Middleburg Life

07/04/2019

Our July 2019 cover shoot in support of the Mars Great Meadow International Three-Day Event features Olympic athletes Karen O’Connor and Lynn Symansky, the organizer of Mars GMI Darrin Mollett and Middleburg Humane Foundation’s K-9s Tyrion, Sadie and Blanche.

The annual Great Meadow International event will be held August 22-25, find out more at https://bit.ly/328yFAO

Middleburg Humane Foundation is holding an adoption event where all fees are $17.76 to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Sadie was adopted last week! Tyrion and Blanche are still looking for their forever homes. For more information on adopting Tyrion visit https://bit.ly/2LBb6uU, for Blanche https://bit.ly/30fetvz

Clothing: TULLY RECTOR
Pet collars & leashes: Loyal Companion www.loyalcompanion.com
Dog food: Mars Petcare US
www.mars.com/made-by-mars/petcare
Hair & Makeup: Salon Emage Day Spa www.salonemage.com
Photography: Sienna Turecamo Photography
Location: Beverly Equestrian www.beverlyequestrian.com/

07/04/2019

Happy 4th in the ‘burg! 🇺🇸 #huntcountry #middleburglife

07/03/2019

July 2019 “Staycations & Elegant Entertaining” is on stands today! 🗞 Where are you picking up your copy?

07/03/2019

"The party grew like our garden, when more friends popped by for drinks. The children ran free. A sense of happy disorder filled the air with flowers, food, and friends. By all bringing dishes and switching houses each month for entertaining, we manage to stay connected and not overwhelmed." -an excerpt from the lovely article "Elegant Entertaining Turned Inside Out" by Ashley Bommer Singh. 🍸🌷

Throwing a party this holiday? This piece is a must read! Read more: https://middleburglife.com/elegant-entertaining-turned-inside-out/

07/03/2019

Wegmans Great Meadow 4th of July Celebration – Middleburg Life

Enjoy a day of fun, family & fireworks at the 2019 Wegmans Great Meadow International 4th of July Celebration! The variety of activities includes a rock wall, pony rides, moon bounces, slides, the famous rain machine, lasertag and more!

Throughout the day enjoy the U.S. Polo Assn. Polo Exhibition, live music, derby cross demonstration, 92.5 WINC FM broadcasting live and rocketry demonstrations. Old Bust Head Brewing Company will be on site, plus a row of food vendors. 🇺🇸🍺🍔🎆

Enjoy a day of fun, family & fireworks at the 2019 Wegmans Great Meadow 4th of July Celebration! Gates open at 4 PM. There will be a huge variety of children’s activities included with your general admission purchase. To list a few: rock wall for climbing, pony rides ($5), moon bounces, slides, th...

07/03/2019

Put on your patriotic best and join your friends and neighbors to celebrate the birthday of the United States! You don;t want to miss the childrens parade at 5:30 p.m.

Continue the fun at the 4th of July celebration at the Middleburg Community-Center! Live music, face painting, food and fireworks! Find out more below 🇺🇸

07/03/2019

Congratulations Sheila Johnson and the Salamander Hotels & Resorts team! 🙌

We’re excited to announce Half Moon Jamaica in Montego Bay as our newest sister property! Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this luxurious property offers guests unique and award-winning experiences and is bordered by two miles of private beach. We hope to see you soon!🌴 #halfmoonresort

07/02/2019

Middleburg Life

07/02/2019

The July 2019 issue is online! Read it at middleburglife.com/epublication or check out this issue and more at issuu.com/middleburglife6 🐾

On the Cover: In honor of Mars Great Meadow International Three-Day Event in August, the Middleburg Life July cover features Olympic-level athletes, the organizer of Mars GMI and Middleburg Humane Foundation’s K-9s in support of this year’s enhanced spectator and community experience at GMI. The annual event will be held Thursday, Aug 22 - Sunday, Aug 25. Athletes on the cover include Karen O’Connor and Lynn Symansky, Mars GMI organizer Darrin Mollett, and adoptive pets from MHF. Special thanks to Beverly Equestrian, Salon Emage Day Spa, TULLY RECTOR, Mars Petcare US, and Loyal Companion.

