A native of the area, I grew up on ponies, fox hunting, and competition, and then raised a family and repeated the joys of country life with my children.
I am passionate about good stewardship of the land and conservation, and wrote a handbook called "Life in the Country," available locally. I belong to the garden club which is a member of the Garden Club of America and the Garden Club of Virginia. As an avid gardener, I have created naturalized gardens around a stream and two ponds.
When not in the garden, I work as a professional photographer doing portraits, weddings, gardens and landscapes, and travel photography.