It’s two o’clock in the morning. Everyone in your house is sleeping, and thunderstorms are moving toward your area. As strong winds begin to shake the house, you realize something isn’t right. You wake your wife, grab the kids, and head to the basement—or an interior bathroom or hallway—for protection. But before you can get there, windows start breaking and …
Love stories come in all forms — but few last as beautifully as Bo and Sue Stilley’s. Married for 69 years, this Lake Anna couple has shared nearly seven decades of laughter, family, travel, and faith. Originally from Louisiana, they’ve built a life rooted in friendship, service, and gratitude — and today, they say every day at the lake feels …
Jessie James and Jonas BealsJessie James is an artist who lives on Lake Anna with her husband, two kids and three Boston terriers. Jonas Beals is a writer who grew up in Spotsylvania County and lives in Fredericksburg with his wife, daughter and Labrador retriever. They’re working on a children’s book, “Rocco & Ruby: A Pirate’s Life,” about raccoon siblings …
It’s a special day for you — maybe a class reunion, a neighborhood reception, a quilting club retreat, or a gala at the local arts center — and you’re looking for that perfect place to stay. Well, the Boxley Place Inn beckons you! Many locals know the Boxley Place for its stately Ionic columns and its convenient location by the …
W oof! Gather around, fellow four-leggers, because I’m about to share some pawsitively valuable wisdom. Trust me, this is going to be good, but first, a little background about me. I just celebrated my seventh birthday—that’s 49 in human years. I’m officially a middle-aged dog, complete with a distinguished gray muzzle to prove it. Getting older isn’t always easy. I’m …
Lake Anna Realtor Tiffany Hazelwood is making waves on the national stage. The Associate Broker with Lake Homes Realty has earned the company’s coveted “Big Wave Award,” a national recognition reserved for top-performing agents who surpass $10 million in annual sales or 40 transactions within a year. Out of more than 200 agents nationwide, Hazelwood was one of only 25 …
As temperatures drop and winter creeps in, lake homeowners have more than just holiday plans to think about. Whether you’re living at the lake year-round or closing up your vacation property for the season, November is the time to act. Even veteran homeowners can easily miss some of these recommended steps – especially if you’re leaving the home to sit …
Sponsored by Cutalong Goft Course, Written by Meadow Sedwick This year’s Member-Guest Tournament was a standout weekend of spirited competition and camaraderie. Held September 18-20, over three beautiful days, members and their guests enjoyed unforgettable matches and lively gatherings. Day One featured practice rounds, a nine-hole match, and a players-only dinner following play. Day Two began bright and early with …
Louisa County’s own Macee Scott has been crowned Miss Military Star Virginia Jr. Teen, earning her first-ever state title in the Miss Military Star program. Competing in Interview, Americana, Gown, and Talent, Macee shined in every category—even while performing with a broken foot! For the Americana segment, she paid tribute to her family’s military heritage by wearing her great-grandfather’s Army …
Every great comic begins with a spark of imagination—and for Lake Anna artist Jessie James, that spark has been glowing since childhood. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, to a nurse and a carpenter, Jessie grew up surrounded by creativity and craftsmanship. Her father, a carpenter by trade but an artist at heart, filled their home with his own paintings and sculptures—quiet …
