Saving Lives, One Paw (or Hoof) at a Time

Barry SchaefferFeatured, Issue 117, Pets of Lake Anna, The Breeze™, Wave Worthy

If you’re a Central Virginia animal down on your luck and in need of rescue and support, several places can help you get back on your paws—or hooves. In Louisa County, especially if you’re neither canine nor feline, one invaluable option is Hooves and Paws (H&P), located on Poindexter Road west of Louisa. H&P was founded in 2002 in Southern …

From Struggle to Stability: The Journey Home

Barry SchaefferFeatured, Issue 116, Lake Anna Info, The Breeze™ 2025

More than a decade ago, Louisa County resident Debbie Reed noticed many people struggling without basic resources. She believed something had to be done to help these individuals rebuild their lives. This belief led to the creation of The Journey Home (TJH). With the help of her husband, retired physician Ed Reed, Debbie reached out to government agencies, philanthropic groups, …

“No One Leaves Here Hungry”: The Louisa County Resource Council Impacts Thousands of Locals in Need

Barry SchaefferFeatured, Issue 115, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024, Wave Worthy

When, in 1991, local pastor Rev. John von Hemmert recognized a need for help with the basics of life among many in his Louisa congregation and beyond and founded a modest effort to provide these services to a few hundred individuals and families, he likely didn’t expect that his effort would grow into a major county-wide organization with multiple programs …

Skip the Tech: Stay in a Yurt at Lake Anna State Park

Barry SchaefferFeatured, Issue 112, Lake Anna Info, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024

Whether you’re planning a brief escape or a longer retreat, Lake Anna offers a diverse range of rental options to suit every preference and budget. From major international platforms like Airbnb and Vacasa to local realtors and individual property owners, the choices are vast. Airbnb and Vacasa, two giants in the vacation rental industry, manage hundreds of properties around Lake …

‘Wet Microburst’ Hits Lake Anna

Barry SchaefferIssue 111, Lake Anna Weather, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024

You don’t have to be a meteorologist to know when the weather is extreme…although having one available can be helpful if you want a scientific name for what you are experiencing. Lake Anna recently took advantage of that availability when it suffered a weather event identified by Sunset Cove, Bluewater residents and retired National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Eckert as …

Upward: Transforming Youth Through Athletics

Barry SchaefferAll Articles, Issue 110, Sports, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024

Upward was founded in 1995 in Spartanburg South Carolina as a small faith-based youth basketball program, has grown into the international non-profit organization we see today. Offering support for recreational basketball, soccer, cheerleading, flag football, and volleyball, Upward also offers a full slate of materials including training, playbooks, sports apparel, ministry resources, and online player registration systems. Sports participation has …

Gourmet ‘Bearded Bakery’ to Open in Louisa this April

Barry SchaefferAll Articles, Business Briefs, Community, Issue 107, Louisa, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024 Leave a Comment

Beginning in April this year Louisa will be home to The Bearded Bakery, a confection bakery featuring cookies, brownie cups, pie-inspired cheesecakes and other goodies, all baked here using locally sourced ingredients and expert baking techniques. The facility will share a building with Doshier’s Donuts at 309 East Main Street and will feature pickup, eat-in and, later this year, commercial …