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Mountain Homes & Condos

363 Chestnut Pl.

133 North Rock Tree Ln.

(Chestnut Place 32) $650,000 MLS# 523717 Six-bedroom home with rare views of the ski slopes, as well as the Rockfish Valley. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac for privacy.

(Pedlars Edge 121) $439,900 MLS# 532190

PRICE REDUCED. Superb mountain geta-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 open feel of the family great room.

39 Split Rock Trl.

(Shamokin Springs 105) $359,000 MLS#535151 Gorgeous, elegant and private 3 bedroom SIPS home, with all the advantages and energy efficiency they provide. A soaring, stone, wood-burning fireplace. Open space to the left of the home, and the Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve & Stream behind.

95 West Elkwood Dr. (Laurel Ridge 57) $199,950 MLS# 524217

JUST REDUCED. A lot of home for the price. Generous living area with large stone fireplace in the great room. Lots of charm with a second fireplace in dining area. Cathedral ceilings, large deck.

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3220 North Ridge

$89,900 MLS #523767

$99,000 MLS #538084

158 Mountain Inn

2217 Tanners Ridge

REDUCED PRICE! Spacious 2 bedroom condo, all on one level. Easy access and on bus shuttle route for skiing and quick access to all the facilities and activities that Wintergreen has to offer. Seller is offering a $2,000 decorator allowance.

Cozy, beautifully updated 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo. Located right in the heart of Wintergreen Resort and on the second floor of the Mountain Inn Lodge & Conference Center. Great location for the ski enthusiasts and conference attendees, just walk out of Mountain Inn and be on top of the ski slopes or downstairs to the lower level for meetings. The condo is on the Wintergreen Resort Rental Program and generates a solid rental revenue year round.

Beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated with golf course views. The floor plan of the living room, dining area and kitchen is very open for the size of this condo. Easy to purchase and easy to own. Located just a short walk from the Wintergarden Spa & Aquatics, the tennis center and golf club house as well as to the Wintergreen Nature Foundation. Fully furnished and ready to move in and start enjoying.

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270 Timber Camp Dr. (Chestnut Springs 46) $50,000. MLS #528245

Nice, nearly level wooded lot near community pool and recreation.

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Nelson County… it’s a lifestyle! Wi n t e r g r e e n R e s o r t

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1616 Overlook Condo Exceptional panoramic views from this ground floor walk-out, 2 BR, 2 BA condo in centrally located area. Walk to tennis, golf, dining, hiking and spa and take the shuttle to ski! Beautifully updated with new cabinetry in kitchen and baths and granite countertops, attractive fixtures and furnishings. Currently on Wintergreen Resort rental program and rated a GOLD. Would make a great rental/investment/vacation property and it’s in move-in condition. $189,900

118 Village Road Newly renovated one-story ranch-style home located in Shipman. An easy commute to Charlottesville or Lynchburg. This 3 BR, 1 BA home is tucked on the back of the wooded lot on a cul-de-sac. Updates include new paint, carpet, and laminate, updated bathrooms, new doors and all-new electric. In move-in ready condition and priced to sell! $85,000

21 Split Rock Trail Situated on 1.13 acres with creek frontage, gorgeous rock outcropping and backing on to open space and trails, this 5 BR, 4.5 BA home offers you the essence of Wintergreen. The spacious, open main floor includes great room with cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, dining, and redone kitchen with stainless, granite, and handsome cabinets. The large master with cathedral ceiling and fireplace has a master bath with whirlpool. Upstairs are 2 BRs, each with updated bath. Downstairs are BRs, family and billiard room, bath and utility. Decks, screened porch and hot tub! $465,000

278 Afton Mountain Road Brick 3 BR, 2 BA ranch with mountain views in a convenient Afton location. Easy commute to Charlottesville and Waynesboro. One-level living with first floor master and bath, living room with floor-to-ceiling fireplace, hardwood floors, and sun porch. Recent renovations exceed $30,000 with new roof, windows, HVAC system, gutters, downspouts, water pressure tank, interior and exterior painting, chimney cleaning and liner replacement. Full basement with rec room, fireplace, canning kitchen, and storage. Paved drive, carport, outbuildings, and additional lot for gardening and privacy $219,000

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188 Saddleback Knoll This 4000square-foot, post-and-beam home welcomes you into a foyer with vaulted ceilings and floor-toceiling windows. The living and dining rooms share a dual-sided fireplace. Kitchen has cherry cabinets, recessed lighting, pantry, and granite counters. The ground level has 2 BR with private baths and oversized closets. Large wrap-around deck and screened porch. The lower level has a large open space and 2 BR. Seasonal mountain views and rock outcroppings on this oversized private lot. $484,000

21 Black Walnut Drive Meticulously manicured, golf front 3 BR, 2.5 BA home with mountain views! Live on one level with upstairs reserved for guest rooms. First floor features spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry, dining room, breakfast nook, study/ den, master suite, and great room with built-ins, fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and wall of windows. Professional landscaping, 2-car garage, paved drive, covered front porch, back deck, screened porch, hardwood floors, surround sound, security system, DSL and cable. Walk to resort activities, farmers market, and town of Nellysford. 30 min to Charlottesville. $389,900

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583 Reeds Gap Road Great location off the Blue Ridge Parkway and 1.6 miles to Wintergreen Resort. Unique home situated on 8 very private acres with some mountain views and lovely seasonal views. Handsome stonework. Fairly level grounds and decking off the back to enjoy the view. Seller has re-worked and added new windows, replaced HVAC, updated electrical and the living room fireplace has new wood stove and flu. No septic records for number of bedrooms in health dept. Augusta tax records has listed as three bedrooms. $259,000

