Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine March 2026 by Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine

Anne Hall

A “pistol” with a philanthropic aim

Who Remembers? The Corner Store at Old Tavern

Peak Bloom: Where to go — beyond the Tidal Basin

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Fauquier Health has earned Leapfrog’s Top General Hospital award for outstanding quality and safety—the only hospital in Virginia and one of just 36 in the nation to receive this distinction.

Compassionate. Caring. Nationally recognized.

This honor acknowledges the efforts of our caregivers to keep our patients safe. We’re proud to be recognized as one of the safest hospitals in America.

Fauquier Health has earned Leapfrog’s Top General Hospital award for outstanding quality and safety—the only hospital in Virginia and one of just 36 in the nation to receive this distinction.

With trusted care, close to home, we’ll help you live your healthiest life.

This honor acknowledges the efforts of our caregivers to keep our patients safe. We’re proud to be recognized as one of the safest hospitals in America.

With trusted care, close to home, we’ll help you live your healthiest life.

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With trusted care, close to home, we’ll help you live your healthiest life.

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The Problem Most People Don’t Know About

Sleep problems don’t always look like loud snoring.

For women, poor sleep and undiagnosed sleep apnea often show up as:

• Constant exhaustion, even after a full night in bed

• Insomnia or restless sleep

• Anxiety or depression

• Morning headaches, jaw pain, or facial pain

• High blood pressure or heart rhythm issues like atrial fibrillation

For children, sleep and airway problems may look like:

• Hyperactivity or ADHD-like behavior

• Difficulty focusing or learning

• Mouth breathing, teeth grinding, or restless sleep

• Bedwetting

• Delayed growth or emotional regulation challenges

SNORING ISN’T NORMAL. CHRONIC FATIGUE ISN’T NORMAL.

Behavioral issues may be a sleep problem, not a behavior problem.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Sleep affects every system in the body, including the brain, the heart, pain processing, behavior, and development. When breathing and airway issues during sleep are overlooked, women and children can go years without answers while their health quietly declines. Early evaluation can change outcomes, especially for children during growth and for women at risk for heart disease.

THERE ARE ANSWERS

At Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Center of Virginia, we focus on identifying sleep, airway, and pain-related conditions that are often missed using a comprehensive, patient-centered approach for both adults and children by working closely with sleep physicians to orchestrate your treatment.

If you or your child never feels rested, struggle with unexplained pain or fatigue, or have sleep concerns that haven’t been taken seriously, it may be time to look deeper. Better sleep isn’t just about rest, it’s about lifelong health.

Dr. Bonnie Foster DDS, RDH, D-ABCP, D-ABDSM

We hear you!

Our readers have asked for more food-related content, and we’re excited to expand our food section. We invite you to be part of it by sharing your favorite original recipes— the ones that bring family and friends to the table and are always requested, shared, and passed along.

FROM THE EDITOR

I’m having a blast writing my Who Remembers? column, especially because of the people I get to meet along the way. Much of the information comes from longtime locals I connect with through the Fauquier History and Photo Memories Facebook group, as well as readers who call or email with memories and ideas. I want to be clear that this column is often a work in progress. It’s meant to be an ongoing, interactive project shaped by community input. I gather stories and memories from longtime locals and research each topic as thoroughly as I can, but much of what I share is oral history, which can sometimes leave gaps. While some of those gaps could be filled with hours of research in the basement of the courthouse, time doesn’t always allow it, though I wish it did. (I’m a history geek.)

That’s where readers come in. If you have information that adds to, or even corrects, what’s been shared, I truly want to hear from you.

And the concept is working. After December’s Who Remembers? column about 380 Broadview Avenue ran, three readers reached out with their own memories. One reader, Larry Oliver, who worked at

Bonanza Steakhouse in the 1970s, shared some stories with me and even texted me a clip of “Slow Ride” by Foghat so I would get the vibe. This turned into a full page follow up to the December article in this issue (page 38).

March’s Who Remembers (page 36) was inspired by a reader suggestion: The Corner Store in Old Tavern. As I delved into people’s memories, I came upon a treasure: a local who had some of the original ledgers from the store written in her great-grandfather’s hand in the very early 1900s. Following the family name, I was able to find old newspaper clippings that told more of the story.

And I have another treasure for next month. A reader emailed me with stories and photos that I am super excited about. Stay tuned!

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TOP EVENTS IN FAUQUIER & NEARBY

What to do? There's lots going on in our area — and there's never enough time! This page and our free weekly Best Bets email newsletter (scan the code below to subscribe) aims to help you make plans and have fun.

Fauquier Heritage Symposium

Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

85th Annual Warrenton Hunt Point to Point Races

Saturday, March 14, gates open 10:30 a.m., post time 12 p.m.

Location: Mapping apps: search “Warrenton Hunt Point to Point Main Spectator Entrance." DO NOT GO TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF AIRLIE.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of horse racing in Fauquier County’s beautiful countryside. It’s a great way to experience the thrill of steeplechase racing as the horses and jockeys gallop over a course of timber, flat and brush jumps in eight exciting races. Kids can enjoy the complimentary kids zone including coloring and a miniature kids’ hobbyhorse racecourse with jumps. Stroll through vendor village featuring a variety of local shops and artisans. Bring your own tailgate or check out one of the local food trucks. No dogs or tents allowed. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased online or at the gate.

