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…
Read More
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…
Read More
If music be the food of love and Bacchus the Roman God of wine, then it’s no wonder wine and music go very well together. Luckily, in Loudoun you don’t have to travel far to experience this alchemy in action. While October is Virginia Wine Month and a great time for music in the vines, here we…
Read More
Loudoun is glorious in the fall. The air is crisp and cool, early morning mist hangs in the valleys and the lush green of farm fields is offset by explosions of burnt yellow and salmon red from forests of oak, ash and maple. It’s also a great time to get out and celebrate the harvest. Here…
Read More
Whether you are looking for a fun Fall activity with family and friends or seeking the perfect gourd to complete your seasonal décor, Loudoun’s family farms have you covered. Here are just a handful of places to find the perfect pumpkin this season. Temple Hall Farm Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower…
Read More
There’s something thrilling about suddenly discovering you have a long weekend ahead. Summer might be winding down, but Labor Day Monday approaches and what better way to enjoy the extra day off than with a mini-vacation in DC’s Wine Country®? Here are some of the best ways to close out the summer…
Read More
Loudoun may be famous for its craft beverage scene, but it turns out visiting your favorite drink establishments doesn’t have to be all about what they’re pouring. Here we highlight fun winery and brewery activities that go “beyond the brews” Bingo Night, Lark Brewing Co. Get ready for a…
Read More
While WorldPride is happening in D.C., Loudoun is celebrating Pride Month with events, deals and libations to embrace love and inclusion. The annual Pride in the Vines passport program, organized by the Loudoun Wineries & Winegrowers Association, invites you to enjoy discounted wine tastings at more…
Read More
In 2017, The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards won the prestigious Governor’s Cup for the best wine in Virginia, the first Loudoun winery to claim the award. Since then, Loudoun wine was no longer the plucky upstart on the Virginia wine scene, it had arrived. It’s not just a select handful of…
Read More
Washington DC native Sarah Holway, co-founder of the food justice non-profit DC Greens, moved to western Loudoun in 2014 to be closer to the source of her food. She settled in Waterford and in 2019 opened The Corner Store, a shop specializing in local design, crafts, vintage goods and foods…
Read More
