🎉📸 Our Junior Writers had a blast kicking off summer at Hidden Meadow Campground with Nova Parties! We dived into a foam-tastic party where the fun was as endless as the foam itself. 🌨️🎈 The event was a perfect mix of play and chill, with music blasting and beach balls flying everywhere.
A huge shoutout to Nova Parties for hosting such an epic celebration, and to Adam Huke with Cassaday & Company, Inc. for sponsoring this awesome feature. 🥳✨ Want to see how our Junior Writers enjoyed every frothy moment? Check out the full story on pages 62-63 of the August issue! Nova Foam Parties
#StrollWillowsford #Willowsford #AldieVA #NovaParties #JuniorWriters #SummerFun #Sponsored
🎮✨ Exploring Herndon's Hidden Gem! 📚🎲 Our May Stroll Junior Writer Meeting took us to the incredible Hashtag Gaming Arena, and let us tell you, it's a paradise for gamers and writers alike! Owned by the talented Drew Crowder, Hashtag isn't just a store—it's a vibrant community hub filled with board games, video games, books, and more.
Drew started our visit with a tour of this multi-use facility, sharing how his passion for storytelling led him from films to fantasy novels and eventually to opening Hashtag in 2019. From Dungeons & Dragons workshops to video game tournaments, there's something exciting happening here every night! 🌟
Our meeting wrapped up with a special surprise—everyone got a copy of Drew's book! 📖✨ Dive deeper into our adventure at Hashtag Gaming Arena on page 66 of our July issue. Whether you're a gamer, a writer, or just looking for a great time in Herndon, Hashtag is the place to be. Don't miss out—visit www.hashtagarena.com for more! 🎉 #HashtagGamingArena #CommunityHub #HerndonLife #Stroll #StrollWillowsford
It’s that time of year… 🎓✨ Celebrate with us as we tip our caps to Willowsford's inspiring graduates in our July issue! 🌟 From future engineers to performers, and designers to computer scientists, the class of 2024 is shining BRIGHT! Explore their inspiring stories and achievements in our special feature, starting on page 48 of your copy. Let's cheer them on as they embark on their next adventures and send them our best wishes!
📸: Jenny Sessoms Photography
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🎉🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July, Willowsford! 🇺🇸🎉
We hope your day is filled with fun, and fantastic celebrations. Stay safe and enjoy the festivities! 🎆✨
We’d love to see how you're celebrating! Share your Fourth of July photos, head over to our Facebook Group page to post your pictures. You might even see your photos featured in an upcoming article! 📸🎉
Have a wonderful Independence Day, Willowsford! 😊
#HappyFourth #IndependenceDay #StrollWillowsford #CommunitySpirit #Stroll #AldieVA
🌟 Thank you for joining us at the Stroll Happy Hour hosted at TRUMMER'S: An American Bistro yesterday! 🌟
We extend our sincere thanks to Trummer's and our resident owners for graciously hosting us on their private patio, where we enjoyed Sparkling Summer Berry Sangria, Summer Tomato Gazpacho, Chicken & Waffle Sliders, and more delightful treats!
A special thanks goes out to our sponsors, Resident Viktorija Piano & The Piano Home Group, and Comfenergy & 3 Pros Basement Systems, whose generous support made this event possible. Your contributions are invaluable in helping to support Play4All, an initiative by Willowsford middle school students to raise $20K for accessible playground equipment in a Loudoun County park.
🍹 We hope you had a fantastic time savoring gourmet delights and enjoying artisanal cocktails, wines, and beers. The $12 wine-tasting session featuring Austrian wines added a delightful touch to the evening!
Let's continue to foster community spirit and local support together. Thank you once again for being a part of the #WillowsfordCommunity and making our #SummerSoirée a wonderful success! Trummer's The Piano Home Group Comfenergy 3 Pros Basement Systems
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🎉 Get Ready for Fun at Stroll Happy Hour! 🍹
Willowsford Residents!
This is a FINAL REMINDER & update to your calendars about our EXCLUSIVE Stroll Happy Hour! The event will take place on Wednesday, June 26th, from 6-8pm at TRUMMER'S: An American Bistro!