Warrenton FamilySearch Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 585 Fauquier Road, Warrenton

Join the Warrenton FamilySearch Center for a day of local history, engaging speakers, and community connections at the Fauquier Heritage Symposium. This free one-day event celebrates the rich history that has shaped our community through fascinating discussions, presentations and learning opportunities. Event highlights include engaging presentations on Fauquier County history, genealogy classes designed for both beginner and experienced researchers, information booths hosted by local nonprofit organizations dedicated to preserving Fauquier’s heritage, opportunities to connect with fellow history lovers and community members, and door prizes. Lunch will be provided. No admission, but advance registration is required.

O’Brien’s Irish Pub St. Patrick's Festival

Saturday-Sunday, March 14-15, 10 a.m. - closing O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Warrenton’s popular authentic Irish Pub. The festival will encompass a whirlwind of Irish culture and family-friendly activities. A highlight will be O’Brien’s 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday with over 20 floats from local organizations, accompanied by Irish dancers, bagpipers and drummers. The parade starts at 1 p.m. and winds from Rady Park to the pub. Both days will feature vendors, a moon bounce, family friendly activities, lawn games, and multiple Irish dance and music performances. Traditional Irish fare available at the restaurant and pub all weekend and on St. Patrick’s Day.

‘Calendar Girls’

Weekends March 6-22 evening and matinee performances Vint Hill Theater on the Green 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton

The British comedy “Calendar Girls” begins after Annie’s husband, John, dies of leukemia. She and her friend Chris set out to raise money for a new settee for a hospital waiting room. They persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose for an “alternative” calendar, photographed by hospital porter Lawrence. The project attracts national media attention, becomes a fundraising success, and puts pressure on Annie and Chris’s friendship. Inspired by eleven women who created a charity calendar for the Leukaemia Research Fund, “Calendar Girls” became the fastest-selling play in British theatre history. (No nudity appears in this production.)

‘The Prince of Egypt’ Musical

March 6-22, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

The Journey Stage, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton Bristow based Triune Entertainment LLC presents the epic musical of biblical proportions based on the Grammy-winning film featuring music and lyrics by Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz. Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

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Inside The Inn at Little Washington’s geese parade

Meet the geese who march to jazz — and the man leading them

BY JULIA SHANAHAN

f you hear jazz echoing down Main Street in the Town of Washington and spot a gaggle of geese marching in formation, you haven’t wandered into a dream sequence. You’ve just crossed paths with Andy Thewlis.

Three evenings a week, the farm manager at The Inn at Little Washington, known as “Farmer Andy,” leads a small procession in the alley along Patty O’s Cafe. A line of welltrained American Buff Geese march to the tune of Thewlis’ soprano saxophone.

“I appreciate y’all shaking the tail feather with us,” he told onlookers as cellphones came out and traffic politely yielded one re -

cent evening. Wednesdays through Fridays at 4:30 p.m., you can find Thewlis with his gaggle of geese.

The flock includes one male, or a “gander” — Duke Von Gosling — and several females with some equally dignified names: Duchess, Dolly, Dorothy, Daisy and Minnie.

Thewlis had admired the breed for years, he said, and once inn Chef Patrick O’Connell saw them, the idea quickly became reality. The bite-size parade is meant to bring the farm to guests and the local community.

Beyond their striking appearance, the birds are unusually social. Thewlis said the breed is considered among the most intelligent and domesticated poultry, and that geese attach to their owners quickly when raised from hatchlings.

The inn got them when they were just a day old, and soon enough, they were following Thewlis around the farm — and eventually, out into public view. “They’re purely here for aesthetics,” he said.

The music came later. A longtime saxophonist, Thewlis said he never expected his musical background to resurface this way. “Never, in my wildest imagination did I think I’d be doing this,” he said.

But the idea stuck. He bought a soprano saxophone specifically for the parade, leaning into a Pied Piper role.

When they’re not parading, the birds live in a custom-built enclosure dubbed Goose Hollow, where they’re tucked in at night for safety and let out in the morning. Evening walks help burn off energy.

The parade runs rain, shine and — so far — cold weather. As for the geese, Thewlis isn’t worried.

“They’ve got down jackets,” he said. “They’ve got it made.” L

Andy Thewlis plays “Simple Gifts” on the soprano saxophone to his gaggle of American Buff Geese on a recent evening outside of Patty O’s.

Warrenton staple McClanahan Camera 'pausing' business, reimagining model

BY NOLAN STOUT

Astaple of the Warrenton business community is taking a step back to reimagine its business model in trying economic times.

McClanahan Camera, which has operated since 1961, will be “pausing” the business as it exists on Feb. 20 and “exploring a way to come back as a smaller entity,” general manager Cindy Ellis told FauquierNow.

“Cost of doing business has risen greatly with tariffs so we will need to reimagine our business model,” she wrote in an email.

The business provides a wide range of services from color film development and photo restoration to custom framing, passport photos and private lessons. Ellis said the business will still offer some services during the pause

but will be open by appointment only. Robert “Pooch” McClanahan, Ellis’ father, opened the shop in 1961 after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He operated it for decades with his wife, Bridget, and the shop evolved over time with photography technology. Bridget McClanahan died in 2023. Ellis, who briefly left the area to pursue nursing, returned to Warrenton to start her family. A temporary role with her parents’ business eventually turned into a career.

