Haymarket Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine August 2026
Promoting health and happiness at Mystic Flow Wellness Center
HAYMARKET / GAINESVILLE
Meet your favorites in over 100 categories
Celebrate the Best of Our Community
August is always a special month for us because we reveal our Best of Haymarket/Gainesville winners. We had some tremendous winners from a selection of excellent entries. Congratulations to all of them. You will also find spotlights on a few of the winners sprinkled throughout the list, on Pages 14-38.
Our cover story is on Mystic Flow Wellness Center, which won in four categories: Best Holistic Services & Alternative Medicine Provider, Best Yoga, Best Spa and Best Massage. Mystic Flow is truly unique for this area: It combines physical, mental and spiritual wellness, believing they are all interconnected. The spotlight can be found on Page 34.
There’s another “Best” that wasn’t on the list, but is in the issue. The Piedmont Tsunamis swim team has dominated the Prince William Swim League since 2019, yet swimmers, parents, coaches and volunteers say they return each summer mainly to have fun and enjoy each others’ company. Read about the team starting on Page 40.
And lastly, we have a day trip feature on the Davis Mansion museum tours at Morven Park in Leesburg. The mansion was home to Virginia Gov. Westmoreland Davis, who served from 1918-1922, and his wife, Marguerite. Marguerite donated the home as is, so for tourists, it is like stepping back in time. Read about it on Page 10.
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Remember lifestyle magazines serve as excellent beach reading.
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to do list
For an up-to-date list of events around the region, visit InsideNoVa.com/calendar
Entertainment is red-hot in August. Dance along as mega music stars take the stage or cheer for a demolition derby at the county fair. For a more laid back time, pair art-making or shopping with sipping wine.
LIVE MUSIC
Grammy-winning superstar Tim McGraw is headlining at Jiffy Lube Live to debut his Pawn Shop Guitar set. He’ll be joined by 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne, Saturday, Aug. 15 , 7 p.m. Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow.
Join the nonstop dance celebration with international popstar Pitbull with Lil Jon , on his “I’m Back Tour!” Tuesday, Aug. 18 , 8 p.m. Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow.
ACTION-PACKED FUN
Don’t miss Prince William County Fair’s Demolition Derby , Saturday, Aug. 8 , 7 p.m., plus experience rides, a petting zoo, food and more. Prince William Fairgrounds, Manassas.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Crossroad Arts Alliance invites you to try the art of decoupage at its Seashell Jewelry art class , Thursday, Aug. 20 , 6:30 p.m. Create while sipping wine at Aroma II in downtown Haymarket.
Sunshine Ridge’s Sunshine Market features a variety of handmade goods, fresh produce, drinks, food and more from local vendors, Sunday, Aug. 16 , starting at noon, and also on the first and third Sunday each month. The Winery at Sunshine Ridge, Gainesville. 16+ event.
Livestream on our Website Sundays at 10:30 AM! Our full schedule is on our website!
6750 Fayette Street, Haymarket, VA 20169 www.stpaulsepiscopalhaymarket.org
Rev. Sean K. Rousseau Family
History,Unlocked
Morven Park’s Davis Mansion preserves one family’s story –and the era they helped shape
ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY SIXUAN WU
If you are looking to spend an afternoon immersed in the opulence and history of early 20th-century high society, look no further than Morven Park in Loudoun County.
Tucked away just north of downtown Leesburg, Morven Park’s 1,000-acre grounds are home to an international equestrian center, the Morven Park Center for Civic Impact, scenic gardens, hiking trails and, perhaps most iconically, the historic Davis Mansion.
Morven Park’s last private owners, former Virginia Gov. Westmoreland Davis (19181922) and his wife Marguerite, bought the estate in 1903. After her husband’s death, Marguerite established the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation to open Morven Park to the public in 1967.
Morven Park offers frequent tours of the mansion, the oldest section of which dates to around. 1800. Guests can visit the drawing room, dining room, kitchen, library and even the Davises’ bedrooms – all preserved exactly as Marguerite Davis left the house in 1942.
While many historic homes feature reproductions of historic furniture, furniture generally of the time period or curated similar pieces, everything in the Davis Mansion was owned by the family.
“It’s as if Marguerite gave us the keys and said, ‘Here, I’m going away. Invite your friends to take a look,’” said Stacey Metcalfe, executive director of Moven Park. “This is exactly how it was, so I think that’s magical.”
Morven Park’s last private owners, former Virginia governor Westmoreland Davis (19181922) and his wife Marguerite, purchased the estate in 1903.
Stepping into the mansion, visitors will discover perfectly polished silver on the dining room sideboard, books left open on the library desk and even cosmetics scattered around Marguerite’s vanity table in the second-floor bedroom.
