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24 Stone Crop Ln.

66 Dogwood Ln.

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(Knob Hill 1) $449,900.00 MLS#520670

(Laurel Ridge 48) $399,000.00 MLS#520266

(Chestnut Springs 53) $429,000.00 MLS#523090

(Catoctin Forest 28) $329,000.00 MLS#521494

Great value on Devils Knob Loop. Built in 2005, home features modern construction materials plus vaulted great room, separate family room, 1st floor master, great winter views, granite counters, dual zone, high efficiency HVAC with Heppa filtration, zero steps from parking to front door, wide hallways, large closets, ample storage, full length deck. Has a good rental record through VRBO. Large master on the main level, 2nd master on the top level and a huge bedroom, bathroom and den downstairs.

This home offers beautiful 180 degree seasonal views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Rockfish Valley. Wonderful privacy all year round and yet quick and easy access to the heart of the Resort Village. Home has been loved and cared for by the current owners who have had it for 30+ years. Many major improvements in the past few years, please see list attached with photos. Fully furnished and ready to enjoy. South oriented with lots of light. Two large decks are fairly new.

This mountain retreat features a very open floor plan with a two-sided stone fireplace as the focal point. New carpet and high quality kitchen renovation with granite counter-tops make this ideal for entertaining guests. With 4 bedrooms and a second living room downstairs everyone will have ample space. A screened porch is a great place to have a cookout. Located near Chestnut Springs Park. A new roof was installed in July of 2014.

PRICE REDUCED!Great home for a great value. Located at the end of the street and with golf course views. Short path from the back yard takes you to the 17th fairway. Easy access to house from parking. All bedrooms, living room, dining and kitchen have hardwood flooring. Ceramic tile in baths. Hot tub. Multiple decks. Nice den on the lower level, great kids space. Furnished.

110 Summit Ln.

159 Catoctin Dr.

74 Indian Point Trl.

508 Blackrock Cir.

(Devils Knob II 34) $598,500.00 MLS#523473

(Catoctin Forest 2) $620,000.00 MLS#524699

(Pryors Camp 37) $349,000.00 MLS#520669

(Black Rock 102) $589,000.00 MLS#525155

Fresh pavement on street. Fully furnished, except personal items. Jacuzzi in master bath and an indoor hot tub room.

A beautiful spacious home on three levels, on 12th Fairway of Devils Knob course, winter views across Shenandoah Valley and walking distance to spa, restaurants, golf, and tennis, perfect residence for two or three families.

This mountain home is tucked into the western ridge of the mountain with a design that fits the mountain. The cedar interior and massive stone fireplace give it a warm and cozy feeling. With ample outside living space and 3 bedrooms 3 baths this home is a perfect retreat.

To find a true post and beam house at Wintergreen is unique and under 7 figures in price. This is a great value, you are encouraged to look at the pictures and form your own opinion. This home is beautifully decorated and furniture conveys. Ideal for one or two families.

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(Pryors Camp 49) $749,500.00 MLS#523399 This home is one of the most interesting and famous homes at Wintergreen, with a unique history. It backs up to George Washington National Forest with seasonal views across the Shenandoah Valley. Very private setting, extremely well built and partially furnished with a very attractive garage apartment.

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72 Pedlars Edge Drive Spacious 4 BR, 3 BA home with vaulted ceilings, two master bedrooms, huge (40' x 15') downstairs recreation room. Four closets in second floor master. Screened porch. Large deck with seasonal mountain views. Convenient to skiing and the Mountain Inn. Gas fireplace in great room and gas pot belly stove in rec room. Stainless steel appliances. $425,000

274 Pedlars Edge Drive This is classically Wintergreen— a small, mountain 3 BR, 2 BA getaway with a terrific year-round mountain view at a great price. These offerings are rare, especially in Pedlars Edge area, which is close to skiing, hiking and the Mountain Inn Village. Fully furnished for you to move in right away. $276,900

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1264 Roses Mill Road This country farm, on 30 acres, offers a home with high energy efficiency, gorgeous longrange mountain views and wooded acreage perfect for hunting. The insulated concrete form construction provides amazing R60 insulating values and it has a full basement (9' ceiling). Hardwood floors, commercial grade propane range, wood stove, large decks and porch. Extras are a garage, barn, shed and fenced pasture. $359,000

984 Cedar Meadow Drive One-level living at its best! 3 BR, 2 BA, patio home situated on a nearly level golf-front parcel with mountain views and mature trees. Designed for low maintenance, energy efficiency, comfort and functionality. Master suite with 2 walk-in closets, upgraded kitchen, living/family rooms, office/study, workshop, covered/screened porches, garage, paved drive, hardwood floors, fireplace, and storage galore! $398,000

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42 Knoll Lane Renovated Rodes Farm “Tobacco Barn” with 3 BR, 2 BA and an established vacation rental history. Open great room with a gorgeous stone fireplace. Downstairs bath with radiant heat, whirlpool tub and separate shower. Private loft bedroom/bath suite. Exterior recently painted and mature landscaping in yard. Walk to Rodes Farm pool, tennis court and stables. Close to Nellysford and just 30 minutes to Charlottesville. Sold furnished with exclusions. $299,000

32 Shadow Crest Lane Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with views of the mountains and golf, this former model home is loaded with upgrades. First floor features a handsome library, master suite, 2 BR and a spacious great room opening to kitchen with cherry cabinets, double wall ovens, granite, stainless appliances & a light-filled dining room. Upstairs is another BR and family room. Full walk out basement & 2-car garage. $369,000

Nelson County 452 Perry Lane Well-built 2 BR, 2 BA mountain cabin with huge rock fireplace. Soaring 17-foot ceiling in living room, woodpaneled walls, hardwood or tile floors and 7 x 32 screened porch on the view side. The 78.9-acre property is mostly growing forest with foot and 4wheeler trails and a 4-season mountain view. Easy +/– 30-minute drive to Charlottesville. $474,500

234 Sunrise Drive One level, stick-built ranch on a large, level parcel with garden spot and mountain views. Many extras—mature trees, deck with entry ramp, kitchen with 3 walls of cabinets, open great room, numerous storage closets, and walk-in laundry/pantry that could be used as third bedroom. Includes an oversized garage/workshop for additional storage of vehicles, boats, campers, and more. Only 15 minutes to Waynesboro and 20 to Charlottesville! $159,900

732 Jones Overlook Cozy cottage with open floor plan on 5 acres. Located only minutes from the James River! High ceilings and hardwood flooring in the great room. Covered back porch for enjoying the quiet and watching wildlife pass through. Perfect getaway near the river! $147,000

1817 Rockfish Valley Highway Renovated, 3 BR home on 1.22 acres in Nellysford. Gorgeous hardwood flooring, all-new kitchen (hickory cabinets, island, and appliances), wood-burning fireplace in the living room, and an attached one-car garage! Beautiful mountain and pastoral views. $169,900

(800) 361-5155 • (434) 361-2440 • www.MountainAreaRealty.com 2788 Rockfish Valley Highway • Nellysford, VA 22958 NOVEMBER 2014

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466 Three Ridges Condos Ski Condo needs your touch!!! Cozy & convenient to Mountain Inn Shopping, Ski, Dining. New Carpet & Vinyl. Freshly Paint (1) Bedroom & (1) Bath. Exterior Remodel Scheduled for Spring. New Windows! New Doors! Owners has spent over 15K updating this unit. Priced to sell!!! $71,300 Call Tim Craig 540-4168498. (525494)

