Nelson County Life, Issue #81

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WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN134 ROSEBAY LN

$1,150,000 ∙ MLS#: 484056

Tree Tops is an elegant, classic mountain lodge style home offering spectacular mountain, valley and ski slope views. The spacious floor plan, featuring master suite and laundry on the main level could be perfect of vacation or full time residence. All luxurious furnishings, selected to compliment the interior convey.

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN1461 LEDGES CONDOS$284,500 ∙ MLS#: 493272

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN6 FOREST CT

$360,000 ∙ MLS#: 493050Completely renovated mountain chalet. Beautifully decorated. Four bedrooms, 3 baths plus a spacious den in the lower level. Plenty of storage space. Large wrap around deck to enjoy Wintergreen Nature and wildlife. Located off a short, quiet cul-de-sac. Conveys fully furnished. WPI Right of Membership.

sTONEy cREEk411 CEDAR GLEN CLOSE$474,936 ∙ MLS#: 493880

sTONEy cREEk93 BLACK WALNUT LN

$319,000 ∙ MLS#: 474801A great house offering privacy in a community of homes in a country club atmosphere. There is a 2-level deck with pergola for enjoying gorgeous mountain views in all directions. A wood burning fireplace, 2-car garage and beautiful landscaping complement this light-filled home.

sTONEy cREEk40 MULLIGAN LN

$429,000 ∙ MLS#: 486421Very spacious, open and bright floor plan. High end interior and exterior finishes. Golf front location. The views of the Blue Ridge Mountains are spectacular, 360-degree year-round.

NElsON cOUNTyMILL POND RD (LOT)

$375,000 ∙ MLS#: 492250Ideal for a family desiring 4 or 5 elevated, well contoured building sites on three sides of a spring fed stream, which could be converted to a private pond. The property is on Cove Creek, affording a bold stream access for recreation.

NElsON cOUNTy5 EAGLES WOOD POINT$179,000 ∙ MLS#: 487397

Fabulous mountain and valley views possible from mostly level building site. Private elevated setting for a dream home with spectaclar views. Beautiful hardwoods. Photo is taken from nearby developed lot to show what kind of view is possible with development.This is an estate setting, with almost 360 views possible, perfect for a private retreat.

NElsON cOUNTy3150 LAUREL RD

$295,000 ∙ MLS#: 490049 Great for extended family retreat. Customize the interior - could function as apartment upstairs with extensive recreational or storage on ground level. Enter from several sides. Private, mountain views to the west. Land for pool, tennis court, horses, gardens. Storage for four wheelers, canoes, sports gear or space for dormitories, pool tables, ping pong, foosball, etc.

www.wintergreenrealestate.com · 800.325.2200

Spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from this superbly refurnished 3 bedroom unit. Upgraded furnishings with two living areas and easy access to the Wintergreen activities. WPI Right of Membership.

Furniture may be purchased separately; also pool table and woodstove. A perfect cottage styled house with good views, private, & the best appointments.

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vISIT OuR TwO CONvENIENT LOCATIONS! wintergreen Mountain (next to spa) & Stoney Creek (at the entrance)

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2788 B Rockfish Valley Hwy/PO Box 444 Nellysford, VA 22958 *Nelson County sales, excluding Wintergreen Resort, data provided by CAAR MLS from 1/1/10 – 10/31/11

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Located in the popular Black Rock Village area, this 4 BR mountain chalet is within walking distance of the slopes, Beautiful views off the spacious deck. Many upgrades throughout the kitchen and bath-rooms including: stainless steel appliances in kitchen, and beautiful claw foot tub in upstairs bath. New kitchen floor in 2010. Tectonics added new deck and stone facade in 2009. $319,000

Charming Pedlars Loft home with 2 BR plus a loft area for sleeping or relax-ing, 2 BA and a cozy greatroom with a wood burning fireplace. Located in a wonderful area nestled into the woodlands near the Tyro ski slopes. This could be a good rental investment and is truly a great getaway! $255,000

Mountain view, golf front, Tectonics built home for well under 500k! Great multi-family home with 4 private BR/BA suites; Recently renovat-ed with new roof, exterior paint, flooring, kitchen appliances, bedroom furniture and more; wall of windows, skylights, vaulted ceilings with wood trim and beams, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, multiple decks, great room with open flow; furnished! $449,900 WPI

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Great location just minutes from Wintergreen Resort, the Blue Ridge Parkway, wineries, breweries and Nellysford. 1.77 acres with a three bedroom house. Has mountain views now but with some select cutting could have great vistas year round. Needs some TLC but has great potential. $128,900

Fortunes Point Lot 1

Rare 27+ acre parcel in an exclusive 4 lot subdivi-sion accessed thru the front gate at Wintergreen Resort. Stunning mountain and valley views. Central water available. $499,000

Perched on the highest ridge in Wintergreen, this beauti-fully renovated 3 BR, 3.5 BA home enjoys year round views of Three Ridges mountain and spectacular sunsets. The greatroom has floor to ceiling native stone fireplace,a wall of glass to the view,tongue and groove cathedral ceil-ing and hardwood floors. Updated kitchen, handsome furnishings, ductless heating and cooling,second fam-ily room and many extras. $599,000 WPI

You must see this 3 BR, 3 BA home to appreciate the quality of the renovations and furnishings. NEW: Geother-mal heat system, central a/c, ext. Hardi Plank, new flooring, appliances and light fixtures, new kitchen with comtemporary flair, new stone (Rumsford) fireplace, new doors and hardware, rear deck with gas fireplace, glass rail panels and ceiling fans that make this a real living area. Great location. $449,500 WPI

18 Squirrel Tree Lane 1063 Devils Knob Loop

Custom designed by an inventor/engineer, there are wonderful spaces both inside and out of this 3927 sq. ft., 3 BR, 4 bath home. Spacious living room with library annex, dining room, recently renovated kitchen and baths, and a large ground floor master make life comfortable. An attached office (20x25) with full bath and studio/workshop/garage of 1344 sq. ft. offer an array of possibilities. $395,000 Call Charlie Wineberg 434 996-7336

81 Summit Lane 448 Laurel Springs DriveWINTERGREEN RESORT

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Glenthorne Loop, NellysfordBeautiful 14 acre wooded tract near Wintergreen Resort. Mountain views and a great location near skiing, golf, restaurants and Devils Backbone brew pub. Several home sites have perked, access by paved road adjoining Winterhaven subdivision. Lots of hardwoods throughout and a spring running through property. Potential pond site by home, nice rock outcroppings too. $199,000. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 or [email protected]. (492457)

134 Gumtree DriveThis cozy 4BR/2BA home, is located near the Mt Inn offering an ideal weekend get-away for the whole family! Nestled in the woods, where a bubbling mtn. stream adds tranquility to the lower level hot tub. Extensive private decks, open to the two living spaces while the main level boasts new wood flooring. This property has a significant rental history which will offset owners expense (numbers available upon request); WPI; call Joan Mummery @ 434-531-5033. (484295)

426 Laurel Springs Drive3BR/2.5BA home on the golf course (w/main level Master suite). Enjoy peaceful sound of babbling brook from large deck, screen porch, and upstairs balcony. Enchanting wooded lot provides privacy from golf balls in summer, and beautiful golf course views when leaves fall. Floor-to-ceiling wood-burning stone fireplace. Updated appliances & new flooring on main level. WPI. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890 or [email protected] (493216)

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Wintergreen DriveExcellent development opportunity in Wintergreen Resort. Approved for 22 townhomes or an 85 room hotel. Located in a very favorable area of the resort. Townhome owners or hotel guests would be able to walk to the resort’s full service spa, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, ski shuttle and local cafe. Very short drive to the golf and tennis facilities as well as the resort’s shops and restaurants. Call Rod and Christy Phillips 434-987-6399. (491437)

25 Stem LaneA gem waiting to be discovered! This charming cottage with an open airy living space greets you at the entry. An open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, lofts above, wrap around deck and a blazing fire in the stone fireplace on a cold winter night; life doesn’t get much better then this! Avoid the condo fees with this large three BR home which includes WTG Membership in this very reasonable price of $267,500. Call Joan Mummery 434-531-5033 (460935)

774 LaurelwoodLocation! This unit is across the street from the Mt. Inn, eagles Swoop and The Market at Wintergreen. Winter mt. view, this unit has a remodeled kitchen, upgraded maple cabinets and appliances and new hardwood/ceramic floors. WPI. $114,500. A must see! Call Joan Mummery 434-531-5033. (493325)

315 Dobie What could be better than having a ski condo within 100 feet of the ski slopes? Having plenty of room for the whole family! Snap up this rare find! 1600sf, 4BR/3BA Dobie condo on the slopes for $375,000. 3BRs on main level! Fourth Bedroom in loft w/full bath & huge storage area. Updated kitchen, cozy wood burning fireplace. Large deck overlooks the slopes. WPI. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890 or [email protected] (493234)

RoseWood at Stoney CreekRoseWood Village: Models and building sites available, a 55+ living community in the valley of Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek. Spacious villas & condos, superb craftsmanship, many Universal Design features. Surround yourself with spectacular natural beauty and indulge in the full array of local, Charlottesville, and UVA amenities. Maintenance-free living with sensational views and care-free convenience. Villas from $389,000 and Condos from $297,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (462918)

67 West ElkwoodPriced to Sell !!! Within walking distance to the Mountain Village. Very well maintained 3 bedroom / 2 full bath home. Hardy Plank sliding & roof recently in-stalled. 2 car garage/family room/billard room. Owner is currently making updates to kitchen & bath rooms plus the driveway. What a bargain at $296,800. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498 (493726)

128 Eagles Court SKI IN, SKI OUT 2BR/1.5BA End Unit condo on Eagles Swoop! Skiing doesn’t get any better than stepping out to the patio, getting skis from the ski closet, and skiing off the patio onto the slopes. Add a total renovation (new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, appliances, plumbing fixtures & recessed lights), and you have a gem of a ski property! Beautiful wood-burning stone fireplace, and central Heat & AC. New Washer & Dryer. WPI. $219,000. Listed by Dawn Perusse 540-454-3300, [email protected] (MLS 493322)

380 Cedar DriveReduced $1M+ from original listing! Divorce forcing sale. Incredible value! Estate home on 1 acre adjoining Nat’l Forest. Gourmet kitchen, hardwoods, master bath w/ granite double vanity, 3 fireplaces (2 gas/1 wood), superb mountain views, 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 car garage, extensive decks. $895.000! Also available w/ 2 cul-de-sac lots. Call Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (483491)

258 TimbersUpdated Timbers Condo on Wintergreen Resort Rental Program. Great location, slopeside condo, walk to amenities. Priced to sell. $110,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (493414)

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insidebasic necessities ........................... 7cover story ..................................... 9this old/new house .................... 18moneywise ................................. 24at home with marlo ................... 25sam’s garden .............................. 30ask the dr. ..................................... 31the perfect fit ............................. 31datebook .................................... 38leisure guide .............................. 39classifieds ................................... 42comics ......................................... 43

on the coverPhotographer: Hayley OsborneA bittersweet branch is one of several shop owner Beth Glaser picks from her mother’s farm to make wreaths . Story on page 9.

