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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Churches .....................................................................4 Places to Eat................................................................ 7 Places to Stay..............................................................9 Activities and Tours................................................... 11 Vacation Rentals.......................................................12 Annual Events............................................................14 Shops: Specialty........................................................15 Antiques..................................................................... 17 Country/Convenience Stores................................... 18 Wineries, Breweries & Distillery............................... 19 Farms, Orchards & Nurseries.................................. 20 Agricultural Organizations........................................21 Arts: Galleries........................................................... 22 Arts: Performance.................................................... 23 Community Organizations....................................... 24 Education.................................................................. 25 Youth Sports Groups.................................................26 Environmental Programs..........................................27 Government: County.................................................27 Government: Town of Washington...........................28 Fire & Rescue............................................................28 Courts & Police..........................................................29 Services.................................................................... 30
Welcome to Rappahannock County Welcome to the 2016-2017 Guide to Rappahannock County, an annual publication of the Rappahannock News. This year’s guide again includes listings of Rappahannock-based businesses and service providers of all kinds (starting on page 30) as well as local churches (starting at right). Many of these businesses are also listed online at rappahannock. com — those listings being a service of the Businesses of Rappahannock, also known as BizRapp (information about BizRapp membership and benefits can be found online at rappahannock.com/ businesses-rappahannock. If you have questions about this annual printed guide, email business@rappnews.com, call 540-675-3338 or stop by our office at 309 Jett St., Washington. The 2015-2016 Guide was compiled by Rappahannock News staff (Luke Christopher, Jan Clatterbuck, Roger Piantadosi). Cover photo is by Ronda Gregorio (gregoriophotography.com).
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AREA CHURCHES Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Edward Taylor II. Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Youth Group 6 p.m., Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m.; Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Maxine C. Crenshaw. Sunday: Early Sunday 9 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Elder Forest Atwood. Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Homer E. Jones. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Pastor Mike McCartney. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. James Kilby. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.., Worship/Children's Church 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant. Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church
Pastor: Rev. James L. Payne. Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Every fourth Saturday: Community Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Rev. Nathan Townley. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. (second and fourth Sundays only) Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor (acting): Rev. Ronald Johnson. Second and fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. Love and Faithfulness Church 321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist: David Clanagan. Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Dr. Donald E. Simpkins. 1st-4th Sunday service: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m. 5th Sunday Service: Regular service 9:30 a.m. (No Sunday School). Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Youth 5:45 p.m., Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Steve Harrelson. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45, Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11: a.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby. Sunday: Praise/Worship service 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m.
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A Tribute to A Bit of Rappahannock... When the fields are fresh and green, ‘tis then old Black Rock should be seen. Its hills and meadows most serene, can readily inspire a poet’s dream. When storms threaten, as they often do, Black Rock takes on a different hue. No matter what the time of year, we always hold our Black Rock dear. It’s always there to excite emotion, and rekindle anew our great devotion. I’ve traveled far, by sea and air, and never have found a land so fair As Black Rock Farm with its tranquil air. — Jack Dwyer In Loving Memory of John J. Dwyer January 10, 1919-July 27,2003
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CHURCH From Page 4
Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Youth Alive Group 7 p.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Rev. Herbert Johnson. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor: Rev. Sara Keeling. Flint Hill UMC — Sunday worship at 8:45 a.m. Willis Chapel UMC — Sunday worship at 10 a.m.; Adult Sunday School at 8:45 a.m.; Bible Study Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Sperryville UMC — Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m.; Sunday School for adults and children at 10:15 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston. Sunday: Contemporary Service 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Traditional Service 11 a.m., Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday Choir Practice: 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Church Pastor: Fr. Horace “Tuck” Grinnell. Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Weekdays (except Tuesday), Holy Days 8:30 a.m. Confessions: Thursday before First Friday of the month 9:15 a.m. until finished, Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m.
Slate Mills Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Sandy Martin. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship: 11 a.m. Thorntons Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Jason Adams. Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m., third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Pastor: Tim Dyle. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. H. Miller Hunter. Sunday — 8 a.m. Early Communion Service; 9:15 a.m. Family/ Contemporary Service; 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion/Morning Prayer Wednesday — 9:30 a.m. Bible Study and Communion Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge (UUBridge) Rev. Russ Savage (uubridge. info). Sundays: 10:30 a.m. at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville Washington Baptist Pastor: Walt Childress. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday evening adult study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Kid's Bible Club 3:45 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Wonderful Light House Worship Center Pastor: Jack Rutherford. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer service 6 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Ronald L. Poe. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday : Bible Study 7 p.m.
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PLACES TO EAT 24 Crows
A unique art gallery, lunch and coffee shop featuring local and international artists and unique items from Heidi and Vinnie's travels and visits to regional craft shows – and, especially, their 20 years’ culinary experience running the much-missed Four and Twenty Blackbirds. Enjoy freshly baked scones, homemade ice cream and a delicious lunch menu of some of the most creative soups and sandwiches around. Open 8:30 to 5 Wednesday-Sunday (until 4 Sundays); lunch served 11:30 to 2:30. At 650 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Check out their website, 24Crows.com, or call 540 675-1111.
Before & After A trip to Italy inspired Kerry Sutten and niece Jess Sutten to transform an historic 1850s building in downtown Sperryville into a country-chic espresso cafe and wine bar focused on bringing local, seasonal food and global flavors to the charming little village. Before & After is an elegant and enticing place to grab a coffee, eat a healthy lunch or meet friends for wine after hours. Open 8 to 3 Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday, 8 to 3 and 5 to 10 Friday-Saturday at 31 Main Street. Closed Wednesday. More at beforeandaftersperryville.com, or call 540-987-8392.
coleslaw, great steak-and-cheese subs, burgers and shakes. Open 11 to 7 Sunday-Thursday, 11 to 8 Friday-Saturday at the corner of U.S. routes 211 and 522 in Sperryville. Call your order in for faster service at 540-987-8311.
Country Cafe Visitors arriving in stretch limos eat at The Inn; people who live in Rappahannock eat at The Cafe. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, and daily specials. Closed Sundays, open 8 to 8 otherwise (till 9 on Friday and Saturdays), at 389A Main St., Washington. Call 540675-1066.
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Flint Hill Public House & Country Inn
Best burgers and shakes in the county at Rappahannock’s only fast-food — but family-owned — joint. Barbecue and homemade
Fine dining and luxury lodging in Flint Hill’s historic landmark. The Public House experience includes a full-service restaurant,
a traditional pub, private dining room and a spacious and comfortable deck out back – and, thanks to owner and dog lover William Waybourn, FHPH also offers a special menu just for your pooch. Food, spirits, wine, lodging: Flint Hill Public House does it all. Open 11 to 8 Monday-Thursday, till 9 Wednesday, till 10 FridaySaturday at 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-6751700 or visit flinthillva.com.
Foster Harris House Chef John MacPherson makes memorable dinners for guests and non-guests alike in the dining room Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (and some Sundays in the fall). Private dinners are available through the week. See the full Foster Harris House listing under Places to Stay.
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Griffin Tavern
A place where folks socialize, tell stories, get to know their neighbors and eat tasty foods without emptying their wallets. Traditional pub food (fish and chips, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash) plus dishes Mom used to make – when she had the time and was feeling creative. Open 11:30 to 9 Monday-Thursday, till 10 Friday-Saturday (pub remains open till 12 for music), 10:30 to 9 Sunday (brunch served 10:30 to 3:00) at 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-675-3227 or visit griffintavern.com.
Headmaster’s Pub Beer, wine and food served; on weekend nights, live music also makes the Headmaster’s Pub a happening place, as do pool tables — and now Schoolhouse Nine, the county’s first golf course, right
next door. Headmaster’s owner Cliff Miller’s plan was that the pub would be a likely stop before or after tackling the wily and fetching nine-hole course, designed by Michael McCartin. Appears he was right. The pub is open 11 to 10 Thursday-Sunday, 11 to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturdays, at 12018 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-5008 or visit headmasterspub.com.
The Inn at Little Washington
Still, 38 years after opening in a converted repair shop, it is the reason most out-of-towners venture into Rappahannock County. Offering a dining experience by which others around the world are measured, chef and proprietor Patrick O’Connell was hailed by the International Herald Tribune when it chose The Inn as one of its top 10 restaurants
Rudy’s Pizza Freshly made New Yorkstyle pizza — the best pizza in Sperryville, like the sign in the front window says — but fans will say it’s among the best anywhere, with 13 different toppings for dining in or carrying out. Open 3 to 9 Tuesday- Friday, 12-9 Saturday, 12-8 Sunday at 3710 Sperryville Pike. Call ahead at 540-987-9494.
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visiting in the heart of Sperryville, with covered-deck dining (and occasional live music) upstairs, fabulous steaks and burgers. (All of the Grille’s meats are cut fresh at the in-house butcher shop.) Light, informal lunch and elegant dinner service. Breakfast Saturday 8 to 10; brunch 10 to 3 on Sundays; Lunch Tuesday to Saturday; Dinner 5 to 9 TuesdaySaturday and 5 to 8 Sunday. At 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8790 or visit thorntonrivergrille.com.
Triple Oak Bakery Offers breakfast/baked goods on weekends. See listing under Shops: Specialty.
Tula’s Restaurant and Bar A Little Washington favorite among locals and visitors alike, Tula’s Restaurant and Bar was
an Open Table Diners’ Choice Winner for 2016. Not surprising given the popular establishment’s ever-changing seasonal menus, a full list of international, domestic and Virginia wines and arguably the most extensive cocktail selection this side of big Washington. Eat by candlelight in Tula’s quaint dining room, or reserve a patio table overlooking the Blue Ridge. Indeed, the occasional black bear is known to lumber past the umbrelladecked patio, which is a venue for live music, movies and other special events. Ladies’ Night every Thursday; the weekly "blue-plate" specials are served on genuine antique blue plates. Tula’s is open every day (except Tuesday) from 11 until closing at 311 Gay St., Washington. Reservations: 540-675-2223 or OpenTable.com.
PLACES TO STAY Belle Meade B&B
This distinctively restored Victorian farmhouse B&B is on 138 acres of farm and forest in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, facing Old Rag Mountain. The four rooms and cottage each have a modern private bath. Breakfasts feature food from the farm. At 353 F.T. Valley Rd., Sperryville. Contact proprietors Michael Biniek and Susan Hoffman, who also run a farm and a school on the property, at 540-987-9748 or visit bellemeade.net.
Caledonia Farm 1812 Bed & Breakfast
This National Register landmark home celebrated its
200th anniversary in 2012 and 31 years as a top-rated Virginia B&B. It's adjacent to Shenandoah National Park and has views of Skyline Drive from each of two suites and the breakfast table. Its 135 acres of permanently protected pastures, 2 miles of stone fences, beef cattle herd, porches and patios provide the perfect rural environment. Catchand-release fishing, biking, lawn games and bird watching at the first stop on Virginia's Birding & Wildlife Trail merely begin opportunities for fun. Horses welcome — ride in the Park without retrailering. Other sports nearby. Fireplaces, a/c, full baths, full beds and full breakfast choices await reservations at 800-BNB1812. History, scenery, recreation, accommodations, hospitality and still only $140.Washington, VA-4 mi/Washington, DC-68 mi. At
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the listing under Activities). At 189 Main St., Washington. Contact the MacPhersons at 540675-3757 or stay@fosterharris. com, or visit fosterharris.com.
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47 Dearing Rd, Flint Hill. For information, call 540-675-3693 or visit bnb1812.com.
Conyers House Country Inn & Stable
The Conyers House is the county's first and oldest B&Bcum-inn, established by Sandra and Norman Cartwright-Brown in 1981. The oldest building is circa 1790 and was called Conyers Old Store by 1815, according to the deed of the FT Church, next door. The new house was built in 1810. All five rooms in the main house have private bathrooms, fireplaces, queen beds, a/c and private porches. Has two guest stalls for horses, two horses for guided trail rides and fox hunting for qualified riders. At 3131 Slate Mills Rd. (13 miles from Washington, Va.), Sperryville. For reservations, call 540-9878025. Visit conyershouse.com to read room descriptions and prices. Email questions to conyers@ copper.net.
Fairlea Farm B&B A five-minute stroll from the center of the town of Washington, this country manor house overlooks a 40-acre sheep and cattle farm. At 636 Mount Salem Ave., Washington. Contact proprietors Susan and Walt Longyear at 540-675-3679 or longyear@shentel.net, or visit fairleafarm.com.
Flint Hill Public House & Country Inn
Luxury, all-new lodging at the former schoolhouse on five picturesque acres in Flint Hill, complemented by fine dining at the Public House’s redone, stateof-the-art restaurant and pub. Four luxury, modern suites are suited for memorable overnights as well as for receptions, weddings and large outdoor events. At 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1700 or visit flinthillva.com.
