“Rappahannock County is a good place from which to look.”
EUGENE McCARTHY
Amissville Baptist Pastor: Peter Witkowski. Sunday School 9 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Meet and Greet 10 a.m.
Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m Worship 11 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7 p.m.
Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Maxine C. Crenshaw. Sunday: Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
Bethel Baptist Church
Pastor: Rev. Henry Hall. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Roger Orman. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m.
Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.; Youth 7 p.m.
F.T. Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Dan Yowell. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress. Sunday: Worship 11 a.m.; Children Church 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m.
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In Loving Memory of John J. Dwyer January 10, 1919-July 27,2003
First Baptist. Services: First and third Sundays: Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.
Flint Hill Baptist Church
Pastor: Rev. James L. Payne. Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m.
Flint Hill Pentecostal
Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins. Sunday: Sunday night service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Every fourth Saturday: Community Hymn Sing at 7 p.m.
Forest Grove Baptist Worship Service: 11 a.m.
Gid Brown Bible Pastor: Bruce Beeler. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m.
Hope Hill Baptist Church
Pastor: John W. Lines. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7: p.m.
Hopewell Baptist Church
Pastor: Rev. Ronald Johnson. Second and fourth Sunday at 11 a.m.
Love and Faithfulness
Church Pastor: David Clanagan. Meets Thursday & Saturday at 7 p.m.
Macedonia Baptist Meets every Sunday: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.
Maranatha Baptist Church
Pastor: Pastor Albert B. Payne. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m; Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening Service 6:30 p.m., Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.
Massanova Pentecostal
Pastor: K. D. Villines. Sunday School 10 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m.
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Steve Harrelson. Sunday: Sunday School 9 a.m.,Worship: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday: Prayer & Bible,10 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.; Awana youth programs 6:45 p.m.
Mount Moriah Baptist Pastor: Lemuel Montgomery. First and Third Sundays Sunday School 10:45, Worship 11 a.m.
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When the fields are fresh and green, ‘tis then old Black Rock should be seen. Its hills and meadows most serene, can readily inspire a poet’s dream. When storms threaten, as they often do, Black Rock takes on a different hue.
No matter what the time of year, we always hold our Black Rock dear. It’s always
excite
and rekindle anew our great devotion. I’ve traveled far, by sea and air, and never have found a land so fair As Black Rock Farm with its tranquil air.
— Jack DwyerCover: Birds take flight at dusk along Long Mountain Road — which boasts one of the best views in the county. Photograph by Luke Christopher
Welcome to the 2022-2023 Guide to Rappahannock County, an annual publication of the Rappahannock News.
All of the content you’ll find in these pages has been updated, as of early September. After two years of pandemic-related fits, starts and cancellations, it’s especially nice to see annual events (starting on page 15) back in full swing.
This year’s guide again includes listings of businesses and service providers of all kinds (starting on page 44) as well as local churches.
Many of these businesses are also listed online at explorerappahannock.com — those listings being a service of the Businesses of Rappahannock (information about Businesses of Rappahannock membership and benefits can be found online at explorerappahannock.com/join-us/). If you have questions about this annual guide, email guide@rappnews.com, call 540-675-3338 or stop by our office at 309 Jett St., Washington.
This year’s Guide was compiled by Rappahannock News staff (Luke Christopher, Audra Dickey, Jan Clatterbuck). We thank contributing photographers Luke Christopher (lukechristopher. com), Gary Anthes (garyanthes.smugmug.com), Emily Harris (@emilywharris on Instagram), Ruthie Windsor-Mann (ruthiewindsormann.com) and Veronika Benson (@onaveranda).
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New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m.,Wednesday: Praise/ Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7p.m.
Saturday: Youth Alive Group 7 p.m.
Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Rev. Herbert Johnson. Services 2nd & 4th Sunday. Worship service 11 a.m.
Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor Jeff Thompson. Flint Hill UMC — Sunday worship at 8:45 a.m. Willis Chapel UMC 9:55 a.m. — Sunday worship Sperryville UMC — Sunday Worship at 11:15 a.m.
Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Randy Clark Jr., Associate Pastor. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Contemporary service, 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Traditional Service. Wednesdays: 6 p.m.
AWANA Pre-K - 5th grade, Gravity Youth Group 6th - 12 grades, 6:30 p.m. Adult Service/Bible Study
St. Peter Catholic Church
Rev. Kevin J. Beres. Masses: Mass times — Saturday: 8: 30 a.m.; Vigil Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday at 8:15 a.m.; 9:45 am, and 11:30 a.m. — Weekdays: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. — Thursday evening Mass at 7 p.m. followed by Holy Hour and confessions. — Friday Eucharistic Adoration from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Confessions available after all weekday morning Masses, Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. For updates on holy day schedules and other special Mass times, see our parish website: https://stpeterparishva.org/
Shiloh Baptist Rev. Vincent Holland. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m.
Slate Mills Baptist Church Worship: 11 a.m.
Thornton’s Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Jason D. Adams. Meets third Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Pastor: Travis Jenkins. Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Elizabeth F. Keeler. Sundays: 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite ITraditional Quiet Service;10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II - Choir and Organ - Families and children warmly welcome Coffee Hour follows each service; Children’s Sunday School, Adult Christian Education Forums and hot breakfast during the school year at 9 a.m.; Family first Sunday of every month with Children’s Choir and Homily 10:30 a.m.
Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge (UUBridge) Pastor: Rev. Russ Savage. (www. uubridge.info). Sundays: 10:30 a.m. at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville.
Washington Baptist Pastor: Walt Childress. Sunday: Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Ronald L. Poe. Sunday: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Virtual/Online Service every Sunday 11 a.m.; https://www.gotomeet.me/ RonaldPoe/new-meeting. Call in: +1 (571) 317-3122/password: 457-337-173. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:30 p.m. virtual
Located in the heart of Sperryville and flanking the Sperryville Corner Store is Bar Francis, an alchemist cocktail bar serving up locally inspired craft (and classic) cocktails, wine and craft beer along with the full Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen food menu. Bar Francis is equal parts quirky and sophisticated, providing a relaxing oasis for locals, hikers and everyone in between, at 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville. 540-987-9533.
Midway along Sperryville's historic Main Street, Before & After offers local residents and visitors a place to meet and enjoy hand-crafted food and beverages. Offerings at the cafe include dark roast espresso, seasonal coffee creations, gourmet teas, daily-baked items, paninis, sandwiches, and salads for breakfast and lunch. It also offers gelato, a large selection of Virginia wines, Sperryville branded clothing, and free wifi. Open 8 to 3 every day on the Thornton River at 31 Main St., Sperryville. Online ordering is available at beforeandafter sperryvillestore.com.
Best burgers, sandwiches, dinner plates and shakes in the county at Rappahannock’s only fast-food — but family-owned — joint. Barbecue and homemade coleslaw, great steak-and-cheese subs, burgers and shakes. Located at the corner of U.S. routes 211 and 522 in Sperryville. Call your order in for faster service at 540-987-8311.
The Blue Door kitchen is headed by chef/owner Andrea
Pace, who apprenticed at the acclaimed Villa Mozart restaurant in Merano, Italy. Two decades later, Chef Andrea opened the acclaimed Villa Mozart in Fairfax City. Today, Chef Andrea brings his love of local fresh ingredients and creative, Italian cuisine to Flint Hill in an intimate dining room and seasonally on the patio overlooking the five-acre estate at 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1700 or visit thebluedoorkitchen.com
Griffin Tavern and Restaurant
“My mission has been to be a ‘come one, come all’ community meeting place with great food and service. We are well known for our burgers, British fare, fresh fish, steaks and especially the specials our awesome kitchen puts out. Please stop in for a visit. Thank you to all of our guests, friends and Griffin family throughout the years!” — Debbie Donehey. Please call or check our website for current hours. Call 540-675-3227 or visit griffintavern.com.
Headmaster’s Pub
Beer, wine and food served; on weekend nights, live music also makes the Headmaster’s Pub a happening place, as do pool tables — and the Schoolhouse Nine, the county’s first and only golf course, right next door. Headmaster’s owner Cliff Miller’s plan was that the pub would be a likely stop before or after tackling the wily and fetching nine-hole course, designed by Michael McCartin. Appears he was right. Located at 12018 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-5008 or visit headmasterspub.com.
New Iberia Food Truck
“New Iberia is the brainchild of three generations of family
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“The Lady in Blue” reluctant to show her full beauty at first glance, simple yet complex, a fixture of 1890 with fresh life beneath her soft age. A home in historic Washington, the town surveyed by George, on a street named for his love, adorned with boxwood, pecans and baubles of berries, she gazes upon the mountain. Not surprisingly, the lady offers a handsome dowry of four lots with creek, views and her heirloom apples. Home plus four private, approved, 2 acre parcels: $1,675,000
“Top of the Hill” where clouds drift by, trails skirt the mountaintop, horses graze the meadows and mountains stand serene in their majesty. The Blue Ridge, once taller than the Rockies, softened its cataclysmic pitch with years by the millions, and their soils now ripen the fruits of the valley. Looking inward, a den of books by a well-banked fire, hunt breakfasts on the porch, and the serene solitude of a fine home, worthy of love. Home, stable and 59 acres: $895,000 Kaye
who share a common goal: to feed good people, real good food. All of us have walked a different path but ended up in the same place. What we want to share is our love for food, culture, and family with everyone who wants to be a part of it. We are more than a food truck, we are an ideology. We are born out of a system of ideas where there is little more important than family, good food, and supporting your local farmer. We have a small farm in Rappahannock County where we raise the happiest pigs you have ever met. We value the work of the American farmer and we want to share how accessible this is. The local farmers we source from have a passion for their craft and care about the quality of the product they put out. Visit us at the Rappahannock Farmers Market!” Email us at
newiberiatruck@gmail.com or visit newiberiatruck.com for more information.
Off the Grid is a restaurant, market and farm on U.S. 211 in Sperryville, a few miles east of the Thornton Gap entrance to Skyline Drive and the Shenandoah National Park. The concept: global flavors, locally sourced and responsibly served. Featuring delicious breakfast and lunch with seating outside by the Thornton River, produce
and eggs from the on-site farm (see their listing in Farms, Farm Stands, Orchards & Nurseries), meats always pasture-raised from local farms, and many vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree options. Environmental stewardship includes solar arrays that produce enough energy to run the restaurant, free use of level-2 electric vehicle charging stations, composting on-site, recycling and eco-friendly packaging. At 11692 Lee Hwy., Sperryville; visit offthegridva.com or call 540987-5114.
A former gas station on the village square has been transformed into a charming sidewalk cafe, an inviting bar, and a cozy dining room. A bakery and European-style pastry shop are located on the
side of the building. Patrick O'Connell is now finally able to fulfill a lifelong dream of offering the simple, classic American dishes of his childhood, reimagined. Located across the street from its sister restaurant, the Michelen three-starred Inn at Little Washington, the cafe offers an additional dining option for visitors and guests of the Inn. 540-675-3801; pattyoscafe.com.
Once tucked away in the back of the Sperryville Corner Store, Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen (RPK) made its debut onto the Main Street storefront Memorial Day weekend of 2019. Dubbed “uniquely Sperryville,” RPK's menu changes with the seasonality of their locally sourced ingredients — but one thing you should always expect are quality offerings. Check out
their menu of pizzas, handmade pasta, sandwiches and more at rappahannockpizzakitchen. com, or call 540-987-9494.
Opened in 2017 and serving a variety of locally sourced breakfast and lunch entrees, homemade baked goods, ice cream, fresh smoothies and coffee drinks, Skyward Cafe is located at 650 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1111 or visit skywardcafe.com.
Sumac started as the marriage of a husband and wife team, Chef Dan and Abigail Gleason’s combined interest in the culinary arts, organic farming, and bringing people together around a dinner table. After more than 10 years respectively of working in food, the Gleasons founded Sumac in 2020 as a pop-up. Today Sumac operates from a one-of-a-kind wood fired kitchen (tiny kitchen trailer) in Sperryville. Come see us at Pen Druid Brewing or visit sumac-va.com.
Located on 80 rolling acres, in picturesque Rappahannock County, Blue Rock is a new take on the classic country inn. Breathtaking views overlooking a Koi pond set against a backdrop of vineyards and the Blue Ridge Mountains, create the perfect environment to have a glass of wine, delicious dinner, or throw a dream wedding! At 12567 Lee Hwy. Washington. Call 540-987-3388 or visit bluerockva.com.
