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Mountain Homes

56 Fairway Oaks

33 Smoke Rise

14 Hickory Nut Rd.

8 Fernwood Court

(Chestnut Springs 10) $399,900.00 MLS#511718

(Indian Rock 31) $579,000.00 MLS#514027

(Laurel Ridge 126) $429,000.00 MLS#514811

(Pryors Camp II 19) $289,000.00 MLS#515194

REDUCED PRICE! On the 3rd fairway, immediate cross country skiing connection in natural snow, 1300 feet to WPOA’s Chestnut Springs Pool. New hardwood floor in living and dining room were installed a month ago. Recently installed hardwood floors in living and dining room.

Remarkable property offering extreme privacy and solitude. Home has been nicely renovated and an oversize, attached 1-car garage with plenty of storage was added to the house a few years back. Home faces south and has many large windows in every room to let daylight and Nature inside your home. Two homesites with this property for a total of 1.08ac. Great location convenient to hiking. Property backs up to the GW National Forest for added privacy. Liquid propane heat, paved driveway and much more.

This is a luxury mountain home with many high-end interior and exterior finishes. Spacious and very open floor plan with every room a generous size. Cathedral ceilings and two story fireplace in the great room, first floor master suite, spacious loft/ family room on the second floor and many other great features. Located at a walking distance from the ski slopes and the heart of Wintergreen Resort. Could be a nice rental home due to the quality, floor plan and location. Fully furnished.

Charming cabin located close to all upper Resort amenities. Some of the many upgrades over the past few years include new roof, all new windows, power washing and sealing all cabin exterior, liquid propane heat installed, new dishwasher, new electric range and much more. Home is in a great condition and ready to move in and enjoy. Very spacious floor plan with each room a generous size. Home could sleep 10 comfortably. Great room offers several sitting areas. Wood stove. Great value! Must see!

Mountain Lot

150 Shamokin Springs Trail

138 Rosebay Ln.

(Shamokin Springs 62) $30,000.00 MLS#435328

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(Chestnut Place 37) $189,000.00 MLS#513033 Potential for wonderful all year round mountain, valley and ski village views upon construction. Sloping homesite so it would be great for building a 2 or 3 story home. Orientation is south so there will be plenty of light and sunshine in your home all day long. Beautiful sunrise views too. Located at the end of a very quiet street and with all large, beautiful homes for neighbors. Yes, short driving distance to all upper mountain amenities.

Condos

250 Timbers

$82,000.00 MLS#511339 Unit has been nicely furnished and upgraded. Timbers is ski/slope side and a great location for resort activities. This one level unit with separate bedroom offers privacy from other living areas.

2117 Fairway Woods

$109,000.00 MLS#515339 Located on the 18th Fairway of Devils Knob, this 2Bedroom 2Bath condominium is within easy walking distance of the spa, tennis club, golf clubhouse, Devils Grill, Black Bear Cafe and the upper ski slopes.

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188 Saddleback Knoll

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(1-H H-3) $634,900.00 MLS#514884

OUR TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS! • WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN next to spa

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The open floor plan in this contemporary house dramatizes the versatile interior with massive post & beam construction offering uninterrupted space and light. The large stone fireplace opens to both the dining area & living room. Located on a very private lot & quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers tension free living in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Home is setup up as four bedroom; however, the septic field is for a three bedroom home. Hot tub outside on screened porch.

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Wintergreen Condos 720 Laurelwood New hardwood floors in bath and kitchen, new furnishings. Walk to slopes. Only association with a private swimming pool. Sold furnished. Great 1 BR rental. $77,900

Eagles Court 113 Located on Eagles Swoop, this first-floor, ski-in, ski-out, 2 BR condo is the perfect getaway. Stunning mountain views. $169,000

2235 Tanners Ridge This 2 BR unit is ready for your decorating ideas. Within walking distance to Spa and the Nature Foundation. $94,900

131 Eagles Court Ground floor, 2 BR condo. Walk out to the slopes! Renovated with new carpeting, granite countertops, LR furniture and paint. Ready for ski season! $179,000

1408 Highlands Updated, ski front 2 BR condo. Spectcular views of the Blue Ridge and Highlands slopes. Great rental or second home. Furnished. $125,000

1412 Highlands Year-round views from this 3 BR condo. Overlooks the ski slopes and walk to the Wintergarden. Currently on the Resort Rental program. $225,000

2002 Stone Ridge Woods Beautiful top floor 3 BR condo. Steps from the Spa and across from Nature Foundation. Open living area. $220,000

774 Laurelwood Upgraded cabinets, new appliances, maple hardwood and ceramic tile flooring at this 1 BR condo. Easy access to skiing, dining, shopping. $75,500

470 Three Ridges Walking distance to slopes. New W/D, heat pump, and air handler within past few years. Private back deck, furnished. Affordable 1 BR condo. $89,900

489 Three Ridges Walk to slopes and Mountain Inn Village. New entry and bath floor tiles, bamboo flooring in LR, remodeled kitchen. 2nd BR and BA in loft. Furnished. $159,000

480 Three Ridges Great 1 BR condo within walking distance to the slopes and Mountain Village. Currently on rental program. $83,000

2142 Fairway Woods Overlooking the 18th fairway of Devil’s Knob Golf. Easy walk to dining, spa, swimming, tennis, shuttle. This 3 BR condo is move-in ready. $179,000

3222 North Ridge Handsomely furnished and centrally located 3 BR condo. Next door to tennis, golf and newly-renovated Devils Grill; a short walk to spa, swimming and hiking. $179,900

1805 High Ridge Court Ski slope and valley views from this furnished 2 BR condo. Elevator access. Ceramic floors in baths. Close to Devils Knob golf/tennis, Devils Grill. $219,900

2057 Stone Ridge Handsomely furnished 3 BR, 3 BA condo on the 18th hole! Mountain views. Walk to the Wintergarden Spa. $209,000

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Lot 5C, Cedar Drive

This photo is just a hint of the panoramic view potential of this special lot. With drainfield strategically located to maximize year-round views and more than 1 acre adjoining the National Forest, this is a unique Wintergreen mountain setting. Ideal for a significant mountain home. Adjacent 1+ acre parcel also available. $249,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (514560)

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105 Saddleback Knoll - Stoney Creek Custom, top quality home with surprising flexibility and easy maintenance. Single level-living on main floor with enjoyable summer/winter views - 1.3 acres with water front. Large master suite, gourmet kitchen & pantry, three car garage, plenty of storage. Impeccably maintained & improved. Priced to Sell! $685,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (512037)

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2046 Stone Ridge Condo

16 Chestnut Lane

Beautifully furnished and updated 3 bedroom 3 bath unit! Updated flooring throughout plus a renovated kitchen. Ground floor, walk-out to grassy area from living room patio. Views of 18th fairway on Devils Knob course. This turnkey unit feels like home! $175,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (514623)

Enjoy this contemporary 3 bedroom + bonus room mountain retreat with additional space in a loft! Open floor plan with new hardwood and tile flooring. Plenty of parking and close to the Mountain Inn. Value priced at $235,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498.(505120)

3234 North Ridge Condo Looking for a clean slate at a great price? This all-on-one-level 3 bedroom unit is it. Ready for fresh decor and furnishings. Updated flooring in kitchen and baths. Priced to sell! $135,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (515476)

11 Ravens Roost Court

Highly rated and furnished two bedroom golf front condo in resort rental program. Overlooking Devils Knob Golf course #18 tee box, this updated condo has granite counters and newer appliances. Family room has wood burning fireplace, seperate dining area, tile floors in kitchen and baths. Located within a short walk to Wintergarden Spa, Devils Grill Restaurant, tennis and nature center. Free shuttle bus stops out front to all other resort amenities. $139,900. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293,smsales1@ aol.com (499537)

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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! $498,000. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (515654)

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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! $785,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (515589)

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End unit boasts spectacular mountain views not only from the deck, living room, and kitchen but also from the master bedroom. Large wrap around deck and wet bar plus a spacious master suite. Walk to Tennis, Golf, Grill, Fitness, Aquatics. $225,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (515355)

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306 White Oak Drive

Larger than the typical Wintergreen lot and with mountain views too! Priced at only $125,000 this lot is bordered by green space for added privacy and enjoyment, and located on a quiet cul de sac. Build your vacation home or hold for investment. In summer, enjoy pristine forest foliage from this slightly elevated home site. Compared to the others, this one has the valuable privacy and would accommodate a hillside building plan. Walk to the mountain village and slopes. For more information contact Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@ aol.com. (515261)

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1761 Blue Ridge Drive Great golf course lot overlooking the 6th Green of soon to be private Devils Knob Golf Course at Wintergreen. Level lot easy to build on in quiet area of the resort. Bring your builder or let me introduce you to one of ours. Only $99,000! For more information contact Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (515369)

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Shenandoah Valley Construction Build on your lot or ours with one of the area’s premier builders. Now under construction with this new 5 bedroom home at 87 Devils Knob Loop. Fifteen years of experience at Wintergreen and surrounding area. Contact me for details or to set up builder consultation. Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com

Editors & Publishers Yvette Stafford, Tommy Stafford info@blueridgelife.com Contributors Lynn Coffey An email address for Backwoods Lynn up in the hollow? Ha! Ph: 540.949.0329 Marcie Gates marcie@blueridgelife.com Woody Greenberg woody@blueridgelife.com Jennie Tal Williams jennie@blueridgelife.com Sharon Zoumbaris sharon@blueridgelife.com a mom & pop since 2005

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cidery goes harder And bolder.

fiddler’s green This time of year, Greenwood gets greener and merrier.