34muddyshoesWalk a mile in these. Their owners walked more than 9 muddy ones.

12nano to microThe brewery just got bigger.

28santapawsCats and dogs dig Christmas.

Forgive me, but my mind has been in the gutter.

I stumbled across this great idea online to drill a section of metal gutter into one of Adam’s bedroom walls and set books in it, facing outward. The thinking is if kids see bright book covers instead of boring spines, they’ll want to pick up a book and read it.

But they must first know how to read. At our house, we are well-versed in the alternative three Rs: reading, reciting, and ripping. I read him the books. He recites the stories. He rips the pages.

So, for about a week, those gutter shelves sat empty and the books went back in a safe place. But as you know, my mind stayed in the gutter.

So naturally, we hopped in the Jeep and went to Wintergreen Hardware. Adam had his red Ford Explorer car (the right passenger side door won’t stay shut) and as our minds wandered, specifically to the gutter aisle, we found our next project: Downspout Motor Speedway.

Downspout Motor Speedway is brilliant. What you do is you prop up one end of the downspout on say, a few sacks of manure, and then you feed the car at the top end and watch it shoot down the tunnel. Boys between

the ages of 3 and 4 will do this over and over again. Really.

The only bad thing is Downspout Motor Speedway is an outdoor toy; it’s not the kind of thing we want Adam dragging all over the house with a curious sister tailing him. It stays outside.

As for the gutter shelves? They had sat empty, as you know. But now, gutter shelf has become Gutter Park-ing Lot, an accessory to Downspout Motor Speedway. Available in white and brown for the holidays.

There’s a joke there, but I don’t want Santa to skip our house.

Merry Christmas!Yvette & Tommy Stafford

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We aren’t through yet! Soon Zestivities will be moving next door into its new, much larger and TOTALLY unique building, and the space we are in will become ExtraZ!, our jewelry and accessories store!


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Holiday PicksThibaut-Janisson, Cuvée d’Etat,

Blanc de Blancs, Millésime 2008 – I don’t think you can go wrong with champagne, that versatile sparkling nectar that goes with everything from itself to oysters to cheese soufflé to rich game to the outstretched hands of the guests at your party. Champagne grapes are grown under the harshest conditions only to be enchantingly transformed into a foaming golden liquid that is as far removed from the dreary, black grapes as Julia Roberts is from a Hell’s Angel. There’s no magician’s act like it. Okay so, pro-duced in Virginia, T.-J., Cuvée d’Etat is not true champagne, but please, blindfold me and ask me to guess. I’d sure be fooled. It’s a Blanc de Blancs which means all white grapes, and in champagne that means all Char-donnay. This is some of the finest sparkling wine I’ve tasted in a while, all the more so when you consider the price. And ladies take note, Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress, declared that it was the only way to get sozzled and still stay sexy. My favourite quotation however is at-

tributed to the late Lily Bollinger who, when asked by a London reporter when she drank champagne, replied: “I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it…un-less I’m thirsty.” $32

Barthe René, Pinot Gris, 2008 - I cannot get enough of this wine and my passion has evidently spread to staff members as Sarah keeps grab-bing bottles off the shelf to take home and serve with her red curry. Opulent, unctuous, round, rich, complex, yeasty with smoky yet slightly floral notes, this is a “food wine.” The Alsatians know how to make Pinot Gris better than anyone else and this organic example is one of the best you’ll find. Pair with chicken livers, kidneys, game and holiday fare such as white meats and roasts. $18

Medici, Pinot Noir, 2004 – Around Basic Necessities this wine needs no introduction as I serve it more than any other. Neither does it need my promotion. I feel, however, I’d be do-

ing a disservice to those who haven’t made its acquaintance if I went with-out a mention. My love of wine began with Pinot Noir, an aged Burgundy whose bouquet I easily still remember, the mnemonic power of the olfactory system the best of all the senses. The 2004 Medici smells and tastes like that first unforgettable experience…at one third the price. Pair with cheeses, white or dark fowl. $35

La Bastide St. Dominique, Châ-teauneuf-du-Pape, 2009 – I love the lush sensuality of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and this full-bodied wine is at its best when the temperatures dip. At home, it’s a fall/winter staple that I love to bring forth with holiday meals. Eric Bonnet of La Bastide St. Dominique is the unas-suming wine maker behind the sensuous potion. A blend of mostly Grenache, this wine will cure any notions you might have about Grenache as thin or harsh. Here, it is made and aged to elegance and the price is a CDP bargain. $38 Happy holidays and remember to shop locally and buy humanely raised meats.

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The wood stove is roaring. The coffee’s on and Beth Glaser just came back from her mom’s farm with the Christmas wreath mother lode: holly, cyprus, juniper berries, and bittersweet.

STORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMSPHOTOGRAPHY by HAYLEY OSBORNE

It’s a tradition.


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“I usually will go there and cut a lot of what I need from her holly trees,” Beth said. “And a lot of the spruce, the white pine and things, I just cut from our yard up in. We have five acres so we have lots of white pine and regular pine. But usually I won’t cut down trees, just limbs. Mainly it comes right from between the two of our houses.”

Though Beth grew up in Nelson County, she lived in Hatteras, N.C. for about 20 years where she and her husband ran a restaurant together. She also spent three years as a floral designer at a garden center in Chesapeake. But Nelson was pulling her back – and the, perhaps, stronger pull of antiques – brought her to stone building at the corner of Rts. 29 and 6.

“I always thought, ‘Maybe one day…’” said Beth, who remembers driving past the empty store-front that was once Walton’s Mountain Country Store every day. “It looked so lonely and sad sitting here.”

So this year, Beth has a place to hang her Christ-mas wreaths and garlands. Her shop, Bittersweet Branch Primitives opened just this past spring. But setting up shop wasn’t easy.

After a couple of tries, Beth got in touch with the current owners – the children of the original Walton’s Mountain Country Store owner Joyce Wood, and leased the place right away.

Beth knew that the old building would be perfect for her antiques, gifts, and crafts.

“A lot of people stop and take pictures of the building,” she said. “They just love the quaintness. It looks like a little chalet sitting in the middle of 29. It just has a feeling; it’s a warm little store. It’s cozy.”

Cozy is perfect for Beth’s antiques, which, for her, are just a way of life. Her mother owned and operated the Meadowbrook Wallpaper Shop in Charlottesville for about 25 years, and her grand-mother was an antiques dealer before that.

Even her shop, though new to her, has quite the history.

Joyce Wood opened the Walton’s Mountain Country Store in 1982, but the building has been around much longer – it even survived Camille.

Diane Nordt, one of the current owners and Joyce’s daughter, said she wasn’t sure exactly when the place was built, but knew that in previous lives it was both a gas station and a gun shop.

Though Diane isn’t around every day to see what’s become of her mom’s shop, she is quite happy with Beth’s Bittersweet Branch Primitives.

“I told Beth it felt like mom would have really liked her store and she would be happy with its use right now,” said Diane. “Beth has really good taste and I just feel like it suits the charm of the build-ing.”

The Walton’s Mountain Country Store was origi-nally a place where locals and fans of the hit televi-sion series could come together, share a brownie or two and take in the peace of Nelson County. Bittersweet Branch Primitives is actually not quite different – plus an antique here or there.

“You can just come in and have a cup of coffee,” invited Beth, adding that the coffee at her shop is not for sale – it’s just there for customers, guests, or anyone who meanders in to take a look at Beth’s fresh homemade wreaths or, on the other end of the spectrum, perhaps a bureau one of those original “Waltons” may have used.

“Pretty much, it’s how I grew up; I guess it’s in my blood,” said Beth, who jokes that her friends tease her, saying the more beat up a piece is, the more she’ll like it. She takes it well, though. “I always knew I didn’t want anything new.” NCL


from nano to microWild Wolf Brewing Company expands to new Nellysford shopping village

STORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMS

HAYLEY OSBORNE

PHOTOS: TOMMY STAFFORD


A few months back, we shared with you the story of the Wild Wolf Brewery expansion. Mary Wolf planned the grand opening of the new brew pub for her birthday – 11/11/11 at 11:11 a.m.

“It went awesome,” she said. “I couldn’t be happier. It’s one of those things that you schedule and you hope it’s all going to work, but you don’t know for sure… but we’re extremely pleased.”

Mary said that the menu – which uses all local meats and as much local produce as possible – has been very well-received by the commu-nity.

“It’s kind of a gastro-pub,” Mary explained. Adding that there are some vegan and gluten-free options, and that everything (except three des-serts that were just too good to leave off the menu) are completely made from scratch.

And Danny, Mary’s son and a graduate of the World Brewing Acad-emy at Siebel Institute of Technol-ogy, has been brewing up a storm in preparation for the opening of the brewery building just a few weeks after the 11/11 grand opening. So far on tap he’s got an American lager, the

Alpha Ale, the Pumpkin Ale and the Double Team White IPA.

But those options will be increas-ing rapidly as Wild Wolf has gone from a 1½ barrel system (a nano-brewery) to a 15 barrel system and they are now officially a micro-brew-ery. And for now, things are going swimmingly.

“We’ve had a few bumps and hiccups,” said Mary, “but I’m really exceptionally happy.”

But wait, there’s more.In addition to the brewpub and

the brewery building, Wild Wolf will open a beer garden this spring, and Mary has been working closely with Don Rich to turn the old tobacco shed-looking buildings on the prop-erty into a little shopping village.

Don and his wife, Victoria, have already moved Zestivities! (a unique gift shop) from Crozet into a small space next to Wild Wolf, but it is slated to move into a larger space a bit later this month. HomebrewZ! (the home brew supply shop formerly known as Wild Wolf) and ExtraZ! (an accessories shop) will also be open by Christmas.

Next up? TidbitZ! – a wine and specialty foods shop. Stay tuned! NCL

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Looking back, one of the most anticipated holiday traditions in my life has been going to the woods in December in search of the perfect Christmas tree. It was my dad’s and my job to troop into the wilds behind our house, weeks beforehand, to scout out likely prospects. The only trouble with trees growing in the woods is they never quite measure up to the perfect ones standing in parking lots with the clear white light bulbs strung overhead. It took a lot of walking and look-ing to find one with at least three good sides that would pass a young girl’s approval. The sparse side would always be finagled into the corner of the living room where no one could see its offending naked-ness.

