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Washington’s first and second inaugurations are highly sought after. They were made of brass, copper, and silver plate in more than twenty designs. In Middleburg, the member, owner, or trainer buttons from the National Steeplechase Association are a badge of pride worn on lapels, scarves and collars. Individual race meets, hunt clubs and horse shows around the country offer buttons for supporters and are displayed with pride. One very clever woman has collected buttons from horse related events around the world. She wears them with great style around her neck in an ever-so-tasteful manner.

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TEE IT UP The Piedmont Club in Haymarket will offer a Family Fun Event on Sunday, June 10 from noon to 6:30 p.m. with family and couple 9-hole rounds of golf, a massage therapist, children’s activities, barbecue and a performance by Matt Waller to benefit “Tee It Up for The First Tee,” part of The First Tee Campaign for 10 Million Young People. The event is part of a national fundraising initiative during which the Piedmont Club is joining forces with the PGA Tour’s TPC Network benefiting The First Tee – a non-profit youth development organization that promotes character-building among young people through the game of golf. This is part of a comprehensive effort to raise $100 million which

will enable the organization’s character education and life skills programs to positively influence 10 million additional young people. Piedmont Club is one of more than 100 golf and country clubs – as well nearly 50 business, sports, and alumni clubs – in the ClubCorp family of clubs supporting this initiative, which aligns with the company’s commitment to growing the game of golf as well as its goal of building relationships and enriching lives. “We’re excited and proud to open our doors to the community for this fundraising initiative,” said Mike Severn, general manager at Piedmont Club. “The First Tee does an outstanding job of showing young people the many positive values the game of golf teaches as well as helping prepare them for life off the course.” Admission is $25 per person and includes all activities, food, and fountain drinks; children 12 and under may attend free of charge. All of the proceeds benefit The First Tee Campaign. To attend the Family Fun Event, call (703) Tee It Up for the First Tee is set for noon-6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at 753-5922. the Piedmont Club in Haymarket.

“Financing Extraordinary Homes” Saturday, May 19th | Noon – 5 p.m. Scott Shelton and the Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Bank will be presenting “Financing Options for Affluent Clients” looking to purchase at Creighton Farms. Wells Fargo’s wide array of loan programs range from construction perm, lot purchase, and lines of credit for purchase. Wells Fargo provides loans up to $6 million and will allow clients to use their assets to qualify versus traditional income methods. From the gated golf community that brought extraordinary living to Northern Virginia, Creighton Farms presents a series of talks designed to inform and inspire those in the real estate market. Come experience DC Metro’s premier private club community, visit our brand-new model home, and see the first talk in our series. • Custom Homes and Villas from $1.5M • Private, award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course • Brand-new 34,000-square-foot clubhouse • Just 20 minutes from Dulles and 55 minutes from downtown Washington

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Middleburg native Jimmy Cockrell has been mixing and serving up his “Special Soup” since the 1960s. Situated in a far off corner along the rail at Glenwood Park during the Middleburg races, a small group of guests sipped his homemade concoction. There were smiles all around. He begins with a half quart jar and fills one quarter of that with Clamato juice. “I started making it before Clamato even existed,” he said, adding that he originally used tomato juice. Of course, the exact recipe is not only a

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Bets Visitors to Trinity Episcopal Church’s annual Hunt Country Stable Tour, Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 will experience a rare behind-the-scenes look at how some of Virginia’s most pampered and famous equines live. A stunning tour of fascinating farms will be seen with all types of equines from new born foals, to jumpers, polo ponies, race horses and even horses swimming for exercise. This year, the Hunt Country Stable Tour features four new stops. Newstead Farm is famous for its champion thoroughbreds, including the late Kentucky Derby winner Genuine Risk. Rock Hill Farm is a historic farm that has been beautifully restored. Lazy Lane Farm has been home to more than forty stakes winning thoroughbreds, including Kentucky Derby winners. St. Bride’s Farm has champion show jumpers that will show off their talents with a jumping demonstration both days at 2 p.m. The Middleburg Training Track will be open on Saturday morning from 7-10 a.m. only. Here, visitors will see thoroughbred race horses gal-

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BEST BETS: Things to do, places to go, people to see loping and breezing. At Trappe Hill Farm there will be demonstrations of horses getting their exercise swimming in the pond…call that “ Equine Water Aerobics.” There are two stops in Upperville. Heronwood Farm will be open to the public only for this special event and is also home to a colorful herd of Alpacas. Visitors to Heronwood will be able to ask questions and see products made of Alpaca wool. Rokeby is a name recognized by all horse racing enthusiasts, among the many world class race horses raised here are 1993 Kentucky Derby winner Sea Hero and Epsom Derby winner Mill Reef. There also will be beagling demonstrations on Saturday at 11 a.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn about the sport and meet the staff of the hunt and watch the beagles perform. The Virginia International Polo Club at historic Llangollen will hold a polo match on Sunday at 4 p.m. For a full listing and description of all of the exciting stops on the tour, visit www.HuntCountryStableTour.org or call 540-592-3711. More good bets: May 10- Lecture on Lyme Disease at Fauquier Hospital Sycamore Room, 7 p.m. with Dr. Greg Golub. Contact 540-316-3588 May 11-Spring Reception celebrating Em Sharp and her wonderful world of art at Hill School. Contact Haley Walsh

540-687-5897 May 11-12-13 Mother’s Day Weekend: The 65th Piedmont Regional Art Show & Sale; Friday 68:30 PM, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-3. Admission is $15 for the Gala, and a freewill offering the rest of the weekend. Grace Church Parish Hall, The Plains, 540-253-5177, www. gracetheplains.org or e-mail piedmont a r t s h ow @ g m a i l . com May 23-“Old Bags Luncheon” featuring Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Ferragamo and more to benefit (and to be held at) the Middleburg Community Center 11:30-2 pm 540-687-6373 May 26 and 27- The Delaplane Strawberry Festival at Sky The entrance to Newstead Farm. Meadows State Park. Two days of music, berries. For more information: www. crafts, field games, hayrides, old fash- delaplanestrawberryfestival.com ioned fun, and plenty of luscious straw-

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Bites The Land Trust of Virginia, nonprofit organization focused on protecting farms, forests, water resources, and historic places, will be hosting a very appropriate fund raiser on May 20, when Linda and Vas Devan open their Rock Hill Farm near Bluemont. This year’s event, known as a

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PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD

Cindy Battino, ACSM, CCS is a Brennan Healing Science Practitioner who operates Transformational Healing in Middleburg. She specializes in helping people work through large life transitions. This month she offers readers of Middleburg Life tips on “Reinventing Your Creativity.” “There are many places in everyday circumstances where our creativity can, breathe, blossom and enrich our lives, “she says. This includes: parenting, romance, writing, thinking, your home and wardrobe. “Let your wisdom and intuitions lead you.” For parents, Battino suggests starting with a style that fits your personality and focuses gifts you want your children to have in their lives such as sports, music, or languages. She adds that it’s important to follow your moral principles and emphasizes not to wound your children the way you may have been wounded. “Mix and match parenting theories,” she says. “Read books, listen to

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professionals, pediatricians.” In the romance department, she suggests…”Make a coupon book for romantic evenings, sign up for a couples massage class or Tango lessons.” Perhaps a romantic weekend every three to six months and she adds; “Don’t just kiss – kisssssssssssssss.” For writing, start a journal. “Maybe there’s a hidden poet or blogger that you have yet to uncover.” According to Battino, creative thinking is about giving yourself choices. “Choices come from asking deep questions and being open to other points of view. It requires one main ingredient: a pause.” At home, creativity comes in the form of color, art, textures, styles, and shapes. “Knowing when less is more and when more is masterful can be where our creative essence shines through.” For your wardrobe, the elements are the same color, texture and more. And for men…fun socks, funky ties and bright shirts. “What parts of your personality do you want to enjoy expression through your wardrobe?”

