The Breeze is devoted to celebrating local excellence in our community. We’ve done that through telling stories, creating educational opportunities, and – here for a second year – asking you, our readers, to nominate and vote for members of our community who are doing great things. From local businesses to local leaders and heroes, musicians and locations around the lake – here are the Readers’ Choice 1st Place Gold finalists for The Best of Lake Anna 2025. For a list of all winners and finalists, go to https://Bestof.LakeAnna.Online.

Auto Services
Best Auto Shop: Gibson’s Auto Service
Best Detailing Company: Lee Creek Detailing
Best Mechanic: Gibson’s Auto Services

Business
Best Accountant /Bookkeeping: Lake Anna Bookkeeping
Best Bank for Businesses: Wells Fargo
Best Bridge Builder: Bob Propst
Best Business Person: BJ Blount
Best Charitable Business: Louisa Resource Council
Best Commercial Insurance Agent: Jeff Feagans
Best Innovator: Jennifer Bailey
Best Law Firm: CraigWilliams, PLC
Best Minority Owned Business: El Gran Patron
Best New Business: DK’s Coffee & Ice Cream
Best Photographer: Lake Anna Photography
Best Place to Work: Dominion Energy
Best Screen Printing: Midtown Printing & Designs
Best Sign or Printing: Lake Anna Signs and Printing
Best Veteran Owned Business: Log Home Brewery
Best Woman Owned Business: The Cove Restaurant
Best Young Entrepreneur: Madison Chandler

Community
Best Alligator Trapper: Jack Chandler
Best Fox (R&F): Marie Snyder
Best Full Timer Community: The Waters at Lake Anna
Best Fundraising Event: Log Home Brewery Darts
Best HOA: The Waters at Lake Anna
Best Local Art Experience: Louisa Arts Center
Best Local Cause: Lake Anna Fire and Rescue
Best Local Humanitarian: Michael Eckert, Lake Anna Weather
Best Neighborhood: The Waters at Lake Anna
Best Neighborhood for Families with Kids: The Waters
Best Neighborhood for Retirees: Sunset Coves
Best Nonprofit Organization: Roosters & Foxes
Best Place of Worship: The Point Church
Best Residential Community: The Waters at Lake Anna
Best Rooster (R&F): Mark Strauss
Best Teacher: Pam Fischer
Best Weekender Community: The Waters At Lake Anna
Best Artist: Jennifer Christian

Entertainment
Best Bachelor / Bachelorette Party Vendor: Callie Opie’s
Best Craft Night Host: Coyote Hole Craft Beverages
Best Female Karaoke Singer: Jennifer Bailey
Best Festival Venue: Southern Revere Cellars
Best Florist: Lake Anna Nursery and Floral
Best House/Cover Band: Cheap Whiskey
Best Indoor Event Venue: Callie Opie’s Orchard Restaurant
Best Karaoke Night: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Local Band: Chris Hanks
Best Local DJ: DJ Mike (RIP)
Best Local Music Venue: Callie Opie’s Orchard {Event Barn}
Best Male Karaoke Singer: Earl Hart (RIP)
Best Musician: Chris Hanks
Best Outdoor Event Venue: Log Home Brewing Company
Best Place to Make New Friends: Log Home Brewing
Best Place to See Local Music: Log Home Brewing
Best Solo Artist: Chris Hanks (RIP Smiley)
Best Game Night: Coyote Hole Craft Beverages
Best Venue for Unique Entertainment: Log Home Brewing
Best Wedding Venue: Callie Opie’s Orchard Event Barn

