By Mary Crowe Peaceful mornings by the water, afternoons on the boat, and evenings watching the sunset from your deck? Heck yes! But before you finalize your purchase, there are a few important details to understand about lake property ownership. You’ll Need Shoreline Permits. One of the biggest surprises for new lake homeowners is that you can’t just build a …
Photo from the Bull Run Hunt Club; Taken by Mark Jump of Mark Jump Photography For Susan Travellin, the call of the hounds and the thunder of hooves across open Virginia countryside are more than sport — they are a way of life. Virginia has long been considered one of the nation’s most active centers for foxhunting, with dozens of …
Have you ever had a moment in your life that you immediately regretted? The older I get, the more these moments have a different kind of impact on me. Last week, I paid for someone’s groceries at the store — and immediately regretted it. Not because they was undeserving, or because I regretted paying it forward, but because sometimes when …
Pairing insulation improvements with a properly installed, high-efficiency fireplace is one of the most effective — and often overlooked — strategies to keep warm without seeing your energy bill skyrocket.“Most people think of these things separately — insulation in the attic and walls, and a fireplace for ambiance,” said Odette Holmes of Coastal Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC. “But together, they …
Art heals the soul, and Lake Anna is home to an incredibly creative and talented art community. That’s why The Breeze is excited to showcase some of that talent through our annual program: Unveil. This special edition is highlighting the work of local writers, artists, and photographers of all ages, celebrating their creativity across multiple mediums. For this issue of …
Building Site for Amazon’s Data Center; Photos off of Kentucky Springs Rd. Taken from an Airplane by John Heishman 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 …
After more than a decade without one, Louisa County skateboarders once again have a place to ride. The county’s new skatepark beside the Betty Queen Center at 540 Industrial Drive opened in September following years of community advocacy. The facility features a halfpipe, multiple quarter pipes, wedge ramps and more. It is open daily from dawn to dusk and permits …
Dear Anna, What’s your advice for a woman who owns her own company and needs a man who is secure enough to handle her success, independence, and ambition? Dear Boss Babe of the Lake, First of all, let’s celebrate the fact that you’ve built something of your own. Success, independence, and ambition are not things to tone down or apologize …
Lake Anna is home to some of the most dynamic singles around. In the first of our “Love at Lake Anna” micro series, we want to introduce you to someone who is not only making waves in our community, but who just might make waves in your heart! Owner and CEO of Bougie B Wine and the Bougie B Foundation, …
Photo by Lake Anna Photography When you escape to Lake Anna, the last thing you want to do is spend half your weekend cleaning spider webs, setting out dock furniture, or waiting on a repairman. That’s exactly why Amy Stewart and Steve Smith launched Lake Anna Home Concierge Services- to take the work out of your fun and give you …