In the dining room, visitors can peruse a copy of the Southern Planter Journal to find articles written by Westmoreland Davis.
The tour has no ropes or stanchions, so visitors are free to proceed at their own pace and examine items closely. This includes the early-20th-century refrigerator and Marguerite’s closet.
And although the tour is mainly focused on the Davises’ lives, it incorporates local,
state and national history. Visitors can expect to learn about the poll tax, the grandfather clause and aspects of the Virginia Constitution.
“I just love this tour,” said Miranda Boljat, Morven Park’s museum and interpretation coordinator. “I feel like it’s very well written to go through the history, both chronologically and subject-to-subject, covering the people who lived here, also the building itself, but also [there is] all the stuff that’s inside it [authentic and displayed] as if they had ‘stepped out for the day.’”
Jackson Everline, 12, described the tour as “fun, immersive and unique.” He and his family traveled from Richmond to visit his grandmother and decided to take a tour after visiting the Morven Park grounds.
“The coolest thing I’ve seen on the whole tour is definitely the big chandelier in the front room,” Jackson said. “The tour was very interesting. There’s some very unique stuff. I learned a lot.”
For those really interested in getting up close and personal with the items, the mansion also offers tours that expand beyond the main rooms and standard narrative.
“The foundation opened its doors in 1967, and since then … they opened up more and more rooms,” Metcalfe said. “There are different stories that are told throughout the years. We’re always adding on little nooks and crannies here.”
As visitors travel from room to room, they often marvel at the elaborate tapestries and the Japanese folding screen. However, even the period stove and hot water tank – considered high-tech luxury appliances in their day – are met with fascination.
Miranda Boljat, Morven Park’s museum and interpretation coordinator, gives a tour in the mansion’s front room, which features a large chandelier.
Want to go?
What:
Where:
17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg
When:
Tours offered Fridays through Mondays at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. from March through December.
Admission:
$16; ages 18 and under are free; advance online purchase required at insidenovatix.com/ organizations/morven-park or scan QR code.
Garden and grounds:
Open daily 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission
More details: morvenpark.org/mansion/visit/ mansion-museums
Clockwise from top left: A 1917 newspaper features Westmoreland and Marguerite Davis in an article about Westmoreland’s gubernatorial race; specialty tours allow visitors to step into Marguerite’s closet to take a closer look at her cosmopolitan clothing; the model in the billiard room displays the mansion’s transformation from a modest fieldstone house to the Greek Revival building we see today.
It is impossible to separate the Davises’ private lives from the history of the early 20th century, so the tour leans heavily into educating the guests about that time period.
In addition to stories about their cosmopolitan travels, tourists will hear how Gov. Davis worked to improve Virginia’s literacy rate, how Marguerite volunteered as a nurse in the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic and how the voting rate in Loudoun has changed over the years.
“Obviously we have a lot of the history of the location … but also just a lot of aspects of Westmoreland Davis’ life that feel very applicable,” Boljat said. “We cover a lot of topics, like voter rights and things like that, that a lot of people just don’t know or kind of take for granted.”
Whether you’re into regional history, civic engagement or just exploring the outdoors, Davis Mansion and the wider Morven Park offer something for everyone, Metcalfe said, adding that she thinks of the park as “Loudoun County’s 1,000-acre backyard.”
“This is a community gem,” Metcalfe said. “People take the tours, and they go to the gardens, and they just get curious, and that’s what we want. It’s a resource for everyone.” L
Sixuan Wu is a rising senior journalism student at James Madison University who lives in Bristow.
Specialty tours
Each month Davis Mansion also offers one of two specialized tours. The Nooks & Crannies tour invites visitors into parts of the mansion that usually remain closed to the public; the Cabinets of Curiosities tour invites visitors to view the rare objects hidden in the mansion’s wardrobes, chests and writing desks. Visit the InsideNoVaTix page for details.
The Davis Mansion at Morven Park
26 THE BEST of Haymarket and Gainesville 2026
BY STACY SHAW, EDITOR
It’s time to reveal the results of Haymarket Gainesville Lifestyle’s Best of contest. We gave you the choice to vote for your favorite places and people in western Prince William County, and you came through. In fact, this year voting grew significantly and we received more than 42,000 votes in the approximately 120 categories.
We have some returning champions as well as some newcomers. Competition is good. We all win when our communities have strong small and independent businesses.
We are especially fortunate in the Gainesville/Haymarket area to have wonderful choices of where to wine, dine… and even where to send your children to summer camps. Plus, we have dedicated, highly recommended professionals in everything from law to plumbing. Keep this issue on hand to use as recommendations on the best places to go around the area.