Join us on the chic patio for Sparkling Summer Berry Sangria and an amazing lineup of treats:
🍅 Roasted Tomato Gazpacho Soup Shooters
🍢 Chimichurri Marinated Beef Skewers
🧇 Chicken & Waffle Sliders
🌭 Mini Wiener Schnitzel with Lingonberry Jam
🍝 House Made Boursin Cavatelli Pasta with braised beef cacciatore
🍩 House Made Donuts
Support Play4All, an initiative made by middle school Willowsford students, and help them raise $20K for inclusive playground equipment in Loudoun County!
Limited spots available! Reserve yours now. Link in our bio!!
Shoutout to our amazing sponsors: Trummer's The Piano Home Group Comfenergy 3 Pros Basement Systems
#Trummers #StrollHappyHour #SupportLocal #Play4All #AldieVA #StrollWillowsford #Willowsford
🌿✨ Look in on a journey of imagination at the National Botanic Garden with our Junior Writers! 📝✨ Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Beata Knop, their April meeting was a captivating exploration of creativity and nature's wonders.
Led by resident writer Noelle Brinker, junior writers delved into the Garden's rich history, once fields of corn and medicinal plants, now transformed into a haven of art and sustainability. Did you know? The whimsical Hobbit Town, crafted from repurposed materials like old distillery relics, offers hidden rooms and magical secrets awaiting discovery.
Mrs. Beata Knop's recycled artwork, inspired by global travels and a passion for environmental conservation, graces every corner, echoing the Garden's commitment to sustainability. With projects like the majestic castle and Peter’s Mountain, built from reclaimed materials collected across Virginia, the Knop family exemplifies a dedication to eco-friendly innovation.
Read more about their adventure on pages 56 to 58 of the June issue! 🌸📚 Explore more about the National Botanic Garden The National Botanic Garden and plan your visit at www.nationalbotanicgarden.org
#JuniorWriters #NationalBotanicGarden #Stroll #StrollWillowsford
Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads in our community! 🎉 We're thrilled to highlight some of your extraordinary contributions today! 💪
Today is a day to celebrate all the superheroes who provide guidance, strength, and support. 👨👧👦 To every dad, stepdad, adoptive dad, and fatherly figure out there, your influence is limitless. We salute you, we appreciate you, and we wish you a Father's Day as exceptional as you are. 🙌
#FathersDay #Dad #Stroll #StrollWillowsford #Willowsford #AldieVA
🌟 June Cover Family Spotlight 🌟 Meet the Stensrud Family. Dive into Meg and Meghan’s (known as The Megs) whirlwind romance that led them to their dream home in the Greens, where they now share their joy with baby Sloane.
From a chance encounter at Cvent’s office in Gurgaon, India to a magical proposal at Pippin Hill here in Virginia, their journey is one for the books.” Accepting, loyal, and loving,” the Stensrud family motto reflects their belief that “love always wins.” Read all about them on pages 60-63 of our June issue. 📖
This feature was sponsored by Chantilly National Golf & Country Club. Want to sponsor or share your story? Email [email protected]! ✨
#StrollWillowsford #willowsford #CoverFamily #CommunityMagazine #AldieVA #meetyourneighbor
Junior Writers March 2024 Meeting at Tail Race Farm
Embark on an adventure at Tail Race Farm with our vibrant Stroll Junior Writers! Take a look at the Junior Writers in action at their March meeting! 🐴
From mingling with Maverick and the charming duo Sugar Buns and Hamilton to discovering the antics of the farm's tiny chicken crew, our junior writers soaked in every moment of Aldie's beloved family-owned farm.
