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5 Lakeside Close

80 North Rock Tree Ln

142 Fortunes Ridge Dr

39 Deerberry Ln

1517 Cliffs

634 Stone Chimneys Rd

855 Shamokin Springs Trl

154 Black Walnut Ln

1416 Highlands

270 Deer Springs Ln

38 Elm Dr

18 Dogwood Ln

144 Timber Camp Dr

1198 Rodes Valley Dr

334 Dobie

245 East Catoctin Dr

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89 Laurel Springs Dr

106 Eagles Ct

72 Greenstone Dr 1602 Overlook

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Wintergreen Real Estate Sales Leader for 39 years.

1581 Vistas 1625 Overlook 52 Knob Hill Pl 449 Far Knob Climb

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451 Three Ridges 81 Chestnut Pl 318 Dobie 14 Hickorynut Rd 860 Devils Knob Loop 12 Dripping Rock Ln

2124 Fairway Woods

2148 Fairway Woods

407 Three Ridges

25 Bellflower Ln

16 Buckhorn Ln

401 Three Ridges

48 Oak Ln

86 Devils Knob Loop

1718 High Ridge

161 Wood House Ln

108 Eagles Ct

73 Gumtree Dr

1412 Highlands

106 Summit Ln

370 Fawn Ridge Dr

752 Laurelwood

1339 Stoney Creek West

174 Millies Ln

31 Warrior Run

2235 Tanners Ridge

326 Hidden Springs Ln

205 Wood Nettle Ln

11 Bucksaw Ln

11 Deer Springs Ln

2236 Tanners Ridge

243 Timbers

1816 High Ridge Ct

181 Hickory Spring Rd

1952 High Ridge Pl

1408 Highlands

1552 Black Walnut Dr

199 Catoctin Dr

449 Shamokin Springs Trl

757 Laurelwood

333 Dobie

706 Stoney Creek West

71 Hanging Rock Ln

25 Creekside Cl

767 Laurelwood

115 Rosewood Dr

35 Stone Chimneys Rd

624 Laurel Springs Dr

319 Dobie

204 Timber Camp Dr

749 Pedlars Edge Dr

2012 Stone Ridge Woods

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962 Diamond Hill

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Nelson County… it’s a lifestyle! Wintergreen Resort

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448 Laurel Springs Drive This stream-front mountain cottage has quality finishes and furnishings throughout. The stone Rumsford fireplace is the focal point of the great room, which can be enjoyed from the gourmet kitchen and dining area. Off the great room and 1st floor master is a covered porch with gas fireplace overlooking the stream. Upstairs is a 2nd master, guest room and sleeping loft. With 3 plus BR, 3.5 custom baths and great outdoor spaces, this is an ideal vacation home or rental property. $399,000

55 Squirrel Tree Lane This 3 BR, 2 BA home is within walking distance to the

559 Glass Hollow Road 3 BR, 3 BA home on 5 private acres with small stream and mountain views! Mature shade trees, garden spots and board fencing at entry. Lots of character with exposed wood beams, wood floors, front and rear decks, bedroom balconies and 2 fireplaces. Basement with storage shelves and workshop area, renovated kitchen, new windows, 2-car carport, and two outbuildings for storage, equipment, and/or workshop. 25 minutes to C’ville! $274,900

slopes, which makes it an ideal spot and perfect for rental. The home features a new roof, fiber cement siding, hardwood floors, renovated baths with ceramic tile showers and floors, granite countertops, cozy living room with wood-burning fireplace, season mountain views and much more.

$299,000

14 Trillium Place Spacious and bright, 4 BR, 3.5 BA townhome in the heart of Wintergreen Resort. Open floor plan with great features. Conveniently located only minutes from the Wintergreen Nature Foundation, Wintergarden Spa, ski shuttle pick up and more! Great layout for one or more families. Rear deck overlooks the Trillium Garden. $295,000

25 West Elkwood Drive Built in 2006 and still shows like new! Beautiful, large, 4 BR, 3 BA home that’s ready for occupancy. Hardiplank siding, gleaming wood floors, basement garage, game room and a hot tub! Sold furnished, this property would make a great rental with three floors of living spaces. Each level features bed, bath and sitting areas. There's even room for Rover in the fenced side yard! Come enjoy the Blue Ridge air—you won't want to leave! $450,000

Stoney Creek 185 Coleman Place With nearly 150k in improvements, this meticulous, wellcrafted 3 BR, 3 BA home is big on space, privacy and finishes! Ideally situated along a quiet cul-de-sac on a large parcel adjoining Wintergreen open space for tremendous privacy. Extras include bright, open flow, hardwood floors, kitchen with granite, 3-car garage with workshop, finished basement with mini kitchen/ apartment and multi-purpose room, multiple family rooms with fireplaces, covered/screened porches, patio, garden area and shed, paved drive, and more. $449,900

175 Mountain Field Trail Charming 3 BR, 2 BA cottage, literally minutes from restaurants, breweries, wineries, and the cidery is across the road! On 5 acres of private woods. With a little TLC, this is a country classic. Horizons EcoVillage is an environmentallyfriendly community. $189,000

1619 Afton Mountain Road Brick home in Afton on 1.74 acres, located only minutes to wineries, brewery and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Home features 3 BR, 1.5 BA, large family room with gas fireplace and a dining room with wood-burning fireplace and a full unfinished basement. Oversized workshop/garage on the property. $215,000

Winery Lane Parcel A rare opportunity to own a gorgeous 21-acre parcel on the mountaintop above Wintergreen Winery. The view potential is limitless, with Wintergreen Mountain on one side and the Beech Grove valley on the other. There are several premier building sites. Located just minutes from breweries, a winery, a cidery, Nellysford and Wintergreen Resort. The beauty, privacy and proximity to Nelson County’s finest amenities make this a one-of-a-kind offering. $235,000

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SOLD RECENTLY 326 Dobie Condo $223,000 1819 High Ridge $252,232 370 Farm Ridge $235000 31 Dobie Condo $305,000 57 Butternut Lane $211,000 18 Laurel Springs Drive $354,417

22 Tyro Court $595,000

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177 Crawfords Edge $1,429,000

57 Tyro Lane $599,000

7700 sq ft - huge income producing home

Rare Ski front home on upper Tyro

298 Catoctin Drive $359,900

24 Wintergreen Drive $479,000

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3700 sq. feet w/private elevator

83 Tyro Lane $645,000 258 Timbers Condo $79,000 Ski Front Condo - income producing, great location 2005 Stone Ridge Woods Court $124,500 2 beds 2 baths income producing 67 Pedlars End $299,000 Great location - walk to slopes 410 Fawn Ridge Drive $389,000 Post and Beam home - many upgrades 13 Shenandoah Ridge Court $339,000 5 Bedroom Townhouse with great rental income 2238 Tanners Ridge $112,000 2 bed, 2 bath updated condo on Golf Course 782 Laurelwood $89,000 Pristine condition 38 W. Catoctin Drive $275,000 4 bedroom, 2 full baths, great value with many upgrades 23 Wintergreen Drive $429,000 3700 sq. feet income producing 122 Wintergreen Drive Zoned Multi-Family $1,870,000 Build condos, townhouses, or a Hotel - last development spot on the MTN 988 Devils Knob Loop - $349,000 Vacant Lot with Big Views 750 Pedlars Edge - $325,000 Ski Front Lot - Come build your dream home on the slopes 186 Hemlock Lane - $179,000 Vacant Lot with Great views Hickory Springs Lot - $49,000 Nice buildable lot for a great price

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16 Chestnut Lane Enjoy this contemporary 3 bedroom + bonus room mountain retreat with additional space in a loft! Open floor plan with new hardwood and tile flooring. Plenty of parking and close to the Mountain Inn. Value priced at $227,890. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (52684

23 Wintergreen Drive Incredible value for 3700 square feet of living.....newer construction with very high finishes....Viking appliances, Granite counters, solid wood craftsman style doors throughout, high ceilings, hardwood flooring and much more. Great location next to spa/pool and ski slopes. This floor plan allows for multiple families to enjoy. $429,000. Call Rod Phillips. 434-987-6399. (521931)

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Fully renovated 4 bedroom home. This home lives much bigger than listed square footage. Stunning copper fireplace In center of living area. Open kitchen, huge back deck for entertaining. Two bedrooms and one bath on each side of House sets of well for 2 families to visit. A must show at this price point for a updated 4 bedroom home. $275,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399.

