Dulles International Airport at night
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located in Chantilly, VA on 12,000 acres of land 26 miles from downtown Washington, DC.
Dulles' Main Terminal opened in 1962 and since then Dulles has become a major hub for domestic and international air travel with eleven domestic legacy and low fare carriers and 22 international carriers which provide air service throughout the world.
Flights operate from midfield concourses A, B, C and D and Z-gates connected to the Main Terminal. The Airport is currently in the midst of a major construction program called D2, Dulles Development, which includes the expansion of Concourse B, a new runway which will open in 2008, and an automated people mover system called AeroTrain which will open in 2009. The airport is connected to the region’s highway system via an Authority-operated, 16-mile Airport Access Highway (called the Dulles Toll Road) dedicated to airport users.
Chantilly is a charming community steeped in history, located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Renowned for its historical landmarks and lush greenery, Chantilly presents a unique blend of past and present. Its strategic location near the nation's capital has shaped its development and contributed to a rich cultural heritage that continues to thrive to this day.…
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Fair Oaks Mall is located near the intersection of Rt. 50 and Interstate 66 not far from the City of Fairfax in Fairfax County VA.
11750 Fair Oaks Mall
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 279-2659
Fair Oaks Mall is conveniently located near I-66 and Rt. 50 in Fairfax County.
Fair Oaks Mall is conveniently located near I-66 and Rt. 50 in Fairfax County.
Mount Vernon on the Green is a community of single-family homes near Mount Vernon Country Club. Mount Vernon on the Green's cul-de-sac road features large, brick homes with spacious master suites---perfect for those deserving luxury and beauty.Mount Vernon on the Green is just off the Country Club’s fairway along Old Mill Road. However, with its swimming pool and dining facilities, the Country Club offers more than golf: It’s also a great place for the family living in or near Mount Vernon on the Green.
Being located in the Mount Vernon District of Fairfax County means Mount Vernon on the Green finds itself near many important locations, such as Mount Vernon Park, Fort Belvoir and the Potomac River. Also, history buffs and patriots alike love the community’s proximity to Washington Tomb Tribute where visitors can pay tribute to Martha and George Washington.
Wolf Trap
Early history tells that in 16th century wolves were prevalent in what is today’s Wolf Trap which compromised the safety of the community. Thus, to deal with the danger, rewards were granted for those who could trap those fierce creatures. A parcel of land in this region was purchased by Wolf Trap’s Founder, Catherine Filene Shouse who chose to preserve the name Wolf Trap. She developed the property into a farm intending to give her children solitude away from their home close to nature. Mrs. Shouse later on donated the farm to the country with her intention to have the property preserved as a park. That donation marked the birth of the nation’s first and only national park for the
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performing arts. What was once an agricultural farm now houses Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts commonly known as Wolf Trap.
It is a performing arts center that features both cultural richness and natural resources. It organizes various elements of the performing arts staged in multiple venues. While it showcases talents on pop music, opera, dance and theater, it also provides education on arts for different ages – from young children to adults. Wolf Trap’s venues include Filene Center, The Barns at Wolf Trap, Theater-in-the- Woods and the Center for Education.
Filene Center is an outdoor performance amphitheater with both covered and uncovered seating that can hold over 7,000 people. It hosts almost 100 performances covering different genre annually from May to September. Behind the Filene Center, at 1551 Trap Road stands the Theater-in-the- Woods situated in the middle of wooded and shady acres. If offers children-friendly performances covering music, storytelling, dance, puppetry and theater. The Barns at Wolf Trap is a casual indoor performance space inspired by the acoustical quality of the wooden barn Mrs. Shouse once visited for a concert. It seats almost 400 persons and provides cozy an ambiance ideal for jazz, folk and chamber music. Home to Wolf Traps education programs, the Center for Education offers a state-of-the art nonprofit resource center for artists, learners and educators.
Wolf Trap established the acclaimed Wolf Trap Opera Company in 1971 and is housed in the Center for Education. It is now recognized as one of the country’s highly respected companies in the operatic industry where professionals emerge and get careers at major opera houses.
Did you know that this booming metropolitan county exceeds the total population of seven American states and is the most populous region among city areas in not only Virginia, but also Washington? In fact, Fairfax County is home to a whopping 13% of its state’s total population.
Fairfax County districts
What is it about this Northern Virginian county that caused an estimate of 1,015,302 (as of the April 2008 consensus) to make this part of the country their dwelling place?
Formed in 1742 from the northern part of Prince William County, and named after Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, this county is bordered by Potomac River and friendly neighboring regions such as Arlington County, Alexandria, Falls Church, Loudoun County and Prince William County.
Studies conducted have shown that most of the adult citizens, who call Fairfax County their home, are four-year college degree holders and a good number of them have reached even higher educational attainment.
Research has also shown that, aside from being the first county in the US to achieve a median household income of six figures, Fairfax also has the second highest median household income (next to Loudoun County) among counties with 250,000 or more residents.
With those statistics in mind, potential residents can have some level of assurance that they are living among some of the best citizens the nation has to offer. It can also be a plus that they’ll be able to rub elbows with the county’s upper class society.
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Aside from that, Fairfax offers people, who are considering the county as their abode, residential areas that will surely fit their unique tastes and preferences. Residential communities like Kingstowne and Burke can give the suburban comfort and security that citizens may be looking for. Meanwhile, areas like Vienna, Huntington or the inner Beltway bustle of Bailey’s Crossroads can offer the convenient accessibility and metropolitan flair required by those more accustomed to a fast-paced, urbanite lifestyle.
With all that Fairfax County has to offer, no wonder people are rushing in to make it their home!