Photo by Sienna Turecamo Photography.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/328yFAO

07/01/2019

Middleburg and its surroundings are well-known as an epicenter for horses and hounds. Not surprisingly, the area is a haven for dog lovers. As such, it is great news that the Museum of the Dog is now back in New York, just a short trip away. 🐶

Writer Richard Hooper paid a visit for the rest of us and was kind enough to share the article "A Visit to the Museum of the Dog" in the June 2019 issue. Read it here: https://middleburglife.com/a-visit-to-the-museum-of-the-dog/

06/30/2019

Free admission today at the National Sporting Library & Museum until 5 p.m. World class art works to enjoy including the new exhibit Canter & Crawl: The Glass Sculpture by Joan Danzinger.

06/30/2019

A happy morning at Happy Creek Coffee & Tea ☕️🚲 @ Happy Creek Coffee & Tea

06/27/2019

Open Late Summer Concert Series at the National Sporting Library and Museum (2019-06-28)

Join friends on the National Sporting Library & Museum lawn and celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Open Late Summer Concert Series. 🎶

Concerts are free and open to the public, with the Museum open late and free of charge, too. You don’t want to miss these fun evening events!

Join friends on the NSLM lawn and celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Open Late Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free and open to the public, with the Museum open late and free of charge, too. The June Concert features the Chris Lawrence Band. Find more details at nationalsporting.org

06/27/2019

Gnomeo, miniature pony and Loudoun Therapeutic Riding therapy pony, made his annual visit to the Middleburg Library on June 26. Children gathered around on the lawn to hear equine stories as Gnomeo spread the word about the therapeutic benefits of horses. 🌟🌿🌸

Find out more about the benefits of therapeutic riding at https://ltrf.org

Photos by Rosie Powers 📸

06/26/2019

Today’s version of life on a farm is very different than 50 years ago. The 60th anniversary of the Hunt Country Stable Tour gave visitors a behind-the-scenes look at equestrian Virginia and a peek at the grandeur of some of the finest equestrian facilities in the world.

Pictured are farms featured on the tour including Gum Tree Farm, Chestnut Run Farm Eventing, St. Bride's Farm and Orange Hill Farm, LLC.

Read more from the article "Hunt Country Tour: A Ticket to Adventure" by Michelle Baker here: https://middleburglife.com/hunt-country-tour-a-ticket-to-adventure/

Photos by Joanne Maisano Photo.

06/25/2019

On May 19, Land Trust of Virginia held their 21st annual “Garden Party to Save Virginia’s Countryside” at Hickory Tree Farm. Guests mingled and marveled at this historic Middleburg property.

Awards were presented in three categories: Steward of the Year, Landowner of the Year and Conservationist of the Year.

Read more from the article "Partying for Preservation" by Heidi Baumstark here: https://middleburglife.com/partying-for-preservation/

06/25/2019

Gnomeo, Loudoun Therapeutic Riding’s smallest and cutest therapy pony, will make his annual visit to the Middleburg Library at 10:30 am tomorrow, June 26. Children and Grown-ups will gather around on the lawn to hear equine stories as Gnomeo spreads the word about the therapeutic benefits of horses.

06/25/2019

We are loving these new pics of the 2nd Annual District Cup featuring Nacho Figueras and benefiting Trust for the National Mall's campaign to rebuild the U.S. Park Police Horse Stables.

It was a truly perfect day for polo on America’s Front Yard! See you all next year. #repost The District Cup

Photo Credit: @bradyscotphoto @annpriscillaphoto on Instagram.

