Ciara Brennan

Alexandria – 23rd Annual Alexandria Art Festival Sept. 13–14: Stroll Old Town’s John Carlyle Square Park as it’s transformed into an outdoor art gallery for this fall festival. Admire the work from more than 200 juried artisans from around the globe. VisitAlexandria.com Virginia Beach – VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE FESTIVAL Sept. 26–28: The 51st anniversary of […]

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 […]

As October descends, memories of apple picking begin to resurface. Chilly mornings, driving up winding roads, and admiring the changing leaves—it’s autumn … A childlike type of joy reignites as you get on your tippy-toes to reach the biggest, shiniest apple on the tree.  Here’s where to go apple picking in Virginia. Carter Mountain Orchard […]