Keswick Life Digital Edition July 2015

Lifestyles in Keswick and its’ environs - July 2015 LIFE

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PLEASANT POINT, c. 1760’sBuilt in 1765, this 69 acre property is a beautifully preserved example of Tidewater plantations of the period. Situated on the James River, the 1½-story frame dwelling with brick ends is flanked by twin parterres and four symmetrically-placed outbuildings. Spectacular view of Jamestown Island on the opposite shore with long river frontage.

CLOVER HILL, c. 1860Federal two-story brick residence on 477 acres at the base of the Southwest Mountains, just east of Charlottesville. Restored guest cottage, 2 additional guest houses, formal gardens, and new 5 bay garage with guest apartment/office above. Incredible views across Jefferson’s Sea from elevated portion of the property.

OLD HALL, c. 1830A solid brick home overlooking Harrison St. in Scottsville. Formerly the James W. Mason House, Old Hall is considered to be early Greek Revival, but shows Federal elements. High ceilings, impressive grand mantels, beautiful woodwork and authentic heart pine flooring. On the National Historic Register and the Virginia Landmarks Register.

WHITE HORSE FARM, c. 1780South of Charlottesville with updated main residence in excellent condition. 6 car garage, 8 stall stable, tenant house and sports barn (basketball court, hitting and pitching areas, guest suite, and locker room). 278.80 acres fenced and cross fenced, ample water, numerous ponds.

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Suzanne Nash, raised in Lynchburg Virginia, graduated from Wake Forest University and immediately moved to Charlottesville, Virginia to pursue all sorts of things, including working in insur-ance, marketing and television. The mother of two teenagers is cur-rently the manufacturer of a lingerie and swimsuit design company, the director of education at Grace Episcopal Church and enjoys free-lance writing and theatre in her free time.

Tony Vanderwarker, raised in New England, spent a couple years at Yale and then served two years in the Peace Corps where he got bitten both by tsetse flies and the writing bug. He went to film school at NYU and made documentaries and a full length film which didn’t sell so he decided to try shorter films and went into advertising. Fifteen years later, he had his own ad agency in Chicago where he did “Be Like Mike” for Gatorade. When his partners bought him out, Tony finally had a chance to write full time. It only took him fifteen more years to finally get a book published. “Who cares?” Tony says, “some writers hit paydirt fast, others take longer. I’m just glad my time has come.” visit www.tonyvanderwarker.com

Mary Morony author of the novel Apron Strings is a Charlottes-ville native and long time resident of Keswick. Raising four children to adulthood and her unique perspective has given her lots of food for thought. She now lives on a farm in Orange County with three dogs, two guineas and her daughter’s cat. Check out more at www.marymorony.com.

Liz Delaney is a practicing licensed landscape architect and owns Elizabeth Blye Delaney, RLA, ASLA here in Keswick. She has a Masters Degree from the UVa School of Architecture.

Joe Shields has led integrated digital marketing and public relations programs for consumer, biopharmaceu-tical, and government organizations. He holds an MBA from the University of Maryland and a BA in English literature and communication studies from Roanoke College, where he re-ceived a senior scholar award for fiction in 1995. He lives with his family in Keswick.

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Nydrie Stud • $3,465,000With stunning, c. 1891 brick stable including interior courtyard as centerpiece, Nydrie Stud for generations was a prominent thoroughbred breeding farm. Today, it could again be a breathtaking equestrian estate or productive vineyard with arresting event venue. Neighboring other permanently protected estates like Enniscorthy and with 23 division rights, Nydrie is undoubtedly a strong conservation easement candidate. About 150 acres of rolling meadow with the balance in mature hardwoods. Other acreage configurations available. MLS# 522722

Windie Knowe • $3,250,000This remarkable home has been exquisitely restored to facilitate modern convenience with a perfect blend of history and charm for comfortable country living. On over 30 acres with rolling

tree-shaded lawns and well-watered pastures minutes to Downtown. Formal living and dining, 4 bedrooms, 5 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, family room, and library. Improvements include oval pool, detached screened porch or outdoor dining pavilion with stone fireplace, 3 bedroom guest cottage, and stables. Hunter Palmer (434) 981-0533. MLS# 525337

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10 TRAVEL JOURNALJoe Shields gives us an exclusive first-time published account of his redfish adventurers at Wappoo Creek, part of the intracoastal waterway near Charleston. His incredible story telling keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what’s on the end of the line, while at the same time laughing all the way as he inter-twines fishing with all that life has to offer - the good, the bad, the ugly and even the awkward.

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Uncork itGet all the details on Keswick Vineyard’s newest vintage and the kick off celebration that was held to launch the bottle!

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9 KESWICK SCENESummer at the kennels with the Keswick Kids is off to a big start with the Keswick Hunt Club Hound Puppy Party – Nancy Wiley, MFH, and the hunt staff Tony and Sommers did something very special for the ju-nior members of our club. Read all about the relaxed social time that is setting a new standard in Keswick and the club’s juniors - the Keswick Kids.

13 WHAT’S COOKINGWe’ve got a special What’s Cooking this month - a wedding planner and a chef have tapped into their vast culinary experiences and combined bold seasonal fruits to take a summer’s night dinner into the extraor-dinary!

16 ONLY IN KESWICKTony Vanderwarker has an incredible knack for taking everyday life events and breaking them down into the thoughts that go on in our heads - most of which we don’t say aloud, but sometimes we do! Tony’s humor, wordsmithing and sensibility is perfect for a Seinfeld-like sitcom story line called - Only In Keswick!



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The minds behind Keswick Life:EDITORIALEDITOR/FOUNDER Winkie MotleyCONTRIBUTING EDITOR Colin DoughertyTHE COLUMNISTS Joseph J. Shields, Suzanne Nash, Tony VanderwarkerCONTRIBUTORS Robin Ellis, Sheila Motley and Mat AllenPROOF READER Sierra Young

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OVERHEARDHere and there... in Keswick by the Numbers and by the Names

Yeah Found!On a recent summer night after Keswick Hall cel-ebrated a wedding with fireworks, Fleetwood, ran away while the Taylor’s house sitter was at work. The next morning Keswickians began a search for Fleetwood; 50 pounds, white body, a blue and or-ange collar and a tag with phone number (434)760-1088. Not long into the search Susan Rives and An-nie Vanderwarker were driving up the East Belmont drive when suddenly they came upon Fleetwood headed toward them. Quick thinking on their parts, they had doggie treats and a leash with them. Thank you, Susan Rives and Annie Vanderwarker! You are heroes!

22 - Louisa Road, 231 - Gordonsville Road, 616 - Black Cat Road, 640 - St. Johns Road, 740 - Zion Hill Road, 799 - Hunt Club Road

On and Off The MarketIt has been an amazing month in the Glenmore market. We saw 6 new resale listings and 5 resale homes reduced in price, such as 3488 Devon Pines... $638k to $599k, 3535 Devon Pines... $695k to $649k, 3249 Darby Road... $895k to $699k, and 3231 Wallingford Lane, $729k to $649k. The resale market appears extremely completive in Glenmore. There were 8 closed sales, namely 2364 Ferndown Lane... $520k, 1656 Piper Way... $1,446,300 (a new custom property), 3290 Melrose Lane... $831k, 3157 Dane Court... $624k, 131 Kilchattan Lane... $535k, 1114 Charterhouse Court... $620k, 3510 Devon Pines... $530k, and 2726 Lockerbie Lane... $744k.

880 Club Drive in Keswick Estate, the custom French Provincial home at $1,425,000 went under con-tract in 53 days, and two new 2.5 acre lots came onto the market on Palmer Drive, Lot 94 at $350k and Lot 93 at $325k

It has also been active outside of the estates. “Hickory Hill” at Bridlewood Trail, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 20.5 acres sold for $383,725 and “Keswick Hill” on Turkey Sag Road, a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 26 acres sold for $750k. 1095 E. Keswick Drive, a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 2 acres sold for $372k and 373 Clarks Tract, a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 2 acres sold for $215k. Also sold was 4776 Woodbound Road, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on 6 acres for $310,500. New to the market is 554 Clarks Tract where $625k will get you a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath remodeled home on 3 acres, or try 388 Clarks Tract where $249k will get you a 2 bedroom, 2 bath remodeled home on 3 acres. 5724 Hackingwood Lane is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 32 acres and is described as a horse lovers dream! It is priced at $949k. 3437 Keswick Road is a Doug Kingma resale home at $525k and 955 Shadwell Road, a 3 bed-room, 3 bath home on 2.5 acres is priced at $390k. Land is available at Cismont Cottages at reduced prices where 2 acre lots are $72k and $75k, or larger tracts are at 18 Pelham Drive where 6.5 acres is $169k and at Clarks Tract where 29.5 acres is priced at $550k.

Under contract is 677 Starfield Drive, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on 4 acres at $469,900 and 548 Huck-step Branch Lane, an unfinished 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 2.5 acres for $255k. Finally a couple of reduced properties. Chopping Bottom Farm, the 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on 3 acres is reduced to $699k from $719k and 3161 Shannon Lane, with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3.6 acres is reduced to $314k from $359k and recently sold 685 Black Cat Road, a renovated Farmhouse in the heart of Kes-

wick for $685,000.

Worth RepeatingAl Schornberg began reading “Archie and Amelie” on the suggestion of his wife Cindy, when they were thinking of naming their new wine Amelie. On reading the first few pages he read that Archie had just escaped from an insane asylum and made it back to Virginia. Al commented “Toto, we are in Keswick!”

Vote!Check out the contenders for the 2015 Best in Show competition! While skill, adorableness and talent all matter, the 2015 Best in Show champion will be the team that raises the most dollar dona-tion votes for the animals at the SPCA! Show your support by voting for your favorite team!

Michelle and John Andersen with Boone and RubyJana and Bill Burnett with Kita and ZeusRachel Lloyd Miller and Jim Miller with RemmyLiza and Mark Sackson with MartyMartha Stockhausen with Tate

DonateThe Virginia Historical Society (VHS) is looking for donations of gently used hardcover and softcover fiction and nonfiction books. We are asking that they be in good condition and have a historical connection. We are especially interested in collecting books about WWI and the 1960s civil rights movement, as both topics have commemorated anniversaries recently. All books collected will be sold at deeply discounted prices during our An-nual Book Sale, Friday September 4th – Sunday September 6th. Books may be donated to the VHS Pusey Museum Shop during regular business hours: Monday–Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Textbooks, reference books, magazines, and periodi-cals have not been the best sellers. We can suggest other places that might be interested in collecting these items). Donations are tax deductible. All money raised from the book sale will be used to support VHS educational initiatives. Thank you in advance for taking the time to go through your collection to find books to donate to our sale. Don’t forget to save the dates, September 4–6, so that you can replenish your personal library. See you in the museum shop.