As is our tradition, we have also spotlighted a handful of winners. In choosing those, we considered how many categories they won, how big a margin they had, and whether they are a new or unique business. Our featured spotlight winner won in four different categories.
Congratulations to all of our winners. Now, the real voting begins. You can support these organizations best by becoming a client, customer or patron. Remember strong communities depend on all of us working together and supporting one another.
Virginia Tire & Auto is a woman- and family-owned auto repair company that has served Northern Virginia for more than 50 years. The company has grown from a single neighborhood shop to 15 convenient locations. Virginia Tire & Auto blends family values with modern automotive expertise providing a full range of automotive services.
American Accounting Services
Virginia National Bank/ Haymarket
P: 877-817-8621 W: vnb.com
From the beginning, Virginia National Bank’s mission has been to provide great personal service, local access to decision makers, fast response and continuity in your relationship. Exceptional service begins and ends with people. That's why VNB’s motto is, “It's all about people ... and always will be.” COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS CLEANING SERVICES
Eastern Shore Green Clean LLC is a local, femaleowned residential and commercial cleaning company, specializing in high-quality service using eco-friendly products. All of their staff are clean, background checked, trained and English speaking. The company seeks to provide excellent and reliable customer service.
Insurance (Erie)
7250 Heritage Village Plaza, #102, Gainesville P: 571-222-7819 W: Bigoski.com
Bigoski Insurance works with multiple insurance carriers to find you the best coverage and rates for your auto, home, life and business insurance. Their office is located right in the heart of Gainesville. Google Bigoski Insurance and read their reviews; if you can’t say the same about your insurance company, give them a shot today.
CHILDSERVICES
CAMP AND SUMMER
14800 Washington St., Haymarket
P: 703-753-9561 W: hbcpk.com
If you are looking for a sweet, nurturing preschool for your child, HBCPK is the place. HBCPK is accredited, with big playgrounds, dynamic teachers and curriculum, music and movement classes, chapel and Bible time, and loads of art, songs and stories. HBCPK, teaching children the joy of learning and the love of God.
If you are looking for top-notch pet care, Meg’s Loving Pet Care is a great choice. They love your pets like their own, always go above and beyond and are honest and dependable. Meg’s Loving Pet Care is licensed, bonded and insured and is a great choice for your beloved pets.
See writeup Commercial/Business Cleaning Services category
Edward Jones: Financial advisor, Deborah Trnka
Please tell us about the business.
I have a passion for working with clients with complex financial needs. I provide goals-focused advice and personalized strategies to fit each client’s needs. We partner together to help them reach all their financial goals.
How long have you been in business in Prince William County? 14 years.
What has been your company’s biggest challenge?
Finding our ideal clients. It’s not one size fits all.
FAVORITES
LOCAL RESTAURANT AND DISH: I love to go to Parrando’s and get fajitas. LOCAL DRINK SPOT: Trouvaille Brewing Company
LOCAL
ACTIVITY: Listening to music at Farm Brewery.
LOCAL
NONPROFIT:
I am a big supporter of Boxes of Basics. I love how they support our community and its children.
And your biggest milestone?
Achieving the “Spirit of Caring” award a few years ago in my region. You are nominated by your peers, so it is such an honor to be a recipient. Why do you think our readers love your business enough to vote it “Best of”?
Well, you would have to ask them. My goal is to be a trusted partner to my clients by building a personal relationship and providing excellent client service.
Why do you love doing business in Prince William County?
The people are so warm and friendly. And I love my networking group, Prince William Business Connections.
JEWELRY STORE BEST UNIQUE GIFT STORE
Details
Owner: Candy Murphy
6590 Jefferson St., Haymarket
P: 703-754-0000
W: Detailsinhaymarket.com
Please tell us about your business.
Details is a locally owned boutique in the heart of Haymarket, nestled inside a beautifully restored 137-year-old home. We offer a thoughtfully curated collection of women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags, gifts, home accents, accessories and self-care products, along with a carefully selected assortment of men's gifts, baby items and plush toys.
Our goal is to create more than just a place to shop; we want every customer to feel welcomed, inspired and appreciated. Whether someone is searching for the perfect outfit, a meaningful gift or a little something to brighten their day, we strive to make every visit a warm and memorable experience.
How long have you been in business?
Details first opened in 2002 as a home goods store. Over the years, it has evolved into the boutique it is today while remaining true to its roots as a place where customers can discover unique, high-quality items. Five years ago, Candy became the owner and has continued building on that legacy, growing the boutique while maintaining the personal service and community spirit that have made Details a beloved part of Haymarket.
What has been your biggest challenge?