Food & Drinks
Best Appetizers: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Asian: Asian Cafe Lake Anna
Best Bakery: Mad Batter Bakery
Best Bar Food: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Bar Staff: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Barbecue: BBQ Exchange
Best Bartender: Southern Revere Cellars, Dave aka Santa
Best Beer Selection on Tap: Lake Anna Taphouse
Best Breakfast: Mineral Restaurant
Best Brunch: Callie Opie’s Orchard
Best Burger: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Caterer: Out of the Box
Best Chinese: Chef Lee Chinese Restaurant
Best Cocktails: El Gran Patron
Best Coffee: DK’s Coffee & Ice Cream
Best Convenient Store Food: Elk Creek Country Store
Best Crab Dish: Crab Dip – Tim’s at Lake Anna
Best Dessert: Moo Thru Lake Anna
Best Donuts: Doshier’s Donuts
Best Fast Casual Dining: Sabor a Mexico
Best Fish Dish: Fish tacos at The Cove
Best Food Truck: Not Your Mama’s
Best Fried Chicken: Elk Creek Country Store
Best Fries: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Happy Hour: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Ice Cream: MooThru Lake Anna
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant: Roma’s
Best Local Brewery: Cooling Pond Brewery & Winery
Best Local Craft Brewer (Person): John Pope (Cooling Pond)
Best Margarita: El Gran Patron
Best Mocktail: The Cove (Lavender Lemonade)
Best Outdoor Dining: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Pizza: Vito’s on Lake Anna
Best Restaurant: Callie Opie’s Orchard
Best Restaurant by Boat: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Restaurant Hospitality: Callie Opie’s Orchard
Best Restaurant in Gordonsville: BBQ Exchange
Best Restaurant in Louisa: Obrigado Restaurant
Best Restaurant in the Town of Mineral: Sabor a Mexico
Best Restaurant in Orange: Silk Mill Grille
Best Restaurant in Spotsylvania: Itavie New York Grill
Best Restaurant with a View: El Gran Patron
Best Reuben Sandwich: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Romantic Restaurant: The Lions Den 1837
Best Salad: Callie Opie’s Orchard
Best Sandwich: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Shrimp Dish: Callie Opie’s (Bang Bang Shrimp)
Best Steak: The Lions Den 1837
Best Steak & Cheese: Joe’s Place
Best Tacos: El Gran Patron
Best Wedding Caterer: Callie Opie’s
Best Wine Selection: Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard
Best Winemaker: Fifty-Third Winery (Chelsey Blevins)
Best Winery: Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard
Best Wings: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best Cakes: Mad Batter Bakery

Health & Beauty
Best Dentist: Smile Lake Anna
Best Fitness Program: Lake Anna Wellness Studio
Best Fitness Venue: Lake Anna Wellness
Best Group Fitness: Lake Anna Wellness Studio
Best Hair Stylist: Ooo LaLa – Carla Lohr
Best Makeup or Cosmetologist: All Gussied Up by Heather
Best Massage Therapy Provider: Aundria Galanti- LKA Spa
Best Nail Salon: Off The Hook Hair and Nail Spa
Best Physician: Louisa Family Practice
Best Spa Services: Lake Anna Spa
Best Sports Organization: Louisa Elite
Best Tan or Spray Tan Provider: I Slay Sprays- Cassiel Brooks

Home Services
Best Bank: Truist
Best Banker: Ashley Stoneman
Best Carpenter: MDG Contracting & Design LLC
Best Cleaning Service: Always Done Right Cleaning
Best Concierge Services: Lake Anna Linens
Best Concrete Provider: American Custom Concrete
Best Construction Company: MDG Contracting and Design
Best Deck Builder: MDG Contracting and Design LLC
Best Dock & Boathouse Builder: Mid-Atlantic Dock Builders
Best Electricians: Sparks Electric
Best Exterior Cleaning: Shine On Window & Exterior Cleaning
Best Financial Advisor: Jacob Conley, CFP®
Best Flooring Services: MDG Contracting and Design LLC
Best General Contractor: MDG Contracting and Design LLC
Best Handyman: Always Done Right Home Improvements
Best Hardscapes: Stoneworx of Virginia
Best Heating & Air Company: Wayne’s HVAC
Best Home Builder: MDG Contracting and Design LLC
Best Insurance Agent: Mike Wilson
Best Internet Service: Firefly
Best Land Surveyor: Lake Anna Land Surveyors
Best Landscaper: Zac’s Lawn Care, Inc.
Best Lawn Care: Zac’s Lawn Care, Inc.
Best Outdoor Living & Exteriors Contractor: Jade Construction
Best Painter: John Miller
Best Patio, Walkways & Stoneworks: Local Landscapers
Best Pest Control Service: Ferrell’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc.
Best Plumber: Precision Plumbing
Best Propane Provider: Blossman
Best Retirement Planner: Jacob Conley, CFP®
Best Roofing Company: MDG Contracting and Design LLC
Best Security System Provider: Dillard Alarm Company
Best Small Engine Repair: Besley Implements
Best Trash Services: Valet Trash & Hauling
Best Tree Services: Jim’s Tree Service
Pool & Spa Services: Lake Anna Pool Services LLC

