Charlottesville area private school schools offer impressive options, with plenty of choices to meet the specialized needs of every child. The following are descriptions— in their own words—of the philosophies […]
By Ken Wilson– The first season of the annual Staunton Music Festival, “if you can call it a season,” says Artistic Director Carsten Schmidt, was just a handful of concerts […]
By Marilyn Pribus – Furniture that isn’t new goes by many names: previously-owned, second-hand, or even antique. We’ve always called it “very early heirloom”—that wobbly-legged chair from my grandmother, the […]
By Celeste M. Smucker– Water draws and fascinates us, and along with mountain views is the natural feature most sought-after by home buyers. Whether we own a lot on one […]
By Ken Wilson– Put me on a mountain, way back in the backwoods. Put me on a lake with a biggin on the line. – Montgomery Gentry We have the […]
By Ken Wilson – Call it a day trip. Take three or four and call them a staycation. Describe it as a spiritual- journey-cum-geographical quest, an exercise in mindfulness via […]
By Marilyn Pribus – “Buy fresh, buy local” is great little bumper sticker you see around these parts. And it’s a wonderful motto. When we shop local, we support our […]
By Celeste M. Smucker– Go west across Afton Mountain to discover the independent cities of Waynesboro and Staunton where residents relish their panoramic views and enjoy amenity-rich, small town lifestyles […]
By Marilyn Pribus– An outdoor room is a looked-for feature in a property, declares REALTOR ® Gerri Russell with Roy Wheeler Realty Co. “It’s an extension of the home and […]
By Celeste M. Smucker– Looking for a relaxed, country lifestyle close to Charlottesville? Look no further than Greene County on the other side of the Albemarle line where you will […]