In the October issue of Virginia Living, we offer seven recipes for a harvest supper featuring a crown roast of lamb stuffed with couscous, apricot, pistachios and mint, plus a series of delicious sides and a dessert that is out of this world. We take a trip to Abingdon, where locals and out-of-towners rub shoulders everywhere you go from fine dining spots and boutiques on historic Main Street to Thursday night jam sessions regional artisan hub Heartwood. We meet Charlottesville-based musician Sarah White who has been recording and releasing music since the 90s, her hard to categorize sound incorporating folk, rock and indie pop; and we share the story of UVA s Seven Society, one of the university s oldest and most secret societies. Plus, we present State of Education, our annual special section featuring Top High Schools & Colleges, a list of 171 programs demonstrating innovation and excellence in our schools.