LOUDOUN’S FAVORITES
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024 • 48
Loudoun’s Favorites: e Readers’ Recommendations
During June, Loudoun Now asked readers to share recommendations about their favorite places, people and businesses.
Over 3,500 names were submitted as nominations in the poll’s more than 200 categories, with each person, place or business held up as a piece of the community that makes Loudoun County a special place to live and work.
What’s the favorite date spot? is year, the readers recommended Purcellville’s Magnolia’s at the Mill.
Stone Tower near Leesburg and Bear Chase Brewery on Loudoun’s western boundary continue to rank as the favorite cra beverage destinations.
Among nearly 60 performers nominated from the county’s robust music scene, Gary Smallwood repeated his performance as Loudoun’s favorite musician.
And it should come as no surprise to county residents that 75 Loudoun-based nonpro ts were nominated for recognition of their community service.
Inside, you’ll nd the readers’ recommendations for where to meet with friends, the favorite outdoor dining spot, who to bank with, where to nd the best burger or barbecue, and service provider from accounting to yoga—virtually every element of life in Loudoun. e list of winners also can be viewed at loudounsfavorites.com.
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COMMUNITY
FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
36 Nominations
WINNER: VIRGINIA TECH
Runner Up: James Madison
FAVORITE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
33 Nominations
WINNER: LEESBURG FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL
Runner Up: Bluemont Fair
FAVORITE COMMUNITY SPORTS LEAGUE
39 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN SOCCER
Runner Up: Purcellville Cannons
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FAVORITE COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL
48 Nominations
WINNER: AV SYMINGTON AQUATICS CENTER/ IDA LEE
Runner Up: Franklin Park
FAVORITE GOVERNMENT SERVICE
30 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Runner Up: Loudoun County Public Library
FAVORITE NONPROFIT/ COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
75 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN INTERFAITH RELIEF
Runner Up: Blue Ridge Hospice
Mitchell, Burns & Co., P.C.
Voted Loudoun’s Favorite CPA Firm
“ ank You” to Our Clients
Business and Individual Tax
Compliance and Financial Reporting
Serving Industries Including: Manufacturing, Publishing, Non-Pro t Groups and Local Government
Mitchell, Burns & Co., P.C.
110 East Market Street, Suite 200 - Leesburg, VA 20176
703-777-4900 - mco@mcocpa.com
FAVORITE PERFORMING ARTS GROUP
18 Nominations
WINNER: DANCE ACADEMY OF LOUDOUN
Runner Up: Loudoun Symphony
FAVORITE PLACE OF WORSHIP
77 Nominations
WINNER: CORNERSTONE CHAPEL
Runner Up: St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
FAVORITE PRIVATE SCHOOL
27 Nominations
WINNER: CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Runner Up: Loudoun Country Day School
FAVORITE PUBLIC SCHOOL
101 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Runner Up: Loudoun Valley High School
FAVORITE SUMMER CAMP/ PROGRAM
24 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
Runner Up: Kim’s Tae Kwon Do Summer Camp
FOOD & DRINK
FAVORITE ASIAN RESTAURANT
71 Nominations
WINNER: CHINA KING
Runner Up: Jasmine
Je rey D. Mitchell, CPA; Sandra M. Tondreau, CPA; W. Matthew Burns, CPA; Kara J. Doyle, CPA; John S. Walker; J. Garrett Mee; Cassie R. Chauncey; Adam Conklin, Claire M. Burns and Tonji Leiss, CPA
FAVORITE BAKERY/PASTRY
29 Nominations
FAVORITE BREWERY
23 Nominations
WINNER: BEAR
WINNER: MOM’S APPLE PIE
Runner Up: Dolce & Ciabatta
FAVORITE BAR
49 Nominations
WINNER: BUNGALOW LAKEHOUSE
Runner Up: Tuskies
FAVORITE BARTENDER
7 Nominations
WINNER: MATT DULEY, BUNGALOW LAKEHOUSE
Runner Up: Joni Smith, Spankys/ Shenanigans
