Wine and cheese are the ultimate food pairing, a match made in culinary heaven that is hard to resist. While Loudoun is now known as DC’s Wine Country®, it was once home to a thriving dairy industry. There were so many dairy farms in Loudoun back in the day that the county flag literally has milk…
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Winter is the perfect time for a cozy getaway to DC’s Wine Country®. From intimate bed & breakfast stays to casual short-term rentals, there’s no shortage of places that make the perfect home away from home. Here we select six gorgeous Loudoun stays for a perfect winter getaway. Goodstone Inn &…
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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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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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David Weinschel, co-owner of Bluemont Station Brewery & Winery is an avid art collector. He owns a couple of Picassos and has occasionally brought them out to play at the winery, displaying them in the tasting room. So, perhaps it was no surprise that when it came time to designing and selecting…
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Tree lightings, street parades, wine country vines covered in twinkling lights… yes, the holidays have arrived in Loudoun. Add in holiday markets and festive events, there’s no shortage of fun in Loudoun. Here we select some not-to-miss seasonal highlights. VILLAGE AT LEESBURG HOLIDAY…
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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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