WeatherHazy Hot and Humid now but wait… El Niño is back with a vengeance. The weather system -- that was somewhat of a cul-tural phenomenon in the ‘90s -- recently broke through Califor-nia’s long-time drought causing heavy rains, flooding and land-slides. These dangerous weather conditions sweeping through the west coast are indicative of an intense El Niño event to come this winter. “The presence of a strong El Niño almost ensures that 2015 will become the warmest on record for Earth and will have ripple effects on weather patterns all over the world,” re-ports The Washington Post. But what is El Niño anyway? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sums them up as “complex weather patterns resulting from variations in ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific.”

OrnamentalThis December, the holiday tree at Virginia’s Executive Mansion in Richmond will be adorned with ornaments handmade by artisans/artists from communities all over Virginia! Albemarle County is excited to invite our local artist population to partici-pate in a juried competition whereby one ornament reflecting the quality of life and attributes of Albemarle County will be selected to represent our County on the tree. The jury commit-tee will be looking for a one-of-a-kind, handmade ornament that uniquely represents Albemarle County. If selected, the artist will have the distinction of: having their ornament on display on the tree in the Executive Mansion’s ballroom through the holiday season. Upon its return from the Executive Mansion, having the ornament on display at the Crozet Artisan’s Depot for 30 days. More information: visit www.albemarle.org/ornament get the details for artists and submission guidelines, and more!

Sissy’s Second Season!Bloodline created by the people who made Damages, is an involving family drama, human and familiar, strongly performed by its serious cast. The first season received strong reviews from many critics, with some naming Bloodline the best Netflix original series to date and praising its performances (particu-larly for Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, and Sissy Spacek), writing, cinematography, and directing. On March 31, 2015, Bloodline was officially renewed for a second season to debut in 2016. There are bodies, and burning boats, and loads more to come, no doubt. If it can continue to blend the two – family and crime – as successfully as the opening episode suggests, then Bloodline may be one more nail in the coffin of Netflix resistance. Production on the second season has begun with Bloodline expected to be back on Netflix in the second quarter of 2016, or “probably sometime in May.” Going into season two, the Ray-burn family is still reeling from two major losses. Before Danny’s death, patriarch Robert Rayburn (Sam Shepard) passed away in the fifth episode, something that was always planned as the end of that collection of episodes’ first act.


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The GOING OUT GuideMark your calendars! Save the date! Don’t be late!

EXHIBITSporting Art Exhibit

Where: Freeman’s GalleryWhen: September 10th Highlights from Freeman’s November Sporting Art auction will get the fall season off to a strong start. Opening in Charlottes-ville on September 10 with an evening of re-freshments and remarks, and running until September 13, the exhibition will move to the new Richmond office on September 15 and run until the 18th. Notable artists such as John Emms, Sir Alfred Munnings, and Rosa Bonheur will be represented in paint-ings and bronzes. In addition, there will be an interesting mix of silver, jewelry and decorative objects related to the hunt, along with some of the more exotic examples of sporting art. Please join us for an interest-ing evening with Sporting Art at its cen-ter. For a complimentary catalogue for this sale or any future sale, please contact our Charlottesville office at 434-296-4096. And mark your calendars for the new Freeman’s Open Appraisal Days - every 2nd Wednes-day of the month starting September 9th from 10am to 1pm. Bring up to 3 items per person or photographs of larger items for free verbal, auction-value estimates. For information about consigning or buying at auction, please contact Erica Humes in Charlottesville at 434-466-0388 or [email protected]. Freeman’s is located in downtown Charlottesville at 126 Garrett Street, Suite E and in Richmond at 5401 Pat-terson Avenue.

BENEFIT5th Annual NSLM Benefit Polo Match and BrunchWhere: Upperville, VirginiaWhen: Sunday, September 13- All Day

Join us for a super match featuring the best women players in the world. The match will take place at the Virginia International Polo Club in Upperville, Virginia. Gates open at 11:00 am and the match begins at 12:30. To purchase tables or tailgate tickets by phone or email, please contact Alexandra McKay at 540-687-6542 ext. 24 or [email protected].

HISTORYHeritage Harvest Festival

Where: MonticelloWhen: September 12th

Calling all gardeners, chefs, farmers and seed savers - come celebrate the harvest and the legacy of revolutionary gardener Thomas Jefferson at the 9th annual Heritage Harvest Festival. Thomas Jefferson, Ameri-ca’s “First foodie,” championed vegetable cuisine, plant experimentation and sustain-able agriculture. Come and taste a bounty of heirloom fruits and vegetables and learn about organic gardening, seed saving, land preservation and discover locally made foods and gifts during this fun, affordable, family-friendly festival unlike any other. This year boasts a spectacular line-up of speakers including Tom Burford, winner of the 2014 American Horticultural Society book award; Damon Lee Fowler, a nation-ally recognized authority on Southern cook-ing and its history; Sandor Katz, called by The New York Times “one of the unlikely rock stars of the American food scene,” and Craig LeHoullier , author of Epic Tomatoes, and many more! Returning this year is Aar-on Keefer, 2014 HHF Keynote Speaker and Culinary Gardener for the French Laundry, and Suzanne Pollak, founder of the Charles-ton Academy of Domestic Pursuits.

CELEBRATIONConstitution Day CelebrationWhere: MontpelierWhen: September 15th

Learn, feast, and play at the 2015 Constitu-tion Day Celebration with mansion tours, live music, children’s games, and the third annual Taste of Freedom Wine Festival, co-hosted by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Featuring: Open House Man-sion Tours, Taste of Freedom Wine Festi-val, Children’s Activities, The Liberty Ride Horse Parade, Live music, local food, Beer, Wine & Cider and Fireworks. Held rain or shine on the historic grounds of James Madison’s Montpelier. Main gate opens at 9:00 AM. Festivities will begin with mansion tours at 9:30 AM. Wine festival begins at 12:00 PM. Live music at 3 PM. Concluding with fireworks at dark. General admission tickets are $5/person in advance or at the gate. Wine festival tickets including general admission are $25/advance or $30/gate. Buy advance tickets online today! Picnic blan-kets and camping chairs are welcome. Dogs are not permitted.

CELEBRATESave your Thursday Nights!

Where: The Market at GrelenWhen: Thursdays thru October

Did you know that we’re open late EVERY Thursday from May thru October? On the first & third Thursday of every month, Grelen has a buffet dinner & concert from 6 - 9 p.m. On the other Thursdays, we are staying open late from 5 - 7 p.m. for a more casual cocktail/dinner hour. The cafe will be open for dinner guests and there will always be HAPPY HOUR specials. In addition, on some weeks there will be special tastings or events. There are no sign-ups required for these Happy Hour evenings, but we do recommend signing up for our Dinner & Concert events. The Dinner & Concert on August 6th , Orange County Singer, Billy Brockman, will be the entertainment and Chef Matt will be preparing another delicious dinner. There is a $5 entrance fee for the concert events (free < 12). Pre-ordering dinner ($15/adult; $10/7-13) is optional, but strongly recommended. A limited number of dinners will be available for walk-ins at $20/person. Concerts will occur Rain or Shine as the event will be moved to our beautiful new Berry Field Tent in the event of inclement weather.

FAMILY FUN4H Club Show & Sale

Where: Albemarle County Fair & Fluvanna County Fair When: August 1st & August 22nd

The 4-H clubs that participated in the Grace Church Historic Farm Tour will be exhibiting and selling their animals and poultry at the upcoming county fairs. The clubs will have their official show and sale at the Fluvanna County fair on August 22 (sale at 2:00, buyers’ reception at 1:00), at which our young-sters will most likely sell poultry and rabbits, with perhaps such larger ani-mals as lambs and goats. At the Albemarle County fair on August 1, the sale will be a “youth”—not “4-H”—sale, but several of our club members will be selling there, probably including calves with other larger animals. Times for the sale and buyers’ luncheon are the same as at Fluvanna. Tradition-ally, poultry and rabbits have brought from $100 to $400, with larger animals ranging from $500 to $3,000. If you can support these young people in their first agricultural business experience, please attend either or both sales and offer a bid. If you cannot attend, they can make a bid for you if you let them know your bid limit and billing address. (For business owners, it is a very attractive advertising opportunity). Important note: You do not have to keep an animal you have bought, as dealers will handle its commercial sale. Thank you, Corky Shackelford.

HORSIN’ AROUNDSallie B. Wheeler East Coast Hunter

Breeding National ChampionshipWhere: Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VirginiaWhen: Saturday, August 29th

The Virginia Young Horse Festival will proudly host the 2015 Sallie B. Wheeler/U.S. Hunter Breeding East Coast National Championship at the Vir-ginia Horse Center on Saturday, August 29.


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Celebrate the release of Keswick Vineyards’ newest wine, Amélie, and learn about the scandalous and fascinating woman who inspired it! Amé-lie, a poet and novelist in the Gilded Age, was a celebrity who not only caught the attention of many men and partied with famous friends, but also covered the pages of the gossip columns. Donna M. Lucey, author of the biography Archie and Amélie: Love and Madness in the Gilded Age will be speaking about Amélie and signing copies of her book. Barclay Rives, distant relative of Amélie, will be speaking about the family and telling stories about the captivating Amélie. We’ll toast to this inspiring woman who once resided at Castle Hill, the Keswick estate that once was part of our property.

COVER STORY

Uncork It!Keswick Vineyards Releases Amélie

Photos by Cindy Schornberg, top row: (l) Aggie Rives, Barclay Rives, Sandy Rives, Susan Rives. second row: Donna Lucey showing guests the label original art, middle: celebration of release of Amelie in tent at Keswick Vineyards then Al Schornberg, owner of Keswick Vineyards; third row: Stewart Humiston and Dorothy Batten, Donna Lucey then the label original art by Amelie Rives - the vintage’s namesake.


