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A Weekend Guide to Visiting Middleburg

Travel to America's hunt & horse capital in our Weekend Guide to Visiting Middleburg. Find where to shop, eat and stay in the historic town. [...]

Meet the Growers of Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market

We invite you to Meet the Growers of Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market, producers of some of the juiciest fruits in Virginia. [...]

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6 Fall Outing Ideas in Virginia

Explore Virginia wine country with these 6 Fall Outing Ideas in Virginia that are perfect for either a daytrip or weekend away. [...]

A Farm-to-Table Dinner at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

A fall equinox farm-to-table dinner takes place at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards. Learn all about their locally-produced wine and food. [...]

Spectators watching horse racing at the Foxfield races in Charlottesville
A Guide to the Foxfield Races in Charlottesville

This Guide to the Foxfield Races in Charlottesville shares tips on what to bring and wear to the Foxfield Races in the fall and spring. [...]

Horses jumping in the gold cup
The International Gold Cup Races

Explore the exciting world of the International Gold Cup Horse Races while learning about the sport's history. [...]

Spiced Apple Galette Recipe

Embrace autumn with this Spiced Apple Galette Recipe, a French bakery classic full of fresh apples and fall flavors. [...]

The Montpelier Hunt Races

Enjoy a day at the Montpelier Hunt Races and watch the Terrier Races, the tailgating contest, the hat contest and more. [...]