“Their work ethic, their attention to detail, and their ability to see the future of the photography business has shaped me and made the business into what it is today,” Ellis said of her parents in 2023.

The business is in a building at 306 Lee Highway with a storied history in the town dating back nearly a century. Constructed in 1937, it was first the Swanee Tavern before operating as Rockwood Hall, a place to dance and drink, for nearly two decades. L

McClanahan Camera in Warrenton has operated since 1961.

Appleton Campbell Celebrates 50 Years of Service in Northern Virginia

Appleton Campbell, a longtime provider of residential plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical services, is marking a major milestone in 2026: 50 years in business. Founded in 1976 as a small, family-run company, the Warrenton-based business has grown into one of Northern Virginia’s most trusted home service providers while staying true to its original values.

Now a multi-generational, locally owned company, Appleton Campbell is known for its highly trained technicians, customer-focused service, and strong ties to the community. Company leaders credit that longevity to a consistent emphasis on integrity, profes-

sionalism, and care for both customers and employees.

“Reaching 50 years is an incredible honor,” said CEO Michael Appleton. “It reflects the relationships we’ve built with our customers, our team, and our community. While our tools and technology have changed, our commitment to doing the right thing has not.”

Over the years, the company has embraced innovation to improve the customer experience, introducing modern scheduling systems, real-time service updates, and advanced diagnostic tools. At the same time, Appleton Campbell has invested heavily in its workforce, including the creation of a dedicated training facility that supports apprenticeships and ongoing professional development.

“Our people are the foundation of our success,” said Marketing Director Heather Appleton. “Many of our team members have built long careers here, and that sense of stability and teamwork is something customers notice right away.”

Community involvement has also remained central to the company’s mission. Appleton Campbell regularly supports local charities, youth organizations, and nonprofit initiatives, and participates in industry groups that promote education, safety, and service excellence.

As it looks ahead, the company says its focus will remain on fostering a positive workplace culture, adopting new technologies responsibly, and continuing to serve homeowners with honesty and care. After five decades in business, Appleton Campbell sees its anniversary not just as a measure of time, but as a testament to the trust it has earned along the way. L

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Nellie and Jim Appleton

A Century of Community at The Hill School

BY SHAYDA WINDLE

In 1926, three visionary families founded The Hill School in Middleburg with a simple but powerful idea: educate children close to home, grounded in strong community values, in the heart of Virginia’s Hunt Country. The school’s very first class of just five students met in an upstairs room of what is now King Street Oyster Bar. Within two years, The Hill School moved to its permanent location off South Madison Street, occupying a modest half-acre campus that would become the foundation for something much bigger.

Today, The Hill School spans 170 acres, yet it has never lost the close-knit spirit that defined its earliest days. A major turning point came in 1990, when Stephen Clark and his daughter Jane Forbes Clark, a re -

spected leader in the equestrian community, donated 135 acres of land, along with three homes and a barn. That gift allowed Hill to reimagine its campus as a place intentionally designed to support its three core values: community, character, and confidence.

“We believe in educating the whole child—intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically,” says Head of School Treavor Lord. “Hill’s program integrates academics with cocurricular activities like the arts, music, and athletics, ensuring that all students participate in the entire program.”

The school’s commitment to community also includes its faculty. Since 1950, when philanthropist Paul Mellon donated the first faculty home, Hill has invested in affordable housing for teachers. Today, the school owns 16 homes in and around Middleburg, reinforcing its long-standing belief that supporting educators strengthens the entire school community.

As The Hill School celebrates its centennial, leadership has dedicated the 2025–26 school year to honoring the institution’s past while planning responsibly for its future.

A recent fundraising campaign exceeded expectations, raising $17.3 million to support faculty housing, need-based financial aid, annual giving, and the school’s growing endowment. This past summer, Hill also expanded its footprint with the purchase of an additional 30 acres—continuing a vision first imagined nearly 100 years ago.

“Generations of people have come before us, and we’re grateful for what they built,” Lord says. “Now it’s our responsibility to make sure the next generations have the same opportunities.” L

Years of Keeping Warrenton Clean!

Applications now open for Leadership Fauquier

BY FAUQUIERNOW STAFF

Leadership Fauquier has opened applications for its 2026–2027 Community Leadership Program, a nine-month, placebased leadership course designed to develop informed and connected leaders across Fauquier County.

Founded in 2014, Leadership Fauquier aims to unite professionals from the public, private and nonprofit sectors to deepen understanding of how the county works and to strengthen leadership capacity across the community, according to a Leadership Fauquier news release.

“Together, these elements prepare leaders to address local challenges and identify opportunities for growth,” Stephanie Hanson, executive director of Leadership Fauquier, said in the release. “Our alumni are committed to service and to helping Fauquier

County thrive.”

Approximately 20–25 participants are selected for the program annually. The cohort meets from September through May, participating in a leadership retreat, monthly full-day program sessions and a county bus tour highlighting Fauquier County’s diverse regions and communities. Program days focus on key systems and challenges, including government and infrastructure, economic and community development, education and workforce development, health and human services, public safety, culture and recreation and the environment. Each cohort completes a class project to benefit the Fauquier community.

