Virginia

Adventures
Pedaling to the Past
A two-wheel journey on the Virginia Capital Trail

Travel
Flavors of Norfolk
Discover G&G’s favorite spots to savor in Norfolk, Virginia
Sponsored Content

Traditions
My Father’s Ham
Like many a Southerner, the writer William Styron found joy and solace in a Virginia staple

Garden Variety
A Southern Literary Garden
How a family and a community came together to preserve a cultural landmark in Virginia

Arts & Culture
Fishing for Votes
Every April in Tidewater Virginia, politicians and ordinary folks gather to celebrate spring, smoked shad, and the age-old practice of civic discourse. Welcome to the Wakefield Shad Planking

Arts & Culture
Inside the Wakefield Shad Planking
A generations-old spring cookout in Virginia

Homeplace
Inside an Antebellum Virginia Farmstead
Tour this one-of-a-kind weekend escape

Homeplace
A Virginia Farmstead
How a Virginia couple blended modern and antebellum to create the ultimate weekend escape

In the Garden
Rare Breeds
In a tucked-away Virginia greenhouse, two longtime enthusiasts cultivate a passion for heirloom orchids

Books
Family Secrets
A story of murder, passion, and the perils of brotherly love

Food & Drink
New Southern Beer Halls
Snag a bar stool and grab a pint at one of these four hop-pening new joints

Made in the South
Art Underfoot
From Monticello to modern houses, the floorcloth rugs by Virginia artisans Ginny and Joe Lascara bring Southern history home

Homeplace
Rappahannock River Retreat
Appreciation for history and conservation runs deep on a family farm in Virginia’s Rappahannock River valley

Homeplace
A Rappahannock River Retreat
Inside Wheatland, a family’s Greek Revival plantation in Virginia

Arts & Culture
A 90-Year Chincoteague Tradition—and a New Legacy
Celebrating a special legacy at this year’s pony swim

Travel
Road Trip: High Country Highway
A father and daughter take on hills and navigate history in the Allegheny Mountains

In the Garden
Estate Planting
A Virginia garden carries on a horticultural legacy

Travel
Small-Town Escapes: Middleburg, VA
A well-heeled haven for horse lovers in the Northern Virginia hills

Food & Drink
Rediscover a Southern Classic: Pea Salad
Chef Travis Milton shares his recipe

Harvest
The Chesapeake’s Lost Flavors
Local chefs are rediscovering homegrown ingredients