Catie Ratliff

With its scenic Blue Ridge Mountains backdrop, abundance of greenery, and plethora of stunning locales, the Charlottesville area has long been a popular wedding destination. For couples looking for the perfect place to tie the knot, these four new venues will likely fit the bill. Situated just south of Charlottesville in Nelson County, Rockfish Ranch […]

if you’ve ever started a home-improvement project, put together furniture, or wanted to test drive a new hobby, you know how frustrating it can be when you don’t have the tools you need. Rather than buying new every time, the Cville Tool Library lets its members “check out a tool like a book.” Since opening […]

Since her first call to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad as a kid, Chief Virginia Leavell knew that emergency medicine would be a big part of her life. “I was in Charlottesville having breakfast with my grandmother and she went into cardiac arrest,” says Leavell. She called 911 and soon the CARS volunteers arrived. “They actually […]

For artists and art appreciators alike, McGuffey Art Center is the place to be. Housed in a former elementary school (the classrooms were transformed into studios, galleries, and a gift shop), the artist-run cooperative was established in 1975, and celebrates all things creative, with exhibitions, classes, workshops, camps, and more.  “The City of Charlottesville leases […]

Puzzle junkies, history buffs, and wannabe sleuths will all find something to challenge them in Unlocked History Escape Rooms. Check out The British Are Coming, the room that started it all, or take flight in The Raven, a more macabre challenge based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Oh, and don’t forget to reserve […]