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10 Years of Great Decisions
At Covenant Woods, community is at the heart of everything we do, and our vibrant resident-led interest groups are a testament to that. With 32 groups catering to various passions and pursuits, there's always something exciting happening on our 90-acre campus....
Creativity on Campus
At Covenant Woods, creativity is displayed around every corner of campus. Recently, we witnessed the creation of something truly extraordinary in our community. Enter Keloke Osias, a high school student at nearby Grace Christian School who became an important part of...
Farm-to-Table Garden Expansion
The farm-to-table movement has gained significant momentum in recent years, transforming the way people perceive and consume food. From promoting healthier eating habits to fostering environmental sustainability and supporting local economies, the benefits of these...
Discover the Value of Lifecare
What is Lifecare? Lifecare at a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is a type of contract that guarantees residents access to various levels of care as they age, without a significant increase in the cost of care. Lifecare provides a comprehensive package of...
Covenant Woods Voted Best of Virginia
We are ecstatic to announce that Virginia Living’s annual “Best of Virginia” issue has named Covenant Woods as one of this year’s Best Retirement Communities. Covenant Woods placed in the top three for Retirement Living within the Central Virginia region. For 12...
Mike Scheff, Director of Dining Services, Receives the Vision Award
Covenant Woods is proud to announce that Mike Scheff, Director of Dining Services, received the Vision Award at LeadingAge Virginia’s annual conference held in Norfolk, VA. LeadingAge Virginia is an association of not-for-profit aging services or organizations serving...
Virginia Home Grown – PBS
Virginia Home Grown is a local television series on VPM PBS hosted and co-produced by Peggy Singlemann, Owner, RVA Gardener LLC, and Director Emeritus of Horticulture, Maymont Foundation. Co-Hosts include Randy Battle, Amyrose Foll, Serome Hamlin, Jen Naylor, Dr....
Honor Flight Veterans supported by Covenant Woods Guild
The Honor Flight Network is a national non-profit organization built to celebrate America’s veterans and their sacrifices by inviting them to see the memorials in Washington, D.C., all expenses paid. This trip allows veterans to share stories and experiences with...
J. Edwin Givens Fund Awards 16 Scholarships
The J. Edwin Givens Scholarship fund supports deserving staff who choose to continue their education. On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the newest scholarship recipients were awarded. Sixteen employees were granted awards that will allow them to continue their...