Did Curiosity Kill Schrödinger’s Cat? At Chateau MerrillAnne, It Made a Remarkable Chardonnay Instead

Jen BaileyIssue 121

Known for crafting beloved wines and boldly venturing into the unexpected, Chateau MerrillAnne has once again pushed the boundaries of traditional winemaking with the release of its newest creation: Schrödinger’s Cat Black Chardonnay. This innovative wine draws from ancient techniques rarely seen in today’s winemaking. While modern methods typically aim to limit oxygen exposure during production—preserving fruit flavors and avoiding …

Introducing: 2025 Best of Lake Anna Readers’ Choice Gold

Jen BaileyFeatured, Issue 121

The Breeze is devoted to celebrating local excellence in our community. We’ve done that through telling stories, creating educational opportunities, and – here for a second year – asking you, our readers, to nominate and vote for members of our community who are doing great things. From local businesses to local leaders and heroes, musicians and locations around the lake …

Exclusive Golf Excursions for Cutalong Members

Jen BaileyCommunity, Issue 121, Sports

Sponsored by Cutalong Over the past few years, Cutalong has offered its members unique golf excursions to various destinations worldwide. These special golf trips, which have included visits to sister properties and renowned resorts, provide memorable experiences for the Cutalong membership. In March of this year, Cutalong invited members on a four-day trip to Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Charleston, …

Rocco and Ruby

Jen BaileyIssue 121, Rocco and Ruby

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 sand, and I’ve learned that marketing can do so much more than reach business goals and …

Electric Boats Debut at Lake Anna

Jen BaileyFeatured, Issue 121, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2025

Lake Anna is about to get a charge of something new—and silent. A major innovation in boating is coming ashore this summer as Electrified Marina, a cutting-edge electric watercraft dealer based in Norfolk, makes its Lake Anna debut with a one-day showcase event on Friday, June 28. The public is invited to experience this exclusive, hands-on look at the future …

Steve Britts Honored with Wave Maker Award at First-Ever Lake Anna Community Action Workshop

Jen BaileyAll Articles, Spotlight

Community members gathered at Fifty-Third Winery on Tuesday, May 21, for the inaugural Wave Makers 2024 Workshop, a regional summit focused on creating positive, grassroots-driven change for Lake Anna and the surrounding counties. The highlight of the afternoon came during closing remarks, when Steve Britts was awarded the Wave Maker Award in recognition of his outstanding dedication to lake safety …

Housing Foundation Breaks Ground for Affordable Housing in Louisa

Jen BaileyFeatured, Louisa, Wave Worthy

On May 13th, the Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation (FLHF) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a planned affordable housing project to be constructed on a lot adjacent to the foundation’s headquarters location in Louisa.  The new project, currently in the final planning and permit phase, will contain 16 one-bedroom and 9 two-bedroom units, funded by a combination of grants and donations.  These …

Richmond Man Dies After Boating Incident at Lake Anna

Jen BaileyNews Alert

LOUISA COUNTY, Va. — A Richmond man has died following a boating incident at Lake Anna, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). On Thursday, May 1, at approximately 5:57 p.m., DWR received a report of a single-vessel accident involving two individuals who were thrown overboard while wrapping up a day on the water. The vessel’s operator, David …

Community Grocery Store Opens in Mineral

Jen BaileyFeatured, Mineral

MINERAL, VA — Just minutes from Lake Anna, a new community grocery store is redefining what it means to “shop local.” The Market @ Meredith Farm, located at 2820 Gardners Road, has opened its doors, offering farm-fresh goods straight from the source — and they’re celebrating with a grand opening event on Sunday, May 18, from 2 p.m. to 6 …