PRICE REDUCED! 1059 Bryant Mountain Road Few homes possess the warmth and sophistication found in this 3 BR, 3.5 BA home. Upon entry, sightlines offer an uninterrupted prospect across the Blue Ridge. Heated tumbled agate and reclaimed wood flooring, custom fixtures including a deep-basin, hammered-copper kitchen sink, and a professionally designed and installed fountain garden are a small sample of the qualities of this fine home. Near Wintergreen, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the best of Nelson County’s agri-tourism businesses. $799,000

PRICE REDUCED! 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. $159,000

2811 Afton Mountain Road Great location in Afton with easy drive to Charlottesville and Waynesboro. Minutes from Veritas and Afton Mountain vineyards and wineries. This unique opportunity consists of the 5 BR, 4 BA home and guest cottage. Live in one and rent the other, or rent both! Currently, both are rented with substantial cash flow and excellent ROI. There is a possibility that another cabin could be built on the property with county approval. The homes have been well-maintained with continual upgrades over recent years. Tons of charm, convenience and character! $329,000

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

2788 Rockfish Valley Highway • Nellysford, VA 22958 NOVEMBER 2015

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Specializing in log cabins, stone work, and historical restorations. Also buying log cabins and barns

Meade Shirley 540-241-9075 elkmountaincontracting.com

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RESULTS Rod Phillips, Realtor 434-987-6399 Rodfphillips@gmail.com

www.WintergreenPremierProperties.com 258 Timbers condo

Ski-in/Ski-out income producing property. On the rental program with the resort. Only $79,000

Lot 41 Hickory Springs.

Great buildable Lot for only $49,900

118 Blackrock Circle $549,000

Updated 5 bedroom home in great location with beautiful views.

19 Rock Dove $320,000

Brand new construction by Solid Rock Properties. 4 beds, 3 baths.

41 Oak Lane

1724 High Ridge $350,000

4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, Top Floor unit with amazing views.

Great location near Mountain Inn Lodge, nice buildable lot with some MTN views. $85,000

988 Devils Knob Loop

Come build your dream home on this beautiful Lot with great views. $349,000

2041 Stone Ridge Condos

Beautifully maintained 2 bedrooms, 2 baths condo on the 18th Fairway. $139,000

23 Wintergreen Drive

410 Fawn Ridge $349,000

Post & Beam Cedar Lindel home, many upgraddes

13 Shenandoah Ridge Court $329,000 5 bedroom townhouse with great rental income.

305 Dobie condo $209,000

Ski-in/Ski-out income producing condo, 2 beds, 2 baths.

3700 square feet updated townhouse, 4 beds, 4 baths. Great Value only $429,000

24 Wintergreen Drive

3700 Sq. feet updated townhouse, great income, 4 beds, 4 baths. $479,000

186 Hemlock Drive

Great View Lot for only $179,000

122 Wintergreen Drive

306 Dobie condo $334,900

750 Pedlars Edge $265,000

3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, completely updated ski-in/ski-out

One of the last ski front lots left, build your dream home on the slopes

519 Blackrock Circle $199,000

15 Red Cedar $279,000

Beautiful location on MTN, Outstanding value

22 Knob Hill Place $349,000

Zoned Multi-family. Build condos, townhomes, or a Hotel. Last development spot on the mountain. Call agent for more details. $1,870,000

Huge mountain views year around. Best views on the mountain.

Roy Wheeler Realty Company

Great neighborhood 4 beds, 3 full baths NOVEMBER 2015

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10 Trillium Place

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)

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Superb home built in 2005 with 2 car garage offers seasonal mountain views. More than 1,200 SF of decking facilitates outdoor living. The finest granite, tile, stone, hardwoods, plumbing & lighting fixtures, and appliances make this home impossible to duplicate at this price. Act now! $497,500. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (515960)

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1445 Beacon Hill Ln

664 Shamokin Springs Trail

403 Devils Knob Loop

306 Dobie Condos Ski in/ ski out, 3 bedroom/ 3 full bath, beautifully updated Dobie condo. This condo has been completely updated including all windows, doors, kitchen, baths, flooring, paint and much more. The spiral staircase has been removed and a creative, more functional staircase has been added giving much more space for the living area. This condo is a top floor unit with high ceilings and spectacular mountain views. Located in the heart of wintergreen resort walking distance to restaurants and shopping. This is one of the nicest 3 bedroom ski front condos at Wintergreen. $334,900. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (530948)

WESTERN ALBEMARLE SCHOOLS - So hard to find! 3.89Acres mostly wooded-level lot in Signal Hill- an attractive, established small development. Convenient to Crozet and to Waynesboro/Fishersville. BOARD YOUR HORSE - Community covenants allow for the boarding of 1 horse on your property! Select your own builder or work with HIGH QUALITY builder -Shenandoah Valley Construction - to build a CUSTOM RESIDENCE of your choice. Offered at $94,500 Call Jon Tsakis 540-836-9211. (534458)

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Great combination of like new condition, upgraded features and preferred location, at a reasonable price! This very energy efficient (Energy Star rated) three plus BR home has hardwood floors, granite counters, custom cabinets, stainless appliances and more. Central air conditioning/heat pump with propane backup, conditioned and insulated crawl space, efficient tankless water heater, central vac, fiber cement siding, porches front and rear. Wood burning fireplace, two family rooms, bonus and office rooms. Level driveway and a great location within walking distance to many amenities. Free shuttle bus stop right around corner. Sold furnished and rental ready. Offered at $399,900. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (533976)

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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)

Enjoy Fantastic Views of Crawfords Knob from your living room and deck! This recently remodeled 3 bedroom home offers a great open floor plan. Spacious Kitchen and Dining Room Area. Stone Fireplace and pine cathedral ceilings! NEW HOT TUB! Granite Counter tops and Kitchen Aid appliances. A warm decor awaits your touch! Must SEE!!! Offered at $334,500. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (532319)

28 Fern Circle

If you want views, this weekend getaway is one of a kind. This adorable home has panoramic mountain views at 3850 elevation, and it overlooks the 15th fairway of the beautiful Devils Knob Golf Course. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath mountain home with huge stone fireplace, cozy furnishings all on a 1/2 acre at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Just painted exterior and many other upgrades. MUST SEE TO BELIEVE! $384,500. Call Jody A. Morgan 540-461-1733 jodyamorgan@live.com (537898)