Alumni have reported lasting personal and professional impact thanks to the program, according to the release. One said it was “a game-changer in my career journey,” while another shared, “Almost daily, I draw upon

what I learned in the program, and now have an excellent network in the county.”

Employers are encouraged to support employee participation as a professional development opportunity that builds leadership capacity and civic understanding.

Applications for the 2026–2027 cohort are open now through May 31. Additionally information is at LeadershipFauquier.org. L

A past cohort for the Leadership Fauquier program.

giving back

The Gift of Time and Talent

Warrenton Lifestyle’s ongoing “giving back” feature highlights some of the countless time and talent volunteer opportunities in Fauquier County and nearby. In this we hope to bring awareness not only to the needs of our neighbors and the organizations that help but the many ways you can be a part of strengthening even more what is already an impressive community.

Marketing Coach

PATH Resource Center's role in the community is to help Non-Profit businesses build capacity and success toward their mission. The marketing coach will provide guidance in the areas of overall marketing strategy, branding, and messaging, best practices for digital marketing, email campaigns, and social media, offer feedback on marketing materials and communications, and serve as a thought partner for key initiatives and campaigns. The ideal volunteer is an experienced marketing professional who is passionate about using their skills to make a social impact and enjoys mentoring others. Coaching takes place during business hours.

PATH Resource Center

321 Walker Drive 2nd Floor Warrenton

Clothing Closet Staff

The Fig Leaf, an outreach ministry of Rectortown United Methodist Church, is a free clothing closet for those in need in the local community. Volunteers are needed to staff the store during “shopping” hours. Duties include helping to open the store and make it tidy and welcoming, assisting with sorting and checking donations, greeting guests, and offering assistance with selection and bagging. Volunteers ensure a smooth, welcoming, and respectful experience for all who walk through the doors.

The Fig Leaf

Hours: Saturday mornings 3043 Rectortown Road, Rectortown

For more opportunities to help, check the PATH Foundation’s Volunteer Hub database at letsvolunteer.org or inquire at another nearby nonprofit or organization that relies on volunteer assistance.

Are you an organization in need of volunteers?

Email editor@warrentonlifestyle.com with information.

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This is the problem: when a manufacturer stops supporting an OS, they stop making security updates and OS patches for it, making the computer not work as well with the quickly growing internet, and much more susceptible to dangers lurking online like viruses, system corruptions and scams. Older OS do not have updated protection against the newer threats. Computers with current operating systems offer much more protection as they keep up with threats as they evolve.

In addition to these worries, some programs have stopped working with old systems. Companies such as TurboTax have refused to issue new software for Windows 10 or older. Most antivirus programs and browsers won’t update on Windows 7. Your bank’s website might not load.

Windows 11 addresses a lot of the security concerns, requiring a specific security chip (which can’t be retroactively installed). They’ve also improved their built-in antivirus program to keep your computer safer.

Apple, on the other hand, is known for its high level of protection against malware and viruses – as long as the computer is up to date. MacOS 14, 15, and 26 are currently supported and provide regular security updates. But Apple only gives 7 years of software updates to its computer models, so if your computer is older than that, the OS can’t be upgraded.

The easy solution is to buy a new computer, as that would have the latest software. It can be a hassle to install programs and move over data, but you’ll benefit from a faster computer with supported software.

If that’s not possible, for software or budget concerns, make sure you have a good antivirus software (for Windows), work offline when possible, and consider adding the uBlock Origin (Lite) extension to your browser which will help keep you safe. And, as always, back up your data regularly. L

Joyce is happy to join our team at Splendid Smiles with over 30 years of experience in dental hygiene in Northern Virginia. She believes that a dental visit should be a gentle, positive, stress-free experience and takes great pride in helping patients of all ages feel at ease in her chair. Joyce is thrilled to join a team of like-minded professionals who share her commitment to clinical excellence and genuine compassion. When she isn’t helping patients achieve healthy smiles, she enjoys spending time with her adult children and four beautiful little granddaughters. An avid animal lover, she is often found “at the barn” or on the beautiful trails that surround our area.

Warrenton Resident Dental Hygienist Joyce Lisbeth is joining Team Splendid Smiles!

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local adventures

Cherry Blossom Time

Spring traditions, peak bloom, and where to go beyond the Tidal Basin

BY JACKI DYRHOLM

With the arrival of spring here in the Washington, D.C. area comes a flurry of delicate pink cherry blossoms erupting across the region, signaling the end of the winter and threats of any big snowstorms.

Hanami, which literally means “flower viewing,” is a Japanese custom that celebrates the arrival of spring. Dating back over a thousand years, Hanami celebrates the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, known as sakura in Japanese.

Cherry blossoms are notoriously fickle and here in the Washington D.C. area we can begin seeing them anytime between mid-March to mid-April. The exact dates of peak bloom vary a bit from year to year depending on weather, so keep an eye on cherryblossomwatch.com for timing updates.

The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. pays homage to the gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees given by Japan to the United States in 1912 as a symbol of friendship between the two countries. These trees were planted around the Tidal Basin. What began as a simple three-day festival in 1935 has turned into a nearly month-long celebration which will take place March 20 to April 12 this year. Among the many exciting events are the opening ceremony, the yearly kite festival around the Washington Monument, and a parade. Throughout the festival are also special musical performances, art exhibits and craft festivals held during the week.

