Happenings Around Embrey

Industry experts predict the housing market in 2025 is set to experience significant shifts, with lower mortgage rates, increasing inventory levels, and a more favorable regulatory environment at the forefront. These trends present unique opportunities for you to thrive at the Cascades at Embrey Mill, as demand for housing tailored to active adults continues to grow...

Home for the Holidays (but not in their home!): Why Cascades at Embrey Mill is the perfect place to be close to family without living with them.

Cascades at Embrey Mill is a 55+ lifestyle community-inside-a-community like no other.

It’s because Cascades at Embrey Mill is part of Embrey Mill: a fantastic community located in beautiful Stafford County, convenient to Fredericksburg and Washington, D.C.

Spread out with over 285 acres of open space and parks, Embrey Mill offers homeowners fresh opportunities to connect with and enjoy their neighbors and neighborhood without ever leaving the community.

And Cascades at Embrey Mill extends that joy with a section for only those 55 and better...

As the first full month of fall, October is when our thoughts of pool parties change into desires for evenings around a cozy fire.

And when the sky darkens and the air gets crisper, nothing beats spending time around one of Embrey Mill’s fire pits!

So, as you prepare your first fire pit experience of the season at Embrey Mill, here are a five suggestions on how to make it even more fun.

Embrey Mill is a community that has everything you want right at home. 

But when you need a little more, the ultimate in convenience is located at the very entrance to our community. 

Right on the corner of Courthouse and Mine roads, the Embrey Mill Town Center offers a wide array of restaurants, shopping, and services that you can take advantage of to make Embrey Mill even more special... 

June is here: that wonderful transition month from spring to summer! And as the seasons change, so do the activities we look forward to doing. There are so many fun adventures you can find right at home at Embrey Mill!

Sometimes, though, you need a little reminder of everything that’s around you, so you can plan what to enjoy first!

The air is warming, the days are longer, and spring is finally here! It’s when everyone at Cascades at Embrey Mill begins thinking about spending more time outdoors.

Read more for some fun spring adventures near Cascades at Embrey Mill that we just know you’ll enjoy!

Cascades at Embrey Mill is the 55+ Active Adu­lt section of our amazing community.

And when we say, “active,” we mean active! There’s always something fun going on at Cascades.

One of the things that sets Cascades apart is the wide range of exclusive clubs and groups that cater to different interests and passions...

It’s your time to shine! Your time to start doing all the things you’ve been waiting for, go on all the adventures you’ve been dreaming of, and have the perfect community to call home.

And that’s why we built Cascades at Embrey Mill, our 55+ active adult section, to celebrate all the wonderful things you can do now that you’re old enough! It also provides a wonderful location that champions your active lifestyle today and tomorrow: your active adult forever home! 

But what makes our new-construction homes so perfect for 55+ active adults? Let’s take a look inside and out!

Nothing beats a cold brew or a great glass of wine in a beautiful location on an afternoon in late summer or early fall. Well, one thing does: sharing that relaxing afternoon with your whole family, including kids and dogs. 

With so many breweries and wineries in Virginia, you’d think that’d be easy. But not every brewery and winery is the same. We want all your afternoons to be glorious, so here’s a list of some of our favorite kid- and dog-friendly breweries and wineries near Embrey Mill

It’s that time of year again: The pools are open! But with great summer fun comes great summer responsibility. Let’s dive into (see what we did there?) some pool safety tips that will make sure everyone stays safe, and then outline a few of our favorite pool games!

It’s that time! Spring has come once again to our exclusive 55+ Active Adult section: Cascades at Embrey Mill!

Temperatures continue to drop.

Snow starts to appear on forecasts and in our yards.

There’s no question: Winter has definitely come to Embrey Mill.

But winter can be fun too.

Here are some of our favorite activities you can enjoy around and in Embrey Mill.

As the pages turn on another year, it’s time to not only look back but also gaze forward.

Forward into the bright future that awaits, and the new home that beckons.

Forward into a new year in a new home in a community that welcomes you with open arms and lots of fun surprises...

Embrey Mill has something for EmbreyONE, which is why we have only the best builders crafting our wonderful homes. And in this blog series, we’re going to introduce you to them all one at a time!

John Muir—often called the Father of the National Parks—said, “Wilderness is a necessity.” We think hiking in said “wilderness” is one of the most enjoyable leisure activities.

Gardens bring color and joy to any yard—and sometimes food.

But they don’t have to always take up the whole yard or be a major undertaking.

They’re called “container gardens,” which means the plants grow in pots of some type instead of in the ground...

The parks at Embrey Mill are the perfect place for an outdoor workout!

Spring is a great time to get outside and the fun nature provides all around you. Here are 8 of our favorites spring activities for kids (and you) to enjoy the season with at Embrey Mill!