FAVORITE PLACE FOR BREAKFAST
40 Nominations
WINNER: FIRST WATCH
Runner Up: Anita’s Mexican Restaurant
CHASE BREWERY
Runner Up: Harvest Gap Brewery
FAVORITE PLACE FOR A BURGER
46 Nominations
WINNER: MELT
Runner Up: Market Burger Fries & Shakes
FAVORITE CHEF
12 Nominations
WINNER: INGRID GUSTAVSON, LIGHTFOOT
Runner Up: Joan Wolford, C’est Bon
FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP
27 Nominations
WINNER: DOPPIO BUNNY COFFEE, PURCELLVILLE
Runner Up: King Street Coffee
FAVORITE FAMILY RESTAURANT
64 Nominations
WINNER: BLUE RIDGE GRILL
Runner Up: Magnolias at the Mill
FAVORITE FINE DINING
32 Nominations
WINNER: LIGHTFOOT
Runner Up: Tuscarora Mill
FAVORITE FOOD TRUCK
22 Nominations
WINNER: FORD’S FISH SHACK
Runner Up: ResQ BBQ
FAVORITE PLACE FOR FRENCH FRIES
41 Nominations
WINNER: FIVE GUYS
Runner Up: Melt
FAVORITE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
25 Nominations
WINNER: TRAVINIA
Runner Up: Solo NY Pizza
FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
21 Nominations
WINNER: UNCLE JULIO’S
Runner Up: Anita’s
FAVORITE OUTDOOR DINING SPOT
34 Nominations
WINNER: CLYDE’S WILLOW CREEK FARM
Runner Up: Magnolia’s at the Mill
FAVORITE PLACE FOR BARBECUE
13 Nominations
WINNER: MONK’S BBQ
Runner Up: Mission BBQ
FAVORITE PLACE
50 Nominations
WINNER: FIREWORKS
Runner Up: Solo NY Pizza
FAVORITE PLACE FOR SEAFOOD
16 Nominations
WINNER: FORD’S FISH SHACK
Runner Up: King Street Oyster Bar
FAVORITE PLACE FOR SUSHI
26 Nominations
WINNER: JASMINE
Runner Up: Passion Fin
FAVORITE ROMANTIC DINING/DATE SPOT
25 Nominations
WINNER: MAGNOLIA’S AT THE MILL
Runner Up: Lightfoot
FAVORITE SANDWICH SHOP
26 Nominations
WINNER: DELI SOUTH
Runner Up: South Street Under
FAVORITE WAITER/WAITRESS
7 Nominations
WINNER: JONI SMITH, SPANKY’S SHENANIGANS
Runner Up: Tammy Hines, Tammy’s Diner
FAVORITE WINERY
44 Nominations
WINNER: STONE TOWER WINERY
Runner Up: Bluemont Vineyard
FAVORITE PLACE FOR WINGS
40 Nominations
WINNER: BUFFALO WING FACTORY
Runner Up: Velocity Wings
PLACES
FAVORITE ART GALLERY
4 Nominations
WINNER: MEDLIN ART GALLERY
Runner Up: The Fine Gallery
FAVORITE BED & BREAKFAST
25 Nominations
WINNER: GOODSTONE INN
Runner Up: Red Fox Inn
FAVORITE BUSINESS EVENT VENUE
27 Nominations
WINNER: TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
Runner Up: Lansdowne Resort & Spa
FAVORITE COMMUNITY CENTER
15 Nominations
WINNER: IDA LEE RECREATION CENTER
Runner Up: Claude Moore Recreation Center
FAVORITE FARM
16 Nominations
WINNER: GREAT COUNTRY FARM
Runner Up: Wegmeyer Farm
FAVORITE FARMERS MARKET
12 Nominations
WINNER: LEESBURG FARMERS MARKET
Runner Up: One Loudoun Farmers Market
FAVORITE HISTORIC SITE
8 Nominations
WINNER: DOWNTOWN LEESBURG
Runner Up: Morven Park
FAVORITE HOTEL/RESORT
17 Nominations
WINNER: SALAMANDER RESORT & SPA
Runner Up: Lansdowne Resort & Spa
FAVORITE LIVE MUSIC VENUE
26 Nominations
WINNER: TALLY HO THEATER
Runner Up: Tarara Summer Concert Series
FAVORITE MOVIE THEATER
6 Nominations
WINNER: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE
Runner Up: CMX Village 14 Cinemas
FAVORITE MUSEUM
6 Nominations
WINNER: UDVAR HAZY CENTER-
SMITHSONIAN AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
Runner Up: George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor
FAVORITE OVER 55 COMMUNITY
5 Nominations
WINNER: LANSDOWNE WOODS
Runner Up: Potomac Green, Ashburn
FAVORITE PARK
19 Nominations
WINNER: IDA LEE
Runner Up: Morven Park
FAVORITE PERFORMING ARTS VENUE
4 Nominations
WINNER: TALLY HO THEATER
Runner Up: Franklin Park Arts Center
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FAVORITE PICK YOUR OWN FARM
7 Nominations
WINNER: GREAT COUNTRY FARMS
Runner Up: Wegmeyer Farm
FAVORITE PLACE TO MEET WITH FRIENDS
73 Nominations
WINNER: BEAR CHASE BREWERY
Runner Up: Flying Ace Brewery & Distillary
FAVORITE PLACE TO PLAY TENNIS
16 Nominations
WINNER: IDA LEE PARK
Runner Up: Franklin Park
FAVORITE PLACE TO RIDE YOUR BICYCLE
6 Nominations
