by Whitney Anderson | Aug 8, 2016 | Travel
When I can’t travel, I like to read about travel. I’m sharing some of my favorite travel-related books or books set in other countries. How Not to Travel the World by Lauren Juliff I have followed Lauren’s blog for years and I love her honest,...
by Whitney Anderson | Aug 1, 2016 | Roanoke Valley, Virginia
Yesterday evening, we had a massive thunderstorm and downpour right as we were about to head out to a “Dine with the Vines” event. I rushed out of the house wearing a sundress, but with my wellies in tow. My visions of al-fresco dining didn’t include...
by Whitney Anderson | Jul 6, 2016 | Roanoke Valley, Virginia
I’m just now posting about our visit to Beliveau Estates Winery a few weeks ago. We had been before, but it has been a few years. Since it’s only 30 minutes away, I can’t figure out why I haven’t been more? It’s beautiful — rolling...
by Whitney Anderson | Jun 27, 2016 | Virginia
While in the Charlottesville area for the lavender workshop, I decided to come back to Pippin Hill. I had been wanting return ever since the first time I came when I absolutely fell in love with this place. You sit on the patio drinking wine, listening to the relaxing...
by Whitney Anderson | Jun 23, 2016 | Nature, Virginia
After attending a peony workshop at Pharsalia in May, I was anxious to return and signed up for the Lavender Workshop, since I really love it and use the essential oil around the house for so many things. It was in partnership with Sunshine Lavender Farms from North...