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of all of the nicest homes at Wintergreen in regard to the price point and quality of construction value for an outstanding view property available on the mountain, at Wintergreen, this home is one of the very best. This is a 4 bedroom 4 bath 3 level home designed by glenn german, a.i.a. and built by Warren crandall of Tectonics ii.

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.

Top floor center two level condo with two bedrooms on main level and no steps, elevator access . decently furnished with a rental history and outstanding reviews.

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sTONEy cREEk AT WINTERGREEN 71 BLue ChiCkory Lane $429,000 ∙ MLS#: 507543

great location for access to skiing and resort activities. This one-level unit with separate bedroom offers privacy from other living areas. it has been upgraded and nicely furnished.

This home is beautifully set to take advantage of the elevated, well landscaped setting overlooking golf course yet set back for privacy. open plan with floor to ceiling windows, screened-in porch with tile floor, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, and luxury master suite. great location.

enjoy beathtaking views of the golf course and 180 degree mountain views from all areas of this beautiful home, including the back patio and screened porch as well as from great room, kitchen, dining, master bedroom and study. easy living on one level. established landscape of decorative trees, bushes and rock walls.

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Three bedroom, 2.5 bath Stoney Creek home featuring more than 2,100 square feet, a screened-in gazeebo, and spacious back deck overlooking a two-acre pond that borders the property. Large, spacious living room with magnificent stone hearth. Located off Monocan drive, near Stoney creek amenities.

Gorgeous home situated on 5.44 landscaped acres with mature trees and plantings. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 upgraded baths (one with steam shower), hardwood and new tile flooring, and a large game room with 16’ slider, anderson Windows a new 30 yr roof. enclosed sun room. Minutes from nellysford and surrounding valley.

Seasoned with love and care, this single family has an open floor plan with lots of light that soaks up the sun in any season, yet is still very private. rich in details, this home offers many amenities and upgrades. Quality, comfort, and convenience: only 20 mins to Charlottesville. There is also a separate detached guest cottage.

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72 Pedlars Edge Spacious 4 BR, 3 BA home with vaulted ceilings, two master bedrooms, huge (40' x 15') downstairs recreation room. Four closets in second floor master. Screened porch. Large deck with seasonal mountain views. Convenient to skiing and the Mountain Inn. Gas fireplace in great room and gas pot belly stove in rec room. Stainless steel appliances. $499,000

1209 Hill Hollow Road Private 6.65 acres just minutes from Nellysford, Wintergreen, Stoney Creek, Afton and Route 29. Easy commute to Charlottesville or Waynesboro. Small meandering stream and rock outcroppings on this property make it a perfect retreat of primary residence. This 2 BR, 2 BA home has quality construction with Hardi-plank siding, tile in kitchen/baths, hardwood floors, covered deck and front porch. Land is open and wooded. Great gardening spot. $229,000

76 Crab Orchard Lane Enjoy views of the Shenandoah Valley, the mountains beyond, unique rock outcropping and gorgeous sunsets. The great room, with soaring wood ceiling, stone fireplace and wall of glass, spacious gourmet kitchen and gracious dining area, are ideal for entertaining. With 4BRs and den in the main house and guest suite above garage. Handsomely furnished and beautifully maintained. $894,500

Stoney Creek 325 Stone Orchard Immaculate one-level, 3 BR, golf-front home with stunning mountain views! Home features numerous upgrades including Brazilian hardwood, granite counters in kitchen, California Closets built-ins, stainless steel appliances and much more! Master bedroom has tray ceiling and private bath with seamless shower and 36" high double vanity. Custom designer shades and valances. $399,000 600 Hunters Point Nestled on a cul-de-sac, overlooking the 4th fairway of Stoney Creek Golf Course, a gentle stream and the Blue Ridge beyond, this 3 BR, Craftsman-style custom home is a must see! This “green built” home uses energy friendly technology and ecofriendly products. Features include granite counters, stainless appliances, media/den, loft office, covered porch with Trex, extra-large closets and over 1600 feet unfinished space to finish or for storage. Ready to enjoy! $549,000

Union Hill Parcel Nicely wooded 10.33-acre parcel with roadway into site. Easy access and building. Just 15 minutes to Lovingston and close to the James River access in Wingina for floating, fishing and swimming! $50,000 1729 Arrington Road Charming 3-bedroom farm house, nestled in the foothills of southern Nelson County. This home is situated on one acre, has had some recent updates and is move-in ready. Close to Lovingston. $125,000 199 Walk Around Lane Lot 15.18 acres in an ideal location within a mile of the Devil’s Backbone Brewery and only minutes from skiing, golf, hiking, and more! Situated along a quiet country road across from a tree farm and phenomenal mountain views. Multiple building sites with mature trees, privacy, and a small stream; soil work supports a 3-bedroom dwelling. $159,999 Rockfish Valley Highway Wonderful commercial opportunity to own 13-plus acres with 2 existing wells in a prime area. Mountain and river views. Soil work for previous project has been done. Lots of exciting possibilities for new businesses in this growing community.

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87 Stone Chimneys Drive Excellent 1.3-acre building lot close to Stoney Creek Clubhouse. Level & open w/perimeter of trees for privacy. Mt. views. Public water. Buy now, build whenever. $59,000. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (506955)

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195 White Oak Drive Only $182,500 for a home at Wintergreen! Check out this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, only a short walk from the Mountain Village. Private and quiet lot, large decks, kitchen upgrades and more. Listed by Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol. com (507056)

1624 Overlook Condo Great value on a seldom available, 4 bedroom and 4 full bath Overlook condo. Spectacular views. Dramatic vaulted ceilings. Open floor plan between great room, kitchen, dining room. Large wrap around deck and wet bar, great for entertaining. Huge master suite and bath. Walk to tennis, golf, spa, dining. $399,500. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (507457)

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57 Cobble Lane A wonderful charming home within a short walk to ski slopes and mountain village at Black Rock. Across from Black Rock park and The Plunge. This home has lots of natural light and great open floor plan. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. A must see in this price range....very desirable location in the Blackrock neighborhood. $450,000. Listed by Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (507621)

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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) TED VA NO E YR KE RN TU

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New flooring, new kitchen cabinets and granite counters, new bath vanities and flooring, new furnishings. Views of 18th fairway on Devils Knob course. Adjacent to Spa and two minutes to tennis, skiing, dining, shops. $194,750. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (506956)

Great location near slopes on a quiet cul-de-sac with .62 acres with more green space surrounding. Beautiful winter views of Highlands ski trails and mountains. Charming home with lots of windows for natural light. A must see and a great value for under $300K. Turnkey Furnished with some exclusions. $299,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (507237)

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Located on the end of the cul-de-sac on an oversized lot fronting on the 17th green, this like-new home features a vaulted great room, gourmet kitchen, 4 bedrooms, separate family room, and covered deck. Walk across the 17th green to visit the Wintergarden Spa, Nature Foundation, and to catch the ski shuttle. $519,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (507361)

Wonderful 2 bedroom/2 bath Dobie. New flooring throughout including hardwoods through the main living area, new fireplace, updated bathrooms, new AC unit. Walk to dining and shopping. An outstanding value! Summer festivals, fireworks, performing arts, fall foliage and of course, ski in/ski out! This is the prime location on the mountain. It has it all. Sold fully furnished with some exclusions. $189,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (501776)

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23 Shenandoah Ridge Five bedrooms and almost 2300 finished square feet for only $389,000! Fully furnished and ready to enjoy today, this vacation getaway has hardwood floors in the main living area, Corian kitchen counters, wood burning fireplace, and decks overlooking the Shenandoah Valley. Great location near Spa, Golf, Tennis and Devils Grill. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, smsales1@ aol.com (506924)

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Renovated and furnished end unit with 2 bedrooms PLUS 3rd bedroom loft. Features include exposed wood beams; kitchen bar seating for 4; wood burning fireplace; updated appliances. Walk to ski slopes and Mountain Inn village shops & dining. Split level design adds privacy. Winter views from deck. $148,500. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (507734)

170 Rosewood Dr ~ Stoney Creek New Price! RoseWood Village: Earthcraft Certified, Madison Villa with 1st floor master, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gourmet kitchen, sunroom, superb craftsmanship, and many features of Universal Design. RoseWood is a 55+ active adult community located in the valley of Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek. $402,700. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 or (489621)

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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 Photography Marcie Gates marcie@blueridgelife.com Hayley Osborrne hayley@blueridgelife.com Paul Purpura paul@blueridgelife.com Norm Shafer norm@blueridgelife.com Address: The Afton Group, LLC P.O. Box 455, Wintergreen, Virginia 22958 434.361.0104 Have a story idea? Email us at info@blueridgelife.com

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Television is so yesterday

creambrook It’s a young farm, and this is how Ben and Kristen nurse it.

