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Dining | Events | Fitness | Old Town Alexandria | Robinson Landing | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
January 17th, 2020
Old Town Alexandria is known as one of the most walkable areas in the country. From the lights and buzz of the holiday season to the dog days of summer, there are always new things to do or see on a stroll around town. But what happens when the weather doesn't cooperate? Don't worry - there is no shortage of activity going on indoors!
Events | Shopping | Old Town Alexandria | Robinson Landing | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
November 22nd, 2019
Beneath a canopy of twinkling lights, the most wonderful time of the year has begun in Old Town Alexandria. With holiday festivals, parades, and performances, this storybook setting reflects the festive spirit of the season. Recognized by Oprah Magazine as one of the Most Charming Christmas Towns Across the World and by Southern Living as the Perfect Southern Town for a Hallmark Christmas Movie, there is so much to explore and celebrate during the holiday season in Old Town.
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Events | Home Buying Tips | Cabin John Village | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
November 14th, 2019
This past Saturday, we were delighted to host our Cabin John Village VIP preview opening event for our newest EYA neighborhood in Potomac, MD. Guests arrived bright and early to be first in line to meet with the EYA team, set private appointments, and choose their favorite model and location.
Events | Shopping | Old Town Alexandria | Lock and Go Lifestyle | Robinson Landing | Retail | Wine | D.C. Area | Bike | Halloween | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
October 3rd, 2019
The mornings are turning crisp, the leaves are tinted golden, and you can almost taste the cinnamon and pumpkin flavored pastries on display at your favorite coffee shop. As sweater weather begins and we transition from summer to autumn, Old Town Alexandria embraces more than just the change in weather. With charming brick homes framed by auburn and amber colored trees, the city itself seems like it was designed for the season.
Events | Rockville | Tower Oaks | Rockville MD
By:
Colleen McGrew
October 1st, 2019
EYA’s newest Rockville community, Tower Oaks, will feature a unique destination at its center: the CORE. This amenity-rich space will act as a central gathering spot for residents. With a variety of features from a yoga studio to a neighborhood cafe, there will be many opportunities for residents to engage in recreational and community events. This is where a distinct feature of the CORE will come into play: a full-time lifestyle coordinator.
Events | Home Buying Tips | Tower Oaks | Rockville MD
By:
Colleen McGrew
September 30th, 2019
This past Saturday, we were thrilled to welcome hundreds of guests to our Tower Oaks VIP preview event in Rockville, MD. It was a warm and sunny afternoon as folks met and mingled with members of the EYA team to learn more about this unique new neighborhood.