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Elizabeth Locke’s Elegant Virginia Farmhouse

Explore the gorgeous home of renowned jewelry designer Elizabeth Locke, her Tuscan-inspired decor and immaculate landscaping. [...]

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How to Style the Ultimate Steeplechase Tailgate

Learn How to Style the Ultimate Steeplechase Tailgate with these tips on styling, recipes, decor and fashionable dress. [...]

How to Choose an Investment Advisor

Chief Investment Officer Sean Miller of Miller Assets Solutions LLC shares his advice for how to choose a qualified investment advisor. [...]

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Blenheim Vineyards Launches Oenoverse Club

Charlottesville’s Blenheim Vineyards launches the Oenoverse Club, an inclusive space to help people experience wine in a community setting. [...]

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The Omni Homestead Resort

Known as America's first resort, The Omni Homestead Resort is a recreational paradise for visitors in the heart of the Allegheny Highlands. [...]

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Francoise Weeks Comes to Virginia

World-famous floral designer Francoise Weeks will present her art at the 2022 Garden Symposium hosted by the Garden Club of Virginia. [...]

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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 fall and spring races. [...]

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Kwame Onwuachi Presents The Family Reunion in Virginia Wine Country

Celebrity Chef Kwame Onwuachi presented the second annual The Family Reunion event at Salamander Hotel & Spa in Middleburg. [...]

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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. You’ll find a beautiful collection of inspiring real weddings hosted at gorgeous wineries in Virginia, country estates, churches and more. 

