On summer Saturday mornings, our hardworking local farmers and artisans bring their seasonal bounties and craft to showcase. Enjoy the slowing down of a meandering stroll through the various booths of vendors. Let it take you to visions of simpler times before big box stores and bulk shopping. Listen to live musicians share their passions […]
We aren’t talking about paver patios or outdoor living spaces when we think about Big Rocks First. Developed by Stephen Covey, Big Rocks First, is a leadership principle and life habit that emphasizes how we manage our time based on our priorities and values. If you think of life as a jar that has finite […]
Each Spring, as the world returns to grow anew, we are beckoned outdoors to our gardens to assist in that cultivation of new life. Sprouts and buds give us great delight and excitement! Whether you are a new or experience gardener, we want to encourage you to get outdoors, enjoy your garden, and try new […]
Helping you #LiveOutdoors in Everyday Life When you think of journaling and your mind goes to a teenage girl musing “Dear Diary,” you are not alone. But truly, everyone can benefit from journaling, in its various forms. There are many different types of journaling, including stream of consciousness, to-do lists, daily events or memories, gratitude journals, […]
Perk up your Patio for Spring As the days are getting longer and the sun lingers a bit more in the evenings, you can sense that spring is coming and you are ready to get back outdoors! Spring cleaning may feel like a pesky task, but take it outdoors to soak up the sunshine and […]
We are big advocates of the mindset: Love Where You Live. That is a big factor in why we want to create amazing outdoor living spaces for people to enjoy the outdoors right at home, but we also love the Shenandoah Valley and central Virginia. Living local and buying local builds up our community. This […]
Helping you #LiveOutdoors in daily life We live in an area that allows for some of the most breathtaking outdoor adventures. Start planning some bucket list dates to celebrate love and friendship all throughout the year. These date ideas don’t have to be just with a significant other, they can be for family dates, for […]
With the colder weather and less sunlight, we often find ourselves stuck inside for days on end. Top that off with the groundhog seeing his shadow and telling us we have six more weeks of winter, and it can take a major toll on mental health. Seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder, can start to […]
The Bear Necessities is a curated monthly list of our team’s seasonal and general favorite things that encourage and assist us in spending time outdoors. We simply enjoy them and they help us #LiveOutdoors. This month, our favorite things encourage us to build relationships and be together. We love these products because they help you […]
We all enjoy spending quality time with our friends and family. However, with the winter months comes the struggle of the cold weather that often forces us inside. Instead of allowing the chilly temperatures and snow to shut us inside, embrace it by hosting an outdoor winter party! You can make use of your back […]