One December I recall finding a white pine that looked full and bushy from any angle and I’d make daily runs to check on it until the appointed time of cutting. My excitement knew no bounds on the Saturday morning I led my dad to the spot it was growing and found

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instead only a fresh-cut stump, oozing with pine sap. I was as out-raged as only a young girl can be when a prize is snatched out from under her very nose!

Another time we brought home a tree, set it up and were standing back admiring it when my mother let out a shriek. Closer inspec-tion revealed hundreds of tiny seed ticks crawling up the living room walls and across the floor. The only recourse was to drag it back to the woods from whence it came where it eventually turned brown and became a perch for the birds.

The first Christmas after marriage is supposed to be filled with romance and I, as a 21 year old bride, explained the Christmas tree tradition and how I wanted to make it part of our new life. So we piled in our old Jeep, making a bad last minute decision to take our three puppies along for the ride and headed for a wooded section near where we lived. Rose colored glasses firmly in place, I envisioned my new hubby and I strolling hand in hand through the woods together, puppies romping with wild abandon beside us. In actuality, the pups didn’t do too well on their solo ride out. What they got was car sick and the retching noises coming from the back seat sort of took away from the festive air. The new husband wasn’t as patient as dear old dad and chopped down the first Charlie Brown tree he came to, throw-ing it in the back of the jeep where the pups emptied the last of their stomachs on it. The tree had to be sprayed down with water and had a few broken limbs after the traumatic ride home but was propped up in the corner nevertheless. It didn’t look too bad after a string of lights and some ornaments were hung on its sagging branches....until our pet raccoon came in, made a mad dash for the trunk and proceeded to climb up, knocking the entire tree over. With red balls rolling across the floor and the bucket of sand spilling onto our new avocado green shag rug, the husband covered his eyes and fled. The wife, I recall, cried.

There was the tree we had to secure to the curtain rod with a piece of wire to keep it upright. And the giant 14 footer I topped out of a neighbor’s blue spruce and hauled back to the camp, only to have to cut it three times just to get it in the house. And who could forget the one we sprayed with artificial snow, making it look very Christ-massy until the “snow” turned into a white, gelatinous substance that stuck to all the lights and ornaments, to say nothing of the floor. Oh the memories! In the last ten years we’ve broke tradition and cut a leafless sassafras tree which abound on our property and strung white lights through the bare branches and hung long silver tinsel that shim-mers when the door is opened. There are no needles to vacuum up and the grandkids love the fact that they can sit under the tree.

We’ve never had one of those color coordinated trees where all the decorations match or had a theme such as “The Country Look” or “Victorian Lace.” I’ve always felt a person’s Christmas tree should be an extension of themselves so ours was filled with ornaments like the hammered copper angel I labored over when I was in Brown-ies. Or the green plastic balls with brightly colored stripes that were my grandparents only tree decorations during the Great Depression. There were my parent’s German ornaments made of delicate spun glass that somehow never got broken all through the years. And the orange and green bubble lights that fascinated me as a child.

I still love dragging out the boxes marked “Christmas Things” and unwrapping each treasure from its nest of newspaper, marveling again at all the memories that are attached to each piece. Like the white doves I cut out from Christmas cards one year because I was too poor to buy any new ornaments. Or the painted green sled made from popsicle sticks that my daughter made me in the second grade that accompanies the little plaster of Paris circle with her tiny fingerprints imprinted on it. There is the angel tree-topper that’s hard to put on and even harder to keep straight. And the simple brown cross made of twigs that reminds us what Christmas is really all about; the babe in the manger who willingly came to earth so that we may live forever.

Each tree brought home, each ornament hung, will stay in my heart forever; a sweet remembrance of past Christmases where nothing ever matched but somehow fit together perfectly. From our cabin to yours, may each of you have a blessed and holy Christmas! NCL

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LEFT: The Little Friar design (far left) is from the Antique Cabin Collection of Winterwoods Homes.

The Historic Cabin Collection, based upon historical accounts and drawings, pays tribute to America’s forefathers, including the Davy Crockett family tavern.

Home design plans NOW available online starting at $245.

Log and timber frame homes, infused with nature and history, are the creation of Winterwoods Homes, headquartered in Wintergreen Resort of Virginia. They offer custom architectural and interior design, construction, and site development services, throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Picture a painting in your mind: a log cabin tucked in a mountain sunset, or the sun rising over a rooftop of a lakeside retreat. The Antique Cabin Collection, inspired by the homes of our ancestors, conveys the picturesque log home design. These home plans, designed by Winterwoods Homes, are now available on their website. The materials selected bring these designs to life.

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came here in the 1840s and 50s to escape the great potato famine and English rule and, in the process, built our railroads, tunnels, turn-pikes and canals.

Clann Mhór, Gaelic for “The Great Family,” is a local organiza-tion devoted to researching and preserving the contributions of Irish immigrants to this region, and its focus of late has been on the work-ers who built the Afton Railroad Tunnel, engineered by Claudius Crozet.

Kevin Donleavy, one of the group’s members, is particularly in-terested in the musical legacy of the Irish who came to Nelson County, and he is helping to organize a con-cert of Irish music for The Nelson Music Project that is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Center on U.S. 29 in Lovingston. The King Golden Banshee Band plays a variety of traditional Irish music on guitars, fiddles, tinwhistles, flutes, banjos and bodhráns (a framed drum de-scended from old Irish war drums). Songs such as “Danny Boy,” “Old Apples in Winter,” and “The Lakes of Pontchartrain” tell stories that come down from the old country. Irish dancers will also perform, as will local folk musicians Kim and

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English music teacher who became interested in doing field work on folk songs that had crossed the Atlantic with the Irish, Scottish and English who came to America, came to Nelson County in 1918 and interviewed Fannie and Alex Coffey in White Rock, Philander Fitzgerald in Afton, Dol Small in Nellysford and Maria Tomes, an 85-year-old former slave of the Coleman family in the Rockfish Valley area. Sharp annotated the notes of the songs he heard while his secretary, Maud Karpeles, took down the words.

Later, in 1950, Karpeles returned to Nelson and recorded songs sung by Florence and Napoleon Fitzgerald, descendants of Philander Fitzger-ald. Donleavy believes that their songs may have come from the Irish railroad workers who worked on the Afton Railroad Tunnel in the 1850s.

Donleavy and the King Golden Banshee Band will be keeping those Irish influences alive at the Dec. 3 concert at the Nelson Center. There will also be a display of railroad artifacts. Tickets will be $10 at the door. Proceeds go to Clann Mhór and the Nelson Music Project of Oakland Museum. Call 434-263-5940 for more information. NCL

609 White Oak CondoAt only $138,000 this two bedroom condo in great shape is a tremendous value. Completely furnished and ready to use, this condo has existing rental revenue in Wintergreen resort program.Close to skiing and mountain village area and includes WPI right. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, [email protected], www.experiencewintergreen.com (489443)

38 Summit CircleThis 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac located off Devils Knob Loop. Enjoy seasonal views from your large deck. Open floor plan from first level kitchen, dining room and living room. Master suite has sit-ting area and lots of filtered light. Priced to sell! $327,300. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (490627)

2208 Tanners RidgeGreat price on a two bedroom golf front furnished condo at Wintergreen. Includes full kitchen, family room with fireplace and all furnishings and appliances. Walk to Wintergarden Spa and pool, golf and restauraunts. Shuttle stop out front will take you to skiing and other amenities. Includes WPI right of membership. Only $107,500 ! Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 (473888)

170 Rosewood DriveRoseWood Village: Earthcraft Certified, Madison Villa with 1st floor master, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gourmet kitchen, sun-room, superb craftsmanship, and many features of Universal Design. RoseWood is a 55+ active adult community located in the valley of Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek. $409,900. Contact Brian, www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (489621)

745 Laurelwood A WOW renovation! Top floor unit with hardwoods throughout 1st and 2nd levels. Stone fireplace treatment, plantation blinds, leather seating collection, built-in electronics, vaulted ceilings, updated cabinetry. Zero steps in from parking lot. Private Laurelwood pool. Walk to The Market, ski slopes, shopping. Furnished. $165,000. Contact Brian Chasewww.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (491022)

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24 Wintergreen DrivePerfect for large families, multiple families or rental investors. Brand new, top of the line, private elevator, lots of sq ft and flex-ible floor plan. The location could not be better. Walk to the spa, fitness/aquatics center, nature center/Cafe. Ski shuttle pick-up is right there! Golf and tennis around the corner. Mountain Inn and restaurants are so close. Call for details. Quality construction/large sq footage - it’s a great value. $599,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 (456496)

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Chestnut Place Lot #16Picture Perfect Location! A View to Remember! Priced to sell! Currently 65K under 2011 Tax assessment. One of Wintergreen’s Finest locations supplying a year round view. A short trip to all the amenities. A nice level building site with a gentle roll. Easy access! Rustic & Romantic setting! Call Tim Craig at [email protected] (486896)

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1429 HighlandsSpectacular year ‘round views overlooking Wintergreen Village, ski slopes & multiple ridges of mountains! Fully-furnished, mid-level unit with new AC unit in popular Devils Knob area. Walk to Ski slopes, Golf, Tennis, & the Wintergarden Spa. Turn-key investment and/or mountain get-away for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. $180,000 with WPI. Listed by Dawn Perusse 540-454-3300, [email protected] (MLS 490911)

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472 Cedar Meadow DriveExceptional home on beautifully landscaped double lot; breath-taking great room features stone wood-burning fireplace extending to top of 15 foot wood-paneled ceiling, large casement windows and built-in bookcases, overlooked by balcony; family room features gas fireplace with soapstone hearth; enjoy outdoor living with screened porch, extensive deck and lovely yard with fish pond and waterfall; other features include greenhouse, sun room, stone chimney and stone pillars on front porch. $699,000 Call Joan Mummery (434) 531-5033. (489183)

19 Lost Pond ~ Stoney CreekGreat price for a one acre corner lot on quiet cul-de-sac in the foothills of Stoney Creek! Among homes of significant value. Enjoy a gently sloping lot with hardwoods - slope ideal for a walk-out basement! Three minutes to amenities (golf, tennis, swimming, hiking, dining, fishing). Community water available. $58,400. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (488830)

755 LaurelwoodLaurelwood is a great, affordable year-round location on the mountain. Walk to skiing in winter - don’t worry about parking! In summer walk to dining and all of the festivities behind the Mountain Inn (fireworks, concerts, etc). Walk to Blackrock Market for those groceries you forgot. Top level gold-rated unit has been nicely updated and brings in over $20k/year. Stainless appliances and nice furnishings. Keep renting it to hold as an investment or move right in and have it all to yourself! $204,900 including WPI right of membership. Call Rod and Christy Phillips at 434-987-6399. (475675)

