lorton va: New Farmers Market At Lorton Workhouse Arts Center Opening In May - 03/31/12 12:34 PM
It's that time of year again. The Fairfax County Farmers spring and summer farmers markets will be opening soon. This year there will be a new Lorton Farmers Market at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center located on Ox Road.The market is scheduled to be open May 24th through October 25th and will be a Thursday Market from 3:30 PM to 7 PM. A great place to stop on your way home from work.
Run by Smart Markets of Northern Virginia the Lorton Workhouse Farmers market will be producer-only markets for locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally raised meats and poultry, and … (2 comments)
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lorton va: Barrett House-A Lorton VA Historic Landmark - 12/03/11 01:53 PM
Barrett House today stands empty and surrounded by fencing to keep out intruders. However, since the early twentieth century the home located on Ox Road in Lorton has stood watching the changes to the surrounding area. Originally the property where Barrett House sits was part of a 3,500-acre tract granted by Lord Fairfax in England to Virginia colonist Robert Carter, Jr. in 1729. Over the years the land was divided and subdivided by various owners. Around 1891 Barrett House was constructed on 258 acres and used as a country home for a DC based lumber merchant. A few more ownership changes … (3 comments)
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lorton va: Crandall Run-A Small Lorton VA Community Close To Everything - 12/01/11 04:34 PM
The Crandall Run community offers 35 homes with lots ranging from ¾ of an acre to just over 1 acre. Built by Brookfield homes between 2003 to 2005, the neighborhood homes are large and offer owners plenty of privacy. Homes offer three full levels of living space and at least 3,500 to 5,100 SF of living space on the first two levels depending on the model.
Located just off the intersection of Route 123 and Furnace Road, Crandall Run owners have easy access to major roads for commuting to DC. The Lorton Station VRE is within 15 minutes and access to … (3 comments)
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lorton va: Wordless Sunday-A Message of Hope From Behind The Prison Fence - 11/06/11 02:38 PM
A view of the full painting on the former DC Reformatory located in Lorton VA.
Every once in awhile I get a chance to sneak behind the fences at the former DC Reformatory in Lorton VA. Helps that I'm a volunteer at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center which continues to expand on the former prision site. The artwork created by prisoners can be found both on the exterior of some of the buildings but in some of the former dormitories of the prison as well.
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lorton va: Lorton VA-A Blend Of Virginia History and Modern Day Conveniences Equal One Great Location - 09/28/11 08:25 PM
This guide is geared towards "new" Lorton. Lorton neighborhoods have been around a long time. In fact the Lorton area has plenty of history that goes all the way back to our early famous neighbors, George Washington and George Mason. There are older neighborhoods which are just as popular today as they were when they were built in the 50's, 60's and 70's. Over the last 10 years a "new" Lorton has emerged which has brought a renewal to southern Fairfax County.Most of the "new" Lorton growth came about when the DC Correctional Complex in Lorton was ordered closed in 1998. … (6 comments)
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lorton va: Good Fences Made Good Neighbors-The Former DC Reformatory In Lorton VA - 09/19/11 10:41 PM
This photo shows just one of the brick walls that surrounded the DC Reformatory in Lorton VA. What many folks new to the Lorton area don't know is that the bricks used to make these wall and the buildings of the former DC Reformatory were produced by the inmates themselves. The eight brick kilns on the property were considered some of the best on the east coast and between 1925-1927 it is estimated the inmates made over 4.2 million bricks. The kilns were located on the banks of the Occoquan River making it easier for bricks not used for the … (10 comments)
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lorton va: Mason Neck State Park-A Quiet Respite With Hundreds Of Years Of History - 07/11/11 12:11 PM
Mason Neck State Park along with the Elizabeth Hartwell National Wildlife Refugee combine to create close to 2000 acres of tranquility within 15 minutes of the bustling community of Lorton VA and Fort Belvoir. The park sits on a peninsula of land with three bodies of water, Pohick Bay, Belmont Bay and the Potomac River creating the shorelines.
