Misty Higgins' portrait of Tara Sanders Lowe and her sisters Rose and Miriam demonstrates perfectly what an amazing gem we have in Shepherdstown.

Other highlights of the winter issue:

Glengary's new shooting range, Peacemaker National Training Center

What's ahead for Nic Diehl and Thunder Over the Blue Ridge

Jan Callen's exit from United Way of the Eastern Panhandle

"Ai Means Love," filmed in Martinsburg, will soon be available on DVD

Pickin' in the Panhandle bluegrass-barbecue fest drew record crowds

Triathlete Laura Bergmann lends inspiration

Day Javu owner Dana Knowles gives back to women who have been abused

John C. Allen Jr.'s new book, "Uncommon Vernacular," offers an expert look at some of the region's oldest homes

The Panhandle's hottest wintertime beverages, including the Daily Grind's Frosty's Favorite, the Italian at Tari's Cafe, Orr's Farm Market's hot apple cider, the Cafe Mocha at Rock Hill Creamery (it's made with locally roasted Black Dog Coffee), and more

Charlie Bue's look at the best destinations for brunch in the Panhandle, including the Bavarian with its authentic German spread and Bloody Mary bar and the pear-stuffed French toast at Tari's in Berkeley Springs

Seth Muller's ode to beautiful Shepherdstown with spectacular photos by Frank Ceravalo and Steve Shaluta

Sarah Felker Soltow's insightful profile of Cari Aliveto Rosen, who owns the shop Plum in Shepherdstown

Teresa Dunham Cavagnaro combs the Panhandle for top spots for winter pampering. At Serenity Day Spa, The Woods' Sleepy Creek Spa, Sokel Makeup & Skin Care, Divine Journeys, The Wellness Center, Cristallo Blu and Valley Health, she found caring professionals ready to help you get healthier, happier and looking your best as the cold weather takes hold

Business leaders Dan Ryan, Rob Hoxton, Lorrie Schoettler, Eric Lewis, Tripp Lowe and Debra Lee Hovatter are profiled in "Six to Celebrate"

A new feature, Panhandle Plus, shares a look at Seven Ten, the terrific new bowling alley in nearby Hagerstown, Md.

Lisa Bivens of Panhandle Home Health talks about the challenges and rewards of her work

In our On the Town calendar, previews of Shepherdstown School of Dance, Olde Tyme Christmas in Harpers Ferry, the Women's Network and speaker Julie Gaver, Aimee and Mark Peters' South Berkeley Christmas Parade 5K, Miss West Virginia Spencer Wempe readies for Miss America, the annual "Taste of the Panhandle" comes to Historic McFarland House in January, and the Feb. 26 International Water Tasting Festival in Berkeley Springs

Jeanne Mozier's new picture book on the history of Berkeley Springs

Maggie Wolff Peterson's column, "End of the Line"