Spring Has Arrived At Lake Anne...

The recent dramatic change in temperature has helped bring the beautiful flowering plants and trees around Lake Anne into full bloom.

Snow...In March.

The community of Lake Anne was blanketed in snow on Monday March 25th, five days after the official first day of spring.

The beautiful flowers, plants and shrubs all waiting to bloom, are delayed a little bit longer this year.

Frozen berries on a Holly Tree .

Daffodils, ready for warmer days, wilting from the cold weather.

Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Book Signing.

David Guillaudeu, author of "Images of Rail; Washington & Old Dominion Railroad", signed copies of his book at the Reston Museum Saturday afternoon. Guillaudeu spent over 40 years collecting photos and information about the historic railroad that is known today as the W&OD Trail. 

An intriguing and insightful read, the book provides a spectacular stroll down memory lane through maps, photos and accompanying text. 

Copies of the book are available for purchase at the museum.

Heron House.

A unique view of Heron House at Lake Anne.

Freezing For A Reason...

Over 200 brave northern Virginian's took an icy dip in Lake Anne this afternoon at Lake Anne Plaza 

as part of the fifth annual Freezin' for a Reason. The event raises money for Camp Sunshine.

First Snowfall Of 2013.

A unique pattern formed on Lake Anne as parts of it froze after the first snowfall of the year.

Early Morning Fog.

Fog set in along Lake Anne on Monday morning, casting a beautiful white glow upon the community.

Art at the Reston Museum.

(L-R) Jane Anthony, a weave artist from Reston, her husband Bob and Shelley Mastran, Chair, Reston Historic Trust,

share a light moment during a reception for the artists at the Reston Museum at Lake Anne Plaza. 

The Museum is hosting a holiday sale of art and handmade goods by Reston artists through mid January.

Some of the art available for sale includes pottery, jewelry, paintings, 

handweave items, journals, books by local authors and clothing.

Stop by and support the museum and local artists!

Beauty in Darkness.

One of the last trees with blooms looks beautiful against the night sky as the 

walkway lights cast a warm glow on it at Lake Anne Plaza.

Autumn's Last Hues.

The vivid shades of red on a Japaneese maple tree in the Waterview Cluster

are one of the few colors remaining in the autumn season.

Geometry Class.

Adding character to the plaza year-round, the geometric sculptures at Lake Anne Plaza 

revives as a water fountain playground for children during the summer.

Reston Arts Market.

A beautiful day for the Craft Market at Lake Anne Plaza. 

The market is open each Saturday, wrapping up on December 8th with the annual Jingle on Lake Anne.

Morgan Johnson Norwood, a visual artist from Reston sells her colorful paintings, inspired by nature, at the market.

Home Sweet Home.

A unique lakeside stroll beside the Washington Cluster homes at Lake Anne.

Still Green With Beauty.

Autumn leaves float on the unique algae patterns caused by a small current in Lake Anne.

Sailing.

Members of the Northern Virginia Model Yacht Club get their sailboats 

into position for a race in Lake Anne near Washington Plaza.