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Gorgeous 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. Impeccably maintained and beautifully furnished, this condo offers Wintergreen’s best views at an incredibly low price! Walk to the Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center, Devils Knob Golf & Tennis, and Devils Grill. Reduced! $110,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (516533)

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Great location overlooking 11th hole of Devils Knob private golf club. Well maintained 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with level paved driveway, plenty of parking, $5,000 allowance for granite in Kitchen. Two master suites with fireplaces and another fireplace in open great room. Hardwood floors throughout main living area, vaulted ceiling, open layout. Large decks to enjoy the outdoors. New appliances in kitchen in 2009, new water heaters, gas furnace. Roof replaced in 2005. Walk to spa, dining and Devils Knob Golf and Tennis Center. $380,000. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (523319)

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

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Formerly a 1 bedroom unit, the owner transformed space into a 2nd bedroom complete with a bunk bed! New flooring in kitchen and bath 2010. Easy walk to skiing and Mountain Inn. Recently replaced stove, fridge, heat pump, dishwasher. Priced to Sell! $62,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (479168)

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

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On the corner of Ash Lane and Devils Knob Loop on a double lot, this home offers spectacular year-round mountain views. Gorgeous interior details. Sauna, indoor hot tub, multiple living areas, his and hers master baths, and a top floor with 280 degree views are a few of the features that make this offering special. $1.25M. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (512525)

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177 Crawfords Edge

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a luxury 10 bedroom, 10.5 bath mountain home. One bedroom configured as a state-of-the art conference center fully equipped with boardroom seating. Great mountain views. Double kitchen. Two wet bars. Elevator services all floors. This home is the Premier Rental Property on the mountain. (Blue Ridge Retreat). This is a must see for an investor! $1,429,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-9876399. (514582)

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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. Call Steve Marianella. $529,000. 434-566-1293. (521279)

Great value on this freshly painted 4 bedroom home with seasonal views of the Shenandoah Valley. Lots of deck space on multiple decks. Family room has wood burning fireplace. Located at end of cul de sac on a quiet street next to some of the finest homes at Wintergreen. $235,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (521943)

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2218 Tanners Ridge Condo Very nice condition top floor furnished two bedroom condo overlooking Devils Knob Golf 12th hole. Updated complete kitchen, wood burning fireplace in family room, two full baths, great location. Reasonable condo dues, private deck, high ceilings in family room. Walk to Spa and Aquatics center, golf, tennis and Devils Grill. Invest now while prices are low! $87,900. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (513320)

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2231 Tanners Ridge Condo Ground Floor Walkout - Just Fully Renovated! New Cabinets! New appliances! New Floor covering! Fresh Paint! Turn Key for Rental or Private getaway! Close to Wintergarden Spa, Golf & Tennis! Winter Views from patio /Bedroom. $74,900. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (516633)

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thepublishers Peyton used to love french toast. Not anymore. It must be Madeline toast. Madeline the cartoon was inspired by a series of childrens’ books about a little girl living in a Catholic boarding school in Paris. Peyton’s life is nothing like that, which is perhaps why the series intrigues her. So Madeline toast it is. We tried a similar strategy the other morning when I prepared a Spanish tortilla, which is a giant omelette cooked top and bottom in a skillet. “Yummy! Want some egg pizza?” Her skeptic glance answered my question. “No, mummy. I don’t want it.” “How about some Madeline toast?” “Mummy, I don’t want Madeline toast. I want corn bread!” That sentence alone is proof that Tommy is her father. So there she is, munching on corn bread (plain), as Adam enjoys a burger (with mustard). For these precious moments, the kids aren’t squabbling over whose chair they are sitting in or who was served first. After a while, they go outside and run around the crunchy leaves as kids

– even Madeline – are known to do. Peyton fell asleep on our bed that evening as we watched a Robert Reich documentary (Robert, you are no Madeline). Crumbs of corn bread in her hair, this little girl won’t always be this little. And our hearts swell. On this very night, a mother and father’s hearts are shattered after receiving a phone call telling them searchers may have found the body of their missing daughter. Madeline toast and egg pizza moments. Zip up your fleece, it’s cold outside. Corn bread crumbs in a little girl’s hair. The lump in my throat. Adam is quietly drawing a pencil sketch of a Minion for her sister. This one has curly hair, like Madeline. Give thanks. Yvette and Tommy Stafford

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Introspection meets Togetherness Last month walking even the back streets of Paris, I found my beloved city more crowded than ever, perhaps the good weather drew people out. Introvert and seeker of quiet that I am, I was happy to return to the peace of Nelson County, and beyond happy to feel autumn’s full prescence. The month of November—sandwiched between October’s breathtaking colour and clarity and December’s magical Light—is for me a much loved month. There’s Thanksgiving, the day that not only tries to defy the kitschy materialism of other holidays, but also celebrates the ritual of food and family, as well as gratitude, all with a beautiful and blatant absence of commercial excess. Wonderful, crazy (however you view it) Thanksgiving togetherness notwithstanding, November has an introspective quality, accentuated by shortening days, gateway to approaching winter. It’s a time to turn inward. “All I did was ate… and hibernate,” is how a friend of mine put it last winter. And while November definitely feels like a return-to-red month

(we’re talking wine not politics) this fall finds whites pairing most brilliantly. I’m forever looking for that superlative wine that can pair with all of Thanksgiving’s trimmings. (If this wine were in high school it would be the Homecoming Queen who is also on the debate team and plays a good game of basket ball and tennis.) Now I think I’ve found not one but two who are up to the daunting task of pleasing everyone. Evolúció Furmint 2013 – Furmint is the grape varietal, the same grape that makes the famous Tokaj dessert wine for which Hungary is renowned and, together with Bull’s Blood, often seems to be the only thing people remember of Hungarian wine. The name Furmint is taken from the French word “froment” for the wheat-gold colour of the wine it produces. With luscious fruit (look for aromas of lime blossom, green apples and apricots) enhanced by balanced acidity, this is a wine that will pair with turkey, sweet potatoes and even your great grandmother’s gravy. The palate is slightly off-dry with the distinct flavour of pear, peach and citrus. Simply a stun-

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f you want gorgeous mountain views, a bold stream, privacy and an immaculate, well-built house, look no further! On 5.27 acres with four-season, stunning vistas of the Blue Ridge, this 3 BR, 2.5 BA home has hardwood floors, screened porch, a gourmet kitchen and a custom circular staircase up to a private office/den. Huge deck for entertaining and relaxing, beautiful landscaping and a detached 2-car garage with extra storage for an RV. Minutes over to Nellysford or Lovingston. Extra 7-acre lot available. Price reduced! $369,000

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Montague Miller & Co Amherst Office 198 South Main St, Suite 102 • PO Box 1020 Amherst VA 24521 • 434.946.5522 • 434-263-5088 NEW! FABER – $397,500

LOWESVILLE – $395,000

LOVINGSTON – $345,000

SHIPMAN – $299,000

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

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.

Almost at the end of the state road, 4.1 miles off of US 29, through one of the prettiest valleys in Central Virginia you will find this secluded 108 acre parcel with great views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. There is a small BR home on the property that could serve as a caretaker’s home or hunting lodge. MLS 28556

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

LOVINGSTON – $289,000

NEW! COLLEEN – $259,900

NEW! SHIPMAN – $238,500

TOWN OF AMHERST – $232,000

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

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

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

One of a kind one level living on 4.5 private acres in park like setting. This unique property is located in the Town of Amherst. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the main level. Well maintained with beautiful hardwood floors and ceramic tile. Loads of windows for lovers of natural light. Lovely brick patio with lush landscaping. MLS 287007.

