by Whitney Anderson | Nov 7, 2016 | Roanoke Valley, Virginia
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...
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 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...
by Whitney Anderson | Jun 11, 2016 | Virginia
We finally had our family photo shoot after having to cancel it 3 or 4 times due to crazy spring weather. So, our spring shoot became a summer shoot. Our wonderful photographer, Christina Wolfe, suggested the Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech and I’m so...
by Whitney Anderson | May 17, 2016 | Travel, Virginia
We love to travel. And, we love our kids and are extremely lucky to be parents. But for us, these two don’t mix so well right now — traveling and twin two-year-olds isn’t the best combo. So, I have intentionally set out to find more fun things to do...