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Good News from the Barns of Rose Hill By Susi Bailey The Barns is open for you again and offering a rich agenda of music, exhibits, and learning opportunities — fulfilling the mission to enrich lives through the arts, education, and community. Come on in and visit us! Whether you’re drawn to the soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music, jazz and American swing, or blues; if you and your family are eager to welcome spring with a homesteading workshop and walk through the “Pollinators: The Essential Worker” exhibit; or if you’re a musician and love to jam,
the Barns of Rose Hill has something to offer everyone this spring. The warm intimacy and rich sound in the Great Hall are unique. There’s nothing like it in the region that has this special combination of history, preservation, creativity, and program diversity in our beautiful rural setting. Open to all, we welcome visitors and volunteers, regional and international performing artists, authors and visual artists, and more. Our work warms hearts and lifts spirits, through the healing magic of the arts right in your
own back yard. We have great news related to making sure all this continues solidly into the future. Mrs. Eugene B. Casey, a former resident of Clarke County, has renewed her offer to match every gift to our endowment fund dollar-for dollar over the next five years. Every gift is instantly doubled and will help sustain this local treasure and all it offers to you and your family. The Barns is online at www.barnsofrosehill.org and on Facebook; our telephone number is 540-955-2004.
Noah Davis wants to mow your lawn When 11 year old Noah Davis told his mother, Rachel, that he wanted an Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality game system, she responded with some suggestions about ways he could earn the money to purchase it with various tasks around the house. Noah was up for it, but went further, telling his mom he wanted to see if he could get some local lawn mowing jobs. So, he created a flier using his own creative flair. In late March, Rachel posted Noah’s flier on the Clarke County Community Happenings Facebook page, explaining that when she suggested some edits he insisted on keeping it the way he wrote it. From the response to her post, it’s clear that readers enjoyed his creativity and his drive. Noah was looking for a used mower and quickly had donations
offered as well as interested customers. Rachel was amazed by the response. “I was absolutely thrilled to see the community rally behind Noah in the way they did. So many people offered Noah words of support and job opportunities for him, so he could work toward achieving his goals. It really touched my heart and encouraged Noah even more than he already was!,” she said. Noah’s father James is around to help with the heavy lifting and to share any additional tasks that customers may have, such as trimming and mulching. As indicated on his flier, Noah does not have a specific charge for his services; he asks only that you pay based on the quality of his work. Noah can be reached through his mother at 540-532-9277.
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If you love Shakespearian plays, take the opportunity to see them performed in the same environment as audiences saw them in the 1600s. American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, Virginia, is the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre, built from an old monastery, named for an order of monks. Blackfriar’s Playhouse is post-and-beam construction with benches in a pit and two levels of galleries around the stage, with some seating on the stage itself. There are no sets save for an occasional chair or table. Electric lights are reflected on the ceiling to simulate daylight, and electric candles in sconces and chandeliers mimic candlelight. Audience and cast share the same lighting, so they can see each other, and actors often talk directly to the audience. Unlike in Shakespeare’s time, the audience cannot throw rotten vegetables at the cast if they are displeased with actors or the play! Productions include Shakespeare’s plays, as well as some contemporary plays based on Shakespeare’s works. Plays are presented Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30pm, with 2pm matinees on Sundays and some Saturdays. The Comedy of Errors and Romeo and Juliet will be performed throughout April and May. If you decide to stay overnight, Staunton is a walkable town with plenty of lodging, restaurants and shopping. Visit: https://americanshakespearecenter.com/about.
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If you love books, you’ll want to stop at the Green Valley Book Fair on your way to or from Blackfriars. It’s just south of Harrisonburg. Founded in 1970, it’s long been known throughout the mid-Atlantic for its stock of over 30,000 titles in an inventory of over 500,000 new books. The prices are “wholesale to everyone,” with savings of up to 90 percent off retail. They have
something for just about everyone, including fiction, children’s books, and nonfiction ranging from health, self-help, religion, science, and sports, to history, reference, cooking, art, nature and garden. The 25,000 square foot store is climate-controlled and wheelchair accessible, with benches for weary shoppers. Green Valley Book Fair is open Tuesday-Saturday, 8am–5pm, closed Sunday. Visit their web site: https://gobookfair.com Blackfriars is 105 miles from Berryville, under two hours away via I-81.
Civil War History and a Cavern
If you are a native Virginian, you probably had some distant relatives who fought in the Civil War. There are many battle sites in the area, but nearby Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland, holds an especially tragic place in Civil War history. It is the site of the bloodiest one-day battle in American history. On September 17, 1862, 23,000 soldiers (from both sides) were killed, wounded, or missing in just 12 hours of combat. The battle ended Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of
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Northern Virginia’s first northern invasion and led President Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The visitor center has brochures, museum exhibits, and rangers and volunteers to assist you. There are several ways to experience the battlefield. You can explore from your car on a trip along the marked Auto Tour route, either self-guided or with a ranger. You can take a self-guided hike or join a ranger for battlefield walks and talks. If you would like a personalized or specialized tour, private guides are available but must be reserved in advance. Tour rates vary with numbers of persons and required time. The battlefield covers about 3,000 acres. The terrain is gently rolling and slightly hilly farmland, but the ground can be uneven, so good walking shoes are recommended. There are ten marked walking trails that take you to important landmarks of the battle. All the trails are under two miles, and most are loops. Today, the landscape looks blissfully serene, and it’s hard to imagine the carnage that occurred there. Many original farm buildings still stand, and two houses are open to the public. Antietam Battlefield is open all year long, and
the visitor center is open daily 9am till 5pm. The grounds are open daylight hours. Admission is $5 per person (age 16 or older; 15 and under FREE) or $10 per vehicle.Visit www.nps.gov/ anti/index.htm. While you’re in the Antietam area, don’t miss a visit to Crystal Grottos Caverns. Their address shows as Boonsboro, Maryland, but they are on the Shepherdstown Pike in Keedysville, less than 4 miles from the battlefield. Crystal Grottoes Caverns were discovered in 1920 when the State Roads Commission was quarrying for limestone to build up and pave State Route 34. They quarried back a cliff that was 35 to 55 feet high and 150 feet deep. While drilling and blasting, they opened an entrance to a cave with beautiful formations. Opened to the public in 1922, the caverns have been family-owned and operated for generations. They claim, “More formations per square foot than any cave known to man and is the most naturally-kept cave in the world.” Temperature is 54 degrees all year, so dress warmly. See www.crystalgrottoescaverns.com. Antietam and Crystal Grottos are about 45 minutes from Berryville. Open 9am–5pm.
