If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like when someone turns a childhood dream into a thriving business — Virginia Poodles & Doodles is the answer. What started with one beloved poodle and a borrowed stud has grown into a peaceful, purpose-driven breeding program tucked into rural Louisa County. Today, the dogs at Virginia Poodles & Doodles enjoy five …
Mineral Express has been purchased by Mike Rassiwalla, the owner of the Elk Creek Store, signaling continued local investment in convenience retail and food service in the Lake Anna region. In a previous interview for an article on the Elk Creek Store, Rassiwalla shared the personal connection that first brought him to the area. “When I first came to the …
Photo: Bailey’s 1st Breeze delivery, with the Help of McCoy and his “frunk” The reason The Breeze began 15 years ago is the same reason I’m publishing it today. Lake Anna deserved its own voice. When Ed Blount launched The Breeze in September 2011, he wasn’t chasing breaking news or competing with daily headlines. He was building something intentional, much …
For the first time, Lake Anna is home to a dedicated mental health practice designed to serve the unique rhythms, pressures, and possibilities for people at the lake. Led by licensed mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist Stacey Crosson, CSpace Counseling officially opens its doors with a mission rooted in connection, calm, and community. At the heart of …
Students returned from winter break to brand-new classrooms on January 7th, marking the opening of a new learning facility for Louisa County Middle School and the county’s alternative education program. Photos by David Bailey Louisa County Public Schools celebrated this milestone Tuesday, January 5th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 62,500-square-foot building, which expands instructional space and modernizes learning environments …
On the third Tuesday of every month, Lake Anna business owners gather after hours at a rotating lineup of restaurants and breweries, trading business cards, referrals and conversation. Those informal gatherings are part of the Lake Anna Business Partnership, a nonprofit organization that has supported the local business community for more than two decades. The Lake Anna Business Partnership (LABP) …
With snow still on the ground and s’mores roasting at the campfire outside, something else was glowing inside the Louisa Arts Center on Friday, December 12. The Louisa Arts Center welcomed families from across the community for its fourth annual Classic Christmas celebration, a free holiday event highlighting student art and seasonal activities. Students selected from Louisa County Public Schools, …
Even with the water level at one of the lowest points we’ve seen, Lake Anna’s boat captains still showed up with creativity, Christmas spirit, and a whole lot of lights. Congratulations to this year’s winners: 🚤 Best Steamboat: Steve Purks🎅 Tacky Christmas Boat: Tocky Lawrence🚌 Minibus Boat: Todd Fowler🌟 Lighted Boat: Lindsey McClellan Jen BaileyHi! I’m Jennifer Bailey and I …
I have four Louisa County students at home, all between the ages of 9 and 13. Yes, our house is busy! But that also means we get a front-row seat to the incredible work our teachers, staff, and school leaders put in every day. One of the most meaningful things I’ve seen this year is the way they encourage students …
The Lake Anna area is experiencing a drought that began in early August. While we have seen several minor episodes of rain, none have been enough to bring us back to normal levels. The rainfall deficit continues to grow across the region. Typically, we receive about 12 inches of rain from August through mid-November, but this year we have seen …
