Want to Go Apple Picking?
Is there anything more delightful than biting into an apple picked fresh from the tree? Crisp and juicy, tart or sweet, apples are one of the joys of the fall season. Luckily for us, we’re near the heart of [...]
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Charmed by Cotillions
When you think of Cotillion, you may evoke images of white-gloved debutantes in the deep South learning which fork to use at a fancy dinner or trying the steps of a lilting waltz. But today’s cotillion is hip and [...]
Buying vs. Renting a Home
Buying a home is the American Dream. And with interest rates low, there is a favorable climate for buying now. According to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®, home sales in 2018 are up by 4% over the same [...]
Meet Virginia’s Newest Wineries
The Virginia winery scene is ever growing, with these wineries being some of the latest to pop onto the scene near our region. Each offers a unique experience through setting, amenities, entertainment, and of course, their wines and ciders. [...]
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An Afternoon Safari
From the first moment I stepped out of my car I could hear the exotic sounds coming from just beyond the fence. I couldn’t wait to start my safari through Roer’s Zoofari, Vienna’s very own zoo. Filled with animals, [...]
Add a Little Wine to the Pot
Cooking with wine is simpler than you think. If you’re a wine lover, you know there is a lot more to enjoying wine than just sipping. Wine can offer a wonderful enhancement to your cooking as well. Here are [...]
Wine Festivals
Wine festivals are a wonderful way to sample our fine Virginia wines while enjoying the beautiful settings at which they are held. Enjoy the many opportunities to celebrate through music, food and wine. May 5-6, 2018 Annual Spring Town [...]
What’s Affecting the Real Estate Market in 2018?
As we enter another busy home buying and selling season, it is important to know what is going on in the marketplace. What’s influencing buyers? How is the Realtor business changing? What implications does the new tax bill have [...]
Stacked
Local bakers elevate cake-making to an art form. When is a cake not a cake? When it is a sculpture…even though it’s still a cake! Sound confusing? When you see (or sample) the fantastic cake creations made by Erin [...]
Maple Syrup, Anyone?
Travel to Pennsylvania’s Maple Festivals There’s nothing like the sweet, sticky, amber-colored goodness of pure maple syrup over a steaming stack of pancakes. Especially in late February and March, when maple syrup harvests take place in our region. When [...]
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