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To be or not to be ...

inside basic necessities ................. 7 cover story .............................9 this old/new house ............ 23 at home with marlo ......... 27 sam’s garden ..................... 42 ask the dr. ......................... 43 the perfect fit ................. 43 event calendar ................. 44 business directory ............ 45 classifieds .......................... 46 games ................................... 47

on the cover Photographer: Norm Shafer Chuck Pinnell owner of Pinnell Custom Leather cleans up the edge of a full grained cow hide from Holland that is veg and chrome tanned that he’ll use for making bags and belts in his shop in Crozet. Story on page 9.

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thepublishers It dawned on me one morning after breakfast that Adam was growing up and I had yet to give him “the talk.” “Momma,” he started, with a serious look on his face. “I broke it and I need a new one.” He had his finger on his tooth and I feared he had smashed it while on his skateboard, which is how he usually eats his breakfast. “What did you break, Adam?” I asked. “My tooth. I need a new one.” He let me poke my finger in his mouth and sure enough, his two bottom teeth were loose. But he is only 5, I thought. I must have been in second grade when the tooth fairy visited me for the first time. He wasn’t hurting, but he was worried. So we went to the dentist who assured him that because he had gotten his teeth at a young age, losing his baby teeth at 5 was normal. So for an entire day, I had a very solemn boy with a finger in his mouth. “You are growing up, Adam.” I told him. “Once those fall out, you’ll get big boy teeth.” He wasn’t convinced. The next day, I asked him how his teeth were and he assured me “the dentist fixed them.”

“But sweetheart,” I told him, “you are growing up and your baby teeth are going to fall out and you are going to get big teeth, like mommy and daddy.” “No, the dentist fixed it,” he assured me. For the most part, he has kept his fingers out of his mouth, at least in my presence. He reached for an apple the other day, and after taking one bite of it, he asked me to cut it up for him. The boy knows what’s up. If we’re lucky, we’ll have a white Christmas this year. We’ll be sure to bake Santa’s cookies extra crunchy and leave an extra plate for the Tooth Fairy. Enjoy! Yvette and Tommy Stafford

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THE HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER ... LOOKING FOR A GREAT LOCATION FOR YOUR SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT? LOOK NO FURTHER ...

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basicnecessities By Kay Pfaltz www.basicnecessities.com www.kaypfaltz.com

Endings and New Beginnings: Tribute to Bev Lacey and Keith Dix Many people know Bev Lacey (and her flowers!) and Keith Dix, her husband. Keith’s been farming and supplying Basic Necessities with seasonal, pesticide-free veggies from May to November for many years and Bev has been growing and selling the world’s most beautiful dahlias. Excuse the hyperbole, but we here at Basics are a wee bit partial to them. What you may not know is that Keith turned eighty (he looks sixty) and between them they have ten grandkids. Add to that the fact that they love spending several months out of each year hanging out in N’Orleans. Given these, Bev has decided to simplify life and let go of Basics. And so I speak for the entire Basics family when I say, we will miss you, Bev—but we are deeply happy and of course excited for you. I, for one, will miss your beautiful integrity and work ethic: attention to detail and dedication, qualities which can feel in short supply if one listens too much to the news. I will miss the

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talks of the latest new writers and good literature. You were the peopleperson, greeting all who passed through Basic Necessities’ doors warmly, while I understand wine better than most people. Thank you, Bev, for ten wonderful years. No one worked harder or more selflessly than you did. You made everyone feel important, seen and special. And you cleaned the mirrors, too! Somehow a reflection back of your beautiful spirit. But all’s not lost, for in ending we are always beginning—this time, again, it seems. In a full circle cycle, I am buying back Basics (after starting it 15 years ago) together with Sallie Justice our wonderful chef, whose reputation is spreading beyond our small valley confines. If you haven’t tried Sallie’s cooking, come dine with us on a Friday or Saturday night; you’ll be in for a magical evening. And rest assured, Bev’s spirit will continue to flourish at Basics: in the many improvements she made over the years, in the memories we all hold and in the flowers which she’ll continue to bring by...

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William Massie’s Plantation Home in Nelson County DECEMBER 8 Cookies and Milk Party with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus Three different sessions. Enjoy homemade cookies & crafts plus professional pictures while kids tell the man their wish lists!

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come spring. We’ll make a few new changes, but continue to commit to using local purveyors and serving organic and seasonal cuisine. We’ll bring in new wine and cheese, but all we really intend to do is keep a good thing going, using the same simple formula that has kept us in business for fifteen years: make people happy. Oh yes, and wine. Bev would want me to advertise at least one wine, so I think it’s only fitting to mention one of my much loved producers, which has become her favourite white, Mas de Daumas Gassac – Bev says I ruined her for good, inexpensive wine, but in this case, that’s okay. This wine is a real show-stopper. Thus, in celebration of gentle change, here’s a wine that that exemplifies both tradition and innovation. An earthy, creamy blend of Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Petit Manseng and Chardonnay that makes for a great holiday wine, full-bodied enough to stand up to varied dishes. $46

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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 FABER – $895,000

WINGINA – $525,000

Complete privacy with mountains surrounding this 3,455 sq. ft. unique 4 BR., 3 1/2 BA. Brick Contemporary with a 2,409 sq. ft. Lord and Burnham Solarium. Entertain in the 17 ft. x 41 ft. Great Room with a fireplace on each end or relax by the 16 ft. x32 ft. salt-treated pool. Custom Maple cabinetry in the spacious 15 ft. x 21 ft. Kitchen with ceramic floors, Corian countertops, all appliances conveying plus a Tirolia Ceramic Wood Stove. Hike, Hunt, or enjoy your neighbors, the Rockfish River and Delfosse Winery. Offered with 40 acres for $895,000 or 303 acres for $1,295,000. MLS 513170 & 513245.

Relaxing view of the James River from the 60 ft. deck of this 2000 sq. ft., 3 BR., 3 BA., Brick, custom-built home on 65 ac. with 1600 ft. on the James River Located on a mountain top adjoining the 1215 acre James River Wildlife Reserve. Features of home are 22 ft. x 23 ft. Great Room with Pine/Cedar cathedral ceiling, Hickory & Ceramic floors, 2 FP’s, Central Vacuum System, Skylight, Built-in Bookcase, Insulated Anderson Windows, Heat Pump, plus 600 sq. ft. Garage. Or with 125 +- ac. for $725,000. MLS 513087 & 513257.

ROSELAND – $946,500

REDUCED! TYRO – $349,900

NEW! SHIPMAN – $249,500

REDUCED! ARRINGTON – $219,900

Reduced! 5 Br., 4817 sq. ft. home with 4 full BTH’s 2 half BTH’s., & 2 car-garage on 66.86 gorgeous open and wooded acres with pond and bold creek flowing through property, fantastic mountain views. Recently renovated Kit. w/ granite counters, hand-crafted cabinets, gas grill cooktop, convection oven. 2 FP, & much more! MLS 508868

Enjoy nature, privacy and the sound of the River off the covered back deck of this great mountain home with over 800 Ft. of Tye River Frontage. This property is nestled close to the National Forest, Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The home was built with poly-steel which provides you with a superior construction technology. The interior flows nicely with expansive rooms, nature light, separate areas for entertaining on the main and terrace level. MLS 279670

Searching for more land in a Private Location? Then consider this meticulously maintained 2006 dwelling on open and wooded 15.66 rolling acres. Hidden down a long lane surrounded by mountains with a bold creek, this haven has outstanding features with all Stainless Steel Appliances, Custom Cabinetry, Heat Pump, 12’ x 24’ Living Rm., deck off of 13’x17’ Master BR., Jotul Swedish Wood Stove, Workshop & Storage Shed. MLS 515519

This circa 1900 home offers modern day updates while keeping the charm of old with great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This home has 10 ft. ceilings, new kitchen, many fireplaces ideal for gas log inserts, lovely wood floors, new windows, nice front porch, freshly painted inside and out to name a few of the amenities. The outbuilding was an apt. needs updating. MLS 279889.

MONTEBELLO – $199,500

PINEY RIVER – $199,900

NEW! LOVINGSTON – $137,000

ARRINGTON – $134,500

31.8 +- ac. located just below the Blue Ridge Parkway with trails throughout giving access to open fields and wooded mountain top views. Wildlife habitat surroundings as well as wild berries and beautiful rock outcroppings. Perfect for hunting, enjoying vacations or time-off with family and friends. Road entering property with electric nearby. Creek and Springs with pond sites. MLS 510227

Well-built commercial property in Piney River area. Truss construction allows for limitless floor plan set up. Currently set up with large show room, office, and storage area. County water and sewer. High traffic count, lots of parking. Excellent spot for retail or restaurant. MLS 278021

This 3 bedroom, 1 full and one ½ bath home offers a full basement partially finished would make a nice in-law living quarters. Some wood flooring, brick fireplace with gas logs. Nice large back deck. Close to Lovingston shopping and restaurants. Great location for walking. MLS 514930.