WINNER: W&OD TRAIL
Runner Up: Brambleton Trails
FAVORITE PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG
12 Nominations
WINNER: MORVEN PARK
Runner Up: W&OD Trail
FAVORITE RECREATION CENTER
6 Nominations
WINNER: IDA LEE RECREATION CENTER
Runner Up: Claude Moore Park Recreation Center
HEALTH & MEDICAL
FAVORITE ACUPUNCTURIST
5 Nominations
WINNER: RACHAL LOHR, FIREFLY ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS
Runner Up: Dan Parish, Loudoun Family Wellness
FAVORITE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PROVIDER
4 Nominations
WINNER: MARTHA CALIHAN, FIVE STONES HEALING ARTS & WELLNESS CENTER
Runner Up: Rachal Lohr, Firefly Acupuncture & Wellness
FAVORITE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
7 Nominations
WINNER: ASHBY PONDS
Runner Up: Morningside House, Leesburg
FAVORITE AUDIOLOGIST
3 Nominations
WINNER: JUSTINE MCDERMOTT, JUSTINE MCDERMOTT AUDIOLOGY
Runner Up: Ashleigh Greenwood, Advanced ENT
FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR
18 Nominations
WINNER: BRAD CLEGG, CLEGG CHIROPRACTIC
Runner Up: Chad Parsons, Advanced Corrective Chiropractic
FAVORITE DENTIST
36 Nominations
WINNER: BRIAN COCHRAN, COCHRAN FAMILY DENTAL
Runner Up: Tammy Knapp Heisey, DMD
FAVORITE DERMATOLOGIST
9 Nominations
WINNER: JESSICA SIMMS, LOUDOUN DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES
Runner Up: Douglas Cary Semler, Semler Dermatology
FAVORITE DIETITIAN
3 Nominations
WINNER: MEGAN BEST, MEGAN B. WELL
Runner Up: Lara Lattman, Five Stones Healing & Wellness Center
FAVORITE DOCTOR
29 Nominations
WINNER: DR. THOMAS HEGERICH, LEESBURG STERLING FAMILY PRACTICE
Runner Up: Dr. Martha Calihan, Five Stones Healing & Wellness Center
FAVORITE ESTHETICIAN
3 Nominations
WINNER: MARIA FOSTER, MOUNTCASTLE MED SPA
Runner Up: Jillian Caldwell, Mountcastle Med Spa
FAVORITE HOME HEALTH CARE COMPANY
3 Nominations
WINNER: INOVA HOME HEALTH
Runner Up: First Choice Home Care
FAVORITE MIDWIFE
5 Nominations
WINNER: HILARY BIESECKER, LOUDOUN HOMEBIRTH & HEALTHCARE
Runner Up: Heather Swartz, Loudoun Homebirth & Healthcare
FAVORITE NURSE PRACTITIONER
14 Nominations
WINNER: SUSY FURR, LEESBURG STERLING FAMILY PRACTICE
Runner Up: Cecile Carson, Leesburg Sterling Family Practice
FAVORITE OPTOMETRIST
8 Nominations
WINNER: AYMAN BOUTROS, THE EYE CENTER
Runner Up: Greg McGrew, Eyecare Center of Leesburg
FAVORITE OPHTHALMOLOGIST
6 Nominations
WINNER: AYMAN BOUTROS, THE EYE CENTER
Runner Up: Claiborne Callahan, Leesburg
FAVORITE OPTICIAN
4 Nominations
WINNER: PAIGE BUSCEMA, EYETOPIA
Runner Up: Ayman Boutros, The Eye Center
FAVORITE ORTHODONTIST
8 Nominations
WINNER: NEIL KRAVITZ, KRAVITZ ORTHODONTICS
Runner Up: Matthew Hancock, Hancock Orthodontics
FAVORITE PEDIATRICIAN
12 Nominations
WINNER: JOHN FARRELL, SOUTH RIDING PEDIATRICS
Runner Up: Sandra Groeber, Town Pediatrics
FAVORITE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE
19 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Runner Up: National Sports Medicine Institute
FAVORITE PLASTIC SURGEON
5 Nominations
WINNER: TIMOTHY MOUNTCASTLE, MOUNTCASTLE PLASTIC SURGERY
Runner Up: Behzad Parva, Parva Plastic Surgery
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FAVORITE
6 Nominations
WINNER: BEN CRAWFORD, RIVERSIDE COUNSELING
Runner Up: Malika Seth, Ashburn Psychological & Psychiatric Service
FAVORITE PSYCHOLOGIST
6 Nominations
WINNER: KAREN LARSON, KAREN LARSON & ASSOCIATES
Runner Up: Stacy Stickley, Potomac Psychological Center
FAVORITE PSYCHOTHERAPIST
5 Nominations
WINNER: SUZANNE NIXON, INTEGRATIVE COUNSELING AND RELATIONSHIP
Runner Up: Neil McNerney
FAVORITE WEIGHT LOSS CENTER
7 Nominations
WINNER: BEBALANCED HORMONE WEIGHT LOSS
Runner Up: Nova Physician Wellness Center
FAVORITE YOGA/PILATES INSTRUCTOR
9 Nominations
WINNER: MINDY BEACH, YOGA TIME STUDIO
Runner Up: Marta Phillips, BlueFit & Massage
PEOPLE
FAVORITE ACCOUNTANT
14 Nominations
WINNER: JEFF MITCHELL, MITCHELL & CO. P.C.