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And you can thank the red Virginia clay for this. WARMER weather’s coming ... Tune in to Tommy’s weather online ....

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jake’s chairs If you have ever felt like running your skis through a chop saw ...

inside basic necessities ........................... 7 cover story.....................................9 this old/new house .................... 19 at home with marlo ................... 25 sam’s garden .............................. 34 askthedr......................................35 the perfect fit ............................. 35 event calendar ............................ 36 business directory ..................... 37 classifieds ................................... 38 comics.........................................39

on the cover Photographer: Norm Shafer Ben and Kristen Beichler with two of this year’s calves, Adorabull and Rose relax in the barn after bottle feeding the calves at Creambrook Farm in Swoope, Va. Story on page 9.

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thepublisher’sdog I’m in an awkward spot, you see. My owner, Tommy, used to be a weather man on television and now he plays one on the internet. What he doesn’t understand is that not only do I have softer ears and can run on all fours, but I could have told him all along that we would have snow closer to spring. And as his faithful companion, I don’t really want to bite the hand that feeds me. But I do have a keyboard and don’t think I haven’t been studying how Yvette uses the thing. Which by the way, she attacks it like I do a squirrel. And it often sounds like she is talking to herself as she types. Lord knows what she’s thinking. Women are strange. The kids? Don’t you worry. They’ll be fine as long as I’m around. Their parents are clueless. When I’ve got my snout in Adam or Peyton’s ears and they’re giggling, I’m not sniffing their ear wax as their parents would assume. I am whispering wisdom. 1) When a school system cancels classes on the threat of snow, expect rain. 2) That dinner you gave me was pretty good, kid. 3) Adam and Peyton, I’m glad you like the kombucha but please don’t

feed it to me. It gives me the burps. 4) There’s nothing better than scratches behind the ear. Actually, there is. But ear scratches are pretty close to heaven. 5) Adam and Peyton, did you ever notice that when your mother splits a “cookie bar” with you, she does it in thirds? Yep. Neither you nor I are getting that extra piece. 6) Peyton, I knew a poodle once with curls like yours. And she broke my heart. 7) Adam, I know a Belgian Malinoise you remind me of. I can see why you are friends. Finally, to my dad: Yes, you are missing a pair of Adam’s shoes and Peyton’s Pinky bear keeps disappearing mysteriously. I can solve both mysteries if you deliver some warm weather. April Fools! (8 years and running) Nick Stafford APRIL 2013 Blue Ridge LIFE 5

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Springtime: Transition Wines At the end of March or the start of April, and of late sometimes in February too, there is something in the air that signals spring is imminent. This something has less to do with warm temperatures than it does with a subtle shift and softness that speaks of winter’s ebbing tide and a new season about to be born. Or perhaps more accurately, about to give birth: to buds, blossoms, butterflies and bunnies…to life. In the predawn hours there’s the cool new air, and as dusk descends at the close of the day there’s the promise of the peepers. What does all this have to do with wine? Perhaps nothing and everything. As we mark the passage of time with tradition and ritual, we seek also to differentiate time past from time present and time yet to be, giving us a sense of control over what will always be unknowable. For millennia, wine has been used in symbolic ceremony and ritual. In spring the ancient Greeks celebrated their new year and the Anethesteria, one of four festivals which made up the Dionysia in honor of Dionysus,

wine, inspiration, creativity and fertility. The Anethesteria was the Festival of the Vine Flower: three days of festivities celebrating the opening of the wine jugs from the previous crop. For the Greeks it was not only the final product which was sacred, but the vineyard and the process whereby wine was created from earth through the changing of seasons. Perhaps in modern times, the seasons more than anything else mirror back to us the paradox of change. April means transition time. But no need to renounce your flannel P.J.s for the flimsy nightie anymore than you must renounce red for white or rosé. Drink all three: Nativ Falaghina, 2011 – Falaghina thrives in southern Italy, in Basilicata and particularly in Campania where the vineyards around Mount Vesuvius offer rich volcanic soils adding minerality to the wines. This ancient vine is most likely the basis for Falernum of classical Rome, so prized and esteemed by the Romans. Clean, crisp yet round and smooth with distinct notes of honeysuckle. Organic. $14

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Domaine de Fontsainte, Gris de Gris, 2012 – A vin gris is a rosé yet differs from rosé in color (usually paler) and weight (usually lighter.) This one comes from the Languedoc’s Corbières where summers are hot and the perfect antidote is a chilled glass of rosé. This wine is testimony to the high quality possible in the hot and sunny region of so many vines. Although bone dry, look for aromas of raspberry followed by exotic notes of pineapple and mango. $19 Nativ Aglianico, Irpinia, 2009 – A favorite red grape of mine, again from Campania. Aglianico, pronounced ah-LYAH-nee-kohl, was planted in the region as early as the 7th century BCE and is seeing a bit of a revival. Medium-bodied, with juicy cherry fruit, it’s smooth with slight notes of coffee and chocolate. Quite stunning. Organic. $20 And gentle April comes and goes and we are still its fools.

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Good luck in Charlottesville, Sarah. We’ll miss you! Taking reservations for private parties. Call in advance. Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10am-6pm Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm Reservations advised for weekend dinners. Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm

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Serving Central Virginia TYRO – $74,900

SHIPMAN – $115,000

SHIPMAN – $72,500

AMHERST – $159,900

Beautiful 6 acre mountain lot, fronting on the Tye River in the Tyro area of Nelson County. A prime location for outdoor activities: hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, golfing and sightseeing. Close to the National Forest, Appalachian Trail, Crabtree Falls, Blue Ridge Parkway, MLS 503005.

Offering privacy is this 25 acres w/ over 600 ft of road frontage, mature hardwood and pine. Several possible building sites, minutes from Rockfish River MLS 275320

Build your dream home on this private, wooded 3.60 ac., elevated with seasonal mountain views. Fronting on a paved road North of Lovingston with drilled well and soil analysis. Protective covenants w/walking trails. MLS 501198

REDUCED! Charming home in The Town of Amherst. Hardwood floors, huge master suite, 3 additional BR’s, knotty pine kitchen cabinets, formal areas, LR w/ fireplace, full walkout basement, 2 car garage, security system MLS 274267

AMHERST – $164,900

FABER – $189,000

MAD. HEIGHTS – $199,900

NEW! ROSELAND – $207,500

Just reduced $20,000! What a great 23 acre parcel to build your dream home. Open pasture with a horse barn, the remaining property in mature hardwoods. This parcel adjoins Sweet Briar College and has long paved road frontage w/ 3 entrances. Large creek & spring. MLS 272039

63+/- acres, Mainly hardwood, stream & private. Would make a great investment property or have your own hunter’s paradise. Gently rolling topography, timber and mountain views. MLS 503000

5+ acres of country peace & quiet. Home features open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, living room with FP and hardwood flooring. Large deck w/ fenced yard, fruit trees & above ground pool. Picturesque creek on property. MLS 276877

This Genuine Virginia Farmhouse on 2.9 ac. has recently been updated. Glowing pine floors, high ceilings, &old fashioned quality throughout. Modern kitchen & baths, large size rooms, enclosed front porch adds charm. Recent heatpump and roof. MLS 277060

SHIPMAN – $209,000

AMHERST – $219,900

NELLYSFORD – $225,000

ROSELAND – $265,000

15.66 Open & Wooded Ac. with bold Stream. Custom-built 2006 home surrounded by Mountain Views. Meticulous-maintained home features Stainless Steel Appliances, Custom Cabinetry, Jotul Swedish Wood Stove, Heat Pump, Workshop & Storage Shed. MLS 495154

Working farm on 56 acres near Clifford offering open pasture, creek, mountain views and a building site nestled in the wooded area for increasing privacy. Stage road frontage and easy access to Rt. 151 and Rt. 29. MLS 276891

REDUCED! 1.27 ac. fronting on VSH 151 in the Village of Nellysford, 3534 sq. ft. Victorian, Cr., 1908, with bulls eye framing, built-in cabinets, solid pine doors, wood mantels, chair rail, high ceilings, etc. . Great location for commercial/business. MLS 485806.

NEW! Beautiful land with open pasture, hardwood, tremendous views of 3 ridges and Priest Mountain. Road frontage. Extensive building sites. MLS 506974

AMHERST – $269,900

AMHERST – $299,900

NEW! LOVINGSTON – $395,000

WINGINA – $1,400,000

This 66.860 acre parcel adjoins Mill Creek Lake Property. Great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy fishing or hunting. Several great building sites. This property offers bold streams wood land. MLS 276879

NEW! 71.680 acres! Stately brick home nestled on the northeast side of Turkey Mountain. Land is sloping with pasture, woods & stream. Extra garage for storage, newer roof, heat pump and hot water heater. Are you ready to move to the country? MLS 277088

NEW! Great location just north of Lovingston fronting on Rt. 29. Sunny Mountain Store 1.71 Ac. has been serving as a “Mom & Pop” Convenience Store since 1937. 899 sq ft office complex adjoining plus a 2 bedroom apartment for extra income. MLS 507451

Build your dream home in the historic James River Valley among other fine farms & estates. Enjoy gorgeous James River and local mtn views from numerous building sites surrounded by 227 ac of pasture, hay & wood land. Offering over 1600ft of river frontage MLS 498066

Montague, Miller and Company Realtors PO Box 1020/198 South Main Street Ste 102 Amherst, VA 24521 434.946.5522 434.263.5088

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By the time your automatic coffee maker clicks on, Ben and Kristen Beichler have been busy getting your cream ready. The mornings of a dairy farmer are governed by

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Ben hoists Misty after trying to get her to bottle feed with his wife Kristen. The couple bottle feed their calves as much cows milk as they’ll drink in order for them to grow well and become good grazers. Managing dairy cows on grass is different than a typical dairy where the cows would also be fed grain.

“A lot of people are attracted to the romance of agricultural homesteading, that whole outdoor living lifestyle. The romance and the reality are two different things.” And Ben isn’t kidding. You can wake up to a calm morning with cows mooing only to find yourself soaking wet from an afternoon thunderstorm, covered in manure. “Not trying to make farming sound doom and gloom, and it was very much the romance of farming that I think attracted both Kristen and I,” Ben explained. “The realities of farming as a job, a career, and a life ... it can be daunting at times even for those that passionately love and enjoy it like Kristen and I.” After short-lived stints at college (they both admit, it wasn’t for them), they ended up interning at Polyface Farms in Swoope, the sustainable agriculture operation run by Joel Salatin, a selfdescribed “lunatic farmer.” “Lunatic” because the cows enjoy a grass-fed diet in open fields instead of feed lots. “Lunatic” because chickens spend their lives breathing fresh air and are moved to fresh pasture daily. “Lunatic” because Ben and Kristen aren’t saddled with start-up debt. They are married to themselves, not to a factory farm contract.

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Kristen Beichler breaks open a bale of hay for the dairy cows at Creambrook Farm in Swoope.

Though Kristen grew up in the city or a suburb, her life changed at the age of 13 when her family started a dairy farm in Manquin, a small community in King William County located between Richmond and Tappahannock. By the time she was 16, she knew she’d be farming. “I graduated high school from home school and did a year of college. Then asked my parents if I could take a summer and a semester off to go to Polyface. I never came back.”

And that’s where she fell in love with farming and with Ben, who was a familiar face there. They married in January 2012, not too long after Kristen finished her internship at Polyface. “We sat down and had a long conversation about rebranding the business and all of that,” Ben said. As a single man, he had come up with a name: Double B Acres. “At [this] point, we were also adding dairy to it and decided to change the name to Creambrook Farm.”

“We both feel like farming is our calling,” Kristen said. “We both believe God called us to do this in our life. We definitely keep up with the business, so we’ll see which doors open and where we are going to go.” For now, the couple rents a farm just two miles away from Polyface. They have a herdshare dairy program where Creambrook’s customers can have access to raw milk, which can be delivered to homes on a weekly basis. continued on page 13

Ben Beichler loads hay onto the back of his antique tractor to feed the cows after the morning milking chores. Ben uses old equipment that’s been refurbished, to avoid going into debt. Ben and his wife also raise Freedom Ranger chickens, and Ben also operates a portable sawmill.

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Letting in the spring light The spring color palette is breathtaking, but how can I keep the bright colors in my house from fading? The reason for having all of those windows in your home is to enjoy your beautiful spring views and the natural light in your home. It’s a shame to have them covered up with blinds or curtains. You have to run around lifting them up and down different times of the day to block the sun. That daily chore has probably become too much of a hassle and you just leave your blinds down all day. Think about that for one minute and ask yourself this. “Why do I have windows in my home and why did I move to Nelson County?” The views, right? So why are you eliminating your views with blinds? Is it fading, too much heat from the sun, or is it just too bright? I have also been in homes where they don’t use blinds and this is what I typically see. Either furniture is being covered with sheets or nothing has been done at all. At least these homeowners still have their views and natural light, not to mention their living space is much more open and vibrant than being closed in with window treatments. It is still a huge compromise doing it those ways. These home owners still have tremendous heat gain and glare, plus the sun fades everything it touches, not just furniture. A great example of this would be hardwood floors. Depending on the type of wood, what it has been finished with, and the orientation of the room, I have seen significant fading on hardwood floors in less than a year. 3M™ Window Film installed by Clear View Window Tinting will eliminate any compromises you have been making. You can keep your breathtaking spring views. For those of you without blinds, I can take care of everything that fades, not just your furniture. You can soak in the views of budding trees 0, without having to squint at the glare it creates or bake in the heat. For those of you with blinds, your life and home will be much different. Your space will be brighter, more open, and YOU WILL HAVE VIEWS! No more running around opening and closing your blinds. Just leave them up during the day or get rid of them. Window tinting will reduce 4 to 5 times more heat than closed blinds, and of course it will take care of your fading issues.

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Ben Beichler walks back to the barn after checking on a cow at dawn at Creambrook Farm in Swoope. In addition to a herd share program, the farm raises broilers and turkeys. For more info, visit them online at creambrookfarm.com

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They also raise freedom ranger broilers and pasture turkeys. During the slower winter months, Ben does custom mill work on a portable saw mill, turning trees and logs into lumber. “Right now we’re still a very young farm. This is the beginning of our third year in business. At this point we are still year by year laying the foundation blocks,” Ben said. “I always had the childhood dream of be-

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Not long ago, Nelson County potter Kevin Crowe received a call from someone wanting to know if the clay Crowe uses in his pottery was anti-biotic, or was it non-toxic. The caller wanted to grow something and had discovered that Virginia clay might be ideal for it. He wanted to grow coral – in Central Virginia. Coral are marine animals that live in colonies, mainly in tropical oceans, building colorfully sculpted reefs from the calcium carbonate that make up their external skeletons. Corals may be blue, green, purple, orange, yellow, white or red, in clusters ranging from a few inches to hundreds of feet. Corals can be hard or soft. Sea fans wave. Tree corals look like small trees and flowers. Stag horn and elk horn coral look like branches or antlers. Pillar coral looks like fuzzy tubes. Table coral spreads out. Brain coral looks like – well, brains. So what are they doing in Central Virginia? Enter Craig Downs, who spent most of his youth in the Philippines swimming and exploring coral reefs. He received his Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology from the University of Hawaii. Downs maintained his interest in corals as a scientist and is now executive director of the Global Coral Repository. The GCR is one of a number of non-profit organizations Downs has founded, including Haereticus Environmental Laboratory, which focuses on eco-toxicology, forensic investigations, and, among other things, looks for the contribution of pollution behind the decline of coral reefs all over the world. Many species of fish from both tropical and non-tropical areas require coral reefs as habitat, and these fish are critical for the diet of millions of people in the Caribbean and around the globe. Coral reefs are found in over 100 countries and cover an area larger than the state of Texas. Because corals turn carbon dioxide into limestone, they control the amount of CO2 in ocean water. Without coral the amount of CO2 would rise drastically and affect all living things on Earth. In the form of barrier reefs, corals protect coastlines from storm damage

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a day, many from cruise ships docking at nearby St. Thomas. Trunk Bay was famous for its underwater snorkel trail made up of various types of coral. Talking to colleagues at a grocery store in Cruz Bay, St. Johns, about why the coral was dying, Downs was overheard by a local Rastafarian. “Mon, it’s the tourists,” the Rasta said. A sheen of oil-like film on the surface of Trunk Bay drew Downs’ attention. He collected samples. He also noticed that baby corals were absent on the reef. When adult corals are present but baby and juvenile corals are absent, the reef will perish within a generation because the population cannot sustain itself. Downs has designated these reefs as “zombies” because they are dead. We just don’t see them as such yet. “When you do a biopsy sample on a coral reef it creates a divot. Healthy corals will regenerate its tissue and the divot disappears in three or four months. But in Trunk Bay, over three years (2006-09) there was no regeneration. Something was disrupting the healing process,” Downs says. Downs’ team sampled nearby Hawks Bay and Kaneel Bay. Later they did sampling at in Hawaii at Ala Moana Bay in Honolulu. All are heavily visited by tourists. One culprit turned out to be sunscreen. Or rather, an ingredient in sunscreen called benzophenone, listed in Europe, though not in the U.S.A., as a carcinogen. Downs found that a concentration of 25 parts per billion (ppb)of benzophenone has a toxic effect on corals. He had found 98 ppb around the reef in Trunk Bay before tourists arrive and 1,395 ppb closer to shore. He found similar concentrations in tourist beaches in Hawaii and in the Red Sea; beaches that used to contain an abundance of coral, but most of it had died. Downs said benzophenone is an endocrine disrupter and causes corals to encase themselves in skeleton, basically sealing themselves in their own coffins, where they then sink and die. According to the Coral Reef Alliance and several other organizations, 80 percent of the coral reefs in the Caribbean have disappeared in the last 30 years. In less than 27 years, more than 50 percent of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has disappeared. In 2010, it was estimated that the Florida Keys have lost more than 95 percent of its coral cover. Worldwide reports indicate that 70 percent of coral reefs are endangered by human-associated activities not associated with global climate change. Some of this has been caused by pollution from sewage coming from land and from ships and yachts. Downs wants to do more research into sunscreens

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– there are as many as nine other active ingredients in addition to benzophenone. None of these chemicals have been tested to determine their threat to coral reef health. But Downs believes he can work with the personalcare product industry to develop safe products and he wants to develop an “OceanSafe” certification program and an educational marketing program aimed at tourists. He believes there are a number of countries, particularly in the Caribbean, who will sign on, pointing to Mexico’s ban on sunscreen lotions in federally managed coral reef areas like Cozumel. He also believes he can enlist the cruise ship industry and other tourist-dependant businesses to sign on to “OceanSafe.” The U.S National Park Service is already engaged in trying to reduce the sunscreen load in all National Parks containing coral reefs, thanks to Downs’ research.

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Meanwhile, here in Central Virginia, Downs is establishing the Global Coral Repository in conjunction with colleagues at Oxford University in the United Kingdom, which will have a duplicate facility. The repository will have coral samples from all over the world that will allow governments to restore damaged coral reefs. Downs wants to expand the repository so it can handle all 1,000 or more species of coral. He’d also like to build a coral reef public aquarium open to the public and expand the capacity of his laboratory to do forensic research into the factors that are endangering corals and the marine life dependant on them. Imagine. Coral in Central Virginia. BRL

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Location: 48 Shamokin Springs Trl, Wintergreen, Virginia Offered at: $459,000 Comments: Beautiful custom home built with high- end interior and exterior finishes. Only 1 year old and extremely well taken care of. Property is across the Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve which guarantees your privacy and pristine wooded views in the future. An access to a hiking trail is only a few steps away. Home features one floor living currently but there is a good size lower level with windows and roughed-in plumbing that you could finish into 1 more bedroom, living room with fireplace and bath. Contact: Dimi Dimitrova Wintergreen Real Estate Co. 434-325-7933

Location: 481 Gunter Hollow Ln., Roseland, Virginia Suggested starting bid: $25,000 Comments: Absolute Auction. List price is suggested opening bid only. Price TBD @ live public auction, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 @ 5pm. Will be sold to highest bidder regardless of price. Home Tour: Sunday, April 7 @ 2pm SHARP. Solid 4 BR/4 BA home on 3.44 acres. Spacious living room; kitchen (2 stoves & 2 refrigerators) w/dining area; laundry area; porch. Approx. .25 acre pond on property. Contact: Mr. Kelly Strauss Nicholls Auction (VAAF 729) 540-226-1279

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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. Reduced $10,000!! Now just $43,100. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (488833)

Southern views. Large lot at end of cul-de-sac, exceptionally generous property line on Park. (open space) - easy walk along trail to rear to waterfall.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. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-5661293; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or smsales1@aol. com (494734)

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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 800417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (503650)

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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 434-2969860 (479168)

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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. $685,000. Must see to appreciate! Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (504578)

With ARB approval, the existing home on this golf front lot will be removed to make room for a Winterwoods Homes luxury timber frame and stone design. This special lot is within 100 yards of Stoney Creek clubhouse. Already have your own lot? Choose from any of 40+ portfolio designs. $2,725,000. Call or click for more information. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (462919)

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Christy Phillips Sales Associate 434-987-6388

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.$450,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (503945)

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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. $255,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (504238)

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Rare opportunity to purchase a water-front, Lake Monocan lot. Priced to sell, this special lot offers 85’ of lake frontage, long water views, intimate views of Monocan’s par 3 hole number 5 tee boxes and green that plays across the lake. Plus, expansive mountain vistas. $159,000. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (499200)

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Joan Mummery Sales Associate 434-531-5033

31 Lakeview Court Rare water front lot with direct access to Lake Monocan plus great mountain and golf views. Priced for today’s market and one of only a few remaining opportunities to build on Lake Monocan. Build now or later (no buildtime requirement). Central water and sewer available. $95,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (502060)

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Blue Ridge Mtn Acreage Extraordinary parcel w/ 280 degree mountain and valley views. Supremely private w/ multiple streams/springs. Adjacent to thousands of Wintergreen’s permanent wilderness acres. Elevations 1600’-2200’. Minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, shopping, area wineries & micro breweries. $975,000. Contact Brian Chase for details. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (497651)

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466 Three Ridges Condo Cozy & convenient to the Mountain Inn, Shopping, Ski and Dining make this a perfect rental opportunity. Freshly painted and priced to sell! This one bedroom, one bath condo with a wood burning fireplace and open floor plan awaits your personal touch! Back deck convenient for pets as it is ground level. $97,900. Call Tim Craig 540-4168498 (497221)

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10 Mulligan Lane â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 434-3619402 (496472)

380 Cedar Drive Compare this luxury mountain home to any other - incredible value! Home on 1 acre adjoining National Forest. Gourmet kitchen, hardwoods, master bath with granite double vanity, 3 fireplaces (2 gas/1 wood), superb mountain views, 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 car garage, extensive decks. Reduced to $824,900! Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (483491)

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800 Laurelwood This cozy one bedroom condo is in the heart of the resort. Walk to ski, The Market, shops and dining. Warm up in front of your fireplace and enjoy winter views. Furnished and ready for ski season. $80,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399.

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1453 Ledges Condo 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. $179,000. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (491462)

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9 Great Owl Lane Charming cottage in the woods makes a great weekend getaway. Main living area with fireplace is open to dining and kitchen with gorgeous antique pine floors. Enjoy the woods on the screened porch or wrap around deck. $295,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (504344)

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166 Mountain Inn Great location in the Mountain Inn priced to sell. Many recent upgrades including new cherry cabinets, granite counters, refrigerator w/ ice maker, kitchen faucet, hot water heater, flex flooring and bedding - Nov 2011. New flat screen TVs and lighting summer 2011. New mattresses in 2010. Turn key and beautifully done. Immaculate and ready to enjoy immediately or keep the income rolling in from rentals. $119,000.Call Rod Phillips at 434-987-6399 (494790)

2029 Stone Ridge Condo Beautifully furnished, superb mid-level, two bedroom unit overlooking the 18th fairway plus winter views into the Shenandoah Valley. Adjacent to the Spa, short walk to the Devils Grill and Nature Foundation. Two minute ride to tennis, skiing, dining, and shops. $139,900. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (504494)

258 Timbers Updated Timbers Condo on Wintergreen Resort Rental Program. Great location, slopeside condo, walk to amenities. Priced to sell. $100,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-9876399. (493414)

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202 Timbers NO STEPS to this great location near the slopes, Mountain Inn shops, restaurants and village. End unit with seperate bedroom (not a loft) occasionally rented by owners. New carpet, appliances, windows, countertops and sink .Sold furnished. $99,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol. com (504115)

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Charming Log Cabin Home in the heart of Wintergreen Resort. Brand new Roof, Heating System, and appliances. 4 beds, 2 full baths makes this a perfect family retreat. The great room has two sitting areas, a dining area, a open kitchen and a cozy wood stove. The home is located on a quite street, but close to everything in the resort. A rare find a Wintergreen! Offered at $315,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (502711)

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Charming furnished 2 bedroom Stone Ridge condo overlooks the 18th fairway and Shenandoah Valley. Great location close to golf clubhouse, tennis, hiking, pool, spa & cafe. Family room has plenty of space & charming fireplace w/ hand painted details. Kitchen has opening that overlooks family room & fireplace as well as adjacent dining room. Back deck is the perfect place to dine in nice weather.$164,000. Call Rod Phillips 434987-6399. (504138)

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907 Diamond Hill 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 ! $233,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (504497)

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415 Pedlars Edge Drive Level lot in quiet area of resort on Blackrock side of Wintergreen Resort. Mature hardwoods throughout lot, lots of privacy. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one of ours. $52,500 Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (489885)

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One acre corner lot on quiet cul-de-sac in the foothills of Stoney Creek. Among homes of significant value. Enjoy a gently sloping lot with hardwoods - slope ideal for a walk-out basement! Three minutes to amenities (golf, tennis, swimming, hiking, dining, fishing). Community water available. Reduced $10,000! Now just $48,400. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (488830)

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25 Devils Bend Charming 3 bedroom 2 bathroom mountain cabin for only $299,900. Furnished, this like new home has hardi plank siding, hardwood floors in living area,and stainless appliances in kitchen. Wood ceiling and stone fireplace in family room give a great chalet atmosphere. High efficiency heat pump, great location within short walk to Spa and golf. Free shuttle bus stop only steps away from front door. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 ,smsales1@aol.com (496221)

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simplelivin’ 2013 Nelson County Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament Monday, May 20 at Stoney Creek Golf Club

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In February 2012 I wrote a story about Sonny Taylor, Don’s brother, who had passed away and was buried the traditional mountain way in the White Rock Cemetery not far from where he and his two brothers were raised up. Sonny was beloved by his family and friends but he had been ill for quite a while and folks had a chance to adjust their hearts over a period of time to what we knew was coming. With Don, illness came suddenly and took everyone by surprise. We didn’t have a chance to grasp what was happening before he was gone. Seems like he was okay one week and the next, he was down. I was touched at the stream of men who came to the house each day to visit Don even though much of the time he would drift into sleep. While awake he bantered back and forth to the good natured jabs the men threw at him but their underlying concern was unmistakable. They clearly loved this man they grew up around, were related to, and shared lifetime careers in the construction and logging trades. Not knowing exactly what to do, these tough men came in the early morning hours bringing Don biscuits and sausage gravy or a gift of food they or their wives prepared and brought along. They talked about near misses they all had in the dangerous job of logging, the sport of bear hunting and the big trucks and fast cars they owned throughout the years. They talked about anything and everything except the dreaded disease that was taking one of their own. At times like these, we all come to realize our own mortality and begin to reflect more on how short our earthly life is

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and how long eternity will be. Don and his wife Sue regularly attended Evergreen Christian Church on the North Fork of the Tye River so he knew what God expected of him and tried his best to live it. Don was born on October 25, 1944, the second son of three born to Orcie and Gladys Coffey Taylor. The Taylors lived in a cabin overlooking the Tye River in the tiny mountain hamlet known as White Rock. Their whole world revolved around family and neighbors within the village that boasted its own church, school, grist mill, saw mill and country store all within a stone’s throw radius. When he was eight years old, Don’s family moved to the Stuarts Draft area and that’s where he lived for the rest of his life but the call of the mountains never left his soul and he spent a good bit of time back on the North Fork, at the family cabin. I got to know Don and his family back in the early 1980s when the opening day of trout season was a big celebration in White Rock. The Friday night before opening day everyone gathered at the camps along the river to visit, make music and eat the enormous amount of food set out on kitchen tables. The little village of White Rock came alive and reminded me of a country fair at nighttime with people wandering up and down the narrow gravel road. I loved it and that’s where I got to know a lot of the mountain people. Through their eyes and words, I was drawn to a time in history I was never part of but found a heart connection to, by those who actually lived it. Don Taylor was a man who lived it, along with his parents and grandparents and I have been unbelievably blessed not only to have known all three generations but privy to write their stories in the Backroads newspaper for 25 years and the Backroads books as well. So our hearts sank as we drove up to the Taylor home early on Saturday morning, March 2, and saw hospice equipment being carried out of the house. I hugged Don’s nephew, Jesse Taylor, and the sadness in his eyes told me what we didn’t want to hear. Don had passed just an hour earlier. We went in and paid our respects to Sue and all the relatives who had come, feeling stunned and unable to put those feelings into words that properly conveyed what our hearts felt. All the mountain people were at Don’s funeral to pay homage to a man small in stature but bigger than life. In his 68 years of living he made a lot of friends and the Taylors also opened the door to their home as well as their hearts to nephews, nieces and a young man named Chris who was raised like their own. Don’s burial took place at the White Rock Cemetery, situated high on a bluff overlooking the river. They laid him under the towering pines, next to his brother, parents, his grandparents and all the other people who had roots along the North Fork in Nelson County and wanted to return to them one final time. I weep for the loss of Don but I weep more for the passing of the mountain culture itself. Like the swift momentum of toppling Dominoes, each one that falls takes with it a part of Virginia history that can never be duplicated or replaced. Don leaves a lasting legacy of that culture with each person blessed to have known him and called him their friend. Take your rest, brother, and may we who are left take comfort, knowing one day we will be reunited at last, never more to part. BRL

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When was the last time you primped, fluffed, or staged your home? Staging your home for a sale should be a priority for any seller who actually plans on selling. The spring forecast is always favorable for increased buyer activity. However, the spring market also attracts more sellers and thus more competition. In a balanced housing market, Nelson County may have 180 homes for sale. There are currently more than 300 residential properties on the market. While the task may be daunting, the rewards can be great; here are a few tips to help you prepare your home for the “sold” sign. Spring clean; a clean home appears to be a well cared for home. Before staging, a house must first be thoroughly cleaned and painted or repaired as needed. Strip to the bare essentials; remove or thin books from shelves, pack the knickknacks, and clear the

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countertops. Pack away your shabby recliner and get rid of “I will use it one day” furnishings and gadgets. You want just enough furniture to define a room’s purpose without over-crowding. Depersonalize; pack away anything that makes the house “yours” instead of “theirs”. Take down the wall of family photos and put away the heirlooms and collectibles. Create positive focal points; take the eye off of the chipped paint, old nail holes, or peeling wallpaper. Fix those problem areas if possible and entice the eye to a new focal point. Pull furniture away from walls and arrange in appealing groupings allowing plenty of pass-thru space. Don’t block the rooms “wow factor” like a fireplace or a gorgeous window view. Highlight the key rooms; kitchens and bathrooms most influence a buyer’s decision. Make the kitchen appear larger by reducing clutter,

clearing countertops, and removing unused pots and pans in the cabinets. Thoroughly clean the entire kitchen and then add the “Wow” with flowers, fruit bowls, and new kitchen towels. Remove clutter and freshen a bathroom with new towels, shower curtain, bath mats, candles, and flowers. Don’t forget the outside; outdoor living space is becoming more and more appealing to buyers. Treat your deck, porch, or patio like another room in the house. Cover the worn picnic table with a bright tablecloth, replace the faded chair cushions, and arrange greenery and flowers. Spruce up the appeal; room by room, set the mood. Dress rooms with mirrors, plants, flowers, lamps, throw rugs, pillows, baskets and soft fabrics. Arrange fresh flowers; fresh flowers are little luxuries that make people feel good. Consider having flowers outside to line the entry walk,

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BITES & FLIGHTS Saturday, April 27th from 6:30 - 8:30pm

5 delectable “bites” (small plates) paired with a flight of Wintergreen Winery’s hand crafted wines

snapshots Back in April 1999, then 17 year old Sarah Leake Shelton walked into the doors of Basic Necessities for the first time. It would be the start of her career there, on and off, for a period of 14 years. Fast forward to the end of March 2013 and Sarah Leake Shelton walked out the doors of Basic Necessities as an employee for the very last time. “Seriously, the friendships will be the big thing about leaving. Even the girls I work with. All of us working here for years. That’ll be hard to walk away from,” Sarah told us late last week parked at the two top table sitting in the front window of Basic. (Known as “Basics” to the locals) “Honestly. I missed it when I was in Texas. The biggest thing I will miss is the customer / friend relationships that I’ve grown. They’re not just customers, they’ve become my friends and a part of my life. That’ll be the big thing that I’ll miss,” Sarah said. For us here at Blue Ridge Life, it’s more than just a manager of a restaurant leaving. It’s a longtime friend as well. Most of you who read our web edition or the printed magazine know our kids have essentially grown up there with Sarah. Now, they’ll have to crash her new gig at The Melting Pot in Charlottesville. We wish you the best!

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BOLD ROCK CIDERY GOES LOCAL HARD! Nelson County’s Bold Rock cidery invites you to come by and sample their award-winning hard ciders. Customers can enjoy cider by the bottle or glass at our (temporary) tasting bar and are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy their drinks on the deck or elsewhere on the farm. Apple juice is available for children. Well-behaved dogs are most welcome. While you’re there, take a free tour and watch local apples being crushed and fermented to make Bold Rock hard cider. Our hours are from 11:00 to 6:00 from now through the summer, including weekends. Large groups are encouraged to call ahead.

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BUILDING PLANS The building permit for construction of a permanent cidery on the hill on our farm overlooking the Rockfish River was approved and construction was ready to begin, but Bold Rock already needs to expand! The plans have gone back to the architects for an addition on the east end of the building. This rustic, elegant timber frame barn, depicted on the bottle labels of all Bold Rock Hard Ciders, will have a tasting room and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall for viewing cider making activities while enjoying light food offerings from our kitchen! Meanwhile, visit us at our two barns in Nellysford.

ROCK BOLDLY! The Virginia Winery Association held their 2013 Virginia Governor’s Cup in February. Bold Rock is proud to announce that Crimson Ridge Vat No. 1 earned a silver medal, the highest award given in this category this year. Just a week after that win, Bold Rock Cidery bottled Crimson Ridge Vintage Dry for the very first time. This deliciously dry companion to Crimson Ridge Vat No. 1 is available at the cidery and will be in limited release in stores soon.

Bold Rock is all about fun and great hard cider. John Washburn and Brian Shanks, the owners and founders of Bold Rock Hard Cider, along with the other Bold Rockers on staff, invite you to visit and experience Bold Rock for yourself. Check out www.boldrock.com and www.facebook/ BoldRockHardCider for more information and great photos. Then, join the fun!

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More than 300 participants in the 2nd Annual Mad Anthony Mud Run in Waynesboro led stormed the course, climbing over walls and tunnelling through storm drains in a 4+ mile cross country obstacle course race. Props to the ladies who scaled walls without spilling the beer!

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Tucked back in the Faber foothills of Nelson County, the sound of power tools and “motivational” hard-rock tunes roars in the wind if you catch Jake Faison on the right day. Thursday to be exact: his day off.

When Jake’s not working as a prep chef at the Edge restaurant at Wintergreen Resort, he spends his spare time making chairs. “I collected skis for about three years. I saw just piles of them there and I was kind of wanting to recycle them in some way. Most of them end up in the landfill. There’s nobody in the area that I know of that actually recycles them,” Jake explained. “So, I was originally gonna just store them here, thinking I was gonna make a project like a fence or something. And then I ended up getting a little more motivated with them cause they kinda piled up,” admitted Jake laughably. Growing up in a family of skilled craftsman, Jake already knew how to work with his hands. He just needed a plan. “I started looking online at projects, saw a couple cool chairs. There weren’t really any plans that were free, so I watched a YouTube video of this kid and his dad making one out in Colorado. And

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I just went from there. I really wasn’t trying to sell them and I hadn’t been advertising except for at the Edge,” said Jake, referring to a single chair that sits on display in the corner of the restaurant with no clues or indications of its origin or retail value. “I was talking with a coworker after I was coming up with the project and built the first one and he said, ‘Man, you oughta sell those’. I said, ‘Well, you know, I was just making ‘em’. So, they had mentioned maybe giving part of the proceeds to a charity,” Jake recounted. “Wounded Warriors is something I looked into before and had donated to before. My grandfather was a fighter pilot in World War II. I didn’t know him very long, I was young when he died, but I still respected what he did.” With absolutely nothing but good intentions in mind, it was full steam ahead for Faison Ski Recycle. “Now I’ve built thirteen chairs. And I have a set of plans that I can go by. I’ve got several ideas,

but the chairs and the wine racks have been selling. I haven’t really caught up yet. This chair [seen in pictures] resembles me being caught up. So, after I finish this one today then I’ll be free to build some other stuff that I’ve wanted to do”. And how does one procure such an exclusive item? “I’ve only had a Facebook page for about a week. Mostly it’s people just coming up to me and saying, ‘Hey, I want some of these.’” Jake’s also been fielding inquiries via email at applebrrymtn@ aol.com. So, in a matter of a six-hour time span, Jake is not only able to create a fully-functioning piece of art by repurposing materials that would normally be discarded and eventually become an environmental burden, he also donates 25% of the profits from each piece to a charity founded by vets, for vets. Someone get this guy a medal. BRL

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The Fall of the Impatien The shade garden just got a sign dropped in front of it with the neon flashing words ‘VACANCY’ written on it. No it has nothing to do with the fact that it is still too cold for annuals or that your Hellebore should be looking just fine or the fact that any other shade loving shrub is not perfectly at home here – it’s about your summer heirloom Impatiens and a disease that is impacting the home gardener with a force that will most likely completely remove them from the home landscape for a number of years. The plant is your heirloom Impatien, Impatien walleriana, and the disease is a nasty form of downy mildew that specifically targets them called Plasmopara obducens. You may have seen certain forms of downy mildew in your landscape before, on your garden phlox for example, but this particular strain specifically targets your heirloom Impatiens with a vengeance that will leave only the skeletal remains of your purchase in your shade garden and much worse, spread it to other plants. Although nursery growers, greenhouse ranges and even some landscape maintenance companies have in their arsenal chemicals that will control this particular strain, the home gardener, at the writing of this article, has no known over-the-counter controls to combat it. Symptoms are similar, to an extent with a similar strain of downy mildew; stunted growth, off-color foliage, light green leaves, leaf and flower drop and eventual stem collapse and death. The difference now is that your typical controls will no longer work and death is imminent. Even more worrisome is the disease’s ability to overwinter and remain in the garden for years. Therefore if the disease finds its way into your garden it will remain there in dormant spores in soil debris and mulch and move into and through the garden and other previously healthy plants with wind as the main carrier. Although sanitary measures around

the home garden can seriously stunt the disease, like buying initially disease free plants, washing tools with a 10% Clorox solution, washing boots and clothes after you leave the area, removing of diseased plants at the first sign of trouble, most all gardeners will fight an uphill battle that will eventually leave you exhausted (and probably bewildered) and your landscape vacant. The answer lies in moving away from this particular plant, Impatien walleriana, for a number of years and letting the disease eventually ‘starve’ itself to death. You will probably find that your garden center has discontinued this particular strain of impatiens this year anyhow. So what does this mean for your shade garden for 2013 and a number of years down the road? Our assessment of this is to move towards naturally resistant varieties of Impatiens and other shade annuals until the disease’s life cycle is spent or the chemical companies develop foliar sprays that will combat it much the same as other similar foliar born pathogens. Here is a quick list of plants that you should look to for a short-term fix. From the Impatien line of alternatives, the New Guinea Impatien has been around the longest. Although they are a bit more temperamental than these heirloom varieties, they will work just fine in the home landscape – in particular once May heat arrives. Unlike their heirloom cousin, some of these plants have variegation in the foliage which adds another interest to their usage in the home landscape. Other Impatiens that are similar to these are the SunPatiens. Available in a kaleidoscope of colors, these also have interesting foliage and offer a heat and humidity tolerance that will make them uniquely adaptable to our long hot and humid summers. Other plants to consider are Begonias, Coleus, Torenia, Lobelia, and Caladiums.

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Design & Installation • Natural Stonework • Retaining Walls Water Features • Walkways & Patios • Outdoor Fireplaces Renovation & Installation • Tree Pruning & Removal • Naturalizing • Structures View our original designs: www.saunderslandscapes.com • Wholesale Nursery on Site • 434-263-6642 Licensed & Insured

asktheDr. By Dr. Steve Schmitz Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Steve, I have pain in my right side from time to time. Could I have gall stones? You certainly could, and if you do I’m sorry to hear it! The gallbladder is a storage organ that sits under the liver on the right side of the upper belly. It is like a muscular bag that holds bile which is a juice that helps with fat digestion. When the ingredients in the juice are just right (just wrong) solids can form and become like little “stones.” In fact, a lot of people have these stones and never know it. But, for some they become a problem. The gall bladder squeezes when you eat a meal, particularly a fatty one, and forces the bile out through a little tube into the intestine. If you have gall stones, it isn’t hard to picture one of the stones getting shoved into the tube and then blocking it. So, the gallbladder is trying to force fluid out of a blocked up tube and that hurts! It can feel like an ache or even a sharp pain in the right upper belly.

Often the pain can be felt in the back or even right shoulder. When the gallbladder stops squeezing (usually 3 or 4 hours later) then the stone can drop back into the sack and the pain quits. But, eat another fatty meal and bam! On comes the pain again. Of course, it is not always that simple. Sometimes bad stuff happens like the stone gets stuck permanently in the tube which can cause lasting pain and fever. Or, sometimes pain that feels like it could be gallstone pain is something else such as a pulled muscle, heartburn, appendicitis, or even heart pain. That is why it is important to see your doctor if you do have symptoms like this. You need to find out what is causing your pain. If it does turn out to be the gallbladder, then fortunately it is fairly easy to fix with surgery or in some cases medicine. 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 is not intended to replace the advice of a physician. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Wellness Center

It’s April. If you made health/fitness resolutions about 90 days ago, have you kept them so far? Statistically, only a small percentage of resolution-makers succeed. The neuroscience behind why people can’t keep resolutions is fascinating. In short, the prefrontal cortex is the area of the brain responsible for willpower. As much as people try and use sheer willpower to keep resolutions, the prefrontal cortex needs to be trained and new habits need to be established. An unconditioned prefrontal cortex will easily become overwhelmed and resolutions will be discarded. Do you want to hit the reset button and work toward challenging, yet reasonable fitness goals and focus on establishing lasting habits? You need to get S.M.A.R.T. about your goals.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (540)-456-6710

theperfectfit By guest columnist: Steve Berkey. He has recently joined Nelson Wellness Center as a physical therapist. He has a passion for all things endurance and enabling others to meet their training goals, pain free.

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S- specific, significant M- measured, meaningful, motivational A- attainable, acceptable R- realistic, rewarding, resultsoriented T- time-based, timely, trackable Here’s an example of a poorly written goal: I want to get into better shape. This goal isn’t S.M.A.R.T. and is likely to fail. Here’s a better goal: I’ll work to improve cardio and skeletomuscular endurance to allow for the successful completion of the 50-mile Bike MS charity race on June 2, 2013 by following an appropriate training and strengthening plan and organizing regular rides with others for accountability and motivation. That is a much S.M.A.R.T.er goal. It fits each of the five criteria and stands a much better chance at being met. The therapy and fitness team at Nelson Wellness Center can help you set and reach your fitness goals. You don’t have to wait until you’re hurt to come see the team. Prevention is the best medicine.

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NWC adds a new component to our services: Endurance and Sports Performance Enhancement Welcome to NWC: Steven Berkey, Doctorate in Physical Therapy Steve is an accomplished physical therapist and owner of 90revolutions. He specializes in testing and training endurance athletes and can help you accomplish your goals and achieve higher fitness levels. Contact Steve at 434.361.2650 90revolutions.com

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Agnes F. Schrider, PT is a licensed physical therapist, fitness trainer, and certified golf fitness trainer based in Nellysford. This column is provided as a service to readers of Blue Ridgey Life Magazine and 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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APRIL 1 MONDAY TAPAS NIGHT AT DEVILS BACKBONE BREWING COMPANY Start: April 1, 2013 5:00 pm End: April 1, 2013 10:00 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Phone: 434-361-1001 Address: 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967 (NELSON)

APRIL 3 WEDNESDAY FOUR COURSE BEER DINNER AT WILD WOLF Start: April 3, 2013 7:00 pm End: April 3, 2013 9:00 pm Venue: Wild Wolf Brewing Company Phone: 434-361-0088 Address: 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 (NELSON)

APRIL 6 SATURDAY RVCC’S COLOSSAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE Start: April 6, 2013 8:00 am End: April 6, 2013 4:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, Va, 22920 (NELSON) ROCKS TO RACING EXHIBIT OPENS AT ROCKFISH VALLEY FOUNDATION NATURAL HISTORY CENTER Start: April 6, 2013 10:00 am End: April 7, 2013 4:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Foundation Natural History Center Phone: 434-361-0271 Address: 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 (NELSON)

3RD ANNUAL FLUVANNA SPCA 5K RUN/WALK Start: April 13, 2013 7:30 am End: April 13, 2013 10:30 am Venue: Lake Monticello Golf Course Phone: 434-589-3075 Address: 51 Bunker Blvd., Palmyra, VA, 22963 (FLUVANNA) PINEY RIVER MINI TRIATHLON AT VA BLUE RIDGE RAILWAY TRAIL Start: April 13, 2013 9:00 am End: April 13, 2013 2:00 pm Venue: Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Phone: 434-263-7130 Address: 3124 Patrick Henry Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964 (NELSON) CIVIL WAR DAY AT OAKLAND MUSEUM Start: April 13, 2013 10:00 am End: April 13, 2013 4:00 pm Venue: Oakland Museum Phone: 434-263-8400 Address: 5365 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA, 22922 (NELSON) HEARTH COOKING SERIES – “SPRING GREENS” Start: April 13, 2013 11:00 am End: April 13, 2013 3:00 pm Venue: Pharsalia Phone: 434-277-5231 Address: 2333 Pharsalia Rd, Tyro, VA, 22976 (NELSON) Cost: $65

APRIL 14 SUNDAY 5TH ANNUAL ROCKFISH VALLEY FOUNDATION KITE FESTIVAL Start: April 14, 2013 11:00 am End: April 14, 2013 3:00 pm Venue: Bold Rock Field Phone: 434-361-0271 Address: 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 (NELSON)

APRIL 20 SATURDAY NELSON COMMUNITY DAY Start: April 20, 2013 12:00 pm End: April 20, 2013 5:00 pm Venue: Oak Ridge Estate Race Track Phone: 434-826-8011 Address: Oak Ridge Road, Arrington, VA, 22922 (NELSON)

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MYTHS & MYSTERIES: BROUGHT TO LIFE FEATURING JIM WEISS, NATIONALLY-RENOWNED STORYTELLER Start: April 20, 2013 4:00 pm End: April 20, 2013 5:00 pm Venue: Monticello High School Auditorium Address: 1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

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businessdirectory 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.

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.

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

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

Resorts & Recreation WILD WOLF BREWING COMPANY 434-361-0088 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY

WINTERGREEN REAL ESTATE 800-325-2200 3079 Rockfish Valley Highway, 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.

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.

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

WINTERGREEN RESORT PREMIER PROPERTIES 434-325-8018 Mountain Inn Loop Wintergreen, 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.

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.

THE BLUE TOAD 434-996-6992 9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy Afton, VA NELSON COUNTY A Family Pub with over 80 Micro Brews, Great Food, and a Playground all in One! But why the The Blue Toad you ask? Well… when all these years of traveling came to an end and it was time to settle in and find Mr. and Mrs. Toad a place to live and raise their Toadlets, they decided on the Blue Ridge Mountains here in Afton, VA. Hence, the BLUE in The Blue Toad.

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

Worship 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 (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) and beginning on May 5th, 5 PM (Celtic Evensong with Communion). Also, we love good food and fellowship. Come and see!

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G REAL ESTATE 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 434-3612444 $600/month NELLYSFORD COTTAGE FOR RENT private 1 br cottage 1 mile from nellysford. W/d, woodstove & electric baseboard, large shared garden, mt views.Steady work history and references required. Ideal for 1 person. Available feb 1 . Posted By: CHRIS 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-3610269 $500 Mountaintop ranch, comfy and spacious Private 2BR, 2BA, 1,456 sq.ft. ranch on 1 acre in Massies Mill (Roseland mailing address). Near Nellysford, Lovingston, Wintergreen, Amherst/Sweet Briar. Large open kitchen/dining area w/center island, double sink, dishwasher. Family room w/laid stone gas log fireplace. Central AC. Master BR w/walk-in closet, master BA has double sink, large stall shower, soaking tub. Full bath in common area. Laundry rm. w/W/D. Fenced yard. 1st mo.rent, 1 mo. sec. addl.mo. for pet. 1 year lease. No smokers! Posted By: Jill Dunn 22967 - Roseland/ Lowesville/Massies Mill 845-570-3970 $900 For Rent: Charming Cottage

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Located in Lovingston, VA Charming cottage located in Lovingston. Partially furnished. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove. 2 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Utility Room, Sun Porch, Separate Garage. Posted By: Kate McGinnis 22949 - Lovingston 434-263-5895 $800/mo 4 Bedroom House for Rent in Stoney Creek Classic colonial overlooking the 8th hole of the Stoney Creek golf course, w/Mtn views all year long! Lg rear deck overlooks tee of 8th hole. 1st floor Master, paved drive. Terrific open floor plan. Kitchen opens to Family Room & Morning Room. Hdwd & ceramic flrs, granite counters, gas f/p. Open sunny lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Community pool, lake, walking trails, golfing & 10 mins to the Wintergreen slopes. Like new! Posted By: Dawn Sweetman 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 646-334-3604 $1750

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1989 Ford F-350, 1 Ton Dumptruck Good running, Well Maintained, 351V8-5.8L gas engine,recently rebuilt auto trans.,dualies,good tires, new inspect. 112,00 mi. Elect. dump body. New Radiator. Posted By: Robert Ballard 22964 - Piney River 434996-5072 $3500

Oil painting on canvas by Hugo Vilfred Petersen, Danish Beautiful oil painting on canvas, Hugo Vilfred Petersen, 1870-1959, Danish, signed lower right, has some damage to the canvas, fantastic frame. Size: 34” x 26” (86cm x 66cm) Framed: 41” x 32”(104cm x 81cm) LOCAL SALE ONLY. $750 or make me an offer. Moving, need to sell, will review all reasonable offers, cash or postal money order. Posted By: Xenya 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434.466.8270 $750 obo

SERVICES MASSAGE THERAPY IN YOUR HOME Get a GREAT Massage in your home by a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and Nutritionist with over 14 years experience. Limited Time for a Limited Number of Clients. Posted By: Nitasha Canine 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-221-2381 $75/hour Owner Residential / commercial Interior painting 25 years travel your way do it your way since 1987. Posted By: Steve Nissley AUGUSTA COUNTY 5402553787 $TBD

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

Paul’s Painting and Home Repair Licensed contractor proudly located and serving the Stoney Creek and Wintergreen areas. Call us for a quote today. www. paintit.com. Posted By: Paul Burns 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540.430.0522 $Low Price Guarantee

Piano spinet Cable- Nelson brand with matching bench Cable Nelson Spinet Piano For Sale. Excellent Condition! Nice walnut cabinet. $950. Includes delivery. Posted By: Joel Cook 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/Massies Mill (434) 946-5344 $950

PRECISE PAINTING When you want it nice…For all of your painting needs. Competitive pricing. Call 434-996-3039 or find us online WWW.PRECISEPAINTINGVA. NET email: precisepaintingva@yahoo.com Licensed, bonded and insured. Posted By: Dave Brown 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-996-3039 $TBD

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WWI Bayonet WWI 1916 French Label Bayonet excellent condition. Posted By: John Parr 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/Massies Mill 434-941-4187 $150 obo Wagon Wheel Wagon Wheel – wooden spokes 44”diameter. Posted By: John Parr 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/Massies Mill 434-941-4187 $125 obo

ELECTRONICS Subwoofers Two dual 15” sealed subwoofer box enclosure 15” H x 21” D x 34” W $100 and 16” H x 30” D x 33”W. Posted By: John Parr 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/Massies Mill 434-941-4187 $150 obo

HOME & GARDEN Print: ‘Lovingston 1924′ by Liz Bryant Liz Bryant (1924-1985) was a lifelong Nelson County resident and artist who painted and thereby preserved the memory of many local landmarks. Her prints are hung in many local businesses and offices. This print of a pen-and-ink

drawing depicts Lovingston’s main intersection as it appeared more than 85 years ago! In a thin black frame with protective acrylic. 14 x 10 Posted By: Virginiascapes 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 703-6832505 $35

WANTED A working still to use with exhi Rocks to Racing at Rockfish Valley Found Natural History Center either a pot still or a submarine style still..small or large. old or new. the exhibit traces the connection between the importance of ground and surface water, geology, moonshine and NASCAR ! This exhibit comes to us from the VA Museum of Natural History. We are their affiliate. We anticipate some great programs. Posted By: Rockfish Valley Foundation 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434 361 1296 $hope for a free loan and someone to operate at events OLD Photos – Piedmont Soapstone Company – OLD Photos Looking for any known black & white photos of the old Piedmont Soapstone Company. These would include buildings, trams, tramways, hoists, cranes, quarries, the Piedmont Dam or personnel appearing on the site. This company was located off Tye River Road on the Buffalo River, Nelson County. Any leads would be appreciated. Posted By: Pat Wise NELSON COUNTY 757-237-4170 $* Buying books I buy books!! Downsizing ? Spring cleaning? By the box, bag, shelf or the handful any quantity. email – smithcreek101@ gmail.com. Posted By: Phil Hearne NELSON COUNTY 540 421 2981 $TBD

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Location, location, location! 588 Rockfish Orchard Dr; $399,500

Perched on an elevated Afton parcel with panoramic views from every angle is this Southern Living inspired 3Br/2.5 Ba cottage with open flow, multiple living/family rooms, spacious kitchen, 1st floor master, fireplace, hardwood floors, oversized garage w/ workshop, covered front porch, private back deck and screened porch. Only 20-25 minutes to Charlottesville and UVA.

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Bland Wade Ln; #491286; $99,900

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

Nelson County is an approved USDA Rural Housing area; qualified purchasers can get 100% financing. Call Andy to see if you qualify!

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2151 Stagebridge Rd; #506589; $239,900

2004 Cape with views and privacy! Open flow, granite counters, hardwood floors, porches, deck; 30 min to Charlottesville; 3Br/2.5Ba; 3.53ac

Andy Zemon www.TheZemonTeam.com 434-202-7371

234 Afton Mountain Rd; #506639; $249,900

46 Spirit Ridge Ln; #497415; $799,900

Brick ranch w/ views, multiple family rooms, sunroom, 2 fireplaces, basement, garage, greenhouse; 25 min to UVA; 2,798 fin sq ft; 1.3ac

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96 private acres in desirable Afton location; Log home overlooking pond; mtn views and bold creek; accessory building & barn/workshop

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1767 Monocan Dr; #506273; $119,000

One of the largest parcels in all of Stoney Creek! Exceptional privacy and gently rolling; take it all in at viewing platform; 5.7ac

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476 Cedar Glen Close; #503111; $499,000

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High end finishes w/ apartment or in-law suite! Gourmet kitchen w/ granite, porches, garage, stone walks/walls; 3,952 sq ft; 4 or 5 Br/3.5Ba

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40 Stoney Glen; #502990; $339,900

New construction to be built; 2,179 fin and 2,755 unfin sq ft; garage, basement, granite countertops; 1.07ac; 800-251-5444 ext 703

Livebeautifully in Nelson County Marlo G. Allen, Assoc. Broker 434-996-3525 InsistOnThatGirl.com

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