Food + Beverage

Gifts from the Kitchen

Olwen Woodier of Leesburg's Glenfiddich Farm turns autumn's gift—crisp apples—into holiday highlights. Article by Glenye Oakford Renowned cookbook author Olwen Woodier—who owns Glenfiddich Farm in Leesburg with her husband, the ceramic artist Richard Busch—is intimately familiar with the many gifts of cooking, from her garden’s generous harvests to the satisfaction of providing a delicious and nourishing dish. “I think there is something inherently joyful about cooking a meal for people...

Local Services

The Gift of Independence: Navigating In-Home Care Options

In-home care can promote quality of life and independent living Article by Glenye Oakford In an era where the concept of “aging in place” is gaining traction, in-home care services are emerging as a beacon of hope for many families. For residents of Leesburg and the surrounding areas, these services offer more than just practical assistance—they provide the precious gift of independence and peace of mind for both clients and their loved ones. Tim Bodor, who operates Homewatch CareGivers of...

Health + Wellness

Give The Gift of Whole-Body Health at Ashburn Children’s Dentistry

A child’s mouth offers insight and opportunity to improve their overall wellbeing. Photography by Mary Lanaghan At first, doctors thought Lynda Dean-Duru was suffering from bronchitis or Lyme Disease. Migraines and other symptoms continued to plague her, but tests came back negative time and again until a fifth doctor found the culprit: sleep apnea. With treatment, the symptoms went away. “I became myself again until seven years later it didn’t work anymore,” she said. “My option was to get...

Health + Wellness

A Season of Thanks: Thrive This Thanksgiving and Beyond

Therapists from Sunstone Counseling explain how a gratitude practice can benefit year-round. Article by Leesburg Lifestyle Staff When Amy Clay, Licensed Professional Counselor and co-founder of Sunstone Counseling, begins a couples session, she asks each partner to share something they appreciate about the other and how that makes them feel. “It can be anything from, ‘I love that you make me coffee in the morning, and it makes me feel cared for,’ to something grand like, ‘I love that you’re a...