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WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN402 BlackRock ciRcle$745,000 ∙ MLS#: 502547

50-YARD-LINE VIEWS DAY AND NIGHT! Daytime view is expansive and multidimensional with vineyard, valley, rolling hills, and layered mountain views. Bird’s eye view of area fireworks on July 4th, shooting stars and satellites darting across the night sky. Beautiful furnishings and decor. Near ski slopes, market, and more.

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 162 MouNTAIN INN CoNDoS

$158,000 ∙ MLS#: 448033

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN20 FAIRWAY oAkS

$389,675 ∙ MLS#: 502713

a great value for a comfortable well designed golf front home in an exclusive neighborhood on the 3rd Green of Devils knob Golf course. Furnished and well maintained.

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN1469 LEDGES CoNDoS$169,000 ∙ MLS#: 492052

sTONEy cREEk AT WINTERGREEN 560 HuNTERS PoINT

$998,000 ∙ MLS#: 498318

“On Golden Pond”This well-built architect-designed home has the one of the most sought after locations in Stoney Creek! Rare location directly on Lake Monocan, stunning views of the water, golf course, and the mountains from all levels! Extra waterfront build-able lot incl. with assessed value of $150 k.

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN481 THREE RIDGES CoNDoS

$149,900 ∙ MLS#: 500453Nicely redone Villa with stone fireplace and a third sleeping area for the kids. You can walk to the slopes. Furnished with new appliances, flooring, cabinets and more. A Must See.

sTONEy cREEk AT WINTERGREEN 17 LAuREL CouRT

$410,000 ∙ MLS#: 502602Filled with light in every room, mountain views from front and back porch, this home is beautifully positioned in a convenient, private, well-landscaped setting overlooking the golf course. open plan with floor to ceiling windows, screened-in porch, gourmet kitchen, and luxury master suite.

NElsON cOUNTy 179 kENNEDY LN

$395,000 ∙ MLS#: 500116 unique property located across from Veritas Winery in Afton. Well-maintained brick ranch with breathtaking 360-degree views, mother-in-law suite, and other guest area separate from main house. Would make a great investment property with three rental units. convenient to Wintergreen, charlottesville and Waynesboro.

sTONEy cREEk AT WINTERGREEN178 MAY APPLE LN

$565,000 ∙ MLS#: 502724

This fine custom home offers great privacy, seclusion, and wonderful views of the 3rd fairway of Shamokin par 3. Located on 1.22 acres and protected on two sides by the golf course it has a large deck, a great floor plan where daily living activities can be enjoyed on the main level.

www.wintergreenrealestate.com · 800.325.2200

Possibly, the most attractive unit in the building and in the association. “Wide body” floor plan. Fully furnished with sleep sofa in the living room. Walk to day and night skiing, pool, restaurants and shops. Western sunset view. New Tile floor in kitchen and a new kitchen sink faucet.

$10,000 PRICE REDuCTIoN! of the two-bedroom floor plans with the South Eastern exposures this is the only one that is on the top two levels and the Southern end of the building. It captures the afternoon sun from the side balcony and side windows. easy access from the entry bridge level to the front door (only 7 steps).

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Stoney CreekWintergreen

Nelson County164 Sunnyside LaneImmaculate 4 BR, 3.5 BAhome on nearly 4 acreswith gorgeous mountainand pastoral views!Hardwood flooring in theliving areas, spaciousgreat room, full finishedbasement with custombar and movie room,wired for surround

sound. Master bath offers a tiled steam shower. Fenced area with pasture hasa 12 x 24 run-in shed—ideal for horses. Basement features a kitchen areawith fridge and dishwasher. $499,500

355 River Bluff Lane Stylish loghome on 13.28 acres with 755 feetof frontage on the Rockfish River!This 4 BR, 3 BA home was built in 1999, and had significantupgrades in 2009–2011 with newbathrooms, refrigerator, fireplace,landscaping, impressive newgarage and much more. Largedecks on 3 sides. The garage (2009) has full heat/AC, half bath and a separateapartment. Private location, with easy access to Charlottesville (35 minutes),Nellysford and Wintergreen. Currently arranged with 4 bedrooms in thehouse. There is also a 1 BR, 1 BA apartment at the rear of the garage. Enjoythe river lifestyle! $549,000

4110 Perry Lane Wonderful 5 BR, 3 BA family home on a5.49-acre wooded parcel withstocked pond, creek, 2ndgarage/shop, wonderfulprivacy and mountain views.This property has it all! Thelocation—10 minutes fromLovingston for shopping, 20minutes to the Blue Ridge, 35minutes from Charlottesville—is very convenient. Lots of elbow room here for family and friends with pooltable, wet bar and exercise areas upstairs. Hot tub in rear. $549,000

(Offered with 46.9 acres for $749,000)

244 Fortunes Ridge DriveThis classic Adirondack-style 4 BR, 2 BA cabin issited with stunningmountain and sunset views.Constructed of hardyGreen Oak with over 1000square feet of decking. Newgas hot water heater, newgas heat for lower level,new Hydronic electric heat

on the upper level. Stained glass in kitchen window, new deck railings,walkways, granite countertops, both bathrooms, and furniture. $484,500

188 Shamokin Springs TrailA great getaway! This multi-level 4 BR, 3 BA home hasplenty of space for everyoneto come enjoy all the fun atWintergreen withoutbreaking the bank. The firstfloor has its own entry,family/billiard room, kitchen,laundry, BR, BA and bonus/bunk room. The main level

includes the great room with cathedral ceiling, kitchen, dining, 2 BR and BA.Upstairs is a large BR, BA and loft. Fully furnished and just $110 per squarefoot—it won't last long. $292,000

Nelson County… it’s a lifestyle!Nelson County… it’s a lifestyle!

Standing: Charlie Wineberg, Ed Funke, Marlo Allen, John McKeithen, Pam McKeithen, Lois Armel, Hunter Price, Meredith Jackson, Dondi Brandon and Bo Newell

Sitting: Tom Kubiak, Sara McGann, Nancy Hernandez, Julie Bendle and Chastity Morgan

1562 Afton Mountain RoadFabulous opportunity to own20+ acres, well under appraisedand tax value in Afton, completewith streams & meadows.Charming 3 BR, 3 BA homefeaturing tongue and groovewalls and ceilings, Pella windowsand doors, granite counters inkitchen, rec room in basement,workshop area and large garage.

Automatic generator complete with backup outside wood furnace. Add somefencing and bring the horses! Numerous fruit trees and plantings. $349,900

348 Cedar Glen CloseMountain and valley viewsfrom the front porch andprivacy on the back decks;adjoining woods owned byWintergreen. Professionallandscaping for minimal careand no mowing. One owner,like-new 4 BR, 3 BA homewith hardwood floors, vaultedceilings, great room withfireplace, custom kitchen with Corian counters, family room, first floormaster suite and a second master suite or in-law suite with private patio,home office/BR; short stroll to resort amenities. $434,900

(800) 361-5155 • (434) 361-2440 • www.MountainAreaRealty.com

2788 B Rockfish Valley Highway • Nellysford, VA 22958


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ContributorsLynn Coffey An email address for Backwoods Lynn up in the hollow? Ha! Ph: 540.949.0329

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PhotographyMarcie Gates [email protected]

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115 Rosewood DriveNew to the market! This Rosewood Villa boasts the best views and location! Custom finishes, high end appliances, hard wood floors, bay window, plantation shutters, bright and sunny are just a few reasons to visit this home. This is the lowest priced 2BR and will not be undersold. $379,000, call J. Mummery @434-361-9402. (502584)

380 Fawn Ridge DriveGreat location on the mountain among very nice homes. Gently sloping lot - great building site. Priced at recent comps. An excellent value. $35,000 for a nearly half acre lot! Call Rod & Christy Phillips 434-987-6399 (496464)

150 Rosewood DriveRoseWood at Stoney Creek: 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. Maintenance-free living with sensational views and care-free convenience. Villas from $349,000 / Condos from $297,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (462918)

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8 Fernwood CourtCharming Log Cabin Home in the heart of Wintergreen Resort. Brand new Roof, Heating System, and appliances. 4 beds, 2 full baths makes this a perfect family retreat. The great room has two sitting areas, a dining area, a open kitchen and a cozy wood stove. The home is located on a quite street, but close to everything in the resort. A rare find a Wintergreen! Offered at $315,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (502711)

310 Fortunes RidgeOne of the few view lots available under $200K. This lot has views to the west and south, and lots of mountain laurel too. Front of lot is level for a driveway. Quiet location almost at end of cul de sac. Bring your builder or let me introduce you to one! Listed by Steve Marianella for only $169,900 tel 434-566-1293, [email protected] (501048)

24 Barn Owl LaneRare opportunity to purchase a water-front, Lake Mono-can lot. Priced to sell, this special lot offers 85’ of lake frontage, long water views, intimate views of Monocan’s par 3 hole number 5 tee boxes and green that plays across the lake. Plus, expansive mountain vistas. $179,000. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (499200)

466 Three Ridges Condo Cozy & convenient to the Mountain Inn, Shopping, Ski and Dining make this a perfect rental opportunity. Freshly painted and priced to sell! This one bedroom, one bath condo with a wood burning fireplace and open floor plan awaits your personal touch! Back deck convenient for pets as it is ground level. $108,500. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498 (497221)

