Happenings Around Embrey

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.

When you live at Embrey Mill, you don’t have to go very far to find adventure and fun.  National Harbor is the perfect day trip for the family. It’s just 40 miles north of Embrey Mill.  The Harbor offers restaurants, entertainment, shopping and more.

There is snow falling in the mountains so now is the time to enjoy the wide variety of outdoor winter fun Virginia has to offer. Virginia’s Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains are home to four ski resorts that offer downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Fortunately, for our residents they are all just a day trip away from Embrey Mill. It’s fun for the whole family from beginner skiers to the most experienced. Here are a few resorts we recommend, that are all within driving distance. 

Though we all love the idea of flowers, chocolates, getting dressed up for a romantic, candlelit dinner and the exchange of sentimental gifts, once we start to have our own little “Valentine’s” running around that picture perfect scenario seems harder to attain. However, just because it’s no longer just the two of you, Valentine’s Day can still be a holiday filled with lots of love for the entire family.

It’s no secret that as the air gets crisper and the sun goes down earlier that it’s harder to get the kids outside to play. Especially this time of year, after they have collected all sorts of new toys from Santa, most are content waiting for spring to arrive for outside activities to resume. However, here at 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.

The sun was barely awake as ghosts and goblins, clowns and emoji’s started their stretching to prepare for the Second Annual Halloween 5k and Monster Mile Saturday morning.  The Jeff Rouse Center and Embrey Mill sponsored the race with 377 registered racers.

Do you need a little less stress and a little more magic in your holiday?

If so, look no further than Busch Gardens Christmas Town in Williamsburg, Virginia. It’s a place full of Christmas magic, so close to home. It’s that special time of year when the kids start getting so excited about Santa making a visit, but where mom and dad tend to get a little stressed. Although it is the most wonderful time of the year, shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking and preparing for family visits can be a bit overwhelming.

ATTENTION: ALL EMBREY MILL KIDS

The most wonderful, happy, and exciting time of the year will be here before you know it! Embrey Mill will be shining like a Winter Wonderland with beautiful sparkling lights, ribbons and wreaths throughout the community, giving you that warm happy holiday feeling! Want to know a secret? Embrey Mill gets an early visit from Santa every year right before Christmas!  

S.E.R.V.E. began the mission of helping Stafford County families in emergency need in 1979, This was when a devoted Social Worker and three local Pastors came together to form Stafford Emergency Relief through Volunteer Efforts affectionately known as S.E.R.V.E. 

The Knight family cemetery is located on the farm formerly owned by the Knights and later, by Jackson Musselman, son-in-law to Lewis Knight. The cemetery contains several graves; however, only two are inscribed. 

We have a lot of history around the Embrey Mill area. Read more about the Historic Knight House.

It is that time of year again; the kids are back to school! We all know the first few weeks of school can be stressful for families with getting back on a schedule, making it to the bus stop on time, packing lunches and helping with homework. What’s a better way to relieve some of that stress for both, mom, dad and the kids by having a fun family day at one of the many Fall Festivals right in here in Stafford County?

Somehow, it’s already November, the leaves are well into “Fall” mode, and the fall school sports season is well under way. As things heat up at the local high schools, it should be noted that two prominent schools – Colonial Forge and North Stafford – have a long-standing sports rivalry that, once again, will be in full swing.

With Embrey Mill being centrally, located near Washington DC and several military bases we understand, maybe a little more than most, what it is like to have so many of our loved ones, neighbors and friends, fighting for our freedom. Lighting our front porch green is a small token to show our gratitude.

You can feel the air changing; the kids are once again riding the giant yellow school bus; and leaves are starting to change color, the signs of Fall are all upon us.

Every year Embrey Mill’s HOA holds a family focused Fall Festival. Imagine Super Hero’s, Jedi, and Power Rangers taking over Embrey Field as they come to play games and compete for the best costume prize.

When you say it you can feel it :Chill-e Cook-off. That’s right it’s time to chill out and enjoy the 2^nd Annual Embrey Mill Chili Cook-Off as an Embrey Mill resident. This is a family fun event where everyone can enjoy the afternoon in Festival Park flying kites, throwing Frisbees, tossing the ball and just Chill-ing.

