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1211 Blue Ridge Dr.

133 North Rock Tree Ln. (Pedlars Edge 121) $439,900.00 MLS#532190

(Chestnut Springs 56) $280,000.00 MLS#530633

Beautiful craftsman home with open and spacious floor plan located on the 4th fairway (Par 3) of Devils Knob Golf course. Many windows throughout the house let you enjoy wonderful Nature and fairway views. One of the most attractive and functional floor plans at Wintergreen.Larger master suite on the main level. Second master suite downstairs. Cozy den on the lower level.Large eat-in kitchen open to dining and great room with beautiful stone fireplace. Short walk to the Chestnut Springs Pool Park.

Superb mountain get-a-way with direct access to the Tyro Ski Slope. Enjoy the seasonal views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the ski slope from the expansive front deck or just sit by the fire and take in the view through the expansive open feel of the family great room. The master suite, which is on the main living level, offers cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet, master bath with sauna and mountain views.

Well located home in Wintergreen’s Devils Knob Village. Easy walk to neighborhood pool and recreation area and walking trail system. Lots of room with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a loggia. Be sure to check out the seasonal views from the living area, decks, and hot tub.

(Shamokin Springs 43) $385,000.00 MLS#532152

51 Timber Camp Dr.

97 Summit Ln.

(Devils Knob II 35) $475,000.00 MLS#516747 Custom Architect design home with many extras. 3 fireplaces, seasonal views to the SW. Large deck. Level entry. New roof. New paint inside and out. Kitchen with breakfast bar. Located on the highest street at Wintergreen.

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Mountain Lots 550 Devils Knob Loop

67 Hickory Springs Rd.

2224 Laurel Springs Dr.

A luxury mountain home with some of the best Southern mountain views. Located right next to the Blue Ridge Overlook off of Devils Knob Loop and bordering open space on the back. Truly breathtaking and extremely private views. Like owning your own Overlook. Extensive decking to enjoy the all year round views and majestic sunsets. Home has many high end finishes- maple floors and cabinets, granite counter tops, Viking gas range in kitchen, 2-story stone fireplace in great room, beautiful furnishings. Main floor living with 3 guest bedrooms and 2 guest baths upstairs. Master bath was completely renovated 5 years ago. Most furnishings are also about 5 years old. Move-in condition.

This is a very well maintained home and has fantastic curb appeal! Some unique features are the master bedroom loft with a loft within a loft, a wet bar and huge living area. The spacious wrap around deck is fantastic for entertaining your whole crew. Perfect floor plan for those who wish to spend some relax time in the bedrooms on the first level while others congregate in the large kitchen/dining/great room by the huge stone fireplace. You can cozy up in the master loft or open the doors to peer down upon your guests. There is a nice size driveway with room for a few vehicles. A very wooded and private feel makes this a fantastic home to relax and adventure on the mountain. Come and see for yourself!

Stunning and unique, this home gives a feel of being a “forest house” nestled in the trees. It is located on a cul-de-sac with no thru traffic. Windows, windows, windows let the stunning, 4 season view, come inside with you! The spacious living area upstairs is complete with a 2 sided stone fireplace, breakfast bar and separate dining area, sitting cove and living room. The 2 master bedrooms and 2 standard bedrooms, as well as a bonus room are on the lower level. Each level has access to the ample deck space. Listen closely and you can hear the splash of the nearby Shamokin Springs water fall. Simply stunning and serene with a kick of flair! A must see in person.

(Pryors Camp 8) $349,000.00 MLS#534288

(Devils Knob II 44) $775,000.00 MLS#532398

(Laurel Springs 22) $469,000.00 MLS#536615

961 Shamokin Springs Trl. (Chestnut Springs 167) $249,500.00 MLS#505342

Tremendous south exposed view year round.

71 Deerberry Ln.

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(Shamokin Springs 13) $42,500.00 MLS#447440

OUR TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS!

Easy access to the Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve - directly across from this property. Nearly level lot for easy construction of your new vacation home to enjoy all that Wintergreen has to offer. On cul-de-sac with only a few homes.

• WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN next to spa

• STONEY CREEK at the entrance

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Nelson County… it’s a lifestyle! Wintergreen Resort

Nelson County

45 Cobble Lane Located in desirable Blackrock area, this 3 BR, 2.5 BA home is a high-quality postand-beam Lindal Cedar design. Features include a spectacular floorto-ceiling stone fireplace, maple kitchen cabinets by Heartwood, Jenn-aire stove, solid surface counters and breakfast bar. The second master has a gas fireplace, with a private screened porch, and the third BR is the upstairs loft, currently a sitting/TV area. 24x24 garage with windows and paved drive. $374,500

77 Bunny Lane Home! With an “end of road” location, you’ll find the privacy of country living blended with a short commute to Charlottesville. Sited in a beautiful grove of mature trees, this 3 BR, 2 BA home is very close to fire/rescue and a Nelson County recycling center. The sunny yard has grapes, perennials and a perfect location for the veggie garden. Take a look and see if this property doesn't call you home. $162,500

101 Blackrock Circle Just in time for ski season! This like new, 4 BR, 3 BA, postand-beam and log home is the perfect marriage of old and new. Renovated and expanded in 2010 with new master suite, kitchen, flooring, wiring, windows, roof, HVAC, solid wood interior doors, baths, decks, stone exterior and foundation and much more! Exceptional views 6 months of the year and easy walk to the ski slopes, Blackrock Village and The Plunge. Open floor plan and warm and cozy feeling with the wood beams, cathedral ceiling, wood floors, stone fireplace, soapstone counters, and handsome cabinets. $329,000

48 Serviceberry Lane A most spectacular golf location on Devils Knob! This 3 BR, 2.5 BA home fronts on and has views of the Devils Knob course. It is in mint condition with granite countertops, hardwood floors, stone fireplace, and golf view solarium. Two decks face either the third fairway or fourth green. No other homes are visible from this residence. Adjacent lot with $375,000 similar accolades is available for purchase.

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420 Love Road Situated on 30+/– acres in Augusta County is this handhewn, craftsman log cabin set among mature trees and bordering the GW National Forest. Great room features soaring ceilings, wood stove fireplace, chestnut flooring, and a renovated kitchen with granite countertops. Main-level master suite with deck access. Lovely sunroom with large windows is perfect for watching wildlife. Deck and porches wrap around 3 sides of the home. Unique “pickets” on the railings. Lower level contains an additional bedroom with a full bath, and a separate workshop. $399,000

Pheasant Run parcel Great opportunity to build your own business in the thriving Nellysford community. Just down from the shopping center, behind an art gallery and next to Wild Wolf Brewery, this is a prime location for a lucrative endeavor. Level and open for easy access and building. Zoned B-1 with restrictions. Perfect for retail, office, coffee shop and more! Price reduced! $65,000

178 May Apple Lane This custom home offers the ultimate in rivacy while allowing you wonderful views of the 3rd fairway of the Stoney Creek Golf Course. Home was designed with everyday living needs met on the first floor, and features 4 BR, 3 BA, gorgeous Brazilian cherry floors in main living area, kitchen with granite countertops and maple cabinets, and spacious deck overlooking. The lot has been meticulously landscaped with low-maintenance plants and materials, and features 2 stunning waterfalls. $467,000

15723 Thomas Nelson Highway A special opportunity to have substantial visibility on the Route 29 corridor. This unique property is one of a kind and offers both components of retail business and residential-live in. Rent the large apartment upstairs and put the business(es) on the main level. The two Chestnut log cabins have wonderful charm and space. Of the two log cabins, the larger is 1,386 square feet down with two large spaces plus two half baths; upstairs the large residential space has two living areas, three bedrooms, kitchen and full bath. The smaller cabin is 590 square feet with two rooms and stone fireplace. $129,000

400 Foothills Drive Wellmaintained, custom-built home with 3 BR, 2.5 BA on nearly 2 acres. Open floor plan offers a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace, quality kitchen with cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances, firstfloor master suite with tiled shower, office and living areas in the lower level, and a bonus/storage room above the 2-car garage. Lot is partially fenced for pets. Centrally located to all amenities in Stoney Creek. $399,000

493 Edgehill Way One-level 3 BR, 3 BA home with outdoor living space and plenty of room for expansion! Features include mountain views, open flow, covered porches, hardwood floors, fireplace, built-in shelving, ceiling fans, and new roof in 2014! Full unfinished basement with heat, full bath, 2-car garage and 1,000+ square foot workshop, storage, or future living space. Land is partially cleared/wooded offering mature shade in front and a sunny back yard and garden area. 30 minutes to Charlottesville and only 10 minutes to Nellysford. $239,500

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

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521 Far Knob Climb Terrific homesite of nearly 2.5 acres boasting panoramic mountain views across the Rockfish Valley. Easily accessible road frontage for construction of a driveway into the parcel. Slope of lot provides potential for excellent year-round mountain vistas. Wonderfully private setting yet still an easy two minute drive to Stoney Creek amenities (golf, tennis, swimming, dinning, fishing). Bring your own builder or ask us for builder recommendations. Build now, or hold for investment and build later. Offered at $75,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (530147)

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641 White Oak Condos

This upgraded ski townhouse has many special features you must see to appreciate. Its end unit location is only a short walk to the mountain village and slopes, along with seasonal views. Many upgrades include granite kitchen counters and custom cabinetry, cork flooring, updated appliances and furniture and a Mitsubishi HVAC split (two units) to provide air conditioning and more efficient heat. There is also a bonus loft room that provides a 3rd sleeping area. Exterior siding has been replaced with hardi plank weather resistant siding, and the deck expanded to accommodate a 6 person hot tub. Excellent rental potential or enjoy it as your own ski chalet and summer getaway! $155,900. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (529986)

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Panoramic views of Crawford’s Mountain from this 5 bedroom mountain getaway. Soaring floor to ceiling stone fireplaces, hardwood floors, two family rooms, updated kitchen appliances and counters, huge decks and covered side porch. Attached garage, paved driveway, almost a full acre lot. Year round views from many rooms, including family and dining rooms, and main floor master bedroom. Nature conservation area borders rear of property. Walk to Chestnut Springs Pool and park. Quiet street with minimal traffic, but still close to many recreational amenities. Offered at $799,000. Call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293 (532704)

