The Lynchburg Living Best Of Awards are the result of an online voting contest at lynchburgliving.com, held from July-September 2023.
Voting took place for the entire duration of the contest with write-in nominations accepted for the first few weeks. Readers could vote one time per email address in as many or as few categories that they preferred.
The winners listed inside this section are the ones that received the most votes.
While impeccable communication skills and high intelligence are a part of the equation, truly great lawyers also earn a respect that follows them out of the courtroom and into the community.
Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg is the result of a comprehensive peer-to-peer survey, facilitated by DataJoe Research Company. (See methodology and disclaimers on page 142.)
Read on to see who lawyers themselves recommend in 26 specialties.
Lynchburg is filled to the brim with generous, mission-driven, philanthropic people, and the hundreds of nonprofit organizations in our area are a result of that. Across the Lynchburg region, organizations are holding the hands of those in our community who are vulnerable, hurting, or in need of extra support.
We are so honored to tell the story of just a few of them.
The Giving Back Awards are an opportunity for the community to give back to the nonprofits by nominating them a designation. This award signifies the impact the organization has made in the community and validates even further the incredible work that the organization has done throughout the year.
Flip through these pages, read the profiles of the award recipients, and consider supporting them in their number one needs and upcoming goals.
Photos by Ashlee Glenn
In a world where excess is often celebrated, the concept of balance tends to get lost in the shuffle. The holiday season, in particular, exemplifies this, as the peaceful atmosphere we aspire to often gets overshadowed by stress and unfruitful indulgence.
My upbringing in Sweden introduced me to a unique term that many other languages lack: “Lagom”. Lagom captures the essence of something being just right—not too much and not too little. It’s about discovering contentment and equilibrium in life.
Another Swedish tradition that aligns with this philosophy is the notion of having seven kinds of cookies. This practice, dating back to the late 1800s, dictates that when we have guests over, we should bake exactly seven varieties of cookies. Some even suggest that if a hostess bakes fewer than seven types, they might be seen as stingy, but at the same time, making more than seven can be seen as ostentatious.
To maintain a balanced and “lagom” holiday season, I encourage you to don your apron and embark on the delightful journey of baking these seven unique cookie varieties for your guests or next cookie swap.
Find tips on assembling a holiday cookie box!
Makes about 35 cookies
My favorite sugar cookie recipe isn’t just delicious, it’s also incredibly convenient since it doesn’t demand softened butter, allowing you to whip up the dough right away. Rolling it out is a breeze, thanks to the dough being sandwiched between parchment sheets and chilled. It’s the ideal choice for a holiday cookie swap!
INGREDIENTS
COOKIES
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 cup sugar
2 sticks butter, unsalted
ICING
2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
2 large egg whites
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS
COOKIES
Whisk together egg, vanilla, and salt in a bowl and set aside. In a second bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Process the sugar in a food processor until finely ground, about
30 seconds (6 pulses). Add butter and process for another 30 seconds, or until no large pieces of butter are visible. Add egg mixture and process for 10 seconds, until smooth. Finally, add the flour mixture and process until the dough comes together, about 30 seconds.
Turn out the crumbly dough onto your counter or a baking board and knead for a few seconds until it comes together. Split dough in half. Put the first half in between two sheets of parchment and roll out until 1/8 of an inch thick, or roughly 7×9 inches. Repeat with second half. Place both dough halves with parchment on a baking sheet in your fridge for 90 minutes or longer to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment. Retrieve one dough sheet and gently peel off top paper and flip, then peel off the second layer the same way. You should now have an exposed sheet of solid dough that is not stuck to the bottom parchment.
Cut out cookies using your favorite cookie cutters and transfer to the parchment covered baking sheet. Bake until cookies are just starting to brown, or about 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and transfer to wire rack.
ICING
Using a stand mixer, whip all ingredients on high until glossy, soft peaks form, or 3-4 minutes. Spread icing onto completely cooled cookies. Let dry completely before serving or storing, or about 45 minutes. Enjoy!
