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First Look: New Year. New Goals. New Home!

By Miller & Smith February 7, 2019







New Year. New Goals. New Home?

Between the countless hours of online research, visits to multiple neighborhoods and endless open houses with the kids in tow – finding the perfect new home for your family is not always easy. 

Luckily, one local homebuilder is looking to reimagine the homebuying experience this spring. Miller & Smith, the Washington region’s most award-winning home builder and real estate developer, is introducing FIRST LOOK, a series of local, kid and family-friendly open house workshops & new home showrooms. 

Hosted at Embrey Mill, Stafford County’s most popular new home community, the FIRST LOOK workshop and showroom will be designed to provide visitors with an immersive experience and hands-on learning environment in the new Miller & Smith model homes.

“FIRST LOOK is not only the start to a homebuyer’s story but ties into a variety of ‘firsts’ in a new home – first family meal, first home project or even the first bedtime story,” says Doug Smith, President of Miller & Smith. “This spring, we’re thrilled to engage local Fredericksburg and Stafford County homebuyers by exploring a variety of ‘firsts’ in a new home with a set of educational pop-up workshops, showrooms and partnerships.”

Unlike typical showrooms, the Miller & Smith FIRST LOOK Embrey Mill models will become a hub for families (and the kiddos!) to roam free, interact with local community partners, play, build, listen and learn. Visitors can see, smell, taste and touch their new home for a truly immersive experience. 

During the spring promotional campaign, homebuyers can also enjoy up to $25,000 in free FIRST LOOK perks with the purchase of a home within 60 days of their visit.


Schedule of FIRST LOOK Family-Friendly Events

What:“Creating Your First Family Meal” with Chef Stacie Husman of Cooking Thyme demonstrating her favorite family recipes and a special Valentine’s Day cupcake decorating station for the kids.

When: Saturday, February 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Embrey Mill Knight House Square | Spirit 

  419 Foxglove Way, Stafford, VA 22554

Who: Open to the public – kid & family-friendly


What: The FIRST LOOK showroom hosted by Macaroni Kid of Fredericksburg and Miller & Smith will feature an exciting schedule of activities and seminars from local community partners including cooking demos, DIY classes, kids’ activities and more!

When: Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Embrey Mill | Hartwood 

  509 Sourwood Court, Stafford, VA 22554

Who: Open to the public – kid & family-friendly




For more information about Miller & Smith and FIRST LOOK, click here or follow Miller & Smith on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.


First Look Vendors to Include:  Blooming Arrow Events , Wine & Design Stafford, Chef Joanna Gregson, Thompson House Interior Design & Batter Splatter