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The Tidal Basin

If you want the classic cherry blossom experience, the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC is the place to be for that. The basin is encircled by thousands of cherry blossom trees including some of the remaining original trees gifted by Japan. There is a nearly two-mile path around the Tidal Basin, and a leisurely stroll along the path will give you plenty of opportunities to photograph the trees from a distance, up close, with their reflections in the water, and with some of the famous D.C. landmarks in the background. Along the way you will also see the Japanese Pagoda and Japanese Lantern, both gifts from Japan. And don’t forget to take a paddle boat ride to get a truly unique experience!

Views Beyond the Tidal Basin

If you’d rather not go all the way into Washington, D.C. (and fight all the crowds) to see the cherry blossoms there are several other unique gardens to see them.

Meadowlark Gardens

Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna offers the opportunity to view weeping willow cherry blossom trees and their reflections around Lake Caroline. While Meadowlark does not have nearly as many cherry blossom trees as the Tidal Basin, they are still just as beautiful and offer a much more tranquil experience without the crowds.

National Arboretum

The National Arboretum in northwest Washington D.C. has a three-mile, self-guided cherry blossom tour that you can walk, bike or drive around. While you’re there, you can check out their other spring blooms and their world-famous bonsai garden and museum. L

Jacki Dyrholm lives in Warrenton with her family and a menagerie of animals. Follow her travels at jackigoesplaces.com and on Facebook.

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“PISTOL” WITH A PHILANTHROPIC AIM

BY WHITNEY PANDIL-EATON

The family room of Anne Hall’s brick ranchstyle home in Warrenton’s Bethel neighborhood is the perfect setting to take in the tapestry of her life and values.

A large hand-drawn framed map of hunting trails throughout Warrenton hangs next to vibrant local art. On another wall, two large, framed memorabilia plaques commemorate the Hall family’s 50-year-long season ticket support for the Washington football team. Editions of the Wall Street Journal are nestled next to one of several comfortable reading spots. Photo-like paintings of past travel adventures mingle with photographs of family and friends.

Petite in frame — but large in personality, charisma and wit — Hall effortlessly weaves the names of neighbors past and present with anecdotes about various volunteer activities and local lore.

Knowing but a single person when she moved to Warrenton in 1964, Hall now lists the names of decades-long friendships: Judy Slaughter, who, along with her husband Bob, regularly attended Redskins games with Hall and her husband John; Barry and Liz Hamilton, friends and fellow members of St. James; Buddy and Betty Lawrence, real estate clients turned friends; and Bob and Nancy Jacobs, former teachers who gifted a Pearl Harbor book that now consumes much of Hall’s free time.

Hall served on the board of Laurel Ridge Community College’s Educational Foundation and her leadership of the fundraising efforts is credited with raising more than $3 million for the Fauquier Campus. Hall (left) stands with LRCC President Kim Blosser at commencement ceremonies in May of 2024 when she received an honorary degree of Associate of Humane Letters from the college.

Anne and John Hall with players and coaches of the Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders). The Halls were season ticket holders for five decades.

Helping ‘keep the community together’

What sold Hall on Warrenton?

“The people. It's a pretty place, you know, being in the foothills of the mountains, but it’s the people. They're just good people.”

Hall’s affection for Fauquier County and helping people dovetailed nicely, in both her real estate career and philanthropic pursuits.

A real estate agent for more than 50 years, Hall has stayed with the same company, Long & Foster, despite a series of changes over the decades.

“I think real estate is a good mixture of people, homes, and land and helping people decide what they want and where they want … It's been interesting.”

While well past the typical age for retirement, Hall has no plans to slow down.

“I think I’d get myself into trouble if I retired,” she joked. “It keeps me off the streets.”

These days, when she’s not engaged in her 150 minute-per-week exercise regimen, Hall can be found fundraising for local organizations or reading to her “little people” at the Head Start program on Tuesday mornings.

BY LUKE CHRISTOPHER

“I don't think people realize how important the ability to read is. It opens up all kinds of doors and windows for you,” she said, adding that her mother was a wonderful reading teacher and instilled the passion she now passes on to the next generation of residents.

“She’s a force of nature,” said John Nelson

Left: Brenda Payne and Hall as volunteers at the Vaccine Clinic in Warrenton.

Below: Hall with fellow Realtor Dave Wills when she was presented with the Realtor Emeritus award from the National Association of Realtors in 2019.

Hall signing the Hazel beam at LRCC’s Fauquier Campus at the dedication of Hazel Hall for which she raised significant funding.

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Hall, her son. “She’s very involved in her community and helps keep the community together.”

Her commitment to community spans more than five decades and includes work with Fauquier Health, Highland School, Laurel Ridge Community College, Fauquier Free Clinic, Fauquier SPCA, and Head Start, among others.

Serving as a hospital candy striper in high school in the late 1970s, Charlotte Hall, Anne’s daughter, recalled how involved her mother was as chairman of the candy stripers at the hospital.

“She treated Fauquier Hospital like a third child,” the younger Hall quipped. “She was very proud of the hospital on the hill.”

Hall’s infectious energy and commitment to Warrenton has made an indelible impact on her children, John and Charlotte, and grandchildren, Stewart and Savannah.

“She is full of adventure, loves to meet people… I call her my little ever-ready bunny,” Charlotte said. “She’s a wonderful mother and my best friend.”