Runner Up: Steven Caseres, Graham, Poirot & Caseres
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FAVORITE
5 Nominations
WINNER:
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FAVORITE
22 Nominations
WINNER: STILSON GREENE
Runner Up: Joan Gardner
FAVORITE ATTORNEY
43 Nominations
WINNER: RHONDA WILSON PAICE, MARQUIS LAW
Runner Up: Robert E. Sevila, Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White
FAVORITE LOUDOUN BAND/ MUSICIAN
58 Nominations
WINNER: GARY SMALLWOOD
Runner Up: Summer & Eric
FAVORITE BANKER
9 Nominations
WINNER: ALICE P. FRAZIER, BCT THE COMMUNITY BANK
Runner Up: Betsy Bennett, Bank of Clarke
FAVORITE SPORTS COACH
17 Nominations
WINNER: MATT REIDENBAUGH, LCHS FOOTBALL
Runner Up: Joe Spicer, Woodgrove Softball
FAVORITE COMMERCIAL REALTOR
17 Nominations
WINNER: PETE HUTCHINSON, MPH REALTY
Runner Up: Rich Vaaler, Vaaler Real Estate
FAVORITE DANCE INSTRUCTOR
7 Nominations
WINNER: GERALYN WARD, THE DANCE ACADEMY OF LOUDOUN
Runner Up: Adam King, The Dance King
FAVORITE DJ
6 Nominations
WINNER: CERPHE COLWELL, MUSIC PLANET RADIO
Runner Up: Brian Trace, BLM Entertainment
FAVORITE ELECTRICIAN
6 Nominations
WINNER: BRIAN TRUMP, PURCELLVILLE ELECTRIC
Runner Up: Paul Kolb, Kolb Electric
FAVORITE EVENT PLANNER
8 Nominations
WINNER: RUSTY FOSTER, BOW TIE STRATEGIES
Runner Up: Tina Johnson, JP Events & Consulting
FAVORITE FINANCIAL ADVISOR
16 Nominations
WINNER: MARY SZABAT, BCT WEALTH ADVISORS
Runner Up: Tony Nerantzis, Raymond James
FAVORITE GOLF INSTRUCTOR
5 Nominations
WINNER: ROBYN JAMES, RASPBERRY GOLF ACADEMY
Runner Up: Jake Gray PGA, Tap In Golf
FAVORITE GRAPHIC ARTIST
4 Nominations
WINNER: STILSON GREENE
Runner Up: Jen Andos, Paperfish Creative
FAVORITE HOME BUILDER
9 Nominations
WINNER: DREW LAUTEN, LAUTEN CONSTRUCTION
Runner Up: Gary Van Ness, GW Van Ness Construction
FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT
4 Nominations
WINNER: LANDY PATTON, STATE FARM
Runner Up: Keith Seekford, Moore and Clemens
FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGNER
6 Nominations
WINNER: JULIE HOFFMAN, J & L INTERIORS
Runner Up: Kim Kendall, Kim Kendall Interiors
FAVORITE MASSAGE THERAPIST
8 Nominations
WINNER: CAROLINE O’NEIL, BODY BIRTH AND BABY
Runner Up: Samantha Burton, Loudoun Family Wellness
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FAVORITE MECHANIC
12 Nominations
WINNER: JEFF WILMOTH, PROGRESSIVE AUTOMOTIVE & ALIGNMENT
Runner Up: Mike Rollison, Catoctin Automotive
FAVORITE MORTGAGE BROKER
8 Nominations
WINNER: ASHLEY SMITH, TRUIST
Runner Up: Steve Cowen, BCT Residential Lending
FAVORITE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
5 Nominations
WINNER: BEVERLY TEAGUE, BEVERLY TEAGUE STUDIO
Runner Up: Wayne Estes, Catoctin School of Music
FAVORITE PERSONAL TRAINER
6 Nominations
WINNER: DIANA PAUL, DIANA’S FITNESS LAB
Runner Up: Ralph Ferraiolo, Ferraiolo Fitness
FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER
13 Nominations
WINNER: ALIYAH DASTOUR, ALIMOND PHOTOGRAPHY
Runner Up: Douglas Graham, Wild Light Photography
FAVORITE PICTURE FRAMER
3 Nominations
WINNER: SHIRLEY MEDLIN, MEDLIN ART GALLERY
Runner Up: Nick Gurban, Ashburn Art & Framint
FAVORITE FLYING INSTRUCTOR
2 Nominations
WINNER: KYLE MCDANIEL, COMMONWEALTH AVIATION
Runner Up: Raymond de Haan, Aviation Adventures
FAVORITE PLUMBER
6 Nominations
WINNER: DAVE ADAMS, ARTISAN PLUMBING
Runner Up: Paul Parmeter, Priority One
FAVORITE PUBLIC SERVANT
9 Nominations
WINNER: SHERIFF MIKE CHAPMAN
Runner Up: Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
FAVORITE RESIDENTIAL REALTOR
28 Nominations
WINNER: GWEN PANGLE, COMPASS
Runner Up: Keren Jayne, Keren Jayne Homes
FAVORITE STONE MASON
6 Nominations
WINNER: DAVE RATCLIFF, RATCLIFF’S MASONRY
Runner Up: Allen Cochran, Cochran’s Stone Masonry
FAVORITE TEACHER
27 Nominations
WINNER: ELAINE VOKETAITIS, LOUDOUN COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL
Runner Up: Jeannie Jens, Potomac Falls High School
FAVORITE TENNIS INSTRUCTOR
5 Nominations
WINNER: KYLE DUNCAN, IDA LEE TENNIS CENTER
Runner Up: Mark Elliott, Ida Lee Tennis Center
FAVORITE VETERINARIAN
13 Nominations
WINNER: MICHAEL STRICKLAND, LEESBURG
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Runner Up: Jason Bollenbeck, Towne Animal Clinic
BUSINESSES
FAVORITE ANTIQUE STORE
5 Nominations
WINNER: OLD LUCKETTS STORE
Runner Up: Vintage Magnolia
FAVORITE APPLIANCE STORE
7 Nominations
WINNER: HOME DEPOT
Runner Up: Costco
FAVORITE BANK
24 Nominations
WINNER: BCT, THE COMMUNITY BANK
Runner Up: Bank of Clarke
FAVORITE BARBER SHOP
31 Nominations
WINNER: DARRELL’S BARBER SHOP
Runner Up: Micki’s Barber Shop
FAVORITE BEAUTY SPA
52 Nominations
WINNER: JENNY’S SALON
Runner Up: Amenity Day Spa
FAVORITE BICYCLE SHOP
8 Nominations
WINNER: PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES
Runner Up: Spokes, Etc.
