Is there a more romanticized way to travel than to ride the train across the country, overnighting in a private Pullman Car? Imagine not having to share your Pullman Car, but instead customizing it into a home away from home—with a kitchen, separate baths, a living area, and a large private bedroom. It’s the kind of travel that evokes the …
When I first wandered into Cooling Pond Brewery, I didn’t expect to become part of a beer story. I was just a local real estate agent looking for a friendly place to relax, catch a sunset, and sip something cold. But after swapping stories with owner/brewmaster John Pope and “quality-control testing” his latest creations, I found myself fascinated with the …
This is your chance to become part of an important network of weather-observing volunteers.CoCoRaHS stands for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network. It began at the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University after the devastating flash flood in Fort Collins, CO, in 1998. Today, CoCoRaHS observations are used by the National Weather Service, private meteorologists, hydrologists, emergency …
Lake Anna Weather, which began as a small Facebook group in December 2021, has officially been designated a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador by the National Weather Service (NWS).The WRN Ambassador program encourages counties, towns, organizations, universities, and businesses across the U.S. to become more weather-aware and resilient in order to protect citizens, members, and employees from dangerous weather. Tornadoes, severe …
Lake Anna Jazz Fest is back for its fourth year on September 6–7, bringing two full days of music to Cooling Pond Brewery & Winery in Mineral. This year’s theme, “A Tribute to Vocal Jazz,” spotlights some of the genre’s finest voices—from multiple Grammy winners to rising local talent. The two-day event runs a continuous schedule with performances on two …
Written By Meadow Sedwick; Sponsored by Cutalong Photo of Doug Barmoy and Randy Thomas On the weekend of August 9–10, Cutalong at Lake Anna came alive with competition, camaraderie, and a touch of local history during the 3rd Annual Lake Anna Cup. Inspired by the Ryder Cup format, this spirited team event has grown into a tradition among club members—one …
W oof! Something happened recently that I didn’t quite understand. Truth be told, I’m still trying to make sense of it. Anyway, here’s how it all went down. Recently, I’ve been going over to my Uncle Matt’s and Aunt Lisa’s pack-den a lot. They’re two-leggers and treat me like I’m special. They always have treats for me and Aunt Lisa …
This is RuraLove, a ministry of the Goshen Baptist Association. Since its co-founding by Joy Dickens and her late husband Tommy (Joy now serves as Goshen Ministry Assistant), it has embodied the commitment to “Neighbor Helping Neighbor.” In the 1990s, the Dickens family, recognizing the growing needs in central Virginia, envisioned a comprehensive ministry to address them. At their urging, …
Awful heartburn! Is there any other kind? Heartburn is extremely uncomfortable, often painful, and nearly everyone has experienced it. While there are plenty of medications that can quickly provide relief, is that the only way—or even the best way—to deal with it? If you are regularly experiencing heartburn, or if you are taking medication on a consistent basis to keep …
The golf clubhouse at Cutalong at Tributer Resort is now officially open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 19. “This project is the crown jewel of Lake Anna,” said Supervisor Duane Adams. “It provides an outstanding destination while creating jobs and generating tax revenue for our community.” The clubhouse marks a significant milestone in the larger Tributer Resort development, …