Our greatest challenge has been helping people discover us. While Details has been part of the community for many years, many residents still don’t realize we’re a boutique. Because we’re located in a charming historic home, people often assume it’s a private residence. Through community involvement, word-of-mouth and marketing, we're working to introduce more people to the unique shopping experience waiting behind our front door, while preserving the history and character of our special location.
And your biggest milestone?
Celebrating five successful years as the owner of Details has been our proudest milestone. Reaching that anniversary represents far more than a number; it reflects the loyalty of our customers, the relationships we’ve built, and the continued support of a community that believes in shopping locally. Every customer played a part in that success, and we’re incredibly grateful for their trust and encouragement. Why do you think readers love your business enough to vote it “Best of”?
I hope people chose Details because of the experience we provide. We carefully select every item in our boutique with quality and uniqueness in mind, but what truly sets us apart is how we make people feel. We believe every customer deserves genuine hospitality, personal attention
FAVORITES
RESTAURANT AND DISH: Parrandos in Haymarket; shredded chicken chimichanga and churros for dessert.
DRINK SPOT: Any place that offers sweet tea.
RECREATION ACTIVITY: Any place I can spend time with my grandbabies
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION: Sweet Julia Grace
and a shopping experience that's enjoyable from beginning to end. Whether someone visits every week or for the very first time, we want them to leave feeling valued, inspired and excited to return.
Why do you love doing business in Prince William?
Prince William County, and especially Haymarket, offers the perfect balance of growth and small-town charm. We love being part of a community where neighbors support one another; friendships are formed across the checkout counter, and local businesses truly matter.
It's incredibly rewarding to serve people who intentionally shop local because they understand that every purchase helps strengthen the community we all call home. We feel honored to be part of that story and look forward to serving our community for many years to come.
Premier Turf & Landscaping
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Willowcreek Academy
Pamela French (primary partner)
8171 Linton Hall Road, Gainesville
T: 703-754-7767
W: willowcreekacademy.net
Please tell us about Willowcreek Academy.
Willowcreek Academy is dedicated to providing a great childhood and early education to the children entrusted to our care. It accepts children ages 4 weeks to 5 years in our early childhood program, offers private kindergarten and provides before and after school and summer camp programs to local elementary-aged students 5 to 12 years of age.
Willowcreek Academy has locally-owned centers (not franchises or corporately-owned schools) so it often has more flexibility in pricing and policies. We recruit, hire, train and retain well-qualified and experienced staff members throughout our centers.
[Willowcreek’s unique curriculum] ensures every child learns, grows and thrives in a space that fosters creativity and imagination. [It enables our pro -
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Clarity Counseling is an outpatient treatment center that commits to providing quality treatment to individuals, families, and groups in the Northern Virginia region and Richmond area. Clarity specializes in providing comprehensive and evidenced-based treatment for individuals and families impacted by mental illness. Our providers are certified and specialized in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, and are trained in Trauma Informed Therapies like EMDR. We are committed to being a support to our community and are very thankful for your voting Clarity Counseling the best of 2026 for the 7th year in a row!
fessional teachers] to engage the children through hands-on learning, fun and by teaching based upon each child’s unique interests.
How long have you been doing business in Prince William County?
The Academy opened its original center in Centreville in 2003. The Gainesville center opened on Aug. 26, 2013. We’ve nearly completed our 13th year in Prince William.
What has been our company’s biggest challenge?
Our biggest challenge has been in resisting the “newest trends” in child care. We have stuck with our original philosophy and beliefs. Exactly how children learn has been well researched and understood for over 40 years. Young children learn through everyday experiences and hands-on activities as their brains develop. Willowcreek Academy continues its focus on research-approved practices, versus brain overstimulating technology. We understand that education is not a one-size-fits-all system [and encourage our teachers to consider] students’ interests and learning styles.
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And your biggest milestone?
It is the recognition we have received by state representatives, newspapers, magazines and our enrolled families for providing exceptional care. Frequently, our former families call or drop-in just to let us know how great their child is doing in life, how they’ve tested into a gifted program, and how their child still hangs out with friends from Willowcreek Academy, and so much more.
Why do you think our readers love your school enough to vote it “Best of”?
Being voted the best school is such a rewarding experience. We believe it’s because our families care about quality education and want their child to love coming to “school.”
It’s not about “frills.” It’s about Willowcreek Academy always putting children first, whether it be our small group teaching approach, scheduling so children have consistent caring staff throughout their day or through face-to-face daily communication with parents.
Why do you love doing business in Prince William?
Prince William is a friendly and supportive community. The connections built with our families and local businesses are just great. Willowcreek Academy has many families who own or operate local businesses in the county and we enjoy being able to help each other find resources they need; it is just such a positive experience.