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The Omni Homestead Resort, long recognized for its culinary traditions, celebrates some of the finest Virginia wines and farm-to-table pairings with its inaugural Epicurean Classic this November, sponsored by Wine & Country Life (link in bio.) . . @omnihomestead @aftonmtnvineyards @blenheimvineyards @vineyardsducard @earlymountain @hortonwine @mswineworks @rockbridge_vineyard_brewery @veritaswinery @pippinhillfarm @williamsburgwinery @todd_kliman @drinkwhatyoulike @joytingwine @paulhting @youmans.jay @chef.tim.moore @irynecki @vawine @visitvirginia . . #wineandcountrylife #epicurean #virginia #visitva #visitvirginia #loveva #vawine #winery #wineries #vineyard #vineyards #food #farmtotable #grapetoglass #lovewine #winelife #pairing #pairings #resort #spa #travelva #travelvirginia #travel #getaway
The Omni Homestead Resort, long recognized for its culinary traditions, celebrates some of the finest Virginia wines and farm-to-table pairings with its inaugural Epicurean Classic this November, sponsored by Wine & Country Life (link in bio.) . . @omnihomestead @aftonmtnvineyards @blenheimvineyards @vineyardsducard @earlymountain @hortonwine @mswineworks @rockbridge_vineyard_brewery @veritaswinery @pippinhillfarm @williamsburgwinery @todd_kliman @drinkwhatyoulike @joytingwine @paulhting @youmans.jay @chef.tim.moore @irynecki @vawine @visitvirginia . . #wineandcountrylife #epicurean #virginia #visitva #visitvirginia #loveva #vawine #winery #wineries #vineyard #vineyards #food #farmtotable #grapetoglass #lovewine #winelife #pairing #pairings #resort #spa #travelva #travelvirginia #travel #getaway
Congratulations to @keswickvineyards and winemaker @sbarnardwmkr for winning Winery of the Year at the @VRLTA awards! . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life . . #wineandcountrylife #winecountry #wine #vawine #virginia #virginiawine #loveva #visitva #monticello #monticellowinetrail #monticelloava #winelove #winery #winemaker #vineyard #vineyards #wineries #awards #wineryoftheyear
Congratulations to @keswickvineyards and winemaker @sbarnardwmkr for winning Winery of the Year at the @VRLTA awards! . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life . . #wineandcountrylife #winecountry #wine #vawine #virginia #virginiawine #loveva #visitva #monticello #monticellowinetrail #monticelloava #winelove #winery #winemaker #vineyard #vineyards #wineries #awards #wineryoftheyear
Happy October, and welcome to Virginia Wine Month! We're looking forward to all of the Virginia Wine events coming up. . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life @vawine @visitvirginia . . #wineandcountrylife #loveva #visitva #vawine #virginiawine #vineyard #vineyards #winery #wineries #virginia #visitvirginia #virginiaisforlovers #wine #winelove #winemonth #vawinemonth #event #celebrate #october
Happy October, and welcome to Virginia Wine Month! We're looking forward to all of the Virginia Wine events coming up. . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life @vawine @visitvirginia . . #wineandcountrylife #loveva #visitva #vawine #virginiawine #vineyard #vineyards #winery #wineries #virginia #visitvirginia #virginiaisforlovers #wine #winelove #winemonth #vawinemonth #event #celebrate #october
Happy birthday to @kingfamilyvineyards who celebrate 20 years in the wine industry today! . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life . . #wineandcountrylife #kingfamilyvineyards #wine #vawine #loveva #winelove #virginia #visitvirginia #sparkling #equestrian #polo #vineyard #vineyards #winery #wineries #crozet #birthday #anniversary #birthdaybubbly
Happy birthday to @kingfamilyvineyards who celebrate 20 years in the wine industry today! . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life . . #wineandcountrylife #kingfamilyvineyards #wine #vawine #loveva #winelove #virginia #visitvirginia #sparkling #equestrian #polo #vineyard #vineyards #winery #wineries #crozet #birthday #anniversary #birthdaybubbly
Steeplechase season is here, with Foxfield Races, Montpelier Hunt Races and the International Gold Cup on the way. Have you ever wanted an insider's look at the fantastic hats you see at equestrian events? Read about Elena Wittman, a milliner who makes bespoke hats for her clientele (link in bio.) . . 📷 by @serapetras @artofhats @foxfieldraces @montpelierraces . . #wineandcountrylife #artofhats #shoplocal #artisan #shopsmall #bespoke #hats #fashion #hat #virginia #artisanmade #virginiamade #loveva #virginiaisforlovers #headpiece #fascinator #steeplechase #horse #racing #virginia #equestrian #montpelierhuntraces
Steeplechase season is here, with Foxfield Races, Montpelier Hunt Races and the International Gold Cup on the way. Have you ever wanted an insider's look at the fantastic hats you see at equestrian events? Read about Elena Wittman, a milliner who makes bespoke hats for her clientele (link in bio.) . . 📷 by @serapetras @artofhats @foxfieldraces @montpelierraces . . #wineandcountrylife #artofhats #shoplocal #artisan #shopsmall #bespoke #hats #fashion #hat #virginia #artisanmade #virginiamade #loveva #virginiaisforlovers #headpiece #fascinator #steeplechase #horse #racing #virginia #equestrian #montpelierhuntraces
Who's ready for the Two Up, Wine Down Festival hosted by @oenoverse and @theveraisonproject at @cvillejeffschool on Sunday, 10/23? Tickets available at the link in our bio. . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life @vawine / @charlottesvilleva / @blackcville / @blenheimvineyards / @earlymountain / @thistlerockmead / @domainefinotva / @kingfamilyvineyards / @richwinerva / @marketstreetwine / @williamscornerwine / @staycharlottesville / @monticellowinetour / @keswickvineyards / @septenarywinery / @veritaswinery / @aftonmtnvineyards / @flyingfoxwines / @inthedrinkofaneye / @acorkintheroad / @justbepicnic / @royaltyeatsllc / @dj.double.u / @forezeemarketing / @reggieleonard / @blackwomenwhowine / @harmony_wine / @mharm_1 / @lancelemon / @mrchancefischer / @thetitussomm / @jcxbecton / @inthedrinkofaneye / @splendyscville / @acorkintheroad / @wallerderrick / @timskirven @lightwellsurvey / @vatentrental / @vegancomfortssoulfood . . #wineandcountrylife #oenoverse #twoupwinedown #charlottesvilleva #visitvirginia #loveva #vawinecountry #monticellowinetrail #virginia #blueridgemountains #vineyardlife #charlottesville #foodandwine #VAwine #virginiaisforlovers #blackwinelovers #blackwineprofessionals #wineforall #blackpeopledrinkwine #visitcharlottesville #winelocal #BIPOC