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907 Diamond Hill Condo SKI OUT! Slope Side! 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Condo. Excellent Views! Walk to everything! Great Rental Unit! Most desired location! Private Parking Spaces! Easy Access! This unit will not last long! $222,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (513403)

1801 High Ridge Court Condos

1418 Highlands Condos

Top Floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath, fully furnished and ready to enjoy this winter! Overlooking the Rockfish Valley and the Highlands ski slopes, a great location to enjoy yourself or as a rental property. New granite kitchen counters, new decks and many new windows and doors, Highlands has recently completed extensive renovations, paid for by seller. Walk to slopes, Spa and aquatics center, restaurants and hiking outside your door. Watch fireworks in summers and slope activities in winter from your brand new “see through” deck. On shuttle bus route to other resort amenities. Two level condo with bedrooms and bathrooms on both floors.$165,000 Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (526974)

Majestic Mountain Views Galore! This attractive 3 bedroom/3 bath condo offers full ski and mountain views year round. Excellent floor plan-1 level living. Enjoy quiet mornings from your enlarged wrap around deck. 2nd floor end unit! $329,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (527078)

Superb home built in 2005 with 2 car garage offers seasonal mountain views. More than 1,200 SF of decking facilitates outdoor living. The finest granite, tile, stone, hardwoods, plumbing & lighting fixtures, and appliances make this home impossible to duplicate at this price. Act now! $525,000. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (515960)

24 Wintergreen Drive Incredible value for 3700 square feet of living.....newer construction with very high finishes....Viking appliances, Granite counters, solid wood craftsman style doors throughout, high ceilings, hardwood flooring and much more. Great location next to spa/pool and ski slopes. This floor plan allows for multiple families to enjoy. $479,000. Call Rod Phillips. 434-987-6399. (521493)

47 Beech Drive

This luxury home was doubled in size and totally renovated in 2013. New hardwood floors, new roof, new hardiboard siding, new Trex decks, new plumbing, new kitchen including granite counters and cabinets,new appliances, cherry wood ceiling in Family room, new bathrooms throughout home. Two master suites and a total of 5 bedrooms. Additional study/office and loft/game room. Ceramic tile in bathrooms. Three fireplaces in home. Lower level to be finished in December for additional (6th ) bedroom and family rooms. Laundry hookups on two levels with new washer dryer set to convey. New HVAC, heat pump with air conditioning with multiple zones. Must see this home to appreciate. Seasonal views of Shenandoah valley, great location just off DK Loop. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. smsales1@aol.com (526874)

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Join those Wintergreen property owners who call Blackrock Circle their favorite area of Wintergreen. The slope on this corner lot is perfect for a home with a walk-out basement, and the lot offers mountain views. Enjoy the splendors of Wintergreen from your own vacation retreat. Public water and sewer available. Less than a five minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, and spa services. Bring your own builder or ask us for builder recommendations. Build now or later (no build-time requirement). $52,500. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (518622)

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Spectacular all season views from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath fully furnished vacation condo. Tastefully decorated and located in the newest condo complex on the “view ridge” this condo is ready to enjoy this winter. With wood flooring and a fully equipped kitchen, a wood burning fireplace and more, you will find this condo has so much to offer at a very affordable price. Great location within a short walk to Devils Knob golf and tennis, and the DK Grill. On the shuttle bus route to other resort amenities. Nice current rental revenue if you choose to rent. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (526972)

2064 Stone Ridge Condos

This renovated and spacious studio has everything you want to love being at Wintergreen. Features: Tile floors in kitchen and bathroom; tile kitchen counters; superb furnishings; striking views of the 18 hole of the Devils Knob golf course; walk-out access to greenspace from patio; and, seasonal mountain views! Stone Ridge is adjacent to the Spa and is a short walk to the Devils Grill restaurant and Nature Foundation. Drive or catch the shuttle for a two minute ride to tennis, skiing, dining, and shops. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (527059)

Editors & Publishers Yvette Stafford, Tommy Stafford info@blueridgelife.com Contributors Marcie Gates marcie@blueridgelife.com Woody Greenberg woody@blueridgelife.com Jennie Tal Williams jennie@blueridgelife.com Sharon Zoumbaris sharon@blueridgelife.com a mom & pop since 2005

Blue Ridge Life magazine (formerly Nelson County Life) is published monthly by The Afton Group, LLC and is distributed free of charge. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. Advertising deadlines are the 15th of every publishing month. For advertising information, download our ratecard at BlueRidgeLife.com or contact us at info@blueridgelife.com. Views reflected by our advertisers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or the company. Blue Ridge Life Magazine, published by The Afton Group, LLC is pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing oppotunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise ‘any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.’ This magazine will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this magazine are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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nucci buchi This is what happens when a craft beer guy and a craft kombucha guy have a play date.

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inside basic necessities ................. 9 cover story ............................11 at home with marlo ......... 27 this old/new house ............ 29 sam’s garden ..................... 42 ask the dr. ......................... 43 the perfect fit ................. 43 event calendar ................. 44 business directory ............ 45 classifieds .......................... 46 games ................................... 47

on the cover Photographer: Shay Munroe Cassy Kelly and Adam Aucoin take a break from a busy farm life at Rover Oak in Lowesville, where they raise pastured chickens, cattle and hogs. Story on page 11.

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thepublishers Poor kids can’t smile for the camera because of that harsh winter sun. Professional photographers have workarounds but since we’re merely two people with a camera and a tripod, there you have it. Cheese! Plus, the Staffords are officially “on holiday.” “Vacation” connotes lost luggage and busy highways. If “holiday” is our mood, then Cloud Cuckoo Land from The Lego Movie is our destination. But I’ll admit, there’s a little Lord Business in most every parent with small children. A little of that emerged the other night when Tommy and I got the fine idea to bake cookies at 10 o’clock at night. The kids were peacefully playing with their Legos when we started making the batter. And by the way, eating raw cookie dough is perfectly acceptable and safe on Cloud Cuckoo Land. Tommy gets out the cookie sheet, a tabula rasa ready to be dotted with a tidy honeycomb pattern of even-sized blobs of dough. But Tommy’s got the spoon and even though he is wired like Unikitty and has always rejected the authority of Lord Business, he did apparently marry one of his micro managers. Thwump goes the first lump of

dough, an asymmetric sugar turd that will most certainly attach itself to its neighbors. Thwump, thwump. “We’re running out of room on the sheet, sweetie,” I tell Tommy. “I’m doing just fine,” Tommy assured, handing me a spoon. You see, when you run out of cookie sheet, you have leftover dough. But since we’re on Cloud Cuckoo Land, nothing goes to waste. In the oven. Ding! Out the oven. “Cookies! Peyton, we’ve got cookies!” Adam squeals. They’ve already brushed their teeth. Oh well. By now, the clock is about to say midnight and it won’t be long before that harsh winter sun rises again. Harsh? That was so 2014. Happy New year!! Yvette and Tommy Stafford

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Breaking the Rules When the calendar flips to January 1st I know there will be a quite a few new resolutions made…and, in a paradox emblematic of our well intentioned but occasionally undisciplined society, when March rolls around there will be nearly as many vows broken. I’m all for creating good habits, and wouldn’t it be great if our intentions counted equally? But then again there’s always been a case for breaking the rules…sometimes even New Year’s resolutions. Wine rules (drink white with fish, red with meat, etc.) seem to have been around almost as long as wine itself and, in addition to offering us a snapshot of the fashion and fancies of passing eras, evolved to enhance an already harmonic relationship between food and wine. But time as always proves the great leveler, and history shows that as recent as the 19th century, people drank sweet white with steak, and a glance back to Roman times reveals wine, diluted down with water, to be a very different libation indeed. I can only speak to the very loose rules of today and why they’ve

come to be. And, like in school, why not know the rules so that you can then break them when there’s need? Because we seek a sort of crescendo when pairing wine with a meal, common wisdom is to serve lighter wines before heavier ones, white wines before reds, but reds before sweet whites. Some wine gurus will say: no white wine with egg dishes or lemon. No wine with vinaigrette. No reds with mackerel or oily fish, and no wine with chocolate. Audible collective gasp. The logic is that anything sweeter than the wine, chocolate or other, will make the wine taste bitter. The rules can help you understand why you may have noticed off flavours after taking a bite of food. We’ll leave it up to you whether or not to keep quaffing wine as you gobble down chocolate, thereby not only breaking the unofficial wine rules, but also your official New Year’s resolution…again. Mercifully breaking rules…pairings that go against the grain: Domaine aux Moines, Saviennières, 2012 paired with charcuterie – Here’s one of my all-time favourites, a dry

white, but a white with enormous complexity and character: aromas of baking bread, almonds and citrus. The name is appropriate because “Moines” in French means monks and the monks were, after all, behind much of the wine we drink today. The obvious, and excellent, pairing would be river fish or goat’s cheese from the region (Loire Valley) saving the charcuterie for reds like Beaujolais or Valpolicella. But the acidity in the Chenin Blanc actually makes for an incredible pairing with dry cured salamis and rillettes. Perfect for aperitifs. $36 Domaine de Bordenave, Juraçon, “Les Copains d’Abord”, 2012 with green Thai curry. You’ll just have to try it. Juraçon, in France’s southwest corner, is a region underrated in both beauty and wine. In the “Copains,” made from Gros Manseng, look for notes of bittersweet citrus, ginger, spice and pineapple. And both God and Adam hold wine glasses in this great label’s rendition of Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam. $24 My advice is always simple: drink what you like, with what you like, when you like, and don’t worry.

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Montague Miller & Co Amherst Office 198 South Main St, Suite 102 • PO Box 1020 Amherst VA 24521 • 434.946.5522 • 434-263-5088 LOWESVILLE – $499,000

FABER – $397,500

LOVINGSTON – $349,000

LOVINGSTON – $399,000

Remote 6 bedroom, 5 ½ bath mountain lodge with 270 degrees of view. Located on the side of the Friar Mtn is this 76+ acres surrounded by woods and orchards. Very private setting. Open design with cathedral ceiling in living and dining areas. Handicapped lift between first and second floors. Whole house, automatic generator. Easy access to the George Washington National Forest, Appalachian Trial, Piney River, and Wintergreen. Additional acreage available. MLS 282917.