112 Shamokin Springs TrailBuilding site with views of popular Shamokin Springs Natural Area - a favorite place for a leisure walk - also connects to the Old Appalachian Trail. A great place to build your mountain retreat. Less than 5 minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, and spa services. Bring your own builder or ask us for builder recommendations. WPI. $99,900. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (476058)

2006 Stone Ridge WoodsBIG PRICE REDUCTION by motivated owner; This 3BR/3Bth units is fully furnished with upper and lower master suites, cathedral ceiling, tiled entry, wood-burning fireplace and inviting deck. Walk to Wintergarden Spa, pool and Fitness Center, golf, tennis and Devils Grill restaurant. Shuttle to ski area. $185,000. Call Joan Mummery at (434)531-5033 or [email protected]. (471427)

27 Pine SiskinBuilt in 2006 with luxury finishes, energy efficiency, and upgraded systems. Extraordinary opportunity. Features: Granite and marble tile throughout baths, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, gorgeous golf views, plantation shutters, custom front door and stained glass, wet bar, home theater, two fireplaces (gas & wood). Interior design by Steadman House. Reduced! $684,000. Contact Brian Chasewww.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (482412)

87 Devils Knob LoopBrand new 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home built by Shenandoah Valley Construction, one of Wintergreens most established and respected builders. This golf front home on prestigious Devils Knob Loop will feature hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, family room fireplace and an open and bright layout. Many custom upgrades included hardiboard siding, Anderson windows, large decks and many finishes you can select! For more information or to view this home call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, [email protected], only $499,000! (491689)

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Jim MummerySales Associate434-531-5033

Steve MarianellaSales Associate434-566-1293

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3207 North Ridge Only $119,500 for a furnished condo with mountain views, two full baths, a full kitchen and a great location near Wintergreen amenities! Walk to golf,tennis,skiing and restaurants. Pergo floors, family room fireplace, separate dining area. This may not last long, great investment to use or rent this ski season. Call today, Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, [email protected] (492139)

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245 Ravens Roost LaneOne of a kind opportunity to own home adjacent to Ravens Roost Overlook. At just 50 paces from the door, it’s like having your own Overlook with panoramic views stretching miles to the South, West, and North. Imagine sharing this feature with your friends and family! 4 bedrooms, cathedral great room, soaring stone chimney, wall of windows. Major Price Reduction! $310,000. Call Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (484616)

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2204 Tanners RidgeFantastic Price ($89,900) & Location (Devils Knob)! The perfect, ready-to-use Sports, Spa, & Nature get-away! Fully-furnished 40’ wide, End-Unit Patio condo w/10 windows. 30’x9’ patio. Futon sofabed in Liv Rm creates 2nd BR. Full Kitchen, W&D. Slopes, Golf, Ten-nis, Spa & 3 quality restaurants in 3 min. On Shuttle route. WPI. Call Dawn Perusse at 800-417-1890. (466971)

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3208 North Ridge Wonderful 2 bedroom North Ridge Condo close to everything! Views of the Shenandoah Valley and the best views at North Ridge too! Walk to Golf, Tennis, Spa, Restaurants and Skiing. Comes furnished and includes WPI. $155,000 Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293. (459078)

VIEWS @ ONLY $119K

Brian ChaseManaging Broker

434-960-4168

Tim CraigSales Associate540-416-8498

Joan MummerySales Associate434-531-5033

Dawn PerusseAssociate Broker

540-454-3300

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1453 Ledges CondoBEST value for 2 bedroom condo with million dollar mountain views. Two generous bed-rooms and 2 full baths. Large living area and dining room open to views. Summer breezes 10+ degrees cooler than valley temps. Walk to Highlands ski lift and Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center. Furnished. $185,000. Call Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (491462)

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609 White Oak CondoAt only $138,000 this two bedroom condo in great shape is a tremendous value. Completely furnished and ready to use, this condo has existing rental revenue in Wintergreen resort program.Close to skiing and mountain village area and includes WPI right. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, [email protected], www.experiencewintergreen.com (489443)

38 Summit CircleThis 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac located off Devils Knob Loop. Enjoy seasonal views from your large deck. Open floor plan from first level kitchen, dining room and living room. Master suite has sit-ting area and lots of filtered light. Priced to sell! $327,300. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (490627)

2208 Tanners RidgeGreat price on a two bedroom golf front furnished condo at Wintergreen. Includes full kitchen, family room with fireplace and all furnishings and appliances. Walk to Wintergarden Spa and pool, golf and restauraunts. Shuttle stop out front will take you to skiing and other amenities. Includes WPI right of membership. Only $107,500 ! Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 (473888)

170 Rosewood DriveRoseWood Village: Earthcraft Certified, Madison Villa with 1st floor master, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gourmet kitchen, sun-room, superb craftsmanship, and many features of Universal Design. RoseWood is a 55+ active adult community located in the valley of Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek. $409,900. Contact Brian, www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (489621)

745 Laurelwood A WOW renovation! Top floor unit with hardwoods throughout 1st and 2nd levels. Stone fireplace treatment, plantation blinds, leather seating collection, built-in electronics, vaulted ceilings, updated cabinetry. Zero steps in from parking lot. Private Laurelwood pool. Walk to The Market, ski slopes, shopping. Furnished. $165,000. Contact Brian Chasewww.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (491022)

Lot 5B, Cedar DriveThis photo is just a hint of the panoramic view potential of this special lot. With drainfield strategically located to maxi-mize year-round views and more than 1 acre adjoining the National Forest, this is truly a unique Wintergreen mountain setting. Ideal for a significant mountain estate home. Ad-jacent 1+ acre parcel also available. Reduced! $250,000. Call Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com434-296-9860 (487868)

– Located in the Mountain Inn –Do you love Wintergreen as much as we do? When you buy or sell with us, you are investing in Wintergreen’s future –

Call us or stop in and be a part of Wintergreen’s future.

Contact any of these outstanding Realtors® at our Mountain Inn office for

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Rod PhillipsSales Associate434-987-6399

Christy PhillipsSales Associate434-987-6388

24 Wintergreen DrivePerfect for large families, multiple families or rental investors. Brand new, top of the line, private elevator, lots of sq ft and flex-ible floor plan. The location could not be better. Walk to the spa, fitness/aquatics center, nature center/Cafe. Ski shuttle pick-up is right there! Golf and tennis around the corner. Mountain Inn and restaurants are so close. Call for details. Quality construction/large sq footage - it’s a great value. $599,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 (456496)

631 Far Knob ClimbRare opportunity to own one of largest mountain-side estate lots in Stoney Creek. With elevations nearing 2,200 feet, it’s one of the community’s highest. Enjoy lower humidity and cooler sum-mer temperatures. Easy 5 minute access to valley amenities. Gorgeous views of the Rockfish Valley. Adjacent 7 acre estate parcel also available. Reduced! $145,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (460226)

78 Fox Run ~ Stoney CreekGreat price for a 1+ acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac! Right around the corner from the Lake Monocan beach and picnic area, and just 2 minutes to golf, tennis, hiking, dining, fishing. Nearly level for easy building. Bring your own builder or contact us for recommenda-tions. $53,100. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (488833)

Chestnut Place Lot #16Picture Perfect Location! A View to Remember! Priced to sell! Currently 65K under 2011 Tax assessment. One of Wintergreen’s Finest locations supplying a year round view. A short trip to all the amenities. A nice level building site with a gentle roll. Easy access! Rustic & Romantic setting! Call Tim Craig at [email protected] (486896)

2221 Tanners RidgeLovely furnished two bedroom condo in great location. Sparkling granite counters in kitchen, marble surround fireplace, fresh paint, no stairs. Possible owner financing, includes WPI right. Located on shuttle route to resort attractions, walk to Spa, golf and Devils Grill restaurant. Potentially strong rental unit. $135,000. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 [email protected] (483843)

1429 HighlandsSpectacular year ‘round views overlooking Wintergreen Village, ski slopes & multiple ridges of mountains! Fully-furnished, mid-level unit with new AC unit in popular Devils Knob area. Walk to Ski slopes, Golf, Tennis, & the Wintergarden Spa. Turn-key investment and/or mountain get-away for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. $180,000 with WPI. Listed by Dawn Perusse 540-454-3300, [email protected] (MLS 490911)

228 Hidden Springs LaneOne of the premier homes in Stoney Creek! Beautiful estate home on Lake Monocan with big water views. Great location on the golf course and just a short stroll to the beach on Lake Monocan. The perfect home for entertaining with a large screened porch, expansive decks and private hot tub all overlooking the lake. Wonderful open floor plan with large family, dining and kitchen space. Charming courtyard entrance. First floor master, plus a separate artist’s studio or exercise room. WPI right of membership included. $799,000 Call Rod and Christy Phillips at 434-987-6399. (475115)

754 LaurelwoodOne of the nicest 2 bedroom Laurelwood condos you will see. Fully renovated kitchen, appliances counters and built in dining table. Comes furnished and ready to use this ski season or buy it today and enjoy the Laurelwood pool! Walk to The Market,skiing,restaurants, includes WPI right.Only $159,000 Listed for sale by Steve Marianella ,434-566-1293, [email protected], www.experiencewintergreen.com (491548)

911 Devils Knob LoopFabulous 4 bedroom, 3 and 1/2 bathroom post and beam home overlooking the 15th green of Devils Knob Golf Course. Winter views, level driveway, two family rooms with fireplaces, and a detached garage make this home a potential primary home or va-cation getaway. Fully equipped and furnished and ready to enjoy, this home has an existing rental revenue stream in Wintergreen Resort program. Includes WPI right, $499,000 .Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, [email protected], www.experience-wintergreen.com. (491615)

4 Ivy GlenBeautifully decorated, 2BR/2.5BA Townhouse with new roof, windows, central HVAC, hot water heater, washer/dryer & deck expansion. Feels like a single family home with windows on three sides. Sold furnished with few exclusions. On shuttle route. WPI. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890 or [email protected] (492310)

472 Cedar Meadow DriveExceptional home on beautifully landscaped double lot; breath-taking great room features stone wood-burning fireplace extending to top of 15 foot wood-paneled ceiling, large casement windows and built-in bookcases, overlooked by balcony; family room features gas fireplace with soapstone hearth; enjoy outdoor living with screened porch, extensive deck and lovely yard with fish pond and waterfall; other features include greenhouse, sun room, stone chimney and stone pillars on front porch. $699,000 Call Joan Mummery (434) 531-5033. (489183)