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🐎 Step into a charming oasis of luxury and relaxation in our Weekend Guide to Visiting Middleburg. Known as the nation's horse and hunt capital, Middleburg is an equestrian paradise complete with fine dining, romantic resorts and magnificent boutiques: https://wineandcountrylife.com/a-weekend-guide-to-visiting-middleburg/ . . 📷 @redfoxinntavern . @salamanderresort @goodstoneinn @middleburgcommongrounds @kingstreetoyster @chloesofmiddleburg @highcliffeclothiers @shopcremedelacremeboutique @baileywyckantiques @middleburgantiquegallery @hastening_designs @atelierdesignanddecor @naturecomposed @boxwoodestatewinery @canavineyards @greenhillwine @chrysalisvineyards @50westvineyards @fleetwoodfarmwinery @oldfarmwineryhartland @quattrogoombas @mtdefiance @lostbarrelbrew @nationalsportinglm . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #middleburg #visitmiddleburg
🐎 Step into a charming oasis of luxury and relaxation in our Weekend Guide to Visiting Middleburg. Known as the nation's horse and hunt capital, Middleburg is an equestrian paradise complete with fine dining, romantic resorts and magnificent boutiques: https://wineandcountrylife.com/a-weekend-guide-to-visiting-middleburg/ . . 📷 @redfoxinntavern . @salamanderresort @goodstoneinn @middleburgcommongrounds @kingstreetoyster @chloesofmiddleburg @highcliffeclothiers @shopcremedelacremeboutique @baileywyckantiques @middleburgantiquegallery @hastening_designs @atelierdesignanddecor @naturecomposed @boxwoodestatewinery @canavineyards @greenhillwine @chrysalisvineyards @50westvineyards @fleetwoodfarmwinery @oldfarmwineryhartland @quattrogoombas @mtdefiance @lostbarrelbrew @nationalsportinglm . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #middleburg #visitmiddleburg
🍎 🥧 Our recipe for a warm and delectable spiced apple galette is the perfect way to commemorate the weekend and the start of the fall season! . Fill your home with the enticing aromas and familiar flavors of the season that we look forward to all year long by clicking the link: https://wineandcountrylife.com/spiced-apple-galette-recipe/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #vawinecountry #Baking #BakingFromScratch #BakingTips #BakingSeason #applepierecipe #applerecipe #applegalette #applegaletterecipe
🍎 🥧 Our recipe for a warm and delectable spiced apple galette is the perfect way to commemorate the weekend and the start of the fall season! . Fill your home with the enticing aromas and familiar flavors of the season that we look forward to all year long by clicking the link: https://wineandcountrylife.com/spiced-apple-galette-recipe/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #vawinecountry #Baking #BakingFromScratch #BakingTips #BakingSeason #applepierecipe #applerecipe #applegalette #applegaletterecipe
🍁🍽️ Fall has officially arrived and so has the autumnal equinox! As daylight and nighttime become equal lengths, celebrate the start of the season by looking back at a fabulous farm-to-table fall equinox dinner hosted at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards @pippinhillfarm. . Click the link below (and in bio!) to read about Pippin Hill's sustainable farming practices and an incredible meal served at this sensational seasonal soiree: https://wineandcountrylife.com/a-farm-to-table-dinner-at-pippin-hill-farm-vineyards/ . 📷 by R.L. Johnson . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #eatlocal #farmtofork #farmtotable #foodie #nomnom #fresh #virginiafoodie # #vaeats #loveva #foodstagram #vaisforfoodies #PippinHill #equinox #Pippinhillfarmandvineyards
🍁🍽️ Fall has officially arrived and so has the autumnal equinox! As daylight and nighttime become equal lengths, celebrate the start of the season by looking back at a fabulous farm-to-table fall equinox dinner hosted at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards @pippinhillfarm. . Click the link below (and in bio!) to read about Pippin Hill's sustainable farming practices and an incredible meal served at this sensational seasonal soiree: https://wineandcountrylife.com/a-farm-to-table-dinner-at-pippin-hill-farm-vineyards/ . 📷 by R.L. Johnson . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #eatlocal #farmtofork #farmtotable #foodie #nomnom #fresh #virginiafoodie # #vaeats #loveva #foodstagram #vaisforfoodies #PippinHill #equinox #Pippinhillfarmandvineyards
🍁 🍂 Get your pumpkin spice ready, because it's the first day of fall! We hope you and your loved ones are having a great start to the fall season, and are looking forward to the crisp air and colorful leaves ahead! . For amazing seasonal events and activities, visit our events calendar: https://wineandcountrylife.com/events-calendar/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #livelocal #visitva #vawinecountry #livelovelocal #readlocal #visitcharlottesville #loveva #virginiaisforlovers #exploreva #fall #autumn #nature #fallvibes #autumnvibes #pumpkin #leaves #fallcolors #pumpkins #fallinva
🍁 🍂 Get your pumpkin spice ready, because it's the first day of fall! We hope you and your loved ones are having a great start to the fall season, and are looking forward to the crisp air and colorful leaves ahead! . For amazing seasonal events and activities, visit our events calendar: https://wineandcountrylife.com/events-calendar/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #livelocal #visitva #vawinecountry #livelovelocal #readlocal #visitcharlottesville #loveva #virginiaisforlovers #exploreva #fall #autumn #nature #fallvibes #autumnvibes #pumpkin #leaves #fallcolors #pumpkins #fallinva
🍇🍷 Carl DiManno, the esteemed President and winemaker of 868 Estate Vineyards @868estate shares his contributions to Virginia's growing wine region in the newest issue of Wine & Country Life. . Click the link to our digital issue and head to page 32 to meet the winemaker of this Virginia Governor's Cup winning winery: https://wineandcountrylife.com/read-the-current-issue/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #vawine #vabeer #vaartisan #lifestylemagazine #virginiavendors #locallymade #supportlocal #readlocal #livelovelocal #wine #artisan #Virginiaartisan #868vineyards #CarlDiManno #868EstateVineyards #vawinery #vineyardwedding #vineyard #wine #winelovers #monticellowinetrail #monticelloava #winebar
🍇🍷 Carl DiManno, the esteemed President and winemaker of 868 Estate Vineyards @868estate shares his contributions to Virginia's growing wine region in the newest issue of Wine & Country Life. . Click the link to our digital issue and head to page 32 to meet the winemaker of this Virginia Governor's Cup winning winery: https://wineandcountrylife.com/read-the-current-issue/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #vawine #vabeer #vaartisan #lifestylemagazine #virginiavendors #locallymade #supportlocal #readlocal #livelovelocal #wine #artisan #Virginiaartisan #868vineyards #CarlDiManno #868EstateVineyards #vawinery #vineyardwedding #vineyard #wine #winelovers #monticellowinetrail #monticelloava #winebar