78 Fox Run ~ Stoney Creek1+ 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 recommendations. Reduced $10,000!! Now just $43,100. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (488833)

47 Bucksaw LanePrivate wooded lot on cul de sac at Winter-green. Priced to sell, hold as investment or build here now. Seasonal views. Listed by Steve Marianella at $45,000, 434-566-1293 or [email protected]. (498182)

195 White Oak Drive Only $199,000 for a refurbished home at Wintergreen! Check out this 3 bedroom, 2 bath furnished home, only a short walk from the Mountain Village. Private and quiet lot, large decks, kitchen upgrades and more. Listed by Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or [email protected] (488191)

67 West Elkwood DriveFreshly Remodeled ! Located within walking distance to the Mountain Village. Very well maintained 3 bedroom / 2 full bath home. Hardy Plank sliding & roof recently installed. Features a 2 car garage/family room/billiard room.What a bargain at $239,000.Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498 (502937)

70 Dogwood RoadSouthern views. Large lot at end of cul-de-sac, exceptionally generous property line on Park. (open space) - easy walk along trail to rear to waterfall.Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines.Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey.Possible seller financing available. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or [email protected] (494734)

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insidebasic necessities ........................... 7cover story ..................................... 9this old/new house .................... 18moneywise ................................. 22at home with marlo ................... 23sam’s garden .............................. 24ask the dr. ..................................... 25the perfect fit ............................. 25datebook .................................... 36leisure guide .............................. 37classifieds ................................... 38comics ......................................... 39

on the coverPhotographer: Hayley Osborne.

Dahlias in bloom at Blue Heron Farm. Story on page 9.

30beerbirthdayNelson County’s first brewery is old enough for Kindergarten.

9in bloomAt Blue Heron Farm, the fields are full of flowers.

26 $6 millionWintergreen Resort invests in snow, even if Mother Nature has other plans.

Let’s see how long Adam stays on the front porch playing bike and tractor mechanic. Tommy and Peyton are at the beauty shop and judging by the 2-day stubble on his face, I bet it’s daddy who’s getting the beauty.

I spoke too soon.There’s a workbook on my desk

and as he points to the letters Adam says “D-O-G, dog!”

Above that book is a banker’s lamp. Mom is no banker but she does like that lamp. So does her son. It has a chain and with a mischievous smile, he yanks it. I pretend to ignore him.

Yank on. Yank off. Yank on. Yank off. Then the chain gets tangled inside the assembly and as Adam’s dirty fingers reach in to unwind it, he burns himself. “Hot and dangerous!” he tells me. Truth.

There’s nothing about a Pilates ball/desk chair that implies that two people can sit on it at the same time. But as I type this paragraph, the young man has his knees up against the small of my back and his arms clutching my sensitive, unprotected voice box.

The phone is ringing and someone named Greg in the 434 area code wants to chat. He’ll have to talk to the gentle-man in the recording. Hope he can send us an email. I’ve gotten pretty good at

typing replies with one hand.I could have just handed the phone

over to Adam, who would have told this fine man that mommy’s green lamp gets very hot, or that taking off the pedals of your bike is easy but screwing them back on is hard.

If Peyton were around, she could have chatted about her baby doll and how her socks never stay on. He’d be able to hear her sniffles, which her brother gave her. Or was it the other way around?

Here comes Adam again, this time with his dingy pillow, the same one he took outside with him for this month’s classy family portrait. As parents, our pillows will be very much appreciated tonight!

Enjoy!Yvette & Tommy Stafford

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Friend BASIC NECESSITIES

Stand by your wine“Love is not love which alters

when it alteration finds, or bends with the remover to remove.” Since quite a few people wrote exclaiming over quotations in past columns (alas not my words but famous others’) I thought, why not continue? The above, written by that playwright and poet fellow, most people will rec-ognize. Those who read Shakespeare will know it as sonnet CXVI which begins, “Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments.” Those who love movies will remem-ber in the Hollywood adaptation of Sense and Sensibility the talented Kate Winslet murmuring the lines as she gazes across the moors to Wil-lougby’s estate.

I have long admired that particular sonnet and while to compare it to wine might prove an imperfect analogy and a wee stretch, I think there’s a case. Just as I have always admired those couples who work out differences, gaining a deeper love and apprecia-tion for one another, so too do I admire those winemakers whose wines reflect the varying weather patterns and off

vintages. There are certain wines I love even when they fail to live up to some previous and unforgettable incarnation which first spoke to my heart. This is why I’m bothered when a person dis-misses a wine simply because it tastes different from a prior vintage.

To borrow from a great wine maker, Serge Hochar of Château Musar: “You will learn not to condemn any wine until you have stayed with it through all its stages. When you understand that, then you can learn not to condemn any person until you have watched him through many stages, too. You can learn to tolerate life through all its stages, never to make a complete judgment.”

Therefore, unless we want to see the wine world populated with monocul-ture wines the likes of Yellow Tail and its ilk, wines that taste exactly the same year in year out, I encourage you to ‘stand by your wine’ even (or especial-ly) if it tastes different from one year to the next…that means it’s alive.

Domaine Richeaume, “Cuvée Tradi-tion” 2010 – I’ve long since forgotten the first time I tasted Richeaume, but the impression it left has remained. In a

world where once mediocrity predomi-nated (Provence in the 70s) Richeaume has been making organic wines of exceptional character for decades. The Tradition is made from the unorthodox combination of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Sexy Gr-enache gives feminine opulence, while sturdy Cabernet lends its masculine weight. The resulting wine is dark, rich with notes of vanilla and blackberries, and full and smooth on the palate. $33

Château Pibaron Bandol, 2007 – South of Richeaume lies the Mediter-ranean sea and the small appellation of Bandol. Bandol offers a unique microclimate which often presents a cloudless sky when beyond the protec-tive Sainte-Baume mountains it may be pouring with rain across the rest of Provence. Ideal, as strong sun is neces-sary in order to fully ripen Bandol’s Mourvèdre grape. Hailed as the apogee of Mourvèdre, Bandol makes a distinc-tive addition to any collection of fine reds. Notes of plum, dark cherry and tobacco box. $42


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Bring plans for your dream home! Very private wooded lot in great Ivy location with multiple good home sites. Quiet setting at end of well-maintained private road.

Convenient access to Charlottesville or Crozet. MLS 499782.

Rolling, open and wooded land perfect for grazing located West of US 29 less than 10 min. to Lovingston. Numerous house sites with perfect lake location nearby plus raise your own gar-den and animals on this farm. Quaint barn for storage. Presently fenced for cattle but horses

would be perfect for this parcel. Enjoy the quietness of this location plus mountain views. Located on a paved state road. 34+/- acres $272,000. 46+/- $334,000. MLS 502595, 502596.

ROSELAND – $272,000 & $334,000

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Dream of fishing along a river bank? Love to own a Log Home? Snuggle in for the winter in this 2 BR., 2 BA., Log home on 28.95 wooded acres with Tye River frontage. Enjoy the Outdoors with the Appalachian Trail, the National Forest, Crabtree Falls,

and the Blue Ridge Parkway closeby. Fully furnished w/Pine walls, floors, & cabinetry; stone,gas-logged FP in 11x23 Great Rm.; & walk-out basement. MLS 502983

NEW! TYRO – $315,000

$5000 TOWARD BUYER’S CLOSING COSTS W/

ACCEPTABLE OFFER! Open & Wooded 15.66 AC. plus a Custom-

built 2006 home surrounded by Mountain Views. Hidden down a long driveway off a paved state road, this meticulous-maintained

home features Stainless Steel Appliances, Custom Cabinetry,

Jotul Swedish Wood Stove, Heat Pump, Workshop & Storage

Shed. Level to Rolling land with stream perfect for animals or just

for enjoyment. Convenient to Charlottesville. MLS 495154

Hidden in a peaceful location minutes from Lovingston, this custom-built, 2015 fin. sq. ft., 5 BR., 3 1/2 BA Brick home on 2+- Ac. has outstanding features with FP in 14’x21’ Living Rm. w/Built-in Bookcase, Formal Dining Rm. w/Built-in China Cabinet, Oak Flrs., Country 11’x18’ eat-in Kitchen, Walk-out Basement, Plus lovely landscaped

yard with fruit trees, grapevines, & perennials. Enjoy quiet walks by the serene, nearby lake. MLS#499073

LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN! Visit this 1900’s 1552 sq. ft.

Farmhouse on 15.65 open and wooded acres. Elevated on a private knoll off a quiet state

paved road close to Lovingston and fenced for horses with 24x40

Barn/Stable. Detached 15’x23’ Studio w/Electric and Water.

Pine floors throughout with gas-logged stove, recent Appliances, Built-in China Cabinets, enclosed

rear porch and new tilt-out windows. MLS 501549

REDUCED! SHIPMAN – $183,000

IVY – $320,000 REDUCED! LOVINGSTON – $198,500

New siding-Roof-Front Porch Totally remodeled New kitchen w/new appliances. Hardwood floors, deck basement. New washer/dryer, stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator. MLS 501405

New custom modular on 1.8 acres with mountain views! Convenientto Wintergreen, Charlottesville & Lynchburg.

