The Berlin Arts Collective Goes Global, Locally

Posted by Jenna on Jan 16, 2013 in Art, Washington D.C. | 0 comments

“Local” is the trending buzzword of the day, particularly in the D.C. area. Restaurants built on the premise of sourcing locally; local food festivals; local wine movements; and events like Small Business Saturday. Even local music proponents are hopping on board. Such hyper-focused emphasis on buying local products and living, breathing and embodying a local identity

What I Learned About American Society From Dentists [Northern Virginia Magazine Backstory]

Posted by Jenna on Nov 8, 2012 in Health | 0 comments

My feature in the November issue of Northern Virginia Magazine was the most atypical piece I’ve—ever—written. When I first got the assignment, I went into it thinking it had nothing to do with culture and place, the two main topics I always seem to find myself crashing into, head-first. I was wrong.

On The Beaten Path in Harpers Ferry

Posted by Jenna on Oct 24, 2012 in Public Spaces, West Virginia | 0 comments

There is a very beaten path in Harpers Ferry. Particularly in the fall, when the leaves in the low-lying mountains turn to gold and the small West Virginia town—the perfect distance for a D.C. day trip—makes its last call for outdoor sports before winter. In a town of under 300 people, it’s hard to

6 Things You Should Know About Lavender

Posted by Jenna on Oct 17, 2012 in Food, Sustainability, Virginia | 0 comments

1. Lavender is farmed.

In fact, there are well over 100 lavender farms across the United States. Though most tend to be concentrated on the west coast, it’s a slowly growing agro-industry.

I recently visited White Oak Lavender Farm, in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. The family-run farm, which grows over 30 varieties