FAVORITE BOOKKEEPING BUSINESS
2 Nominations
WINNER: YIELD BOOKKEEPING
Runner Up: R&R Bookkeeping Service
FAVORITE BOOK STORE
5 Nominations
WINNER: BARNES & NOBLE
Runner Up: Birch Tree Books
FAVORITE CAR REPAIR SHOP
56 Nominations
WINNER: VIP AUTOMOTIVE
Runner Up: Catoctin Automotive
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FAVORITE CAR WASH
11 Nominations
WINNER: FLAGSHIP, ONE LOUDOUN
Runner Up: BriteWash, Leesburg
FAVORITE CARPET CLEANER
3 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN VALLEY FLOORS
Runner Up: Ayoub Carpet
FAVORITE CATERING COMPANY
22 Nominations
WINNER: SAVOIR FARE
Runner Up: Smokin Willy BBQ
FAVORITE CHILD CARE/ PRESCHOOL
42 Nominations
WINNER: LEESBURG OPEN ARMS
Runner Up: Chesterbrook Academy
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE
6 Nominations
WINNER: KOHL’S
Runner Up: 529 Kids Consign
FAVORITE CLEANING SERVICE
14 Nominations
WINNER: YOU’VE GOT MAIDS
Runner Up: Maid Brigade
FAVORITE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
16 Nominations
WINNER: VAALER REAL ESTATE
Runner Up: MPH Realty Partners
FAVORITE CONSIGNMENT SHOP
6 Nominations
WINNER: RE LOVE IT
Runner Up: Consignment Solutions
FAVORITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
19 Nominations
WINNER: ALAIR HUNT COUNTRY HOMES
Runner Up: CaseCo
FAVORITE DANCE STUDIO
12 Nominations
WINNER: THE DANCE ACADEMY OF LOUDOUN
Runner Up: Creative Dance Center
FAVORITE DRIVEWAY REPAIR COMPANY
5 Nominations
WINNER: LUCKETTS EXCAVATING
Runner Up: Collegiate Sealers
FAVORITE DRY CLEANER
19 Nominations
WINNER: PURCELLVILLE CLEANERS
Runner Up: Cleaner 4 Less
FAVORITE ELECTRICAL COMPANY
21 Nominations
WINNER: PURCELLVILLE ELECTRIC
Runner Up: Dr. Watts Electrical Service
FAVORITE ELECTRONICS STORE
3 Nominations
WINNER: BEST BUY
Runner Up: Costco
FAVORITE EVENT PLANNING COMPANY
8 Nominations
WINNER: BOW TIE STRATEGIES
Runner Up: The Market Group
FAVORITE EQUESTRIAN FACILITY
9 Nominations
WINNER: MORVEN PARK
Runner Up: Red Gate Farm
FAVORITE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY
18 NOMINATIONS
WINNER: MADDY WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY
VM Runner Up: Allimond Studios
FAVORITE EXCAVATING COMPANY
6 Nominations
WINNER: LUCKETTS EXCAVATING
Runner Up: Leo Construction/Excavating
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Loudoun’s Favorite Government Service, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office
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Loudoun’s Favorite Public Servant
FAVORITE FARM MARKET VENDOR
15 Nominations
WINNER: WEGMEYER FARMS
Runner Up: Potomac Vegetable Farm
FAVORITE FARM STORE
3 Nominations
WINNER: SOUTHERN STATES
Runner Up: Tractor Supply
FAVORITE FARM EQUIPMENT CENTER
5 Nominations
WINNER: BROWNING EQUIPMENT
Runner Up: Tractor Supply
FAVORITE FASHION ACCESSORY STORE
15 Nominations
WINNER: MADISONBELLE
Runner Up: Eyetopia
FAVORITE FITNESS CENTER
48 Nominations
WINNER: PLANET FITNESS
Runner Up: Ida Lee Recreation Center
FAVORITE FLIGHT SCHOOL
3 Nominations
WINNER: AERO ELITE FLIGHT TRAINING
Runner Up: Aviation Adventures
