The month of February is not the only thing coming to a close this weekend. The wait to open Sunset Hills Vineyard’s special vintages ends with a special event, FebREWAry will come to a close with a send off party and awards season finishes with the Oscars, which has a special connection to one local winery . Let’s celebrate: Open That Bottle Night –...
As Roald Dahl said, “So much time and so little to do. Strike that, reverse it.” We are always looking for more time- we need more hours in the day to finish work, more days in a week to see family and friends and more weeks in a year to travel and create lasting memories. Luckily, once every four years we get more time...
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well” Virginia Woolf had the right idea which is why our Loudoun Weekend Guide is all about dining well and enjoying great food. From local sweets to fresh ingredients and a great experience, LoCo has great events that will let you dine well this weekend. Make sure to share your foodie experiences with...
I love emojis. I am a typical millennial who can carry on conversations with my friends and family without using any words. From the kissing cat face to the peace sign, I have my go-tos and I am not afraid to use them. While I have my personal favorites, in honor of the current Facebook and Twitter challenge where everyone is posting their most used...
With romantic B&Bs, cozy wineries and decadent food options, Loudoun is the perfect place to celebrate love year-round. For Valentine’s Day our wineries, restaurants and other attractions are raising the bar on romance, offering special events throughout the weekend. Here are just some ideas of how you can spend Valentine’s Day with your special someone: 5th Annual “My Funny Valentine” – February 12-14 Laughter...
March Madness is one of my favorite times of the year as top teams crumble and Cinderella stories make small towns proud. It’s a time when colleagues, friends and family go head to head in bracket challenges, sports stores overcharge on college apparel and it is acceptable-in some places- to follow the big game in your workplace cube. But, before you get ready to...
During the time of slavery, enslaved African Americans sought to gain their freedom through escape and flight. These Freedom Seekers were often assisted by others who were opposed to slavery. Often referred to as the Underground Railroad, there were numerous escape routes throughout the United States. Loudoun County was part of the routes to the north, west and east. Loudoun County is home to...
The following guest blog was written by Jeremy Ross, General Manager and Bartender Extraordinaire at Sense of Thai in One Loudoun. YOU WILL NEVER BE A CHEF HERE! This was repeatedly said to me while I worked as a server at 701 Restaurant in DC. I have always had a passion for food and I knew my next career move after Naval Intelligence would be...
It looks like a beautiful sunny weekend in Loudoun to combat the cabin fever we all suffered last weekend. After being stuck in the house, it sounds like the perfect time to get out and elevate some of our senses like sight, taste and hearing. Luckily, there are great events going on in LoCo to help you out: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Open House –...
#Blizzard2016 is finally over! While everyone is trying to shovel out cars and driveways, take a second to admire the beauty of the snow. Even 36+ inches of snow can turn our beautiful county into something more stunning. Here are just a few pictures to prove it. Share your favorites with us with #LoveLoudoun Share on...
#WinterStormJonas is coming and we are taking full advantage of it this weekend in Loudoun. With the projected snow accumulation rising and rising, it seems like the perfect time to go sledding! While you’re out at these top 3 places in Loudoun, don’t forget to share your photos with #LoveLoudoun. Ida Lee Park – A family fun recreation center with a 138-acre park for sledding ...
After launching our new hashtag #LoveLoudoun, we were overwhelmed with the number of beautiful photos coming in from around LoCo. We shared some of our favorites in a July #LoveLoudoun blog and we also added#LoveLoudoun galleries to our website! Keep tagging your Instagram or Twitter photos with #LoveLoudoun or #LoCoAleTrail for our beer lovers and you might just see it pop up online. Here are some...
Celebrate the weekend in Loudoun at one of our great events from an ice carving competition to tasting some delicious wine and more! Make sure to share your memories with us by using #LoveLoudoun 3rd Annual Ice Fest – January 16 Bundle up and join the Village at Leesburg for the 3rd Annual Ice Fest! See ten world renowned ice carvers in action as they...
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fireplaces in Loudoun are so delightful. There’s nothing better during the cold weather season than sitting in front of a nice warm fireplace while enjoying a great meal, a glass of wine or beer with family and friends. Plan a day in Loudoun around some of our favorite fireplaces and fire-pits: Wineries: Fireplace: 8 Chains North Winery...
“New Year, New Me” It is everyone’s saying for 2016 and, as cliche as it can be, it is the saying for Loudoun too! There are many new attractions, wineries, breweries, events and more coming to LoCo this year! Be on the look out for all of these great additions: Restaurants: West End Wine Bar: West End Wine Bar in Purcellville is officially open!...