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71 Hickorynut Road Excellent cul-de-sac lot with seasonal mountain views. Walk to the Mountain Village shops and restaurants. Gently sloping lot offers great building options - perfect for a home with a walk-out basement. Build now or hold for investment. $39,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (527328)

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21 Ridge Lane Just off Devils Knob Loop ‐ This newly constructed (2009) 5 bedroom, 4 bath beauty offers everything your heart desires. A Gold Rental on the Wintergreen Resort Program! Open kitchen & family room! Warm stone fireplace ‐ granite counter tops ‐ wood flooring ‐ great room with pool table. Custom blinds ‐ ceiling fans ‐ decorative lighting. Wrap around decking with an enclosed Screened Porch. Three level views! Trimming out seasonal views this Month! A wonderful home a top the resort! $590,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (534894)

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Great value for a vacation home with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 3000+ SF of living space. The home enjoys a private location close to the National Forest and features ample decking; vaulted great room; two wood burning fireplaces with real stone work, and a separate family room. $275,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (535164)

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Beautifully decorated 5 BEDROOM, 4.5 BATHROOM TOWNHOUSE. This unit faces west towards the sunset and the Shenandoah Valley.....great mountain views. Rental income over $38,000 for 2013. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Priced below current comps. $329,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 (517140)

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Priced to sell, this 1400sf, 2BR/2.5BA, 2-level townhouse is centrally located across from Wintergarden Spa. Walk 1-5 min to Shuttle bus, Spa, Black Bear Café, Highlands ski slopes, etc. Large deck overlooks 1-acre Trillium nature preserve. Central A/C & Heat. Private parking pad for 2 cars. Only 3 exterior stairs. $179,000. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (533486)

22 Knob Hill Place Amazing mountain views from this pristine lot at wintergreen. Come build your dream home on the nicest view lot on the mountain. Huge year around views in all directions from this beautiful lot. Call agent for building ideas on this lot! Offered at $349,000 - Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (532806)

RoseWood Village is a 55+ community in Stoney Creek with plans for adjoining assisted living facility. RoseWood Village HOA dues cover exterior maintenance, lawn care, trash service, snow removal, etc. This unique double lot offers you the ability to build detached home. Bring your own builder or ask for local recommendations. Property offers views of surrounding mountains and golf course. $99,500. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (529607)

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2073 Stone Ridge Condos

Beautifully furnished and updated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom condo with great rental revenue potential! Updated flooring, appliances, and furnishings make this unit move-in ready. Ground floor, walk-out to grassy area from living room patio. Views of 18th fairway on Devils Knob course. Stone Ridge is adjacent to the Spa and is a short walk to the Devils Grill and Nature Foundation. Drive or catch the shuttle for a two minute ride to tennis, skiing, dining, and shops. This turnkey unit feels like home! Offered at $139,500. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (532585)

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Golf Views from this 2BR, 2FB Tanner’s Ridge Condo. Granite counters, new appliances include oven, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Sold furnished and ready to enjoy as a private retreat or as an investment rental. Close to resort amenities such as the WinterGarden, Nature Foundation and just a short walk to the Wintergreen Shuttle Stop. Top floor condo with vaulted ceilings and lots of light. Many upgrades. Offered at $106,500. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (535728)

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thepublishers As I was packing my stuff to leave for a solo trip to Bath County for my first marathon, Peyton stopped me and asked me a serious question. “Who are you going to snuggle with?” I smiled and told her I’d be alone for one night but would snuggle with daddy when I got back. The answer didn’t suit her. “No, you need an animal!” she said, and ran up to her room to pick one out. She came bouncing back with “Wow Wow,” my fuzzy white childhood teddy that was now hers. I gave Tommy and the kids one last hug and left the driveway with Wow Wow riding shotgun. The trail race was made up of two half marathon loops. It was during that second loop, alone for a long time in the woods, that my mind began wandering. The race was far from over and all I wanted to do was get back home. Miles away from my family in the wilderness, I started chatting with Tommy and to Adam and to Peyton, and to someone I hadn’t quite met in person. I began busying my brain with math tricks every time I saw a mile marker. As my pace began to really slow, I tried matching the beat of my legs with a song to keep my mind occupied. All I could come up with was “Don’t Worry

Baby” by the Beach Boys. So yes, if you one day hear from a hiker who claims he heard the sound of a woman singing surf tunes echoing through the mountains, he is correct. After hours on the trails apparently trying to fill some big gaping void in my life, I saw the finish line and sprinted for it. Though my legs needed an ice bath, I opted for a plate full of pasta salad and grilled chicken before driving home. Home. I rolled to a stop and climbed out of the Jeep with the finesse of a rusty Tin Man, inching my way to the front porch. The kids came rushing out to meet me. Peyton saw me limping and declared, “Mummy, you ran too far!” Don’t worry baby. Everything will turn out alright. Enjoy! Yvette and Tommy Stafford OCTOBER 2015 Blue Ridge LIFE 7

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When Light Shines through Darkness In September I visited the south of France with group, many of whom set out as strangers, but returned vowing to gather, laugh and reminisce once back at stateside homes. The French have a saying, “il est bien dans sa peau,” literally “he is at home in his skin,” which means to be contented or at ease. Such a level of comfort and contentment is what happens whenever we find kindred spirits or that place we call home. For most, home is where love is, where your family is, human or otherwise. Nelson County is my first love, but there is a mentality of life in France that just makes sense, and it begins with the daily markets yet encompasses much more. In Provence, the markets are a way of life and their infectious joy spreads through streets in wafts of baking croissants, and the pervasive smell of lavender, lemon verbena, honey, spices and briny olives; and then the colors, the colors of sunshine: ochre and green buildings, yellow and blue Provençal fabrics, terra cotta ceramics. I felt my face grinning as I watched a gnarled old lady discussing in earnest

with the vendor exactly when a particular pumpkin was plucked from its vine. We sampled local cheeses and olive oils, and munched on artisan chocolate. We strolled, kicking up autumn leaves from the plane trees in the cobbled streets, as the shortening days brought the hour of the aperitif ever closer—the time the French call entre chien et loup, (between dog and wolf) when the day gives way to night, but for a moment dusk reigns and it’s that twilight time, like dawn, that exists between worlds. Of the vineyards we visited, all owned by hardworking farmers of the vine, one stood out for the kind of spirit that will shine even in darkness. I offer a tribute to Christophe Delorme of Domaine de la Mordorée who died this past June at age fiftytwo. Christophe was the Hollywood handsome winemaker of this estate, hand harvesting all his grapes in an appellation, (Tavel) where mechanized harvesting has always been the norm and anything else frowned upon. Christophe was also an ardent believer in organic farming and drastically reduced yields, and his wines are a living testament to his ideals,

drinking well in poor years, and, in good years, selling out in a New York minute. And, no surprise, one of Christophe’s fans was Robert Parker, who called Mordorée, “one of the world’s greatest wine estates.” Christophe’s father and brother, Fabrice, will continue the Mordorée tradition, illustrating life’s silver lining—that little edge of cloud where sunlight slips around the darkness, illuminating what’s best in life and, with time, always grows. We raise a glass to Christophe Delorme, who leaves behind many great wines that have made a great many people happy. Domaine de la Mordorée, Tavel, Dame Rousse, 2014 (organic) – The Dame Rousse, or “red lady” is a reference to the mordorée (woodcock) whose migratory route flies over the estate. Look for “aromas of crystallized oranges and cherries, hints of aniseed.” $24.99 Domaine de la Mordorée, Côtes du Rhône, 2014 (organic) – Notes of blackberry, dark cherry and leather in this medium to full-bodied red that is as gracious and handsome as its maker. $16.99

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PINEY RIVER – $275,000

Over 1600 ft. of the majestic James River with private 65 ac. Breathtaking views & sounds of the James River rapids from this 44 ft. deck will enlighten each day spent at this Custom 3 BR., 3 BA., 1,992 sq.ft., 2-level home. Located on a mtn. top near the James River Wildlife Reserve w/features of Hickory Wood & Ceramic Flrs, Cathedral Ceilings w/Pine & Cedar Wood, 2 Brick FP’s, Central Vacuum System, Skylights, Built-in Bookcases, 600 sq. ft. Garage & several outbuildings. MLS 529135.

Wonderfully restored and maintained local landmark. Formerly a general store and US Post Office, this circa 1869 brick home is zoned for business and residential uses. Soaring 12’ ceilings, heart pine floors, all graciously restored. 7.2 acres with over 700’ of Piney River frontage. The numerous outbuildings, formerly kitchens, offices, have been stabilized and restored, most with electricity. The bedrooms all have fireplaces and high ceilings. The kitchen, years ago in a building outside, has been moved to the English basement style lower level along with a large dining room. Numerous porches and decks and a sun room. MLS 287789.

Over 400 ft. of the beautiful Tye River w/Two homes on 12.6 ac. Perfect get-away or permanent home w/Crabtree Falls, Appalachian Trail, Wintergreen & the Blue Ridge Mtns. nearby. Cozy 2 Br, 2 Ba., 1300 sq. ft. cottage w/open floor plan, oak & bamboo flooring,& attached 24’x24’ garage/workshop. Second home built in 2005 has 1 Br. w/ full kitchen & bath. Perennials w/rock borders landscape fenced yard & garden area. 20’x40’ Pole Barn & 12’x16’ shed. Approved Perc for 3rd Home. MLS 525919.

Classic c.1937 story and a half home on 2.91 acres. This beautiful home boasts large rooms and lots of windows for light airy feel. If space is what you desire, here it is. It also features a brand new 2 zone heat pump system and a new architectural grade roof. Lots of exposed wood mill work and trim, thought to be mahogany. A really special one of a kind home. MLS 533311

NEW! ARRINGTON – $264,900

REDUCED! ARRINGTON – $257,000

NEW! AMHERST – $220,000

NELSON – $220,000

Enjoy the great mountain views from this custom designed Modular home nestled on 2 acres with county water, DSL high speed internet that is conveniently located between Lynchburg and Charlottesville. The home offers 4 bedrooms, formal dining, large master suite with a seating area, kitchen appliances, high ceilings, fireplace and a nice deck area for relaxing. MLS 294126.