After opening in a converted repair shop, it is the reason most out-of-towners venture into Rappahannock County. Offering a dining experience by which others around the world are measured, chef and proprietor Patrick O’Connell’s newly awarded three Michelin Star Inn at Little Washington emphasizes local foods and
increasingly grows its own. O’Connell and the Inn are the recipients of five James Beard Awards including Restaurant and Chef of the Year. The first restaurant in the Forbes Travel Guide's history to receive five stars for its restaurant and its accommodations, The Inn also holds the distinction of being AAA’s longest-tenured, double Five Diamond award holder for both food and accommodations in the United States. Patty O's Cafe & Bakery, a casual bistro, opened last fall. Call 540-675-3800 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com
Three Blacksmiths opened the doors to its 20-seat restaurant in June of 2018 and has been fully booked ever since. Founders John and Diane MacPherson created a beautiful and inviting space that, in just a few short years, has received accolades for its locally-sourced dinners and congenial service. John and Diane have retired, but new owners Jake and Sara Addeo will preserve the Three Blacksmith ideology and continue to blaze the trail the MacPhersons
Rappahannock County Park, 7 Park Avenue across from Little Washington, an International Dark Sky designated park, offers tennis, frisbee golf, shuffleboard, cornhole, skateboarding, nature trails, fishing, basketball, children’s playground, and covered pavilion (free sports equipment can be checked out at Visitor’s Center/County Administrator’s office at 3 Library Road, Washington). Call 540-675-5330 or visit www. rappahannockcountypark. weebly.com for pavilion and Dark Sky reservations.
Shenandoah National Park, which borders Rappahannock County, offers a wealth of seasonal activities spring through fall at its resorts, campgrounds and visitor centers — and is open year-round (except for occasional winterweather closings) for hiking, birding, nature photography and sightseeing along Skyline Drive. Many trails, including the main route to Old Rag Mountain, start in Rappahannock — and, unlike those same trails accessed via Skyline Drive, the hike back is generally downhill. Call 540-999-3500 or visit nps.org/ shen or goshenandoah.com for more information.
Flint Hill’s Caledonia Farm 1812 B&B (see listing under Places to Stay ) is stop No. 1 on the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail, and the only B&B in the county with a direct link to the trail (and lots of birder-friendly reference books on hand). Visit BNB1812.com or call 540-675-3693.
If combining art and nature appeals, consider outdoor painting lessons in the Rappahannock countryside with Washington plein air painter Nora Harrington, who supplies everything you’ll need to create an oil painting on-site, including a French field easel, oil paints and a 12-by-16-inch canvas. Lessons ($160) are taught in three-hour sessions and are timed to start near sunrise or end near sunset. More at noraharrington.com.
Within hiking distance of Thornton Hill Fort Valley Hounds and a dozen great trails into and around Shenandoah National Park, Turkey Hill Stables offers private rides, lessons, full board and field board; indoor and outdoor arenas, horse training and local events. At 268 Fletchers Mill Rd. in Woodville, contact Turkey Hill at 540-987-9778 turkeyhillstables.com
At Halfway Farm Summer Riding Camp and Lessons, Sherry HammillHuff, a European trained racer, provides riding camps, lessons, full and field horse boarding at her 12-stall facility at 390 Fodderstack Rd., Flint Hill.
Call 540-675-3848 for more information.
Golf
Schoolhouse Nine , the county’s first and only golf course, opened in the summer of 2015 next to the Sperryville Schoolhouse complex, where U.S. routes 211 and 522 meet. The gently rolling nine-hole course is deceptively challenging and, especially in wildflower season, quite beautiful. The course is open 9 a.m. till dark daily; rounds start and (especially) end at the adjacent Headmaster’s Pub (see Places to Eat ). Weekday play is $15, weekends $25 (ages 16 and younger are $10 anytime); Monthly Unlimited Golf Membership is $49. Call 540-987-5008 or visit schoolhousenine.com.
While there were no large-scale military actions in Rappahannock, several dozen skirmishes and many troop movements occurred here, a major thoroughfare and gateway to the Shenandoah Valley for both Union and Confederate forces. The Rappahannock Historical Society’s John Tole, who
produced most of the county’s 30-plus Virginia Civil War Trails markers, also produced a map and guide to those markers, and those troop movements and skirmishes, which is available at the Visitors Center (7 Library Rd., Washington; 540-675-3153 Friday-Sunday, 540-675-5330) and through the Rappahannock Historical Society (328 Gay St., Washington; 540-675-1163) or rappahannockhistsoc.org
Fox Hunts
Old Dominion Hounds: Activities September through March on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Contact Masters Scott Dove at 540364-7457 or Gus Forbush at 540-636-1507 or visit www. theolddominionhounds.com for more information, dates, times, meets and special events.
Rappahannock Hunt: Established in 1926, the hunt offers activities that are open to members and non-members. Events cover everything from trail riding to naming new puppies to dinners, dancing and chili cook-offs. Call 540-987-8957 or visit rappahannockhunt.com.
A quaint private building, originally built as a blacksmith shop near the Thornton River. Equipped with many amenities such as a plush queen bed with lavish bedding, private bathroom with shower, kitchenette, smoothie maker, coffee maker, microwave and a private deck that overlooks the Thornton River equipped with an outdoor shower. Located at 29 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8445 or email jwk@ copper.net.
Defined by mountains, streams, rolling hills, pastures, woodlands, a pond, and an
abundance of life, Belle Meade is a dynamic community on 138 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge facing Old Rag Mountain. Guests can slow their pace, relax, eat delicious farm-fresh cuisine, lounge by the pool, sit by the wood stove in the parlor, enjoy a massage, and breathe. It is a community center that welcomes rehearsal dinners, classes, workshops, and retreats. Contact proprietors Mike Biniek and Susan Hoffman at 540-987-9748, info@bellemeade.net or www. bellemeade.net.
Ideal for a romantic weekend getaway or corporate retreat, offering privacy and luxury to
match in a quiet and charming country setting. Choose from four suites that accommodate two to four guests. Enjoy dinner in the elegant and relaxing dining rooms, or on the patio (weather permitting), cocktails at the bar or in the gazebo, a peaceful walk around the grounds (see the Blue Door listing under Places to Eat). Close to wineries, hiking trails and the charming town of Flint Hill, at 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy. Call 540-675-1700 or visit thebluedoorkitchen.com.
Caledonia Farm 1812
Bed & Breakfast
This National Register landmark home celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2012 and 36 years as a top-rated
Virginia B&B. It's adjacent to Shenandoah National Park and has views of Skyline Drive from each of two suites and the breakfast table. Its 135 acres of permanently protected pastures, 2 miles of stone fences, beef cattle herd, porches and patios provide the perfect rural environment. Catch-and-release fishing, biking, lawn games and bird watching at the first stop on Virginia’s Birding and Wildlife Trail. Horses welcome — ride in the park without retailing. Other sports nearby. Fireplaces, a/c, full baths, full beds and full breakfast choices await reservations at 800-BNB-1812. History, scenery, recreation,
accommodations, hospitality and still only $140. At 47 Dearing Rd, Flint Hill. For information, call 540-675-3693 or visit bnb1812.com
Fairlea Farm B&B
A five-minute stroll from the center of the town of Washington, this country manor house overlooks a 40-acre sheep and cattle farm. At 636 Mount Salem Ave., Washington. Contact proprietors Susan and Walt Longyear at 540-675-3679 or longyear@shentel.net, or visit fairleafarm.com.
Foster Harris House
Foster Harris House, just steps from the Inn at Little Washington, provides comfortable, refined accommodations and gourmet breakfasts with farm-fresh, local ingredients. At 189 Main St., Washington. Contact owners Klaus and Gisele Peters at 540675-3757 or visit fosterharris.com.
Gay Street Inn
Gay Street Inn provides the perfect escape — nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only steps away from world-class dining and entertainment in historic Little Washington. Our elegantly restored 1850s farmhouse offers four spacious guest rooms and one pet-friendly suite, each with its own private bath. Relax in the evening with a glass of wine or craft cocktail and indulge the next morning with a home-cooked breakfast served at individual tables in our lightfilled sunroom overlooking the inn’s beautiful gardens. At 160 Gay Street, Washington. Contact Drew Beard and Deb Harris, owners/innkeepers, at 540-316-9220, innkeeper@ gaystreetinn.com or visit gaystreetinn.com.
Glen Gordon Manor
Overlooking Shenandoah National Park on its 45 acres of Huntly pasture, lawns, gardens and parkland, Glen Gordon Manor has hosted
members of the British royal family and staged hunts and balls. Peerless views combine with host (and renowned chef) Dayn Smith’s willingness to whip up memorable private dinners for paying guests. A Wells Fargo stagecoach stop in the early 1800s, the main house offers a fire-lighted entrance hall, a baronial oak hunt room and stone wine cellar. As well as suites at Glencroft Cottage and Gordon Mews House, Glen Gordon Manor offers a pool and stables, with rates from $250 to $450 per night. At 1482 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Huntly. 540-6366010 or visit glengordonmanor. com.
One-of-a-kind Virginia wedding and event venue,
nestled among the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley. Available for business retreats, weddings and vacation rentals. 671 Castleton View Road, Castleton. 540-937-3454
Escape to a private nature retreat in Rappahannock County. 5 bedroom 5.5 bath manor house with private pool, tennis court with a clear view to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the midst of wine and horse country. The newly renovated house sits in the middle of 220 acres with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A library, dining room, kitchen and living room and walkout basement offers a large entertainment area complete with pool table, seating area, large screen TV, dry bar, full
bath & laundry facilities. 113 Henselstone Lane, Amissville. 540-219-3112.
Built in the 1820s as an “ordinary” by John Hopkins, it also housed a tavern and was a stagecoach stop. The five guest rooms have private porches and fireplaces. Cottages are also available. At 47 Main St., Sperryville. Also onsite is the Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works (see under Wineries). Contact hosts Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor at 540-987-3383 or visit hopkinsordinary.com.
Celebrating more than 40 years of excellence, the Inn’s 24 bedrooms and suites are sumptuous hideaways created by Joyce Evans, a London stage and set designer, who conceptualized the interiors without ever setting foot in America. This world-famous establishment, a member of Relais and Chateaux offers a range of accommodations from well-appointed rooms to opulent, two-story suites, many with balconies and garden views. Three additional accommodations are offered to guests: the Mayor’s House, with its two fireplaces and private courtyard garden; the Gamekeeper’s Cottage, with an outdoor dining pavilion and a magnificent mountain view; and the Claiborne House, a 3,200-square-foot residence named in memory of the food writer and cookbook author Craig Claiborne. In 2014, The Inn opened the Parsonage, six luxury guest rooms of understated but unrivaled elegance, in the former Clopton House across the street. Located at Middle and Main streets in Washington. Call 540-675-3800 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com.
In 1827, John Miller Jr., “Poplar John,” purchased Mount Vernon Farm and built this brick home on a knoll
overlooking his fields and the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the front porch, he could watch over his herd and relax to the sounds of nature. Five generations later, Mount Vernon Farm invites you to join Poplar John’s descendants, the Millers, at the beautifully restored house at 147 Mount Vernon Ln., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8115, email 1827inn@gmail.com or visit theinnatmountvernonfarm. com.
Experience charming LeFay Cottage at Little Washington, nestled on a five-acre property with well-appointed rooms and Blue Ridge views. Inside the three-bedroom, two-bath cottage, French and English antiques and ornate chandeliers adorn each room. Child friendly. Pets can be boarded next door and are allowed on the grounds; horses may be boarded at the stable across the field. At 41 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington. Call 703 980-1478 or visit lefaycottageatlittlewashington. com.
Enjoy a restful stay in the pleasant Loft located above the Little Washington Spa — minutes away from the famous restaurant The Inn at Little Washington. Loft guests enjoy a two-room suite equipped for comfort with a private bedroom and spacious living room — with a sleeper sofa. At 261 Main St. Washington. Call 540-9878445 or email jwk@copper.net.
The farm and vineyard, near Washington, offers a rustic cottage for visitors — converted from a grain silo, the cottage, nestled next to the Covington River, makes a perfect getaway for couples or families. Call 540-987-3192 or email info@ quievremont.com. (See listing
for vineyard under Wineries, and for Reality Farm under Farms, Orchards, and Nurseries).
Sharp Rock Vineyards
On its 23 acres in a valley at the foot of Old Rag Mountain and Shenandoah National Park, Sharp Rock Vineyards is an award-winning winery and working vineyard (see listing under Wineries). It offers a two-bedroom cottage and a one-bedroom carriage house. Buildings on the farm date from 1792 to 1864. At 5 Sharp Rock Rd., Sperryville. Contact Jim and Kathy East at 540-987-8020 or jeast@sharprockvineyards.com, or visit sharprockvineyards.com.
White Moose Inn
A distinctive whitewashed icon on Washington’s Main Street, the former Heritage House was remade from the ground up by developer Jim Abdo, a longtime Rappahannock weekender and D.C. neighborhood rehab pioneer, into the town’s second official hotel. (By carving a sixth room out of the former Ice House Gallery next door, it was bumped up to a category formerly occupied only by The Inn at Little Washington). The White Moose’s modern, minimalist style — whites, linens, lacquered vintage furnishings — provides
some contrast to the more traditional Inn down the street, and Colonial-style Washington in general, and is the work of designers Mai
Abdo (Jim’s wife) and Jeff Akseizer. Located at 291 Main St., Washington. Call 540-6753207 or visit whitemooseinn. com.
