As the excitement of the holidays wears off and the long chill of winter sets in, what’s left for many of us is exhaustion – and an expanded waistline. Here we select the six best spa and wellness retreats in Loudoun to replenish mind, body and soul. Happy New Year – happy new you! ARIA MediSpa…
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On a recent Friday, an Ohio couple checked into Hidden View Bed & Breakfast, a gorgeous five-suite guesthouse on hills near Hillsboro. They were military veterans in Loudoun for a leisurely weekend. What they didn’t expect were the perks. After a brief tour, Hidden View owner Cheri Shields gave them…
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The New Year is almost upon us and with it comes a raft of exciting new openings and adventures! Here are the experiences to check out in Loudoun in 2025 Taste Tannat The hot new wine on Loudoun’s booming oenophile scene is a little-known varietal called Tannat, which is grown to great acclaim…
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Summer is here and the Loudoun living is easy – especially with a craft cocktail in hand. Here we select some of the coolest – and tastiest – cocktails to enjoy in Loudoun this summer. Dark & Stormy - MacDowell’s With its palm trees, nautical décor and beach sand, wildly popular MacDowell’s - aka…
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I can eat BBQ any time of year but there’s something about succulent smoked meats in summer that really hits the spot. Loudoun has its share of classic BBQ joints. Monk’s in Purcellville (and their annex Monk’s on the Farm at Flying Ace Farm in Lovettsville) do brisket like no other and if you don’t…
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There’s something about outdoor dining – rooftop bars, sun-filled back gardens – that conjures up the sophistication and style of Europe. As we head into warmer weather, we select seven great outdoor dining spots in Loudoun – and what you should order at them. Buford’s Biscuits, Leesburg Grab…
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July 4 th is back with a bang! Celebrate with Loudoun County fireworks, patriotic flag waving parades and other activities throughout the holiday weekend. Early July 4 Happenings Paint a Patriotic Quilt, June to July 1 Show your patriotism in style, pick up a 2x2 blank wooden square at Franklin…
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Visitors to Loudoun’s booming wine region this Pride Month are in for a special surprise as almost 20 wineries have united to create a Pride in the Vines passport program throughout June. This event presented by the Loudoun Wineries & Winegrowers Association allows winery goers to receive a special…
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A dozen or so years ago my wife and I packed up our Volvo station wagon and two young kids and moved from Brooklyn, New York to Waterford, Loudoun County – swapping a sprawling metropolis of eight million people for the bucolic charm of a Quaker village with a population of 280. I’ve never…
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Winemaking is a complex process. The time taken to plant, cultivate and harvest grapes and then barrel, age and bottle wine can be years, even decades. That Cab you’re drinking had a long life before it touched your lips. Something else in the winemaking process has a long life: a wine barrel…
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