🌾 Family-owned since 1996, this cherished farm boasts an array of amenities including a spacious arena, six cozy stalls, sprawling fields, and scenic trails. From horseback riding classes to summer camps, Tail Race Farm offers a haven for equestrian enthusiasts of all ages 👉 visit www.tailracefarm.com
To read their captivating stories capturing the essence of farm life at Tail Race refer to pages 76 and 77 of the May issue. 🌾🖌️
FUN FACT: Tail Race is owned by sponsor Manor Works Painting
#stroll #strollwillowsford #tailracefarm #farmlife #juniorwriters
We had a great time connecting Willowsford neighbors, resident business owners, BeLocal Loudoun County sponsors, and Stroll Willowsford sponsors at yesterday’s Coffee & Connections! Attendees also got to shop and take care of a discount provided to all in attendance, just in time for Mother's Day. Take a look at some of the fun we had! ☀️
Special "thank you’s" to The Global Local Shop The Global Local for hosting and providing a delicious breakfast. To our moderator, Stephanie Choi Brookes of High Wire Studio. And to Darlene Darlene's Photography for capturing our event so beautifully. We hope you all made some great connections, thank you all for joining us!
#CoffeeandConnections #Networking #Stroll #StrollWillowsford #Willowsford #LeesburgVA #LoudounCounty
REMINDER 💐 Willowsford, enter this exclusive Mother's Day Giveaway ✨Treat yourself this and enter to win a free color and cut (a $175 value) by a rising star hairstylist at Eclips Salon.
To enter, follow these three steps:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow @EclipsSalonAshburn
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The winner will be chosen and announced on Monday, May 13th. This giveaway is only open to Willowsford residents and is thanks due to our Stroll Willowsford sponsor Eclips Salon 🙌 No purchase is necessary. Good luck!
#strollwillowsford #willowsford #aldieva #EclipsSalonAshburn
Introducing our May Cover family, the Grandhis!! 👋
Married for 10 years, couple Anjali Kondapolli and Kanyovardha Grandhi have lived in the Greens since in 2017.
Their favorite thing about Willowsford is being so close to nature! 🪴 Read more about them on page 54 of the May issue & give them a warm welcome in the comments below!
📸: @jenny.sessoms.photography
#StrollWillowsford #willowsford #CoverFamily #CommunityMagazine #AldieVA
Pens & Paws out 🐾 Take a look at the Junior Writers volunteer action at their February meeting!!
These junior writers got to chat with volunteers at The Middleburg Humane Foundation and learn about how they support some wonderful animals. 💞 To thank the shelter for the experience, the writers gathered a generous donation of cleaning supplies and cat food for the shelter’s “most-needed” list.
The Middleburg Humane Foundation, a privately funded shelter, is supported by a board of directors and PAWSOME volunteers who help these animals make their way to recovery. To learn more about the shelter and how you can volunteer/donate, visit pages 38-39 of the April issue! 📖 Middleburg Humane Foundation
Stroll Junior Writers are eager to explore and learn from local businesses each month. Interested in hosting these creative minds by opening your business up to them? Send us a DM! 💌
#middleburghumanefoundation #volunteer #juniorwriters #middleburgvirginia #stroll #strollwillowsford
Summer Camp Countdown is on! ⏳ Take a look at this selection of camps available in our area, courtesy of our Stroll sponsors and resident recommendations:
☀️ Willowsford Junior Chef Academy: Summer Series
Registration Link: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/willowsford-homeowners-association-va/catalog
☀️ Foxcroft Equestrian Camp
For more information, visit: https://www.foxcroft.org/signature-programs/riding/equestrian-camp
☀️ The Hill School Summer Camp
For more information, visit: https://www.thehillschool.org/summer-programs
☀️ Morning Side Stables Summer Camp
For more information, visit: https://morningsidestables.com
☀️ Sweet Escape Kids Summer Camp at The Conche Studio
For more information, visit: https://theconchestudio.com
☀️ Loudoun Country Day School Summer Camp
For more information, visit: https://lcds.org/campus-life/summer-programs
☀️ Montessori of Chantilly Casa de Bambini Summer Camp
For more information, visit: https://www.mcdbc.com/programs/summer-camp
☀️ Summer Camps at Tail Race Farm
For more information, visit: https://www.tailracefarm.com
☀️ Engineering for Kids Summer Camps
For more information, visit: https://www.engineeringforkids.com/northern-virginia
☀️ FC Virginia Summer Camp
For more information, visit: https://tsjsoccer.leagueapps.com/classes/4163442-the-st.-james-fc-virginia-united-2024-willowsford-summer-camps
☀️ KidCreate Studio
For more information, visit: https://kidcreate.com/ashburn/classes/camps
☀️ Summer Youth Pickleball Program at Pickleballerz
For more information, visit: https://www.pickleballerzusa.com
☀️ The Coder School Summer Camps
For more information, visit: https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/ashburn/#camps
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For more details and info on how to sign up for camps, see pages 78 to 83 in the April Issue. #StrollWillowsford #Willowsford #AldieVA #SummerCamp #LoudounCounty
We are looking forward to spending time with you all again as we Stroll into Spring 🌻
On Friday, April 26th, from 5-8pm, we’ve reserved the private house and pavilion on Old Farm Winery at Hartland to enjoy an evening of beautiful weather and company.