Makes about 40 cookies
Mexican wedding cookies are delightful, nutty, and practically melt in your mouth.
This particular version achieves its great texture by blending half of the nuts into a rich paste and coarsely chopping the remainder.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups nuts (try 50/50 pecans & walnuts)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 sticks (16 tbs) unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a food processor, process the sugar for a few seconds to make the texture a bit finer, about 5-7 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
Now, process half of the nuts in a food processor to a fine, almost buttery paste. Should take about 15 seconds. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Process the rest of the nuts until coarsely chopped, about 5-7 seconds. Transfer to the mixing bowl. Stir in flour and salt and mix until just combined.
In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium for about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and nut mixture and mix on low for about 30 seconds.
Using 1 tbsp of dough, roll into a ball and place on baking sheet about an inch apart. Repeat until all dough is used. Bake in middle of the oven until tops are pale golden and bottoms are just barely beginning to brown, about 15-17 minutes (depends on oven, so keep an eye on them). Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Sift the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll a few cookies at a time to coat. Roll again right before serving to get a nice, even coat.
Makes about 60 cookies
The beloved chocolate chip cookie is a timeless favorite, and this recipe yields a generous batch of adorable mini cookies! I opt for semisweet mini morsels to perfectly complement their petite size, and I employ a 1 tbsp scooper to ensure uniformity in each bite.
INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 sticks butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar (either light or dark is fine)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups semisweet mini chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. In a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract on medium until fluffy. Continue mixing and add one egg at a time. Next, add flour mixture and mix until just combined, then add the mini morsels.
Scoop dough balls, about 1 tbsp each, onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is still soft/not set. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Keeps perfectly in the freezer and can be eaten frozen without jeopardizing your teeth since the cookies are so small and thin!
Makes about 20 balls
These no-bake chocolate balls are a beloved treat among Swedish kids! They’re not only quick and easy to prepare but also incredibly addictive. The recipe does call for one ingredient that might be a bit elusive in the United States: Pearl Sugar. This sugar variety has a texture akin to coarse pretzel salt. While your local grocery store may not stock it, you can easily find it on Amazon. If you’re looking for a readily available and healthier alternative, finely shredded unsweetened coconut works beautifully in this recipe. Alternatively, you can add a touch of color and fun by using colorful sprinkles!
INGREDIENTS
1 stick of salted butter, melted
1/2 cups pearl sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 1/3 Cups rolled oats (old fashioned)
3 tbsp cold coffee
INSTRUCTIONS
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix all ingredients on medium until combined. Cool mixture in the refrigerator for 45 minutes. Shape into balls of about 1-2 tbsp each, and roll in pearl sugar and serve!
Makes about 40 cookies
These lacy and delightful deep-fried treats are a Swedish Christmas classic known as “Struvor.” Despite their intricate appearance, making them is a breeze with the right equipment. You’ll need the rosette iron mold by NordicWare, which you can find at well-stocked kitchen supply stores or online.
INGREDIENTS
2 eggs
4 tsp sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
Vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and salt. Add the milk and slowly mix in the flour until smooth. Transfer batter to a shallow bowl.
Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 325 in a thick-bottomed skillet or saucepan. Immerse rosette iron (without batter) into the oil until it’s thoroughly heated. Dip hot iron into the bowl with batter, avoiding covering the top of the iron. Immerse batter-dipped iron into the oil and fry until golden brown.
Let rosettes cool on a wire rack, then sprinkle with granulated or powdered sugar.
Makes about 30
Stained glass cookies are a great combination of taste and aesthetics! These buttery, crisp cookies are shaped into festive designs, featuring a center cut-out filled with crushed Jolly Rancher hard candies. As they melt, these candies create a stunning stained-glass “window” effect. It’s best to have both mini and regular-sized cookie cutters for this recipe.
INGREDIENTS
20 Jolly Ranchers,unwrapped and sorted by color
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap candies and sort by color into zip lock bags. Crush bagged candies into pieces about the size of pretzel salt with a mallet or rolling pin. Set aside.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter, sugar, and salt on medium speed until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time and then vanilla. Turn mixer to low and add the flour. Mix until just combined.