Left, the Observation Tower at Antietam National Battlefield affords 360-degree views from the upper platform. Above, Burnside Bridge, a peaceful picnic spot today, was the scene of a bloody Union charge. Photos by Claire Stuart.
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Around Clarke County Promote your event in Clarke.
Send notices by the 1st of the preceding month to jennifer@clarkeva.com. Keep event descriptions to 125 words, following the format of these pages. One or two CMYK photos, saved as tiff or jpg at 200 dpi, are always welcome.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Boyce. Enter via north entrance on Nelson Road, park in designated field and enjoy Easter Bunny appearance, Cinderella carriage ride, petting zoo and miniature pony display, mascots and egg hunt for children up to age 15. Bring your own basket. Free; donations accepted. 12–3pm. 540-837-1856. www.visitlongbranch.org.
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Scott Miller Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Miller combines the emotional honesty and intelligence of a singer/songwriter with the swagger and enthusiasm of a rock and roller. $20 in advance, $25 at door. 7pm. www.barnsofrosehill.org.
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Egg-stravaganza
Sky Meadows State Park. 11012 Edmonds Lane. Delaplane. Explore the park’s egg-citing bluebird monitoring program, discover various egg laying reptiles and enjoy a natural egg dye take-home activity. Free with $10 parking fee per car. 12–4pm. 540-592-3556.
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Spring Landscape Show Opening Reception
Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Millwood. 5–8pm. Exhibit runs April 9 through May 8. Free. 540-837-1856. www.visitlongbranch.org.
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Neotropical Migrants Birds Walk
Blandy Experimental Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. Join Blandy Director and birding enthusiast Dr. Dave Carr in search of early breeding
warblers (e.g., Pine, Yellow, Palm, and Yellow-rumped) and other neotropical migrants. Members $20, two members $35. 8–10am. 540-837-1758.
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Art at the Mill Opening Day
Burwell Morgan Mill. 15 Tannery Lane. Millwood. Runs through Sunday, May 8. More than 200 artists display for sale works of art in a historic
Voted “Best BBQ in the Shenandoah Valley" since 2010! Locally owned and operated for over a decade, Jordan Springs Market is open 7 days a week.
We smoke Beef Brisket, Pork, Chicken, Ribs and more and make delicious homemade sides and sweet treats every day.
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18th century, operating mill. Saturdays 10am–5pm, Sunday–Friday 12–5pm. Adults $5, seniors $3, children 12 and younger free. 540-837-1799. www.clarkehistory.org.
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Djoukil Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Djoukil is a group of five fantastic French musicians from Lyon joined by their common passion for the music of Django Reinhardt-style Jazz and American Swing. $20 in advance, $25 at door, children 12 and younger free. 7–9pm. www.barnsofrosehill.org.
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Earth Day Hike
Sky Meadows State Park. 11012 Edmonds Lane. Delaplane. Invest in your planet by joining rangers for a special Earth Day themed hike with native plants and beautiful scenery. 10am–12:30pm. 540-592-3556.
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Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
Clarke County High School. 627 Mosby Boulevard. Berryville. Clarke County Band Association hosts a classic and custom car, truck and motorcycle show with live music, concessions and family activities. $10 to show a vehicle, no preregistration required, and free admission for spectators. 9am–3pm. 540-955-6130.
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Long Haul Covid Solutions
Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Join Geo Giordano, registered medical herbalist, as she shares solutions for dealing with long haul Covid symptoms. Light refreshments available. 3–4:30pm. $40. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
SAVE THE DATE! AUDLEY FARM SPRING MARKET Saturday April 16th, 2022 • 9 am to noon at Audley Farm • 752 Audley Lane, Berryville
Come join us along with many local vendors for a beautiful morning on the Farm! You will find an array of beef, pork, produce, coffee, baked goods, breads, freshly made prepared meals, and artisan crafts. While you are here, Take a tour of the historic Audley House and visit our newly born foals out in the paddock.
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Free Family Fun Day/Community Resource Fair Rose Hill Park. 31 E. Main St. Berryville. Bouncy house, face painting, balloon animals, magician, gun safety demos by law enforcement officers, fire trucks and EMS vehicles, electricity safety demo, ice cream, popcorn, snacks. Presented by department of Social Services. 4–6pm. 540-955-3700.
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Dori Freeman Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Freeman is about as “bona fide” as an Appalachian artist can be; she was raised among a family of musicians in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. $20 in advance, $25 at door, children 12 and younger free. 7–9pm. www.barnsofrosehill.org.