Many of Rappahannock County’s growing number of vacation rentals and cabins can be found by searching airbnb.com or the Vacation Rentals by Owner website at vrbo.com
Completely renovated 1860s farmhouse with an upscale Barn Loft on a secluded 130acre farm a few miles from the village of Sperryville. Swim, fish and canoe in the ponds, or hike the lush gardens and mountain trails. Child and pet friendly. Farmhouse sleeps up to seven, and Barn Loft sleeps four. At 150 Poor Town Rd., Sperryville. Call 540-987-
8477 or 703-593-6201 or visit vrbo.com/457779 and vrbo. com/141702
Hazel Mountain Haven is a modern, fully equipped and newly renovated vacation home three miles south of Sperryville on the Hazel River. Large deck, views of Old Rag and Hazel mountains, with two bedrooms, two full baths at 11 Penny Ln., Sperryville. Call 540-987-9600 or email rjreidinger@hotmail.com.
The 200-year-old home of famous wheelwright John B.
Kiger once belonged to Pam Kiser’s great grandmother. Now back in her family, this completely renovated log cabin on the Thornton River on Sperryville’s Main Street offers elegant country ambiance and is furnished with antiques
from Pam’s barn. Two bedrooms with children’s annex sleeps five, with three baths, modern kitchen, cozy sunroom and salon. The house is a short walk to art galleries, craft shops and restaurants in Sperryville and a 10-minute drive to Old Rag Mountain and Skyline Drive. At 17 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8445 or email jwk@ copper.net.
• Rekindle your romance at one of our many charming B&Bs, inns, vacations homes or cottages
• Visit our award-winning wineries, breweries, and distilleries framed by the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains
• Discover the perfect accent for your home or the ideal gift at one of our antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques
• Bask in the natural beauty of the countryside while exploring our many trails and back roads - hike, bike, or trail ride
• Travel back in time and experience history through our selfguided Civil War trails and historic sites
• Experience brilliant sunsets and clear starry skies beyond the glare of city lights
VISITORS CENTER 3 Library Rd. Washington VA 22747 (540) 227-4845 • www.ExploreRappahannock.com
A two-bedroom loft suite in central Washington, and a 450-square-foot suite with a private deck, private outdoor shower on Main Street in Sperryville. Call 540-987-8445 or e-mail email jwk@copper. net.
Visiting Miss Kitty's is like going to Grandma's house. The three-bedroom, threebath house accommodates up to 10 (with handicappedaccessible bath), views of the Rappahannock River, with swimming, rowing, fishing. Mom and Dad can spend a day touring all the many wineries in our area. Near Amissville. Call 540-937-5422 or email kittygpoe@aol.com.
A cozy, pet-friendly, four-bedroom house nestled between the Thornton and Piney Rivers, only a five-minute walk from the Shenandoah National Park trailhead. Call 540-987-3306.
Luxurious suite in our circa 1885 Victorian home in Little Washington. Walk to The Inn, shops, art galleries, and churches. Your suite has its own entrance, screenedin porch, private bath with shower, pillow-top mattress, and fireplace. (Light breakfast available upon request!) Email onaveranda@comcast.net or visit airbnb.com/washingtonva/stays and search for “luxurious suite with fireplace.”
Benevolent Fund Celebrity
Waiter Dinner: Annual themed dinner with local celebrity waitstaff whose antics are sure to raise money and your mood. Join us in March for a good time (musicals are the theme) and a good cause. All money raised during this fun filled evening benefits the Benevolent Fund, a Rappahannock based organization who responds to people in need by providing emergency financial assistance. For more information contact Berni Olson 540-671-0421. Details on dinner visit Rappbenfund.org. after January 1.
APRIL
Fodderstack 10k Classic
Race: The annual race course follows the historic hills between the towns of Flint Hill and Washington and has been held for more than 35 years, drawing hundreds of runners of all levels from the region. Email: info@ fodderstack10k.com or visit fodderstack10k.com.
Old Dominion Hounds
Point-to-Point Races: Held at historic Ben Venue Farm, on Route 729 at U.S. 211. Contact the joint-masters at 540-364-4573 or 540-636-1507 or visit www. theolddominionhounds.com.
SperryFest: An annual street fair with local and
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regional artisans, food vendors, musical acts as well as family and kids activities based on Sperryville's historic Main Street, featuring the popular The Great Rubber Duck Race Down the Mighty Thornton River and river cleanup. For more information, email kerry@ beforeandaftersperryville.com or visit sperryfest.org.
Waterpenny Plant Sale: On the last Saturday of April, Sperryville’s Waterpenny Farm hosts an annual plant sale. Speak with plant experts, buy locally grown plants from Waterpenny and other local nurseries and farms, and see all your gardening friends in the process! You can buy vegetable plants, annual and perennial flowers, shrubs, trees, fruit trees, mushroom logs and more. There’s also food, outdoor art and ornaments, and a free nature camp for kids. Visit waterpennyfarm.com for more information.
Rappahannock Historical Society
Antiques Appraisal: Annual fundraiser for the historical society (on hold for the
past two years due to COVID) features appraisers who will tell you what you have (from the item you brought, or some good photos of it); with food and refreshments. For more information, contact Judy Tole at 540-675-1163.
MAY
American Cancer Society Relay for Life: The Relay for Life is a community event in which teams take turns walking in the relay to raise money in the battle against cancer. For information, contact Ellen Timbers at 540-987-8402.
JUNE
Amissville carnival and parade: This annual event benefits the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue squad. For information, call 540-937-4218 or visit amissvillevfr.org.
JULY
Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks: Held on the fields of Ben Venue Farm in Flint Hill at 98 Ben Venue Road, proceeds benefit the Sperryville Volunteer
Fire Department. Lots of food, live music, games and displays. Fireworks start at dusk. Call 540-987-8124 or visit sperryvillefire. com.
Rappahannock County Farm Tour & Festival: This two-day, free event is usually the last weekend in September, with selfguided tours showcasing Rappahannock’s farms and related businesses producing the very best in local food, award-winning wines and artisanal products, set against the backdrop of the county's extraordinary beauty. For more information, call 540-6755330 or visit rappfarmtour.org.
1000 Faces is a mask theater group that has been performing original plays since 1991, and traditionally puts on a show in Rappahannock every September. The magical community theater troupe is led by writer, director and mask-maker Peggy Schadler. Local performances most recently have been at the Castleton Festival Tent and outdoors at Pen Druid brewery in Sperryville, and the group also performs on the road.
Your happiness and financial success are our focus. The services that get you there are our passion. It’s personal to us.
Your happiness and financial success are our focus. The services that get you there are our passion. It’s personal to us.
For their current schedule (and a look at the amazing masks and costumes), visit 1000facesmasktheater.com.
Rappahannock Rough Ride: Multiple bicycle races and events for all levels of fitness and skill. This outdoor challenge benefits the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics. Call 540-347-0394 or visit rappahannockroughride. org for more.
John Jackson Piedmont Blues Festival: A tribute to the legacy of Rappahannock native and renowned blues singer and guitarist John Jackson on Sept. 24 at Eldon’s Clover Hill Farm. For more information contact Kenner Love, Virginia Cooperative Extension, at 540-675-3619 or klove@vt.edu.
OCTOBER
Headwaters Harvest Festival: Annual event boasting food trucks, local artisans, vintners and activities for young people, and serving as a celebration of our community’s rural heritage and commitment to fostering educational excellence. All funds raised
will directly support Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. For more information, contact Headwaters at 540-227-5170 or info@headwatersfdn.org, or visit www. headwatersfdn.org.
End of Oktoberfest: The last Saturday in October heralds the End of Oktoberfest at Pen Druid Brewery in Sperryville. This Annual Beer Festival and Pig Roast features wild, wood-fired, spontaneous and barrelfermented beers, natural wine and more.
Halloween in Rappahannock: Sperryville closes Main Street for trick or treaters young and old, while Little Washington (unofficially) closes its Main Street, as it has for decades, in keeping with the spooky spirit.
Fall Art Tour, sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC), draws hundreds of art lovers to Rappahannock County. This year’s 17th annual Fall Art Tour is back, live and in person, Nov. 5-6 2022. For further information and updates, visit www. FallArtTour.org.
Christmas in Little Washington: This annual event, being held on Sunday, Dec. 4, traditionally includes a Christmas parade, artisans’ markets, a visit from Santa and activities and open houses by local businesses and churches. For more information about the day, one of Rappahannock’s most popular familyfriendly events, visit washingtonva.gov.
A Rappahannock County 5th generation owned & operated business that offers local, American-made & Fair Trade one of a kind artisan wares at reasonable prices. Here everyone gets to take home a memento from the mountains! Our selection of seasonal fresh fruit, fruit butters, preserves, ciders, raw mountain honey & other Va. specialty foods are always popular for your hike or to take home to the sitter. Whether it be a locally made hiking stick, an Americanmade quilt, throw or bag, a fair trade basket from West Africa or ceramics from Turkey or Poland, we have a souvenir or gift to accommodate your
desires. Open year round, two miles west of Sperryville's Main Street on US 211. Visit us at 11600 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, call 540-987-8704, email beechspringgiftshop@verizon. net or visit us at facebook.com/ BeechSpringGiftShop.
Central Coffee
Smallest artisan coffee roaster in Virginia and arguably the best. Green beans roasted from plantations and cooperatives throughout the international coffee-growing belt. Retail outlet and sampling room, which is filled with owner Maggie Rogers’ etchings and prints and often hosts bluegrass and other concerts by the musically inclined Rogers boys
and others. 11836 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-1006 or visit centralcoffeeroasters.com
This fifth-generation family-owned shop offers jams, jellies, local honey, Virginia hams and peanuts, homemade seasonal baked goods, ciders, local produce, quilts, primitive items, jewelry and many unique finds. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (with extended hours in the fall) at 11650 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-3344 or email proprietor Barbara Gore at bhegore@aol.com.
This family-run Amissville fixture sells and installs all types of flooring, including carpet, hardwood, ceramic and specialty surfaces, such as cork and bamboo. Open 9 to 5 weekdays, 10 to 4 Saturday at 14574 Lee Hwy., Amissville. Call 540-937-5500 or visit earlyscarpet.com.
• Local, American-Made & Fair Trade Artisan Wares •
• Farmers market offering local fruit & produce in season •
• Homemade preserves, fruit butters, ciders & lots more VA Grown specialty foods! •
• Quilt Outlet/Boutique featuring everything fabulous! •
Beech Spring Gift Shop is a Rappahannock County 5th Generation Family Owned & Operated Business!
11600 Lee Hwy. Sperryville 22740
• 540.987.8704
facebook.com/BeechSpringGiftShop/
Jen Cable's Floral Studio, open by appointment, offers seasonal, natural and sustainable designs for special order, events, business spaces, weddings and more. Featuring their own Flourish Root Grown and carefully curated florals in their floristry creations, ephemeral art and workshops. Follow Flourish Root on IG @ flourishroot, visit flourishroot. com to order, for info or to make an appointment. Jen can be reached at 540-742-0097. Located at 12151 Lee Hwy., Sperryville.
A retail store packed with all-natural pet food, supplies for horse and rider, outdoor clothing, hats, gloves and waterproof footwear for all seasons. Also cards and gifts
with an equestrian theme and leather bags, belts, dog collars and more. All-natural pet foods include Blue Buffalo, Taste of The Wild and Wellness and Stella and Chewy’s. Horse N Hound also now features Knit Wit Too, with yarn and notions, patterns and needles for avid knitters and crocheters, now that Sperryville’s former Knit Wit Yarn Shop has moved to Culpeper. At 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy. (U.S. 522), Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1650 or visit horsenhound.com.
The Tavern Shops is a series of five charmingly decorated period rooms offering a wide variety of custom-designed tableware, furnishings, gifts, antiques, jewelry, kitchenware and delicacies from their kitchen. Each room maintains its own identity, much as it might have looked in the 1800s when the building was indeed a tavern. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. SundayMonday and WednesdayFriday, 10 to 7 Saturday at 439 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-5215 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com.
Loose Leaf Tea Company
Blending only high quality tea in the foothills of Virginia in the beautiful Rappahannock county from a vintage airstream. At 132 Turkey Ridge Rd., Boston. Call 540-522-6192, email missyheneghan@gmail.com or visit looseleafteacompany.net.
Milda Vaivada H.O.M.E.
Honoring Our Mother Earth Nature inspired -more than just a shop. It is an experience full of unexpected delights. Browse our inspired selection of books, extensive greeting cards, artisanal crafts and jewelry, bath and body, crystals, vintage
finds and curated gifts to delight anyone on your list. Complimentary gift wrap. It’s a bit of magic! Thurs, Friday, Saturday 11 -5 Sunday 12-5
Located at 617 Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill VA 22627 540-987-6064
MoonShine Jewelers
Sperryville's newest addition: Moon Shine Jewelers, showing one of a kind, and handmade fine jewelry with incredible precious stones, gold and platinum. Open weekends at 11963 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Visit facebook/ moonshinejewel for more.