Transfer dough to a plastic bag and chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour. Once chilled, cut dough into thirds and roll out on a floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out your favorite shapes with regular cookie cutters. Using mini cookie cutters, create a cut-out in the center of each cookie. Transfer cut cookies onto a silicone mat lined baking sheet. Silicone mats work best but premium parchment paper also works. However, cookies tend to stick to some cheaper, store brand parchment paper varieties.
Fill cut center about 3/4 of the way with crushed candy. Chill prepared cookies in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking. Then, bake on middle rack until candy center has melted and is bubbling, about 12-14 minutes. Let cool
on baking sheet and peel off carefully with thin spatula. These cookies are
best the first couple of days and don’t freeze well (the “window” gets sticky). Makes great tree ornaments!
Makes about 30 cookies
These coconut macaroons are unlike your grandma’s! Their incredible coconut flavor is achieved by using a mix of sweet and unsweetened shredded coconut, along with canned cream of coconut (you can find it in the cocktail section of your local market, often used in piña coladas). It’s a triple coconut delight!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup canned Cream of Coconut
2 tbsp light corn syrup
4 egg whites
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp table salt
3 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
10 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together cream of coconut, corn syrup, egg whites, vanilla, and salt. Set aside.
Combine the two kinds of shredded coconut in a large bowl and add liquid ingredients and mix. Chill in fridge for 15 minutes.
Drop mounds of batter, about 1 1/2 tbsp each, onto the prepared baking sheet, one inch apart. Shape into fairly dense cones with your fingers (this is a bit messy). Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for a couple of minutes until set. Cool completely on wire rack.
In a small bowl, start melting (tempering) the chocolate in the microwave oven for 30 seconds on 50-percent power. Take out, stir, and repeat until mostly melted. Stir one more time until smooth.
Dip coconut mounds in chocolate and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Once a baking sheet is full, put it the fridge to allow chocolate to fully set, about 15 minutes.
What does it mean to give back? For some, giving back means supporting one of the hundreds of nonprofits and faith organizations in our area who are the boots on the ground, serving our community day after day. For others, giving back means rolling up their sleeves and doing the work themselves. Each year, we have the privilege of honoring the latter—the businesses making a big impact outside of their day-to-day responsibilities and giving back to our community in tangible and sometimes unexpected ways.
Dawson Ford Garbee & Co., Realtors®
Founded: 1905
Number of Employees: 40
How has your business recently impacted the community?
Most recently, our company has started a podcast to provide a platform for nonprofits and those alike. We provide, weekly, a media space for these groups to engage with the community, and to let people know all about their mission and needs. The podcast is called “Community Love”. People are excited and we are booked six months out.
Why does your business prioritize giving back?
Our company is over 118 years old. It is because of our community and the people who live here, we have been allowed to service folks in their real estate needs for over a century in south-central Virginia. It only makes sense to give back to those who have allowed us to make that happen, and to invest in this community that we hold so dear.
Founded: 2013
Number of Employees: 3 with 1 full-time and 2 part-time
How has your business recently impacted the community?
We help local charities and Volunteer Fire Departments raise funds through numerous raffles each year. The raffles are an excellent way for the groups to raise much-needed funds to carry on their charitable and life-saving work. A few examples include college scholarships, youth sports gear, and First-Responder gear and equipment.
Why does your business prioritize giving back?
When you are in a position to help someone, it isn’t just a nice thing to do, it’s the right thing to do. We strive to give back to the community by helping others including many charities and Volunteer Fire Departments.
Founded: 2014
Number of Employees: 310
How has your business recently impacted the community?
Our VTO (volunteer time off) Program allows for employees to volunteer up to 4 hours per calendar year on company time at a charity of their choice. We also highlight one non-profit per month to educate our teams on our local resources, as well as to make them aware of opportunities where their VTO can be used. Isaiah House 117, Parkview Community Mission, The Center of Excellence for Polytrauma, YWCA’s Domestic Violence Program, and the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center have all benefited from our team members’ generosity and/or time this year.