Seller will give up to $3500 in Closing Costs! Low Maint. w/exterior of brick/rock/vinyl. Fam. Rm. w/brick FP & open, updated Kit. w/Bar, 9x17 Dn. Rm. for gatherings & adjoining 13’x16.5’ LR w/ Bay Window, Hardwood flrs.,3 spacious BRs., Basement, 17.5’x21.5’ Workshop w/elec & half Bath, garden spot, patio. MLS 513269

NEW! ARRINGTON – $99,000

SHIPMAN – $87,000

ARRINGTON – $52,500

LOVINGSTON – $49,900

Great for a first time home buyer or perhaps retirement. Priced just right over 10,000 under county assessment is this 3 bedroom 2 bath home on 2.24 nearly level acres. Great location less than 5 miles to Rt29. Needs just a little TLC. MLS 515181.

Beautiful 11.05 acres, rolling pasture land w/mixed hardwoods in rear and 769 ft. of paved road frontage. Stream is left boundary. Private building site at tree line with spring/ pond site. Perfect for horses, cattle or other animals. Less than 5 mi. from US 29 in Shipman area. Mountain views. MLS 514705.

10.15 ac. of Mixed hardwoods, level to rolling parcel fronting on a paved state road. Located south of Lovingston with great building site and approx. 500 ft. of road frontage. No HOA fees or Restrictions w/Electric close by. MLS 513349.

Have that woodsy private setting, less that 5 miles from Rt 29. Hidden at the end of River Trails Lot #17. 3.9+- acres. Mail Box already set in place. MLS 511488.

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CHUCK PINNELL HAS A

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THIS IS NO SOLO EFFORT.

ote to Martha Stewart: If you ask to take a picture of someone, they’ll usually say yes. Chuck Pinnell did, anyway. “Under my breath I said, ‘You’re Martha Stewart. You can do whatever you want,” said Chuck, a leather worker who received a call just hours later from Martha Stewart’s office asking him to be an honoree on the Martha Stewart series, American Made. “It was an honor,” said Chuck, who works and runs a handmade leather shop with six employees in Crozet called Pinnell Custom Leather. He spent four days in New York with Martha Stewart and her staff - getting tours of her office (where there were “test kitchens after test kitchens and craft rooms after craft rooms”), seeing the layout of Martha Stewart Magazine and, most notably, being appreciated (along with 10 other American Made honorees) for his craftsmanship.

CHUCK PINNELL HAS A TEAM OF SIX LOYAL CRAFTSMEN

WHO KNOW HOW TO TURN THE HIDE OF AN ANIMAL INTO 10

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A THING OF BEAUTY.

Gene Fleming uses a caliper to measure the center of a calf skin belt he was creating at Pinnell Custom Leather in Crozet. Meanwhile, Lawton Smith (opposite) cuts pieces of alligator leather as he begins to create a cell phone case .

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Randy Fisher and Chuck Pinnell discuss how to trim a custom belt that Fisher was making at Pinnell Custom Leather in Crozet.

SOME PIECES BECOME CELL PHONE CASES. OTHERS BECOME WALLETS.

Chuck Pinnell helps Lawton Smith select which piece of a purple alligator leather to use in a cell phone case that he was making (upper left). Before becoming a pink gloss alligator wallet, Smith sands the edge of it.

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A collection of mock-ups of holsters hang on a wall at Pinnell Custom Leather in Crozet. A variety of calf-skin and alligator belts all with hand-made solid sterling buckles, made in house, also sit in the showroom. To learn more, visit pinnellcustomleather.com

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“I’m humbled by the honor of being selected,” the leather worker with decades of experience said. “I just truly love what I do, and most importantly - who I do it for.” Even as a kid growing up in the Tidewater region of Virginia, Chuck was always making art products in school. After high school, he moved to Colorado to be close to some family and try to find his way in the world. He’d never worked with leather before, but there in a little moccasin shop in Colorado Springs, he found his life’s passion. “They gave me a small practice piece just to stitch to see if I had the dexterity,” he remembers. “And in that little two-inch strip of hand sewing, I knew my life’s work had found me - for real.” When he got back to Virginia after being in Colorado for a little less than a year, he took his excitement to his high school art teacher - explaining that he’d found his passion but didn’t know exactly where to go next. The teacher recommended he work his way toward nearby Colonial Williamsburg and see if they had any leatherworking positions there. And as luck would have it, the day Chuck Pinnell applied for a job was the day funds had been allocated for an apprenticeship in the harness shop. The day after he applied, he had a job learning to make - and eventually professionally making - handmade leather equestrian supplies based on 18th century designs and patterns. After moving from shoes to saddles, he really found his niche, opening a saddle repair shop in Middleburg, Virginia, where he lived and worked for 16 years before relocating to Charlottesville and eventually into a pre-Civil War railroad station in Crozet in 1998. “It’s really perfect,” said Chuck of his shop. “I’m really blessed.” Even though Chuck knew right away that he was meant to work with leather, the business side of Pinnell Custom Leather was a whole new world. “That was a big deal,” he said, even though now he’s the boss to six loyal, long-time employees and owner of an extremely successful storefront and online community. “For the most part, I’m self-taught in leatherworking and in business. I have no formal training in either. It’s taken quite a long time to get to the level I’m at now and we have great respect in the equestrian community that I’ve served for well over 30 years in the service and the products that we make.” Chuck says he doesn’t like to name drop, but Martha Stewart was not the first notable name to recognize his gift and try to share it with others. Chuck did all the saddle work for 30 nations during the 1996 Olympic Games and even created products for the likes of Prince Philip, George H.W. Bush, and Jackie Onassis (“she used to call me Chuck,” he remembers.” Since being on the American Made series, Chuck has reconnected with old relatives, business acquaintances and customers - some of whom remember working with him decades ago and are surprised to hear he’s still working so hard. “It’s just something I’m going to forever,” he tells them. “It’s not work. What I do, it is extremely labor-intensive and it is definitely hard work, but it’s not a job; it’s my passion and it’s what I do.” BRL

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Geographical happenstance can be credited for the members of Nelson County’s next up-and-coming hybrid band-baby coming together. “We all met because we were all living on Creekside Loop in Beech Grove. That’s where we all kinda got connected,” says singer and guitarist, Jacob Paul Allen (also a member of side project HoboJac). Accompanying Jacob are the Dennis sisters, Genevieve and Gabrielle, creating a perfect harmony on vocals, while their younger brother, Daniel, also assists with vocals and guitar. And although Jacob is relatively new to the music scene, the rest of the gang has been musically inclined since childhood. Performing in years of chorus and almost a decade’s worth of high school musicals between the three of them, these brothers and sisters are no stranger to the spotlight. continued on page 17

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This unique property overlooks the ski slope and mountain beyond. Totally renovated with high efficiency HVAC. Stainless appliances, granite counters and contemporary mountain rustic trim and decor make this a unique property.

1816 High Ridge Court Making their debut at the Whiskey Jar in Charlottesville, the CreekSide Band really felt the local support. “We really appreciate that people have gone out of their way to support us,” says Gabrielle, UVa grad and Legal Assistant for Rutherford Law Group in Lovingston. “And we encourage people to keep coming out and keep listening as we go.” Finding their forte in the crosswinds of modern and the more folk-Americana side of county, this group is proud to sound a little different. “The covers that we do, we’re trying to make them our own, so that it’s not just another, ‘Oh we’ve heard this before’ kind of deal. We’re trying to add our own harmonies and our own twists to it and really make it original,” explains Genevieve, who also teaches at North Branch School. With big dreams to match their big voices, the local music scene will hardly satiate this group of gorgeous go-getters. “I think the overall goal is to not be just a local, play every weekend around town kind of band,” says Jacob. “I think we may do that at the beginning, play one or two shows a month, but we definitely want to get out and travel if we can.” Currently a student at UVa, Daniel says him and the group couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming plans. “We’ve all worked together, we’ve all lived together, and it would be hard to find a closer group of people to make music with.” BRL

$299,000.00 MLS#504137

Views of Rockfish Valley,Crawfords Knob,and the Piedmont Valley and beyond. This condo is being sold furnished, with rental potential. One level living with wrap around deck. Located across the street from 2nd green and 3rd tee of Devils Knob Course. Short walk to tennis clubhouse, restaurant, spa, pools, and exercise facilities.

1527 Cliffs

$249,678.00 MLS#514541

A mid level end condo with easy access-great year round views-walking distance to spa, golf, tennis, restaurants, ski shuttle stops at front door, new carpet, appliances, remolded kitchen, etc.

468 Three Ridges

$104,567.00 MLS#515412

One of the nicest one bedroom condos at Wintergreen. Short walks with ski boots on to slopes. All new windows & doors 2007. New carpet 2011. New appliances 2005. New kitchen & bath 2005. See pictures- fully furnished. Move in for 2013 ski season.

MOUNTAIN HOMES 199 Catoctin Dr.