Peter Kramer Furniture
Designer/craftsman Peter Kramer makes unique, new furniture the old-fashioned way. Open daily and by appointment. Call 540-675-3625 or visit peterkramer.com.
Rainbow Market
This nonprofit market at Hearthstone School offers organic and natural groceries, supplements, gifts, bath products, essential oils and handmade items. Store hours: Mon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tue. closed; Wed.- Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. 540-9879456 (11576 Lee Hwy., 2 miles west of Sperryville).
Jewelry designer Gina Irwin features her own handmade pieces in silver, gold and semiprecious stone as well as a unique selection of estate jewelry from antique to modern, and jewelry repairs as well. The shop in the Sperryville River District also focuses on vintage sterling silver necklaces and earrings, and offers mineral and fossil specimens that range from cabinet grade to "just for fun.” Located at 10 River Ln. 540-987-5056 or visit facebook. com/ridgelinedesigns.
Farm & Home Center
Contractors, farmers and ranchers depend on the knowledgeable staff at the Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center — aka the Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op. There’s plumbing, electrical supplies, fencing, livestock equipment and animal health supplies, seed, soil amendments, pet foods and supplies, and wild bird feed and feeders. The store hangs its hat on the quality livestock and horse feeds it sells — all produced in a certified Safe Feed/Safe Food facility in Culpeper. All corn, wheat and barley feeds are locally grown, and the only feeds to carry Virginia's Finest logo. Shop with the people who support the
Burke’s Antiques and Consignments, 4668 Sperryville Pike, Woodville. Collectibles, antiques and memorabilia from bygone days. Originally purchased by Mabel Burke’s family in 1945, the building was operated for almost 60 years as a country general store. Call 540-987-8570.
Copper Fox Antiques, 7 River Ln., Sperryville. The longtime anchor to the River District, this shop has a vast array of antiques and consignment goods. Open 10 to 6 daily. Call 540-987-8800 or visit copperfoxantiques.com or Copper Fox’s Facebook page.
Hazel River Arts & Antiques, 12625 Lee Hwy, Washington, VA 22747 (behind Mountainside Physical Therapy). More than 20 individual antiques dealers offer fine antique furniture, WWII memorabilia, primitives, your favorite vintage vinyl and everything in between. Come enjoy this unique new venue and “see what makes you smile.” Space for rent available; consignments taken by review. Call 540-987-8440, email hrartansantiques@gmail.com or visit hazelriverartandantiques.com.
local agricultural community — no need to drive to a big box store when you can find it all close to home. 12645 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540-987-8555, email mcannon@cfcfarmhome. com or visit cfcfarmhome.com.
Besides its small but engaging museum, the nonprofit Historical Society also has a gift shop that offers maps, books, memorabilia and local products. Open 11 to 5 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 328 Gay St. Washington. Call 540-
675-1163, email rapphistsoc@ comcast.net or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org.
R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery
Award-winning shop and gallery located in Historic Little Washington, Va. For 26 years, the Ballards have carried a wide array of unique gifts, home decor, French table linens, eclectic vintage and fine art. Open 10 to 6 daily at 307 Main St., Washington. Call 540-6751411 or visit rhballard.com.
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Magical gifts, Splendid books, Bath & Body, Whimsical cards, Inspired jewelry, Vintage finds
SHOP HOURS
Thursday-Saturday 11-6 Sunday 12-5
Historic country store adjacent to Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen & Bar Francis in downtown Sperryville. Fresh selected meats & seafood plus local produce, organic and natural foods, Central Coffee beans (with a self-service grinder) and a wide selection of beer and wine. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at 3710 Sperryville Pike. Call 540-9878185.
Hand-thrown pottery and unique, locally made gifts. Open Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 42 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540-987-1000 or visit sperryvillepottery.com.
Trading Post Guns has been in business for 26 years, offering personal service matched with top brands. When you purchase from this shop, the owners make sure you leave understanding how to use and care for your product. They have expert knowledge of the products they sell, their
history and how to care for and upgrade your purchase. At 12767 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540-675-1953, email glockguy@ aol.com or visit facebook.com/ tradingpostguns.
From humble beginnings in Cindy and Arthur DeVore’s former Fauquier County kitchen, Valley Green Naturals products have spread across the country, from Hawaii to Maine — and are produced in and shipped from Sperryville’s River District. You can find the products at several local outlets. Call 540-987-3170 or visit valleygreennaturals.com
Virginia Chutney ships its 10-plus varieties of chutney all over the world (and to Rappahannock retailers from R.H. Ballard to Settle’s Grocery). The Turner family’s small but state-of-the-art factory and distribution center is not open regularly for tours, but Oliver Turner says the company welcomes small groups who call ahead to arrange. Call 540-675-1984 or visit virginiachutney.com.
Tucked away in the Copper Fox complex in Sperryville’s River District, the shop and studio are an oasis of botanical exploration — featuring an inspired collection of bulk dried herbs, custom blended wellness teas, culinary herbs, apothecary goods and unique botanical elixirs, tonics and tinctures, as well as curated and local goods from inspired and passionate makers (including cocktail makings and bitters, natural soaps, raw local honey, candles, excellent herbal, black and green teas, herbal books, body care, flower essences, pottery and nature inspired botanical prints). Open 11 to 5 Thursday, Friday and Monday, to 6 Saturday-Sunday and by appointment otherwise at 4 River Lane, Sperryville. Visit wildrootsapothecary.com or contact proprietor Colleen O'Bryant at 703-598-2837 or hello@wildrootsapothecary. com
Named the best retail wine shop in Virginia, Wine Loves Chocolate is a swanky little wine bar with a twist, right in
211 Quickie Mart – 12663 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-8310
Baldwin’s Grocery – 111 Main St., Washington, 540-675-3383
Blue Ridge Grocery – 1908 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Huntly, 540-635-9165
Flint Hill Latin Market664 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, 540-227-5068
Route 211 Country Market – 14820 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-937-5373
Hillsdale Country Store – 13560 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-675-1055
Laurel Mills Store –461 Laurel Mills Rd., Castleton, 540-937-3015
Mayhugh’s – 14630 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-937-5586
Rainbow Market – 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-9456
Roy's Orchard & Fruit Market – 64 Old Hollow Rd., Sperryville, 540987-8636. (Also see their listing under Farms).
Settle’s Grocery & Garage – 706 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-6753252
Sperryville Corner Store – 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-8185
the heart of Little Washington. Taste higher-end wines and amazing artisan chocolates all in one little spot. Walk-ins welcome for delectable wine and chocolate pairings. Open noon to 5 p.m. WednesdayMonday at 353 Main St., Washington. Call 540-227-8010 or visit wineloveschocolate. com.
Up in Chester Gap on the northern edge of Rappahannock County, you will find a farm winery producing handcrafted wines from their mountainside vineyards. Open 11 to 6 Friday, Saturday and Sunday (or by appointment) at 4615 Remount Rd. Call 540-636-8086, visit chestergapcellars.com.
Copper Fox Distillery
Award-winning craft American single malt, rye, bourbon, and gin. Our riverside cocktail garden is the perfect place to relax and unwind for "socially distanced" whisky flights and craft cocktails after a day of driving or hiking. Indoor seating is also available. Our
distillery retail store is open for bottle sales 10 to 6 MondaySaturday, 1 to 6 Sunday. We now offer tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays. Email to reserve. All ages and well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. 9 River Ln., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8554 or visit www.copperfoxdistillery. com.
Dida’s Distillery
Pressed, not mashed, ultra-premium spirits are made 100 percent from grapes at Dida’s: luxurious brandy, groundbreaking vodka and refreshing gin. The family's winery-based distillery brings new, unique, and innovative spirits to Virginia’s booming craft distilling landscape. Enjoy
samples and luxury cocktails in our distillery store/tasting room (at Rappahannock Cellars, listed below). Rated Virginia Brandy Distillery of the Year at the 2018 and 2020 New York International Spirits Competition, the gold-medal winning spirits start with the highest quality grapes, pressed and fermented and carefully distilled in single small batches. Dida's (pronounced “diduh’s”) tasting room is located at Rappahannock Cellars, 14437 Hume Rd., Huntly. Call 540-5518141 or visit didasdistillery.com.
Following their Italian heritage, the Gadinos offer quality varietals, pinot grigio,
cab franc, chardonnay, cab sauvignon and nebbiolo from their estate vineyards — all wines made onsite. Visit their Tuscan-inspired tasting room and sit on the shaded deck overlooking the Blue Ridge. Centrally located between Little Washington and Sperryville, Gadino is committed to producing tantalizing wines and shares them in a fun-loving way with two regulation bocce ball courts outside, and grapes, artisan cheese and Italian sausage inside to go with your wine. 92 Schoolhouse Rd., Washington. Call 540-987-9292 or visit gadinocellars.com. Wine cellar tours on request.
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Gray Ghost Vineyards
Gray Ghost is Rappahannock's oldest winery, producing internationally acclaimed wine from 100 percent estate-grown fruit. Gray Ghost is family owned & operated. A visit to the winery offers a knowledgeable staff, southern hospitality, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious indoor facilities. Ask about Gray Ghost's famous winery events, entertaining tours & the most popular volunteer harvest program in the state. Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday and holiday Mondays March through December, and 11 to 5 SaturdaySunday in January and February at 14706 Lee Hwy., Amissville. Additional seasonal hours at grayghostvineyards.com, or call 540-937-4869.
Hopkins Ordinary
cellar of Hopkins Ordinary
B&B (see listing under Places to Stay), and specializes in traditional beers that are true to style, with a little bit of whimsy. They use local barley and hops when possible and change their selections with the seasons. Come enjoy their beer garden and tavern room with a fireplace. At 47 Main St., Sperryville. Contact hosts Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor at 540-987-3383 or visit hopkinsordinary.com.
Little Washington Winery
Tucked into the foothills of Skyline Drive between Washington and Sperryville, Little Washington Winery offers eight of their own wines plus a daily Dirt Road Wine
Tour featuring incredible other small-batch wines. This spot
Blue Ridge views. Frequent events and classes are updated at littlewashingtonwinery. com. 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington. Call 540-987-8330.
Magnolia Vineyards
Magnolia Vineyards tasting room and surrounding grounds are the perfect place to relax and “Escape the Madness!” The family-run vineyard and boutique winery makes small lots of mostly Bordeaux varietals. Regular tastings are paired with cheeses and chocolates. Plenty of interior and outdoor seating to enjoy a picnic or the fire pits in cooler weather. Live acoustic music most Saturdays. Located at 200 Viewtown Rd., Amissville. The tasting room is open 11:30 to 5:30 Thursday-Monday year-round. Check our website or Facebook page for current specials and events Call 703-785-8190 or visit magnoliavineyards.com.
pursue 15 years of touring, playing live music in the psychrock band Pontiak.- Pen Druid opened their new location in Sperryville near the intersection of 231/522 in October 2020. The beers are made using a woodfired brewing system as well as a coolship — a traditional Belgian cooling copper pool which helps to collect wild yeast and bacteria to ferment the beer while in oak barrels for up to 36-months or longer. The brothers also make spontaneously fermented cider using apples grown 100% in Rappahannock County. The brothers have additionally established a 5-acre permaculture, no spray or chemical orchard where they have planted heirloom apples, pears, plums and grapes. Email pendruidbrewing@gmail.com or contact through social media for more information.
Escape to Magnolia Vineyards, a family-run boutique vineyard and winery, located just off scenic Route 211 Visit us for unique wine tastings paired with cheeses & chocolates, live acoustic music on Saturdays, and more! Relax in our cozy tasting room or outside on our covered porch, beautiful deck, or surrounding grounds Warm and welcoming hospitality, quiet country peace and great mountain views await you at Magnolia Vineyards!
Narmada Winery offers excellence in wines and ambience. The small boutique winery offers grand views, a pavilion on the lake and picnic areas. The Tasting Room offers Indian small plates, frequent live music and a gift shop. The tasting room is open year-round. Please call or check the website for seasonal hours! Narmada Winery does recommend making a reservation ahead of time to ensure you get all the food you want and the seating you want. Reservations are not required but recommended. You can make yours today at narmadawineryreservations. com Located at 43 Narmada Lane (off U.S. 211), Amissville. Call 540-937-8215 or visit narmadawinery.com.
Pen Druid focuses on spontaneous and native yeast fermentation of beer and cider at their 27-acre farm. The Carney brothers — Lain, Van and Jennings — grew up in Woodville along the Thornton River and left the county to
Quiévremont Winery and Vineyards — established in 2008, the winery in 2012 — focuses on estate-grown Bordeaux varietals and blends, with wines made in the French style. Located at the heart of Reality Farm (see listing under Farms, Orchards, Nurseries), the vineyard benefits from well-draining soils, plenty of sun and cool mountain breezes. Tasting room is open noon to 6 Thursday, Sunday and holiday Mondays, noon to 7 Friday-Saturday and by appointment otherwise at 162 Gid Brown Hollow Rd., Washington. Call 540-827-4579, email info@quievremont.com or visit quievremont.com.
