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Whiskey Making 101

Learn about the process of whiskey making, from its roots in Virginia to some of our favorite local whiskey distillers. [...]

Working with Waxed Canvas

Read about the inspiration behind Lineage Goods' leather craftsman and his Virginia-made accessories and totes. [...]

Bold Rock Cider Clams Recipe

Enjoy a true farm-to-table dish with this local Bold Rock Cider Clams Recipe from Charlottesville cookbook Hoos in the Kitchen. [...]

Barware Gift Ideas

We've curated a list of barware gift ideas for any passionate bartender, featuring some of our favorite mixers, tools and even books. [...]

An Equestrian Virginia Estate

Step inside this active, equestrian Virginia estate on the Historic Garden Week tours and learn about the personal touches that make it a home. [...]

Blackberry Chicken Recipe

Spice up your weekly dinner menu with this Blackberry Chicken Recipe from Charlottesville Chef and Entrepreneur Antwon Brinson. [...]

From scratch peach pie
Peach Pie Recipe

Looking for a summer dessert idea for a barbeque or dinner party? Use your fresh local peaches in this easy Peach Pie Recipe. [...]

Caramel pecan pie
Chocolate Pecan Pie

Enjoy a modern twist on a traditional recipe with this Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe that showcases the flavors and textures within. [...]

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Embark on the journey to planning an elegant wine country wedding, one that includes a beautiful venue, a farm-to-table rehearsal dinner, welcome gifts, a reception to remember and more. Be inspired by real weddings and the latest trends in our Wine & Country Weddings magazine and on our weddings website.

