Tanya Spotts Loudoun County Real Estate, Blogger

I have always wanted to do this Haunted Buffer Dinner at the Green Tree Restaurant, but never had a chance since my daughters were off trick-or-treating while my husband and I remained home to welcome our halloween guests.

This event, according to reports, is "not recommended for the faint of heart! It, supposedly, is the scarest tour in the D.C. area.

It begins with the Cornfield Maze, just outside of Leesburg on Route 15 North. The largest and most legendary maze in the world! Normal admission is $10, free under 5 years of age.

You will then drive yourself to the Green Tree Restaurant, which originally opened in the 18th century. here, you will be offerd a menu which reflects recipes listed in historic letters and diaries from the National Archives and the Library of Congress. For this particular evening tour, you will be served Robert's Delight. Who is Robert, you ask? From all accounts, he delighted in this very dish some 200 years ago. I guess you will need to go on the tour to find out!

Mysteries and ghost stories suround this town...

The disappearance of Geoffrey Smythe's children at the haunted shcool housemakes this tour most exciting as well as frightening. if it sounds like it is too much to handle, i suggest you hremain at home!

Other Northern Virginia halloweeen Fun can be found by visiting Virginia is for Lovers Below is a list they have compiled.

Markham - Thru Oct 31- Stribling Orchard Applefest offers not only apples, but beginning in September, all sizes and shapes of pumpkins, too! Relax, bring a picnic, and enjoy our breath-taking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Midland - Thru Nov 7 - Cows-N-Corn Corn Maze Adventure and Dairy Farm is a working 300 cow, 1800 acre dairy farm. October features a corn maze adventure and family haunted hayride!

Centreville - Sep 19 - Nov 8 - Cox Farms Fall Festival - Five giant slides, hayrides, rope swings, farm animals & their babies, CORNundrum© cornfield adventure, apples & cider, food, entertainment ... over 90 acres of fun!

We at Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. in Leesburg feel so fortunate to be the the first Real Estate Broker to be given the opportunity to preview the Village at Leesburg.

The Villages at Leesburg is very impressive and something that I think will make Leesburg proud. The architecture and well thought out walk-ways, parking, and landscape are quite impressive.

Great Advertisment...

"LIVE & PLAY"

"Welcome home to urban convenience and custom comforts."

Who would have thought Leesburg would attract this type of lifestyle. I am certainly glad it has! You will be quite impressed.

Sorry it was a gloomy day, but you can imagine the area if it were a sunny afternoon.

The office space is something you definitely want to consider if you are looking to open a business in Leesburg. size ranges from 3,300-10,00 sq ft. Upscale and designed to attract retailers and office tenants looking for "a signature" business location, you must consider this location. Contact me for pricing and more information.

The retail space is anchored by Wegman's and LA Fitness. According to their marketing division, retailers will find the exposure and accessibility of Route 7 , the 125,000 consumers within a five-mile radius, and the average income of $120,000+ something to capitalize on when making a decision to move here. 70,000+ cars pass by this location each day..wow what exposure especially if you can be seen for Route 7.

Thinking of moving into the area, presently, the Village at Leesburg is offering 355 luxury residential apartments. These are NOT your normal rentals. Yes they are a bit more expensive, but the appeal of working and living in this area will not go unnoticed and will capture your heart.

The Metropolitan Apartments are oh so elegant!!! They are right when they describe them as being designed for comfort... graceful balconies, custom cabinetry, wonderful urban views ,and all with a new and vibrate lifestyle to go along. I was able to snap a few photos; take a look at the 9" ceilings, huge balcony, and designer kitchen.

Lookout Leesburg!

The buzz about Wegman's opening in Leesburg is everywhere.

Opening When: November 8th.

I was shopping in their Sterling store this past Sunday. At the check out counter, I overheard a customer ask, when is your store opening in Leesburg? She is from Round Hill, and like myself, makes weekly excuses to go to Sterling, just to shop at Wegman's.

You must check out their videos. I made both their featured dishes Sunday, one to enjoy that evening, the other for a good home cooked meal during the week.

Other stores will be opening after the new year. Rumor has it, we might even get a first class movie theatre, too!

For more information about commercial or residential real estate, please stop by and see me at our

office at 508 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA.

or call me at 703.618.1218. School information, local & community links, and search the MLS visit my website. "This Spots For You!!