“Finding a creative outlet is essential for your emotional, mental and spiritual health, “Battino concludes. Kim Tapper, ACC, CPCC, specializes in coaching people with disabilities, cancer coaching and self-esteem and is also located in Middleburg. She offers that Springtime is a time of renewal, rebirth and,cleaning. As you tuck away your winter wool, she says: “Cleanse your mind of toxic repetitive thoughts that keep you stuck.” Be aware of your inner critic and empower yourself. Clean out that negative running mental tape filled with disempowering beliefs such as ‘I can’t do this, I hate that, or I’m not.’ Tapper notes, “The good news is that the same is true of positive energy.” Surround yourself with highly motivated inspiring people, switch your inner critic to an inner cheerleader. She advises moving from pain to power. “In claiming your powerful self you avoid casting blame on others for your bad feelings about life.” You take responsibility for how you feel, avoiding the self pity trap. “Powerful actions are surefire ways to turn down the volume on your inner critic. Choose a path that helps you grow and puts you at peace with yourself and others.”

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1st Lieutenant, USMC, Pack Janes (Photo by Missy Janes)

It’s official, the town election results are in… Mayor Betsy Davis was reelected through June 2014. And town council members Trowbridge Littleton, Kathy jo Shea and Catherine “Bundles” Murdock will serve through June 2016. Longtime area resident and former Middleburg Town Council member Eura Lewis is the major force behind the new Middleburg Museum. Located at 7 W. Washington St. in the Middleburg Plaza, the museum has vintage photos and memorabilia which visitors and locals will find of interest. The recent debut saw members of the community on hand for a sneak peek. Former Mayor Anne Lackman, current Mayor Betsy Davis, Helen Wiley, Ruth Scott, Phyllis Cook, Betty Leach, Mary Lee Phelps, Economic Development Coordinator Cindy Pearson, Richard Kirk and others attended a lovely reception. Missy and Bill Janes had a delightful Easter weekend when they flew to California to greet their son, 1st Lieutenant, USMC, Pack Janes, Logistics Officer with 1st Reconnaissance Battal-

ion as he returned from Afghanistan to Camp Pendleton. And more good news from daughter Maxine Janes back in the Big Apple. She was recently named producer/ New York Stock Exchange for Bloomberg television. The official results are now in from the annual Daffodil Show, hosted by the Upperville Garden Club. Held at Buchanan Hall in Upperville in early April, a blue ribbon in the individual category of pave with the theme of a Square Dance went to Pat Sharp-Hyde. She was also awarded the silver cup for the Virginia Gunnell Artistic Award for an additional arrangement based on the Jitterbug. And, in case that was not enough, Ms. Hyde also won for her interpretation of The Limbo. Other winners at the Daffodil Show included Harriett Condon for a graceful arrangement in a Revere Bowl of The Waltz. The highly sought after and friendly competition in this year’s interclub creative design on The Tango went to the Middleburg Garden Club. The dynamic Virginia Fout, horsewoman, event designer/planner and now mother, touched down in her home territory (from her LA home

Phyllis Cook and Ruth Scott at the Middleburg Museum reception.

and business base) to orchestrate yet another memorable gala. This time it was for the 25th anniversary of the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington. Co-chaired by Jacqueline Badger Mars and Isabel Ernst, “Les Jardins de Bagatelle” with 500 guests from Washington, DC’s diplomatic, governmental, and social communities inspired by the spring exhibition: Royalists to Romantics: Women Artists from the Louvre, Versailles, and other French National Collections. Once Ms. Fout recovered from the DC event she will jet off to France for “Haiti Carnival in Cannes” to benefit Haitian Relief: Hosted by Sean Penn, Paul Haggis, Petra Nemcova, Gilles Jacob, Thierry Fremaux and co-chaired by Bryan Lourd, Senator Chris Dodd, and Roberta Armani. Meanwhile, Virginia’s husband Michael Whetstone was enjoying some east coast time in the countryside with daughter Logan before he heads back to his work as a production designer in LA. His credits include such shows as: Curb Your Enthusiasm, New Girl and Perfect Couples. The Masters of Foxhounds Association held its biennial staff seminar at the Westfield Marriott. For the first time, the group presented The Ian Milne Award to a professional who has demonstrated dedication to the sport. Now in his 42nd season as huntsman for the Casanova Hunt, the ever-popular Tommy Lee Jones received the award. Local designer Andrea Chapman has expanded her vibrant custom bag line with the opening of Watermelon Wishes in the courtyard behind the Middleburg Plaza at 7 W. Washington St. Bright and cheerful, the new space

serves as a working studio for Andrea. She offers a distinctive collection of bags and accessories, expertly crafted on-site. Find Watermelon Wishes on Facebook to keep up with the latest studio news. And here’s some of the most colorful news we’ve heard around town lately…Free Whoopie in Middleburg! That’s right…the talented Berkeley Gunnell (aka Baking Babe) will host the grand opening of her new Whoopsies on Saturday, June 2, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The first fifty customers to her delightful fresh custom designed space at 2 ½ E. Federal St. will get free mini Whoopie Pies, some surprising Tshirts, free coffee tastings and so much more. She has also scheduled the Red Hook Lobster Pound Truck to be on hand offering lobster rolls for sale. Lisa Catlett and Meg Davis hosted a wedding shower for bride-to-be Kara Davis who is engaged to Bretton Molenaar of San Diego. Kara is the daughter of Shannon and Jim Davis of Middleburg. The couple met while attending

Betty Davis Lowrie with her grandaughter Kara Davis

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Middleburg Life May 2012 William and Mary, where he was the quarterback for the football team. The Third Annual Chinn Lane Yard Sale in Middleburg, organized and hosted by Helen Wiley, friends and neighbors, brought out shoppers from at least three counties. Furniture, clothing (including some designer duds), children’s toys and even a few adult toys in the form of a pair of “His and Hers” Mercedes were offered. Proceeds from the sale were donated to three local charities: LessCancer. org, Windy Hill Foundation and Middleburg Elementary School. The multi-talented and accomplished equestrian, Hill School and Foxcroft alumni Nellie Ann Foosaner is completing her junior year at the University of Miami and will return to the area for a summer internship with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Attention race fans…Charles Town, which raced from Tuesday through Saturday the first four months of the year, will begin its Wednesday thru Sunday schedule beginning on May 2, with the first Sunday matinee card slated for May 6. Post time for the first race will be 7:15 p.m.

Betty Leach and Mary Lee Phelps.

Middleburg Life has also received word that the races set a new monthly record for average daily handle in its 78-year history. Buoyed by the success of the $1 million Charles Town Classic, which itself established a single card handle record of $3,441,631, April’s average daily handle of $1,354,412 broke the one-month-old mark of $1,279,416 by 5.9 percent. And speaking of races…Margaret Littleton’s Atrium, trained by Julie

Gomena and ridden by Carl Rafter, won the open timber race at Foxfield in Charlottesville. Kudos all. And finally… Middleburg Life has word that following 42 years as gatekeeper on the east end of the village, Middleburg Exxon owner Billy Journell is retiring. He has sold the business and Michael Whetsone and daughter Logan. will no doubt continue his 26. And, Amy Troppmann, director interest in antiques. (Good news is that mechanic Matt Fox will of development at Marion duPont remain). And, after 34 years, Dianna Scott Equine Medical Center over in Gregg will be retiring as advertising Leesburg, is departing for a similar production manager at The Chronicle position at Northwestern University in of the Horse. Mayor Davis said thank Evanston, Illinois. Best Wishes to all. you and goodbye to Chief Klugh at the Town Council Work Session, April

Homemaking maven Martha Stewart made her only Washington area book signing stop for her new book, Martha’s American Food: A Celebration of Our Nation’s Most Treasured Dishes, from Coast to Coast at the Costco in Leesburg and Middleburg hostess Robin Keys was right at the front of the line. Later that evening Ms. Stewart was among 2,000 glitterati gathered at White House Correspondents Dinner. Mayor Davis said thank you and goodbye to Chief Klugh at the Town Council Work Session, April 26.


