Embrey Mill, Stafford County, and Northern Virginia in general have always been popular places to live, even before they had those names. In the times when the “United States” wasn’t even a thought, many Indigenous Peoples called this area home.
Their history stretches back thousands of years and adds even more richness to our own. At Embrey Mill—and Cascades at Embrey Mill, our 55+ section—we embrace our collective history, celebrating and supporting each other as we form a tight community.
As the temperatures drop and Thanksgiving becomes but a tasty memory, it’s the perfect time to put on your mittens, grab a warm beverage, and discover sparkling holiday lights and sights near Embrey Mill.
Here are a few of our favorite lights and sights to help welcome the holidays into your hearts.
Pumpkins are getting ready to split their seams into smiley-faced grins. Costumes are being put together. Large bags of candy are stockpiled, and big bowls are being found.And the crunchy sound of the wind through autumn leaves heralds the spooky time to come: Halloween is almost here!
But what to do when Halloween returns? Where to go and what to see? Fear not, trick-or-treaters, we have found some fun and spooky Halloween events near Embrey Mill.
Nothing beats a cold brew or a great glass of wine in a beautiful location on an afternoon in late summer or early fall. Well, one thing does: sharing that relaxing afternoon with your whole family, including kids and dogs.
With so many breweries and wineries in Virginia, you’d think that’d be easy. But not every brewery and winery is the same. We want all your afternoons to be glorious, so here’s a list of some of our favorite kid- and dog-friendly breweries and wineries near Embrey Mill
John Muir—often called the Father of the National Parks—said, “Wilderness is a necessity.” We think hiking in said “wilderness” is one of the most enjoyable leisure activities.
As things heat up at the local high schools, it should be noted that two prominent schools – Colonial Forge and North Stafford – have a long-standing sports rivalry that, once again, will be in full swing.
According to the Washingtonian, Stafford County is expected to see a 141.4% rise in population. Those living at Embrey Mill know that Stafford Virginia is simply a wonderful place to live!