🏡 👩‍🌾 Year-round gardening requires the perfect environment for your particular growing needs, and as autumn quickly approaches, a greenhouse might be just for you! . Learn the many benefits of owning a greenhouse and read all of the expert vegetable gardening tips from Alitex USA @alitexusa in our Greenhouse Growing Calendar article: https://wineandcountrylife.com/greenhouse-growing-calendar/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #garden #gardening #nature #flowers #plants #gardendesign #photography #gardenlife #flower #travel #naturephotography #art #greenhousegrowing #beautiful #green #plant #gardeninspiration #greenhouse #alitex #alitexusa
🏡 👩‍🌾 Year-round gardening requires the perfect environment for your particular growing needs, and as autumn quickly approaches, a greenhouse might be just for you! . Learn the many benefits of owning a greenhouse and read all of the expert vegetable gardening tips from Alitex USA @alitexusa in our Greenhouse Growing Calendar article: https://wineandcountrylife.com/greenhouse-growing-calendar/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaisforlovers #garden #gardening #nature #flowers #plants #gardendesign #photography #gardenlife #flower #travel #naturephotography #art #greenhousegrowing #beautiful #green #plant #gardeninspiration #greenhouse #alitex #alitexusa
🐎 The The Foxfield Races @foxfieldraces are coming up on October 3rd! With only weeks left until the Family Day races, we are sharing our Guide to the Foxfield Races in Charlottesville article, which takes you through what to wear, where to park, how to tailgate and so much more at the Foxfield races! . Click the link to head to the online article: https://wineandcountrylife.com/foxfield-races/ . 📷 by R.L. Johnson . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaequestrian #virginiahorseracing #steeplechase #horseracing #horse #thoroughbred #equestrian #equine #equestrianfashion #equestrianstyle #horseriding #equestrianlife #eventing #horsebackriding #ponies #horseshows #vahorsecountry #Foxfield #Foxfieldfamilyday #Foxfieldraces
🐎 The The Foxfield Races @foxfieldraces are coming up on October 3rd! With only weeks left until the Family Day races, we are sharing our Guide to the Foxfield Races in Charlottesville article, which takes you through what to wear, where to park, how to tailgate and so much more at the Foxfield races! . Click the link to head to the online article: https://wineandcountrylife.com/foxfield-races/ . 📷 by R.L. Johnson . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #charlottesville #virginia #ilovevirginia #visitvirginia #virginialiving #virginiaequestrian #virginiahorseracing #steeplechase #horseracing #horse #thoroughbred #equestrian #equine #equestrianfashion #equestrianstyle #horseriding #equestrianlife #eventing #horsebackriding #ponies #horseshows #vahorsecountry #Foxfield #Foxfieldfamilyday #Foxfieldraces
🌻 🎨 Need plans for the weekend? The Van Gogh Immersive Experience, Van Gogh Expo @vangogh.experience, is a once-in-a-lifetime event that you truly don't want to miss! From now until January 2022, experience a visually rich event that takes you on a 10 minute journey alongside the artist himself. . Purchase your tickets and find more information about this interactive Virtual Reality excursion on our events calendar: https://wineandcountrylife.com/events-calendar/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virginia #virginialiving #eventscalendar #wineandcountryevents #Virginiawinecountry #winecountryevents #Virginiaevents #vangogh #vangoghimmersiveexperience #vangoghexperience
🌻 🎨 Need plans for the weekend? The Van Gogh Immersive Experience, Van Gogh Expo @vangogh.experience, is a once-in-a-lifetime event that you truly don't want to miss! From now until January 2022, experience a visually rich event that takes you on a 10 minute journey alongside the artist himself. . Purchase your tickets and find more information about this interactive Virtual Reality excursion on our events calendar: https://wineandcountrylife.com/events-calendar/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virginia #virginialiving #eventscalendar #wineandcountryevents #Virginiawinecountry #winecountryevents #Virginiaevents #vangogh #vangoghimmersiveexperience #vangoghexperience
🏠 Get inspired by a tranquil modern oasis designed by Charlottesville-based @heds_architects. Our online article allows you to Tour a Sustainable Modern Home that exudes oneness with its environment. . Click the link below (and in bio!) to take the tour: https://wineandcountrylife.com/tour-a-sustainable-modern-home/ . 📷 by @radifera Architect: @heds_architects Builder: @peterjohnsonbuilders Florals: @southern_blooms Plants: @ivynursery . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #virginialiving #home #vahome #virginiahome #homedecor #designinspo #renovations #homereno #living #sustainableliving #ecohome #greenliving #modernhome #countryliving #mountainviews #lifeandstyle #livelocal #lifeandstylemagazine #homeinspo #homeandgarden #homedesign #vabuilder #vagardeners #gardeners #vaarchitect
🏠 Get inspired by a tranquil modern oasis designed by Charlottesville-based @heds_architects. Our online article allows you to Tour a Sustainable Modern Home that exudes oneness with its environment. . Click the link below (and in bio!) to take the tour: https://wineandcountrylife.com/tour-a-sustainable-modern-home/ . 📷 by @radifera Architect: @heds_architects Builder: @peterjohnsonbuilders Florals: @southern_blooms Plants: @ivynursery . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #virginialiving #home #vahome #virginiahome #homedecor #designinspo #renovations #homereno #living #sustainableliving #ecohome #greenliving #modernhome #countryliving #mountainviews #lifeandstyle #livelocal #lifeandstylemagazine #homeinspo #homeandgarden #homedesign #vabuilder #vagardeners #gardeners #vaarchitect
🎸 Rockbridge Guitars @rockbridgeguitar founders Brian Calhoun and Randall Ray share their journey to handcrafting top-of-the-line guitars in the newest edition of Wine & Country Life. . Read all about one of the premier boutique guitar companies in the world on page 110 of the new digital issue: https://wineandcountrylife.com/read-the-current-issue/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountrymagazine #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virginia #virginialiving #supportlocal #virginiamakers #localfood #localculture #vaartisan #vaartists #vamusic #locallymade #localartist #virginiavendors #rockbridgeguitars #handmade #handmadeguitars
🎸 Rockbridge Guitars @rockbridgeguitar founders Brian Calhoun and Randall Ray share their journey to handcrafting top-of-the-line guitars in the newest edition of Wine & Country Life. . Read all about one of the premier boutique guitar companies in the world on page 110 of the new digital issue: https://wineandcountrylife.com/read-the-current-issue/ . . #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountrymagazine #living #lifeandstyle #lifestylemagazine #virginia #virginialiving #supportlocal #virginiamakers #localfood #localculture #vaartisan #vaartists #vamusic #locallymade #localartist #virginiavendors #rockbridgeguitars #handmade #handmadeguitars

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