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Summer at the kennels with the Keswick Kids began with the Keswick Hunt Club Hound Puppy Party – Nancy Wiley, MFH, and the hunt staff, Tony and Som-mers did something very special for the junior members of our club. It began with a relaxed social time of letting the kids hold the newest hound puppies, while parents were enjoying adult beverages and appetizers. The juniors were quietly holding the pups and enjoying every sec-ond of it.

Nancy then gathered the juniors around her for a brief program she had prepared. Nancy and Tony talk about hounds, what were the hound’s best qualities and what we hunt in Keswick. The children offered that hounds need a good nose and cry and needed to be able to work as a pack. Next they had the children pick out hound names for themselves, and Tony taught them some of his hound calls he uses in a hunt. Then they were off, the children became the hounds in a mock hunt, with Nancy as Master, Tony as huntsman and Sommers as the Whipper in. They worked the “cover” around the horse show ring where different scents on ribbon strips were tied to bushes and trees to represent the fox or a deer. The juniors had to find all 10 strips in order of 1-10, and identify the scent to find the fox. They worked well as a group and even though it took some time they realized how hard the hounds work with each hunt. They all came back to the kennels happy and hun-gry where Whitney had prepared a great barbeque of hot dogs and hamburgers to feed the “junior pack”. Many thanks to Nancy, Tony and Whitney, and Sommers for the special summer fun they have cre-ated for our juniors.

Next time parents I wouldn’t miss it. It is a sight to behold.

The Next Time was the Keswick Hunt Club Junior Hound walk on Saturday July 25th, another great success! There was a good turnout of juniors of all ages who started the morning with their par-ents at the kennels.

Nancy Wiley, MFH gathered the juniors together and talked with them about why hounds needed to be walked and why the hound did not need leashes when they walked. This got the juniors’ interest up and Nancy gave them the first challenge

of the day, to identify markings on 5 spe-cific hounds and write them down. Tony brought each hound out for a couple of minutes for the juniors and parents to look for their identifying marks on their faces and bodies. Were the markings brown, tan or black? Each junior wrote out what they saw and then our hunts-man Tony Gammell, with whipper-in Sommers Olinger, and kennel man Mike Poindexter released the pack and the ju-niors followed the huntsman Tony and tried to listen for the commands he was giving to the hounds. As the walk began, Nancy asked the juniors to watch where the hounds walked in relation to Tony. Were the hounds walking single file be-hind him or in a bunch? Were the hounds in front of him or to the sides of him? Where was the whipper- in in relation to Tony and the hounds? The juniors fin-ished the challenge when walking all the hounds and found the 5 specific hounds in the large pack, they had identified at the beginning of the walk. It was hard for some but everyone completed the chal-lenge. The juniors walked through Kes-wick Estates with the hounds and then Tony let the hounds swim in the pond. Back at the kennels, Nancy asked the group what they had seen when Tony was walking with the hounds. The ju-niors were very observant and noticed that the hounds walked behind Tony and flanked out to the sides of him. They thought this formation was a good way for hounds to find foxes because they were all spread out. The group identified whistles Tony used to call the hounds to him and commands like “over” when he wanted the hounds on the side of the road to avoid cars. The juniors then enjoyed a snack and were invited to swim at the Keswick club pool for the morning. The best sight of the day was when a young junior dropped his paper and a hound ate his homework.

Many thanks to Nancy for organizing the summer junior program and to the hunt staff for providing such enthusiastic fun for the kids. Special thanks to Whitney who provided the snacks. The next junior events will include ponies and horses. Starting to see a theme here? Add it all together and the juniors will be foxhunt-ers. Great job by all!

KESWICK SCENEKeswick Hunt Club Kids and Puppies

Photos by Don Skelly, top left: Tony Gammell walks the hounds through the Keswick Estate grounds; top right: the hounds stop for a swim; second row: Anna Burkett with KHC Juniors Carter and Levi; Lily and Hugh then Compton getting treated by a hound; Third row: while the parents watch, David Perdue, Murdoch Matheson, Mark Sackson, Sandy Rives.

Keswick Hunt Club Kids and Puppies


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The guide, Scotty, offered me Klonopin when I met him in the parking lot at the Wappoo Cut Boat Ramp. My nerves were shot because of waning time and sunshine. Ironically, the landing is locat-ed off Tranquil Drive in the West Ashley section of Charleston.

Our sales meeting in the Historic Down-town District had run late and dismissed at 1:00 p.m. instead of noon. I had no choice but to phone Scotty as I frantically sped from the Charleston Peninsula on Highway 17. I crossed the Ashley River Drawbridge, nervously eyeing my time-piece, the rental car’s navigation system, and the scenery.

On the phone, my guide sounded confi-dent we would have enough time for the scheduled half-day of fishing. In person, he was amused when I failed to hide my mounting anxiety over the remaining daylight and imminent weather.

“I down Klonopin pills like Skittles,” he said, patting his chest and the zip-pocket of his down jacket. “Anxiety gets worse at our age. I have enough pharmaceuti-cals in here to drop a show pony.”

I would learn a lot from Scotty and had no doubt he was a man who spoke the truth. A friend had vouched for him, with the disclaimer that he was a “char-acter” and a talented guide. I prefer the breed and have discovered all guides are characters.

“Thank you,” I replied, handing Scotty two sandwiches to place in the cooler. “I’ll let you know if I need support in that area. I brought you a sandwich.”

“Thanks, man,” he said. “Much appreci-ated.”

There is a positive correlation in the an-gling realm between offering guides free sandwiches and catching fish. There is no “free lunch” in this world, but I am unaware of specific instances in which sharing and consideration negatively im-pacted any venture.

Scotty must have agreed: I appreciated his mutual generosity. Klonopin may have addressed unbalanced chemicals in my brain, but my guide had no way of knowing I had taken prescription pain-killers to assuage lower back pain ear-lier in the day. This information I kept confidential because I didn’t want him to misconstrue fact as an excuse for the poor casting I would display in the hunt for redfish.

Wappoo Creek, part of the Intracoast-al Waterway, winds through the Low Country between James Island and West Ashley. The stretch of water connects the Stono and Ashley Rivers. We mo-tored past homes that lined the banks of the creek, headed east back towards the Ashley River and peninsula of Charles-ton.

As we approached the city, Scotty ex-plained our plan was to fish the Ashley because it was well suited for January fishing and the remaining part of the day. I studied the Battery at the tip of the peninsula where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet. Both rivers discharge into the Atlantic Ocean. I searched the open water of the harbor and identified Fort Sumter near the main channel. Scotty confirmed my estimation.

The Ashley River and its tidal ecosystem stretch 30 miles and span both fresh and salt water. The river rises from the Was-samassaw and Great Cypress Swamps in western Berkeley County. We worked our way along the point in the direction of the river’s origin, past a large marina, with unwelcome cloud cover and dol-phin following our boat.

“The light is getting tricky,” he said. “It was beautiful earlier, but we have a win-dow now.”

“Hopefully that dolphin won’t follow us.”

Scotty drove another 10 minutes, pointed out the Citadel in the distance, and ex-plained we were only five miles from the point where brackish water becomes fresh water. He killed the engine and

climbed the skiff’s platform to pole us closer to shore in silence.

“I’m taking us into this little cove,” he said. “The reds stay tucked in here, away from deep water and dolphin. The tide changes every hour, as saltwater flows in and out of Charleston Harbor. You’ll be amazed how much further we’re out from those grasses in less than one hour now that the tide is going out.”

I had read our quarry bite best on the in-coming tide. The report I discovered on the Internet explained redfish had been biting consistently in areas with a com-bination of oyster shells, grass, incom-ing water, and baitfish. Despite the tide, the scene before me looked like a perfect match.

Suddenly Scotty sighted fish.

The first torpedo was a direct hit; the crea-ture came straight at us, a heat-sinking missile from 100 yards out. The fish had spooked moments before, when I cast-ed directly into the thick of the school. Panicked, the fish altered its course and struck the bow with a dull thud. I lost my balance and couldn’t stop laughing.

“I wasn’t able to get the words out, Scotty,” I exclaimed. “I didn’t think he would hit us.”

“I knew he would,” the guide said, also laughing. “It’s the color I painted the hull.”

“What do you mean?” I asked, just as another redfish slammed into the side of the boat.

The explanation fit the eccentricities of a true character. Soon after Scotty pur-chased the fiberglass craft, a Carolina Skiff, he explored a hypothesis. Natural-ly its execution required the liberal use of marijuana and a scuba mask.

“The idea was to camouflage the boat by painting the hull to match a typical Low Country blue sky,” he said. “So I spent a few sunny days on the same flat in the river and examined different shades of sky color. The resulting ‘blue sky’ really fools fish. If they’re skittish like they are today, the reds will crash right into me.”

“That’s a fantastic story and a great hy-pothesis,” I said. “You’re an artist.”

“Bad news is we have to get you a redfish before light fades and the storm hits,” he said, poling me away from shore with the tide.

We spent the next three hours in pursuit of several schools. Scotty had us on fish the whole time. He poled us back and forth in the cove, then fired up the engine and drove me along the coast to a cove alongside North Charleston. I had very few chances and casts while in this loca-tion, but I was amazed by the contrast of river and grasses against the urban set-ting of a dangerous neighborhood.

“Sometimes kids yell from the shore and demand rides. When I decline, they throw rocks at me. Clients love it.”

When the clouds thickened and light faded, Scotty had to remove his polar-ized sunglasses because he could no lon-ger see fish. He told me we were “flying blind” at that point. That meant I had no chance of seeing fish, so I removed my eyewear as well. He decided to return to the first cove for one last try.

The wind picked up as the storm ap-proached. On the way back to the origi-nal spot, Scotty’s baseball cap blew off his head and disappeared in the twilight. We circled back but neither of us could spot it.

“I can’t even sight a floating hat, let alone a redfish,” he said. The guide trans-formed his protective neck gaiter into a headband to tame his curly haired Afro. He looked like an extra from Apocalypse Now.

I stood on the casting deck, rod and reel in one hand, fly and fly line in the other. Every cast counted as practice; some re-sulted in promising shots. The next step

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in my education would involve learning how to double haul for longer distance fly-casting in saltwater conditions.

As instructed I kept my eye on a point of reference, the Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview. Scotty told me the round hotel had an interesting bar that offered panoramic views of the Ashley River and the Charleston Cityscape. Then he spot-ted a large redfish and we forgot about the hotel.

I instinctively launched a cast and pre-sented the fly directly in front of the brute’s mouth. I stripped twice and set the hook. It was perfect.

