Pick your own fresh berries at Crooked Run Orchard.The freshest berries on the planet come straight from the field right? Take the short drive from Bellemeade Farms Apartments to Purcellville, VA and check out the ripe sour cherries, gooseberries, blackberries, peaches, pears, sunflowers and more at Crooked Run Orchard. This is a relaxing and fun activity for... [Read more...]

Spring is here officially at last!  The warm sunshine, wildflowers blooming, and trees filled with birdsong make one want to head outdoors and soak it all in.  Appreciate the colors of wildflowers nodding in the breeze, the delicate unfurling of new baby leaves budding on tree branches.  Enjoy all of nature's fleeting spring beauty at these local Leesburg... [Read more...]

The best fall festival in the state of Virginia kicks off in two weeks, right here in Loudon County!  At the Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival you can enjoy the twists and turns of a fabulous corn maze, shoot pumpkins and corn at long range targets with the pumpkin blaster and corn cannon, ride the cow train, and much more! The grounds of Temple Hall... [Read more...]

Next Friday, participate in a great new initiative to help encourage folks to adopt pets – "Take your Dog to Work Day." Celebrate dogs in Leesburg and highlight what wonderful companions they make!  You and your pet can help in many ways. Ask for your place of business to announce the event and permit employees to bring their dogs Partner with local... [Read more...]

Are you looking for a fun and interesting way to get into the activity of running? Whether you want to run for the exercise or you simply enjoy the act of running outdoors, there is actually a great way to jump right into it and be around several others who enjoy running as well. The Loudoun Roadrunners is a great local club that includes all kinds of... [Read more...]

When the summertime comes rolling around, there's almost nothing more satisfying than relaxing in a park under an open sky and listening to some great acoustic music. Acoustic on the Green will be returning to the Leesburg area once again this year and will be taking place on the Town Green, which is located at 25 West Market Street. Every Saturday evening... [Read more...]

Like we've said in a previous post, there are several great places in the Leesburg area to get out and enjoy the outdoors, especially at the various parks. But what about those who are looking for a little bit more than just a park that has open land and sidewalks, etc? There are actually several areas around Leesburg and close to our community here at... [Read more...]

With the rise in gas prices across the nation, are you one of those people who's reconsidered any travel plans for the upcoming spring break vacation? If so, you aren't alone. Several people have decided to stay local for their upcoming vacations, similar to peoples' mindsets from back in 2008. If you live in the Leesburg area or even here at Bellemeade... [Read more...]

The spring season is officially upon us and with yet another harsh winter behind us, people all over the country are ready to greet the warmer weather with open arms, especially here in the Leesburg area. If you're looking for something to do in Leesburg that will get you into the full spring season, there's a great event coming up in a few weeks that's... [Read more...]

With the spring weather slowly beginning to creep its way back into Leesburg and the metro DC area, it's no surprise that people are beginning to head outdoors and enjoy all the various activities one can partake in. One popular leisure activity is heading to the nearest park for a brisk walk, a picnic, or simply enjoying the scenery. What's so great about... [Read more...]