Getting married in November is always chancy where the weather is concerned but these two had enough adrenalin and love flowing through their veins that they barely noticed anything but one another.

The quaint country setting was behind the Farmhouse next to the garden with a lovely vine covered wooden gate acting as background. The grass was still a vibrant green and the sun accented the beautiful blue sky as it peaked from behind passing clouds.  The Farmhouse was warm and inviting with two wood stoves blazing, the smell of cider mulling, and the sound of laughter echoing off the old wooden beams overhead. In the kitchen they busily prepared a gourmet meal for the wedding party and entertained the guest with delightful stories of growing up on the farm.

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I just returned from a fabulous road trip visiting with an good friend and the innkeeper of the Middleton Inn, Mary Ann Kuhn.  What a pleasure catching back up again.  Now with 2 young, fun-loving yellow labs who want all your energy and attention, 5 felines who are sweet, lovely and very daring, and two new horses who make the estate seem much more picturesque – as if it needs anything at all – I was thrilled to see she was so relaxed and happy.  Mary Ann graciously arranged for me to stay in her best room “The Ascot” and it was perfect.  With a four poster bed that required a stepping stool to get into, and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the large old windows, the stay was everything it promised to be.

Known as “The First Washington of All” the Town of Washington, in the county of Rappahannock, is a quaint and inviting little town of around 135 citizens.  The old brick sidewalks and quiet streets, laid out by non other than a young George Washington himself, lead to relatively unknown pastures of sheep and llamas, anirondak chairs precisely focused on the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive and take you back to a time when life was simple and real.

Although Inn at Little Washington has made this quiet little town well known  – often those who visit are still not aware of her charm and the adventure and history that awaits them.  All you need do is ask a local, and you will be pleasantly surprised.  From chauffeured wine tours to local vineyards and wineries, to fly fishing the many streams and rivers nearby, The Town of Washington can entertain everyone from the adventure seeker to the historical and cultural enthusiast.

The Theater at Washington presents professional chamber music, recitals, jazz and a variety of other light music, humor and drama and is a must if you visit.

Don’t forget to visit the numerous artists and craftsman that occupy the historic and eclectic buildings lining the the quiet, pedestrian friendly  streets. Take a bicycle tour of the area or stop by the inn and acquire a driving tour map and spend the day exploring the region, visiting organic farms and taking in a few of the small towns sites along the way.

End your travels with dinner at Inn at Little Washington, and a nitecap at Middleton Inn.  Climb into the tall bed, kiss goodnight and fall asleep to the sound of crickets, cows and the soft wind as it blows through the willows and ageless oaks.

View our photos of the time we spent in “Little Washington, Virginia”

Watching kids play in sprinklers, capturing priceless moments on film and missing the best ones because I cannot be in two places at the same time.  Like the mink that ran through the neighborhood last Saturday afternoon. Big and beautiful.  Stupid me was on my cell phone talking and forgot that I have a camera on my cell phone I could have captured it with.  Oh well.  Some of the best photos captured are the ones in my head and heart.

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Sunday drives are a tradition in my family and one I’m trying to keep going.  Although I prefer to do them alone most times and just get out and explore, get lost, and pray I get back home without a flat tire.  Mud on my tires is great.  An added bonus of sorts.  No air in  my tire is not so great.

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For the second time in 3 years Wild Country Studios has won a Web Award for the creation of the Giles County
web site

9/15/2010  |  Wild Country Studios Receives The 2010 “Government
Standard of Excellence WebAward” for Giles County.

“The imagery really tells a story and is complemented by the content, which is a nice blend of information and conversation. This site has the opportunity to incorporate streamlined navigation, video clips and user-generated content to round out the experience. The overall site experience is good. With improved technological functions and interactivity, this site has the potential to evolve into a great experience.”

“Nice design. I like the use of a lot of beautiful photography. The incorporation of the
twitter feed is great way to keep visitors connected to what’s going on while they are on the
site. This is a nice site overall. It is easy to navigate, full of information and presented with a pleasing design.”

9/15/2010  |  Wild Country Studios Receives The 2010 “Sports Standard of
Excellence WebAward” for Shooting Illustrated

“Good integration of video and content. “