Photo by Lake Anna Photography; Jenn Mastro and her daughters In addition to Better Boater Academy, Lake Anna Swim Company’s Jenn Mastro is also bringing family water safety to the shoreline through Family Water Safety Clinics. “We just kind of found each other,” Jenn said of Britts. “It was completely organic. We’d never met before, but we’re on the same …
Bringing the Arts to All: Inside the Louisa Arts Center
Look where you will, and you won’t find many facilities with a history as long and varied as the one we now know as the Louisa Arts Center. First constructed in 1905, the building originally housed the local high school. A fire in 1924 destroyed much of the structure, prompting a major rebuild. In 1940, the building was converted into …
Lake Anna Gears Up for 26th Annual Jet Boat Event
L ake Anna is revving up for one of the most electrifying weekends of the summer as the 26th Annual Jet Boat Invasion returns June 6–7. A staple for high-performance boating fans across the country, the event promises a fast-paced blend of speed, sun, and community spirit. From the roar of finely-tuned engines to the relaxing beachside gatherings, this year’s …
National Art Honor Society Gallery Show
LOUISA, VA: April 8, 2025 — The Louisa Arts Center is pleased to announce thatthe next show in the Purcell Gallery will be entitled “The National Art Honor SocietyShowcase” and will include work from Louisa County High School art students ingrades 9-12 who are members of the local National Art Honor Society chapter.Students in the local NAHS chapter apply to …
Louisa Knights Checkmate Their Way to Success at State Tournament
The Louisa Knights Chess Club attended Virginia’s Annual K-12 Scholastic State Chess Tournament on March 8th and 9th in Charlottesville. The club, led by Nailya Plaskey, meets at the Louisa County Library once a week for lessons and to play each other in games of chess. Since its inception more than 6 years ago, the Louisa Knights Chess Club has …
Date Set for 2026 Lake Anna Home Tour
Set a date for Saturday, March 7th, 2026, for the next Lake Anna Home Tour! This year’s tour started at Home Point Lake Anna and included eight total locations that included personal homes, vacation rentals, the brand new Rock Island Landing development as well as a two-story boathouse decked out with high tech toys like surround intelligent outdoor lighting. Guests …
Tight Lines Built to Last: the Art of the Perfect Catch
Based right here in Louisa, Michael Culp has spent 35 years perfecting the art of custom rod building, turning his passion for fishing into a craft that has earned him customers from all over the country.“If there’s a fish that swims, I’ve built a rod for it,” Culp said, expression his passion for both building the rods and fishing with …
Local Civic Association’s Role in Development, Preservation
Water testing, shoreline planting, fireworks, emergency services… there’s a lot to do around here as Lake Anna continues its growth movement. And there is one organization whose mission is to preserve and protect it all: The Lake Anna Civic Association. LACA, founded in 1992 by the late Jack Bertron, is active across a wide range of issues, all aimed at …
Lake Anna Home Tour Now in the Lake Anna Podcast!
On this episode of The Lake Anna Podcast by Grayson Hoffman at The Ashley Hoffman Group, we documented something brand new at Lake Anna: the first-ever Lake Anna Home Tour! 🎉 The brainchild of Lake Media Group & Jennifer Bailey, The 2025 Lake Anna Home Tour provided an opportunity for people to personally tour some of Lake Anna’s finest waterfront …
Grand Opening Success for The Lion’s Den Restaurant
Photo of Rosie from Lion’s Den by John Heishman The highly anticipated Lion’s Den Restaurant officially opened its doors on Valentine’s Day, marking a successful debut that exceeded expectations. The restaurant held a soft opening on February 13, giving the team an opportunity to fine-tune operations before the official launch. “I loved dinner,” said Grayson Hoffman, who attended the soft …