Why does your business prioritize giving back?
Excellence, Professionalism, Integrity, Compassion, and Teamwork are the values we live by inside and outside the walls of our organization. Our business takes pride in contributing to the well-being of our patients and our community. By engaging directly with local residents and charities, we better understand the needs and concerns of the communities we serve. We’re here to help people…attain better health for a better life!
Family Entertainment Center
Founded: Skateland was founded in 1969 it became FunQuest in 1991
Number of Employees: 25
How has your business recently impacted the community?
Our business has been here in our community for 55 years. Jim and Cindy Anderson who owned this facility previously poured into the kids, the schools and the businesses in this community. When Mason Drew started running the business, we kept that same focus. Every year we donate over 15,000 free passes to our local schools, we have given grants for schools through the Roller Skating Foundation to experience our STEM program for free. We donate to nonprofits and sponsor sports teams in our area.
Why does your business prioritize giving back?
Our mark in the community speaks to who we are as a business. We truly aim to provide good family fun to the people in Lynchburg and surrounding counties. Our hope is that our small locally owned business would be missed if we were gone, mostly because of the way we have poured into and loved on our community to make it better.
Founded: Patrick Henry’s National Memorial Foundation was founded in 1944.
Number of Employees: 14 employees (6 part-time and 8 full-time).
How has your business recently impacted the community?
There are many ways Red Hill has impacted the community. One being our recent addition of Red Hill Rediscovered. It is a hybrid virtual and in-person lecture series geared towards an older audience. It is aimed to tell the history of Patrick Henry, Red Hill and his connection through people and places you know through history.
Why does your business prioritize giving back?
Red Hill prioritizes giving back through education, culture and providing a park like setting for people to enjoy. It’s our mission to reach the younger and older audience who have a passion for history and Patrick Henry. Red Hill aims to provide accurate information by telling the whole truth about its history, Patrick Henry, and the enslaved. Red Hill outreach efforts are on a national and local level to include Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte, Danville, Halifax, Lynchburg city and Pittsylvania counties.
Founded: 1963
Number of Employees: 14
How has your business recently impacted the community?
We foster cats at our clinic for the Bedford Humane Society and Harmony Rescue. We also sponsor multiple schools and businesses in the area (JF, Brookville, Timberlake Christian, the Jamerson YMCA, local rescues and shelters, and multiple others). Dr. Pearson has gone into elementary and secondary schools to talk about veterinary medicine to students. We have had over 15 high school and college student volunteers come and shadow regularly at our clinic to learn more about veterinary medicine, as well as veterinary students on rotation from Virginia Tech.
Why does your business prioritize giving back?
As a locally owned and operated clinic, we strongly believe in supporting our local community. We believe it is crucial to pour into our community because when Lynchburg is strong, we are all strong. Our clinic is one of the oldest in the area and we are proud of its history as it has remained locally owned and operated while other clinics have begun being owned by corporate companies located elsewhere. We also believe in investing in the future of veterinary medicine by encouraging the public to learn about its importance and educating the next generation of veterinarians
as well!
This comprehensive resource is a great way to get started.
Glowing in the Golden Years
Some might argue that your golden years are the most enriching chapters of your life. The kids are out of the house, you have the joy of simply spoiling your grandchildren, and you have a renewed sense of freedom to enjoy. This Senior Planning Guide is all about thriving in this stage. From aging gracefully and staying active to finding the right community, you’ll find advice, tips, and information within these pages, You’ll also hear from experts in senior care along the way.
As the holiday season beckons with the promise of warmth, joy, and a touch of magic, what better way to embrace it than through travel? As winter casts its snowy spell, families and friends embark on journeys that lead to reunions or new adventures.
For many, traveling during the holidays is a cherished tradition, a time-honored ritual that brings loved ones together. Airports hum with a festive energy, adorned with twinkling lights and the sound of cheerful carols. Trains and buses echo with the anticipation of shared stories and laughter. The journey itself becomes a part of the holiday experience, weaving a tapestry of memories.
