For the second year in a row, we went to Pharsalia's peony workshop. (See last year's visit.) You learn about growing them, cutting them and arranging them. For me, it is such a fun day and Erick is a good sport to come along. Pharsalia is the most gorgeous location...
I try to always take a day off when the fall colors emerge. I started the day by heading up to Roanoke Mountain Overlook for sunrise. It's so peaceful to almost have a whole mountain to yourself and to watch the sun rise on a cool morning. The contrast of the blue...
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 a deluge. But,...
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 hills in the mountains, a lovely...
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...
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...