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Cideries in Central Virginia

Support local and taste award-winning ciders when adventuring to any of these 8 Cideries in Central Virginia. [...]

Five Charming Places to Visit in Loudoun

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Fluffy Sweet Potato Soufflé Recipe

You'll receive many compliments if you add this delicious and fluffy Sweet Potato Souffle Recipe to the menu for your next gathering. [...]

Thanksgiving in Charlottesville

Make this year even more special by incorporating new traditions into celebrating Thanksgiving in Charlottesville. [...]

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On Virginia Waters

No matter the season, there are always fish to be had while fishing on Virginia waters. Learn how this avid fisherman learned on the fly. [...]

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Virginia Vineyards to Visit This Fall

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6 Fall Outing Ideas in Virginia

Explore Virginia wine country with these 6 fall outing ideas perfect for either a day trip or weekend away. [...]

Monticello’s Virtual Heritage Harvest Festival

Chef Joy Crump leads an all-star line-up of farm-to-table experiences at the new virtual Monticello's Heritage Harvest Festival. [...]

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The arts scene in Virginia is booming with talent! Charlottesville Artist and Musician Darrell Rose is an example of that. You can now purchase his artwork in the @shopwineandcountry in Ivy and will soon be able to order it online. Read more about his journey to art here: www.wineandcountrylife.com/a-man-of-many-talents/ . . . 📷 by @jenfariello #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #artgallery #artwork #artist #localartist #localart #supportlocal #localshop #darrellrose #art #artistsoninstagram #artistic #artofinstagram #article #vaartist
The arts scene in Virginia is booming with talent! Charlottesville Artist and Musician Darrell Rose is an example of that. You can now purchase his artwork in the @shopwineandcountry in Ivy and will soon be able to order it online. Read more about his journey to art here: www.wineandcountrylife.com/a-man-of-many-talents/ . . . 📷 by @jenfariello #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #artgallery #artwork #artist #localartist #localart #supportlocal #localshop #darrellrose #art #artistsoninstagram #artistic #artofinstagram #article #vaartist
Celebrations and special events may look a little different this year, but there is still plenty to do in and around Charlottesville to welcome in the holiday season. From vineyard and brewery events to shopping local, kick off the holidays with a fabulous Thanksgiving weekend. Find more ideas in our online story (link in bio): www.wineandcountrylife.com/thanksgiving-in-charlottesville-2/ . . . 📷 at @boarsheadresort #fall #outdoorvirginia #ilovevirginia #drinklocal #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountryshop #lifeandstyle #vamarket #vavineyard #love #falloutings #travel #visitva #falladventure #visitvirginia #fallviews #stayva #boarsheadinn #grandillumination #treelightings #thanksgiving #thanksgivinginva #charlottesville #vawinery #wineryrestaurant #togetherness
Celebrations and special events may look a little different this year, but there is still plenty to do in and around Charlottesville to welcome in the holiday season. From vineyard and brewery events to shopping local, kick off the holidays with a fabulous Thanksgiving weekend. Find more ideas in our online story (link in bio): www.wineandcountrylife.com/thanksgiving-in-charlottesville-2/ . . . 📷 at @boarsheadresort #fall #outdoorvirginia #ilovevirginia #drinklocal #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountryshop #lifeandstyle #vamarket #vavineyard #love #falloutings #travel #visitva #falladventure #visitvirginia #fallviews #stayva #boarsheadinn #grandillumination #treelightings #thanksgiving #thanksgivinginva #charlottesville #vawinery #wineryrestaurant #togetherness
