Life + Culture

White Hall Flower Farm Takes Root

Sewing the seeds for a sustainable family farm Article by Ben Munson | Photography by Kellyn Wilson Across the Palace Green from Bruton Parish Episcopal Church lies the home and foundry of Williamsburg’s most famous 18th century silversmith, James Geddy, Sr. His son William Sr. and grandson William Jr. found enough success in the family smithing and brass foundry business that in 1805 they were able to purchase 326 acres and build the White Hall farmhouse. Having survived Union occupation in...

April 2021

Professional Services

Home is Your Canvas

Article by Jenny Rapson | Photography by Kellyn Wilson “Home is where your heart is,” may be a common phrase, but during a global pandemic, it’s so much more! These days, home is also where many of us work and play, as well as make amazing memories with those we love. That’s why Williamsburg lifestyle photographer Kellyn Wilson encourages her photography clients to take thoughts of home one step further, and consider it the perfect canvas for a lifestyle family photo session.  “I absolutely...

March 2021

Food + Beverage

Dine Different

Help Local Restaurants Survive COVID Article by Ben Munson   We are now fully one year into the COVID pandemic and it has unquestionably changed how we work, play and come together. Few businesses have been as heavily impacted as the restaurant industry. According to the National Restaurant Association, mandated lockdowns and concerns about the safety of dining in public during the pandemic has resulted in 17% of all US restaurants closing.      In communities across America, people...

March 2021

Food + Beverage

Redefining Retro's Good Eats 

Hotdogs and Hamburgers to Haute Cuisine Article by Leslie Pearce | Photography by Gari Ann Kia Meet Ihsan Korkmaz. Ihsan has been a part of the Williamsburg community since he moved here in 1995 to be closer to family. In the years that followed, he traveled and got a formal education in the culinary arts. In 2018 Ishan was unexpectedly presented the opportunity to purchase the famous Retro’s Good Eats restaurant downtown on Prince George Street. Tourism’s precipitous drop in 2020 presented...

March 2021

Food + Beverage

The Smokey Griddle

Supporting local restaurants! Article by Leslie Pearce, Publisher | Photography by Gari Ann Kia If you have not ever been to Smokey Griddle for breakfast / brunch, add it to your TO DO list. Like many others who fell in love with Williamsburg, Carlos Segovia came to visit his brother Raul here from California and liked it so much he ended up staying. Working in various restaurants around town, he always dreamed of owning his own restaurant here because it is a beautiful place to live and raise...

March 2021

Home Services

A Working Home with Alyssa Kelley

BRINGING DESIGN, FUNCTIONALITY & ORDER TO MULTIPURPOSE SPACES Article by Kristine Hojnicki | Photography by Gari Ann Kia As a corporate event planner, Alyssa Kelley’s job was to take in the blank canvas of an empty ballroom and visualize its potential to deliver results for her clients. But when in-person events were cancelled and her corporate event planning team was dismantled due to COVID-19, Alyssa decided to take a step back and evaluate her career. “I knew it was going to take some time...

March 2021

Local Services

Brandie Weiler

Executive Director - Housing Partnerships Article by Ashley Chavez | Photography by Kellyn Wilson You could say Williamsburg is in her blood, Brandie Weiler was born and raised here. She attended Lafayette High, just like her parents, and has two daughters. She played volleyball from middle school up until just a few years ago in an adult league and coached in a REC league for both of her girls. Brandie loved coaching in her community so much that she coached cheer at Lafayette and then...

March 2021

Food + Beverage

Indian Fields Tavern

Inspired culinary destination Article by Joshua Wright | Photography by Gari-Ann Kia “We want to create an adult Disneyland, a place where people can come enjoy food, a beer, and roam around the different outdoor activities.” Pat and Debbie Weller, owners of the Indian Fields Tavern, draw inspiration from their Pacific Northwest roots when envisioning the eclectic gathering space along Virginia’s famous Route 5 Capital Trail, in Charles City County. The owners drove by the old farmhouse...

January 2021

Food + Beverage

Virginia Bread Company

Q&A with the Co-Founders and Co-Bakers Article by Joshua Wright | Photography by Kellyn Wilson It was more hot-crossed buns than star crossed lovers that brought these two bakers of bread together.  As Colin was wrapping up culinary school, Ainslie was beginning hers; their intersection was baking class.  Both Colin and Ainslie found their passion in baking from their youth and experiences. Today, you can find Colin and Ainslie at numerous famers markets, including the Williamsburg Farmers...

January 2021

Event Planning + Services

An Intimate Wedding Experience

Six reasons a mirco-wedding might be for you Article by Sarah-Daye McDougall | Photography by Gary-Ann Kia Couples in Williamsburg and surrounding areas have many reasons to want a more intimate wedding — whether it is because you’re not into a big lavish event, wedding planning is far too complicated and time-consuming, or you are saving money to buy a new home (we won't mention the C-word). For couples who want an intimate wedding, but with some of the touches of a traditional wedding day...

January 2021