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Thrive Medical Spa and Wellness
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Time 4 Bagels
Scott & Annie MacDougall
7945 Heritage Village Plaza, Gainesville
P: 571-284 5238
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Please tell us about the business.
Time 4 Bagels is a local family-owned bagel shop serving artisanal sourdough bagels made with all-natural ingredients. Bagels are baked fresh daily in house along with an assortment of cream cheeses, baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and locally sourced roasted coffee. How long have you been in business in Prince William County?
Time 4 Bagels has been in business almost two years.
What has been your company's biggest challenge?
The drastic, variable changes in standard industry food costs.
And your biggest milestone?
We are honored and blessed to have a loyal customer base that continues to support us daily, which is a true milestone for any business. Why do you think our readers love your business enough to vote it “Best of”?
We believe our customers voted for us because they enjoy our fresh, in-house food and the dedicated service provided by our amazing staff. Why do you love doing business in Prince William?
Since moving here three years ago, we absolutely love the area. The community has welcomed us like family which is why we’re thrilled to bring our family business and appreciation for great food to this county.
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Clarity Counseling
7150 Heritage Village Plaza, Unit 201, Gainesville P: 571-318-9141
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At Clarity Counseling, their compassionate therapists provide evidence-based care tailored to your needs. With specialties including DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed therapy and family-based treatment, they offer individual, family and group therapy in a safe, supportive space where healing, growth and hope can thrive.
FAVORITES
LOCAL RESTAURANT AND DISH: Mum Mum restaurant in Manassas and their Drunken Noodle dishes.
LOCAL DRINK SPOT: 2 Silos Brewery
LOCAL RECREATION ACTIVITY: Attending all the great outdoor music spots throughout the county.
LOCAL NONPROFIT: The Heritage Charity Classic Cancer Walk benefiting UVA Cancer Center at Lake Manassas.
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Lifetime Family Medicine
14535 John Marshall Highway, Suite 105, Gainesville
P: 703-754-0425
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Lifetime Family Medicine is a comprehensive, physician-led family medicine practice in Gainesville that provides personalized healthcare for patients of all ages. They have also recently opened a physician-supervised medical spa so patients can pursue cosmetic treatments with the same standards as the medical practice.
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We are honored to be recognized as the best optometrist by the Haymarket and Gainesville community. Your trust is the greatest compliment we could receive, and we sincerely thank you for your confidence and support. This recognition means so much to our entire team because it comes directly from our patients in our community.
At our practice, exceptional eye care begins with exceptional people. Dr Patel, our highly trained licensed opticians and hard working staff are committed to providing a personalized experience where every patient feels valued, heard and cared for. We believe outstanding eye care is about more than prescribing glasses and contact lenses - It's about protecting the longevity of your vision, enhancing your quality of life, and ensuring that every patient receives the time, attention and expertise they deserve.
By pairing compassionate service with state-of-art diagnostic technology, we deliver comprehensive eye care that emphasizes prevention, early disease detection and customized treatment solutions. From routine vision care to advanced medical care, advanced dry eye disease treatments, specialty contact lenses, and ocular disease management, we strive to set a higher standard of care. We are extremely grateful to our loyal patients who choose to shop local at our optical boutique and trust the difference in service and quality of a small business.
This award inspires us to continue to pursue excellence in everything we do, and we will continue to care for our patients and their family's eye care needs.
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Mystic Flow Wellness Center
Adriana Benoit, owner 6884 Piedmont Center Plaza, Gainesville
P: 571-284-7612
W: MysticFlowWellnessCenter.com
Adriana, how long has Mystic Flow Wellness been in business, and what was your “why” for starting it?
Mystic Flow Wellness Center has been serving our community since 2016. I realized that many people were treating symptoms without addressing the underlying causes of stress, trauma and imbalance. My vision was to create a place where people could truly heal, not just physically, but emotionally, mentally and spiritually – a peaceful sanctuary where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to reconnect with themselves.
Mystic Flow Wellness Center is not a traditional spa, but a holistic wellness center. Explain the difference.
A traditional spa is often focused on relaxation and beauty treatments. While relaxation is certainly part of what we offer, Mystic Flow Wellness Center goes much deeper. We combine therapeutic bodywork with evidence-based wellness prac-
tices and complementary healing modalities that support the whole person – body, mind and spirit.
We also offer educational workshops and wellness classes that give people practical tools they can use every day, such as meditation and breathwork to help create healthy habits that support long-term well-being.
Why do you think our readers love your business enough to vote it “Best of” in various categories?