This authentic, 2005 2 BR., 2 BA. Log home w/relaxing porch on 8.21 Ac. overlooks stocked lake w/Features of cathedral ceiling, stone FP w/gas logs, cherry & ceramic flrs, Corian counter tops, Oak pull out cabinets, walk-in closets, wrap-around decking, detached garage, raised veg. beds & greenhouse. Full basement. 2 Br., 2 Ba.,800 sq.ft. cottage w/Kit. & LR offers extra space. Cozy 528 sq.ft. Cabin w/ deck overlooks lake needs your interior finishing touch. MLS 525431.

The cabin in the woods on 148 acres with all the items on your wish list, a clearing with pond, area for garden and orchards, rushing stream, private, but on paved road with easy access to Highway 29 and priced well below accessed value. This rustic Cedar cabin features vinyl flooring; eat in kitchen w/ dishwasher and electric range, woodstove for back up heat, full basement for expansion. MLS 524496.

This property has been called Pleasant Wood, which perfectly describes it. The 170 acres of land has a lower, level clearing, near the creek then proceeds up the mountain, affording multiple building sites for future development. MLS 524420.

NEW! LOVINGSTON – $289,000

LOVINGSTON – $125,900 & $249,000

Overlook downtown Lovingston from this elevated porch with carved cornices on a 3 BR., 2 BA., 2677 fin. sq., Cr. 1835 Federal home. Enjoy all six fireplaces with a newly installed gas fireplace in sun room. Enter into the English basement with brick floors and FP’s in Family room and Kitchen adding coziness to this ageless wonder. Add your decorating touches to this 3-level living with high ceilings, heart pine floors, plastered walls, large windows & landscaped lot w/ shade trees and perennials. MLS 524626.

49.54 acres w/ long frontage on Davis Creek, great view potential, this could be the perfect spot for your home. Easy access to 29, from this very private wooded site. Also available are 105.80 acres w/ the California Creek cascading down the mountain this was the site of an old mill. There is a waterfall on the creek. Through the red gate, there is ford over creek. $249,000 for MLS 524429 & $125,900 for MLS 524428.

Surrounded by 11 mountains, this 2006 custom-built home w/open floor plan offers privacy w/peaceful views, bold stream and land to enjoy. Level to rolling 15.66 open/ wooded ac. are perfect for mini-farm and animals. Features Custom Cabinetry w/Stainless Steel Appliances in eat-in Kitchen w/adjoining Dining Rm., 13’x17’ Master BR. w/deck, patio for cookouts, Jotul Swedish Wood Stove, Workshop, & Storage Shed w/electric. Fronts on a paved secondary state road convenient to C ‘ville, & Lynchburg. MLS 525559.

23.51 acres with a 2 bedroom ranch style home offering large wrap around deck, hardwood flooring, open airy floor plan with numerous windows. Master bedroom suite with garden tub in bath. Large detached 2 car garage/workshop. Stream with pond and waterfall cuts through the property. MLS 287049.

REDUCED! AFTON – $152,500

REDUCED! TYRO – $294,500

TYRO – $119,000

REDUCED! SHIPMAN – $79,000

Wooded 14.81 acres w/10.37 ac.in Albemarle & 4.44 ac. in Nelson once owned & operated by Waynesboro Nurseries had nursery stock and fruit trees. Adjoining Home w/2.64 ac.is presently on the market. State road frontage & Electric on site. Purchase both properties for mini farm/vineyard/ orchard. MLS 511847

Two great homes on 12.6 ac. PLUS over 400 ft. of TYE RIVER FRONTAGE! Perfect for your get-away or permanent home with the Crabtree Falls, Appalachian Trail, Wintergreen & the Blue Ridge Mtns. nearby. Cozy 2 Br, 2 Ba., cottage w/open floor plan, oak and bamboo flooring, attached 24’x24’ garage/workshop with second home having 3 rooms, 1 bath. Both in great condition. 20’x40’ Pole Barn and 12’x16’ garden shed for storage. MLS #525919

Approx. 300ft of Tye River frontage from this 10.07 acre tract. Borders George Washington Nat’l Forest. Ideal for recreation, getaway or mountain retreat. State paved road frontage. Beautiful building site, rolling to steep topography, estimated 1 acre cleared. MLS 283459.

Beautiful 11 ac. of rolling pasture land w/mixed hardwoods in rear and 769 ft. of paved road frontage. Stream is left boundary. Agriculture zoning w/ restrictions against mobiles and doublewides. Private building site at tree line with spring/pond site. Perfect for horses, cattle or other animals. Less than 5 mi. from US 29 in Shipman area. Mountain views and recent survey w/soil letter indicating 3 house sites. MLS 514705

REDUCED! SCHUYLER – $79,900

WINTERGREEN – $55,000

LOVINGSTON – $49,900

COLLEEN – $259,900

This well maintained home offers great River frontage on the Rockfish River. The home is within walking distance of “The Walton’s Mountain Museum” located in Schuyler VA. So enjoy the great views of the river and local mountains, nice sunny enclosed porch with Town water and sewer. MLS 518904.

1 bedroom, 1 bath condo! This is one of the best locations for skiing on the Mountain. In the hub of all the action, short walk to restaurants plus top of slopes with nice view. Ski-in, Ski-out to top of Dobie. MLS 280688

Singlewide in great location, 3 miles from Lovingston, fully furnished, ready to move right in. Living room with gas fireplace, open to kitchen, with island and sunny breakfast nook.Two car carport on this open and wooded lot with creek.0.72 acre. MLS 288456.

This custom Brick 2433 fin. sq. ft. home with a full basement and attached garage on landscaped lot is located just off US 29. Remarkable floor plan offers 15’x22’ LR with built-in bookcases and brick FP, 3 BR. each with a full Bath, Dining area off spacious Kit.w/Built-in China Cabinets & screened porch, 20’x22’ Loft, office with built-ins & 2 half BAs. Add’l lot available for purchase. MLS 525189.

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Boy meets girl. They buy a farm called

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21 cows, not counting the calves. Half a dozen hogs. And something like 800 chickens. When you do the math, it equals BUSY.

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“I did not grow up farming or anything like that,” says Louisiana native Adam Aucoin who never set foot on a farm until college. “I was a sports guy and had the opposite life of a farmer and – probably – if I had grown up farming I might not be doing it right now.” But his customers are sure glad he is. In the 12 years since he started working on the college farm, Adam has worked milking goats, owned a chicken business and has been farming in one way or another since the days he first learned how to cut hay and combine corn. He did a lot of farming in Louisiana - that’s where he had his chicken operation - but ended up moving to Nelson County when he and his fiancee got engaged. “She’s from Nelson and that’s how I ended up here,” said Adam said of his future wife Cassy Kelly and her hometown. “And I’m pretty lucky. I remember the first time I came and saw her in Nelson and I said, ‘Well, I’m a pretty lucky guy to be coming to visit you in a place like this.’ I love it here. We bought this farm last year. I’m here for good.”

The farm he bought is the 75-acre River Oak Farm in Lowesville, just over the county line in Amherst. Cassy works full time in Charlottesville, so farm duties are pretty much up to Adam and his two part-time employees. River Oak Farm raises pastured livestock, which is what Adam really loves. It’s good for the animal and good for the land. He’s got 21 cows (and their calves) grazing in his fields based on a mutually beneficial relationship he has with their owner. Those cows graze and simultaneously fertilize and move along to another field to do the same thing two days later. Then the chickens (about 800 of them) come through in their movable chicken house to scratch up the manure, eat grubs and bugs and lay eggs. And any extra waste produced goes straight to the pigs. “The pigs on the farm, they’re my disposal,” said Adam of his small passel of hogs. He’s got six right now and hopes to strike a deal with a neighbor to get a couple of piglets in the near future. “I don’t have a facility to breed pigs right now, and some people will drive hours and hours away to buy pigs, but I’ve got a neighbor right here that just got into raising pigs.” continued on page 14

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It’s been a while since Adam played ball in Louisiana.

But when it comes to tackling a chicken, the boy’s got the skills.

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The pigs – due to their habit of digging up the land on which they live – stay primarily in the woods surrounding River Oak’s fields and their pastures get moved around from time to time (“there’s a fine line between benefitting the land and tearing it up”), but not nearly as often as the cows or the chickens. Goodness, the chickens. “That’s what I do, basically,” said Adam. “I move chickens.” He’s got about 800 on any given time that need to move every day rain or shine. It’s all for the good of the land and his animals.

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$337,500.00 MLS#525458 Luxury 3 bedroom, 3 full bath ski front condo with great views of the ski slopes and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This condo was completely renovated (from the studs out) a few years ago. Please see complete list with upgrades attached with the photos. Top floor condo with great light, privacy and views. Fully furnished and ready for you to move in just in time for the ski season. In the very heart of Wintergreen Resort and at a short walk to restaurants and shopping. Maintenance free lifestyle.