ARRINGTON – $124,500 ROSELAND – $149,500

SHIPMAN – $219,900

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You can’t do this on five wooded acres.STORY by YVETTE STAFFORD

PHOTOGRAPHY by HAYLEY OSBORNE

If you want to grow flowers and you want to grow them well, you need sun. And this place has plenty of it.

“I lived for 25 years in a house on 5 acres in the woods and couldn’t grow many flowers,” says Nellysford flower farmer, Bev Lacey. “So when I moved here and Keith was farming vegetables … I thought ‘Oh, sunshine! I can grow flowers.’”

A match made in agricultural heaven, Blue Heron Farm is a place where Bev and Keith can get their hands dirty.

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“I’d always gardened, but I’d never farmed. It was moving here that did it.”

In their early days, Bev and Keith ran a CSA that focused mostly on vegetables. Keith was growing some zinnias and sunflowers before Bev took over that niche. It was then that her flower fascination blos-somed and, at Keith’s encouragement, Bev began going to National Organization of Specialty Cut Flowers Group meetings.

“I learned there’s a big difference between gardening and farming,” Bev says. “In farming you’re growing what sells. I had just puttered in what I loved prior to this. Now I’m growing what you can get in an 18 inch length and something that will hold in a vase.”

So she starts her day at about 6:30 and is out on the farm an hour later, early enough to take advantage of the cool morning air. At prime flower picking time, the quiet fields scream with color.

“It can become overwhelming. I’m old enough to have arthritis, my knees and my hands, which is why I have the young women come and help me!”

Young women like Heidi Reed, who just came on board. Maria Borgman and Kelsey Vergin helped launch the season. And the woman who took these pictures, Hayley

Osborne, has been helping at Blue Heron for seven years.

Take a look around and the farm is knee deep in orders and waist high in dahlias waiting to be cut.

“The dahlias are probably my favorite now and that’s because it’s dahlia season. There’s so many dif-ferent ones.”

Grown from tubers, Bev admits

she may have gotten some of the love for dahlias from her mother who used to grow them in Penn-sylvania. After her passing in 1993, Bev’s father kept digging up the dahlias and putting them back into the ground where they would multiply.

“I find that fascinating that you can start with one dahlia tuber, grow it for a year, enjoy the flowers, dig it up and have four or five tubers that you can share with people.”

Virginia’s not exactly known as dahlia coun-try but so far, they seem to be doing well at Blue Heron. They reveal their color in the fall when not much else does. But once the first frost arrives – typically in October – they’re done until next year.

“I dig every one up and then I clean them, store them above freezing for the winter,” says Bev. “Divide them, put them back in the next spring, probably May. And they multiply! That’s just real exciting!”

She won’t do the floral design – that’s for area florists like Amy Webb and Ken Ward – but the flowers are available at “pretty much wholesale,” Bev explains. They’re also available seasonally at Basic Necessities (Bev and Keith own the Nellys-ford wine and cheese shop). And brides have been known to buy them by the bucket.

“I’ve always said it does feed my soul ... They (flowers) bring joy to people. Who doesn’t smile?” NCL



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Soggy weather didn’t keep people from enjoying the Virginia Craft Brewers Festival at Devils Backbone Brewing Co. The festival featured various craft brews from across the commonwealth.

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1 Beech Grove • 3.06 acres, river frontage. MLS 501378 • $42,500

2 Nellysford • 5 acres, well, septic. MLS 501390 • $89,500

3 Montebello • 30 acres, spring, pasture. MLS 490120 • $199,000

4 Montebello • 26 acres, solar owner-built cabin. MLS 491284 • $199,000

5 Afton • 1.9 acres, 3,927 sq. ft. contemporary. MLS 492442 • $349,000

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7 Faber • 241 acres, manor house, river frontage. MLS 501547 • $1,950,000

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Guests enjoyed a five course beer dinner at Wild Wolf Brewing Company that started off with an oyster and Ginger Lager pairing. Desert was Dark Chocolate Tres leches with tart cherries and coconut cream paired with WolfNstein.

Costume Contests LIVE MUSIC by Second Nature Gourmet Dinner paired with WinePHOTO BOOTH Dance Contest Live and Silent Auctions

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Scores of tennis players hit the Devils Knob courts at Wintergreen Resort for the USTA Senior District Tournament. Roughly 300 people participated in the 4-day long event.

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“Hey Dad, What’s down there?” “Nothing, son, it’s just a big wilderness.” I was sitting on a rock ledge below the retaining wall, hidden from the eyes of the father and son who were discussing the view from 20 Minute Cliff at milepost 19 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just three miles from my home at Love, this is the place I come when I want a bit of peace. Many’s the time I’ve packed an early breakfast and ate it out on the rocks watching the sun come up and then drive back later that evening to enjoy hot coffee from a thermos, waiting for the huge red sun to sink slowly behind the mountains. I never tire of looking down on the deep crevice that runs from Montebello through the Tye River Valley below. It was the home of so many people I’ve known and heard about since moving here. That’s why I found the conversation between the boy and


Lynn would like to thank everyone who helped her compile the Backroads back issue.She has them in hand and will soon be archived at the Library of Congress.

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his father so amusing. Unknowingly, all the father saw was an uninhabited endless wilderness of trees. Looking down the steep cleft, my eyes saw an entirely different picture. One that is heaped with memories. The first time I realized the view from the cliff was vastly different from what it used to be was the time I took my neighbor, Johnny Coffey, then in his 90s, for a ride to the overlook. Johnny, with a sweeping motion of his hand, said the sentence that has never ceased to amaze me. “Son, it’s hard to believe that 75 years ago you could look out and see no trees on those mountains.” What was he talking about; as far as the eye could see, every ridge was covered in a dense forest. Not thinking I heard him correctly I asked for more details. “Why, son, when I was a young boy, the mountains here were covered with Kentucky bluegrass ... grazing land for people’s cattle and sheep. There were a few trees here and there but for the most part it was all open land and you could see folk’s homeplaces along Fork Mountain and down below at White Rock.” I instinctively glanced downward at the white house far below, belonging to Hercy and Burgess Coffey. It was now the only visible house you could see from the cliff. It was said the overlook got its name from the people of White Rock who used it as a timepiece, knowing when the evening sun hit the rock face, they had exactly 20 minutes before dark would fall. Twenty minutes in which to shut the door to the chicken house and put the cows in the barn for the night. In addition to the Coffey’s, families by the name of Fitzgerald, Allen, Taylor, Campbell and Carr lived on these steep ridges, carving out a self-sufficient living from the rocky land. What a treasure-house of memories I have driving up through White Rock visiting Preacher Billy Morris who lived in Mitchell Fitzgerald’s old home and Annie Carr who had a perfect view of Squaremouth Rocks from the porch of her home. Attending family reunions at Raymond and Maggie Allen’s camp, high above Durham’s Run; or watching Annie Ramsey making biscuits on her wood cook stove. And the times I made the trip over to White Rock the night before trout season began to listen to the traditional music being played at all the camps along the river. Johnny would make the old time revivals come alive in my mind as he’d tell of people walking to the “night meetings” with lanterns in hand. “Why the mountains were lit up like lightening bugs there were so many folks walking to church back then.” Time has a way of changing everything. One generation’s memories are never the same as the one before. And seventy five years can make an amazing difference between one man seeing a “wilderness” and another one seeing “home.” NCL


thisnewhouseLocation:5047 Patrick Henry Hwy, Roseland, VirginiaOffered at: $149,500Comments:New custom modular on 1.8 acres with mountain views! Convenient to Wintergreen, Charlottesville & Lynchburg.Contact:James Wood Montague, Miller & Co. – Lovingston434-263-5088

thisoldhouseLocation:5556 River Rd, Faber, VirginiaOffered at: $1,950,000Comments:Broad bottom land, rolling hillsides and forested upland comprise the 242 acres of River Run Farm. Near Charlot-tesville and Wintergreen Resort, this working cattle farm offers panoramic Blue Ridge views. Traversed by the North Fork Rockfish River, there are more than 100 acres of pasture, the remainder in hardwood forest. The me-ticulously restored home has 3,972 square feet of living space. Features include a copper roof, original woodwork & floors and pocket doors. Manager’s residence and barns.Contact:Lois Armel Mountain Area Realty434-361-2440

This amazing custom built home on over 17 acres has vaulted ceilings, hardwood and ceramic tiled floors, skylights, gas fireplace, and lots of light filled living space. The property is bordered by the North Fork of the Rockfish River and there is access to it from the house. It also features a first floor master suite that has a large walk in closet and a bathroom with a very nice soaking tub and double vanity. The walk out basement has a large family room/recreation room and a full bathroom for lots of family fun and would be a perfect place for the guests to stay in! Conveniently located to Wintergreen, Waynesboro and Charlottesville. MLS# 501990. $425,000.

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With its striking modern architecture, the tasting room at Democracy Vineyards (just north of Lovingston on Rt. 718) opened its doors to the public. The weekend long celebration including a blessing of the harvest, a tradition dating back to Biblical times.