I believe people recognize that we genuinely care. Every client is treated as an individual with unique needs, not just another appointment on the schedule. We take time to listen, educate and create personalized wellness experiences. Our team is compassionate, highly skilled and committed to helping people feel their best.
What makes Mystic Flow’s massage therapy stand out?
Our massage therapy is never one-size-fits-all. Each session is customized based on the client’s goals, whether that’s pain relief, injury recovery, stress reduction, improved mobility, deep relaxation
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or trauma release. We focus on helping the body heal rather than simply treating symptoms.
Explain your most unique service, and what makes it special or rare.
Our float therapy is one of our most unique and transformative services. Floating in warm, highly concentrated Epsom salt water creates a sensation of weightlessness, allowing the body and mind to completely relax. It can reduce stress, relieve chronic pain, improve sleep and enhance mental clarity.
What services would you pair together to achieve holistic health?
One of my favorite wellness combinations is an infrared sauna session, to increase circulation and relax muscles; followed by float
Adriana Benoit, owner of Mystic Flow Wellness Center
“Our mission has always been to help people live healthier, happier, and more meaningful lives.”
therapy, to reset the nervous system, and therapeutic massage, to release tension and restore balance. Adding Reiki or sound healing creates an even more comprehensive healing experience.
If I were to choose one treatment, where do you recommend I start?
My favorite healing modality is color and sound healing. Being bombarded with energy will balance all your chakras, allowing us to be the divine beings that we are – that you usually can’t access because you are on autopilot or in survival mode. When you realize you can live without that stress, things change 100%.
What do you consider to be your biggest business challenge?
Like many small businesses, one of our biggest challenges has been educating people about holistic wellness and helping them understand that true health goes beyond treating symptoms.
And your biggest victory?
Our biggest victory has been building a trusted wellness community where clients continue to return, refer family and friends and share stories about how their lives have changed through our services.
What makes you look forward to going to work every day?
The people. Every day I have the opportunity to witness transformation, whether it’s someone walking out pain-free, smiling after months of stress, or simply feeling heard and cared for. That purpose inspires me every single day.
What do you love about doing business in western Prince William County?
Western Prince William County has such a strong sense of community. People genuinely support local businesses and value relationships. It’s rewarding to be part of a community that embraces wellness, growth and giving back.
Sasha Poafpybitty (left) and Kylie Green enjoy the infrared sauna.
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Making Waves
Team spirit fuels Piedmont Tsunamis’ winning streak
It takes scores of fans to continue a wave, and it takes about just as many committed families to build a successful summer swim program. From a sea of blue shirts, to hundreds of shade tents pitched on the lawn during a meet, it is clear the Tsunamis, the Prince William Swim League team from the Piedmont community in Gainesville, receives that kind of support.
Piedmont Tsunamis is the top team in the league, Blue Division Champions every year since 2021 and undefeated during the regular season since 2018.
The team is propelled by what they call “Tsunami Nation,” which includes not only swimmers but also coaches, board members, parents and alumni.
Chris Hubert, board president, and his wife dove headfirst into Tsunami Nation as parents.
“We still had a blast those years. You get up here super early [for Saturday meets], the kids decorate their tents. There's a whole sense of community, but it's kind of like a family too, as cheesy as it sounds,” Hubert said.
Jan Dehn, a longtime board member and mother of assistant head coach Jessica Dehn, said “These parents find friends. When they are setting up tent city, they are having fun. Original board members are still best friends.”
Fun fuels the team’s success, said head coach Evan Brandt, especially when swimmers range in age from 7 to 18 and younger within the “White Cap” preparatory program.
Brandt, 27, a math teacher and swim coach at McLean High School, has been a member of the Tsunami Nation since the summer of 2006, when he joined the team at age 7. “It’s so community-based, so I made way more friends [than I previously had.] We hung out every summer.”
Brandt remembers the team’s first win against Lake Manassas in 2008 after years of losses.
Humble beginnings keep the coaches focused on good sportsmanship. “Espe -
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cially for the littles,” said Jessica, who swam on the team from 2004 to 2012. “It shouldn’t matter if we win or lose, we need to be good sports.”
“Nothing [we say] is anti another team,” Brandt said. “It’s always pro-Tsunamis.”
Founded in 2002, until 2004 the Tsunamis practiced at a non-regulation pool. When the Piedmont HOA built its Simpson pool, it built eight lanes to host divisional meets.
Piedmont’s four indoor lanes provide a convenient space for the Tsunamis’ off-season program, which increases participation.
In 2008, the Tsunamis instituted morning and evening practices and began the White Cap program. That year, under the direction of head coach Joey Bruno, they won the Orange Division championships.