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$199,900.00 MLS#524715 Beautifully & smartly decorated, some furniture will be available to new owner. Elevator access, stunning views, walking distance to Devils Knob facilities, ski shuttle stops at front door. Great value for a view condo.

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$229,567.00 MLS#526044 A very nicely furnished at the top of Diamond Hill slopes. Ski-in, ski-out access and very close to lodge amenities. The best possible location in the winter.

COUNTY PROPERTY 132 Lincoln Ln.

$134,900.00 (Arrington) MLS#524147 Great primary or secondary home location, only a short distance to Lake Nelson.

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$350,000.00 MLS#518493 Very attractive uphill view to Wintergreen across the street from the site. Zoned agricultural. 714’ Lot Fronting Highway 151 North.

Call or come by today! “The cows come to an area, they fertilize it, they eat the grass that’s there, they drop their deposits out of their back end and then they move to fresh grass. You’re fertilizing your land, the cows are eating more efficiently,” he said, adding that the chickens come behind to help fertilize and eat (they get about 30% of their food from the wild). “The animal’s benefitting and the land’s being benefitted as well. That’s what I’m trying to do.” BRL

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STORY by ELIZABETH UPSHUR PHOTOGRAPHY by SHAY MUNROE

Bought as a weekend getaway, Bernice and Armand Thieblot are turning a portion of their old quarry land into gardens that would showcase, instead of obscure, the natural beauty of the abandoned soapstone pits.

QUARRY GARDENS grow in between a rock and a hard place.

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Soapstone exists in only a few places in the world, among them Alaska, Brazil, Finland―and central Virginia. The stone has unique properties, being dense, easy to cut, heat-retaining, impervious to both acids and bases, and non-conductive of electricity. From the late 1800s until the mid 1900s, the stone was a livelihood for the community of Schuyler. In the 1920s―when no modern housewife would be without her soapstone laundry tub―the Alberene Soapstone Company employed more than 2,000 people. The company manufactured kitchen sinks, griddles, foot warmers, laboratory counter tops, electrical backboards, and ornamental objects. Over the years, some 90 holes were quarried, most of them in Nelson County, with around a dozen pits in and around Schuyler proper. Two of these quarry pits are on the 580 acres of land owned by Bernice and Armand Thieblot. As quarrying was finished, many of these pits were partially filled with rejected and cut-off stone, then abandoned. Some filled with water to the level of the water table, and some the stone company allowed local residents to use as trash dumps. Eventually, trees grew up through the rock piles and formed a shade canopy. In 1991, the Thieblots bought the property as a weekend getaway, intending it as a retirement place. For two decades they commuted from Baltimore, staying for longer and longer periods until permanently settling in 2013. When they first arrived, they found the quarries lined with old washers and dryers, refrigerators, junk, and trash. The timber had been cut in an irresponsible way with no thought for conservation, and the remnants of several fallen-down company houses were scattered about on the land. Says Bernice,

“We were looking for a project, and we found one.” As part of the initial clean up, the Thieblots, with their son A.J. Louis, paddled a small boat around the quarries, scooping out floating plastic bottles. Over the years, Armand has continued the job, removing brush, trash, and deadfall trees. Today, a backhoe rumbles along the upper edge, winching up appliances, bedsprings, and such. Fish swim in the clear, fortyfoot-deep water below. The plan for a garden dates from the summer of 2013, when the Thieblots took a cross-country road trip that ended at Butchart Gardens, on Victoria Island in British Columbia. Built in the early 1900s to restore cement quarries, the gardens attract nearly a million visitors each year. The Thieblots were inspired to do something with their own quarries, which they felt had “better bones”―but their inspiration took a different direction.

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Rather than designing to obscure the quarries, they would have gardens that showed the beauty of the rocks and the quarry walls reflected in the water. And rather than planting showy, exotic species, they would concentrate on re-establishing the most desirable native plants that could grow on the site. As the idea began to take shape, they engaged Land Planning and Design Associates of Charlottesville to devise a master plan for the site. Contour surveying and soil-testing ensued.

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When completed, the project will encompass 40 acres. Footpaths will wind around the water-filled quarries and woods, with signs along the way to tell the soapstone story, how it was mined, and what it meant to the community. The master plan includes a flat, open area overlooking the quarries, and suitable for events. An adjacent hiking trail about a half-mile in length will lead through magnolia and fern woods. An administration building will contain equipment, visitor services, and exhibits relating to Schuyler’s history and the plants and animals native to the property. “First comes the infrastructure,” says Armand, “roads, water, electricity.” This winter the last of the trash will be removed from the sides of the quarries and the last unwanted trees cleared. Earth is being moved to improve access and create points for viewing, as well as to provide for parking In the spring, the Thieblots hope to begin hardscaping―building roads, pathways, retaining walls, and bridges. They will establish planting beds, modify the soil in some areas to bring down the alkalinity caused by years of soapstone dust Next fall, they hope to begin the actual planting.. Besides being active in the Nelson County Garden Club, Bernice is a president of Piedmont Master Gardeners in Charlottesville. When the project is completed, the gardens will be open to the public. However―quarries and rock piles being inherently dangerous― access will need to be monitored. Bernice and Armand, without outside funding, are in the process of creating a garden park on a grand scale. They bought a run down, abused and neglected tract of land, and are transforming it into what may someday be a special place for all of us. BRL

Once a swimming pool, the Thieblots have converted this space into a sweet little courtyard. Perhaps a taste of what’s to come?

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“I love the name,” said Barefoot Bucha’s Ethan Zuckerman. “Once [Matt’s] assistant brewers landed on it they would not let him not do that, which we’re completely fine with!” A beer-kombucha combo, Nucci Buchi is named for the collaboration between Blue Mountain Brewery’s Matt Nucci (one of the owners and founders) and Ethan of Barefoot Bucha. It’s only available on top at the brewpub and is made of 2/3 of Steel Wheels E.S.B. (a heavier Blue Mountain beer) and 1/3 Barefoot Bucha Base, a tea-based fermented drink. Matt and Ethan have been working on this marriage for a while now, and they finally just had to sit down and figure it out. continued on page 22

272 Blackrock Circle at Wintergreen Resort

mmaculate Lindal post-and-beam home sitting perched atop Blackrock Mountain, offering stunning views of the mountains and valleys below. The open floor plan, with soaring ceilings and windows, takes advantage of those views and southern exposure. Many upgraded features can be found throughout the home—hardwood flooring, Corian counters in kitchen with stainless appliances and cherry cabinets, rock fireplace in great room, master suite with private balcony, central heat and air systems, security system and whole-house generator. In addition, there is a lower-level suite with gas fireplace and private bath. This comfortable home also offers a two-car garage as a bonus. There are impressive rock outcroppings on the lot. $849,000

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www.priestview.com Nelson County, VA

This extraordinary 250 acre property is located just 15 miles south of Charlottesville. It is a perfect mix of open rolling fields, fertile river bottom land and hardwood forested hills. The abundant spring fed waters of Cove Creek bisect the property and provide strong year round flows of clear mountain water. The beautiful five acre lake is well stocked with bass, blue gill and catfish and allows for fishing, swimming and boating. The multi faceted property is perfect for grazing, farming, viticulture and hunting. It is truly a paradise for every aspect of outdoor living. Offered at $2 million.

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“We just kind of sat down one morning and drank a bunch of beer,” said Matt. “Kombucha is a living thing, so once you blend it you never know what it’s going to do with the beer. We thought it was something really cool to do because it’s another fermented product.”

Each loves the other’s products and they were excited to see how the two products mixed together. Kombucha lends itself to different flavors (Ethan’s currently selling a ginger flavor and a coffee blend that uses Trager Brother’s coffee) but not too many people are mixing the non-alcoholic beverage with beer. But Ethan and Matt have been trying to get it going for a while. Originally they were going for a darker flavor for the winter, but what resulted actually has a lighter taste - akin almost to a sangria or a shandy - that people are really digging. “Not lighter in texture, but lighter in air. It just feels airier,” said Ethan, “We started playing with these things and it came out really tasty. It takes the bitterness of beer and ties it with the fruitiness of kombucha and it creates a really enjoyable beverage.” With a little bit of the tea, a little bit of the beer and 4.5% alcohol, Ethan says “It just dances, really.” BRL

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642 Shamokin Springs Trail

Two huge decks,on both levels,to enjoy the year round mountain views. Enter through the glass enclosed foyer and enjoy this large mountain home. 3rd floor master suite with private bath and a balcony. Main level LR with stone fireplace, eat-in kitchen. Use the deck for entertaining or just your own private oasis. Lower level has 2 additional bedrooms and another full bath, plus their own private deck too. Quiet location with nothing but woods out back plus a perfect area for a garden. NEW ROOF! $325,000. Call Jody A. Morgan 540-461-1733 jodyamorgan@live.com (522867)

Amazing opportunity to own a 2006 timber frame golf-front home for under $400,000! Excellent construction quality, exposed beams, dramatic great room, gourmet kitchen, two fireplaces, and separate family room make for a special mountain retreat. $399,000. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (524195)