My guide, whose mounting anxiety had become apparent with the reality of a fruitless afternoon, leapt from his perch and screamed with excitement. I heard him land behind me and wondered if he had taken a Klonopin.

Scotty expertly guided me as I fought the fish for what seemed like 10 minutes. It was big, and he adjusted the drag on the reel accordingly. Time froze, and I was paranoid the line would break. I wanted

a ridiculous sh*t-eating grin picture. I needed Klonopin.

Before I knew it, Scotty netted the fish and brought him onto the boat. He re-moved the fly from its mouth. I believe he called the fly a drum runner but I can-not remember. It was green and black, with large, beaded eyes made of lead. He told me to keep it and I did.

We studied my redfish, which had one large black spot on the upper part of its tail. Scotty showed me lice that covered its scales. Then he coached me on the photo opportunity before we released him. We watched him swim away.

“Look at that dark sky,” hollered Scotty over the roar of the engine, as we hauled ass back to the boat ramp before the storm hit. “It’s almost black. Looks like the end of the world is coming.”

I rubbed my arm, which was sore from the fight. I only recall seeing a shade of blue.

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The Inns at Montpelier is a registry of dis-tinguished Virginia bed-and-breakfast Inns near President James and Dolley Madison’s Montpelier. This organization started well over a decade ago, originally as the Inns of Orange. In 2006, the Inns voted - with Montpelier’s blessing - to re-name the organization the Inns at Mont-pelier to include their Madison County members and to signify the importance of the tourism connection between the historic Inns and James Madison’s Mont-pelier.

As two established tourism entities in the region, their partnership activities

helped establish the area as a tourism destination. Cross-promotion was key in the beginning of the partnership, not only for each other, but including other attractions, shops and restaurants in the region. The cooperative environment blossomed into multiple day/night all-inclusive vacation packages promoted extensively with the help of a Virginia Tourism Corporation Marketing Lever-age Grant. The cooperative environment continues to thrive today.

The Inns at Montpelier has been donat-ing $1000 annually to the Montpelier Foundation for 9 years. Additionally, as part of the almost decade-long partner-ship, the IAM sell Montpelier tour tickets at their facilities, with ticket sales averag-ing 1000 per year.

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From left to right: Sharon Elswick, Innkeeper for the Holladay House Bed and Breakfast, presents the check for $1,000 to The Montpelier Foundation accepted by Marlee Stynchula, Assistant Director of Annual Giving.

Photo: The Inns at Montpelier Innkeepers with members of The Montpelier Foundation staff at a reception hosted by the Inn at Westwood Farm.


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ARCOURT - Long after other homes have crumbled, the stone walls of ARCOURT will remain-a testament to the quarried natural stone and superb quality construction used to create this one of a kind estate. Spacious (over 5,800 finished sq.ft.) French-inspired custom residence on 22 private acres in Kes-wick Hunt Country, completely fenced for horses, 3-stall stable, guest quarters, with shop/garage under-neath. Interior of residence features an open floor plan, with large rooms, high ceilings, tall windows, and heated stone floors. There is a main-level master suite, second bedroom or study on the first floor, two more bedrooms and two baths on the second level. Beautiful mountain and pastoral views from home & covered veranda with stone fireplace. $2,595,000. Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076. MLS#530692.

KESWICK ESTATES - Exquisite English Country home on a premiere 2.5 acres in Keswick Estates. Lovely views golf course & mountains, yet very private. Archi-tecturally designed 7000+ sq ft residence offers a beautiful light filled spacious LR; DR; gourmet kitchen; library w/ limestone FP surround; luxurious master complete w/ dressing rm & office; media rm & 4 additional BDRS. The highest quality materials & workmanship. $1,825,000. Charlotte Dammann (434) 981-1250. MLS#451592.

GLENMORE - Immaculate, brick Georgian with EVERYTHING! Beautifully decorated, this lovely resi-dence offers a gracious open kitchen, family room w/ fire-place, formal dining room, study, spacious 1st floor mas-ter suite, 4 bedrooms upstairs, plus a lower level guest suite and recreation room, an attached 2-car garage and rear deck. Fenced for pets. In excellent condition and with perhaps the best floor plan we have seen. $775,000. Tim Michel (434) 960-1124. MLS#529936.

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WEDDINGWHAT’S COOKINGMurphy/ Harlan

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARLENE MURPHY

Brittany Lee Murphy daughter of Dar-lene and Mike Murphy of Gordonsville, Virginia was married to Aaron Kirby Harlan son of Pete and Cathie Harlan on Saturday, June 20th at the Trump Winery in Charlottesville, Virginia by the Pastor Greg Compton. The reception followed immediately afterward in the Grand Hall. The bride graduated with her Bachelors from James Madison University, majored in Engineering and currently works for Capital One as a Senior Data Analyst. Aaron, graduated with his Bachelors in Business Administration and Marketing

from Old Dominion University and cur-rently works for Target as a Senior Team Lead in Logistics. Brittany and Aaron honeymooned in Hawaii, hiking, surf-ing, kayaking, and snorkeling, and are now at home in Glen Allen.

The Wedding Party: Bridesmaids, Lau-ren Culbertson, Shelly Bloomfield, Sarah Ameling, Brittany Waldron, Sarah Mc-Clellan, Stephanie Luciano and grooms-men: Ryan Compton, Shane Voorheis, Bill Ornduff, Chris Vance, Kyle Harlan, David Colvin.

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Ricotta, Blackberry & Fig Reduction and Thyme Sprigs paired with Black Sesame Basmati Rice and Zucchini straws with Cippolini Onion - Serves 4It’s always wonderful to use seasonal fruits to enhance the flavor profile of an oth-erwise ordinary bird - guest columnists, event planner Sheila Motley and Chef Mat Allen offer up this alternative for an amazing summer dinner on the back porch.Ingredients: 4 - 6oz to 8oz Chicken Breast, skin on 3/4 cup Ricotta Cheese 1 cup fresh Blackberry 1/2 cup dried Fig 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons water 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar ¾ cup chicken stock 2 Zucchini - peeled and cut into 3” straws 1/2 cup Cippolini Onion peeled 1 cup Basmati Rice Black Sesame seed Thyme SprigsDirections:• For rice: place the rice in a bowl with water, and then swish around, rinse with running water. Bring the rice up to a simmer in 1-1/2 cup water with 1 tsp salt, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all of the water is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Add black Sesame seed.

• Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat sauté pan over medium/ high heat with a few tablespoons of oil. Place chicken in pan skin down, sear till breast is golden brown flip chicken breast over and sear other side, 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside.

• Place sugar, water in heavy medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until sugar begins to melt. Stir until sugar dissolves, then cook without stirring until deep golden, about 5 minutes. Gradually add vinegar (mixture will harden). Stir until caramel melts, about 1 minute. Add chicken stock; boil until mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add blackberries and figs and boil until gastrique coats spoon and is reduced, about 15 minutes.

• In sauté pan add oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook down for 10 minutes. Add zucchini and flip half way through cooking till light brown, 5 minutes.Serve immediately to a kitchen full of friends!

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RABBIT RUN – Exceptional property and pristine setting in the heart of Farmington. Designed and renovated by award winning architect and landscape architect with the finest materials throughout. Inviting perennial gardens adjoin and extend from the 4-BR residence on 3.6 private acres with a Garden Dining Pavilion, reflecting ponds, garden follies, and twin tree houses. MLS #520681

RIVER VIEW – This exceptional 251-ac. farm is sited in a picturesque valley traversed by the upper Rapidan River (noteworthy trout fishing) with a balance of open farm land and wooded mountain property. A superbly constructed 4BR brick manor with copper roof and over 5,000 s.f. enjoys stunning views of the Blue Ridge and working cattle farm. An additional 2BR brick home and numerous farm improvements compliment this property near the Shenandoah Nat. Forest-Proximity to Charlottesville or Washington DC. MLS #514774

WHITE HORSE FARM - Classic Virginia home c. 1780, south of Charlottesville with updated main residence in excellent condition. 6 car garage, 8 stall stable, tenant house and sports barn (basketball court, hitting and pitching areas, guest suite, and locker room). 278.80 acres fenced and cross-fenced, ample water, numerous ponds. This natural locale suits every desire for country life. MLS #516697

KESWICK ESTATES, LOT 5 – Private acreage inside the gates of Keswick Estate. Over 2.5 acres of open and level land fronts the newly designed Pete Dye golf course. Amenities at the impressive Keswick Hall include state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming, tennis, and spa facilities. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and convenient to all that the historic region has to offer. MLS #518257

SLATE HILL - This beautiful and elegant country home features 3 bedrooms and 3 and 1/2 baths, on 45 acres in Albemarle county. The traditional farm house style home was created by renowned architect, Bethany Poupolo. The home has been featured in Southern living magazine and was applauded for its attention to detail and beautiful design. The property also includes a 2 bedroom guest cottage, 2 fenced paddocks, run in shed, pool, sport court, and 3 quarries. The privacy and exposure to nature with easy access to Charlottesville are also noteworthy.

MONTEVERDE - Classic brick Georgian located on 222-ac. in southern Albemarle county with dramatic Blue Ridge mountain views over pastoral and productive farm land. Numerous barn improvements and potential guest house.

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“Talus”- pieces of rock that break away from larger boulders due to extreme weathering and gravity. A talus wall or slope is the stabilized formation of talus used for reinforcement at the bottom of a fortress wall or the stable accumulation at the bottom of a cliff or mountain. That is the name of the new home for Robin and Craig Ellis on Louisa Road across from the post office in Keswick. “The name ‘Bel-Roi’ was an amalgamation of the previous owners children’s names,” as Robin understands it. “It didn’t have significance to us or for the property.” “When we decided to raze the house, we thought we should give our new home a name of our own. The concept of break-ing down the old to create something new, fit our situation in more ways than one.”

Robin and Craig Ellis landed in Keswick by circumstances but have stayed here by choice. Robin has lived in Albemarle County for over 35 years. Craig came through the area on a polo contract while playing professionally around the world. He loved Virginia and the people he met. “Many of the traditions here reminded him of his family life in Zimbabwe, Afri-ca; that is, rural and equestrian, open and friendly with conservative values.” They each share a Scots-Irish heritage and mil-itary background. “Talus” is a meld of their cultures, Craig’s being African and Robin’s being American Southern.