Forgotten Creek B&B Forgotten Creek has a one- or two-bedroom suite on one level of the hosts’ country home and working farm. Weekday visits are also available at reasonable rates. A fresh gourmet breakfast awaits each morning. At 43 Forgotten Creek Ln., Amissville. Call 540-937-7303 or email merryshoe3@gmail.com.
Foster Harris House Foster Harris House is just steps from the worldrenowned Inn at Little Washington but is home to its own excellent chef. Hosts John and Diane MacPherson offer not just comfortable, refined accommodations and gourmet breakfasts but also memorable dinners (by reservation, and open to all, not just guests of the B&B) with farm-fresh, local ingredients. Also enjoy Tour d'Epicure Virginia Cycling Vacations (see
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Located in historic Little Washington just a short distance from Patrick O'Connell's worldfamous Inn at Little Washington, the Gay Street Inn is a restored 1850s farmhouse offering four large guest rooms and one "petfriendly" suite, each with its own private bath. With mature trees, relaxing fountain and inviting front porch, the Gay Street Inn provides all the comforts and charm of a small country inn located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including a satisfying home-cooked breakfast served in the sunroom overlooking the inn’s private garden. At 160 Gay Street, Washington. Contact Gary and Wendy Aichele, owners/ innkeepers, at 540-316-9220 or innkeeper@gaystreetinn.com, or visit gaystreetinn.com.
Glen Gordon Manor Overlooking Shenandoah National Park on its 45 acres of Huntly pasture, lawns, gardens and parkland, Glen Gordon Manor has hosted members of the British royal family and hosted hunts and balls. Peerless views combine with host (and renowned chef ) Dayn Smith’s willingness to whip up memorable private dinners for paying guests. A Wells Fargo stagecoach stop in the early 1800s, the main house offers a fire-lighted entrance hall, a baronial oak hunt room and stone wine cellar, and its guest rooms echo the warm radiance. As well as suites at Glencroft Cottage and Gordon Mews House, Glen Gordon Manor offers a pool and stables, with rates from $250 to $450 per night. At 1482 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Huntly. (540) 636-6010 or visit glengordonmanor.com.
Greenfield Inn B&B After extensive renovations of
the historic Southern-Georgian home, attendant buildings and the expansive brick-laned gardens, Greenfield Inn is Rappahannock’s newest B&B and one of its oldest structures, set amid the rolling fields near Washington. There are three guest rooms in the main house, a three-room suite above the summer kitchen with a second story screened porch, and a fifth room with an open floor plan that includes a galley kitchen. Rates $150 to $450. At 30 September Song Lane, Washington. Call 540675-1114 or visit greenfieldinnva. com.
Hopkins Ordinary Built in the 1820s as an “ordinary” by John Hopkins, it also housed a tavern and was a stagecoach stop. The five guest rooms have private porches and fireplaces. A cottage is also available. At 47 Main St., Sperryville. Also onsite is the Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works (see under Wineries). Contact hosts Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor at 540-987-3383 or visit hopkinsordinary.com.
Inn at Little Washington The Inn’s 24 bedrooms and suites are sumptuous hideaways created by Joyce Evans, a London stage and set designer, who conceptualized the interiors without ever setting foot in America. This world-famous establishment, a member of Relais and Chateaux offers a range of accommodations from well-appointed rooms to opulent, two-story suites, many with balconies and garden views. Three additional accommodations are offered to guests: the Mayor's House, with its two fireplaces and private courtyard garden; the Gamekeeper's Cottage, with an outdoor dining pavilion and a magnificent mountain view; and the Claiborne House, a 3,200-square-foot residence named in memory of the food writer and cookbook author Craig RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
ACTIVITIES AND TOURS Artisan Trail
The Rappahannock County Artisan Trail, part of Virginia’s Artisan Trail Network, offers more than 100 stops in the county — artisan studios, craft-related venues and agriartisan farms as well as restaurants, lodging and other points of interest. A map and brochure are available at the county Visitors Center, and there’s more at artisanscenterofvirginia. org.
Tour d’Epicure cycling vacations
Experience the beauty of Virginia wine country by bicycle. Quiet roads, five-star dining and luxurious accommodations at Foster Harris House (see Places to Stay), whose proprietors also run the Tour d’Epicure allinclusive, fully supported twoand three-day epicurean cycling vacations (as featured in Southern Living, Washingtonian, Bicycling and National Geographic magazines). Call 800-874-1153 or visit tourdepicure.com.
Parks and nature Shenandoah National Park, which encompasses the Blue Ridge Mountains along the entire western border of Rappahannock County, offers a wealth of seasonal activities spring through fall at its resorts, campgrounds and visitor centers — and is open year-round (except for occasional winterweather closings) for hiking, birding, nature photography and sightseeing along Skyline Drive. Many trails, including the main RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
of 2015 next to the Sperryville Schoolhouse complex, where U.S. routes 211 and 522 meet. The gently rolling nine-hole course is deceptively challenging and, especially in wildflower season, quite beautiful. The course is open 8 a.m. till dark daily; rounds start and (especially) end at the adjacent Headmaster’s Pub PARK VISITORS AT HAZEL MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK ON SKYLINE DRIVE; PHOTO BY PAM OWEN (see Places to Eat). Weekday play is route to Old Rag Mountain, $15, weekends $20 (ages 16 painting-lessons.html. start in Rappahannock — and, and younger are $5 anytime); unlike those same trails accessed Horseback riding a 10-game card is $100. Within hacking distance via Skyline Drive, the hike back Call 540-987-5008 or visit of Thornton Hill Fort Valley is generally downhill. Call 540schoolhousenine.com. Hounds and a dozen great trails 999-3500 or visit nps.org/shen Civil War history into and around Shenandoah or goshenandoah.com for more. While there were no National Park, Turkey Hill Flint Hill’s Caledonia Farm large-scale military actions in Stables offers private rides, 1812 B&B (see listing under Rappahannock, several dozen lessons, full board and field Places to Stay) is stop No. 1 on skirmishes and many troop board; indoor and outdoor the Virginia Birding & Wildlife movements occurred here, a arenas, horse training and Trail, and the only B&B in the major thoroughfare and gateway local events. At 268 Fletchers county with a direct link to the to Shenandoah Valley for Mill Rd. in Woodville, contact trail (and lots of birder-friendly both Union and Confederate Turkey Hill at 540-987-9778 reference books on hand). Visit forces. The Rappahannock turkeyhillstables.com. BNB1812.com or call 540-675Historical Society’s John Horseback riding is also 3693. Tole, who produced most of offered by Conyers House If combining art and nature the county’s 30-plus Virginia B&B, where proprietor Sandra appeals, consider outdoor Civil War Trails markers, Cartwright-Brown takes guests painting lessons in the also produced a map and at the inn (and other paying Rappahannock countryside guide to those markers, and customers) through a riding with Washington plein air those troop movements and session that starts with tacking painter Nora Harrington, who skirmishes, which is available your own mount before heading supplies everything you’ll need through the countryside (see the at the Visitors Center (7 to create an oil painting on-site, Library Rd., Washington; Conyers House listing under including a French field easel, 540-675-3153 Friday-Sunday, Places to Stay). oil paints and a 12-by-16-inch 540-675-5330) and through canvas. Lessons ($160) are Golf the Rappahannock Historical taught in three-hour sessions Schoolhouse Nine, the Society (328 Gay St., and are timed to start near county’s first and only golf Washington; 540-675-1163) or sunrise or end near sunset. course, opened in the summer rappahannockhistsoc.org. More at nora-harrington.com/ 2016-17 GUIDE TO RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY | 11
Claiborne. In 2014, The Inn opened the Parsonage, six luxury guest rooms of understated but unrivaled elegance, in the former Clopton House across the street. A night at the Five Star and Five Diamond Inn, runs $505 to $4,000. Call 540-675-3800 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com. At Middle and Main streets in Washington.
house at 147 Mount Vernon Ln., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8115, email 1827inn@gmail.com or visit theinnatmountvernonfarm.com.
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Inn on Thistle Hill
This traditional bed and breakfast, located on 10 acres of rolling hills and forest, features unique individual cottages and country-style breakfasts that are all natural, with no preservatives. Romantic and Wellness getaway packages available all year. At 5541 Sperryville Pike (U.S. 522), Boston, midway between Sperryville and Culpeper. Call 540-987-9357 or visit visittheinnonthistlehill.com.
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Sharp Rock Vineyards On its 23 acres in a valley at the foot of Old Rag Mountain and Shenandoah National Park, Sharp Rock Vineyards is an award-winning winery and working vineyard (see listing under Wineries). It offers a two-bedroom cottage and a one-bedroom carriage house. Buildings on the farm date from 1792 to 1864. At 5 Sharp Rock Rd., Sperryville. Contact Jim and Kathy East at 540-987-8020 or jeast@sharprockvineyards.com, or visit sharprockvineyards.com.
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High on a bluff above the Hazel River, Trail’s End is on an organic farm and wildlife refuge surrounded by pastures and forests, the essence of serenity and quiet. The ranch house offers lots of space to enjoy interaction with other guests or quiet private time, with four well-appointed rooms with private baths available. Three miles from the summer’s annual Castleton Festival, Trail’s End is open year-round at 9232 Frontier Ln., Castleton. Call 540-937-3213 or visit trailsendranchbandb.com.
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accommodations in its historic manor house and romantic cottage on the estate. All accommodations have working fireplaces and private marble baths. The cottage is pet friendly. At 176 Main St., Washington. Contact proprietor Mary Ann Kuhn at 540-675-2020 or innkeeper@middletoninn.com, or visit middletoninn.com.
Now a distinctive whitewashed icon on Washington’s Main Street, the former Heritage House was remade a few years
VACATION RENTALS Many of Rappahannock County’s growing number of vacation rentals and cabins can be found by searching airbnb.com or the Vacation Rentals by Owner website at vrbo.com.
Cabin at the Mill Upscale log cabin on 11 acres with a stream, and a vineyard next door. Pet friendly; $200 a night, two-night minimum. At 66 Mill Hill Rd., Huntly. Call 540-635-1407 or email bpaulson74@gmail.com or https://www.vrbo.com/88169.
Cardinal Springs Farm Completely renovated 1860s farmhouse with an upscale Barn Loft on a secluded 130-acre farm a few miles from the village of Sperryville. Swim, fish and canoe in the ponds, or hike the lush gardens and mountain trails. Child and pet friendly. Farmhouse sleeps up to seven,
ago from the ground up by developer Jim Abdo, a longtime Rappahannock weekender and D.C. neighborhood rehab pioneer, into the town’s second official hotel. (By carving a sixth room out of the former Ice House Gallery next door, it was bumped up to a category formerly occupied only by The Inn at Little Washington.) The White Moose’s modern, minimalist style — whites, linens, lacquered vintage furnishings — provides some contrast to the more traditional Inn down the street, and Colonial-style Washington in general, and is the work of designers Mai Abdo ( Jim’s wife) and Jeff Akseizer. Rooms from $410 at 291 Main St, Washington, Va. Call 540-6753207 or visit whitemooseinn.com. RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
and Barn Loft sleeps four. At 150 Poor Town Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8477 or 703-593-6201 or visit vrbo.com/457779 and vrbo.com/141702.
Hazel Mountain Haven Hazel Mountain Haven is a modern, fully equipped and newly renovated vacation home three miles south of Sperryville on the Hazel River. Large deck, views of Old Rag and Hazel mountains, with two bedrooms, two full baths at 11 Penny Ln., Sperryville. Call 540-987-9600 or email rjreidinger@hotmail.com or www. vrbo.com/230717.
The House on Water Street
Renovated 1900 village farm house in the heart of Sperryville
is perfect for a family getaways, gatherings of friends or business retreats. (And also offers numerous themeweekend packages.) Spacious but cozy fully furnished fourbedroom, two-bath house with concierge services and a continental breakfast at 14 Water St., Sperryville. Call Barbara Adolfi or Ray Boc at 540-987-9706, email adolfibarbara@verizon.net or visit thehouseonwaterstreet.com.
House at 27 Main The 200-year-old home of famous wheelwright John B. Kiger once belonged to Pam Kiser’s great grandmother. Now
back in her family, this completely renovated log cabin on the Thornton River on Sperryville’s Main Street offers elegant country ambiance and is furnished with antiques from Pam’s barn. Two bedrooms with children’s annex sleeps five, with three baths, modern kitchen, cozy sun room and salon. The house is a short walk to art galleries, craft shops and restaurants in Sperryville and a 10-minute drive to Old Rag Mountain and Skyline Drive. At 17 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8445, email jwk@copper.net or visit vrbo. com/396351.