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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 book-cases, 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. $599,000 Call Joan Mummery (434) 531-5033. (489183)

650 Pedlars Edge DriveA wonderful lot for skiers and non-skiers. Perfect for a basement. Private with open space behind and views up toward the main resort. Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines. Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey. Owner financing available. $99,000. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or [email protected] (494732)

380 Cedar DriveCompare this luxury mountain home to any other - incred-ible value! Home on 1 acre adjoining National Forest. Gourmet kitchen, hardwoods, master bath with granite double vanity, 3 fireplaces (2 gas/1 wood), superb mountain views, 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 car garage, extensive decks. Reduced to $795,000! Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com (483491)

415 Pedlars Edge DriveLevel lot in quiet area of resort on Blackrock side of Wintergreen Resort. Mature hardwoods throughout lot, lots of privacy. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one of ours. $52,500. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (489885)

165 Rosewood DriveThis 2008 golf course villa in RoseWood Village located in Stoney Creek, features high-end appliances, custom finishes and universal design ap-propriate to 55+ living. Interior offers hardwood floors, Corian countertops, a full bay window, high ceilings (9’ and tray) and year round sun room. Exterior maintenance, lawn care and trash removal provided. Property is within walking distance of shopping and all Wintergreen amenities. Future construction of an assisted living facility is planned. Available for quick occupancy if desired. $399,000. Call Joan Mummery at 434-531-5033. (461979)

25 Devils BendCharming 3 bedroom 2 bathroom mountain cabin for only $329,900. Furnished and including WPI right, this like new home has hardi plank siding, hardwood floors in living area,and stainless appliances in kitchen. Wood ceiling and stone fireplace in family room give a great chalet atmosphere. High efficiency heat pump, great location within short walk to Spa and golf. Free shuttle bus stop only steps away from front door. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 ,[email protected] (496221)

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106 Deer Springs LaneLike new GOLF FRONT home overlooking Devils Knob Hole #7. Three bedrooms with three full bathrooms, a 2 car detached garage, hardwood floors, fireplace and more. Large trex deck also has views of pond and lovely summer ferns. Listed by Steve Marianella for only $429,900. tel 434-566-1293, [email protected] (501064)

702 LaurelwoodFormerly a 1 bedroom unit, the owner transformed space into a 2nd bedroom complete with a bunk bed! New flooring in kitchen and bath 2010. Easy walk to skiing and Mountain Inn. Recently replaced stove, fridge, heat pump, dishwasher. $99,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (479168)

716 Laurelwood CondoBest value & opportunity! Two bedrooms with updated kitchen, floors, and furnishings. Resort rental program revenue stream in place. Walk to private Laurelwood swimming pool, The Market, ski slopes, Mountain Village shops. Furnished. Reduced! $118,000. Contact Brian. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (489504)

1429 HighlandsSpectacular year ‘round views overlooking ski slopes & multiple ridges of mountains! Fully furnished, 2BR/2BA mid-level unit with new AC unit. Walk to Ski slopes, Golf, Tennis & Wintergarden Spa. Turn-key investment and/or mountain get-away for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. $180,000 Contact Dawn Perusse 800-417-1890, [email protected] (490911)

2113 Fairway Woods 2113 & 2110 are both upgraded, Golf front properties (18th fairway) with neighboring patios. Perfect for friends or multi-generational families. 2113 has upgraded Kitchen & baths, and newer appliances, flooring & furniture. Fully furnished. Motivated sellers! Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, [email protected] (MLS 499210) $128K.

3207 North RidgeOnly $109,500 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)

166 Mountain InnGreat location in the Mountain Inn priced to sell. Many recent upgrades including new cherry cabinets, granite counters, refrigerator w/ ice maker, kitchen faucet, hot water heater, flex flooring and bedding - Nov 2011. New flat screen TVs and lighting summer 2011. New mattresses in 2010. Turn key and beautifully done. Immaculate and ready to enjoy immediately or keep the income rolling in from rentals. $119,000.Call Rod Phillips at 434-987-6399 (494790)

10 Mulligan Lane – Stoney CreekUnique double lot offers ability to build unat-tached single home in 55+ RoseWood Village community. Property carries WPI; near shop-ping and all Stoney Creek amenities; also has views of mountains and golf course. $99,990 call Joan Mummery 434-361-9402 (496472)

2204 Tanners RidgeFantastic Price ($78,900) & 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, Tennis, Spa & 3 quality restaurants in 3 min. On Shuttle route. Call Dawn Perusse at 540-454-3300. (466971)

258 TimbersUpdated Timbers Condo on Wintergreen Resort Rental Program. Great location, slopeside condo, walk to amenities. Priced to sell. $100,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (493414)

105 Saddleback KnollDesigned and built for retirement couple, this quality home provides easy one level living on main floor. Impeccably maintained and improved on 1.3 acre water-front lot. Great outdoor living spaces, gourmet kitchen, 3-car garage, living room with stone gas fireplace. A best value in Stoney Creek! 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Reduced! $749,325. Contact Brian Chase.www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (448607)

17 Pine Siskin LaneAmazing New Construction Value! This mountain home is situ-ated on a quiet corner in a great neighborhood among newer homes. Open floor plan has kitchen, family and dining room with high ceilings. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms complete the main floor. Stone fireplace, solid wood cabinetry, hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless appliances, Pella windows, hard-plank siding are all featured in this great value. $329,000. Call Rod Phillips at 434-987-6399. (500741)

17 Blue FlintBuild this great mountain layout on a great lot at Wintergreen. Seasonal views and premier craftmanship in construction from one of the areas respected local builders. Hardwood floors, granite counters, custom cabinets. Call or e mail to discuss how we can make this your mountain getaway at Wintergreen! Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, [email protected] (490374)

603 White Oak CondoGreat location in White Oak. First building closest to Mountain Inn and all amenities. This unit is very clean and ready to move-in. Owner lives here and the unit has never been rented. Very open floor plan and large deck. 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths with spacious living area. $135,000 Call Rod Phillips.434-987-6399.(497928)

Blue Ridge Mtn AcreageExtraordinary parcel w/ 280 degree mountain and valley views. Supremely private w/ multiple streams/springs. Adjacent to thousands of Wintergreen’s per-manent wilderness acres. Elevations 1600’-2200’. Minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, shopping, area wineries & micro breweries. $975,000. Contact Brian Chase for details. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (497651)

364 Chestnut PlaceThis is a beautiful site with a view! Priced to sell quickly. Seller financing. $129,000. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293. (494289)

193 Mountain Inn Only $99,999 for a furnished one bedroom condo in the Mountain Inn! Walk to slopes and village shops and restaurants, or use as an investment rental. Has full bath and kitchenette. overlooks courtyard. Ground level, minimal steps. Priced below recent sales. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293,[email protected]. (498517)

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304 Chestnut Place One of the most sought after areas in Wintergreen. Potential year-round views, private and quality homes throughout. A short drive to all amenities and beautiful winter views of the slopes make this a must see.Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines.Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey.Possible seller financing available. $159,000. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or [email protected] (494735).

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19 Lost Pond ~ Stoney CreekOne acre corner lot on quiet cul-de-sac in the foot-hills 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. Reduced $10,000! Now just $48,400. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (488830)

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Horizons VillageHorizons Village - a preservation community nestled into the Rockfish Valley below Winter-green Resort. 10 acre parcel offers seclusion, privacy, hardwoods, and elevations with poten-tial mountain views. $89,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (502092)

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204 Shamokin Springs TrailOnly $49,000 for this nice lot overlooking Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve at winter-green. Quiet area yet convenient to amenities ie golf, hiking, skiing and more! Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 Owner financing available. (MLS 494295)

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44 Bucksaw LaneLovely, wooded lot with seasonal views and interesting rock formations. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac near Chestnut Park and Pool. Building plans available upon request. $69,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 [email protected] (484231)

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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 book-cases, 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. $599,000 Call Joan Mummery (434) 531-5033. (489183)

650 Pedlars Edge DriveA wonderful lot for skiers and non-skiers. Perfect for a basement. Private with open space behind and views up toward the main resort. Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines. Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey. Owner financing available. $99,000. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or [email protected] (494732)

380 Cedar DriveCompare this luxury mountain home to any other - incred-ible value! Home on 1 acre adjoining National Forest. Gourmet kitchen, hardwoods, master bath with granite double vanity, 3 fireplaces (2 gas/1 wood), superb mountain views, 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 car garage, extensive decks. Reduced to $795,000! Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com (483491)

415 Pedlars Edge DriveLevel lot in quiet area of resort on Blackrock side of Wintergreen Resort. Mature hardwoods throughout lot, lots of privacy. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one of ours. $52,500. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (489885)

165 Rosewood DriveThis 2008 golf course villa in RoseWood Village located in Stoney Creek, features high-end appliances, custom finishes and universal design ap-propriate to 55+ living. Interior offers hardwood floors, Corian countertops, a full bay window, high ceilings (9’ and tray) and year round sun room. Exterior maintenance, lawn care and trash removal provided. Property is within walking distance of shopping and all Wintergreen amenities. Future construction of an assisted living facility is planned. Available for quick occupancy if desired. $399,000. Call Joan Mummery at 434-531-5033. (461979)

25 Devils BendCharming 3 bedroom 2 bathroom mountain cabin for only $329,900. Furnished and including WPI right, this like new home has hardi plank siding, hardwood floors in living area,and stainless appliances in kitchen. Wood ceiling and stone fireplace in family room give a great chalet atmosphere. High efficiency heat pump, great location within short walk to Spa and golf. Free shuttle bus stop only steps away from front door. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 ,[email protected] (496221)