Piedmont continued winning cham-
Leaders of the Piedmont Tsunamis organization include (from left) Chris Hubert, board president; Evan Brandt, head coach, and Jessica Dehn, assistant head coach.
pionships and rose through the ranks of the divisions under various coaches.
By 2012, Tsunamis entered the top-tier Blue Division to face powerhouse teams like Suldey and Braemar, and the Tsunamis hired Battlefield High School’s swim coach Jay Thorpe. “Jay [had] the true goal in his mind of we are going to become number one in the league,”
The Tsunamis became the league champion in 2018, and only the second PWSL team since 1990 to defeat the Sudley Seahorses both in the regular season and at Divisionals.
In 2021, the Tsunamis won the Blue Division again with an undefeated season. Brandt succeeded Thorpe in 2024, and led the team to break 99% of its records.
He continued FunDay Mondays with games like Sharks and Minnows that Bruno began. “My goal is for them to fall in love with the love of swimming,” Brandt said. “When we are at practice we are actually going to be working, but they know what is coming their way out of the pool.”
Tsunami swimmer Rosie Fair, 10, competes in all strokes, but most values the social aspects of the sport. “I like that we get to do it with all of our friends, and even out of [the pool] there’s a lot of fun events like pasta parties.”
The team holds pasta parties before every home meet, and bigger parties before Divisionals.
“Divisionals are huge,” said Brandt, describing a “tent city” decorated with signs. They hold an alumni meet, believ-
ing, “once a Tsunami, always a Tsunami.”
The Tsunamis also have fun giving back to the community through its “Pie in the Face” (originally Mohawk Madness) fundraiser in which the kids, through donations, elect a coach to take a pie to the face.
“A big aspect of our team is being philanthropic,” Brandt said.
Volunteer parents – “Tsunami Mommies” and “Piedmont Padres” – play a crucial role in running the meets.
Kelli Routherford, a mother of three young Tsunamis swimmers, found friendship poolside.
“My daughter’s best friends are on the swim team and their moms are my best friends now,” Routherford said. “They don’t even go to the same schools, so we can’t wait until the summer time because it is the time when we all get to be together.”
As the team improved, so did the swimmers, leading to a strong Battlefield High School team and swimming careers beyond high school.
Having Tsunamis’ teen swimmers serve as coaches provides a great advantage, especially ones like Alyssa Sagal, the 8th ranked college recruit in the country,
The Tsunamis celebrate their first Division Championship in 2018.
Hubert said.
Top: Tsunamis swimmers and head coach Evan Brandt dress in Hawaiian-themed clothing at one of the team’s pep-rally pasta parties.
Right: “Tsunamis Mommies” prepare pancakes at the Piedmont pool.
who broke the national public high school record in the 100-yard backstroke.
“They know Alyssa is an elite swimmer. You are not getting that with any other sport,” Brandt said. “The older kids work with the younger swimmers, giving them something to aspire to.”
An outstanding recent alum is freestyler Camille Spink, a University of Tennessee student, who was named Southern Eastern Conference 2026 Female Swimmer of the Year.
Brandt is proud of his swimmers but reminds them to never rest on their laurels. He knows competitors like Sudley and Dominion Valley are working hard to dethrone them.
Katherine Abbott, MD,
Rachna Patel, MD,
Jennifer Bradford,
The Piedmont Tsunamis summer 2026 team photo.
“I take a lot of pride that these families know that although we owned the past six years, that doesn’t mean we will win tomorrow,” he added. “No one takes a day off around here.” L
Prince William Swim League Divisionals are held at the end of July. Piedmont Tsunamis remained undefeated in the Blue Division as of the publication date of this magazine. Visit piedmonttsunamis.com for more information.
Stacy Shaw is an award-winning journalist. She is the editor of Haymarket/ Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine and publisher/owner of the local news site BristowBeat.com.
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The five highest-priced homes that sold in each of the two local ZIP codes between mid-June and mid-July.
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20155 Gainesville
8794 BUCKLAND MILL ROAD
$1,700,000
Sold: June 22
7 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
5,707 square feet
8217 BEARHURST DRIVE
$1,375,000
Sold: July 13
5 Bedrooms
4½+ Bathrooms
5,354 square feet
15055 FALLEN OAKS PLACE
$1,351,000
Sold: June 30
4 Bedrooms
3½ Bathrooms
5,824 square feet
6519 DEBHILL LANE
$1,020,000
Sold: July 7
4 Bedrooms
4½ Bathrooms
4,799 square feet
13560 AMAL LANE
$996,400
Sold: June 22
4 Bedrooms
3½ Bathrooms
3,652 square feet
The Big Picture:
Local home sales posted a second straight monthly increase in June and were up 24.3% in the Gainesville and Haymarket ZIP codes combined, compared with June 2025.