Miss Kitty’s Place Visiting Miss Kitty's is like going to Grandma's house. The three-bedroom, three-bath house accommodates up to 10 (with handicapped-accessible bath), views of the Rappahannock River, with swimming, rowing, fishing. Mom and Dad can spend a day touring all the many wineries in our area. Near Amissville. Call 540-937-5422, email kittygpoe@aol.com or visit vrbo.com/57649.
Mountain Garden Cottage A cozy, pet-friendly, 4-bedroom house nestled between the Thornton and Piney Rivers, only a 5-minute walk from the Shenandoah National Park trailhead. Call 540-987-3306 or visitvrbo.com/907084
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Ben Venue Farm, on Route 729 at U.S. 211. Contact the jointmasters at 540-364-4573 or 540636-1507 or visit old-dominionhounds.com. Rappahannock Historical Society Antiques Appraisal: Annual fundraiser for the historical society features appraisers who will tell you what you have (from the item you brought, or some good photos of it); with food and refreshments. For more information, contact Judy Tole at 540-675-1163 or rappahannockhistsoc.org.
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ANNUAL EVENTS JANUARY Celebrity Waiter Dinner: Annual benefit dinner, with costumed local-celebrity wait staff whose antics are meant to raise money, like the dinner itself, for the Rappahannock Benevolent Fund. Contact Bette Mahoney at treasurer@rappbenfund.org.
APRIL Fodderstack 10k Classic Race: The annual 10k race course follows the historic hills between the towns of Flint Hill and Washington and has been held for more than 35 years, drawing hundreds of runners of all levels from the region. Usually coincides with art festivals in Washington and elsewhere around the county. Contact Candace Wroth at 540-675-5330 or visit fodderstack10k.com. Old Dominion Hounds Pointto-Point Races: Held at historic 14 | 2016-17 GUIDE TO RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY
American Cancer Society Relay for Life: The Relay for Life is a community event in which teams take turns walking in the relay to raise money in the battle against cancer. For information, contact Ellen Timbers at 540987-8402.
JUNE Amissville carnival and parade: This annual event benefits the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue squad. Usually in late June. For information, call 540-9374218 or amissvillevfr.org.
JULY Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks: Held on the fields of the Thornton Hill race course on U.S. 522 south of Sperryville, proceeds benefit the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. Lots of food, live music, games and displays. Fireworks start at dusk. Contact Richie Burke at 540-9878570 or Gary Settle at 540-9879333.
SEPTEMBER Taste of Rappahannock: Annual festival of foods and wine from local chefs and vintners benefits Headwaters, Rappahannock County’s education foundation. To reserve or for more information, contact Headwaters at 540-987-3322 or RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
info@headwatersfdn.org, or visit headwatersfdn.org.
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Rappahannock County Farm Tour & Festival: This two-day, free event — the eighth annual tour in 2016 takes place Sept. 2425 — showcases farms and related businesses producing the very best in local food, award-winning wines and artisanal products, set against the backdrop of the county's extraordinary beauty. For more information, call 540-675-5330 or visit rappfarmtour.org.
NOVEMBER
Rappahannock Rough Ride: Multiple bicycle races and events for all levels of fitness and skill. This outdoor challenge benefits the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics. Call 540-347-0394, or visit rappahannockroughride.org.
Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour: Sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC), the tour draws hundreds of art lovers to Rappahannock County — this year, 2016, scheduled for Nov. 5-6. This self-guided driving tour begins at the Washington School, which is set up as an art gallery for the event, with samples of artists' work. Tour attendees receive a map that directs them to the participating artists’ studios and the county's many fine art galleries. For further information, visit raac. org or call 800-695-6075 (leave message).
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Trinity Floral Art Sale and House Tour: For more than half a century, the women of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington have held this charitable tour of three distinctive and/or historic homes in Rappahannock County and ends with an Evensong service, concert and reception at the church, which is headquarters for the tour — scheduled in 2016 for Oct. 15-16. Call 540-675-3716
Christmas in Little Washington: This annual event is held the first Sunday in December and includes a Christmas parade, artisans’ markets, a visit from Santa and activities and open houses by local businesses and churches. For more information about the day, one of Rappahannock’s most popular family-friendly events, visit washingtonva.gov for more information.
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(closed Wednesdays) at 309A Main St., Washington. Call 540675-1411 or visit artifactsonmain. com.
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Antique Tables Made Daily Everyone remembers the sign, but for more than 25 years, Antique Tables really does what it says: builds and sells sturdy, farmstyle reproductions of French, Shaker, Irish, Mission, Trestle, Tavern and Pedestal tables, desks, benches and occasional tables with mountain and reclaimed lumber. Chairs/barstools also available. Open 10 to 5 Tuesday-Saturday at 11755A Lee Hwy, Sperryville. Call 540-987-9119 or 800-4132459, or visit antiquetables.com.
Artifacts on Main The Ballards’ unique “back yard” — though it’s across Washington’s Main Street from the front of their sister shop and gallery — is filled with handpicked classical and modern sculpture, architectural objects for home and garden, vintage decor, upcycled, one-of-a-kind items, modern planters and outdoor furniture. Open 10 to 6 daily
This fifth-generation familyowned business features the Quilt Shop, showcasing a large selection of cozy quilts and colorful Polish pottery. The Boutique carries fair-trade items, beautiful scarves and wraps, leggings, palazzos, handbags, sterling-silver jewelry and whimsical accessories for women and men. The Fruit Stand houses colorful African baskets, along with our ciders, preserves, jams, jellies, fruit butters, honey and seasonal local fruit. Open year-round 10 to 6 (9 to 7 in fall) two miles west of Sperryville on U.S. 211. Call 540-987-8704, email beechspringgiftshop@verizon.net or visit beechspringgifts.com.
Blue Ridge Artisans The hand-dyed yarns of Jennifer Heverly and the fine-art felt of Dabney Kirchman warmly complement each other at Blue Ridge Artisans, the shop and studio/gallery newly opened in the Sperryville Schoolhouse annex (newly enough that the pair don’t yet have regular hours, though they’re usually open weekends or whenever visitors are expected, like during the farm tour and artists tour). Located beside Cottage Curator at 12018B Lee Hwy. Call 703-309-3199.
Central Coffee
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Smallest artisan coffee roaster in Virginia and arguably the best. Green beans roasted from plantations and cooperatives throughout the international coffee-growing belt. Retail outlet and sampling room, which is filled with owner Maggie Rogers’ etchings and prints and often hosts bluegrass performances by the musically inclined Rogers boys and others, is open 10 to 5 FridaySunday at 11836 Lee Hwy.,
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Sperryville. Call 540-987-1006 or visit centralcoffeeroasters.com.
Comfort Comfort shares a home next to the Sperryville Post Office with Knit Wit Yarn Shop (see below), where partners Susan McCarthy and Rebecca Abecassis offer an eclectic assortment of fair-trade and U.S.-made clothing, jewelry, kitchenware, candy, coffee, tea and gifts at 45 Main St., Sperryville. For hours and information, call 540-987-8251 or mail ComfortSperryville@gmail.com or www.knitwityarn.com.
Early’s Carpet This family-run Amissville fixture sells and installs all types of flooring, including carpet, hardwood, ceramic and specialty surfaces, such as cork and bamboo. Open 9 to 5 weekdays, 10 to 4
Saturday at 14574 Lee Hwy., Amissville. Call 540-937-5500 or visit earlyscarpet.com.
Flourish Root Florals Shop & Studio
Jen Perrot's floral studio offers nature inspired designs for weddings, events and everyday. The Shop & Studio has unique florals, green creations, workshops and more --specializing in locally sourced goods and collaborations. Visit us at 7C River Lane in Sperryville’s Copper Fox complex in a spot shared with Wild Roots Apothecary (see below). Open most weekends. Contact Jen at 540-742-0097 or visit flourishroot. com for info or to make an appt.
Horse N Hound A retail store packed with all-natural pet foods, supplies for horse and rider, outdoor clothing,
hats, gloves and waterproof footwear for all seasons. Also cards and gifts with an equestrian theme and leather bags, belts, dog collars and more. All-natural pet foods include Blue Buffalo, Taste of The Wild and Wellness. At 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy. (U.S. 522), Flint Hill. Open 10 to 5 MondaySaturday. Call 540-675-1650 or visit horsenhound.com.
Inn at Little Washington Gift Shop
The Inn Shops is a series of five charmingly decorated period rooms offering a wide variety of custom-designed tableware, furnishings, gifts, antiques, jewelry, kitchenware and delicacies from their kitchen. Each room maintains its own identity, much as it might have looked in the 1800s when the building was a tavern. Open, Monday 106, Tuesday 10-12,Wednesday 1-6, Thursday - Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-9, Sunday 10-6 at 439 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-5215 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com.
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Proprietor Rebecca Abecassis’ latest location — at Comfort (see above), the fair-trade gift and clothing shop she and Susan McCarthy operate together — still combines her love of knitting and her passion for fair-trade crafts as well as her desire to support other local artisans. Knit Wit offers local and brand-name yarns, including alpaca, wools and cottons, plus sweaters, scarves, bags, jewelry, clothing, fair-trade home decor and textiles, baby gifts, chocolate, baskets, soaps and recycled items. Classes and workshops are also available. For hours and more info, call 540-987-8251, email knitwityarnshop@gmail.com or visit www.knitwityarn.com. At 45 Main St., Sperryville.
Merry Moo Market Based in the former Country Store of Flint Hill, the Market
offers fresh seafood, meats and game, as well as locally raised meats and produce. Wonderful specialty foods and a variety of wines are plentiful in this gourmet store, which also offers local art, vintage furnishings and gifts. Open 2 to 6 Monday-Tuesday, noon to 6 Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 5 Sunday at 617 Zachary Taylor Hwy. Call 540-827-4711, email cfsiva@aol.com or visit merrymoomarket.com.
Peter Kramer Furniture Designer/Craftsman Peter Kramer makes unique, new furniture the old-fashioned way. His showroom and workshop are at the rear of 311 Gay St., open daily and by appointment. Call 540-675-3625 or visit peterkramer.com.
Rainbow Market This nonprofit market at the Hearthstone School offers organic and natural groceries and gifts, bath products, supplements, essential oils and handmade items. Open 9 to 5 weekdays, 10 to 5 Saturday; 10-4 daily in winter. Two miles west of Sperryville at 11576 Lee Hwy. Call 540-9879456 or email rainbowmarket@ gmail.com.
Ridge Line Designs Jewelry designer Gina Sweatt features her own handmade pieces in silver, gold and semi-precious stone as well as a unique selection of estate jewelry from antique to modern. The shop in Sperryville’s River District also focuses on vintage sterling silver necklaces and earrings, and offers mineral and fossil specimens that range from cabinet grade to "just for fun." Open 11 to 6 ThursdayMonday at 10 River Lane. Call 540-987-5056 or visit facebook. com/ridgelinedesigns.
Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center
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knowledgeable staff at the Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center — aka the Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op — to supply what they need. There’s plumbing, electrical supplies, fencing, livestock equipment and animal health supplies, seed, soil amendments, pet foods and supplies, and wild bird feed and feeders. The store hangs its hat on the quality livestock and horse feeds it sells — all produced in a certified Safe Feed/Safe Food facility in Culpeper. All of the corn, wheat and barley in our feeds is locally grown, and the only feeds to carry the Virginia’s Finest logo. Shop with the people who support the local agricultural community — no need to drive to a big box store when you can find it all close to home. Open Monday-Saturday, 7:30 to 6:30 May-October and 7:30 to 5:30 November-April at 12645 Lee Highway, Washington. Call 540-987-8555, email mcannon@cfcfarmhome.com or visit cfcfarmhome.com.
Rappahannock Historical Society
Besides its small but engaging museum, the nonprofit Historical Society also has a gift shop that offers maps, books, memorabilia and local products. Open 11 to 5 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 328 Gay St. Washington, Va. Call 540-675-1163, email rapphistsoc@comcast.net or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org.
R.H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home
This colorful and artful twostory shop and gallery in historic Washington received a “Best Gift Shops 2013” award from Virginia Living Magazine readers. What sets this business apart is its unique combination of two distinct shopping experiences: a boutique gift shop exuding a European and vintage flair, and a gallery that mounts high-quality art exhibitions from regional and international artists. The
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SHOPS: ANTIQUES Antiques at Middle Street, 325 Middle St., Washington. Adjacent to The Inn at Little Washington, this shop is a conglomeration of beautiful and interesting finds in the world of collectibles, including vintage furniture, porcelain (including Limoges and pieces from Czechoslovakia, Germany, Japan and England), Chinese artifacts and depression glass, primitives and clocks of all sizes. Open 10 to 6 FridaySunday and Monday holidays. Call 540-675-1103 or visit antiquesatmiddlest.com.
has filled most of the former auditorium and several former classrooms of the old Sperryville Schoolhouse with “Virginia’s largest selection of quality antique furnishings, lighting and carpets.” The emporium’s carpet collection alone is worth a visit. Open 10 to 6 daily. Call 540-987-9750 or visit sperryvilleschoolhouse.com.