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Open House at Sanctuary Wellness
Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Join us to celebrate five years in business, meet our highly skilled holistic practitioners, enjoy light refresh-
ments and win prizes up to $200 in value. Free. 12–5pm. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
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Ronstadt Brothers Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. A new and fresh take on the traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs of their family’s heritage. $20 in advance, $25 at door, children 12 and younger free. 7–9pm. w ww.barnsofrosehill.org.
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Astronomy for Everyone
Clarke County Fairgrounds. 890 W. Main St. Berryville. Truck power, diesel and dirt. Gates open 4pm, pulling at 6pm. $15. www.dragonpulls.com.
Sky Meadows State Park. 11012 Edmonds Lane. Delaplane. Half hour junior astronomer program, followed by discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. 8–11pm. 540-592-3556.
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Blue Ridge Singers Concert
Christ Episcopal Church. 809 Bishop Meade Rd. Millwood. “How Can I Keep From Singing?” 4pm. www.blueridgesingers.org.
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Clarke County Fairgrounds. 890 W. Main St. Berryville. Join Blandy’s 32nd annual garden fair for area gardeners and naturalists. Thousands flock from around the region to be the first to choose from the tremendous selection of native plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden tools, decor and related items. $15 per car. 9am–4pm. www.blandy.virginia.edu.
317 W. Main St. (Berryville Primary – Clarke County School Board office). Customer entrance and parking off West Main Street. List of vendors at clarkecountyfarmersmarket. com. 8am–12pm every Saturday through October. manager@ clarkecountyfarmersmarket.com.
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The Settler’s Kettle
Sky Meadows State Park. 11012 Edmonds Lane. Delaplane. Follow your nose to the Log Cabin to see what tasty treats are cooking on the hearth, with costumed volunteers using 19th century methods. Free with $10 parking fee. 12–3pm. 540-592-3556.
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Loudoun Youth Guitars Mother’s Day Concert
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Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. The group is comprised of talented guitar students from several middle and high schools in Loudoun County, performig music by composers from various eras, including Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary. Adults $5, children 12 and younger free. 4–5pm. www.barnsofrosehill.org.
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The Material Culture of African-American Life in the Shenandoah Valley, a talk Grace Episcopal Church. 110 N. Church St. Berryville. For over two centuries, enslaved Africans and African Americans lived and labored in the lower Shenandoah Valley. Using both the built environment and material culture, this talk will explore physical spaces, household production, and physical objects to reveal lifeways and foodways among enslaved populations in the lower Shenandoah Valley during the 18th and 19th centuries. 2–4pm. Members $15, nonmembers $20, virtual link $7. www.clarkehistory.org.
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Miller School
Burwell Morgan Mill. 15 Tannery Lane. Millwood. Learn the process of grinding grain in an 18th century historic mill. Lunch will be provided. 10am–3pm. $20. 540-837-1799. www.clarkehistory.org.
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Enders Fire Company Dice Run
The second annual event at John H. Enders Fire Company. 9 S. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Registration begins at 9am, first group out at 10am, last bike out at 10:45am. Lunch prepared and sold by Enders firefighters. Raffles begin at 3pm. $25 per rider, $40 per couple. 540-955-1110.
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Dinner and a Show Series: Low Water Bridge Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. With unforgettable original songs, Low Water Bridge Band’s sound shakes the mountains, rumbles through the holler, and fills the river bottoms. $10, or $5 with receipt from Berryville restaurant on night of show. 7–9pm. www.barnsofrosehill.org.
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Meet the Beekeepers
Sky Meadows State Park. 11012 Edmonds Lane. Delaplane. Meet with local apiarists of the Beekeepers of Northern Shenandoah and discover the art of apiculture. Free with $10 parking fee. 12–3pm. 540-592-3556.
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Volunteer Fire and Rescue Golf Tournament Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club. 456 Shadows Dr. Front Royal. Join us for the John H. Enders Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co. 1 Charity Golf Tournament, presented by Double Wood Farms of Berryville. 1pm. 540-631-9661.
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Clarke County Fairgrounds. 890 W. Main St. Berryville. More than 200 of the best “vintage hip” vendors on the East Coast, featuring painted furniture, vintage garden gems, architectural salvage, crusty antiques, live music, beer gardens, enticing food trucks and
fun workshops. $15. 12:30–5pm May 20, 10am–5pm May 21-22. 703-779-0268.
Ongoing Spring Landscape Show
Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Millwood. Open Monday– Friday, 10–4pm, and weekends, 12–4pm. Exhibit runs April 9 through May 8. Free. 540-8371856. www.visitlongbranch.org.
Memorial Day Quilt Exhibit
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Stop by the Barns May 6 to June 4 to observe 50 quilts featuring five wars. Gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays, 12– 3pm. www.barnsofrosehill.org. 540-955-2004.
Women’s Circle
Mondays, 6–8pm. Join this safe container to explore your inner being and outer experiences through movement, guided meditation and sharing circles. $10–$20 sliding scale. www.sanctuaryberryville.com. 703-297-5714.
Vinyasa with Amy
Mondays, 10:30–11:30am. Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Every $20. Specials and class passes available at amyhopegentry.com/yoga.
Gentle Flow with Amy
Thursdays, 5–6pm. Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. $20. Specials and class passes available at amyhopegentry.com/yoga.
Tai Chi
Tuesdays, 12–1pm. Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. $20. Specials and class passes available at amyhopegentry.com/yoga.