NEW! TYRO – $318,500

REDUCED! TOWN OF AMHERST – $185,000

NEW! SHIPMAN – $129,900

AMHERST – $119,000

Savor the fall colors in surrounding mountains and fish/play in over 400’ of frontage on the Tye River on this 12.6 ac. at the base of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Enjoy this cozy 2 BR., 2 BA. cedar home w/open floor plan and oak and bamboo flooring. Attached 24’x24’ garage/workshop for the hobbist. Extra living space in the 3 room, 1 BA. guest cottage. 20’x40’ Pole Barn and 12’x16’ garden shed for storage. MLS #525919

Clean 4 bedroom home in the Town of Amherst, freshly painted, refinished hardwood floors, over 2200 finished square feet all on one level, screened porch off kitchen, newer roof, replacement windows, paved drive, town water and sewer. One of the bedrooms has exterior entrance on front porch that could be used for an office. MLS 286268.

This home has been completely renovated and is in immaculate condition and is situated on 5.26 acres in a grove of mature hardwoods with an abundance of privacy and two nice storage buildings. The interior offers hardwood floors, ceramic tile, large expansive rooms, master bedroom with two baths, wood burning fireplace, new water softer system an all appliances to convey. MLS 287609.

Stone ranch style house on 2 acres in Northern Amherst County. 3 bedrooms, hardwood flooring, partial basement with exterior and interior entrances. Detached 1 car garage and storage building. Convenient location on Rt. 29, just 20 minutes to Lynchburg. MLS 274621.

REDUCED! SHIPMAN – $119,500

TYRO – $115,900

REDUCED! SCHUYLER – $84,900

REDUCED! SHIPMAN – $90,000

Now Here’s a Home You Want to Start Your Family In. Country Setting, Fenced Back Yard for Children or Animals. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 garages. Large Family Room. Beautiful Living Room Rock Fireplace. 2 acres. MLS 521298.

Quiet neighborhood, half mile to Appalachian Trail, 3 miles to Crabtree falls and campground, stocked trout waters across the street, beautiful Mountain View, easy access from the street, large outbuilding/workshop with additional storage building/woodshed, within 30 minutes of wintergreen resort. Home features - well pump only 2 years old, well insulated home with central heating and air and with wood stove backup, double insulated windows, updated plumbing and wiring within last 10 years, new paint on outbuildings. MLS 284955

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

Nice 3 bedroom home on 0.95 acres. Low maintenance vinyl siding, large front deck for entertaining. Mature landscaping, garden space, large back yard and paved driveway. Well maintained interior with eat-in kitchen, nice bright wooden cabinetry and gas logs in living room. Great for small families or first time home buyers! MLS 285402.

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Ginger Gold and Shem Mountain Boy are not quite 100% pets, but they’re not quite 100% working dogs either. “I’d say they’re pets that enjoy themselves working,” said their owner-slash-boss Tim Castillo, who is also the president and founder of PriestView Hunting Preserve in Piney River. Tim, along with Ginger and Shem, are working with 10-month-old Pippin and 3-month-old Gala to train them as bird dogs as well, and they’re starting to get there. Well, Pippin is. “The little puppy is still just terrorizing,” said Tim. Tim grew up hunting, especially birds, and what he likes best about the hunt is working with the dogs - his are all Brittany Spaniels named after different varieties of apples - which is why he thought to open the 460 acre hunting preserve that features guided experiences hunting quail, chukar, and pheasant. On a recent Saturday morning, Tim guided Bill McDonald of Wingina, along with father and son team Bob and Robby Mars of Louisa, on an upland quail hunt into Rolling Fields, located at the foot of Priest Mountain. Bill brought along Autumn, his Irish Setter; Albie, an English Setter, hunted with the Marrs.

“When [the dogs] get into the cone of scent the bird is putting out, they lock up on point and it just amazes you when you see it happen.”

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“To me, it’s a very interesting world that I don’t experience, but [the dogs] do,” said Tim, adding that with uplands hunting (as opposed to shooting clay pigeons) there’s an added challenge, which he likes. Tim believes that hunting on a preserve with a bird dog is a much more enjoyable activity than shooting on a range, but it’s also good for the dogs. “With the way development hit across Virginia, the wild quail and grouse populations - and there’s never really been a pheasant population in Virginia - disappeared,” he said, which makes it difficult for those who have a bird dog to find a place for the dog to train. “The hunting preserve gives the dog an opportunity to do what it’s bred to do.”

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Step Into Mystery At Democracy Vineyards November 15 – A fun interactive evening using clues around the winery to solve a crime! Starts promptly at 4 pm! - $50/pp includes admission, glass of wine or tasting, light refreshments. Limited to 35 guests. Reservations required to 434-263-8463. For details about the event go to our website or www.stepintomystery.com.

Music at the Tasting Room November 1 – Singer/songwriters Linda Nay & Jimmy Catlett, 2–5 pm November 2 – Jason Burke & Paulo Franco on guitar, 1–4 pm November 9 – Soft rock with Ragtop, 1-4 pm November 16 – Paulo Franco, 1–4 pm November 22 – Sue Harlow on guitar. 1–4 pm November 23 – Guitarist Jon Spear, 1–4 pm November 29 – Celtic harpist Vicky Lee, 1–4 pm November 30 – Folk, rock, pop with Marie Anderson, 1–4pm

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PriestView is a true family endeavor (it started when Tim’s son, Clark, graduated from Mary Washington and decided to turn what was weekend hobby into a business and also employs Tim’s wife, LaVerne, and their daughter, Ruth) but a few close friends are involved as well. In addition to the four guides who help lead private hunting tours, Tim has another friend who raises the birds that are released on the property before each hunt. Open only on weekend and holidays, PriestView can only entertain about four private hunting parties at a time, each containing up to four hunters. Atypical package includes hunting up to 10 quail, six chukar, and four pheasant (warmup skeet shoot and bird cleaning is included). A guide and dog will accompany the hunt for an extra fee. PriestView Hunting preserve has several different types of fields, that will vary based on the hunting party’s level of expertise as well as the dog they bring. “We match the hunter up with the right field,” said Tim. Tim has enjoyed hunting since he was a boy and even right on the PriestView property for a couple of decades now, but it wasn’t until four years ago that he and the family turned their hobby into a business. “We were doing it as a hobby and I would have various friends that I worked with come out, and I was able to share the experience with them and it has grown to be that way,” he said. “Now, I have a lot more friends because of it and a lot more people come out and enjoy wild game hunting and bird dogs.” But it’s hard to say whether the best part is the hunt or the Sunday dinner. “They’re very tasty and there are different recipes,” said Tim. “Some people enjoy them southern fried. Some people enjoy them in various recipes on the grill. One of my favorites is baking them with an orange glaze. I just like them. I like ‘em all ways.” BRL

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PRICE REDUCED! Completely renovated with attention to detail and quality upgrades throughout! Gleaming hardwood floors on the main level, granite and cherry kitchen with premium stainless appliances, renovated baths, loft for extra space for office or guests, new deck. Attractively furnished and on the Wintergreen rental program, this townhome enjoys a location a short walk to the slope, shops and restaurants. Absolutely turnkey and ready for a new owner to enjoy the quality of this renovation.

