Scroll to the bottom for an interactive map of all 25 locations on the beer & wine trail! Lake Anna’s unique location across 3 counties puts more than two dozen wineries, breweries, and craft beverage spots within easy reach. For beer and wine lovers, the popular 208 Beer & Wine Trail 🚗 is a local favorite, featuring stops conveniently located …
Do you want to be the captain, or the guest? That’s the biggest difference when choosing between a boat rental and a captained excursion. What better way to spend a day at Lake Anna than on the water? Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply a change of pace, there are options for everyone — and you don’t even need …
Boat-cuterie on the water? Yes, please! You can’t go wrong with cheese, meat and fresh goodies like carrots and berries. We asked our readers what they like to bring on board for a day on the water, and here’s what they said: “My husband especially loves it when I bring Cheeto’s on the boat for the kids! 🤣Seriously though, I always …
Mug Clubs and ‘Wine Clubs’ unlock discounts, perks, exclusive tastings and more at these local establishments: Jen BaileyHi! I’m Jennifer Bailey and I partner with entrepreneurs who have massive ideas that could change the world. Most marketing is meaningless. Filled with empty promises, its only job is to bring in new traffic, new leads, and new customers. But I’ve drawn a line in the …
Lake Anna has spoken, our readers voted on the best Cocktails, Mocktails, Beer and Wine selections around… here is what they said in the Best of Lake Anna Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025: Best Cocktail 1st El Gran Patron2nd The Cove3rd The Lion’s Den Best Mocktail 1st The Cove2nd Coyote Hole3rd The Lion’s Den Best Mocktail 1st The Cove2nd Coyote …
Orange County, VA — On September 26, 2025, Orange County will welcome a new voice in local journalism: The Orange County Voice, a grassroots newspaper and online platform dedicated to telling the stories that matter most to our rural communities. Created by the locals, for the locals, The Orange County Voice was born out of a simple idea: rural areas …
Lake Anna Jazz Fest is back for its fourth year on September 6–7, bringing two full days of music to Cooling Pond Brewery & Winery in Mineral. This year’s theme, “A Tribute to Vocal Jazz,” spotlights some of the genre’s finest voices—from multiple Grammy winners to rising local talent. Get Tickets to Jazz Fest The two-day event runs a continuous schedule with performances on two stages, introducing …
Louisa County, VA – On August 9, 2025, at approximately 10:45 PM, the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) received a report of a possible drowning in the area of Sandy Point Drive in Bumpass, Virginia. Witnesses on the scene reported that Sally Bedell, a 19-year-old female from Arlington, Virginia, had jumped from a structure into the water and, after resurfacing, went missing. Louisa County …
Local author Jennifer Carter has struck a chord with dog lovers across the region with the release of her debut book, The Unplanned Obstacle: From Injury to Triumph, A Canine Recovery Story. The inspiring memoir, which quickly became a local bestseller, shares the true story of how Carter helped her dog recover from a serious leg injury—without surgery. Read about …
In just two years, Mike Kavros has swept nearly every major business honor in Louisa County and the Lake Anna region. From being named the 2025 Businessperson of the Year by the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce to winning the prestigious Jim Wordsworth Award for Entrepreneurial and Economic Excellence in 2024—and securing Diamond-level status in the Best of Lake Anna Awards—Kavros has emerged as a local powerhouse …