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Build your own Wintergreen retreat on this versatile corner lot with great mountain view potential. The slope on the lot is perfect for a home with a walk-out basement, and the lot is close to both the National Forest and miles of marked hiking trails, including the Old AT. Contact us for builder recommendations. $48,500. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (536027)

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Beautiful year around mountain views from this updated home. This home sits in the very desirable Blackrock neighborhood of WTG. Great location near all the resort activities. This is a great family home with a very spacious floor plan and has a large deck for entertaining. Master bedroom has its own private balcony.....have fun in the hot tub while enjoying wonderful mountain views. This is a great value for year around mountain views and a renovated 5 bedroom home in this location at WTG. $549,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (535915)

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Rare top floor end unit with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, plus additional windows that provide extra interior light. Take in the mountain vistas, views of the Rockfish Valley, and views of the ski slopes from your great room, dining room, kitchen, and deck. Cathedral ceilings provide expansive interior volume and the tongue-and-groove wood covering adds a special mountain getaway flavor. Master suites provided on both the main level and second story. The Cliffs is an easy walk to the Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center, Devils Knob Golf & Grill, and Devils Knob Tennis. Don’t miss out on this special value! Offered at $299,000 Listed by Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (528366)

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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 Spa-Aquatics-Fitness Center, Devils Knob Tennis & Golf. Reduced! $165,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (508360)

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

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thepublishers Sometimes you have to go on a road trip with the kids halfway across the country. And if you want to remain married, you stop at the halfway point for the night. Peyton’s version of “Are we there yet?” is “How many sleeps until we get there?” “Just one night,” I told her as I started scanning my phone for a place to crash outside of Lexington, Kentucky. But every place I called was booked. Something about a bluegrass festival. I forgot we were in Kentucky. We finally found a place several miles outside of Lexington and as we loaded our things into the room – Adam, careful with that luggage cart, please. – we piled back into the truck to find a place to eat. You can’t really call us a football family. We walked into America’s Fern Bar and several screens had the game on with people hootin’ it up. “That’s very loud,” Peyton said to me, looking up from her crayons and kids’ menu. I was scanning my phone for the number to the nearest liquor store. “We close at midnight, ma’am.” the voice said through the phone. Kentucky’s all right. Setting the Styrofoam to-go- box

on the floorboard (because stale chicken fingers might be breakfast?) I hopped out of the truck and into a time warp. “Any particular bourbon you’re looking for ma’am?” the man said as I looked at half empty shelves. My brand was sold-out so I grabbed a fifth of Plan B and Plan C. As I walked up to pay, a Kentucky gentleman put down a cup he had been sipping from, stuffed a bottle in a paper sack, and handed it to the car stopped at the side window. So the other Kentucky gentleman put his cup down and rang me up, shaving the last three pennies of the total because no one should dig around for three pennies or break a bill on a Friday night in Kentucky. He knew mama needed a sleep. Happy Thanksgiving! Yvette and Tommy Stafford NOVEMBER 2015 Blue Ridge LIFE 7

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The Best Wines When we have passed a certain age, the soul of the child we once were and the soul of the dead from whom we have sprung, come to lavish on us their riches and their spells. – Proust Titling a column, “the best” something-or-other is a nice little marketing trick. It grabs attentions faster than anything else… except perhaps: “the amazing diet secret of Angelina Jolie.” There will always be those who want the best, perhaps not realizing that the best is never what we buy in life, but what we bring to it instead. There come moments in life when we realize we’re experiencing the best, and it’s that which we share with others. The best is when we’re surrounded by family, or by people we love, and it doesn’t matter that the wine on the table costs $9.99. But if we’re to insist on the best, one secret is to drink the wine of the region. In the southwest of France, you might opt for the rustic bottle of Gaillac that so well compliments that region’s lard-laden specialties like cassoulet. Regional food

and wine have evolved to work well together and have remained married for a reason. Here in the Rockfish and Shenandoah valleys, we’re graced with some of the oldest mountains on earth, creating one of the most unique terroirs with ancient layers of strata that yield excellent wine. I think we reach moments when we realize the best is all about being the best we can (doesn’t it always gets back to loving?) rather than having the best (even when we can afford it). Simpler still, the best wines are those you like best. Or the one over which you decided to raise money for a charity or give to a friend in need. Or maybe the wine that allowed you to relax and listen to a parent or grandparent’s story of the past; there will come a time when you can no longer. Our relationship with wine, no different from life, is about what our hearts are saying and not some blogger’s points or scores. Maybe the best “us” is somewhere between child’s wise wonder and the very olds’ wonder-filled wisdom. This Thanksgiving, give thanks if you have people you love. Pop that

cork and tell them just how much. Loving Cup Red, 2013 (organic) – Viniculture in Virginia is hard to do organically. Enter stage left: Loving Cup, one of the first organic wineries in our state. Deena and Karl of Loving cup are also great friends to the animals, donating a portion of proceeds to the Nelson County SPCA. This is a soft, medium red with notes of black cherry and plum, and a nice compliment to your Polyface turkey and all the fixins. $18.99 Veritas, Cabernet France, 2014 – While 2015 proved a great vintage for Virginia, despite the crazy rain at harvest’s end, other vintages have been more difficult to say the least. But then there will always be vintners whose wines sell out no matter how trying a year. Enter stage right: Andrew, Patricia, Emily and the crew at Veritas, whose touch turn grapes into gold… or great wine anyway. This Cabernet Franc is delightfully fruity with aromas of cranberry, and another good choice for your Thanksgiving Day fare. $24.99 April in Paris! For info: Kay@ kaypfaltz.com.