2004 Stone Ridge Woods $159,000.00 MLS#525247

Beautiful, spacious and bright 3 bedroom, 3 full baths condo. No loft bedroom here, all three bedrooms are private and one can have the master suite on the main level or set it up in the spacious bedroom upstairs. Very short walk to the Spa & Aquatics Center and across the street from the Nature Foundation. Easy access to condo with only a few steps from parking. Two level floor plan and no neighbors above you. Cathedral ceilings. Private deck with wooded views. Fully furnished.

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Nice 3 BR, 3 BA condo with great views of the 18th fairway at Devil’s Knob. Two of the bedrooms are en suite. Ground floor condo with a patio- great feature when you have pets or kids, use the yard behind the building as your extended outdoor space. Condo has been updated nicely and is fully furnished. Only a few steps away from the Wintergarden Spa & Aquatics and across the street from the Nature Foundation. Short walk to the Devils Knob Golf Club House and Devils Grill fine dining restaurant.

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This is the ground floor, end, 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit. It has a great view straight down towards the 18th Fairway. Unit is in nice condition with upgrades of tile, and granite counter tops. It is a short walk to the clubhouse and pro shop. Wonderful golf views and no neighbor on the end provide great privacy.

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Located in the Laurelwood stack of buildings that are the closest to the ski slopes, this condo is a great winter or all year mountain retreat. Walk to skiing, The Market, dining, shopping and much more. Private swimming pool for the neighborhood. Many upgrades of the interior. Fully furnished. First floor condo with a walk out deck. Very private summer views and some seasonal mountain views. Great condo for a good value, must see!

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When April Anderson moved 3,000 miles from Rockingham County to the Napa Valley, she never dreamed that she’d be moving back to Virginia - just an hour away from her hometown - as a sought after senior brewer 14 years later. “I moved out to northern California at 18 to go to college,” said April, who studied PR and journalism. “I was exposed to craft wine, food, and then shortly after, beer as well… and from there my passion for beer just kind of sparked and grew.” After working in the hospitality industry for a few years - enjoying the craft brewers her neighborhood had to offer - she took a risk and accepted a low-paying but ultimately future-determining position as a brewery assistant at a small brewpub called the Blue Frog Grog and Grills. “It was an interesting experience, for sure. Because it was so small (it was just the head brewer and myself) I was able to assist in every aspect of the brewing process - from fermenting to packaging,” said April. “I was able to really feed my passion and realize this was something I wanted to do.” From Blue Frog, April moved to a larger brewery (Moylans) and by that point, she thought she was a Californian for life. “California is saturated with craft beer,” she said. “My family had stopped asking when I was going to move back.” But when her sister got sick and she decided it was time to come home, Jason Oliver (Devils Backbone Brewing Company Brewmaster), who she’d met a few times before passed her information up the chain of command and April had a job offer less than two weeks later. She started working in April of 2012, just a few months after the DBBC Outpost opened in Lexington, which has grown in leaps and bounds in just a few short years. When she started, there were only two other brewers at the outpost and today there are 13. And she’s the only woman - but that’s not a big deal for April. “I feel like I’m a brewer first and embrace my femininity second,” she said, adding that women were the original brewers back in the day when brewing was considered a part of the housekeeping. These days she’s proud to say that Devils Backbone, and the entire brewing community, is attracting more and more women. “We have 5 women in our main office, 4 women in sales and marketing. There are women brewery owners and founders, hops growers… it’s really exciting to see that women are really coming into a place where they feel that they belong,” she said, adding that she’s always been accepted by the men in her industry and just wants to be recognized for her good brews. “Just because I have a pair of tatas doesn’t mean it sets me apart.” BRL

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RIDICULOUSLY BEAUTIFUL WEATHER graced the annual Misty Mountain Music Festival to benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The 3-day long event featured live performances from local bands including Travis Elliott Band, Gallatin Canyon, and Orme Storm to name a few. Brews from Blue Mountain Brewery quenched the thirst of the big kids and the little ones noshed on tasty treats from food trucks.

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Location: 285 Deer Springs Ln, Wintergreen, Virginia Offered at: $379,000 Comments: A beautiful and well built home within walking distance of the golf, tennis and dining facilities. 2 car garage. Paved driveway. Central heat & air. Granite countertops. Hardwood floors. Solid wood doors. Alarm system. Front porch. Back deck. Screened porch. Concrete patio. 2 living areas. Stone fireplace with raised hearth. Low maintenance exterior with fiber-cement siding. Backs up to protected space. An exceptional offering ready to be enjoyed. Contact: Cameron Carroll Wintergreen Real Estate Co. 434-361-0559

Location: 2816 Lowesville Rd, Lowesville, Virginia Offered at: $395,000 Comments: The possibilities are endless for this wonderfully restored and maintained building. Built in the Greek Revival style and listed on the National Historic Places Registry . 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. The country store remains, shelves and all, along with a well documented history. 7.2 acres with over 700’ of Piney River frontage. Contact: Paul Kilgore Montague, Miller & Co. - Amherst 434- 941-5922

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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 (517617)

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Seasonal views and a great ski chalet close to the Tyro slopes. This furnished 4 bedroom home has two family rooms, both with fireplaces, new plumbing, big decks and views of the mountain. Quiet street off Pedlar’s Edge Dr. Nice hot tub conveys also. New sliding door to deck just installed. Only $299,750, Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (512686)

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1045 Devil’s Knob Loop Motivated sellers! Three bedroom fully furnished GOLF FRONT home on private Devils Knob course. Views of the Shenandoah Valley in the winter and a short walk away from the Wintergarden Spa facilities, restaurants, golf, tennis and skiing. Level driveway, solid rental income, good condition, hardwood floors, air conditioned w/ vaulted ceilings in family room, wraparound deck and more! $289,000. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com (525253)

Looking for incredible value and Wintergreen’s most prestigious address? Savor the incredible mountain views from this home on Devils Knob Loop. Property features a significant home with 4,500+ SF, a two car garage addition, more than 1,000 SF of decking. Act quickly! $720,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (515589)

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

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403 Devils Knob Loop Superb home built in 2005 with 2 car garage offers seasonal mountain views. More than 1,200 SF of decking facilitates outdoor living. The finest granite, tile, stone, hardwoods, plumbing & lighting fixtures, and appliances make this home impossible to duplicate at this price. Act now! $535,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (515960)

109 Oak Lane Lots of potential for this cozy three bedroom, 2 bath cabin with seasonal mountain views, only $174,000. New decks, some furnishings, great stone fireplace to relax beside. Partially finished basement that could add considerable space. New carpet installed. Quiet location not far from mountain village, many native wildflowers and plants in yard. Call or text Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, or email: smsales1@aol.com. (510404)

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11 Ravens Roost Court This log and timber home is the authentic mountain getaway you crave! Constructed in 2005, the home surrounds you with the warmth of real wood construction. A deep covered porch spans two sides and is irresistible space for entertaining and relaxing. For inclement days, there’s a game room and wet bar. Reduced! $473,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (515654)

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1923 High Ridge Pl Condo Awesome Mountain and valley views from this attractive furnished 2 bedroom condo. No steps, center unit, premier condo complex at Wintergreen. Existing rental revenue, great location near amenities. New decks, air conditioned, quiet complex. Listed by Steve Marianella for $245,000. Call 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (525306)

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122 Shamokin Springs Trail Exquisite Mountain Chalet-style Home - Features the Family Great Room & over -sized Deck facing Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve. Enjoy Beautiful Seasonal Mountain Views! 2 Bed / 2 Full Baths. JUST INSTALLED!!! New Tile Flooring in Foyer and Baths. Recent Roof, Propane heat, All appliances, Interior space functionally arranged. MBR / downstairs. 2nd bedroom up - upstairs loft could provide a 3rd sleep area. Fully furnished! $288,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (523837) D!