More signs of strength... Pending sales and new listings were up in both ZIP codes, according to the latest data from the Prince William Association of Realtors, although median sales prices were down. And homes continue to sell quickly – within two weeks on average.
The June Details:
Closed sales:
• Up 11.9% in Gainesville to 66 units
• Up 40.9% in Haymarket to 62 units
• Combined sales totaled 128, up from 103 a year earlier
New Pending sales:
• Up 17.4% in Gainesville
• Up 12.8% in Haymarket
Median sales price:
• Down 13.9% to $715,000 in Gainesville
• Down 3.3% to $778,140 in Haymarket
Average days on market (homes sold in June):
• 14 in Gainesville
• 13 in Haymarket
20169 Haymarket
5801 MALVERN HILL COURT
$1,850,000
Sold: June 30
5 Bedrooms
6½+ Bathrooms
10,089 square feet
15050 DORAL PLACE
$1,674,900
Sold: July 16
5 Bedrooms
5½ Bathrooms 6,922 square feet
5214 BONNIE BRAE FARM DRIVE
$1,615,000
Sold: June 22
4 Bedrooms
4½ Bathrooms 6,513 square feet
15280 RIDING CLUB DRIVE
$1,575,000
Sold: July 13
6 Bedrooms
6½ Bathrooms 7,927 square feet
3375 GREENWOOD FARM DRIVE
$1,550,000
Sold: June 30
4 Bedrooms
3½ Bathrooms 4,503 square feet
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PW Digital Gateway dies; supervisors nix Dulles South
July was a bad month to be a data center developer in Prince William County.
In a one-two punch for the industry, the region saw both the definitive end of the PW Digital Gateway project and the Prince William Board of County Supervisors’ unanimous rejection of the massive Dulles South Innovation Center.
The final blow to the Digital Gateway, once slated to be the world's largest data center campus, came July 2 when developer QTS officially withdrew its legal challenge at the Virginia Supreme Court.
The move effectively ended years of litigation over the 2,000-acre site near Manassas National Battlefield Park, handing a victory to conservationists and community activists who fought to protect the area’s historic character.
Then on July 7, supervisors delivered another setback to developers, voting 8-0 to deny a comprehensive plan amendment for the Dulles South Innovation Center.
The proposed 2,000-acre project, which would have spanned 43 million square feet, was rejected by the board after concerns were raised that the site fell outside the county’s established Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District.
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New, free waterpark opens in Catharpin
Prince William County officially opened its new “sprayground” at Catharpin Recreational Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 6. The community-focused water feature offers a free way for families to beat the summer heat.
The fenced-in facility at 12500 Kyle Wilson Way features a colorful, sports-themed design equipped with various sprayers. It is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day.
“This is a very special project. We have been waiting for this day since 2022 when we first started the design on this project,” said Seth Hendler-Voss, the county’s director of parks and recreation. “Now the west end of Prince William County has their very own sprayground. And the best part about it – it’s free.”
Haymarket cracks down on e-bikes and scooters
The Haymarket Town Council recently passed an ordinance that regulates how and where e-bikes and e-scooters can be ridden.
The ordinance, passed unanimously in late June, bans electric vehicles from riding on the town’s sidewalks, requiring them to only be operated on roadways. Riders ages 14 and under have to wear helmets and be under the direct supervision of an adult.
The nine-page ordinance also prohibits riders from wearing one or more earphones while operating the vehicles. When parked on sidewalks, e-bikes and e-scooters must provide a 4-foot zone to avoid impeding pedestrians.
Maddie Gierber, program director of Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center, introduces a tour group to Denver.
Student reading scores plummet
Prince William County students’ reading scores have dropped nearly one full grade level over the past decade, according to data released by the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford.
The data, which includes test scores for third through eighth graders in public school districts, shows that both American math and reading test scores have fallen over the past decade.
In 2015, Prince William County students scored 0.5 grades ahead in reading relative to the U.S. average. In 2025, Prince William County students scored 0.4 grades behind the U.S. average in reading, meaning student reading scores dropped nearly a full grade level over the 10-year span.
New waterline keeps therapeutic riding center running
The Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center in Haymarket has officially tapped into a new municipal water supply, a move that secures a vital resource for its equine-assisted programs.
The $77,000 project, completed in early July, replaces the facility’s reliance on a well with a reliable connection for barn operations and horse care.
The upgrade was funded and managed by the Heavy Construction Contractors Association Leadership Class of 2026 as their annual community service initiative. The nonprofit also received support from The Loeb Foundation to cover initial planning and permit costs.
The center serves more than 300 families annually across Prince William, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties.
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