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First Friday Artist Deryl Kennel

First Friday Artist Deryl Kennel

On Friday, October 4th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening at The Depot ...
10 Things To Do Around Your Home This Fall

10 Things To Do Around Your Home This Fall

The beautiful Virginia leaves are changing to oranges and yellows, and fall is upon us. As we slip into cozy, ...
Guest Blog: Assemble a Falls Prevention Team and Put Your Best Foot Forward

Guest Blog: Assemble a Falls Prevention Team and Put Your Best Foot Forward

Assemble a Falls Prevention Team and Put Your Best Foot Forward Falling is so common among older adults that many ...
First Friday Artist Charlotte Shristi

First Friday Artist Charlotte Shristi

On September 6th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening at The Depot ...
Luray Modern Cottage Addition Before and Afters

Luray Modern Cottage Addition Before and Afters

Our clients approached us to find the most efficient way to add space to their modern vacation cottage in Luray. ...
Dementia Friendly Design Guide

Dementia Friendly Design Guide

Over the years, we have been grateful to learn more about dementia and dementia-friendly design through our ...
90% of homes in the US are not designed

90% of homes in the US are not designed

A high percentage, 90% or more, of the houses built in the United States are not designed by an architect. ...
Ribbon Cutting at 910 E. High St Charlottesville Office

Ribbon Cutting at 910 E. High St Charlottesville Office

Our Charlottesville office has moved back downtown and we celebrated with a ribbon cutting. This Charlottesville ...
Rockingham County Timber Frame Custom Home

Rockingham County Timber Frame Custom Home

Check out this Rockingham County Timber Frame Custom Home taking shape. Herr and Company has been hard at work ...
Rotary Club of Rockingham County Peace Pole Project

Rotary Club of Rockingham County Peace Pole Project

The Rotary Club of Rockingham County is working on a Peace Pole project to spread peace in the Harrisonburg / ...