$699,000.00 (Catoctin Forest 4) MLS#511178

Craftsman built home high in the mountains! Located along the 12th hole of Devils Knob Golf Course and with nice Shenandoah Valley views that become even more impressive during the winter. Spacious and very bright floor plan, perfect for a large family or twofamily ownership. Furnishings and appliances convey. Hardi plank siding, trex decking- easy maintenance. Extensive parking. Could be a great rental home due to location and size of home. Hot tub conveys. Great value.

181 Hickory Springs Rd.

$279,900.00 (Pryors Camp 14) MLS#511118

This immaculate home offers an open floor plan with lots of privacy, sunshine and light. This beautiful mountain home sits on a private lot with a huge rock wall featured out back. This home offers a first floor master with an infrared sauna.

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$312,345.00 (Shamokin Springs 33) MLS#513963

The perfect foursome and their families will want this house. This is very well built house by one of Wintergreen’s best builders with 4 bedrooms, and just steps off the Par 5 5th fairway of Devils Knob course. Each bedroom shares a bath. It was designed this way for the 4 friends who built the house. The course closes in late October and a perfect place for Thanksgiving Football games and winter snowball fights. It is a private and convenient home.

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BOLD ROCK CIDER PREPARES TO GO

BIG Bold Rock’s barn doors have only been open since June of last year, but already the high demand for their hard cider has necessitated a larger production space. “The demand has exceeded our expectations greatly.” says Bold Rock Co-founder John Washburn. “We’re going to expand up on the cliff, and the cider barn, which we call our “Apple-Chapel,” is going to enable us to do about four times the capacity and have a cliff-side venue looking out at the Rockfish Valley.” Nothing wrong with a little cider and scenery. A lot of cider is more like it. These guys were already bottling on the upwards of 50,000 a week before launching the $3 million dollar expansion project. “There will be two tasting bar areas of different character,” says Washburn. “One will be publike with low ceilings and a TV, a little bit like a sports bar. And that one will have a view through a Florida ceiling glass, the whole wall Florida ceiling glass, looking into the cider production. So you’ll be able to drink Bold Rock Hard Apple Cider and at the same time see the bottling, and the crew, and the fermentation all going on.”

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1095 Devil’s Knob Loop Unique, custom designed 3 BR, 3.5 BA mountain home built by Tectonics. Shenandoah Valley views and golf front. Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Wood stove in the downstairs family room. Two decks and a screened porch. Sky lights in the great room. Fireplace in the master bedroom. New roof in 2010. Exterior painted October 2013. Owner financing available. Reduced price! $399,900 84 Summit Lane Enjoy the view of a beautiful sunset, snow-capped mountains, and the 14th fairway at Devil’s Knob golf course from this splendid home. Plexiglass deck railings ensure full views from the deck. With 6 BR, 4 full BA, two family rooms and a garden room, this home is perfect for entertaining. Over 5,500 square feet with hardi-plank siding, architechural shingles, 3-car garage, generator, jetted tub in master bath, bonus room, and views from almost every bedroom. $875,000 448 Laurel Springs Drive You must see this 3 BR plus loft, 3 BA home to appreciate the quality of the extensive renovations and furnishings. All new—geothermal heat system, central a/c, exterior Hardi Plank, flooring, appliances, light fixtures, kitchen with contemporary flair, stone (Rumsford) fireplace, doors and hardware. Rear deck with gas fireplace, glass rail panels and ceiling fans that make it a real living area. Great location that backs up to the melodious creek. $435,000 188 Shamokin Springs Trail This multilevel mountain home has plenty of space for everyone to come and enjoy all the fun at Wintergreen without breaking the bank. The first floor has its own entry, family/billiard room, kitchen, laundry, BR, BA and bonus/bunk room. The main level includes the great room with cathedral ceiling, kitchen, dining, 2 BR and BA. Upstairs is a 1 BR, BA and loft. Fully furnished and just $110 per square foot, this one won’t last long. $259,000 1262 Devils Knob Loop Very desirable location on the corner of Devils Knob Loop and Knob Hill Place. Walk to the Spa! The living and dining are one large room, opening from the kitchen, with cathedral ceiling and tongue-and-groove pine paneling throughout. The floor-to-ceiling windows and stone fireplace make this really special and wonderful for family gatherings. Downstairs is a second family room with another stone fireplace. Furnished with 3 BR, 2.5 BA. $459,000 611 Pedlars Edge Drive Great location, large family home with 4 BR, 3 BA. Ready for your personal touch! Great space for your family and friends to visit. Two large decks, two stone fireplaces. Finished first floor with wood floors. Recent improvements include new roof, exterior paint, finished basement with stone gas fireplace, bedroom, bath, deck, washer and dryer, skylight. $330,000

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Visitors to Bold Rock’s expanded cidery will be able to drink in the Rockfish Valley views from the building’s new tasting rooms. The project is part of an expansion project to meet growing demand in its hard cider products.

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And behind door number two? “The other tasting bar will be in a high-ceilinged beautiful array of beams, like a big Amish barn. And it will have a different atmosphere, more like a winery, because we’re sort of like a hybrid between a brewery and a winery,” says Washburn. Amongst the 600 or so of these gorgeous exposed whiteoak beams, there’s one in particular that you really can’t ignore. “This beam could be the biggest beam in Virginia. It’s fifty feet long, three feet thick, five thousand pounds, it’s over one hundred years old, and it was taken out of a torn down confectionery up north and stored in a barn at Virginia Tech for twenty years,” explains Washburn. “It took a crane and ten men two hours to put it in place. And it’s inscribed on one side with our motto, “Be Bold. Tread Lightly. Make it Happen!” This enormous piece of timber was actually given to the Bold Rock team by Sandy Bennett from Blue Ridge Timber. It was also his team of ten that installed the massive masterpiece. This beam, amidst the chaos of construction still in progress, stands boldly. There’s one man in particular responsible for making the Bold Rock dream a reality that can’t wait for the construction phase of the fantasy to end. “I can’t wait for it to be finished because we actually need it!” says President and Cider Master Brian Shanks. “Our demand has been so great that we just absolutely need it. And secondly because it’s such a beautiful looking building and it’s just gonna be, I think, something so wonderful and such a great experience that all of us working here will be proud to have visitors come through and look at it.”

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“It’s going to be a real experience and something quite neat to see. Cider through the apples, through the pressing, through the bottling, through the tasting it at the bar, and looking out at the great view, I think all of that put together is a remarkable experience,” Shanks concludes. The Bold Rock experience has been getting only rave reviews with its Crimson Ridge Vat No. 1 winning the highest medal awarded for cider in the Governor’s Cup last year, and the Virginia Draft Cider winning International Second in the New Zealand and Australia Cider and Wine competition last year as well. “We’re winning some medals,” admits Washburn. “But mainly we’re just winning a lot of hearts I think and a lot of support because we are just a very fun place to drink in the scenery.” BRL

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Location: 245 E Catoctin Dr, Wintergreen, Virginia Offered at: $519,800 Comments: Just in time for ski season! Want a new home but don’t want to build? This 5 BR( 2 masters),4Bath home with two living areas, screened porch and wrap around deck is your dream come true. Located on one of the highest spots in Wintergreen with winter views into the Shenandoah Valley this lovely home offers a spacious floor plan, quality construction & upscale features including wood floors in the main areas, granite counters,ceramic baths & tons of outdoor living. Built by Zeman Construction. Contact: Pamela Lang McKeithen Mountain Area Realty 434-361-2440

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21 Bellflower – Listed for $545,000

New Price! RoseWood Village: The Madison Villa - 1 level living, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gourmet granite kitchen, sunroom, hardwoods, superb craftsmanship, and many features of Universal Design. Never worry again about exterior maintenance, yard work, gutter cleaning, etc. - it’s all handled for you by the RoseWood Village Association. $379,000. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860. (455683) D

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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 Assess ! This unit will not last long ! $229,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (513403)

A rare, gorgeous, remodeled, top floor, 3 bed, 3 bath, end unit. No expense was spared. Names like Grohe, Franke, Dacor, Viking, Subzero compliment cherry wood, wrought iron, granite. 48 bottle wine fridge. See broker for detailed list of improvements. Million dollar mountain views. Walk to Spa, Golf, Tennis. $489,500. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (506197)

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2113 Fairway Woods Condo Nothing like summer golf in the cool Mt. air! Watch golfers play on 18th fairway from patio or inside this renovated unit. Updated furniture, flooring, paint & Kitchen appliances. Few stairs. Walk to Spa & Tennis. 3-min ride to Mt. Inn, shops & restaurants. Best price for 2BR/2BA in Fairway Woods & among 3 lowest in all of Wintergreen. $99,000. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (509657)

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4 Ivy Glen Beautifully decorated, 1350sf, 2BR/2.5BA End Unit TH for $210,000! New roof, windows, central HVAC, water heater, washer/dryer & deck expansion. Windows on 3 sides. On shuttle route. Furnished. Contact Dawn at 800-4171890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (503650)

Great views from this well maintained High Ridge Condo. Priced to sell! This condo has new appliances, new cabinets, new window treatments.....very clean unit. The condo association has replaced roof and siding. HOA fees are among the lowest on the Ridge. Park out front and only walk a few steps to your front door.....great easement to this unit. Great value for a High Ridge condo. $219,900. Call Rod Phillips 434987-6399. (509734)