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Amherst Office 434.946.5522 • 434.263.5088 198 South Main St, Suite 102 PO Box 1020 Amherst VA 24521

Lovingston - $850,000 - 344 +/acres of beauty. Two bold streams. Mark Brashears: 540.570.2874

Lowesville - $379,900 - 3BR, 3BTH, 7.2 acres w/ 700ft of Piney River frontage. Commercial/Residential. Paul Kilgore: 434.941.5922

Colleen - $322,000 - 46 acres w/ paved rd. frontage near Lovingston, several springs, bold creek. Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Lovingston - $274,900 - Very private 137.42+/- acre parcel, underground power, hardwood/timber. Lynn Bowling: 434.941.3126

Tyro - $268,000 - 2 BR, 2BTH, garage, 12.6 acres w/ 1BR guest cottage. Tye River frontage. Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Arrington - $264,900 - 4BR, 2BTH, 2 acres, Mountain Views, County water, Open flr plan Lynn Bowling: 434.941.3126

Amherst - $220,000 - 4BR, 2BTH, 6.88 acres, updated Circa 1915 w/ modern addition. Mountain Views. Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Arrington - $199,000 - 4BR Farmhouse, 32.79 beautiful acres, borders Ruckers Run Creek. Andy Youngs: 434.942.9795

Shipman - $179,500 - 3BR, 2BTH, 2.40 acres, Hardwood flrs, freshly painted interior, 24’x37’ Garage Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Colleen - $165,900 - 2BR, 2BTH, 1.05 acres, 1560 fin. sq. ft., oak floors, full basement, Mountain Views! Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Lovingston - $169,900 - 3BR, 2BTH, 0.88 ac., County water/sewer, Renovated, refinished oak flrs. Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Afton - $149,500 - A jewel in disguise! Wooded 14.81 acres w/10.37 ac.in Albemarle & 4.44 ac. in Nelson Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Arrington - $135,000 - 2BR home and shop creatively endowed. Greenhouse/ garden area, fenced backyard Malcolm Fleming: 434.942.9376

Buena Vista - $104,900 - 3 BR, 2BTH, large fenced backyard, enclosed carport for Family Rm., Hardwood flrs Laura Ruff: 434.485.2935

Lovingston - $69,900 - 5.66 wooded acres just minutes from Lovingston, Soil analysis done, well on site Carole Saunders: 434.981.3089

Shipman - $47,900 - 8.11 acres, large level lot, old farmhouse on property, convenient location Malcolm Fleming: 434.942.9376

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STORY by ERIC J. WALLACE PHOTOGRAPHY by ANNIE LAURA/621STUDIOS.COM

LIGHT OF DAY Some animals never see it. Charles and Anna Long are farmers raising turkeys that do.

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The drive down Virginia’s Hwy 252 is scenic and serene. The road to Middlebrook (cutting southward through middle Augusta County) winds upward through increasingly sloping hills alongside mountain streams, passing through quaint little hamlets with names reminiscent of long forgotten mills huddled in about the unmarked highway so close you cannot help but imagine the clomp of horses’ hooves, the hard-packed ruts of a busy wagon trail, the old brick taverns and big wraparound porches bustling with foot-traffic. As with so many areas of rural Appalachia, the 19th century remains a presence — its pastoral vestige remains not stamped out by the technological progression of the modern era. Traveling up the steep gravel driveway of Charles and Anna Long’s, Long Roots Farm, emerging from a stand of dense hardwoods, the view is breathtaking. The couple’s large, modern log cabin — the only manmade structure in sight — sits regally atop a hillside (there are many of them), its big porch and high windows looking out over Long Roots’ 100 acres of bountifully rolling farmland, which itself abuts and bleeds into miles of hardwood-speckled valleys and crests, all of it bowled in by the gently looming Blue Ridge.

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The first and obvious question to sort of venerably and flabbergastedly stammer at the couple is: How on earth did the couple come by this sliver of bucolic heaven? “A little over a year ago now we posted an ad on Craigslist,” shrugs Charles, running a palm over his closely cropped hair and gazing around like a man in awe of his own good fortune. “We posted that we were wanting land to farm and within the first few hours got a response. When we came out and looked at the place, we fell in love.” But this is the short answer, the latest installment in a slightly more complicated saga that runs something as follows: Charles Long was raised by the son of none other than the founder of Virginia’s first — and eventually most major — mass-commercialized turkey operation, Jim Long. After raising turkeys for years free-range on various plots of land he owned and leased in the Meadowview area, realizing that he could trick Old Man Winter and predators via constructing heated houses, in 1942 Long made the pioneering leap to raising his birds indoors. The venture was enormously successful, ushering in what amounted to an agricultural revolution. “My grandfather was a true pioneer,” says Long. “He was one of the first farmers to start raising birds indoors and that fact, combined with his business savvy, led to his controlling a strong portion of the east coast market.” continued on page 14

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By the early 1960s, Long had incorporated his turkey farming business under the name Franwood Farms, and, with the savvy of an innovator bent on monopolization, purchased subsidiary companies — like a truck dealership to cut Franwood’s transportation costs, a construction company to help lessen the expense of its expansion, a butchery to process the meat, and a packing plant to, well, pack it — thereby controlling economic gaps that other farmers accepted as being simply the cost of doing business. Franwood grew swiftly, and made its mark shipping poultry to major metropolitan hubs — like Washington, D.C. and New York City — throughout the eastern seaboard. As the scion of what was at once a family farm and corporate agricultural behemoth, Charles Long spent his youth and early career steeped in this profit-driven, corporate environment. Then, two years ago, in 2013, he decided to make a change. “I wasn’t happy doing what I was doing,” says Long. “That method of farming seemed detached from the natural world, and, after seeing the success of the whole slow-foods movement —” as embodied on the front-end by Joel Salatin, or expressed on the back by Barbara Kingsolver’s best-selling farm-memoir, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle —“I thought I’d like to take my expertise and put it to use raising animals in a different way.” Different indeed. Strolling through the pastures with the couple’s adopted Great Pyrenees, Chance, huffing and bounding alongside, the