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106 Deer Springs LaneLike new GOLF FRONT home overlooking Devils Knob Hole #7. Three bedrooms with three full bathrooms, a 2 car detached garage, hardwood floors, fireplace and more. Large trex deck also has views of pond and lovely summer ferns. Listed by Steve Marianella for only $429,900. tel 434-566-1293, [email protected] (501064)

702 LaurelwoodFormerly a 1 bedroom unit, the owner transformed space into a 2nd bedroom complete with a bunk bed! New flooring in kitchen and bath 2010. Easy walk to skiing and Mountain Inn. Recently replaced stove, fridge, heat pump, dishwasher. $99,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (479168)

716 Laurelwood CondoBest value & opportunity! Two bedrooms with updated kitchen, floors, and furnishings. Resort rental program revenue stream in place. Walk to private Laurelwood swimming pool, The Market, ski slopes, Mountain Village shops. Furnished. Reduced! $118,000. Contact Brian. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (489504)

1429 HighlandsSpectacular year ‘round views overlooking ski slopes & multiple ridges of mountains! Fully furnished, 2BR/2BA mid-level unit with new AC unit. Walk to Ski slopes, Golf, Tennis & Wintergarden Spa. Turn-key investment and/or mountain get-away for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. $180,000 Contact Dawn Perusse 800-417-1890, [email protected] (490911)

2113 Fairway Woods 2113 & 2110 are both upgraded, Golf front properties (18th fairway) with neighboring patios. Perfect for friends or multi-generational families. 2113 has upgraded Kitchen & baths, and newer appliances, flooring & furniture. Fully furnished. Motivated sellers! Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, [email protected] (MLS 499210) $128K.

3207 North RidgeOnly $109,500 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)

166 Mountain InnGreat location in the Mountain Inn priced to sell. Many recent upgrades including new cherry cabinets, granite counters, refrigerator w/ ice maker, kitchen faucet, hot water heater, flex flooring and bedding - Nov 2011. New flat screen TVs and lighting summer 2011. New mattresses in 2010. Turn key and beautifully done. Immaculate and ready to enjoy immediately or keep the income rolling in from rentals. $119,000.Call Rod Phillips at 434-987-6399 (494790)

10 Mulligan Lane – Stoney CreekUnique double lot offers ability to build unat-tached single home in 55+ RoseWood Village community. Property carries WPI; near shop-ping and all Stoney Creek amenities; also has views of mountains and golf course. $99,990 call Joan Mummery 434-361-9402 (496472)

2204 Tanners RidgeFantastic Price ($78,900) & 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, Tennis, Spa & 3 quality restaurants in 3 min. On Shuttle route. Call Dawn Perusse at 540-454-3300. (466971)

258 TimbersUpdated Timbers Condo on Wintergreen Resort Rental Program. Great location, slopeside condo, walk to amenities. Priced to sell. $100,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (493414)

105 Saddleback KnollDesigned and built for retirement couple, this quality home provides easy one level living on main floor. Impeccably maintained and improved on 1.3 acre water-front lot. Great outdoor living spaces, gourmet kitchen, 3-car garage, living room with stone gas fireplace. A best value in Stoney Creek! 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Reduced! $749,325. Contact Brian Chase.www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (448607)

17 Pine Siskin LaneAmazing New Construction Value! This mountain home is situ-ated on a quiet corner in a great neighborhood among newer homes. Open floor plan has kitchen, family and dining room with high ceilings. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms complete the main floor. Stone fireplace, solid wood cabinetry, hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless appliances, Pella windows, hard-plank siding are all featured in this great value. $329,000. Call Rod Phillips at 434-987-6399. (500741)

17 Blue FlintBuild this great mountain layout on a great lot at Wintergreen. Seasonal views and premier craftmanship in construction from one of the areas respected local builders. Hardwood floors, granite counters, custom cabinets. Call or e mail to discuss how we can make this your mountain getaway at Wintergreen! Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, [email protected] (490374)

603 White Oak CondoGreat location in White Oak. First building closest to Mountain Inn and all amenities. This unit is very clean and ready to move-in. Owner lives here and the unit has never been rented. Very open floor plan and large deck. 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths with spacious living area. $135,000 Call Rod Phillips.434-987-6399.(497928)

Blue Ridge Mtn AcreageExtraordinary parcel w/ 280 degree mountain and valley views. Supremely private w/ multiple streams/springs. Adjacent to thousands of Wintergreen’s per-manent wilderness acres. Elevations 1600’-2200’. Minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, shopping, area wineries & micro breweries. $975,000. Contact Brian Chase for details. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (497651)

364 Chestnut PlaceThis is a beautiful site with a view! Priced to sell quickly. Seller financing. $129,000. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293. (494289)

193 Mountain Inn Only $99,999 for a furnished one bedroom condo in the Mountain Inn! Walk to slopes and village shops and restaurants, or use as an investment rental. Has full bath and kitchenette. overlooks courtyard. Ground level, minimal steps. Priced below recent sales. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293,[email protected]. (498517)

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304 Chestnut Place One of the most sought after areas in Wintergreen. Potential year-round views, private and quality homes throughout. A short drive to all amenities and beautiful winter views of the slopes make this a must see.Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines.Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey.Possible seller financing available. $159,000. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or [email protected] (494735).

VIEWS!

19 Lost Pond ~ Stoney CreekOne acre corner lot on quiet cul-de-sac in the foot-hills 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. Reduced $10,000! Now just $48,400. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (488830)

CORNER LOT

Horizons VillageHorizons Village - a preservation community nestled into the Rockfish Valley below Winter-green Resort. 10 acre parcel offers seclusion, privacy, hardwoods, and elevations with poten-tial mountain views. $89,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (502092)

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204 Shamokin Springs TrailOnly $49,000 for this nice lot overlooking Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve at winter-green. Quiet area yet convenient to amenities ie golf, hiking, skiing and more! Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 Owner financing available. (MLS 494295)

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44 Bucksaw LaneLovely, wooded lot with seasonal views and interesting rock formations. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac near Chestnut Park and Pool. Building plans available upon request. $69,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 [email protected] (484231)

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By Julia RogersJulia Rogers is a licensed CPA residing in Nelson County

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A Golden CircleChristmas Day, 1807. That was the

day that the Virginia General Assem-bly created Nelson County from 472 square miles of our neighbor, Am-herst County. And, what a Christmas Gift! A region that is diverse as any other in Virginia – home to rugged mountains, mountain streams and river bottoms with rich farming land.

Early European settlers matched the diversity of the geography. The first to arrive were those who managed to acquire land patents from the Colonial Governor. Indentured servants and slaves who provided the hard labor necessary to manage the operations in such a remote area accompanied these wealthier families. Waves of hard working immigrants followed – Scotch-Irish, Germans, Dutch, French Huguenots, and English. Each group arrived with their own religions, cus-toms and languages.

As the region grew from a frontier to a more mature development, busi-ness operations started to appear – small local stores and mills that pro-vided goods and services. A few large businesses temporarily operated at a

feverish pitch in Nelson County dur-ing the late 1800s and early 1900s – mostly timber and mining operations that closed down when their harvest was complete or their products were no longer in demand.

Sprinkled throughout the county were family stores and businesses that met the needs of the citizens – groceries and hard goods, utilities, funeral homes, medical services, and auto repairs. Family farms, orchards and packing operations survived and adapted as well - benefiting from the railroad services built and left behind by the timber operators. These busi-nesses became the real backbone of Nelson County.

This month, the Nelson County Chamber of Commerce will recognize some of these businesses as members of the Golden Circle – those locally owned businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years. Those of us who have operated a small business are well aware that this is no small feat.

One of the businesses can trace its beginning to the 1750s and many oth-ers date to the late 1800s. As you can imagine, they have many stories to

tell. Collectively, they have over 1500 years of providing goods and services to the citizens of Nelson County and employment to their friends, neigh-bors and family members.

My advice for many new small business owners is to reach out to other members in the business community. Have you considered starting your own business? Are you struggling with the management of your current business? Imagine the resource that we have in our community – leaders of these small businesses that have decades of experi-ence in surviving economic recessions and tragic storms.

Would you like to meet these leaders of our business community? On October 16th, the Nelson County Chamber of Commerce will honor the Golden Circle of Businesses at their annual dinner.

The Chamber is an association of business leaders that fosters the strength of small businesses in Nelson County and cultivates social relations among its members and the community. Join the Chamber as it grows and adapts to the changing needs of the 21st century business community in Nelson County.


Insist on that girl!

Marlo G. AllenAssoc. Broker 434.996.3525Email: [email protected]: InsistOnThatGirl.comMarket Data: HomeValueMarketReport.com

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Enjoy low maintenance living with all the comforts of a detached home, but with a lot less chores! This spacious end unit townhouse with backyard patio is surrounded by open space and mountain views. Live on one level with minimal steps; first floor has master bedroom, office, morning room, great room, extended gourmet kitchen with double ovens; Extras: 2 car garage, security system, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, Verizon DSL; only 30 minutes to Charlottesville!

Bland Wade Lane; Afton2.62 acres; #501765; $269,900

Resort homes that are impossible to replicate at these prices!!!

