It's 2010! Happy New Year!!

2010 ... a decade has passed by since that long awaited Y2K. Most of us remember the excitement and worry that Y2K brought to us... will our computers ever work the same way at 12:01am 1/1/00? That does not seem like 10 years ago, but alas it is. This decade has brought a lot of growth, loss, ups and downs. We have grown in so many ways as individuals, families, companies and as a nation.
2010 brings new promises and hope for a bright and peaceful decade. May your 2010 be your best year and the start of your best decade.

First Night Leesburg

What are you doing with the family this New Years Eve? How about trying something new? First Night Leesburg is a fun family night out in charming Old Town Leesburg. The Homewood Suites by Hilton Dulles North is less than 10 miles from downtown Leesburg and will make for a wonderful short getaway for anybody living in the Greater Washington DC area. Hurry and make your reservations today, as our super low rates will be gone fast. Book today at http://www.dullesnorthloudoun.homewoodsuites.com/

Here is some general information on First Night Leesburg:
Thursday, December 31, 2009First Night Performances: 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Grand Illumination at Courthouse: 11:45pm - Midnight Advance buttons are on sale now at the following locations!
Advance Prices (through December 30th): $8 per person; $6 Seniors (65+); $3 Children 3-12; under 3 freeEvent Prices (take effect December 31st):$10 per person; $8 Seniors (65+); $5 Children 3-12; under 3 free

First Night Leesburg will host over 100 wonderful performances at 20 indoor locations in downtown Leesburg, all within walking distance of one another. Come and enjoy jazz, classical music, puppet shows, bluegrass, folk music, magicians and much more! First Night concludes at midnight with a traditional Grand Illumination gathering on the courthouse green. Everyone will receive a candle, pass the flame to their neighbor and sing in the New Year as the old courthouse bell rings the last twelve chimes to midnight.

First Night Leesburg is a family oriented, alcohol-free celebration with entertainment coordinated by the Bluemont Concert Series. Performances are held in boardrooms, lobbies, courtrooms, church sanctuaries, parish halls and other locations. Old Town Leesburg provides an ideal setting with its historic charm, convenient parking and many fine restaurants.

Christmas Eve in Washington DC

Whether you are staying home this Christmas Eve, going to the Washington National Cathedral for Carols by Candlelight, or have your own Christmas tradition, we wish you a Merry little Christmas night.

From our Home to yours, Merry Christmas!

Winter in the Wineries

Along with the special Holiday Jazz at Tarara, Windham Winery’s Taste of the Holidays celebrates the season with samples of their fine wines along with other holiday treats. Willowcroft Winery features their Holiday Open House in December with their own wines paired with holiday appetizers. You’ll also get the chance to collect recipes for holiday entertaining.

Snowy Weather in the Washington DC area

Snow is expected tomorrow in the greater Washington,DC area. If you will be flying in or out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the Homewood Suites by Hilton Dulles North is 3 miles from the airport. If you are stranded at the airport, we will be happy to pick you up. If you have an early flight, why not stay with us and book the Park and Fly package. You will not have to worry about finding parking at the airport in the snow because you can leave your car in our parking lot and let us take you to the airport.


So, come stay with us, where the fireplace is on, the people are friendly and we will have a hot buffet breakfast waiting for you in the morning.  You will feel right at home.

Happy Travels!

A Great Washingtonian Remembered

Washington, DC has lost a man that not only cared for the city, but contributed immensely to it.

Abe Pollin (December 3, 1923 – November 24, 2009) was the owner of a number of professional sports teams including the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League (NHL), the Washington Mystics in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and the Washington Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Pollin was the longest-tenured owner of an NBA team, holding the Packers/Zephyrs/Bullets/Wizards franchise for 46 years. He was one of the most famous owners in professional sports history.

Pollin personally funded and built both the Capital Centre in Lanover, MD., and the Verizon Center formerly the MCI Center.

When the success of the Verizon Center brought much needed revitalization to the Chinatown area, it was common knowledge that Pollin declined to buy any of the surrounding land. He wanted other business owners to have an opportunity to share in the success his arena had brought.

He was a well known philanthopist, giving away scholarship money, supporting UNICEF, and feeding thousands of homeless people every year through his program "Abe's Table".

December 3rd, by order of the Mayor of Washington, DC, is Abe Pollin Day. A fitting honor for a man whose vision renewed the face of Washington, DC for the better.

Flight Delays? Cancelled Flights? Call Home!

Flying into or out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) this fall and winter? As any frequent traveler knows, anything can happen and between weather delays and cancelled flights, nobody wants to be stranded at an airport. The good news is that the Homewood Suites by Hilton Dulles Aiport North is just 3 miles from IAD. With complimentary shuttle services running regularily to Dulles Airport, you will be in a beautiful and warm suite before you know it.  We will have a hot dinner waiting for you every evening, Monday - Thursday and a hot buffet breakfast every morning. So the next time you may be stranded in IAD, give us a call at 703-723-5300. We will pick you up and you will feel right at home.



Happy Travels.