Recognizing the promise in Virginia wines, the Delmare family moved their winery from California to the Blue Ridge in the heart of Virginia. With careful tending of the vineyard and exacting knowledge of the cellar, Rappahannock Cellars strives to create rich, supple and elegant wines, dedicated to the winegrower’s art. Open daily. Located at 14437 Hume
The Farm-To-Table Program is a partnership between Headwaters (the local educational foundation), Rappahannock County Public Schools and other community organizations, including the Rappahannock County Farm Bureau, the Young Farmland Fund and Sunnyside Institute. For more information, email: farm2table@headwatersfdn.org
4-H is an education program of the Virginia Cooperative Extension that assists youths aged 5 to 19 in acquiring the knowledge, life skills and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing and productive members of society. For more information, contact the local Extension office (311-J Gay St., Washington): 540-675-3619 or email lindab75@vt.edu.
The agency assists local farmers through its agricultural commodity, conservation programs and specialized loans. Contact executive director Cynthia Smith at the agency’s office in Orange, at 540-672-1638 or cynthia.smith@va.usda.gov, or visit fsa.usda.gov.
The CSWCD serves Rappahannock and four other member counties by providing landowners with educational information, technical assistance and a wide range of programs to encourage community participation in conserving soil, water and related natural resources. Contact district manager Greg Wichelns at 540825-8591 or gregw@culpeperswcd.org, or visit culpeperswcd.org.
The Extension is an educational outreach program of the commonwealth's land grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Extension agent Kenner Love is based in Washington at 311-J Gay St. Call 540-675-3619 or email klove@ vt.edu, or visit rappahannock.ext.vt.edu.
The bureau lobbies legislators on agricultural issues and provides insurance for its members. Contact Nicole Hanback at the bureau’s local office (11929 Lee Hwy., Sperryville) at 540-987-8225 or nicole.hanback@vafb.com.
Rd., Huntly. Call 540-635-9398 or visit rcellars.com.
At Sharp Rock Vineyards, the owners take great pride in being a small, artisan winery that crafts 12 award-winning wines each year from fruit hand-selected and picked from their own vineyards. They use old-world winemaking
Due to the seasonal nature of these businesses, customers are advised to call ahead to confirm hours and products available.
The Adams family raises and sells corn-fed beef by the whole, half or piece. They also sell bacon, scrapple and homemade sausage. At 27 Shurgen Ln. (three miles north of U.S. 211) off South Poes Road (Route 637) in Amissville. Call 540-937-7497 or email gameats@peoplepc. com or visit facebook.com/ adamsmeatz
Belle Meade Farm
Mike Biniek and Susan
Hoffman integrate their retail farm with a farm-based Montessori-style school and a bed and breakfast, and sell seasonal produce, poultry (including Thanksgiving turkeys), eggs, herbs, pastureraised pork and grass-fed beef, at 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-9748 or visit bellemeade.net.
Boe’s Produce
Boe’s and April’s farm stand offers local produce, seasonal fruits and veggies, homemade jams, jellies, ciders, honey, homemade pies, breads and
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techniques, stressing balance and a minimalist style, to create wine reflecting the vineyard’s unique mountainside location. Accommodations in cabins are also available (see under Places to Stay). Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday or by appointment at 5 Sharp Rock Rd., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8020 or visit sharprockvineyards.com.
country cured ham. Seasonal decorations are on display including pumpkins, fresh-cut flowers, Christmas wreaths and trees; special orders accepted. Open 9 to 6 Friday-Sunday at 11896 Lee Hwy., Sperryville (next to Baldwin’s Towing). Call 540-987-9054, 540-9873343 or visit facebook.com/ BoesProduceStand.
Farm fresh raw milk from grassfed Brown Swiss cows is available through Herd Shares. The Farm Store located at 3085 Indian Run Road in Amissville is open to the public 8 to 6 Monday-Saturday and offers eggs, seasonal grass fed beef, local honey, handmade farm soaps, dairy cultures and cheese making supplies. Raw milk herd share sign-ups by appointment only. Call 540-937-4490 or email thecrowfootfarm@gmail.com or visit crowfootfarm.com.
The East Coast’s premiere source of Japanese maples. Open by appointment only (and some open-house weekends) at 634 Long Mountain Rd., Washington. Call 540-675-1234, email maples@japanesemaples.com or visit japanesemaples.com.
622), Woodville. Call 540937-5850 or email jandjtole@ evergreenshade.com.
The Farm at Sunnyside grows certified organic fruits and vegetables for sale locally at the Rappahannock County Farmers Market. At 27 Sweetwater Ln., less than two miles northwest of the town of Washington. Call 540-675-9946 or visit thefarmatsunnyside. com
Happy Henz and Rock Mills farms are both run by members of the Henze family. Happy Henz sells eggs and seasonal lamb meat; Rock Mills sells heritage sheep breeding stock as well as hand-spun artisan yarn and wool products. Their breeds include Purebred Registered Gulf Coast Native Sheep, Shetland Sheep and Karakul sheep. Open by appointment only. Email happyhenzfarm@ gmail.com or call 540-937-5087.
BelleMeade School,Farm,&BedandBreakfast MontessoriSchool
ACCEPTING STUDENTS 2022-2023
Ages 3-High School
This nursery, specializing in evergreen trees and Christmas trees, is open from Thanksgiving to Christmas at 285 Rock Mills Road (Route
CommunitySupportedAgriculture farmshares-yearround
3-season, bi-weekly pick up, Sept 16 - May 5
Sustainable organic gardening practices
Eggs: free-range, no hormones or antibiotics
Grass-fed beef, pastured chicken & pork info@bellemeadeschool.org 540-987-9748
Hill House Farm & Nursery is a family-owned nursery dedicated to growing highquality native plants for gardens, landscape restoration projects and habitat creation. It also offers landscape consultation, design and installation services. The nursery is open by appointment at 631 Scrabble Rd., Castleton. Call 540-937-1798 or visit hillhousenativeplants.com.
353 F.T Valley Road, Sperryville, Va
Registered Heritage Breed Sheep
Registered Heritage Breed Sheep
Gulf Coast – Shetland Breeding Stock
Pull up to the green and white packing shed for the Jenkins' family's fresh-picked apples (16 types, including Rambo and Blacktwig), peaches (12 types, white and yellow), pears and nectarines from their 50-acre orchard at 355 Yancy Rd. (Route 621) between Sperryville and Woodville. Call 540-987-8192.
This orchard, in the Lee family since the 1880s, has pick-your-own and freshpicked apples (28 varieties), including Albemarle Pippin, Jonagold and Mutsu, plus hard-to-find quince, peaches and pears. In the fall, the Lees feature cider, honey and pumpkins. At 65 Orchard Ln. (off U.S. 211) just east of Washington. Call 540-6753201 or visit facebook.com/ LeesOrchard.
Manor Farm
This family-owned andoperated cow/calf-beef cattle operation is located on U.S. 211, about two miles west of Washington. Visitors are welcome by appointment at no charge. Call Monira Rifaat at 540-987-8613 or email her at monira@manorfarm.us.
Manfred and Etta Call have pick-your-own and fresh-picked strawberries, blueberries, black and red raspberries, blackberries and pumpkins. At season's peak, Muskrat has heirloom tomatoes, melons and sweet corn. Visit them at 20 Cedarbreak Ln. (on U.S. 211) between Ben Venue and Washington. Call 540-937-5892 or 540-937-5191 (fruit stand).
the Shenandoah National Park and is home to pasture-raised hens for egg production and a couple of retired goats to greet you. Our little red hens (and a few daffy ducks) are rotated around the property, protected from predators by two layers of electrified net fencing. In the warmer months we grow vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers to use in the restaurant. We grow using organic approved methods, and hold an industrial hemp growers and processors registration. Call 540-987-5114 or visit offthegridva.com for more information.
A working beef and dairy cattle farm established circa 1753 and now run by Teri and John Guevremont, owners of Quièvremont Winery and Vineyards (see Wineries). Reality Farm specializes in grass-fed Angus and Jersey cattle, cow and goat’s milk, poultry and eggs. Open by appointment only at 115 Reality Farm Ln. (off Gid Brown Hollow Road), Washington. To visit, or browse farm offerings, call (540) 987-3192 or visit realityfarminc.com
Roy and Janet Alther have strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, blackberries, pears, apples and pumpkins in that seasonal order, plus fresh vegetables and a wide selection of dry goods and everyday groceries. Stop by at 64 Old Hollow Rd. (just off U.S. 211) in Sperryville. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Call 540987-8636 or visit facebook.com/ oldhollowroad.
Touchstone Farm
Gulf Coast – Shetland Breeding Stock
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Cross the bridge over the Thornton River behind Off the Grid cafe and market (see Places to Eat) and you will find yourself on Off the Grid’s solar-powered farm, which grades upward to rest against
Alan Zuschlag and Keith Miller raise purebred Clun Forest sheep on 110 acres near Flint Hill. Whole or half lamb packages plus special orders are available each fall. Order online at touchstonefarm.org.
On U.S. 211 three miles west of Sperryville the family-owned and -operated farm raises clean quality fruit — more than 20 varieties of apples, plus peaches, nectarines, cherries, various berries, seasonally available produce and fresh pressed apple cider. Open 9 to 6 seven days a week late July to early December at 11587 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-8585 or visit thorntonriverorchard.com
Ecologically grown, pesticide-free vegetables, herbs and flowers, as well as spring plants are for sale in season on the farm. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm shares are also available for Thursday on-farm pickup June-October. They sell at the Arlington
Courthouse (Saturday) and Takoma Park, Md. (Sunday) Farmer's Markets. At 53 Waterpenny Lane (a quartermile off U.S. 211) in Sperryville. Visit waterpennyfarm.com or call farmers Eric Plaksin and Rachel Bynum at 540-987-8567.
The Williams family has spent more than 75 years producing quality fruit and vegetables on their familyowned and -operated orchard and farm. At 3 Williams Farm Ln. (off Route 729) near Flint Hill. Call 540-6753765 or visit facebook.com/ WilliamsOrchard729.
Whippoorwill Farm to Table
Bio-organic vegetables, pastured pork, grass fed/
finished beef, farm goods. Washington, 571- 269-9050 or visit whippoorwillfarmtotable. com.
With farms in Huntly and
Flint Hill, the Welches sell custom-finished, grain-fed cattle to order year around. On U.S. 522 north of Flint Hill, just past Wakefield Country Day School and near U.S. 662. Call 540-636-9965.
On-farm CSA farm shares, Spring Plants, & seasonal produce stand in our Green Barn
We grow what we sell, no pesticides. www.waterpennyfarm.com
An independent art gallery in the historic Sperryville Schoolhouse Annex, owned and operated by artist/curator Jackie Bailey Labovitz, it features Labovitz’s own stunning, large format floral photography, as well as work by other local, regional and nationally recognized art and craft artists, many of whom have pieces in major museum collections. Both budding and mature collectors are welcome. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. 12018A Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-773-2700 or 202-345-1733 and visit online cottagecurator.com.
Patricia Brennan has worked as a stained glass artist in Sperryville for over 36 years. She is the owner and artist of De'Danann Glassworks, where she produces her commissioned work, teaches classes and creates art glass. She uses many different techniques in her stained glass work: kiln fired hand painting on glass, silk screening, etching, fusing, mosaic and slumping. She is dedicated to preserving the integrity of an old world art form, while combining the use of the technology available today. Call 540-987-8615or visit; dedanann.net.
Gay Street Gallery
Landscape painter Kevin H. Adams’ studio is adjacent to his and partner Jay Brown’s Gay Street Gallery (337 Gay St., Washington) in what had been a historic mercantile and later school bus garage. The fine-art gallery hosts exhibits of works by select, awardwinning artists from Virginia
and around the country. Call 540-227-5100 or email info@ gaystreetgallery.com for details.
Gallery 3 Fine Art Gallery 3 is a fine art gallery plus three working studios. Each studio is occupied by a single artist working in a particular medium: Mary Allen
(realistic watercolor) Kate Anderson (printmaking) and Marilyn Armor (abstract). At 12018B Lee Hwy., Sperryville. 540-987-5078.
Geneva Welch Gallery
Geneva Welch is a nationally known artist who displays watercolor, oil painting and dry-point etchings of
animals and country scenes. Limited-edition prints and hand-painted ornaments and platters. Open weekends at 341 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-3332 (540-675-3686 for the studio), email geneva@ genevawelch.com or visit genevawelch.com.
Hazel River
Arts & Antiques
The largest group of artists under one roof in Rappahannock County is here, including glassworks, pottery, finely crafted furniture, basketry, painters of all kinds, weaving and rug hooking. Artists perform regular demonstrations and are often found in their studios at work.
Exhibitions rotate in the great room, as well as displays of the works of guest artists, by invitation. Hazel River Arts and Antiques is located at 12652 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540-987-8440 or visit hazelriverartandantiques.com for current hours.
Tavern Shops
Just across Main Street from the famed five-star restaurant, you can visit the gallery inside the Tavern Shops, where an ever-changing exhibit of artists is presented. At 439 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-3801, ext. 215 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com/ tavern-shops.
Middle Street Gallery
Middle Street Gallery showcases fine art by regional artists with monthly special exhibits of painting, photography, sculpture and mixed-media. The gallery, which relocated to the ground floor of the Kramer Building in Washington, has been a beacon of culture for more than 35 years in rural Rappahannock County. Entrance at 308 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-1313 or visit middlestreetgallery.org
Old Rag Photography
Old Rag Photography Gallery is a cooperative of three photographers from diverse backgrounds with
individual specialties. Members include Joyce Harman, Ray Boc and Francie Schroeder. We offer fine quality prints and photographic services. You can find an exhibit in Griffin Tavern, Flint Hill. Visit facebook.com/ OldRagPhotography or oldragphoto.com.
R.H. Ballard Gallery
Celebrating 26 years in Little Washington, artist Robert H. Ballard, a gallery and museum curator for over 50 years, exhibits a wide range of regional and international paintings, ceramics,
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Gay Street Gallery presents the work of select, award-winning artists from Virginia and around the country. With a focus on paintings, the Gallery also shows sculpture, blown glass, turned wood vessels and other three-dimensional art.
Resident artist Kevin H. Adams (pictured above in his studio adjacent to the Gallery) formerly was a Combat Artist in the United States Marine Corps, and he has a long relationship with both the National Park Service and the Department of State’s Art in Embassies Program, through which Kevin’s paintings of the American landscape (also pictured above) have been exhibited around the world.
The Gay Street Gallery is open 10 am - 5 pm Wednesday through Monday every week, and also by chance on Tuesday.
337 Gay Street, Washington, VA 540-227-5100
gaystreetgallery.com
info@GayStreetGallery.com
sculpture and original French lithographs on the lower level of the Ballard Building. He and his wife, Joanie Ballard, also have a main floor filled with an artful mix of fine gifts, French table linens, and unique decorative items. Open 10 to 6 daily at 307 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-1411 or visit rhballardgallery.com.
Four potters — Sara Adams, Susan Hornbostel, Doris Jones and Nancy Nord — joyfully making functional and artful ceramics. Our gallery and studio are at 7 River Ln., Sperryville, in the Copper Fox Antiques building, across from the Copper Fox Distillery. We welcome visitors to see our work at facebook.com/ riverdistrictpotters or email riverdistrictpotters@comcast. net for an appointment.
A music and art showcase featuring new, emerging
and independent talent, the studio features fine art and handcrafts, unique, cultural gift items, learning
tools and a non-GMO seed supply. Located in the Sperryville River District. Call 540-987-9288 or email artiststudio@livingsky.org.
Th
Thornton River
Art, a collaboration of Rappahannock artists
Martin Woodard, Patricia Brennan and Heidi Morf, features an eclectic collection of local art including fine art, stained glass, mosaics, pottery, weaving, jewelry, metal art and more. From thoughtful and creative gifts to heirloom quality art, the gallery at 36 Main St. in Sperryville showcases the innovative and inventive energy of Rappahannock County. Open 11 to 5 FridayMonday or by appointment. Call 540-547-7845 or visit thorntonriverart.com.
Paulo Neuhaus’ iPhone photography reflects his interest in color & composition. His work is inspired by his extensive travels and visual stimulation from his home surroundings in VA & MI. For sales, call or text (202) 577-8863 or email Paulo.Neuhaus@gmail.com
www.PauloNeuhaus.com
The Castleton Festival nurtures young talents, fosters the arts and reclaims the human spirit through integrative mentoring, world-class performances and building of communities. Established by the late maestro, Lorin Maazel, and his wife, actress and teacher Dietlinde Turban Maazel, at their 550-acre estate on Castleton Farm Road, Castleton’s state-of-the-art 140seat Theatre House continues to offer a modest season of concerts, performances, recitals, chamber music programs, dance and theatrical events and opera as part of Castleton in Performance series. Currently they are streaming
past performances. For details, visit castletonfestival.org or call 540-937-3454.
The Little Washington Theatre plays host to movies and theatrical productions presented by the Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community. In addition, it features occasional professional classical and bluegrass performances and theatrical
performances by the Cambridge American Stage Tour. For information contact info@ LittleWashingtonTheatre.com.
RAAC is the nonprofit organization behind many local art programs and events, including the Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour held every November, film screenings, a lecture series at the library, a summer concert series, plays and more held at the RAAC Community Theatre, Soup 'n' Soul talks held in private homes and Mitchell Arts Fund grants awarded to emerging and established local artists and projects. For more
information, call 540-675-3193, email info@RAAC.org or visit raac.org. RAAC also sponsors the RAAC Community Theatre (below).
The RAAC Community Theatre presents plays, readings, poetry, coffee houses and workshops. Long housed in a former country church, productions will move across Gay Street and be held at the Little Washington Theatre. For more information, visit raac. org (and click on Community Theatre) or call 800-695-6075.
Rappahannock County Public Schools
School board meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Rappahannock County High School, usually in the band room.
Rappahannock County High School
Principal: Carlos D. Seward 12576 Lee Hwy., Washington 540-227-0745
Rappahannock County Elementary School
Principal: Lisa Gates 34 Schoolhouse Road, Washington 540-227-0200
Rappahannock Athletic Association/Rappahannock Culpeper Baseball (RAA/RCB) is based at the Stuart Field complex in Amissville. For more information, visit rappculpbaseball.website.siplay.com.
Piedmont Softball Association sponsors Amissville-based softball programs for girls ages 5 to 18. For more information, call 540-522-3675 or email amissville.softball@gmail.com.
Rappahannock County Soccer Association sponsors youth league play, spring and fall, and can be reached at rcsasoccer@ gmail.com, or visit rappsoccer.com.
Rappahannock Youth Basketball League (RYBL) provides kids ages 5 to 14 team play from December to February. For more information, call 540-987-3347 or rappyouthbball.com.
Rappahannock County Youth School Athletic Activities is a portal for county youth athletic activities, calendars and results. For more information, visit rchs.rappahannockschools.us.
from all backgrounds with or without prior Montessori experience. Accredited by Virginia Independent School Association (VISA). For more information, call 540987-8970, email school@ bellemeadeschool.org, or visit bellemeadeschool.org.
The only nationally accredited child care and preschool in the surrounding 10-county area, CCLC’s programs range from infants to preschool as well as after school care. Full-time summer camp for children ages 5-12. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays at 12763 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540675-3237 or visit rappcclc.org.
Headwaters is a community-sponsored nonprofit whose mission is to foster educational excellence in Rappahannock County by cultivating the cooperative spirit of the whole community
the Starfish Mentoring Program; and an After-School Program in partnership with RCES. Romp-n-Ride is a program for preschool children and their parents that encourages socialization and education. Summer Chorus brings together youth from Rappahannock County and the surrounding area to learn and sing together for two weeks, ending in a final concert at the end of June. Contact director Brittany Dwyer at 540-227-5170 or director@headwatersfdn.org, or visit headwatersfdn.org.
If you wish to homeschool your child or wish to claim a religious exemption, you must send a letter of intent each school year (before Aug. 15) to the public school division. Contact Michelle Berta at 540-227-0023 for more information.
Workforce Training & Lifelong Learning
Rappahannock Center
Rappahannock County residents are keen on preserving the scenic beauty, environment and wildlife of their county. Nearly a quarter of the county’s land has been put into scenic easements. The following is a list of private, nonprofit environmental organizations that operate in Rappahannock County:
The Krebser Fund for Rappahannock County: The fund was created in honor of Dr. Werner Krebser, who served on the county planning commission for 22 years and provided a strong voice for preserving Rappahannock’s scenic beauty and open spaces. The Krebser Fund is an advisory committee to the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), providing funding recommendations to PEC in support of projects that promote local land conservation, environmental stewardship, and environmental education in Rappahannock County. For more information about the Krebser Fund, contact Claire Catlett, PEC Rappahannock Land Conservation Field Representative at 540-347-2334 or ccatlett@pecva.org or visit pecva.org.
Native Wildlife Rescue: This organization rescues sick, injured or orphaned wildlife and rehabilitates and releases them. Contact Wildlife Center of Virginia or 540-942-9453, email: wildlife@ wildlifecenter.org or visit wildlifecenter.org.
Piedmont Environmental Council: Since 1972, The Piedmont Environmental Council has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont. PEC empowers residents to protect
what makes the Piedmont a wonderful place, and works with citizens to conserve land, protect air and water quality and restore wildlife habitat. PEC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and accredited land trust. Learn more at pecva.org.
Ragged Mountain Resource Center: The center helps coordinate local and regional educational and recreational activities, such as hikes, natural history programs, watershed and ecosystem awareness, bonfires, deep ecology discussions and programs and more. Contact director Hunt Harris at 540-522-2880 or huntoldragon@earthlink.net.
Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed: RappFLOW’s aim is to preserve, protect, conserve and restore water resources and watersheds in Rappahannock County. Visit rappflow.org.
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The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Geographically it includes the counties of Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. Founded in 1939 by citizens concerned about soil and water conservation, the CSWCD is one of the largest of 47 conservation districts within Virginia and serves an area covering 1,445 square miles with about 91,000 constituents.
• Administers the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost Share and Tax Credit Programs
• Administers four 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction grants
• Administers watershed specific septic cost share program
• Delivers professional education services to public and private schools as well as local community groups
• Provides technical conservation planning services to all residents and local governments
The mission of CSWCD is to promote the stewardship of soil and water and the conservation of our natural resources by educating and providing technical assistance to manage, protect and enhance the land and water for the benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties.
Rappahannock League for Environmental
Protection: RLEP is dedicated to preserving the natural resources and rural character of Rappahannock County. For example, preserving the rare night skies and view of the Milky Way over Rappahannock. RLEP holds our Stroll for the Soul to promote propagation of native plants, which feed native insects and caterpillars, which sustain our native songbird population. We support clean streams, good farming practices, conservation easements and stand ready to protect against industrial intrusion into Rappahannock by pipe and power lines. Rick
Kohler, President: Rick@RLEP. org or visit rlep.org .
Rappahannock Nature Camp: A nonprofit natural history Summer Day Camp on the Hazel River in Sperryville, in operation since 1986. At Camp we create a fun community that fosters a connection to our natural world through active exploration, observation, inquiry, and the arts. The day camp, for campers ages 8-16, runs in four week-long sessions June 12- July 7. Scholarships are available. Our Perennial Campers program, offering field trips for interested adults and teens, runs in the Spring and Fall. Check out rappnaturecamp.
Administration
County Administrator: Garrey W. Curry, Jr., has offices at 3 Library Rd., Washington — second floor of Visitors’ Center. Call 540675-5330, email gwcurry@ rappahannockcountyva.gov or visit rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Assistant County Administrator: Bonnie L Jewell, bljewell@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Executive Assistant and the Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors: Krystal Porras, kaporras@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Zoning
Michelle L. Somers, zoning administrator, has offices at 311-N Gay St. (rear entrance), Washington. Call 540-675-5343, email mlsomers@ rappahannockcountyva.gov or visit rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Attorney
County Attorney Arthur L. Goff has offices opposite the courthouse at 239 Gay St. and can be reached at 540-675-5338.
A Summer Day Camp for Exploration, Inquiry, Arts and Community in Nature.
2023 CAMP DATES
Week 1: June 12-16 Week 2: June 19-23
Week 3: June 26-30 Week 4: July 3-7
Ages 8-16. Each week is different! Scholarships available.
540.252.6308 • www.rappnaturecamp.org
The board meets the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. for general business and 7 p.m. for any public hearings. A second work-session meeting may be held on the third Monday. Meetings are held at the courthouse (250 Gay St., Washington). Chairman, Debbie P. Donehey (Wakefield District, 540-252-9989 or ddonehey@ rappahannockcountyva. gov); vice-chair, Keir A. Whitson (Hampton District, 540-675-3358 or kawhitson@ rappahannockcountyva. gov). Other members are Van C. Carney (StonewallHawthorne district, 540-
429-2385 or vcarney@ rappahannockcountyva. gov), Ronald L. Frazier (Jackson District, 540937-5983 or rfrazier@ rappahannockcountyva. gov), and Christine Smith (Piedmont District, 540987-5007 or csmith@ rappahannockcountyva.gov).
Animal Control
Dispatched through the Sheriff ’s Office. Call 540-6755300.
Building Office
Richard S. “Rich” Cornell, county building official, has offices at 311N Gay St. (rear entrance), Washington. Call 540-6755340 or email rscornell@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Broadband Authority
The Broadband Authority was created by the Board of Supervisors to seek grant funding to improve citizen access to reliable broadband. See the authority’s website for more information: rappbroadband.org
Commissioner of Accounts
Michael T. Brown, Box 458, Washington. Call 540227-5078 or email mbrown@ walkerjoneslaw.com.
Commissioner of the Revenue
Mary A. Graham has offices at 262 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-6755370 or email: magraham@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.
