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Wine Country Home Design & Decor

The stunning homes dotting Virginia’s Horse and Wine Country emanate elegance and welcoming charm in their architecture and beautiful interiors. From formal estates, farmhouses with porches and modern homes with green features to cozy cottages they are all designed for cheerful welcomes and country living. Many homes feature libraries with art-filled walls, gourmet kitchens and expansive spaces for gracious entertaining, mudrooms with plenty of room for dogs and riding boots, designer furniture, elegant home offices, beautiful flower arrangements, custom millwork, antiques, garden rooms, bespoke window treatments and more. Whatever your personal style, you’ll find inspiration in these home design and decor stories all created for elegant country living.

A Fireplace Love Affair

Winter is here, and that means days and evenings spent cozying up by the fire with a glass of local [...]

Historic Waterperry Farm & Gardens

The historic property of Waterperry Farm boasts an English inspired garden landscape that creates an enchanting environment for a retreat [...]

An Elegant and Artistic Home

This colonial-era, artistic home effortlessly incorporates bright artwork and floral design elements into its sophisticated, neutral palette.

A French Country Home, Historic Upper Bundoran 

Get an exclusive look at the 2023 Historic Garden Week Tour featured home at Upper Bundoran in North Garden, Virginia.

Design A Mountain Home

This stunning mountainside home was designed and built by Virginia artisans to capture the perfect indoor/outdoor space for entertaining.

Discover Vintage Hip at Lucketts

The Old Lucketts Store is an antique oasis of vintage finds & unique treasures created by visionary designer Suzanne Eblen. [...]

Elizabeth Locke’s Elegant Virginia Farmhouse

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

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 [...]

Historic Waterperry Farm & Gardens

The historic property of Waterperry Farm boasts an English inspired garden landscape that creates an enchanting environment for a retreat [...]

An Elegant and Artistic Home

This colonial-era, artistic home effortlessly incorporates bright artwork and floral design elements into its sophisticated, neutral palette.

A French Country Home, Historic Upper Bundoran 

Get an exclusive look at the 2023 Historic Garden Week Tour featured home at Upper Bundoran in North Garden, Virginia.

Design A Mountain Home

This stunning mountainside home was designed and built by Virginia artisans to capture the perfect indoor/outdoor space for entertaining.

Discover Vintage Hip at Lucketts

The Old Lucketts Store is an antique oasis of vintage finds & unique treasures created by visionary designer Suzanne Eblen. [...]

Elizabeth Locke’s Elegant Virginia Farmhouse

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

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 [...]

Historic Equestrian Vineyard Home at Mount Fair

Explore the historic equestrian home at Mount Fair Vineyard, highlighted in 2022's Historic Garden Week Albemarle/Charlottesville Tours.

Virginia Wine Country Gardens & Barns

From grand formal gardens of roses and boxwood, cottage-style borders filled with cutting flowers and charming vegetable patches to creative chicken houses, elegant stables and sophisticated barns, Virginia gardens offer inspiration for your own property. Famous historic homes dot the rolling hills of Virginia and each April, the Virginia Historic Garden Week Tours open dozens of properties throughout Virginia for exclusive access to magnificent private homes and gardens as well as properties like Bunny Mellon’s Oak Spring Estate that are famed throughout the world. Discover topiaries, dahlia gardens, home orchards, horse stables with riding rings, garden sculptures, woodland gardens, greenhouses, water features, beehives along with planting guides on everything from hydrangeas to lavender from Provence. 

The Beauty of Lavender from Provence

From Provence to Virginia, A Guide to Growing Lavender in the Virginia Garden from preparing soil, pruning and planting tips.

Virginia Historic Garden Week 2024

A guide to Virginia's Historic Garden Week, the history of the historic garden week tours as well as specific highlights [...]

Raising Backyard Chickens

Find these helpful tips and advice on starting your own coop and Raising Backyard Chickens in Virginia wine country.

The Harlem Renaissance Poet of Virginia

The beautiful home & garden that inspired her life is now the historic Anne Spencer Home & Garden Museum. A [...]

Historic Waterperry Farm & Gardens

The historic property of Waterperry Farm boasts an English inspired garden landscape that creates an enchanting environment for a retreat [...]

How to Grow Wisteria for a Romantic Garden

A guide to how to grow wisteria in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. Growing wisteria is the perfect addition to any [...]

Virginia Historic Garden Week 2023

A guide to Virginia's Historic Garden Week, the history of the historic garden week tours as well as specific highlights [...]

Preserving Collards with Ira Wallace

Celebrate a Southern tradition in December of Preserving Collards with Ira Wallace and learn more about these leafy greens.

Virginia Historic Garden Week 2024

A guide to Virginia's Historic Garden Week, the history of the historic garden week tours [...]