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remarkable thing about the Long Roots operation is its commitment to a policy of free-range authenticity. Whether it be turkeys, chickens, ducks, sheep, cows, or Lucy, the sheep-herding donkey, they are all allotted ample time to roam. “We fence in the small animals at night to keep out coyotes and predators,” says Long. “And we don’t clip the wings of our birds.” When Long opens the gate of the solar-powered electric enclosure housing around 50 turkeys, this last point is quickly proven. The young male birds disperse in a flock, go pecking and strutting about the pasture, stretching their wings and taking brief flights. Contrary to what you’d think, they don’t flee or wander too far. In fact, within minutes they’re back at the enclosure, gathered about the Longs, curiously cocking their heads. “It’s a happier method of farming,” says Long. “I know I feel happier, and I can tell you from experience, these animals are much happier than the ones I worked with that were cooped up inside and never saw the light of day.” When asked about what his grandfather thinks of all this, Long tells the story of the 95-year-old’s visit to the farm. “He gazed around and sort of smirked and scratched his head,” says Long. “He said it was like he’d gone back in time. He felt it was amazing there was a market for this kind of thing, and encouraged us to grow our operation.” BRL

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Charles Long’s roots in farming run deep. His grandfather, Jim Long, founded Franwood Farms, one of Virginia’s largest mass-commercialized turkey operations. Jim – shown below with his sons in the mid 1950s – became one of the first farmers in Virginia to raise turkeys indoors. Two generations later, Charles and Anna are raising turkeys in the outdoors. “It’s a happier method of farming,” Charles says.

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What do you get when you add red Solo cups, plastic ketchup bottles, cans of paint, and a boring day at the Wintergreen True Value Store in Nellysford? A poor man’s stained glass window, according to storeowner Danny Watson. “I just got this idea. Let’s do some kind of Jackson Pollock drip painting.” He and his 13-year-old daughter, Noel, filled the cups with every color of paint imaginable and with a paintbrush, (or syringe, or old condiment bottle) got busy dripping or squirting different hues onto a square-shaped piece of glass about the size of a text book. With a second piece of glass, they pressed down. Danny calls the technique “paint scuzzing.” If you’re wondering if you read that right, you did. It’s the redneck’s version of paint squeezed between glass, Danny said. “From there you have a made piece that has two different sides to it. The first piece of glass where you dropped the paint on looks completely different from the top piece where you press it down. You actually end up with two very different contrasting sides,” Danny explained during one recent paint scuzzing session.

And if this is redneck stain glass, then the hardware store is the church. And the altar is the big worktable in the back, past the aisles of nails, light bulbs and power tools. The congregation is Noel, Danny’s ten-year-old son Max, and some of their friends. And instead of meeting on Sunday, these worshippers meet Friday and Saturday afternoons. As the kids continue to create, their techniques have evolved. Instead of using a paintbrush to drip the paint, they use syringes or ketchup bottles to squirt it more precisely. Noel experiments by laying masking tape down on the glass before dripping her red and blue paint. When she pulls up the tape, an intricate design appears. For Max, it’s all about using as many colors as possible. “I like to mix them all together,” he said. The only downside? “The paint gets on your hands and it’s hard to get off.” Danny cuts glass to use for the pressing part of the process and he has experimented with shapes and sizes. “Every Friday the technique evolves a little bit more and we come out with something a little bit different and unique,” Danny said.

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186 Mountain Inn Condos Gold Rated one bedroom loft condo in Wintergreen rental program. Rental revenue of over $21,000 in 2014. Sold furnished and ready to enjoy this winter or keep it in rental program. Walk to courtyard restaurants, festivals and music, shopping and of course the slopes! Full bathroom and kitchenette too. One of the few units in the Mountain Inn with an outside deck too. Listed by Steve Marianella for $115,000. Call 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (538273)

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Custom built 4 bedroom home on well landscaped and private lot in Stoney Creek at Wintergreen. Built by respected local custom builder Stagebridge Const., this home has many upgrades including gourmet kitchen with granite counters and custom cherry cabinets, top quality stainless appliances. Oak hardwood floors throughout main living area, central vacuum, ceiling fans throughout, mudroom entry w/sink, 2 car garage and workshop, covered screened porch, custom windows and all wood doors. Offered at $649,900 – Call Steve Marianella. 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (532910)

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CELADON SORGHUM Green Acres is the place to be. But not like forest green. More like a grey-green. “We don’t have to climb the telephone pole to talk on the phone, but we do have to take our cell phones to special areas to be able to use them,” laughs Abby Rice, describing the farm (Celadon Acres) she owns and operates with her husband, Tom Lauderman. Celadon is a willow-green color often found in pottery. “And our next project will be to get our [pottery] studio up and running.” But for the time being, Abby and Tom — who both still work in computer-related jobs at UVa — have their hands full of sorghum. The couple started growing the grain (used to make a syrupy sweetening agent somewhere akin to molasses, but not quite) seven years ago while they were still living in Charlottesville proper when Tom got curious about it after a trip to the Clifford Ruritan Club’s annual Sorghum Festival. But it wasn’t until they headed out to Lovingston that they started growing almost an entire acre of the stuff, built a sugar house for turning the crop into syrup, and turn out 10-20 gallons of sweetener each year. continued on page 26

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Back in the day, this century-old cane mill would have been powered by horses. At Celadon Acres, Tom Lauderman has hooked it up to a small gas engine, repurposing parts from a lawn tractor.

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Tom’s fascination with the crop grew as he discovered its history in Virginia. Sorghum, which originates from Africa, is a hardy plant that requires little pest control and is very tolerant to Virginia’s weather. And while plantations were growing the far more fickle sugar cane, poorer folks used sorghum to sweeten their coffee and cakes.

