Lake Anna’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Diamond Award recipient, Mike Kavros, who earned the highest number of gold wins in the Best of Lake Anna competition, has now achieved another milestone—winning the Jim Wordsworth Award for Restaurateur of the Year. This prestigious accolade, presented by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association (VRLTA), recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to …
Sometimes, our inner child and creative thoughts need an outlet all of their own. For these ladies, it has taken shape in the form of a she shed, a “chic shed” and a “she shop” in their backyards. These winning spaces are bursting at the seams with their own personality, representing an extension of the talents and hobbies of these …
Autumn Equinox (Fall) officially arrived on September 22 this year. Our first taste of Fall actually arrived in August with the passage of the remnants of Hurricane Debby, which changed the overall pattern over the eastern US and ended the summer heat, putting a dent in the drought. This pattern change was a little earlier than usual and helped contribute …
If you want to be in the best shape of your life and make friends in the process, the Lake Anna Running Club (LARC) may be for you! The group began as a Facebook group with over 70 runners signed up, LARC fills a void at Lake Anna as the first official running club. LARC runners meet every Monday and …
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 …
Jennifer ChristianJennifer Christian is a Lake Anna watercolor artist and designer. Coming from the Detroit area in early 2019, she fell in love with the natural beauty of the lake and surrounding fields and forests. Much of her artwork looks to capture the essence of the lake and its surroundings. Known for her community-minded entrepreneurial spirit, she is the creative …
By Beauregard McCoy, translated by Jim McCoy W oof! It’s been a wonderful month at Lake Anna! I got to swim every single day – even when my pack-mom and pack-dad did their disappearing trick (more about that later). I also started eating a new food (which I love!) and last, but not least, I started teaching my two-legged pack …
Reader’s Choice Bronze winner for Best Bartender, Britton Friz, gives the Mojito a virgin spin behind the bar inside of Callie Opie’s Orchard. “Its easy to make Mojitos taste delicious without the rum because of the mint and lime,” said Friz.For this drink, simply muddle fresh mint leaves with fresh lime juice, add simple syrup, and a splash of sparkling …
Restocking hormones, processing toxins, repairing tissue, fighting infections, and processing heavy emotions – this all happens in your sleep! And when you don’t get a good nights sleep, it can really make an impact on your overall health. Deep in the center of the brain, we have our pineal gland. This gland secretes a neurotransmitter and hormone called melatonin. This …
Sponsored by Lance Fryne, Woodcrafters Furniture We all remember what it feels like to sit on a cozy porch swing wrapped in a soft sweater next to someone you love. As the crisp autumn air settles in, there’s no better way to enjoy the beauty of the season than by transforming your porch into a cozy retreat. Imagine sipping hot …
