The New Year is upon us and with it comes a raft of exciting new openings and bucket list adventures. Here are some experiences to check out – and tick off – in Loudoun in 2026 Celebrate America’s 250th 2026 is a big year: the 250 th Anniversary of America’s founding. Talks, exhibitions, readings…
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Twice a week, at 6:30 a.m., I drive my son from Waterford to Purcellville for fitness training with a private instructor. It’s supposed to strengthen his pitching arm and increase his speed for football. There’s no coffee shop open in Purcellville at that time and my habit has been to just nap in…
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Loudoun is a world-famous wine and beer destination, but we’re an exciting foodie destination too. With access to abundant seasonal ingredients, grass-fed meats and farmers markets, our chefs deliver a mouthwatering feast. Moreover, thanks to a dynamic and innovative immigrant population, we have…
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With so many family farms, access to fresh seasonal ingredients, grass-fed meats and even wild foraged produce such as chanterelles and ramps, it’s no surprise Loudoun has become a popular foodie destination. Today, almost every corner of the county has a restaurant utilizing local and seasonal…
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Women have made a more than significant contribution to Loudoun, especially in the development of the county as a renowned beer, whiskey, cider and wine destination. Here we profile some of the dynamic Loudoun women who create the craft beverages that make us happy. Cheers! Melanie Natoli…
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Whether it’s dancing to your favorite cover band, dining out in style in one of our acclaimed restaurants, sipping craft cocktails in a late night lounge or cozying up in a country B&B, there are so many ways to ring in the New Year in Loudoun. Not all the fun has to happen at night. There are…
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Growing up in Africa there was only one thing about Christmas Day my sisters and I didn’t like: dessert. Insane, I know. What kid doesn’t like sweets? But dessert when I was a kid was Christmas Pudding, which was essentially a steamed fruit and nut cake slathered in brandy butter. My mother would…
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When Santosh Tiptur was a little boy growing up in southern India, his favorite candy was a Cadbury’s Chocolate Éclair. A chewy caramel with a soft sweet chocolate center, eclairs came in glistening gold wrapping and tasted like gifts from heaven. “It was every Indian child’s favorite candy and I…
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Settled in 1764 and named Purcellville in 1853 after prominent businessman Valentine Purcell, this bustling Blue Ridge piedmont settlement still has something of a frontier feel to it. The low-slung buildings of downtown, including a renovated grain mill turned restaurant and a former Buick…
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Loudoun is lovely all year-round, but the holidays are especially magical as craft fairs, seasonal concerts and family-friendly events abound. In downtown Leesburg the giant Christmas tree and store fronts glitter with twinkling lights while over in Middleburg the annual Christmas in Middleburg…
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