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Farm-to-Table Brunch Recipes

Chef Ian Rynecki at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards shares delicious Farm-to-Table Brunch Recipe Ideas perfect for any season. [...]

In the Studio with S. Ross Browne

In the studio with S. Ross Browne, see how this Virginia artist creates positive and powerful narratives on canvas. [...]

Discover Bunny Mellon’s Gardens

Enjoy an exclusive preview of Bunny Mellon's Oak Spring gardens on the Historic Garden Week Middleburg Tour. [...]

Flower Arranging Space Inspiration from Charlotte Moss

Be inspired by design icon Charlotte Moss and her Flower Arranging Space featured in her newest book, Charlotte Moss Flowers. [...]

Albemarle Garden Week Tour Highlight

Take a walk around a Charlottesville property on the Albemarle County Tours of the 2021 Historic Garden Week Event in Virginia. [...]

Spring Attractions in Northern Virginia

Get out and about this spring and enjoy events and attractions in Northern Virginia wine and horse country. [...]

The Allée, Greenhouse & Topiaries at Oak Spring Farm

Don't miss learning about Bunny Mellon's French garden techniques in the Allee, Greenhouse & Topiaries at Oak Spring Farm. [...]

6 Ways to Explore D.C.’s Wine Country

Don't miss these 6 ideas for adventuring through Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.'s Wine Country this spring. [...]