The home is styled in classic Greek reviv-al elements. Greek revival architecture is the reuse of ancient Greek forms some of which are; symmetric, pedimented por-

tico, partial height porch supported by ornamental capitals, hip or gabled roof and widely spaced windows. This style was most popular in America from 1820 to 1850. Robin feels that “it’s a very patri-otic American style but it also epitomizes Southern culture at it’s apex. I shopped hard for true Greek Doric columns, re-flected in most of the government build-ings in Washington, for the front porch. For some reason they aren’t popular now.”

She says, “The floor plan is simple, com-pact and classical. It is four over four with wide center halls. It also has a walk-out English basement. A stone and brick loggia runs across the back of the house at ground level while a wide, covered porch runs the length of the second floor. Wide plantation style stairs provide easy access to the pool. Both floors have large French doors that open onto the outdoor spaces. Rooms are divided by wide cased openings so light can pour in from both sides. The 10’ ceilings, 8’ French doors and 7’ French casement windows all aid in bringing in sunlight and the outdoors into the home. That connection to our environment was very important to us. We are both nature lovers. The third floor bedrooms put you in the treetops with the birds and we can see our horses in every field.”

The house is also filled with individual embellishments. Flanking the front door on the outside are brass, antique Brit-ish coach lanterns that Robin’s mother purchased in France in the 1960’s and had wired. Robin personally finished

the mantels and numerous doors taken from old Virginia houses or found at ar-chitectural salvage stores. The builders provided the old hand- hewn beams for the basement ceiling. Solid wood cabi-nets with vintage hardware were also salvaged for the mudroom.

“Ironically, the simplicity and compact-ness of the design took an intensive amount of planning”, Robin says. There are spaces for all their needs; entertain-ing, guests, offices, outdoor living, dogs and mudroom, big closets, fireplaces on every level and yet it feels open, gracious and intimate at the same time. The house is efficient in its design with no wasted space. “I lined up all the plumbing in one corner of the house so you have mud-room, laundry, kitchen, powder room and bathrooms all stacked on top of one another. That detail saved a lot in con-struction costs.”

Robin is an interior designer by eduction and has practiced long enough to know what she wanted but she states emphati-cally, “the project could not have suc-ceeded without a really good team.”

Architect, Bethany Puopolo was fabulous to work with. She has a strong classical aesthetic. She sorted out all the propor-tions, Greek Revival exterior, the mul-tiple staircases, solved the powder room problem, provided the permit drawings, etc. I could go on and on. This isn’t the first project we have worked together on but it’s the first that’s been this personal and it was a fantastic experience.”Landscape Architect, Elizabeth Blye Del-

aney helped Robin and Craig site the house, designed the driveway, walk-ways and suggested planting options. In the end, Robin decided to go with a ground cover of ajuga, which she has planted herself. She has planted box-woods on site which she will add to and transplant along with large ‘Natchez’ crape myrtles flanking the front porch and a large Southern Magnolia which is a gift from her family. The pool area will be surround by hydrangeas, peonies and a backdrop of large American boxwood.

“Whit and Chad Graves of Evergreen Construction were also phenomenal. They worked so hard to bring character and quality to the building while staying on budget. Chad was the project manag-er and often I wondered if he cared more about the house than I did? I would have to kick him off the job site in the evening. He is passionate about what he does and does not shy away from overseeing ev-ery detail whether it is radiant heat floor-ing or matching the stain on a bookshelf. He is truly a professional. Finally, Andy Guercio of Evergreen Hardscapes built the stone retaining walls and path.

“I truly appreciate everyone’s energy, work and support. It is an ongoing and long process but we plan to be here a long time.”

KESWICKIANBY ROBIN ELLIS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELIZABETH BLYE DELANEY

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ONLY IN KESWICKCar Shopping

While I can go on and on about how spe-cial this place is—okay--I have to hon-est up here and admit there is one thing about Albemarle beside 29 North that is no different than anyplace else. You’ll find them in Toledo and Tuscaloosa, Anaheim and Atlantic City. They lounge around in big glass showrooms and all you have to do to get attacked by one is pull up in your car. You don’t even have to get out and before you know it, they’ll be leaning down beaming a big Cheshire cat grin through your window.

When you get out, they are on you like glue, shaking hands like you’re long lost friends.

“What can I help you with today?” they ask, practically salivating over the com-mission they are going to get from selling you a car.

While I put up with car salesmen, Anne cannot abide the characters. They bring out the worst in her. And the more they come on to her, the crankier she gets. To her, they might as well be SS brownshirts and they want her to take a test drive with Adolph Hitler.

She glares at the poor guy at this one dealership with her hands firmly planted

on her hips as if to say, “One step closer, Buster, and I’ll kick you in the balls.”

Actually the kick is mine for when I take her to car dealers my wife puts on a great show. I imagine it would be like looking at cars with Chita Hall.

“How about taking a test drive, Ma’am?” the salesman will ask, plying her with his most ingratiating voice.Anne spits out, “No!”

So we sit in the front seat while the sales-man prattles on about the car’s features and Anne’s beginning to look like she wants to jump out of her skin.

“How does the interior look to you, Ma’am?”

“Very ordinary, frankly.”

“You really should take a test drive, I think you’ll really enjoy the ride.”

“Not a chance.”

Car salesmen are pit bulls, once they get a prospect into a car, the scent of dollars takes over their good sense.

So this particular salesman really steps in it, he says, “Ma’am, I’ve forgotten your

name, could you give it to me again.”

Without even looking back at him, she snarls, “Look, Buster, you lost your chance so you’re SOL, okay?”

Then they play their ace in the hole, tell you that you need to walk into the showroom and meet their sales manag-er, “Otherwise he’ll be mad at me,” the salesman says.

“Are you…(and I’m worried she’s go-ing to pop the F-word)…kidding me? I’d rather rot in hell than meet your man-ager.”

So we say goodbye to the car salesman who’s still grinning like a carnivore and I say to Anne, “You sure put on a good show there.”

“I can’t stand those guys, they make me feel like I need a shower.”

“So what did you think of the car?”

“You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig.”

So the whole thing is, Anne’s gunning for an Audi. We’ve had two and she adores them. Even likes the Audi salesman, calls him “Hon,” and comes close to cougar-

ing him but she won’t set foot inside the showroom unless he’s there. Some other sleazy salesman might assault her. So I have to walk in and check. Find him and give Anne the thumbs up sign through the glass.

Then she comes in. She’s not to the point of giving him a kiss but the contrast be-tween the pig salesman and Jason is dra-matic, to say the least. He could sell Anne anything, which he does of course. Talks her into her second Audi. I wouldn’t be surprised if she has him over for dinner. And I’m along for the ride. Tried to talk her into an American car with all the Audi’s bells and whistles for eight grand less. “So it’s eight grand less but it’s not an Audi,” she tells me, in the same tone of voice she used when I tried to sell her the vineyard. And she polishes off her point by saying, “I wouldn’t be caught dead in one of those shit machines.”

So we’re ponying up the big bucks for German engineering. And Anne doesn’t have to sully herself with some skuzzy salesman or ride in a shit machine. Plus I get a good couple yuks out of it. That’s car shopping in Albemarle for you. Just like anyplace else.

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HAPPENINGSMonticello, Darden Announce Fourth Thomas Jefferson Medal

The University of Virginia Board of Visi-tors and the Thomas Jefferson Founda-tion announced Monday the addition of a fourth Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal. The medal in Global Innovation will be hosted by the U.Va.’s Darden School of Business.

The new award is the fourth named in honor of Thomas Jefferson by the foun-dation, the independent, nonprofit or-ganization that owns and operates his home, Monticello. It will join medals jointly awarded by the University and the foundation in Architecture, Law and Citizen Leadership. The medals, struck for the occasion, are the highest exter-nal honors conferred by the University, which awards no honorary degrees at Jefferson’s behest.

Previous medal recipients have includ-ed architects I.M. Pei and Frank Gehry, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Global Innovation will recognize an individual for his or her role in guiding a significant global innovation that creates value for humanity. The award will hon-or responsible leaders who extend Jeffer-son’s commitment to global commerce and the creation and commercialization of inventions and ideas that improve society.The awards are presented annu-ally on Jefferson’s birthday, April 13, by the presidents of the University and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

“This medal will make an important

statement about the commitment of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business to broaden awareness of Jeffer-son’s legacy and to celebrate the role of innovation in improving our lives,” said Leslie Greene Bowman, president and CEO of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, who recently announced the medal with Locke Ogens, senior executive director of the Darden School Foundation and Stra-tegic Relations, in Shanghai, China, at Darden’s annual Global Leadership Fo-rum. “The global innovation medal will recognize someone who is truly making a difference in the world. Thomas Jeffer-son is the father of innovation and prog-ress in America,” Ogens said. “Jefferson relentlessly pursued knowledge for the benefit of society. He famously said, ‘I

like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.’”

The recipient will be selected by a com-mittee chaired by the dean of the Darden School. Scott Beardsley, who will take office August 1 as Darden’s ninth dean, will convene the inaugural committee. Honorees will receive the medal on Jef-ferson’s historic U.Va. Grounds and will be celebrated at a formal dinner inside his home, Monticello – both UNESCO World Heritage sites. A special recogni-tion event will also take place in the med-alist’s home country or region.

The first Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Global Innovation will be con-ferred in 2016.

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VFH Receives $1 Million Gift for EncyclopediaVirginia Foundation for the Humanities (VFH) has received a $1 million gift from its Board chairman, Barbara J. Fried, to support Encyclopedia Virginia (EV), the largest donation from an individual for the encyclopedia in its eight-year history.Fried’s investment will partially endow a critical editorial position for the award-winning online encyclopedia, viewable at EncyclopediaVirginia.org, ensuring that this authoritative and user-friendly resource on the history and culture of Virginia will educate the public, includ-ing thousands of students and teachers, for many years to come.

Fried, president of Fried Companies Inc., a real estate development and property management firm based in Crozet, has served as chairman of the VFH Board of Directors since July 2014. She is also a member of the U.Va. Board of Visitors, a member and immediate past chair of the Sorensen Institute for Political Lead-ership State Advisory Board, and active in many community organizations. She

earned a bachelor’s and law degree from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree in history from U.Va. “We are pro-foundly grateful to Barbara for her sup-port of EV,” said Rob Vaughan, founding president of VFH. “Her generosity and long-term commitment is allowing this important resource to expand and thrive with a sustainable future, meaning that Virginians of all ages, and many oth-ers worldwide, will explore Virginia’s unique history and culture in the highest quality way.”