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182 Mountain Inn Condo This renovated in 2014 condo is the ultimate in flexibility. Walk downstairs to shops and into the courtyard for restaurants, special events, and skiing. Quality unit is already generating revenue in the Resort’s rental program. One bedroom loft. Sold furnished. $115,900. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (508863)

2036 Stone Ridge Condo Great Furnished end unit two bedroom in immaculate shape at Stone Ridge in Wintergreen Resort. Perfect location to enjoy the cool summers of Wintergreen, overlooking golf and mountains. Walk to Wintergarden spa, aquatics center, Devils Grill restaurant, Nationally ranked Tennis Center. On shuttle bus route to other resort amenities, including Skiing and Village center. Listed by Steve Marianella for $132,000, 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (510853)

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782 Laurelwood Condos Great location near Slopes, Restaurants, Shops, & Market. Among the lowest condo fees on the mountain...This condo is in great shape...you must see inside to appreciate this unit. Nicely Furnished and in pristine condition. Laurelwood is the only condo with a private pool. Winter mountain views off the back deck. $89,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (525874)

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2106 Fairway Woods Condo This golf-front condo featuring views of the dog leg on the 18th is adjacent to Wintergreen Fitness, Aquatics, & Spa and is also an easy walk to the Devils Grill and Nature Foundation. Enjoy this three bedroom unit for less than the cost of many two bedroom units! $129,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (519825)

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2110 Fairway Woods 2BR/2BA Golf Front condo for $79K?? No, it’s not a typo! Grab this condo because it won’t be on the market long! 18th fairway of Devils Knob championship course. Walk to Spa, tennis & Nature Foundation. 1 min to free shuttle bus. 2-3 min ride to Mt. Inn, ski slopes, shops & restaurants. Upgraded Kitchen w/cherry cabinets, Corian counters & newer appliances. Newer sliding glass door. Fully furnished. Best price for 2BR/2BA in Fairway Woods! 2113 is also for sale, next patio over. Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (525442)

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907 Diamond Hill Condo SKI OUT! Slope Side! 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Condo. Excellent Views! Walk to everything! Great Rental Unit! Most desired location! Private Parking Spaces! Easy Access! This unit will not last long! $224,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (513403)

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170 Rosewood Drive ~ Stoney Creek New Price - One level Villa! Earthcraft Certified villa with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gourmet kitchen, sunroom, superb craftsmanship, and many features of Universal Design. RoseWood Village is a 55+ community with exterior maintenance, yard work, etc. handled by the RoseWood Association. $322,000. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (489621).

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618 White Oak Condo Furnished end unit with 2 bedrooms PLUS 3rd bedroom loft. Features include granite vanity tops; maple kitchen cabinets & vanities; terrace patio; updated/ stainless appliances. Walk to ski slopes and Mountain Inn village shops & dining. Split level design adds privacy. $164,500. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (522995)

Rosewood at Stoney Creek Models and building sites available, a 55+ living community in the valley of Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek. Spacious villas & condos, superb craftsmanship, many Universal Design features. Maintenance-free living with sensational views and care-free convenience. Villas from $399,000. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (462918)

67 Pedlars End Great location near slopes on a quiet cul-de-sac with .62 acres with more green space surrounding. Beautiful winter views of Highlands ski trails and mountains. Charming home with lots of windows for natural light. A must see and a great value for under $300K. Turnkey furnished with some exclusions. $299,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-9876399. (507237)

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

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20 Trillium Townhome Spacious 2 bed, 2.5 bath Trillium townhome with deck overlooking 1 acre Trillium nature preserve with mature hardwoods and native plants. Immediately across from Wintergarden Spa & Fitness, Trillium is the ultimate in walking convenience plus just two minutes to golf & tennis. $174,900. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (522514)

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Fabulous 4 bed, 3.5 bath Trillium townhome. Walk to Spa, Nature Foundation, Ski Shuttle. Gorgeous hardwoods throughout. Views and walkout to the 17th par 3 on Devils Knob. Fresh interior paint, spacious living room, huge deck, large master suite, 2 car garage. $315,000. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (522969)

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3213 North Ridge Condo Attractively updated end unit with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, on one level. Updated flooring and elegant furnishings. Ground level access off the deck to grassy area. Short walk to SpaAquatics-Fitness Center, Devils Knob Tennis & Golf. Reduced! $180,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (508360)

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As reported in the mid year market report, I have been looking for a rebound in sales out of Q3 and Q4, since both are historically stronger quarters for sales. Q3 did have an uptick in sales. However, year to date sales in 2014 remain sluggish compared to the same time period in 2013. Unless we end the year with a bang, 2014 sales will not catch up to the growth experienced in 2013. Here is a quick market summary for Nelson County. *Sales figures were pulled from the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Q1-Q3 Countywide Overview; 139 residential properties sold in Q1Q3 of 2014 which represents a 20% decrease from the same time period in 2013 when 173 properties sold. Q1-Q3 Statistical Comparisons; Q1-Q3 2013 recap: median $242,000, average price $264,232, Average price per sq ft 139.49, Days

on Market (DOM) 198. Q1-Q3 2014: median $231,000, average price $280,492, Average price per sq ft 142.52, Days on Market (DOM) 146. The 2014 market has shown a reduction in the number of properties sold and in the median sales price. While fewer properties have sold, there have been more high-end properties to close; 19 properties have sold above 500k compared to only 12 in the same time period last year. Several of these have been residential properties with large acreages, which creates a higher selling price per sq ft. Hence, the average price and average price per sq ft reflects a slight increase, even though the median is lower. While the number of sales and the median price have dropped, the silver lining is that properly priced properties are selling more quickly; days on market (DOM) of sold properties has decrease by 26%. Setting a market driven asking price is more important

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than ever because fewer properties are selling keeping inventory high, thus forcing sellers to be more competitive on price. There are currently 375 properties for sale at an average price per sq ft of 165.38 compared to this time last year with 338 properties for sale with an average price per sq ft of $175.72. Q1-Q3 Sales Summary by Locality; Nelson County sales encompass 3 main markets, Wintergreen (mountain) with 65 sales, Stoney Creek (valley) with 13 sales, and all other non-resort or county properties with 61 sales. When comparing Q1-Q3 2014 sales with Q1-Q3 2013 sales, all 3 markets declined; Stoney Creek realized the most significant reduction with 46% fewer sales. Wintergreen sales fell 18% and the county/ non-resort sales dropped by 13%. Another notable statistic is within Wintergreen (mountain) and the distribution of sales; 65 properties sold representing 23 detached homes and

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42 attached/condos. Hence, 65% of all mountain sales have been condos. Besides Wintergreen, the county locality with the most sales is Afton with 13 sales representing 21% of the county/non-resort sales. Monthly/Quarterly Sales Breakdown; Q3 with 54 sales was the strongest quarter followed by Q2 with 46 sales and Q1 with 39 sales. The strongest month for Q1-Q3 was September with 25 sales followed by July with 20 sales. The slowest month was August with only 9 sales.