FAVORITE FLOORING COMPANY
8 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN VALLEY FLOORS
Runner Up: Ayoub Carpet Store
FAVORITE FLORIST
16 Nominations
WINNER: JERRY’S FLORIST
Runner Up: Purcellville Florist
FAVORITE FRAMING STORE
8 Nominations
WINNER: MEDLIN ART GALLERY
Runner Up: Hobby Lobby
FAVORITE FUNERAL HOME
6 Nominations
WINNER: HALL FUNERAL HOME
Runner Up: Colonial Funeral Home
FAVORITE FURNITURE STORE
6 Nominations
WINNER: BELFORT
Runner Up: The Guest Room
FAVORITE GOLF COURSE
12 Nominations
WINNER: TRUMP NATIONAL
Runner Up: Raspberry Falls Golf Club
FAVORITE GRANITE COMPANY
8 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN
GRANITE & MARBLE
Runner Up: Sky Marble & Granite
FAVORITE GROCERY STORE
12 Nominations
WINNER: WEGMAN’S
Runner Up: Harris Teeter
FAVORITE HAIR SALON
64 Nominations
WINNER: JENNY’S SALON
Runner Up: Affini & Co. Luxury Hair Lounge
FAVORITE HANDYMAN SERVICE
10 Nominations
WINNER: INTEGRITY HOME SERVICES
Runner Up: Fix It Home and Repair
FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE
5 Nominations
WINNER: NICHOLS HARDWARE
FAVORITE JUNK REMOVAL COMPANY
3 Nominations
WINNER: 123 JUNK
LOUDOUN’S FAVORITE
COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival
SWIMMING POOL AV Symington Aquatic Center
COMMUNITY CENTER Ida Lee Park Recreation Center
RECREATION CENTER Ida Lee Park Recreation Center PARK Ida Lee Park
PLACE TO PLAY TENNIS Ida Lee Park Tennis Center
TENNIS INSTRUCTOR Kyle Duncan
TENNIS INSTRUCTOR Mark Elliott (Runner Up)
www.idalee.org
Runner Up: Home Depot
FAVORITE HOME
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR
25 Nominations
WINNER: JOHN NUGENT & SONS
Runner Up: Blue Ridge Remodeling
FAVORITE HVAC COMPANY
27 Nominations
WINNER: CLIMATIC HEATING & COOLING
Runner Up: ME Flow
FAVORITE INSPECTION STATION
28 Nominations
WINNER: AUTO SOLUTIONS
Runner Up: Walsh’s VIP Auto Service
FAVORITE INSULATION COMPANY
3 Nominations
WINNER: COMFENERGY
Runner Up: Absolution Insulations
FAVORITE INSURANCE COMPANY
21 Nominations
WINNER: USAA
Runner Up: State Farm
FAVORITE INVESTMENT COMPANY
23 Nominations
WINNER: MERRILL LYNCH
Runner Up: Raymond James
FAVORITE JEWELRY STORE
5 Nominations
WINNER: KETTERMAN’S JEWELERS
Runner Up: Hunt Country Jewelers
Runner Up: Pack Rat Hauling
FAVORITE KIDS ACTIVITY/ PARTY PLACE
15 Nominations
WINNER: GREAT COUNTRY FARMS
Runner Up: Leesburg Animal Park
FAVORITE LANDSCAPING COMPANY
28 Nominations
WINNER: BLAKE LANDSCAPING
Runner Up: Meadows Farm
FAVORITE LAWN CARE COMPANY
16 Nominations
WINNER: BLAKE LANDSCAPING
Runner Up: Epling Landscaping & Lawn
FAVORITE LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER
8 Nominations
WINNER: ABERNETHY & SPENCER
GREENHOUSE & GARDEN CENTER
Runner Up: Meadows Farm
FAVORITE LIMO COMPANY/ CAR SERVICE
6 Nominations
WINNER: RESTON LIMO
Runner Up: Chariots for Hire
FAVORITE LUMBER YARD
4 Nominations
WINNER: TW PERRY
Runner Up: Loudoun Lumber
Thank you very much for voting us your and for voting us your favorite PICTURE FRAMER also runner up for Specialty Store!