I thought I would try my hand at a video showing how beautiful the views are in Waterford Creek. There are great opporunities to build your custom estate home here. Several lots are Bank owned, others are being built by Carr Homes.

Hopefully you will enjoy my short little video about Waterford Creek. I must admit, my time is not spent on videography, but it is spent on assisting my buyers and sells with their "special spot to call home."

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Just want to pass this information to everyone that September 26th is Safety Saturday. This is a fantastic site. The local Lowes Stores are helping to kick off Fire Safety Month with The Home Safety Council® (HSC) to help you make the most of Fire Safety

I was in a hotel fire years ago. We never think it can happen to us.

Please check out Home Safety Council's Safety Guide.

Even though I was not in my home, but was a guest at a major hotel, I think you will find the subject matter very important and something worth thinking and discussing with your family.
Because of my past career as a flight attendant, I found myself staying in hotels all over the world. I am lucky that I was trained in hotel fire safety and what we should do if we found ourselves in our room when a hotel fire occurs.


The very first thing you should always do after checking into your room is look for the nearest exit. I happen to do so that day. I retired early that evening and was awaken about 1:30 am by a faint knock on my door. As I turned over to go back to sleep, I smelled a faint odor of smoke. Of course, I did what most people would do; I got up and looked outside my door. The heavy black smoke took me by such surprise. In the distance, I heard someone say, "everyone is out!"

I WAS NOT OUT! I grabbed my robe and started to crawl toward what I remember to be the exit. The sign I had remembered seeing earlier was blurred. I was somewhat disoriented and confused. After all, I had just been awakened only seconds before and could not believe this wasn't a dream! A pilot who was staying near by knocked on doors as he made his way to the exit. Thank God, I heard the knock, I never heard the fire alarm!!

I reached the fire stairs and yelled to anyone who was there, "I'm here." The fireman below yelled for me to keep coming. I did escape unharmed, but the memory still haunts me today- it has been over 20 years ago. The fire was discovered to be electrical and in the elevator shaft.

Now for some advice...
Always check for your nearest exit.
Take hotel keys with you in case you must find refuge and return to your room.

First test the door before opening to see if it is HOT! If it is, do not open it. ( it is better to use the back of your hands making sure not to burn your fingers.)

Begin to fill bath tub with water. Soak towels and place under the door so as to block any smoke.

Always call 911 and let them know where you are, your room and floor number.

I am not the expert on hotel fires, but if this gets more discussion about fire safety, I am all for it. Most people are so excited to be on vacation, they never think about hotel fires.

By the way, I have had many times my good night's sleep was disturbed by fire alarms. I always take them seriously.

Now I am a professional Realtor- Homes are my specialty. I want to keep my firends and clients safe and happy.

Tanya Spotts
Long & Foster Realtors, Inc.
www.This SpotsForYou.com
Tanya.Spotts@LNF.com

The weather has been fantastic and this body surely needs to get back into the swing of things. One of the biggest pleasures I get is biking on the W&OD and ending either at Trail's End Cycling Company in Purcellville or, when time permits, I continue to Leesburg or Ashburn.

Now that summer is ending, we all need to focus on getting back to a more balanced life. I like to take time after work and get on my 15 year old bike, get closer to nature, and improve my health. What better way than heading to the bike trail. I find the best place for me to begin is Hamilton Station Road. By the way, I had a wonderful young man, Ian, who showed me one of the newest cruising bike- Glob Carmel. I will be getting one of those real soon.

parking is easy, just off the road and next to the bike path. I have the choice of going east to Leesburg or west to Purcellville.

Heading to Leesburg isn't quite as busy as it is to Purcellville; I do enjoy seeing friends walking their dogs, children and parents spending time together, and other benefits of living near the small town of Purcellville.

Magnolia's, one of the premier restaurants in Loudoun County, had their outside dining area open which is located along the path. The Jamaican style, steel band music could be heard coming from the patio. My peddling seemed to keep the fun-loving beat going as I approached Trail's End Cycling Company.

I remembered being at a party a few weeks ago where several of my lady friends mentioned the Yogatime Studio located upstairs from the cycling shop. I stopped by to get the schedule for the "hot yoga" classes that everyone keeps talking about here in Purcellville.

Hope to see you on the W&OD, Magnolia's, or Yogotime.