Hiking in Shenandoah National Park

When I was 10 years old my parents decided they wanted to move all the way from our traffic-filled Chicago suburb, to the rolling green (or blue) mountains of Virginia. To say I was furious would be, well, a total lie. I was actually ecstatic and excited at the idea of living in a new [...]

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Top Four Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Virginia

MONTICELLO: Charlottesville’s annual celebration at Monticello is a patriotic reminder of what Independence Day is all about. This event includes a guest speaker, the swearing-in of new U.S. citizens, live music, and it’s all free of charge! If you’ve never been, it’s a great way to celebrate. Take a look for yourself! FIREWORKS: Do fireworks [...]

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Charlottesville Design House

Plow & Hearth is proud to be part of the Design House event in Charlottesville, Virginia. It’s a benefit to raise money and awareness for the Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE), which provides a safe, confidential environment for survivors of domestic violence. The Design House is a split-level contemporary built in the well-established neighborhood [...]

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Tree Planting in our Community

There’s a special event taking place in our community next Saturday. At Hoover Ridge Park in Madison, Virginia 1,600 trees will be planted by local children and adults. Hoover Ridge Park is a beautiful 182 acre site with walking and running trails, an amphitheater, campsites, a pond and several sports playing fields. It is also [...]

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Plow & Hearth Donates Funds to Haiti Relief

Plow & Hearth has the best associates!  They are always willing to open their hearts and their pockets for those who are in need.  When we heard of the earthquake in Haiti we immediately decided to collect donations to send for the relief efforts. Through direct contributions, our associates gave $660.  Then, one associate donated a beautiful [...]

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Stocking Contest

Last year, in Madison, we shared our holiday spirit with our co-workers and local community with a Holiday Tree Decorating Contest.  The outpouring of creativity wasn’t at all surprising knowing our talent pool, but we, nonetheless, were blown away with what our associates were able to do with 12 inch faux Christmas Trees! The Best [...]

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We Love our Seasonal Work Force

The holiday season is upon us at Plow & Hearth.  We have adorned the Dogwood and Willow Oaks that line our driveway with Solar Holiday Lights; we have lit Battery Operated Window Candles in each window; and the Crosley Performer CD Recorder located in the reception area is filling the halls with holiday music.   Holiday [...]

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Gifts for our Troops

The holidays are fast approaching.  It can be a difficult time of year for many and especially for our service men and women. You can bring holiday cheer to someone with just one thoughtful gift. Think ahead because overseas gifts will take longer to deliver. You simply must get started now. There are only 42 [...]

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Thanksgiving Planning

The thing I remember most vividly about this time of year from my childhood is the food.  The smell of the turkey that makes you warm inside.  The vibrant color of the cranberry sauce.  The tower of pies waiting anxiously for their turn to shine.  Throughout the years we have had pretty close to the [...]

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It’s Apple Season

What is better than a fresh baked apple pie?  Tis’ the season for apples, applesauce, apple pie, apple cake, apple butter and those cool crisp evenings by one of our fire pits or fireplaces.  Check out our Fragrant Firewood for a bug-free night around the fire pit. Madison County is known for its apple orchards [...]

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