REDUCED $10,000! Privately located near the Tye River, this mini-farm on 23.54 Ac. is complete with gated plush pastures, fencing, 24’x36’ barn with water/electric & run-in sheds. Plus a custom-built 3 Br., 2 Ba., 2,650 fin. sq. ft. Cape Cod w/full walkout basement. Screened Porches off of Fam. Rm. & Master BR. Numerous updates include recent roof, new HVAC, hardy plank siding, well, new windows, flooring, appliances, granite countertops, fixtures & much more. Detached 24’x24’ Workshop/Garage. MLS 531988.

Stately Two Story Brick home in well established and sought after neighborhood. Located in the Town of Amherst with town water & sewer. Situated on a level landscaped acre w/ mature shade trees and a large fenced garden which has 5 zone irrigation. Traditional home w/ hardwood floors throughout and an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. Classically decorated w custom window treatments to convey(and a 2nd set of valances/draperies that go w a cream color scheme) Solid cherry armoire in Main level BR to convey. A large newly stained deck is just off the kitchen and a Sun Rm can be accessed from Dining Rm or deck. MLS 293878.

Located at the end of a state road near US 29, this updated Cr. 1915, 4 Br., 2 Ba., home on 6.88 ac. offers Heart Pine Floors, beamed ceiling, & beaded board walls. Plus an addition featuring 2 brick FP’s w/one being a replica of FP in Patrick Henry’s home. Relax in the 14’x26’ Great Room and enjoy views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bedroom & BA. on first level w/14’x18’ BR. w/FP & full BA. on second level. All systems have been updated w/heat pump. MLS 535693.

ARRINGTON – $199,000

AMHERST – $190,000

REDUCED! COLLEEN – $165,900

NEW! SHIPMAN – $179,500

Pastoral perfection, nearly 33 acres, mostly cleared. Land borders Ruckers Run and Pole Bridge Creek. Property features a 3/4 bedroom farmhouse that can be restored with several outbuildings. Convenient to Lynchburg and Charlottesville. Old Soapstone Mine on property. Land is perfect for cattle, horses, wildlife. Multiple building sites for your new estate. Home sold strictly as is. Inspections are for buyer’s information only. MLS 291712.

Extremely well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 11+ acres with an additional 5.85 acres available. Hardwood floors, fireplace, attached 2 car garage and a 4 car detached garage with an automotive hydraulic lift. A whole house generator as well! MLS 293606.

Custom Built, 1560 fin. sq. ft., 2 Br., 2 Ba., Ranch with full walkout basement on landscaped 1.05 ac. offers pine cabinetry in Kit. w/ pine wainscoting in 17’x25’ Great Room. Spacious 10’x29’ office with built-in cabinets, bookcases and desk. Relax in the 10’x29’ Sun Room w/ceramic floor & deck for cookouts. Skylights add abundant light. Recent roof, Heat Pump w/wood stove in basement for alternate heat. Basement w/plumbing offers add’l space for completion or workshop. MLS 528440.

Mountain Views are from the relaxing front porch on this custom-built 3 Br., 2 Ba., ranch on level 2.11 ac on County Water System. Great Workshop area in 2-car Garage with 1/2 BA. Beautiful oak floors throughout most of home w/freshly painted interior. Spacious 12’ x 18 Living Rm. and 18’x19’ Den offers a woodstove for add’l heat to heat pump. Kit. w/ all Appl. conveying has oak custom cabinetry, breakfast bar with separate Dn. area, adjoining Laundry Room & 9’ x 11’ sunroom. Adjoining 2.31 ac. is available. MLS 536700.

AFTON – $149,500

TYE RIVER – $148,500

MONROE – $119,900

SHIPMAN – $51,400

A jewel in disguise! 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. Great potential with multibuilding sites and division rights. Obtain great mountain views with some clearing. State road frontage & Electric on site. Ideal for mini farm/ vineyard/orchard. MLS 511847

7.5 ac. with incredible 600 ft. of frontage on the lovely Buffalo River. Enjoy all the river’s beauty and amenities or build your dream home overlooking the river with sounds of rushing water. Perked and good producing well. Camp out in the screened 12’x20’ Pavilion. Large rock outcroppings with Mountain Laurel for landscaping. Road established to river with underground power. MLS 530259

Absolutely breathtaking views from this 18+ acre tract! A section of the property has been cleared for possible home site. The driveway is in, creek on property, great garden space. Ready to become your dream home or weekend getaway! MLS 294345.

Charming well maintained 3 bedroom cottage on 0.40 acres less than 2 miles to Lovingston. Great starter home or an investors dream. Small eat-in kitchen with electric range and refrigerator. Carpet and vinyl flooring. Priced at assessed value! MLS 289665.

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[ nelson county ] STORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY by SHAY MUNROE

When it comes to growing a

YUMMY YARD Michael McConkey’s the guy to meet.

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“The pawpaw is like a pudding when you extract the seeds; it’s very yellow and custard like.” – Michael McConkey Edible Landscapes

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If you hear the words “Edible Landscaping” and think “Candyland,” you’re actually not too far off. Except instead of a Peppermint Forest, you might have a lingonberry-lined driveway. And instead of Gumdrop Pass you might have pawpaws from picking distance of your back porch. What’s a pawpaw, you ask? “The pawpaw is like a pudding when you extract the seeds; it’s very yellow and custard like,” answers Michael McConkey, owner of Edible Landscaping in Afton, who says one of the best parts of his job is giving tours and showing people the joys of previously unknown fruits. “How many people have eaten pawpaw or persimmon?” Michael started his first garden in the late 1970s in his brother’s DC-area backyard (where he also lived in a yurt) and he hasn’t looked back since. “I gardened from sunrise to sunset for about 8 years and took classes at the University of Maryland,” he said. After a write-up in Organic Gardening, his side hobby exploded. “I had 25 plants in the ground and my brother’s mailbox was filled with $14,000 worth of orders for plants.” Not long after, Michael met his wife, Jeannie. “I ended up living in his garden,” said Jeannie, who endured yurt living with Michael for some time. “We actually got married there. I walked up the garden aisle

with my father cracking jokes all the way up. It was very much something I wanted to be involved with and I’ve gardened ever since. I think I will have a garden always, to some extent.” Jeannie, a teacher, says her favorite part of the family-owned nursery is (like Michael) its classroomlike feel. “People coming and seeing what they can grow without any sprays but still get a lot of food is so exciting for so many people and so important in this day and age,” she said. “It gives me a lot of joy to see children come up to Edible and eat blueberries fresh off the plant. There’s really no comparison between a fresh homegrown blueberry and the ones you get in the store.” In addition to tours and education, Edible Landscaping (of course) is all about selling attractive, but useful, plants to gardeners of all skill levels. Michael said that while he turned his hobby into a family-owned business, most of his clients do not share his career goals. “I don’t want my customers becoming professional orchardists,” he said. “The idea is to thread that needle of the complicated ecosystem. And you’re a part of it. That means a lot to me; I don’t like seeing more and more concrete and more and more shopping centers. I’d rather see a Whole Foods with an orchard behind it. I think it’s good for the health of the world and the health of the people.” continued on page 12

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“If you walked through our landscaping, the trees look like any other trees, but they all serve a purpose in creating food.”

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The McConkeys still buy some staples (wine doesn’t grow on trees, after all), but they put a great deal of weight on the importance of growing their own fruits and veggies. Michael heads up fruit growing at the nursery, and Jeannie is in charge of the extensive vegetable garden they have at home. “Why edible landscaping?” asks Michael. “It’s kind of ‘Why not?’ If you walked through our landscaping, the trees look like any other trees, but they all serve a purpose in creating food.” And after more than three decades of gardening for a living, it’s still just as interesting as it was back in 1979. “It’s still fun. I still like it,” said Michael. “Before gardening, I was a singer/songwriter and I still practice every morning and record and play, but as fate would have it, I am an owner of a nursery and that’s fine. I like being out in the greenhouse. We don’t use herbicides, so there’s a lot of weeding to do.” Some people say that food tastes better when you grow it yourself, and Michael and Jeannie tend to agree, and not just because the fruits of hard labor have an aftertaste of success. “The quality of our food is just going down, down, down unless you grow it yourself. Caring for the earth is a very important part of my life,” said Jeannie. “I’m so grateful to have that nursery and I really believe there are elemental beings in those fruit trees and we need to honor the earth more and more and there’s such a growing community realizing that they’re here for our children’s children’s children. That’s who it belongs to, really.” BRL

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$210,000.00 MLS#536716

Fantastic panoramic mountain and Shenandoah Valley views all year round from this top floor villa. Enjoy beautiful sunset vistas. Cathedral ceilings and wood burning fireplace in the living room. Master suite is on the main floor. Kitchen features granite countertops and tile backslash and is open to the living room and dining. Bright floor plan. The property is completely furnished and decorated. For a top floor villa, this property actually is at an easy access from the parking area. Good value for a spacious condo with fantastic views.

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$94,000.00 MLS#523767

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$250,000.00 MLS#529281

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In the rural foothills of Pamplin, Virginia, stands what may well be the nation’s most avid monument to the history of beer drinking: Steins Unlimited. The museum—a one-story brick rancher plus backyard shed combo housing over 9,000 historically significant steins (dating from 1200 AD onward)—is nondescript, unnoticeable but for the tiny, hand-painted sign (‘Home of the World’s Largest Stein!’) planted alongside the mailbox. Never mind the bovine addled, basically 19th-century-pastoral backdrop, proprietor and stein hunter extraordinaire George Adams’ collection is one of the most preeminent in the United States, if not the world. For well over five decades he has scoured the planet, seeking out the oldest, rarest, most valuable brewski vessels known to man. continued on page 20

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“So how did all this get started?” I ask, en-route to the tin-roofed and clapboard-sided building, following the startlingly limber (for a 75-year-old) Adams’s lead and ducking beneath the gangly limbs of an apple tree. “In the kitchen of my childhood home there hung this fabulous wooden cup thing with a lid,” says Adams. “Eventually, I pointed at it and asked, Hey, what’s that? To which my mother replied, with a shrug, Oh, that’s Great-Grandfather’s stein. From that instant, aged eight and onward, I was hooked.” Born into a family of first generation, German immigrants, for Adams, this story is of utmost significance. (Throughout my visit he will routinely praise Germany as home of the world’s most top-notch beer, motherland of stein-craft, progenitor of beer culture in general.) Accordingly, when Adams ushers me through the door and the lights blink to life, I am confronted by an array of tiered, floor-to-ceiling shelving units brimming with steins which—if I will please avert my attention to the wall-backing, length-wise section foremost to my right—will be seen to consist of genuine, ultra-premium German articles.

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“This section is arranged chronologically,” pontificates Adams, his extended pointer-finger trolling from right to left, indicating the sequence. “It opens with the late 19th Century, in the era of Otto Von Bismarck, when Germany was a unified state, then proceeds onward through the war years.” With paternal delicacy he cradles a gleaming, pewter-lidded vessel from its perch and, holding the object at a distance (to better utilize his bifocals), like a man gazing into a beloved photo, he sighs, delicately fingers its design—a horse-drawn fire wagon manned by heavily mustached, sternly uniformed men, bustling from the garage of a brick, bell-towered firehouse onto a cobblestoned drive, v-lining for a group of faraway, hill-topping bungalows (rendered in perspective), one of which spews into the starry horizon a plume of billowy, orange-tinged smoke. “During this period—1871 to 1914—steins were a very social phenomenon,” continues Adams. “At the end of your workday you would go to your local stupa, upon which your friends, family, and acquaintances would all be converging, have the barman or maid retrieve your personal stein from the wall, and fill it with your favorite draft, which would typically have been brewed onsite.”

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“It sounds rather quaint,” I venture, “warmly atavistic.” “Well, it was certainly a different experience,” says Adams, his voice heavy with the bitter sentimentalism of a man who believes he was born in the wrong era. “Nowadays, you go to your favorite watering hole and take your sips from a branded, homogenized glass featuring the logo of said establishment. But back then—”gives the piece a fond pat— “for your average 19th Century German, his drinking vessel was a matter of sincere importance. His stein was a cherished, personalized, and highly significant article. In the era in question, the steins tended to be first heraldic, familial—” pointer-finger extended he taps first a coat of arms hovering regally over the firehouse, second the horse-drawn fire-engine— “and then professional. A fellow’s stein would’ve featured something of the story of his life.” Following a perusal of some of Steins Unltd.’s stranger, and somewhat creepier artifacts—take, for instance, the ex-belonging of Nazi infantrymen commemorating the various fronts, campaigns, and battles they were fortunate enough to survive—I follow Adams up a deuce of makeshift stairs into the room that led to my just having to come here in the first place, the 24 x 32 foot ‘Domestic Beer Exhibit.’

“Here you’ll find just about every special, commemorative stein Anheuser Bush has ever put out,” remarks Adams, grinning as he lifts his hands wide, like, voila. “Also, you’ll see a lot of Miller stuff—” again he’s baton-fingering, indicating a table in the room’s back right corner, proceeding bouncingly leftward—“some Old Style, Stroh’s, Pabst, all the other major America breweries of the 20th century.” Similar to the Germanic/European area, the room is chocked full of what are basically ornate, pewter-lidded ceramic mugs. Its outer walls are similarly obscured behind floor-to-ceiling shelving units. There are hooks drilled into the ceiling from which dangle at minimum 100 vessels. In the room’s center, like a ziggurat, a stein covered table climbs toward the rafters in stacked, diminishing rectangular tiers. Tucked away in the corner of the room, there are two kegerators—one labeled Yuengling, the other Coors. Retrieving a couple of respectively branded steins from a nearby shelf, he offers me a ‘Bottomless Mug’ (I opt for Yuengling). Over the course of the next two hours, we sip sip away, exploring the strange, invariably cool history of stein-craft, with the scholarly Adams telling the tales and histories of his prestigious collection. BRL

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1527 Cliffs Absolutely beautiful panoramic mountain and valley views from this Wintergreen condo. Many upgrades in this two-bedroom corner unit with additional light and cross ventilation. New carpet, newer paint, new furnishings, high-end light and other fixtures. Granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Located within walking distance to tennis, Spa and golf. $199,900

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117 Devils Knob Loop Beautifully built 4 BR, 3.5 BA home located on the Devils Knob Golf course. Two large family areas with a custom kitchen for entertaining. The large deck off the great room has a view of the 12th green. The master BR, with custom bath, has a quaint gas wood stove and access to a private deck. Dual-zone gas HVAC. Level, extensive landscaped lot with paved driveway with good parking area for easy access to the attached garage. Wired for in-home theatre, stereo and security systems. The whole house generator will keep you comfortable throughout the seasons. $539,900

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Glass Hollow Parcel Located in Afton, this 174.40acre parcel of private ATV and hiking trails is perfect for recreational use. Hunting cabin on land located next to pond is “as is,” with no value in this sale. Cabin has fireplace, living, dining, kitchen area and electricity. “Outhouse” in place behind the cabin. Enjoy the mountain trails for hiking, hunting and just relaxing. Hike to the mountaintop that adjoins National Park. Convenient to Wintergreen, Charlottesville and I-64. Priced below assessment of $930,600. $599,900

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7584 Irish Creek Road—Montebello 3.26 acres MLS 514198 $269,000 Escape to a perfect mountain retreat! Adjoining the Blue Ridge Parkway, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath log home is a fine base camp for back country exploring. Weekend or full-time residence, you’ll appreciate the screened house, vintage camping cottage and gardens. There’s even a small orchard!

1059 Bryant Mountain Road—Beech Grove 12.8 acres MLS 530473 $849,000 Exquisite throughout, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is truly one of the most beautiful homes on the market today. Gleaming wood floors, splendid tile work and fine fixtures provide the backdrop for gracious living. With an uninterrupted view of the Blue Ridge, this home offers restrained elegance for the discerning buyer.

77 Bunny Lane—Faber 1.61 acres MLS 536937 $162,500 Home! With an “end of road” location, you’ll find this 3 BR, 2 BA home offers the privacy of country living blended with a short commute to Charlottesville. Sited in a grove of mature trees, the location is close to fire/rescue and a Nelson County recycling center. The sunny yard has grapes, perennials and a perfect location for the veggie garden.

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1434 Starvale Lane The Summer’s End Festival Mountain Bike Race and Trail Run Challenge kicked off a series of Labor Day weekend activities at Wintergreen Resort. Congrats to all the finishers!

50 acres MLS 501731 $450,000 With pastures, mature forest, wooded ridgetop meadow, mountain views and bold streams, this property offers an array of fine qualities. Improved with a drive to hilltop building site and a 54 x 32 combination equipment shed and modest 2-bedroom apartment, you’ll have shelter while planning your dream home.

11+ acres MLS 446017 $87,500 This mountain valley property has quick access to Charlottesville. You’ll enjoy the mountain views and privacy found on these 11 acres. Near the end of a state road, there’s a well-constructed driveway and building site that will accommodate many home styles.

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thisoldhouse Location: 26 Coxs Creek, Tyro, Virginia Offered at: $95,000 Comments: Cozy 2 BR, 1 BA cottage on scenic Coxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek just across from the Tye River and minutes from Crabtree Falls and the Appalachian Trail. Large outbuilding for storage or extra guests! Separate shed as well. Sit on the porch and listen to the water rushing by! Perfect for a getaway or rental home. Contact: Julie Bendle Mountain Area Realty 434-996-8669

Location: 551 Stag Rd, Arrington, Virginia Offered at: $264,900 Comments: Enjoy the great mountain views from this custom designed Modular home nestled on 2 acres with county water, DSL high speed internet that is conveniently located between Lynchburg and Charlottesville. The home offers 4 bedrooms, formal dining, large master suite with a seating area, kitchen appliances, high ceilings, fireplace and a nice deck area for relaxing. Contact: Lynn Bowling Montague, Miller & Co. - Amherst 434-941-3126

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305 Dobie Condos Ski in - Ski Out! Desirable Dobie Condo with beautiful views. 2 beds 2 bath Turnkey Furnished. Dobie 305 is located in the first building. Excellent Location! Walk to shops, restaurants, Hiking Trails, & More! Only 2 bedroom Dobie on the Market! PRICED TO SELL! $209,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (527966)

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960 Diamond Hill Condo 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)

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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Amazing deal. It sold in less than a month the last time it was on the market. Rated Gold on the Wintergreen Resort rental program, it is beautiful, convenient to everything but quiet with south facing views (in season). Walk to the Mountain Inn, ski slopes, restaurants and more. Comfortable and classic with updated furniture and furnishings. New bathroom, kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops and appliances and lighting fixtures. Offered at $74,900. Call Jody A. Morgan 540-461-1733. jodyamorgan@live.com (535233)

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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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103 Squirrel Tree Lane Nice condition “treeloft” three bedroom ski chalet, within walking distance of Tyro slope. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace,large loft,two full baths, outside deck and level parking. Ready to enjoy for ski season, or to appreciate the fall foliage. Well maintained, not rented. Offered at $224,500. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (536431)

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These amazing views are visible from every room. The original 1985 home was completely renovated in 2012 and a garage addition crowned by a guest suite you have to see to believe was added in 2013. No expense was spared in the renovation, construction, and furnishing of this rare offering. $1.35M. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (536928)

25 South Rock Tree Lane Custom Build your New Home & create a FULL View Year round! Great corner lot, walk to the slopes, and quiet section of Black Rock Village at wonderful Wintergreen Resort. Easy build in skiers’ popular and preferred section. Currently Priced $30,000 under Tax assessment. A backyard destination, Wintergreen opportunity is knocking! $69,750. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (520743)

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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. (526931)

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One-owner home adjoins the National Forest with seasonal views into the Shenandoah Valley and mountains beyond. Features two full kitchens and designed to function as either 4 bedrooms + office or 5 bedrooms. Recent improvements: Granite counters; stainless appliances; new roof; freshly stained exterior; rebuilt decks. Top-of-the-line furnishings are included. $490,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (534628) G NIN

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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. $799,000. Call Jon Tsakis for details 540-836-9211 Jon.Tsakis@comcast.net (519132)

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137 Pedlars Point Fantastic panoramic year round views from this well cared for Five bedroom luxury home on quiet cul de sac at Wintergreen Resort. Two Family rooms with fireplaces, large decks, office, dining room and large master suite all enjoy the unspoiled views of Crawford’s Mtn and wilderness area. Upgrades include gourmet kitchen with granite and custom cabinetry, hardwood floors in main living area, cathedral ceilings and floor to ceiling stone fireplace, multi zone HVAC with air conditioning, wired for generator and more. $899,000 Call or text Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, or email: smsales1@aol.com. (529064)

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150 Cedar Glen Close

1919 Tanbark Drive This amazing 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with a bonus room property boasts over three acres with a majestic panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a beautiful country setting! This home features an oversized 2 car garage, study, exercise room and a screened in porch. Come see this phenomenal property today! Offered at $489,000 Call Jon Tsakis 540-836-9211. (529357)

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736 Laurelwood Condo Great location across from pool and a short walk to slopes and mountain village. NEW kitchen counters and NEW flooring throughout condo. Fireplace in family room, full kitchen with NEW dishwasher, and NEW electric range with refrigerator. Good location for an investment rental too. $69,900. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (524052)

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Great investment rental rated Gold in Wintergreen Resort Rental Program. Renovations included new bathrooms, kitchen and furniture. . Walk to restaurants, ski slopes, skating rink, music and craft events and festivals, conference and meeting areas. Gross rental revenue over $19K/ year both 2013 and 2014. Exterior of building upgraded with fiber cement siding in 2013. Invest now while prices are at 15 year lows! Owner financing available to qualified buyers. $80,900. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (530732)

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This home is in a great location in the Blackrock area of wintergreen. It is near the Mountain Inn, skiing, Wintergreen Market, and many hiking trails. Home is priced to sell under $250k in this desirable location. This home has 3 beds, 2 full baths, high ceilings, great room, open floor plan and comes fully furnished. The home sits on a beautiful level lot with lots of natural plant life. $205,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (527658)

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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. $775,000. Call Jon Tsakis, Builder 540-836-9211. (536651) E! LU VA G IN AZ AM

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Nestled among attractive upscale homes in Stoney Creek, this .4-ac lot with public water & sewer will have seasonal views of Crawfords Knob once cleared for construction. This neighborhood fronts the signature No. 1 Tuckahoe hole. Walking distance to golf, tennis, pool, exercise room and restaurant. Also an easy walk to the Farmer’s Market and village of Nellysford. Only 15 minutes to Wintergreen Resort, a top ski destination in the Mid Atlantic. Flat lot w/sparse trees. Build now, or later. $21,900. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890. Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (515636)

479 Three Ridges Condo

Rare 4 bedroom, 4 full bath condo with amazing mountain views for all seasons. Building is totally renovated with new roof, windows and hardi-plank siding. This is a top floor unit with high ceilings and a very open floor plan… Hugh wraparound deck to enjoy the beautiful views. This is a great location on the ridge near skiing, spa, dining, and all other resort amenities. The ski shuttle picks up right out front. Offered at: $350,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (528314)

50 Ash Lane

Totally renovated inside & out! 2-story, 2BR/2BA, 907sf condo w/vaulted ceilings. Includes all appliances, furniture & fixtures! Sleeps 6. New hardiplank siding, W/D & showerheads; Newer Kit appliances, Maple cabinets & countertops. Newer bathroom vanities, faucets, light fixtures & toilets. Master BR on main level. Only 3 stairs fm pkg lot. Assoc supplies wood for FP. Ski closet. Short walk to ski slopes, Mt. Inn & great restaurants. Rental income is above average... $129,000. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (533153)

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NEW PRICE reduced $30,000.Golf Front 4 bedroom home built with S.I.P. Panels and very energy efficient. Nice hardwood floors, granite kitchen counters, cherry cabinets soaring floor to ceiling stone fireplace, screened porch, vaulted ceiling and 2 car garage. Quiet street but convenient location to Devils Knob amenities. Large decks overlook 3rd hole of Devils Knob Golf course. Hardboard siding. Apartment over garage a nice bonus too, don’t miss it! It has a full bathroom, fireplace, wet bar. Offered at $529,000 Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (521279)

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3204 North Ridge Condo GOLD RENTAL - LIMITED 1 BEDROOM - 2 FULL BATHS!!! Enjoy panoramic views of Shenandoah Valley from your new home! Close to everything, this unit is just a short walk to Black Bear Cafe - Dog Park - Winter Garden Spa! Turnkey furnished and ready for you! Offered at $104,500. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (532234)

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Ponder this. As I review listing statistics in Nelson County there are currently more than 100 properties that have been listed for more than a year. Eleven properties have actually been listed for more than 1,000 days! Many of these listings have expired and been relisted, and relisted, and relisted. If you are a distraught home seller facing an expired or soon-toexpire listing, evaluate your circumstances and get inspired to turn a depressing situation into a positive outcome. Check Motivation; if you are simply testing the waters, you may not have the proper motivation to attract a buyer. Don’t stigmatize your property by racking up unnecessary days on market. Excessive days on market may make your home “old news” and potential buyers may never even be alerted to the many price reductions. Some buyers may assume that there is a problem with

the home; otherwise someone would have bought it by now. If you are not motivated to sell “today”, don’t put it on the market until “tomorrow”. Consider the Presentation and Condition; did you get showings? The rule of thumb is that 10 to 15 showings should generate an offer, or at least a serious prospect. If your home is being shown, but is not yet sold, carefully evaluate feedback. Was the clutter blocking the window with a view? Can you re-arrange furniture to create a better flow? Is the carpet worn and in need of replacing? Has maintenance been neglected? Understanding buyer objections can help you solve the problem. Many solutions, such as cleaning and decluttering, don’t even cost a dime. Evaluate the Price; an overpriced home is not attractive! If the price is set too high, your home will be overlooked. How did you arrive at

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the price when you first listed? Did you insist on a list price based on personal expectations? Or did the agent provide you with market data to predict the most likely sales price? Ask your agent for an update on the market conditions and get a new or revised comparative market analysis (CMA). Do your homework! Price should always be market driven. Review the Marketing; agents are not all alike and neither are their marketing plans. It often takes more than a MLS entry, a sign, and a lockbox to get results. Sit down with your agent and review the marketing plan. Does your home have a strong online presence? Would it be advantageous to rev up interest with a broker open house or online with featured or showcased property placement on Zillow, Trulia, or Realtor.com? Does your agent solicit buyer feedback? Most importantly, does the agent communicate with you? If the agent

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is aggressively marketing the property, the agent deserves your loyalty. However, if the agent listed and disappeared, it’s probably time for a change. Interview agents and shop for services. Your best value will most likely be the agent who stands apart from the crowd in services, and not price. Marketing your property can be costly. Hence, the agent looking to take your listing at a reduced commission may offer a reduction in services. Be careful; there is wisdom in that age old saying “you get what you pay for”. Learn from your past experiences. Even the most successful of people faced failure. Babe Ruth once said that “every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” 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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Kathy Tolton, a former teacher at Nelson County High School, is married to Tom Sendall, a librarian, who happens to collect antique mechanical musical instruments, such as this rare Spanish street cart.

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How does a person end up with nine player pianos (including a nickelodeon), a pump organ, two jukeboxes, ten antique music boxes and a Spanish street piano on a cart (sans piano-playing monkey, unfortunately)? It all starts with one. “When I was a college student in upstate New York, I discovered an unusual piano in a garage and surrounding it were about 250 piano rolls,” remembers Tom Sendall. That was 1962. “I went to the owner and asked about it and he said ‘Ah, that thing doesn’t work, I’ll take $35 for it all.’ When I was finally able to pay some attention to it, a simple fix was able to get it working again. I still have that player piano.” And eight others. His wife, Katherine (or Kathy) Tolton Sendall, now refers to the basement as “Tom’s Museum” because Tom has everything out on display. Kathy, a longtime Nelson resident who used to teach at Nelson County High School and Tom have only been married three years, but Tom says she’s uncommonly supportive of his unusual hobby.

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he said. “But she’s very proud of it, too.” In Tom’s Museum, everything is plugged in and ready to go, whether it’s one of the 500 45s he has for the Rock-Ola Jukeboxes or one of the 500 player piano rolls he keeps in five antique cabinets to show people who stop by. “And they don’t get to leave without signing the guest book,” he says. Tom, a librarian, was never a professional musician or, really, a musician of any kind. “I never did learn to play musical instruments as much as I wish I had, so I depend more on these mechanical instruments to make music for me,” he said. “I call myself a hobbyist, which is probably the lowest category. In other words, I’m not a rebuilder, I’m not a repairer, I’m not a buyer or a seller. I just collect these items and enjoy them.”

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For music lovers without musical expertise, the mechanical instruments take Tom and Kathy’s love of music to the next level. He says in between the organ and the juke box there is always something to do — and not just in repairs. “One of the nine player pianos is upstairs in my living room and every other evening I play about 5 rolls and my wife and I sing along because the player piano rolls have the words,” said Tom. “So there’s always something to be done.” Tom — a fanatic in the truest sense of the word — collects anything having to do with mechanical musical instruments. Even if he doesn’t know what they are… yet. Years ago in Florida, Tom was visiting an antique store and the shop’s owner showed him some giant paper rolls. She didn’t know what they were for. He didn’t know what they were for. And he bought them anyway. It wasn’t until years later he was offered the nickelodeon and the rolls fit like a glove. Sadly, a lot of fans of the mechanical musical instrument movement are worried about the future of the hobby. There was a revival of player pianos (which were originally built up until about 1935) in the 70s, 80, and 90s, but player pianos seemed to inspire less excitement as MP3 players rose to popularity. Unlike some of his contemporaries, Tom says he’s not as worried. “I bring youngsters down and show them these things and they DO have an interest,” said Tom, proudly. “Because they’re such oddities.” BRL

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$539,000.00 (Monocan 4) MLS#534392 Every home should be special, and this excellently maintained home is no exception. The yard borders on a fish-stocked pond and has room for extended flower or vegetable gardens or a play area for children or even a pool. The house is surrounded by trees and is extremely private, plus it is located on a quiet dead-end street. It’s just a bike ride to the Stoney Creek golf club house, tennis courts, and pool; is close to hiking and horse trails; and is an easy walk to Lake Monacan. The home has a phenomenal amount of storage space which many homes lack. The screened porch is perfect for relaxing with a book.. The home has great seasonal mountain views of Pilot Mountain and surrounding mountains and a year round view of the pond.

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49 Saddleback Knl.

$357,000.00 (1-H H4) MLS#529140 Bright and airy custom home with an open floor plan built by one of the most respected area builders. Nestled on a private well landscaped lot with mature trees and shrubs. Well designed for one floor living, daylight lower level, with guest bedrooms and family room opening to the outside. Dramatic great room with soaring widows, cozy brick fireplace, specially selected woods give a warmth to this space-wormy red oak ceiling, butternut trim and ash floors. Well designed kitchen enjoys custom made cabinets with loads of convenient features-pull out drawers, double wall ovens, extra bar sink. Extra storage rooms on lower level. This home was built with upgraded features throughout, and has been maintained with scrupulous care!

1308 Stoney Creek West

$475,000.00 (1-E A 4) MLS#529793 One of the first model homes in Stoney Creek-A signature classic design by architect Fred Bainbridge, who designed the clubhouse at Kings Mill on the James. Spacious home on a private, .85 acre property overlooking the 18th green of Stoney Creek Golf Club. Quality materials, top of the line appliances(Sub Zero,Bosch,Viking), and thoughtful design, French doors, wraparound verandah, wainscoting, built-ins, and high ceilings on all levels, including 18’ entry foyer. All 4 BR have full baths. Generous storage throughout. Walk to tennis, swimming, fine dining and fitness center.

325 Wood Nettle Ln.

$545,000.00 (1-K A14) MLS#533258 Nestled on a private wooded lot on one of the most scenic holes of the golf course, well set back from the street and the course for privacy. Architect designed home built by one of the premier builders in the area has been recently updated with new stainless appliances, granite, updated baths. Enjoy the summer breeze on the screened porch, large deck, or relax in the family room with stone fireplace. First floor master suite with additional master on 2nd floor, and outstanding library. Beautifully maintained inside and out with no grass to cut! Home is available with adjacent lot, A 12, for $595,000.

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In 1818, the Rockfish Gap Commission, led by Thomas Jefferson, met at a tavern on Afton Mountain to plan the location of the University of Virginia. According to Ron King, owner of King’s Gourmet Popcorn, Jefferson lamented at the Mountain Top Tavern: “I wish they had popcorn here.” In 2012, Ron took a risk as an entrepreneur. He was tired of selling kettle corn on the festival circuit. “It was too much of a gamble. You have two or three days in one place, and you could get rained out.” He wanted to sell kettle corn on that historic mountain pass. That way he could work in one spot continuously. Ron approached Martha Winston, his grandmother-in-law. “I said, ‘Grandmom, I got an idea. I need a few hundred bucks.’” Martha was glad to help. And on top of that, Ron landed a deal on some kettle corn equipment in Delaware, and he was able to pay in installments. That investment was his first blessing. Soon Ron set up shop atop the mountain in a vacant parking lot with a simple tent. His family helped him out – nieces, nephews, in-laws, and his wife, Veronica.

“Those were my humble beginnings,” he said under a proud grin. While enjoying the evening with her husband Jordan at one of Ron’s picnic tables, Martha Winston laughed, “It was cold up here when we got started. I thought the tent was gonna blow off the mountain. But it was fun.” It may have been a humble startup, but business at King’s Gourmet Popcorn boomed. Ron had gambled well on his location, his “gold mine” and his second blessing. The Rockfish Gap was once a strategic point during the French and Indian War. But today, Ron has built his fort in a bright yellow food trailer, and he has risen from that tent to become the King of the mountain. He meets thousands of customers each year as they pass over Interstate 64, Route 250, The Blue Ridge Parkway, the entrance to Skyline Drive, and the Appalachian Trail. And he sells a ton of popcorn. One weekend he introduced dark chocolate and sea salt popcorn, selling three whole batches in less than three hours! King’s Popcorn has become a landmark in Central Virginia. I often hear people refer to the “popcorn stand” when they give directions. And for hikers on the AT, King’s is a perfect spot to refuel. “One hiker said to me ‘You’re like a ray of sunshine in that big ole, bright yellow trailer,”’ Ron said, laughing. continued on page 43

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People travel from near and far to stock up on Ron’s fare. I met Joshua Jenkins on his way home to Fairfax. He often travels south to visit family, and his coworkers send him with about a dozen popcorn orders each time. I talked a bit with Hugh Campbell of Waynesboro. But he wasn’t after the kettle corn: “King’s makes the best pork rinds I’ve ever had.” Ron’s menu has a lot of options from sweet caramel to Cajun white cheddar popcorn. His pork rinds also come in an array of flavors. You can even get a King Crunch Pop, described as a “Delicious popcorn, handcrafted on a stick, with special signature toppings.” Ron rounds out his menu with hotdogs, fries, drinks, and ice cream. And if you have the entrepreneurial spirit, you can buy something much bigger in that bright yellow food trailer, like your own food trailer. Ron designed his, and he has become a licensed dealer. If you are interested in making a mobile kitchen, talk to Ron. “I can get you the best deal on a new one.” Ron King is a small business success story. He is a man of faith, and he counts his blessings. The third of these is that he gets to work so close to his home in Waynesboro. And he supports local businesses as much as he can: “My corn is Virginia grown corn. My recipes are my own.” So if you’re ever passing through the Rockfish Gap, whether hiking or road tripping, stop in and say ‘Hi’ to Ron, and try his recipes. You can’t miss it, because when the corn is poppin’ the cars are stoppin.’ BRL

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Kevin Crowe’s “irrational passion” subject of new documentary

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STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY by WOODY GREENBERG

Nelson County potter Kevin Crowe had just removed the first bricks sealing the wood-fired kiln, into which he had placed nearly 2,000 handmade clay pots, when the sound of breaking glass could be heard inside the kiln. This after eight days of maintaining the fire 24 hours a day, followed by seven days of cool down. Would months of work - cutting and splitting wood, making the pots that are his livelihood – turn out to be a disaster, captured on video by documentary film-makers for all the world to see? The video of the firing has been turned into Out of the Fire, described on its promotional web site, www.outofthefirefilms.com, as “a heartwarming film about art making, chance taking, and the magic of following your dreams.” The documentary follows Crowe, along with his apprentice Krista Loomans and a crew of helpers, as they complete a four-day, high-temperature kiln firing. “It’s an irrational passion,” says Crowe. “When apprentices come I say, ‘How crazy are you?’” Out of the Fire is the handiwork of Courtenay Singer, a Los Angeles-based producer, director, and writer of non-fiction films and television programs. Her work has appeared on PBS, National Geographic, Animal Planet, HGTV, TLC, SyFy, and other networks. She has also contributed to several independent films. Out of the Fire is her first feature film.

The documentary has screened at 14 film festivals nationwide, and received the 2014 Bronze Remi Award for Independent Documentary Feature from WorldFest Houston. “We almost won best documentary feature at Rehoboth but we lost to Muscle Shoals”, Singer says.

And what inspired her? “Aside from making film and TV, one of my other main interests is pottery,” she says. “I’ve been making pots for almost 25 years.” In 2006, she and a close friend participated in a pottery workshop led by Crowe at his studio in Tye River. An additional participant, Crawford Horne from Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, later

became the first financial backer of the film. “When I first showed up at Kevin’s place, met him, and saw his incredible kiln and his fantastic work, I was blown away. I had never seen a kiln like that – walk in, three chambers, three different surfaces for the pots in a single firing that goes on for days, requiring a sizable crew of people taking turns with constant stoking ... And then I saw Kevin’s beautiful, powerful pieces, and heard his thoughts on making a life as an artist. All of it just knocked me out. And I felt really drawn towards telling Kevin’s story, along with the story of a kiln firing, and the other people involved with it. “ Crowe says Singer shot 150 hours of video at his studio over two-and-a-half months. “I thought it would be small scale, documenting this part of our lives for my sons. She left and I didn’t hear from her for five-and-a-half years, and then I was in North Carolina teaching a workshop and received an email saying she was still working on it. She worked another six months and it came out last year.” The drama in the documentary is how successful – or unsuccessful – the firing will be. Those sounds of breaking glass as the kiln is opened after it had cooled down? Crowe says that has only happened to him once in his 30-odd years of making pots, and it happened for the video. continued on page 46

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WINTERGREEN RESORT 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, wood-burning 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. $519,900

Black Eagle Farm • 596 Martin Lane

78 Split Rock Trail One of the best real estate values at Wintergreen! Grand three-story home with seasonal mountain views on a private wooded lot. Spacious great room with fireplace for those evenings on the mountain. Home features 6 BR, 4.5 BA (2 private suites), chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, family room and an attached one-car garage. Oversized, covered wraparound deck with seasonal views is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Surrounded by native rhododendron and mountain laurel. Excellent rental income. $499,000

uintessential 280-acre Virginia farm with

rolling pasture and Tye River frontage. This property offers extreme privacy with many improvements. The circa 1790 manor house was built for one of Thomas Jefferson’s nieces. Home features antique heartpine floors, high ceilings and large rooms. In addition to the manor house, there is another residence with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a guest cottage, a farm manager's house, 4 barns, and an indoor pool. Fenced courtyard with mature trees and plantings. Pasture is ideal for grazing animals and has long frontage on Black Creek.

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5031 Crabtree Falls Highway Settled among the towering, mature trees, you’ll find this lovely old Virginia farmhouse. Spacious rooms with high ceilings and wood floors. This 6 BR, 3 BA home offers all of the charms and features you expect in a vintage property. Large windows allow for plenty of sunlight and views of the pastures and mountains. Many perennial gardens and a large, private yard for your gatherings and entertaining needs. Tye River frontage is available as well. $299,500

10 Ivy Glen Lane This spacious, 2 BR, 2.5 BA townhome is in a great location close to golf, the Wintergarden Spa and the Nature Foundation. It has been beautifully updated with new granite countertops in the kitchen, new appliances, new carpeting and tile floors in main areas, and new paint. An excellent value for those looking for a retreat at Wintergreen. Priced below assessed value! $145,000 72 Pedlars Edge Drive Spacious 4 BR, 3 BA home with vaulted ceilings, two master BR and huge downstairs rec room. Screened porch. Large deck with seasonal mountain views. Conveniently located near skiing and the Mountain Inn. Gas fireplace in great room and gas pot belly stove in rec room. On-demand propane hot water heater. Stainless steel kitchen appliances. $415,000

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“When that happened it was exactly what (Courtenay) was hoping for. I think that that’s important. Things do happen in firings,” says Crowe. At stake was not only his own work but a number of pieces his then-apprentice Krista Loomans had made and other pieces by members of the firing crew. No spoiler here. You will have to see Out of the Fire to see what happened. A showing is scheduled at the Nelson Center on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., sponsored by the Nelson County Historical Society. There is no charge for the event. Crowe will speak on the history of pottery following the showing. The firing process is both a solo and team effort. Crowe fires up the kiln twice a year, once in the fall, once in the spring. “It takes me at least three weeks to get eight cords of wood up, split just right, get it organized in the kiln sheds. Then it takes me another five days to wad all the pots – putting balls of clay between every contact surface in the kiln – brick to shelf, brick to kiln, lid to pot, because the high velocity fuel going through the kiln fuses to every surface so without that you’d have this massive fused sculpture in the kiln. And the placement of those wads is part of the aesthetic experience of the pots, especially on plates and bowls, rim to rim. They have to be placed carefully.” Of the fall 2014 firing crew, most of them potters in their own right, Crowe says, “They’re really smart, they’re engaged. I think the youngest is 19, the oldest is 73 with most of them in the mid to late 20s

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Estate Planning BEFORE you Travel By Shad C. Derozier Rutherford Law Group, PC and mid to late 30s. They’re really aware of what each shift requires, they’re cognizant of where the pots are, and they know the road map. So I tell them all when they get here what the firing plan is. Firing is not a democracy. It’s not a committee. You have to have one person in charge with a plan and then everybody commits to that plan. The crew this year did great. Probably the best firing we’ve ever had.” As for the results of a firing, “It looks to most people when they see surfaces that it’s always a surprise, out of your control, but it really requires you to be as specific, as careful, as engaged and controlled in making the pots and stacking the pots, and setting the kiln, making sure the wood is exactly right and dry, all of these things have to be under careful control and orchestrated ... for people doing it the first time it’s really nerve wracking. It’s not turning a valve and watching a pressure gauge.” And his reaction to Out of the Fire? “It’s difficult to watch ... watching yourself on film, watching yourself talk and talk. It’s uncomfortable, having my life, family, history up on the screen,” Crowe says. His sons, Kai and Bram, had a similar reaction. “They thought they looked goofy. I think they felt awkward about having their lives up on screen as well.” But if it serves as inspiration for other people to follow their passion? “Then it’s worth it,” Crowe says. BRL

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Are you thinking of traveling for the holidays? In your travel plans, don’t forget your estate planning! If you plan on traveling outside of Virginia, keep in mind many other states have laws which differ from those in Virginia. The laws regarding Powers of Attorney can especially wreak havoc on an ill-prepared family. So long as you are within Virginia’s borders, Virginia law allows a healthy spouse to make healthcare decisions for an incapacitated spouse, even in the absence of an advanced medical directive. This means that a married couple may usually make decisions for one another during one of the spouse’s incapacity without having done any sort of prior legal planning. A problem arises, however, when that same married couple leaves Virginia to visit another state. That other state may require a healthy spouse to possess and present a valid healthcare directive, signed by the incapacitated spouse, prior to making any decisions for the incapacitated spouse. It is very much in the realm of possibility that a couple in that scenario may find themselves in a foreign state’s courtroom trying to sort out the details … all during a time of crisis. The same may be true for the Durable Financial Power of Attorney. It may serve you well to have your documents updated to reflect your most recent desires for agent, authorizations, or changes in the law. When you travel, take photocopies of the powers of attorney along with you. Nearly all states recognize the validity of a photocopied power of attorney. While some states may have different rules on how the document should have been executed or some of the terms within the documents, you will be in a much better position if you have a set of the documents with you if a crisis were to arise. Before you leave, revisit your Beneficiary Designations, Last Will, and Trust. When is the last time you took a serious look at your Will or Trust? Have you checked the beneficiary designation on your 401(k) or IRA recently? I once had a 94 year old client that still had his mother named as the sole beneficiary of his life insurance policy. Take a few minutes to meet with an estate planning attorney to ensure your Last Will or Trust actually states what you think you remember it stating. I have counseled many people over the years, and have discovered few of them can accurately tell me what their Will or Trust actually directs. We will often plan for weeks before taking a trip; making sure we have that “sweater in the suitcase”. But, we often fail to properly plan for the legal dilemmas we may face. Make sure your planning is secure BEFORE you travel!

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Jousting with Mountain Bikes How was your summer? Full of adventure, we hope. Summer has come to an end and more adventures have passed. We had a busy one with many new adventures and more folks to call friends. Around these parts, you never know where the next adventure may be waiting. One such new adventure has been a new partnership with James River State Park. If you have not been to this park, you should. It is located where the well-traveled Tye River meets the James not far off Route 60. Simply a beautiful place with great terrain for staging some fun races. We’ve collaborated with said magazine, Blue Ridge Life, Devils Backbone Brewing Co, Trager Bros Coffee, Appomattox River Co. and a few others to bring you three races: Adventure Triathlon, Adventure Race, and a Night Trail Run 5k October 17 to be held during their

Fall Festival. Join us. We’ve been working with Bill Crawford, the chief ranger at James River State Park, through these adventures where Mother Nature likes to throw curve balls from time to time. You always have to remember that not all adventures last forever but you have to make the most of everyone. After 16 years, my best Jack Russell buddy, Jake, passed away back in July. We had a great run filled with memories and pictures that will never fade. He was a great buddy and will be dearly missed. My series, The Virginia Off Road Series, had some great races cross through the area including Wintergreen Resort, Miller School of Albemarle and Walnut Creek. Nelson County and the surrounding area offers some of the best mountain biking in Virginia. Whetstone Ridge, Walnut Creek and Sherando offer up some of the best singletrack

for story telling back at one of the local breweries. One recent find was along Paul’s Creek near Nellysford, where I found myself Jousting with a tree on the losing end but it was another great adventure to tell over a brew at Margarita’s. Another adventure this past summer was working with Nelson County Tourism to film Cycle Nelson. I worked with the ladies of Nelson County Tourism and Black Match Productions to film cycling and other offerings of Nelson County to show to the crowds of the 2015 UCI World Championship in Richmond back in September. I had a great time filming at sunrise up on the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding areas. I had the chance to sit down and chat with Denver, owner of Silverback Distillery, and Brian, co-owner of Bold Rock. These two gentlemen represent great things happening in Nelson County

these days. Filming is such a great process and so open source it can be overwhelming. Time constraints, scripting the right words, repetitive shots and so many bloopers are just a few of the many items running through your head to try and get the right message across. By the time you’re reading this, summer will be done and Fall will be in full swing. I can already smell the campfires and coffee brewing early in the morning. Two local places come to mind for supplies: Trager Bros Coffee and Rockfish Gap Outfitters! Soon, it’ll be time to pack up the tent and sleeping bags and head over to Crabtree Falls, Montebello, Sherando or the Festy. All great opportunities for that next adventure! So whether sippin’ coffee from the tent watching the sunrise over the mountains or jousting with mountain bikes, make sure to make and take the most with every adventure!

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Screens That Don’t Scream Most of us have had them once or twice in our lives – the neighbor that you really just want to erase from the edge of your property. Abandoned cars, tacky house colors, obnoxious yard ornaments or just plain junk littering the property can be some of those reasons. The straight hedge of Leyland cypress is so overused and frankly outdated that we don’t even consider that as an option anymore. Our company goes about it in a little different manner by incorporating varying textures, heights and random placement to produce a hedge that offers eye candy to your guests while accomplishing the underlying theme of removing the eyesore from your wonderful landscape. While the random design and varying material is key, proper placement regarding ultimate growth is paramount. Associated with any hedge is a large evergreen placed in a semi random pattern. Among our favorites are Norway Spruce, White Pine, Green Giant Arborvitae, Cedars and Hemlock. All of these are relatively easy to care for and don’t come with too much maintenance after the install. We use these as the backbone to the hedge – typically located at or near the back and are placed in random groupings of one and three (being sure to locate the three in an upside down ‘V’ shaped pattern, with the opening of the ‘V’ towards your property). The lone evergreen typically begins and ends the hedge while the groupings of three are in the meat of the hedge where coverage is most necessary. Mixed in with the skeleton are deciduous trees that produce a canopy and branching structure that, even in winter, are difficult to see through. Most times our top candidates are lower tier trees (in relation to the taller evergreens) like Kousa & Flowering Dogwood, Crape Myrtle, Japanese Snowbell and fastigiated

Japanese Maples (‘Bloodgood’ and ‘Palmatifolium’ are two good ones). These lower tier trees are best used in singles mixed amidst the evergreens and in threes forming their own ‘V’. The result is contrast against the evergreens and more color for specific times of the year as they bloom and develop fall color. At the very front of your hedge is where you can really have some fun. Introducing an even lower tier of evergreen and deciduous shrubs continues to diversify your hedge and, again, adds contrast and interest to the overall effect. Some of our favorites are Winterberry, Deciduous ‘Exbury’ Azaleas, Paniculata Hydrangeas, Otto Luyken Laurel, Fragrant Daphne, Blue Hollies and even Boxwood. All of these are relatively easy to care for and add increased coverage of the lower areas where your sight line is most direct with your neighbor or the eyesore you are looking to remove. It is really difficult to not move in with a handful of color in any area like this. Perennials offer extended color, varying texture and just continue the theme of a decorated hedge that really no longer appears as one. Our favorites for these areas are Ferns (go with the green varieties like Christmas, Ostrich, etc.), Variegated Solomon’s Seal, Lenten Rose, Baptisia, Black Eyed Susans, Peonies, Coneflower, Columbine and many, many more. To cap things off is the eye candy or some sort of manmade or hard line item that draws your eye to a specific area. My favorites are benches, birdhouses, birdbaths, boulders, or other ‘tasteful’ yard ornaments that give a strong distinct line. When it is all done, the eyesore has disappeared behind a uniquely designed hedge that doesn’t remotely resemble one and the neighbor has no idea that it was all to remove their property from the edge of your own.

