Our neighborhood

We really loved our old neighborhood - it's location, layout, and most particularly, access to the bike trails. There were a few things that were important to us that it was missing that we were looking for in our new neighborhood. Once we found out about this neighborhood and its many perks, we were sold! First, we still like the location (only 2 miles further down the road we were already on), and it still has access to the bike trails. It also has a playground, but in addition, there is a clubhouse and a neighborhood pool. The HOA is still very reasonable and optional (which we always join, but it's nice that it isn't mandatory). Plus it has a lake, is situated along the river that runs up to Richmond, and has a beach and marina. It also has a very active community with events almost every month. We really, really love it so far!

Anyway, ever since we moved here, we've been spending a lot of time down at the river.

We've even taken friends down quite a few times for play dates and family for short visits.

Something about the water is very calming and peaceful and we love being so close. As the crow flies we now live about a third of a mile to the river, but we typically walk down to the marina/beach so it takes us almost two thirds of a mile to get there. It's so nice to be a short walk or bike ride away!