Kinsey Gidick

Kinsey Gidick is a freelance writer based in Scottsville. Her work has been published in the Washington Post, the New York Times, and Garden & Gun magazine, among others. When not writing, she can be found reading cookbooks and menu planning.

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Virginia Businesses are Leading a Workplace Wellness Revolution

A third of our lives—roughly 90,000 hours—is spent at work. That’s more time than we devote to hobbies or family. Yet, for many, the workplace is a source of stress rather than satisfaction, impacting productivity and overall well-being. As companies rethink their approach to employee wellness, the conversation is shifting beyond traditional benefits to holistic […]

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Wonder Woman

She was just hoping to get back in shape. Now Keira D’Amato is an Olympic contender. JOHNNY ZHANG Ninety seconds. That’s how long Keira D’Amato could run eight years after she hung up her sneakers as a four-time Virginia All-State High School Champion and four-time college All-American. It’s a number that’s hard to fathom […]

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Bird is the Word

Forget frozen. For this Crozet farmer, boutique turkeys are all the rage. Kyle LaFerriere Kyle LaFerriere Photography LLC Virginia Living Magazine Kelly Bronze Turkeys (Photography by Kyle LaFerriere) As a boy, Judd Culver dreamed of growing up to be a fighter pilot or a chef. Instead, he became a turkey farmer. But […]

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Top 10 Fall Festivals in Virginia 2025

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 […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Where to Eat, Drink, & Stay in Staunton During Queen City Mischief & Magic

Staunton might be a small town, but during the annual Queen City Mischief & Magic Festival, the last week of September, it’s larger than life. The festival draws tens of thousands of witches, wizards, warlocks, ghouls, and more to the Shenandoah Valley—and they fill up the local hotels, restaurants, and bars quickly. To plan ahead […]

by Hope Cartwright

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 […]

by Stephanie Ganz