What’s Included?
🌼 A complimentary glass of wine, sangria, or wine flights (courtesy of Old Farm Winery at Hartland)
🌼 Live music by the acoustic duo, The Wrights Todd Wright (courtesy of Old Farm Winery at Hartland)
🌼 An adults only area at the vineyard
🌼 A bounce house for the kids with special kid activities courtesy of @naturalawn
🌼 Food trucks including Two Smooth Dudes, Maria’s Kitchen, and Hershey’s Ice Cream benefiting Loudoun Cares
Thank you to our Headline sponsor Accomodations Home Services and Bronze sponsors: Homes by Sabeen, K&H Landscape and Grounds Maintenance and NaturaLawn of America
Ticket proceeds benefit Loudoun Cares. Mark your calendars and grab your tickets today https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stroll-into-spring-tickets-862946214357
#StrollWillowsford #Willowsford #Strollintospring
Help us welcome our April 2024 cover family: The Soni Family ✨Jay and Jorie reside in the Grange village with their three children: Kieran 8, Sophia 6 and Mila 4. Jorie is in year 17 of teaching early childhood special ed. Jay works in sales for Safe Security, a cyber risk management firm. firm. But at home, he supports Jorie’s baking gig. “I started making birthday cakes when Sophia turned one,” Jorie said. “Eventually friends started asking me to make cakes for their kids.” After five years, she recently made her first wedding cake! Customers can order her creations @whisknwinebakery 🎂Learn more about the Soni family on page 60 of the April issue that is hitting your mailboxes now 📫📸: @jenny.sessoms.photography #StrollWillowsford #Willowsford #CoverFamily #CommunityMagazine
Happy Easter Willowsford! We hope you are not only having an eggcellent day today, we hope you've had a fantastic Spring Break. 🐣🌷☀
From Egg Hunts to Excursions and Staycations, we'd love to see it all! Please be sure to tag us on your celebrations. Head over to the Willowsford Facebook Group page to share your photos with us for a chance to be featured in an upcoming issue of the magazine 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/strollwillowsford/
#strollwillowsford #willowsford #willowsfordlife #eastercelebration #springbreak2024
Stroll Willowsford Coffee & Connections hosted by Pond Roofing
☕ Join us for coffee at the Lodge ☕ This is an exclusive networking event for our Willowsford neighbors, resident business owners, BeLocal Loudoun County sponsors, and Stroll Willowsford sponsors! Come and make connections on Thursday, March 21 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at The Lodge in Willowsford.
This month, we are being hosted by Stroll Willowsford & BeLocal Loudoun County sponsor, Pond Roofing 🏡. Our event's moderator, Stephanie Choi Brookes of High Wire Studio, ensures the energy will be flowing and the connections will be impactful.
Don't miss this chance to connect with other business owners and operators and build your network (and let's not forget about the breakfast and coffee courtesy of Pond Roofing 🙌)
Be sure to secure your reservation today - you never know who you will meet that will open you up to a new network. Sign up and get more details here: https://buff.ly/47fsnjs
We can't wait to see you on the 21st!
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