We're so excited to share a photo from the stunning shoot featured in Book 11 of Wine & Country Life. Keep an eye out for more photos from this article, showcasing the beautiful work of Shawn Cossette with @beehiveevents and her team. 📷 by @jenfariello Planning, Decor & Flowers: Shawn Cossette with @beehive_events Dinner: Lead Chef Victoria Dunham with Sous-Chef Lydia Lodge + David Dienner on Potatoes Products: @bejustcville and @beehive_events Cake: @cakebloom Liquor: @rosemontvineyards Wines: @blenheimvineyards Bread: @mariebettecafe Beer: @randomrowbrewing . . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #vaeventplanner #lifestylemagazine #fallfoods #eventdetails #falldecor #vaflorist #vaphotographer #entertaining #bejust #beehiveevents #jenfariello #dinnerdecor #farmhouse #style #lifestyleinspo #designinspo
We're so excited to share a photo from the stunning shoot featured in Book 11 of Wine & Country Life. Keep an eye out for more photos from this article, showcasing the beautiful work of Shawn Cossette with @beehiveevents and her team. 📷 by @jenfariello Planning, Decor & Flowers: Shawn Cossette with @beehive_events Dinner: Lead Chef Victoria Dunham with Sous-Chef Lydia Lodge + David Dienner on Potatoes Products: @bejustcville and @beehive_events Cake: @cakebloom Liquor: @rosemontvineyards Wines: @blenheimvineyards Bread: @mariebettecafe Beer: @randomrowbrewing . . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #vaeventplanner #lifestylemagazine #fallfoods #eventdetails #falldecor #vaflorist #vaphotographer #entertaining #bejust #beehiveevents #jenfariello #dinnerdecor #farmhouse #style #lifestyleinspo #designinspo
The brand new @historicgardenweek magazine is now available at our shop in Ivy. You can be the first to know all the exciting plans for 2021! Stop by this weekend to get your copy and enjoy a little holiday shopping as well as tastings Saturday & Sunday!
The brand new @historicgardenweek magazine is now available at our shop in Ivy. You can be the first to know all the exciting plans for 2021! Stop by this weekend to get your copy and enjoy a little holiday shopping as well as tastings Saturday & Sunday!
Looking for a new holiday recipe to add to your menu? This Fluffy Sweet Potato Soufflé will have kids and adults alike wanting more, no matter whether you want to add more marshmallows than you think you should or decide to top with roasted or candied pecans. Find the recipe here: www.wineandcountrylife.com/fluffy-sweet-potato-souffle-recipe/ . . . #farmtotable #homemade #eatlocal #farmtofork #foodie #nomnom #fresh #vaeats #vaisforfoodies #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #virginialiving #livelocal #localrecipe #varecipe #casserole #sweetpotatocasserole #sweetpotatosouffle #recipe #pierecipe #wineandcountrytable
Looking for a new holiday recipe to add to your menu? This Fluffy Sweet Potato Soufflé will have kids and adults alike wanting more, no matter whether you want to add more marshmallows than you think you should or decide to top with roasted or candied pecans. Find the recipe here: www.wineandcountrylife.com/fluffy-sweet-potato-souffle-recipe/ . . . #farmtotable #homemade #eatlocal #farmtofork #foodie #nomnom #fresh #vaeats #vaisforfoodies #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #virginialiving #livelocal #localrecipe #varecipe #casserole #sweetpotatocasserole #sweetpotatosouffle #recipe #pierecipe #wineandcountrytable
It's that time of the year when the exceptional grapes grown here in Virginia are being crafted into award-winning wines. Congrats to our winemakers, viticulturists, enologists and vineyard teams! . . . @veritaswinery #veritaswinery #vawine #vawinecountry #drinklocal #winery #winetime #virginiawinecountry #virginiawine #virginiawineries #virginiawinery #virginiavineyards #vawinetogether #vawineries #visitvirginia #charlottesville #nova #shenandoahvalley #wine #red #white #rose #vino #shoplocal #vineyard #winery #siplocal #ilovevirginia #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #winetasting
It's that time of the year when the exceptional grapes grown here in Virginia are being crafted into award-winning wines. Congrats to our winemakers, viticulturists, enologists and vineyard teams! . . . @veritaswinery #veritaswinery #vawine #vawinecountry #drinklocal #winery #winetime #virginiawinecountry #virginiawine #virginiawineries #virginiawinery #virginiavineyards #vawinetogether #vawineries #visitvirginia #charlottesville #nova #shenandoahvalley #wine #red #white #rose #vino #shoplocal #vineyard #winery #siplocal #ilovevirginia #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #winetasting