Who's ready for the Two Up, Wine Down Festival hosted by @oenoverse and @theveraisonproject at @cvillejeffschool on Sunday, 10/23? Tickets available at the link in our bio. . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life @vawine / @charlottesvilleva / @blackcville / @blenheimvineyards / @earlymountain / @thistlerockmead / @domainefinotva / @kingfamilyvineyards / @richwinerva / @marketstreetwine / @williamscornerwine / @staycharlottesville / @monticellowinetour / @keswickvineyards / @septenarywinery / @veritaswinery / @aftonmtnvineyards / @flyingfoxwines / @inthedrinkofaneye / @acorkintheroad / @justbepicnic / @royaltyeatsllc / @dj.double.u / @forezeemarketing / @reggieleonard / @blackwomenwhowine / @harmony_wine / @mharm_1 / @lancelemon / @mrchancefischer / @thetitussomm / @jcxbecton / @inthedrinkofaneye / @splendyscville / @acorkintheroad / @wallerderrick / @timskirven @lightwellsurvey / @vatentrental / @vegancomfortssoulfood . . #wineandcountrylife #oenoverse #twoupwinedown #charlottesvilleva #visitvirginia #loveva #vawinecountry #monticellowinetrail #virginia #blueridgemountains #vineyardlife #charlottesville #foodandwine #VAwine #virginiaisforlovers #blackwinelovers #blackwineprofessionals #wineforall #blackpeopledrinkwine #visitcharlottesville #winelocal #BIPOC
Emily and John spent their wedding day surrounded by loved ones on the gorgeous winery estate at Veritas Vineyards. https://wineandcountryweddings.com/vineyard-wedding-for-emily-and-john/ . . 📷 by @3catsphoto @veritaswinery @passionflowercakes @southern_blooms . . #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountryweddings #winecountry #virginia #vineyardwedding #winerywedding #vineyard #vineyards #winery #wineries #wedding #weddingdress #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #weddingcake #winerylovers #winelovers #vawine #loveva #vineyarddog
Emily and John spent their wedding day surrounded by loved ones on the gorgeous winery estate at Veritas Vineyards. https://wineandcountryweddings.com/vineyard-wedding-for-emily-and-john/ . . 📷 by @3catsphoto @veritaswinery @passionflowercakes @southern_blooms . . #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountryweddings #winecountry #virginia #vineyardwedding #winerywedding #vineyard #vineyards #winery #wineries #wedding #weddingdress #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #weddingcake #winerylovers #winelovers #vawine #loveva #vineyarddog
The Oenoverse Club returns this weekend with host Matt Harmon of Harmony wine! Membership includes two tickets for Oenoverse Club events, so come learn all about joining this incredible movement (link in bio.) . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life @oenoverse @harmony_wine @reggieleonard @thats.so.reg @vawine⁠ @blenheimvineyards⁠ @mharm_1 @visitvirginia . . #wineandcountrylife #oenoverse #harmonywine #blenheimvineyards⁠ #virginia #virginiawine #vawine #lovewine #charlottesville #winery #vineyards #vineyard #wine #visitva #monticello #twoupwinedown
The Oenoverse Club returns this weekend with host Matt Harmon of Harmony wine! Membership includes two tickets for Oenoverse Club events, so come learn all about joining this incredible movement (link in bio.) . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life @oenoverse @harmony_wine @reggieleonard @thats.so.reg @vawine⁠ @blenheimvineyards⁠ @mharm_1 @visitvirginia . . #wineandcountrylife #oenoverse #harmonywine #blenheimvineyards⁠ #virginia #virginiawine #vawine #lovewine #charlottesville #winery #vineyards #vineyard #wine #visitva #monticello #twoupwinedown
September is Virginia Spirits Month, and we have the perfect fall cocktail recipe to share from top mixologist & author Micah LeMon (link in bio) . . 📷 by @adambarnesphoto @thealleylight . . #wineandcountrylife #virginiaspiritsmonth #vaspirits #bourbon #peach #sour #cocktail #mixology #mixologist #virginia #loveva #visitva #drinklocal #bartender #cocktails #cocktailrecipe #recipe #recipes
September is Virginia Spirits Month, and we have the perfect fall cocktail recipe to share from top mixologist & author Micah LeMon (link in bio) . . 📷 by @adambarnesphoto @thealleylight . . #wineandcountrylife #virginiaspiritsmonth #vaspirits #bourbon #peach #sour #cocktail #mixology #mixologist #virginia #loveva #visitva #drinklocal #bartender #cocktails #cocktailrecipe #recipe #recipes
Fond memories of Pippin Hill's Equinox Harvest Dinner. This annual event is coming back on 9/30, visit our event calendar for tickets! (Link in bio.) . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life @pippinhillfarm @vawine @loveva . . #wineandcountrylife #pippinhill #eastonportergroup #charlottesvilleva #visitvirginia #loveva #monticellowinetrail #VAwine #virginiaisforlovers #wine #winery #vineyard #vineyards #monticello #harvest #dinner #event #food #farmtotable #equinox #fall #autumn #virginia
Fond memories of Pippin Hill's Equinox Harvest Dinner. This annual event is coming back on 9/30, visit our event calendar for tickets! (Link in bio.) . . 📷 by Wine & Country Life @pippinhillfarm @vawine @loveva . . #wineandcountrylife #pippinhill #eastonportergroup #charlottesvilleva #visitvirginia #loveva #monticellowinetrail #VAwine #virginiaisforlovers #wine #winery #vineyard #vineyards #monticello #harvest #dinner #event #food #farmtotable #equinox #fall #autumn #virginia

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