The Shops @ Ginger Hill Antiques, 12625 Lee Hwy., Washington (behind Mountainside Physical Therapy). More than 30 unique dealers in more than 6,000 square feet offer a smattering of all things old and antique in a clean, air-conditioned and heated warehouse — which also now houses a variety of local artists’ galleries and studios. Open 10 to 6 Thursday-Monday. Call 540-987-8440, email gingerhillantiques@gmail.com or visit gingerhillantiques.com.
Burke’s Antiques and Consignments, 4668 Sperryville Pike, Woodville. Collectibles, antiques and memorabilia from bygone days. Originally purchased by Mabel Burke’s family in 1945, the building was operated for almost 60 years as a country general store. Call 540-9878570. Copper Fox Antiques, 7 River Ln., Sperryville. The longtime anchor to the growing River District, this shop has a vast array of antiques and consignment goods. Open 10 to 6 daily. Call 540-987-8800 or visit copperfoxantiques.com or Facebook page.
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Rare Finds, 211 Main St., Washington, offers a collection of antiques, unique gifts and decorative items. Open 10 to 6 daily. Call 540-675-1400 or email rarefindsgifts@gmail.com. Schoolhouse Antiques, 12018 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 2016-17 GUIDE TO RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY | 17
Ballards are known for offering a beautiful blend of merchandise that includes a wide selection of French jacquard table linens, fine gifts, tabletop items and women’s accessories, but also offering a stunning gallery filled with regional and international fine art and oriental rugs. Hand-picked garden accoutrements are across the street at their Artifacts on Main (see separate listing above). Open 10 to 6 daily except Tuesday. Call 540-675-1411 or 866-5033349, or visit rhballard.com.
Sperryville Corner Store Historic country store between Rudy’s Pizza and the Thornton River Grille in downtown Sperryville. Fresh selected meats, including seafood, available, plus local produce, organic and natural foods, Central Coffee (with a selfservice grinder) and an unmatched selection of beers and wine. Open 7 to 7 Monday, 7 to 9 TuesdaySaturday, 8 to 8 Sunday, at 3710 Sperryville Pike. Call 540-9878185 or thorntonrivergrille.com/ corner-store
Sperryville Pottery Hand-thrown pottery and unique, locally made gifts. Resident potter Suzanne Zylonis will work with you on a custom commission, or teach you or a group the art of throwing a clay vessel of your own! Open 10 to 6 daily except for Tuesday and Wednesday, when it is closed. Call 540-987-1000 or visit sperryvillepottery.com.
Trading Post Guns Trading Post Guns has been in business for 23 years, offering personal service matched with top brands. When you purchase from this shop, the owners make sure you leave understanding how to use and care for your product. They have expert knowledge of the products they sell, their history and how to care for and upgrade your purchase. Open 10 to 5 Tuesday - Friday and 9-5
Saturday at 12767 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540-675-1953, email tradingpostguns22747@ gmail.com.
Triple Oak Bakery Triple Oak Bakery is a familyrun artisanal bakery specializing in gluten-free products made with local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Deliveries and mail order available; now serving in a large adjacent cafe space. Open 8:30 to 5:00 Friday to Tuesdays. At 11692 Lee Hwy, Sperryville. Call 540-987-9122 or visit tripleoakbakery.com.
Valley Green Naturals From humble beginnings in Cindy and Arthur DeVore’s former Fauquier County kitchen, Valley Green Naturals products have spread across the country, from Hawaii to Maine — and are produced in and shipped from Sperryville’s River District. Though there’s no longer a retail shop at 4 River Lane, you can find the products at several local outlets, including the nearby Schoolhouse Antiques. Call 540-987-3170 or visit valleygreennaturals.com for more information.
COUNTRY/ CONVENIENCE STORES 211 Quicke Mart – 12663 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-8310 Baldwin’s Grocery – 111 Main St., Washington, 540-675-3383 Blue Ridge Grocery – 1908 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Huntly, 540635-9165 Hackley’s Country Store – 14820 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540937-5373 Hillsdale Country Store – 13560 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540675-1055 Merry Moo Market – 617 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540827-4711 Mayhugh’s – 14630 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-937-5586 Rainbow Market – 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-9456 Roy's Orchard & Fruit Market – 64 Old Hollow Rd., Sperryville, 540-987-8636. (Also see their listing under Farms.) Settle’s Grocery & Garage – 706 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-3252 Sperryville Corner Store – 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-8185
Virginia Chutney Company Virginia Chutney ships its 10plus varieties of chutney all over the world (and to Rappahannock retailers from R.H. Ballard to Settle’s Grocery). The Turner family’s small but state-of-the-art factory and distribution center is not open regularly for tours, but Oliver Turner says the company welcomes small groups who call ahead to arrange. Call 540-6751984 or visit virginiachutney.com for more information.
Wild Roots Apothecary Wild Roots Apothecary is tucked away in the Copper Fox complex in Sperryville’s River District, the shop and studio an oasis of botanical exploration — featuring an inspired collection
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of bulk dried herbs, custom blended wellness teas, culinary herbs, apothecary goods and unique botanical elixirs, tonics and tinctures, as well as curated and local goods from inspired and passionate makers (including cocktail makings and bitters, natural soaps, raw local honey, candles, excellent herbal, black and green teas, herbal books, body care, flower essences, pottery and nature inspired botanical prints). Sharing the space at 7C River Lane with Flourish Root (see above), Wild Roots is open noon to Saturday and Sunday and by appointment. Visit wildrootsapothecary.com or contact proprietor Colleen
O'Bryant at 703-598-2837 or hello@wildrootsapothecary.com.
Wine Loves Chocolate Named the best retail wine shop in Virginia, Wine Loves Chocolate is a swanky little wine bar with a twist, right in the heart of Little Washington. Taste higher-end wines and amazing artisan chocolates all in one little spot. Bet you've never tasted chocolate like this before! Walk-ins welcome for delectable wine and chocolate pairings. Open 12 to 5 Wednesday-Monday at 353 Main St., Washington. Call 540-227-8010 or visit wineloveschocolate.com. RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
WINERIES, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES Chester Gap Cellars
Up in Chester Gap on the northern edge of Rappahannock County, the Jung family owns and operates a farm winery producing handcrafted wines from their mountainside vineyards. Open 11 to 6 Friday, Saturday and Sunday (or by appointment) at 405 Remount Rd. Call 540-636-8086, email bernd@chestergapcellars. com or visit chestergapcellars.com.
Copper Fox Distillery At the home of Wasmund's Single Malt Whiskey, you can visit the distillery and see where the first Applewood chip-aged whiskey in the world is made. You can also buy bottles on site. The distillery is open 10 to 6 Monday-Saturday, 1 to 6 Sunday, with tours on the half-hour (last tour at 5:30). At 9 River Lane, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8554 or visit copperfox.biz.
Gadino Cellars Centrally located between Little Washington and Sperryville, Gadino is committed to producing tantalizing wines and shares them in a fun-loving, Italyinspired tasting room — with two regulation bocce ball courts outside, and grapes, artisan cheese and Italian sausage inside to go with your wine. Open 11:30 to 5 Friday-Sunday (till 6 Saturday) year-round at 92 Schoolhouse Road, Washington. Call 540-9879292 or visit gadinocellars.com.
Gray Ghost Vineyards Gray Ghost is Rappahannock's oldest winery, producing internationally acclaimed wine from 100 percent estate-grown fruit. Gray Ghost is family owned and operated, and a visit to the winery offers a knowledgeable staff, southern hospitality, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
indoor facilities. Ask about Gray Ghost's famous winery events, entertaining tours and the most popular volunteer harvest program in the state! Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday MarchDecember, 11 to 5 SaturdaySunday January-February (call for additional summer hours) at 14706 Lee Hwy., Amissville. Call 540-937-4869 or visit grayghostvineyards.com.
are under development. Open daily by appointment only at 67 Reality Farm Lane, Washington (off Gid Brown Hollow Road near U.S. 211). Contact proprietors John or Teri Guevremont at 540-987-3192 or john@quievremont.com, or visit quievremont.com.
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Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works
This craft brewery is in the cellar of Hopkins Ordinary B&B (see listing under Places to Stay), and specializes in traditional beers that are true to style, with a little bit of whimsy. They use local barley and hops when possible and change their selections with the seasons. Come enjoy their beer garden. At 47 Main St., Sperryville. Contact hosts Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor at 540987-3383 or visit hopkinsordinary. com.
80 Narmada Lane (off U.S. 211), Amissville. Call 540-937-6613 or visit narmadawinery.com.
Pen Druid Brewing
Tucked into the foothills of Skyline Drive between Washington and Sperryville, Little Washington Winery offers eight of their own wines plus a daily Dirt Road Wine Tour featuring incredible other small-batch wines. This spot was named best picnic spot in Virginia for its panoramic Blue Ridge views. Frequent events and classes are updated at littlewashingtonwinery.com. Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday at 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington. Call 540-987-8330.
Psych-rock stars (and brothers) Van, Jennings and Lain Carney, who grew up on a farm just down the Thornton River in Woodville, opened their microbrewery — which is named for that farm — in the summer of 2015 in the Copper Fox complex in Sperryville’s River District, and immediately found themselves selling at least as many seasonal, farmhouse, mixed fermentation and barrel-aged beers as they’ve sold albums. Their band, Pontiak, has been touring North America and Europe for a decade, allowing them to sample and appreciate the beers of the world, which led first to a healthy home-brewing hobby and then to their small but popular addition to the River District. Open 3 to 7 Thursday, 12 to 8 Friday-Saturday and noon to 7 Sunday. Call 540987-5064 or visit pendruid.com.
Narmada Winery
Quiévremont Vineyard
Narmada Winery offers excellence in wines and ambience. Our small boutique winery offers grand views, a pavilion on the lake and picnic areas. The Tasting Room offers Indian small plates, frequent live music and a gift shop. Open 12 to 5 Thursday, Friday and Monday, and 11 to 7 Saturday and 11 - 6 Sunday (hours are seasonal), at
Quiévremont’s vineyard was established in 2008, the winery in 2012, both located at the center of Reality Farm (see listing under Farms, Orchards, Nurseries). Wine-tasting visitors are welcome to tour the farm or enjoy a stay in its vacation rental apartment on the bank of the Covington River. New winery and tasting-room facilities
Little Washington Winery
At historic Glenway Farm, this state-of-the-art winery is open for tours, tastings and strolls through the vineyard. Enjoy the new tasting room or simply sit on the deck and take in the surroundings. Nine varieties of wine grapes are grown, including traditional European French varieties, French-American hybrids and native Virginian grapes. Open 11:30 to 5 daily year-round (Saturdays till 6) at 14437 Hume Road (corner of U.S. 522 and Route 635) in Huntly. Call 540-635-9398 or visit rappahannockcellars.com.
Sharp Rock Vineyards At Sharp Rock Vineyards, the owners take great pride in being a small, artisan winery that crafts 12 award-winning wines each year from fruit hand-selected and picked from their own vineyards. They use old-world winemaking techniques, stressing balance and a minimalist style, to create wine reflecting the vineyard’s unique mountainside location. Accommodations in cabins are also available (see under Places to Stay). Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday or by appointment at 5 Sharp Rock Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8020 or visit sharprockvineyards.com.
Toll Gate Farm & Vineyard This historic 18th-century farm along the old Richmond Road (nowadays Ben Venue Road) has been Bill Freitag’s and Patty Hardee’s vineyard since 2000, supplying Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Pinot Grigio grapes for many Northern Virginia wineries. Visits by appointment only at 423 Ben Venue Rd., Flint Hill. Call 540675-2506.
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FARMS, ORCHARDS AND NURSERIES Due to the seasonal nature of these businesses, customers are advised to call ahead to confirm hours and products available.
Adams Custom Slaughter The Adams family raises and sells corn-fed beef by the whole, half or piece. They also sell bacon, scrapple and homemade sausage. At 27 Shurgen Lane (three miles north of U.S. 211) off South Poes Road (Route 637) in Amissville. Call 540-937-7497 or gameats@ peoplepc.com.
Bearly Dairy Goats Sue Garvin and Ben Rupchis have high-quality Alpine dairy goats for milk production, showing, meat or pets. Open year round by appointment at 90 Rolling Road (Route 681), about four miles south of Sperryville off F.T. Valley Road (Route 231). Call 540-987-7206, email ben.rupchis@live.com or visit bearlyalpines.com.
