People & Places

History and Art Collide at Burwell-Morgan Mill

Written by Heidi Baumstark In 1782, during the final stages of the Revolutionary War, two…

A Day in the Life of a Creighton Farms Family

Early on a summer morning, the Groupe family can be found relaxing on the back…

Meet Your Neighbor: Cindy Thompson of the Community Shop

Written by Kaitlin Hill Photos by Michael Butcher “The whole idea was to make it…

Remembering Marty Martin: Local Legend & Global Expert on Timber Rattlesnakes

“The plan is Catoctins tomorrow. I do not have high hopes even though a colleague…

Seven Loaves Services: Fighting Food Insecurity For 28 Years

Written by Victoria Peace Photos by Gracie Withers  If there is one thing that Tami…

Gatherings for Good: Local Events Impacting Important Causes

Written by Lia Hobel As summer cools off, charitable giving is just heating up for…

New to The Plains: 2kyles

Written by Dulcy B. HooperPhotos by Callie Broaddus   When Colleen and Kyle Carnegie moved…

Summer Sips: Locally Inspired “Foxtails” at The Red Fox Inn & Tavern

Written by Victoria Peace Photos by Michael Butcher  The Red Fox Inn & Tavern located…

Rising Culinary Star Joins L’Auberge Provençale

Written by Bill KentPhotos Courtesy of L’Auberge Provençale “This is as good as it gets,”…

Oak Spring Garden Foundation: Preserving a Legacy and Feeding the Creative Spirit 

Written by Heidi BaumstarkPhotos by Gracie Withers  For many, gardens are living sanctuaries brimming with…