Loop! Very build-able site in a great neighborhood among million dollar homes. One of the last view lots on Devils Knob. Call agent for building questions. $349,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (516671)

298 E. Catoctin Drive

Brand new 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house by Solid Rock Properties on the 14th green at Devils Knob Golf Course. This Craftsman style home has an Open Floor plan w/eat in kitchen and large island. Spacious great room with beautiful wood burning stone fireplace. Huge wrap around deck. Lots of natural light, Pella windows and doors, Hickory cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, Hardi-plank siding w/cedar shake design element on front of house. Great quality and value. $359,900. Call Rod Phillips 434-989-6399 (518636)

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One of the most amazing homes at Wintergreen Resort. Featuring infinite, unobstructed, panoramic views of the Rockfish Valley and beyond. Newly renovated by Shenandoah Valley Construction Company with custom built cabinetry by Virginia Craftsmen, new 50 year architectural shingle roof, gutters, skylights, all new Evergrain decks with oil rubbed bronze ballusters, Luckstone granite counter tops in kitchen and baths. All bathrooms and laundry area redone with new cabinetry, tile and vessel sink. New wide plank oak hardwood flooring, high end carpeting and custom Turkish mosaic tile work. Four beautiful Stone and masonary fireplace. Freshly painted inside and out. 3 zoned heating/air conditioning, with conditioned crawl space. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this amazing view property. $825,000. Call Jon Tsakis for details 540-836-9211 Jon.Tsakis@comcast.net (519132)

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Location, Location, Location! Devils Knob Loop, Golf Front Home with Mountain Views! Brand new luxury 5 bedroom custom home built by Shenandoah Valley Construction. Features two family rooms, 4,000 sq. ft. and an attached garage. Enjoy the 2,500 square foot of expansive decking! Many upgrades include hot tub, steam shower, wet bar, 2 wine coolers, granite counters, two fireplaces, stainless appliances and custom tile work. Pre-wired for sound, security system, generator and smart house system. $895,000. Call Jon Tsakis, Builder 540-836-9211. (521411)

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Rare, Rare, Rare SLOPE SIDE HOME ON UPPER TYRO....Enjoy night skiing from this well maintain detached home. Is sits right on Tyro slope across from Tequila slope where it is lighted for night skiing and this slope is always first to have snow. 4 beds, 3 full baths, updated master bath, beautiful wood ceilings, very open floor plan with lots of natural light......great morning light as well with the sunrise. Wonderful year around Mountain Views, 2 large decks to enjoy the slopes and views. $599,000. Call Rod Phillips. 434-987-6399. (516643)

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411 Blackrock Drive Wonderful contemporary Home, with vaulted ceilings and large open living. Just Off Tyro Lane! Ski Slopes across the street! Seasonal Views! Open Deck & Screened Porch. Within minutes walk of Mountain Inn. Three Bed / 2 Bath Priced to Move! Additional building lot available! $209,900. Call Tim Craig. 540-416-8498. (525340)

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2074 Stone Ridge Condo This fully furnished condo is “rental ready” for the upcoming Wintergreen ski season with seasonal Blue Ridge and golf course views! Located in the newest building in Wintergreen, this unit is one of the few with minimal stairs. With a wood burning fireplace surrounded by a marble hearth and mantel this home away from home boasts hardwood floors, freshly painted walls and stylish toile heavy duty curtains to defray your heating/cooling costs. Walk to the spa/pool/ gym at the Wintergarden, golf or tennis or catch the shuttle to the slopes. Central air and heat pump in this middle level unit add even more to its economical features! $129,700! Call Jody A. Morgan 540-461-1733. jodyamorgan@live.com (526762)

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1608 Overlook Condo Original commissioned artwork on walls make this unit unique. Plus, enjoy spectacular panoramic mountain views from the deck, living room, and kitchen, and there is a commanding view of the ski slopes in winter. Priced to sell!! $169,700. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (515867)

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1505 Cliffs Condo One bedroom, one bath condo offers Wintergreen’s best views at an incredible low price. Walk to the Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center, Devils Knob Golf & Tennis, and Devils Grill, and just a 2 minute drive to skiing and the Village Center. Or, hop on the ski shuttle. $99,500. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (521452)

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750 Pedlars Edge Drive Premier Ski front lot on Tyro. This is one of the last buildable ski-in / ski-out lots at WTG. The lot next door sold for $375K. Build your dream ski front home. Beautiful mountain laurels all over this property as well. Call agent for building ideas. $325,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (516674)

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This classic timber frame Lindal Cedar chalet is perfect for the family that wants to be a short distance from the upper village amenities. Great open floor plan with lots of natural light. Floor to ceiling arched stone fireplace, exposed cedar ceilings, wood floors both upstairs and down, including bedrooms. Soaring vaulted ceilings with custom window features bring the light indoors. Quality features include, stainless steel appliances, dual heat pumps, oversized soaking tub, granite countertops. $389,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (508030)

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Lovely 3 bedroom mountain home in pristine condition. Great family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, custom windows and open layout to entertain family and friends. Kitchen has new appliances, baths all updated, large master bedroom and nice loft area /reading room. Quiet area, paved driveway, nice private lot with gorgeous native ferns throughout yard. Fenced area for dog in rear. Large deck, covered entryway, new sliding door and other upgrades. $325,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293,smsales1@aol.com (521782)

364 Chestnut Place This is a beautiful site with view in one of the most exclusive areas of Wintergreen. Priced to sell quickly. Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines. Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey. Seller financing available. $119,000. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. Smsales1@aol.com (515979)

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Southern 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. $129,000. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (515963)

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Looking for a real Gem close to the slopes? This custom home offers a great floor plan with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths on the main floor. Seasonal views! Many extras include Master bedroom 2 side open gas fireplace / with Master bath. Sky lights, Hardwood flooring, wrap around deck. Custom cabinets, basement laundry room, Family room and storage. Large deck for outdoor entertaining. $359,250. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (513241)

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Mountain views in all four seasons abound from this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home! Eclectic & traditional features combine to make this home a one-of-a-kind on the mountain today. Rarely does a house like this come on the market, it is a work of art and a must see. Street view doesn’t do it justice. Vaulted ceilings, modern colors, professionally decorated, huge windows, see thru stone fireplace. In the summer you can hear Shamokin Falls, but in the fall and winter, you can see them. Year round views include Tyro ski slope and the surrounding mountains. $539,000. Call Jody A. Morgan 540-461-1733. jodyamorgan@live.com (523545)

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During home-buying mode it was location, location, location. Now in home-owning mode, the name of the game is maintain, maintain, maintain. Your home may be the largest investment of your lifetime. Besides providing a safe place to live, you may aspire to one day sell the house with the hope of making money. Hence, it makes good sense (cents) to keep your home in tip-top shape. Here are a few maintenance tips that should be performed routinely: • Check water purification and water softener filters. Excessive levels of calcium and magnesium in hard water can lead to buildup in water heaters and eventually clog pipes and diminish plumbing efficiency. • Test the pressure and temperature relief valve for proper operation. A temperature setting of 120 to 130 can economize utility bills.

An operable temperature relief valve (TPR) can prevent a possible explosion by releasing pressure buildup in the water heater. • Clean and freshen your drains. To keep sinks running freely, throw a handful of baking soda into the drain and follow it with hot water OR pour in 1 cup of vinegar and let it sit for 30 minutes; chase down with very hot water. • Degrease and freshen your garbage disposal. Turn on the disposal and throw in ice cubes made from equal portions of water and vinegar. • Clean and replace furnace and air conditioner filters. Filters are cheaper by the dozen. Label each filter by month to serve as your monthly installation reminder. • Clean range hood filter. Remove and clean the metal mesh filter that keeps grease from getting into the ductwork. Soak in hot water and liquid dish detergent and rinse clean

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once or twice a year. • Test carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in America. If you have only one detector, place it in a hallway outside the bedroom mounted 14 inches off the floor to face height on the wall, but never where there is a draft. • Test auto reverse safety feature on garage door openers. A garage door is often the heaviest and largest moving equipment around the home. Consult the owner’s manual for maintenance and lubrication tips. Have a safe and happy New Year!

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Do I Need a Trust? Hugh Gildea leads a workshop on brain tanning, a 10-12,000 year old method for tanning animal furs.

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A trust is a unique estate planning tool which can provide benefits not ordinarily available when using other instruments like a Last Will & Testament. Trusts are commonly used for reducing or eliminating taxes, avoiding probate, charitable planning, asset protection for your beneficiaries, protection of assets for yourself or spouse if there is a nursing home stay, or maintaining continuity of a family owned business. Some of the most common reasons for making a trust are: 1) Trusts are private documents. When property passes through a trust, the beneficiary normally receives the bequest without public knowledge. The opposite happens when using a Last Will & Testament. Property passing through a Will becomes part of the public record that anyone can see. This is because Wills have to go through a legal process known as probate. If you have assets or property that you would like to give someone without the knowledge of other family or friends, a trust may be right for you. 2) Trusts can be used to build asset protection for your beneficiaries after your death. You may be concerned about a child’s marriage, creditor issues, or maybe a child is selfemployed and could be sued. In all of these situations, a trust can be structured in such a manner that the assets or property you leave them are safe from divorce, creditors, or lawsuits. Not all trusts provide this kind of protection, but a properly drafted trust can. One of the greatest gifts you can leave your beneficiaries is an asset-protected inheritance.