The Mason Neck peninsula is named after George Mason who's home Gunston Hall is just a across the road from the park. Originally the area was part of a 5,000 acre corn and tobacco plantation. Regular visistors to the area included George Washington … (5 comments)
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lorton va: Another Lorton VA Home SOLD By CJ Realty Group - 07/07/11 09:03 AM
Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group are happy to announce the settlement of our listing at 8183 Paper Birch Drive in the Laurel Hill neighborhood of Lorton VA. This closing was our 30th Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) settlement. This home garnered multiple offers and sold for 15K over list price. I've had the pleasure of working with the former owners of this Lorton home on three transactions over the last 7 years. Laurel Hill is one of the new communities in Lorton that was built after the closing of the former DC Reformatory located in Lorton for almost … (11 comments)
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lorton va: Occoquan Regional Park-A Little Slice Of Tranquility In Northern Virginia - 05/22/11 08:03 PM
Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton VA is a small slice of tranquility just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Northern Virginia. The park managed by the Northern Virginia Park Authority offers not only wooded walking paths, views of the Occoquan River but also contains significant pieces of Lorton VA history.Walking along the wooded scenic trail you find a marker labeled DC 1910. The park was originally part of the land owned by the DC Reformatory located in Lorton. The main buildings of the reformatory are now the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center. The park contains the only remaining brick kiln … (10 comments)
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lorton va: Lorton Workshouse Arts Center-Celebrating 25 Years Of Glass Art - 05/03/11 08:20 PM
Lorton Workshouse Arts Center is showcasing a new exhibit entitled "Influence-25 Year Years of Glass Art" now through the end of May.The exhibit features amazing works of glass from around the country including works by Harvey Littleton the founder of the studio glass movement in the United States. The Lorton Workhouse Arts Center has it's own glass studio where those interested in learning everything from mosaics to flameworking to make beads can take classes. The Lorton Workhouse Arts Center offers 2nd Saturday Art Walks in the evening from 6-9 PM on the 2nd Saturday of each month. This weekend would be … (6 comments)
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lorton va: Speechless Sunday-A Bright Spot For the Little Ones To Let Their Imaginations Run Free - 03/13/11 12:08 PM
Children stopping by Lorton Station with their parents can take a few minutes to enjoy sitting on the ponies at the carousel. The bright colors are sure to attract the younger set and what a great chance to let their imagination run free. The Lorton Farmers Market will be opening in the parking lot just behind the carousel on Sunday's beginning May 1st. I'm counting the days until the first local grown fresh produce arrives. In the meantime I'll just dream of the time that I fought off the fire breathing dragon from my trusty carousel pony.
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lorton va: We Are Pleased To Say Your Services Are No Longer Needed In Lorton Virginia - 01/12/11 05:19 PM
Once this tower stood watch over the DC Correctional Youth Detention Facility in Lorton VA. Today it stands watch over Giles Run Meadow Park and part of the Laurel Hill Golf Course. Instead of keeping youth in Giles Run Meadow encourages youth to get outside with mountain bike trails, Frisbee Disc Golf and fishing. Thank heavens times have changed in Lorton VA. … (8 comments)
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lorton va: Lorton VA-What Happened With Home Sales The Last Quarter Of 2010? - 01/11/11 07:17 PM
Lorton Virginia is a combination of a wide variety of neighborhoods, ranging from "older" neighborhoods away from the Lorton Town Center and newer communities that grew out of the growth of the closure of the DC Reformatory in Lorton These charts will give you an overview of what has happened in Lorton in the last three months. If you are interested in learning more about Lorton VA and what it has to offer take a quick tour of the neighborhoods and amenities and then call Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Groupa 703-346-2213 to talk more about the homes and history of … (15 comments)
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lorton va: Silverbrook Methodist Church-Another Big Piece of Lorton Virginia History - 01/11/11 06:00 PM
