The Conversation Pit, Yes, In Fairfax

The Conversation Pit lives in Fairfax Over 10 years ago, I was showing a home in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood and was surprised to see a conversation pit right in the middle of the house. At the time, I hadn’t run across one before, and it felt so unexpected. But then it made perfect sense. All the

A Local Secret: Why I Love Riverbend Park

Riverbend Park Entrance   When people think of Great Falls, Virginia, they usually think of the famous Great Falls Park. It’s absolutely stunning and a must-see if you’re visiting the area. But one of my favorite parks in Great Falls is Riverbend Park. I’m fortunate to visit Riverbend Park several t

Fairlington’s History Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Fairlington is one of Arlington’s most iconic garden-style communities—and it has a fascinating origin story. Built quickly between 1942 and 1944 to address a critical housing shortage during World War II, it was a federally backed project meant to house defense workers supporting the war effort. At