19 Lost Pond ~ Stoney CreekGreat price for a one acre corner lot on quiet cul-de-sac in the foothills of Stoney Creek! Among homes of significant value. Enjoy a gently sloping lot with hardwoods - slope ideal for a walk-out basement! Three minutes to amenities (golf, tennis, swimming, hiking, dining, fishing). Community water available. $58,400. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (488830)

755 LaurelwoodLaurelwood is a great, affordable year-round location on the mountain. Walk to skiing in winter - don’t worry about parking! In summer walk to dining and all of the festivities behind the Mountain Inn (fireworks, concerts, etc). Walk to Blackrock Market for those groceries you forgot. Top level gold-rated unit has been nicely updated and brings in over $20k/year. Stainless appliances and nice furnishings. Keep renting it to hold as an investment or move right in and have it all to yourself! $204,900 including WPI right of membership. Call Rod and Christy Phillips at 434-987-6399. (475675)

112 Shamokin Springs TrailBuilding site with views of popular Shamokin Springs Natural Area - a favorite place for a leisure walk - also connects to the Old Appalachian Trail. A great place to build your mountain retreat. Less than 5 minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, and spa services. Bring your own builder or ask us for builder recommendations. WPI. $99,900. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (476058)

2006 Stone Ridge WoodsBIG PRICE REDUCTION by motivated owner; This 3BR/3Bth units is fully furnished with upper and lower master suites, cathedral ceiling, tiled entry, wood-burning fireplace and inviting deck. Walk to Wintergarden Spa, pool and Fitness Center, golf, tennis and Devils Grill restaurant. Shuttle to ski area. $185,000. Call Joan Mummery at (434)531-5033 or [email protected]. (471427)

27 Pine SiskinBuilt in 2006 with luxury finishes, energy efficiency, and upgraded systems. Extraordinary opportunity. Features: Granite and marble tile throughout baths, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, gorgeous golf views, plantation shutters, custom front door and stained glass, wet bar, home theater, two fireplaces (gas & wood). Interior design by Steadman House. Reduced! $684,000. Contact Brian Chasewww.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (482412)

87 Devils Knob LoopBrand new 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home built by Shenandoah Valley Construction, one of Wintergreens most established and respected builders. This golf front home on prestigious Devils Knob Loop will feature hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, family room fireplace and an open and bright layout. Many custom upgrades included hardiboard siding, Anderson windows, large decks and many finishes you can select! For more information or to view this home call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, [email protected], only $499,000! (491689)

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Jim MummerySales Associate434-531-5033

Steve MarianellaSales Associate434-566-1293

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3207 North Ridge Only $119,500 for a furnished condo with mountain views, two full baths, a full kitchen and a great location near Wintergreen amenities! Walk to golf,tennis,skiing and restaurants. Pergo floors, family room fireplace, separate dining area. This may not last long, great investment to use or rent this ski season. Call today, Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, [email protected] (492139)

VIEWS @ ONLY $119K

245 Ravens Roost LaneOne of a kind opportunity to own home adjacent to Ravens Roost Overlook. At just 50 paces from the door, it’s like having your own Overlook with panoramic views stretching miles to the South, West, and North. Imagine sharing this feature with your friends and family! 4 bedrooms, cathedral great room, soaring stone chimney, wall of windows. Major Price Reduction! $310,000. Call Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (484616)

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2204 Tanners RidgeFantastic Price ($89,900) & Location (Devils Knob)! The perfect, ready-to-use Sports, Spa, & Nature get-away! Fully-furnished 40’ wide, End-Unit Patio condo w/10 windows. 30’x9’ patio. Futon sofabed in Liv Rm creates 2nd BR. Full Kitchen, W&D. Slopes, Golf, Ten-nis, Spa & 3 quality restaurants in 3 min. On Shuttle route. WPI. Call Dawn Perusse at 800-417-1890. (466971)

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3208 North Ridge Wonderful 2 bedroom North Ridge Condo close to everything! Views of the Shenandoah Valley and the best views at North Ridge too! Walk to Golf, Tennis, Spa, Restaurants and Skiing. Comes furnished and includes WPI. $155,000 Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293. (459078)

VIEWS @ ONLY $119K

Brian ChaseManaging Broker

434-960-4168

Tim CraigSales Associate540-416-8498

Joan MummerySales Associate434-531-5033

Dawn PerusseAssociate Broker

540-454-3300

LUXURY GOLF-FRONT

1453 Ledges CondoBEST value for 2 bedroom condo with million dollar mountain views. Two generous bed-rooms and 2 full baths. Large living area and dining room open to views. Summer breezes 10+ degrees cooler than valley temps. Walk to Highlands ski lift and Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center. Furnished. $185,000. Call Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (491462)

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The Mountain Inn | P.O. Box 706 | Wintergreen, Virginia 22958 | Toll Free 866.905.9777 | 434.325.8018 | Fax 434.325.8017 | wintergreenresort.com | [email protected]

The Official Real Estate Company of Wintergreen ResortA partnership with Roy Wheeler Company.

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Santa Claus and TaxesNo, Virginia, Santa Claus will not

help you with your taxes. However, along with putting up the holiday lights, December is a good time to put your tax and financial house in order. Here are a few last minute reminders:

If you have employment or self-employment income, there are sev-eral methods to reduce your current tax by investing funds for retirement. These include Individual Retirement Accounts and 401K plans. Pay your-self first - contribute as much as pos-sible before year-end to these plans. We can assist in recommending the best choices and amounts for you.

Are you self-employed? If so, it is time to start organizing your deductions for the year. Most self-employed individuals overpay their income taxes because they overlook deductions or simply fail to keep track of them. And (no surprise!), the IRS loves to audit those with no organization system. We can assist in recommending a method of organiza-tion that works for you.

December is a good time to have a

review with your investment advisor. If you have investments in taxable accounts, review your portfolio prior to year-end to consider selling hold-ings with loss positions. You may deduct up to $3,000 in net losses per year.

If you have not had adequate tax withholding or payments for the year, there is still time to make corrections. Additional withholding can be paid prior to December 31st. If you do not have wages subject to withhold-ing, you should make an estimated tax payment prior to mid-January for 2011.

Our community has many chari-table organizations that are in need of additional funding this year. If you itemize deductions, payments made prior to year-end by check or credit cards are deductible. If you have a large pledge to satisfy, consider donating appreciated stocks. You will avoid the capital gains tax on the ap-preciation and you can deduct the full value of the donation.

While you’re in the attic pulling out the holiday decorations, take

some time to organize unneeded clothes or household items. Make a list of the items and their estimated value prior to delivering them to the thrift shop. You’ll feel great having a clean attic and helping the thrift shop restock their shelves. Don’t forget to get a receipt if you want to deduct these items.

If you are over age 70 ½, you should verify that you have taken the full amount of your Required Minimum Distribution from IRA and similar accounts. There is a provi-sion that expires in 2011 that allows you to direct all or part of your RMD directly to a charity. This avoids the income tax on the distribution, but you may not also claim a charitable donation for the amount.

As 2011 draws to a close, we give thanks for the wonderful community in which we live and work. Enjoy the holidays and spread the joy among family, friends, and those that are in need. Best wishes for the happiest of holiday seasons and blessings for the New Year.


Assoc. Broker 434.996.3525Email: [email protected]: InsistOnThatGirl.comMarket Data: HomeValueMarketReport.com

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Marlo G. Allen

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in Nelson County!kJust Sold:

155 Coleman Place; Stoney Creek; sold 10/3/11954 Beech Grove Rd; Roseland; sold 10/4/11

832 River Trails; Shipman; sold 10/7/11310 Ridge St; Lovingston; sold 10/18/04

175 Whispering Pines Dr; Piney River; sold 10/21/11

Under Contract:353 Hayes Branch Rd; Afton

2223 Tanners Ridge Condo; Wintergreen15 Eagle Mountain Dr; Shipman

*Statistical sales data pulled from CAAR MLS from 11/1/10-10/31/11and excludes Wintergreen sales

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By Marlo AllenMarlo Allen is a licensed Realtor residing in Nelson County

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Did you know ... ?Interesting tidbits of information about our local real estate market

Marlo Allen, frequently referred to as “That Girl,” calls Nelson County home. In fact, she grew up in Nelson and besides being a Realtor, is a family business partner at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery in Nellysford. Marlo provides real estate services in Nelson and surrounding counties.

It’s the holidays… a time to enjoy the festivities with family and friends. For some of us, it may be a time to lighten up and perhaps not take life too seriously, as a gift at home states: “Don’t take life too seriously, because no one gets out alive.” No!!! That gift is not for me … it’s for a friend, someone I know… seriously! However, in my own attempt to be of good cheer, I shall not darken your candlelight, joy filled homes with anything that could be perceived as too heavy, depress-ing, or otherwise unstable. Here are some interesting tidbits of informa-tion about the 2011 real estate market in Nelson County and Wintergreen.

What month did the most resi-

dential sales occur? October has had the highest number of sales followed by April. The slowest months have been August followed by July. Even though the 4th quarter has not con-cluded, it appears that the 3rd quarter

will have been the slowest. What area within the county

has seen the most sales? Besides Wintergreen and Stoney Creek, the area locality with the most sales is Afton with 12 at an average price of $283,331. Arrington has seen the second highest number of sales with 11 at an average price of $151,841 and a median of $100,000.

What area is the most expen-sive? Most affordable? Excluding Wintergreen, the most expensive county locality is Afton with an aver-age price per sq ft of $164 and the least expensive is Wingina with an average price per sq ft of $48.

What was the most expensive residential property to sell in Nelson County? The highest selling property sold at $1,050,000; it was a new construction, custom built, log home in Stoney Creek with 2.51 acres and 5,628 finished sq ft. Least expensive residential find? The least expensive home was a distressed

property with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, built in 1976 on .96 acres in Ar-rington; it sold for $20,000.

What was the largest home sold? 3 homes sold with more than 5,000 finished sq ft; the largest was on Wintergreen Mountain with 7,644 sq ft and it had 9 bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms. Smallest? The smallest residential sales included a 550 sq ft condo at Wintergreen and a 670 sq ft home in Afton.

What was the largest acreage sold? The largest unimproved prop-erty to sell was a 1,617 acre parcel in Lovingston with a price tag of $2.3 million. Smallest parcel sold? The smallest was a .38 acre parcel at Win-tergreen which sold at $42,000.

Have distressed sales made an impact? Nelson County has not been as hard hit as many areas across the nation. However, we have not been immune to the housing crisis either; 24% of all sales in Nelson County, including Wintergreen, have been

distressed sales (foreclosures, short sales, etc…) Excluding Wintergreen, the localities that have been most af-fected are Arrington with 7 and Afton with 6 distressed sales.

What is the longest that a home has been on the market before selling? There are 5 homes that took more than 1,000 days to sell. A condo at Wintergreen took 1,364 days (3.74 years) to sell. Shortest days on market? On the flip side, 8 homes sold in less than 10 days on market.