Adrienne Young-Ramsey started Backyard Revolution seven years ago with the idea that we have the responsibility to preserve tradition and reclaim the strength that our ancestors had. Since then, the group has been very successful, education and sharing their stories with people everywhere from Monticello to Lockn’. “There’s so much wisdom you can derive … all part of that self-sufficiency of our ancestors who grew what they and to grow,” said Adrienne. “And not just the colonial peoples, but obviously the indigenous as well. And that’s where the brain tanning comes in.” Hugh Gildea led a workshop on brain tanning, one class in a six-part series with the Louisa Historical Society that explores cultural traditions inspired by the practical skills and wisdom of both the colonial and indigenous peoples that are no in danger of being forgotten. Hugh, who started tanning animal skins years ago, enjoys teaching others the skills he’s honed over the years. “I decided that if you live in the country a lot of hunters don’t have anything to do with skins so they’re delighted to pass them on to someone who’s making buckskin,” said Hugh of his craft, which was once practiced using the brains of the animal (hence the name) but today he tans using a variety of animal substances - anything from homemade lye soap to bacon grease. Hugh says there isn’t too much a person can do nowadays and know for certain that he’s doing it the same way his ancestors did hundreds of years ago. But he loves brain tanning because, for a period of at least 10 or 12 thousand years, people have tanned skins in the way he does. “I think the idea of the alchemical transformation as you’re working with the life - changing this raw material into something that then becomes part of your life,” is the reason to try brain tanning, said Adrienne. “You keep the spirit of the animal with you and it instills a deeper respect for the natural world and for the harmonious utilization of our natural resources and Mother Earth.” BRL

3) Trusts can help protect assets from long-term care costs. If you are concerned about losing your property or assets because of a nursing home stay, a properly drafted irrevocable trust may offer protection for a significant portion of your property. It is very important to remember when making an irrevocable trust to protect property, the law requires the property or assets to be in the irrevocable trust for at least 5 years before those assets are safe. Oppositely, I sometimes see people giving property directly to children in an attempt to protect their property, but doing so may cause some unintended problems. There is still a 5 year waiting period, and by giving the property directly to a child, you not only lose control over the property or assets, but you will also subject the property to the child’s creditors, lawsuits, or child’s divorce settlement. With an irrevocable trust, you can maintain control of the property without subjecting it to the liabilities of the children. 4) Trusts can help transfer the family business from one generation to the next. Family businesses often pose the greatest challenge in estate planning. Unaddressed issues can jeopardize the life of the business if the current owners (often Mom & Dad) have not planned properly. A trust can often bring solid answers to the issues of who will continue to operate the business or who will own the business after you. If you own a business, a trust will likely best answer your needs. Trusts can provide a wide array of benefits. But, not all trusts are created the same. Depending upon your particular goals, a trust can be drafted to suit your personalized needs. The type of trust and whether a trust is suitable for you can be determined by seeking the assistance of an estate planning attorney you trust.

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Clint Van Zandt hails from that bureau, the FBI. Today, you might say he’s head of NBC’s “Wintergreen Bureau.”

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After 25 years in the FBI and another 20 on the screens of major news networks, Clint Van Zandt needed a change of pace. “After big city, big rush hurry, Wintergreen had everything good,” said the TV analyst, author, and retired law enforcement officer. “It’s the perfect location for me.” After commuting to D.C. for more than a decade, the drive (which could take more than two hours each way) got to be a bit too much for Clint, who spends most of his time in his Fredericksburg home. So NBC News offered to put a studio inside his home office - complete with lights, camera, and the action! - and when his family began spending more and more time in their Wintergreen home, it wasn’t a huge step to put a studio in the new house as well.

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“I’d get calls with fast breaking situations and there’s nothing fast breaking about news in Wintergreen,” he said, adding that he’d often have to make the long drive into D.C. on a moment’s notice if he was needed. “But now what the studio in my house in Wintergreen lets me do is take a phone call, get a little bit of information about what’s going on, throw a coat and tie on, drop myself in front of a camera, flip the lights on and I am live from 3,500 feet at Wintergreen all the way to 30 Rock in New York.” Clint spent many of his FBI years as a hostage negotiator and got into his second career as an analyst by helping discover the Unabomber’s identity, so he’s seen a lot of stuff - from hostage negotiations in the middle of the Amazon to reporting live for Al Jazeera just after the shootings at Virginia Tech. Today he’s just glad for the people he’s been able to help in both careers. “This is really the chance to speak positively of the men and women of law enforcement and the great job they do,” he said. “I guess when there’s a real human life on the line, the idea that you’re part of a team that saves a life and gives somebody the chance to breathe tomorrow… I think those are the significant things we do in law enforcement.” BRL

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Lydia Holman’s life goal is to have a show on HGTV. Her classes at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will certainly help her get there, but her modeling pays some of the bills in the meantime. The 2014 Nelson County High School graduate is just a freshman at SCAD (studying Interior Design with a minor in Acting in Front of the Camera), but has already been a favorite of the fashion students. SCAD is a university full of people who study the arts - from fashion to photography and everything in between - so many of them need models to display their work. Lydia has been doing modeling and pageants since she was a teenager so attending the open call earlier this fall was a no-brainer. “Modeling is something I would like to do, but education is really important to me as well,” said Lydia, who also models for bridal magazines and works part time at Wild Wolf. “So it’s kind of hard to balance both, but with going to SCAD, it’s made it so much easier to model while I’m getting my education because of everything they offer to students.” She started taking modeling classes as a young teen to help build her confidence, but eventually realized that she likes modeling and is good at it. In fact, ne of her favorite things about modeling is that she gets to be herself. “When I’m acting, I’m playing a character,” said Lydia. “But when I’m modeling it’s me.” But after her first semester at school, Lydia’s excited to be able to spend some time at home. Even in a place as creative as SCAD, many of her classmates are jealous of where she gets to come home to. “I tell everybody at school about Nelson whenever I can and every time I get a chance to, I show a picture,” she said. “Everybody thinks it’s really cool that I work at a brewery and live in the mountains. It’s really a unique place and I didn’t realize that until I lived somewhere else.” BRL

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Bold Rock Cider Maker Brian Shanks will do just about anything to make the best drink he can for his cidery. Even if that means traveling to the other side of the world to find the best pears for Bold Rock’s new Pear Cider. And it probably doesn’t hurt that the other side of the world (New Zealand) is actually his hometown. Pears contain a natural fruit sugar called sorbitol, which doesn’t ferment in the cider-making process so it has a little residual sweetness that the more traditional apple cider’s can’t quite get. But unlike apples, pears don’t grow in abundance up and down the Mid Atlantic. “So, fortunately being a New Zealander, I know a lot of apple growers in my home country and we were able to track down some really good pears,” said Brian. “We get sea breezes there and the pears get relatively dry early springs and warm summers so [the growers] are able to produce pears really well.” Shanks says Bold Rock has made it a point to make their ciders out of local apples (they’ve even gone so far as to use Carolina apples for their ciders distributed in the Carolinas instead of the Virginia apples they use for ciders in Virginia, Maryland, DC, and Pennsylvania), there just wasn’t a way to do that with pears on a constant, large scale so the pears are custom crushed in New Zealand and the juice is imported. But the pear pomace goes to local farmers here, just like the leftover bits of apples go to local farmers here in Virginia.

Brian Shanks and some of his staff take a break from work to sample the newly released pear cider. Meanwhile, Meg Emerson of Nellysford and Sean Connoly of Crozet sling cider in the tasting room (below). Work hard. Play hard.

Bold Rock is growing quickly and recently moved all tastings into the new building, which not only offers visitors a chance to see more of the process while learning about cider-making, but also give Bold Rock the chance to expand their storage facilities to meet up with the higher demand - they’re now producing up to 200,000 cases of cider a year. Those cases include the Virginia Draft and Virginia Apple (and their Carolinian counterparts) as well as the Crimson Ridge dry ciders in addition to the new pear-y addition, which Brian says is becoming a fast fan favorite. The pear cider - which is already available on draft in places around town and (obviously) up for tasting at Bold Rock - is getting quite popular. “Anything with pear has a nice little bit of residual sweetness, but we felt that having too much pear might be overbearing so we took the crisp refreshness of the green apple tastes in the Virginia Apple and married the two,” he said, adding that the product is about 60% pear and 40% apple. “We think it gives a nice balanced drink. Most of the people who drink it say they love it and, to me, that’s the epitome of what makes a good cider: people enjoy it and want to drink more of it.” BRL