Great price per sq ft - more than 3000 sq ft of indoor living space and nearly a 1000 sq ft of outdoor living space! Big on space and upgrades: multiple covered porches with wood lined ceilings, cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, granite countertops, walk-in pantry, fireplace, built in bookshelves, first floor master suite, and finished basement with second family/recreation room. Situated on an easy to maintain lot with little to no mowing. Walking distance to Clubhouse, pool, golf, and Nellysford for shops, banks, doctors.

Mountain view, golf front, Tectonics built home on coveted Devils Knob! Great multi-family home with 4 private bedroom/bathroom suites. Recently renovated with new roof, exterior paint, flooring, kitchen countertops and appliances, bedroom furniture and more. Many extras: wall of windows, skylights, vaulted ceilings with wood trim and beams, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, multiple decks, great room with open flow. Sold furnished. Just a few minutes to spa, pool, golf, and ski slopes!

20 Apple Blossom Ct2,605 sq ft; 3Br/2.5Ba; #496184; $274,900

453 Cedar Glen Close3,841 sq ft; 4Br/3.5Ba; #502541; $379,900

1063 Devils Knob Loop2,310 sq ft; 4Br/4.5Ba; #489989; $399,900

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

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To build or not to buildIf you can find it, buy it! If you can’t find it, build it!

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.

Ever been shoe shopping and even though the store has hundreds of options, you leave empty handed? With so many different styles, colors and designs, certainly you should have been able to find at least one pair to meet your needs. Sometimes it isn’t just about what you need, but what you want. This same scenario could be applied to our real estate market. There is a lot of inventory, yet prospective home buyers may not be finding that “special” place. If the shoe fits so to speak, buy it. If not, it may be time to think outside that box! Here are a few reasons to consider new construction.

Site selection; The road block is the… road. Seriously, the problem with not being able to find the perfect home may not be an issue with the home itself, but with the site. You may not like the proximity to the road, the blue giraffe next door, or the lack of

views or privacy. The solution is to start with your perfect building site. When you build, you can choose the land. Keep in mind that the land that has everything, except the blue giraffe next door, may be in demand. Be pre-pared to pay a premium for a premium parcel. FYI: There are currently more than 240 parcels of land for sale in Nelson County.

Creative input: Sally home seller may have like cramped, dark spaces or polka dot wall paper. When Sally seller built the home, the trend may not have been for bright, open floor plans with neutral paint colors. When you build, you get to choose your home style, floor plan, and favorite cabinets, countertops, flooring, appli-ances, lighting, and fixtures…

Budget friendly planning: If you don’t have a butler, you may not need the butler’s pantry. Why pay for granite if you are a Formica kind of guy. There are features and systems

in a home that may not add value to your life and there is no sense paying more for something that you won’t appreciate.

Less maintenance and repairs: Existing built homes may be dated with systems and structural com-ponents nearing the end of their functional life span. Whether it is the HVAC unit or the roof, the home may need routine maintenance or replace-ment. With a new home, repairs, and repair expenses, should be minimal. New homes have warranties. In Virginia a one year builder war-ranty is a minimal standard. Many homes will convey with a 10 year warranty against structural defects. Before building, make sure that you understand the warranty terms and coverage.

More energy efficient: Building materials and practices change over time. Today’s windows, doors, and insulation materials are more ad-

vanced. Energy efficient appliances and mechanical systems offer consid-erable savings. How a home is built and equipped can make a big differ-ence in your energy consumption and your bottom line. Some practices may be standard and others optional; make sure that you understand the cost saving features available to you.

That new feeling: You know that new car smell… that high comes with homes too! Sometimes you just have to have it.

An existing built home can be the right option for many buyers. How-ever, if you have been looking and looking and not finding that perfect home, it may be time to build.


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The Club HouseIn October of 2011, I decided that

my driveway had to change from go-ing between my house and my garage to route traffic around the backside of the garage (old shed) and above the house. The reason was mostly to protect my young son from com-mercial and workers’ vehicles while they enter and leave the property. Obviously the impact was greater than just moving the drive or I would not be writing about it. Immediately after moving the driveway, I began to notice things that I really had not noticed before, mainly that the trees on that side of my driveway were spectacular and that my garage (old shed) was in desperate need of a facelift. The project began in 2011 and terminates this October.

The grandeur of large deciduous trees and expanses of lawn cannot be over emphasized. Behind my garage is a grove of poplars that stand over 50 feet in height in a sea of rolling fescue. After marveling at this new and much nicer vantage point for my entrance, I decided that the first thing that was needed was more. Not more shrubs, bulbs or perennials – but more poplars spaced out, intertwined with grass. My thought that the very heart of an entrance to a landscape is simplicity – flowing lines, a high canopy (or vertical element) and a common thread that connects the entire landscape as one (grass). This does not mean that a variety of high canopy trees are not an option along a drive, but sometimes consistency in your choices can tend to allow the canopy and trunk to become like that calming voice in the background along the route.

The garage (old shed) was a dif-ferent story. The day that the sid-ing was removed, a unique view of a neighbor’s vineyard, the rolling hills around my property and the proximity to my house enticed my

wife and me to give the garage a ‘utilitarian change’ – from garage to entertainment/project area. Consider-ing how we would use the structure dictated how the structure would be built – mainly the need for an open structure with electricity and water with a semi-controlled environment (wood stove and very large doors and windows). After months of Googling for photos of potential structures, we finally rested on a high, fixed window design (7 foot windows) on the side with the best view, two large sliding ‘doors’ with windows affixed in their center for allowing air to cool the area on the adjacent walls and two large sliding doors at the entrance so that the building could be opened 8 feet wide for entertaining and construction projects. The siding would be ‘rough cut’ timbers from a local sawmill to keep with the other outbuildings on our property which are mostly older barns, while vintage lighting, an old antique sink and other farm paraphernalia would keep with the old barn look. The front of the garage would be modified with a ‘lean to’ tin roof area to allow for wood storage and for grilling in foul weather. The point is this – flexibil-ity and always looking for unique ‘vantage points’ of your structures and property. To the extent that a structure has a very determined us-age, you should always keep an open mind as to what potential lies beyond a structure’s current usage. Even slight modifications to outbuildings and garages alike can offer interest-ing perspectives on landscapes and offer new ‘rooms’ that not only add value, but serve a unique, unfulfilled purpose. The end result could be a major opportunity for your home.

What started as a simple project to move our driveway turned into a complex vision and late evening work with a 15 month old pulling at my jeans…life is good.


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By Agnes F. Schrider, PTNelson Physical Therapy

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Dr. Charles Cole 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 messages 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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Agnes F. Schrider, PT is a licensed physical therapist, fitness trainer, and certified golf fitness trainer based in Nellysford. Have a question for her? Email her at [email protected]. Sorry, due to the high volume of messages 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 licensed profes-sional. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult a health professional.

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Think of nine people you know sitting down to join you for a meal. Statistics predict that at least one of the people at your table is probably depressed. One in ten-- that is com-mon. When you are depressed, noth-ing looks good. A compliment seems like an insult. Getting out of bed is an enormous chore. Any ache or pain feels twice as bad as it should. A once loved hobby now has no ap-peal. Sleep is too little or too much. Crying feels as easy as breathing. Energy is gone; concentration is nil; feelings of guilt abound; appetite is off. Is reading this weighing you down? Depression is a huge and heavy weight.

But, there is a full spectrum of moods out there, and diagnosing someone with depression is not always easy. Everyone has good and bad days, weeks and months. It is normal to feel some of the above symptoms after a loved one dies. Having a major change in your life? (A new job or home?) Sure, you might not sleep well for a while or find yourself distracted. It is when these symptoms start to become the

norm for you, or when they keep getting worse and not better, or when your life/work/friendships are suffer-ing because of them that it is time to start worrying.

The first thing to do is recognize if your mood is going downhill. If it is, it’s time to do everything you can to turn that around. Make sure you are eating healthy foods. Breathe fresh air and feel sunshine on your face everyday. Pray. Exercise—sweat out some frustrations. And more important than anything else: TALK. Find a friend, family member, pastor, or counselor and talk. There is real healing power in unloading your troubles on a concerned listener.

If all of that doesn’t help you get back on track, it may be time to visit your doctor. He or she can help you focus on what you need to do to feel better, point you to a good counselor and/or try medicines if appropriate.

The Mid Day WorkoutIs there benefit to quick work

outs? The mid- day or lunch workout has many benefits for you and also for your employer. Get-ting out of the work environment and exercising is an incredible way to relieve stress. In addition, your body releases endorphins (natural chemicals in your body that make you feel good) after exercise and you will have more energy for the second half of your work day making you more productive at work and with increased mental focus. You won’t have that post lunch sleep drag to muddle through. Your boss may thank you for that. You may not need the extra tall café latte to “make it through” the rest of the day.

The physical benefits include increasing strength, power, stamina and mental focus.

Circuit type exercise routines increase the heart rate for a short period focusing on one exercise. Then each individual in the group switches “stations” and works on the next area and continues on. The

sessions can be 30- 40 minutes. It can be fast paced and can target different body regions effectively. The exer-cises incorporate strength or endur-ance muscle fibers depending on the exercise. For example, you might be jump roping at one station and doing pushups at another one.

Because you are exercising with a group, the members in the group can be very supportive and encourag-ing. It becomes something you look forward to doing and something very positive and fun which also aids in how we cope with the stressors in our lives. You’ll be amazed at the benefit you will receive from this type of workout.