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American Conservation Film Festival Opens Virtually on Earth Day
Travel to the top and bottom of the world and all seven continents with 22 powerful, enlightening, and beautiful films at this year’s American Conservation Film Festival — all accessible from the comfort of your home and free! “In doing our first virtual film festival last year, we learned we can reach more people, in many corners of the world, and make these incredible films accessible by offering them for free and with closed captioning. We are proud to offer the 2022 lineup as such and hope by sharing in
this way that we elevate the work of these courageous and hardworking filmmakers and inspire audiences to appreciate the inter-connectedness of our world,” says Jennifer Lee, executive director of ACFF. Some of the diverse topics featured in this year’s festival include fighting climate change for a safer and more just world, communities coming together to protect native habitats and traditions, the miraculous ‘occupations’ of beetles and bees, the exploration of never-before-seen places, and amazing animals
from ocelots to penguins to whales. As well, three films this year are narrated by wellknown actors: Benedict Cumberbatch for Antarctica, Paul Rudd for Tiny World, and Matthew McConaughey for Deep in the Heart – A Texas Wildlife Story. Most of the films will be available to watch all five days of the online festival, April 2226, as well as interviews with filmmakers and experts associated with film topics. See film descriptions and trailers to get a sneak preview of festival offerings and start planning your viewing experience over the five days of the festival. Audience members are also warmly invited to a casual in-person Watch Party at the newly opened Alma Bea restaurant at 202 E. Washington Street in Shepherdstown on Sunday, April 24, from 7 to 9pm. More details and registration for the festival is now open here: https://watch. eventive.org/acff2022. There is also the opportunity for people to gather, watch, converse, and celebrate with a day of films and other festivities on April 30 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, Maryland. A block of family-friendly films starts the day and a film with extraordinary footage of Texas wildlife from ACFF alumni filmmaker Ben Masters concludes the line-up. A Meet & Greet with filmmakers, kids’ activity, and food and drink tastings will add festive fun to the day. Tickets and more information here: https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/acff-big-screenseries-spring.
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Highly Contagious Avian Influenza in Virginia By Cathy Kuehner
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Commercial poultry producers, zoological institutions, wildlife conservationists, and wildlife rehabilitators across the country are doing all they can to stop the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This includes educating the public about this avian virus that is largely spread by migrating birds. The veterinarians and rehabilitators at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Clarke County, Virginia, are among those who want individuals — especially anyone who has chickens, ducks, turkeys, or other domestic birds — to assist in protecting all birds. “Positive cases of HPAI have been confirmed all over the U.S. with many along the Atlantic Flyway,” said Dr. Jen Riley, director of Veterinary Services at the Center. “It was confirmed in Virginia in January, and it was recently found in a domestic flock in Fauquier County, located at Clarke County’s southeastern border.” Dr. Riley said avian influenza is not a new disease, but there are major outbreaks every few years with various subtypes and this type is particularly hard on wildlife. The HPAI virus is highly contagious between birds, and
Dr. Jen Riley (left), Director of Veterinary Services, and Cara Masullo, Licensed Vet Tech. while close to 100 percent fatal in some species, other species carry and shed the virus with no obvious signs. Birds carry the virus in respiratory secretions, saliva, and fecal material. Wild waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and shorebirds, are the most common carriers
of the virus, although they often show no signs of illness. Infection and illness can be more severe in birds of prey, such as hawks and owls, and scavengers such as crows and gulls. Spring migration increases the spread of HPAI to new areas. “The virus is easily transmissible and can be devastating to domestic and wild birds,” said Dr. Riley. HPAI can infect humans, but this subtype is considered relatively low risk to humans. The much greater risk is that people will spread the virus via their shoes and clothing as well as shared farm equipment and tools. What can you do to protect domestic and wild birds? “If you have chickens or other fowl, keep them as contained as possible,” Dr. Riley said, not-
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ing a 90–100 percent mortality rate in chickens with HPAI. “Do not visit one farm and then be among your birds. Do not share farm equipment, and change clothes and shoes before tending to your own birds if you have been anywhere with other poultry.” She urges adults not to buy ducklings or chicks as Easter gifts for children. This is never a good idea but can be even more dangerous with a disease like this circulating. “A confirmed case on our property could have dire effects for our patients and ambassadors. After consulting with other wildlife hospitals and wildlife-related government agencies, we have decided not to treat the most
susceptible species at this time. This is primarily waterfowl and shorebirds,” Dr. Riley said. “We will admit raptors and corvids, but with greatly increased safety measures.” Additionally, the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center itself has implemented policies and procedures to reduce the risk of HPAI at its veterinary hospital and rehabilitation facility in Boyce. Access to the building and outdoor enclosures is limited and Wildlife Walk tours are temporarily on hold. Staff and volunteers are following strict guidelines, including outdoor triage of new avian patients. There are bleach foot baths between rooms, and movement from the lobby and classroom to the hospital area of the building is restricted. “If we do have a positive HPAI case in the Center, federal response may require immediate closure and complete depopulation,” said Executive Director Annie Bradfield. Depopulation means euthanasia of all birds on the premises, including the beloved owls and raptors kept as education ambassadors. “We have no control over or say in these decisions,”
Bradfield added. “We do not currently have known cases of HPAI in Clarke County, but we take patients from all over northern Virginia, including counties with positive cases. Because the consequences may be so severe, we need to err on the side of extreme caution.” What should you do if you find injured or seemingly unwell wild animals? “If you’re calling us because an animal appears ill or injured, please bring it to us,” Dr. Riley said. “If it is suffering, it will die in the wild and not in a pleasant way. Euthanasia is always a better option than allowing a wild animal to suffer.” Blue Ridge Wildlife Center staff plead with the public to leave all healthy wild animals alone, even babies whose mothers are not in plain sight. Always call before intervening as human interference with wild animals generally does more harm than good. The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Boyce is the only licensed wildlife hospital in Northern Virginia, and it is one of only three licensed wildlife-exclusive hospitals in the state. With a skilled staff of veterinarians, licensed wildlife rehabilitators, and administrators, the Center handles calls and accepts injured and ill animals from across the region. In 2021 alone, the BRWC team treated 3,331 native wildlife patients — a 16.3 percent increase from 2020. Injuries ranged from eye infections to gunshot wounds, and BRWC staff raised hundreds of orphaned or injured babies, all with the goal of releasing every animal back into its natural habitat. “Our patients avoid immense suffering because of our care and the compassion of finders,” said Bradfield. The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center is a not-for-profit organization that depends solely on the generosity of the community to continue its work. Contact the Center at (540) 837-9000 or info@blueridgewildlifectr.org. Learn more at blueridgewildlifectr.org.