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No matter whether you’re a whiskey enthusiast or perhaps a casual whiskey sipper, learn how that caramel-colored drink went from the field to your bar cart in our online article on the blog (link in bio). The spirit's history is a lot closer to home than you may think. Photo by @catoctincreek. . . . #virginiawhiskey #whiskeyhistory #vawhiskey #visitvirginia #vawinecountry #spirits #whiskey #drinklocal #loveva #virginiaisforlovers #virginialiving #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #vatastingscountry #whiskeymakers #whisky #whiskylover #whiskeylover #whiskeytasting
No matter whether you’re a whiskey enthusiast or perhaps a casual whiskey sipper, learn how that caramel-colored drink went from the field to your bar cart in our online article on the blog (link in bio). The spirit's history is a lot closer to home than you may think. Photo by @catoctincreek. . . . #virginiawhiskey #whiskeyhistory #vawhiskey #visitvirginia #vawinecountry #spirits #whiskey #drinklocal #loveva #virginiaisforlovers #virginialiving #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #vatastingscountry #whiskeymakers #whisky #whiskylover #whiskeylover #whiskeytasting
Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂 Get outside and enjoy the crisp air and all that fall in Virginia offers—delicious local apples, vibrant colored leaves, pumpkin patches and the amazing wine our vineyards are harvesting right now. 🍷 @aftonmountain . . . #fall #firstdayoffall #fallinvirginia #wine #virginiaoutdoors #valiving #charlottesville #leaves #pumpkins #applepicking #applecider #harvest #ilovevirginia #ilovefall #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #autumn #lifeandstyle #wineandcountrymagazine #lifestaylemagazine #vawinery #vawine #localwine #virginiavineyard
Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂 Get outside and enjoy the crisp air and all that fall in Virginia offers—delicious local apples, vibrant colored leaves, pumpkin patches and the amazing wine our vineyards are harvesting right now. 🍷 @aftonmountain . . . #fall #firstdayoffall #fallinvirginia #wine #virginiaoutdoors #valiving #charlottesville #leaves #pumpkins #applepicking #applecider #harvest #ilovevirginia #ilovefall #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #autumn #lifeandstyle #wineandcountrymagazine #lifestaylemagazine #vawinery #vawine #localwine #virginiavineyard
Wondering what to get your cocktail-loving friend or family member? Or, looking for some on-the-go must-haves? Check out our blog featuring beautifully handcrafted barware from Virginia artisans that are also featured in our @shopwineandcountry. No matter whether it’s a Bar Tools Roll-up Set or a Riding Boot Bottle Opener, you cannot go wrong (link in bio). 📷 by @robertradifera design by @folly_cville . . . #mixology #barware #handcrafted #shoplocal #virginiaartisans #giftidea #gift #cocktails #mixologist #virginia #ilovevirginia #wineandcountry #wineandcountryshop #wineandcountylife #lifestyle #localartisan #lifestylemagazine #drinklocal #supportlocal #locallymade
Wondering what to get your cocktail-loving friend or family member? Or, looking for some on-the-go must-haves? Check out our blog featuring beautifully handcrafted barware from Virginia artisans that are also featured in our @shopwineandcountry. No matter whether it’s a Bar Tools Roll-up Set or a Riding Boot Bottle Opener, you cannot go wrong (link in bio). 📷 by @robertradifera design by @folly_cville . . . #mixology #barware #handcrafted #shoplocal #virginiaartisans #giftidea #gift #cocktails #mixologist #virginia #ilovevirginia #wineandcountry #wineandcountryshop #wineandcountylife #lifestyle #localartisan #lifestylemagazine #drinklocal #supportlocal #locallymade
The members of the Garden Club of Virginia have dedicated themselves to preserving Virginia’s natural landscapes and historic gardens since 1920. Read more about the GCV’s many projects and partnerships over the past 100 years as well as the club's rich history on our blog (link in bio). @historicgardenweek . . . #gardenclubofvirginia #centennial #100years #gardening #flowerpower #virginialife #virginialiving #visitvirginia #plants #gardenlove #gardenclub #wineandcountry #lifeandstyle #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #ilovevirginia #homeandgarden #gardeninspo #vagardens
The members of the Garden Club of Virginia have dedicated themselves to preserving Virginia’s natural landscapes and historic gardens since 1920. Read more about the GCV’s many projects and partnerships over the past 100 years as well as the club's rich history on our blog (link in bio). @historicgardenweek . . . #gardenclubofvirginia #centennial #100years #gardening #flowerpower #virginialife #virginialiving #visitvirginia #plants #gardenlove #gardenclub #wineandcountry #lifeandstyle #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #ilovevirginia #homeandgarden #gardeninspo #vagardens
Tomorrow is National Wife Appreciation Day, and it's not too late to grab something to remind her how much she means to you. The Himalayan Rose Salts from @lasunflowerorganics is a mixture of pink sea salt and Dead Sea salts, providing the perfect combination for relaxation and rejuvenation. Check out our full selection of Beauty & Spa items at our @shopwineandcountry in Ivy or shop online (link in bio). . . . #happywiveshappylives #himalayanrosesalt #bathsoak #saltsoak #selfcare #wellness #spa #beauty #relaxation #gift #health #allnatural #charlottesville #wineandcountrylife #lasunflowerorganics #valiving #wineandcountry #lifeandstyle #wineandcountryshop #lifestylemagazine #forher
Tomorrow is National Wife Appreciation Day, and it's not too late to grab something to remind her how much she means to you. The Himalayan Rose Salts from @lasunflowerorganics is a mixture of pink sea salt and Dead Sea salts, providing the perfect combination for relaxation and rejuvenation. Check out our full selection of Beauty & Spa items at our @shopwineandcountry in Ivy or shop online (link in bio). . . . #happywiveshappylives #himalayanrosesalt #bathsoak #saltsoak #selfcare #wellness #spa #beauty #relaxation #gift #health #allnatural #charlottesville #wineandcountrylife #lasunflowerorganics #valiving #wineandcountry #lifeandstyle #wineandcountryshop #lifestylemagazine #forher
