Can you believe it is already the second weekend in March?! Time is absolutely flying in 2015 and I don’t know about you, but I’m not a fan. The only good thing about the days moving forward is that we are only a week and half away from the first day of Spring! Finally, the sun can make some appearances and melt away all...
As I’m sitting watching the sun come out bringing the warm weather with it, I am looking out the window wishing I could be with the children getting home from school and playing outside with their friends all afternoon. When you are young, you are wishing to be an adult, but as you get older and enter the real world of drinking copious amounts...
That was the last snow storm of the season, we promise! Now the big thaw begins, and it’s time to get out and explore all that Loudoun has to offer. There are plenty of events happening at Loudoun wineries, museums and other attractions this weekend. We’ve highlighted a few of your options and be sure to Instagram, tweet and share your experience in Loudoun...
It’s cold outside, we get it. With the steady stream of snow, ice, sleet and wind that has been hitting the region, sweat pants and Netflix have been a safe option while Mother Nature works through her issues. Since you probably binge-watched all of Season 3 of House of Cards in one sitting, it’s time to get off the couch and exercise your mind...
Don’t let the winter weather put a damper on your weekend! There are plenty of events happening at Loudoun wineries, museums and other attractions. We’ve highlighted a few of places you can explore this weekend and be sure to Instagram, tweet and share your experience in Loudoun with us by tagging @VisitLoudoun and using #LoveLoudoun or #LoCoVA ! Create & Sip at Hillsborough Vineyards...
Making Virginia wine is no easy feat and this year, Purcellville resident Jennifer Tribino is getting a chance to learn first-hand just what it takes to get the grapes from the vine and into a glass of Loudoun wine. As the winner of the Ultimate Winemaker Experience at Epicurience Virginia 2014, Jennifer is working with Bluemont Vineyard’s Co-owner and Co-winemaker Bob Rupy and Co-winemaker...
Another weekend in Loudoun is fast approaching, and it looks like there may be some more winter weather in the cards. The greater Washington DC area has a reputation for overreacting to a bit of snow, so I think it’s time we show all the New Englanders that we won’t let a little dusting ruin our weekends! Shake off the cabin fever and check out some...
Friday is National Love Your Pet Day and in Loudoun, we love the furry friends that call our wineries, breweries and distilleries home. Guests at our attractions are often greeted not just by winemakers and tasting room staff but also by dogs, cats, horses and other animals that love to interact with the visitors at their homes. Before venturing to Loudoun with your pet,...
Love is in the air in Loudoun, and many of our events this weekend are focused around Valentine’s Day. With over 40 wineries in the county, you have plenty of options for romantic wine and food pairings. If cupid isn’t in the cards for you this weekend, there are still plenty of fun events to check out. The Romance Classics: Valentine’s Day Edition Visit...
(We invited Stone Tower Winery Chef/Sommelier Sarah Culbert to share an easy Valentine’s Day dessert recipe, to go along with some local wine, beer, and spirit pairings for you to try. Enjoy!) With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, some are making plans with their significant others, while others are avoiding the Hallmark aisle of the grocery store at all costs. No matter your...
It seems like many of us start to panic when the month of February rolls around, trying to plan something that shows our significant other that we really do love them on the impending Valentine’s Day. While we all should show our love every day, it is always nice to have a reason to splurge on our loved ones, get dressed up and show...
A funny thing happened while developing the app for our “To Loudoun with Love” campaign. I created my ideal Loudoun getaway and sent it to several of my Facebook friends of the finer sex… Without realizing the app was “live”! While I love them all, I am not IN love with all of them. Please consider this blog my official “take-backsies”. Don’t call, it...
In a New Year, New Me campaign to cut down on carbs (MMMMMM, carbs), I have reluctantly abstained from the nectar of the Gods since the NYE ball dropped. Despite my current life/beverage choices, the topic of brewing in Loudoun can’t be ignored. The county’s craft beer is rolling into 2015 like the cooler, younger cousin of Spuds Mackenzie and it needs to be recorded in...
The holidays are over and across the country people are getting hit with record cold weather and snow. But, as someone who grew up in Michigan, the cold, snowy days remind me of spending time with family, sledding down hills and game nights with friends around the fireplace. Now that I work in the heart of Virginia wine country, I love making new memories...