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As they slide into their third year of operation on Nov. 11, Wild Wolf Brewing Company has come to be known for a lot of things: great beer, great food, great place to hang out. But now people are starting to take note of one more thing - they’ve got chickens running around the hops field. “This is our second harvest year with the hop yard and Danny came up with the concept of getting the chickens because they help us grow the hops organically by eating the bugs and the little weeds and they also fertilize,” said Mary Wolf, Danny’s mom and business partner. “They’re really just becoming a part of our culture.” In an effort to make the brewpub more environmentally focused, Danny and the team started growing their own hops and then put in some raised beds to grow veggies for the restaurant. This year - in just two 90-square-foot beds, they’ve grown carrots, broccoli, squash, okra (remember all that delicious fried okra this summer?), spinach and salad greens, radishes, and “a really nice pile of green peppers.” The Wolfs are working to get FDA licensing to sell the chicken eggs in the restaurant (right now Danny eats them at home) and maybe even one day serve meat raised on the property, but in the meantime the hens are earning their keep in the hop yard. continued on page 26

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This chicken won’t be crossing the road as its home is in a hop yard. In addition to feeding on weeds and bugs, the chickens feast on kitchen scraps. Next season will mark Wild Wolf’s third hop harvest.

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“We were looking at getting a lot of compost and other litters and manures to put on the hop yard and it was going to be significantly expensive to purchase and then to spread year after year after year,” said Danny. “I was already interested in bringing in some kind of animal and after some research, I found some hop yards in Europe and New Zealand that use chickens. It was a different approach.” This year Danny’s got 16 chickens in the yard and 24 baby chicks at home, waiting to be big enough to head out to join the flock.

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With more chickens in the soon-to-be-modified chicken yard, there will be more manure to fertilize the three existing raised beds, plus the five new pear trees Danny planted this fall and the additional raised beds and herb gardens he already has planned for the spring. And in addition to helping fertilize the gardens, the hens also help out with the composting. “Basically I have a composter out back and I get a bucket from the kitchen and if there’s a pile of good looking chicken food on top, like shredded cabbage, I’ll take it out there for them,” said Danny.

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Standing outside of Burgerweeshuis, a club in Deventer, Netherlands after playing a set with the Hackensaw Boys, I met the Cannonball Johnsons. A band of twenty-somethings, they opened for us, playing some Hackensaw songs with our blessing. And they did a damned good job, too. I forget the context of our conversation, but one of the Dutchmen joked, “We have culture over here.” I shot back under my breath, “Fitting then, that you copy our music.” We laughed, understanding that facetiousness, like music, is a universal language. Road tripping Northern Europe for about a month through Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Belgium, the Hackensaw Boys had an amazing adventure in Europe’s diverse cultures. We watched the sunset over cliffs along the Celtic Sea before gorging on black pudding, which consists of pork blood and oats, in Clonakilty, Ireland. In Switzerland, we were properly “Züriched,” as guitarist David Sickmen coined, with a French-German-Italian dinner and endless wine as a band of Roma buskers humbled our musicianship along the Sihl River. Django would have been proud of their virtuosity playing hot club jazz, and having attempted “gypsy” jazz at Rapunzel’s back home, I was excited to hear an authentic approach. Throughout the tour, I was in awe that our homespun mountain music from Appalachia resonated from Amsterdam to the Alps. I watched from 20 stages as fans partied down, dancing, cheering, and singing lyrics in a foreign language. Musically, the tour had many highlights. We played a live BBC Radio show in Northern Ireland before heading south to play De Barra’s in Clonakilty, Ireland. The folk club was made famous in part by Noel Redding, Jimi Hendrix’s bassist who often performed there. Our tour manager and mandolinist, Thomas Oliver, helped the Hackensaws by recording and mixing demo takes for our upcoming album in his Amsterdam studio, Ijland (Island), a former Nazi SS quarantine. For me the climax of our adventure was playing the Paradiso Theater in Amsterdam, one of Europe’s most esteemed venues. Stars from the Rolling Stones to Nirvana and everyone in between have graced the Paradiso’s stage. As we prepared for a sold-out show, a band mate pulled me aside nervously and advised, “Remember, play a solid down beat, and if you have a false start, wait for the melody to cycle back around before you jump in. Now go have fun.” I took a deep breath to play the biggest show of my life so far, and I’d say we rocked it. As we left the venue, high on adrenaline and the energy of a

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MARGARET MAKES IT HAPPEN At the age of 80 Margaret Morton is still helping people move away from dependency to self-sufficiency. Margaret Morton comes from a family of farmers and sawyers in Louisville, Georgia. Born at the height of the Great Depression, she learned the value of hard work by picking cotton and stacking peanut plants. But she also took her schooling seriously, urged on by parents and grandparents who valued education. “My grandfather read four newspapers a day. My parents insisted I read newspapers too. I still read the paper every day,” she says. She studied at a business college in Philadelphia to be an office worker and eventually took a job at a company making baby clothes. She met, and in 1955 married, Robert Morton, a professional meat cutter who had grown up in Buckingham County, Virginia. They moved back there and had two children before Robert died in 1982. In 1971 a friend of her husband asked her to apply for a job for the Central Virginia Community Action Agency. The mission of community action agencies is to improve the lives of low-income people by helping them to become self-reliant, something right up Margaret Morton’s alley. She formed personal bonds with people who needed to learn good work habits. “I would tell people they needed to find a job, be on time, be reliable, do extra things to promote themselves, to prove to the boss they were good workers who benefitted the company.” While in Buckingham she helped start the Central Virginia Community Health Center, an experience that came in handy when, having transferred to the Monticello Community Action Agency and its rural outreach program in Nelson County in 1984, she joined a small community-based group to start the Blue Ridge Medical Center. She served on the BRMC board for many years. She helped found the Nelson County Community Development Foundation, which builds

affordable housing for low- and moderate-income working people, and continues to serve on that board. She is on the Nelson County Advisory Committee of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation and served two terms on the Amherst County School Board and for 12 years on the Amherst Social Services Board. She sees herself as an educator, but also as an enabler, helping people find jobs, trying to help clients wean themselves off dependency on government programs like Food Stamps, or at least to use their allocation wisely. She urges her clients to take responsibility for their own lives and their children’s lives, sometimes by getting a General Education Diploma if they were high school dropouts, sometimes by pointing out to parents the need to read to their children and have books in their home. She partnered for many years with the late Cecilia Epps of the Jefferson Area Board for the Aging, making hundreds of home visits and finding help for elderly people to pay their utility bills and heat their homes. What many of her colleagues and friends say about her is that she can be very blunt, telling people honestly what she thinks. “If I disagree with you, I’m going to respect your opinion, but I want you to respect mine,” she says pointedly. She has crossed swords with many an administrator or fellow board member, but more often than not she wins their admiration. Says a co-worker and friend Georgia Brown, “She’s going to get to the bottom of why you need help and is very honest about it, but then she will help you all she can. She is the friend you always wanted, a teacher and a social worker who always makes a difference. She’s mentor and a great person to be around.” BRL

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bluestone (flagstone) cap with your typically tan, gray and brown building stone since their colors compliment each other. Soapstone, which has the advantage of being native to Nelson County, offers a strong blue color and texture that are unique. Our soapstone uses are mainly in column caps flanking both brick and ‘building stone’ walls. Walls that are not going to be used for sitting can be capped with the same building stone that was used to construct the wall or a complimentary colored stone. The size of the cap in relation to the size of the wall is also a design element. Having the building stone that was used in the construction simply remain the same breadth as the wall is one technique that is often employed. However, if a different substrate is used, like bluestone, soapstone or another building stone, it is important to add breadth to the wall to both accentuate the change as well as conceal the last joint of concrete connecting the cap from the wall. Typically we increase the size of the cap from the wall or column by a minimum of two inches on each side. So if a wall is 16 inches and it is flanked by a column that is 20 inches, the respective caps are 20 and 24 inches. It should also be noted that all columns typically are capped with stone that not only increases in width by 2 inches but also increases in thickness by 2 inches. Wall heights on the upper side of the structure are typically 18 inches from soil to cap since that measurement is around sitting height. Adding lighting to columns and scuppers to walls (or holes in the wall for allowing surface draining) are additional features that continue to add value and interest to your project. Additionally, how the wall climbs or descends slopes (using step-downs, falling with the grade, etc.) continues the discussion that the devil really is in the detail.

