Photos by Lake Anna photography When Lake Anna first began filling in the early 1970s, few could have imagined the thriving recreational destination it would become. Fewer still could have predicted that one of its earliest marinas—built by hand and grounded in family values—would still be shaping its future more than five decades later. Founded in 1972, Sturgeon Creek Marina …
Most people believe in the paranormal — even if they don’t realize it. Heaven and hell. God. The Holy Spirit. Angels. Or haunted houses, ghosts, the spirit realm. Almost all of us believe in something. What intrigues me most is how comfortable we are with ideas we were brought up to dismiss — even when evidence is brought forward. Lately, …
Written by Stacey Crosson, Sponsored by C-Space Counseling Every couple, no matter their age or stage, eventually bumps into the same quiet question: How do we stay connected when life keeps shifting around us? This month is a perfect moment to remember that lasting relationships aren’t built on grand gestures alone, but on curiosity, intention, and emotional connection across the …
In a quiet corner of rural Louisa County, several dogs bred at Virginia Poodles & Doodles are doing more than serving as family companions — they are working as certified therapy dogs, supporting hospital patients, children with terminal illnesses, and even partnering with a school resource officer. Founder Shannon Doa says watching her puppies grow into service-minded roles has been …
Lake Anna has a new favorite off-season event as Lisa Marie Day claimed the top prize at the inaugural Lake Anna Idol, bringing the community together for a finale that lit up the quieter months at the lake.Taking second place was Sarah Bregg, whose powerful stage presence and dynamic delivery captivated the crowd. Eric Lokey rounded out the top three, …
W oof! I have to tell you people that it’s been a very hard couple of months. Something funny happened to my ear, and I had to go to the pokey place where they give me pinches and say things like, “This won’t hurt a bit.” (It does.) When we left, they made me wear this giant plastic lampshade on …
As Lake Anna begins its annual reawakening, the shift is unmistakable. Spring at the lake has always carried a sense of renewal; but this year, that energy feels especially tied to something rising just as quickly as the temperatures: new construction. With the Lake Anna Home Tour approaching on March 7th, conversations around the community are inspired by the fresh …
Written by Edward Jones, Sponsored by Scott Jordan Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired, you’re probably still feeling them. Even when overall inflation cools, the costliest expenses — like health care, utilities, insurance and property taxes — tend to rise faster than broad inflation numbers suggest. That …
Cutalong at Tributer Resort has received national recognition in the 2026 Golden Fork Competition, with Coopers Bar & Restaurant earning third place honors in two major categories. The awards, presented by Golf Inc., recognized Coopers in both the New Private F&B Facility and Food Programming categories. Coopers was the only food-and-beverage facility in this year’s competition to be honored in …
It was a warm winter weekday, between two icy periods, when my wife Danni and I visited the Inn at Willow Grove. Being greeted by name by Ray out front let us know instantly this was going to be a special night, not just an overnight stay. After checking us into the loft (thank you, Ray, for luggage service up …