Exploring new destinations during this time can be transformative. Streets adorned with holiday decorations offer a unique perspective, as traditions shine through in vibrant displays of lights, nativity scenes, and bustling downtowns.
Whether you’re looking for a wintery escape this season or a festive place to stay while visiting family or friends, Virginia has a host of holiday hotels to choose from.
Famous for its annual Fashions for Evergreens event, which runs from Thanksgiving morning until New Year’s Day, The Hotel Roanoke comes alive with holiday cheer. Each year, dozens of organizations and businesses compete for the coveted People’s Choice award by trimming trees in an assortment of themes. In years past, guests have enjoyed whimsical Alice in Wonderland trees, trees with historic flourishes, and trees that act as living memories of those who have come before us. The designs get more delightful and immersive with every passing year, and this season promises to be one of their best yet.
The Hotel Roanoke is also offering professional holiday portraits this year in front of their lobby tree, as well as an interactive Elf on the Shelf activity for the hotel’s youngest guests. S’mores are also roasted on the patio every Friday and Saturday in December to help guests feel even more cozy.
Where to Book:
hotelroanoke.com
110 Shenandoah Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
The Omni Homestead is a stunning destination no matter the season, but particularly in the winter months, when the Allegheny Mountains are blanketed in white. Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, mini snowmobiles, and ice skating all await guests who book a holiday stay at the Omni Homestead. Touted as the birthplace of southern skiing, the Omni Homestead has nine trails at varying skill levels for skiers and snowboarders. Not to mention, a section of their two-acre waterpark, Allegheny Springs, fed by natural springs in the area, is converted to an ice skating rink in the winter.
Winter sports aside, The Omni Homestead offers a full seasonal lineup of activities for guests, from bedtime stories with Santa’s elves and an interactive winter fairy garden for children to a Homestead holiday express hayride and seasonal craft beer tastings for the adults.
Where to Book:
omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia
7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA 24445
Holidays at Primland Resort are as cozy as they come. Tucked just off the Appalachian Trail, this luxurious back-to-nature escape is the perfect destination for a winter retreat. On its 12,000-acre mountain estate are romantic log cabins and treehouses perched above the Dan River Gorge, giving guests a glimpse of holiday in the backcountry while still enjoying the amenities of the number one rated resort in the Southeast (Condé Nast).
Primland decorates each guest’s room with their own Christmas tree and offers cookie decorating and wreath making in the afternoons. This year, Primland Resort is launching its Winter Solstice Experience, a unique nightly stargazing opportunity in their observatory. Other holiday activities include Christmas Eve cocktails and a prix fixe meal, an ornament-making workshop, classic holiday movies in their theater, and storytime with Santa.
Where to Book:
aubergeresorts.com/primland
2000 Busted Rock Road, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
The Jefferson Hotel has a reputation for its glitz and glam during the holiday season. This year, the hotel will be adorned with hundreds of live poinsettias, thousands of twinkle lights, and yards of garland with unique displays trailing up the grand staircase and along the circle drive. More than 20 decorated trees will grace the hotel corridors, but one is guaranteed to outshine them all: a 30-foot Christmas tree in the rotunda that will be embellished with hundreds of oversized ornaments.
Their annual gingerbread display will also be up throughout the season. Each year’s theme is different (this year’s theme won’t be announced until November 27!) but past themes have included Santa’s sleigh; Santa’s workshop; and a Christmas village complete with a gingerbread tree, packages, and quaint gingerbread cottages. Holiday brunches and seasonally themed meals will also be served throughout Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. For a family-friendly meal, don’t miss their coveted holiday afternoon teas served Monday through Saturday through January 6.
Where to Book:
jeffersonhotel.com
101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220
If you’ve never been to Leesburg during the holidays, consider this your invitation. The cozy historic town comes alive during the winter months with parades, tree lightings, and twinkle-lit corner restaurants to tuck into. Adding to that charm is Lansdowne Resort & Spa, where traditional celebrations abound.