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🍷Planning to go wine tasting this weekend? Take a trip to the Shenandoah Valley and visit our friends @brixandcolumnsvineyards to experience their delicious, award-winning wines. Be sure to say hello to Wyatt their wine dog while you're there! (He even writes his own blogs!) . Learn more about Brix & Coumns Vineyards and our other amazing partners here (or link in bio) http://wineandcountrylife.com/preferred-partners/ . . #winedogs #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #lifestylemagazine #shenandoahvalleywinetrail #wine #thevalleywines #shenandoahspiritstrail #theshenandoahvalleywines #winelovers #sipshenandoah #vineyard #winery #wearethevalley #virginiawinecountry #shopshenco #shenandoahvalleyava
🍷Planning to go wine tasting this weekend? Take a trip to the Shenandoah Valley and visit our friends @brixandcolumnsvineyards to experience their delicious, award-winning wines. Be sure to say hello to Wyatt their wine dog while you're there! (He even writes his own blogs!) . Learn more about Brix & Coumns Vineyards and our other amazing partners here (or link in bio) http://wineandcountrylife.com/preferred-partners/ . . #winedogs #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #lifestylemagazine #shenandoahvalleywinetrail #wine #thevalleywines #shenandoahspiritstrail #theshenandoahvalleywines #winelovers #sipshenandoah #vineyard #winery #wearethevalley #virginiawinecountry #shopshenco #shenandoahvalleyava
Join us today in the Southside Richmond studio of Virginia artist @srossbrowne to learn more about his process of creating positive and powerful narratives on canvas. We also meet one of our favorite #catsofinstagram @bloothestudiocat Link in bio & here: https://wineandcountrylife.com/in-the-studio-with-s-ross-browne/ . 📷 by @3catsphoto . . #srossbrowne #brownestudio #rvamurals #murals #publicart #blackartists #motivation #inspiration #instagood #blackbusinessowner #blackentrepreneur #explore #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #artgallery #artwork #artist #localartist #localart #supportlocal #art #artistsoninstagram #artistic #artofinstagram #article #vaartist #stunning #artandculture
Join us today in the Southside Richmond studio of Virginia artist @srossbrowne to learn more about his process of creating positive and powerful narratives on canvas. We also meet one of our favorite #catsofinstagram @bloothestudiocat Link in bio & here: https://wineandcountrylife.com/in-the-studio-with-s-ross-browne/ . 📷 by @3catsphoto . . #srossbrowne #brownestudio #rvamurals #murals #publicart #blackartists #motivation #inspiration #instagood #blackbusinessowner #blackentrepreneur #explore #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #artgallery #artwork #artist #localartist #localart #supportlocal #art #artistsoninstagram #artistic #artofinstagram #article #vaartist #stunning #artandculture
🎁 Arm chair vacations and aspirational garden dreams are wonderful gifts for the mom who has everything. This beautiful book on the sensational gardens of Bunny Mellon is a wonderful addition to any garden lovers library. Discover this and other inspirational titles in our Wine & Country Shop. https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/mothers-day . Stop by our shop in Ivy or shop online to make this a memorable Mother's Day! . Shop address: 4282 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/mothers-day . . . #mothersday #mothersdaygifts #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #livelocal #vawinecountry #wcstyle #supportlocal #gardening #gardener #shoplocal #garden #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #flowers #flowerdesign #flowerdecor #interiordesign #inspiration #instahome
🎁 Arm chair vacations and aspirational garden dreams are wonderful gifts for the mom who has everything. This beautiful book on the sensational gardens of Bunny Mellon is a wonderful addition to any garden lovers library. Discover this and other inspirational titles in our Wine & Country Shop. https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/mothers-day . Stop by our shop in Ivy or shop online to make this a memorable Mother's Day! . Shop address: 4282 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/mothers-day . . . #mothersday #mothersdaygifts #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #livelocal #vawinecountry #wcstyle #supportlocal #gardening #gardener #shoplocal #garden #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #flowers #flowerdesign #flowerdecor #interiordesign #inspiration #instahome
🎁Looking for a unique gift for Mom this year? Private cooking classes are a fun and rewarding gift for the mom who has everything. We offer luxury experiences like this with Chef @antwon_brinson of @culinaryconcepts_ab through our Wine & Country shop. To sign up visit https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/experiences/products/private-cooking-lessons-with-culinary-concepts-ab (link in bio). . . . #readlocal #uptodate #vawinecountry #wineaboutit #perfectpairing #ilovevirginia #winelovers #localwine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virginia #charlottesville #nova #vabeer #vawine #farmtotable #vafood #vachefs #foodie #cookingclass #supportlocal #supportva #bethechange #hope #wineandcountrytable
🎁Looking for a unique gift for Mom this year? Private cooking classes are a fun and rewarding gift for the mom who has everything. We offer luxury experiences like this with Chef @antwon_brinson of @culinaryconcepts_ab through our Wine & Country shop. To sign up visit https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/experiences/products/private-cooking-lessons-with-culinary-concepts-ab (link in bio). . . . #readlocal #uptodate #vawinecountry #wineaboutit #perfectpairing #ilovevirginia #winelovers #localwine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virginia #charlottesville #nova #vabeer #vawine #farmtotable #vafood #vachefs #foodie #cookingclass #supportlocal #supportva #bethechange #hope #wineandcountrytable
Our sympathies are with the Crandall family and the team at @devilsbackbonebrewingcompany as they mourn the loss of their beloved Founder, Steve Crandall. What an inspiration and pioneer he was to the Craft Beer industry here in Virginia. As a tribute to and a thank you for his unforgettable legacy, we wanted to share this article: www.wineandcountrylife.com/devils-backbone-makes-it-big/ . 📷 by @3catsphoto . . In lieu of sympathy gestures, the family has asked that you make donations to one of the Crandall’s cherished organizations listed below: The Nelson County Food Pantry, @nelsoncountypantry The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, @appalachiantrail The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, @chesapeakebayfoundation
