Get to know Winchester

Winchester is the self-proclaimed “Apple Capital of the World,” serves as the county seat of Frederick County, and is home to Shenandoah University. Like its neighbors, Winchester is a place defined by its rural heritage, offering residents a relaxed lifestyle with the world-class recreation offerings of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in easy reach. Winchester is widely known for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, which since 1924 has drawn thousands of visitors to marvel at its flowering orchards and enjoy the extensive programming the season brings. While Winchester might be most famous for its 12 million bushels of apples, it’s also a college town — with all the culture, restaurants, and exciting nightlife you would expect. Add the many nearby wineries, meaderies, and craft cideries into the mix, and you’ll understand why people love it here so much. The Shenandoah Valley Commuter Bus offers weekday passage to Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Arlington County, and Fairfax County.

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Living in Virginia Hunt Country

Virginia Hunt Country is a land of rolling hills and stacked stone walls, punctuated with the sights and sounds of troops of horses galloping, with riders astride in the traditional uniform of red coats and black helmets. This swath of countryside does not have definitive borders, but is generally considered to stretch over Loudon, Fauquier, and Rappahannock Counties. Depending on who you ask, the region’s boundaries may extend into nearby counties, but everyone agrees that Hunt Country is centered on Middleburg, a small hamlet of less than 1,000 people. The idea of porous borders extends to the landowners here, with farm and estate owners often including provisos on deeds that the riders (and hikers) be allowed to cross their land freely when traversing the verdant terrain. Estates can include considerable acreage and baronial houses, but the vibe in the local villages is low-key and casual, while offering some outstanding dining and shopping experiences.