(*Statistical data was pulled from the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors MLS from Jan 1 to mid November of 2011.)


This wonderful event would not be possible without the dedication of the Golf Classic Committee and Volunteers.

The Wintergreen Nature Foundation would like to thank all those who made the 18th Annual Sara Ott Memorial Golf Classic such a great success!

Special thanks to our Signature Sponsors Ott Family

The Daly Family

Helen Fiore Brown, Jim & Gana Dunlop, US Marines at Wintergreen, Michael Kaminski, CFP, Merrill Lynch, Roy & Barbara McDaniels, Mountain Area Realty, Retired Army Officers of Wintergreen, Rogers & Associates P.C., Rosewood Village, TWNF Board of Directors, US Food Services Inc., UVA Alumni & Fans, VA Tech Alumni, Virginia Tent Rental, Wild Wolf Brewery Company, Wintergreen Home Owners

Services, Wintergreen Real Estate Company, Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties Earl & Yvonne Behm, Ed & Syd Buynacek, DSW Consulting, Capital Women’s Care, TheTaste of Wine Tours, Nelson Physical Therapy, Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company, Navy at Wintergreen, Rice & Rice,

The Anthony F. Troy Family, TLK Inc., VMI Alumni and Wills & Associates PC

Shenandoah Valley Office Equipment/Konica, Elliott Chevrolet, McDonough Toyota, Volvo of Charlottesville, Snead Ford, Staunton Nissan, Subaru & Hyundai

Anonymous, Jeanine & Allen Bennett, Terri & Art Brooks, Al & Diane Crannis, Jerry and Sue Chambers, John & Cindy Coy, Claude and Genevieve DelFosse, Brent and Carter Douglass, Helen Eisenhart, Ellen English, Peter Farley, Randy and Rosie Gantt, Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, Kathy & Lee Gunner, Dave and Judy Juergens, Kingsmill Resort, Larry & Lynn Luessen, Barbara & Tom Marker, Susan Montgomery, Chip & Dahne Morgan, Barbara & Clark Norton, Anne & David Quanbeck, Joe & Marti Szczur, TWNF

Plant Propagation Team, Don & Theresa Westfall, Wintergreen Performing Arts, and Anne & Doug Wood

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Putting Contest SponsorDelFosse Vineyard & Winery

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1430 Highlands CondominiumWintergreen Resort Mountain VillageOffer Price $215,000

22 Tyro CourtWintergreen Resort Mountain VillageOffer Price $375,000

Thomasina Shealey, MBA, Principal [email protected] 703.328.8680Blackrock Harbor Realty, Wintergreen Resort Mountain Village, Wintergreen, Virginia 22967

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Victory is raising a rubber chicken over your head. North Branch School teacher Jesse “Gates-Smasher” Hudson won the Great Tricycle Race of 2011. It started with a student reading challenge; after reading more than 700 books in one month, the race was on! Hudson beat out Katrien “Kat. A. Strophe” Vance, Michael “The Dominator” Donegan (who, judging by the above picture, did not dominate), Jess “Four Leaf Cleaver” Tucker, Krista “Betty ClockHer” Crocker and Oscar “El Rey Triciclo” Cardenas all took place in the race.

PHOTOGRAPHY by MARCIE GATES


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Kids invaded the bounce house and got their faces painted at the University of Virginia Community Credit Union’s Community Day in Nellysford. And the Brunswick stew smelled mighty fine.

Benefitting the Nelson County Community Fund, this year’s Opportunity Ball at Veritas Vineyard & Winery featured a ghoulish air as guests enjoyed an evening of gourmet food and wine, dancing and auction bidding.

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“God bless us, every one.” Tons of Tiny Tims across the English speaking world will make this hopeful statement this holiday season – the season of love, of caring, and of giving. And the Almost Home Pet Adoption Shelter wants to make sure that “every one” includes all creatures – great and small.

“At Christmastime, [people] bring us bags or cans of pet food at the [SPCA] Thrift Shop and we get quite a bit,” said Kathy Miller, who man-ages the no-kill shelter’s thrift store in Colleen. “They’re pretty generous.”

And this year, it will be even easier to help out all the furry residents of Almost Home thanks to the shelter’s Angel Trees sprinkled throughout the county.

“We have about 30 trees distributed throughout the merchants of Nelson County, and they’ll be

in vets’ offices, restaurants, and hardware stores,” said Betsey Abbey, who volunteers at the thrift store and took the lead in securing places for the trees. “Top to bottom, all over Nelson.”

Each of the trees will have paper ornaments featuring animal pictures. A person can choose an ornament (to keep!) and on the back there will be a wish list of things the shelter needs – from bleach and paper towels to puppy chow and kitty litter to gift cards and cash donations. When one or all of the things are purchased, the items can be returned to the place of the tree or directly to the shelter. Trees will be up through the first week of January.

Not only is it great for the animals, it’s great for the whole family:

“This is a good way to teach your kids to share,” said Kathy. “There are other things that need help at Christmas.” NCL

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Care for Crape Myrtles Crape Myrtles or Lagerstroemia

are a group of plants ranging from a few feet tall to over 18 feet in height. The colors available to designers and homeowners has mushroomed due to breeding in the US and abroad. What used to be a market dominated by about 5 varieties is now an open ended chasm of colors and sizes that have moved crape myrtle from the back to the front of the border, or anywhere between. However, lack of care and poor maintenance of this group often times leaves the homeowner feeling less than happy about this selection. Here are my top success tips about this group and what to avoid.

In my experience, the number one cause of crape myrtle death after transplanting is lack of water. In particular during the first year to 18 months or the ‘establishment time’, Lagerstroemia require about an inch of rain per week – slightly more during the hotter months of sum-mer; slightly less during the colder months of winter. While the leaves will curl warning you of moisture stress in the summer, winter offers no such indicator. Winter’s ir-rigation answer lies in well-timed watering when the weather is about to change drastically from warmer to cold. If the plant is under mois-ture stress and the mercury drops rapidly, the water that was in the tissue cannot be replaced and severe desiccation or plant death results – in particular if the cold snap is lengthy. However, if the plant is watered adequately, the plant stores up reserves in the roots allowing for this transpiration and no damage follows. Once established, how-ever, Lagerstroemia are relatively drought tolerant.

Feeding crape myrtle is all about one application in the spring using

a low nitrogen, acid based fertilizer with a formulation like a 5-10-5. The fertilizer should be placed in the water or ‘drip-line’ of the plant’s weekly watering and should always be timed with a nice soaking. Higher nitrogen fertilizers will result in tons of leaves and growth but with very little flowers. When in a quandary as to whether to feed or not, base your decision on the leaf color and pres-ence or absence of blooms – deep green color with little to no blooms = no fertilizer; light green color with tons of blooms = fertilize.

Contrary to popular belief, Crape Myrtle need FULL sun. Full sun is defined by at least 8 hours of direct sun a day in the summer. The result of placing these plants in the shade is a lighter color to the foliage, poor bloom set and leaf drop. If you do not have a site that offers this amount of sun, do not waste your money on this plant.

Insect control is primarily found in eliminating the impact of one chewing bug – the Japanese beetle. Control with this insect can be found in any contact insecticide like Sevin or a systemic insecticide like Bayer Systemic Insecticide. Typically the timing of the application is around the first of June for either insecti-cide. Obviously if you are using a systemic insecticide, only one ap-plication is necessary per year while in using any contact insecticide, multiple applications are neces-sary. If you are not yet using Bayer Systemic Insecticide, why? It really is that good…

In regards to pruning, don’t whack away at the Crepe Myrtle but care-fully remove the lower branches in an effort to create more of a tree than a bush shape. The end result show off its nice bark in the winter months.

Merry Christmas!


asktheDr.

By Agnes F. Schrider, PTNelson Physical Therapy

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Dr. Steve Schmitz is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. Have a question for him? Email him at [email protected]. Sorry, due to the high volume of mes-sages received, personal replies may not be possible. The Editor reserves the right to edit questions for content, accuracy, and length. This column is provided as a service to readers of Nelson County Life Magazine and is not intended to replace the advice of a physician. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

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‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the season for food and follyLet’s see how much we can eat To become round and jolly.

Let’s fill our plates with cakes and jelliesMints, cookies and candied treatsBursting the belt that fastens our belly.

There is never enough room on the plateFor potatoes, beans and meatsEvery morsel smells and looks so great.

Do we dare to think of how we will feelWhen January first arrives to make us seeThat we should have skipped part of the meal.

The pounds don’t take long to accumulateWe can’t recall how this all came to be

Is it genes, big bones or that last heaping plate?

There is so much to do, the times just fliesSo many parties and people to seeAnd no time at all to exercise!

Pause and take heed this Holiday seasonTo follow these simple creedsTry a few and practice with good reason:

• Limit desserts and sweets• Avoid skipping more than two

days without exercise• Exercise often, even in 15 minute

increments- it adds up and counts!• Avoid fried foods and foods high

in fat• Avoid “seconds”• Walk, walk, walk• Avoid “grazing” as you social-

ize (it’s hard to remember how much food you have eaten).

• Remember that alcohol has a high sugar and calorie content

• Try to eat normally on the day of

a party (i.e., don’t starve yourself during the day, only to gorge while you are at the party).

Have a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!

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shot fix it?Cortisone (or steroid) shots can be

used to treat a variety of musculoskel-etal pains. Cortisone is a steroid chem-ical that the body naturally produces. In a shot, we use a man made version. Its purpose is to reduce inflammation. Often a joint or bursa hurts a lot when there is inflammation from an injury, overuse, or arthritis. The steroid is put directly into the joint where the in-flammation (and resultant pain) is by a shot. This allows us to use a high dose of steroid into one specific area so that there really aren’t many side effects in the body overall.

The following are a few situations where a steroid shot may be considered. A painter who works with his arms overhead starts to get shoulder pain. We try exercises and medicines by mouth, but he is still having a lot of trouble. A shot of steroid in the shoulder may cut down inflammation enough to both stop his pain and allow his joint to heal. Another example might be a runner with knee pain. After careful determi-nation that there is no broken bone or

torn tendon, a steroid shot placed into the knee may give great relief. Or, an otherwise healthy person starts to have hip pain every time she lies down on her left hip. There is a bursa there that can get irritated and does quite will with a steroid injection. Cortisone shots can be used many other places as well, these are just a few examples.

Certainly there are risks from a steroid shot, but they are generally minor and rare. It does hurt a little as it is a shot! But we use a numbing spray before inserting the needle. Skin color change in the injection area is possible. On occasion people get a “steroid flare” where the pain gets worse before it gets better. Finally, joint infection is possible (but very uncommon). Doctors use care-ful sterilizing techniques to prevent this.