Belle Meade Farm Mike Biniek and Susan Hoffman integrate their retail farm with a farm-based Montessori-style school and a bed and breakfast, and sell seasonal produce, poultry (including Thanksgiving turkeys), eggs, herbs, pasture-raised pork and grassfed beef, at 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-9748 or visit bellemeade.net.
Cornucopia Farm Beautiful white doves are available year round for spectacular releases at weddings, graduations, funerals and other special events. Visits welcome; by appointment only. Call 540-675-2336, email merhein@comcast.net or visit virginiadoves.com.
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Country Gardens
Margery Manuli has fresh and dried lavender, lavender honey and a terrific herbes de Provence mix. The gardens are open from midMay to October by appointment only at 559 South Poes Road (Route 637), about two miles north of U.S. 211 in Amissville. Call 540-937-3326.
com or visit japanesemaples.com.
Evergreen Etc. This nursery, specializing in evergreen trees and Christmas trees, is open from Thanksgiving to Christmas at 285 Rock Mills Road (Route 622), Woodville. Call 540-937-5850 or email jandjtole@ evergreenshade.com.
Crowfoot Farm
The Farm at Sunnyside
Delicious heritage pastured pork, poultry and eggs, handmade soaps and gifts. Non-GMO. Crowfoot Farm is a haven for rare heritage breeds of farm animals, including Ossabaw Island pigs, Hog Island sheep, Standard Bronze turkeys, Cotton Patch geese and Red Dorking chickens. Visit the farm and ask about land stewardship and the importance of preserving heirloom species. Open Monday-Saturday by appointment at 3085 Indian Run Rd., Amissville. Call 540-937-4490, thecrowfootfarm@gmail.com or visit crowfootfarm.com.
Nick and Gardiner Lapham’s Farm at Sunnyside grows certified organic fruits and vegetables for sale locally as well as at area farmers' markets, restaurants and through an on-farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. At 27 Sweetwater Lane, less than two miles northwest of the town of Washington. Call 540-675-9946, email stacey@ thefarmatsunnyside.com or visit thefarmatsunnyside.com.
Eastwood Nurseries The East Coast’s premiere source of Japanese maples. Open by appointment only (and some open-house weekends) at 634 Long Mountain Road, Washington. Call 540-675-1234, email maples@japanesemaples.
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Freestate Llamas Freestate Llamas is a breeding farm specializing in show-quality suri llamas at 951 Gid Brown Hollow Rd., Washington. For more information or to visit by appointment, call 540-729-6570, email freestatellamas@gmail.com or visit ilovespit.com.
Heritage Hollow Farm With some 600 acres of
pasture, Mike and Molly Peterson’s Heritage Hollow offers 100 percent grass-fed and -finished beef, lamb and pastured pork, with a retail outlet in the Copper Fox complex in Sperryville’s River District (7 River Ln., Sperryville) and drop-off freezers and delivery locations scattered about from Arlington to Richmond. The farm store is open 11 to 6 ThursdaySunday, otherwise “by chance or appointment.” Call 540-987-9429, email heritagehollowfarms@gmail. com or visit heritagehollowfarms. net.
High Places Orchards Ed Streapy has pick-your-own apples in 14 varieties, including Granny Smith and Ginger Gold. The orchard also offers peaches, plums and nectarines. Picnic by the pond with a view of Rattlesnake Mountain at 121 Winesap Lane (off Route 662, a half-mile from U.S. 522) in Flint Hill. Call 540-635-5537.
Hill House Farm & Nursery Hill House Farm & Nursery is a family-owned nursery dedicated to growing highquality native plants for gardens, landscape restoration projects and habitat creation. It also offers landscape consultation, design and installation services. The RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
Farm-To-Table Program
The Farm-To-Table Program is a partnership between Headwaters (the local educational foundation), Rappahannock County Public Schools and other community organizations, including the Rappahannock County Farm Bureau, the Young Farmland Fund and Sunnyside Institute. For more information, email farm2table@ headwatersfdn.org.
4-H Youth Development 4-H is an education program of the Virginia Cooperative Extension that assists youths aged 5 to 19 in acquiring the knowledge, life skills and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing and productive members of society. For more information, contact program technician Jenny Kapsa at the local Extension office (311-J Gay St., Washington): 540-675-3619 or jkapsa@vt.edu.
Pull up to the green and white packing shed for the Jenkins' family's fresh-picked apples (16 types, including Rambo and Blacktwig), peaches (12 types, white and yellow), pears and nectarines from their 50-acre orchard at 355 Yancey Rd. (Route 621) in Woodville. Call 540-987-8192.
Lee’s Orchard
The agency assists local farmers through its agricultural commodity, conservation programs and specialized loans. Contact executive director Cynthia Smith at the agency’s office in Orange, at 540-672-1638 or cynthia.bowman@va.usda.gov, or visit fsa.usda.gov.
Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District
Manor Farm
The CSWCD serves Rappahannock and four other member counties by providing landowners with educational information, technical assistance and a wide range of programs to encourage community participation in conserving soil, water and related natural resources. Rappahannock County’s current elected directors are Michael Petersen and Monira Rifaat and its associate director is Richard McNear. Contact district manager Greg Wichelns at 540825-8591 or gregw@culpeperswcd.org, or visit culpeperswcd.org.
This family-owned and -operated cow/calf-beef cattle operation is located on U.S. 211, about two miles west of Washington. Visitors are welcome by appointment at no charge. Call Monira Rifaat at 540-987-8613 or email her at monira@manorfarm.us.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Misty Mountain Farm & Blue Ridge Yarns
The Extension is an educational outreach program of the commonwealth's land grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Extension agent Kenner Love is based in Washington at 311-J Gay St. Call 540-675-3619 or email klove@ vt.edu, or visit offices.ext.vt.edu/rappahannock for more information.
Virginia Farm Bureau The bureau lobbies legislators on agricultural issues and provides insurance for its members. Contact Nicole Hanback at the bureau’s local office (11929 Lee Hwy., Sperryville) at 540-987-8225 or nicole. hanback@vafb.com.
A hand spinning and weaving workshop offering classes and supplies for knitting, felting and natural dyeing. Finn sheep, Lincoln sheep, angora goats and llamas are raised on site. At 154 Quail Call Lane (2.2 miles south of U.S. 211 on Route 642) in Amissville. Call 540-937-4707, email info@ mistymountainfarm.com or visit mistymountainfarm.com.
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This orchard, which has been in the Lee family since the 1880s, has pick-your-own and fresh-picked apples (28 varieties), including Albemarle Pippin, Jonagold and Mutsu, plus hard-to-find quince, peaches and pears. In the fall, the Lees feature cider, honey and pumpkins. At 65 Orchard Lane (off U.S. 211) near Washington. Call 540-675-3201.
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nursery is open by appointment at 631 Scrabble Rd., Castleton. Call 540-937-1798 or visit hillhousenativeplants.com.
Virginia Truffles, LLC John & Pat Martin, Sole Proprietors
Truffle Inoculated Seedlings Visits by appointment at our Nursery and Truffier in Rixeyville, Virginia
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www.virginiatruffle.com and pumpkins. At season's peak, Muskrat has heirloom tomatoes, melons and sweet corn. Visit them at 20 Cedarbreak Ln. (on U.S. 211) between Amissville and Washington. Call 540-937-5892 or 540-937-5191 (fruit stand).
Reality Farm A working beef and dairy cattle farm established circa 1753 and now run by the Teri and John Guevremont, owners of the adjacent Quiévremont Winery (see Wineries), Reality Farm has grassfed Angus and Jersey cattle, cow and goat’s milk, poultry and eggs. Open by appointment at 115 Reality Farm Ln. (off Gid Brown Hollow), Washington; 540-987-3192 or visit realityfarminc.com.
Roy’s Orchard & Fruit Market
Roy and Janet Alther have strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, blackberries, pears, apples and pumpkins in that seasonal order, plus fresh vegetables and a wide selection of dry goods and everyday
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groceries. Stop by at 64 Old Hollow Rd. (just off U.S. 211) in Sperryville. Open 8 to 8 daily. Call 540-987-8636.
GALLERIES
Sacred Springs Farm
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The 150-acre working horse farm is the home of world-class Lusitano horses, a breed of the Iberian Peninsula. The farm specializes in breeding, horses for sale, trail rides and leadership workshops based on owners Marc and Alaina Love Cugnon’s book, “The Purpose-Linked Organization.” At 1679 North Poes Rd. (Route 637), Flint Hill. Call 540-631-0174.
See listing under Places to Eat and Shops: Specialty.
Cottage Curator
Touchstone Farm Alan Zuschlag raises purebred Clun Forest sheep on 110 acres near Flint Hill. Whole or half lamb packages plus special orders are available each fall. Order online at touchstonefarm.org.
Thornton River Orchard Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on U.S. 211 between Sperryville and Shenandoah National Park, this family-owned orchard has been operating since 2001 and now offers more than 15 varieties of apples. Open daily in season at 11587 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-8585 or trorchard.com.
Waterpenny Farm Eric Plaksin and Rachel Bynum grow pesticide-free vegetables and flowers available for sale on the farm. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares are also available. At 53 Waterpenny Lane (off U.S. 211 in Sperryville). Call 540-987-8567 or visit waterpennyfarm.com.
Williams Orchard The Williamses have spent more than 75 years producing quality fruit and vegetables on their family-owned and -operated orchard and farm. At 3 Williams Farm Ln. (off Route 729) near Flint Hill. Call 540-675-3765.
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A new independent art gallery in the Sperryville Schoolhouse Annex owned by artist/curator Jackie Bailey Labovitz features Labovitz’s own stunning, largeformat floral photography as well as work by other local, regional and nationally recognized fine art and craft artists. Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday and by appointment at 12018A Lee Hwy. Call 540-773-2700 or visit cottagecurator.com.
Wits End Farm
Gay Street Gallery
This Amissville family farm's purebred sheep flock produces delicious lamb meat and beautiful fiber for spinning and hand knitting. Limited quantities of hand-painted yarn available. Knitting and felting classes. Farm visits by appointment — spinning and knitting groups welcome. Reach owners Dave and Cathie Shiff at 540-219-8396 or witsendcody@yahoo.com.
Landscape painter Kevin H. Adams’ studio is adjacent to his and partner Jay Brown’s newly opened Gay Street Gallery (337A Gay St., Washington) in what had been a historic mercantile and (circa 1910) school bus garage. Both the studio and fine-art gallery, which hosts exhibits of works by select, award-winning artists from Virginia and around the country, are open 10 to 5 Wednesday-Monday. Call 540-227-5100 or email info@ gaystreetgallery.com (or info@ kevinhadams.com) for details.
Woolf Lavender Farm At artist Kelly Atlas-Bauche’s Woolf Lavender Farm, she raises lavender, rosemary and sage, and the bees such plants attract. She also distills the lavender and other wild-crafted plants into essential oils and aromatic waters called hydrosol. Call 540-761-3990 or visit antherandstigma.com to learn more.
W.R. Welch & Sons, Mountain View Farm
With farms in Huntly and Flint Hill, the Welches sell customfinished, grain-fed cattle to order year around. On U.S. 522 north of Flint Hill, just past Wakefield Country Day School and near U.S. 662. Call 540-636-9965.
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Geneva Welch Gallery Geneva Welch is a nationally known artist who displays watercolor, oil painting and dry-point etchings of animals and country scenes. Limitededition prints and hand-painted ornaments and platters. Open 11 to 6 Thursday-Monday, 10 to 6 Saturday at 341 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-3332 (540-675-3779 for the studio) or visit genevawelch.com.
Ginger Hill Ginger Hill Antiques (see
listing under Antiques), since the closing of Sperryville’s River District Arts in mid-2016, has become the home of several small cooperatives of artists who exhibit and work in Ginger Hill’s large open space at 12625 Lee Hwy., Washington. These include the four-member Old Rag Photography Gallery (Raymond Boc, Bette Hileman, Francine Schroeder and Joyce Harman) and the River District Artists Gallery (Marilyn Armor, Mary Allen, Kate Anderson, Bonnie Dixon, Gary Lohman, Sally Mello and Michelle Soderman). Ginger Hill is generally open 10 to 6 Thursday-Monday at 12625 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-8440.
Glassworks Gallery Wide selection of handblown glass art pieces and other handcrafted items by proprietor and veteran glassblower Eric Kvarnes and many others, just over the swinging footbridge on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville. Glass-blowing classes offered. Old Rag Photography also has a small gallery space here, at 11774 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, open 10:30 to 5 Thursday-Tuesday. Call 540-9878474 or visit glassworksgallery.com.
Haley Fine Art Haley Fine Art showcases art and fine craft on Sperryville’s historic Main Street. HFA connects collectors with artists and the context in which their work evolves. HFA also offers custom picture framing, art appraisal, design and installation services. Open 10 to 6 Thursday-Monday. Call 540-987-1000 or visit haleyfineart.com.
