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Art Chadwick’s Orchids Conquer the Chelsea Flower Show
You’ve been invited to be the sole American exhibitor among 87 at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the horticultural equivalent of the Olympics. Dating to 1912, this isn’t just any flower show—it’s the flower show, held for five days each May on the hallowed grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, where British […]
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New Innovative Virginia Tea Rooms to Try
Around the world, as both a beverage and a pastime, tea is steeped in history and ritual. From the casual to the ceremonial, tea is a throughline for many cultures, and now, it’s enjoying a renewed interest from beverage pros who are drawn to tea’s unique flavor characteristics, health benefits, and cultural connections. Recently, two […]
Virginia’s Top 10 Summer Festivals and Events 2025
STAUNTON – Festival of Concerts June 26–Aug. 2: The stunning strums and resounding chords of classical music echo through Staunton’s mountain landscape as Heifetz International Music Institute students from around the world take the stage, with new concerts every day. HeifetzInstitute.org GLOUCESTER – Food Truck Frenzy July 13: Virginia’s most mouthwatering food trucks descend on […]
Top Summer Mountain Events in Virginia
Making the most of summer’s fleeting sweetness reaches new heights in a mountaintop setting. From the Blue Ridge to the Alleghenies, sun-soaked adventures unfold among soaring trees and peaks. Discover what Virginia’s ridges offer at mountain venues this summer. Chairlift Sunset Sessions, Roseland July 12 & Aug. 16 Take in sunset views of misty blue […]
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