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The Many Health Benefits of Art

Lucky for us, we have so many talented artists right here in Chickahominy Falls. Join us on Saturday, November 12th from 10 am-2 pm as we host our second Chickahominy Falls Art Sale here at The Barn. Enjoy perusing the fine talent we have on display while also finding the perfect piece to add to your growing collection at home. Your health may just depend on it!

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Woodside Wellness Chat

Amy Fowler, of Lamplight Living, is on a mission to help you achieve and maintain an active lifestyle! Specializing in getting better sleep, decreasing your pain, and improving your immunity and digestion, she will share how to use doTERRA essential oils so you can do what you love.

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Make With The Oom-Pah-Pah!

Woodside Farms Fall Fest! Crank up the oompah, loosen your lederhosen and get ready to guten appetit at the Woodside Farms Fall Fest on October 15th from 10am-2pm. Enjoy a bountiful feast of traditional German fare, including a Bavarian Pretzel Bar inspired by the tastes of Oktoberfest, with our own Woodside Farms flair.

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A Few Easy Fall Rituals

What is the Autumnal Equinox? The Autumnal Equinox is technically the first day of fall, which arrives this year on Thursday, September 22nd (and if you want to get specific, at 9:31 am).

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This Weekend! Classic Car Display and Farm Stand at Chickahominy Falls

Much like life here at Chickahominy Falls, there are some cars that only get better with age. That’s why this Saturday's Pop-Up event is inspired by one of our very own tenets. The Classic Car Display is inviting the Central Virginia British Car Club to showcase some of their very best. This Pop-Up will also feature BoomTown Radio for some rockin' tunes and giveaways. Join us on Saturday, September 17th from 10 am-2 pm

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What To Do With Extra Okra and Green Beans

As the heat and humidity slowly roll across the piedmont region of Virginia, okra and green bean plants seem to wake up (even though all the heat and humidity ever seem to do for me is make me sleepy). As these two plants chug along into late summer/early fall, we tend to experience a temporary glut of greenery. So what do you do with all of these extra summer gifts?

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Woodside Farms & Your Everyday Life

Since Woodside Farms opened its farm gates in 2018, there have been a lot of changes – a lot…I thought I’d take the time to give an update on how […]

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Inflammation and Its Role In Chronic Diseases

By now, many of us know that inflammation is at the core of most chronic illnesses that plague us as Americans. And inflammation is caused by a variety of factors. But first and foremost, our diet is to blame. Pro-inflammatory foods (like processed foods, sugars, and artificial flavors) trigger safety mechanisms within our own bodies that cause inflammation and attack our cell walls. When we reduce the inflammation in our bodies, our immune systems are better able to stop and heal the root causes of our illnesses. Many doctors - alternative and mainstream alike - are recognizing the role inflammation plays in our overall wellness and longevity. However, conventional medicine is overwhelmingly targeting treating symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of our illnesses. For instance, when we have arthritis, many doctors will prescribe a pain medication to treat the symptoms of pain, rather than diving in to see where the inflammation is coming from.

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