Welcome to the Piedmont Virginian

Just west of Northern Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, lies the Piedmont: a beautiful oasis with mountain views, charming small towns steeped in a rich history, and quiet rural areas where traffic jams usually involve livestock or tractors.

The Piedmont’s storied past and vast beauty are celebrated by the artists, restaurants, winemakers, and others that occupy this amazing region—a place appreciated and revered by those who live here and those who visit.

The Piedmont Virginian Magazine, a richly produced quarterly journal of information and appreciation of this area’s nature, place, people, and ways of life, is a window into this world.

We strive to give voice to this special—even magical—place in the hopes that it remains so.

Please join us on this journey.

The Road to Second Manassas

A Threshold Business Strives for the Mainstream

A Mecca for Musicians Re-emerges

The 16th Annual Fall Art Tour in Rappahannock Comes Roaring Back

Loudoun ‘Growers’ overcome challenges through farming.

Outdoor Dining at its Peak

Autumn’s Bounty

St. Margaret’s School Announces “Return to the River” Program

Summer Treat: Pina Colada Popsicles

Summer Treat: Sangria Popsicles

“Spring is Nature’s Way of Saying Let’s Party!”

Saving Firefighter History

Sipping Back from the Pandemic

Off to the Races

The Road to Second Manassas

Hinsons Ford, Rappahannock

A Threshold Business Strives for the Mainstream

As the cannabis industry spreads in Virginia, Piedmont producers ponder the future.

A Mecca for Musicians Re-emerges

Castleton sings again-at last!

The 16th Annual Fall Art Tour in Rappahannock Comes Roaring Back

November 6-7, 2021

Loudoun ‘Growers’ overcome challenges through farming.

“Eventually, the bus stops coming, and then what?”

Outdoor Dining at its Peak

The Piedmont’s patios and terraces beckon during one of the year’s most beautiful seasons.

Autumn’s Bounty

Easy Autumn Recipes

St. Margaret’s School Announces “Return to the River” Program

Offering holistic education on the banks of the Rappahannock

Summer Treat: Pina Colada Popsicles

Really, what could be more refreshing in the hot summer than a popsicle with an adult twist?

Summer Treat: Sangria Popsicles

Really, what could be more delicious in the summer than a popsicle with an adult twist?

“Spring is Nature’s Way of Saying Let’s Party!”

A garden stroll by Karla Jones Seidita

Saving Firefighter History

Fire trucks “Get into your Heart”

Sipping Back from the Pandemic

Checking in with some of the Piedmont’s wineries, breweries, and distilleries as they climb out of Covid

Off to the Races

The Art of Sam Robinson

People of the Piedmont: Marty Fair

“The music the guitars are capable of is what interests me the most.”

A Little “Cheerful” Goes a Long Way

More than décor, patrons of The Little Cheerful are treated to Watkins’ delicious home cooking and her solid gold heart of hospitality

Canine Security Staff

Livestock Guardian Dogs

Cake Bloom is a Celebration in Charlottesville

Flower adorned, all-natural, and undeniably cheery cakes made by owner Susan Sweeney.

Blue Door Kitchen

Fine Dining and First-Class Hospitality in Flint Hill

Flying Home Sweet Home

A Berryville couple creates artsy hand-crafted houses for our feathered friends

Unearthing History at Montpelier

Telling a more complete story

Warming Recipes

For a Cozy Night at Home

Salvaging and Creating

The Excitement of “Junk”

A Pie Can Save Your Life

Mom’s Apple Pie Company, where “Everything has to be yummy.”

A Tropical Oasis any Time of Year

Award-winning wine, chocolates, and tropical plants welcome guests to Glass House Winery

Mapping History with Eugene Scheel

Illustrating the Northern Piedmont’s Past and Present

Blue Whale Books

A Voluminous Historical Resource Thrives in the Piedmont

A Gift and A Responsibility

The Music of Andre Fox

Hero Hound

Canine Blood Donations

People of the Piedmont: Sean Skinner

Sean Skinner, Custom Bike Builder

Georges Mill Farm is home to Sam and Molly Kroiz, eighth-generation Georges, and their popular farmstead cheese operation.

Two African American baseball greats born in the Piedmont

A Short Drive to a World Away

A world-class arts experience on a regional level.

Zoe Sumrall, Forest Technician, Virginia Department of Forestry

It’s been a memorable decade or two in the wine business…

Preservation of Loudoun County’s Historic Roads Takes Big Steps Forward

A powerful essay about longtime healing and refuge in Fauquier County by author James Reston, Jr.