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ruptcy,” Wintergreen Resort General Manager Hank Thiess said. “I just had no idea what was going to happen. Whether someone was going to buy it, carve it up into 3 or 4 pieces and sell it off. Nobody was planning to put any money into it.”

That is, until West Virginia coal magnate Jim Justice came along. Just months after purchasing the Resort and saving it from bankruptcy, the new owner announced a $6 million investment aimed at doubling snowmaking production. Site work has already begun on a new 5 million gallon water tank. Thiess says the investment also includes key technological upgrades.

“The double down off of it is not just the tank, but the water cooling and the additional snowmaking guns. So, it’s more than just a double down of water, but then a real nice bump with the technology. The combination of those two is truly a game changer for us.”

The plan is to make more snow over night, and not blow it on skiers and boarders during the daytime hours. And besides upgrading the Resort’s snowmaking equipment, Thiess says guests can look forward to other property improvements due for a face lift. NCL

Wintergreen Resort undergoes$6 million facelift

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Using an aged malt whisky from Scotland and finished in port-style wine casks from Virginia, the newest release from Lovingston-based Virginia Distillery Company should be in store shelves soon, pending regulatory approval. Virginia Highland Malt Whisky will also be shipped to locations in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Massachusetts.

PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD

Five years ago, people said they were crazy.Today? Not so much.

STORY by YVETTE STAFFORDPHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD



“People really laughed, cocked an eyebrow and said ‘good luck,’” recalls Blue Mountain Brewery co-owner Taylor Smack.

Sure, it sounded insane. After all, who hasn’t ever tried to hatch a business with friends around a fireplace drinking an adult beverage?

Taylor and wife, Mandi, met several years ago in Chicago and had chatted about the idea of opening a brewery or pub together. But like most buzzes, it wore off.

Fast forward to 2004 when they moved next door to Matt Nucci in Greenwood, who was brewing beer at home. By late 2005, the trio had a business plan. It came in a navy blue folder. At least that’s what I remember filing away in the “Maybe one day” pile.

“People would ask ‘Why are you building it out here?,’” said Matt. “I look at those old pictures, I just look at where we are today and what we have accomplished in just five years is pretty amazing.”

As any parent will tell you, the first five years go by in a flash. Since opening the brewery, Mandi and Taylor have become parents twice over. Matt’s little girl just celebrated her first birthday. Making beer and making babies can put you “in a fog,” as Taylor describes it.

“I mean it’s fun thinking back when we had literally six employees. But I can’t even remember what it was like.”

Mandi does.“I remember having my first baby in a Baby Bjorn behind the bar, bar tending.”“I remember washing dishes that first year,” Matt said.And the kitchen was tiny. The original brew pub began with eight tables. Since then, the

brewery has expanded to accommodate demand and can now offer seating to hundreds in the pub and out on the patio.

“An average Tuesday is better than a good Saturday was our first and second year,” Taylor said.

Mandi – who was running the books – remembers it well.“Our first year we were just trying to make our payroll. That was with all three of us

working our butts off. We had $60.00 days, thinking ‘What are we doing this for?’.”And then, there were the party fouls. Like closing for the full week of Christmas in year 1.“Stupid!,” Mandi is quick to add. They can laugh about it now.And then there was the pizza incident. People loved them but the tiny kitchen couldn’t

keep up. So they stopped making pizzas. After all, they made beer, not pies, right?“We went through this real crazy period in the beginning where ‘This was our business

plan’ and ‘This is what we’re doing.’” said Taylor. “But we learned to evolve into what people wanted. When we totally gave in to that, we became the best business we could ever be.”

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November 10, 2012Eat—Bid—Dance

RVCC’s Annual Fundraising Gala & Silent AuctionMusic by Acme Swing Manufacturing Co

Dinner by The Invisible Chef

Tickets: $40/Dinner, silent auction & dancing $20/dance only

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After a brief hiatus in the brewery’s early days, the pizza is here to stay. Blue Mountain Brewery Executive Chef Rob Bond rolls out a pie at the pub’s newer, and larger, kitchen.


6th Annual Nelson County FFABluegrass Benefit

Saturday, October 13, 2012 4pm - 9pm

Nelson County Middle SchoolRt. 29, Lovingston, VA

Country PoorIn the Tradition Little Mountain Boys

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Admission: Adults $10Children 6 - 12 $5

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So the pizzas came back as did people’s appetites for both local food and beer.

Bill and Joan Nichols – who split their time between Richmond and Nelson County, have been regulars from the start.

“They just wanted to make beer,” Bill recalls over a pint of Full Nelson. “But because it’s Nelson County, the fact they were selling pizza and food, they found themselves in this big restaurant deal. Watching them make the transition from just wanting to make beer to watch it building and building upon itself ... It’s excit-ing.”

“We really enjoy the people. We also enjoy the beer,” said Joan, whose favorite brew is the Kolsch. “The staff they keep hiring, generally young, they have other things going in their lives, but they work here because they like the work and apparently they make pretty good money. If they are a student or something, it’s a way to supplement that. For others it’s a living.”

Blue Mountain currently employs 82 people at the Afton location, and an additional 13 at their recently opened bottling facility in Colleen. The brewery has also become an event venue for such gatherings as company parties and weddings. Adding to its list of milestones is the brewery’s recent debut into the Big Apple craft brew scene.

“If you’d told me that I would have laughed and said ‘That dude is crazy: 82 employees, two breweries, selling in New York.’ I would have laughed you off the field had you told me that 5 years ago,” Taylor says.

Cheers to that. NCL

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Sidelined by a foot injury that kept her from running last year’s Tough Mudder at Wintergreen Resort, TEAM NELSON member Pam Finney was ready to tackle this year’s event at Crumland Farms in Frederick, Maryland alongside NCL publisher Yvette Stafford. We’ve got the highlights of the glorious 10 mile obstacle course online at youtube.com/nelsoncountylife

Stay tuned for TEAM NELSON events in 2013.


mondayoct. 1

Seasonal Flower Arrangings and Tastings with Meg LaughonAt Pharsalia, in Tyro.434-277-5231

Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain BreweryJoin us for our annual Oktoberfest celebration now through Oct. 7! Special menu, tastings, live music and more.11 AM.9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920.540-456-8020

wednesdayoct. 3

Free Diabetes Education: Improve Your Blood Glucose, Get Active, & Manage Your Stress6 to 8 p.m. at Blue Ridge Medical Center (on lower level) in Arrington. For people with diabetes and their caregivers. Pre-registration recommended.434-263-4858, ext. 1471

fridayoct. 5

Nicholson BrothersLive 9:30PM to 12 Midnight at The Edge at Winter-green Resort.434-325-8080

Sarah Lynna and the Misfit ToysLive 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston.434-263-6660

The Festy at Devils Backbone Concert Grounds.L12 Noon. Amazing bands, superior local food and world class beers. 2012 line up will include The Infamous Stringdusters, Trampled by Turtles, Leftover Salmon, Keller and the Keels, Rubblebucket, Elephant Revival, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Floodwood, Tony Trischka, Whitehorse, Sarah

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Siskind, The Steel Wheels, Carl Anderson, Josh Panda and the Hot Damned, Della Mae, Margaret Glaspy and more. Now through October 7.

Montebello Fall Camp and RideOctober 5 12Noon through October 7 12Noon. Beautiful trails through Blue Ridge Mountains with great fall scenery. Benefit for volunteer fire and rescue company.540-377-5712

saturdayoct. 6

Fuji Apple Day at Saunders Brothers OrchardFolks wait all year long for the Fujis to ripen. Come in to enjoy a sample of our best-selling apple! Music by Curtis Matthews. Saunders Brothers Orchard Open 9AM to 5PM 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River.434-277-5455

The Apple Butter Makin Festival at Silver Creek and Seaman’s Orchards10AM to 4:30PM. For over 30 years, Flippin-Seaman, Inc. has been having their Apple Butter Makin’ Festivals the first and third Saturdays in October. You will find both the Flippin and the Seaman family members working throughout the day. We make our apple butter the old-fashioned way in large copper kettles. Products for sale include apples, apple butter, jams, jellies, cider, cookbooks, gifts, and more. Pick your own pumpkins, children’s games, food, crafters, corn maze, and a clown to visit with. Live music 11AM to 3PM by Maury River Band (bluegrass) 5529 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro,Va.434-277-5824

Make Mine Wintergreen Wine at Wintergreen WineryOctober is Virginia Wine Month. “Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts on the weekends this month. Picnic by the river. Light picnic fare available including artisanal cheeses. Soak in autumn’s splen-dor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Fee. 10AM to 6PM each day. 462 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA.434-361-2519

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 is-sue 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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thursdayoct. 11

Autumn Harvest Wreaths with Don Haynie of Buffalo Spring Herb FarmAt Pharsalia, in Tyro.434-277-5231

saturdayoct. 13

Nelson FFA Bluegrass Benefit at Nelson Middle School Auditorium4PM to 9PM. Come and support the state winning FFA teams as they make their way to the National FFA Convention in Indiana. Live music by Little Mountain Boys, In The Tradition, Country Poor, and Long Mountain Grass. Bands subject to change. Food and drinks available as well as silent auction, bake sale and raffle. All proceeds will be used to offset trip costs for the FFA teams. Doors open at 3PM.434-263-4801