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asktheDr. By Dr. Steve Schmitz Afton Family Medicine Dear Doc, I’ve got a good friend that just got diagnosed with diabetes. How would I know if I have it? Diabetes is common, and it seems to be getting even more common. Our bodies run on the food and drink that we put into them. Much of the food we eat gets turned into sugar, which our muscles and organs can use for fuel to do what they need to do. Clearly, this is an important process. In diabetes, the system goes haywire. The muscles and organs that depend on the sugar don’t absorb it well, and the body doesn’t know how to store sugar for later. Therefore, too much sugar runs around in the blood stream. Uncontrolled amounts of sugar in the blood can lead to all kinds of problems. It destroys blood vessels (and can therefore lead to amputations, heart attacks, strokes, etc.), hurts the eyes, causes nerve damage, and a host of other bad stuff. Some people get diabetes at a young age and require insulin shots to control their blood sugar levels (as a result of a malfunctioning pan-

creas). What I am focusing on here is the type of diabetes that comes on at an older age. If you have a family history of this kind of diabetes or are overweight it makes it much more likely to get diabetes. Often the first symptoms of the disease are extreme thirst and excessive urination. The body is trying to get rid of sugar, and in doing so gets rid of tons of water at the same time. Blurry vision, tiredness, weakness, and frequent yeast infections can also be signs that the blood sugar level is too high. The good news is that it is often possible to control mild or early diabetes with proper eating, weight control, and exercise. Medications can also help quite a bit at keeping the effects of diabetes at bay. If you or someone you know is having symptoms like those described above, see your doctor to check your sugar. Dr. Steve Schmitz 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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OKTOBERFEST AT BLUE MOUNTAIN BREWERY Start: Oct. 1, 2015 11:00 am End: Oct. 5, 2015 9:00 pm Venue: Blue Mountain Brewery Phone: (540) 456-8020 Address: 9519 Critzer Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

THE FESTY EXPERIENCE Start: Oct. 9, 2015 11:30 am End: Oct. 11, 2015 11:30 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Concert Grounds Phone: 434-220-4000 Address: 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA 22967 (NELSON)

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OCTOBER 3 SATURDAY NELSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL Start: Oct. 3, 2015 8:00 am End: Oct. 3, 2015 1:00 pm Venue: Nelson County Rescue Squad Building Phone: 434-263-4603 Address: Route 6 in Faber, VA. (NELSON) PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER Start: Oct. 3, 2015 8:00 am End: Oct. 3, 2015 10:00 am Venue: Roseland Rescue Squad Address: 7745 Patrick Henry Hwy. Roseland, VA 22967 (NELSON) COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Start: Oct. 3, 2015 8:30 am End: Oct. 3, 2015 10:30 am Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) MOUNTAIN CHILLYFEST Start: Oct. 3, 2015 9:00 am End: Oct. 4, 2015 9:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Resort Phone: 434-325-2200 Address: 39 Mountain Loop, Roseland, VA 22967 (NELSON) APPLE BUTTER MAKIN’ FESTIVAL Start: Oct. 3, 2015 10:00 am End: Oct. 3, 2015 4:30 pm Venue: Silver Creek & Seaman’s Orchard Phone: 434-277-5284 Address: 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA 22976 (NELSON)

OCTOBER 4 SUNDAY SWEET SORGHUM HARVEST CELEBRATION AND SYRUP MAKIN’ Start: Oct. 4, 2015 8:00 am End: Oct. 4, 2015 5:00 pm Venue: Celadon Acres Farm Phone: 434-218-3276 Address: 4242 Davis Creek Ln, Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON)

OCTOBER 8 THURSDAY CAMP HOLIDAY TRAILS’ HOPE GROWS CELEBRATION Start: Oct. 8, 2015 6:30 pm End: Oct. 8, 2015 8:30 pm Venue: King Family Vineyards Phone: 434-823-7800 Address: 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA 22932 (ALBEMARLE)

PICK YOUR OWN APPLES Start: Oct. 10, 2015 9:O0 am End: Oct. 11, 2015 4:00 pm Venue: Silver Creek Orchard Phone: 434-277-5824 Address: 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA 22976 (NELSON) “PIT OF DREAMS” MUD BOG Start: Oct. 10, 2015 9:00 am End: Oct. 10, 2015 6:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Phone: 540-456-6465 Address: 11100 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) FUJI APPLE DAY Start: Oct. 10, 2015 9:00 am End: Oct. 10, 2015 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Hwy, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON) THIRD ANNUAL APPLE DAY Start: Oct. 10, 2015 10:00 am End: Oct. 10, 2015 4:00 pm Venue: Pharsalia Phone: 434-277-5231 Address: 2333 Pharsalia Rd, Tyro, VA 22976 (NELSON) NELSON FFA BLUEGRASS BENEFIT Start: Oct. 10, 2015 4:00 pm End: Oct. 10, 2015 9:00 pm Venue: Nelson County Middle School Phone: 434-263-4801 Address: 6925 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON)

OCTOBER 11 SUNDAY FRENCH CREPES Start: Oct. 11, 2015 1:00 pm End: Oct. 11, 2015 5:00 pm Venue: DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Phone: 434-263-6100 Address: 500 DelFosse Winery Ln, Faber, VA 22938 (NELSON)

OCTOBER 15 THURSDAY HOWLING MOON SQUARE DANCE Start: Oct. 15, 2015 7:30 pm End: Oct. 15, 2015 10:00 pm Venue: Rockfish River Elementary School Phone: 434-361-2470 Address: 200 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

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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.

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

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

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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.

Real Estate 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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WINTERGREEN RESORT 855-245-5011 39 Mountain Inn Loop Wintergreen, VA NELSON COUNTY Wintergreen Resort is a four-season mountain retreat on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Championship golf; seasonal skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing; an award-winning tennis program; a full-service, destination spa; indoor and outdoor pools; miles of marked hiking trails; 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space; charming lodging; and a variety of enticing dining options.

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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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G REAL ESTATE Cottage Rental 1 Bedroom; 1 bath; eat in kitchen; includes kitchen appliances & washer & dryer; air conditioned; 1 car garage & work space; walking areas; pond view fenced in space for veggie garden; near Nellysford $850 month plus utilities – 750 sq.ft. References and credit report required. Pet negotiable with non refundable deposit. Posted by: Dondi Brandon 22938 - Faber 434-989-3256 $850/mo 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 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 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

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HOME & GARDEN John Deere Riding Mower D140 48-Inch Riding Mower, used for three seasons, paid $1799 new, $800 or best offer. Posted By: Carlos Pettigrew 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/ Massies Mill 434-277-8012 $800

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JOBS Weekend Receptionist Wintergreen Real Estate is looking for a weekend receptionist for the Valley Office. Job duties include answering phones and greeting visitors. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Great job for high school or college student - plenty of time for studying and homework. Posted By: Barbara Frazier 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-3610500 $Negotiable FILLED! - Rental Manager Wintergreen Real Estate has an opening for a fulltime rental manager. This position is in our Mountain Sales Office and requires working weekends. Along with managing the rental program the position includes, greeting/assisting our real estate clientele. Skills needed are: Friendly, outgoing personality with good communication

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 540456-8731 $499 obo

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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 540-456-8731 $150

SOLD! - 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4WD Original owner, 301k miles. No problems and still runs great. Some interior headliner fabric damage but in great interior condition otherwise. 4×4 with tow package (Successfully pulled a stuck tractor a few months ago). Has been regularly maintained. Tires have less than 5000 miles on them. Bought a new truck and no longer need. Title in hand. Posted By: Tommy Stafford 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/Massies Mill $1900 Firm

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Your Nelson Co. Painting ProfessionalDo you need to have any power washing and painting done? We do exteriors, interiors, roofs and decks! We power wash and paint decks to perfection! Locally owned and operated, we believe in our customers satisfaction. Posted By: Paul Burna 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-430-0522 $fair Andy’s Piano Tuning Service Licensed and Insured for top notch high quality piano tuning and repairs with prompt, courteous service, and guaranteed workmanship since 1989. Posted By: Andy Aeschbacher 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-385-0502 $125

CARS & TRUCKS

Small storage space In need of a small space to store prints and framed pictures. I am a photographer and digital artist who is moving to a small condo at Wintergreen, and do not have any space for my work and extra equipment. Posted By: Erlene Hendrix 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 757-377-1209 $Negotiable

SPORTING GOODS Bicycle Highland Free Spirit unisex bicycle,24”with 15 speed Index Shifting System.GENTLY USED. Posted By: Grant Heggie 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 434-325-1254 $95

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Marlo is selling more property in Nelson County than any other agent. Pricing and marketing consultations are FREE! *Sales volume pulled from CAAR MLS from 1/1/15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9/15/15.

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NEW: 1793 Dark Hollow Rd; #537496; $214,900

Braddock Ln, 7 Lots; #533598; $44,900

Investor/developer alert! 7 lots w/ large scale site plan and recorded access rd; gently rolling, wooded w/ some mtn views; 6.8ac

Hand hewn Chestnut log home on 28 acres with meandering creek! Great full-time residence or vacation/hunting retreat; 2Br/2Ba

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961 Fork Mountain Ln; #530788; $219,900

591 Edgehill Way; #518215; $236,000

Log home near National Forest; renovated and move-in ready; wrap around porches, creek and pond; 2,200 fin sq ft; 3Br/3Ba; 1.85ac

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Amazing finishes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $40,000+ in improvements! Kitchen with granite, screened porch, basement, fire-pit, garden; 3Br/2Ba; 2.26ac

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NEW: 390 Dogwood Ln; $349,900

Features a 1 bedroom in-law suite! Open flow w/ wood floors, stone fireplaces, garage, porch, decks (owner/agent) 4Br/3.5Ba

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1095 Devils Knob Loop; #523019; $349,900

Mountain view, golf front, Tectonics built home on coveted Devils Knob! 3 fireplaces, 2 family rooms, multiple decks; 3Br/3.5Ba

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178 May Apple Ln; #533396; $467,000

Custom built w/ privacy! Ideal for nature lovers with water features and low maintenance grounds, no mowing! 3,048 sq ft; 4Br/3Ba

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