You’ve heard of yoga, maybe you’ve heard of children’s yoga … but have you heard of kids aerial yoga? Local youngsters can try this gravity-defying practice at FlyDog yoga, which offers classes and summer camps for little kids (ages 4-8) and big kids (ages 8-12). In the aerial studio, 10 silk hammocks securely attached to […]
In 2012, when Eboni Bugg began working at the Women’s Initiative—a nonprofit offering mental health services to women—she was its first Black therapist on staff. “I was one of only a handful of clinicians of color operating in Charlottesville at that time,” Bugg says. “It was rewarding, but it was lonely.” After five years and […]
Lack of real estate inventory may have you dreaming of building your own abode from the ground up. But what does the home-building process actually involve? We spoke to local realtor Jeff Mattie, partner with Core Real Estate Partners, to get the lay of the land on building your own home. First, Mattie says, you […]
Walking into Wag, the new veterinary clinic that Jesse Bejar opened last November in the heart of Ivy, you immediately get the sense that this is not your typical vet clinic. Maybe it’s the wall of tennis balls behind the reception desk, or the clean, modern design aesthetic. The vibe is playful, fun, and anything […]
As the holidays wind down, many of us start to question our copious alcohol consumption. For some, the best way to counter a wet holiday season is with dry January—a month-long hiatus from drinking alcohol. If the thought of giving your body and mind a break from alcohol appeals to you, but you’re worried about […]
A 20-minute drive from Charlottesville, the town of Gordonsville is an attractive spot for a day trip, with it’s many food, drink, and shopping options. Head northeast and check out all this tiny town has to offer. What to eat and drink It goes without saying you have to stop at BBQ Exchange. Chef Craig […]