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10 Mulligan Lane – Stoney Creek Unique double lot offers ability to build unattached single home in 55+ RoseWood Village community. Located near shopping and all Stoney Creek amenities; also has views of mountains and golf course. $99,500 call Joan Mummery 434-361-9402 (496472)

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NO STEPS to access these panoramic views from this furnished 3 bedroom, 3 full bath end unit condo! Ready to enjoy the fall colors or the upcoming ski season at Wintergreen, this condo complex has elevators and recent exterior renovations. Family room has wood burning fireplace, large wraparound deck, full kitchen. $399,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (503945)

Invest now in this highly rated rental unit at Wintergreen! Furnished and bringing steady revenue, this condo has a kitchenette, full bathroom, family room and loft bedroom with two beds. Located in the Mountain Inn village you can walk to shops, restaurants, skiing, skating and many summer festivals right out your door. Invest now before prices rebound! Listed at $118,000 Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (506827)

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2129 Fairway Woods Condo Beautifully furnished and updated unit at a great price! Views of the dog let on the 18th. Easy walk to Devils Grill, Nature Foundation, Wintergreen Fitness, Aquatics & Spa. Features: Tile kitchen floors & counters, updated kitchen appliances, tile baths, fresh carpeting, central HVAC. Furnished. $118,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (513404)

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Great value on a seldom available, 4 bedroom and 4 full bath Overlook condo. Spectacular views. Dramatic vaulted ceilings. Open floor plan, large wrap around deck, and wet bar are great for entertaining. Huge master suite and bath. Walk to tennis, golf, spa, dining. $379,500. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (507457)

78 Fox Run ~ Stoney Creek 1+ acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Right around the corner from the Lake Monocan beach and picnic area, and just 2 minutes to golf, tennis, hiking, dining, fishing. Nearly level for easy building. Bring your own builder or contact us for recommendations. $43,100. Listed by Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (513786)

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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. $89,000! Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (479168)

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326 Laurel Springs Drive One of the best golf views at Wintergreen! This 4 bedroom post and beam vacation home overlooks Devils Knob holes 7,8 and 9. Nice hardwood floors, custom windows and wood burning floor to ceiling stone fireplace highlight this gem. Level paved driveway. Only $399,500, call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (495116)

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370 Fawn Ridge Drive Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath mountain home on half an acre located in a great neighborhood in Wintergreen Resort. Open floor plan with high ceilings. Spacious great room, large bedrooms and eat-in kitchen and dining. Expansive decks for entertaining and enjoying winter views. New Roof and exterior paint in 2008. Sold Turn-key furnished. Priced to sell at $279,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (511964)

107 Chestnut Lane Great value for a buildable lot near the Mountain Village center. Quiet street but close to skiing, restaurants, hiking and other activities. Invest now while prices are low...priced to sell. $30,000. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (511643)

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87 Devils Knob Loop LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. On the 12th hole with views down the green and fairway. One of the few remaining golf course lots on soon to be private Devils Knob Golf Course. Some seasonal valley views from lot also. Gently sloping, easily buildable lot. Seller/builder happy to quote on new home also. Quiet area within walking distance to Spa, Devils Grill, golf, tennis and numerous hiking trails. $160,000. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (506731)

11 Cedar Drive Great value in this well maintained, cozy furnished three bedroom vacation home. New windows, new flooring, large wrap around deck and lots of charm in this getaway at Wintergreen. Nice stone wood burning fireplace where you can warm after a brisk hike or a day on the slopes. Level driveway, good location just off prestigious Devils Knob Loop. $251,900. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (504238)

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38 W. Catoctin Drive Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom 2 full bath home plus spacious loft. This home is in great shape with a stunning copper fireplace as a center piece. It is in a great location on the mountain with a huge deck off the back. Gourmet kitchen and updated bathrooms. The house also sets up nicely for 2 families....2 bedrooms and 1 bath on each side. New HardiPlank siding and roof as well. $309,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (511014)

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358 Black Rock Drive Looking for a real Gem close to the slopes? This custom home offers a great floor plan with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths on the main floor. Seasonal views! Many extras include Master bedroom 2 side open gas fireplace / with Master bath. Sky lights, Hardwood flooring, wrap around deck. Custom cabinets, basement laundry room, Family room and storage. Large deck for outdoor entertaining. $375,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (513241)

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BEST value for 2 bedroom condo with million dollar mountain views. Two generous bedrooms and 2 full baths. Large living area and dining room open to views. Summer breezes 10+ degrees cooler than valley temps. Walk to Highlands ski lift and Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center. Furnished. $174,900. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (491462) ! OM RO D E 2B

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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 434987-6399. (507237)

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Classic Virginia four-over-four farmhouse on 7+ acres in the heart of Nelson County’s wine and brewery country. Convenient to Charlottesville and Wintergreen, the home has been a successful home office work environment for the publishers of Blue Ridge Life Magazine. Parlor, formal dining room, guest room/master w/ full bath, office, plus powder room on first floor. 4 bedrooms and full bath on second floor. Deck from 1st floor kitchen/den area overlooks pasture bordered by stream. Walk-out basement, 2 sheds, outdoor shower, mature trees and landscaping. High-speed internet (WISP) with option to connect to fiber line across the street. Property suitable for livestock.

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By Marlo Allen Marlo Allen is a licensed Realtor residing in Nelson County

Timing is everything. Fortunately, there is “perfect” timing. Unfortunately, there is “bad” timing. Quite often life events don’t fit so neatly within our lives and on our terms. Perhaps that is why sellers would rather not open up their homes to prospective purchasers over the holidays or in the cold, dreary, winter months when their home may not feel as showcase worthy. While that is understandable, buyers don’t always have the luxury of timing their needs; making a move may be dictated by job relocations, divorce, or other major life changes. Hence, no matter what the season, there will always be buyers. Let’s explore a few reasons why sellers may want to consider listing in the winter months. Less competition; everyone knows that spring brings more buyers. However, what some fail to realize is that it also brings more sellers. When a buyer has more options,

sellers have to be even more mindful of making sure their property stands out in a crowd. It may be easier to win the race in the winter when there is much less competition. More motivation; the spring market brings out more buyers, but are they more motivated? Would you rather go look at homes on a nice warm, sunny spring day OR on a cold, blistery winter day? Any buyer willing to venture out on a less than desirable winter day is probably a serious buyer. When sellers celebrate holidays with extended family and friends, so do buyers. Buyers don’t typically want to disrupt their holiday festivities either, so again, if a buyer is house hunting over the holidays, that buyer is typically a motivated buyer, one needing to purchase a home because of relocation or other life event. Cozier and inviting; emotions can

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play a huge role in a buyer’s purchase decision. Hence, sellers may be able to capitalize on that fact by setting the stage to evoke that emotion. As long as they are not overdone or too cluttered, holiday decorations can be inviting. In addition, a warm interior with the fireplace going can entice a buyer to cozy up to the fire and focus on what may be a big selling feature such as a stone fireplace or an economic advantage of an alternate heat source.

to major cities, open up another opportunity for sellers by bringing in good second home prospects.

View worthy; there are BIG mountain views and then there are “seasonal” mountain views. Winter is the perfect time to feature a mountain view that may not be as evident when the foliage returns.

You never know when a buyer may be in the market for a property just like yours. If you want to sell, “any” time could be the “right” time. Follow these tips and it just may be time to celebrate!

Location, location, location; what may attract buyers to the area? In the winter, a ski resort such as Wintergreen, can be a big draw. Highly touristed areas, within a short drive

Marlo Allen, frequently referred to as “That Girl,” calls Nelson County home. In fact, she grew up in Nelson and besides being a Realtor, is a family business partner at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery in Nellysford. Marlo provides real estate services in Nelson and surrounding counties.

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Preparation; In order to make the most of the winter sales opportunity, sellers should price the home appropriately, have the home in tip top showing condition, and make sure the home is easily accessible. Buyer’s slipping and sliding to your front door may not make the best first impression.

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simplelivin’ THE MAN AND THE BIRDS by LOUIS CASSELS

This inspirational piece was featured several times in the Backroads newspaper over the years. It is a modern day parable of the old Christmas story written by Louis Cassels.