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The Hill School Sunday, May 20, 2012 2:00pm Please join us for an information session and tour led by Treavor Lord, Head of School.

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in class Law school, looks, and love combined for an amusing production of Legally Blonde presented at Foxcroft School’s FoxHound Auditorium. Originally a hit movie with Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde is the story of a sorority queen who follows her boyfriend to law school after he dumps her. She then goes on to discover more

legal savvy than she could guess. Foxcroft alumni Savannah Guernsey ‘07 adapted the movie for this stage performance. Sophomore Kate Eagen and technology intern PJ Erba, both of Middleburg, starred as Elle and Emmet. Lizzie Wilford, a Foxcroft senior from Oxford, Maryland played Paulette and Talley Wilford, a Shenandoah University senior theater major, plays the love interest Warner Huntington. Middleburg’s own Robyn Yovanovich, Chair of Foxcroft’s Fine Arts Department, directed the play, which featured a cast of 22 actors. The production was Yovanovich’s 30th at Foxcroft School. Following curtain calls each of the seniors, Emily Longley, Charlotte Green, Lizzie Wilford and Kate Eagenwere presented roses and took another bow.

The Hill School • 130 South Madison Street • Middleburg, VA 20117 K-8 Co-educational Day School • Founded in 1926

The goal of a Hill School education is to build character, self-confidence, and scholarship through academic and co-curricular excellence, individualized attention, and a strong sense of community. To RSVP or learn more about Hill please call Kelly Johnson at 540-687-5897 or visit www.thehillschool.org.

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Above, senior Mckenzie Canard, freshmen Hannah All and sophomore Kate Egan in Foxcroft School’s production of Leglly Blonde. At right, Robyn Yavanovich, chair of Foxcroft’s Fine Arts Department, receives applause after the close of her 30th production at the school.

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Designed With the Equestrian in Mind

‘Locochee Farm’ Sits Upon 95 Acres of Prime Hunt Country Elegance

Our featured property of the month of May is Locochee Farm, a stunning, 95-acre equestrian property located in the heart of Hunt Country. A favorite of foxhunters, trail riders and carriage drivers alike for its rolling open fields, extensive trail network and abundant wildlife, the estate’s name is taken from a Native American word for “meeting place” —a name that remains applicable today. The property, highlighted by an elegant main home with exceptional detailing, currently is on the market, listed at $3,400,000 by Marci Welsh of Long & Foster Real Estate. Located northeast of Middleburg, in Fairfax Hunt Territory near Foxcroft School, Locochee Farm is about 10 minutes from downtown Middleburg, 45 minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport and just an hour from the nation’s capital. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bath stone manor house was constructed to exacting standards and has been meticulously updated to meet the needs of today’s owner. The home features a first-floor master suite, sunroom and state-of-the-art kitchen. The home showcases a slate roof, beautiful woodwork and architectural details rarely found. The property also includes an attached

four-car garage, along with a two-bedroom, 2,400-square foot apartment, each constructed in 2005. The farm manager’s cottage lies just outside the gates of the farm. The stable, also built in 2005, provides every detail necessary to make it a true training facility, with enough luxury touches to ensure comfort and livability. A total of 18 stalls line the center-aisle design, each with Comfort stall floors and Dutch doors to the outside. The aisle is lined with rubber brick, and the stalls are constructed of fine wood paneling. There are three grooming areas, two of which serve as wash racks with hot and cold water. Two wood-paneled and stone

tack rooms, a feed room and a laundry room with oversized washer and dryer lie just off the grooming area. A large office and full bath complete the barn complex. The facility also features a 100-foot by 200-foot indoor arena, constructed in 2005, and a 150-foot by 150-foot outdoor ring, completed in 2009. Each has top-of-theline rubber and fiber footing. There are six large paddocks and four smaller paddocks, each with heated automatic waterers, and five of the larger paddocks have big run-in sheds. All have wellmaintained, four-board fencing. The property also features a cross-coun-

try schooling course, designed in 2008 by Eric Bull. The course currently features a water and bank complex, ditches and trakeners, along with various portable jumps such as tables and logs. A thriving boarding and training operation currently exists at Locochee. With one of the largest indoor arenas in the area, the farm remains in high demand throughout the winter months for clinics, schooling shows and ship-in horses and riders. Our featured property for the month of May provides the opportunity to enjoy both stylish living and the ability to benefit from an exceptional equestrian facility. Well worthy of consideration. Articles are prepared by Middleburg Life’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Middleburg Life real estate advertising department at (571) 333-6273.

Facts for buyers Address: Middleburg. Listed at: $3,400,000 by Marci Welsh, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 9065802.


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BLUEMONT LAND - 5 parcels in Piedmont Hunt Territory ~ Mostly open, rolling and fully fenced land and accessed from 3 roads. 2 homes, one of stone and one of clapboard enhance this beautiful property. Options for purchase include: 20+ acres for $440,000 50+ acres for $588,000, 61+ acres with a stone 2 BR home for $778,000, 71+ acres with a clapboard 3 BR home (2 parcels) $995,000

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Charming 1740 brick and stone home sited on .5 ac. adjacent and including the 3 acre parcel containing the original Mill on Pantherskin Creek. Pool within the ruins of the Mill. Beautiful, year round pavilion is connected to the summer kitchen by a bougainvillea covered pergola. $650,000

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BRUSH STROKES Artist Donna Clark will be the only Middleburg area artist on Western Loudoun Arts Studio Tour on Saturday June 9 and Sunday June 10 when visitors will get a peek inside her light filled studio at the Old Aldie Rectory along Rt. 50 in the historic village of Aldie. “This will be the fourth year to open my studio to the public, “Clark says. “It’s a great event that is visited by hundreds of art lovers. I will have an exhibit of paintings and photographs -- many inspired by scenic areas of Loudon County, the Southwest and Europe.” Clark creates contemporary landscape paintings and monoprints in her studio located alongside her historic circa 1803 home. “I’m inspired by the sunrises, sunsets, clouds, rain, mist and sunshine that appear outside my studio windows. I seek to capture in my paintings and photographs atmospheric illusions of light that transcend subject matter and evoke abstract images related to natural elements.” Born in New York City, Clark lived most of her life in the Lower Hudson Valley region of New York State. She studied painting, printmaking and photography at Bard College where in 1972 she earned a BA degree in painting. While attending Bard she developed a passionate interest in printmaking, and photography. She had the unique opportunity to study monotype printmaking with the renowned master printmaker Matt Phillips. Clark has exhibited her work throughout New York State and New England and her pieces are represented in many individual and corporate collections. She received a CAPS Individual Artist Fellowship in Painting from the New York State Council on the Arts and several grants for painting and printmaking from the Dutchess County Arts Council. ∞ Twisted steel sheets of metal from found objects and other rusty materials make up the medium created by sculptor Peter Wood. Since settling in Middleburg in 2004 he has committed his energies to the goal of making this area an arts destination. Enlisting a group of committed and enthusiastic artists to help him, Peter has formed the Middleburg Art League. The group consists of creative people working in virtually every medium and the members will also be working the Middleburg Arts Project, promoting

visual art events in Middleburg for national, regional and local artists. The Project will also work toward creating venues for galleries, studios and even artist living space. “The mission of the Middleburg Arts Project is to enrich, educate and inspire the community by providing access to exceptional visual art while creating and supporting opportunities for artists to achieve a sustainable living,” Wood said. “Middleburg has always had a vigorous arts community, despite being a small town of about 600 residents. There are painters, sculptors, and potters who pursue their art in this historic setting. Middleburg and the surrounding countryside, with some of the nation’s most beautiful and scenic fields, farms and valleys, has provided inspiration to these artists for decades.” The next meeting of The Middleburg Art League will be held on May 29 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the home and

Donna Clark studio of Donna Clark in Aldie. ∞ Local artist Christopher Stephens’ oil paintings, featuring vistas of northwestern Virginia near Skyline drive and views of the Shenandoah, will be on display at The Byrne Gallery during May. Titled as “Poet Tree” the exhibit focuses on the beauty and individuality of trees. Stephens is a fine art graduate at the University of North CarolinaGreensboro with a Masters degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg. His work also can be seen at Salamander Touch in the model room for Salamander Resort and Spa which is scheduled to open in the summer of 2013.