“She’s a pillar of the community,” added John.

The Trip of a Lifetime

Since Anne was only a child living in Fairfax County at the time, she has only one clear memory of life during World War II: her father’s “war” with the local air raid warden. The warden was enforcing the protocols of turning off lights and closing shades so planes flying overhead couldn’t identify bombing targets. But her father wanted to keep the lights on and read his newspaper, which he loved to do after dinner. The result: frequent knocks on their door by the warden.

While Anne’s memories of living during WWII may be sparse, her fascination is not. Pearl Harbor in particular has a special hold on her. The events that led up to it, the reasoning for it, and the heroics shown by U.S. service members have captivated the 90-year-old for much of her life.

“There's something about that that has always intrigued me about [the attack]. Why did they do it, what did we do to make them want to attack us? Why did they choose Pearl Harbor?” Anne said. “And to imagine what those boys went through… Some of them made the ultimate sacrifice. I always have admired that courage and commitment to their country.”

Anne’s lifelong fascination with WWII has taken her on trips to the beaches of Normandy, the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, and elsewhere in France and England.

Last December, her children had a surprise present for her on her 90th birthday. And it was absolutely perfect: a trip to Pearl Harbor.

“When we saw the trip [details], we looked at each other, it seemed too good to be true,” said Charlotte Hall, Anne’s

Left to right: Hall in her Bethel neighborhood home; Hall with a memory book with photos from her trip to Pearl Harbor; Hall met three “Rosie the Riveters,” ages 95, 98, and 102, at the Dec. 7, 2025; Hall in front of the USS Missouri. World War II ended on the Missouri’s deck on Sept. 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender.

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daughter. “She loves Pearl Harbor, loves to travel to places she’s never been — it was the opportunity of a lifetime and a win, win, win.”

Homing in on the nonagenarian’s love of history and service-minded nature, Anne’s children purchased the trip package through Road Scholar, a not-for-profit organization that offers “experiential learning” and service opportunities as part of travel packages geared toward people age 60 or older.

The week-long trip included several highlights: tours and an overnight stay on the USS Missouri — the “Mighty Mo” — as well as service-related projects on the vessel, a Pearl Harbor field trip and a remembrance ceremony.

Anne was at Pearl Harbor on December 7 — exactly 84 years to the “date [that] will live in infamy.” While the ceremony was very moving, she said, the real highlight was meeting three “Rosie the Riveter” women.

“I was so tickled to meet [these] Rosie the Riveter[s],” Anne said. “If it hadn't been for these women doing their riveting jobs, think of all the battleships and tanks and all kinds of heavy armor that would not have been built… I was just so impressed with those gals.”

There was one other trip highlight that wasn’t included in the travel package — one that would connect Warrenton to Pearl Harbor.

Walking past the Mighty Mo each day, Anne noticed the USS Bowfin, a WWII-era

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submarine. Seeing the submarine, the same thought always came to mind: Barry Hamilton, a friend from Warrenton who had served as a submarine commander.

“So, I just left the group, got on that submarine, went down and went all through the submarine and I called Barry,” she recalled, adding that Barry was pleasantly surprised with the phone call. “I thought that was fun, to get on that sub and to know somebody who actually was the commander of a sub.”

Donna Hall, a travel agent and Anne’s daughter-in-law, used the opportunity to familiarize herself with the area by accompanying her mother-in-law.

“She’s a spitfire and it’s been wonderful watching her have this opportunity and seeing how much it means to her,” Donna said.

“That trip checked a lot of boxes,” added John Nelson Hall, Anne’s son. “Like a bookend: She got to see where it started and the beginning of the end in Normandy.”

“It was totally unexpected and a wonderful gift from my family,” Anne said. “It was a great trip.” L

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Who Remembers?

The Corner Store at Old Tavern

BY PAM KAMPHUIS

A reader suggestion led me to looking into the past of the Corner Store at Old Tavern, which is now closed. As usual, I dove in and enjoyed researching the building and connecting with longtime locals who had memories and clues to its evolution over time. The area is known as Old Tavern because the original building on the site was Lawrence’s Tavern, which was built about 1800 but burned in 1876. With some murky spots in the timeline I was not able to confirm, the store operated under various local families until its recent closing. As always, I look forward to comments, more memories, and information to fill in holes in my research.

An aerial view of the Corner Store in 1975. At some point in the 70s, the store was said to be taken over by the Payne family but I was not able to find any concrete information about their ownership.

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The Sinclairs

By the late 1800s-early 1900s, a store had been built, according to local legend by a Thomas Edward Herringdon. It was known as the Old Tavern Store and was operated by Elijah Sinclair (pictured with his wife Mary Elizabeth). It was a general store which also sold whiskey, likely from Elijah’s distillery in Linden. Sales would have been impacted by prohibition. In 1931, the property was sold to William Sinclair, likely a cousin of Elijah, who was also proprietor of the Old Tavern Garage, possibly at the same location. William took over the store at that time as he applied for ABC licenses in 1934, 1937 and 1938. These licenses were to sell on and off premises, as there was a dance hall upstairs where dances were held until the mid-40s. Sometime after WWII, the upstairs dance hall was converted into apartments.

CB Pearson’s parents ran the store when he was about 8 years old.

