February 2026 Newsletter | Volume 1 | Cindy Bennett Real Estate

💬 FROM ME TO YOU…

I don’t know about you, but this stretch of winter has felt extra… frozen (weather and in the general vibe), so I’m leaning hard into little bright spots and moments that make the month feel lighter.

In this edition, I’m sharing a handful of things to do in February—and yes, my favorite is absolutely National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on 2/7, because we deserve that kind of joy right now. I’m also sharing about the Venerable Monks’ Walk for Peace, which came through Richmond and was so lovely and peaceful, I’ve thought about it nonstop. I’d love to know—did you go see them too?

And because February basically requires some chocolate therapy, I’m including my flourless chocolate cake recipe. It’s simple, rich, and the kind of dessert that feels like a warm hug.

Hope this note finds you cozy, and I definitely hope something in here gives you a little reset if you need it.

📆 What’s Happening in RVA

Out of the holiday hustle and (finally!) past the January slump, February is starting to heat up with some great things to do. From Valentine’s to Galentine’s, art, history, or pets, there is truly something for everyone this month, despite our current frozen situation (I’m not Elsa, and I cannot, “let it go!” I’m ready for winter to move on!)
One of my favorites this month? Did you know February 7 is “National Ice Cream for Breakfast” Day? I might not be able to get behind the cold weather, but I can definitely get behind that! We have so many great options for shops and flavors in the area, but honestly, if I’m eating ice cream for breakfast, it’s got to be Croissants and Jam at Scoop on Strawberry Street. What is your pick?

GET THE FULL LIST HERE

🕊️ THE WALK FOR PEACE

If you know RVA, you know we love a reason to get out and get together, but this week, Richmond showed up for something even better than a festival: peace. I went out to witness a part of the Venerable Monks’ Walk for Peace, and it genuinely reset my nervous system. Did you go, too? Tell me where you saw them (and what you felt afterward).

READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE

🍫 My Flourless Chocolate Cake

It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, and that (to me at least) always means chocolate. A little more decadent, and a little more “out of the ordinary” from the norm, this is really a pretty simple recipe for an absolutely magnificent Flourless Chocolate Cake. Only 6 ingredients (and that includes the powdered sugar for dusting!), and even with cooling time, shouldn’t take you much more than an hour. TOTALLY worth it.

GET THE RECIPE HERE

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February 2026 Newsletter | Volume 1