New Year’s is a time to celebrate the end of an era and look forward to a new chapter in your life. Along with celebrating, everyone is pressured to create resolutions that they may- or may not –complete in the new year. We want to make it easier for you to check off your resolutions so we took the most common ones and created...
2014 is coming to a bittersweet end and it seems like everyone is already looking ahead to 2015! But, before we jump into the new year, I want to look back at all that happened in LoCo this year. It has been a great year filled with events, new attractions and announcements of what’s to come in DC’s Wine Country. I’ve capture some of...
By Tarver King Superstition, myths, and fables- food plays such a vital role in our lives, it’s no wonder so much lore surrounds the act of eating. No other day of the year is filled with more ritual and taboo than New Year’s Eve; most likely because the holiday signifies a new beginning, along with a wealth of opportunities and second chances to make...
Teachers always say there is no such thing as a silly question; chances are if you want to know, other people probably do too. Here in Loudoun, we feel the same way. We searched through social media and other sites to track what people really want to know about Loudoun and found eight of the most frequently asked questions about LoCo. Where in Loudoun...
If you are like me, after a long weekend enjoying delicious home cooked meals and downing your fair share of holiday spirits, you can only think of one thing: I CAN’T WAIT TO DO THAT AGAIN! Luckily you don’t need to wait for “Cousin Eddie” to show up at your door before enjoying a few festive drinks, as Loudoun has plenty to hold you...
The holiday season is officially here, which means it’s time to hit the shops and search for that perfect gift. This is my favorite time of year not just because of the cheerful music, sparkling decorations and abundance of food, but because I love hunting for unique gifts that I know will make my friends and family smile as they tear the wrapping paper...
1. Your go-to light beer just isn’t doing it for you anymore With the craft beer scene rising, DCs Wine County isn’t just about wine anymore. Our breweries offer everything from live music and tours to unique concoctions created by local brewmasters. In January, try Lost Rhino’s Bone Dusters made from yeast extracted from fossils. 2. Your dog is tired of running...
By Joann Hazard On Saturday December 6, 2014, the small, quaint village of Middleburg (pop. 600) will welcome more than 10,000 visitors for the annual Christmas in Middleburg celebration. When we opened the Middleburg Country Inn 10 years ago, I knew about Christmas in Middleburg, but to enjoy the full effect of this old-fashioned, traditional celebration, you just have to be here! That was the...
Don’t stress about making the perfect Thanksgiving meal this year. Instead, leave the cooking up to some of LoCoVa’s top chefs and get away for a relaxing holiday in wine country. Many of our restaurants and resorts have created special menus and packages so you can kick back, watch football and connect with family and friends. Lansdowne Resort: This dog-friendly resort is featuring a...
Halloween Wine Cork and Bottle Crafts Many believe that Halloween is for children, but I completely disagree. The celebration of Halloween grows with us in stages. As a child, we dress up as our favorite superheroes and pop stars. As young adults, we hang out with our friends and go to parties. When we enter our professional career, it’s all about the office...
It’s that time of year again when the ghosts and goblins come out to play, children dress up as witches, princesses and their favorite superheroes and jack-o-lanterns glow on porches across the country. If your kids love Halloween- or you are still a kid at heart and enjoy this holiday- Loudoun is the place to find family-friendly events that celebrate this spooky month! One...
By Rachel Roseberry Paxton Manor is a unique Loudoun historical home that is part of an educational foundation and campus that provides a learning environment for children of all ages and abilities…but during October, the Manor opens to the public as the only REAL haunted house in Northern Virginia. With documented sightings of old family ghosts and visits from paranormal investigators exploring the Manor,...
With over 40 wineries, Loudoun County is the perfect place to celebrate Virginia Wine Month. While I may use this holiday month as an excuse to try a different Virginia wine every night with dinner, LoCoVA wineries use it to promote their vineyards and wine by hosting fun events during the month of October. Loudoun not only has amazing wineries, but also beautiful foliage...
With the beautiful autumn landscape and cooler temperatures, fall is one of my favorite times to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. This is the calm before the holiday season and a time to truly unwind with long walks, bike rides and a glass of wine. Loudoun’s rolling countryside transforms into a multi-colored canvas and provides the perfect backdrop for any outdoor adventure. The...