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Peaches & Mascarpone Tart Recipe

Learn how to make a Peaches and Mascarpone Tart with our easy recipe. Plus, discover tips for how to pair peaches with wine for delicious desserts! [...]

Going West

Explore the beauty and wildness of Moab, Utah with our tips on where to stay and what to do on your visit to this gorgeous natural park. [...]

Italian Caprese Salad Recipe

Learn to make Caprese Salad with our easy recipe. And discover tips for how to pair tomatoes with wine and make the most of your tomatoes this season. [...]

Summertime Patio Entertaining at Home

These outdoor entertaining tips will help you take the stress levels down and pave the way for good memories, food, and fun this summer. [...]

A Man of Many Talents

Get to know Charlottesville Musician and Painter Darrell Rose as he shares his passion for all things creative, from painting to percussion instruments. [...]

Grilled Sea Bass Recipe with Romesco & Charred Lemon

Learn how to make this Grilled Sea Bass Recipe for delicious summer entertaining from Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards executive chef. [...]

Summer Entertaining

From table settings and floral arrangements to picking the perfect menu, learn tips for entertaining like a pro so every get together is enjoyable and chic. [...]

Home & Vine

Entering Ivy Creek Farm, the tree-lined drive winds past some of Virginia's oldest viniferous vines before the stunning Georgian-style vineyard home comes into view. [...]