Lake Life
Best Attraction: Lake Anna State Park
Best Boat Rental: Mid Atlantic Watersports
Best Campground or RV Park: Christopher Run Campground
Best Day Drive Attraction: Shenandoah National Park
Best Fishing Guide: Chris McCotter
Best Hotel or Motel: Boardwalk Hotel
Best Jetski Rental: Mid-Atlantic Water Sports
Best Local Facebook Group: Lake Anna Weather, LLC
Best Local Hero: Jody Korman
Best Locals Hangout: Lake Anna Taphouse
Best Off-Season Hangout: The Cove at Lake Anna
Best On the Water Hangout: Cocktail Cove
Best Place to Hang with Your Pet: Log Home Brewing
Best Selfie Location: Callie Opie’s LOVE
Best Sunset Photo Location: El Gran Patron
Best Swimming Beach: Lake Anna State Park
Best Tourist Attraction: Lake Anna State Park
Best Boat Excursions: Cruise Rusty
Marine Services
Best Boat Accessories Shop: The Dry Dock
Best Boat Dealer: The Dry Dock
Best Boat Detailer: Luxury Koating Applications
Best Boat Excursions: Cruise Rusty
Best Boat Launch: Anna Point Marina
Best Boat Repair Shop: The Dry Dock
Best Boat Rescue Service: TowBoatUS
Best Boat Storage Facility: The Dry Dock
Best Marina: Sturgeon Creek Marina
Best Marine Mechanic: The Dry Dock
Best Mobile Boat Services: On-Site Marine Services LLC
Best Rescue Service: TowBoatUS

Pet Services
Best Animal Rescue: Louisa County Animal Shelter
Best Equestrian Experience: Shenandoah Crossing
Best Pet Care: LKA Belly Rub Club Fur-N-Feather Pet Sitter
Best Pet Daycare or Boarding: PawsCienda Pet Resort
Best Pet Friendly Bar/Restaurant: Log Home Brewing
Best Pet Groomer: Hair of the Dog Grooming Salon
Best Pet Sitter: LKA Belly Rub Club Fur-N-Feather Pet Sitter
Best Veterinarian: Lake Anna Veterinary Hospital

Real Estate & Rentals
Best Developer: Anthony Carter
Best Mortgage Agent: Andy Zemon
Best Mortgage Company: Andy Zemon Novus Mortgage
Best Moving Company: 5 Guys and a Truck
Best Property Management Co: Lake Anna Island Rentals
Best Real Estate Agent: Ashley Hoffman
Best Real Estate Company: Lake Anna Island Realty
Best Real Estate Team: The Ashley Hoffman Group
Best Rental Agency: Lloyds Real Estate
Best Rental Home: All Decked Out
Best Title & Closing: Northern VA Title & Escrow
Best Unique Vacation Rental: All Decked Out

Retail
Best Farm Stand / Local Produce: Mineral Farmer’s Market
Best Fish & Game Supply: Sturgeon Creek
Best Fishing Supply Store: Sturgeon Lake Marina
Best Gas Station or Mini Market: Elk Creek Country Store
Best Lake Anna Apparel: Lake Anna Outfitters
Best Nursery / Garden Supply: Lake Anna Nursery
Best Place to Browse: Mineral Merchantile
Best Place to Find a Gift: Mineral Mercantile
Best Retail Store: Lake Anna Outfitters
Farm Supply: Tractor Supply
Hardware Supply: Northwest Ace in Louisa

A Note for the Winners: We will hold a special reception at The Lion’s Den on July 15th for winners and finalists of Best of Lake Anna 2025. To get your tickets, or to claim your framed certificate, go to https://lakeanna.online/winning.

Congratulations to each of you!

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