Come see us for a variety of colorful and amazing live animals presented by experienced professional wildlife educators at our Reptiles Alive! LLC event on June 24!

The show times will be at Festival Park at 1:00PM and 1:45PM with a 30 minute meet and greet in between each show.

Join us on Saturday, June 17th for the second annual Embrey Mill Road Rally Race! We're excited to bring remote control cars, sponsored by HobbyTown USA, to Racetrack Park for kids and adults to race for prizes!

On Friday May 19th, the Goodrich family was presented the key to their new mortgage free home.  "It's just beyond anything we ever could have imagined," said his wife Jacqueline Goodrich. "It's not just a home; it's peace of mind."

On February 13 U.S. Army Sgt Michael Goodrich and his family toured their future home.  The Goodrich family was awarded this beautiful custom built home by the “Operation Finally Home” program. Sgt. Goodrich was injured in Afghanistan on his second deployment.

Here at Embrey Mill we offer a variety of opportunities to keep fit without leaving the community. 

Our pool is equipped with five lap lanes separate from the kid’s splash zone area. The Fitness Center at the Embrey House is armed with plenty of cardio and weight training equipment.  If you want to enjoy the great outdoors take a walk/run on our Rocky Run Trail.

It was a very happy, proud, and emotional day here at Embrey Mill on Monday, November 14, 2016. The Goodrich family, Army Sgt. Timothy Goodrich, his wife Jacqueline, daughter Lucy, 8, son Tag, 4, and service dog Maci, were welcomed by a large crowd of Embrey Mill residents, Stafford County officials, and representatives of both Newland Communities and all of the builders at Embrey Mill.

When most people attend a basketball game, they can expect long lines to get in, loud music, overpriced junk food, and the feeling of tension every time someone has to take a free throw. However, during the Washington Wizards game that took place on Veteran’s Day, retired U.S. Army Sgt. Timothy (Michael) Goodrich and his family got a huge surprise during halftime that they did not see coming.

Join us on Saturday, August 27th for the first ever Embrey Mill Road Rally! We're excited to bring remote control cars, sponsored by HobbyTown USA, to Racetrack Park for kids and adults to race for prizes!

Feeling like you need to escape from the daily grind? Painting is a naturally therapeutic activity that reduces stress and restores mental energy. The wine doesn't hurt either! Wine and Design lets the inner artist in you come out naturally.

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!

Chef Dave Smith – Chef/Owner of TheFoodNomad A Personal Chef Service in Stafford will conduct a series of culinary demonstrations on the patio of The Before and After Café. 

Rasta Mills band is back with their soulful reggae sounds on July 29th at 7:00pm.

Upcoming movie  in the park: Cars

Come down to enjoy a magical night at Festival Park on July 16 at 6pm. Experience the High Energy Magic and Comedy of one of the East Coast’s premiere entertainers… Speed.

On July 15 at 8pm we will be hosting a Star Party at the Embrey House Patio. This event features a NASA Solar System Ambassador, astronomer and Stafford resident David Abbou.

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!

Join us on Saturday, July 30 for the first ever Embrey Mill Road Rally!

Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the pool season and here at Embrey Mill and we are diving in with both feet. Our families will be gathering for our annual cook-out and pool party. The fun is enjoyed by everyone!

Spring means warmer weather, flowers, outside activities, and fresh produce! The Stafford County Farmers Market is bursting with fresh produce and products that are grown or made within a 125 mile radius of the market.

Feeling like you need to escape from the daily grind? Painting is a naturally therapeutic activity that reduces stress and restores mental energy. The wine doesn't hurt either!

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! At our biggest event of the year, 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! Come and celebrate a simpler, better way to live.

Embrey Mill is excited to host our third annual Easter Egg Hunt! It will be Wednesday, March 23rd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Embrey House lawn!

It's no secret that there is always something to do here at Embrey Mill! Nonetheless, there sure is a lot going on outside of our beautiful community in the greater Stafford area as well! Don’t believe us? Be sure to check out a few of these upcoming events:

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.

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

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." Currently under construction, Embrey Mill is a premier 831-acre community development located in North Stafford, Virginia. When complete, Embrey Mill is planned to include 1,827 new homes, 285-acres of open space, public parks, civic and recreation centers, and 10 miles of trails.