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Linden VineyardsLinden Vineyards

One of Virginia’s premier wineries, Linden Vineyards is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 60 miles west of Washington DC. The entire wine production of 4,000 cases comes exclusively from three distinct vineyard sites. Linden is best known for single vineyard bottlings of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux variety red blends.

Semifreddo Italian CuisineSemifreddo Italian Cuisine

Located in Manassas, VA, Semifreddo Italian Cuisine specializes in appetizers, pasta dishes, desserts, and other authentic Italian options. Franklin Hernandez: The Artisan Behind Semifreddo Italian Cuisine Chef Franklin Hernandez discovered his calling as a teenager when he took his first job as a pizza maker at Ecco Café Pizzeria in Old Town Alexandria in 1988. Over the years, the owner opened other Italian restaurants in Arlington and Shirlington, where Franklin cooked and served as an assistant manager.

PurcellvillePurcellville

MiddleburgMiddleburg

Middleburg is a very quaint one-stoplight town that is surrounded by a number of favorite wineries. For food we recommend King Street Oyster House, which has a fantastic happy hour every day from 3-6:30pm.

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Catoctin Creek Distilling CompanyCatoctin Creek Distilling Company

Blooming Hill Lavender FarmBlooming Hill Lavender Farm

Blooming Hill is a tiny “farmlet” owned by Cyndie and Peter Rinek and situated on four acres in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge in Western Loudoun County, Northern Virginia. It is not only a business but also their home where they welcome visitors to peruse and enjoy their garden gift shop and, most especially, their gardens that highlight their collection of 1000 lavender plants in almost 100 different varieties lovingly tended throughout the property.

Stone Tower WineryStone Tower Winery

Stone Tower Winery is a family-owned and operated winery with premium wines and panoramic views equally matched by impeccable hospitality. With over 95 acres of stunning vineyards on a 400-acre property, the focus is on classic French varietals of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and the reds that make up the Bordeaux-style blends – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, & Petit Verdot.