Bee’s Knees: Fun Finds

Your insider’s guide to the good stuff! Unique, clever, and downright delicious finds from our Nest Realty locations…

CINEMATIC SPLENDOR

Ready to elevate your movie-going experience? Look no further than Violet Crown in Charlottesville, VA. The beautiful, modern lobby leads to luxurious auditoriums with stadium seating and plush recliners. Arrive early to order a drink from the bar and an entree from the locally sourced, chef-prepared menu, which you can bring with you into the auditorium.

PAINTING PARTY

This recent addition to Blacksburg, VA, is awakening the artistic spirit of locals and visitors alike. The Honeysuckle Painting Studio is a warm and inviting creative opportunity, as envisioned by artist and owner, Caroline Mullins. Join a painting party, where you’ll receive a canvas, supplies, and step-by-step instructions, allowing you to create your own masterpiece to take home.

 

ADVENTURE AWAITS

Looking to try a new outdoor adventure, but not sure where to start? Virginia Tech’s Venture Out recreation program has you covered. Available for students and community members, the program offers year-round guided adventures ranging from canoeing to horseback riding, stand-up paddle-boarding, caving, and whitewater rafting in West Virginia. When you’re ready to venture out on your own, they can provide resources and information on all of the Virginia State Parks and National Forests.

OUTDOOR UPGRADE

Does your landscaping need some sprucing up? In addition to hydroponic and homebrew supplies, the Fifth Season Gardening Co. in Charlottesville, VA, has a selection of plants, ceramics, and home decor. Create your own outdoor haven and enhance your curb appeal.

RE-LOVED

We’re swooning over this groovy second-hand shop in downtown Asheville, NC. Ragtime Vintage Clothing has an eclectic lineup of handpicked vintage clothing for men and women, which rotates seasonally. The denim racks alone are worth perusing. You may even find that unique piece of retro art that’s ideal for your bohemian guest room.

GIRL POWER

Tex Forrest is a multimedia artist who creates fanciful structures from his studio in Woodbridge, VA, where he works alongside his girlfriend Sandi Martina, an accomplished glass artist. His “Girl Power” series pays homage to strong female forces in a playful and provocative manner. You can find his works at LibertyTown Arts in Fredericksburg, VA.

GET OUTSIDE!

Get outside and enjoy the lush flora and fall foliage that encompasses the New River Trail, a 57-mile multi-use path and state park that runs parallel to the New River in Central Virginia. Built along an abandoned railroad, the trail is home to countless species of plants and wildlife. The gradually undulating path is ideal for runners, cyclists, and horseback riders.

ART MEETS HISTORY

Housed in a building that dates back to 1785, the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts is a non-profit art gallery that has been serving the Fredericksburg, VA, community for more than 50 years. The gallery is run completely by volunteers who are passionate about fostering the local artist community, while exposing visitors to regional and national artists as well.

We shared this story with you in our Spring/Summer 2017 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here.

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