So, if you have joint pain that is not going away, see your doctor. Perhaps a steroid injection would help you.


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Even the early morning dusting of snow didn’t keep people from filling up the big tent at Cardinal Point’s 8th Annual Oyster Roast. Served up by Rappahannock River Oyster Company, guests spent the weekend pairing the molluscs with plenty of wine and live music from The Cashmere Jungle Lords and The Atkinsons.

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After October’s Tough Mudder event at Wintergreen Resort, there were lots of tired, hungry, bruised athletes up on that mountain. There was plenty of beer, quite a few energy bars, and plenty of mud.

Lots and lots of mud. And the muddiest thing of all? The shoes.That’s why many of the Mudders decided

to abandon their kicks after the event. Too tired and/or exhilarated to worry much about washing them, many threw off their shoes and started celebrating (and/or recovering) right away.

No one thought much about those shoes (there turned out to be about 400 or 500 pairs of them) until Darrell Stevens of Beech Grove drove past the field and saw them just sitting there. And since he hates to see much of any-thing go to waste, he brought them home in his pickup truck.

“When he first brought them to the house, I just kind of looked at them,” said his wife, Le-

lia, of the 800-plus caked-with-mud sneakers.But then they came up with a plan – Lelia and

Darrell decided to sell the shoes for five bucks a pair to benefit the Salvation Army. And what-ever shoes are left will head over there, too.

“Except the Salvation Army doesn’t want dirty shoes,” said Lelia. And these were really dirty shoes. After power washing them outside, Lelia takes them into her house and washes 4 to 5 pairs a day. Every day.

So far, the Stevens have sold 60 pairs and hope to raise at least $300 for the Salva-tion Army. Lelia says that after her thorough cleaning, some of them look almost as good as new. They have all shapes and all men’s and women’s sizes.

The Stevens said, though, that they’re just happy to help.

“We didn’t do this for the notoriety or the publicity,” Lelia explained. “Salvation Army deserves it. We just try to do little things to help people.” NCL

walk a mile

in theseshoesSTORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMSPHOTOGRAPHY by HAYLEY OSBORNE

It will probably be mid-December before Lelia and Darrell Stevens are done cleaning these shoes. Money raised from sales will be donated to the Salvation Army location in Waynesboro and Lynchburg. To get your hands on a pair or two, call Lelia at 434-361-2220.


For months they called us crazy. But now, they can call us Tough Mudders. With temps hovering in the low 30s that chilly October morning, TEAM NELSON conquered the mammoth 9+ mile obstacle course at Wintergreen Resort. Though happy and cheery in their team picture (between nerves and nearby port a-johns, we’re not sure we ever got the entire team to say cheese at the same time), the grueling obstacle course tested the team’s physical and mental toughness. At the finish line, there were smiles, beer, a free t-shirt and a sweatband. And oh yes, the memories.

As part of money raised from shirt sales and sponsorships, TEAM NELSON was proud to present Wintergreen Adaptive Sports with a $500 donation. Many thanks to those who bought shirts, as well as to our sponsors: Blue Mountain Brewery, Nelson Physical Therapy & Wellness Center, Anytime Fitness, Mountain Area Realty, Rice & Rice Dentists, and Zestivities.

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PHOTOGRAPHY by HAYLEY OSBORNE and PAUL PURPURA

Greg Ebelherr and Mike Manthey

Brad Bridge

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PHOTOGRAPHY by HAYLEY OSBORNE and PAUL PURPURA

Terrence O’Neil

Kerrie Faust

Brian Kidd

Salena Hitzeman andYvette Stafford

We could literally fill this entire issue with pictures. To see the rest, visit NelsonCountyLife.com. For the video, visit our YouTube channel at youtube.com/nelsoncountylife. If you’re at work, you might want to turn the volume down so that people won’t think you’re screaming and cursing.


saturdaydecember 3

Santa Pancake BreakfastPictures and breakfast with Santa. 8 to 10 a.m. The Nelson Center. $4, adults; $2, children.

NIAWith Instructor Betty Kerr. Continues Saturdays throughout December. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nelson Physical Therapy and Wellness center, Roseland. $15.434-361-2650

Standard Flower Show and Holiday BoutiqueSponsored by the Nelson County Garden Club. 1 to 4:30 p.m. “The Sanctuary” of Rutherford Law Group, Lovingston. Free.434-295-9419

“More Than 200 Years of Christmas in Nelson County”The annual Christmas parade, business open houses, decoration contest and more. 3 p.m. Front Street, Lovingston.263-5305

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datebookNelson County

Your Table is Ready – A Display of Festive Table DécorCreative designs and fresh ideas to use in decorat-ing for the holidays. Proceeds benefit Wintergreen Performing Arts. 1 to 5 p.m. Lake Monocan Building, Stoney Creek. $20.

tuesdaydecember 6

Gentle YogaWith instructor Sandra Pleasants. Continues each Tuesday in December. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nelson Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, Roseland. $15.434-361-2650

saturdaydec. 10

An Evening with Local Author, Lynn CoffeyMountain recipe refreshments, old time music by Dinah Ainsley and stories from Lynn of mountain lore and humor. Proceeds benefit the Wintergreen Nature Foundation. 4 to 6 p.m. Trillium House of the Wintergreen Nature Foundation, Wintergreen Resort. $18.434-325-8169

Want to be included in our datebook? Visit Nelson-CountyLife.com and click on “Submit an Event.” We’ll try to publish as many events as possible, space permitting. Deadline for next month’s issue is the 15th. Sorry neighbors, event MUST be in Nelson County or benefit an organization in Nelson County to be included in the print edition. Events in area counties can be included online, however.

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The Rapunzel SessionsLive recording by We Are Star Children. 8 p.m. Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books. $10.434-263-6660

sundaydec. 11

A Blue Ridge Christmas: The Virginia ConsortA holiday tradition in Nellsyford featuring Christmas music spanning five centuries and three continents. 4 p.m. Rockfish Presbyterian Church. $30

fridaydec. 23

Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas and New Year’s CelebrationHoliday craft workshops, Santa on the Slopes, Story-time with Mrs. Claus, and New Year’s Eve Celebrations. Continues through Dec. 31. Wintergreen Resort.

saturdaydec. 31

New Year’s Eve CelebrationParties for everyone – even the kids. Wintergreen Resort.


leisureguide

food&diningAmbrosia Bakery & Deli2192 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9661

Basic Necessities2226 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1766

Blue Ridge Pig2198 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1170

The Blue Toad92788 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 434.996.6992

Chen’s73 Calohill Dr., Lovingston, VA 434.263.8865

Chirios PizzaValley Shopping Center2777 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9188

The Copper Mine BistroWintergreen Resort • 434.325.8090

Devils GrillWintergreen Resort • 434.325.8100

The EdgeWintergreen Resort • 434.325.8080

The Fountain Room at The Mark Addy56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1101

Giuseppe’s2842 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9170

Lovingston Cafe165 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.8000

Paulie’s Pig Out7376 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton • 434.361.2001

Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.6660

Smoky’s Black Bear CafeWintergreen Resort • 434.325.1227

Stoney Creek Bar & GrillWintergreen Resort • 434.325.8110

Thai Mex IIValley Green Shopping Center, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1400

Thai Siam Take-Out4137 Tye Brook Highway, Colleen, VA 434.263.8577

Vito’s Italian Restaurant8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8688

shuteyeAcorn Inn Bed & Breakfast2256 Adial Rd, Faber, VA • 434.361.9357

Afton House Bed & Breakfast and Cottages31 Afton Lane, Route 6 East, Afton, VA 540.456.6759

Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast10273 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 540.456.6844

Blue Ridge GetawaysNellysford, VA • 434.361.0034

Camp Blue RidgeMontebello, VA • 540.377.2413

Cox’s Creek Cottage296 C & C Lane, Roseland, VA • 434.277.5566

Dutch Haus Bed & Breakfast655 Fork Mountain Lane, Montebello, VA 540.377.2119

Fallen Oak Bed & Breakfast353 Mimosa Lane, Faber, VA • 434.361.1011

Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast929 Wilson Hill Rd (Rt. 665), Arrington, VA 877.263.7750

Horseshoe Mountain LodgeRoseland, VA • 434.361.2525

Le Bleu Ridge Bed & Breakfast27 Chapel Hollow Road, Afton, VA • 434.361.1213

The Mark Addy56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1101

The Meander Inn3100 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1121

The Meeting Place825 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Wintergreen, VA 434.361.2380

Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 540.377.2650

North Fork Cottages697 North Fork Road, Tyro, VA • 540.377.2007

The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast9749 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.7747

Walton’s Mountain B&B6401 Rockfish River Rd, Schuyler, VA • 434.831.1384

Resort Reservations & Country CottagesAfton, VA • 540.456.8300

Royal Oaks Cabins in the Mountains45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA • 800.410.0627

Sarah’s Mountain Retreat Cabin406 Fish Hatchery Lane, Montebello, VA 540.377.6458

Shadow Mountain Rentals15644 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 757.424.2884

Simpson’s Hollow Bed & Breakfast580 Simpsons Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.6380

The White Pig Bed & Breakfast5120 Irish Road, Schuyler, VA • 434.831.1416

Tye River Cabin6011 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA • 434.238.2430

Wintergreen ResortWintergreen, VA • 800.266.2444

wine&beercountryAfton Mountain Vineyards234 Vineyard Lane, Afton, VA • 540.456.8667

Blue Mountain Brewery9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151), Afton, VA 540.456.8020

Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery9423 Batesville Rd, Afton, VA • 540.456.8400

DelFosse Vineyards & Winery500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA 434.263.6100

Devils Backbone Brewing Company200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA • 434.361.1001

Flying Fox Vineyard27 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA • 434.361.1692

Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1266

Lovingston Winery885 Freshwater Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8467

Mountain Cove Vineyards1362 Fortunes Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.5392

Veritas Vineyards & Winery145 Saddleback Farm, Afton, VA • 540.456.8000

Wild Wolf Brewing Company2773A Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA •434.361.0088

Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery426 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.2519

gifts&antiques

a.m. FOG9264 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.7100

Blossom’s Flowers, Gifts & Crafts911 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.8227

Blue Moon Antique Mall & Bookstore8230 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8890

Cat Rock Antiques9704 Patrick Henry Hwy, Roseland, VA 434.277.8049

Claudia’s Florist & Gifts121 Main Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.5848

Logos of WintergreenMountain Inn Lodge, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.1125

Mountain Vision Pottery2019 Beech Grove Road, Roseland, VA 434.361.1725

Notforgotten Farm3530 Tye River Road, Tye River, VA • 434.263.6508

Rockfish Gap Country StoreIntersection of Rts 250 and 151, Afton, VA 540.456.6112

SPCA Thrift Store4791 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, VA 434.263.8788

Tuckahoe Antique Mall4202 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2121

Valley Green GalleryValley Green Center (Rt. 151), Nellysford, VA 434.361.9316

orchardcountrya.m.FOG9264 Critzer’s Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.7100

Critzer Family Farm9388 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.4772

Dickie Brothers Orchard2552 Dickie Road, Massies Mill, VA • 434.277.5516

Drumheller’s Orchard 1130 Drumheller Orchard Ln., Lovingston, VA 434.263.5036

Fitzgerald’s Orchard728 Harper’s Creek Lane, Tyro, VA • 434.277.5798

Flippin-Seaman, Inc. – Seaman & Silver Creek Orchards 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA • 434.277.5824

Saunders Brothers Orchard 2717 Tye Brook Hwy (Rt. 56), Piney River, VA 434.277.5455

The Apple Shed14815 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8843


Beech GroveSalon

434-361-1810 >> 910 Beech Grove Rd (Rt. 664) • Roseland, Virginia

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Happy Holiday Season!

