Belmont Slave Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremony & Walking Tour

The Loudoun Freedom Foundation will lead a historic 90 minute chronological walking tour between two former plantations (Coton & Belmont Plantation), retracing the steps and stops of Loudoun’s enslaved community. After the tour there will be a dedication of the Loudoun African Burial Ground at Belmont. Join us for this historic walk!

Middleburg Film Festival

Come watch some of the best narrative and documentary films in the beautiful town of Middleburg. Meet distinguished figures and participate in in-depth Q&A discussions with some of the best in the film industry. The Middleburg Film Festival will take place at a variety of venues, including Salamander Resort & Spa, Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, […]

Bald Head Island – Writing Retreat

Whenever I am in need of either inspiration or uninterrupted time to focus, I retreat to our home on Bald Head Island in North Carolina.

New Orleans with Emeril Lagasse

Emeril’s Carnivale du Vin ball and his Boudin Bourbin and Beer festival. We will be in attendance with a number of our winery partners and raising money to help children’s causes.

INOVA Honors Awards Gala

We will be attending the INVOA Honors Awards Gala. The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner