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56 Fairway Oaks

118 Black Rock Cir.

(Pedlars Edge 110) $355,000.00 MLS#525684

(Pedlars Loft 3) $237,000.00 MLS#525469

(Chestnut Springs 10) $379,900.00 MLS#511718

(Black Rock 54) $575,000.00 MLS#520974

Beautiful craftsman home built by Macfarlane Homes in 2005. This is a SIP constructions (walls are made of two boards with sprayed foam in-between). This home is very energy efficient and also quiet. Beautiful open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, two story stone fireplace, knotted pine ceilings and much more character. At a short walk to Tyro ski slopes. Fully furnished. Level homesite. This is mountain charm combined with modern convenience.

Cozy mountain chalet at a short walk to the ski slopes. The size of a three bedroom condo but with no condo association fees and with much more privacy. The way the home is built on the lot it offers really good privacy from the back. Seasonal mountain views. Nice size deck to enjoy the cool mountain air. Wood burning fireplace. Master bedroom on the main level. Loft bedroom is spacious and could accommodate sitting area in addition to the sleeping space. All furniture but for living room convey

This home is close to the 3rd fairway of the Devils Knob Golf Course at Wintergreen Resort. Close to the Devils Knob facilities, immediate cross-country skiing in natural snow, and the Chestnut Springs Pool. This four-bedroom three and a half bath home features beautiful hardwood flooring, stone fireplace in living room, large master suite with whirlpool tub in master bath, and a screened in porch. Enjoy relaxing on the large deck made perfect for entertainment or family gatherings.

Fantastic all year round mountain views from this completely renovated 5 bedroom home. Western exposure for beautiful sunset vistas. Short walk to the ski slopes. Home was completely renovated a few years back and current owners have maintained it meticulously. Beautiful mountain views from each room in the house. Private master on the top floor with its own balcony. Spacious family room on the lower level. Beautifully furnished. Hot tub. New stain was applied on all decks and porches this April.

1219 Blue Ridge Dr.

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23 Ash Ln.

(Shamokin Springs 42) $430,000.00 MLS#521970

(Chestnut Place 32) $650,000.00 MLS#523717

(Laurel Ridge 50) $335,000.00 MLS#482968

(Devils Knob II 22) $895,000.00 MLS#525053

This house was built by Tectonics for the current owner. It has 2 master suites, 2 livings rooms, 2 stone fireplaces and large decks with golf orientation.

Six-bedroom home with rare views of the ski slopes, as well as the Rockfish Valley. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac for privacy.

PRICED REDUCED! Private location at the end of Dogwood Lane with seasonal views into the Rockfish Valley. Four bedrooms, a great room and family room, three bathrooms and two fireplaces.

This contemporary home features fine detailing throughout, superb craftsmanship and very high quality finishes. Marble, granite and tile finishes in the baths. The master bedroom has a fireplace as well as the spacious living room. The home has been well maintained and has very little wear and tear never rented. The garage has a large ski/golf club storage . If you have a desire to own a quality home with great views this is your chance!

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61 Agate Lane Charming mountain cottage in the ideal location—just a short walk from the village center and the slopes! Level, wooded, private lot, backing up to open space. Well-maintained and very spacious. Includes 4 BR, 4 BA, and a fully-finished basement with a huge living space and a second fireplace. Basement has an additional room that could be a 5th bedroom, a den or home office. $299,000

Stillwater Lane Nicely wooded, 15.78-acre rolling parcel offering privacy and views just minutes from Nellysford, breweries, wineries, cidery, Wintergreen and the Blue Ridge. Can be purchased with the adjoining 2.48 acres to total 18.26 acres. $189,000

37 Coopers Vantage At the end of a short cul-de-sac, this stunning homesite will provide a spectacular view of the Shamokin Gorge and the distant mountains. The rock outcroppings on this property are striking, and a view from your dream home over the gorge will be beautiful. $119,900

622 Front Street A key property in the Lovingston Historic District, near the historic Courthouse. Property is zoned B-1. Basement hosts commercial space that has served many uses (office, pharmacy, bakery, etc). Above is a twostory c. 1825 grandfathered residence. Perfect property to realize a business dream while living in a charming, small-town environment. Needs some tender care and well worth the investment. No historic facade restrictions. Price reduced! $119,900

745 Laurelwood Turn key unit in excellent condition! Tastefully decorated and furnished. Upgrades include hardwood flooring, rock fireplace, and more! All within walking distance to skiing, dining, and shopping in the Mountain Inn. No steps into this top-floor, 2 BR unit with access to the private pool for owners at Laurelwood. $119,900

746 Findlay Mountain Road A perfect small farm, full of charm and utility with a sensitively-renovated and added-to country cottage. Approximately 5 acres open with a southerly exposure and complemented with about 6 acres of mature woodlands. Sweeping mountain views, vintage, useful outbuildings, and only about 5 miles to US 29 in eastern Nelson County. Gleaming hardwood floors, tile bath, deluxe kitchen and a 2013 harmonious addition help create stylish and comfortable living. In an Ag/Forest District. Price reduced! $289,000

827 Blue Ridge Drive Minutes from the golf course, this 4 BR, 3.5 BA home site is generous at almost 1/2 acre, and there is a large open space behind it as well. Features such as a gorgeous floorto-ceiling stone fireplace, heated garage, newer kitchen appliances, all-new interior painting make this a special choice today. Price reduced! $369,900

2500 Phoenix Road Affordable and private! Get a newer (built 2006), one-level ranch home on 5 acres with tremendous privacy; situated well off the road with cleared yard and wooded privacy buffer. Home is well maintained and offers a very functional layout with great room open to dining and kitchen, master suite and private bath with separate shower and soaking tub, and optional 4th bedroom or office/den. Conveniently located within 5 miles of 29 for easy commuting to Charlottesville, Lynchburg, or Wintergreen. $149,900

Stoney Creek 308 High Crest Lane Superior location and finishes at this 3 BR, 3.5 BA home! Premium parcel overlooking lake, golf, and mountains; protected views from bordering Wintergreen open space and golf course. Custom design and construction using the highest grade in windows, doors, stone entry, and interior red oak floor, glass tile, granite, and maple trim/cabinets. Features include alarm and sound systems, stone fireplace, custom window treatments, garage, grilling deck, screened porch, basement. $699,000

20 Creekside Close Priced well below appraised value! Bright and sunny one-level living. Kitchen features lots of cabinet and countertop space, plus a breakfast nook. Soaring ceilings in the living room. Large master suite, and two guest rooms. Oversized 2-car attached garage with room for storage. Located just down the street from the golf clubhouse, tennis, pool, and restaurant. Easy access to the Stoney Creek Park. Price reduced! $295,000

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One of the nicest Mountain Inn vacation condos you’ll find at Wintergreen! Furnished and decorated with a perfect mountain style, you’ll find lovely details throughout this warm and inviting getaway. Full bathroom, kitchenette with fridge, range, microwave, flat screens, wood flooring in the main living area and more. This renovated condo is located in the heart of the mountain village near shops, restaurants, skiing and entertainment. You’ll never see these kind of prices again so invest now! $99,000. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (526117)

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Original owner and never on the rental program, this beautiful first floor condo is truly a home away from home. Come right in from the covered parking area (no zig zag steps) and see year round panoramic views from the living areas as well as the master bedroom. 2 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, fireplace and comfortably furnished; this condo has many ADA compliant upgrades as well a raised X-large deck that covers the entire back of this home. Just reduced! $199,000. Call Jody A. Morgan 540-461-1733 jodyamorgan@live.com (516506)

Fully furnished Mountain Inn condo overlooking courtyard and slopes. Walk out the door to the slopes, arts and music festivals and fireworks in summer, and shops and restaurants in the mountain village. Furnished in western decor, this warm and inviting getaway has a full bath, kitchenette with range, fridge, microwave, and more. Was previously in resort rental program and could be a great investment rental again. Invest now before prices return to prior levels! $99,000. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (526118)

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Rare offering of 3 bedroom top floor condo in Eagles Ct. Renovated kitchen, baths, flooring, and furnishings including maple & cherry cabinets/vanities with granite counters, hammered copper styled fixtures and furnishings. Fantastic ambience with real mountain feel and vaulted ceilings, but most important: Ski-Front on Eagles Swoop! Watch friends ski past from your deck. Soak up the ski experience in winter and savor mountain views all year. Easy access to ski slopes from this end unit! $279,900 Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (524692)

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109 Oak Lane Lots of potential for this cozy three bedroom, 2 bath cabin with seasonal mountain views, only $169,000. New decks, some furnishings, great stone fireplace to relax beside. Partially finished basement that could add considerable space. New carpet installed. Quiet location not far from mountain village, many native wildflowers and plants in yard. Call or text Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, or email: smsales1@aol.com. (510404)

479 Three Ridges Condo

Totally renovated inside & out! 2-story, 2BR/2BA, 907sf condo w/vaulted ceilings. Includes all appliances, furniture & fixtures! Sleeps 6. New hardiplank siding, W/D & showerheads; Newer Kit appliances, Maple cabinets & countertops. Newer bathroom vanities, faucets, light fixtures & toilets. Master BR on main level. Only 3 stairs fm pkg lot. Assoc supplies wood for FP. Ski closet. Short walk to ski slopes, Mt. Inn & great restaurants. Rental income is above average... $139,996. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (525965)

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This spacious 4,000+ sq. ft. 4 bed, 4 1/2 bath home known as “Sunrise” is located just minutes from the slopes and will satisfy even the most selective buyer! This home features amazing views of the Rockfish Valley, overlooks a private forest preserve, and a southeast exposure that give it its name. Stunning recently renovated first floor master suite and bath. Modern, Highly efficient heating and air conditioning, and an on demand hot water system. $639,000. Call Tim Craig. 540-416-8498. (526208) IT UN ING Z A AM

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56 Ravens Roost Lane

Like new condition 5 bedroom mountain home on quiet street. Post and Beam construction, fireplace and wood stove, hardwood floors in main living area. Vaulted cathedral wood ceiling in great room, custom windows for lots of light. Large master bedroom. Separate guest room (5th bedroom suite) with full bath. Flat driveway. Lots of both sides undeveloped and available for purchase. $369,000 Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (526236)

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50 Ash Lane On the corner of Ash Lane and Devils Knob Loop on a double lot, this home offers spectacular year-round mountain views. Gorgeous interior details. Sauna, indoor hot tub, multiple living areas, his and hers master baths, and a top floor with 280 degree views are a few of the features that make this offering special. $950,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (512525)

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Delightful renovated and furnished 4 bedroom/4 baths on the 5th green/6th tee box of Devils Knob private Golf Course. Expansive 2-story deck, Screened gazebo, Chef’s kitchen w/granite countertops, Jenn-Air stainless steel oven w/ gas cooking, hardwood floors, Elegant stone fireplace, Beautiful landscape/ exterior lighting, Exquisite interiors. Air conditioned with heat pump and propane furnace backup. $439,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (521339)

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

3213 North Ridge Condo Attractively updated end unit with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, on one level. Updated flooring and elegant furnishings. Ground level access off the deck to grassy area. Short walk to Spa-Aquatics-Fitness Center, Devils Knob Tennis & Golf. Reduced! $175,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (508360)

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on the cover Photographer: Norm Shafer Kathy Mullins, owner of A Better Way Farm in Waynesboro, snuggles up with Cactus Flower, one of her Nigerian Dwarf Goats. Story on page 9.

thepublishers While some of us may be camping outside the big box stores for Black Friday deals, the kids have already started camping out in the living room anticipating the ol’ man’s arrival. It had dawned on Adam the other day as we were firing up the wood stove in the kitchen, that Santa mustn’t go down that chimney. “It’s too hot and he’ll get burned,” he warned. “Adam burned himself three times today, mummy,” Peyton added. This girl may have a future in surveillance. “Santa has to come down the other chimney and Peyton and I can sleep there.” When the kids’ conversations grow so hushed that it’s hard for parental ears to tune in, Christmas eve logistics must be what they’re discussing. Earlier that day, Adam told me the two toys he wished to receive. “You can write them in a letter to Santa,” I told him. I saw my son’s heart sink for a minute. “But I cannot write him a letter! You can write the letter,” he insisted. “Sweetheart, I can help you write it. And we can take our time,” I assured him.

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My son the lefty perfectionist is worried Christmas will be destroyed if he doesn’t pen a legible note to Santa. But Peyton, who was gripping a pencil correctly out of the womb, wasn’t phased. “Mummy, we can take a picture of Rebecca Rabbit and give it to Santa!” My son wants two presents and his sister wants one. I’ll double Peyton’s loot since the asymmetry would drive her brother bananas. The tree. There’s one here on the farm I’ve had my eye on. The other day when Tommy came home, Adam ran outside barefoot in the cold over to the field where it sits along a fence line. Maybe Santa will stuff stockings in their stockings this year. Merry Christmas! Yvette and Tommy Stafford

