Spring is a wonderful time to tackle home improvement projects. Whether you have a large property or a cozy cottage, there is without a doubt a myriad of ideas that have been on your “someday list,” all of which would give you a great feeling of satisfaction to complete followed by years of enjoyment. After […]

Now’s a great time to pick up that book you always said you wanted to read, and when you’re finished with that one, we’ve got some recommendations from renowned writers in our region! From fiction and nonfiction to cookbooks, each of these selections is either written by a Virginia author or focuses on an aspect […]

Getting tired of your decor? Need some inspiration? Step inside a local home that is brimming with style and flair that is perfect for spring. Go ahead, steal an idea or two to give your space a refresh today! “Nestled within a woodland setting of poplars and oaks in Ivy lies this homeowner’s gracious colonial […]

Your grape-to-glass experience may look different when you are sipping at home, but it can still be deliciously local. Here is a list of some area wineries in the Monticello Wine Trail, Loudon County Wine Trail, Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail and nearby that are shipping bottles (often with free delivery!), or doing delivery or take-out. […]

Turn your kitchen into a culinary classroom with our Farm-to-Table inspiration! Today, let’s brush up on our pairing skills with Tim Gearhart of Gearharts Fine Chocolates and savor some of life’s most loved pleasures as we learn How to Pair Wine and Chocolate. “Walking into Gearharts Fine Chocolates, you don’t have to be a chocolate […]

Together with local plein-air Painter Meg West, we encourage you to embrace the gorgeous spring season as plants and landscapes begin to bloom all around us. Featured in Book 2 of Wine & Country Life, Meg West is captures all that a landscape exudes. We encourage to read on for some of the original article […]