At the turn of the century in Lorton Virginia a small group of 22 people created a Sunday school at the one room school house on Silverbrook Road. Prior to the building of Silverbrook Methodist Church residents of the Lorton area had to walk 5 miles to attend church. In 1906 as the area grew it was decided it was time to build a church to accommodate the growing population in the area. Wanting to stay in Lorton the church was able to buy a piece of property just down the road from the school house for the incredible price … (7 comments)
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lorton va: Barrett House-Standing Watch In Lorton Since The Beginning Of The Twentith Century - 01/10/11 04:56 PM
Barrett House today stands empty and surrounded by fencing to keep out intruders. However, since the early twentieth century the home located on Ox Road in Lorton has stood watching the changes to the surrounding area. Originally the property where Barrett House sits was part of a 3,500-acre tract granted by Lord Fairfax in England to Virginia colonist Robert Carter, Jr. in 1729. Over the years the land was divided and subdivided by various owners. Around 1891 Barrett House was constructed on 258 acres and used as a country home for a DC based lumber merchant. A few more ownership changes … (11 comments)
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lorton va: Speechless Sunday-Hopefully It Was A Friendly Rivalry - 01/09/11 05:44 PM
Earler this week I posted a photo of artwork on the wall at the former mens dormitory at the DC Reformatory in Lorton VA.This is the first painting in support of the Chicago Bulls.
There was a second painting in the same men's dormitory on the opposite wall.
These could have been done by the same artist as the style and certainly the colors are similiar. < Being inside a prison we can hope that the artwork inspired friendly rivalry during games and nothing more.
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lorton va: Wordless Wednesday-Art Therapy To Help Pass The Time Behind Bars - 01/05/11 08:10 PM
While attended a ground breaking ceremony for Phase II of the conversion of the former DC Reformatory at Lorton I got a sneak peak inside of one of the old mens dormitories. On the walls were a couple of paintings done by former inmates. The construction crews will be working around the painting so they can be preserved as part of the conversion of this space to a new kids art center. Obviously the inmates had plenty of time and talent to create this tribute to the Chicago Bulls.
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lorton va: Lorton VA-A Mixture Of Old And New Blend To Make A Great Place For Your New Home - 12/24/10 03:32 PM
This guide is geared towards "new" Lorton. Lorton neighborhoods have been around a long time. In fact the Lorton area has plenty of history that goes all the way back to our early famous neighbors, George Washington and George Mason. There are older neighborhoods which are just as popular today as they were when they were built in the 50's, 60's and 70's. Over the last 10 years a "new" Lorton has emerged which has brought a renewal to southern Fairfax County.Most of the "new" Lorton growth came about when the DC Correctional Complex in Lorton was ordered closed in 1998. … (0 comments)
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lorton va: Lorton Workshouse Arts Center-Moving Forward in 2011 With More Prison Building Conversions - 12/22/10 11:34 AM
Yesterday was the ceremonial ground breaking for three new buildings at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center. The three new buildings are Phase II of the conversion of the old DC Reformatory buildings into a thriving arts community in Northern Virginia. The first buildings opened in September 2009 include artist studios and gallery space. Classes and events are held regularly throughout the year and the Lorton Workouse Arts Center has quickly become a valuable addition to the area. In 2011 three more buildings will be converted to continue the growth of the center. It may sound like an easy task but … (5 comments)
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lorton va: I'm Sorry But Isn't The Caboose Supposed To Be Red? - 12/15/10 04:56 PM
Yes underneath the blue paint there is a real train car. When it was first place outside this pediatrician's office I thought who would let their kids play on that rusted hunk of metal? Since then the exterior to the train has taken on a bright blue hue and is a delight for young kids to climb on.I was pondering why it wasn't painted red and then it hit me (no not the train), "Thomas the Train" is blue and very popular with young children. I would guess that's what inspired the color choice. If you are headed … (18 comments)
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