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asktheDr. By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine

Dear Dr. Cole, I have heard that I should have a CT to screen for lung cancer because I smoke. Why is that? Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the US and 90% of people with lung cancer die from it. Most people with lung cancer are not diagnosed until they have symptoms and there have been no good screening tests that find the disease early enough to make a difference. But recent studies have found that yearly chest CT scans in high risk people can find lung cancer before they have symptoms and allow for early treatment and possible cure of the cancer. About 85% of lung cancers in the US are due to smoking tobacco. Current recommendations are that current or former smokers age 55 to 80 years old who have at least a 30 pack-year history (1 pack a day for 30 years or 2 packs per day for 15 years) be screened with yearly low dose CT scans. Once a person have quit for 15 years the screening can be stopped.

If a lung nodule is found on your screening CT scan then follow up is needed. There are established protocols for deciding what needs to be done next. If you do not have any nodules it does not mean you can keep smoking. The most important thing that you can do to reduce your risk of getting lung cancer is stop smoking. The total amount that you smoke in your lifetime and your age are the biggest risk factors for developing lung cancer. You can’t do anything about your age, but you can do something about your smoking! If you are between 55 and 80 years old and currently smoke or previously smoked in the last 15 years, talk to your doctor about lung cancer screening. And if you still smoke talk to your doctor about ways that can help you stop. If you do not smoke – don’t start! Dr. Charles Cole is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. This column is provided as a service to readers of Blue Ridge Life Magazine and it does not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers of this magazine. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

theperfectfit By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Wellness Center

Starting Over After Illness Pneumonia was not in my plans this year but I got it and wished I could give it away. The first week was fever, chills, body ache, headache, coughing, weakness and fatigue. I could not get out of bed. I began to function barely in week two and by week three, some energy started to return. Needless to say, I missed three weeks of exercise. Quite frustrating because I was in good running groove increasing distances and feeling well. Now, I was at zero miles running. Starting over. Again. Humbling. This “starting over” event occurs often throughout our lives in varying forms. Many clients experience this phenomena frequently. Exercise programs start and stop, start and stop. Life gets in the way of taking care of ourselves. Travel, work, family, caring for loved ones, a move. It is important to note how stress exhibits itself in physical ailments. When returning to your exercise program after an illness or absence, ease into it. Try restorative Yoga for short sessions. The breathing techniques are

very beneficial. For week one, exercise for half the duration that you normally exercised. Increase duration by 10% each week depending on how you feel. For runners, start with the walk/jog pattern for the first two weeks. Cyclists and swimmers should keep the workout heart rate at 50-60% of maximum heart- a submax workout. Use half the weights and decrease the repetitions for resistive work. Make the first 4-6 workouts easy. Try 20 minute sessions the first week and add ten minutes for resistive exercise the second week. When you return to exercise classes, do not feel pressured to perform at your previous level for two to three weeks. Keep the first 4-6 classes shorter with less intensity until you feel 100%. Another key factor to returning to exercise after illness is adequate rest. Caffeine stimulants may help you press through the day but that often affects your sleep cycle. A good night’s sleep helps the body heal and recover. And you may be returning to work and

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Agnes F. Schrider, PT is a licensed physical therapist, fitness trainer, and certified golf fitness trainer based in Nellysford. This column is provided as a service to readers of Blue Ridgey Life Magazine and it does not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers of this magazinel. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult a health professional.

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NOVEMBER 9 SUNDAY

BLUE RIDGE 10 MILER Start: Nov. 1, 2014 8:00 am End: Nov. 1, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Coyner Springs Park Address: (AUGUSTA) RUN TO THE RESCUE 10K Start: Nov. 1, 2014 8:00 am End: Nov. 1, 2014 3:00 pm Venue: DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Phone: 540-447-6976 Address: 500 DelFosse Winery Ln, Faber, VA 22938 (NELSON) APPLE CIDER MAKING DEMO Start: Nov. 1, 2014 9:00 am End: Nov. 1, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON) HARVEST WINE DINNER Start: Nov. 1, 2014 6:30 am End: Nov. 1, 2014 9:00 pm Venue: DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Phone: 434-263-6100 Address: 500 DelFosse Winery Ln, Faber, VA 22938 (NELSON)

NOVEMBER 2 SUNDAY HOLIDAY WREATHS AND DÉCOR WORKSHOP Start: Nov. 2, 2014 2:00 pm End: Nov. 2, 2014 4:30 pm Venue: Pharsalia Phone: 434-277-5231 Address: 2333 Pharsalia Rd, Tyro, VA 22976 (NELSON)

“PAWS” FOR BUNCO! Start: Nov. 9, 2014 1:30 pm End: Nov. 9, 2014 4:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-945-0945 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) SALUTE TO VETERANS Start: Nov. 9, 2014 2:00 pm End: Nov. 9, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Democracy Vineyards Phone: 434-263-8463 Address: 585 Mountain Cove Rd., Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON)

NOVEMBER 14 FRIDAY TedXCHARLOTTESVILLE – REFLEXIONS Venue: The Paramount Phone: 434-979-1333 Address: 215 E. Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22902 (ALBEMARLE)

NOVEMBER 15 SATURDAY FALL VEGETABLE SAMPLING Start: Nov. 15, 2014 9:00 am End: Nov. 15, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON)

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FUN WALK OR RUN TURKEY TROT “FRIENDRAISER” Start: Nov. 15, 2014 10:00 am End: Nov. 15, 2014 11:30 pm Venue: Nelson County High School Phone: 434-263-8317 Address: 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON)

APPLE BUTTER MAKING Start: Nov. 2, 2014 9:00 am End: Nov. 2, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON)

ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST Start: Nov. 15, 2014 12:00 pm End: Nov. 16, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery Phone: 540-456-8400 Address: 9423 Batesville Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR Start: Nov. 8, 2014 10:00 am End: Nov. 9, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: www.artisanstudiotour. com Phone: 434-295-5057 Address: Various locations (ALBEMARLE) (NELSON)

ROCKFISH NIGHTS Start: Nov. 15, 2014 5:30 pm End: Nov. 15, 2014 9:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Start: Nov. 8, 2014 2:00 pm End: Nov. 8, 2014 7:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-263-6447 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

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OYSTER ROAST & BRUNSWICK STEW Start: Nov. 8, 2014 3:00 pm End: Nov. 8, 2014 7:00 pm Venue: Trinity Episcopal Church Phone: 434-263-5721 Address: 475 Oak Ridge Rd, Arrington, VA 22922 (NELSON)

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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Start: Nov. 21, 2014 11:30 am End: Nov. 21, 2014 10:00 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Phone: 434-361-1001 Address: Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664 (NELSON)

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businessdirectory Auctioneers MASON AUCTION COMPANY, INC. 540-836-0258 P.O. Box 160 Nellysford, VA 22958 NELSON COUNTY A full service auction company specializing in antiques, estates & liquidations. Stillie L. Mason, Auctioneer VA License 2881 www.masonsauction.com stillie@masonsauction.com

Breweries BLUE MOUNTAIN BARREL HOUSE 434-263-4002 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, 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.

