We usher in a new year with our first issue of 2024. Making its annual debut is our special wedding section, where we bring you 10 couples who tied the knot at picturesque venues across the state. Plus we share a bevy of inspiration and ideas—from fabulous favors, to etiquette tips, and the real truth about wedding budgets. Cozy up to the animals at NOVA Wild, Virginia’s newest zoo, then read about how the American Shakespeare Center has catapulted Staunton into a world-class destination for fans of The Bard. For the best in cold-weather comfort, don’t miss “Soup’s On,” along with a handful of recipes for the tastiest winter warm-ups. Scoot on over to Culpeper and meet its visionary farmers and entrepreneurs, then sip and savor a sampling of mocktails from top-notch barkeeps. Wet your appetite with our story on Lost Letter, RVA’s spunkiest Northern Italian bistro in Scott’s Addition, and check out Ovoka Farm in Paris. Then recharge your New Year with our Health & Wellness section. We work hard to bring you Virginia’s best—the people and places that make our state such a stand-out. Don’t miss this issue. Subscribe now !
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The Story Behind the Moonshine Explosion in Rocky Mount, Virginia
It was during the early days of the Great Depression, and Virginia’s statewide prohibition was still in effect, banning all sales of alcohol. Meanwhile, in Franklin County, the area was laying the foundation for its future title: the Moonshine Capital of the World. Nestled among the Appalachian and Blue Ridge mountains, the Turner Motor Co. […]
A Couple’s Small-Town Makeover
After a successful career in investigative services in Washington, D.C., Terri Wesselman and her husband, Julien Patterson, decided to settle down in Irvington. Initially drawn to the area by the Tides Inn, the couple had been weekending in the Northern Neck since the late ’90s. “There was something about the area that was quiet but […]
The Ghosts of Virginia
The pendulum of the mind oscillates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong.—Carl Jung It may be the little diversion on a vacation that no one can resist. After we pad the waistline with fries and ice cream, we turn to the ghost tour in a haunted house. On the surface, of course, […]
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