E911 Coordinator:
Sheriff Connie Compton and Lt. Janie M. Jenkins jointly serve as Rappahannock’s E911
Coordinator located at the Sheriff’s Office at 383 Porter St., Washington. Call 540-6755300 or email cscompton@ rappahannockcountyva. gov or jmjenkins@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Offices at 338A Gay St., Washington, open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 540-6753516. To contact environmental health specialist Medge Carter, email Medge.Carter@vdh. virginia.gov.
Library
Rappahannock County
Library has books and audiovideo items to loan, plus public computers, free wifi and other services detailed online at rappahannocklibrary. org. Library is open 10 to 6 weekdays (till 8 Mondays and Wednesdays) and 10 to 2 Saturdays at 4 Library Rd. (off U.S. 211 just east of Washington). Closed Sundays and federal and state holidays. Amanda Weakley is the director. Call 540-6753780 or email rapplibrary@ gmail.com. Learn more about the library by visiting rappahannocklibrary.org.
The Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the courthouse, 250 Gay St., Washington. Chairman Keir A. Whitson (BOS Representative) Hampton District, 540675-3358 or kawhitson@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center: Household trash and recyclables are
accepted from county residents. There is also a shed for clothing, books and other usable items to be donated (or browsed). Open 9 to 7 Saturday and 1 to 5 Sunday, plus 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 15 Flatwood Rd. (off Rock Mills Road near U.S. 211), Washington. Call 540-987-8985.
Amissville Refuse and Recycling Center: Household trash and recyclables are accepted from county residents. Tires, and refrigerant-containing appliances items are accepted for a fee. Open 7:30 to 5:30 Monday-Saturday at 168 Weaver Rd., Amissville. Call 540-937-3337. See the county webpage for refuse and recycling information: www. rappahannockcountyva.gov/ refuse.
The department offers benefit programs, foster care and adoption, adult and child protective services and classes to help parents deal with adolescents, Medicaid and more. Open 8 to 4:30 at 354 Gay St., Washington. Contact director Gail A. Crooks at 540675-3313 or gail.a.crooks@dss. virginia.gov.
Treasurer
Debra L. Knick has offices at 274 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-675-5360 or email dlknick@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Zoning Appeals, Board of The board meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at the courthouse. Contact Chairman Ronald Makela at ybrjoat@gmail.com or 540-937-5718.
The authority meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the courthouse. Offices at 3751 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville; call 540987-3185 to reach the plant manager. Contact Chairman Cheri Woodard at cheri@ cheriwoodard.com or PO Box 550, Sperryville 22740.
To learn where to vote, register or pick up an absentee ballot, contact the Rappahannock County Voter Registration Office or visit sbe.virginia.gov. Kimberly McKiernan is the county’s registrar of voters, with offices at 262-A Gay St., Washington; call 540675-5380 or email vote@ rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Connie S. Compton, sheriff. Headquarters at 383 Porter St., Washington; call 540-6755300 or email cscompton@ rappahannockcountyva. gov. The sheriff’s office also handles animal control calls. For emergencies only, dial 911.
Virginia State Police
Culpeper office: 540-829-7766.
Emergency Services Coordinator
Sean Polster serves as the Rappahannock’s Emergency Services Coordinator, located at the Sheriff’s Office at 383 Porter St., Washington. Call 540-6755322 or email: cscompton@ rappahannockcountyva. gov or jmjenkins@ rappahannockcountyva.gov
RSW Regional Jail
Note: The phone numbers listed below are all nonemergency numbers. If you have an emergency, dial 911.
Emergency Manager/ Emergency Services Coordinator Sean Polster has offices at 311 Gay St. (rear entrance), Washington. Call (540) 5228253.
Amissville (Co. 3) 14711 Lee Hwy., Amissville 540-937-5125
Castleton (Co. 5) 593 Castleton View Rd., Castleton. 540-937-4110
Administration
Barbara Batson, town administrator/clerk, has offices at 567 Mt. Salem Ave. (or by mail at PO Box 7, Washington, VA 22747). Call 540-675-3128, email townofwashington@ washingtonva.gov or visit washingtonva.gov.
The ARB meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Town Hall. Contact Chair Drew Mitchell at drew.mitchell@ washingtonva.gov.
Attorney
Martin Crim, 9200 Church Street, Suite 400, Manassas, VA 20110. Call 703-369-4738.
Zoning Administrator
Steve Gyurisin, offices at 567 Mt. Salem Ave, Washington, VA 22747. Call 540-675-3128.
Council and Mayor
The council meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Town Hall. Contact Mayor Fred Catlin, who also serves on the town council, at 540-212-0357 or fred.catlin@ washingtonva.gov. Other members are Gail Swift (town treasurer, 540-671-0944 or gail.swift@washingtonva. gov), Drew Beard (drew. beard@washingtonva. gov) Jean Goodine (jean. goodine@washingtonva.gov), Patrick O’Connell (540-6753800 or patrick.oconnell@ washingtonva.gov), Brad Schneider (540-551-2999 or brad.schneider@washingtonva. gov) and Joseph Whited (202374-7215 or joseph.whited@ washingtonva.gov).
The commission meets 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at Town Hall. Contact chairman Caroline Anstey at caroline.anstey@ washingtonva.gov.
The RappahannockShenandoah-Warren Regional Jail, which replaced local jails in all three counties when it opened in July 2014, is located at 6601 Winchester Rd. in Front Royal. 540-622-6097 or visit rswregionaljail.com
Circuit Court
Court Clerk’s office open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at 238 Gay St., Washington; 540675-5350 or courts.state.va.us/ courts/circuit/Rappahannock. Contact Court Clerk Margaret (Peggy) Ralph at mralph@ vacourts.gov
Combined District Court General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court: Clerk’s office in the courthouse at 250 Gay St., Washington, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Contact court clerk at 540-675-5356 or email dfoster@vacourts.gov
Commonwealth's Attorney Commonwealth’s
Chester Gap (Co. 9) 42 Waterfall Rd., Chester Gap. 540-635-5482
Flint Hill (Co. 4) 945 Fodderstack Rd., Flint Hill. 540-675-3286
Sperryville Fire (Co. 2) 11871 Lee Hwy., Sperryville 540-987-8124
Sperryville Rescue (Co. 7) 12 Main St., Sperryville 540-987-8085
Washington (Co. 1) 10 Firehouse Ln., Washington 540-675-3615
Attorney Arthur Goff, with offices directly opposite the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, can be reached at 540-675-5338 or algoff@ rappahannockcountyva.gov
Juvenile Court Services
Based at the courthouse, 250 Gay St., Washington, 540-6755358.
Businesses of Rappahannock: Businesses of Rappahannock is a membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local businesses through promotion, advocacy, and education. Our goal is to provide the network necessary for maintaining an economically viable community for all those who wish to live and work in Rappahannock County. We are also the public-facing organization that welcomes thousands of visitors each year to our bucolic villages! For more information, visit ExploreRappahannock.com or call 540-227-4845.
Foothills Forum: A nonprofit, nonpartisan group that provides research and reporting about Rappahannock County matters. Issues and trends surfaced in a 2015 survey conducted by the UVA Center for Survey Research. Recent reporting projects, pursued in partnership with Rappahannock Media (publisher of the Rappahannock News), have looked at broadband/ cell coverage, land use and rural health care. For more information, visit foothillsforum. org or call 540-675-1207.
For the Cats’ Sake is a nonprofit organization dedicated to spaying and neutering
stray, feral and domestic cats, and thereby reducing the incidence of unwanted litters in Rappahannock and surrounding counties. We seek to stabilize feral cat colonies and reduce the homeless stray cat population, while also providing cats with healthier and happier lives. Visit forthecatssake.org for more information.
Living Sky Foundation: An educational organization in support of the arts in that it educates, motivates and inspires individuals to achieve optimum well-being and a purposeful existence through a conscious reconnect with nature. Their services include curriculum
development, community support, artist services, music and art enrichment programs and environmental stewardship. For program, member or volunteer information visit livingsky.org, email lsf@livingsky.org or call 540-987-9288.
North Piedmont Community Foundation: An established 501 (c)(3) whose sole purpose is transforming the resources of our local citizens into real growth and strength for our community. NPCF manages a wide variety of funds established by local individuals, families, businesses, or
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charitable institutions. Through our investment strategies, the returns from these funds are put back into the community through grant cycles, and scholarships, along with the personal causes the fund holder holds dear. The staff at NPCF is committed to building deep bonds with our region’s nonprofits. We are dedicated to educating and supporting all nonprofits of the region in their health as businesses, and their resilience in their missions of supporting our most vulnerable. Call 540-349-0631 or visit npcf.org.
Rappahannock Aging
Together: Part of a regional partnership taking action to improve quality of life for older adults and their families. Meetings are 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Rappahannock County
Library. Call 540-829-6405 or visit agingtogether.org
Rappahannock Animal Welfare League: RAWL rescues homeless dogs and helps pets find and stay in loving homes. RAWL’s shelter at 160 Weaver Rd., Amissville, also offers spay and neuter programs and rabies clinics. Contact manager Patti Want (inforawldogs@gmail.com) at 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283, or visit rawldogs.org.
Rappahannock Benevolent Fund: The Benevolent Fund was founded during the financial crisis of 2008 by an individual anonymous donation. This donation helped to establish a committee of church and lay people ready to assist Rappahannock County families and individuals in need of emergency services during the
financial crisis. Call 540-671-0421 or visit rappbenfund.org.
Rapp at Home serves the health, safety, and social needs of Rappahannock residents aged 50 and older. We help seniors – at no charge – connect with the community and live as they choose by providing services such as: rides to medical appointments and events, prescription and grocery pick-up, in-home services, stimulating activities and fitness classes, gettogethers, and more. Call us at 540-937-4663 or visit rappathome. org to see what we can do for you or for the seniors in your life.
Rappahannock County Democratic Committee: Rappahannock County Democratic Committee: Meets every second Saturday of the month via Zoom at 10am for one hour. For details and a link, see
RappDems.org, contact Chair@ RappDems.org, or find us on Facebook.
Rappahannock County Republican Committee: Contact chair Terry Dixon at terry.dixon@gmail.com or visit rapprepublicans.com.
The Rappahannock
Food Pantry: The Pantry, at 11763 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, is a volunteer nonprofit organization that assists all Rappahannock residents who need food. Its Plant a Row Program also encourages Rappahannock gardeners to plant a little extra for the Pantry. Call the Food Pantry at 540-675-1177 or visit rappahannockpantry.org for more information, to donate or volunteer. (540) 675-1177
Rappahannock
Historical Society: Nonprofit committed to gathering,
Don’t just make donationsmake a legacy.
preserving and disseminating information about the history of Rappahannock County. Volunteer staff members assist with genealogical, property and other types of historical research for a fee. The society’s museum (328 Gay St., Washington) is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday or by appointment, and the society has a growing collection of books on Rappahannock’s history for sale. Contact the society at 540-675-1163 or rapphistsoc@comcast.net, or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org.
Rappahannock Lions Club: Provides voluntary services throughout the community. The club meets at the Sperryville fire hall at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday. Contact president Garry Giebel at
cherriesontop132@gmail.com or membership chair Richard Antony at rantony@ieee.org or visit rappahannocklions.org.
RappCats is a nonprofit organization that helps stray, abused, abandoned and unwanted cats in the county, and operates the county’s only state-approved cat shelter, which is in Flint Hill. For more information or to adopt, contact RappCats at 540-987-6050 or rappcats@ rappcats.org or visit rappcats. org.
Rappnet.org : A selfmoderated email list by and for residents of Rappahannock County. Discussion is freewheeling and encompasses all subjects. Contact Tom Woolman at twooolman@ontargettek.com or visit rappnet.org .
Rappahannock-Rapidan Medical Reserve Corps: The corps serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties by establishing local teams of public health volunteers to strengthen the public health infrastructure and improve emergency preparedness and response. Contact Kathy Hatter at the Culpeper County Health Department (540829-7350), email: rrmrc@vdh. virginia.gov or visit www.vdh. virginia.gov/rrmrc/about.
Rappahannock Senior Citizen Center: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the Scrabble School, serving a hot lunch at noon and open to all county seniors aged 60 and up, with daily activities and trips. Monthly email calendar upon request. Contact manager Darcy Canton at 540-987-3638 or isingpraises@ hotmail.com.
Scouting: Cub Scout Pack 123/Boy Scout Troop 36 are based at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington. Contact Cubmaster/Scoutmaster Michael Del Grosso at 540-2205495 or mjdelg2020@comcast. net. For Girl Scouts in Rappahannock, contact Amo Merritt, service unit manager, at 540-987-8431, or visit gsvsc.org.
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Website: foothills-forum.org
Email: info@foothills-forum.org
RAPPCATS LOGO GUIDELINES
The RappCats Logo requires a consistent and controlled application to all products and services. Its primary purpose is for use on websites, stationery, marketing collateral, signage, and sales promotional items.
The correct usage of this logo helps to promote and reinforce brand identity while at the same time build brand equity. The logo may not be altered or modified in any way.