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Did you hear? @thefarmhouseatveritas has been selected for @usatoday's @10best Reader's Choice Awards for the Best Winery Restaurant and The Best Wine Country Hotel in the USA! ⁣ ⁣ You can vote daily until August 10 at www.10best.com/awards/travel/. While you’re there, vote for our Virginia wine region, too!🍷🍇⁣ .⁣ . . #bestwinecountryhotel #bestwineryrestaurant #virginiawinery #veritaswinery #thefarmhouseatveritas #nominated #vawinetogether #vawine #wineandcountrylife #finediningwinedinner #winery #virginiawinecountry #charlottesville #virginiaisforwinelovers #monticellowinetrail #bestwineregion #wineandcountry #usatoday
Did you hear? @thefarmhouseatveritas has been selected for @usatoday's @10best Reader's Choice Awards for the Best Winery Restaurant and The Best Wine Country Hotel in the USA! ⁣ ⁣ You can vote daily until August 10 at www.10best.com/awards/travel/. While you’re there, vote for our Virginia wine region, too!🍷🍇⁣ .⁣ . . #bestwinecountryhotel #bestwineryrestaurant #virginiawinery #veritaswinery #thefarmhouseatveritas #nominated #vawinetogether #vawine #wineandcountrylife #finediningwinedinner #winery #virginiawinecountry #charlottesville #virginiaisforwinelovers #monticellowinetrail #bestwineregion #wineandcountry #usatoday
We are kicking off Virginia Craft Beer Month with some of our local favorites! What’s your go-to VA brew for keeping cool this summer? @threenotchdbeer @bluemountainbrewery @devilsbackbonebrewingcompany @starrhillbrewery @southstbrewery @fordhamanddominionbrewing 🍻🍻🍻 . . . #vacraftbeer #vacraftbeermonth #starrhill #bluemountainbrewery #threenotchdbeer #fordhamanddominionbrewing #devilsbackbonebrewing #southstbrewery #aletrail #beerstagram #beergeek #loveva #6pack #localbeer #localbrews #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry
We are kicking off Virginia Craft Beer Month with some of our local favorites! What’s your go-to VA brew for keeping cool this summer? @threenotchdbeer @bluemountainbrewery @devilsbackbonebrewingcompany @starrhillbrewery @southstbrewery @fordhamanddominionbrewing 🍻🍻🍻 . . . #vacraftbeer #vacraftbeermonth #starrhill #bluemountainbrewery #threenotchdbeer #fordhamanddominionbrewing #devilsbackbonebrewing #southstbrewery #aletrail #beerstagram #beergeek #loveva #6pack #localbeer #localbrews #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry
Wedding of the Year Voting is Now Open on our @wineandcountryweddings site: www.wineandcountryweddings.com/woty-2020/. From August 1–15, you can vote once per day on your favorite of 6 stunning Virginia wedding. 📷 by: @serapetras Planning: @orphadesigns Florals: @southern_blooms Hair Stylist: @ave42salon Catering: @letoilecatering Entertainment: @samhillentertainment & @themosolband Cake: @cakesbyrachelbakeshop Bridal Dress: @inesdisanto Bridesmaid Dresses: @bellabridesmaids Jeweler: @edelweissjewelry . . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountryweddings #vaweddings #wcweddingexperts #wcweddinggoals #weddings #weddingday #weddinginspo #weddingmagazine #vabride #southernweddings #weddingphotographer #photographer #weddingmoments #weddingphotography #weddingflowers #florals #floralinspo #florist #realwedding #love #woty #weddingoftheyear #contest #weddingcontest #2020woty
Wedding of the Year Voting is Now Open on our @wineandcountryweddings site: www.wineandcountryweddings.com/woty-2020/. From August 1–15, you can vote once per day on your favorite of 6 stunning Virginia wedding. 📷 by: @serapetras Planning: @orphadesigns Florals: @southern_blooms Hair Stylist: @ave42salon Catering: @letoilecatering Entertainment: @samhillentertainment & @themosolband Cake: @cakesbyrachelbakeshop Bridal Dress: @inesdisanto Bridesmaid Dresses: @bellabridesmaids Jeweler: @edelweissjewelry . . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountryweddings #vaweddings #wcweddingexperts #wcweddinggoals #weddings #weddingday #weddinginspo #weddingmagazine #vabride #southernweddings #weddingphotographer #photographer #weddingmoments #weddingphotography #weddingflowers #florals #floralinspo #florist #realwedding #love #woty #weddingoftheyear #contest #weddingcontest #2020woty
Craving award-winning wine and stunning views? Take a trip to Northern Virginia's wine country and book a reservation at @stonetowerwinery for a tasting of their current releases while soaking up Virginia's charm. #repost . . . #stonetowerwinery #winetastings #summertasting #loudouncounty #vawinery #vineyard #wineandcountry #vawinecountry #wine #winelovers #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #livelovelocal #tastingscountry #vawine
Craving award-winning wine and stunning views? Take a trip to Northern Virginia's wine country and book a reservation at @stonetowerwinery for a tasting of their current releases while soaking up Virginia's charm. #repost . . . #stonetowerwinery #winetastings #summertasting #loudouncounty #vawinery #vineyard #wineandcountry #vawinecountry #wine #winelovers #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #livelovelocal #tastingscountry #vawine
We asked @hedgefineblooms to share some tips for creating and maintaining a beautiful flower arrangement. “A simpler palette is a more sophisticated look. We prefer to use lots of different textures and flowers in a similar color palette rather than mix too many colors together. To make bouquets last longer, don't be afraid to strip all the leaves from your blooms, and cut stems on an angle to increase the surface area for water absorption but long enough to hit the bottom of the vessel. If you're using woody stems, like lilac or forsythia, split the stems so that flowers can drink. And, don't forget to keep the arrangements out of direct sunlight, preferably in a cool space, and add a little water to the vase every day.” Check back in next week for more inspiring tips on creating beautiful arrangements. 🌺🌺🌺 . . . #repost #hedgefineblooms #shoplocal #florist #arrangement #floralinspo #charlottesvilleflorist #centerpiece #bouquet #cville #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #virginiaisforlovers #livelocal #livelovelocal #howto #floralarrangement #flowertips #entertainingtips
