Retirement and empty-nesting mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter in life. One filled with new experiences, friendships, and opportunities to truly embrace a maintenance-free, vibrant lifestyle while downsizing your home. Active adult living communities are growing in popularity as more seniors seek to downsize without compromising on luxury, location, or activities, allowing them to enjoy an independent, lively, and fulfilling retirement surrounded by like-minded peers. Moving into a 55+ community in Virginia like Cascades at Embrey Mill, provides an enriching lifestyle that blends modern home designs with dynamic social and recreational amenities. You’ll always have something to do without having to leave!
Embrey Mill is a communitythat 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...
One of the biggest benefits of living in Cascades at Embrey Mill is the ability to pursue the lock-it-and-leave-it lifestyle. This is exactly what it sounds like: the ability to just grab what you need, lock the doors of your home, and take off on an adventure—all while not having to worry about all the maintenance that being a homeowner usually entails.
To celebrate all the adventures living (or soon-to-be living) in Cascades at Embrey Mill, here is a short list of some of our favorite—and most exciting—lock-it-and-leave-it day trips.
Embrey Mill, Stafford County, and Northern Virginia in general have always been popular places to live, even before they had those names. In the times when the “United States” wasn’t even a thought, many Indigenous Peoples called this area home.
Their history stretches back thousands of years and adds even more richness to our own. At Embrey Mill—and Cascades at Embrey Mill, our 55+ section—we embrace our collective history, celebrating and supporting each other as we form a tight community.
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!
As the temperatures drop and Thanksgiving becomes but a tasty memory, it’s the perfect time to put on your mittens, grab a warm beverage, and discover sparkling holiday lights and sights near Embrey Mill.
Here are a few of our favorite lights and sights to help welcome the holidays into your hearts.
Pumpkins are getting ready to split their seams into smiley-faced grins. Costumes are being put together. Large bags of candy are stockpiled, and big bowls are being found.And the crunchy sound of the wind through autumn leaves heralds the spooky time to come: Halloween is almost here!
But what to do when Halloween returns? Where to go and what to see? Fear not, trick-or-treaters, we have found some fun and spooky Halloween events near Embrey Mill.
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
Get ready because it's that time of year again: back to school at Embrey Mill!
Whether your kids are sad to see summer end or happy to get back into the classroom, beginning the prep early will make the whole experience an easier transition.
Welcome to summer at Embrey Mill.The sun is shining, the pools are cooling, and the parks are bustling.
Everyone at Embrey Mill gets more active during the summer, spends more time with their neighbors, and strengthens their bonds with our amazing community.But with all the warm weather and fun activities, it’s really easy to build up a hunger...
Valentine’s Day is coming. For some, that means buying chocolates and flowers and planning a meal at a fancy restaurant. They will show your intended that you thought of Valentine’s Day but didn’t really think enough about it to plan something truly memorable. We’re here to help...
History paints every hill and valley in Fredericksburg, VA, and every building and road with long-lasting hues. Here are some of the best places to visit to learn history and take in the scenery of Fredericksburg, VA.
Cacades at Embrey Mill offers a carefree, low-maintenance lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant amenities both in this exclusive Active Adult section and in the encompassing Embrey Mill community, home is always right where you want to be.
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.
Birds of all sorts fill our Embrey Mill community with song. Here are a few birds of note (get it?) that you can listen and look for with your family...
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.
The dates of the national Cherry Blossom Festival will vary each year depending on the weather, but the best time to visit is usually March 15 – April 16. Living at Embrey Mill, puts you in a central location to other various cherry blossom destinations.
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.
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.
Commuting to work (especially if you live in the Stafford area but work in D.C., Fairfax, or Woodbridge) can be a huge money and time saver. It can also be a great way to make friends and lessen the impact on the environment.
What’s a better way to relieve some 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?
Here at Embrey Mill we are proud to say that we have total “Walkability” in our neighborhood. Our goal at Embrey Mill was for you to come home, park your car and leave the busy lifestyle behind you as your enjoy all the community has to offer.
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.
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!
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.
Nothing is better than meandering through the Blue Ridge Mountains or Shenandoah Valley for a day trip. Thanks to being located conveniently close to 95. Embrey Mill is a great place to start your day adventures.
There’s so much to do and see in D.C. that sometimes it’s hard to focus on a destination when friends and family pay a visit. So for quick reference, here’s a list of our top picks:
Get your splash on come summertime at Lake Anna, a local favorite of Embrey Mill residents. Only about an hour’s drive from door to shore, Lake Anna offers easy boat launch access and plenty of activities in, out, and around the water.
At the end of a long week, nothing is better than meandering through the Blue Ridge Mountains or Shenandoah Valley on your bike. Check out some incredible motorcycle trips you can take from your home at Embrey Mill.
Half an hour away from Embrey Mill you’ll find small-town charm and big-city spirit in Fredericksburg, VA. Whether you’re a foodie, budding historian, or shopping enthusiast, there’s something to love in this classic town. Here’s a quick run-down of top picks.
Now that spring is here at Embrey Mill you’re going to want to get out of the house and enjoy the rich history and beautiful sites in Northern Virginia.
According to the Washingtonian, Stafford County is expected to see a 141.4% rise in population. Those living at Embrey Mill know that Stafford Virginia is simply a wonderful place to live!
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.
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:
Big news! Niche.com just released its top school rankings and we’re proud that Colonial Forge High School, where Embrey Mill high school students currently attend, was ranked #28 in Virginia, #35 in the DC Metro area, and #836 in the country (out of 14,431 schools). Go Eagles!