There are many traditions when celebrating New Year’s Eve, but one of the most popular is food (which is fine with me because I love to eat). What you eat on New Year’s Eve is believed to have an effect in the new year from good fortune to a long life. These traditions originated and are celebrated in different ways all over the world....
When Buddy the Elf called our Visitor Center to say he’d be coming to Loudoun, he already had a pretty good idea of what he wanted to do. “I planned out our whole day. First we’ll make snow angels for two hours, and then we’ll go ice skating, and then we’ll eat a whole roll of Toll House cookie dough as fast as we...
The weather outside is frightful…wait! No, it’s not. It’s a sunny weekend in Loudoun so we should all take advantage of it. There are great events going on at the Village at Leesburg, North Gate Vineyard and Breaux Vineyards: Breakfast with Santa – December 19 Make your reservations today for a holiday tradition to remember at Eggspecation in the Village at Leesburg. Visit with...
I know what you’re thinking: “Winter Wonderland?! It was 70 degrees over the weekend and I was wearing shorts!” Don’t get me wrong. I was enjoying the warm weather in December too, but it just doesn’t feel like the holidays without a blanket of fresh snow on the ground. I, for one, am wearing my pajamas inside out and doing the snow dance I used to...
Leesburg native Carolyn Landes recently journeyed home to finish up her holiday shopping, and provides us some insights on her favorite shops. You can read more of Carolyn’s work as a contributing writer to The Georgetowner here. Strolling around Loudoun County this time of year feels a lot like entering a scene from a vintage holiday postcard. Paned shop windows are trimmed with...
It’s finally the month of snowmen, hot chocolate and reindeer with red noses! This weekend in Loudoun, we are celebrating some of our favorite holiday events in Middleburg and at 868 Estate Vineyards! We hope you enjoy them too. Make sure to share your memories with us by using #LoveLoudoun Christmas in Middleburg – December 4, 5 & 6 Enjoy the holiday spirit in...
Virginia Vino Veritas With 40 wineries nestled along winding roads, between horse farms and historic estates, Loudoun is a premier East Coast wine destination. Don’t miss a chance to indulge in conversation with award-winning winemakers, sample Virginia varietals like Viognier and Norton and tour wineries featuring rustic barns to architecturally stunning facilities. Hop down the LoCo Ale Trail Virginians have been producing wine for...
As we all come out of our food coma from the feast we enjoyed yesterday, it’s time to seize the beautiful weekend in Loudoun! If you’re a Black Friday fanatic like me then I will see you shopping at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets or the cute boutique shops in Downtown Leesburg and Middleburg. If you would rather have a relaxing weekend, there are many...
Tom Bobak is the editor-in-chief of American Craft Beer and recently spent a weekend exploring the LoCo Ale Trail. Here is part II of his journey. I was recently invited to spend a couple of days in Loudoun County, Virginia, a scenic expanse of small towns, rolling hills and mountain vistas just northwest of Washington, DC. It’s a beautiful part of the country, rich with wineries...
As harvest season winds down in wine country, many of the Loudoun wineries are winding up with fun celebrations this weekend. Enjoy a four-course meal paired with Casanel Vineyards wine, meet the winemaker at 868 Estate Vineyards or join Sunset Hills Vineyard for their 7th Anniversary party. Share your experiences with us by using #LoveLoudoun End of Harvest Wine Dinner – November 20 Casanel Vineyards and Winery...
The Appalachian Trail weaves in and out of Loudoun County from Route 50 to the south, and extending north until crossing the Potomac River towards Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. This stretch of trail is home to the notoriously difficult “Roller Coaster” in which climbers ascend and descend more than a dozen significant hills for a total of 5,000 feet of gain as you make your way toward...
“Creativity takes courage” – Henri Matisse Experience courage and creativity this weekend in Loudoun with some great art events. Take in an abstract art exhibit at the Village of Leesburg, go on the holiday art tour or show off your painting skills at a winery. Make sure to share your experiences with us by using #LoveLoudoun Abstract Art: Mind Over Object – Month of November Visit...
Thanksgiving is a great time of year to get together with family and friends and celebrate all that you have to be thankful for. If you’re like me, and the picture above, then you enjoy the holiday even more if you don’t have to do any of the work. It’s more fun and less stressful that way! Luckily, many of our restaurants and resorts have...