We asked @hedgefineblooms to share some tips for creating and maintaining a beautiful flower arrangement. “A simpler palette is a more sophisticated look. We prefer to use lots of different textures and flowers in a similar color palette rather than mix too many colors together. To make bouquets last longer, don't be afraid to strip all the leaves from your blooms, and cut stems on an angle to increase the surface area for water absorption but long enough to hit the bottom of the vessel. If you're using woody stems, like lilac or forsythia, split the stems so that flowers can drink. And, don't forget to keep the arrangements out of direct sunlight, preferably in a cool space, and add a little water to the vase every day.” Check back in next week for more inspiring tips on creating beautiful arrangements. 🌺🌺🌺 . . . #repost #hedgefineblooms #shoplocal #florist #arrangement #floralinspo #charlottesvilleflorist #centerpiece #bouquet #cville #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #virginiaisforlovers #livelocal #livelovelocal #howto #floralarrangement #flowertips #entertainingtips
We're in love with these authentic Swedish Gustavian chairs at @helenstoreyantiques. Their original paint and exceptional carving will help make great statements in a dining room! . . . #repost #helenstoreyantiques #frenchprovincialantiques #charlottesville #cville #albemarle #virginia #shopciville #shopsmallbusiness #localbusiness #eighteenthcentury #antiques #frenchprovincialfurniture #decorative #swedishantiques #frenchantiques #frenchstyle #design #decor #frenchfurniture #interiordesign #swedishantiques #gustavian #gustaviansk #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife
We're in love with these authentic Swedish Gustavian chairs at @helenstoreyantiques. Their original paint and exceptional carving will help make great statements in a dining room! . . . #repost #helenstoreyantiques #frenchprovincialantiques #charlottesville #cville #albemarle #virginia #shopciville #shopsmallbusiness #localbusiness #eighteenthcentury #antiques #frenchprovincialfurniture #decorative #swedishantiques #frenchantiques #frenchstyle #design #decor #frenchfurniture #interiordesign #swedishantiques #gustavian #gustaviansk #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife
Looking for a midweek pick-me-up? Check out Shine & Dine Wednesdays from 5–8 p.m. at @princemichelwinery! Think famous Moonshine BBQ, live music and wine with some beautiful views. 🍷 For many more exciting local events, see our events calendar on our website. . . . #princemichelwinery #localevents #nomnom #vaeats #vabbq #drinklocal #vawinery #vineyard #vawinecountry #wine #winelovers #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #vaevent #wineryevent #wineevent
Looking for a midweek pick-me-up? Check out Shine & Dine Wednesdays from 5–8 p.m. at @princemichelwinery! Think famous Moonshine BBQ, live music and wine with some beautiful views. 🍷 For many more exciting local events, see our events calendar on our website. . . . #princemichelwinery #localevents #nomnom #vaeats #vabbq #drinklocal #vawinery #vineyard #vawinecountry #wine #winelovers #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #vaevent #wineryevent #wineevent
Enliven your VA summer by incorporating delicious, seasonal fare into your repertoire! Learn to make Caprese Salad with the easy recipe from @wineandcountrylife and discover tips for how to pair tomatoes with wine to make the most of your tomatoes this season. Link in bio. . . . #capresesalad #heirloomtomatoes #summertomato #summerliving #foodlover #foodie #vaeats #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving
Enliven your VA summer by incorporating delicious, seasonal fare into your repertoire! Learn to make Caprese Salad with the easy recipe from @wineandcountrylife and discover tips for how to pair tomatoes with wine to make the most of your tomatoes this season. Link in bio. . . . #capresesalad #heirloomtomatoes #summertomato #summerliving #foodlover #foodie #vaeats #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving
If you’re craving some much needed travel, consider exploring the beauty and wildness of Moab, Utah. Enjoy our tips on where to stay and what to do in this gorgeous natural park on the blog (link in bio)! . . . #moabutah #naturalparks #naturalwonder #wineandcountrytravel #wanderlust #livelifetothefullest #liveinthemoment #travel #travelguide #exploremore #exploreamerica #exploreoutdoor #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virtualtravel
If you’re craving some much needed travel, consider exploring the beauty and wildness of Moab, Utah. Enjoy our tips on where to stay and what to do in this gorgeous natural park on the blog (link in bio)! . . . #moabutah #naturalparks #naturalwonder #wineandcountrytravel #wanderlust #livelifetothefullest #liveinthemoment #travel #travelguide #exploremore #exploreamerica #exploreoutdoor #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virtualtravel
@americanshakespearecenter invites you to experience the classic works of Twelfth Night and Othello in a novel way — exciting outdoor performances held @theblackburninn in Staunton! You can find these events, and many more regional events at @wineandcountrylife's up-to-date events calendar. Check out the link below to see what’s happening near you and plan a trip to one of these dynamic performances. 🎭 https://wineandcountrylife.com/events-calendar/ . . . #americanshakespearecenter #twelfthnight #othello #theblackburninn #virginiainn #localevents #theater #performance #drama #virginiaevents #outdoorperformance #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia
@americanshakespearecenter invites you to experience the classic works of Twelfth Night and Othello in a novel way — exciting outdoor performances held @theblackburninn in Staunton! You can find these events, and many more regional events at @wineandcountrylife's up-to-date events calendar. Check out the link below to see what’s happening near you and plan a trip to one of these dynamic performances. 🎭 https://wineandcountrylife.com/events-calendar/ . . . #americanshakespearecenter #twelfthnight #othello #theblackburninn #virginiainn #localevents #theater #performance #drama #virginiaevents #outdoorperformance #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia

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