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CROZET325 Four Leaf Lane, Suite 10 • 434.823.2290

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NELLYSFORD2905 Rockfish Valley Hwy • 434.361.2442

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“Donate & Save” This Holiday Season with Drs. Rice & Rice ToyLift Drive!

Jim Rice DDS Jennifer Rice DDSSherman Smock DDS(Specialist in Periodontics)

New Patients Always Welcome.

Bring in a new, unwrapped toy valued at $25 for ToyLift and receive $50 off your December dental service.

Through December 21

Riders donned their pinks under the brilliant blue skies over the 5000-acre Oak Ridges Estate in Arrington. Opening Hunt marks the beginning of the season for Oak Ridge Fox Hunt Club, founded in 1887 and currently led by local author Rita Mae Brown.

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SPORTStreadmill crosswalk 325s cross-walk treadmill very nice used very little,folds for storage. Posted By: debra hensley 22922 - Arrington/Tye River 434-263-4312 $250

2008 Subaru Tribeca Limited 5 passenger 2008 Subaru Tribeca Lim-ited. Pearl White with tan leather interior. 59,000 miles AND 100,000 mile or until 2015 bumper to bumper warranty. Very good and clean condition. No reliability problems ever. Posted By: Bill Heard 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434 361 0444 $20,500

1990 Ford F250 Knapheide flat bed 1990 Ford F250, 5.0L V8, Lariat version with Knapheide flat bed, moonroof, rear and front tow hitch, manual transmis-sion. Just over 100,000 miles, both exterior and interior in great shape. This is truck that can do it all. Posted By: Jackson 22920 - Afton 434-987-2730 $2900 OBO

1996 Saturn Station Wagon Best to use for parts. However, it drives, but needs repairs and has minor body work needed. Leather interior in good condition. Posted By: Vicki Wheaton 22958 - Nel-lysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1642 $300

2001 Saturn L 200 Sean 4D 2001 Saturn L Series L200 Sedan 4D Burgandy, Good Condition, Mileage 98,00, 4-cyl, 2.2 liter auto, FWD, AC, P Steering, P

CARS & TRUCKS

windows, P Door lock, Cruise Control, AM/FM w/ CD, Dual Air Bags, Tires good condi-tion w/ 2 being new. Paint good condition w/ few scratches. New Drive Chain and replaced motor (80,000). Clean interior. Inspection 7/11 VIN 1G8JU52F71Y591948. Posted By: Phyllis Thomas 22959 - North Garden 434-295-6547 $2500

Step Ladder and Sink 6’ Aluminum Step Ladder $10. Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $10. Posted By: Stacey 222964 - Piney River 434-277-8460 $10/ 10

HOME & GARDEN

Farm Fresh Eggs Local farm fresh eggs from cage free, free range, and humanely raised chickens. Posted By: rhonda 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-962-2373 $3.00 dozen

LOCAL FOOD

2005 Jayco Jay Flight 27 BH Camper Great Condition 2005 Jayco Jay Flight 27 ft camper! Queen bed, bunk beds, full kitchen with microwave, oven, stove and refridgerator. Bathroom with sink, tub and shower. A/C and furnace, dinette table, couch, flat screen tv, surround sound stereo, lots of storage and awning! Must See!! Posted By: David Jones 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-409-4292 $9,995.00

TRAILERS, RVs

SOLD! – Saddle Like new (kept in-doors, barely used) Tucker High Plains Trail Saddle (Brown) with trail saddle pad and matching halter/briddle combo and breast collar, 17”. Posted By: Jennifer Martin 22920 - Afton 540-742-4986 $1400

SOLD! – Horse Trailer 2006 Exiss Sport 4 horse slant load gooseneck. Barely used, like new. Posted By: Jennifer Martin 22920 - Afton 540-742-4986 $13,000

SOLD! – Trail Saddle Like new (kept indoors, barely used)Tucker High Plains Trail Saddle, 15” (Golden). Posted By: Jennifer Martin 22920 - Afton 540-742-4986 $1200

EQUINE

Mountain Home to Share has Views, Amenities, Conve-nience Looking for someone neat, responsible, quiet, who enjoys privacy and sharing space. Included: - 2 private unfurnished rooms, full bath, garden level of single-family home, Internet, sat TV, phone, storage - common areas: large kit, dining, LR w/fireplace, laundry, screened porch, decks Amenities: - gorgeous mtn, meadow, forest, water views - mature trees- beautiful walking and cycling trails- nature conservancy area - fast, easy access to Rt 151, Route 29, Route 250, I-64, C’ville, W’boro. Posted By: Leslie 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1224 $655

Charming Cottage for Rent on 5 private acres Enjoy the coun-try in beautiful Nelson County. Front Porch with porch swing overlooks small pond; plenty of privacy. 2 br, 1 Bath, Living, Dining, Kitchen, Breakfast, Pantry, Upstairs Study & Storage. Jotul gas fireplace. Dishwasher. Washer /dryer hook-ups. Shed and Chicken Coop. 10 minutes to Nellysford, 30 minutes to Charlottesville. Pets negotiable. Tenant responsible for mowing. Deposit, References, and Credit Check will be required. Posted By: D. Rowe 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen (434) 263-4775 $795/month

REAL ESTATE

OFFICE3M Overhead Projector 3M Overhead Projector; Model 9100; like new condition; used less than 10 hours; ideal for school use and church use. Why go high tech when low tech still works – at much less cost?. Posted By: R. Browne 22958 - Nel-lysford/Wintergreen 703.465.5636 $99

FURNITUREKitchen table and chairs Very good table and chairs (4); ideal for apartment kitchen or small home kitchen; purchased from Storehouse Furniture. Posted By: R. Browne 22958 - Nellysford/Winter-green 703.465.5636 $99

SERVICESphotos to digital format Give loved ones(or yourself) the best gift ever-happy memories. Create a personal-ized picture video with music and motion that will be a highlight of your holiday. Transfering photos to picture DVD format will preserve your precious images, saving them from yellowing, etc. Plan ahead! Start looking through your photos and preserve those cherished recollections. Call for more information, samples of work. Posted By: Vicki NELSON COUNTY 434-361-1278 $TBDFARM & TOOL

SOLD! –Woodmaster 3 blade planer Model 612 Woodmaster planer/molder for sale. 5 HP motor wired for 220/240. Comes with additional molder shaft and 7 shaper knife sets. Planer shaft has 3- 12” blades. Blade adjusting gauge included. Infeed amd outfeed extensions are removable. Original owners manual included. Original specs available for cut-ting speed and other info. Posted By: Larry McDaniel 22901-22911 - Charlottesville 434-531-1441 $500

WANTEDFill Dirt Wanted – Red Clay Looking for some red clay to build up washed out dam at pond on Route 810 (off of Route 6 – midway between 29 and 151). Please call (434) 263-4775 if you have some available. Thanks. Posted By: D. Rowe 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-263-4775 $can discuss

JOBSBookkeeper wanted Experienced bookkeeper required for client work for a Nelson County tax and accounting firm. Ex-tensive experience with QuickBooks software is required. Successful applicants will have experience with full charge bookkeeping, preparation of monthly and quarterly payroll and sales tax reports, and efficient reconcili-ations of bank accounts. Experience with some tax preparation is helpful, not required. Position will include travel to client locations. Mail resume:PO Box 588,Nellysford, VA 22958. Posted By: HR 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen $TBD

Housecleaner Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast is looking for a Housekeeper. This role involves cleaning of guest bedrooms, bathrooms and common rooms to a very high standard with excellent attention to detail. Help will be need both during the week and most weekends. Previous experience would be preferred, but is not necessary. Posted By: Orquida Ingraham 22920 - Afton 540-456-6844 $10/hr.


Tiger Fuel Company242 Front St. • Lovingston, VA

434-263-5031

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Marlo G. Allen, Assoc. Broker434-996-3525InsistOnThatGirl.com

158 Wood House Ln; #493503; $439,000Spacious, custom built home w/ privacy and upgrades; screened porch,

balcony, deck, stone trim & fireplace; 3,000+ sq ft; 1.72ac; WPI!

781 Pullet’s Place; #491797; $449,000Not your ordinary property! Stone and Log cabin on 10 private acres; 3

stone fireplaces; chestnut logs and cabinets; porches; 4Br/3Ba

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226 Timbers; #488684; $99,900Walk to ski slopes! Fully renovated condo w/ loft bedroom; sold fur-

nished w/ WPI; Great value – priced 50k below assessment! 1Br/1Ba

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Livebeautifully in Nelson County

Nelson County and Wintergreen have so much to offer …if you qualify!

Dreaming of a condo along the ski slopes … a meticulously maintained home with a white picket fence … a log cabin nestled in the mountains

… a picturesque, Victorian farmhouse with guest house … a peaceful, lake front resort retreat

… or a spacious, custom built home with privacy … Nelson County has it

and Andy can help you get in it.

Andy Zemonwww.TheZemonTeam.com

434-202-7371

591 Edgehill Way; #485809; $249,900The American dream… white picket fence, gently rolling yard w/

garden area, paved drive, screened porch, basement, 3Br/2Ba; 2.26ac

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9749 & 9741 Thomas Nelson Hwy; #487986; $799,000Renovated 6Br/6.5Ba farmhouse & 3Br/3Ba guesthouse; Mtn views,

pond, vineyard, barn & 14ac; 30 min to Charlottesville; Shown by appt!

83 Deer Run; #481735; $359,900Waterfront resort home on 2 acres w/ direct lake access; renovated kitchen & baths; fenced; hot tub; 2,244 sq ft; 3Br/2.5Ba; 2ac; WPI!

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