Their inaugural tree lighting ceremony marks the start to the holiday season each year, and it only snowballs from there. Guests can enjoy a traditional breakfast with Santa complete with cookie decorating, ornament building, and an opportunity to meet the Big Man himself, or soak in the sounds of the season with live caroling while sipping on delicious hot cocoa.
Where to Book:
lansdowneresort.com
44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg, VA 20176
Each year The Cavalier Hotel kicks off the holiday season with their Grand Illumination event, a time where the Historic Cavalier, Marriott, and Embassy Suites are flooded with lights and festive cheer.
Santa joins in on the fun before his busy season starts, and the hotel grounds are awash with carolers and dancers from The Nutcracker.
This beloved tradition is one you won’t want to miss if you’re looking for a beach getaway this season. Photos with Santa, hot cocoa, and holiday-themed drinks in their stunning Raleigh Room await you.
The Cavalier Hotel also hosts an annual Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Their delectable three-course meal will be one you and your family talk about for years to come—and will perhaps start a tradition of your own. And, while you’re there, be sure to take a stroll to the neighborhood adjacent to the Cavalier on 43rd and 44th Streets where residents go all out on their holiday décor, attracting a steady stream of annual visitors by car and on foot.
Where to Book:
cavalierresortvb.com
4200 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
The holidays aren’t the holidays in Coastal Virginia without a stroll down Colonial Williamsburg’s famed Duke of Gloucester Street to admire the artistry of the 18th-century inspired, handmade wreaths and garlands bedecking its charming Colonial-era homes and shops. But that stroll also isn’t complete without a turn down Colonial Street, where you’ll be dazzled by the façade of the legendary Williamsburg Inn, its warm white holiday lights magically mirrored in the reflecting pool that welcomes visitors to its classical portico.
The Williamsburg Inn, once graced by Queen Elizabeth II herself, is a popular stop for visitors during Colonial Williamsburg’s annual Grand Illumination celebrations, happening Dec. 2, 9 and 16 in 2023, which include fireworks displays from the Capitol and the Governor’s Palace. Make it an event and book a “Holiday Getaway Package” that includes a three-night minimum stay, breakfast for two, tickets to Colonial Williamsburg for the duration of your stay, a boxed holiday ornament and a retail shopping pass.
Where to Book:
colonialwilliamsburghotels.com
136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA 23185
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, the holidays serve as a pause button, allowing us to reflect, reconnect, and create new traditions. Whether it’s a grand adventure or a quiet retreat, traveling for the holidays has the power to kindle the spirit, filling hearts with gratitude and the knowledge that, no matter where we roam, we carry the warmth of home within us.
Not sure where to go for your oral health or dental treatments? Look no further than the experts referenced in our Area Dental Guide. From braces for your kids to the dental professionals you want in your corner when there’s an issue, we have you covered.
If aliens had landed and embedded a tribe of intergalactic species into one room… .” No, that’s not the start of a zany joke; rather, it’s how one story in the January 2004 issue of Lynchburg Living began. In the article, Cutting Edge, Curious, Contemporary, writer Craig Shaffer reviewed a sculpture installation exhibiting at the time at Riverviews Artspace. We’d like to adopt that title—Cutting Edge, Curious, Contemporary—as the autobiographical title to this trip down memory lane. Twenty years of magazines. Twenty years of curiosity, of exploring the cutting edge, the contemporary, and the celebratory. Twenty years of putting ink to paper to catalog all that our beautiful region has to offer. If you’ve been with us since day one, this is just as much your celebration as it is ours. If you’re new to these pages, welcome. We hope you’ll stick with us for the next 20.
For many newly engaged couples, wedding planning seems like a dream—until you are faced with dozens of choices all at once. From the venue to the dress (and all of those little details in between), it’s hard to know where to start!
We are here to help. Our Best Of Bridal Picks list tells you who recent brides and members of their wedding parties recommend in 27 categories. Read below to see who made the list!