This significant contribution follows Fried’s previous giving of more than $500,000 to EV since 2005. “It’s essential for our citizens to have access to reli-able information about Virginia, so that we can understand our past and shape a more promising future,” Fried said. “With the expertise and drive of EV’s staff, the commitment of the VFH Board, and the organization’s unique position as the largest and most diverse of all state humanities councils, we have the

capacity to educate and inspire millions of people with this dynamic resource.”

EV publishes topical and biographical entries written by scholars, edited for a general audience, and vigorously fact checked. Content creation is a work in progress, with more than 900 entries cur-rently live on the site and new entries published regularly. EV also features more than 500 primary documents and numerous media objects, including im-ages, audio and visual clips, and links to Google Street View tours of historic sites. One of the only humanities projects us-ing Google Street View technology, EV currently offers thirteen virtual tours of sites such as Poplar Forest, Montpelier, Bacon’s Castle, Patrick Henry’s Scotch-town, and Menokin, with more in the works. In August, EV staff will host a summit at VFH to train other Virginia humanities organizations, including mu-seums and historic sites, to use this tech-nology to advance their missions and reach broader audiences.

Thousands of teachers and students ben-efit from EV’s high-quality and acces-sible primary sources, innovative peda-gogy, and history scholarship, earning the encyclopedia the Virginia Council of the Social Studies’ Friend of Education award in October 2014.

“Barbara’s support opens up a world of future possibilities for the encyclopedia,” said Matthew Gibson, EV’s editor. “We are honored to be the beneficiary of such generosity and leadership and eager to put the funds to good use. As a result of this gift, many more people will make connections and discoveries around the ideas, individuals, and events that con-tinue to shape the Commonwealth of Virginia.”



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HAPPENINGSTrump Opens Albemarle House

Overgrown gardens, clogged and leaky fountains and water-damaged ceiling medallions and hand-painted wallpaper greeted Trump Winery restoration teams when they began transforming a former manor house into an elite, boutique inn. Several years of sitting vacant did some damage to the estate. Many craftsmen who helped build the house for the Klug-es in 1980 worked on the restoration.

Donald Trump is now the owner of a bed-and-breakfast in Albemarle County. Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery is welcoming guests to the property Trump bought from Patricia Kluge’s bankrupt-cy.

“It’s a beautiful house, but it took a lot of work to repair it and get it restored,” said Martin Dodge, of guest services at Albe-marle Estate at Trump Winery, which most recently was Patricia Kluge’s Al-bemarle House. “All of the wood floors were resurfaced and treated and there’s a lot of touch-up paint, a lot of plaster that needed to be replaced and hand-painted surfaces that needed touching up.”

On Tuesday July 13th, the Trump Al-bemarle Estate officially opened for business. Ten rooms — five in the main

house, four in the pool house and a cab-in on the property — now are available for booking. The five guestrooms inside the house include the Jefferson master suite with his and hers bathrooms. A pool house and cabin are also available. Guests share the golden living room, li-brary, bar, and manicured gardens all within view of the vineyard.

Designed by world famous architect David Easton, the 26,000 square foot 45 room mansion has been called “one of America’s true treasures.” Reminiscent of a classic Georgian-style home, Albe-marle Estate at Trump Winery epitomiz-es high-style country living in the tradi-tion of the English country manor.

The mansion features one breathtak-ing room after another with details that will amaze. The dining room, with twenty foot ceilings, antique English ro-coco mantle with ornate gilding, hand carved plaster ceiling, and hand painted wallpaper is a spectacular place to enjoy breakfast served daily. The living room, with its warm yellow walls, 18th century marble mantle, twenty foot ceilings, and crystal chandeliers, welcomes you as the perfect place to curl up with a book or gaze out to the gardens. The library, crafted from 150 year old English oak will transport you to an English manor. With a large screen TV, surround sound, pool table, and bar, this is a great meet-ing place for an afternoon drink and to

catch the game.

Complementing the high-style of the mansion are exquisitely manicured Eng-lish gardens; guests will also enjoy spa and gym facilities, indoor sauna and hot tub, outdoor pool and hot tub, private movie theater, croquet lawn, award-win-ning wines, and world-class service.

The team at Trump B&B hopes every person who stays at the Albemarle es-tate feels like the 45-room house and vineyard are their private getaway. “We just want them to feel welcome, feel re-laxed,” said director of hospitality Derek Hunt. “Honestly, from the moment they pull up in our driveway to the moment they leave, we just want them to feel like they’re at home. Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery offers guests the opportu-nity to stay at one of the most prestigious and architecturally significant residences in US history. Experience the luxuri-ous wine country estate surrounded by vineyards and beautiful countryside, world class accommodations, and classic Trump quality and service at Virginia’s largest vineyard.



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PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET

KESWICK LIFE$2,595,000


A setting of mature trees and landscapingis home to this wonderfully restoredhome, c. 1782. Loyal to the character andintegrity of the home, the current ownershave meticulously updated and restoredClifton to facilitate modern conveniencemelded with history and charm.Equestrian enthusiasts will love thiscountry property with a well-appointed13 stall stable, riding ring and greatpastures as well as other outbuildings.

For further information contactFrank Hardy434.296.0134

$2,950,000

Clifton

For further information contactSharon and Duke Merrick540.406.7373

$3,750,000For further information contactLoring Woodriff 434.977.4005

$3,495,000

Deer Brook

Nestled among the trees along the privateroad is a 22+ acre horse farm known asDeer Brook. The manageable property hasbeen lovingly maintained and includes aspacious home boasting a chef’s kitchenequipped with professional gradeThermador & Viking appliances, 3 largeen-suite bedrooms, living room withfireplace, numerous built-ins, mudroom,screened porch off the library, attached 2-car garage, as well as a full unfinishedbasement ready for expansion and housinggenerator controls.Outside you will findbeautiful, professionally landscapedgrounds, the Brazilian wood deckexpanded by the slate patio overlookingthe fencedgardens. On the way to theample, fenced pastures there are 4 stalls, awash stall, shed, and vegetable garden,.

For further information contact :William Johnson 434.296.2104

$685,000

For further information contact :Justin Wiley 434.981.5528

$3,300,000

Annandale Circa 1805 Federal brick estate locatedin beautiful Orange County, just minutesfrom Gordonsville and 25 minutes toCharlottesville. The 3800 square footmanor house has twelve foot ceilings onthe main floor and 10 foot on the second.The recent renovations spared noexpense and include a new master suite,country kitchen, and all newmechanicals. The mostly open 63 acresincludes two guest cottages, an originalSears barn (converted into a stable andentertainment center), swimming pool,extensive plantings and a newlyconstructed four acre lake. All of whichmake this property an ideal turnkeycountry estate.

A True Virginia Country House. C.1800Renovation & Expansion 1999, 2010. Over173 acres. Main Residence Features:Expansive Master Suite, Gourmet Kitchenwith Fireplace, Elegant Living Spaces;Den, Dining, Home Office, Porches,Veranda , Breakfast Room and Sun Porchoverlook Large Pond . Copper Roof &Gutters . Restored and Expanded Cabinfor Office or Guest house. 8-Stall Stablewith Wash Rack and Tack Room, Board-Fenced Paddocks withWater and ShedsExtensive Landscaping and Pear Orchard. Private and Gated Entrance.

Homestead

Long after other homes have crumbled, thestone walls of ARCOURT will remain-atestament to the quarried natural stone andsuperb quality construction used to createthis one of a kind estate. Spacious French-inspired custom residence on 22 privateacres in Keswick Hunt Country,completely fenced for horses, 3-stall stable,guest quarters, with shop/garageunderneath. Interior of residence featuresan open floor plan, with large rooms, highceilings, tall windows, and heated stonefloors. There is a main-level master suite,second bedroom or study on the first floor,two more bedrooms and two baths on thesecond level. Beautiful mountain andpastoral views from home & coveredveranda with stone fireplace.

For further information contactJim Faulconer - 434.295.1131

Barnfield Drive

A pristine horse farm set privately inrolling hills of Somerset estate country,adajcnt to the Keswick Hunt, w/extensiveSW mtn views. Appealing residenceconstructed '06 of finest materials &further enhanced by dramatic 2 bed, 2bath guest house(1,900 sf, originally abank barn, converted to stunning effectin '12), vaulted guest/nanny/in-law qrtrs(700sf) over garage, salt water pool w/pool hse center-aisle barn, equip. shed,regulation dressage arena & multiplepaddocks w/run-in sheds. Every inchimmaculate & turn-key! The 144 acresincl. a dvsn right. About 1/2 of propertyopen, other half massive hardwoodsbehind home that run up to the last,highest peak in SW Mtn range as theymarch eastward to the sea.

Lovers Lane

Fox Run is a splendid country estate in theKeswick Hunt of Albemarle County nearCharlottesville. Built in 1988, recentrenovations and additions have beenthoughtful, meticulous and complete. Ofstucco construction capped witharchitectural shingles, the manor resides ona private hilltop amidst impressive gardenaccents. The gardens and exterior patiosare a natural extension of the interiorspaces. Complementing the manor is a twobedroom, living room, kitchen and full bathcottage for staff and/or guests. Adjacent isa 10 stall stable with wash rack, tack roomand hay storage. Perfect for the KeswickHunt. The land is 20 acres equally dividedbetween board-fenced paddocks and deep,mature forest. The drive is accented withhand-wrought iron gates at the entrance.

Fox Run

For further information contact :Julia Lyman -540.748.1497

$1,700,000

“Magnifique” was created by craftsmanRalph Dammann from designs byrenowned architect Jack Arnold.Thismagnificent manor home is nestled on 3private wooded acres in Keswick Estateand is reminiscent of traditional Frenchcountry homes with its beautifullyweathered Virginia fieldstone and shakeshingle roof line.Every area exudesSouthern charm and gracious living andencourages you to linger a while.Theprivate master suite opens out to theexpansive rear blue stone patio thatwould be a delight for entertaining.Theguest bedrooms are cleverly situated offthe kitchen/family room side of thehome,and there is a secluded guest suiteabove the garage to complete our 4bedrooms,3.5 baths and 3,927 sf of livingspace

For further information contact :Bev Nash -434-981-5560

$1,425,000

Club Drive

KESWICK LIFE$2,595,000


A setting of mature trees and landscapingis home to this wonderfully restoredhome, c. 1782. Loyal to the character andintegrity of the home, the current ownershave meticulously updated and restoredClifton to facilitate modern conveniencemelded with history and charm.Equestrian enthusiasts will love thiscountry property with a well-appointed13 stall stable, riding ring and greatpastures as well as other outbuildings.

