Mother’s Day Brunch – May 14 from 12 to 1:30 PM at Sycamore House. Celebrate Mom with a relaxing and delicious Willowsford Farm-inspired buffet in the Courtyard! $50/adult; $25/child (12 and under). Register here!

HOA Office Closures – Sycamore House and The Lodge will close on May 12 at 11 AM to 5 PM and on May 29 in honor of Memorial Day. 

Community Standards Inspection Reminder – The following sections in The Grange can expect to see Elexandra over the next few months: 3A and 4. As well as open space encroachment in The Grant and Grove. Click here  to determine what section your street is in. Elexandra will be dressed in Willowsford Gear and/or wearing an ID lanyard. You can expect to see her taking pictures and walking along the property.

Board of Directors Meeting – The Board of Directors meets every other month, generally on the second Thursday.  The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 18 at 2:30 PM at Sycamore House.

Willowsford 101 – May 25 at 6:30 PM at Sycamore House. If you have not already attended Willowsford 101, please join us! Team members from the HOA, Lifestyle, Kitchen, Conservancy and the Farm will be present to give you an overview of each aspect of our beautiful community. Begin the evening by mingling with representatives from our resident Community Groups. This fun, interactive evening is a great opportunity to learn about your community and mingle with your neighbors! Registration is free - RSVP here!

REMINDER - Our annual suit fitting will take place this Sunday, May 7, from 1 to 2:30 PM at The Lodge. Our vendor will have team suits available to try on and purchase (same suit as last year), and can recommend the best fit for your swimmer. If your child needs to be evaluated for the team, please have him or her fitted so you can easily order a suit after registering. If you cannot make the fitting, you can purchase your child's suit at Cassel's Sports & Awards, located at 2816 Towerview RD, Herndon, VA.

Due to the surplus of applications, the Design Review Committee (DRC) has decided to hold two Design Review meetings a month during the busy season. The new dates and deadlines are as follows and can be found on the community calendar:

Design Review Meeting #1
Deadline – May 11
Pre-Review – May 16
Meeting – May 22
 
Design Review Meeting #2
Deadline – May 22
Pre-review – May 24
Meeting – May 31

For DRC applications, Design Guidelines and more information, click here! 

Willowsford Boot Camp – Walk-ins Welcome! Tuesdays from 10 to 11 AM at The Lodge and Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM at Sycamore House.

Willowsford Boot Camp, brought to you by Studio Pink Fit, is designed to give you a full body workout with modifications for all fitness levels.  Cardio and strength exercises are combined to maximize your workout for a strengthening, toning workout incorporating body resistance as well as resistance and weight training equipment.  Each workout is different – utilizing the latest trends in fitness as well as the tried-and-true methods.  Studio Pink Fit instructors will keep the workouts fun and exciting while giving you a kick-butt workout!  Bring your water, bring a towel, and bring your neighbor! Cost of each class is $15/person.  Registration and payment can be made at the front desk at both, Sycamore House and The Lodge, with a credit card (no cash is accepted). Children are not allowed in the fitness room while class is in session.

Ladies (and Gentlemen) Lunch & Learn – May  10, 17 (Only TWO SPOTS left!) from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Sycamore House. Per class: $70/person. In this technique driven series you will learn what to look for at the Farm Stand, how to store it, and how to prepare the best the season has to offer. Lunch will be served along with a glass of wine. Register here!

• Grilled Asparagus and Shrimp Salad with Romesco Sauce
• Zucchini Carpaccio with Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Vinaigrette
• Spring Kale Caesar Salad
• Moroccan Spiced Lamb, Red Onion and Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Mint Dressing
• Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Smoked Chili Buttermilk Ranch

• Roasted Beets, Local Goat Cheese with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
• Roasted Beet Hummus with Grilled Pita Chips
• Grilled Eggplant and Chickpea Salad with Mint and Feta
• Grilled Eggplant Rollatini with House-made Ricotta
• Skirt Steak with Sicilian-Style Roasted Pepper Salad
• Roasted Potatoes with Spicy Tomato Mayo

You’re invited to the first annual Wineries at Willowsford event on Saturday, May 20 from 12 to 4 PM! For one day only, six of Northern Virginia's famed wineries are coming to one place – The Lodge at Willow Lake. Discover a new favorite wine, and mingle with neighbors and friends. Picnic baskets prepared by Willowsford Kitchen are available for purchase during registration, or you may bring your own basket to enjoy on the terrace and lawn, overlooking Willow Lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pizzeria Moto will also be on site, serving up the area’s best wood-fired pizza.

Tasting tickets are $25/person and must be purchased in advance. Each ticket includes a Willowsford wine glass and a tasting of 12 wines. This event is 21+. This event is in conjunction with Willowsford Marketing. 

Featured Wineries: Tarara Winery, Bluemont Vineyard, Stone Tower Winery, The Winery at Bull Run, 8 Chains North and Pearmund Cellars!

Register here!

Camp Willowsford – GET YOUR SPOT NOW! This summer, you’ll find everything from Discover, Lost & Found in the Wilds of Willowsford, Cooking Around the World, to Lego, art and music! Each day ends with pool fun and games with the instructors. Learn more and register: 2017 Camp Willowsford Brochure!

Save these Date for Upcoming Events!

• Summer Concert Series – June 2 at The Lodge. Ted Garber is back and he’s bringing a band! Guaranteed to be a fantastic evening!

• End of School Splash Parties – June 9 from 4 to 8 PM at The Lodge and Sycamore Pools. Celebrate the start of summer vacation at the pool with live DJs at both pools. 

• Family Fun Night with Challenge Island! – June 23 at Sycamore House. You and your family will create the ultimate roller coaster thrill ride, complete with curves, loop de loops, and speed galore!  

For Community Club events and information, click HERE!

Willowsford Farm Stand Open for the Season – It's that time of the year again. The weather is warming up, trees are turning green and the Willowsford Farm Stand is opening the gates. From May 2 through Thanksgiving, the Farm Stand will be open 5 days a week, stocked with all of your favorites. 2017 hours: Tuesday - Friday, 2 - 7 pm and Saturday, 9 am - 2 pm.

Willowsford Farm Tour – THIS Sunday, May 7 from 11 AM to 12 PM. April showers bring May flowers! This tour will begin in the Farm Garden, where we’ll see early flowers and herbs, and maybe some asparagus. Then we’ll up to the space the farmers call “the home farm” The Grange. With the start of our CSA just around the corner, you’ll see a variety of plants, in various stages of life, in the fields. We’ll talk about our favorite hand tools and tractor implements and how the farmers’ work day changes as harvesting begins. This is a great tour for veggie-loving neighbors, home gardeners, beginner farmers, students and teachers. Note: The tour begins in the Farm Garden. Please park in the lot on Founders Drivel across the street from the Farm Stand. RSVP here!

Willowsford Farm Volunteer Hours – THIS Sunday, May 7 from 12 to 2 PM. Let’s plant! The first successions of our annual flowers will be ready to get their roots into the “pick-your-own” beds around the Farm Stand and the battle with weeds, bunnies and groundhogs will be underway. This is a great volunteer day for families with young children, scout groups, gardeners and beginners. RSVP here!