August 2023 Issue

In August, we’re all about life on the water. Come see how the Warm Springs Pools’ 14-month restoration shaped up, and gaze in wonder at Staunton’s master muralist Paul Montgomery and gilder Russell Bernabo breathtaking projects.

Explore the quaint town of Onancock, discover colonial Virginia’s ruthless campaign against pirates—spoiler, Blackbeard lost his head—and read about our digital editor’s attempt at the new trend of birdwatching. Feeling hungry? Take a dive into the Singapore-style fine dining of Jiwa Singapura at Tysons Galleria and see why dairy farms are turning to ice cream as a delicious venture.

And since its summer, discover how flower farms are making a comeback, the story behind Nick’s Seafood Pavilion in Yorktown, and a DIY Lake Anna house that looks truly designer-inspired.

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