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Meadowkirk Inn & Retreat

Patrickswell

Reliance Road

Middleburg, Virginia • $16,000,000

Middleburg, Virginia • $10,500,000

Middletown, Virginia • $2,875,000

358 acres • 8 BR Manor house • 6 FP • Heart of pine floors • 10’ ceilings • Inn w/20 rooms all w/private baths • Conference room • Stone barn can accommodate 120 guests • 3 cottages • Log cabin • Pool & pool house • Observatory • Picnic pavilion • 2 miles of Goose Creek frontage Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

264 acres in Orange County Hunt • Main house of stone construction • 4 bedrooms plus an in-law suite • Pool • Tennis court • 20 stall center aisle stable • Farm office • 1/16 mile indoor track • Guest house Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

French Provencal • 158.84 acres • 5-6 Bedrooms • 5 1/2 Baths • 3 Fireplaces • Gourmet Kitchen • Exotic hardwood floors • Terraced gardens • Koi pond • Frontage on Crooked Run • Also available on 42.42 acres for $1,750,000 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Fox Valley Farm

1780 Quaker Barn

Lions Lane

Marshall, Virginia • $1,950,000

Philomont, Virginia • $1,495,000

Boyce, Virginia • $1,490,000

Historic property on 32 acres in Orange County Hunt • 1st floor master, den, grand salon, English kitchen with large DR & billiard room • 2nd kitchen/ bar leads to patio, pool & guest cottage • 7 stall barn adjoins 3 BR, 2 BA farm manager's house Ann MacMahon (540) 687-5588 Walter Woodson (703) 499-4961

Completely restored and updated • 4/5 BR, 3 1/2 BA, 3 FP • Vaulted ceilings expose 40’ hand hewn beams and original barn timbers • Lower level reveals chestnut log beams, fieldstone walls, flagstone floors • Pool, terrace, outdoor FP Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

109 mountain top acres • Unbelievable western views • Hunters’ paradise • 3 bedrooms • 2 fireplaces • Gourmet kitchen • 3 car garage • Energy efficient Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Snickersville Turnpike

Rectortown Road

Commercial

Aldie, Virginia • $995,000

Rectortown, Virginia • $775,000

Middleburg, Virginia • $749,000

10 acre horse farm • Brick home w/ 3 bedrooms on main level • In-law suite • Pool • Jacuzzi • 6 stall barn • 4 paddocks • 95 x 75 sand & stone arena • Lovely pond & plantings • Great commuter location Ann MacMahon (540) 687-5588 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Quaint village setting • First floor master suite • 2 additional bedrooms • Charming guest home • 3 stall barn • 3 acres • 2 lots Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Free standing commercial building on large lot • Stone and shake office building • Oversized stone garage • Large administrative area, reception, conference room, three private offices Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Conde Road

Delaplane Post Office

Stonewall Court

Marshall, Virginia • $697,000

Delaplane, Virginia • $450,000

Middleburg, Virginia • $199,000

8 acres near Warrenton • First floor master • Stately pool • 2 additional private guest suites • 4 fireplaces • 3 car garage • Located in Warrenton Hunt Territory Walter Woodson (703) 499-4961

Unusual opportunity • Commercial Zoning • 3,800 sf • 2 separate apartments • Each with 2 bedrooms • Large additional outbuilding • Great possibilities Ann MacMahon (540) 687-5588

“Best Little Townhouse in Middleburg” • 2 bedrooms • 2 1/2 baths • Open kitchen with eat-in area • End unit Ann MacMahon (540) 687-5588

110 East Washington Street • P.O. Box 1380 Middleburg, Virginia 20118 (540) 687-5588

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Upperville - The Maples, historic estate, renovated and enhanced to include top-shelf facilities while maintaining its 1850’s architecture w/original handcrafted details. Georgian manor, stone cottages, barns, paddocks and pool. 60 acres in easement surrounded by hallowed battleground. Views, endless ride-out, creek frontage. Near show grounds & polo. Piedmont Hunt territory. More land available. $5,300,000 Danny Clarke 703.200.3708

Middleburg - Locochee Farm is a gorgeous 95 acre equestrian property. The exquisite stone manor main house was meticulously updated to include a first floor MBR suite, sunroom, and a state-of-theart kitchen. Property also features a beautifully constructed 18-stall center-aisle stable, a 100’ x 200’ indoor arena and 150’ x 180’ outdoor arena, large paddocks, riding trails, ponds, a cottage and more... $3,400,000 Marci Welsh 703.906.5802

Bluemont- Perched atop a pvt mtn encompassing 177 acres and offering commanding views in every direction, this spectacular home was hand crafted w/attn to detail. Spacious gourmet kit designed for 2 chefs, 7 decks, enrgy eff systems. Bordering Appalachian Trail and close to Shenandoah River, yet convenient for the DC/Dulles area commuter. 4 add’l DURs. Virtual tour at: 941toyhilllane.com $2,150,000 Joyce Gates 540.771.7544

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ART OUTSIDE More than 150 guests attended the Middleburg Community Center’s 5th Bi-Annual Art Auction. This year forty very talented artists were asked to “Think Outside the Box” painting and designing boxes including one interpretation of the community center. Barbara Augenblick Elizabeth Benhard Dara O’Brien Brandt Susan Braswell Diana Bunting Deb Cadenas Debbie Cadenas Patti Callahan Juanita Canard Meredyth Canard Daphne Cheatham Linda Conti Lynne Donovan Joan Gardiner Robin Hill Flemming Jeffries Roberta Jeffries Susan Jeffries Anne Lackman Michelle Lawrence Margaret Littleton Charlie Matheson Mary Alice Matheson Tom Neel Lilla Ohrstrom Cindy Pearson Denya Pecora Elsa Rosenthal Barbara Sharp Manuel Simpson Niki Stephenson Catherine Thompson Cynthia Dougherty Thompson Judith Thompson Anne Walker Walta Warren Lynn Wiley Mary Woodruff Michelle Woodruff Catherine Zimmerman

In honor of the Chinese New Year, Margaret Little created this box.

THE BOX Artist Lynn Wiley took Middleburg down the yellow brick road for Thinking Outside the Box at the Middleburg Community Center.tif

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Ann Finney and Peter Hitchen

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young spectator has a fabulous view at Glenwood Park.

Ginny Hunter

This horse seemed to spot a pretty hat on the fence or prehaps it was a pretty woman

Elizabeth Wiley gives her horse Toby a sip of water as outrider Chad Traugott of the Potomac Hunt also takes a sip of water

Marlou Gregory

Frazier and Susan Wallace

Placing wagers before the races. Many of the horses got a post race shower on a warm afternoon of racing. William and Katherine Rogers

Chairman of the Board Laureen Woolcott had a very successful afternoon. Her horse, Brave Prospect, co-owned with husband Rene Woolcott won the Glenwood Hurdle.


