Photos by Lake Anna Photography Country line dancing is experiencing a resurgence across Central Virginia, and nowhere is it more visible than on weekend nights at Unionville Brewing Company. What began as a small instructional group has evolved into a regional draw, bringing together dancers from across the Commonwealth under the banner of Cowgirl Up, LLC. Founded by Doria Walker, …
What began as a simple conversation among neighbors has grown into one of Gordonsville’s most ambitious and community-driven projects; reshaping how residents gather, play, and connect with the outdoors. Town to Trail, a local nonprofit founded on the belief that access to green space and recreation strengthens both communities and local economies, traces its roots back to 2017. That year, …
Orange County’s airport expansion is part of a broader, federally funded push to strengthen aviation infrastructure across Virginia; an effort aimed at meeting growing demand for general aviation statewide. County officials and community members gathered December 2nd to mark the opening of a new T-hangar at the Orange County Airport, a project supported by federal infrastructure dollars and designed to …
Photos by John Heishman Long rows of greenhouses stretch across a 28-acre site off of Thornhill Rd in Orange, where millions of flowering plants are grown each year and shipped to Costco and other retailers up and down the East Coast and as far as Georgia. For owner and president Ed Van Hoven, the operation known as American Color is …
For many, the Montpelier Races are more than sport—they’re a homecoming. Each fall, on the first Saturday in November, thousands gather at Montpelier—the former home of President James Madison—to celebrate a tradition that has endured for nearly a century. This year marks the 90th running of the Montpelier Hunt Races, one of Virginia’s most historic equestrian events. Families, neighbors, and …
Photos of the 2024 Rehab Rover Canicross; by Shamrock Studios Orange County is making history—again. On October 4, Gordonsville will host the second annual Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race, the first sanctioned Canicross race ever held in Virginia, created and powered right here in Orange. What started last year as a bold experiment has grown into a record-breaking event, …
June 7–8, 2025 | Montpelier Station, VA The 34th Annual Orange Uncorked Wine Festival will return to its historic roots on June 7 and 8, 2025, as it sets up once again on the picturesque grounds of James Madison’s Montpelier in Montpelier Station, Virginia. See the full event details here: https://bestoforange.wpenginepowered.com/lake-anna-events-calendar-2/#/details/34th-annual-orange-uncorked-wine-festival/15443415/2025-06-07T11 This year’s festival coincides with the launch of Virginia’s …