06/24/2019

Restaurant Guide | Middleburg vol. 2

Check out this Restaurant Guide brought to you by Atoka Properties, featuring a few local favorites! 🍱

Enjoy our second round of Middleburg Restaurants: Red Fox Inn & Tavern, Red Bar Sushi, King Street Oyster Bar, Market Salamander, & Common Grounds.

06/24/2019

Writer Ashley Bommer Singh found inspiration in Jamie Oliver’s "5 Ingredients Cookbook". The simplicity of the recipes got her thinking about her gardens. What could she do with just five items to beautify her space? What are ways to make our gardens look more natural in less time?

Follow along on her gardening journey in the article "Gardening: Making The Most Of Your Minutes" here: https://middleburglife.com/gardening-making-the-most-of-your-minutes/

06/23/2019

Loving Jesus for 95 years – Middleburg Life

The historic Willisville Chapel United Methodist Church celebrates 95 years of loving and serving others with three days of events in July. “We will have a revival service on Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.; a concert at 3 p.m. on July 13; and a concluding service on July 14,” said Reverend Tracey Lyons, Pastor.

Find out more in the article "Loving Jesus for 95 Years" by Michelle Baker.

https://middleburglife.com/loving-jesus-for-95-years/

Story by Michelle Baker “Loving Jesus, loving each other, and serving the world with LOVE…since 1924.” -Willisville Chapel Motto. The historic Willisville Chapel United Methodist Church celebrates 95 years of loving and serving others with three days of events in July. “We will have a reviva...

06/23/2019

Congratulations to Virginia Regenerative Medicine & Spa on their first year of awesome! Many came out to celebrate at their location in Marshall on Friday, June 21, and enjoyed cake, drinks and giveaways.

If you’ve never been, the spa offers a variety of treatments and are currently offering a promotion of 50% off massages for the remainder of #pride month.

Photo by Joanne Maisano Photo.

06/22/2019

Who’s ready for The District Cup?? 🥂🥂🥂🥂 A great party for a great cause! Trust for the National Mall.

06/21/2019

Virginia Regenerative Medicine & Spa is celebrating their one year anniversary tonight! Still time to drop in and celebrate with them at 8451 West Main Street, Marshall. Open until 8!

Help celebrate a year of awesome and enjoy an evening of fabulous food, drinks, and of course, prizes for all!

06/21/2019

The team at Rutledge Farm is thrilled to welcome back Total Equine Veterinary Associates as a Platinum sponsor for the 2019 Rutledge Farm Sessions. As one of the generous partners returning from 2018, Rutledge Farm is honored to once again add TEVA to the list of incredible sponsors for this year.

There are multiple Rutledge Farm Sessions planned for the remainder of the year, the next being on July 13 with Karen Healey - Equitation Guru - Rutledge Farm Sessions.

Find out more under the "News" section on our website, where we share the most current local press releases or click here: https://middleburglife.com/rutledge-farm-sessions-welcomes-back-total-equine-veterinary-associates-teva-as-2019-sponsor/

06/20/2019

Watching the Cultural Polo Cup hosted by Banbury Cross today. Cheering the Middleburg Life Polo Team.

Winning teams will advance to the finals of the 2019 District Cup.

06/20/2019

“We the People …” Those three words opening the U.S. Constitution speak of the power of the people who grant the government its powers. And Fauquier native, John Marshall, worked to help ratify the Constitution in 1789, which became the guideline for the type of government we have today.

On April 6, The Mosby Heritage Area Association sponsored a symposium titled “The Life and Legacy of John Marshall: The Great Chief Justice.” It was held on land that was once owned by the Marshall family. This is one of several programs MHAA is hosting to commemorate the bicentennial of the landmark case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), which is one of the first and most important Supreme Court cases on federal power.

