & 10, 9-4:30 Rain or Shine! Come out and enjoy a huge plant and garden supply sale. This is the largest annual event at the State Arboretum. You will find a fantastic selection of the finest perennials, annuals, herbs, small trees, berry bushes, [...]
Filed under: Clarke County, Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, History and Historic Places, Local Products, News on May 9th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Discover the pleasure of eating locally at a special event at historic Long Branch Farm on May 18th. Located in Millwood at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the manor house and farm dates from the 18th century, when a young George Washington helped survey the property and Robert “King” Carter constructed an elegant [...]
Filed under: Clarke County, Events, Farms and Farmers, Gourmet Food, History and Historic Places, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, Loudoun County on May 3rd, 2009 | No Comments »
We’ve been anticipating this spring event for months! As detailed in the latest issue of The Piedmont Virginian (on newsstands now!), the Garden Club of Virginia has worked hard for over 75 years to restore historic sites and gardens across the state– including the gardens at Montpelier Estate and Morven Park. These historic landscapes flourish [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Clarke County, Culpeper County, Events, Fauquier County, Gardening, Greene County, History and Historic Places, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Madison County, Nelson County, News, Orange County, Prince William County, Rappahannock County on April 17th, 2009 | No Comments »