Seal of Fairfax County Virginia
If you're shopping for a home in a particular school district, we have every home listed for sale in every school district in Fairfax County. Because Fairfax County such a large school system there's not enough space here to list all the schools but you'll find them in the links below.
Gunston Hall
Gunston Hall Plantation is located in Fairfax County near Lorton and Mason Neck. In it's heyday this Georgian-style home was at the center of a 5,500-acre tobacco and corn plantation. The owner of Gunston Hall was George Mason IV (1725-1792)---known historically as an author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Gunston Hall and it's gardens are a National Historic Landmark owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and administered by a Board of Regents appointed from The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America.
Gunston Hall is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Each visitor will receive a guided tour of the mansion; the 550 acres of grounds and hiking trails are open until 6:00 p.m. A variety of special events are presented throughout the year.
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A green oasis blanketed by the busy suburbs of southeast Fairfax County in Alexandria Virginia, Mount Vernon Country Club can be found on George Washington’s former farmland. Being accessible, Mount Vernon Country Club is 5 minutes from Fort Belvoir and 15 minutes away from Old Town Alexandria, Kingstowne and Lorton.
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The club features an array of social activities for the whole family, a kid friendly swimming pool, a wide selection of dining facilities and an 18 hole championship golf course. It also caters to weddings, event catering, golf outings and other occasions.
Mount Vernon Country Club started out as a golf course and clubhouse on 100 acres of land in 1952 by Harry Dreisen. It then became Woodlawn Country Club in 1963, expanded in 1969 and was completed and renamed to Mount Vernon Country Club in 1993. The clubhouse was then renovated in 2004 for expansion.
Mount Vernon Country Club gives pride to its 18 hole championship golf course that provides 4 tee selections from 5,068 to 6,300 yards challenging golfers of all levels.
Virginia Golfer Magazine features Mount Vernon’s No.3 hole as the “Great Hole” in the state.Reasons why golfers prefer to tee off at Mount Vernon Country Club:
Friendliest club in Northern Virginia
Men, Women and Juniors tournaments and leagues
Tuesday and Friday eveni9ngs feature organized summer social plays
Quiet woodland setting
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Novices through scratch golfers are welcomed
A preferable walking course
Practice facilities and Pro Shop with lesions by PGA professionals
Speedy play- 4 hours and 10 minutes on Saturday mornings
Weekend tee times and walk on during the week
Equal playing privileges for both men and women
The Dining Facilities are managed by Executive Chef Frank Spencer Burke along with his team.
Dining Room – The Perfect setting for an intimate and private dining experience also offering one of the best Sunday brunches in the area.
Sam’s Place – Lined with windows overlooking the golf course while enjoying Pasta Night with made to order pasta
Members’ Grill & Woodlawn Room – Place to relax or unwind with 2 HD TV’s that allow members to watch the latest PGA tournament and other sporting events. The menu includes specials, burgers, sandwiches, salads and entrees like pasta, fish or steaks.
At the Turn Grill – A rush snack available upon calling in on the 9th tee so that it would be available when you make the turn on to the 10th.
Barracuda Grill – offers salads, snacks, grilled Panini sandwiches and other treats while relaxing by the pool and watching the kids play.
Mount Vernon Country Club also boasts about their 25 meter competition quality pool with a wading pool for kids. Red Cross Lifeguards staff the Pool area providing professional service for users.
Pool Amenities:
Lounge Chairs
Alfresco Gazebo
Ping pong tables
Barracuda Grill
The club also participates in the Dominion Country Club League for the youngsters who participate in other meets at other clubs in Northern Virginia.
A broad list of activities are offered at Mount Vernon Country Club such as Bridge, Gourmet Wine Dinner, Texas Hold’Em, Irish Pub Style Trivia Nights and Mom and Dad’s Night Out and so much more especially for the kids.
The Springfield Art Guild's (SAG) 46th anniversary was well attended, and very culturally enriching. The event was hosted from 6pm-9pm at the Richard Byrd Public Library. The event kicked off with socializing over refreshments and viewing of SAG members artwork. Next, there was a speech given by some of the founding members (i.e. Judy Wengrovitz and her husband). This speech highlighted different eras of SAG and Northern Virginia in general. Can you imagine a time when Fairfax County homes cost 15k, yearly salaries were 9k, dirt roads were not uncommon, and the Pentagon (built in 1949) was a recent edition to the region?
Following some SAG updates (e.g. new website transition, Springfield Town Center proposition, etc.), the event concluded with a speech from a Torpedo Factory / Art League representative. Her speech covered a variety of art related topics (e.g. pricing works, gallery submissions process, tips on framing, etc.). Overall, the SAG 46th anniversary was a milestone which marked past accomplishments (e.g. 5k donation from local area builders) and current developments to usher in the next chapter for this art based community.
SAG is a non profit
Judy Wengrovitz and her husband give a speech for the 46th anniversay of the SAG
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents.
The Markets offer a wide variety of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. There are also fresh eggs, baked goods, honey and cider to purchase. Milk and cheese products, along with a wide array of meat products, round out the edible delights. If gardening is an interest, many vendors have small plants at the beginning of the season, while other vendors have larger landscape plants for those ambitious projects.
All Fairfax County markets (except the Frying Pan market) host Fairfax County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinics. Citizens can bring plant or insect samples for pest identification or disease diagnosis. Master Gardeners also help citizens by having informational displays on topics such as Container Gardening or EcoSavvy Gardening.
Summer squashAll products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.
For information about the Markets, call 703-642-0128, TTY 703-803-3354.
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
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