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Upperville Sets Five Ring Stage By Lauren R. Giannini For Middleburg Life

leadership or service. Individuals and horses will be named to the Wall of Honor that remains on display on the show grounds during the entire event. The wall itself was made from a fallen oak tree from the show grounds property. “This is our opportunity to recognize the many individuals and horses that have made this unique event so spectacular,” states Tommy Jones, the show’s organizer. The 159th Upperville Colt & Horse Show takes place on June 4-10. Prior to the Jumper Classic, the Pedigree Country Fair will take place on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with pony rides and games for the kids. Other entertaining events include the Jack Russell Terrier races, Basset Hound demonstrations and horse drawn carriages. Gates open at 8 a.m. throughout the week. Admission is $10 per person. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. See also www.upperville.com. The Upperville Colt and Horse Show is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Last year, more than 2,000 horses competed in five rings on both sides of Route 50, the John Mosby Highway, and expectations run high again this year for the 159th edition of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, June 4-10. One of the oldest sporting events in the United States, the show concludes with the thrilling $75,000 Upperville Jumper Classic, which draws top riders from across the nation. The Jumper Classic will be held on Sunday, June 10 at 2:30 p.m. Middleburg equestrian Nellie Ann Foosaner is expected to be in the finals again this year. The University of Miami rising senior partnering with her Iveena S, rode in three jumper classes last year. The duo finished three places out of the money (11th) in the $10,000 1.40m jumpers and placed 15th in a very competitive field of 27 In the $25,000 Welcome Stakes. On Sunday, however, in the 2011 finals, Foosaner and Iveena S turned in one of only six clear rounds to make the jump-off, finishing sixth. Nellie Foosaner (Middleburg) and Iveena S air an oxer in the 2011 $75,000 Upperville Jumper Other local riders expected include Classic, one of six clear rounds to qualify for the jump-off; they finished in sixth place, picking up 1984 Olympic individual gold medalist $3750 in prize money. Photo by Lauren R Giannini and part time Middleburg resident Joe Fargis and a number of his protégés— It’s a pretty safe bet that Stewart can Tracey Weinberg, Allen Richards, Grant be counted on to return to defend his The show offers the opportunity to see titles. Chungo and Zoellen Spellman. world-class hunter and jumper riders Chances are good that several Owner Betsee Parker of Middle- in action. With access to the schooling “younger guns,” who starred in both burg can be counted on to have pony rings, spectators can avail themselves big jumper classes at Upperville in hunters from small to large in con- of more than gorgeously turned out 2011, will return. Kaitlin Campbell, a tention for championship ribbons horses and riders under the scrutiny of rising senior at American University, and trophies. Last year, she garnered judges in the ring. They can also enjoy and Rocky W stole the thunder and the championships with For The Laugh- auditing clinics while watching their winner’s prize from Aaron Vale and ter (Large Pony Hunter) and Elation favorite riders, horses and trainers Paparazzi 10, who won the $100,000 (Small Pony Hunter), with reserve interact during schooling and warmUpperville grand prix in 2010, and had taken by Enchanted Forest (Medium up sessions. Pony Hunter). Meredith Darst and New for 2012, the show will feature to be content with second place. Tori Colvin,13, of West Palm Beach, Daisy Farish were the riders. a jumper ring with ebb and flow foothas been giving the veterans ‘what-for’ Since 1853, equestrians, horse breed- ing system. Popular among German in the big jumper classes since the ers and spectators have gathered Olympic riders, ebb and flow allows for winter of 2011. Colvin and Monsieur under the Grafton oaks in Upperville consistent stability and moisture. The du Reverdy, owned by Rivers Farm to admire some of the nation’s most system will be controlled via computerInc and trained by fellow competitor talented horses and riders. The Upper- ized underground water irrigation that Ken Berklee, snatched the $25,000 ville Colt & Horse Show is the oldest can conserve or drain rainwater. The Welcome Stakes from much older and horse show in America. It was founded ring will never be dusty in dry weather to encourage better breeding of horses. or have puddles after a rainstorm. This more experienced campaigners. Colvin still also rides hunter. Last The one-day show, which began with will act as the main jumper ring during year, Colvin was Best Child Rider, Junior a few breeding classes, has grown into the horse show. Hunter, with Touchdown, trained and a week-long tradition with classes for Once again, the event will recognize owned by Scott Stewart, who cleaned children, adults and families. The show outstanding individuals and horses that up at Upperville, earning dual titles raises funds for the Upperville Volun- have contributed to the UCHS goals as leading hunter rider and trainer. teer Fire Department and other area through participation, horsemanship, charities.

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The thached roof of stone the garden structure at Edgewood was designed and executed by Colin McGhee

So many interesting layers of hardscape provide inspiration to visitors

Zinc container with echevaria, alyssum, Oregano Kent’s Beauty

Magnificent vistas at every turn on the garden tour

Missy Janes

White clematis winds its way up a garden fence

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our unique local gardens welcomed

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the Middleburg and Upperville countryside on a rainy Sunday, April 22, and Monday, April 23. Gardeners and farmers alike were relieved by the much needed rain while hostesses from local garden clubs and guests toured with boots and umbrellas. Club members tucked

This clever kitchen table arrangement was done by the Piedmont Garden Club

artfully arranged flowers around each of the homes and shared details about the history, artwork or plant material for all to ooh and ahh. All of the proceeds from tours around Spanish Bluebells, Ferns and Coral Bells carpet the entry circle to Woodslane under a dogwood that frames the way to a stone office

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Aline Day served as a docent and won a blue ribbon with her team from Piedmon Garden Club for the arrangements at Oakwood

Cotoneaster blossoms and berries climb the Flying Pig wall at Woodslane.

A red run-in shed near a paddock provides shelter for horses

Lion head water pump serves as an accent piece

Exit path past the kitchen garden at Woodslane

A twelve sided wooden barn at Oakwood Kassie Kingsley

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BASSETS AND COTTONTAILS AT INSTITUTE FARM

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hey came from all around the country… low slung on four legs, sweet faces, some smooth and some wire-haired coats. Off in the woods it was a canine choir singing Howlaluljah. Yes, the Spring Basset Field Trials took place at The Institute Farm near Aldie. During the four days of competition, the packs went out on trails at assigned times to hunt and track a cottontail (insider word for rabbit). Judges rated their performances. “They were looking to see how well the hounds were able to follow the scent,” Paul Wiedorn of Bryn Mawr, PA, said. Once part of President James Monroe’s Oak Hill plantation, the 508-acre property became known as The Institute Farm during the late 1850s when it was briefly the campus of the Loudoun County Agricultural and Chemical Academy, with courses for merchants, farmers and engineers. It was purchased and incorporated in 1916 by five members of the Boston-based National Beagle Club: C. Oliver Iselin, Jr., George P. Post, Edward “Ted” Clucas, Chetwood “Chet” Smith, and John S. Phipps. It remains under the same Institute Corporation ownership. The imposing main three-and-a-half story ochre stucco over stone building was in great need of repair when the Boston group purchased the property. Renovations were financed by selling stock. In 1917, the group built the first three of 13 cabins on the grounds. Members of the National Beagle Club are now able to stay in the cabins on the property, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in July, 1982.

This little fellow cannot wait to get out and go hunting

Robin Conrad from Brookville, Maryland with the Hill and Hallow Bassets

The Sky Castle French Hounds are the very popular Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Paul Wiedorn serves as whipper-in for the Sky Castle French Hounds

Heading out to take their turn

Jim Scharnberg, Master of the Sky Castle French Hounds

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Local Riders Move Closer To London Olympics By Lauren R. Giannini For Middleburg Life The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 26-29, the only four-star competition in North America, proved to be a worthy stepping stone in the U.S. Equestrian Team selection process for the 2012 London Olympics. Held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, each phase­—dressage, crosscountry and show jumping—genuinely tested the world-class, international field of horses and riders. The competition embraced its evolution from “The Military” in the 1920s to being open to civilians in the 1950s-60s and into today’s manifestation as the “equestrian triathlon.” Many are called, but few do more than dream about four-stars, let alone the Olympics. Middleburg and its environs produced six contenders for the Kentucky event and London, but only Karen O’Connor and Allison Springer completed the four-star. Stephen Bradley, Jan Byyny, Sara Kozumplik, and Sharon White are either out of the running or hoping to catch the selectors’ eyes at the qualifying three-stars, Jersey Fresh (NJ) or Bromont (Canada). The Olympics Have Always Been Her Goal Allison Springer, 37, of Marshall, knows about overcoming adversity with Arthur, her very talented but quirky 13-year-old Irish Sport Horse, in previous appearances in Kentucky. In 2010, the event served as a trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, also at the Kentucky Horse Park. Springer plummeted from second after cross-country to 24th because of rails down in the show jumping. In 2011, they were en route to a brilliant cross-country lead but were eliminated when Arthur bobbled and Springer came off. Some people would have given up on a horse like Arthur: not Springer. She dealt with disappointment and never lost faith in her horse. Instead, she kept figuring out how to persuade Arthur to manifest his equine athletic brilliance. “I’ve had a bit of a different attitude this year,” Springer said. “I’ve just really focused on my goals and the path I have to be on to get there with him. I’ve just tried to focus on having a good ride and to not think about the results, to try to keep him as relaxed as possible.” This year, Springer and Arthur finished second overall, earning $37,000