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He was not a scrooge; he was a kind, decent, mostly good man. Generous to his family, upright in his dealings with other men. But he just didn’t believe all that incarnation stuff which the churches proclaim at Christmas time. It just didn’t make sense and he was too honest to pretend otherwise. He just could not swallow the Jesus story, about God coming to Earth as a Man. “I’m truly sorry to distress you,” he told his wife, “but I am a hypocrite.” That he would much rather stay home. But that he would wait up for them. He stayed. They went. To the midnight service. Shortly after the family drove away in the car, snow began to fall. He went to the window to watch the flurries getting heavier and heavier. Then went back to his fireside chair and began to read his newspaper. Minutes later he was startled by a thudding sound, then

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another. At first he thought someone must be throwing snowballs against his living room window. But when he went to the front door to investigate he found a flock of birds huddled miserably in the snow. They’d been caught in the storm and, in a desperate search for shelter had tried to fly through his large landscape window. Well, he couldn’t let the poor creatures lie there and freeze. So he remembered the barn where his children stabled their pony. That would provide a warm shelter if he could direct the birds to it. He quickly put on a coat, galoshes, and tramped through the deepening snow to the barn. He opened the doors wide and turned on a light. But the birds did not come in. He figured food would entice them in. So he hurried back to the house, fetched bread crumbs, sprinkled them on the snow, making a trail to the yellowlighted wide open doorway of the stable. But to his dismay the birds ignored the bread crumbs, and continued to flap around helplessly in the snow. He tried catching them. He tried shooing them into the barn by walking around them waving his arms. Instead they scattered in every direction, except into the warm, lighted barn. And then, he realized that they were afraid of him. “To them,” he reasoned, “I am a strange and terrifying creature. If only I could think of some way to let them know that they can trust me, that I am not trying to hurt them, but to help them.” How? Any move he made tended to confuse and frighten them. They just would not follow. They would not be led or shooed because they feared him. “If only I could be a bird and mingle with them and speak their language and tell them not to be afraid and show them the way to the safe, warm barn. But I would have to be one of them so they could see and hear and understand.” At that very moment the church bells began to ring. The sound reached his ears above the sounds of the wind. And he stood there…listening to the bells. Adeste Fidelis. Listening to the bells pealing the glad tidings of Christmas. And he sank to his knees in the snow … BRL

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791 Front Street This lovely antebellum home was built around 1840. Home features 3–4 BR depending on your needs. Updated kitchen and baths and unique hand painted murals. Spacious rooms, but still the quaintness an antique home offers. Beautiful mature landscaping surrounds the home. Room in the back yard for additional flower or vegetable gardens near the creek. Shed for storage, or add electricity and convert it to an office or workshop. $249,900

370 Piney Mountain Road You will not be disappointed in this beautifully built, 4 BR, 3.5 BA Cape Cod on over 45 acres. At least 15 acres of fenced pasture, a 5-acre lake with island and dock, barn and outbuildings, all with mountain views. Upgraded finishes such as hardwood floors (milled onsite) tiled bathrooms, turret sitting room in the master bedroom, wraparound deck, finished basement with wood stove, tongue and grove ceilings on the decks and basement ceiling. $549,000

7241 Crabtree Falls Highway More than 4700 square feet under roof! Open 3 BR floor plan with vaulted ceilings, two fireplaces, family room and exercise room. Kitchen with large breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and mahogany cabinets. Spacious deck for entertaining and enjoying the mountain views. 32 x 30 garage and a detached 28 x 24 “man cave.” Minutes from Crabtree Falls, Tye River, Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway. Price reduced! $299,999 Bland Wade Lane Lot 1 Beautiful 3.08acre building site. Mountain views and small creek at rear border. Woods along the rear/side boundaries for privacy. Has been perked for a 3 BR home with well site. $74,900

Creek Road Parcels 1 and 2 Gorgeous mountain views from these two 2.5-acre parcels located in northern Nelson. Lots have been “perked” for a 3-bedroom dwelling. Conveniently located to schools, restaurants and only 30 minutes to Charlottesville! $75,000 each or $139,000 for entire property

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The ART of

TREES Seven years ago Art and JoAnn Freeman over at Fiddler Green’s Farm in Afton decided it was time to use a piece of their property for cultivating Christmas trees. “I remember exactly why, because I think about it all the time,” says Art. “We did that as a memory to JoAnn’s father. His name was Russell Fish, and he grew Christmas trees for as long as I can remember. So we planted those Christmas trees as a memory to him. Whenever I’m working down in those trees I remember him and his love of Christmas trees.” And after all those years of farming the trees, Art admits every one of them was a learning experience.

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“We put in six hundred trees the first year and we didn’t know what would grow here, so we tried six different varieties. Norway spruce, White pine, Scotch pine, Blue spruce, Balsam fir and Concolor fir. Some did better than others,” Art explains.

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“The Norway spruce died the third year, they all went at the same time for some reason. People have told me we just don’t have the elevation here for that. So I won’t be putting anymore of those in.” Art and JoAnn didn’t actually start selling the trees until 2011, and it wasn’t without a little pushing and shoving on JoAnn’s part. “JoAnn said, ‘Ya know, I wonder if these trees are ready to be sold yet’. I’d been working for five years weeding and mowing and taking care of them, and I didn’t really think they were ready.” Taking matters into her own hands, JoAnn cut one of the White pines down and put it up in their living room.

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“It took up the whole corner of the room!” says Art. “The scale out here when you look at these mountains, the tree looks small, but you bring it in your house and it’s huge. So we knew we were ready, and we put our sign out that afternoon.” And who happened to roll onto the Fiddler’s Green Farm that very same day? “Yvette Stafford [Blue Ridge Life’s publisher] was the first person that came. We fixed her up with a tree and so she started us off,” says Art. “It’s a good way to meet all of our neighbors around the area. They come in and you get to learn a little bit about them, and hopefully they come back the next year.” The Staffords were, in fact, back the next year. And so were the father-daughter duo from nearby Greenwood, Pheobe and Damon DeVito. “This is our third stop that we’ve checked out of tree farms and tree lots. And this is the best!” says Damon. “We had great selection, very reasonable prices and we wanted a very large tree. We wanted like a ten foot tree and it’s hard to find one that’s the right amount of fullness and not too thick at the bottom and we found it!” Now that the locals have found their Christmas tree honey-hole, Art is stocking inventory by the hundreds. “Last year was really the first big year and I had no idea that there would be so many people wanting our trees. So now I’m in catch-up mode, planting as many seedlings as I can. White pine, Balsam fir, and Concolor fir, those three are the ones I’m going to continue to plant,” says Art. Harvesting Christmas trees is definitely a year-round job, but the real reward comes at the end of that year – the time when families and neighbors go searching for that perfect tree which they will later gather around to adorn with fun festoons. That’s the best part, JoAnn says. “We planted these trees to help people make memories. And when I see something like this, it’s like everything I hoped.” BRL

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Cyndi Kimmel playing Bamquoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ghost, during a Rogue Shakespeare Company performance of Hamlet at Turner Ashby High school in Bridgewater. Charlene V. Smith playing Macduff, at left fights with Kelly Elliott playing Macbeth (opposite).

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Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, “To be or not to be, that is the question.” There is no question Rogue Shakespeare, Mary Baldwin’s College’s performing company, part of their Masters of Literature and Fine Arts program has answered the Bard with a resounding “to be” in their 2013-2014 season. The fledgling Shakespeare group, now in its second year of performance, is ready to entertain area theatergoers who are already familiar with the Staunton-based American Shakespeare Center (ASC) and the Blackfriar Theater.

$469,000.00 (1-K A18) MLS#512082 Custom golf front contemporary nestled on a private extremely well landscaped lot, built by Gordy Bormann, one of the most respected builders in the area, and beautifully maintained by the owner. Gourmet spacious kitchen with upgraded stainless appliances, screened porch overlooking the gardens with meandering paths which invite one to stroll. No grass to cut with this well planned landscape. First floor master with private deck and hot tub. Oversized garage,extra storage, work space.Wonderful!

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$454,000.00 (1-F A47) MLS#510670 Set on a beautifully landscaped lot on the golf course, nicely set back for privacy, this cherished home offers easy one floor living in a well designed plan. Spaces flow from a central open living area, anchored by a kitchen, family room with tray ceiling, and breakfast nook, opening to screened in porch and patio. Well tended perennial gardens surround this appealing home inviting you for an outside stroll to enjoy bloom throughout the season. Beautifully maintained and turn key! Built by TURNER WICKS

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$599,000.00 (A9 1-H) MLS#513610 High quality of construction by renown local builder Louis Ramsey. A beautiful floor plan for one story living with generous and gracious rooms. Fantastic mountain views in every direction. 2.58 acre level homesite with beautiful and mature landscape. Beautiful deck and screened gazebo to enjoy the views. Floor to ceiling rock fireplace in great room. Located in the heart of Stoney Creek and at a short distance from all community amenities. Across the street from a pond for fishing. Great value!

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As the high school students enter the room, they discover motionless bodies in a circle on the floor, their heads together. The actors slowly rise and invite the teens into the hearts and minds of a murderous king and his guilt-stricken queen. The story, filled with treason, fights and lusty ambition, is Rogue’s version of Macbeth. And according to Doreen Bechtol, MFA Company Manager and Director of Training the “educational school visits are one of the cornerstones” of the company’s work. Bechtol added this version of Macbeth has already delighted students at JMU and high school classes in the Shenandoah Valley and in Nelson County schools along with the two workshops where the actors train the students in stage combat and rhetoric. The company provides the one-hour performances and two teaching workshops throughout the school year for a minimal fee.

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$49,900.00 (1-D I1) MLS#505874 Extra large lot 2.2 acres. Building site on top of nicely contoured hilltop facing south and southwest. Lot is bordered by “open space” on two sides. Next door is an “estate parcel” of about 6 acres with historical home - The Crawford House.

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$324,900.00 (Persimmon Hill) MLS#511218 Impeccable home located on 15+ beautiful acres of private land, which is centrally located between Amherst County and the Wintergreen Resort and having easy access to HWY 151 and HWY 29. This home offers seclusion and privacy, which you can enjoy either on a full-time basis or as a weekend get-a-way. The open floor plan dramatizes the versatile interiors that are great for family gatherings. Lower level is ideal for mother-in-law suite or second separate living area.

