Rocco & Ruby

Jessie James and Jonas BealsRocco and Ruby, The Breeze 126

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 …

Step Into History & Hospitality at the Boxley Place Inn

Dave RichardsThe Breeze 126, Travel

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 …

Beau’s Perspective: Our Secret Power

Jim McCoyBeau's Perspective, The Breeze 126

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 Homes Realty Recognizes Tiffany Hazelwood Among 25 Top-Performing Agents Nationwide [Sponsored]

Jen BaileyFeatured, Lake Anna Real Estate, The Breeze 126

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 …

Fix it Before the Freeze: Winterizing Tips for Lake Homes

Tiffany HazelwoodLake Anna Real Estate, The Breeze 126

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 …

Sharpes Win Cutalong Member-Guest Tournament [Sponsored]

Jen BaileySports, The Breeze 126

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 …

Macee Scott Crowned Miss Military Star Virginia Jr. Teen

Jen BaileyFeatured, The Breeze 126, The Breeze™ 2025

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 …

Inside Piedmont Hunt Country: The Camaraderie of the Chase

Jen BaileySpotlight, The Breeze 125

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 …

Letter from the Editor: Paying it Forward… or Not

Jen BaileyThe Breeze 125

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 …