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Blue Heron Restaurant Reopens in Charles City — A Beloved Waterfront Gem Gets a New Lease on Life

Date: May 14, 2025 By John Womeldorf As an avid boater and lifelong foodie, I’ve learned there are few pleasures that rival tying off your boat after a cruise and stepping into a riverside restaurant for a cold drink and a great meal. It’s the kind of simple joy that feels like a mini vacation, […]

Port Warwick’s Free Summer Concert Series Returns with a Stellar 2025 Lineup

If you know me, you know I’m a huge fan of live music—especially when it’s outside, free, and paired with great food and a fun community vibe. That’s why I look forward to the Virginia Health Services Summer Concert Series at Port Warwick every single year. Set on the green at William Styron Square in […]

Mark Your Calendar: Drummer’s Call Returns to Colonial Williamsburg May 16–17

By John Womeldorf If you’ve never felt the ground vibrate from the sound of fifes and drums echoing down Duke of Gloucester Street, let me tell you—you’re missing something magical. Next weekend, May 16–17, Drummer’s Call returns to Colonial Williamsburg, and it’s one of the most visually and aurally striking events you’ll find in town […]

Uncorked & Unplugged Returns to Williamsburg Winery – And I Couldn’t Be Happier

By John Womeldorf | June 21, 2025 After a few quiet years, one of my absolute favorite Williamsburg events is finally making a comeback—Uncorked & Unplugged returns to the beautiful Williamsburg Winery on Saturday, June 21, 2025, and this year’s headliner is none other than Gavin DeGraw! If you’ve never been to this concert series […]

One Somerset Court: You belong in Windsor Forest 

Every home has a story  A trip to Colonial Williamsburg over 20 years ago sealed the deal for Bill and Nancy Rosier.  “We have always loved Williamsburg,” Nancy says. “From the history here to the focus on traditional, high-end art, Williamsburg has been the perfect backdrop for our passions.”  Once they decided on their new hometown, it was […]

Get to Know Ford’s Colony Through “Talk of the Colony”

If you’re considering a move to Ford’s Colony—or even just exploring the Williamsburg area—one of the best ways to get a feel for the community is by diving into the latest issue of Talk of the Colony, the neighborhood’s monthly magazine. This publication has been a staple in Ford’s Colony since 1989, and it’s packed […]

Bridging the Gap: I-64 Widening Moves Forward with Citizen Info Meeting in James City County

May 4, 2025 | By John Womeldorf After years of bottlenecks, brake lights, and frustration, relief is inching closer for drivers traveling between Richmond and Hampton Roads. The long-standing “gap” in the I-64 corridor—an unwidened stretch of highway between two major Virginia metros—is now the focus of major improvements as part of the I-64 Gap […]

A $5,000 Problem Hiding Underground — And a $2.49 Solution

If your home was built 20 or more years ago, there are two plumbing issues you may want to get ahead of — and both can be surprisingly expensive: Failing water service lines from the house to the street Aging polybutylene interior plumbing, a pipe material that’s known for failing without warning. Let’s Start Outside: […]

A Personal Plea to Williamsburg City Council: Don’t Tax the Spirit Out of Our City

Every so often, someone puts into words what many of us have been feeling — not just as business owners, but as neighbors and long-time members of this community. This week, that someone was Neil Griggs, owner of the beloved Cochon on 2nd — one of Williamsburg’s top local restaurants and a place that represents […]

3016 Hearthstone Road: A rare opportunity in The Governors Land at Two Rivers

Every home has a story John Womeldorf knows that every home has a story. As an experienced realtor with a deep love for Williamsburg, John looks beyond the basic features of the homes he sells. In his “Every home has a story” series, John introduces potential buyers to the aspects of a home that they […]