In Country: Virginia’s Hotel Petersburg to Reopen Next Month 
• November 13, 2024

After decades of dormancy in the wake of a destructive 1969 fire, the historic Hotel Petersburg, located at 20 West Tabb St. in Petersburg, Virginia, will reopen as part of […]

October 2024 In Country Calendar
• October 9, 2024

If you’re looking for a great weekend getaway, there are plenty of great options in Maryland and Virginia. In fact, October is Virginia Wine Month. Mark your calendars for events […]

In Country Getaways
• September 11, 2024

Looking for a fall getaway this season? Check out these events in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania that promise autumnal relaxation.  Yoga Power Retreat at Nemacolin September 19-22    Head to […]

Paula Modersohn-Becker at Neue Galerie New York
• June 27, 2024

The “neue” (pronounced “NOY-uh) in Neue Galerie New York is German for new. Honoring a Vienna gallery of the 1920s and ’30s, the name suits what is still the youngest […]

Georgetown’s Poppy Guesthouse Is Blooming Wonderful
• May 20, 2024

Does the Poppy Georgetown Guesthouse and Gardens have a “Wizard of Oz” connection? In “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” the book by L. Frank Baum on which the 1939 Hollywood […]

Holidays at the Omni Homestead Resort 
• December 15, 2023

By Trish Foxwell Hot Springs, Virginia. A new era has arrived at the historic Omni Homestead Resort & Spa. Nestled in one of the most scenic corners of the Allegheny […]

In Country: Hallmark Movie-Like Towns Near D.C.  
• November 8, 2023

Sure, they’re formulaic, almost like a Mad Lib: big city [woman or man] meets small town [woman or man] because of [situation] and, after some stumbles, romance ensues. Hallmark holiday […]

In Country: Charlottesville, Barboursville Vineyards Nominated for Wine Star Awards
• October 11, 2023

Virginia wine country has garnered yet another accolade to add to their long list of honors and awards. Barboursville Vineyards has been nominated for American Winery of the Year in […]

Visiting Virginia’s Piedmont? Enjoy These Activities  
• April 12, 2023

 Thinking of visiting Virginia’s lush Piedmont region this spring? Here’s a checklist of must-see and must-do activities:  Visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – This showcase museum in Richmond […]

Charlottesville: For Foodies & Lovers
• February 8, 2023

In the coming months, as the cold subsides and leaves start to go green, take a weekend trip to Charlottesville, Virginia, about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Washington, D.C., to find […]