Inn at Little Washington Gift Shop
Just across Main Street from the famed five-star restaurant, you can visit the gallery inside the gift shop, where an ever-changing exhibit of artists is presented. At 439 Main St., Washington. Call 540-6753801 (ext. 215). RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
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THEATRE & PERFORMANCE Castleton Festival Middle Street Gallery Since the closing of Sperryville’s River District Arts complex in mid-2016, this long-running nonprofit artists’ cooperative, with dynamic exhibits of painting, photography and sculpture by its 20-plus member artists, is in search of a new permanent home. For now, you’ll find the latest information at middlestreetgallery.org.
R.H. Ballard Gallery Artist Robert Ballard, who has been in gallery and museum work for more than 30 years, exhibits a wide range of regional and international artwork in his gallery at 307 Main St., Washington. He and Joanie Ballard also offer unique gifts, imported tablecloths and decorative items in the streetlevel shop. Open 10 to 6 daily, year-round. Call 540-675-1411 or visit rhballard.com.
Rappahannock Pottery Collective
Another group of former River District Arts potters have opened their own gallery and studio just down the gravel drive at 7b River Lane, Sperryville (inside the Copper Fox Antiques complex), including Sara Adams, Nancy Nord, Susan Hornbostel and Doris Jones. For more information, email sara-adams@ att.net.
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The annual music festival for young artists established by the late maestro, Lorin Maazel, and his wife, actress and teacher Dietlinde Turban Maazel, at their 550-acre estate on Castleton Farm Road, took a hiatus in 2016 to regroup after a successful 2015 season, its second without Maazel. Fans of classical music and opera await word of what will happen in the distinctive Festival Theatre, a 650-seat, tent-topped opera house and concert hall that sits in a former horse pasture off Hope Hill Road, as well as at the intimate 140-seat Theatre House — although the state-of-the-art Theatre House continues to offer a modest season of concerts and other performances through the fall and winter — recital and chamber music programs, dance and theatrical events and opera — as part of the Castleton in Performance series. For details on all the Castleton Festival Foundation’s programs, visit castletonfestival.org or call 540937-3454.
The Little Washington Theatre
The Theatre presents a wide variety of professional musical and dramatic performances, usually on weekends. There’s jazz, chamber music, Celtic music, classical piano recitals and an eclectic mix of other musical and classical theatre performances during each of the Theatre’s January-to-June and September-to-December seasons. Favorites include Mark Russell, the famous political humorist and satirist, the Smithsonian Chamber Players, celebrated bluegrass bands and classic jazz bands. (RAAC presents its monthly Fridaynight film series here as well.) Reservations are recommended
for most events at the Theatre, 291 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-675-1253, email info@ littlewashingtontheatre.com or visit LittleWashingtonTheatre.com.
Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community
RAAC is the nonprofit organization behind many local art programs and events, including the Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour held every November, film screenings, a lecture series at the library, plays and more held at the RAAC Community Theatre, Soup 'n' Soul talks held in private homes and Mitchell Arts Fund grants awarded to new and aspiring local artists. For more information, call 540-675-3193, email info@ RAAC.org or visit raac.org. RAAC also sponsors the RAAC Community Theatre (below).
RAAC Community Theatre The Theatre presents plays, readings, poetry coffee houses and workshops in the historic (and now fully airconditioned and heated) former country church at 310 Gay Street, Washington. For more information, visit raac.org (and click on Community Theatre) or call 800-695-6075 (leave message).
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Businesses of Rappahannock (BizRapp): Membership organization BizRapp works to promote the cultural and historic heritage and tourism opportunities of Rappahannock County as well as its retail, dining, hospitality and other Rappahannock-based business offerings, online at rappahannock.com and with an annual printed tear-off map distributed throughout the county. Contact BizRapp at bizrapp1@ gmail.com. Foothills Forum: A nonprofit, nonpartisan group that provides research and reporting about Rappahannock County matters, including a county-wide mailin survey conducted with the Center for Survey Research at the University of Virginia in late 2015 and other reporting projects pursued in partnership with Rappahannock Media (publisher of the Rappahannock News). For more information, visit foothillsforum.org or call 540-675-1207. For the Cats’ Sake is a nonprofit organization dedicated to spaying and neutering stray, feral and domestic cats, and thereby reducing the incidence of unwanted litters in Rappahannock and surrounding counties. We seek to stabilize feral cat colonies and reduce the homeless stray cat population, while also providing cats with healthier and happier lives. Visit forthecatssake.org for more information. Living Sky Foundation is an educational organization in support of the arts in that educates, motivates and inspires individuals to achieve optimum well-being and a purposeful existence through a conscious reconnect with nature. Their services include curriculum
development, community support, artist services, music and art enrichment programs and environmental stewardship. For program, member or volunteer information visit livingsky.org, email lsf@livingsky.org or call 540-987-9288. Rappahannock Aging Together: Part of a regional partnership taking action to improve quality of life for older adults and their families. Meetings are 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Rappahannock County Library. Call 540-829-6405 or visit agingtogether.org. Rappahannock Animal Welfare League: RAWL rescues homeless dogs and helps pets find and stay in loving homes. RAWL’s shelter at 160 Weaver Road, Amissville, also offers spay and neuter programs and rabies clinics. Contact manager Patti Want (inforawldogs@gmail.com) at 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283, or visit rawldogs.org. Rapp at Home: Establish in 2016 as a “village” organization dedicated to helping the county’s seniors stay in their homes as they age. Contact Rapp at Home at 540-937-4663 (or ken@ rappathome.org) or visit during Rapp at Home’s office hours (9 to 5 Tuesday and noon to 5 Wednesday-Thursday) at the Washington School (567 Mt. Salem Ave., Washington). Rappahannock County Democratic Committee: Contact chair Ross O’Donoghue at 540987-8019 or visit rappdems.org. Rappahannock County Republican Committee: Contact chair Evelyn Kerr at 540-2877514 or kodaii1776@gmail.com, or visit rapprepublicans.com. Rappahannock Food Pantry: Planning a move in
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November 2016 from its longtime home at 603 Mt. Salem Ave. in Washington to 11763 Lee Hwy. in Sperryville (across from the Glassworks Gallery), the Food Pantry is a volunteer nonprofit organization that assists Rappahannock residents who need food. Its Plant a Row Program also encourages Rappahannock gardeners to plant a little extra for the Pantry. Call the Food Pantry at 540-675-1177 or visit rappahannockpantry.org for more information, to donate or volunteer. Rappahannock Historical Society: Nonprofit committed to gathering, preserving and disseminating information about the history of Rappahannock County. Volunteer staff members assist with genealogical, property and other types of historical research for a fee. The society’s museum (328 Gay St., Washington) is open 11 to 5 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday or by appointment, and the society has a growing collection of books on Rappahannock’s history for sale. Contact executive director Judy Tole at 540-675-1163 or rapphistsoc@comcast.net, or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org. Rappahannock Lions Club: Provides voluntary services throughout the community. The club meets at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Thursdays. Contact president Larry Grove at lgrove9577@ aol.com or 540-987-8612, or membership chair Larry “Bud” Meyer at 540-675-3629. RappCats is a nonprofit organization that helps stray, abused, abandoned and unwanted cats in the county, and operates the county’s only state-approved cat shelter, which is in Flint Hill. For more information or to adopt, contact RappCats at 540-9876050 or rappcats@rappcats.org.
Rappnet.org: A selfmoderated email list by and for residents of Rappahannock County. Discussion is freewheeling and encompasses all subjects. Contact Eric Tollefson at erict@ rappnet.org, or visit rappnet.org. Rappahannock-Rapidan Medical Reserve Corps: The corps serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties by establishing local teams of public health volunteers to strengthen the public health infrastructure and improve emergency preparedness and response. Contact Kathy Hatter at the Culpeper County Health Department (540-8297350) or email rrmrc@vdh. virginia.gov. Rappahannock Senior Citizen Center: Open from 10-2pm Monday-Thursday at the Scrabble School, serving a hot lunch at noon and open to all county seniors aged 60 and up, with daily activities and trips. Monthly email calendar upon request. Contact manager Darcy Canton at 540-987-3638 or isingpraises@hotmail.com. Scouting: Cub Scout Pack 123/Boy Scout Troop 36 are based at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington. Contact Cubmaster / Scoutmaster Michael Del Grosso at 540-220-5495 or mjdelgrosso@ gmail.com. Cub Scout Pack 316 and Boy Scout Troop 316 are based at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville. Contact Cubmaster Will Spear at 540-937-4149 or spear.williame@ gmail.com, or Scoutmaster Chris Culbertson at 540-270-2252 or chmountainview@aol.com. For Girl Scouts in Rappahannock, contact Amo Merritt, service unit manager, at 540-987-8431, or visit gsvsc.org. Scrabble School Preservation Foundation: Supports the preservation of Scrabble School RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
(111 Scrabble Road, Castleton), one of four Rosenwald Schools in Rappahannock County for African-American children during segregation. An exhibit, website and school outreach program focus on the school's history and the experiences of its students. Contact Nan Butler Roberts at 540-661-2013 or contact@ scrabbleschool.org, or visit scrabbleschool.org. Washington Ladies Auxiliary: Raises funds for the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad. The group’s Thrift Shop, located near the fire station, is open 10 to 5 Tuesday-Wednesday and 10 to 1 Saturday. Woodville Community Organization: Contact Jeff Light at 540-987-9523 or pastorjeffreylight@gmail.com.
EDUCATION Rappahannock County Public Schools
School board meets 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Rappahannock County High School, usually in the band room. Rappahannock County High School Principal: Michael Tupper 12576 Lee Hwy. Washington, VA 22747 540-227-0745 Rappahannock County Elementary School Principal: Karen Ellis 34 Schoolhouse Road.. Washington, VA 22747 540-227-0200
Rappahannock County Public Schools Donna Matthews, superintendent. The school division’s administrative offices are at 6 Schoolhouse Rd., Washington; 540-227-0023. For more information, email arogers@ rappahannockchools.us or visit rappahannockschools.us.
Private Schools Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS) WCDS, a preschool through 12th-grade college preparatory school, has been serving Rappahannock County for over 40 years. WCDS believes students achieve the most when they are challenged to excel and held to the highest standards. The school's motto, Virtue and Wisdom, reinforces its commitment to the intellectual
and moral development of each and every child. At 1059 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Contact: admissions@wcdsva.org or 540635-8555, or visit wcdsva.org. (See ad, page 34) Hearthstone School A pre-K through 12th grade Waldorf school, Hearthstone’s curriculum is designed to nurture and educate the whole child, “head, heart and hands.” Two miles west of Sperryville on U.S. 211. Contact head of school Jane Mullan at 540-987-9212 or info@ hearthstoneschool.org, or visit hearthstoneschool.org. Belle Meade School Adjacent to a B&B and a working farm at 353 F.T. Valley Rd., south of Sperryville, Belle Meade School’s mission combines academic excellence
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and sustainable living. Curriculum for grades 6 through 12 includes farming, social responsibility and working to create harmony with the land, a program where a student can “grow in mind, body and spirit.” Contact head of school Susan Hoffman at 540-987-8970 or visit bellemeadeschool.org. Mountain Laurel Montessori Farm School As part of the Front Royal-based Mountain Laurel Montessori School, the Flint Hill farm school offers programs for seventh- through
ninth-graders that provide the opportunity to become an important member of a working community. Each is challenged to contribute intellectually, physically and socially. At 23 Sunny Slope Ln., Flint Hill. Contact the school at 540-675-1011 or visit mountainlaurelmontessori.org.
Daycare/Preschool Baby Bear Daycare Baby Bear Daycare and Preschool is a Virginia statelicensed, first-aid- and CPRcertified, MAT-certified center that offers a full range of daycare and preschool for your child. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays at 30 Main St., Sperryville, with a fenced play yard and using the A Beka Book Curriculum and Kindergarten Readiness program. Call director Connie Reid at 540-987-9644.
Child Care and Learning Center The only nationally accredited daycare and preschool in the surrounding 10-county area, CCLC’s programs range from infants to pre-kindergarten as well as after-school care. Fulltime summer camp for school age children. Open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays at 12763 Lee Hwy., Washington. Contact director Fred Catlin at 540-6753237 or visit rappcclc.com.
Homeschooling in Rappahannock If you wish to homeschool your child or wish to claim a religious exemption, you must send a letter of intent each school year (before Aug. 15) to the public school division. Contact superintendent Donna Matthews at 540-227-0023 for more information.
