August 30, 2023

Happy 10th Anniversary To Salamander Middleburg and Greenhill Winery & Vineyards

Ten years ago Salamander Middleburg opened their doors for the very first time. Since then, they have achieved multiple accolades, including the coveted Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond awards. Congratulations to Founder and CEO Sheila Johnson, as well as the entire Salamander Middleburg team of service professionals. We cannot wait to see what the next decade brings!

On August 30th, 2013, Greenhill Vineyards officially opened its doors and now, 10 years to the day, they invite you to celebrate with them from near and far!

As a toast to their 10 years, they will be livestreaming from their Barrel Room at 5:30 pm and hope you will join in the festivities via Zoom as well as Facebook Live.

To commemorate this milestone, you can participate in a celebratory toast with their 10th Anniversary Toast Package, which includes 3 new releases and anniversary gifts for you!

2021 Blanc de Blancs
2022 Chenin Blanc
2021 Cabernet Franc Limited Release

Don't Miss The Meeting For Mickie Gordon Memorial Park At The Middleburg Community Center Tomorrow, August 31st - 6:30PM!

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will hold the first of two community workshops on future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the Middleburg Community Center, located at 300 West Washington Street, Middleburg.

The workshops will include a brief presentation of existing conditions and the opportunity for input regarding future recreational elements at the park. Members of the community will participate in group breakout sessions with PRCS staff who will gather input provided by residents on recommended future improvements.

A Special Exception to the county’s zoning ordinance previously filed through the county’s legislative land use process has been placed on hold to gather further community input regarding future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park. The Special Exception process allows the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors opportunities to review the request, hear public comment on the proposal and impose appropriate conditions or restrictions on the use to minimize any negative impacts.

The date, time, and location of the second community workshop will be announced in the next few weeks.

Mickie Gordon Memorial Park is located at 23229 Carters Farm Lane (Route 627) along John Mosby Highway (Route 50), in Middleburg. The park consists of nearly 100 acres and includes baseball/softball and cricket fields, tennis courts, restrooms, and a pavilion, and offers a fishing pond and free parking. The park also serves as a Loudoun County recycling center.

For more information on future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park visit loudoun.gov/mickiegordon. Residents may also submit comments or questions regarding the future improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park by email (PRCS@loudoun.gov) or by mail to the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, ATTN: Mickie Gordon Memorial Park, 742 Miller Drive, SE P.O. Box 7800, Leesburg, VA 20177.

Bluewater Cocina Ribbon Cutting

The doors are officially open for business at Bluewater Cocina on 12 South Pendleton Street as of Thursday, August 31st. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 5pm. Come enjoy tacos and delicious beverages to your hearts desire!

Middleburg Library 10th Anniversary Celebration

Join us Thursday, August 31st from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Middleburg Library's expansion! Enjoy music by Bess Putnam, stories read by Sarah Brissing, face painting, and light refreshments.  Sponsored in conjunction with Middleburg Library Advisory Board.

Middleburg Farmers Market

Join us THIS SATURDAY, September 2nd from 9am-12pm for all your fresh produce, treats, pretzels, gifts, and more!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Please email us at middleburgfarmersmarket@middleburgva.gov

Can't make it out this Saturday? The Middleburg Farmers Market is from 9am-12pm every Saturday at the Middleburg Community Charter School - 101 N. Madison from now until October 28th. The Children's Entrepreneur's are featured on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Photo credits: Kim Shelly & Deborah Collins

Head Over To Boxwood Estate Winery For The 3rd Annual Oyster Riot

Buy your tickets now for the Third Annual Oyster Riot in the Vineyard Pavilion noon-3 p.m. Saturday, September 9th at Boxwood Estate Winery.

Enjoy lunch from Salerno's on the Chesapeake Bay with a Boxwood Estate Sauvignon Blanc Half Bottle PLUS:

- Raw & Grilled Oysters
- Grilled Tuna Steak Sandwiches on a Fresh Brioche Bun
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Dessert

Musician Matt Waller - one of the best in live performance - will play Classic, '80s and '90s rock favorites set amidst the vines in community seating.

Tickets are $95/person. Wine Club members receive a 10% discount on tickets.

Looking to connect with Middleburg businesses?

Join the Middleburg Business and Professional Association for the Biz Buzz, hosted by The Oak Spring Garden Foundation on Tuesday, September 12th from 5:30-7:30pm.

On the second Tuesday of the month, the Biz Buzz brings local business owners and professionals together to network, provide local businesses with an opportunity to showcase their facilities and services, and help to spread the word about interesting news and events in the Middleburg community.

RSVP via Facebook or by e-mail to info@visitmiddleburgva.com.
Members free, first timers free, $10 non-members

We want to hear from YOU!

If you have any questions, concerns, exciting news, or would simply like to connect - please email me at amacintyre@middleburgva.gov. Looking forward to hearing from you!