For further information contactFrank Hardy434.296.0134

$2,950,000

Clifton

For further information contactSharon and Duke Merrick540.406.7373

$3,750,000For further information contactLoring Woodriff 434.977.4005

$3,495,000

Deer Brook

Nestled among the trees along the privateroad is a 22+ acre horse farm known asDeer Brook. The manageable property hasbeen lovingly maintained and includes aspacious home boasting a chef’s kitchenequipped with professional gradeThermador & Viking appliances, 3 largeen-suite bedrooms, living room withfireplace, numerous built-ins, mudroom,screened porch off the library, attached 2-car garage, as well as a full unfinishedbasement ready for expansion and housinggenerator controls.Outside you will findbeautiful, professionally landscapedgrounds, the Brazilian wood deckexpanded by the slate patio overlookingthe fencedgardens. On the way to theample, fenced pastures there are 4 stalls, awash stall, shed, and vegetable garden,.

For further information contact :William Johnson 434.296.2104

$685,000

For further information contact :Justin Wiley 434.981.5528

$3,300,000

Annandale Circa 1805 Federal brick estate locatedin beautiful Orange County, just minutesfrom Gordonsville and 25 minutes toCharlottesville. The 3800 square footmanor house has twelve foot ceilings onthe main floor and 10 foot on the second.The recent renovations spared noexpense and include a new master suite,country kitchen, and all newmechanicals. The mostly open 63 acresincludes two guest cottages, an originalSears barn (converted into a stable andentertainment center), swimming pool,extensive plantings and a newlyconstructed four acre lake. All of whichmake this property an ideal turnkeycountry estate.

A True Virginia Country House. C.1800Renovation & Expansion 1999, 2010. Over173 acres. Main Residence Features:Expansive Master Suite, Gourmet Kitchenwith Fireplace, Elegant Living Spaces;Den, Dining, Home Office, Porches,Veranda , Breakfast Room and Sun Porchoverlook Large Pond . Copper Roof &Gutters . Restored and Expanded Cabinfor Office or Guest house. 8-Stall Stablewith Wash Rack and Tack Room, Board-Fenced Paddocks withWater and ShedsExtensive Landscaping and Pear Orchard. Private and Gated Entrance.

Homestead

Long after other homes have crumbled, thestone walls of ARCOURT will remain-atestament to the quarried natural stone andsuperb quality construction used to createthis one of a kind estate. Spacious French-inspired custom residence on 22 privateacres in Keswick Hunt Country,completely fenced for horses, 3-stall stable,guest quarters, with shop/garageunderneath. Interior of residence featuresan open floor plan, with large rooms, highceilings, tall windows, and heated stonefloors. There is a main-level master suite,second bedroom or study on the first floor,two more bedrooms and two baths on thesecond level. Beautiful mountain andpastoral views from home & coveredveranda with stone fireplace.

For further information contactJim Faulconer - 434.295.1131

Barnfield Drive

A pristine horse farm set privately inrolling hills of Somerset estate country,adajcnt to the Keswick Hunt, w/extensiveSW mtn views. Appealing residenceconstructed '06 of finest materials &further enhanced by dramatic 2 bed, 2bath guest house(1,900 sf, originally abank barn, converted to stunning effectin '12), vaulted guest/nanny/in-law qrtrs(700sf) over garage, salt water pool w/pool hse center-aisle barn, equip. shed,regulation dressage arena & multiplepaddocks w/run-in sheds. Every inchimmaculate & turn-key! The 144 acresincl. a dvsn right. About 1/2 of propertyopen, other half massive hardwoodsbehind home that run up to the last,highest peak in SW Mtn range as theymarch eastward to the sea.

Lovers Lane

Fox Run is a splendid country estate in theKeswick Hunt of Albemarle County nearCharlottesville. Built in 1988, recentrenovations and additions have beenthoughtful, meticulous and complete. Ofstucco construction capped witharchitectural shingles, the manor resides ona private hilltop amidst impressive gardenaccents. The gardens and exterior patiosare a natural extension of the interiorspaces. Complementing the manor is a twobedroom, living room, kitchen and full bathcottage for staff and/or guests. Adjacent isa 10 stall stable with wash rack, tack roomand hay storage. Perfect for the KeswickHunt. The land is 20 acres equally dividedbetween board-fenced paddocks and deep,mature forest. The drive is accented withhand-wrought iron gates at the entrance.

Fox Run

For further information contact :Julia Lyman -540.748.1497

$1,700,000

“Magnifique” was created by craftsmanRalph Dammann from designs byrenowned architect Jack Arnold.Thismagnificent manor home is nestled on 3private wooded acres in Keswick Estateand is reminiscent of traditional Frenchcountry homes with its beautifullyweathered Virginia fieldstone and shakeshingle roof line.Every area exudesSouthern charm and gracious living andencourages you to linger a while.Theprivate master suite opens out to theexpansive rear blue stone patio thatwould be a delight for entertaining.Theguest bedrooms are cleverly situated offthe kitchen/family room side of thehome,and there is a secluded guest suiteabove the garage to complete our 4bedrooms,3.5 baths and 3,927 sf of livingspace

For further information contact :Bev Nash -434-981-5560

$1,425,000

Club Drive


21 JULY 2015

ON SCREENHarry and Snowman

Documaker Ron Davis traces the remark-able story of the “Cinderella Horse,” saved from the meat market and steered to a celebrated show-jumping career. The documentary by filmmaker Ron Davis is about the 1958 triple crown winner of the show jumping horse world, Snowman, and his owner/rider, Harry de Leyer. Filmmaker Davis is a former equestrian so knew of deLeyer, who competed in the 1980s and was known as “the gallop-ing grandfather.” He read a book about Snowman and made connections in the horse world to find deLeyer and all the archival footage from home movies to ABC’s “Wide World of Sports.” It took a lot of planning but a lot of luck, too, Da-vis said.

While there have been books and numer-ous television appearances and print ar-ticles about Harry deLeyer and his star jumper Snowman, this documentary tells deLeyer and Snowman’s stories through deLeyer himself, his children, his eques-trian students, friends and extensive tele-vision and home movie archival footage.Narrative films such as Seabiscuit and Secretariat have recounted the fact-based stories of horses that overcame steep odds to triumph on the racetrack. The big difference in Ron Davis’ heartwarm-ing documentary, Harry & Snowman, is that the subject is not a thoroughbred but an Amish plow horse headed for the slaughterhouse when it was rescued by Dutch immigrant Harry de Leyer. The white steed went on in less than two years to become a show-jumping triple-crown winner with its own fan club. This simple but effective retelling of the story comes as MGM is developing a dramatic feature based on Elizabeth Letts’ best-selling nonfiction book, The Eighty-Dol-lar Champion.

Laced with captivating home movies and a wealth of archive footage from the 1950s and ‘60s, when horse shows were a significant event on the upper-crust social-season calendar, Davis’ film is a disarming underdog story that doubles as an animal-rescue advocacy tool. If it’s less rounded in its portrait of lifelong horseman de Leyer, who became known as “the galloping grandfather,” it none-theless provides a tender illustration of the bond between man and beast.

De Leyer, now 86, came with his wife to the U.S. after World War II, sponsored

by North Carolina tobacco growers whose G.I. son had been shot down by Germans and was buried on the Dutch family’s farm. The oldest of 12 children, Harry worked with his father at 16 in the underground resistance movement, hiding Jews in their barn and delivering them safely to the Allies. He’s somewhat reticent in discussing the war, however, preferring to talk about his love of hors-es. He saved money and moved to Long Island, signing a one-year contract as a riding teacher at the tony Knox School, a boarding academy for girls where he ended up working for 22 years. In 1956,

Harry drove to Pennsylvania to buy a cheap horse at an auction, but a flat tire caused him to miss the event. He spotted Snowman among the unsold horses that were destined to be slaughtered for pet food and glue, and says the connection was instantaneous. He paid $80 for the gentle, 8-year-old gelding, which proved an ideal mount for novice riders and a fa-vorite with his young family.

One of the most delightful aspects of the story is how Snowman first demon-strated his jumping skills. Harry sold the horse to a farmer, and no matter how

high the fences, he kept jumping them and returning home to Harry, six miles away. At that point he repurchased him and vowed never to sell the animal again. He stuck to that decision even after the horse’s stellar performance in national jumping contests attracted a $100,000 of-fer.

Davis traces the remarkable success of Harry and Snowman at a series of shows, starting with local events and quickly escalating to the big time at Madison Square Garden. In addition to the excel-lent archival material from TV and Movi-etone reports, the director makes elegant use of the old-school, prose-style journal-ism of New York Herald Tribune horse-show reporter Marie C. Lafrenz, heard in descriptive voiceovers. The phenom-enon of an ineffably calm 12-year-old plow horse beating out sleek thorough-breds for top titles in 1958 and ’59 helps explain how Snowman’s fame spread. The same applied to de Leyer, an immi-grant farmer who came to America with little money or possessions, triumphing over the wealthiest competitors in a sport dominated by blue bloods. Some of the most touching material is the footage of family beach trips, showing Snowman paddling in the water with multiple kids astride his back, or using him as a diving platform.

Now 87, de Leyer is not retired from rid-ing or teaching. De Leyer’s relationship with Snowman is summed up best by the man himself, who says in the film: “Snowman’s most special to me, more than just a horse to me. He was my best friend.”

They are currently in the process of con-firming the release plans for the film. HARRY & SNOWMAN will be screen-ing first in Arizona and Massachusetts. Stay tuned at www.harryandsnowman.com for further information on screen-ings.


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THE BOOKWORMTriple Play Historical Fiction

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I hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather and staying cool around the pool. The heat is on and it’s a great time to check out some historical novels. Go back in time and explore other lands in three fascinating books I have selected for the hot days to follow.