Ciderweek in Virginia is one of our favorite parts of fall here. We've compiled a list of 8 Central Virginia cideries all within an hour from Charlottesville to help guide you in exploring a craft with a history that runs deep. Read more on the blog (link in bio). . . . 📷 by @jenfariello of @potterscraftcider #cider #vacider #drycider #sweetcider #locallymade #shoplocal #supportlocal #vacidery #drinklocal #drinkva #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #vamagazine #vawinecountry #visitva #ciderweek #vaciderweek #ciderweek2020
Ciderweek in Virginia is one of our favorite parts of fall here. We've compiled a list of 8 Central Virginia cideries all within an hour from Charlottesville to help guide you in exploring a craft with a history that runs deep. Read more on the blog (link in bio). . . . 📷 by @jenfariello of @potterscraftcider #cider #vacider #drycider #sweetcider #locallymade #shoplocal #supportlocal #vacidery #drinklocal #drinkva #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #vamagazine #vawinecountry #visitva #ciderweek #vaciderweek #ciderweek2020
Explore historic backroads, dine well and shop at some of Virginia's finest boutiques in Loudoun County! Read our online article (link in bio) to see what locals are recommending as five must-visit places in Loudoun, and to learn about a few local arts, crafts, products and produce that will make wonderful personalized gifts this season. . . . 📷: @weddingsbyhana of @chloesofmiddleburg #shoplocal #visitloudoun #loudoun #wine #outdoorvirginia #ilovevirginia #eatlocal #drinklocal #visitva #visitvirginia #travel #vashop #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifeandstyle #shopwineandcountry #vashop #middleburg #leesburg #sterling #ashburn #hillsboro #purcellville #supportlocal
Explore historic backroads, dine well and shop at some of Virginia's finest boutiques in Loudoun County! Read our online article (link in bio) to see what locals are recommending as five must-visit places in Loudoun, and to learn about a few local arts, crafts, products and produce that will make wonderful personalized gifts this season. . . . 📷: @weddingsbyhana of @chloesofmiddleburg #shoplocal #visitloudoun #loudoun #wine #outdoorvirginia #ilovevirginia #eatlocal #drinklocal #visitva #visitvirginia #travel #vashop #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifeandstyle #shopwineandcountry #vashop #middleburg #leesburg #sterling #ashburn #hillsboro #purcellville #supportlocal
🛍️ @marthasmarket is happening now! This weekend is the last chance to shop with us and we’ll donate 15% of sales to help support women’s health programs at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. Get your holiday shopping done while making a difference in the lives of area women. BONUS: Spend $45 and get a
🛍️ @marthasmarket is happening now! This weekend is the last chance to shop with us and we’ll donate 15% of sales to help support women’s health programs at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. Get your holiday shopping done while making a difference in the lives of area women. BONUS: Spend $45 and get a "LOVED in 2020" canvas tote! Visit us online https://wineandcountryshop.com/ or come to our shop in Ivy (Curbside pickup or Private Shopping appointments also available!) #marthasmarket2020 #marthasmarket #charlottesville #shoplocalgivelocal #womenshealth
Visit our shop in Ivy this weekend for delicious samples of some of our favorite Virginia wines like @veritaswinery and mixers like this Blueberry Lavender from @crescentsimples We're open Saturday 11am – 6pm and Sunday Noon – 6pm. See you soon! #homebar #quarantine #quarantini #quarantinecocktails #mocktails #nonalcoholic #freshfruit #rawsugar #realingredients #crescentsimples #crescentcocktails #simplesyrup #stayhome #homebartender #imbibe #bartendersguild #locallymade #shoplocal #supportlocal #vacidery #drinklocal #drinkva #castlehillcider #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #vamagazine #vawinecountry
Visit our shop in Ivy this weekend for delicious samples of some of our favorite Virginia wines like @veritaswinery and mixers like this Blueberry Lavender from @crescentsimples We're open Saturday 11am – 6pm and Sunday Noon – 6pm. See you soon! #homebar #quarantine #quarantini #quarantinecocktails #mocktails #nonalcoholic #freshfruit #rawsugar #realingredients #crescentsimples #crescentcocktails #simplesyrup #stayhome #homebartender #imbibe #bartendersguild #locallymade #shoplocal #supportlocal #vacidery #drinklocal #drinkva #castlehillcider #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #vamagazine #vawinecountry

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