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Headwaters An educational, communitysponsored nonprofit whose mission is to foster educational excellence in Rappahannock County by cultivating the cooperative spirit of the whole community to benefit all students; through core programs of Next Step (in collaboration with Rappahannock County Public Schools) career and college access program; MiniGrants for teachers; Farm-toTable (with RCPS and other community organizations, supports classes in agriculture and horticulture plus outreach garden projects with Food Pantry and the Senior Center); a Starfish Mentoring Program and an After-School Program in partnership with RCES. Contact director Kevin Brandriff at 540-987-3322 or director@ headwatersfdn.org, or visit headwatersfdn.org.
YOUTH SPORTS Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA) is a booster club for Rappahannock County Public School student athletes. For more information, Contact: Kelly Bennett, president, at kellybennett94@aol.com. Rappahannock Athletic Association/Rappahannock Culpeper Baseball (RAA/ RCB) is based at the Stuart Field complex in Amissville. For more information, visit rappculpbaseball.com. Piedmont Softball Association sponsors Amissville-based softball programs for girls 5 to 18. Call PSA’s Mauri Payne at 540522-3675. Rappahannock County Soccer Association sponsors youth league play, spring and fall, and can be reached at rcsasoccer@gmail.com, or visit rappsoccer.com. Rappahannock Youth Basketball League (RYBL) provides kids ages 5 to 14 team play from December to February. For more information, call 540-9873347 or rappyouthbball.com. Rappahannock County Public Schools Athletic Department is a portal for county youth athletic activities, calendars and results. Contact Brandon Burley, athletic director, at bburley@ rappahannockschools. us, or visit rchs. rappahannockschools.us.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Rappahannock County residents are keen on preserving the scenic beauty, environment and wildlife of their county. Nearly a quarter of the county’s land has been put into scenic easements. The following is a list of private, nonprofit environmental organizations that operate in Rappahannock County: Krebser Fund for Rappahannock County Conservation The Krebser Fund was created in honor of Dr. Werner Krebser, who served on the county planning commission for 22 years and provided a strong voice for preserving Rappahannock’s scenic beauty and open spaces. The fund is used to protect selected properties in the county through conservation easements and selected other programs, including those aimed at defraying the costs of providing stream buffers in agricultural areas. (In 2014, the Krebser Fund merged with the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance, an organization that specialized in conservation easements and farmland preservation.) The Krebser Fund is administered by the Piedmont Environmental Council (see below). Email Nick Lapham, fund chair, at laphamn@ gmail.com. Native Wildlife Rescue This organization rescues sick, injured or orphaned wildlife and rehabilitates and releases them. Contact Amo Merritt, 5438 Sperryville Pike, Boston, at 540987-8431 or amo134134@yahoo. com; Cal Dooley at 540-878-1717; or Judie Graham at 540-825-6407. Or Wildlife Center of Virginia or 540-942-9453, wildlifecenter.org, wildlife@wildlifecenter.org Piedmont Environmental Council PEC is a regional environmental RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
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organization focused on land conservation and land use planning. PEC’s Rappahannock office is located on Gay Street in Washington. Contact Carolyn Sedgwick, PEC’s Rappahannock land conservation officer, at 540-347-2334 ext. 7066 or csedgwick@pecva.org, or visit pecva.org. Ragged Mountain Resource Center The center helps coordinate local and regional educational and recreational activities, such as hikes, natural history programs, watershed and ecosystem awareness, bonfires, deep ecology discussions and programs and more! Contact director Hunt Harris at 540-987-8888 or email huntoldragon@earthlink.net. Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed RappFLOW’s aim is to preserve, protect, conserve and restore water resources and watersheds in Rappahannock County. Contact coordinator Beverly Hunter at 540-937-4744 or beverly@bevhunter.com, or visit rappflow.org. Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection RLEP’s mission is to protect the open spaces and rural character of Rappahannock County, as well preserve natural and historic places, wildlife, ecosystems and the farm economy. Contact president Rick Kohler at 540675-1373, (540) 675-RLEP (7537) or visit rlep.org.
Deborah A. Keyser, Rappahannock County administrator, has offices at 290 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-675-5330, email dakeyser@ rappahannockcountyva.gov, or visit rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Attorney County Attorney Peter H. Luke has offices opposite the courthouse at 239 Gay St. and can be reached at 540-675-5339.
Board of Supervisors The board meets the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. for general business and 7 p.m. for any public hearings. A second work-session meeting may be held on the third Monday. Meetings are held at the courthouse (250 Gay St., Washington). The chairman is Roger A. Welch (Wakefield District, 540-675-3686 or roger@ genevawelchgallery.com); vicechair is I. Christopher Parrish (Stonewall-Hawthorne district, 540-270-6093); other members are Ronald L. Frazier ( Jackson District, 540-937-5983 or ronfrazier_bos@hotmail.com), Michael J. Biniek (Piedmont District, 540-987-9748 or mike@ bellemeade.net) and John D. Lesinski (Hampton District, 540-987-8998 or jdlesinski@ rappahannockcountyva.gov).
Animal Control Dispatched through the Sheriff ’s Office. Call 540-6755300.
Building Office Richie V. Burke, county building official, has offices at 311-N Gay St. (rear), Washington. Call 540-6755340 or email rvburke@
rappahannockcountyva.gov. He also serves as the county’s emergency services coordinator.
Commissioner of Accounts
Michael T. Brown, 211-A Main St., Box 458, Washington, VA 22747. 540-227-5078 or mbrown@walkerjoneslaw.com.
Commissioner of the Revenue
Sharon F. Dodson has offices at 262 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-6755370 or email sfdodson@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Health Department Offices at 491A Main St., Washington, open 8 to 4:30 weekdays. Call 540-675-3516. Contact environmental health specialist Medge Carter by email at Medge.Carter@vdh.virginia. gov.
Library Rappahannock County Library has books and audiovideo items to loan, plus public computers, free Wi-Fi and other services detailed online at rappahannocklibrary.org. Library is open 10 to 6 weekdays (till 8 Mondays and Wednesdays) and 10 to 2 Saturdays at 4 Library Rd. (off U.S. 211 just east of Washington). Closed Sundays and federal and state holidays. David Shaffer is the director. Call 540-675-3780 or email rapplibrary@gmail.com.
Planning Commission The Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the courthouse, 250 Gay St., Washington. Chairman Gary T. Settle (Piedmont District) can
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3313 or beverly.dunford@dss. virginia.gov.
Recycling and Trash Disposal
Treasurer
Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center: Household trash and recyclables are accepted from county residents. There is also a shed for clothing, books and other usable items to be donated (or browsed). Open 9 to 7 FridaySunday, 7 to 7 WednesdayThursday at 15 Flatwood Road (off Rock Mills Road near U.S. 211), Washington. Call 540-9878985. Amissville Refuse and Recycling Center: Commercial and residential waste and recyclables are accepted from Rappahannock residents and businesses. Tires, some electronic recycling and other items are accepted for a fee. Open 7:30 to 5:30 MondaySaturday at 168 Weaver Rd., Amissville. Call 540-937-3337.
Social Services The department offers benefit programs, foster care and adoption, adult and child protective services and classes to help parents deal with adolescents, Medicaid and more. Open 8 to 4:30 at 354 Gay St., Washington. Contact director Beverly Dunford at 540-675-
Debra L. Knick has offices at 274 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-675-5360.
Zoning Appeals, Board of The board meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at the courthouse. Contact Chairman Alexander Sharp at alexsharp57@aol.com or 540675-3887.
Administration
Council and Mayor
Laura Dodd, town clerk, with offices at the Town Hall, 485 Gay St. (or by mail at PO Box 7, Washington, VA 22747). Call 540-675-3128, email washingtonva@earthlink.net or visit washingtonva.gov. Dodd also administers the town’s water and sewer system.
The council meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Town Hall, 485 Gay St. Contact Mayor John Fox Sullivan, who also serves on the town council, at 540-675-3343. Other members are Jerry Goebel (town treasurer, 540-675-3128 or jgoebel2@msn.com), Katharine Leggett (540-675-3395 or kwleggettmiller@gmail.com), Mary Ann Kuhn (540-675-2020 or innkeeper@middletoninn.com), Patrick O’Connell (540-675-3800 or patrickattheinn@yahoo.com), Gary Aichele (540-316-9220) or gaichele@gmail.com) and Gary Schwartz (540-878-7113 or washington.va.gov@gmail.com).
Architectural Review Board
The ARB meets at 7:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Town Hall, 485 Gay St. Contact chairman John MacPherson at stay@ fosterharris.com
Attorney John Bennett, 306 North West St., Culpeper, VA 22701. Call 540-825-3838. Mr. Bennett is also acting zoning administrator for the town.
Planning Commission The commission meets 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at Town Hall, 485 Gay St. Contact chairman Gary Schwartz at 540-878-7113.
Water and Sewer Authority
The authority meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the courthouse. Offices at 3751 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville; call 540-987-3185 to reach plant manager Pamela Parker. Contact Chairman Alexander Sharp at alexsharp57@ aol.com or 540-675-3887.
Voting Information To learn where to vote, register or pick up an absentee ballot, contact the Rappahannock County Voter Registration Office or visit sbe.virginia.gov. Kimberly McKiernan is the county’s registrar of voters, with offices at 262-A Gay St., Washington; call 540-675-5380 or email vote@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.
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FIRE AND RESCUE Note: The phone numbers for Rappahannock’s volunteer fire and rescue companies listed below are all non-emergency numbers. If you have an emergency, dial 911. (The county’s emergency services coordinator is Richie Burke, who can be reached at 540-675-5340 or rvburke@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.) Amissville (Co. 3) 14711 Lee Hwy., Amissville 540-937-5125 Castleton (Co. 5) 593 Castleton View Rd., Castleton 540-937-4110
Chester Gap (Co. 9) 42 Waterfall Rd., Chester Gap 540-635-5482 Flint Hill (Co. 4) 945 Fodderstack Rd., Flint Hill 540-675-3286 Sperryville Fire (Co. 2) 11871 Lee Hwy., Sperryville 540-987-8124 Sperryville Rescue (Co. 7) 12 Main St., Sperryville 540-987-8085 Washington (Co. 1) 10 Firehouse Ln., Washington 540-675-3615
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COURTS AND POLICE Sheriff’s Office
Circuit Court
Connie S. Compton, sheriff. Headquarters at 383 Porter St., Washington; call 540-6755300 or email cscompton@ rappahannockcountyva.gov. Emergencies only: dial 911.
Court clerk’s office open 8:30 to 4:30 Monday-Friday at 328 Gay St., Washington; 540-6755350 or courts.state.va.us/courts/ circuit/Rappahannock. Contact court clerk Peggy Ralph at mralph@courts.state.va.us.
Virginia State Police Culpeper office: 540-829-7766
RSW Regional Jail The RappahannockShenandoah-Warren Regional Jail, which replaced local jails in all three counties when it opened in July 2014, is located at 6601 Winchester Rd. in Front Royal. 540-622-6097 or rswregionaljail.com.
Combined District Court General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court: Clerk’s office in the courthouse at 250 Gay St., Washington, is open 8 to 4 weekdays. Contact court clerk Patricia M. Davis at 540-6755356.
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Commonwealth’s Attorney Commonwealth’s Attorney Arthur Goff, with offices directly opposite the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, can be
reached at 540-675-5338.
Juvenile Court Services Based at the courthouse, 250 Gay St., Washington, 540-6755358.
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SERVICES Accounting • Financial Services
Customized Business Services (Ellen Berg), Washington, 540547-8164 Nina Carter McKee, CPA, 16 Harris Hollow Rd., Washington, 540-675-2244
Attorneys • Legal Services
Michael T. Brown, 211A Main St., P.O. Box 458, Washington 540-227-5078 Alan Dranitzke, 257 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-3032 James William Fletcher III, Box 298, Sperryville, 540-987-8511 David L. Konick, Washington, 540-937-5067, 540-660-9912 (cell)
Sharon Luke, 257 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-3421 Taylor R. Odum, P.O. Box 6, 257 Gay St., Washington, 540675-1515 Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr., 389 Main St., Washington, 540-6753239
Auto Sales/Service B&B Service Center/NAPA Auto Parts, 11914 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-8686 Riverside Auto Service & Body Shop (C.B. Johnson), River Lane, Sperryville, 540987-8264 Settle’s Cars & Trucks, with locations on U.S. 522 in Flint Hill (540-675-3252, sales and service) and U.S. 211 in Amissville (540-937-4500, sales) Shaw’s Services ( James and Ricky Shaw), 12004 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-8377
Banks
BB&T, 644 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-3596 Union First Market Bank, 7 Bank Rd., Washington, 540-9878384
Catering • Event Planning Crème Berry Personal Chef and Home Bakery, 540-522-5444, bertukan.kassa@gmail.com Cornucopia Farm, white dove releases (Mark Rhein), 540-6752336, merhein@comcast.net or virginiadoves.com Flint Hill Public House (see listing in Places to Eat) Flourish Root, floral creations and event decor/ stylings ( Jen Perrot), 540-7420097, flourishroot@gmail.com or flourishroot.com Laughing Duck Gardens and Cookery (Sylvie Rowand), Washington, 540-675-3725,
laughingduckgardens.com Thornton River Catering (Terri Lehman), Sperryville, 540987-8185
Business/Computer Services
D&K Design (Kim Bealle, print and web design), Sperryville, 540-987-8010 or dkdesign.net Irisweb.net (Averill Ring, web design), Amissville, 540-937-5805 or irisweb.net Martin Henze (computer, network services and repair), Washington, 540-937-7025 or martin@martinhenze.com Nighthawk Communications (Pam Owen; writing, editing, DTP, photography), Sperryville, 540-227-0137 or nighthawkcommunications.net Piedmont Broadband (rural wireless internet service provider), Amissville, 540-937-9919
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or richshoe@earthlink.net or piedmontbroadband.com. Rapp Office (telecommuting/ business center), 291 Gay St., Washington, 540-987-8528 or rappoffice.com Runamok Systems (David Yowell, computer, network services and repair), Washington, 540-9879155 or runamok@runamok.com or runamok.com Wheelock Web Works (Tobey Wheelock, databasedriven websites, web hosting), Washington, 540-675-1020 or wheelockweb.com
BUILDING TRADES Note: Many businesses in this section provide services in other categories but are only listed once.