Yard SaleBenefit for the Grand Squares of Nelson Square dance group. 8AM at junction of Rt 151 and Rt 6 (across from power station).

tuesdayoct. 16

Free Diabetes Education: Living Well with Diabetes1 to 3 p.m. at Blue Ridge Medical Center (on lower level) in Arrington. For people with diabetes and their caregivers. Pre-registration recommended. 434-263-4858, ext. 1471

wednesdayoct. 17

Bulb Plantings in Containers and Garden with

Susan B. Viemeister At Pharsalia, in Tyro.434-277-52311

tuesdayoct. 23

Free Diabetes Education: I Have Diabetes, Now What Do I Eat?1 to 3 p.m. at Blue Ridge Medical Center (on lower level) in Arrington. For people with diabetes and their caregivers. Pre-registration recommended.434-263-4858, ext. 1471


leisureguidefood&diningBasic 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

Mac’s Market7023 Patrick Henry Hwy, Roseland, VA 434.277.5305

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 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 Company2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.0088

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

gifts&antiques

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

Zestivities!, ExtraZ! & HomeBrewZ!2469 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.0004

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

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CARS & TRUCKSFord Windstar minivan 2001 Ford Windstar SE Sport Minivan, 2001, Sil-ver, 6 cyl, 3.8 liter engine. Auto, AC , am/fm/cd player, luggage roof rack, mileage 230k,seats 7 with extra cargo area in back, overall very good condition & clean; Tires are good, dual side doors, no body damage, VCR player and screen, Mpg city 18, highway 25, The engine has just been serviced, with new State inspection, good, reliable, safe.The Van runs great and it’s very comfortable.

Posted By: Dee 22901-22911 - Charlottes-ville 434-531-4355 $3500 / obo

ANTIQUESCustom Framed Williamsburg Print Magnificent Williamsburg print in solid walnut frame. Approximate size is 2.5’x 3.5’. Posted By: Jeffrey Wilk 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1073 $95

Antique English oil painting on canvas AMONG THE HEATHEROil painting on canvas, attributed to Bond, William Joseph J.C., 1833-1926, British, signed and dated 1905 on lower left, two small fixed tears, gorgeous frame! Size: 36” x 25” (92cm x 64cm) Framed: 40” x 30” (102cm x 76cm). Posted By: Xenya 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-0078 $845 OBO

FURNITUREFOLDING SCREEN – 4 PANEL Asian motif folding screen, 4 panels, each panel 18” ivory background with cranes & bamboo. In good condition. Located in Lynchburg. Posted By: Amy 22901-22911 - Charlottesville 434-384-6466 $75 cash

Memory foam Brand New! Full size 6” memory foam mattress. Just as comfortable as Tempur-pedic. Nellysford. Posted By: Stephen Lotz 22958 - Nel-lysford/Wintergreen $100

Sofa Sleeper – Queen Size Floral (Cream & Blue)Queen Sized Sofa Sleeper in Good Condition. Posted By: Christina DePierro 22920 - Afton 540-456-6325 $150/OBO

Reproduction Pine Dining Table Beautiful pine reproduction dining table, 38” x 72”, light stained

SERVICESPaul’s Painting and Home Repair Licensed contractor proudly located and serving the Stoney Creek and Wintergreen areas. Call us for a quote today. www.paintit.com. Posted By: Paul Burns 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540.430.0522 $Low Price Guarantee

PRECISE PAINTING When you want it nice…For all of your painting needs. Competitive pricing. Call 434-996-3039 or find us online WWW.PRECISEPAINTINGVA.NET email: [email protected] Licensed, bonded and insured. Posted By: Dave Brown 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-996-3039 $TBD

REAL ESTATEHouse for Rent Very private 2BR, 2 Bath home with mountain and pastoral views near The Monroe Institute. Open floor plan, nearly level sunny yard with garden spot. Posted By: Chastity Morgan 22938 - Faber 434-941-5883 $900/mo

Stoney Creek @ Wintergreen Stoney Creek @ Wintergreen 4 BR, 3.5 BA. Gor-geous 3000sqf, 8 years old w/golf,swim, tennis, etc. 1st FL Master, Kit,Fam RM, FP, DR, Laundry/Mud, study. Finished walk-out lower level w/kitchenette, full bath, (great guest or extra BR). 2 Gar, Deck, Porches, Park-like. All major appliances included. Unfurn. Available 11/1 or before.$1795/Mo. 434-361-2226 or [email protected] Posted By: Linda Calderone 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-2226 $1795

ELECTRONICS

top, black painted legs. Posted By: Lynn Luessen 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-325-7864 $125

SOLD! – Kitchen table and chairs Very good table and chairs (4); ideal for apartment kitchen or small home kitchen; purchased from Store-house Furniture. Posted By: R. Browne 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen $99

REUNIONSNelson County High School 1982 Class Reunion Ticket to 30 year reunion Class of 1982 Nelson County High School. BBQ Buffet / nonPork/veggie options. Oct. 6, 2012. Nelson Center, Lovingston, VA Posted By: Mark Mattson 22949 - Lovingston 919.933.9816 $25

LOST & FOUNDREWARD: LOST PURSE Sept. 3rd. Lost purse in or around Blue Mountain Brewery. Reward will be paid with no questions asked. Posted By: Heather Payne NELSON COUNTY 434 987 2135 $100

JOBSHelp Wanted Contractor needs reliable workers. Any level of experience needed. Great pay. Posted By: Paul Burns 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540.430.0522 $per hour

HOME & GARDENLumber 200 ft. reclaimed heart pine flooring. 1”x 2 1/2”x RL. Posted By: John Parr 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/Massies Mill 434-277-5607 $200

WALL FOUNTAIN WITH PUMP Wall mounted fountain with pump, for outdoors or indoors. Works fine. Gray composite material. Located in Lynchburg. Posted By: Amy 22901-22911 - Charlottesville 434-384-6466 $75 cash

quiries only. Price is $1,595 OBO. LOCAL CASH SALES ONLY, NO SHIPPING!. Posted By: Xenya 22958 - Nellysford/Winter-green 434-466-8270 $1595 OBO


Tiger Fuel Company242 Front St. • Lovingston, VA • 434-263-503124 hours/7 days a week. Call us for details!

Locally owned. Really.It’s been this way for 25 years. When you call us, someone in our Lovingston office answers the ring. You know us and we know fuel. Whether you need new service for propane, heating, kerosene, gas or diesel, Tiger Fuel is the name you trust.

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TAYLOR MADE BUSINESS SERVICE, LLC • Michelle A. Taylorp: 434.361.2208 • f: 434.361.2131 • [email protected]

Bookkeeping Payroll Services Accounts Receivable & Payable Quarterly & Yearly Tax Prep

Personal Finance On-line banking assistance On-line bill payment service

Notary Services & More!

FREE Consultation Yes! We make house calls!

Time is money.We’ll help you save both.

NELSON COUNTY LIFE OCTOBER 2012

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

ROSELAND

199 Walk Around Lane, Lot B & C; #502975; $448,90020.07 acres; 2,478 sq ft.; 3 br/2.5 ba;

Porches, stone trim and fireplace; privacy and views!

River Ridge Lane, Lot 6; #502993; $239,9005.65 acres; 1,370 sq ft; 3 br/2 ba;

Stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling; walk to River!

AFTON

415 Stoney Creek East; #502991; $464,9001.36 acres; 2,308 sq ft; 4,745 unfinished sq ft.; 3 br/3 ba;

Garage, unfinished basement and 2nd level; views!

Bland Wade Lane, Lot 3; #501765; $269,9002.62 acres; 1,985 sq ft; 3 br/2.5 ba;

Granite counters, hardwood floors; great views!

AFTON

STONEY

CREEK

Livebeautifully in Nelson County

• Turn-key in 90-120 days• Quality 2x6 construction• Designed to your specifications• Built on land of your choosing• 100% financing is possible• Low down payment – as little as $1,000

Can’t find that perfect home … Build it!

199 Walk Around Lane, Lot C; #502973; $199,9004.89 acres; 1,257 sq ft; 2 br/2.5 ba; 2 master suites,

stone fireplace; views! #502974; cabin on 15.18 acres for $319,900.

ROSELAND

40 Stoney Glen; #502990; $339,9001.07 acres; 2,179 sq ft; 2,755 unfinished sq ft.; 3 br/2.5 ba;

Garage, basement, kitchen with island and granite

Arrizona Lane, Lot 29; #502997; $259,90018.08 acres; 1,239 sq ft; 3 br/2 ba;

Stone chimney and fireplace; panoramic mtn views!

ARRINGTON

STONEY

CREEK

STONEY

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245 Cedar Glen Close; #502986; $524,900.86 acres; 3,286 sq ft; 2,646 unfinished sq ft; 5 br/3 ba; basement, garage; views of mountains, golf, and lake!

Open Houses: October 14, 1-4pm

Stoney Creek: 48 Coleman Place

October 28, 1-6pmAfton: 9367 Rockfish Gap Turnpike

Unable to attend an Open House,call Andy Zemon to see if you qualify!

434-202-7371

Meet the builder, loan officer, and real estate agent; Come see a home

nearing completion, determine loan details and qualifications, and

explore plans and inventory of homes and land.