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

Light I end my year-long attempt to associate each month with a special virtue or attribute with December’s Light. Many centuries ago, light found its way into cold December nights as the fear of steadily shortening days was quelled just after the Winter Solstice. Celebrations involving fire and light flourished. But there is light always and everywhere: the first rays of dawn streak a gray sky with quiet wonder; that same sun colours the dusk sky in shades of rose and gold before nightfall. There is light reflected off the moon or in a drop of rain. But the greatest light may well be that which dwells within us all— we see its evidence through sparkling eyes, or feel it in an act of kindness. Now my task is to apply this analogy to wine. I could cheat and simply hold a glass before the flickering flame. But all living things give off a light: the plants, the rocks, the scrumptious meal you just fixed. And wine, very much alive, is no different. Each bottle has its own energy or “chi”. My choice for December

is: Domaine Josmeyer, “Fleur de Lotus”– estate,founded in 1854, converted to bio-dynamic viticulture in 2000 and is rated one of the top five best estates in Alsace with Zind- Humbrecht, Marcel Deiss, and Weinbach. A patriarchal operation for years, Josmeyer now has the beautiful and young additions of Isabelle and Céline Meyer on board. Fleur de Lotus is an ethereal, dry blend of Auxerrois (for body), Gewurtztraminer (for spice and “fat”) and Riesling (for acidity and longevity) that smells of the eponymous lotus flowers and tastes of zesty orange blossoms. The name is also appropriate because the lotus flower, symbol of wisdom and purity in Asia, emphasizes the harmony of Alsatian wines with Asiatic gastronomy. In addition to Asian cuisine, Fleur de Lotus willpair well with turkey or ham* and a wide range of sides. So raise a glass before the candlelight, looking into each other’s eyes, and notice the light within. $22 *This holiday season, help everyone: please choose local and humanely raised meats.

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Montague Miller & Co Amherst Office 198 South Main St, Suite 102 • PO Box 1020 Amherst VA 24521 • 434.946.5522 • 434-263-5088 NEW! LOVINGSTON – $850,000

WINGINA – $495,000

TYRO – $318,500

344 +/- acres of beauty. Two bold streams, approximately 10 acres are open with remainder wooded. Abundance of fruit trees. 5 bedroom cabin on property that would make a hunter’s paradise. Cabin being sold as is. This property also offers mountain views and mixed timber. MLS 525826.

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. Located on a mountain top adjoining the 1215 acre James River Wildlife Reserve with 1600 ft. on the James River. 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 $653,000. MLS 513087 & 513257

Two great homes on 12.6 ac. PLUS over 400 ft. of TYE RIVER FRONTAGE! Perfect for your get-away or permanent home with the Crabtree Falls, Appalachian Trail, Wintergreen & the Blue Ridge Mtns. nearby. Cozy 2 Br, 2 Ba., cottage w/open floor plan, oak and bamboo flooring, attached 24’x24’ garage/workshop with second home having 3 rooms, 1 bath. Both in great condition. 20’x40’ Pole Barn and 12’x16’ garden shed for storage. MLS #525919

LOVINGSTON – $289,000

LOVINGSTON – $225,000

RECUCED! SHIPMAN – $215,000

NELLYSFORD – $199,900

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

6,246 sq. ft. building w/20’x80’loft Zoned Ltd. Industrial w/3-Phase Serv. on 1+ ac. fronting on US 29 but w/entry off of st. maintained Davis Creek Ln. Consists of 2 bldgs. w/40’x80’ insulated & heated by propane. Interior living quarters w/Kitchen and hardwood floors, 2 half baths and 1 full bath, stand and seam aluminum roof, covered docks, 400 amp serv., new drive on Septic System. Presently being used for creating metal artwork. Location Ideal for wine/ cider producing, antique mall & retail.MLS 523378.

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

Great Location! 1.27 Ac. fronting on VSH 151 in the village of Nellysford, 3534 sq. ft. home, Cr. 1908, with possibility of renovation for residential/business/commercial. Features of its era w/bulls eye, built-in cabinets, wainscoting, solid pine doors, wood mantels, chair rail, high ceilings, etc. MLS 485806.

NEW! NORWOOD – $195,500

FABER – $189,000

TYRO – $115,000

ARRINGTON – $99,900

Need to Relax from the hectic life of working in the City? Retreat to this 28.02 wooded ac. with outstanding winter views of the James River as it bends below you. Build your vacation or permanent home on a level knoll that overlooks this peaceful scenery. Zoned Agri. & in Land Use, plus fronts on a paved st. road. Land perced for 3 BR. home and has a drilled well. Near the James River St. Park & 1200+Ac. James River Wildlife Reserve. Wildlife, hawks, eagles & seasonal birds consider it home. MLS 525963.

63 +/- acres wooded acres in Northern Nelson County. Gently rolling topography with bold stream. Hardwoods. Very private location. If seclusion is what you are looking for, this is it. Convenient to Rt. 29 & Charlottesville. MLS 515580.

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

Enjoy the great Blue Ridge Mountain views from this well maintained home that is surrounded by farm land. The 2 bedroom home offers replacement windows, hardwood floors, heat pump, all appliances to convey, full basement and paved drive with storage building. Country living at it’s best. Home is being sold AS IS. MLS 287278.

REDUCED! SHIPMAN – $90,000

REDUCED! SCHUYLER – $79,900

SHIPMAN – $79,000

NEW! NELLYSFORD – $44,500

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

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

Beautiful 11 ac, rolling pasture land w/mixed hardwoods in rear and 769 ft. of paved road frontage. Stream is left boundary. Agriculture zoning w/restrictions against mobiles and doublewides. 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 and recent survey w/soil letter indicating 3 house sites. MLS 514705

Priced below Recent Assessment! Perfect building lot on this 3.9 ac. zoned Agriculture w/no Restrictions just off of 151 in Nellysford. Fronting on a paved state road and Elevated with winter views of the Blue Ridge Mtns. with possible year-around views with some tree removal. Land has been perced in several locations. No need to be in a subdivision with HOA fees and covenants when you can build what you want on this parcel. Enjoy the wildlife as well as the colorful huge oaks. MLS 526302.

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Kathy Mullins, owner of A Better Way Farm in Waynesboro, hand watches over her herd of 56 goats in a neighbor’s rented pasture. She says the time she spends watching her herd in the morning is her equivelant of taking time for a cup of coffee and reading the morning paper.

Five years ago, Kathy Mullins left her high-paying work-from-home computer programming job. On purpose. “Although by the American standard I would be considered living in poverty, I don’t feel poor. I feel like my life is so rich,” said Kathy, who now owns and operates A Better Way Goat and Dairy Farm.

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These days, Kathy spends her days (her pretty long days, which last from 4:45 a.m. to whenever it gets dark) outside on her farm and with her goats. She leads a minimalist lifestyle, grows almost everything she eats, and doesn’t miss sitting behind a computer at all - though she and her smartphone have a pretty great relationship: she recently built a huge extension onto of her barn watching YouTube with one eye and her hammer with the other. That big expansion was needed due to Kathy’s herd of 56 goats… and the 60 or 70 baby goats she has on the way. Goats are one of the newer aspects of Kathy’s life. Several years ago, Kathy bought a few goats to help maintain her 5 acres and she fell in love.

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“It’s just a joy ... I feel like I don’t have a job. I feel like I just do fun stuff every day and I don’t feel like I’m working.”

“I love each and every one of them,” she said of her furry companions, each of which has a name. “If you worked with the same 56 people wouldn’t you learn their names? They have their own little personalities. I wouldn’t even call them pets, they’re my babies! I hug and kiss on them, but they’re income producing. They’re a solid part of my business.” Kathy uses her goats’ milk (52 of the 56 are female) to produce dairy products like cheese, ice cream, and even soaps, but one of A Better Way’s most unique offerings is the herdshare program. Shareholders buy into the herdshare and in addition to supporting local

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agriculture, they get fresh raw milk straight from the farm. And those 60 to 70 babies on their way? Most of them will be up for sale this spring, too. Even though Kathy is spending more time working her farm than she used to spend programming computers - sometimes in the summer she can be outside in the fields and barns for upwards of 14 hours - she wouldn’t trade it for the world. “It’s just a joy,” she said. “I feel like I don’t have a job. I feel like I just do fun stuff every day and I don’t feel like I’m working. If I had a ‘real’ job, this is what I would do when I wasn’t working!”

Even though she doesn’t make a ton of money dairy farming, Kathy says her minimalist lifestyle allows her to live happily. Her smartphone is her only internet connection and when she needs something done - like a new barn addition or a fence around the yard - she learns how to do it and does it herself whenever possible. “You just cannot convince me that there’s something I cannot do,” she said. She keeps bees for honey and goats for milk. She grows her own fruits and veggies (canning or selling what she can’t eat) and though she sometimes eats a little bit of chicken, she uses her 30-some-odd chickens primarily for their eggs, most days eating up 6 per day. She barters for some things, like deer meat, and only goes to the grocery store for rice and spices.

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Kathy has friends who called her crazy for leaving a good job with good benefits that let her work from home. And right in the middle of a recession, no less. But today she owns her days and she’s happy, which she says is the most important thing. “I really like getting up early and going out there and milking the animals,” said Kathy, describing the favorite part of her long days in her new life. “It’s very quiet and peaceful and I have the time to unwind and wake up. I spend individual time with each animal, I let my geese out and I greet all my animals just as the sun is rising. It’s such a beautiful way to start every single day and I enjoy the glory that every day brings and just knowing that I own it. Just to know that this is my day and I can whatever I want with it.” BRL

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

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$179,000.00 MLS#517141

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

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The Croxtons were at a crossroads. Dormant since the 1990s, the family oyster business had a state land lease on the Middle Peninsula that was about to run out. Even though the family patriarch had passed away, cousins Travis and Ryan Croxton weren’t ready to give up. “In normal circumstances, we would have let them expire, but we got super nostalgic, so we decided we wanted to keep them,” said Ryan, who owns and operates Rappahannock River Oyster Company, with Travis. “At that point, we had no idea what to do, so we just started Googling it. We did a lot of research to find out what the state of the [Chesapeake] Bay was and how oysters had been so demolished as an industry. It was really a challenge to revive something.”

Patterning their business after the once-thriving and now revived Virginia wine community (one of their restaurant is even called Merroir, a play on the oft-used wine term terroir), one of the first things they looked for was a winery to work with. Since the cousins have known Sarah and Tim Gorman since college, their family winery, Cardinal Point was a natural starting point. “The event was going to be – and the first year, it was – our Valentine’s Day event, because oysters are an aphrodisiac,” remembers Sarah. “We had a very successful first time out, but when we did the second time on Valentine’s Day, it snowed ... as it is wont to do.” continued on page 17

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So after the mess of having to reschedule their second annual Oyster Festival, Cardinal Point moved the event to the fall. This year the festival (which took place on Nov. 15 and 16) featured the chef from Merroir and some of his seafood masterpieces. “Chef Pete has a famous crabcake that he does and then also the Stuffin’ Muffin, basically an oyster stuffing done in a patty with gravy on top. It’s just totally a not-healthy, gloriously sinful, kind of thing,” said Ryan, adding that the dish was featured in the New York Times. “The crabcake has gotten tons of press as well. It has very little filler. It’s an anomaly of science how it stays together.” Though food (and chocolate) pairing is beyond popular, Sarah is proud not only that Cardinal Point is doing something a little different with the oysters, but also encouraging the Croxtons and other local businesses like their own.

“We love their products and we love the fact that [the festival] has remained true to its roots: a celebration of their oysters and our wines. That’s really how we try to celebrate,” she said, adding that the perk of daylong oysters definitely isn’t overlooked. “Well, they’re delicious,” she said. “There’s always the joke that whoever ate the first oyster was a brave person because of how they look, but they’re delicious. And they’re so good for the environment.” Sarah, who personally favors a pairing of the oysters with Cardinal Point’s A6, said she really enjoys working with Ryan and Travis, who she says are putting the aquaculture community in Virginia back on track, and the cousins definitely agree. “It is always a great pairing to be able to do something with a winery,” said Ryan. “Not just literally pairing the wine with the oyster, but pairing the industries.” BRL

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Christmas trees are here in sizes from 5’ to 12’. Come pick out your Virginia-grown Fraser Fir or White Pine tree. We also have beautiful wreaths made from Boxwood. Please plan for us to be closed from December 24 to February 4 as we recover from this busy but wonderful nine months. Thank you to everyone for helping make our dream come true! Happy Holidays!

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Location: 252 Fawn Ridge Dr., Wintergreen, Virginia Offered at: $339,000 Comments: A brand new offering by renowned R.M. Gantt Construction. Centrally located within the resort, this home will feature: a gracious first floor master suite, 2 generously sized guest bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, tile, granite countertops, stainless appliances, 2-panel interior doors, oil rubbed bronze hardware and fixtures, a stone wood-burning fireplace, hardie board siding, 50 architectural shingles, and covered porches front & rear. Contact: Cameron Carroll Wintergreen Real Estate Co. 434-361-0559

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Location: 8314 Patrick Henry Hwy, Roseland, Virginia Offered at: $188,600 Comments: A unique opportunity to own a piece of Nelson’s history! This home was originally built as the Fleetwood High School. Home features large rooms with 12 foot ceilings! Very spacious and bright! Many of the original features are still in place (oversized windows, some moldings, arched doorway, wood flooring, and large transom above front door). Gorgeous mountain and pastoral views. Nearly level side yard is perfect for gardening or a pony! Contact: Chastity Morgan Mountain Area Realty 434-941-5883

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164 Hemlock Drive – Listed for $379,000

Priced to sell, this 1400sf, 2BR/2.5BA, 2-level townhouse was updated in Oct: New windows, new Kitchen appliances, new granite in Kitchen & all 3 baths. New plumbing & light fixtures thru out. Large deck overlooks 1-acre Trillium nature preserve, across from Wintergarden Spa. Walk 1-5 min to Shuttle bus, Spa, Black Bear Café, Highlands ski slopes, etc. Central A/C & Heat. Private parking pad for 2 cars, with only 3 stairs. $179,000. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (517617)

Home features abundance of high-end finishes, 5 bedrooms + a 6th as bonus room, granite kitchen counters, cherry cabinets, 2 master bedrooms, 2 gas fireplaces, 2 large family rooms, 2 minute walk to Tyro ski slope, endless wrap-around decking. Furnished. Reduced! $499,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (512618)

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Delightful renovated and furnished 4 bedroom/4 baths on the 5th green/6th tee box of Devils Knob private Golf Course. Expansive 2-story deck, Screened gazebo, Chef’s kitchen w/granite countertops, Jenn-Air stainless steel oven w/ gas cooking, hardwood floors, Elegant stone fireplace, Beautiful landscape/exterior lighting, Exquisite interiors. Air conditioned with heat pump and propane furnace backup. $449,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293,smsales1@aol.com (521339)

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2129 Fairway Woods – Listed for $118,000

177 Crawfords Edge

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! $649,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (512037)

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a luxury 10 bedroom, 10.5 bath mountain home. One bedroom configured as a state-of-the art conference center fully equipped with boardroom seating. Great mountain views. Double kitchen. Two wet bars. Elevator services all floors. This home is the Premier Rental Property on the mountain. (Blue Ridge Retreat). This is a must see for an investor! $1,429,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (514582)

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244 Timbers Condo Furnished one bedroom with one full bath, offered both separately or together with next door unit (#246) at $130,000. Upgrades include hardwood floors and custom cabinetry that offer plenty of extra storage space. Previously in rental program with a consistent rental revenue stream. Great location near mountain village, festivals, shopping, restaurants and of course skiing and boarding. Listed by Steve Marianella for $66,000. Call 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (520875)

702 Laurelwood Condos – Listed for $124,000

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1822 High Ridge Court – Listed for $219,500

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

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

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1505 Cliffs Condo One bedroom, one bath condo offers Wintergreen’s best views at an incredible low price. Walk to the Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center, Devils Knob Golf & Tennis, and Devils Grill, and just a 2 minute drive to skiing and the Village Center. Or, hop on the ski shuttle. $99,500. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (521452)

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318 Dobie Condos – Listed for $319,000

Completely Updated condo located on the 12th Fairway at Devils Knob. Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condominium. Brand new Kitchen with Granite Countertops and under mount sink, stainless appliances, raised countertop for barstools, New Flooring package, New bath Mirrors & Fresh Paint throughout. Great view of the 12th fairway with large deck for entertaining. Among the lowest Association fees on the mountain. $112,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (521493)

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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! $119,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (515476)

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13 Shenandoah Ridge Court Beautifully decorated 5 BEDROOM, 4.5 BATHROOM TOWNHOUSE. This unit faces west towards the sunset and the Shenandoah Valley.....great mountain views. Rental income over $38,000 for 2013. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Priced below current comps. $339,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 (517140)

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Literally at the highest point in Wintergreen (3,850 ft) this home is one of a kind and has the WOW factor! Panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley and the Alleghany Mountain Range as well as overlooking the 15th fairway of the beautiful Devils Knob Golf Course, these views will astound you. Adorable 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath mountain home with huge stone fireplace, cozy furnishings all on a 1/2 acre at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Private lot, yet close to all the action. Just painted exterior and decking, inside clean as a whistle, a must see. $439,000. Call Jody A. Morgan 540-461-1733 jodyamorgan@live.com (522703)

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246 Timbers Condo Furnished one bedroom with one full bath, offered both separately or together with next door unit (#244) at $130,000. Upgrades include hardwood floors and custom cabinetry that offer plenty of extra storage space. Previously in rental program with a consistent rental revenue stream. Great location near mountain village, festivals, shopping, restaurants and of course skiing and boarding. Listed by Steve Marianella for $66,000. Call 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (520873)

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1826 High Ridge Court Condo Original owner and never on the rental program, this beautiful first floor condo is truly a home away from home. Come right in from the covered parking area (no zig zag steps) and see year round panoramic views from the living areas as well as the master bedroom. 2 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, fireplace and comfortably furnished; this condo has many ADA compliant upgrades as well a raised X-large deck that covers the entire back of this home. Just reduced! $199,000. Call Jody A. Morgan 540-461-1733 jodyamorgan@live.com (516506)

24 Trillium Place Welcome to Trillium - This Rare 4 bedroom & 3 1/2 Bath unit is an End unit that provides peace & quite. Convenient to Winter Garden, Golf, Tennis, Hiking etc. Tri- level for privacy! Vacant and easy to view! Motivated Seller! Priced at $275,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (512485)

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304 Chestnut Place One of the most sought after areas in Wintergreen. Potential year-round views, private and quality homes throughout. A short drive to all amenities and beautiful winter views of the slopes make this a must see. Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines. Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey. Possible seller financing available. $139,000. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (515980) ER

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2080 Stone Ridge Condo WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE! No steps from parking lot; bathroom renovated for wheelchair use. Building is NEWEST CONDO CONSTRUCTION at Wintergreen (2003). This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo overlooks the 18th green & golf clubhouse with Shenandoah Valley winter views; short walk to Wintergarden Spa, pools & work-out facility, as well as golf, tennis and restaurant. Interior tastefully appointed and in excellent condition. Ready for immediate occupancy. $129,000. Call Joan Mummery 434-531-5033. (508014)

Fantastic Shenandoah Valleys views from this renovated home off prestigious Devils Knob Loop at Wintergreen Resort. New gourmet kitchen, post and beam architecture with two family rooms, two fireplaces, and hardwood floors. Addition and renovation by Glen German. Includes most furnishings, many antiques and artwork. Level driveway, large deck with hot tub. Three full baths and bedrooms, wet bar, Pella windows with built in shades, hardiplank siding on addition. New HVAC. $594,500. Must see to appreciate! Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (504578)

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267 Pedlars Edge Drive Looking for an affordable 3 bedroom home? This is what you’ve been looking for! Well maintained and situated on a larger lot, you get an open floor plan and vaulted ceiling plus a large deck overlooking a level, private wooded area complete with hammock! Skip paying condo dues. $199,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (521220)

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Location, Location, Location! Devils Knob Loop, Golf Front Home with Mountain Views! Brand new luxury 5 bedroom custom home built by Shenandoah Valley Construction. Features two family rooms, 4,000 sq. ft. and an attached garage. Enjoy the 2,500 square foot of expansive decking! Many upgrades include hot tub, steam shower, wet bar, 2 wine coolers, granite counters, two fireplaces, stainless appliances and custom tile work. Pre-wired for sound, security system, generator and smart house system. $895,000. Call Jon Tsakis, Builder 540-836-9211. (521411)

258 Timbers Condo Updated Timbers Condo on Wintergreen Resort Rental Program. Great location, slope side condo, walk to amenities. Priced to sell. $79,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (493414)

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When you buy a home you want to picture blue skies and rainbows and not the dark cloud of problems and repairs to rain on your parade. Hence, a home inspection is highly recommended. As discussed in a previous real estate column, the home inspection protects the seller because it establishes the actual condition of the property at the time of sale, thus reducing post-closing disputes regarding the property condition. It is also a great tool for prospective home purchasers because it can give reassurance that the home is structurally sound OR it can alert the prospective homeowner of possible defects or deficiencies. Here are a few tips that can help a homebuyer navigate through the home inspection period. Choose to inspect; unless you have construction expertise, you should have a home inspection. The Virginia Association of Realtors

(VAR) purchase contract and inspection addendum provide the buyer with an opportunity to indicate that you desire or waive the home inspection. *Should the buyer choose NOT to inspect, the seller warrants (per the VAR purchase contract) that all appliances, heating and cooling equipment, plumbing and electrical systems will be in working condition at the time of settlement. Get a referral; just as agents are not all created equal, neither are home inspectors. Your best option is to ask your agent, friends, or family for a referral. A satisfied customer of an inspector can be a good indicator of your future satisfaction. Pay and save; Unless the home is larger than average, or you tack on additional services such as a radon test, the inspection fee will be around $300-400. Inspectors are paid at the time of service; the upfront cost is minimal when you consider that it can save you from

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Maddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got the little kid wiggles under control as she clasps her hands together and sits still for the man with the sharp scissors. For a generation accustomed to instant selfies, these Victorian-era keepsakes take a little more time.

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It’s taken Tim Arnold some 30 years to master the craft he completes in mere minutes. Based in Tennessee, Tim tours the country snipping away profiles of people and pets and made a recent stop at Pufferbellies, a toy and book store in downtown Staunton.

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With a relaxed energy, Tim welcomed each child warmly to sit before him. The younger ones, of course, had time sitting still and staring blankly forward… sorry guys, Tim didn’t bring a TV with him, instead he offered a photo album of his own imagines to entertain the children. During the afternoon of appointments it seemed that the boys were less inclined to sit, while the little girls had no problem staying on task. With the appropriate pieces of paper in hand and the child before him, Tim wasted no time getting down to business. Hands expertly guiding the sharp scissor blades across the thin surface. If that’s not amazing enough, Tim asked the children questions to keep them engaged while he worked. And just like that Tim finished the child’s silhouette, matting it to crisp card stock. BRL

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On the morning of November 11, a day when Vietnam War vet Charles “Strawberry” Goodwin was already on the minds of those who love him most, the smokehouse behind the Blue Ridge Pig caught fire during a routine cleaning. News of the blaze spread just as quickly and customers almost immediately began reaching out. “Well, I burned it out yesterday, like I usually do three or four times a year. It’s like a chimney fire, we do it on purpose, it’s supposed to be a controlled burn, and everything went perfectly,” Strawberry explains on the day of the incident. “This morning I came in like I always do, opened the doors so it’ll cool down, I looked in there, didn’t see anything. So I left and came inside to call my wife Mary, tell her everything had gone smoothly.

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A grease-spot, unseen during Strawberry’s inspection, caught fire and set the walls around it ablaze. Friends from neighboring businesses heard the explosion and rushed to help tame the flames. It was because of this quick action that Straw was able to keep the fire at a manageable state before the Wintergreen Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene. Although the walls and ceiling needed replacing, the chimney and the smoker itself were still intact, along with what’s most important: Mr. Goodwin himself. In the early years of this business, the smokehouse experienced two similarly unintentional fires. The first, occurring in 1990 was the worst of its kind, burning not only the building, but also Strawberry who was inside the smokehouse at the time of the grease-pocket explosion. Badly injured, he was hospitalized for almost two weeks while doctors performed grafting to a large portion of his body. A lightning strike sparked the second fire, and luckily no one was inside.

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Also born in 1988, I was raised within those business card covered walls with my Poppop Straw as a role model. He’ll be the first to proudly tell you that I took naps on the shelf beneath the cash register and often had lunch with the customers, or “ton-tons” as I called them. I love thinking back to all the times I was attached to his side, watching him pull apart those pork butts fresh out of the smoker, sneaking me pieces for a special treat. That smoky meat was like candy, and I ate it greedily as fast as he could pull it. The smoke that has surrounded him for years has soaked into his clothes, his hair, his skin and his soul, giving him a permanent scent of hickory smoke and meat. A scent I’ve come to associate with his big bear hugs and his scruffy beard which he deliberately brushes over your face as he pulls you tighter. I grew up looking at his burnt hands and arms thinking they resembled raw chicken skin, unaware at the time how he came to earn those scars. On the evening of the most recent fire, my older sister cared for Straw and made him supper as he recounted the day’s events. Later, she shared her feelings through the interweb. Turns out, I’m not the only writer in the family. “This man is incredible. He is the guy who helps out his buddies with no expectations of return favors. He feeds those who are starving, and is eternally cheerful, even tonight. Everyone loves him, everyone knows that. What you don’t know is that he wakes up between 2 a.m. and 4 p.m. every day to bring you the world’s best barbecue. He does this alone. There is no second (or third) shift. It’s all him. This morning, Grandpa had been cleaning out the smokehouse when he realized he needed to make a phone call. While he was inside the restaurant on the phone, there was an explosion and subsequent fire in the smokehouse. I have to believe that today, the day that we remember and are thankful for those who serve and have served our country, was not this veteran’s day to die.” BRL

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It is Christmas time in Staunton and the sounds of this church are about to roar with the music played by this country’s oldest continuously performing community band,

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Yes, that Stonewall. But back in 1855, founder David W. Drake and president Edward M. Cushing called it the Mountain Saxhorn Band. It’s been recruiting local musicians ever since.

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The Stonewall Brigade Band performs their Christmas concert at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Staunton, Monday Dec.16, 2013.

What do a music-teacher-turnedbusinessman, an electrical-engineerturned-patent-lawyer, a Greenbrier golf pro, a retired Marine, a college professor, three attorneys, a couple of physicians, a handful of teachers and educators, a retired electrician, and a bunch of high schoolers have in common? They’re all members of the oldest continuously performing community bands in the nation, the Stonewall Brigade Band. When the band started in 1855, there were scarcely more than a dozen performing members, but today the band (which was once General “Stonewall” Jackson’s staff band and marched in six presidential inaugural parades) boasts 70 to 80 playing members ranging in age from 14 to 84. “We’re pretty good; we sound like a band from a small college,” said the band’s director of 39 years, Bob Moody (he’s that music-teacherturned-businessman and happens to be a descendent of one of the band’s original members). “The thing that sets us apart is that we play 170 to 180 different pieces of music a year.” Most people see the Stonewall Brigade Band during the Summer Concert Series at Gypsy Hill Park (on the bandstand that Bob helped

Amelia Ammons and Suzi Wisler chat before the start of the Christmas concert

Bob Moody is the Director of the Stonewall Brigade Band.