It is an honor to celebrate our 40th anniversary with the community. We count our blessings for the many friends we have made. We have the largest collection of art and frame samples in Leesburg and beyond.
Thank you Shirley, Cindy, and, Pat.
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4 Nominations
WINNER:
Runner Up: A & A Music
FAVORITE NAIL SALON
47 Nominations
WINNER:
Runner Up: Chi Spa Lounge
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Our passion is to provide the Loudoun County community with effective treatment solutions for complex, often difficult-to-treat conditions and chronic pain!
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Firefly Acupuncture and Wellness, led by Rachal Lohr, LAc , seamlessly blends the time-tested science of acupuncture with more innovative, medical solutions in order to achieve measurable, long-lasting results!
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FAVORITE NEW CAR DEALERSHIP
22 Nominations
WINNER: LEESBURG TOYOTA AUTONATION
Runner Up: Dulles Motorcars
FAVORITE PAINTING COMPANY
3 Nominations
WINNER: JOE FLEMING PAINTING
Runner Up: Manor Works Painting
FAVORITE PEST CONTROL COMPANY
3 Nominations
WINNER: COUNTRY PEST CONTROL
Runner Up: Savage Pest Control
FAVORITE PET GROOMING BUSINESS
16 Nominations
WINNER: CANINE CAROUSEL
Runner Up: Amanda’s Regal Canine
FAVORITE PET KENNEL
11 Nominations
WINNER: BLUE RIDGE VETERINARY ASSOCIATES
Runner Up: Old Mill Boarding Kennel
FAVORITE PET SITTING BUSINESS
9 Nominations
WINNER: WOOFIES
Runner Up: Animal Au Paws of Loudoun
FAVORITE PET STORE
7 Nominations
Runner Up: Petsmart, Leesburg Moore, Clemens & Co. Inc
WINNER: DOGGONE NATURAL
FAVORITE PLUMBING COMPANY 14 Nominations
WINNER: PRIORITY ONE
Runner Up: Artisan Plumbing
FAVORITE RADIO STATION 14 Nominations
WINNER: MUSIC PLANET RADIO
Runner Up: WMAL
FAVORITE REALTOR GROUP OR TEAM
9 Nominations
WINNER: THE REYNOLDS TEAM, KELLER WILLLIAMS
Runner Up: Extraordinary Transitions of Long & Foster
FAVORITE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
14 Nominations
WINNER: COMPASS
Runner Up: Century 21 Redwood Realty
FAVORITE ROOFING COMPANY
11 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN VALLEY ROOFING
Runner Up: Hartley Home Exteriors
FAVORITE SOLAR POWER COMPANY
4 Nominations
WINNER: LOUDOUN SOLAR
Runner Up: Mountain View Solar
FAVORITE SPECIALTY STORE
18 Nominations
WINNER: VERY VIRGINIA SHOP
Runner Up: Medlin Art Gallery
FAVORITE STORE FOR GIFTS
23 Nominations
WINNER: KETTERMAN’S JEWELERS
Runner Up: Eyetopia
Woods is a unique neighborhood for active adults offering spacious condominium homes, resort-style living, hundreds of activities for a rich social life, as well as an abundance of outdoors space for walking, gardening, and solitude. The amenities are robust with a state-ofthe-art ftness center including a gym, indoor saltwater pool, whirlpool, and sauna. The clubhouse hosts professional entertainment on stage, multiple studios for the arts, and a rooftop sports court with pickleball, tennis, and bocce ball. Lansdowne Woods is a great place to live!