Let’s start in Canada with The Sea Cap-tain’s Wife by Beth Powning. In the 1960’s, Azuba Galloway lived in the Bay of Fundy and dreamed of an adventurous life at sea. She longs to escape the mo-notony of sewing circles and tea parties and once she marries the handsome sea captain Nathaniel Bradstock she thinks she has broken free from her constraints. But instead of taking Azuba away with him, Nathaniel decides that her safety is more important than satisfying her adventurous spirit. He knows the dan-ger that sailing the open water brings. However once rumors of an indiscretion change Nathaniel’s mind, Azuba and her young daughter find themselves stashed in a cramped cabin, far from the rough crew. Boredom and the unpredictable weather are a far cry from the adventur-ous life Azuba imagine but she adjusts to her husband’s life at sea and learns how to negotiate a life where she and her daughter must share his attentions with

a demanding crew and merciless sea. So follow their journey from London to South America, Antwerp and San Fran-cisco and watch as tempers flare, spirits soar and dashed dreams resurface to be-come a reality.

London is the starting point for Trapeze, the latest novel by Simon Mawer. Mar-ian Sutro is a bilingual young woman who has no dreams of adventure when she is approached by the Inter-Services Research Bureau to spy for the British in occupied France. After surviving the in-tense training and meeting fellow com-patriots, Marian is ready for her missio. Once she is inserted into France she be-

comes aware that her mission involves more than she bargained for. She finds herself wondering who she can trust and where to turn when each turn in Paris could hold the danger of her betrayal. Full of adventure and suspense as well as a bit of romance, this book will keep you turning the pages right up to the sur-prising end.

The Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin will transport you to England of the 1800s. Based on the actual lives of Prin-cess of Elizabeth of Austria (Sisi), Char-lotte Baird and Captain Bay Middleton, this is a story of a love triangle which has basis in reality. The foxhunting of

England sets the stage for the love af-fair between Sisi and Middleton. Sisi was an elegant, beautiful princess and considered the best horsewoman in the world. She was a “Diana” following the Quorn and Middleton was chosen as her escort. Sisi riding over hill and dale in the English countryside, without petticoats and sporting skin tight chamois leather britches in the company of a notorious ladies man, quickly raised a scandal. They both became the talk of European courts. Their relationship is at the heart of this story, along with the beautiful Charlotte Baird who provides the foil to Sisi’s regal presence. Charlotte captures Middle’s heart and you will need to read the book to find out the dramatic ending. The epilogue will give you the historical facts to fill in all of the unanswered ques-tions which I enjoyed, following the tale woven by Goodwin.

So come take a few books out by the pool and enjoy the long summer days. More daylight hours mean more opportunities to read as far as I am concerned! I hope you agree and enjoy the historical fiction!

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The Virginia Historical Society is pleased to announce that Altria Group hasagreed to sponsor the VHS’s newest exhibit, “Dressing Downton: ChangingFashion for Changing Times.”

The nationally touring exhibit will run from October 2015 through January 2016 andwill be shown in the VHS’s newly created changing exhibition space, one of the projectgoals of its $38-million “Story of Virginia Campaign.”

The exhibition consists of 35 costumes and accessories from the popular PBSMASTERPIECE Classic program. Visitors will be able to explore the lives of Downton’saristocratic inhabitants and their servants during the World War I period.

“Altria has a long history of support for the arts,” said Jack Nelson, Executive VicePresident and Chief Technology Officer, Altria Group, and Board Vice Chairman,Virginia Historical Society. “And we are pleased to support the Virginia HistoricalSociety as it brings traveling exhibitions like ‘Dressing Downton’ to our hometown.This exhibition will be a great draw for residents and visitors alike.”

“We are excited to have Altria Group sponsor this nationally touring exhibition ofDownton Abbey costumes,” said Paul Levengood, President and CEO of the VirginiaHistorical Society. “There are many real-life American connections to Downton Abbey,and this exhibition complements the VHS mission to bring our history to life. Duringthe late 19th century, and right up to the outbreak of World War I, hundreds of Americanwomen visited England and Europe hoping to marry aristocrats. The series character,Lady Cora, the Countess of Grantham is one such American woman.”

The exhibition and the two major exhibitions that follow it are part of the $38-million“Story of Virginia Campaign,” of which more than $31 million has been raised.

“The Story of Virginia Campaign” is designed to help the VHS better utilize portionsof its existing facility. This will allow for the display of even more of the Society’scollections as well as hosting more and larger events and exhibitions.

Future changing exhibitions will include “The Art of Seating: 200 years of AmericanDesign,” which will feature works by John Henry Belter, George Hunzinger, HerterBrothers, Stickley Brothers, Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles & Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi,and Frank Gehry and many more.

“Pro Football Hall of Fame: Gridiron Glory,” another upcoming VHS changingexhibition, will highlight such storied objects as the Super Bowl trophy, a 1917 gameball used by Jim Thorpe and the Canton Bulldogs, Tom Dempsey’s famous kickingshoe created for his half foot, Mean Joe Greene’s jersey, and more than 200 other itemsfrom the sport’s rich history, normally housed at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Admission to each of these special exhibitions is free for Virginia Historical Societymembers.

The Altria Group sponsorship of “Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times”is part of a $250,000 total commitment that also includes support for the installation of a new“Story of Virginia” exhibition, which is slated to open in late summer 2015. Altria Group hasbeen a major supporter of the VHS and the “Story of Virginia” exhibition since its first iterationin 1992, as well as leading the charge for its transformation to an online exhibition in the early2000s. Altria Group’s most recent commitment will help the Virginia Historical Society makeVirginia’s history relevant, exciting, and accessible to present and future generations.

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Virginia Hunter Championships Debut August 4 at Virginia Horse Center

The state of Virginia is home to some of the nation’s longest standing and most historic hunter horse shows. And now the Virginia Hunter Championships offer an added in-centive for riders and trainers competing at these notable shows within the common-wealth.

The inaugural Virginia Hunter Champion-ships, presented by Markel, will be held at the Virginia Horse Center on Tuesday, August 4. The one-day show will give out more than $60,000 in prize money to exhibi-tors who have been competing in Virginia throughout the year.

“There are so many horse shows in Virginia that are sort of ‘stand alones,’” explained Chris Wynne, one of the driving forces be-hind the creation of the Virginia Hunter Championships. “A farm has one or two shows, like Rosemount Farm, or an orga-nization has one or two like an Upperville or a Keswick. We’re trying to help those horse shows and get people to stay at home and show in Virginia at their home horse shows.”

The Virginia Hunter Championships on August 4 will offer a $15,000 Professional Hunter Classic, a $10,000 Pre-Green Hunter Classic, a $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic, a $10,000 Children’s Hunt-er Classic, a $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic and a $5,000 Pony/Children’s Pony Classic.

In order to be a part of the classics at the Virginia Hunter Championships, horses had to qualify by showing at Virginia horse shows throughout the year. Horses wishing to compete for the professional classic must have shown in at least four of the qualifying shows, while those qualifying for all other classics must have shown in at least six. Listed qualifying shows included: The Barracks December “A” (12/11-14)* Lexington Spring Encore “AA”(4/29-5/3)The Barracks January I “A” (1/2-4)* James River Hunt “A” (5/8-10)The Barracks January II “A” (1/8-11)* Keswick Horse Show “AA” (5/12-17)

Stonewall Country I “A” (1/15-18) Upperville Horse Show “AA”(6/1-7)Stonewall Country II “A” (1/30-2/1) Loudoun Benefit Show “AA”(6/10-14)The Barracks February “A” (2/6-8)* Roanoke Valley Horse Show “AA” (6/16-20)Hollins Spring Welcome “A” (2/26-3/1) Deep Run Horse Show “AA” (6/17-21)The Barracks March “A” (3/6-8)* Warrenton Pony Show “A” (6/24-28)Rosemount Farm “AA” (4/8-12) Rosemount Farm “A” (7/24-26)Lexington Spring Premiere “AA” (4/22-26) A-rated shows were given a value of 1.5 shows, and AA-rated shows a value of one show.

“We have a lot of good professionals that have qualified for it, and we’ve received great sponsorship support for our first year,” Wynne said. “A number of indi-viduals and Virginia families have been very nice to sponsor this as a way to show support and to keep the Virginia horse shows going. They’ve shown at Keswick or Warrenton or places like that and want to make sure that they keep going. Today it’s difficult to keep these historic hunter horse shows alive and thriving if you don’t have jumpers. We hope that this gives another avenue for that.”

All of the entry money and money raised for the Virginia Hunter Championships is funneled directly back into the event, al-lowing for greater prize money, exhibitor parties and more.

“Every dollar earned toward the event is put back into the event,” Wynne said. “It’s not a moneymaker. It’s all for the exhibitors and the trainers that have supported the Virginia horse shows for the year.”

The Virginia Hunter Championships will immediately precede the Lexington Na-tional Horse Show, held August 5-9, 2015.

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ON EXHIBIT“Take Me To The Rapidan”

IN THE MORIN GALLERY AT THE ARTS CENTER IN ORANGEToday, our presidents retreat to Camp David, but when Herbert Hoover want-ed to get away from it all, he said, “Take me to the Rapidan!” Today, many fine artists have made the same choice, and their work will be exhibited at the Morin Gallery at the Arts Center in Orange for the next two months.

It was on the Rapidan River in Orange County that archaeologists discovered the remains of Stegara, a village inhabit-ed by the extinct Manahoac tribe. When the British arrived, they named the river the Rapid Ann -- in honor of their fast running queen.

During much of the Civil War, the river was the de facto northern boundary of the Confederacy. Union and Confeder-ate troops alternately glared and social-ized with each other from their winter camps on both sides. Numerous skir-mishes, forays and entire campaigns were launched from its banks. And for some enslaved African Americans the river was a path toward freedom.

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August 6 – September 30, the Morin Gal-lery at The Arts Center In Orange cele-brates Orange County’s important river with “Take me to the Rapidan.” Spon-sored by the Rapidan Foundation and juried by Clive Pates & Virginia Rood Pates, the exhibit includes paintings, photography, film, sculpture and mixed media work by artists Phil & Susie Audi-bert, Ramey Campbell, Barbara M. Col-lins, Trish Crowe, Pam Derrickson, Susan Garnett, Linda Goodling, Ashe Laugh-lin, Krissy Lavin, Stephanie Mendlow, Nancy Mottley, Lee J. Nixon, Jr., Virginia Pates, Larry Patterson, Laura Rosenthal, B. Berne Smith, Tom Tartaglino, Pat Tem-ples, Kathleen Willingham, Claudia Wis-dom Good and Richard Young.

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