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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From Washington's Mt. Vernon to Jefferson's Monticello, America was Virginia-made. But if you're in the DC region for the 250th celebrations and intend to visit these two hallowed sites, don't take the highway. Take this revolutionary road trip from the capital to Charlottesville via Loudoun, DC's…
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A DAY OFF FOR DAD I stopped celebrating my birthday years ago – who wants to be reminded that you’ve passed the half-century mark? – but Father’s Day is different. I love being reminded that I’m a dad, and it’s one of the few days of the year that comes with a license to relax. So, what’s my idea of…
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The Farm Life What kids don’t like getting down and dirty on the farm? Experience Loudoun's rich agricultural tradition at Great Country Farms in Bluemont, a working farm where activities include strawberry and apple picking, tractor rides, a mine sluice, a corn maze and even fishing. Enjoy their…
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A couple of years ago my New Year’s Eve highlight was getting takeout. After dropping my teenage daughter Madeline at a party in Round Hill, I stopped at Koyo Ramen, a Japanese noodle bar in Purcellville, to pick up dinner for my wife and me. Exciting life, no? But here’s the thing: it was…
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Drive through rural Loudoun and in between all the vineyards, farm breweries and historic villages you'll see lush paddocks and stone-fenced fields dotted with handsome four-legged creatures. Loudoun is horse country, and Middleburg is known as the nation's horse and hunt country capital. Both the…
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We treasure our forests, parks, country roads and open space in Loudoun. The preservation of this land is a direct reflection of the communal effort to maintain a sustainable Loudoun. With scores of Loudoun farms, gardens and rural businesses, there is no shortage of green initiatives year-round…
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Spring is here, leaves are turning green and vines are starting to bud. Luckily, you don’t have to wait six months for the new fruit to ripen before sampling some of the good stuff. In celebration of warmer weather and more than 40 years of Loudoun wine, here we suggest five great wine experiences…
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Loudoun has a thriving café culture but sometimes we need a little bit more with that cup of craft Joe. Eggs and a Bloody Mary, perhaps? Yes, it’s time for a long and decadent brunch. Here we select six top brunch spots in Loudoun. Magnolias at the Mill, Purcellville Sometimes you deserve a feast…
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Two beloved American pastimes collide this week: March Madness and eating pizza. Loudoun has its venerable pizza spots but a host of new parlors have opened across the county in recent years, upping Loudoun's pie game. Without much further ado, check out these new pizza joints for artisanal pies to…
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