Right Around the River Blog

Just because it's March doesn't mean RVA has shed her winter spirits! Rocketts Landing recently turned into a wonderland as yet another snowstorm plowed through the region. While we're antsy for warmer weather (think of all the river activities waiting!), we couldn't help but be swept away as the billowing white blanketed our riverfront community. We took a bunch of pictures when the snow fell and thought we'd share!

Each year, our riverfront community comes alive with a plethora of outdoor events. From regattas to triathlons to fundraisers and beyond, nearly every type of RVA activity seems to find life at Rocketts Landing. And for 2014, our events are back in full action, so mark your calendars. We’re in for another rockin’ year along the James River!

Over the past year, RVA-based photographer Chris Johnson has been visiting Rocketts Landing with exclusive access to our community’s historic James River Steam Brewery beer caves. Located along the riverfront near the current Riverbank Terraces developments, the late-19th-century beer caves offer a perfect example of Rocketts’ former life here along the James River. In his photos, Chris has captured the beautiful, magical and slightly haunting mood these caves evoke in their current state as ...

A variety of businesses find their home here along the river at Rocketts Landing. Every so often, we get a sneak peek into all the interesting projects they’re working on. From keeping the James River clean to developing mobile apps and beyond, Rocketts Landing commercial tenants certainly stay busy. And digital brand identity firm Mediapond is no exception! Located in 210 Rock at Rocketts Landing, Mediapond helps organizations bring their brands to life through services such as web developme...

Here at Rocketts Landing, beautiful skies fill our days. Whether the weather's stormy, wintry, sunny or some other mix of RVA's dynamic sky backdrop, one look above and beyond us offers continuous photo opportunities. And February's brought us some beautiful skies recently. Between the James River beside us and the Richmond skyline behind us, it seems every day a new photo opp awaits.

River access? Check. Bike trails? Right down the street. Private yoga studios? Yep. Life at Rocketts Landing offers our residents instant access to a variety of ways to stay fit. Even during winter’s doldrums, our community frequently comes alive with exercise and activity. Whether you’re a resident, an employee of a business in our community or looking to move here, below you’ll find a sample of the different ways you, too, can stay fit at Rocketts Landing.

Pampering your favorite loved one on February 14th is as American as, well, apple pie. And this Valentine’s Day, The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is making sure that you not only eat well in true holiday tradition — but that you do so three days in a row! To help you enjoy this season of love, The Boathouse chefs have put together a special Valentine’s Day feast featuring a luscious three-course meal.

Living and working at Rocketts Landing isn’t just fun, inspiring and beautiful — it’s also super convenient. So, we decided to highlight a list of some of the top service providers that are either located near Rocketts Landing or provide dependable service to our neighborhood. We’re featuring recommendations directly from Rocketts Landing residents or employees (shown with an asterisk) or companies with great reviews online. From salons to pet grooming to home repair and beyond, there’s a lit...

We’re thrilled to announce that Riverbank Terraces have started off 2014 with a bang! These riverfront, four-story homes offer unparalleled living at Rocketts Landing — and in Richmond. And we can’t wait to start welcoming all the new homeowners to our community. So, we wanted to share the news on where we are and what’s on the horizon for these one-of-a-kind homes.

Three years ago, we welcomed Chef and Owner Michael Hall into our community with his first restaurant, after years serving as the executive chef at many of Richmond’s esteemed dining destinations. His French-inspired Southern cuisine was a perfect compliment to our other destination restaurants along the riverfront. And so when we heard the news that M Bistro & Wine Bar’s final day in operation is tomorrow, February 1, we were instantly saddened — and reminded of life’s moving current.