“My mom and Dad, Mille and Charlie Pearson ran it beginning in 1962 or 63, I think until mid-70s. It was owned by my mother’s aunt and uncle, Duke and Nerta Leach.“

“I have a lot of memories from this time, pumping gas, sorting bottles, jawing with folks who visited the store, some who became friends. We sold Virginia hams. I remember going with my dad to various farms in Loudon, Clarke and Fauquier to buy hams and then to resale. Lots of memories.”

“The carbonated beverages were sold in returnable bottles (two cents each); my brother and I would earn extra money by searching the sides of Route 17 for discarded bottles to turn in.”

C.B. recalls the building as being quite old given the structure of the large wood beams and the wear on the wooden floors. Going back to the Sinclair mystery of whether the store and garage were both at that location, C.B. remembers a huge old sliding wood door that led to a large storage area where dry goods were kept and where there was a hint of an oil smell. This indicates that the garage may have been attached to the store in the days of the Sinclairs.

CB Pearson

Courtesy of Teresa Frenzel, great granddaughter of Elijah Sinclair

Locals’ fond memories of the store in the 1970s include walking to the store to buy a cherry smash or candy, or a Coke with peanuts to put in the bottle, and some nightcrawlers to take fishing.

Nancy Heyl-Brooke

Nancy Heyl-Brooke (then Nancy Eade) owned the the Corner Store at Old Tavern from 19852004, during which time it was once robbed at gunpoint in the 1990s. Locals, including Robert Duvall, raved about the egg and bacon breakfast sandwiches sold there, and Nancy recalls the generously stuffed deli sandwiches were also very popular. On Gold Cup days, Nancy would quadruple her sales, especially on gas and ice (over 3,000 pounds).

“We were the first store to sell lottery tickets, and the representative came out to evaluate the machine. A girl scout had asked me if she could set up by the register and sell cookies. When she asked the representative if he wanted to buy cookies, he said, ‘Do you think it would make me more handsome?’ She replied, ‘Well, you’d better buy two.’ She was the cutest little thing.”

Jay Bryant

Jay Bryant, pictured with manager Karen Andres, bought the Corner Store from Nancy Heyl-Brooke in 2004 with the goal of maintaining its character and continuing the charm of the Mom & Pop convenience store. Bryant also noted the steady business from events at Great Meadow (the store served as a will-call for Gold Cup tickets for several yearss). The store continued the deli tradition and added deep fryers and a larger griddle. L

Who Remembers?

Memories of 380 Broadview Avenue

Remembers?

In December, I started a column called “Who Remembers?” and shared some information about the history of the building which is now O’Brien’s Irish Pub. There were some holes in the timeline, and I invited readers to reach out to me with more information and stories. Many thanks to Matt Finnerty, Sherry Hume and Larry Oliver for sharing their memories with us.

Few people know 380 Broadview Avenue as well as Matt Finnerty, who watched the building evolve throughout his life. His earliest memories date to when it operated as the Cheswick Inn, the only hotel in town with a swimming pool.

Finnerty and Hume were able to fill in some details about the building’s time as a satellite office for a US Army security agency between 1970-73. This chapter is recalled by Sherry Hume, who worked there as an office manager. Finnerty’s parents were also

employed in the building during this period—his mother as a secretary and his father as a former U.S. Army intelligence officer. The facility was highly secure, requiring government clearance for entry. Its foot-thick stone walls, impervious to communication devices, made it an ideal location. Offices were concentrated in what is now the kitchen area, chosen specifically because it had no windows. Hume remembers the experience fondly, describing the staff of about 50 as a “large work family” and cherishing the friendships formed there.

In the 1970s, the building had once again been transformed— this time into a Bonanza Steak House, franchised by Fred Chason, adjacent to the Cheswick Inn. Finnerty, then a member of the Fauquier High School football team, remembers it as a gathering place before games. The team and coaches would meet there for affordable meals, awards ceremonies, and camaraderie.

In the 1980s under George Passmore, the space served as a fine dining restaurant associated with the Cheswick Inn, before becoming Legends in the 1990s. For Finnerty, the building’s story comes full circle with a personal memory. During the period when McMahon’s Irish Pub occupied the space, he attended a trivia night there where he met his future wife.

Larry Oliver worked at Bonanza from 1974 – about 1977 as a bus boy, set man, and then cook.

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“The kitchen walls and floor were all tile, so the little radio we had on top of the wall-mounted time clock sounded like a concert hall. When songs like “Slow Ride” by Foghat or other great songs of the 70s came on, the kitchen immediately turned into a dance hall - no matter how busy we were! EVERYBODY was dancing: the cook, the set man, the dishwasher, the bus boys and the prep girls! But hey, we were teenagers in the late 70s and we were loving life!”

Ribeye was the most popular steak at Bonanza, served with Texas toast and a baked potato swimming with butter.

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In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

March brings St. Patrick’s Day and spring gatherings

BY CHEF ASHA CLARE

Irish Stout Brown Bread with Oats

If you are drawn to a cottagecore lifestyle, then Irish stout brown bread with oats is gonna hit the spot. This bread retains the old-world charm and simplicity of traditional Irish brown bread but adds stout for depth of flavor.

