From boutique shopping in Leesburg, to the trendy stores and galleries of Middleburg and the craft beverages, produce and artisanal goods in more rural parts of the county, we’re spoiled for holiday gift choices in Loudoun. But sometimes we all need a little help to get the right gift. Here’s our…
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From a former Cobra helicopter pilot opening a brewery in Sterling to honor veterans to a former Navy Medical Research Institute chemist experimenting with hemp and CBD on a farm in Lovettsville, Loudoun is home to several talented veterans who have opened innovative and inspirational businesses in…
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Loudoun is renowned for great restaurants, superb craft beverages, stylish boutiques and luxury resorts. But you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a day out in DC’s Wine Country®. Here we recommend how to spend a day in Loudoun on a budget of $50. CUPPA JOE Start your day with a craft coffee…
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Loudoun is glorious in the fall. The air is crisp and cool, early morning mist hangs in the valley and the lush green of farm fields is offset by forests of burnt yellow, gold, and salmon red. It looks like an Impressionist oil painting. Few of us can paint like Monet though, so the next best thing…
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October is Virginia Wine Month! Many wine regions of the world are known for a signature grape: California for Cabernet Sauvignon, Oregon for Pinot Noir, Argentina for Malbec, South Africa for Pinotage and so on. So, what is Loudoun – rapidly establishing itself as a powerhouse of Mid-Atlantic…
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It’s that time of year again - Halloween is about to leap out at us from the shadows. It’s time to carve pumpkins, put on scary costumes and fill those candy buckets. But beyond pumpkin picking and trick-or-treating, there are other events taking place to celebrate this spooky season. Here we…
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For 25 years I’ve used a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury. I have learned first-hand what makes a destination and a home accessible. My husband and I built and live in North America's top-rated universal design home, the Universal Design Living Laboratory. I live an active life and travel for…
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When I was in my late teens I pretty much listened to one band and artist the entire time: The Smiths and their lead singer Morrissey. I grew out of this maudlin stage of life in my 20s and hadn’t given much thought to their music since. So, imagine my surprise last month when my 16-year-old…
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Loudoun is a cultural and culinary melting pot with an increasingly diverse range of tastes and epicurean traditions. Explore all your options and continue the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month all year long. Here are seven superb restaurants serving dishes inspired by the history and…
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Growing up in the deep south (Southern Africa to be precise), “back to school” shopping was easy –…
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