Read more from the article "John Marshall, native Fauquier Son Turned National Icon" by Heidi Baumstark here: https://middleburglife.com/john-marshall-native-fauquier-son-turned-national-icon/

06/19/2019

Find your home sweet home this weekend! #Repost @huntcountrysir Open this Sunday from 2:00PM - 5:00PM - our Summer Homes Tour. Check out the Loudoun Times Mirror @ltmnews for a complete list of the homes which will be open or message us!
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06/18/2019

Civil War Union Cavalry Living History Program and 1st Maine Monument Dedication Mt. Defiance Historic Park (2019-06-22)

This Saturday, June 22, members of the 1st Maine will recreate life in camp, explain their uniforms and equipment, give demonstrations of cavalry weapons, and talk about the crucial role of the horse in the war. Read more below!

Members of the 1st Maine will recreate life in camp, explain their uniforms and equipment, give demonstrations of cavalry weapons, and talk about the crucial role of the horse in the war. Loudoun historian Richard Gillespie will offer guided tours of the battlefield at 12:00 and 4:00. Rich’s to

06/18/2019

Leave the department stores, shopping malls, and large housing developments behind and enter the green, luscious paradise that is The Plains, Virginia.

Visitors encounter a pleasant surprise as they stumble upon this quaint country town nestled in the rolling countryside. The town may look casual, consisting of one major intersection without a traffic light in sight, but its past was steeped with civil war history and its present is an enjoyable get away for tourists.

Read the article "A Day Away in The Plains" written by Rosie Powers here: https://middleburglife.com/a-day-away-in-the-plains/

Photos by Randy Litzinger Photography.

06/17/2019

The Trust for the National Mall‘s annual Ball for the Mall benefit was held on the grounds of the National Mall on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer appeared as Master of Ceremonies, Walmart President & CEO Doug McMillon and The Carlyle Group Co-Founder & Co-Executive Chairman David Rubenstein presented as Guest Speakers.

Read the full press release here: https://middleburglife.com/trust-for-the-national-mallto-honor-senator-lisa-murkowski-and-the-late-representative-john-dingell-at-ball-for-the-mall-a-one-of-a-kind-annual-event-on-the-national-mall/

Photos © Tony Powell

06/17/2019

One Year Anniversary Celebration (2019-06-21)

Join with Virginia Regenerative Medicine & Spa this Friday at 8451 West Main St, Marshall. They're celebrating a successful first year of operation! There will be food, drinks and prizes. Plus the first 50 guests will receive an exclusive gift. Everyone is welcome!

Come celebrate our first year of awesome! There will be food, drinks and prizes! Our first 50 guests will receive an exclusive gift. Everyone is welcome!

06/17/2019

“I try to mix old and new and feature artists that I feel are really good…I love anything that is quality, unique, honest and in good taste.” Joanne Swift's collection has something for everyone and every budget. “I do everything from $6.50 up to $10,000. It’s a whole variety,“

She's the owner of The Shaggy Ram, located on Middleburg's main street for over 30 years, and is a 50-year veteran of the home decoration business. We'd say she knows a thing or two about design. 😉

Read more from the article "Timeless by Design with Joanne Swift at The Shaggy Ram" by Kaitlin Hill here: https://middleburglife.com/timeless-by-design-with-joanne-swift-at-the-shaggy-ram/

06/16/2019

We all have father figures in our life, whether it be a family member, friend or coworker. Remember to thank them today for all they’ve done! ♥️

06/15/2019

The weather finally cooperated for the third Concert on the Steps at the Middleburg Community-Center🔆

06/14/2019

June Concert on the Steps at the Middleburg Community Center (2019-06-14)

Join neighbors and new friends on the Middleburg Community-Center front steps for a night of fun with live music by the Bottle Shop, lite bites by the Locke Store, and beverages by the Middleburg Lions Club. The best part is this event is free! Find out more below.

Join neighbors and new friends on the MCC front steps for a night of fun with live music by the Bottle Shop, lite bites by the Locke Store, and beverages by the Middleburg Lions Club. Carry a friend (or two) and your family for a community favorite. Free and open to the public.