Sperryville column for Nov. 12
At the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District’s recent evening celebration, two Rappahannock men and their families were recognized championing our natural resources in 2015: John Jacquemin of...
View ArticleSperryville column: Successful, sustainable Molly
Molly Peterson is a Rappahannock treasure and a tireless cheerleader — and on-the-ground trooper — for local food and sustainable farming. She and husband Mike run the grass-fed livestock and marketing...
View ArticleSperryville: Before & After — it’s here now
Kerry Sutten and his niece Jess are jumping aboard the Sperryville renaissance train, having just opened a business this week at 31 Main St. called Before & After — now a gourmet espresso bar, soon...
View ArticleSperryville column for Dec. 3
A kind and generous place Kristin Davis of Charlottesville wrote last week to thank some special folks in Sperryville who helped her out during a recent visit to our tiny hamlet: Thanks for the...
View ArticleSperryville column for Dec. 17
‘Wonderland’ in Sperryville Maggie Rogers of Central Coffee Roasters always has something unique to offer her patrons, so it is no surprise that she’s hosting a celebration the 150th anniversary of...
View ArticleSperryville: Say hello to Ragged Mountain Dogs
This past week, I took a tour of Lisa Reid’s Ragged Mountain Dogs facility in Sperryville, a “rescue, rehome, retire, rehab” Valhalla for dogs. » Read the full story at RappNews.com
View ArticleSperryville column for Jan. 7
Nina and Colby May, in conjunction with the Castleton Festival, recently hosted a Christmas party celebrated in the Opera House. Plus, a new book featuring the work of photographer/farmer Molly...
View ArticleSperryville column: The Bagley’s Belties
Delma and Jack enjoy the bucolic surrounds adorned with their beautiful Belted Galloway’s, informally known as Belties, a breed of cattle native to Scotland. » Read the full story at RappNews.com
View ArticleBig question, then little town charm
The Sperryville column for Jan. 21 » Read the full story at RappNews.com
View ArticleValentine’s in Sperryville — and beyond
While the Greek Isle of Santorini conjures up romantic visions of white washed island architecture surrounded by the spectacular, soft aquamarine blue of the Aegean, Virginia is a destination for...
View ArticleD.A.R.: Embracing service and history
As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, D.A.R boasts 180,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless...
View ArticleSperryville’s Cara Cutro: Teaching the tarot, this weekend
Cara Cutro will take a brief respite from her thriving massage business to offer a unique and fascinating three-part course on learning the tarot, starting this weekend. » Read the full story at...
View ArticleSperryville column for May 12
We’ve happily, over the years, followed the adventures of one of Rappahannock’s equestrian superstars, young Katie Sharp, daughter of Bill and Marion Sharp . . . » Read the full story at RappNews.com
View ArticleSperryville column for May 26
A visit with Castleton's Nina May, a force of nature whose latest project is a film series entitled “Daily Bread," currently in production and to be shot entirely in Rappahannock County. » Read the...
View ArticleSperryville column for June 2
Next Tuesday (June 7) at 6:30 p.m., a meeting of historical importance will be held in Sperryville, a meeting of the Rappahannock Steering Committee of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project. » Read the full...
View ArticleSperryville column for June 23
The Hair Gallery goes west Kim Nelson of Amissville is a noted local equestrian, having studied at Morven Park International Equestrian Institute. She orchestrates popular county trail rides and...
View ArticleSperryville column for June 30
Before & After expands its beverage choices and hours and Alice Anderson's friends throw her a surprise birthday party, in this week's Sperryville column. » Read the full story at RappNews.com
View ArticleSperryville column for April 21
New happenings at Before & After espresso bar Before & After, the magical espresso bar at 31 Main Street, owned by Kerry Sutten and run by Jess Sutten, his beautiful niece, is now offering...
View ArticleSperryville column for July 21
4-H members shine at this month’s Culpeper-Madison-Rappahannock Farm Show. » Read the full story at RappNews.com
View ArticleSperryville column for July 28
This Sunday at 1 p.m., the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue and Sperryville Volunteer Fire companies invite you to a joint community meeting to discuss the need for additional volunteers, and for our ideas...
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