Their front steps overflow with eye-catching autumn color, and the inside of their home is just as lavishly decorated. I’m excited to present our first holiday home tour: the townhouse of Dorothy and Duke West of Whisperwood Cluster in Reston. We look forward to seeing how Restonians decorate for Halloween, Christmas, and other seasonal celebrations. First up is…

Modern Reston will be showcasing homes of the people who define the New Reston. We’ll see how they live and how they have creatively transformed their spaces to reflect who they are. We are dedicated to finding homes with a modern sensibility mixed with a bit of quirk. We hope these tours will inspire you in your…

It was a street party of nonstop entertainment at Lake Anne on Saturday. Big crowds turned out in the warm weather for the Reston Multicultural Festival. This annual festival is hosted by the Reston Community Center as a celebration of the cultural diversity within our community. The Plaza and surrounding areas were filled with music, food, and…

It’s possible that you walk past one of the best coffee shops in Reston without even realizing that it’s there. Pitango Gelato at Reston Town Center is known for its Italian ice cream made from organic milk and free-range eggs. What many people don’t know is that it also serves high-quality espresso prepared by some of the most skilled…

It’s still warm out, but you have to train for a race. Or perhaps you’d like a comfortable place to begin an exercise routine, walk your dog, or take your kids for a bike ride. If you’re looking for a flat mile in almost complete shade, we’ve found a great loop for you. Reston boasts 55 miles of paved…

It’s September but I refuse to believe that summer is over. The produce at the Reston Farmers Market is still in full force. There is a bounty of ripe tomatoes, peaches, peppers and eggplant at the height of their season. These gorgeous fruits and vegetables are begging to be eaten NOW before they disappear to make room for squash…

I had no idea something this cool was hiding outside Tysons Corner until I stumbled upon it. You can’t see it from the road or inside the mall. The new Plaza at Tysons Corner Center sits on a bridge outside the second story of the mall, and it’s filled with fun, free ways to spend an…

Paddleboarders are everywhere this year! You’ve probably seen them drifting across Reston’s lakes, almost walking on water. Adventurous locals are trying stand up paddleboarding (SUP) more than ever. SUP is the nation’s fastest growing water sport, and its popularity is certainly visible here in Reston. Fans of the sport describe it as so peaceful and fun…

Beer has always been part of Virginia’s history but today it’s seeing a renaissance with over 60 craft breweries and the recent designation of August as Virginia Craft Beer Month. The Travel Channel also recently named Virginia one of the nation’s top seven beer destinations. In our efforts to tout “all that is local” we…