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It seems only fitting that the building housing Sanctuary Wellness Center was for most of its existence a church. It’s a community space of personal and spiritual renewal, and you feel it as soon as you enter. The light, the natural materials, the calming vibe. Celebrating five years in April of helping people break through chronic illnesses, anxiety, and the stresses of contemporary life — learning to feel good, feel happy, as yoga practitioner and herbalist Katie Harbolick puts it — Sanctuary has become an essential part of life in Clarke County. An open house is scheduled for April 30, and everyone is invited to stop in. It’s the vision of Geo Giordano, whose Geo’s Joy herbal medicines and tonics locals have relied on for years. Back when she was teaching integra-
tive medicine to Johns Hopkins medical students, she joined a shared space with other healing arts practitioners. That began the journey to Sanctuary. “I knew I wanted a gathering place for integrative medicine,” Geo said. The space she eventually found was a fateful fit. For nearly 150 years had been an African Methodist Episcopalian chapel. And just before Sanctuary, it was the home of Steve’s Upholstery — itself a place of
renewal of a kind. Some visitors to Sanctuary can’t help but point out, “My car was worked on right there.” By right there, they mean inside the transformed walls. Before Geo could create a gathering place for healing arts, Bill Giordano had work to do. A lot of it. Using only materials that won’t off-gas or contribute to the conditions Sanctuary aims to heal, he created a light-filled peaceful setting with private studios for practitioners to meet with clients, the main sanctuary for group classes and gatherings, and a kitchen which can be used for events by community groups who rent the space. The project was delayed when Bill was in a near fatal car crash. Having lost their construction crew in the delay, Bill, barely recuperated, worked day and night until the space was finished. Today, there are 11 practitioners, including medical practitioners — mental health counseling and family medicine — to healing arts like reiki and massage, to nutrition and herbal medicine. There is also a music therapist. More are welcome to join.
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Katie Harbolick leads a yogo class at Sanctuary Wellness Center. ditional approaches to health we have always used. You might hear people use the phrase alternative medicine, but that isn’t accurate. Alternative to what? “There is ten times more science supporting traditional medicine than around pharmaceutical medicine,” says Geo. “We are the grade-school kids in medicine, compared to cultures that have existed for 4,000 years.” “It’s a remembering,” said Harbolick. “We are putting things back together. One of the tendrils of the essence of this space is to have a place for the community to come together. To come back into herbal medicine. To come back into paying attention to how we’re thinking, how we’re breathing, and how we’re moving. “ This, says Harbolick, is the true medicine of life and vitality, and how we can tap into feeling good. “Which is what we all really want. We want to feel good. We want to feel happy.” Americans often feel lost when dealing with the healthcare establishment, which is known for its 15-minute appointments and reliance on prescription drugs. Fortunately, a growing number of medical doctors understand this problem and the way integrative medicine can help. Some of the most enthusiastic pro-
moters of integrative and traditional medicines are doctors themselves. They know that that the best health outcomes for chronic illness occur when a patient takes active interest in healing themselves — not merely having someone in a white coat do it. “We wanted to create a sense of community and keep our community well,” Geo said. “And work in partnership with people’s doctors. A lot of doctors refer us now.” “Western medicine really thrives in crisis care and having great diagnostic tools,” said Bill. It’s not about traditional practitioners thinking they have all the answers, or medical doctors thinking they do, he says. “That’ why it’s called integrative.” It is especially rewarding for Geo when a skeptical spouse, usually the husband, finds relief at Sanctuary.
Sanctuary welcomes new practitioners
Sanctuary Wellness Center is a time-share, cooperative space. Each practitioner pays a fee each month that helps cover building expenses, marketing, and scheduling. With the fee also comes a
few hours (currently three) of using the private rooms and main sanctuary. Being part of Sanctuary helps teachers and practitioners by being part of a community supporting the local community. And Sanctuary is seeking additional practitioners. “Anyone in the community who has an offering to share is welcome,” Katie said. “The essence of a community is expressing what the community has to offer. If there is someone who has something to offer that I don’t know about, that is welcomed.” She mentioned Sanctuary is currently looking for an acupuncturist.
