The Clifton.The Monticello Wine Trailfeatures gorgeous views, hiking trails, and two of the South's most famous estates,MontpelierandMonticello. Suppose you don’t have a designated driver. In that case, your group of friends might be interested in setting up a guided tour throughMonticello ...
Monticello contains 33 rooms on four floors, counting the cellar. The home has lots of clever Jefferson touches, including 13 skylights. Bricks were made on site and the structural lumber came from Jefferson’s lands. Monticello:931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902; +1 434-984-...
A truly elegant mansion, the Lion House is decorated with countless antique pieces from a bygone era. Built in 1856, the home derives its name from the stone statue of the reclining lion over the front entrance. The house is open to visitors who are curi...
January 10, 2025 Porch music It turns out thatMignardahas an alter-ego. While we remain committed to performing the better sort of music from the 15th through the 17th centuries, we also indulge in another kind of music that Ron has been playing for most of his life, and songs that Donn...
Bronze (tie): Jefferson, A Monticello Sampler, by Rick Britton (Mariner Publishing) and The Ol’ Hook and Eye, by John G. Hartzler (Hartzler Publishing) South-East – Best Regional Fiction Gold: The Front Porch Prophet, by Raymond L. Atkins (Medallion Press) Silver: Swallow Savannah, by...
Monticello was built in 1796 and really showcased the creative genius of Thomas Jefferson. The house was inspired by the neoclassical style that Jefferson was exposed to during his time in France, and it led to one of the most unique pieces of architecture of his day...