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Snow Yes & Snow No Few words can cause both as much panic and preparation as the word ‘snow.’ Although it is seen by some as a form of entertainment, others view it as the embodiment of misery as it moves from slip to slop – sometimes in the same day. From your landscapes’ point of view, the white stuff is typically regarded as an asset mostly for its insulating and moisture laden properties that slowly move into the root zone and replenish water tables – aside from the fact that it can take a weedy, poorly planted and landscaped home and turn it into pure Better Homes & Gardens cover page material (picture time!). However, deep heavy snows can spell doom for a landscape mostly due to the weight of the white stuff. Here are a few tricks to minimize the damage. At the drip line of the house is where most of the carnage can be found. The easiest way to rectify this is to avoid planting in this zone – in particular weak wooded plants with broad vase shaped canopies and/ or evergreens with broad foliage and weak wood (i.e. azaleas). In the event that you are working with an established landscape or consider my warning futile, many homeowners of historic houses tie their plants up so that the plant cannot open up and break. Any twine will work where the user would tie off to a lower, thicker branch and then begin to wrap from the bottom up – with each loop around the plant tightening more and more. The plant is then tied off at the top. It must be remembered that it is best to not allow plants to remain in this tight canopy for extended periods due to disease, insect and other issues (I would not leave them for more than 4 weeks in the aforementioned manner). This whole process goes really fast and is extremely effective. Another common spot to look for

plants that may have issues with a deep snow will be alongside your drive. More often than not, your average snow pusher has one thing in mind: get in, clean up the snow for foot and automobile traffic and quickly move on to the next client. This mentality typically leaves little regard to the plants alongside the drive which can be engulfed by a plow’s wave of heavy snow that crashes into anything that is captured in its wake – sometimes accumulating to 6-8 feet of snow by the time he is done. Some of the better solutions are to always mark your drive with snow sticks so it can be easily ascertained as to the location of the drive, mark fragile plants and structures with snow sticks (different colors than driveway markers) to prevent snow piles from accumulating in these areas and/or to keep shrubs at a minimum of 8-10 feet from the drive. Other ideas are to keep tall deciduous plants in closer proximity to the drive (as a sort of living marker, if you will) than their evergreen counterparts. Proper pruning tactics also aid in minimizing damage from heavy snows. By allowing evergreens to grow gangly and unkept, you are effectively increasing the surface area where snow can hit and, since the limbs are long, branch strength is low thereby greatly increasing the chances of some serious pruning in a snow storm. Proper annual pruning helps to prevent this – sometimes even when it is required of you to wield the pruners just before a forecasted deep snow. It should also be noted that trees with acute (or tight) ‘crotch angles’ are prone to breakage in snow or ice. In order to prevent this, prune some or all branches that leave the tree on hard angles going straight up. Care should be taken since some trees innately grow with these tight angles – when in doubt, call a professional.

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exercise today? Who cares if I overeat tonight, or if I drink too much? Every time I try to quit smoking I fail, so why bother? Most of us have asked these or similar questions in the past. To make change we need to understand ourselves, and why we do the things we do. Understanding what causes our behaviors can allow us to make plans for change. We also need motivation. Maybe you want to see your grand kids graduate. Maybe you want to play ball with the kids or hike to the good fishing holes or deer stands. Maybe you just want to feel better. Change is hard and making long term changes takes courage. Where does this courage come from? That’s tough, because the answer will be different for each of us. The New Year is approaching – as you think about choices and resolutions, be brave. Believe in miracles and have the courage to start! Dr. Charles Cole is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. This column is provided as a service to readers of Blue Ridge Life Magazine and it does not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers of this magazine. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

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The latest and greatest FREE App for 2015! It’s here, ready for 2015! This free fitness app actually works! We always want the trendiest stuff whether it is the newest cell phone or exercise fad. The fitness industry rebrands constantly, banking on your mindset that somehow newer is better. Stepping back a few decades, there was Charles Atlas’s program, Jane Fonda “feel the burn”, Jazzercise, step aerobics, kick boxing, and Tae Bo and recently Zumba, hot Yoga, Cross Fit, Insanity work outs, weighted hula hoops and even Wii’s “lounge fitness”. The sales of books, DVDs, videos, exercise equipment and gadgets (abs toning belt!) have totaled millions of dollars. Fads have existed since Confucius when he recommended combining veggies and protein and keeping ginger in your diet. In ancient Greece, Herodicus (considered a sports medicine doctor) advised to “exercise vigorously to maintain health.” Before rushing out to spend your hard earned dollar, get this FREE APP for fitness. MyMind. No device need-

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“HAIR OF THE DOG” BRUNCH AT BLUE MOUNTAIN BREWERY Start: Jan. 1, 2015 11:00 am End: Jan. 1, 2015 2:00 pm Venue: Blue Mountain Brewery Phone: 540-456-8020 Address: 9519 Critzer Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON))

DEVILS BACKBONE BREWING COMPANY Start: Jan. 16, 2015 5:30 pm End: Jan. 16, 2015 8:00 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Phone: 434-361-1001 Address: 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA 22967 (NELSON)

JANUARY 3 SATURDAY COMMUNITY BREAKFAST AT THE ROCKFISH VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER Start: Jan. 3, 2015 8:30 am End: Jan. 3, 2015 10:30 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) MET OPERA LIVE: DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NURNBERG Start: Jan. 3, 2015 12:00 Pm End: Jan. 3, 2015 6:00 pm Venue: Paramount Theater Phone: 434-293-1005 Address: 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (ALBEMARLE) APRES-SKI Start: Jan. 3, 2015 2:00 pm End: Jan. 3, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Phone: 434-361-1001 Address: 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA 22967 (NELSON)

WINTER WONDERLAND SQUARE DANCE Start: Jan. 16, 2015 7:30 pm End: Jan. 16, 2015 10:00 pm Venue: Rockfish River Elementary School Phone: 434-361-2470 Address: 200 Chapel Hollow Road, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

JANUARY 17 FRIDAY WINTERGREEN RAIL JAM Start: Jan. 17, 2015 5:00 pm End: Jan. 17, 2015 9:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Resort Phone: 434-325-2200 Address: (NELSON)

JANUARY 18 SATURDAY MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION Start: Jan. 18, 2015 3:00 pm End: Jan. 18, 2015 5:00 pm Venue: Nelson Heritage Center Phone: 434-263-4649 Address: 1653 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA, 22922 (NELSON)

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JANUARY 4 SUNDAY FRENCH CREPES Start: Jan. 5, 2015 1:00 pm End: Jan. 5, 2015 5:00 pm Venue: DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Phone: 434-263-6100 Address: 500 DelFosse Winery Ln, Faber, VA 22938 (NELSON)

JANUARY 8 THURSDAY GROWLER GIRLS NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Start: Jan. 8, 2015 5:30 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Brewing Company - OUTPOST Phone: 540-462-6200 Address: 50 North Wind Lane, Lexington, VA 24450 (ROCKBRIDGE)

JANUARY 14 WEDNESDAY TODDLER-PARENT GROUP Start: Jan. 14, 2015 9:30 am End: Jan. 14, 2015 11:30 pm Venue: North Branch School Phone: 540-456-8450 Address: 221 Mickens Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

WINTERGREEN WOMEN’S FRIDAY CLINICS Start: Jan. 23, 2015 9:00 am End: Jan. 23, 2015 2:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Resort Phone: 434-325-8065 Address: (NELSON) WINTERGREEN ADAPTIVE SPORTS WOUNDED VETERANS WEEKEND Start: Jan. 23, 2015 10:00 am End: Jan. 25, 2015 9:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Resort Phone: 434-325-2007 Address: (NELSON)

JANUARY 23 FRIDAY FREESTYLE DOUBLE CROSS Start: Jan. 25, 2015 9:00 am End: Jan. 25, 2015 6:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Resort Phone: 434-325-2200 Address: (NELSON)

JANUARY 31 SATURDAY FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL Start: Jan. 31, 2015 9:00 am End: Jan. 31, 2015 6:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Resort Phone: 434-325-2200 Address: (NELSON)

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Wineries/Vineyards DEMOCRACY VINEYARDS 434-263-8463 585 Mountain Cove Road, Lovingston, VA NELSON COUNTY

BLUE MOUNTAIN BARREL HOUSE 434-263-4002 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, VA NELSON COUNTY

MARTHA JEFFERSON AFTON FAMILY MEDICINE 540-456-6710 10950 Rockfish Valley Hwy Afton, VA NELSON COUNTY

WINTERGREEN REAL ESTATE 800-325-2200 3079 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY

Come visit us at the Barrel House brewery and tasting room and discover where tradition meets innovation. Our tasting room is open FridaySunday, 11AM-7PM. You can enjoy a tasting flight of our available beer selections, relax with a full glass of one of our fine ales or lagers, and take a complementary tour after your purchase if you’d like to learn about our special brewing process.

Family Medical Physician’s office specializing in preventive care, acute care,chronic illness care, pediatric and newborn care, women’s health, sports medicine, and geriatric medicine. All ages are welcome.

Wintergreen Real Estate Company is the founding company of Wintergreen. We are experts in resort sales, rentals and county property. We are the only company with an office on Devils Knob as well the entry of Stoney Creek.

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Music BLUE MOUNTAIN BREWERY 540-456-8020 9519 Critzers Shop Rd Afton, VA NELSON COUNTY Blue Mountain Brewery is open 7 days a week bringing the revolution of real hand-crafted American beer to our corner of the world. Eight to ten Blue Mountain drafts available at all times, local foods for lunch and dinner, local wines & family friendly.