Raising Backyard Chickens

Find these helpful tips and advice on starting your own coop and Raising Backyard Chickens [...]

The Harlem Renaissance Poet of Virginia

The beautiful home & garden that inspired her life is now the historic Anne Spencer [...]

Historic Waterperry Farm & Gardens

The historic property of Waterperry Farm boasts an English inspired garden landscape that creates an [...]

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OUR FABULOUS HOME & GARDEN PARTNERS

We are proud to have the support of many talented architects, builders, designers and gardening professionals who can help you create a gracious home perfect for any lifestyle. These experts understand elegant aesthetics and want to work with you on bringing your dream home to life. If you are looking for modern decor, a classic traditional design , n equestrian vibe or something more farmhouse style, the architects and home designers we work with are able to create a dream home plan for you. From indoors to outdoors, they can help craft landscaping that includes wildlife habitat, formal gardens, vegetable gardens, woodland trails, wildflower meadows, orchards, pastures, barns, stables and more. You can even find professionals who can help turn your wine country home into a small farm by creating a perfect stable for horses, beehives or a chicken coop. Live locally by supporting our Virginia partners.

VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY Events & Festivals

Events & Festivals

Here, we have collected the best of Virginia wine country’s events. Locals and visitors to Virginia alike will enjoy elegant home tours, gardening talks, art shows and exhibits, vineyard events, cooking classes, farm-to-table food markets, flower shows, exclusive festivals, winemaker dinners, horse races, theatre and more. Virginia wine is often at the heart of events, whether you are enjoying an elegant brunch for friends at a winery or setting a fabulous tailgate bar at a steeplechase. 

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Wine Country Entertaining

There’s always a reason to celebrate and bring together friends and family. You’ll find inspiration and advice on how to personalize and create luxe tablescapes for every occasion. You’ll also find tips and ideas for hosting elevated al fresco parties, picnics and tailgates. From seasonal flower arrangements for fabulous centerpieces to expertly coordinated linens, serving ware, accessories, flatware, seating cards, candles and dishes, you can find expert tips from the best designers for creating the perfect party in Virginia Wine Country.

How to Grow Wisteria for a Romantic Garden

A guide to how to grow wisteria in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. Growing wisteria is the perfect addition to any [...]

Host Your Own Virginia Wine Dinner

Be inspired by this seasonal spread for entertaining and hosting your own farm-to-table dinner at a Virginia winery.

Elegant Holiday Party Décor

Virginia Wine & Country celebrates elevated living in Virginia Wine Country. Virginia Wine & Country Life is a semi-annual luxury [...]

A Fall Virginia Farmhouse Dinner Party

Local Charlottesville artisans create a perfect Virginia farmhouse dinner. Delicious cuisine and rustic design fill this farmhouse dinner.

Patio Entertaining at Home

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

Romance of Gold

Be inspired by this couple's Romance of Gold celebration. The gold accents and touches will truly be the talk of [...]

Summer Entertaining

From table settings and floral arrangements to picking the perfect menu,

Decorating with Margot Shaw

Join us for an inside look at Caspari’s Living Floral event with Margot Shaw. And click here to see more [...]

Host Your Own Virginia Wine Dinner

Be inspired by this seasonal spread for entertaining and hosting your own farm-to-table dinner at a Virginia winery.

Elegant Holiday Party Décor

Virginia Wine & Country celebrates elevated living in Virginia Wine Country. Virginia Wine & Country Life is a semi-annual luxury [...]

A Fall Virginia Farmhouse Dinner Party

Local Charlottesville artisans create a perfect Virginia farmhouse dinner. Delicious cuisine and rustic design fill this farmhouse dinner.

Patio Entertaining at Home

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

Romance of Gold

Be inspired by this couple's Romance of Gold celebration. The gold accents and touches will truly be the talk of [...]

Summer Entertaining

From table settings and floral arrangements to picking the perfect menu,

Decorating with Margot Shaw

Join us for an inside look at Caspari’s Living Floral event with Margot Shaw. And click here to see more [...]

Fabulous Florals

As we say so long to spring and hello to summer this week, we want to share one of our [...]

Meet the Makers

We’ve been welcomed into studios and workshops to share the compelling personal stories of some of the most innovative designers today. Here, you’ll find stories showcasing a world of exceptional Virginians making lovely, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Christmas Tree Farms in Virginia

Visit one of the many Christmas Tree Farms in Virginia and enjoy activities, festive snacks and more with friends and [...]

Holiday Wreath Making at Pippin Hill

Be inspired by this Holiday Wreath Making Class at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards to create your own stunning natural [...]

The Harlem Renaissance Poet of Virginia

The beautiful home & garden that inspired her life is now the historic Anne Spencer Home & Garden Museum. A [...]

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