get built in the mid-70s). The band starts rehearsing for their (free!) weekly summer concerts in January and makes a point to give the 400 or so audience members something fresh each week. And it’s a great recruiting method, too. “After Seminary, I ended up here and shared with people that I love music and they told me to go to Gypsy Hill Park and I did,” said 26-year-old Taylor Mertins, a pastor and resident drum kit player. “I sent [Bob] a resume of the groups I’ve played in and he wrote back and said, ‘Just show up.’ In September [of last year] I went to my first band practice and I’ve been voted in as a lifetime member.” Flautist Christine Wood remembers hearing drum cadences in the park before her son was born when she was new to the area. She approached Bob to ask what was going on. “He asked me if I played and I said, ‘Gosh! A million years ago!’ and he asked me to join them,” she said. Now 15 years later, Christine and her 16-year-old son, a trumpet player, are both performing in the weekly summer concerts and this month’s Christmas concert fundraiser. continued on page 40

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Pam Mason and Christine Wood perform in the flute choir of the Stonewall Brigade Band.

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The Dec. 15 Christmas Concert at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Staunton is another favorite of the community, often filling up the 600seat sanctuary. A fundraiser for Valley Mission and the Salvation Army of Staunton, the performance is one of a dwindling number of Christmas concerts in the area and will feature Carols, traditional songs, and a little bit of Mannheim Steamroller. Just weeks before his second Christmas Concert with the Stonewall Brigade Band (where he’ll be featured on sleigh bells, among other things), Taylor is just glad he’s found a group of musicians as diverse and devoted as he is.

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“I really believe in the importance of playing music,” he said. “It’s something that can bring together a wide group of people that allows us to pool our resources together and create something meaningful and beautiful. “I’ve always cherished the beauty of music and getting together with this group of people on a weekly basis is really important to me; I’m really thankful I found the Stonewall Brigade Band.” BRL

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First Impressions Turning off a state road and approaching a residence, there is a clear image that a guest will immediately get of your home. This image, the notorious ‘first impression,’ often times sets the tone of the visit and can create a sense of expectation especially when a potential sale is involved. The eyes and associated interest of a guest can be controlled by a number of factors including the location and flow of the driveway in relation to the residence, the presence of plantings both around the home and the drive and hardscapes that both welcome people and frame the home. Since the driveway is mandatory and these other options are, well, optional, the approach to your home needs to be more than ‘getting from point A to point B’ but an opportunity to show off that architecture that you will be paying on for the next 15-30 years. Without a question, a poorly designed drive can absolutely ruin an impression of a home. I recall a home where the approach put a guest in the middle of the garage and due to decades of native fauna, ones eyes really had that focus from the state maintained street all the way to the back door. Considering the front of the house was all the ‘eye candy’ necessary, the fix was to literally move the drive about 50 feet up the street, add some stonework and a strategically placed tree (to cover one side of the garage) and ‘Voila!,’ a completely overhauled first impression that really emphasized a wonderful porch and associated stonework. When drives serve both the front and back door, always keep in mind that the drive that is the most direct route and requires the least amount of turning will become the main entrance just by default – even if your guest arrives at your garage to the side of the house. Therefore the front entrance should consist of long

flowing curves (best) with the road that serves the “back door” turning off of the main curve – often times at slightly harder angles that are not within the flow of this main curve. Keep in mind that when a circle drive is the objective, the right-hand approach (right turn) is typically the one that most guests will take when offered the two turns at the top of the circle – allowing the passenger, instead of the driver, to step out of the car at the front entrance. For this reason, the main curve of the drive needs to naturally flow right into this circle drive where the exit is just a touch of a turn. Plantings and stonework can also aid in labeling the correct drive to take when multiple options exist. Stone columns at the neck of one driveway where multiple options exists typically denotes the main entrance. We have also installed intermittent stone pillars with lights on them denoting an approach to the correct side of the house. The same is typically true of an allee or row of trees alongside a drive offering a clear distinction as to where a guest should continue to drive since this ‘common thread’ of plants does not stop until you arrive at the front door or has adequately moved one in the general direction of the desired entrance. It is also a nice design practice to have trees that will grow to over 25 feet tall to mask a particular wing of the house from the road, thereby clearly showing off the main entrance. Whichever method you choose, consider these plantings, stonework and other options as mere window dressing in comparison to an skillfully and creatively laid-out, beautifully curved driveway that puts your guests right where you want them – front center. Alas, it is YOUR house and perhaps a lot of YOUR design – take that first impression all the way to the bank.

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asktheDr. By Dr. Steve Schmitz Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Steve, My hands go numb and my wrist hurts! Do I have carpel tunnel syndrome? The carpel tunnel is a small opening between the wrist bones (the “carpel” bones) and a tough piece of ligament that holds the bones together. Through that opening travels a whole bunch of tendons and one of the big nerves that goes to the hand. The area sees a lot of action—every time you move your wrist or fingers things are sliding in and out of the carpel tunnel. So, you can imagine that the nerve or tendons there can get rubbed and irritated or inflamed pretty easily. Any repetitive use of the hands and fingers can lead to carpel tunnel, such as typing or manual labor. But, you don’t have to do those kinds of things to be plagued with this disease; it can just happen for fun (not much fun). When the area becomes inflamed, you might feel pain in the hand or wrist. The nerve that gets affected works on the thumb, ring, and middle fingers. So, often there is numbness in that area. But, sometimes the

numbness overtakes the entire hand or even leaves the hand and heads for the elbow. It is often worse at night or in the morning because we have a natural tendency to bend our wrists as we sleep which closes off and makes smaller the already tight carpel tunnel. So, if you’ve got it, what do you do? Wrist splints can help quite a bit. They keep you from bending the wrist so you don’t compress the carpel tunnel and make things worse. That allows the area to heal. A visit to your doctor might land you some drugs to try in the form of anti-inflammatories (such as ibuprofen or much more potent corticosteroids). Splinting will probably be recommended. Sometimes, if things get bad enough, a steroid shot can be a big help. Finally, in some cases it takes surgery to open up the carpel tunnel to give all of those crowded nerves and tendons room to move. Hope this helps! Dr. Steve Schmitz is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. This column is provided as a service to readers of Blue Ridge Life Magazine and it does not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers of this magazine. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

theperfectfit By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Wellness Center The Holiday Phenomena The Holiday Phenomena or “THP.” I’m coining a new acronym because it happens so often. Each season starting a week before Thanksgiving and ending after the New Year, a large part of the population puts their fitness program on hold. There are many reasons: too busy, family arriving, cleaning, shopping, food preparations and more. The Holidays consume us. January first arrives; you have added weight, are tired and sluggish. That’s when you realize you should start exercising again. Because you missed several weeks, you have to start over and it takes more effort and energy. Is it possible to avoid THP this year so you start 2015 on the upswing instead of the up and down cycle of fitness? Much of the holiday celebration revolves around meals. As someone who enjoys socialization and eating, this is a special part of the holiday. My family and friends enjoy cooking and trying new recipes together. So, per-

haps trying new “lighter” versions of the traditional meals or creating new food traditions? There are many great meals to try; just searching on the internet will give you more than enough recipes. There is another place where we can share quality time with family and friends. I’ve had some great conversations walking, hiking, running or exercising with family and friends. Invite them to an exercise class, to a yoga class or set up a group personal training session together. It’s fun, healthy and relieves stress. Fitting in exercise will give you more energy this season. With each advancing year, it becomes harder to get fit, stay fit and it takes longer. So, this year, avoid THP and letting the holidays consume you. Stick with the program or get started on one. The time is now. Agnes F. Schrider, PT is a licensed physical therapist, fitness trainer, and certified golf fitness trainer based in Nellysford. This column is provided as a service to readers of Blue Ridgey Life Magazine and it does not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers of this magazinel. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult a health professional.

