Central Virginia offers a variety of holiday events to brighten your season. Whether you’re strolling through illuminated trails, savoring seasonal treats, or experiencing the magic of Monticello by candlelight, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to...
New Book Explores Architectural and Interior Design Processs Photography by Durston Saylor In late August, Charlottesville architecture and interior design firm Purple Cherry Architects released its first design book, The Design of a Country Estate, published by Gibbs...
Barns have long been icons of the American rural landscape, serving as the backbone of agricultural life and a symbol of hard work. Today, these structures are taking on new roles, blending past and present in innovative ways across the region. In Keswick, a once...
The History—and Rebirth—of the Blue ridge Tunnel A family of four emerged from the Blue Ridge Tunnel on a recent sunny afternoon, blinking in the sun. They stowed their headlamps and stepped to the side of the tunnel’s yawning entrance to drink water and allow others...
Nostalgia, Food, & Scenery Await Train Passengers Railroad history comes alive on the Virginia Scenic Railway, offering a memorable journey through some of central Virginia’s most scenic landscapes. Departing from the historic Amtrak station in Staunton, this...
The Many Lives of Milton Airfield Located on the Rivanna River across from the Glenmore neighborhood, Milton Airfield encompasses 172 acres of mostly floodplain. And while you won’t see airplanes taking off and landing at the old airfield these days, it once thrived...