“I think a lot of grandpas used to have the mill and the cooker pans,” said Abby. “It was more of a grassroots kind of thing all over the southeast in the early 20th century. It phased out as sugar became more affordable, but we’ve picked it back up and are trying to go back to the grassroots kind of lifestyle.” They’ve even resorted to using a 100-yearold cane mill for harvest — one that originally required two horses and two farmers to operate. Seeing as how Tom and Abby don’t have horses (and electricity has been invented), they had to figure out a way to get it to work sans livestock. “It’s got a little gas engine that’s the most modern part of it and there’s a pulley off the gas engine,” said Tom, who hobbled together parts from an old lawn tractor, a post hole digger and a century old sorghum mill to create the perfect solution. “It’s a lot of cast iron and it turns pretty slow, but the cane comes out flat — we’re talking Coyote and Road Runner.” Despite the old technology and the old-world crop, what’s old is new again. The New York Times has run a few articles on sorghum’s culinary uses and several upscale restaurants, including the Dabney in Washington, D.C. have come knocking for sorghum at Celadon Acres. “Some of the foodie people in big cities have discovered sorghum because it’s a more mild flavor than molasses,” said Tom, who happens to like molasses thankyouverymuch, adding that some of those foodies have even asked for the raw juice, which is not usually used in cooking due to it’s starchy texture and grassy taste. “We’re hoping that in the next couple of years, some of these folks will develop some really good recipes. Long term, we’ll work with building relationships with some of them. For them, there are no boundaries. They’re a fun bunch.” BRL

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A rebound in sales was anticipated since the last two quarters are historically stronger than the first two. Q3 did have an uptick in sales. In fact, Q3 sales increased by 8.6% over the previous quarter (Q2 2015). However, price and length of time on market did not improve. The positive momentum in sales may lead to a gain in year end sales, but it is looking less optimistic that price will rebound enough to end the year on a positive note. 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; 172 residential properties sold in Q1Q3 of 2015 which represents a 23% increase from the same time period in 2014 when 140 properties sold. Q1-Q3 Statistical Comparisons; Q1-Q3 2014 recap: 140 sales, median $237,000, average price $282,502, average price per sq ft 143.24, Days

on Market (DOM) 154. Q1-Q3 2015: 172 sales, median $197,950, average price $244,150, Average price per sq ft 134.12, Days on Market (DOM) 193. The 2015 market has shown an increase in the number of properties sold, but a reduction in price and a longer time on market. While more properties are selling, the drop across all price categories indicates that purchases are being made on price and/or value. In Q1-Q3 2015 there were more sales at or below 100k (42 in Q1-Q3 2015 compared to 23 in Q1-Q3 2014) and fewer sales above 500k (only 14 in Q1-Q3 2015 compared to 19 in Q1-Q3 2014). Current market conditions indicate that property should be priced appropriately at the time of listing. 88% of the Q1-Q3 2015 sales that incurred more than 365 days on market, were reduced at least once, if not multiple times, before selling. Inventory has dwindled some, but not enough for sellers to discount the fact that there

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remains a lot of competition. There are currently 342 residential properties for sale at an average price per sq ft of 161.73 compared to this time last year with 375 properties for sale with an average price per sq ft of $165.38. Until inventory is significantly reduced, sellers have to attractively price their property to entice a buyer to move forward with their property instead of the competition. Q1-Q3 Sales Summary by Locality; Nelson County sales encompass 3 main markets, Wintergreen (mountain) with 86 sales, Stoney Creek (valley) with 14 sales, and all other non-resort or county properties with 72 sales. When comparing Q1-Q3 2015 sales with Q1-Q3 2014 sales, all 3 markets experienced growth in sales volume. Wintergreen experienced the greatest growth with a 32% increase followed by the county with a 16% increase. Another notable statistic is within Wintergreen (mountain) and the distribution of sales; 86 properties

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Ryan Ray’s hike began in Los Angeles and his taken him across the country though picturesque places like this field in Hiwassee, which is in Pulaski County.

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If you’re ever asked to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, just make sure they haven’t already walked 349 miles in those shoes already — because at about mile number 350, those shoes need to be replaced. “The purpose of the walk was to give people a visual reminder of the fact that things that look impossible can be done if you just don’t give up,” said Ryan Ray, who recently walked 3,050 miles across America (replacing his shoes every 350 miles or so). “I do motivational speaking and I’m a writer. And this was about me taking my own advice. I always tell people to find something you love and do it with passion, so I combined my three biggest passions: traveling, speaking, and writing.” Ryan, who spent about five months this year walking from his home in Los Angeles to New England, made a stop at Greenwood Gourmet in Western Albemarle at the Potter’s Craft Cider tasting booth on one of the final days of his journey, which ended in New York City a few weeks later.

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He walked alone the entire trip (save three pit stops to visit his mom’s house, his dad’s house, and the White House and started his walk with only 1,000 Facebook fans, but Ryan had incredible support from his virtual community, most of whom found him via social media. Thanks to his ever-growing online community — he now has over 33,000 Facebook fans — he got to sleep in a warm bed for the majority of his trip. During the 177 nights of his journey, he stayed with 135 families and only pitched his tent 31 times. Which is good. “I’m not really an outdoor person,” said the guy who just spent 10 out of ever 11 days walking eight miles a day at approximately three miles per hour. At the end of his walk, he flew to Tennessee to start his post-hike speaking engagements. Next up? Some speaking in Washington, D.C., Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas before heading back to Los Angeles as Ryan thinks up his next idea. “And then I’ll find another journey,” he said. “The point is to set a goal and make it happen. Maybe it’s walking, maybe it’s kayaking. Just do what you love.” BRL

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BRL Country is a Festivus Affair Blue Ridge Life Country is a Four Season Resort of its own. We’re fresh off from the Festy weekend and now preparing for Adventures on the James Games III – 5K Night Trail Run & Fall Festival at James River State Park. There is not a dull moment around here if you are the adventurous type. This past month, as the season has shifted from summer to fall, there has not been a shortage of great events and happenings around the area. The last few weeks has seen Wintergreen’s Summer’s End Festival, Lockn’ and the Festy, just to name a few. One of the many treasures around the area are the great breweries. One of my favorite winter-warmer Stouts is the Dark Hollow from Blue Mountain Brewery. For years, when the first bottle hit the shelves, I was in. Recently, on one of my trips over to the Nelson County Tourism office to receive my next assignment