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Special Considerations for Divorce After Age 50 By Brenda Waugh
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The divorce rate in the United States has been falling. In the 2019 census, the rate decreased from the 2009 level of 9.7 new divorces per 1,000 women to 7.6 in 2019. However, one demographic has experienced a rise in the divorce rate. According to the Pew Research Center, since the 1990s, the divorce rate has doubled in American adults over age 50. Indeed, in my mediation and collaborative law practice, I have seen an increase in “gray divorce” since the early years of my practice. Couples divorcing after the age of fifty often choose mediation or collaborative law because they are interested in the benefits of the two processes, including saving money and preserving family relationships. Many of my clients who are divorcing over fifty have accumulated substantial assets. As a result, they want to avoid litigation. Litigation is costly, and when the parties work against one another, it may reduce the total value of the marital estate. In addition, clients over fifty often have grown children and grandchildren and
express an interest in maintaining a harmonious family following divorce. After age fifty, divorce may be more complicated. Financial issues such as income, retirement savings, and insurance require detailed and comprehensive review. Long-term relationships between extended family members must be considered in deciding how to work through the divorce. Forgetfulness or impairments may complicate both negotiation and litigation in some situations. Earning and Income. By fifty, many people are hitting their peak earning years. Many are planning to retire at age sixty, and after age seventy, many have retired. These considerations are essential in the gray divorce when working on long-term budgets, dividing retirement accounts, and what type of spousal support or alimony will be necessary for both parties to continue to make ends meet. Retirement Savings. When couples work on their post-divorce budget, they realize the truth in the old saying, “Two
can live as cheaply as one.” This can be even more profound for folks divorcing after or close to retirement. Equitable distribution requires that all marital assets be divided. This includes pensions and retirement accounts. A healthy 401(k) that seems sufficient for retirement may not be once divided in half. When multiple pensions and retirement accounts are involved, negotiations can be more complicated. Of course, using the collaborative process tends to provide more significant opportunities to find ways to maximize the funds available to both parties. Insurance. After a divorce, parties must obtain their own health insurance. That can be difficult if they don’t qualify for Medicare. Parties can explore options available through COBRA and Individual Health Insurance under the ACA (Affordable Care Act) to find sufficient health insurance for the parties until they qualify for Medicare. Adult children and the extended family. Divorce impacts families, whether the children are 2, 22, or 42. Some-
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fifty? Start by learning about your options. Select the process and professional best for your family. Thirty years ago, the only option available for persons seeking divorce was litigation: one party filed a petition seeking a divorce, the other an answer, and then during the course of the case, the parties would attend hearings and negotiate until they resolved the legal issues. Today, mediation and collaborative divorce bring the parties together to find the resolution best for them as they proceed through the divorce process. Once you understand the options, interview lawyers or mediators to learn more about the processes that they offer. Find a professional or professionals with whom you are comfortable. After you select a process and a professional, you will be creating an inventory of your assets and debts. That information will help the lawyer or mediator to help navigate the most financially healthy resolution. Being informed and prepared is the best way to maintain financial security and relationships, even in divorcing after fifty. Brenda Waugh is a lawyer/ mediator with Waugh Law & Mediation, serving clients in the Blue Ridge region of Virginia and Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
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Farmers Market Opens In May The Clarke County Farmers Market (CCFM) opens for its 27th Season May 7 from 8am until noon at 317 West Main Street in downtown Berryville (the CCPS Administrative Building). Originally established on June 3, 1995, the founding members of the market had a vision to create a place where local farmers and artisans could sell their products directly to the community and where residents could find quality, locally grown produce, baked goods, meats, and other goods. The market has grown and changed over the years, but its core mission remains unchanged. The market was originally located at Coiner’s Hardware Store Parking lot on East Main Street. It eventually moved to the John Rixey Moore Parking in downtown Berryville until the 2020 Pandemic struck. At that time, the requirements for socially distancing forced CCFM executive committee to find a location that would be close to the downtown area but had sufficient space allow-
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and the Town of Berryville will have booths also. Many of the community favorite vendors are returning this year: Audley Farm, Chilly Hollow Farm, Geo’s Joy, Great Harvest Bread Co., Mackintosh Fruit Farm, Persimmon Ridge Farm, Presto Dinners, The Sweet Elephant Bake Shop and Walking Wind Florist. There are also new vendors and products to check out such as Cannabreeze Hemp Farm and The Good Reverend Kombucha Co. For a full list of vendors and their links, go to www.clarkecountyfarmersmarket.com and click meet-our-vendors. You can also find a full list of the musicians at www.clarkecountyfarmersmarket.com/ home/2022-market-music/. While we had limited onsite events these past couple of years, we plan to bring more back. Following Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo in May, in June we have the Ms. Geneva Jackson Pie Contest supporting The Laurel Center of Winchester, and a cake contest judged by Ms. Jackson in September as a similar fundraiser. We’ll have a kid’s craft table most weeks and a food truck where folks can grab breakfast or lunch. Sign up for our weekly newsletter by visiting our website. — Karie Griffin, market manager
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month By Katherine Webster
Based on reports from local Department of Social Services offices across the state, child abuse annually effects more than 120,000 families in Virginia. That number reflects only known incidents. State and local agencies play a critical role in child abuse prevention and support parents and caregivers who want to do their best for the children in their care. State and local agencies also try to keep children with their families and in their communities. Each year, Virginia’s governor officially declares April “Child Abuse Prevention Month,”
though it is a national awareness effort. Individuals and organizations here and across the United States host educational events, distribute blue ribbons for people to display, and plant blue pinwheel gardens. Pinwheels were adopted in 2008 as the national symbol for child abuse prevention, because the toy represents playfulness, joy, and childhood. Throughout April, you will see pinwheel gardens around Clarke County, reminding everyone of the role each of us plays in ensuring that every child is safe and happy.