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This year the company includes 11 women and 1 man who are tasked with performing a rigorous 5-play season. The season includes Macbeth, which opened in October, the Insatiate Countess and Richard II, set to open in December, Dr. Faustus opening in January and the company’s final offering of Fuente Ovejuna, opening the end of March. The graduate students handle all the acting, directing, costuming, set design and creation, while they also provide marketing, tour throughout the year, and cumulatively write a book that will be published by the MFA program at the end of the season. Bechtol said MBC administrators saw the need to add the performance component into the MFA program as a way to give students the opportunity to learn in both an academic and real-world setting. “Seeing their work outside of the institution and in a larger community” gives these graduate students insight into how to realistically make a living in the theater and to view the production in a larger context than their individual roles. She added the program is lucky to have such strong support from founders like Dr. Ralph Cohen, who is also a co-founder and the current Director of Mission for the ASC and Dr. Paul Menzer, Director of the MLitt/MFA Shakespeare and Performance graduate program and a noted Shakespeare scholar. Menzer is on sabbatical Folger Shakespeare Library through a National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) fellowship while he works on his book, “Shakespeare Anecdotally.” Another key administrator is Dr. Matt Davis, Assistant Professor and Acting Program Director in Shakespeare and Performance. Davis is also a professional actor and director with twenty years of experience in the U.S. and United Kingdom. Macbeth director and Rogue company member Riley Steiner said the graduate program provides an exceptional experience for the students and allows them to challenge themselves while still being responsible to the group and the needs of the whole company. Steiner added that students collaborate on everything as working members of the group, a big change from being autonomous actors in other venues. Fellow student Cyndi Kimmel echoed Steiner’s praise for the program. She said, “Each member brings something unique and different to the process of working together.” She added the intense season and all their duties push and encourage everyone to do their best work. And when the season ends in the spring, for these students parting will be “such sweet sorrow,” as they graduate from this special troupe of actors. BRL

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Simplicity The longer I work in the horticulture industry and the more design time that I log (both in the studio and in the field), the more I am completely convinced that my best designs revolve around simplicity – more of less. More of less is one of the most overlooked options in the landscape industry. I mean who can resist the temptation to add another Echinacea, Rudbeckia and Azalea to their landscape? But more and more I see my designs moving into masses of two or three particular species or a naturalization into what is already at hand - and less of the clutter that is usually found in attempting to turn a residential landscape into an arboretum. The end result might at first seem like less of a ‘show’ but really it’s easier to expose the detail in a few beautiful objects rather than be overwhelmed by many that dwarf each other. Here are some simple moves to consider that can add a lot of ‘wow’ to your landscape. Stonework. Just yesterday I took a drive by some stunning stonework just about completely covered by a mass of Otto Luyken Laurels. Stonework is full of beautiful detail and a kaleidoscope of colors - such a shame to hide it behind a hedge. And let’s not forget to mention, it’s not cheap. Once your stonework is done, the LAST thing you want your landscaper to do is cover it up with plants. If you asked 10 nurseries about what plants look best around a retaining wall, my guess is that you would get 10 different plants as answers. My favorite landscape plant around a hardscape is grass. Yep, you just read it – grass. Good ole turf type tall fescue to the rescue. A green sheen of Kentucky 31 against that wall is exactly what you need – both in terms of from a budget standpoint and a design element. The simplicity of grass is a wonderful

compliment to the elaborate detail of stonework and allows for those details to stand out and be admired. Naturalization. Many of my clients live in homes bordered on all sides by forest, or even in the forest. When the back of your house neighbors Mother Nature, do you really think you can outdo the queen over time? Rather than insert a plethora of genus against a completely natural backdrop, I usually prefer to add back to the natural landscape, in keeping with what is already there. We keep a full stock of native ferns and wild flowers on hand for this purpose. Proof is in the pudding – the next time you are in the woods, take a close look at the splendor and detail that nature has so randomly placed before your very eyes. I think that if you have the pleasure of bordering the beauty of what was placed on this earth naturally, it’s nice to compliment with the same intricate simplicity. Patios. The concept of having a patio that you step down to from your is a common idea, but the concept of lifting the patio to the height of your deck or elevated over your landscape is a simple move that transforms your outdoor space into something distinctive and different. It is not that difficult to do and it creates a very unique outdoor room. As long as we don’t exceed 30 inches from the top of the patio to the ground, at which point code requires a railing or wall, I typically opt to NOT have anything between you and sweet Mother Nature other than O2 laced with a little CO2. Consider it an infinity deck where the patio just reached out into the great yonder. If you are at ground level next to your house and are thinking of adding in a patio, consider raising it just 14 inches – it’s a simple move that can drastically alter your perspective.

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asktheDr. By Dr. Steve Schmitz Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Steve, I am tired all the time and I think I have hypothyroidism. What do you think? I see lots of folks who think there is something medically wrong with them because they are tired. Often, when I hear about their life and schedule, it is no wonder they can’t keep their eyes open! They are up with the kids early, running around all day, working, playing, watching TV, exercising or not, shopping, and not sleeping a whole lot. I certainly fall into a pattern like this some days too- “well if I stay up a little later tonight I will get it done...” What to do about that I don’t know, but it is certainly clear that most of the time people who are tired have a good reason to be that way. But, there are some people who have medical reasons to feel run down, tired, sleepy, or out of energy. Anemia, sleep apnea, depression, and hypothyroidism are some of the possible causes. I think the most common thing people think of when they consider whether they have a medical cause for feeling run down is hypothyroidism. The thyroid is a gland

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at the bottom of the neck in the front that makes thyroid hormone. Thyroid helps to control all kinds of things like: heat and cold tolerance, mood, alertness, hydration, hair and nail health, muscle strength, and weight management. If the thyroid quits working (which can happen for a variety of reasons such as infection or a person’s own immune system destroying the thyroid gland) then all of those systems the thyroid controls can go haywire. Generally people become tired, down, constipated, cold sensitive, achy, and they gain weight. A blood test is usually all that is needed to diagnose the problem. Once found, it is fairly easy to treat by using medicine to replace the missing thyroid hormone. So, if you have several of the above symptoms, and can’t think of a good reason in your lifestyle to cause them, it probably is worth talking with your doctor about it to see if the testing is warranted for you. Dr. Steve Schmitz is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. This column is provided as a service to readers of Blue Ridge Life Magazine and is not intended to replace the advice of a physician. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

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By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Wellness Center Everything in Moderation It is hard to be a minimalist from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. We are bombarded constantly with radio, TV, internet ads and promotions for sales, gimmicks, gadgets and more. As I write this sitting in the Mall in early November, the Christmas decorations are already up. It is easy to get wrapped up in the buy in of Christmas. The same sort of thing tends to happen with food, drink and social gatherings. Before we know it, January first is here and we have gained ten pounds without even blinking. For many, this is an annual and lifelong conundrum. Nearly everyone, from your mother to gurus, has said it, “Everything in moderation.” Moderation is not a novel concept but it is a worthy mindset to adopt. It involves selfrestraint which is an extraordinarily difficult concept in our culture. We want it all right now. And it can’t get to us fast enough whether it is the fast food we ordered or the internet connection. Moderation involves paying attention to exactly how much

we have eaten and to slow down to enjoy each bite. A tool that keeps many things in focus is exercise. It relieves emotional stress, it keeps us centered and it reduces the Holiday gain. Yet, exercise is the very aspect of our health that gets tossed aside during the Holidays. Then you have to start the challenge all over again in January to get back in shape. So, as we enter this wonderful season of giving, try a few new traditions. • For every dessert you desire, donate a dollar to a worthy cause that you wish to support. • Exercise three to five days a week for thirty minutes and place a dollar in a jar for each time you exercise so you can purchase a gift for yourself at Christmas. • Give the gift of health to a loved one. (fitness, massage, personal training gift certificates) • Drink more water and less sugar water (sodas contain eight teaspoons of sugar in each can).

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• Practice Mindfulness. Thank you for a terrific year! Hold

your loved ones close and enjoy each moment. Happy Holidays!

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 is not intended to replace the advice of a licensed professional. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult a health professional.