(sounds kind of James Bondish), our conversation turned to how to get to our rally point. When I took a look at the map, I saw “Dark Hollow.” When I asked about the area, I was told to watch out for the headless horseman and other treacherous affairs that have been known to occur. Actually it was just the opposite. Orchards and breathtaking views is a more appropriate description. My travels involved going from Lovingston back over to Nellysford. Dark Hollow was a ‘short-cut’ from Highway 56 to Highway 151. One thing I have learned about short-cuts around the area: distance is shorter but time is relative. This was the same weekend as Lockn’ to give you some reference to weather conditions. So as the roads went from pavement to dirt, storms began rolling through the area. I found myself driving through some apple orchards as a few streaks of lightning flew overhead. Behind me

the sun was still shining. So the dark clouds and lightning had great contrast to the rolling landscape. I had to pull over and watch as the rolling orchard hills had a very thrilling shine about them. Before I knew it I was popping back out on Highway 151 and the adventure was done. Little unexpected adventures are the best. You have your intended route and then there is the unintended route. Both will take you to the same destination but it’s the unintended route that adds the flavor. I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to the winter. Did you know we used to host trail running events over at Devils Backbone year around? I used to look forward to the winter events more than any other. Starting around Halloween, we had great times running around the grounds with headlamps in the dark. I was always impressed how many people would show up in costume

ready to run in the dark where we had ghosts and ghouls waiting to scare them off their feet. I had always hoped for a snow run but Mother Nature of the Nelson district just threw us drizzly days or even better, days that were 65 and sunny. You just never knew what the weather was going to be but the runners would always be back. So your warmer days may be behind you soon but don’t let that deter you for setting out that front door on your next adventure. Hit the trails and go for a run, hike or bike. Sherando and the Blue Ridge Parkway are always there waiting for you to pick the route. Camping can still be a thrill in the winter. You just have to be prepared! If its gear you need, Rockfish Gap Outfitters is well versed in knowing what you need when you get out there. Let the front door be the gateway not the barrier. Embrace the Adventure!

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The Prudent Pruner The savvy gardener not only carries a landscape that flexes its botanical bounty with numerous highly desirable species of plants, but pruners that only leave the sheath at the appropriate time. Job after job, year after year, I watch as uninformed contractors and homeowners alike reconcile a year’s growth in a weekend and then exhibit their malpractice to all their guests for the next five months of turkey dinners, Ho-Ho-Ho’s, Auld Lang Syne and Irish celebrations. These pruning cuts are not only untimely, but allow winter’s desiccating touch to leave a mark on evergreens that requires an additional touch up the following year when the bees begin buzzing around again in late March. So sheath your pruners, enjoy the fall weather and find out what the savvy gardeners don’t want you to know. At the top of the list of ones to prune are always trees. During the winter months, leaves have fallen and you can see clearly into the canopy and locate those crisscrossing limbs that may be rubbing another limb or trees that just need a little lift. This is also a good time to limb up trees so that their shape continues to move the canopy up instead of in your walking/driving area. A good rule of thumb for young trees is to keep one third of the tree in trunk and two thirds in canopy. To reduce the chance of a larger limb ripping bark down as it falls, first make a ½ inch cut under the limb out about 2 feet and then cut just beyond that cut to remove the weight of the limb. As the limb falls, the undercut will not allow the limb to rip the bark and leave an ugly scar. After the first cut, the weight is effectively gone and the last piece is much easier. In the “no cut” list are really

the bulk of your plants. Boxwood, hollies, laurels and the like show that ugly scar for the entire cold season if pruned. We opt to take out some of the larger pieces of these (we call ‘horns’) for winter decorations and leave the rest for that cool early spring day in early March. Winter damage or burn, which is almost guaranteed, also cannot be removed if the plants have already been pruned in the fall. Once you leave the evergreens, we get more into some of the deciduous shrubs like Hydrangeas, Viburnums and the like. It is imperative that you have a good understanding of these plants bloom cycle since some, like Viburnums, have already set bud and a pruning cut removes blooms. For these plants, remember the May rule of pruning: if it blooms before May 1, prune it after it blooms; if it blooms after May 1, prune if before it blooms. Okay, this is really rough and is not always applicable, but it does weed out the vast majority of plants and acts as a good guideline. Panicle hydrangea, on the other hand, bloom on new wood and can be pruned early. However, those old blooms act as decorations in the cold of winter and therefore should not be pruned until the first of March. Ornamental grasses of all sorts should be avoided like the plague for a fall cut. Mostly it is connected to root rot stemming from excessive moisture during the winter months. I consider the majority of these plants to be ornamental in nature – in particular after a snowfall. Moisture removal by the roots is aided by the standing foliage – once the foliage is cut, the plants ability to remove that water is greatly reduced and leaves it open to root born pathogens. Yes, liriope fits into this category as well.

asktheDr. By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Cole, My family wants me to fill out a living will. What is that? Your family has a great idea. It can be hard to think about this, but at some point we all are going to die. This is a fact and we do not have control over it. What we do have control over is what medical care we receive at the end of our life. A living will, also called an advanced medical directive, is how we can let people know our wishes for medical care at the end of our life. All adults should have a living will regardless of health status. A living will can state what treatments or procedures you do want to have performed, or what treatments or procedures that you want withheld at the end of your life. It also allows you to appoint a person to act on your behalf, if you are not able to make the health care decisions for yourself. At the end of life do you want everything to be done to keep you alive? If so, great – put it in your living will. Do you want to be

allowed to die peacefully without any heroic measures? Great – put it in your living will. Do you want something in between? Put it in your living will. People often tell me that their family knows what they want and they don’t think a living will is necessary. It can be difficult for family members to make decisions based on a past conversation, and different family members may remember the discussion differently. In order to protect yourself and to help you family be sure about your wishes - put it in your living will! Information about living wills can be found at your doctor’s office. A living will is sometimes done through a lawyer, although this is not absolutely necessary. Talk to your family and your doctor about your wishes for end of life care, even if that is likely to be a long way off. Dr. Charles Cole is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. This column is provided as a service to readers of Blue Ridge Life Magazine and it does not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers of this magazine. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