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Clarke County Department of Social Services (DSS) hosts a free “Family Fun Event & Community Resource Fair” from 4–6pm Wednesday, April 27, in Rose Hill Park. The park is located at 31 E. Main St. in Berryville. Local child-serving agencies will participate in the April 27 event, offering ideas, education, and an array of resources to help children and families thrive. There will also be fun activities for kids, including a bounce house, magician, popcorn and cotton candy, fire and EMS vehicles, and safety demonstrations. Follow “Clarke County Social Services” on Facebook or call (540) 955-3700 for details. Clarke County Social Services is located at 311 E. Main St. in Berryville. It is open 8:30am until 4:30pm Monday through Friday. If you are concerned about a child’s welfare, call Clarke County DSS at (540) 955-3700 and ask to make a Child Protective Services (CPS) report. Or call the state hotline at (800) 552-7096 that is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Social Services often hears from people who were not sure their concerns were “valid” or “bad enough.” Clarke County’s Child Protective Services worker is highly trained
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Springtime in our region never ceases to showcase its splendor. Bluebells and May apples push upward through the soft earth; Redbud and Dogwood blossoms lace the woods; the grass looks greener each hour; and for many, the sneezing commences. A few low-tech allergy busters might deserve a try for those of you who want to ward off seasonal sneezing without taking a pill.
I have found this breath work (or “pranayama” in the language of yoga) to be a boon for cold and allergy season, but when I looked to some of my favorite resources, they highlight other compelling reasons to try brahmari breathing. Timothy McCall, MD, author of Yoga As Medicine, believes the technique can be practiced to lessen anxiety. The famous teacher B.K.S. Iyengar in his seminal book, Light on Yoga, connects brahmari to greater mental focus. So, maybe your three minutes can impart multiple benefits.
Sit and Hum
When I’m feeling pressure develop in my sinuses, I practice one of my favorite yoga breathing techniques: brahmari breathing (in Sanskrit, brahmari means bee). This technique vibrates your nasal cavities (and your whole head) using an audible “mmmmmm” sound. Here’s how to do it: Take a few natural breaths in and out as you sit up tall, yet relaxed. Begin to make a humming sound with your exhalations. When you reach the end of your breath and the hum tapers off, take a nice, slow breath inward, and repeat the hum as you exhale. Try this for one to three minutes.
Sweeten the Deal
Perhaps you’ve heard about using local honey to inoculate yourself against local allergens. I’m not sure how much science can back this up, but I will say there’s some good local honey in our area, and that I once cured a sinus infection by taking high doses of a paste that I made from local honey, raw garlic, and turmeric. I ate about one teaspoon of the concoction four times a day for one week, and my infection went away. Since I had recently taken antibiotics for a suspected Lyme tick bite, I didn’t want to take another
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Finally, the neti pot of yoga lore has gone mainstream, and it might deserve a spot on your shelf if you suffer from seasonal congestion. The small teapot/pitcher is intended to be filled with warm water and about a half teaspoon of salt. The nozzle of the neti pot is inserted into one nostril, and with your head tilting, the water tips through one nostril and out the other, pulling dust, mucous, and other things out with it. It’s important to use sterile water in the pot, and since salt water can dry out the tissues of your nasal cavities, I’d recommend using some drops of olive oil or sesame oil in your nose after the rinse.
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DIY Your Own Immune Booster by mixing together 4 TB of honey, 2 pressed cloves of garlic, 4 tsp of turmeric, and a pinch of black pepper. You might need to tweak the ingredient amounts a bit to make a paste. Eat a teaspoon of the paste about every three hours. Using a neti pot: Search healthline.com or WebMD online for detailed instructions on how to use a neti pot, and always use sterile water for your nasal wash.
Iris chrysalis; photo by Jennifer Lee. course. So, when the stuffy nose and headache persisted, I made my own medicine. It tasted weird and made me smell interesting ... but I have never suffered from a sinus infection again (and that was more than five years ago).
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Story and illustration by Doug Pifer
As soon as March arrives, I step outside at dusk listening for the first singing woodcock. A series of loud “peent” calls, followed by the whistling twitter of wings, marks the true beginning of the natural year for me. When we bought this wonderful farmland property in West Virginia my wife and I were excited to discover the variety of wildlife we have. However, after five years we haven’t heard or seen a single woodcock here. We’re surrounded by what looks to me like excellent woodcock habitat. Open fields are bordered by brushy woods with lots of understory. A spring-fed stream runs along the edge of the woods. The soil stays moist there with ideal places where a woodcock could probe with its long beak to find earthworms to eat. Yet I see no telltale holes in the mud where this has happened. Are they here and I’m just not hearing them? A friend, also a naturalist, once confessed to me as he approached age 60 that he could no longer hear the flight song of a woodcock. I’ve passed that age and my hearing isn’t terrific, yet I can easily hear a recording of a woodcock’s song. Perhaps the soil here is contaminated and has killed off the woodcock’s food supply. Yet I see plenty of earthworms whenever I plant a tree or shovel our garden. Why write about a bird I haven’t even seen in five years? Because its spring sky dance is one of the most spectacular courtship displays in nature. Aldo Leopold, in his classic book, A Sand County Almanac, describes it perfectly: “Suddenly the peenting ceases and the bird flutters skyward in a series of wide spirals, emitting a musical twitter. Up and up he goes, the spirals steeper and smaller, the twittering louder and
