John and I took the kids and grandkids to Virginia for a week to splash in surf, visit historic sites, and ultimately attend a South African Wine-Tasting Festival in Gum Spring, the work of cousin Deon Abrams. This is the fifth day, a visit to Cousin Deon’s winery for sips, nibbles, and some African dancing.

I spent 2 1/2 weeks in Virginia with David Hale, my good friend and bassist, as we took a break from Berklee and escaped to the great outdoors. ——————– Part 1 explores the head-poundingly long train journey from Boston, MA to Washington DC. While it wasn’t that long compared with other possible train journeys in the States and around the world, we found that having just left an incredibly intense and high energy semester our level patience had passed rock bottom and was floating …

Once used as Union headquarters during the Civil War, this 1850 Greek Revival Mansion offers grand accommodations and convenience to all that Tappahannock, the Middle Peninsula and the Northern Neck have to offer. Guests can play a round of golf; go fishing or cruising on the Rappahannock River; canoe up one of the many unspoiled creeks; bicycle in town or along beautiful country roads; visit one of the charming towns nearby such as Urbanna; Glouchester; Kilmarnock or Irvington; enjoy a wine …

Breaux Vineyards and Corcoran Vineyards travel together from Loudoun County, Virginia to London, UK for the 2009 London International Wine Fair. Will be joining together with 9 other Virginia wineries and New Horizons Wines, importer. A first for Virginia.

I spent 2 1/2 weeks in Virginia with David Hale, my good friend and bassist, as we took a break from Berklee and escaped to the great outdoors. ——————– Part 2 is all about food – smoothies, vegetables, home-made cobbler – that’s what most of the first day was about! It’s heaven to be able to leave your house and pick carrots, corn, apples, peaches, berries – right out of nature’s palm. Music by Hennessey, Robert Gillies, Steve Olio and The Album Leaf

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www.Virginia.org Virginia vineyards will have you swept away by their romance and beauty. A local wine maker shares his passion in this video. Fulfilling the vision of forefather Thomas Jefferson, wineries now spot the lush countryside of the lovers state. The October harvest brings wines to rival any region. Plan your Virginia wine country RR today!

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A charming, 1830s Federal style Virginia B&B, the Holladay House provides an inviting alternative to a typical hotel stay. Luxury rooms with whirlpool tubs, a library filled with books, parlor games, full gourmet breakfasts, homemade cookies & scones and complimentary beverages. Only 90 minutes from Washington, DC and Richmond, VA, Orange lies in the heart of wine country and steeplechase races. Nearby attractions and activities include: Civil War battlefields, Montpelier (home of James …

The Williamsburg Sampler Bed and Breakfast Inn is one of the finest 18th Century plantation style colonial Inns. The Inn is located in the City of Williamsburg’s Architectural Corridor Protection District. Although this home was built in the year of the bicentennial, it captures the early American spirit of historic Colonial Virginia. This charming Bed and Breakfast will immediately gain your love with its warm atmosphere, tasteful decor and fine carpentry. The accommodations at the Inn set …