Photo by Lauren R Giannini Dubarry Style Award Winner Karen O’Connor and Mr. Medicott at the first vet jog - fashionably attired and looking world-class, five-inch heels notwithstanding.

in prize money. As the top-placed American, she won the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) National four-star championship, the USEF Pinnacle Cup, plus an 18-month free lease of a Range Rover HSE courtesy of Land Rover North America. “I knew what I had to do, and I did it. It’s great to feel that way after all three days,” Springer said. “I thought what was really the most fun was how much Arthur enjoys his job. He really loved it. All those people on crosscountry day at the jumps and along the galloping lanes—his ears were pretty pricked. I think he knew he did something special this time. I think he knew that they were cheering for him. I’ve always believed in my horse—he’s a freak of nature, a superb athlete, and I know he loves his job. He’s spooky. I’ve had to make him a lot more confident.” Springer works on herself as much, possibly even more than on her horse’s skills. She’s excited about improving their dressage score by three or four points. She’s thrilled to be working on show jumping with Lauren Hough. Her goal is to jump that final test with no rails down, which cost her the victory. The ultimate winner was William

Fox-Pitt of Great Britain on Parklane Hawk. “It was a good competition,” affirmed Springer whose intention— and dream—is to “bring home a team and individual medal from London.” The Goal Is Her Fifth Olympics One of Springer’s mentors is Olympic medalist Karen O’Connor, 54, of The Plains. She’s had three previous victories at this event: 1999 with Prince Panache, 1997 with Worth The Trust, and in 1991 with Mr. Maxwell. In 2007, O’Connor rode the great eventing pony Theodore O’Connor to third place at Rolex in his first-ever four-star, earning the USEF National four-star reserve championship. In the course of their partnership, the popular “Teddy” and O’Connor won team and individual gold at the 2007 Pan Am Games in Brazil. In 2008, an Olympic year against a strong international field, they placed sixth in Kentucky. Their quest to make the team for Beijing ended in heartbreak. On May 28, 2008 after a fluke accident resulting in irreparable injuries, the pony was euthanized. It wasn’t easy, but O’Connor moved from being team alternate with Man-

diba for the U.S. team in Beijing but finished out of the medals London will mark her fifth—and very possibly, last—Olympics, due to a possible conflict of interest. Her husband, David O’Connor has served as president of the USEF, but his term ends at the close of 2012. He applied for and was appointed the U.S. Chef d’Equipe (team leader and trainer). It’s one thing to ride together on Olympic teams as Mr. and Mrs. O’Connor have done, but to be coach and team member… Aye, that’s the rub, which is reason enough why O’Connor is going all-out for this Olympics. Last fall she embarked on a serious program of weight loss and conditioning that has paid off in ways that she never imagined. For the first time in her 35 years of eventing, she won Best Dressed Female after the first jog (veterinary inspection). Winning the Dubarry of Ireland Style Award affirmed the effort invested in fitness. “I’m really emotional about it,” she said, following the dressage phase, at that point in second place on Veronica, a four-star debutante. “This competition is extremely important to me, and I owe it to myself and everybody who’s put a lot of time and effort into me to be ready for it and for whatever may be beyond,” O’Connor stated. “If I don’t give it 110 percent, then shame on me.” After dressage, O’Connor had two horses in the top 10: Veronica in ninth place, and Mr. Medicott in fourth. Fate would take another bumpy turn, when she eventually was out following a fall in the cross-country on Veronica. With her second mount, Mr. Medicot, O’Connor went clear cross country with only a few time penalties. Their clear show jumping round moved the pair up to fourth place overall and put them in a strong bid for their ticket to London. The next couple of months are critical. O’Connor and Springer will cosset their horses, doing everything possible for their health and well-being. In mid-June, U.S. selectors will name the short list of 10 horses and riders who will relocate to the UK in late June. The final selection at Barbury Castle Horse Trials in Marlborough, Wiltshire, England will also be the final prep for many nations. If the horse gods are smiling, Springer and O’Connor will get their shots at Olympic glory, and Virginians will have the opportunity to cheer two of their own.


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Horsing Around By Lauren R. Giannini For Middleburg Life Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the weather? You don’t have to be a farmer to watch the forecasts. Suffice it to say, whilst packing for Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, we were foxed by the forecast in Lexington, Kentucky for the last week in April: cool but not Fonzie cool. Needless to say, Mother Nature did one of her Mistress Mary, Quite Contrary numbers and turned around, sending warm temps. Of course, the suitcase held mostly cool weather attire: sigh… Local riders did really well—see the stand-alone story about Rolex Kentucky, and its importance as part of the team selection trial process for the London Olympics, this August. Here are a few highlights about what’s going on in the surrounding equestrian and rural communities…

Point-to-points and Pace Events

The date for the awards party for the 2012 Virginia Point-to-point Association season hasn’t been set, but traditionally it takes place in June. The VPPA circuit ended on April 29 with the Middleburg Hunt Point-to-point at Glenwood Park. On April 22, an era ended at Morven Park when the Fairfax Hunt staged the final chapter of steeplechase racing at the facility. It was a sad day for enthusiasts, and even the heavens wept. There’s a lot of beautiful land in the Morven Park trust, thanks to the Westmoreland Davis Foundation. Moreover, some horsemen think that Morven Park could easily host a race of the caliber of the Virginia Gold Cup: that says a lot about the quality of the course. Putting on any race meet is mostly a labor of love that gets accomplished by lots of volunteers. It’s just a shame that the current administration of the estate of former Virginia Governor and Mrs. Westmoreland didn’t bother to talk to the horsemen who have sustained and promoted racing for so many years at the course, which is bordered by Tutt Lane and Rt. 15. These diehard supporters of racing would have done almost anything, including donating their time and energy, to accomplish the necessary grunt work, in order to see racing continue at Morven Park.