Irish Stout Brown Bread is provincial personified. The exterior bakes up rustic and craggy with rich tones of mahogany, while the interior marries malted notes of dark beer and the wholesome, slightly sweet goodness of wheat and oats. With no yeast, kneading, or fancy equipment required, nothing stands between you and the cozy comfort of a warm kitchen perfumed with aromas of freshly baked bread.

In a fast-paced world of excess and intricacies, sometimes all you need to decompress is a humble loaf of homemade bread, good butter and a cup of tea. Read on for a recipe that will help you capture the essence of countryside baking.

INGREDIENTS

2½ cups whole wheat flour

1¼ cup quick cooking oats, divided

½ cup dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

1½ teaspoons sea salt

½ teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

12 ounces stout beer, room temperature (Guinness recommended)

5 tablespoons butter, melted (preferably European style butter)

2 tablespoons molasses

Softened butter or baking spray to grease loaf pan

DIRECTIONS

1. Position baking rack fitted with a sheet pan to the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.

2. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup of oats, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and ground cloves. Whisk to combine.

4. In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, stout, melted butter and molasses.

5. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just to combine.

6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of oats. Lightly press on the oats to help them adhere to the top of the batter.

Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing

Servings: approximately ¾ cup

INGREDIENTS

15 medium-large garlic cloves, unpeeled

1½ tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup white balsamic vinegar

2-3 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1½ teaspoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon honey (preferably clover or orange blossom)

¼ teaspoon

Worcestershire sauce

Small squeeze of fresh lemon juice cup canola oil

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Place garlic cloves on a sheet of foil. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap up tightly to seal. Roast the garlic cloves for 25-30 minutes or until soft.

3. In the carafe of a blender, squeeze the roasted garlic from the skins. Add the vinegar, water, mustard, mayonnaise, honey, Worcestershire, and lemon juice. Puree until smooth. With the blender still running, slowly add the sunflower oil until the dressing is smooth and creamy.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust acidity, sweetness and viscosity to your liking.

5. Serve over romaine, arugula, baby greens, or bitter lettuces. This dressing is also great as a dip for crudité like carrots, artichoke, radishes and blanched asparagus.

Curry Chicken Salad with

Cashews

As spring unfolds and gatherings move outdoors, the table calls for a dish as vibrant and fresh as the season. Curry chicken salad with cashews is bursting with bright color, uplifting flavor, crunch and a hint of sweetness, making it a perfect light yet satisfying dish for festive spring gatherings. As it is said, “you eat with your eyes first.” Setting the scene and ambiance for a gathering is often the secret “sauce” to the final impression of a dish. For the table decor, think of a color palette with calming neutrals or pastels with a pop of color. Add a botanical touch such as potted herbs or mason jars with wildflowers, and finish it off with some fairy lights or floating candles.

Servings: 8 cups

This recipe was formulated to feed a crowd. Cut the recipe in half for a “family” sized portion.

INGREDIENTS

3 pounds chicken breast cup avocado oil, or other neutral high heat oil

Sea salt

BEVERAGES PAIRINGS

Freshly ground black pepper

1½ cups mayonnaise (preferably Duke’s)

¼ cup apricot jam (you can substitute with peach jam)

1½-2 tablespoons curry powder

1 tablespoon garam masala powder

1 teaspoon sea salt

½ medium lemon, juiced

1¼ cup diced celery cup raisins, rough chopped ¼ cup chopped scallions, green and white parts

1 cup toasted cashews, rough chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Place chicken breasts on a sheet pan. Drizzle with avocado oil and sprinkle liberally with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt.

3. Roast for 30-40 minutes, until just cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature). Set aside to cool.

4. While the chicken is cooling, combine the mayonnaise, jam, curry powder, garam masala powder, sea salt and lemon juice. Stir to combine.

5. To the dressing, add celery, raisins, and scallions. Toss to coat.

6. Once cool enough to handle, dice chicken into medium bite sized pieces. Add to the salad. Mix to combine. Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow the flavors to blend.

7. To serve, toss the curry chicken salad with toasted cashews. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

8. Serve cool or at room temperature on brioche slider buns, croissants, good quality bread, or in lettuce cups for a gluten free option. L

Fauquier’s

Top Sales

The ten highest-priced homes that sold between mid-January and mid-February, 2026 in Fauquier County. Data and photos from Zillow.com.

3625

$3,951,000

$920,000

The Big Picture

“In January 2026, the Greater Piedmont housing market began 2026 with 83 homes sold, reflecting a typical seasonal slowdown. The median sold price was $536,000, while inventory continued to grow, with 338 active listings and 135 new homes coming to market, giving buyers more options. Homes spent an average of 52 days on the market, signaling a shift toward a more balanced and steady real estate environment across the region.”

—Wendy Johnson, 2026 Greater Piedmont REALTORS® President

The January Details for Fauquier County

Compared to January 2025

Median Sales Price: $610,000, down from $740,000 Sales Activity: 46, down from 59 Days on Market: 20, down from 27

Greater Piedmont REALTORS® is a trade association representing 650 REALTORS® in Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, and Madison counties.

6245 SQUIRREL NEST LANE, WARRENTON

$850,000

2619 BLUE RIDGE AVE., MARSHALL

$849,059

6752 ECKERT COURT, WARRENTON $825,000

8182 ASHTON WAY, WARRENTON

$760,000 Sold Feb. 2

335 PRESTON DRIVE, WARRENTON

$750,000 Sold Feb. 11

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