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779 Blue Ridge Dr.

(Chestnut Springs 27) $449,500.00 MLS#542749 A very private home with open space bordering the site. Nicely furnished, freshly painted & stained inside and out and a great location on Devils Knob close to everything, perfect layout for two or more families.

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124 Fortunes Ridge Dr. (Fortunes Ridge 6) $347,500.00 MLS#528984

934 Devils Knob Loop

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1262 Laurel Springs Dr.

VERY NICE VIEWS AT A BARGAIN PRICE. Wonderful views down the Blue Ridge Parkway and sunset views. Screen porch and decks, including an upstairs deck for enhanced views. There is a thoughtful guest bedroom with deck and separate sitting room with kitchenette; ideal for families with grown children or for two family ownership. This design could also work well for a family who want to rent part of the home while using the rest.

This large architecturally designed home was built with the highest end exterior and interior materials and finishes. Home sits at the edge of the mountain and offers stunning 180 degree mountain and valley views to the East and South. The open, bright and spacious floor plan is perfect for large scale entertaining or special family gatherings. Many unique features make this home an exceptional offering. Elevator, 35’ high bank of windows in the great room, 2-story fieldstone fire place, two laundry areas, attached garage, paged driveway, 5-zone heating system and major steel beams in engineers structural framing are just a few of the property highlights. Priced well below replacement cost.

Gorgeous, one owner house. Fantastic location on the mountain. Priced to sell (well below tax assessment) Handicap equipped bathroom on main level. 2 master bedrooms on lower level, one with a large sitting/ office area and built-in bookcase. There is a third room downstairs that could be a 4th bedroom. Large loft at the top of the spiral staircase offers plenty of room for an office, kids play/game room and extra storage. Lots of windows letting the outside in. This house has brand new carpet (installed Sept 2015) and neutral tones throughout making the perfect canvas for you to create your perfect home on the mountain.

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(Indian Rock 73) $264,000.00 MLS#537949

141 Gumtree Dr.

(Pedlars Edge 82) $299,000.00 MLS#545037

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(Laurel Ridge 115) $35,000.00 MLS#542518

Here is your chance to acquire a RARE property indeed. Lot 82 is a full-size ski front site, on the Tyro ski slope. It’s located at the end of Pedlars Edge Dr., at the culdesac, and is quite private with no through-traffic. While the site is flat and easy to build on, the rear of the property falls away gently to the slope, revealing terrific views of the both slope and the mountains. The views should become even more expansive upon development and construction of your home. This is a property for those who desire a rare, unique and superlative setting, among extraordinary homes, in the best location.

A terrific site on the desired Black Rock Circle. Flat and easily buildable, this site backs up to protected greenspace. Blackrock Park and The Plunge hiking trail are just up the street ...an easy and very quick walk. Seasonal front-porch views can be enjoyed from the front, while flora and fauna are enjoyed from the protected space behind. Homes currently exist on both the left and right sides of the property, so you’ll find no surprises later. Buy and build exactly what you want, with confidence and peace of mind.

Build your mountain cabin on this nearly level homesite located in the heart of Wintergreen Resort Village. Be at a short walk to the ski slopes, restaurants, the Mountain Inn Lodge and The Market, without having to pay a premium for the central location. You can not find the perfect house? Then build your own on this attractive homesite and make a wise investment decision at only $35,000. The price is right so act on it.

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332 East Catoctin Drive Like new, 4 BR, 3.5 BA home with views and quality finishes and materials. Spacious great room with hardwood floors, woodburning fireplace and soaring ceiling. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, cherry and glass-front cabinets and breakfast area. Master suite has a gas fireplace, large bath with ceramic tile, double vanities and walk-in closet. Lower level den with built-in cabinets and granite countertop. 2-car garage. Reduced price! $479,900

2016 Stone Ridge Golf front, 3 BR, 3 BA condo overlooking the 18th green of Devils Knob Golf Course, the highest elevation golf in Virginia! Walk from the patio to the Clubhouse, dining room and lounge, pro shop, driving range and tee off! The seasonal mountain views complete this wonderful location. $175,000

18 Grassy Overlook Unique, architect-designed, single-level, 2 BR, 2 BA vacation/retirement home on quiet cul-de-sac. Large, flat driveway and oversized 2-car, attached garage. Study; private on the outside, open on the inside. Sited on .49 acres with room to build additional bedrooms. Southern exposure, cozy and well heated in the winter with brick wood-burning fireplace, central AC and French drain $349,000 system. Tip top condition. Move-in ready.

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Fork Mountain Lane Want to be off the beaten path? Want to hunt? This is it. High in the mountains, this allwooded, 10-acre parcel has no neighbors close by. Serviced by a good, passable road. Bring your camper, your tent, your generator, your solar. Only several miles to Montebello ountry store, Crabtree Falls, the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway. $39,000

Spruce Creek Road parcel Build your getaway cabin on this beautiful, 7-acre mountain property that’s just minutes from Nellysford and Wintergreen. Explore and fish in Spruce Creek or just sit on the rock outcroppings and listen to the water babble! Was the site of an old home. Full of wildlife and mountain plants. No electricity to the site but has been researched and is available. Reduced price! $75,000

1793 Dark Hollow Road Handhewn, 2 BR, 2 BA chestnut cabin nestled on nearly 28 acres with a meandering creek and spring. Ideal place to get away from it all and enjoy as full-time residence or retreat. County records indicate that the cabin was built in 1848; addition was added for more living space. Mostly wooded with possibility of other building sites. Mature landscaping, spring-fed water features, and several garden spots. Secluded, yet only 3 miles to Route 151 for convenience to Wintergreen, local wineries and breweries! $214,900

411 Cedar Glen Close Well-maintained 3 BR, 3 BA home with extras—open flow; gourmet kitchen with island; breakfast nook and great room with fireplace; first floor master with 2 walk-in closets and private bath, water closet, jetted tub, and shower; full basement with family room with wood stove and built-ins, home office, bedroom, bath, and exercise room. Great outdoor living space with covered entry porch and rear screened porch, deck, and patio. Mountain views, low maintenance landscaping, private back yard, paved drive, garage, and storage. $399,000

Perkins Mill Parcel This 57-acre property has it all! Recreational area with Piney River frontage. Mountain views all year and a beautiful cleared area for your home on top of Wrights Mountain. “Real bold spring” and ATV Trails throughout the acreage. Blue markings designate boundaries. Generator ready. “Yellow Hat” pavilion (as is) located on 3.4 acres on the Piney River, which is filled with native trout. Brick BBQ with views of rock outcroppings. The “real bold spring” has a 1200 gallon reservoir. $299,000

966 Stoney Creek East Beautiful, level, open homesite fronting on the tee of Tuckahoe 6. Very close to the Allen Creek Nature Preserve and walking trail. Enjoy relaxing living in the heart of the Blue Ridge at Stoney Creek at Wintergreen. This community features acres of open space with trails in the mountains and valley, two pools and tennis. Club Membership is available to expand your recreation opportunities. 30 minutes to Charlottesville. $39,000

45 Sunset Lane Cute cottage in the Village of Lovingston. Built in 1960 and renovated/expanded in 1994, this 4 BR, 2 BA home will be easy to call “home.” Enjoy the convenience of village life with plenty of room to garden. Lovingston is home to Trager Brothers Coffee and the historic Nelson County courthouse. Nearby shopping provides essentials and for pleasure, you'll be in the heart of the Central Virginia’s wine country. $129,000

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Immaculate, updated, spacious & priced to sell! 2-story, 1400sf, 2BR/2.5BA end-unit TH with wrap-around deck over-looking 1-acre nature preserve. Only 3 stairs from private 2-car pkg pad. Central Heat/Cool w/WIFI thermostat AND baseboard backup. 2011: New Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave & solid cherry BR furniture. Interior painted (incl ceilings); Master Bath renovated; Crawl space encapsulated (w/foam & dehumidifier); Opening to both eaves enlarged, and sprayed with foam to create insulated storage space. 2014: New “low-boy” Water heater, Washer/Dryer, Bruce HW floors in LR & DR, Ceiling fan, and Flat Panel TVs. New roof in 2010; Exterior painted in 2014. Only 3 owners in 25 years! Won’t last long at this price! $159,000. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (539341)

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This luxury 5 bedroom custom home being built by Shenandoah Valley Construction has seasonal mountain views, with a quiet wooded setting. Ready for your interior finishes and customizations. Come preview this amazing custom home; our Newly Constructed Model, boasts two family rooms, 3,700 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 & smart house system. Offered at $659,000. Call Jon Tsakis for details. 540-836-9211. Jon.Tsakis@comcast.net (541454)

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245 Timbers Condos

Very nicely maintained slope side studio sold furnished and ready to enjoy this ski season. Full bath, kitchenette and bedroom, overlooking the Dobie slopes and Crawford’s mountain nature preserve. Walk to the mountain village amenities, restaurants, shops and year round activities. Ready to enjoy or invest as a rental unit with excellent rental potential. Timbers Condos is among the lowest condo fees at Wintergreen too. Offered at $64,000. Call or text Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, or email: smsales1@aol.com. (541315)

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This wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary home is priced to move and comes complete with an open deck, screened porch, vaulted ceilings, and a large open living floor plan! Located just off Tyro Lane, it is within minutes’ walk of the Mountain Inn and conveniently close to everything! With ski slopes across the street and seasonal views this home could be your personal mountain getaway! Additional building lot available! Don’t miss your chance on this great property! Offered at $204,900! Call Tim Craig at 540-416-8498 (525340)

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107 Eagles Ct Condos True “walk out” 2 bedroom furnished ski condo on Eagles Swoop slope at Wintergreen. Full kitchen, wood burning fireplace in family room, 2 bathrooms. Patio overlooks slope and mountains, great location a short walk to mountain village shops and restaurants. Snow Tubing Park and Discovery ridge activity center nearby. Could be great rental unit. Low condo fees, exterior renovated with hardie board siding recently, gate activated parking. Ready to enjoy this ski season! Listed by Steve Marianella for $164,900. 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (540827)

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Many high quality upgrades in this amazing custom home on 1.4 acre lot overlooking Shamokin Gorge and stream. Great room features include cathedral ceiling, post and beam architecture, ceramic tiled floors, built in bookcases and massive stone fireplace. Open gourmet kitchen has beautiful hardwood floors, marble counters with glass front custom cabinets, gas range, kitchen island with breakfast bar and high end stainless kitchen appliances. Dining area opens to GR with fireplace and beautiful stone wall accents. Large second family room with fireplace on lower level. Listed by Steve Marianella for $645,000. 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com

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 $399,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (497167)

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Best of what the mountains have to offer. True ski in/ski out location...first level walk-out to Eagles Swoop. Enjoy beautiful mountain vistas from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. This unit has a very open floor plan with a cozy fireplace. Great location across from the WTG market and other amenities and dining options. Tastefully furnished. Highly desirable location in Eagle Court. First level units now approved to have hot tubs. Great rental potential if desired. Offered at $164,900. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (541716)

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31 Deer Springs Lane This chalet-style home captures the spirit of an era of mountain home designs loved through the generations. The vaulted great room is anchored by a real stone fireplace and flows seamlessly to the dining area and kitchen. A new master suite addition was completed in 2007 along with a new roof and skylights. $329,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (539170)

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This incredible 2 bedroom, 2 bath ski-in/ski-out condo features beautiful views and is located in the heart of Wintergreen Village! Turnkey furnished in Exquisite Victorian antiques this amazing unit is a short distance to all the activity on the mountain! Offered at $223,500! Call Jon Tsakis for details 540-836-9211 Jon.Tsakis@comcast.net (527911)

Reach for the stars from this tastefully furnished condo with million dollar mountain views. New in 2015: Sliding glass door to deck, deck, A/C condensing unit, TV over fireplace, blinds on view-side windows, clothes dryer, paint in all but bedrooms, bead-board under kitchen bar. Two generous bedrooms and 2 full baths. $159,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (541614)

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Located in the highest elevation building at North Ridge, this top floor 2 bedroom vacation condo has some of the best views to the Shenandoah Valley, and at an affordable price! Walk to Devils Knob Grill, Devils Knob Golf and Tennis, and The Wintergarden Spa and Aquatics Center. Free Shuttle bus stop out front of building for transport to other resort amenities. Fully equipped kitchen, wood burning fireplace, washer/dryer, nice deck to watch western sunsets over the valley. Currently in the Wintergreen Resort rental program. Condo building has had recent upgrades including new sidewalk and lighting, improved drainage, sealed crawl spaces with sump pumps and dehumidifiers. $139,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (544899)

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to the stranger in the street, or simply raise a glass to honour this singular day that will never return to us again, except perhaps in our imperfect memories. Aimé Roquesante, rosé, 2015 - A blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, this rosé has all the thirstquenching acidity you come to expect from Provence, together with a little spice, the usual red fruit nose and freshness. From an ultra-modern winery yet still made in the classical way, Aimé Roquesante lets you sample the flavours of its Vidauban vineyard. Watch the play of light and shadows as the boughs blow back and forth, and feel the sunwarmed earth. And the best part? (Or perhaps not.) It comes in one of the old squigglyshaped Provence bottles! Ahh, nostalgia. $13.99 Sorin, Terra Amata, rosé, 2015 (organic) – A perennial favourite, Sorin is another quintessential Côtes de Provence rosé that continues to excite us more and more each year. Located in the heart of the climatic basin of Bandol, the vineyard follows organic principles; soils are nourished with

organic compost and worked without chemical products to gain the best expression of the terroir. The vineyard was taken over in 1994 by Luc Sorin, whom Robert Parker called one of the most promising winegrowers the South of France has to offer. Sorin wines are found on the finest tables in the region, such as Alain Ducasse’s Louis XV in Monaco, and the famed Cartlon hotel in Cannes. Crisp, yet silken, with perfect acidity and bright fresh fruit: apricots, strawberries and white peach. $18.99 Moulin de Gassac, Guilhem, rosé, 2015 (organic) – For excellent quality as well as value, look no farther than Mas de Daumas Gassac’s Moulin de Gassac line of wines. A blend of 50% Carignan and 50% Syrah, this little gem offers both body and refreshment. There is plump, juicy fruit, with raspberry and soft cherry notes, next to superb minerality from the estate’s unique terroir. Mas de Daumas Gassac has been called both the Grand Cru of the Languedoc and the Lafite of the Languedoc. One taste of even their “every day drinker” wine and you easily see why. $12.99

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5/17 The Abundance of May Come enjoy a day in our luscious gardens.

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Make Plans to Attend Our Annual Birth of Democracy Festival!

6/5 Garden Flowers with Foxie Enjoy our first weekend class of the season! 6/13 - 6/15 Pharsalia’s Children’s Summer Program For ages 7-12, an opportunity to step back in time and explore early plantation life and Native American culture. www.PharsaliaEvents.com 434-277-5231 Nelson County, Virginia

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with Del Fosse Winery, Lazy Days Winery, and Mountain Cove Vineyards Food trucks; craft vendors; and music! $20 paid in advance/$25 at the gate ($5/non-tasting/designated driver; under 12:free Call 434-263-8463 or go to www.democracyvineyards.com to make a reservation Democracy Vineyards is off Rt. 29, just north of the village of Lovingston, Va. on Rt. 718/Mountain Cove Road. For more information, see our website www.democracyvineyards.com or call 434-263-VINE

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Lovingston - $750,000 - 344 +/acres of beauty. Two bold streams. Mark Brashears: 540.570.2874

Wingina - $399,999 - 3BR, 3BTH Brick home on Private 65 ac. on the James River, Wonderful views, Garage. Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Lowesville - $379,900 - Formerly a general store & US PO, this Circa 1869 3BR, 3BTH zoned for biz and res. Paul Kilgore: 434.941.5922

Lovingston - $345,000 - Updated 4BR, 2 ½ BTH, 15.12 ac., 3,374 fin. sq. ft., 24’x28’ Workshop, Mountain Views! Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Faber - $259,000 - 2007 3BR., 3 ½ BAS., 4.42 Ac., 1750 fin. sq. ft., WalkOut basement, 24’x24’ Garage. Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Arrington - $249,900 4BR, 2BTH, 2 acres, Mountain Views, County water, Open flr plan. Lynn Bowling: 434.941.3126

Amherst - $187,000 - 3BR, 3BTH home in Town of Amherst on 1.5 ac., H/W flrs, full partially fin. basement. Sue Harvey: 434.426.3755

Massies Mill - $170,000 - Reduced 45.43 acres, Mountain Views, All hardwoods, Stream/Creek, road frontage. Malcolm Fleming: 434.942.9376

Afton - $149,500 - Multi Bldg. Sites, 14.81 Ac. w/ 4.44 ac. in Nelson, 10.37 Ac. in Albemarle, Rd. frontage. Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Norwood - $149,000 - 28.02 acre with outstanding views of the James River, Road frontage, timber value. Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Tye River - $143,500 - 7.49 ac. w/ accessible Buffalo River frontage, perced, well, electric, 12’x12’ Pavillion Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Lovingston - $122,000 - Multi building sites on 35.005 ac. w/hdwoods, state rd frontage, stream, 2 rds into property Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Arrington - $139,900 - One level living, 3BR, 2BTH on 10 acres w/ creek, Close to the Tye River access Pat Malchow: 434.946.9889

Arrington - $124,900 to $199,900 45 to 58 acre unrestricted parcels with frontage on the Tye River Lynn Bowling: 434.941.3126

Lovingston - $69,900 - 5.66 wooded acres North of Lovingston, Soil analysis done, well on site, Winter Views Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Roseland - $25,900 - Elevated building site w/ 700 ft of road frontage, 3.56 acres just off Tyebrook Hwy. Sue Harvey: 434.426.3755

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Back in 1990, adventure-driven Military Brat, Terri, met a nice man from Cleveland named Dan. They fell in love and got married, but instead of settling down, she turned him wild. “I’ve always been the adventurous type. He is a little bit more reserved, but he always says, ‘Sure, let’s try it,’” Terri Tatarka tells me, using her whole body while she speaks and grinning from ear to ear. “So the first time we went kayaking, we were on the Nantahala River and I started calling him Wild Man Dan, kind of tongue-and-cheek because he was so out of his element.” Recently this duo decided to partake in a new kind of adventure, offering a service coined as a “Bed and Brew”, a first for Afton and a rarity in the entire state of Virginia. Beercentric Bed & Breakfast – unique accommodations saturated with history, locally-sourced culinary works of art by Terri, and Homebrewer Dan onsite who shares both his knowledge and his brew. On the weekends after Terri spoils guests with breakfast, the interested visitors can mosey over to the old Coca-Cola barn and help Dan with a small batch of specialty beer. “I’ve long enjoyed beer and especially enjoy many of the fantastic flavors it has to offer. Having the ability to create something truly sensational and enjoyable is a real pleasure,” Dan explains. “There is a lot of science behind making beer, but there is also a level of creativity to balance the flavors when making a great beer.” So how exactly did an engineer and a thirty-year veteran to the restaurant and hotel management industry decide to start such a venture?

“We went to Germany touring breweries and we saw this couple,” says Terri. “They had a small system and they lived upstairs and they brewed downstairs. And that’s what made us think about doing the B&B. We thought, ‘Why don’t we do that?!’” Their future retirement project presented many opportunities for both Terri and Dan, keeping within the realm of comfort while simultaneously pushing them to new limits. “I’ve only been brewing for six years and in some areas I feel I’m still a novice,” Dan admits. “On the other hand, I’ve been an engineer for over 35 years and those skills have allowed me to jump start my brewing expertise where I can make great beer most of the time.” Terri and Dan returned from Germany in May, found the property in December, moved in January, and opened in June 2015. Needless to say, they’ve enjoyed a couple pints after each long day’s work. They acquired the property from Mr. Carl A. Rainey, who had lived in the house for many years with his wife, Dorothy and eight children. Included with purchase, one 1870’s farmhouse, one red Coca-Cola barn, and countless tales of the past. What functions today as a B&B and Brew Barn, many years ago, served a slightly different purpose. continued on page 12

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“In the ’20’s, this house was the Afton Post Office and Beauty parlor. And the Farrah family had the barn, which was the feed and seed store, and they had sixteen kids. This whole area used to be Farrah Town, because you couldn’t go anywhere without running into a Farrah,” tells Terri, barely containing her own excitement. O.F. Farrah was painted on the front of the Coca-Cola barn next to the information for the Beauty Parlor, and can still be found there today. “This was a hub of the community. The green cottage beside us was the local hang out, a little shop-in store, sundries and supplies. Mr. Rainey said he remembered his father telling him that he used to, ‘play checkers and tell lies and hang out here all the time when he was younger’”. You’ve got to admit; the girl had done her homework. 91-year-old neighbor Jim Willis, whom Terri has befriended during her routine walks, has also been a wealth of Nelson knowledge. “He’s the one who said he remembered when that place was a post office. I asked when, and he said, ‘Before I was a sparkle in my daddy’s eye’. That’s when I contacted the Smithsonian and the postal division, and he sent me a list of when it was a post office and a list of all the people who were post-master-generals. Without Jim Willis, I would have never known it was a post office.” “We want to try and preserve anything that we can and honor any of the history,” says Terri. “I love this community. I’ve gotten to know so many people here. This B&B is my setting down some roots finally.” And after twenty-five years of countless journeys around the world and missions of selfexploration, these two continue to display patience, understanding, and warmth towards each other. “It’s really exciting to start what we’re doing here,” says Dan. “It’s exciting that I’ve seen Terri really happy with doing what she loves to do, and knowing that I eventually, with my own retirement, will move right into something I want to do.” “I always say,” Dan announces, “I’ve got a passion for brewing beer, and Terri’s got a passion for me”. As it turns out, the feelings are indisputably mutual. BRL 12

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Gary Spitzer, Of Roll Top Desk Works in Harrisonburg, works on the last desk that he plans to make after crafting around 200 desks since 1976. The desk, a Clark Model, is made of oak and has 16 different compartments.

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Gary Spitzer, of Roll Top Desk Works, uses a router to make a piece for the last desk that he’s making in his shop. The next phase in his life is a gift store he has opened at 31-B East Market Street in Harrisonburg called Tree of Life at Turtle Rock that features jewelry, tapestries, clothing, and incense.

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Gary Spitzer saved the best for last. The 76-year-old is busy putting the finishing touches on his final handmade desk, before he ships it off to a customer in California and closes shop on a forty-year career as a rolltop desk maker. “I’ve gone out with the biggest pain in the elbow, but the nicest so far,” Spitzer said. The custom-made desk is 550 pounds of locally sourced oak and includes 15 hidden compartments. The swivel base and pedestal doors that rotate to swing out, rather than pull in, make it even more unique. “It’s the nicest one I’ve ever built.” Spitzer said. “I don’t know if it was divine intervention or what it was, but the people pretty much said have at it and build me a super duper nice one.”

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Spitzer has built a reputation as one of the only people in the country who makes custom rolltop desks. He estimates this is the 200th desk he built by hand out of his workshop in Harrisonburg. Each takes between one to four months to make. “It’s basically just a flat desk with an upper section of cubby holes that is covered with a flexible tamper,” Spitzer said. Before computers or even filing cabinets, there were rolltop desks. “At one time, that was the person’s entire office,” Spitzer said. “What makes it different is the memory people have of grandpa who had a rolltop desk.” A decade ago, Spitzer had a two-year waiting list. But as IKEA and Walmart took over the furniture market, Spitzer’s customer base disappeared.

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Earl’s visit to Schuyler a few months earlier for the documentary being shot on his life, he shared this “Health Bulletin.” “Recently some problems developed which led to physical exams which revealed that I have cancer of the bladder and kidney.” I wasn’t sure I wanted to read the rest, but in a typically Earl-like way, reassurance and humor followed. “Sounds worse than it really is. The bladder is already responding to treatment and this coming Thursday one of my kidneys is to be removed. The doctors were quick to let me know that you can live a good long life with only one kidney. Actually most everybody I’ve mentioned this to tells me about some relative who lived 42 years with only one kidney.”

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He said he was taking the news in stride. “Here at home we refer to the removal of the kidney, not as ‘the operation,’ but “The Big K Lift!’ The question I ask of my doctor most often is when can I return to a glass or two of chardonnay before dinner!” He went on to say that his wife Jane was “a loving and capable nurse,” and that his daughter Caroline was up from Laguna about every other day, while his son Scott had come in from Vermont. “So you can see that I couldn’t have a better support team.” Earl asked us to keep the news from the public but allowed us to mention it to Tommy and Yvette, whose work in publishing Blue Ridge Life he very much admired. “Will keep you posted, and don’t worry. I’m a tough old rooster.” And he sent his love. Which, when you think about it, he had been doing pretty much his entire life – sending his love for people in the form of books and movies and TV shows. He belonged to the world. The operation took place on his 91st birthday. It was touch and go – the cancer had metastasized, and he had a rough period of recovery. We visited Earl twice after that news, most recently last September. Jane was recovering from a broken leg she had received trying to rescue their dog Peaches, an excitable Pug who had bolted towards a sound in the garden behind the house. Scott was there and we all sat and chatted for a few hours – and listened to Earl regale us with stories. His voice was strong and as melodious as ever as he recounted various adventures from his life’s journey. If you took a poll of Earl’s many fans, friends and admirers about what they remember best about him, his voice would score at the top. It was a warm and inviting voice, befitting the kind of person he was. Biographer James Person, Jr. writes that Earl was enlisted by “The Homecoming’s” director Fielder Cook to narrate the autobiographical made-for-television story because “he brought a sense of affecting authenticity: he sounded like a man who had actually lived through the grim Depression but had come through in hope.” And that was the theme of Earl’s life – an optimism about people rising above their circumstances. When we last spoke to Earl in late January, prior to a trip we were taking, his voice sounded weaker. But he wanted us to write a travel blog about the trip – he was exceedingly complimentary about the blogs we had written on previous trips – said they made him “want to be with you.” Rather than do a blog, we sent him a long email about half way through the trip describing the adventures of a monk seal that had scrambled onto a beach we had visited for snorkeling, completely disrupting the vacation plans of hundreds of tourists. We included a picture of the seal. We figured the author of “Odette – A Goose of Toulouse” and “The Hollywood Zoo” would appreciate it. He did. In an email he pronounced the seal “gorgeous,” but warned us to be careful. “He might bite.” So when Tommy told us about Scott Hamner’s post on Earl’s Facebook page saying his father had died peacefully on March 24, surrounded by family, listening to John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High,” we were not so much shocked as deeply saddened we would no longer be able to hear him, see him, feel him as tangibly as we had. He has risen above us all. But he’ll always be with us. – Woody Greenberg

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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. $699,000. Call Jon Tsakis, Builder 540-836-9211. (536651)

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150 Cedar Glen Close Drive Great location in Stoney Creek at Wintergreen Resort within walking distance of Stoney Creek Clubhouse, restaurant, golf, tennis and pool. Seasonal mountain views from this elevated but easily buildable lot. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one of our local craftsmen. Many walking trails nearby, along with 27 holes of Stoney Creek GC, Farmer’s market and Nellysford. Other area attractions include Wintergreen Mountain Resort, wineries, breweries, and Charlottesville. Offered at $21,900! Contact Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (545601)

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Partially cleared but still private, this level property is located on the 8th fairway of Stoney Creek’s Shamokin Golf Course. On the valley floor, this is a lovely area of the development with adjacent custom homesites. Mountain views from the rear, and abundant river rock for creative landscaping. Build your dream home and live the Wintergreen Lifestyle. Offered at $70,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (535786)

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Panoramic views from this nicely furnished two bedroom condo at Ledges. New decks and other exterior upgrades at Ledges completed. Great location close to Highlands slopes, Wintergarden Spa, Devils Knob Golf and Tennis. Wood burning fireplace with nice built in cabinets, two full baths, central air and heat, updated kitchen. Condo was rated Gold in Wintergreen rental under prior owner so good rental potential. Offered at $165,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (545335)

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Complete ($90K+) modern remodel with warm, mountain chalet details: Gutted to the studs and reconfigured from the ground up. Redesigned by Italian Architect; calculations provided by local engineer; custom steel and wood work produced by Charlottesville fabricators. Walk to Mountain Inn and ski slopes. $185,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (541799)

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Spacious,open home on the 9th fairway of Devil’s Knob golf course. 5 bed 4 baths w/ 2 mstr suites & 2 family rooms. Main entrance greets you w/ vaulted ceilings & a soaring stone fireplace. A wall of windows lets in the light and views. Gorgeous hand-scraped maple floors. Gourmet kitchen w/ thick granite counters & stainless appliances. High quality/ energy eff construction. Tankless water heater, lots of storage. Very short walk through your back yard to Devils Grill, driving range, tennis or golf. Private street-great location. Offered at $599,000. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (539416)

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Fully renovated 2 bedroom condo with spectacular views from almost every room. Granite kitchen counters with stainless appliances. Renovated bathrooms, wood burning fireplace, hot tub and large deck. Walk to many amenities including Devils Knob Golf and Tennis and Devils Grill. Covered parking right outside door, NO STEPS to unit! Listed by Steve Marianella for $189,000. Call 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (537682)

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Popular Gold-rated condo in Wintergreen Rental program. Perfect ski-in/ski-out location. Ground floor of Mountain Inn with easy access to resort amenities including dining, shops, meeting rooms. Great turnkey opportunity for steady rental income plus exclusive member access to Wintergreen resort. Open layout, nice finishes, beautifully maintained. Flat screen high-def TV high-speed Internet, WIFI on location. Handicap access - Upgraded Kitchen – Beautiful Decor! Offered at $79,500. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (532572)

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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. Reduced! $479,500. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (515960)

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One of Wintergreen’s finest homes with views of the Shenandoah Valley distant mountains and lovely sunsets. This custom built 5 bedroom home has many upgrades, a 2 car garage, soaring great room with cathedral ceiling, den and more. Gourmet kitchen and open dining area this home is great for entertaining guests and family. Lots of deck space, retractable awning, security system, stone fireplace, central a/c, gas heat, KitchenAid gas range, and hardwood floors. Private lot on quiet cul de sac, with unique rock outcroppings and level drive. 4 1/2 baths, nice guest suite above garage, lots of nice furniture conveys. Offered at $724,500. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293. smsales1@aol.com (541417)

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The first quarter is historically a slow quarter for Nelson County residential sales; sales were less than the previous quarter (Q4), but relatively unchanged when comparing Q1 of 2016 with Q1 of 2015. Price per sq ft also remained stable. Market improvement can be noted in a higher median sales price and fewer days on market. Here is a quick residential market summary for Nelson County. (Sales figures were pulled from the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) Multiple Listing Service (MLS)). Q1 Countywide Overview; 49 residential properties sold in Q1 of 2016 which represents a 3.9% decrease from the same time period in 2015 when 51 properties sold. Q1 Statistical Comparison; Q1 2015 recap: median $147,000, average price $191,450, average price per sq ft $128.70, average days on market (DOM) 244. Q1 2016: median $209,000, average price $246,757,

average price per sq ft $130.65, average DOM 162. While there were slightly fewer sales, there was a notable shift in the price point of purchases. Only 7 properties sold in Q1 2015 for more than $300,000. In Q1 2016, 14 properties sold for more than $300,000 resulting in a 42% increase in the median sales price. While the median and average price increased, the actual price per sq foot remained stable. 2015 ended the year with an average price per sq ft of $130.66 and Q1 2016 concluded the quarter at $130.65. Properties with a marketdriven asking price, sold more quickly than properties have moved in the past. On average, properties remained on the market for 34% fewer days in Q1 2016 compared to Q1 2015. Please keep in mind, that there are very few buyers though. When there are only a handful of buyers, properties selected for purchase are typically priced appropriately AND have the desired attributes. For example, if a mountain view property

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is a requisite for a buyer, then a well priced, non-mountain view property will still not meet the buyers purchasing needs. Hence, properties that are not in the most coveted categories (mountain view, ski-front, waterfront, large acreage, privacy, etc…) may still linger on the market longer than those meeting the most important selection criteria for the available buyers. On the same token, if multiple properties exist with the same key features, then the one likely to be chosen will be the one that is perceived to be the best value. Q1 Sales Summary by Locality; Nelson County sales encompass 3 main markets, Wintergreen (mountain) with 26 sales, Stoney Creek (valley) with 4 sales, and all other non-resort or county properties with 19 sales. When comparing Q1 2016 sales with Q1 2015 sales, county sales remained unchanged. However, resort properties did see a shift. Wintergreen experienced a drop in sales of 16%, while Stoney Creek experienced an increase

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in sales from only 1 sale in Q1 of 2015 to 4 sales in Q1 of 2016. As you will recall Stoney Creek had a slow start in 2015, but recovered as the year progressed. While greatly improved when comparing the same time period last year, the Q1 sales in Stoney Creek are still less than the previous quarter when 9 sales occurred in Q4 of 2015. The county locality with the most sales was Shipman representing 26% of all county/non-resort sales; this would be indicative of buyers willing to seek out values because 3 out of 5 of those were distressed sales. Variables such as location, views, acreage, condition and features can affect values. For further explanation and comparison relative to a property you want to sell or purchase, contact a real estate professional. Marlo Allen, frequently referred to as “That Girl,” calls Nelson County home. In fact, she grew up in Nelson County and helped found Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery of Nellysford. Marlo provides real estate services in Nelson and surrounding counties.

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SO LONG, EARL The late Earl Hamner would leave us the best voice mails. About Kids. Life. And wine.

When I saw the news of my friend Earl Hamner’s passing I wasn’t shocked; I knew it was coming. But knowing didn’t lessen the sting – or hinder the tears I shed quietly at my desk when I read the message his son, Scott, posted to Earl’s Facebook page. I wanted to give him a proper goodbye from the place he is from, but I wasn’t sure what to write. I thought about writing of his accomplishments – there are many – but you already know them. A hometown hero in his right, he was a hero to this magazine as well. He wrote America’s beloved The Waltons TV series and, despite his success, contributed to our publication – free of charge – when we were just getting on our feet. How I’ll miss those hysterical voicemails he would leave and the laugh-out-loud emails he sent to me and Yvette over the years. One of the best was after we sent him a case of his favorite wine, Wintergreen Winery’s Black Rock Chardonnay. “Listen you guys,” he started out in a November 2006 voicemail. “This is that Californian out here, Earl Hamner. I’ve gotta tell you I’m in a highly emotional state, but I’ll try to be composed. Listen, that gift you sent me is the equivalent to, I suppose, if a girl got the hope diamond in the mail! And, my God almighty! I’m just sitting adoring it – I haven’t tasted it yet.” Without even taking his first sip, his Black Rock had already improved his day to the point that the great Earl Hamner, our country cousin, just sat and stared at it before he even let himself find a corkscrew. “My God! I’m just floored,” his message continued. “Anyway, love you both and I’ll try to continue to reach you. I plan to be very hung over tomorrow, so it may be later in the weekend. Anyway, thank you, thank you, thank you! And bye-bye.” He hung up the phone chuckling, as he so often did. In early 2009, he called us just to check in and say hello. And, since it was shortly after the birth of Jr. Publisher Adam, remind us that life exists beyond the diaper pail. “Hey there Tommy. Hey there Yvette. It’s your old country cousin in California way out here far away,” he said. “I’m trying to guess where you all are. I suspect either in the baby’s room changing diapers or adoring him.” Then either the thought of a little Adam made him smile or he just couldn’t help but let out a laugh at his own joke. “Either one is fine,” he kept on. “Just wanted to check in. Thinking of you and just so happy you guys are our friends. If I don’t get home soon, y’all are going to have to bring Adam out here so I can see him. Talk to you soon. Much love. Bye bye.” Those messages and emails were common – and welcome – in our early days here in Nelson. A fellow writer, Earl always took time to tell us how special he thought we were. I’ll miss that kind and gentle voice and that thoughtful chuckle. As the months ticked by and he became older and more ill, the time between the calls and emails stretched longer and longer. We knew the end was nearing. Allow me to share just one of my most cherished memories of Earl, as we all have our own to remember him by. This memory is from only about four years ago, when Earl and I spent almost two hours on a radio show back in Memphis just talking about Nelson, his life here and his career. Toward the end of the show, he wanted to read a Christmas prayer he’d written for Will Gear (who played Grandpa Walton on The Waltons). Gear would read it often when he was speaking in front of crowds. I’d like to think that this is what Earl was probably thinking in his final months, as well. I’ll leave you with this, his Christmas Prayer. What is Christmas? It’s a time when some of your dreams come true. Every year it rolls around and takes you by surprise. Sometimes, when you are as close to a hundred years old as I am, you think it’s time for another one, but here it is with all its hope and joy and promise and wishes that might come true. You’re probably wondering what I wish for. What would an old man wish for? Maybe you’d think I’d wish to be young again, but I don’t yearn for youth any longer. Being young is a painful thing. Being young and in love to boot, which most young people are, is even more agony. I’ll tell you what I wish. I wish for the power to return some of the love that’s been given me. I wish that the time and the place for all that giving could be commemorated. Like the heart I carved on the tree around your grandmother’s and my initials. I wish, too, for more days in my life. I wish for time. Time to have children to know some of the beauty of this earth that’s been revealed to me. A drop of water is a wondrous thing. A spade full of earth is a kingdom in itself. A cloud is worth watching as it passes from one horizon to the other. A bird building his nest is as wondrous as men building the pyramid. And any green thing that grows is proof that God exists. And it all comes to focus at Christmas. We love you and miss you, Earl. I’ll sign off as you often did in those letters and emails to us. Virginia hugs, “Cuzin” Love from Tommy, Yvette, Adam & Peyton

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Location: 45 Sunset Ln, Lovingston, Virginia Offered at: $129,000 Comments: Cute Cottage in the Village of Lovingston. Built in 1960 and renovated/expanded in 1994, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home will be easy to call “home”. Enjoy the convenience of village life with plenty of room to garden. Lovingston is home to Trager Bros Coffee and the historic Courthouse. Nearby shopping provides essentials and for pleasure, you’ll be in the heart of the Central Virginia’s wine country. Contact: Charlie Wineberg Mountain Area Realty 434-996-7336

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Look out on the ski slope from this fully furnished and renovated condo which has achieved a gold rating on the Wintergreen Rental program. Right in the heart of the action, enjoy being right on the slopes, and taking a short stroll to the shops and restaurants in the Mt. Village. So convenient!

158 Mountain Inn

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Cozy, beautifully updated 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo located right in the heart of Wintergreen Resort Village. On the second floor of the Mountain Inn Lodge where you can also find variety of shops all year round and a cafeteria in the winter. Two of the three restaurants at Wintergreen are a short and convenient walk. Great location for the ski enthusiasts too, walk out of Mountain Inn and you are going to be on top of the ski slopes within a few feet. The condo is on the Wintergreen Resort Rental Program and generates a solid rental revenue all year round.

2217 Tanners Ridge

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Beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo with golf course views. The floor plan of the living room, dining area and kitchen is very open for the size of this condo. All plumbing in the condo was replaced a few years ago (through an association project). Very well managed condo neighborhood with some of the lowest condo association fees at Wintergreen. Easy to purchase and easy to own. Views of the 12th fairway and located at a very short walk to the Wintergarden Spa & Aquatics, the tennis center and golf club house as well as to the Wintergreen Nature Foundation. Fully furnished and ready to move in and start enjoying.

257 Timbers

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Great opportunity to be right on the ski slopes for both winter and summer views. This updated Timbers unit overlooks the slopes and the Mountain Inn area, providing direct access to the center of the activities. The perfect retreat for both the winter ski season & enjoying a pleasant cool summer season. This unit is currently in the Wintergreen Resort Rental program as a Gold unit.

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A special place- if you want to be close to the Mountain Inn Complex, but still away from the crowds, then this Laurelwood unit is what you are looking for. It is the right choice for easy access to the ski slopes, Wintergreen Activity Center, and the association swimming pool. With only a few steps from the parking area, this two bedroom upper level unit will live up to your expectations.

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Ski Front Condominium with views down the Rockfish Valley and beyond. This is an end unit and has additional windows and privacy compared to interior units. Lightly used and ready to enjoy. Easy ski access, and within walking distance to restaurants and other amenities in Black Rock Village.

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It all started with a 4-H project called “Mommy I want a Peacock”. Ten-year-old Ivy Johnson had been begging her mom for chicks for three years. “I said no way, not until you learn something about them,” her mom, Stacey Johnson said. Ivy listened, and her 4-H project did the trick. Sally Guarino, a farmer in Nelson County, heard about the project and with her mom’s approval, gave Ivy five pea chicks. Ivy quickly learned how to switch feed and clean cages, and watched her chicks grow. There’s the peacock named Blue, and four peahens, Skiler, Raygan, Cameo and Jewel. Ivy entered two of the peahens in the Albemarle County Fair where she won Best in Show last year. “That made me feel very good,” she said. “It’s just a joy to watch them grow up into the pretty peafowl that they are,” Ivy said.

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And as they grow up, they are laying eggs, as Ivy witnessed not too long ago. “A pea hen was sitting in the corner and all of a sudden jumping up and running out the door with an egg in the spot it sat in. I said, okaaay.” For help with hatching, Ivy turned to Carl Davis for guidance. Davis runs Davis Hatchery in Harrisonburg and has enjoyed hatching since he was a kid. “My mom had to watch me that I didn’t set the house on fire by putting a light bulb in a shoe box trying hatch eggs,” he said. 50 years later, Davis is still hatching and hopes to pass his enthusiasm on to younger generations. “I encourage any kid I can by giving them eggs or helping them with information, Davis said. He visits classrooms and encourages families to visit his hatchery to learn how the whole process works.

Carl Davis has been around poultry all of his life. These days, he owns his own hatchery in Harrisonburg. For more info on raising peacocks, ducks or chickens, look up Davis Hatchery on Facebook or call 540-820-4965.

Davis bought an incubator when he retired four years ago and sold 2,300 chicks. Last year, that number jumped to 7,000. When her hens began laying eggs last year, Ivy brought them to Davis, who agreed to hatch them and help her sell them. The first batch earned Ivy $200. Davis is helping her with about two dozen more eggs this spring. “Her peafowls are laying way ahead of anybody else’s,” Davis said. “I’ve got 17 eggs setting now for her and I’ll sell the chicks for her if that’s what she wants.” Each chick is sold for about $25 and Ivy says she does “a little bit of spending and a little bit of saving” with her earnings. But Ivy’s not in it for the money. She’s learning all about hatching and has taken her cue from Carl. This spring she has about a dozen eggs she is incubating on her own. If she has in any questions along the way, she knows who to call. BRL

LLCs: Not for businesses anymore! By Daniel L. Rutherford Rutherford Law Group, PC

When you hear the term “LLC”—short for “Limited Liability Company”—you probably think of businesses. But do you think of social groups? Hunting and fishing clubs? Sports leagues? The neighbor who does odd jobs on weekends? Nowadays, all of these can be organized as LLCs. They can be formed for nearly any purpose, by nearly anyone. Organizing as an LLC has numerous benefits. The first benefit is protection. Assets placed under the LLC can be protected from the personal creditors of the LLC’s members; likewise, the members can be protected from creditors of the LLC. For example, say you and your hunting buddies form an LLC and buy some land titled in the LLC’s name. Then one of your friends causes a car wreck and has a large money judgment imposed on him by a court. If the land was titled to you and your friends as individuals, your friend’s creditors could force the land to be sold to satisfy their judgment. But if the land is titled in the name of the LLC, the creditors may not be able to force a sale of the land, and you can keep hunting. Another benefit is credibility. Organizing as an LLC gives your operation a greater sense of professionalism. Are you a handyman looking for odd jobs around town? Introducing yourself as Manager of “Smith’s Repair Service, LLC” sounds a lot better than just “Joe Smith, handyman.” It certainly looks better on a business card, too. Finally, a great thing about LLC’s is flexibility. LLCs can be organized and managed however the members want. One member manages the operation, but another gets all the profits? Not a problem. Want only one member in the LLC? How about a hundred? Both are fine. Want one of the LLCs officers to have the title “Generalissimo of Shenanigans & Director of Mischief?” Go for it. LLCs require very few formalities, unlike corporations or partnerships. You can do whatever is best for your organization. LLCs are a great option in many circumstances. An experienced attorney can assist you in getting your new organization started. Contact one today!

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embracetheadventure By Woody Elliott woodye@blueridgelife.com #EmbraceTheAdventure

Takin’ it on the Road Nothing like a brand new trail to ride and land to adventure. I’m talking about the Asheville, Brevard, Pisgah and DuPont area of North Carolina. Neil Richardson, Laura Wolf and myself packed the van with bikes and all sorts of other outdoor recreational equipment and headed south down I-81 in late March. Our mission was to catch up with the Bold Rock Hard Cider group and check out some great trails while we were at it.  I’ve been going down to Asheville over the last couple of years by way of participating in the Blue Ridge Relay, a team run from Greyson Highland State Park to Asheville, over 200 miles, as quick as you can. This involves every backroad, church and graveyard between Greyson and Boone. From Boone, the route takes you by Grandfather Mountain and follows the Blue Ridge Parkway into Asheville. The race usually took us between 24-27 hours

and sleep depravity is required.  Anyway, I’ve watched Asheville change over the last 10 years from a “quiet” town into one of the biggest outdoor enthusiast areas on the East Coast. Breweries, cideries, rivers, and trails have all seen tremendous growth over the last five or so years. In that growth, Bold Rock Hard Cider just recently opened a production facility and The Hub was having its Grand Opening. So what better time to head south as spring, mountain biking and all things fun were happening at once!  If you are a mountain biker, this should be your next getaway! Brevard sits between Pisgah National Forest (500,000 acres) and DuPont Recreational Area (10,000 acres) and is home to The Hub. The Hub sits at the entrance to Pisgah. Here you can pick up your goods before you ride and grab lunch and a brew when you are done. The trails in Pisgah are very similar to what you find around Sherando: fire roads, steeps (up and down) and singletrack,

but in huge abundance. DuPont is just plain sick! The trails are well made and maintained. We caught up with Travis Book, who is now living in Brevard, and he took us on a 20 mile tour. The trails have a great flow with hard pack and flowy being the recurring themes. One not to miss is to go DOWN Ridgeline Trail. It’s like a small dose of Park City! Check out the route we took with Travis through DuPont: https://www.strava. com/activities/529403437 What’s New? The Happy Mutant Adventure Races (www.thehappymutant.com). It’s your chance to take an adventure through Nelson, Amherst and Buckingham County by foot, bike and boat, a 300 mile/72 Hour or 100 mile/24 Hour event. We are sure you will find some of the checkpoints entertaining! Details are still coming together for Wintergreen’s Trail & Tread Series presented by Bold Rock Hard Cider. Keep an eye on this column or under #EmbracetheAdventure

for final Series details. And you also want to be sure and follow social media feeds from Blue Ridge Life and Wintergreen Resort. We’ve got three main weekends of events: Cliffhanger Challenge – Memorial day weekend. Music, Cider, Beer and BBQ fest, and Vendors Summers End Fest – Labor Day weekend. Music , F & B, and Vendors Trail Rodeo – Columbus Day weekend. Exciting new event. Details to come for this stage race Two down and one to go out at James River State Park: www.AdventuresontheJames.com   October 15th – Fall Festival and night time 5K trail run    Spring has sprung and time for a road trip. Whether down the Blue Ridge Parkway, Sherando, Walnut Creek or Pisgah National Forest, you can’t go wrong. Embrace the Adventure and get out there!

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Patio Design Tips When it comes to the design on a new patio, many factors should come into your mind on the ingredients of the ultimate design. Size, shape and layout are the ones that are always first on our mind. However, the details involved with the perfect patio design involve much, much more than just these big three – in particular on a residence where age of guests is a factor (whether young or old). Here are just a handful of tips that can turn even the most modest patio into a real eye catcher that is also very user friendly. As usual, the devil is in the details. The height of the patio from the ground is always a factor in mountainous regions such as central Virginia. For this reason, the art of dovetailing a patio to an existing structure involves much more than just layout when you factor in elevation hurdles. The elevation from patio to structure should always be flush with the threshold of the door. Where additional height is needed (a step), a minimum of a 3 foot apron (from door to step) should be installed after the step so the aforementioned height requirement is met. When young and old guests open a door and take that first step out, nothing trips more people than a sudden drop down. The approach to a patio from the drive is typically where the elevation requirements should be addressed. Blending in steps with patio grade changes is typically the best solution. On a patio, contractors can allow the patio to fall or rise, depending on what elevation they are trying to rise or fall to, from as little as ¼ inch per foot to as much as 1 inch in 20 inches. Therefore with a starting elevation (drive) and ending elevation (structure) in mind, calculations can be made to ensure that steps are minimized by using barely noticeable grade changes. These changes

in patio elevation will both allow water to move off the patio and, more importantly, reduce or eliminate the need for steps. Even to the extent of modifying grades on the drive, the end result will be much more appealing and usable if these calculations are done and properly followed. Remember, where steps are needed, concentrate steps to one area so as to increase the total usable space for you and your guests. Evening events are without a doubt the times where your patio will be most used. When the sun sets, the most basic designs can be the most hazardous due to improper lighting. One of the more popular aspects of dealing with steps and other hazards is using under or down lighting on walls and step treads. Long lasting LED lighting strips have made it possible to totally conceal lighting so that it is invisible during the day, but emits a navigable light stream at night. By adding in a 1 ½ to 2 inch overhang of stone on your steps and wall caps, these LED lighting strips tuck under this cap to provide a warm glow of either a wall location or the location of a step – both adding eye candy to your investment by night. With a transformer from a commercial lighting vendor running around $300, one can add upwards of 200 lights without even touching its capacity. Where steps are needed, be deliberate in your design of them. Few things can be as hazardous or frustrating as moving your inside step design outside onto a patio. Yes, the two are steps, but that is where their relationship stops. Inside steps are typically 7, 11’s or rise 7 inches with a 11 inch tread. Outside steps that we install are 6, 16’s or rise just 6 inches with a 16 inch tread. The reason is simple – it is outside and these longer treads coupled with shorter rises are much more user friendly for young and old alike.

asktheDr. By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Cole, My teenager is angry all the time and is not interested in doing anything. What can I do? There are lots of challenges that come with having teenagers. Some of these are normal and expected, and usually will work themselves out with time. Some teenage challenges are much more serious and need to be addressed. In your case I am concerned about teenage depression. All teens deal with issues such as peer pressure, school stress and changing bodies that can bring ups and downs. But sometimes the downs are persistent and can be a symptom of depression. Depression is not a weakness or something that can be overcome with willpower. It is a medical condition that needs to be addressed and treated. Symptoms of depression in teenagers may include sadness with crying spells, feelings of hopelessness, anger, irritability, loss of interest in activities that are usually enjoyable or low self-esteem. There may be conflicts with family members or friends. They may have difficulty concentrating or making decisions and school If you are ready for a faster internet connection, you are ready for Exede Broadband.

Discover Why work may begin to suffer. They may fixate on the bad things in life and be unable to see the good things. There may be frequent thoughts of death, dying or suicide. There may be excessive tiredness, changes in sleep patterns or appetite. They may neglect their personal appearance or hygiene. Substance abuse or other risky behaviors may result from depression. Depressed teenagers may begin to socially isolate themselves. There may be frequent physical complaints with no clear cause. Some may cause self-harm such as cutting or burning themselves and in severe cases there may be suicide attempts. It may be difficult to tell what is normal teenage angst and what is teenage depression. If the symptoms begin to interfere in your teen’s life, talk to a doctor or a mental health professional trained to work with adolescents. Your family doctor or pediatrician is a good place 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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FRENCH CREPES Start: May 1, 2016 1:00 pm End: May 1, 2016 5:00 pm Venue: DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Phone: 434-263-6100 Address: 500 DelFosse Winery Ln, Faber, VA 22938 (NELSON)

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Start: May 8, 2016 11:00 am End: May 8, 2016 10:00 pm Venue: Blue Mountain Brewery Phone: 540-456-8020 Address: 9519 Critzer Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

“THE SCIENCE OF CHRISTIANITY” FREE TALK Start: May 1, 2016 2:30 pm End: May 1, 2016 3:30 pm Venue: Waynesboro Public Library Phone: 540-942-6746 Address: 600 S Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980 (AUGUSTA)

MAY 5 THURSDAY CINCO DE MAYO Start: May 5, 2016 11:00 am End: May 5, 2016 10:00 pm Venue: Blue Mountain Brewery Phone: 540-456-8020 Address: 9519 Critzer Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

MAY 7 SATURDAY NELSON FARMERS MARKET COOPERATIVE Start: May 7, 2016 8:00 am End: May 7, 2016 12:00 pm Venue: Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative Phone: 434-760-6655 Address: Nellysford, VA 22958 (NELSON) MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE Start: May 7, 2016 8:00 am End: May 7, 2016 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Hwy, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON) COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Start: May 7, 2016 8:30 am End: May 7, 2016 10:30 am Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

MIMOSAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY Start: May 8, 2016 11:00 am End: May 8, 2016 5:30 pm Venue: Afton Mountain Vineyards Phone: 540-456-8667 Address: 234 Vineyard Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) MOTHERS’ DAY BRUNCH Start: May 8, 2016 12:00 am End: May 8, 2016 3:00 pm Venue: Veritas Winery Phone: 540-456-8000 Address: 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

MAY 10 TUESDAY PEONIES AT THEIR PEAK WORKSHOP Start: May 10, 2016 9:00 am End: May 10, 2016 1:00 pm Venue: Pharsalia Phone: 434-277-5231 Address: 2333 Pharsalia Rd, Tyro, VA 22976 (NELSON)

MAY 14 SATURDAY BATESVILLE DAY 2016 Start: May 14, 2016 7:00 am End: May 14, 2016 2:00 pm Venue: Batesville Field Contact: events@batesvilleva.org Address: Batesville, VA 22924 (ALBEMARLE)

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NELSON DOWNRIVER RACE Start: May 7, 2016 9:00 am End: May 7, 2016 3:00 pm Venue: Lower Tye River Phone: 434-263-7130 Address: (NELSON) KITTEN SHOWER FOR NELSON SPCA Start: May 7, 2016 10:00 am End: May 7, 2016 12:00 pm Venue: Tuckahoe School Phone: 434-263-7722 Address: 443 Monocan Drive, Nellysford, VA 22958 (NELSON) RELEASE OF THE GEWURZTRAMINER Start: May 7, 2016 11:00 am End: May 7, 2016 5:30 pm Venue: Afton Mountain Vineyards Phone: 540-456-8667 Address: 234 Vineyard Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) 36

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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 Sunday-Thursday, 12PM6PM, and Friday & Saturday, 12PM-8PM. 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.

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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 434-277-9209 2nd Stage, Amherst, VA AMHERST 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

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

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

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Resorts & Recreation WILD WOLF BREWING COMPANY 434-361-0088 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY Brewery, Farm-to-Fork Restaurant, Sports Bar, Gift Shop and NEW Event Hall! (Ready for events starting in June - Now taking reservations). Plan a visit to Wild Wolf and experience a menu created with locally sourced Nelson County ingredients and 11 handcrafted beers on tap. Our menu is diverse and offers options for everyone, including Vegan & Gluten Free. Dog & Kid Friendly.

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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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SERVICES Nelson County Math Tutor I live and work in Nelson County. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and am available to tutor math. In the past I have tutored algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics. Posted By: Steven 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 757-810-4373 $25/hr

TICKETS Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament @ Stoney Creek HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GOLF TOURNAMENT to be held on Monday June 6, 2016 at Stoney Creek Golf Course. All proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Nelson County. We are looking for Hole Sponsors ($250) and Players ($145 which includes a box lunch and dinner). A Silent Auction will be held with many amazing gifts!. Posted By: Linda Calderone 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-566-2697 $145/ player

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