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STONEY CREEK TREE LIGHTING (WITH SANTA!) Start: Dec. 3, 2014 5:45 pm End: Dec. 3, 2014 6:30 pm Venue: Stoney Creek Bar & Grill Phone: (434) 325-8110 Address: 1354 Stoney Creek W, Nellysford, VA 22958 (NELSON)

MOSCOW BALLET’S THE GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Start: Dec. 7, 2014 12:00 pm Venue: Paramount Theater Phone: 434-293-1005 Address: 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (ALBEMARLE)

HOLIDAY BEER PAIRING DINNER Start: Dec. 3, 2014 6:00 pm End: Dec. 3, 2014 8:00 pm Venue: Wild Wolf Brewing Company Phone: 434-361-0088 Address: 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 22958 (NELSON)

GIBSON HOLLOW HIKE Start: Dec. 7, 2014 10:00 am End: Dec. 7, 2014 3:00 pm Venue: Shenandoah National Park Phone: 434-971-1553 Address: (MADISON)

DECEMBER 4 THURSDAY 3RD ANNUAL ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR Start: Dec. 4, 2014 12:00 pm End: Dec. 4, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Paramount Theater Phone: 434-293-1005 Address: 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (ALBEMARLE)

DECEMBER 5 FRIDAY HOLIDAY SOIREE FOR THE FSPCA Start: Dec. 5, 2014 5:30 pm End: Dec. 5, 2014 7:30 pm Venue: Thistle Gate Vineyard Phone: (434) 286-7781 Address: 5199 W River Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590 (ALBEMARLE) LIVE FRIDAYS WITH MERLE SWAGGER Start: Dec. 5, 2014 5:30 pm End: Dec. 5, 2014 8:00 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Outpost Phone: (540) 462-6200 Address: 50 Northwind Lane. Lexington, Va 24450 (ROCKBRIDGE)

DECEMBER 6 SATURDAY COME PICK OUT A CHRISTMAS TREE Start: Dec. 6, 2014 9:00 am End: Dec. 6, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON) 9th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WEEKEND Start: Dec. 6, 2014 10:00 am End: Dec. 6, 2014 4:00 pm Venue: Walton’s Mountain Museum Phone: 434-831-2000 Address: 6484 Rockfish River Road, Schuyler, VA 22969 (NELSON) 44

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COOKIES AND MILK WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS Start: Dec. 7, 2014 1:00 pm End: Dec. 7, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Pharsalia Phone: 434-277-5231 Address: 2333 Pharsalia Rd, Tyro, VA 22976 (NELSON) FRENCH CREPES Start: Dec. 7, 2014 1:00 pm End: Dec. 7, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Phone: 434-263-6100 Address: 500 DelFosse Winery Ln, Faber, VA 22938 (NELSON) CHRISTMAS PARADE IN LOVINGSTON Start: Dec. 7, 2014 3:00 pm End: Dec. 7, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Lovingston Christmas Parade Phone: 434-962-5022 Address: Front Street, Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON)

DECEMBER 10 WEDNESDAY ANNUAL HOLIDAY YULETIDE EXTRAVAGANZA Start: Dec. 10, 2014 3:00 pm End: Dec. 10, 2014 7:00 pm Venue: Blue Mountain Brewery Phone: 540-456-8020 Address: 9519 Critzer Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

DECEMBER 13 SATURDAY VISIT WITH SANTA Start: Dec. 13, 2014 9:00 am End: Dec. 13, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON) TWELVE BEERS OF CHRISTMAS Start: Dec. 13, 2014 11:30 am End: Dec. 25, 2014 5:00 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Phone: 434-361-1001 Address: 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA 22967 (NELSON)

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

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

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

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

Come visit us at the Barrel House brewery and tasting room and discover where tradition meets innovation. Our tasting room is open FridaySunday, 11AM-7PM. You can enjoy a tasting flight of our available beer selections, relax with a full glass of one of our fine ales or lagers, and take a complementary tour after your purchase if you’d like to learn about our special brewing process.

Family Medical Physician’s office specializing in preventive care, acute care,chronic illness care, pediatric and newborn care, women’s health, sports medicine, and geriatric medicine. All ages are welcome.

Wintergreen Real Estate Company is the founding company of Wintergreen. We are experts in resort sales, rentals and county property. We are the only company with an office on Devils Knob as well the entry of Stoney Creek.

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BLUE STAR MUSIC 434-263-6746 177 Main St. P.O. Box 493 Lovingston, VA NELSON COUNTY NELSON COUNTY’S FAVORITE SINCE 1988 Musical instruments, service, repairs, rentals and supplies. Lessons: all styles and levels of guitar, including advanced jazz, banjo, bass, vocals, keyboard, drums, beginning mandolin, dobro and accordion. Mon. Wed. Thurs. 12-8 bluestarmusicva.com

Boutique winery and tasting room featuring estate grown wines near Lovingston. For more info, contact www.democracyvineyards.com or 434-263-8463. Hours of operation: Noon to 6 pm - Thursday through Monday [April to mid-December]; weekends in February and March.

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

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

Resorts & Recreation 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.

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Elk Mountain Contracting has been building custom log cabins and barns for 14 years. Using stonework and reclaimed materials to compliment your project allows us to provide a historic appeal to your structure. Services Provided: Reclaimed building materials, Custom log cabins and barns, Chinking, Stonework, General Construction, Cabin and barn restorations.

Mountain Area Realty offers full real estate services for Nelson County, Wintergreen Resort, Stoney Creek, and surrounding areas. Call our office 7 days a week for immediate professional service from one of our experienced agents.

NELSON COUNTY TOURISM 434-263-7315 8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston, VA NELSON COUNTY Experience the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge. From our mountains to the mighty James River. Wear yourself out at our wineries, breweries, cidery, and eateries. Then hit the sack in a cozy cabin or bed & breakfast.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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