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NOVEMBER 6 FRIDAY S’MORES FOR CHT Start: Nov. 6, 2015 6:00 pm End: Nov. 6, 2015 8:00 pm Venue: Camp Holiday Trails Phone: 434-977-3781 Address: 400 Holiday Trails Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (ALBEMARLE)

NOVEMBER 7 SATURDAY COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Start: Nov. 7, 2015 8:30 am End: Nov. 7, 2015 10:30 am Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) FARM RAISED BEEF SAMPLING Start: Nov. 7, 2015 9:00 am End: Nov. 7, 2015 5:00 Pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Hwy, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON) 21ST ANNUAL ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR Start: Nov. 7, 2015 10:00 am End: Nov. 8, 2015 5:00 Pm Venue: Artisan Studio Tour Phone: 434-242-5939 Address: facebook.com/artisans. studio.tour

NOVEMBER 14 SATURDAY APPLE CIDER SAMPLING Start: Nov. 14, 2015 9:00 am End: Nov. 14, 2015 5:00 Pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Hwy, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON) FULL NELSON 5K Start: Nov. 14, 2015 9:00 am End: Nov. 14, 2015 5:00 Pm Venue: Blue Mountain Barrel House Phone: 252-207-9393 Address: 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, VA 22922 (NELSON) 11TH ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST Start: Nov. 14, 2015 12:00 pm End: Nov. 15, 2015 5:00 pm Venue: Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery Phone: 540-456-8400 Address: 9423 Batesville Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) ROCKFISH NIGHTS Start: Nov. 14, 2015 5:30 pm End: Nov. 14, 2015 10:00 pm 36

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Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) HARVEST WINE DINNER Start: Nov. 14, 2015 6:30 pm End: Nov. 14, 2015 9:00 pm Venue: DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Phone: 434-263-6100 Address: 500 DelFosse Winery Ln, Faber, VA 22938 (NELSON)

NOVEMBER 15 SUNDAY FRENCH CREPES Start: Nov. 15, 2015 1:00 pm End: Nov. 15, 2015 5:00 pm Venue: DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Phone: 434-263-6100 Address: 500 DelFosse Winery Ln, Faber, VA 22938 (NELSON)

NOVEMBER 16 MONDAY NELSON COUNTY COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT Start: Nov. 16, 2015 7:30 pm End: Nov. 16, 2015 9:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

NOVEMBER 20 FRIDAY PILGRIM’S SASHAY SQUARE DANCE Start: Nov. 20, 2015 7:30 pm End: Nov. 20, 2015 10:00 pm Venue: Rockfish River Elementary School Phone: 434-361-2470 Address: 200 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

NOVEMBER 26 THURSDAY TURKEY DAY 5K Start: Nov. 26, 2015 8:00 am End: Nov. 26, 2015 12:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Resort Phone: 434-325-2200 Address: Address: 39 Mountain Loop, Roseland, VA 22967 (NELSON)

NOVEMBER 28 SATURDAY COME PICK OUT A CHRISTMAS TREE Start: Nov. 28, 2015 9:00 am End: Nov. 28, 2015 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Hwy, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON)

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

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

Come visit us at the Barrel House brewery and tasting room and discover where tradition meets innovation. Our tasting room is open Sunday-Thursday, 12PM6PM, and Friday & Saturday, 12PM-8PM. You can enjoy a tasting flight of our available beer selections, relax with a full glass of one of our fine ales or lagers, and take a complementary tour after your purchase if you’d like to learn about our special brewing process.

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

BLUE STAR MUSIC 434-263-6746 177 Main St. P.O. Box 493 Lovingston, VA NELSON COUNTY 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

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.

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.

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G REAL ESTATE Country Rental in Roseland Two bedroom trailer on 30 + acres with views and creek for rent. Available now. References and credit history required. Posted by: Dondi Brandon 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/Massies Mill 434-361-2440 $650/mo RENTED! - 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 $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 -

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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 furnished. Master suite with Jacuzzi tub & private deck. DR and LR look over bold stream and onto golf course. Graceful LR w/ wood burning FP and baby grand piano. Marvelous windows. Attractive kitchen with all appliances. Laundry room, washer/dryer. Beautiful views, mature trees, DSL high speed Internet optional. Min 1-year lease. Posted By:Dana Frye 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-2444 $1600/month

JOBS Assistant Manager Wintergreen Black Bear Cafe Must have experience in a fast pace barista and/or deli/restaurant setting being able to prepare food and drink and clean. Experience dealing with customers and the elderly. Food Safety Manager Certificate a plus. Some hours will be spent getting supplies from Costco or Sams Club. Able to lift heavy boxes. Posted by: Black Bear Cafe 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-242-3466 $DOE

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HIRED! - 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 $Negotiable

FURNITURE 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

SERVICES Holiday Decorating at Your Home or Vacation Home Do you need help decorating your house or your vacation home for the holidays? Want to try something new, or keep it traditional? I have been decorating Historic Pharsalia for years, now I want to help you! I can follow your traditions & use your treasured decorations or I can gather fresh from your landscape…or even better, combine the two to make it a one-of-a-kind display everyone will admire. Let me help you at your home or I can have it all ready when you arrive for Christmas vacation!. Posted By: Jody Morgan 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 540-461-1733 $TBD

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 540430-0522 $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 434385-0502 $125

CARS & TRUCKS 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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