BLUE STAR MUSIC 434-263-6746 177 Main St. P.O. Box 493 Lovingston, VA NELSON COUNTY NELSON COUNTY’S FAVORITE SINCE 1988 Musical instruments, service, repairs, rentals and supplies. Lessons: all styles and levels of guitar, including advanced jazz, banjo, bass, vocals, keyboard, drums, beginning mandolin, dobro and accordion. Mon. Wed. Thurs. 12-8 bluestarmusicva.com

Boutique winery and tasting room featuring estate grown wines near Lovingston. For more info, contact www.democracyvineyards.com or 434-263-8463. Hours of operation: Noon to 6 pm - Thursday through Monday [April to mid-December]; weekends in February and March.

WINTERGREEN RESORT PREMIER PROPERTIES 434-325-8018 Mountain Inn Loop Wintergreen, VA NELSON COUNTY

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, MASSIES MILL 434-277-8926 Crabtree Falls Hwy & Tan Yard Road, Massies Mill, VA NELSON COUNTY We’re a small, caring, affirming congregation with a deep commitment to social action. Sunday services: 11 AM (Communion) and 5 PM (Celtic Evensong) Community dinner: Every Thursday at 6:30 PM. All are welcome!

The official real estate office of Wintergreen Resort. Contact us for sales and purchases of lots, homes and condos in Stoney Creek and on the mountain.

Resorts & Recreation Real Estate WILD WOLF BREWING COMPANY 434-361-0088 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY Brewery, Restaurant, Sports Bar and Shopping Village! Our menu offers something for everyone, including Vegan, Gluten Free, daily flatbread & sushi specials. Experience the delightful creations from our kitchen using fresh, local ingredients paired with a broad selection of our hand crafted beers. Dog & kid friendly.

MARLO G. ALLEN, ASSOCIATE BROKER 434-996-3525 Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY When buying or selling real estate in Nelson County or Wintergreen, you can count on “That Girl” to get you results! Besides being a family business partner at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery of Nellysford, I am also a recognized and trusted name in real estate throughout Nelson County and Wintergreen.

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Elk Mountain Contracting has been building custom log cabins and barns for 14 years. Using stonework and reclaimed materials to compliment your project allows us to provide a historic appeal to your structure. Services Provided: Reclaimed building materials, Custom log cabins and barns, Chinking, Stonework, General Construction, Cabin and barn restorations.

Mountain Area Realty offers full real estate services for Nelson County, Wintergreen Resort, Stoney Creek, and surrounding areas. Call our office 7 days a week for immediate professional service from one of our experienced agents.

NELSON COUNTY TOURISM 434-263-7315 8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston, VA NELSON COUNTY Experience the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge. From our mountains to the mighty James River. Wear yourself out at our wineries, breweries, cidery, and eateries. Then hit the sack in a cozy cabin or bed & breakfast.

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Home for Rent This is a brick home in Green Acres. It has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, full basement, heat and AC. The kitchen has been updated. There is a front porch, carport and large yard. Convenient to route 29. Posted By: John Campbell 22949 - Lovingston 434 906-0718 $800/mo

very affordable at $300/month. Basic wifi and utilities included. Room 12: 600sf, wood floors, east-facing windows. High-visibility location. $400/month. Basic wifi and utilities included. One-year lease required,consider joining artisan RVCC.. Posted By:Sara Taylor, Operations Manager 22920 - Afton 434-361-0100 $300/$400

Property on Tye River 54.3 wooded acres, with 1/4 mile on the Tye River. Quiet area and very private.Land is located near Route 29 and easily accessible to Washington, DC, Lynchburg, Charlottesville and Richmond. Posted By: J Tinsley NELSON COUNTY 434.969.2345 $398,000.00

Montague, Miller & Co. 1 Br., 1 Ba., Cape Cod home on 2 ac. in Quiet location off of 250 W. on paved state rd. in Afton, Well and Septic. Security Deposit, Application and References required. NO PETS. Posted By:Carole Saunders, Realtor 22920 - Afton 434-981-3089 $775/mo

Tanners Ridge Condo Rental AVAILABLE NOW, RENT INCLUDES CABLE. WATER/SEWER AND ELECTRIC ARE EXTRA PETS NEGOTIABLE, BASIC FURNISHINGS, MINIMAL KITCHENWARE PROVIDED. Posted By:Dondi Brandon 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-2440 $700

CRAFTSMAN 10” RADIAL ARM SAW CRAFTSMAN 10” RADIAL ARM SAW with table and several blades. Good condition. Prefer buyer pick up but will deliver. Posted By: George Toop 22938 - Faber 703 283-8745 $100 OBO

Mountaintop ranch, comfy and spacious Private 2 BR, 2 BA, 1,456 sq.ft. ranch on 1A in Massies Mill. Convenient to Nellysford, Lovingston, Amherst, Wintergreen areas.Lg kit./ dining area,family room with laid stone gas log fireplace,heat pump/central AC, master bedroom w/walk-in closet, double sink, large stall shower and soaking tub, 2nd br has lg closet, full bath in common area, laundry room with W/D, shelving and closet opens to rear deck, fenced yard for pooch, 1st mo. rent + sec., (add’l.1 mo.sec. for pet)1 yr.lease,no smokers. Posted By:Jill Dunn 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/Massies Mill 845-570-3970 $800

Homestead Homestead-2 acres gardens, apple trees, berries plus 10 acres woods. Mountain side. House built 1988, needs renovation.Sheds, good water via well. Quiet road, faces south-near Lovingston. Posted By:Deborah Turel 22949 - Lovingston 434.263.5228 $155,000

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Lovely Furnished Home Stoney Creek/Wintergreen Resort Lovely single fam home, large wooded lot. 3 BR, 2.5 bath, in Stoney Creek near Lake Monocan. Elegantly decorated, fully furnished. Master suite with Jacuzzi tub & private deck. DR and LR look over bold stream and onto golf course. Graceful LR w/ wood burning FP and baby grand piano. Marvelous windows. Attractive kitchen with all appliances. Laundry room, washer/dryer. Beautiful views, mature trees, DSL high speed Internet optional. Min 1-year lease. Posted By:Dana Frye 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-2444 $1600/month

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FURNITURE DINING ROOM SET DINING ROOM SET INCLUDES: FARM TABLE & 6 CHAIRS, SIDE TABLE, AND HUTCH Vintage style farm table (82”x35”) & 6 Chairs (2 with arms) $200; Side table (58”x15”) with 2 drawers and lower shelf $50; Pine vintage style hutch (51”L x23”W x75”H) – upper has glass cabinets and 8 drawers $200. All items together $350. Posted By: George Toop 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434325-9082 $350 TWO MATCHING STANDARD TWIN BEDS AND SIDE TABLE TWO MATCHING STANDARD TWIN BEDS

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WITH MATTRESSES, BOX SPRINGS, AND MATCHING SIDE TABLE (with 2 open shelves and drawer). Hardly used. Country quilts and matching shams included. Posted By: George Toop 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-325-9082 $250 OBO CHILDS TWIN TRUNDLE BED Contemporary light wood. Includes two mattresses in perfect condition. Can also double as sofa. Full-length covered bolster and throw pillows included. Posted By: George Toop 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-325-9082 $100 Items for Sale Computer desk,headboard and heated towel rack for sale. All in excellent condition. Desk has keyboard drawer,side drawer and side cabinet in walnut finish-$45.Headboard is full/double size is solid wood maple w/3 small woven wood panels-$45.Standing heated towel rack. New/never used. Posted By: Carolyn Mack 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-256-7757 $45 Bunk bed set, black metal Black metal bunk bed set with mattresses. Top bed is single; bottom bed is full. Bottom bed can fold into a sofa. Includes railings and ladder. Black metal with matte finish; goes with any décor. Ideal for children’s room; assembly needed. Must be able to pick up in Afton. Posted By: Nancy Sheridan 22920 - Afton 540-456-8731 $199 China hutch China hutch, solid wood with glass-front doors, from the Hearst Castle collection by Lane Furniture. Includes drawer for silverware and 3 adjustable glass shelves. Must be able to pick up in

Afton. A beautiful, sturdy piece to showcase your collectables! 84”Hx32”Wx18”D. Posted By: Nancy Sheridan 22920 - Afton 540-4568731 $499 obo Round wood/slate table This beautiful, heavy table top is made of varicolored slate pieces set into a warm oak frame. It has four holes set into the back side for mounting on a base, or simply use the metal base provided (see photos). There are some patched spots on the back side where other holes were cut, but the top is blemish-free (see photos). It is 38” in diameter and seats up to 4 people. The label on the back indicates that it is Danish-made by Haslev Mobelsned. Posted By: Nancy Sheridan 22920 - Afton 540-4568731 $150 “A Rug of Many Colors” 8’ X 11’ Good quality. Traditional-type pattern. Rolled up and ready to go! Includes delivery within 20 miles, if needed.. Posted By: Tori Jenkins 22920 - Afton 540-456-4568 $200 obo DESK Custom-made colonial oak. Ideal for small spaces. Expanded storage underside drawer and cubbies behind drop leaf extension. Use for laptops, kitchen, or bedroom desk. EXCELLENT CONDITION. Posted By: CAROLE LINQUIST 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 434-263-8683 $295

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