Virginia

Recipe
Creamy and Comforting White Bean Soup
Patty O’s Cafe & Bakery in Little Washington, Virginia, revives a beloved classic

Interview
One-on-One With Patrick Wilson
He acts, sings, and dances his way from Appalachia to Hollywood’s biggest franchises

Arts
The Art of Buying an Antique Quilt
Richmond, Virginia’s Flying Geese sews heart and history into each offering

Arts & Culture
Meet Big John, the King of “Horsetok”
In Virginia, this rescued Belgian workhorse has galloped into happy retirement—and viral stardom.

Food & Drink
Birdie’s, a New Oyster Bar, Opens in Richmond, Virginia
And they shared a zingy gin cocktail recipe

Travel
Seven Southern Retreats Where Winter Shines
Cozy getaways that make the best of cold temperatures

Recipe
Spicy Butternut Curry Soup
Chef Matt Adams of Lexington, Virginia’s Red Hen balances toasted spices with sweet squash in this comforting dish

Interview
Meet the Virginia Reporter Who Helped Hulu’s “Dopesick” Get the Details Right
Beth Macy on the power of dinner around the table, handmade quilts, and rooting for Southern underdogs

My Town
My Town: Artist Hamilton Glass’s Richmond, Virginia
The muralist shares his ideal day in the city he’s infused with art

Recipe
Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Bagels with Cinnamon Cream Cheese
A rural Virginia bakery churns out seasonal treats—and shares the recipe for a fall favorite

Travel
Historic Getaways for Horse Lovers
Three historic Southern inns where equestrians feel right at home

Arts & Culture
College Football Decoded: Hokie
From a meaningless word to Virginia Tech’s (mostly) beloved HokieBird

Arts & Culture
College Football Decoded: Wahoowa
Hoo originated the University of Virginia’s famous saying?

Gardens
Boxwood Blight Strikes Colonial Williamsburg
In Virginia, landscape teams work to combat the aggressive fungal disease—and educate the public in the process

Travel
Corn to Be Wild in Virginia
One of the biggest corn mazes in the country grows as one farmer’s hand-drawn masterpiece

Food & Drink
Richmond’s Pie Prodigy
How Kate Aliberti weaves dreamy latticework for her home-baked pies—like this stunning apple pie with sorghum and cinnamon

Travel
Ten Must-See Spots on the Blue Ridge Parkway
From Roanoke to the Nantahala National Forest, here’s an expert’s guide to unforgettable fall vistas

Land & Conservation
What You Need to Know about Fall Foliage This Year
The forecast for the Appalachian mountains calls for a better leaf-peeping season than in 2018

Travel
A Culinary Tour of the New Norfolk
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Music
A Conversation Between Margo Price and Widespread Panic’s John Bell
One of three newly-announced artist pairings at Virginia’s Lockn’ Festival, Price and the Widespread Panic frontman interview each other for G&G