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ELK MOUNTAIN CONTRACTING, LLC 540-241-9075 221 Old Tyro Lane, Tyro, VA AUGUSTA COUNTY

MOUNTAIN AREA REALTY 434-361-2440 2788 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY

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.

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Legal LAW OFFICE ROBERT L. BROWNE 703-369-7850 (t) 703-542-4010 (f ) firstlaw@onebox.com (e) Trials • Business Law • Wills, Estates and Probate. To request an initial consultation, visit our website, www.firstlaw.pro. Advising and Representing Clients Since 1976.

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

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

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.

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.

Medical 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.

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

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

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

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.

Worship WINTERGREEN RESORT PREMIER PROPERTIES 434-325-8018 Mountain Inn Loop Wintergreen, VA NELSON COUNTY The official real estate office of Wintergreen Resort. Contact us for sales and purchases of lots, homes and condos in Stoney Creek and on the mountain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

RENTED! - Wintergreen Resort Condo Wintergreen Resort rental. Fully furnished 2 BR, 2 BA with utilities and basic cable included. Close to Spa, Nature Foundation, and shuttle stop, but in a quiet area. Posted By:Erlene Hendrix 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen $875 mo off season rate

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Homestead Homestead-2 acres gardens, apple trees, berries plus 10 acres woods. Mountain side. House built 1988, needs renovation.Sheds, good water via well. Quiet road, faces south-near Lovingston. Posted By:Deborah Turel 22949 - Lovingston 434.263.5228 $155,000 Lovely Furnished Home Stoney Creek/Wintergreen Resort Lovely single fam home, large wooded lot. 3 BR, 2.5 bath, in Stoney Creek near Lake Monocan. Elegantly decorated, fully furnished. Master suite with Jacuzzi tub & private deck. DR and LR look over bold stream and onto golf course. Graceful LR

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w/ wood burning FP and baby grand piano. Marvelous windows. Attractive kitchen with all appliances. Laundry room, washer/dryer. Beautiful views, mature trees, DSL high speed Internet optional. Min 1-year lease. Posted By:Dana Frye 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-2444 $1600/month Property on Tye River 54.3 wooded acres, with 1/4 mile on the Tye River. Quiet area and very private.Land is located near Route 29 and easily accessible to Washington, DC, Lynchburg, Charlottesville and Richmond. Posted By: J Tinsley NELSON COUNTY 434.969.2345 $398,000.00 Blue Ridge Terrace, Afton UPPER 1 BEDROOM WITH HUGE DECK! Hardwoods throughout, large sized living area. Deck open to views and extended living space. Renting for $550/month and security deposit. Heat and w/s/t removal provided by landlord, tenant only pays electric. Small pet is negotiable. Posted By: MANS Property Management, Inc. 22920 - Afton 540-949-5246 $550

FARM & TOOL Chicken House Portable chicken house with perches, wire screened ventilation, detachable nest box, removable slide-out bottom tray, detachable outside run. Very secure, perfect for your backyard chickens. Posted By: Karen Grecus 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen (434) 361-1109 $120 Robert Sorby Precision Combination Lathe Chuck Robert Sorby Precision Combination Lathe Chuck for sale. Posted By: Chuck 22938 - Faber 434-263-8294 $99

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FURNITURE Items for Sale Computer desk,headboard and heated towel rack for sale. All in excellent condition. Desk has keyboard drawer,side drawer and side cabinet in walnut finish-$45.Headboard is full/double size is solid wood maple w/3 small woven wood panels-$45.Standing heated towel rack. New/never used. Posted By: Carolyn Mack 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-256-7757 $45 Bunk bed set, black metal Black metal bunk bed set with mattresses. Top bed is single; bottom bed is full. Bottom bed can fold into a sofa. Includes railings and ladder. Black metal with matte finish; goes with any décor. Ideal for children’s room; assembly needed. Must be able to pick up in Afton. Posted By: Nancy Sheridan 22920 - Afton 540-456-8731 $199 China hutch China hutch, solid wood with glass-front doors, from the Hearst Castle collection by Lane Furniture. Includes drawer for silverware and 3 adjustable glass shelves. Must be able to pick up in Afton. A beautiful, sturdy piece to showcase your collectables! 84”Hx32”Wx18”D. Posted By: Nancy Sheridan 22920 - Afton 540-456-8731 $499 obo Round wood/slate table This beautiful, heavy table top is made of varicolored slate pieces set into a warm oak frame. It has four holes set into the back side for mounting on a base, or simply use the metal base provided (see photos). There are some patched spots on

the back side where other holes were cut, but the top is blemish-free (see photos). It is 38” in diameter and seats up to 4 people. The label on the back indicates that it is Danish-made by Haslev Mobelsned. Posted By: Nancy Sheridan 22920 - Afton 540-4568731 $150 “A Rug of Many Colors” 8’ X 11’ Good quality. Traditional-type pattern. Rolled up and ready to go! Includes delivery within 20 miles, if needed.. Posted By: Tori Jenkins 22920 - Afton 540-456-4568 $200 obo Dining Table and 6 Chairs Solid wood oval dining table with 6 chairs. Table has removable center section. 2 chairs have arm rests. All pieces are in good condition. Posted By: Roland Clark 22971 - Shipman/ Rockfish 434-263-6812 $200 DESK Custom-made colonial oak. Ideal for small spaces. Expanded storage underside drawer and cubbies behind drop leaf extension. Use for laptops, kitchen, or bedroom desk. EXCELLENT CONDITION. Posted By: CAROLE LINQUIST 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 434-263-8683 $295

ANTIQUES GrandMother Clock Colonial Cherry Grandmother Clock. Great Condition. Purchased 40 yrs. ago. Original owner. Downsizing. I do not want to leave this to a family member. They do not appreciate antiques. Grandmother clocks are not made anymore. Posted By: Linda Ketchem 22943 - Greenwood 713-550-+3417 $1000 OBO

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Value and Views!!! 788 Old Stage Rd; $249,000 3Br/2Ba Brick Cottage, Garage/Workshop, Renovated Kitchen and Basement, Patio, Gardens

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Bland Wade Ln; #491286; $89,900

Braddock Ln, 7 Lots; #518835; $79,900

Investor/developer Alert! 7 buildable lots with large scale site plan and recorded access rd; gently rolling, wooded w/ some mtn views

Minutes from new medical center in Afton; mostly cleared w/ panoramic mountain views, new well, 3 Bedroom soil study, creek; 2.62 ac

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56 acres w/ ~2,000 ft of Rockfish River, mountain views, and pasture for horses; multiple division rights & building sites; farmhouse & barns

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Spacious house/land with privacy! Nearly 150k in recent improvements; garden area and shed; 3 car garage; 3,805 sq ft; 3Br/3Ba; 1.47ac

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