If you're looking for a new recipe to shake up your weekend, this delicious local Bold Rock Cider Clams Recipe from the @hoosinthekitchen cookbook is just the treat. This recipe combines hard cider from local @boldrockhardcider with chorizo sausage and fennel to create the perfect flavors and aromas atop steamed clams. For the recipe, visit our blog (link in bio). For a copy of the cookbook, stop by our @shopwineandcountry in person or online. 📷 by @cramerphoto . . . #hooscooking #hoosinthekitchen #localrecipes #eatlocal #communityeats #uva #foodie #seafood #boldrock #boldrockhardcider #clams #chorizo #fennel #cookbook #recipe #uvafoodie #charlottesville #virginia #virginialiving #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifeandstyle #wineandcountrymagazine #clamsrecipe #lifestylemagazine
If you're looking for a new recipe to shake up your weekend, this delicious local Bold Rock Cider Clams Recipe from the @hoosinthekitchen cookbook is just the treat. This recipe combines hard cider from local @boldrockhardcider with chorizo sausage and fennel to create the perfect flavors and aromas atop steamed clams. For the recipe, visit our blog (link in bio). For a copy of the cookbook, stop by our @shopwineandcountry in person or online. 📷 by @cramerphoto . . . #hooscooking #hoosinthekitchen #localrecipes #eatlocal #communityeats #uva #foodie #seafood #boldrock #boldrockhardcider #clams #chorizo #fennel #cookbook #recipe #uvafoodie #charlottesville #virginia #virginialiving #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifeandstyle #wineandcountrymagazine #clamsrecipe #lifestylemagazine
Home inspiration comes from no better place than properties in our breathtaking wine and horse country. This 200-acre equestrian Virginia estate, built in 1945, was featured on the @historicgardenweek tours and is home to 20 horses, a riding ring, barn, cross-country horse jumps and wooded trails. Get an insider look at the personal touches throughout this stunning home on our blog (link in bio). 📷 by @radifera . . . #virginialiving #equestrian #virginiaestate #homedecor #historicvirginia #designinspo #home #living #familyliving #lifeandstyle #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountry #livelocal #lifeandstylemagazine #blueridgemountains #visitcharlottesville #homedecor #homeinspo #homeandgarden
Home inspiration comes from no better place than properties in our breathtaking wine and horse country. This 200-acre equestrian Virginia estate, built in 1945, was featured on the @historicgardenweek tours and is home to 20 horses, a riding ring, barn, cross-country horse jumps and wooded trails. Get an insider look at the personal touches throughout this stunning home on our blog (link in bio). 📷 by @radifera . . . #virginialiving #equestrian #virginiaestate #homedecor #historicvirginia #designinspo #home #living #familyliving #lifeandstyle #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountry #livelocal #lifeandstylemagazine #blueridgemountains #visitcharlottesville #homedecor #homeinspo #homeandgarden
If you’ve never tried Zucchini Cake, this recipe will have you regretting not trying it sooner. So, grab the last of your zucchini from the garden, and follow our recipe on the blog to make this delicious cake with cream cheese frosting (link in bio). . . . #zucchini #zucchinicake #summersweets #zucchinirecipe #freshproduce #vegetables #summer #summerrecipe #localingredients #shoplocal #homemade #eatlocal #recipe #farmtotable #farmtofork #foodie #vaeats #dessert #creamcheesefrosting #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #virginialiving #lifestylemagazine #livelovelocal
If you’ve never tried Zucchini Cake, this recipe will have you regretting not trying it sooner. So, grab the last of your zucchini from the garden, and follow our recipe on the blog to make this delicious cake with cream cheese frosting (link in bio). . . . #zucchini #zucchinicake #summersweets #zucchinirecipe #freshproduce #vegetables #summer #summerrecipe #localingredients #shoplocal #homemade #eatlocal #recipe #farmtotable #farmtofork #foodie #vaeats #dessert #creamcheesefrosting #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #virginialiving #lifestylemagazine #livelovelocal
Love is always in the air in Virginia! Local jewelry designer @anacavalheiro compiled an 8-step guide on how to make your engagement ring special, personal and timeless. Check out the online story on our sister site @wineandcountryweddings (link in bio). . . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #weddings #engagement #lifeandstyle #wineandcountryweddings #vaweddings #localjeweler #shoplocal #weddinginspo #weddingday #weddingmagazine #virginia #virginiaisforlovers #wcweddingexperts #vabride #weddingband #weddingring #southernweddings #weddingtrends #visitva #livelocal
Love is always in the air in Virginia! Local jewelry designer @anacavalheiro compiled an 8-step guide on how to make your engagement ring special, personal and timeless. Check out the online story on our sister site @wineandcountryweddings (link in bio). . . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #weddings #engagement #lifeandstyle #wineandcountryweddings #vaweddings #localjeweler #shoplocal #weddinginspo #weddingday #weddingmagazine #virginia #virginiaisforlovers #wcweddingexperts #vabride #weddingband #weddingring #southernweddings #weddingtrends #visitva #livelocal
In memorum of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Tribute in Light @911memorial is a beautiful message of hope, endurance and resilience—an encouragement we need now more than ever. On the 19th anniversary, the twin beams of light will shine bright. 📸 by @billydeee . . . #Brooklynbridgeig #Brooklynbridge #NYC #NY #Newyork #Newyorkcity #Manhattan #BigApple #Brooklyn #Iconic #Landmark #City #USA #America #UnitedStates #Flag #Urban #View #Bridge #Architecture #Skyscraper #BeautifulView #Skyline #WTC #nightphotography #tributeinlight #neverforget #911memorial #wineandcountry #honor
In memorum of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Tribute in Light @911memorial is a beautiful message of hope, endurance and resilience—an encouragement we need now more than ever. On the 19th anniversary, the twin beams of light will shine bright. 📸 by @billydeee . . . #Brooklynbridgeig #Brooklynbridge #NYC #NY #Newyork #Newyorkcity #Manhattan #BigApple #Brooklyn #Iconic #Landmark #City #USA #America #UnitedStates #Flag #Urban #View #Bridge #Architecture #Skyscraper #BeautifulView #Skyline #WTC #nightphotography #tributeinlight #neverforget #911memorial #wineandcountry #honor

Photo Credits: We want to thank the following photographers for the use of their images on our site: Robert Radifera, Jodi and Kurt Photography, Ashley Nuehof and Jen Fariello Photography