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louder, until the performer is only a speck in the sky. Then, without warning, he tumbles like a crippled plane, giving voice in a soft liquid warble that a March bluebird might envy. At a few feet from the ground, he levels off and returns to his peenting ground, usually to the exact spot where the performance began, and there resumes his peenting.” The rest of the year, the woodcock hides in its favorite habitat — young woods with lots of undergrowth and damp soil. Very few creatures are camouflaged as totally as a woodcock. Its color patterns, in dark brown, black, buff, gray, and pinkish tan, blend into the leaf litter of the forest floor. The American woodcock’s numbers are declining. Experts believe the main reason is not climate change but habitat loss. Early successional forest habitat, in other words farmland that is slowly regenerating into woodland, is being lost each year to industrial and residential development. Woodcock have been traditionally hunted in Europe and
North America using pointing dogs and spaniels. In fact, the cocker spaniel’s name is derived from its original talent for hunting and retrieving woodcock. Many bird dogs didn’t like the woodcock’s scent and refused to retrieve them after the shot, but cocker spaniels didn’t seem to mind. While some modern English and American cocker spaniels are keen hunters, most of them have become pets or show dogs, and have never smelled a woodcock. It may sound counterproductive to hunt a bird whose numbers are decreasing. But the woodcock’s game bird status may be its salvation. Many states, including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, highly value the woodcock as a game bird. Each of them has a management program in place to improve and increase its habitat and nesting opportunities. I plan to keep listening on early spring evenings for the first singing woodcock. Illustration by Doug Pifer courtesy the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
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Girl Scout Troop 14111 visited the John H. Enders Fire Company & Rescue Squad on March 26 to deliver 278 boxes of cookies to local law enforcement officers and firefighters as part of the Girl Scout’s national “Hometown Heroes” initiative. While selling cookies this year, Scouts asked customers if they would like to purchase cookies as a gift for first responders. That’s how Clarke County’s Daisy troop members – Elizabeth Kelly, Roslyn Johnson, Evie Klipfer, Sadie Bass, Lydia Vandevander, and Aurora Maddalena – were able to sell enough cookies for the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office (represented by Sheriff Tony Roper, at left), the Berryville Police Department (represented by Officer Kevin Bayliss, third from left), Boyce Volunteer Fire Company, Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company (represented by Chief Jason Burns, second from right), and the Enders company (represented by Shawn Reynolds, Will Pope, MacKenzie Pope, and Chief J.C. Blaylock, at right). Photo provided by Clarke County.
A memorial to Jay Hillerson
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board chair Tracy Smith, Jay Hillerson’s partner Christy Dunkle, Casey Tree employee Danny Guenthner, and Parks & Recreation Director Lisa Cooke prepare to plant a Kwanzan Cherry tree in Chet Hobert Park on March 19. The small, new recreation area near the Rotary Shelter honors Hillerson, who was a founding member of the Parks and Recreation Council (now Advisory Board) when it was formed in 1986. Photo by Clarke County.
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APR 20 22 Guest Essay: An appreciation for local food
Smith Meadows Farm Store By Brother Juniper
There’s lead in your rice, mercury in your tuna, and arsenic in your chicken. Dairy cows get enough hormones that a male might get asked about his pronouns. Titanium’s in your toothpaste and formaldehyde is in your cosmetics. Some say we’re ingesting a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week. Had enough? Is anybody out there selling clean food? Meet Forrest Pritchard, a seventh-generation farmer at Smith Meadows Farm, off Wickliffe Road in northern Clarke County. Over a thousand chickens chirp and cluck about, keeping close to his Eggmobile, a contraption of metal and lumber designed to give the hens a spot to lay eggs yet keeping them mobile. There are secondary benefits of protection from predators and maintaining the cycle of nutrients: feed & insects > chickens > soil. By doing this he avoids chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. Forrest leads the charge, but his team includes his mother, Ruth Smith Pritchard, sister Betsy Pritchard, and his ex, Nancy Polo (impressive that, after splitting the sheets, they still split the work). The Pritchards raise cattle, pigs, and sheep. If you ask Forrest about his livestock practices, he’ll first tell you about his soil, how he maintains carbon, nitrogen, and biomass in the
ground. He’ll discuss soil temperature, cowbirds, and parasite load. He “mob grazes” his cattle. The cows are clustered to graze a small area, then moved to another patch the next day. Each piece of pasture gets forty-five days’ rest after grazing, allowing nutrients to return to the soil, and the grass time to recover. He raises Katahdin sheep, a breed originally developed in upstate Maine. It seems we’ve been buying more fleece pullovers than wool sweaters, so folks in Maine developed a breed of sheep that dropped their wool but were good for meat. No word yet from the Katahdin sheep of how they feel about January in northern Maine. The sheep and cattle are complementary grazers, eating each other’s food. Sheep to cow: “You gonna eat that?” They also consume each other’s parasites. Cool, huh? The pigs have water and shelter in the middle of a big pasture. They graze one pizza-shaped slice of meadow for two weeks, then move on to the next, rotating clockwise. As with the sheep and cattle, this practice allows the grass to bind nutrients and recover. The next year the whole operation is moved to a different 15-acre plot. If you want a deep dive, rest your body and soul at the Smithfield Farm Bed and Breakfast, operated by Ruth and Betsy Pritchard. Enjoy a little slow time in an elegant 200-year-old house, with a birding trail and a breakfast that’s worth the price of admission. Don’t miss the maple smoked sausage and the finest eggs you’ll ever eat. If time only allows a drive-by, visit Smith Meadows Kitchen and Farm Store. Nancy Polo works her magic in the commercial kitchen, converting Smith Meadows meats and produce into something delicious you can take home. She works with farm products, so expect seasonal variation. Nancy makes her own pasta from Smith Meadows eggs and local flour. The jams are worth the trip — Fig Preserves, Pumpkin Butter, Peach Pineapple Jam, Peach Jalapeno Jam, Strawberry Preserves, Apple Marmalade, Smith Meadows Honey, and the beat goes on. Check out her empanadas, ravioli, chicken pot pies, and the selection of frozen meats. Food this rich and fresh takes a lot of labor, so expect to pay a bit more. The store operates on an honesty policy, so leave cash or charge your purchases on the card reader. Clean food, clean living.
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