Spring is the season of new beginnings. It’s when flowers begin their voyage upwards to beautify the world. It’s when jackets get traded for short sleeves and snow shovels for garden trowels.

Follow along on Merit the Mini's FUN day at Embrey Mill!

Spring is here, which makes it's a perfect time to explore these new amenities!

New Year, New Amenities! Exciting things to come at Embrey Mill!

New Year's resolutions can be hard to keep, but life at Embrey Mill can make it easier!

Get Ready to Shop!

Fall Activities for the entire family around Embrey Mill.

Your New Home Community in Stafford, VA

This Valentine's Day, we're doing all the planning for you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Stafford County! While hanging out at home is an option, why not get out and explore the area?

Bigger Lots, Bigger Homes

More Amenities!

Come Enjoy Our Community's On-site Café!

New Embrey Mill Commercial!

Behind the Scenes!

Imagine taking care of the kids, maintaining the house and yard, feeding and walking the dog, staying ahead of the bills and working… all by yourself.

In Embrey Mill, with so much open space, parks and trails, it can be the perfect Winter Wonderland to play, explore, and spend family fun time together. Here are some ideas to encourage the kids to be curious and creative right here in their own neighborhood.

With four years in, the development, Embrey Mill has sparked many questions. We thought it might be helpful if we answered a few of the more common ones in one forum.

The Grounds Bistro and Cafe has a new Executive Chef and Manager! Embrey Mill couldn't be more excited to welcome Chef Rob!

The Colonial Forge Athletic Boosters hosted their 18th annual Artisan Bazaar at Colonial Forge High on October 29. The event brought together over 125 crafters and vendors from the local area.

Pets make our families feel complete and we want them to love the neighborhood as much as we do!

Join us for part 1 of the Chillin’ and Grillin' culinary demonstrations on August 20th at the Embrey House Patio. Part 2 is on August 27th!
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Namaste! Join us for Sunset Yoga with instructors from Latitude Yoga Co. on July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24thand 31st! Head over to the lawn next to Embrey House for yoga every Sunday at 7pm.

It’s CONTEST time again! To tie into the nature-loving, tree-hugging theme of our upcoming Movie in the Park, The Lorax, kids and families are challenged to take a picture hugging a tree!

Set on 285 acres of refreshing open space in the rolling hills of historic North Stafford, Virginia—Embrey Mill has continued to prove its title as the #1 Family Community in Stafford County. The community here at Embrey Mill is truly remarkable, with a rich historical heritage and sense of place.

Our children live in a hurry-up world of busy parents, school pressures, video games and competitive sports. We usually don't think of these influences as stressful for our kids, but often they are. Yoga can help counter these pressures.

Join us at Embrey Mill for our Sweet 16 Celebration! You can learn how to save $1,600 off the purchase of a new home, tour 7 Decorated Model homes, and experience all of the amazing amenities like the NEW Dogwood Dog Park and Rocky Run Trail!

Did you know that the Washington D.C. metro area is home to more homebuilders than any other large metropolitan area?

According to realtor.com’s article Reasons to Buy a Home This Winter, it is better to consider buying a home in the winter to beat the home buying crowds that will be largest during the spring season.

With the holiday season right at your doorstep, you may have already started to put up decorations or pick out the perfect Christmas tree. If you are still working on decorating your new Embrey Mill home and want to try something new, we have rounded up 2015’s hottest holiday home trends!

Join us for our upcoming summer program event series #SummerofEmbrey. We’ve planned a calendar full of activities including concerts, movies, fitness classes and kid-friendly events from June through August.

Now through the end of the year when you visit Embrey Mill to check out our seven model homes, lunch is on the house!

Congratulations to three of our builders who won at last night's Great American Living Awards (GALA)! We now count two Wins and one Award of Merit among our ranks – not bad for Embrey Mill's first year participating.

Embrey Mill is proud to feature three winners of the 2014 Fredericksburg Parade of Homes. The event continues this weekend, so don't miss your chance to come see all seven entries!

Amenity Center Differentiates Community, Offering On-site Restaurant and Concierge Services

Upon opening on September 28^th, Embrey Mill, an 831-acre master-planned community in North Stafford, Virginia, is expected to become a major driver of Stafford County's record economic growth.

Embrey Mill, an 831-acre master-planned community in North Stafford, Virginia has chosen September 28^th as its much-anticipated opening date. Eager homebuyers will finally be able to tour nine model homes, and to see in-person how the community is taking shape.

Embrey Mill, an 831-acre master-planned community in North Stafford, Virginia is excited to name Before 'n' After Cafe as its restaurant partner for Embrey House.

Newland Communities and their joint venture partner NORTH AMERICA SEKISUI HOUSE (NASH) are pleased to announce their newest master-planned community, "Embrey Mill."