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DECEMBER 2 SUNDAY NELSON COUNTY CHRISTMAS PARADE Start: Dec. 1, 2013 3:00 pm End: Dec. 1, 2013 4:30 pm Venue: Downtown Lovingston, Front Street Phone: 434-962-5022 Address: Front Street Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON)

DECEMBER 4 TUESDAY GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP AT PHARSALIA Start: Dec. 4, 2013 10:00 am End: Dec. 4, 2013 1:30 pm Venue: Pharsalia Phone: 434-277-5231 Address: 2333 Pharsalia Road Tyro, VA 22976 (NELSON)

DECEMBER 6 THURSDAY HOLIDAY CRAFTS FAIR Venue: North Branch School Phone: 540-456-8450 Address: 221 Mickens Road Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) HARRISONBURG PARADE & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Start: Dec. 6, 2013 5:00 pm End: Dec. 6, 2013 8:30 pm Venue: Court Square Phone: 540-433-9168 Address: 212 south main street harrisonburg, VA 22801 (ROCKINGHAM)

DECEMBER 7 FRIDAY CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Start: Dec. 7, 2013 8:00 am End: Dec. 7, 2013 5:00 pm Venue: Rockingham Co. Fairgrounds Phone: 540-434-9168 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST AT RVCC Start: Dec. 7, 2013 8:30 am End: Dec. 7, 2013 10:30 am Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Lane Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

DECEMBER 8 SATURDAY 8TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WEEKEND AT WALTON’S MOUNTAIN MUSEUM Start: Dec. 8, 2013 11:00 am End: Dec. 8, 2013 4:00 pm Venue: Walton’s Mountain Museum Phone: 434-831-2000 Address: 6484 Rockfish River Road Schuyler, VA 22969 (NELSON) COOKIES AND MILK WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS AT PHARSALIA Start: Dec. 8, 2013 1:00 pm End: Dec. 8, 2013 5:00 pm Venue: Pharsalia Phone: 434-277-5231 Address: 2333 Pharsalia Road Tyro, VA 22976 (NELSON) 44

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FRENCH CREPES AT DELFOSSE VINEYARDS AND WINERY Start: Dec. 8, 2013 1:00 pm End: Dec. 8, 2013 5:00 pm Venue: DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Phone: 434-263-6100 Address: 500 DelFosse Winery Lane Faber, VA 22938 (NELSON) DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY TOUR Start: Dec. 8, 2013 1:00 pm End: Dec. 8, 2013 5:00 pm Venue: Downtown Harrisonburg Phone: 540.432.8821 Address: Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (ROCKINGHAM)

DECEMBER 11 WEDNESDAY HOLIDAY YULETIDE EXTRAVAGANZA AT BLUE MOUNTAIN BREWERY Start: Dec. 11, 2013 3:00 pm End: Dec. 11, 2013 7:00 pm Venue: Blue Mountain Brewery Phone: 540-456-8020 Address: 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

DECEMBER 14 SATURDAY VISIT WITH SANTA AT SAUNDERS BROTHERS FARM MARKET! Start: Dec. 14, 2013 9:00 am End: Dec. 14, 2013 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market! Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Highway Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON) MORNINGS IN THE MOUNTAINS INTERPRETAIVE HIKE Start: Dec. 14, 2013 10:00 am End: Dec. 14, 2013 12:00 pm Venue: The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen Phone: 434-325-8169 Address: 3421 Wintergreen Drive Wintergreen, VA 22958 (NELSON)

DECEMBER 15 SUNDAY CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT HILL TOP BERRY FARM & WINERY Start: Dec. 15, 2013 11:00 am End: Dec. 15, 2013 5:00 pm Venue: Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery Phone: 434-361-1266 Address: 2800 Berry Hill Road Nellysford, VA 22958 (NELSON)

DECEMBER 17 TUESDAY MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE AT DEVILS BACKBONE Start: Dec. 17, 2013 6:00 pm End: Dec. 17, 2013 9:00 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Phone: 434-361-1001 Address: 200 Mosbys Run Roseland, VA 22967 (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 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.

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.

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!

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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.

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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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G REAL ESTATE Mini Farm for rent This 3 acre property has beautiful mountain views, 2/3 BR, sunporch, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, new heating and AC unit and back-up woodstove. Washer/dryer. Two screened porches and a gorgeous yard with mature plantings. Great for horses with fenced paddocks, barn and run-in shed. Minutes to Nellysford, the Devils Backbone, Wild Wolf, Bold Rock Cidery and Wintergreen Resort. Available immediately. Indoor pets considered. Owner/Agent. Posted By:Julie Bendle 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434.996.8669 $1200 3 bdrm, 2 bath mobile home for rent 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, washer/ dryer hookups, dishwasher, built in microwave, smoothtop electric stove, side-by-side refrigerator; electric heat/ac, woodburning fireplace in living room; $625 monthly; $625 deposit; Pets are negotiable. Posted By:Helen White 22938 Faber 434.263.8211 $625/mo For Rent Charming 2 BR, 2 BA home. Hardwood floors in living areas and kitchen. Tile flooring in baths. Refigerator, electric range, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Master has balconey and huge jacuzzi. Lovely mountain views and lots of privacy. Minutes to Rt. 29 and Lovingston. 35 minutes to Charlottesville. Pets considered. Posted By:Julie Bendle 22949 - Lovingston 434 996-8669 $925 Homestead Homestead-2 acres gardens, apple trees, berries plus 10 acres woods. Mountain side. House built 1988, needs renovation. Sheds, good water via well. Quiet road, faces south-near Lovingston. Posted By:Deborah Turel 22949 - Lovingston 434.263.5228 $155,000

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Two Bedroom, Two Bath 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. $850 per month off-season rate. Posted By:Erlene Hendrix 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 757625-5241 $850/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 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.

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22920 - Afton 540-949-5246 $550 Brick Ranch 1000 square foot brick ranch with full basement, carport, front porch,3 bedroom, one bath on nice lot with town water and sewer. Heat pump, air conditioning, propane heater in basement, updated kitchen. Posted By:John Campbell 22949 - Lovingston 434 906-0718 $800/mo Home in Shipman For Sale: Home in Shipman. 3 bedrooms, den, kitchen, laundry room, partial basement, storage shed, all on 0.689 acres. Sold as is $60,000. A fixer upper. Great starter home. Posted By:Kate McGinnis 22971 - Shipman/Rockfish 434-263-5895 $60,000 Charming home to share in Stoney Creek/Wintergreen Seeking compatible housemate – someone neat, responsible, quiet, enjoys privacy as well as sharing space. Furnished bedroom, sitting room, and private full bath in single family home. Common areas: kitchen, DR, LR, utility rm, decks, wood burning fireplace, large yard. Property on golf course, cheerful creek, mature trees, miles of beautiful walking and cycling trails?, nature conservancy area. Fast, easy access to main corridors. Posted By: Dana Frye 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-2444 $600/month

FURNITURE MISSION STYLE BEDROOM SET queen size bed with head/footboard plus nightstand and triple dresser with mirror - located at wintergreen resort home, call / email for details, set up time to view. Posted By: EILEEN ANDERSON

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22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/Massies Mill 434-325-7426 $500 QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING like new - queen size mattress/box spring, from guest room, barely used, call or email to set up time to view/pick up. Posted By: EILEEN ANDERSON 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/Massies Mill 434-325-7426 $250 3 piece bedroom set Queen headboard, double dresser with mirror, 2 drawer night stand, modern design light woodgrain color, mattress and bedframe not included. Posted By: Helen White 22938 - Faber 434-263-8211 $200 Oak Dining Room Table and Hutch Oak dining table with six chairs and matching hutch with glass doors. In very good condition. Table can be used round or it has two leaves that can extend it. Posted By: N. Hughes 22920 - Afton 540-456-8289 $900

SERVICES All Home Improvements from Painting to Total Remodels Time to get your house ready for the Holiday’s, family arriving and those long winter weekends. 35 years experience. Check out our client testimonials and all our professional services at www. PaintIt.com. Posted By: Paul Burns 22958 Nellysford/Wintergreen $TBD guitar,bass,banjo lessons Lessons on guitar,bass,and banjo-make Learning fun. Posted By: glen brogan NELSON COUNTY 434-826-3013 $10.00-hlf hr lessons

Wine Tours WINE TOURS. Excursions to vineyards & breweries in Central Virginia. Providing transportation to the areas best. Posted By: Richard Montoya NELSON COUNTY 434-466-8465 $TBD Rebitzke Painting Painting of all kinds; fine finishes including interior and exterior house painting, wood staining, venetian plaster, faux, refinishing furniture and I also make fine abstract art (rebitzke. com). No job is too small and detailed quality work is my specialty. Posted By: Rob Rebitzke 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-989-0614 $By the job

FARM & TOOL Organically Raised Grass Finished Beef We have reasonably priced USDA inspected beef for sale by the pound. Our animals live healthy happy lives. Can deliver to Nellysford/Afton area. Posted By: Anne Buteau 22971 - Shipman/ Rockfish 434-263-4946 $Call for price list wheat seed hay and straw organiccleaned wheat seed mixed grass hay wheat straw prices seed 25$ 90lb bag hay4.00$ straw5.00$ a bale. Posted By: John eggelston 22949 - Lovingston 434.906 3094 $wheat seed 30 90lb bag hay 4.00 Wheat straw 5.00 bale Round bale hay feeder Round bale hay feeder in great shape. 8ft in diameter and 50in high. Please call or text Rob at 434-989-0614 Posted By: Rob Rebitzke 22920 - Afton 434-989-0614 $190 obo

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701 Rockfish Orchard Dr; #515545; $389,000 3Br/2.5Ba; 2,420 fin sq ft; 4.69 acres Panoramic mountain views! Bring the outdoors in with floor to ceiling windows in the great room with cathedral ceiling Or step into an outdoor oasis on the back deck or covered front porch. Features: open flow, first floor master suite, two car garage w/ storage or workshop, basement rec room, fireplace, oak flooring, maple cabinets, sound and security systems, landscaped yard, garden spot, paved drive, and two out buildings; Less than 25 minutes to Charlottesville and UVA.

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