Angelica Run Eventing at Morningside

This lovely tract of 112.5- acres rolling terrain situated along Route 17

five miles north of Warrenton opened in 2009 as a multi-sport, multi-discipline training and racing facility, masterminded by the late Arthur W. (Nick) Arundel. After his death in February, 2011, it went back on the market and in April 2012 sold for $2.6 million. Naj and Leslie Husain of Great Falls have purchased the facility which is now the headquarters for Skyeler Icke Voss, head trainer of Angelica Run Eventing. Icke Voss has three working students: Erin Murphy, Natalie Forbes, and Connor Husain who says, “I feel like I’m the luckiest kid in the world.” He doesn’t take it for granted either. In addition to his duties at the farm and riding, he’s a full-time student at George Mason University and hopes to qualify for the Area Morningside’s Angelica Run Eventing: Kristin Carpenter (business manager), Luisa 2 Team that will contest the CCI two-star Zschumme(barn manager), Skyeler Icke Voss (head trainer), PIece of Hope, Connor Husain, at the North American Junior & Young Erin Murphy, Natalie Forbes. Photo by Lauren R Giannini Riders Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park this July. As for results in ing at Morningside. Connor Husain and owned by Beth Sokohl, who put in local competitions, keep reading… Piece of Hope earned second place in double clear jumping rounds to win Open Intermediate, picking up only a Open Preliminary B. Natalie Forbes and Loudoun Hunt Pony Club few time penalties to add to their dres- Say Wat picked up a win for owner Erin Spring Horse Trials The LHPC Spring Horse Trials ran sage score. In fact, they were only 8/10 Forbes in Open Training. at Morven Park Equestrian Center on of a point out of first place against the Kurt Martin, whose training and April 28-29, and local riders fared very very seasoned Liz Millikin (Millwood) sales facility is based in Middleburg, well. In Open Preliminary A, Leesburg- and her Masterpiece 54. We’ll keep partnered Master Frisky for owner Charbased Olympic 3-Day veteran Stephen you posted about Connor’s bid for the lotte Hogg to second place in the Open Bradley and Marble Arch won on their NAJYRC. His trainer, Skyeler Icke Voss, Preliminary A. He also placed second dressage score, 23.0 penalty points, is a specialist in bringing along young on Anna Bella and third on Escapade in recording two double clear rounds in event horses, especially Thoroughbreds Open Training. the cross-country and show jumping. He off the track as well as young riders. Icke Coming Up had been entered for Rolex Kentucky Voss took third place with OTTB Acco- Time to mark your calendars for with Leyland, but scratched. Stephen lade, behind Middleburg resident Tim two very special events, near and dear to is determined and dedicated to having Bourke, who dominated Training Horse Horsing Around. his horses as prepared as possible for by placing first and second respectively The 65th Annual Virginia Hound competition, especially over a big testing with Stylish Walker, owned by Georgiana Show takes place in five rings under the four-star track such as the one at the Pardo, and Full Moon Rising, owned by trees at Morven Park near Leesburg on Sharon White, who was at Rolex. Kentucky Horse Park. the mansion side during Memorial Day The lion’s share of the glory went Also having a great day for Angelica Weekend. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. on home with riders from Angelica Event- Run were Lindsay Kelley and Bukharo, Saturday, May 26, with the reception hosted by the Museum of Hounds and Hunting of North America. This year’s sponsor of the MHHNA’s reception is Horse Country Saddlery, and owner Marion Maggiolo will no doubt put on a fabulously festive spread. On Sunday morning, the Museum of Hounds and Hunting opens officially for the season at 11 a.m. in the mansion with new exhibits. For tickets to the MHHNA reception and information: www.mhhna.org – click the calendar tab for live links. The traditional Virginia Foxhound Club cocktail party and dinner begins at 6 p.m. Saturday under the tent on the Junior Handlers, 10 & Under, May 29, 2011 at Virginia Hound Show: Justice Meyers & Faust, lawn in front of the mansion. By reserAiken (SC); Nancy Alcock, Piedmont (VA), Aiden McManamy, Piedmont, Grace Cardill, Saxonvations only—the deadline is May 13, so burg (PA), Trinity Yager, Loudoun West (VA). Photo by Lauren R Giannini


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KITTENS

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please plan ahead. The horn-blowing contest begins at 7 p.m. The Virginia Hound Show begins Sunday, 8 a.m. The popular Junior Handlers classes take place at noon in the Penn-Marydel ring. The performance, pack and grand championship classes take place at the end of the day. Be sure to visit the Museum of Hounds and Hunting and even shop-til-you-drop. To RSVP for the dinner, etc: www. virginiafoxhoundclub.org Twilight Polo kicks off on Saturday, May 19 at Great Meadow Twilight Polo, a pre-party from 6-7 p.m. will be free and opening night will also offer the U.S. Polo Association/Jordache Official Licensee Fashion Show. All of this will be prefaced by “Count-

down To Polo”—a social event on Sunday, May 13 with wine and live music at “Have An Artful Life” in The Plains; Iron Bridge in Warrenton on Monday when John Gobin and Rob Banner will guest-bartend; then three nights in Middleburg—Tuesday at Julien’s, Wednesday at El Agave and Thursday at Market Salamander, to TGIF at Nick’s Riverside Grille in NW Washington, D.C. At Virginia International Polo Maureen Brennan and German Noguera have announced that polo school is underway at Llangollen Farm in Upperville. There are all levels of matches, leagues and lessons scheduled this season. Okay, that’s all for now. Happy trails and have fun Horsing Around!

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CONSERVATION CONVERSATION By Marcia Woolman For Middleburg Life What takes nearly a hundred years to fully mature, puts more into the earth than it takes out, can grow a hundred feet tall and equally wide, reduces carbon emissions, and feeds over 530 other creatures? If you guessed a tree you are correct. IF you guessed an oak tree you are very correct. If you said white oak, read on to learn more about this amazing native tree. The white oak is now the dominant, large tree in our eastern forests since the demise of the American chestnut in the past century. Oaks have joined hickories, walnuts and the American Beech in supplying the bulk of nut forage so necessary for maintaining populations of wildlife. Acorns fill the bellies of deer, raccoons, turkeys, mice, black bear, squirrels, and even wood ducks. Does this sound like a potpourri of food for foxes? Cavities that develop in both living and dead giant oaks supply nesting sites for dozens of species of birds,

including chickadees, wrens and woodpeckers; flickers, owls and bluebirds. Locally there are good populations of palliated woodpeckers who sound like small jack hammers while seeking bugs or clearing out a nesting site in our dead oaks that were lost during the gypsy moth infestation about 20 years ago. This tree is too valuable and too important to cut down a single one; not its monetary value, but its environmental value as a cornerstone species from Maine to Florida. According to Douglas Tallamy, oak trees provide food and cover for over 534 species of animals and insects. The acorns provide high quality protein while the leaf litter enriches our soil, conserves water during droughts and secures the soil from erosion during rains. Oak trees play a huge roll in producing insects which are eaten by birds. Ninety five percent of birds feed their young exclusively with insects. Remove the trees which harbor the insects, and there will be nothing for the birds to feed their young. The

oaks host many species of moths and caterpillars, as well as walkingsticks and katydids which mature on oak foliage. Hundreds of species of gall wasps develop exclusively on oaks. As you can figure from this data the importance of oaks to the food chain is incalculable. There is additional information from the U.S. Forest Service on the value of a single tree over a period of fifty years. It generates $31,250 worth of oxygen; provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control; recycles $37,500 worth of water; and controls $31,250 worth of erosion. Unfortunately for wildlife, oaks also are an excellent source of strong, tough wood products. Because of this they have been logged from our mountains and thinned or eliminated from far too many woodlots. This is an apparent problem here in our area where suburban home owners come to the country and bring with them the concept of the “clean yard look.” Not only is it damaging to our wildlife populations, but it spreads

like a cancer through the countryside. It is extremely important to keep as much of our land unmanicured as possible. Restoring rather than removing stands of trees, especially oaks, to our countryside would go a long way toward shoring up the future of our biodiversity. Remember, we are stewards of the land. We cannot take it with us; we can only hope to leave it better than we found it. In this day and age that is a huge task. (Marcia Woolman wishes to credit several sources for the above information: Bringing Nature Home by Douglas Tallamy; and the American Woodland Garden by Rick Darke.) OF NOTE: In honor of historic preservation Month, Dr. Joan Zenzen will present her talk: Battles for Battlefields: Preservation Strategies at Manassas and Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania at the Old Manassas Courthouse in Manassas May 12 at 1p.m. Program is free and sponsored by Preservation Virginia.

