Madison County Blue Ridge Mountain December Snow

Traveling south from Culpeper on route 29. There is a clear view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Madison County. I caught a snow storm coming over the mountains this afternoon. Not much snow in the lower altitudes. The mountains are blue with a soft shade of white. There are few views that rival this one when the seasons change. See an earlier blog post from the spring.

Depot Christmas Card - Merry Christmas from Culpeper VA

I took this picture tonight as I was leaving the Depot.  It was cold and quiet. I saw the tree so bright, an adornment to the Town. It made me pause and consider Christmas and how many things there are to be thankful for. As I posted the picture, it reminded me of a Christmas card. So here it is,  Merry Christmas from Culpeper Virginia.

Culpeper Holiday Open House - Holiday Music

A perfect day to enjoy the Christmas music, stroll the downtown, 

enjoy great food, shop at world class stores, and enjoy the perfect weather.  

All in Old Town Culpeper Virginia 

Culpeper Holiday Open House - Mini Donut anyone?

Come to Downtown Culpeper today and say hello to "Donut".  She is visiting the downtown today to celebrate the Holiday Open House. Donut says that Santa should be here any minute and she cannot wait to give him her Christmas list. Could she be thinking Chocolates from the Frenchman's Corner, a new accessory from Reigning Cats & Dogs, possibly a new Radio Flyer Wagon to pull her young friends in from Clark Hardware. I hear that she also likes Brighton from Pepperberries (wink wink). Lots of options here today. "Donut" struck a pose for her favorite Non-Profit - Cavallini di Amore "Love of Miniture Horses" (and Donkeys) who support her in great ways with Brandy Manor Miniatures. What a great day to visit Culpeper to shop for the Holiday's. 

Trees of November - Culpeper - Heart of Virginia's Piedmont

Trees of November in the Virginia Piedmont. Colors are magnificent right thru November. Maples, Japanese Maples, and Ginko's are especially bright. The traditional and antebellum architecture in Old Town Culpeper are adorned by a timeless beauty - Trees of the Virginia Piedmont.

Madison County Virginia Scenic Route 29

Enter at your own risk. This was a 

combination that I could not pass up. 

Completely coincidental - Ox and Cart 

with the Bright Red "Welcome" 

flag in the background. Watch for 

this as you travel south from Culpeper

through Madison County on Route 29. 

The next right leads to a fine vintage stop... 

Street Art @ Downtown Culpeper VA

The Lion looks so relaxed and yet with 

Eyes Wide Open... 

What is the Lion saying?  

What does he see? 

It is worth a cup of coffee and a stroll by to investigate. 

One of many street art compositions near the 

Amtrak Station known as The Depot. 

Something to do while waiting for the 

Northeast Regional to Washington DC or Boston

Do you Feel the Heat

Paranormal Activity in Culpeper

Magnificent Fall Foliage Illuminated 

by the sunrise. Someone forgot to tell

the Three Friendly Ghosts. I even got

a few waves from them... I guess they 

are getting ready for Halloween. 

The avenue's will be full of 

Trick-or-Treaters tomorrow night. 

Not quite Paranormal for Culpeper, 

Small Town fun - quite normal. 

Orchard Winesap Apples at the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Winesap Apples at Jenkins Orchard. Located in 

Foothills of the Virginia Piedmont. The views of

the Blue Ridge Mountains to and from the 

orchard from Culpeper are spectacular. 

Visit soon for peak foliage viewing.