Construction • Renovation • Architecture Monroe & Crocker, AIA,
ASLA, Huntly, 540-636-4505 Allan F. Clark Construction, 1711 Nethers Rd., Sperryville, 540-987-9023 Battlefield Region Inc., 3130 Holly Springs Rd., Amissville, 540-937-4639 Beaverdam Custom Builders, 2134 Nethers Rd., Sperryville, 540-987-8120 or beaverdambuilders.com Brian’s Hardwood Floors, 360 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, 540- 937-7325 Brooks Excavating, Viewtown, 540-937-4351 Donald Reed Chandler, architect, 219 Foddestack Rd., Washington, 540-675-3900, donaldchandler.com Candace Clough, estate gardener, Flint Hill, 540-6752342 or 540-675-2344 Compton Excavating, Amissville, 540-675-2775
Define Line Fencing & Excavating in Castleton (Terry Robey), 6 Hope Hill Rd., Castleton, 540-937-3615 E. Fletcher Construction, 171 Sunnyside Orchard Ln., Washington, 540-675-1919 or efletcherconstruction.com Hampton & Massie Construction, 526 Fodderstack Rd., Washington. 540-675-2104 or hamptonmassie.com. Joseph Keyser Construction, Washington, 540-675-2395 or rappahannockbuilder.com Ron Makela, Amissville, 540-937-5718 Dwight K. Matthews, architect, 607 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-1555 or dwightmatthewsarchitect. com Scott McBride, carpenter, 3749 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-7254
Shawn Hamrick’s Roofing, Huntly, 540-631-0666 Racer Construction LLC, 567 Mount Salem Ave, Suite 4, Washington, 540423-8469, facebook.com/ RacerConstructionLLC/, Racerllc@outlook.com Stik Bilt Custom Renovators/Carpentry, 540718-4884 or 540-923-4163 T.G. Taylor Construction, Sperryville, 540-987-8043 TimberBuilt Construction (Greg Foster), Flint Hill, 540-675-3901 or timberbuiltconstruction.com Whetzel’s Excavating & Drainfields, 40 S. Poes Rd., Amissville, 540-937-9978 Yingling Residential Construct, 26 Evergreen Ln., Flint Hill, 540-675-1465 L G Zindel Inc., 311 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-3548
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Electric • Plumbing Aquaman Water Service, Inc., 325 Pine Dr., Amissville, 540937-5994 Clate Electric, 1099 Old Bridge Rd., Amissville, 540-3472115 Frazier Electric Service, 446 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, 540937-5983 Gore Electrical & Plumbing, Sperryville, 540-987-8748 Precise Plumbing and Remodeling, 48 Main St., Sperryville, 540-987-9393 Pullen’s Electrical & Plumbing, 51 Plains Ln., Washington, 540-675-3249 Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home (supplies only; see listing under Shops: Specialty), 540-9878555. Williams’ Electrical Service, 32 Avery Dr., Chester Gap, 540636-7936 Wallace D. Woodard Plumbing & Heating, Amissville, 540- 937-5402
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
L. C. Campbell Heating & HVAC, 389 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, 540-937-9898 Independent Air (Chris Berta), 5403 Sperryville Pike, Boston, 540-987-8798 Keys Heating & Air Conditioning, 3632 Slate Mills Rd., Sperryville, 540-547-3578 Stratford Heating & Air (Tony Atkins), 17 Thomas Hill
Ln., Sperryville, 540-987-9085
Haircuts • Styling Hair Gallery (Kim Nelson, Chandra Graves), 32 Main Street, Sperryville, 540-987-5010 Little Washington Wellness & Spa, 261 Main St., Washington, 540-675-1031 Shear Designs (Missy Brackenridge), 14876 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-937-2828 Sperryville Barber Shop (Michele Burke, Stacey Coffey), 11909 Lee Hwy., 540-987-8146
491A Main St.,Washington, 540347-0394, fauquierfreeclinic.org Rappahannock Medical Center ( Jerry W. Martin, MD), 338-A Gay St., Washington, 540675-3316 Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital Family Medicine (D. Brooke Miller, MD; Ann H. Miller, NP), 12699 Lee Hwy., Washington Highway, 540-9875068
Psychology • Counseling
Little Washington Wellness & Spa, 261 Main St., Washington 540-675-1031 or littlewashingtonspa.com
Kathleen J. Edwards (nutritional counseling), 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-9879272 Pamela J. Richards, LCSW, 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-244-9496 Ann Tate, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville 540-987-9475
Dental
Massage Therapy
Stella M. Liong, DDS, 4 Robin Ln., Flint Hill, 540-675-1188
Cara Martin, CMT, Sperryville-based mobile massage, 540-878-7085 or caracadabra.com Kathryn Walker, CMT, 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-683-9002 Nature’s Way Day Spa (Terry Freeborn, CMT), 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-9777.
HEALTH • WELLNESS SERVICES Day Spa
Herbal Therapy Green Comfort Herbal Apothecary & School of Herbal Medicine (Theresa Boardwine, RH), 540-937-4283, green.comfort@gmail.com or greencomfortherbalapothecary. com
Medical Mountainside Medicine ( John McCue, DO) 12715 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-675-3080 Rappahannock Free Clinic,
Physical Therapy Capitol Metro Physical Therapy (Tom Papke, PT), 338-D Gay St., Washington, 540-6753090 Mountainside Physical Therapy (Anne H. Williams, PT),
12625 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-9390
Yoga • Dance • Movement Lilo Foster (yoga classes at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington), schedule online at sacredsourceyoga.com Cindy Griffin (Mountainside Pilates), classes and personal training at Mountainside Physical Therapy, listed above), 540-5229062 or cindy4core@gmail.com Kit Johnston (yoga classes at Sperryville Schoolhouse), 540975-2687 or jhnstnkt@aol.com Little Washington Wellness & Spa (classes and therapeutic services; see Day Spa listing above) Mountainside Dance Center (Philip S. Rosemond and Anne Williams) offers classes in ballet, modern and therapeutic dance at 12625 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-9390 or mountainsidedancecenter@gmail. com Stonewall Abbey Yoga & Wellness, classes in yoga, qigong and more at 44 Main St., Sperryville, 540-987-8369 or stonewallabbeyyoga.com
Landscaping • Yard Services
Artemisia's Garden, Sperryville, 540-987-3306. D & D Services, Sperryville, 540-987-9350 Garcia Tree & Landscaping Service, 13540 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-622-4895
A Classic Hair Design 578 Waterloo Road #2A Warrenton, VA 20816
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Hill House Farm & Nursery, 631 Scrabble Rd., Castleton, 540937-1798, hillhousenativeplants. com (see also under Farms) Paul Harris (tree services), Sperryville, 540-987-9871 Gary Hitt (tree services), Amissville, 540-937-3584 Laughing Duck Gardens and Cookery (Sylvie Rowand), Washington, 540-675-3725, laughingduckgardens.com Roy Pullen, Sperryville, 540987-9601 or pullenslawncare@ yahoo.com Quality Tree Service, 40 Buckhill Ln., Washington, 540675-3773 Rappahannock Landscape & Nursery (Adam Kerr), Amissville, 540-937-4747 or rappscapes.com Shoemaker Landscape (Rich Shoemaker), Amissville, 540-9377303, richshoe@earthlink.net Treeworks (Lyt Wood), Sperryville, 540-987-9530 or singingcreek@earthlink.net Williams Tree Service & Landscaping (Greg Williams), 1380 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540675-2530 or www.williamstreeva. com
Newspaper Rappahannock News, 309 Jett St., Washington, 540-675-3338, rappnews.com.
Pet Services At Home Pet Care (Ellen Berg), Washington, 540-547-8164 or 540522-6241 (cell) Golden Retreat for K9s, 496 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, 540937-4465 or goldenretreat4k9s.com Lisa Leftwich (pet sitting/ concierge service), Washington, 540-675-3967 Mountainview Dog Training, 766 Viewtown Road, Amissville, 540-937-2114 or 540-937-5805 or mountainviewdogtraining.com The Pet Tailor (boarding, pet sitting), 20 Victory Lane, Castleton, 540-937-5542 or pettailor.net Southpaw Pet Salon, 4 Little Pond Lane, Amissville, 540-9376331 or southpawpetsalon.com RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
Real Estate
Armfield Miller & Ripley/ Washington Fine Properties, 322 Main St., Washington, 540-6751488 Cannon and Sharp Real Estate, 7 River Lane, Sperryville, 540-9878544 Cheri Woodard Realty, 37C Main St., Sperryville, 540-9878500 Country Places Realty, 360 Gay St., Washington, 540-5220188 Piedmont Sotheby’s, 12693 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-6751675 Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, 311 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-1190 Real Estate III/Better Homes, 291 Gay St., Washington, 540-6751373 Sam Snead Realty, 12699 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-9243
Transportation Rappahannock Flyer, transportation to wineries, restaurants, shops, galleries and scenic drives in a restored 1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan, 540-9377277 or rappahannockflyer.com
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Animals First Veterinary Service (Lori Blankenship, Ph.D., DVM, CVA), 13506 Tear James Trail, Amissville, 540-937-6683, animalsfirstvet.com Todd Burdick, DVM, 13296 Crest Hill Rd., Flint Hill, 540-6751506 Equine Reproduction Concepts, 111 Hackley’s Mill Rd., Amissville, 540-937-9832 Harmany Equine Clinic ( Joyce Harman DVM, MRCVS), Flint Hill, 540-229-1855 (appointments only) or harmanyequine.com Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, 21 Christmas Tree Ln., Washington, 540-987-1200 (large animal clinic) or 540-987-9300 (small animal clinic), rosehillvet.com White Oak Veterinary Service (equine practice), 279 Ben Venue Rd., Flint Hill, 540-675-1138
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RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY by rick kohler Rappahannock County, a treat for your eye and soul. With 25% of the county in the Shenandoah National Park and another 25% in Conservation Easements, it is a beautiful, peaceful and interesting place of rolling pastures, forests, clean mountain rivers and abundant “named” foothills. Numerous Washingtonians own second homes here and enjoy no stoplights, no box stores and no strip malls! The skies are clear and one can see the Milky Way at night.
Roy’s Orchard & Market, The Corner Store and Merry Moo provide a broad array of delicacies, from gluten free to fresh fish, fabulous bacon and excellent fruits. Local B&Bs, the Grill, Tavern, Tula’s, bakeries and other restaurants including the Inn at Little Washington offer excellent dining, with much fare produced by the numerous organic and small niche farms. With the national park
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as a neighbor, one can hike mountain trails, swim under waterfalls and learn much about nature. Add an amazing Arts Association (RAAC. org), an Environmental Protection League (RLEP. org), the Theatre at Little Washington, Castleton Festival, an Education Foundation, many other non-profits and spectacular fundraisers and you begin to see the depth of this community. The Rappahannock Comprehensive Plan calls for Agriculture and Tourism. The founding fathers of the zoning did well, and with no major highway, railroad or industry in the county, it has remained much the same for the past 60 years. There is an annual Fodderstack 10K, a Rappahannock Rough Ride for bikes, the House Tour & Dried Flower Sale, an Artist’s Studio Tour, Film Festival, many fine wineries, breweries and even a distillery. There is a great deal happening in this charming county of only 7,000 people just one hour west of DC, or as one author put it, “On the Morning Side of the Blue Ridge.”
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