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Middleburg Life May 2012 In the Capital Region

In the Virginia Countryside

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EQUESTRIAN ESTATE, MCLEAN, VA

WINTER FARM, MIDDLEBURG, VA

Magnificent Cotswold stone manor sited on 5 beautiful private gated acres surrounded by extensive landscaping. This stunning residence boasts unparalleled finishes throughout approximately 25,000 SF of living space; perfect for grand entertaining or family living. Complete with a home theater, 2 offices, exercise room, wine cellar, music room & more. WFP. $8,750,000. Mark McFadden 703-216-1333

NEW LISTING! 12.2 acre equestrian estate. Exquisite 12,500 square foot stone residence overlooking rolling hills, gardens, and pool. 5 stall barn. Tennis pavilion. Riding ring. Guesthouse with apartment. WFP. $6,850,000. William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki 202-243-1620

302 acres of paradise, close to town. Perfect mix of flat open land, woodland and Beaverdam Creek frontage as well. West views of the Blue Ridge. Incredible dairy barn ready for stalls, 3 tenant houses, multiple building sites for your dream home. This property is not in Conservation easement. $4,900,000. Kevin Keane 540-687-2221

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HOLLY HILL, MIDDLEBURG, VA

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Minutes to Middleburg, on a quiet country road, surrounded by 2 picturesque ponds, flowing stream, and beautiful serene views. Historic stone manor estate (c1790) perfectly situated on 37+ ac in 3 parcels. Main house offers 4 BR, 4.5 BA accompanied by a guest house, swimming pool, stable, 2 separate apartments, paddocks and outbuildings. $2,900,000. Gloria Armfield 540-687-2223

Stately, elegant home, formal gardens, views of 3 states from private hilltop. Just outside of Leesburg. Convenient to Dulles Greenway & Dulles Airport. 50 acres, tenant house, pool, pool house. $2,700,000. Kevin Keane 540-687-2221 Babette Scully 540-687-2220

(C 1750 & 1850) Meticulously maintained and updated with spacious well-appointed rooms, 7FP, 5BR & hardwood floors. Well suited for entertaining & family life. 32 acres. Scenic & private setting with mountain views and large pond. Pool, 7 stall barn, & studio/apartment. $2,500,000. Gloria Armfield 540-687-2223 Kathryn Harrell 540-687-2215 Jim Thompson 540-687-3216

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GRACEWOOD, DELAPLANE, VA

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Gracewood, 28 acres, Piedmont Hunt. Stunning, brick, Federal 4 bedroom residence with 12' ceilings on first floor. Beautifully landscaped pool and grounds. 7 stall stable with tack, wash and feed rooms. Riding arena, dimensions of regulation dressage ring. All in immaculate condition. $2,499,000. Carole Miller 540-687-2233

Classic stone farm house dating from the early 1800’s located on the Virginia Scenic byway, Snickersville Turnpike, N.E. of Middleburg. Restored main residence with 3 finished levels, small guest cottage, 2BR house, pool, pond, barns, stable, fields & woods on 48ac (in 2 parcels). Surrounded by farms in scenic easement. Middleburg Hunt! $2,250,000. Rick Lowe 703-509-3962

Chestnut Oaks, located in Greystone just west of Upperville, VA. Charming custom built brick colonial on 52+ acres, 4 bedrooms, 3.55 baths, lovely pine floors and stately wood moldings. Partially fenced, 3 run-in sheds, lovely landscaped setting, total privacy offering spectacular views. $1,650,000. Jud & Page Glascock 540-592-3238

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A lovely 110 acre horse farm in the Old Dominion Hunt. Original residence burned, but there is a 2 bedroom tenant house on the property in addition to an excellent 12 stall Belmont Barn with tack & feed rooms, wash stall & hay storage, and a sand riding ring. The land is open & rolling with a number of streams. $1,495,000. Carole Miller 540-729-7896

Located on prestigious Zulla Road near Middleburg. The perfect country retreat. 5.2 acres. Delightful house. Large LR has one wall of glass looking into well groomed woods and large pond. First floor master BR, stone terraces. 3 additional BRs. Gallery connects house to 3 car garage with lovely office and guest quarters above. Pool, landscaping. Everything in mint condition. Priced to sell. $1,200,000. Ruth Ripley 540-687-2222 Carole Miller 540-687-2233

11+ acres of farmette with charming 1880’s 2 bedroom farm house. Excellent kennels and outbuildings with old log cabin. New 4 stall center aisle stable with large tack room. 2 large paddocks with new board fencing. $419,900. Carole Miller 540-687-2233

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Extraordinary equestrian estate approximately 186 acres sContemporary residence and extensive dependencies sPark-like setting, fabulous mountain views sMinutes to Middleburg sGorgeous stone and frame 12 Stall Stable s3 Tenant Houses s2 Stone Guest Cottages s Stable Apartment sIndoor Schooling Ring sRiding Ring sPolo Field sHuge Equipment building and Workshop $4,750,000

Mary Ann McGowan (540) 687-5523

146 acres with excellent road frontage along both Rectortown & Crenshaw Roads. Ideally situated in heart of Piedmont Fox Hounds hunt country.Lush open fields, stone walls, pond.Sweeping views of both the Blue Ridge & Cobbler Mountains. One house may be built on a pre-selected site near pond, 5 Bedroom conventional perc. Land in VOF Conservation easement $2,400,000

Mary Ann McGowan (540) 687-5523

Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201

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Extraordinary 250 acre farm sBeautiful stone Main Residence meticulously updated and restored sCharming Log Guest Cabin and separate Studio or Office sCenter aisle stable with Run-in attached and large workshop sSeparate Apartment over 2 car garage sAll in pristine condition sGorgeous views, lush pastures & woodlands in a very protected area sIn Conservation Easement. $2,995,000

Elegant 4 Bedroom, 4 Full and 2 Half Baths sStone and Stucco home on 12+ acress Old Pine Floors sAntique Chandeliers sMaster Bedroom on Main Level sGranite Countertops s4 Marble and Stone Fireplaces sCovered Stone Terrace sScreened-In Porch sStunning Pool sDetached Garage sStorage Shed sStone Walls sBoard Fencing sOrange County Hunt sFabulous Views. $2,250,000

Bee Lefferts (540) 454-5555

Wonderful small horse farm privately located on 14+ acres between Middleburg and The Plains in Orange County Hunt. Nestled in a small valley, the farm includes main house, guest house and a barn apartment. 7-stall center aisle barn, indoor arena with observation area, storage & machine sheds, fenced paddocks, small pond and creek. Lovely pool and gardens. Great ride out. $1,175,000

Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201

Turn Key Horse Propertys7 Stall Center-Aisle Stable with spacious 1 Bedroom Apartment above s5 Paddocks s2 Run-In Sheds s Large Ring s Spacious Stone Residence s 4+ Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 2 Half Baths, 2 Fireplaces sHuge Unfinished Basement with additional Fireplace s 25 Acres s Orange County Hunt sMountain Views sLocated between The Plains and Middleburg on Zulla Road. Great ride-out. Priced well below assessed value. $1,250,000

Cathy Bernache (540)424-7066

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PARADISE FARM - 120 acres of beautiful farmland in the midst of Virginia hunt country. The mostly open property boasts spectacular mountain and valley views, rolling hay fields and Goose Creek frontage. A classic two story farmhouse and two barns await renovation. Numerous desirable building sites are available. Conservation tax opportunities $3,450,000 available. Orange County Hunt.

Extrordinary 15 room colonial boasting 3 beautifully finished levels with approximately 8000 square feet of living space. High ceilings, sun filled rooms, gleaming wood floors and a gourmet country kitchen with top of the line appliances. New Energy Efficient HVAC sytem. Features a new stable, riding ring and board fenced paddocks, plus a carriage house garage and attached garage. Ideal rideout in fabulous area. $1,175,000

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN RD. - 105.4 acres on the East side of Blue Ridge Mountain Road near the village of Paris. Possibly up to 4 parcels: 3 in Clarke, 1 in Loudoun. Land is in Appalachian Trail Conservancy easement. Nice elevation and great potential. Forestry management Plan in hand. $948,600 MyERS MILL-45 acres along the Rappahannock River just west of Warrenton. Lovely views to the Blue Ridge and rolling hay fields. Trails down thru 10 acres of hardwoods to the swimming hole. $450,000

Mary Ann McGowan (540) 687-5523

Delightful Virginia Farmhouse on 1+ acre in the village of Rectortown s3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths sFormal Dining Room s Living Room with Fireplace s Paneled Den with Fireplace sLarge Kitchen with eat-in area sOriginal hardwood floors s Front Porch and Terrace sSweeping lawns, stone walls sIdeal country living s Fenced back yard. Private yet convenient. $687,500

Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201

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