On September 4th, 1862, Confederate General Robert E. Lee arrived at Leesburg and stayed at the home of a relative, Harrison Hall, now Glenfiddich House, on North King Street. The next day, September 5th, he assembled his generals in the house to plan an invasion across the Potomac into Maryland. This invasion led to the famous battle at Antietam, the bloodiest day of the...
As I slowly made my way along Hamilton Station Road in Western Loudoun, I kept my eyes peeled for the sign indicating I’ve arrived at The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards. The gravel driveway slopes up to a small parking lot with several buildings in view. Although the exterior is unassuming, a newly lain path beckoned me back to an old barn and...
It seems as though a fitness craze has truly hit the nation. It may be spawned by the President’s Challenge or a response to growing awareness about health and wellness. Or maybe good habits are contagious. I abhorred running until one of my dearest friends started doing it. And after watching friends and colleagues train and then rave about some of the races they’ve...
Did you know that Visit Loudoun is giving away TWO prize packages this summer? As part of our summer promotion, Summer’s Perfect Pairing, we’ve created these two giveaways: The Loudoun Food and Wine Experience includes a two night stay at Lansdowne Resort, meals at two of Loudoun’s Destination Restaurants, a culinary walking tour of downtown Leesburg, and tastings at Boxwood and Tarara wineries. For travelers...
Summer is officially here which means two things are at their peak – summer harvest and festivals. This also means that festivals celebrating the foods of summer are peaking and Loudoun has several coming up in the next few weeks. From local wine festivals to certified barbecue competitions and pick-your-own fruit, here are some summer food festivities that should make it onto your calendar....