All Around Aldie

12/22/2025

For a short time, you don't have to go far for a fancy high tea!

10/13/2025

One of the cooler things about being in Aldie, is the proximity to the rural parts of Loudoun County. The Fall Farm Tour is this weekend, and it has something for everyone.

Donkeys? ✔
Alpaca? ✔
Wine & Food ✔✔
Pony Rides ✔

And seasonal items, too!🎃

09/27/2025

Sad to hear The Black Market closed. The food and drinks were great.

The Black Market – an upscale farm-to-table restaurant with a small gourmet market – has closed its doors for good along Highway 50 in Aldie. The Google listing for The Black Market says temporarily closed. However, an employee told us it is permanent and the owners are considering their next mo...

09/26/2025

We are getting an Ikea just down the road in Chantilly. Have you eaten their meatballs?

Well, it looks like the reports are true. The Burn has confirmed that plans are moving forward to turn the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly into a new Ikea home furnishings store. It was just a couple of weeks ago that we told readers about the possibility of an Ikea store coming to the area.

08/22/2025

One month until our neighbors up the road in Middleburg host their annual Octoberfest event!

Middleburg’s 5th Annual Oktoberfest is less than 1 month away! 🥨🍻

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20th, from 11AM–6PM on South Madison St. and Federal St. ‼️

Gather your friends and family for a day packed with local brews, German bites, live music, games, and handcrafted treasures at Artist’s Alley brought to you by the Middleburg Arts Council.

Save the date, spread the word, and get ready to celebrate hunt country style!

There is still time to sponsor. Contact Ali MacIntyre at [email protected] if you're interested!

08/20/2025

Did you see Lightridge is a Top 25 school in Virginia?

Nearly 24,000 public high schools were evaluated, and nearly 18,000 were ranked nationally, including in Virginia.