Against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains and along the shores of South River, life in Waynesboro, Virginia, happens in the midst of nearly surreal natural beauty. For residents and visitors alike, it’s hard to imagine not being drawn in some way to experience this beauty firsthand, whether from…
So it’s the holiday season – joy, excitement, love, and peace fill the air. Well, maybe not entirely. For many of us, the holidays bring a sense of stress and common seasonal depression. Some pent-up anger and resentment might surface this time of year. Whatever your frustration, Kari and Kelly…
If you live in Waynesboro, Virginia, you’ve probably been to or at least seen the fun happening at Fastrax, a family fun center with a go-kart track, putt-putt, batting cages, an arcade, and more! For long-time employee, Kylie Miller, much of her childhood was spent at the fun center that…
Orchard Creek Country Club is an attraction located in Waynesboro built right on top of what used to be an apple orchard. In 1948, 162 acres of Quillen Farm were purchased to build a golf course. Designed by Fred Findlay and his apprentice Pete Lang, the course opened for play…
Kline’s Dairy Bar is a family-owned, homemade, custard-style ice cream shop that holds secret recipes for making the perfect tasty scoop and connecting with the community, and bringing individuals together in a way only ice cream can seem to do. Owned by Kim Arehart, the Waynesboro Kline’s Dairy Bar has…
The Tubular Toy Box in downtown Waynesboro offers a nostalgic treasure hunt your younger self will be begging you to experience. Owned by Amanda Stone and Ray Murray, The Tubular Toy Box is a well-loved vintage toy store for all generations. Amanda, the visionary, and Ray, the integrator, work together…
It’s been said that good things come to those who wait, but entrepreneur Dana Mares may be proof that good things come to those who keep searching. A little over 34 years ago, Mares and her husband Scott were honeymooning at bed and breakfast in Washington state, known for its…
At first glance, Blanc Creatives is a handcrafted culinary tools company, but interwoven into the story of the business are moments of fate acting as guideposts that led Corry Blanc to his calling. Corry grew up in Georgia, and as a boy, he spent hours at his grandfather’s welding shop…
As a girl, Shanna Mann paid close attention to her grandfather as he worked. He was a carpenter, and to build things properly, he worked with careful precision. Each cut was measured twice, each line straight. Mann sums up his philosophy by saying, “You must check every assumption.” Mann’s observations…
Curling up with a good book is one of life’s simple pleasures. A good book connects us with unforgettable places and characters that linger for a lifetime. Stories help us make sense of the world and ourselves. Mary Katharine Froehlich, the owner of Stone Soup Books, loves stories so much…