Our sympathies are with the Crandall family and the team at @devilsbackbonebrewingcompany as they mourn the loss of their beloved Founder, Steve Crandall. What an inspiration and pioneer he was to the Craft Beer industry here in Virginia. As a tribute to and a thank you for his unforgettable legacy, we wanted to share this article: www.wineandcountrylife.com/devils-backbone-makes-it-big/ . 📷 by @3catsphoto . . In lieu of sympathy gestures, the family has asked that you make donations to one of the Crandall’s cherished organizations listed below: The Nelson County Food Pantry, @nelsoncountypantry The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, @appalachiantrail The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, @chesapeakebayfoundation
🥑Want to make Mom something special and delicious on Sunday? Check out this sensational Sunday Brunch recipe from Chef Ian and our friends at @pippinhillfarm https://wineandcountrylife.com/farm-to-table-brunch-recipes/ . . . #vafarmers #vafarmersmarkets #supportlocal #shoplocal #eatlocal #organic #farmtotable #farmersmarketfinds #community #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiafoodie #simpleingredients #brunch #brunchrecipe
🥑Want to make Mom something special and delicious on Sunday? Check out this sensational Sunday Brunch recipe from Chef Ian and our friends at @pippinhillfarm https://wineandcountrylife.com/farm-to-table-brunch-recipes/ . . . #vafarmers #vafarmersmarkets #supportlocal #shoplocal #eatlocal #organic #farmtotable #farmersmarketfinds #community #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiafoodie #simpleingredients #brunch #brunchrecipe
🍵 Surprise Mom this Mother's Day with morning tea in bed! Our shop in Ivy has beautiful teapots, mugs, as well as artisanal teas to make her feel pampered and loved with these gifts which she will enjoy again and again. Visit our shop in Ivy or shop online to make this a memorable Mother's Day! . Shop address: 4282 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/mothers-day . . . #mothersday #mothersdaygift #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #giftsforher #lifestylemagazine #springdecor #parents #parenting #easyparenting #family #kids #children #baby #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood
🍵 Surprise Mom this Mother's Day with morning tea in bed! Our shop in Ivy has beautiful teapots, mugs, as well as artisanal teas to make her feel pampered and loved with these gifts which she will enjoy again and again. Visit our shop in Ivy or shop online to make this a memorable Mother's Day! . Shop address: 4282 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/mothers-day . . . #mothersday #mothersdaygift #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #giftsforher #lifestylemagazine #springdecor #parents #parenting #easyparenting #family #kids #children #baby #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood
What's for dinner? We have your answer with this delicious mutli-grain risotto recipe from our friends at the @thepinkgrouse and @quirkhotelcva Visit the link below (or in bio) for their secrets on making this flavorful dish: https://wineandcountrylife.com/multi-grain-risotto-recipe/ . 📷: @jenfariello . . #quirkhotel #quirkhotelcva #visitcharlottesville #visitcville #charlottesvilleva #cva #travel #Foodie #thepinkgrouse #farmtotable #homemade #eatlocal #farmtofork #foodie #nomnom #fresh #vaeats #vaisforfoodies #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #virginialiving #livelocal #localrecipe #varecipe #recipe #risottorecipe #risotto #wineandcountrytable
What's for dinner? We have your answer with this delicious mutli-grain risotto recipe from our friends at the @thepinkgrouse and @quirkhotelcva Visit the link below (or in bio) for their secrets on making this flavorful dish: https://wineandcountrylife.com/multi-grain-risotto-recipe/ . 📷: @jenfariello . . #quirkhotel #quirkhotelcva #visitcharlottesville #visitcville #charlottesvilleva #cva #travel #Foodie #thepinkgrouse #farmtotable #homemade #eatlocal #farmtofork #foodie #nomnom #fresh #vaeats #vaisforfoodies #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #virginialiving #livelocal #localrecipe #varecipe #recipe #risottorecipe #risotto #wineandcountrytable
🌷 The Wine & Country Mother's Day Collection is brimming with products to help you pamper the Moms in your life. From luxurious spa products, gorgeous décor, jewelry, hats, and even garden statuary and more, we are here to help you make this Mother's Day her best one yet. . . . #mothersday #mothersdaygift #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #giftsforher #lifestylemagazine #springdecor
🌷 The Wine & Country Mother's Day Collection is brimming with products to help you pamper the Moms in your life. From luxurious spa products, gorgeous décor, jewelry, hats, and even garden statuary and more, we are here to help you make this Mother's Day her best one yet. . . . #mothersday #mothersdaygift #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #giftsforher #lifestylemagazine #springdecor
🌷Learn more about the history and rich heritage of Bunny Mellon's Oak Spring Farm in our EXCLUSIVE preview of her exquisite gardens as seen on the 2021 Historic Garden Week tour, plus learn more about her friendship with Jackie O. Link in Bio and below: https://wineandcountrylife.com/discover-bunny-mellons-gardens/ . @historicgardenweek @oakspringgardenfoundation . . #HGW2021 #springinva #donotmissHGW #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #livelocal #vawinecountry #wcstyle #supportlocal #gardening #gardener #shoplocal #garden
🌷Learn more about the history and rich heritage of Bunny Mellon's Oak Spring Farm in our EXCLUSIVE preview of her exquisite gardens as seen on the 2021 Historic Garden Week tour, plus learn more about her friendship with Jackie O. Link in Bio and below: https://wineandcountrylife.com/discover-bunny-mellons-gardens/ . @historicgardenweek @oakspringgardenfoundation . . #HGW2021 #springinva #donotmissHGW #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #livelocal #vawinecountry #wcstyle #supportlocal #gardening #gardener #shoplocal #garden

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