www.LWVA.org | Facebook @LansdowneWoodsIsAGreatPlaceToLive
LANSDOWNE WOODS of Virginia is honored to be voted #1
Lansdowne
36 Catoctin Cir SE, Ste A, Leesburg, VA 20175
Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday 11am to 3pm swimgeminc.com | 703 777 7703
“THANK
Swim Gem - Your Pool Care Experts Since 1978
At Swim Gem, we provide top-notch swimming pool services to residential pool owners. With over 40 years of experience, we offer weekly and bi-weekly cleaning and maintenance, Spring start-up, equipment installation and repair, automation upgrades, safety cover installation and more. Our innovative digital reporting keeps you informed every step of the way. Whether you need new owner orientation, vacation pool care or end-of-season winterization, Swim Gem is here to ensure your pool remains a source of enjoyment. Trust the experts who have been making pool ownership easier and more enjoyable since 1978.
Commitment to Excellence:
FAVORITE SWIMMING POOL SUPPLY STORE
2 Nominations
WINNER: SWIM GEM
Runner Up: Total Pools
FAVORITE TANNING SALON
5 Nominations
WINNER: GLO STUDIO TANNING
Runner Up: Palm Beach Tanning
FAVORITE THRIFT STORE
10 Nominations
WINNER: BLUE RIDGE HOSPICE
Runner Up: Resoureful Woman
FAVORITE TITLE COMPANY
10 Nominations
WINNER: STOCKMAN TITLE & ESCROW
Runner Up: Champion Title & Settlements
FAVORITE TREE SERVICE
14 Nominations
WINNER: DONEGAN’S TREE SERVICE
Runner Up: Arbor Artists
FAVORITE TUTOR SERVICE
7 Nominations
WINNER: C2 EDUCATIONS
Runner Up: Loudoun Test Prep
FAVORITE USED CAR DEALERSHIP
12 Nominations
WINNER: H & H USED CARS
Runner Up: Carmax
FAVORITE VETERINARY PRACTICE
22 Nominations
WINNER: LEESBURG VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Runner Up: Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates
FAVORITE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY
16 Nominations
WINNER: MADDY WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY
Runner Up: Joylyn Hannahs Photography
FAVORITE WEDDING PLANNING COMPANY
9 Nominations
WINNER: CELEBRATIONS MADE SIMPLE
Runner Up: The Finer Points
FAVORITE WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
10 Nominations
WINNER: MISGUIDED ANGELS
Runner Up: Madisonbelle
FAVORITE YOGA/PILATES STUDIO
9 Nominations
WINNER: YOGA TIME
Runner Up: Easy Day Yoga
Thank you Loudoun County!
“It’s my honor to serve our community helping individuals, couples and families enhance their health & well-being. Yes, you can create a happy, productive and fulfilling life!
Time flies when you visit the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Northern Virginia. Explore the Museum’s vast and iconic collection, and you’ll feel like you’ve earned your wings. Free admission, parking $15.
Suzanne Nixon
ank You Readers!
Each year the Loudoun’s Favorites poll is among our favorite projects. It is an opportunity to shine a special spotlight on what makes our county a great place to live and work.
anks goes especially to our readers for taking the time to thoughtfully share their recommendations—yes, many did make their way through all 200-plus categories, which is no small feat. at e ort makes our community stronger and, we hope, better informed about the treasures right in our backyards.