RappCats is a private, non-profit organization that rescues, cares for, and finds loving homes for abandoned, abused, neglected, injured, and homeless cats and kittens throughout Rappahannock County, VA.
CAGE FREE & NO KILL SHELTER
rappcats.org | 540.987.6050 | adopt@rappcats.org
Scrabble School Preservation Foundation: Supports the preservation of Scrabble School (111 Scrabble Rd., Castleton), one of four Rosenwald Schools in Rappahannock County for African-American children during segregation. An exhibit, website and school outreach program focus on the school's history and the experiences of its students. Contact Nan Butler Roberts at 540-222-1457 or contact@scrabbleschool.org, or visit scrabbleschool.org.
Washington Ladies Auxiliary raises funds for Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue, and is best known for its Thrift Shop, next door to the fire station at 10 Firehouse Lane, open 10 to 5 Tuesday-Wednesday and 10 to 1 Saturday. Call 540-683-6499 for more information.
Woodville Community Organization: Contact Jeff Light at 540-987-9523 or pastorjeffreylight@gmail.com.
Customized Business Services (Ellen Berg), Washington, 540-547-8164
Nina Carter McKee, CPA, 16 Harris Hollow Rd., Washington, 540-675-2244
U-Turn Management Services 7147 Zachary Taylor Hwy. Flint Hill 540-931-5007
Michael T. Brown, 257 Gay St., P.O. Box 458, Washington 540-227-5078
JDM Title LLC. 27 Gay Street, Washington VA 540-6753031
James William Fletcher III, Box 298, Sperryville, 540987-8511
David L. Konick, Washington, 540-937-5067, 540660-9912 (cell)
Sharon Luke, 257 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-3421
Franklin B. Reynolds Jr., 11945 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, VA 22740, 540-675-3239
B&B Service Center/NAPA Auto Parts, 11914 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-8686
Baldwin’s Towing, 24hr Service, 540-987-9054, Cell: 540244-5903
Settle’s Cars & Trucks, U.S. 522 in Flint Hill (540-6753252) and U.S. 211 in Amissville (540-937-4500)
Shaw’s Services (James and Ricky Shaw), 12004 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-8377
Atlantic Union Bank, 7 Bank Rd., Washington, 540-9878384
Truist Bank, 644 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-6753596
Oak View National Bank, 261 Main St., Washington, 540359-7147
Blue Door Kitchen & Inn (see listing in Places to Eat)
Flourish Root, floral creations and event decor/ stylings (Jen Cable), 540-7420097, flourishroot@gmail.com or flourishroot.com
Laughing Duck Gardens and Cookery (Sylvie Rowand), Washington, 540-675-3725, laughingduckgardens.com
D&K Design (Kim Bealle, print and web design), Sperryville, 540-987-8010 or dkdesign.net
Irisweb.net (Averill Ring, web design), Amissville, 540937-5805 or irisweb.net
Nighthawk Communications (Pam Owen; writing, editing, DTP, photography), Sperryville, 540-227-0137.
Piedmont Broadband (rural wireless internet service provider), Amissville, 540-937-9919 or info@ piedmontbroadband.com
Runamok Systems (David Yowell, computer, network services and repair), Washington, 540-987-9155 or runamok@runamok.com or runamok.com
Wheelock Web Works (Tobey Wheelock, databasedriven websites, web hosting), Washington, 540-675-1020 or wheelockweb.com
Monroe & Crocker, AIA, ASLA, Huntly, 540-636-4505
Allan F. Clark Construction, 1711 Nethers Rd., Sperryville, 540-987-9023
Dan Clark Land Surveying, P.O. Box 478 Flint Hill 540-635-2328 info@ virginiasurveyer.com
Battlefield Region Inc., 3130 Holly Springs Rd., Amissville, fgsbattlefield@ yahoo.com
Beaverdam Custom Builders, 2134 Nethers Rd., Sperryville, 540-987-8120 or beaverdambuilders.com
Brannock Built Custom Home & Remodeling - Class A Contractor. 321 South Poes Rd. Amissville, 540-660-1619
Brooks Trucking, Viewtown, 540-937-4351
Candace Clough, estate gardener, Flint Hill, 540-675-2344 or info@candaceclough.com
Compton Excavating, Amissville, 540-675-2775
Define Line Fencing & Excavating (Terry Robey),
6 Hope Hill Rd., Castleton, 540-937-3615
E. Fletcher Construction, 171 Sunnyside Orchard Ln., Washington, 540-675-1919 or efletcherconstruction.com
Expert Kitchen Designs - Sandra Brannock, CPA, AKBD Kitchen Designer, 703801-6402; expertkitchendesigns. com; www.houzz.com/pro/ expertkitchendesigns
Lilac Farm Interior Design & Art Consulting, Mimi Forbes, Castleton, 540-937-2067 mimililacfarm@aol.com
M E Smith Construction, Inc., 540-937-3393; mesmithconstruction.com;
Hampton & Massie Construction, 526 Fodderstack Rd., Washington. 540-675-2104
or hamptonmassie.com
Joseph Keyser Construction, Washington, 540-675-2395 or rappahannockbuilder.com
Lucking Woodwork, designer and builder of fine furniture, 540-987-9590, luckingwoodwork@gmail.com or luckingwoodwork.com
Ron Makela, Amissville, 540-937-5718
Racer Construction, custom home builder, 567 Mount Salem Ave., Washington. 540-423-8469
Scott McBride, Mustard Seed master builder, 3749 Sperryville Pk., Sperryville, 540-987-7254 or stickmic@verizon.net
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Shawn Hamrick’s Roofing, Huntly, 540-631-0666
Stik Bilt Custom Renovators/Carpentry, 540-718-4884 or 540-923-4163 or stikbilt@hotmail.com
TimberBuilt Construction (Greg Foster), Flint Hill, 540-675-3901 or timberbuiltconstruction.com
Whetzel’s Excavating & Drainfields, 40 S. Poes Rd., Amissville, 540-937-9978
Yingling Residential Construct, 26 Evergreen Ln., Flint Hill, 540-675-1465
L G Zindel Inc., 311 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-3548
All Star Septic, Zachary Taylor Hwy., 888-815-7867, allstarseptic.com
Aquaman Water Service, Inc., 325 Pine Dr., Amissville, 540-937-5994
Clate Electric, 1099 Old Bridge Rd., Amissville, 540-3472115
Frazier Electric Service, 446 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, 540-937-5983
Gore Electrical & Plumbing, Sperryville, 540987-8748
Precise Plumbing and
Remodeling, 48 Main St., Sperryville, 540-987-9393 or precise4sam@outlook.com
Pullen’s Electrical & Plumbing, 51 Plains Ln., Washington, 540-675-3249
Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home (supplies only; see listing under Shops: Specialty), 540-987-8555
Williams’ Electrical Service, 32 Avery Dr., Chester Gap, 540-636-7936
Wallace D. Woodard Plumbing & Heating, Amissville, 540-937-5402
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
L. C. Campbell Heating & HVAC, 389 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, 540-937-9898
Independent Air (Chris Berta), 5403 Sperryville Pike, Boston, 540-987-8798
Keys Heating & Air Conditioning, 3632 Slate Mills Rd., Sperryville, 540-547-3578
Stratford Heating & Air (Tony Atkins), 17 Thomas Hill Ln., Sperryville, 540-987-9085
LANDSCAPING • YARD SERVICES • FLORIST
Artemisia’s Garden, Sperryville, 540-987-3306
D & D Services, Sperryville, 540-987-9350
Endless Creations Flowers & Gifts, 540-825-4440, 211 W Evans St., Culpeper
Garcia Tree & Landscaping Service, 13540 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-622-4895
Hill House Farm & Nursery, 631 Scrabble Rd., Castleton, 540-937-1798, hillhousenativeplants.com (see also under Farms)
Paul Harris (tree services), Sperryville, 540-987-9871
Gary Hitt (tree services), Amissville, 540-937-3584
Laughing Duck Gardens and Cookery (Sylvie Rowand), Washington, 540-675-3725, laughingduckgardens.com
Roy Pullen, Sperryville, 540-987-9601 or pullenslawncare@yahoo.com
Quality Tree Service, 40 Buckhill Ln., Washington, 540-675-3773
Rappahannock Landscape & Nursery (Adam Kerr), Amissville, 540-937-4747 or rappscapes.com
Shoemaker Landscape (Rich Shoemaker), Amissville, 540-937-7303, richshoe@ earthlink.net
Treeworks (Lyt Wood), Sperryville, 540-987-9530 or singingcreek@earthlink.net
Williams Tree Service & Landscaping (Greg Williams), 1380 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540675-2530 or williamstreeva.com
NEWSPAPERS
Rappahannock News, 309 Jett St., Washington, 540-6753338, rappnews.com
K9ology Center, private and group instruction, pet care, Sperryville, 540-987-6327
At Home Pet Care (Ellen Berg), Washington, 540-547-8164 or visit nokennel4me.com
Golden Retreat For K9's Dog Boarding, Dog Walks
& Pet Care, Grooming, 496 Viewtown Road - Amissville, VA 20106 540.937.4465 fax 540937-6445, goldenretreat4k9s. com
Lisa Leftwich (pet sitting/ concierge service), Washington, 540-675-3967
Mountainview Dog Training, 766 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, 540-9372114 or 540-937-5805 or mountainviewdogtraining.com
The Pet Tailor (boarding, pet sitting), 20 Victory Ln., Castleton, 540-937-5542 or pettailor.net
Southpaw Pet Salon, 4 Little Pond Lane, Amissville, 540-937-6331 or southpawpetsalon.com
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DENTAL
Stella M. Liong, DDS, 4 Robin Ln., Flint Hill, 540-6751188
HERBAL THERAPY
Green Comfort Herbal Apothecary & School of Herbal Medicine (Theresa Boardwine, RH), 540-937-4283, green.comfort@gmail.com or greencomfortherbalapothecary. com
MEDICAL Mountainside Medicine (John McCue, DO) 12715 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-675-3080
Rappahannock Free Clinic, 35 Rock Pointe Ln., Warrenton, 540-347-0394, fauquierfreeclinic.org
Miller Family Medicine and Wellness (D. Brooke Miller, MD; Ann H. Miller, NP), 12699 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-5068
PSYCHOLOGY • COUNSELING
Inner Riches Osteopathic Medical Associates, Inc (Behavioral Health Services) 323 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-401-5086
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Kathleen J. Edwards (nutritional counseling), 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-9272
Pamela J. Richards, LCSW, 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-244-9496
Ann Tate, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville 540-987-9475
Cara Cutro, CMT, Sperryville-based mobile massage, 540-878-7085 or caracadabra.com
Kathryn Walker, CMT, 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-683-9002
Since 1980.
Capitol Metro Physical Therapy (Tom Papke, PT), 338-D Gay St., Washington, 540675-3090
Mountainside Physical Therapy (Anne H. Williams, PT), 12625 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-9390
Rappahannock Physical Therapy (Christian Co), 338 Gay St., Suite D, Washington, (540) 987-0769
Cindy Griffin (Mountainside Pilates) , classes and personal training at Mountainside Physical Therapy, 540-522-9062 or cindy4core@gmail.com
Kit Johnston (yoga classes at Sperryville Schoolhouse), 540-975-2687 or jhnstnkt@aol.com
Monica Fernandi (973) 222-9122
www.monicafernandi.com
Mountainside Dance Center (Philip S. Rosemond and Anne Williams) offers classes in ballet, modern and therapeutic dance at 12625 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-9390 or mountainsidedancecenter@ gmail.com.
Stonewall Abbey Yoga & Wellness, classes for adults and youth in yoga, qigong, martial arts and more at 44 Main St., Sperryville, 540-987-8369 or stonewallabbeyyoga.com
SERVICES
• Manual therapy (soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization)
• Strengthening and flexibility exercises
• Functional training
• Modalities (hot packs/cold packs, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, ultrasound etc.)
• Gait training
• Sports rehab training
• Work rehab training
Tom Papke, PT
211 Main St, Suite E, Washington, VA 22747
Phone: 540-675-3090
Fax: 866-220-5324
tompapke@earthlink.net capitolmetrophysicaltherapy.com
Blake Dickson Real Estate Services, LLC., Amissville, 540937-4537. blakedickson.com
Cheri Woodard Realty, 37C Main St., Sperryville, 540-9878500. www.cheriwoodard.com
Country Places Realty, 360 Gay St., Washington, 540-5220188. countryplacesva.com
Rappahannock
Real Estate, 311 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-1190. rappahannockrealestate.com
Real Estate III, 291 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-1373, www.kohlerrealtors.com
Thornton River Real Estate, 540-987-8544. 7 River Ln., Sperryville. thorntonriver.us
Washington Fine Properties, 322 Main St., Washington, 540-675-1488. wfp.com
21 Christmas Tree Lane
Washington, VA 22747
Large Animal: 540.987.1200
Small Animal: 540.987.9300
Fax: 540.987.1204
www.rosehillvet.com
Hair Gallery (Kim Nelson, Chandra Graves), 32 Main Street, Sperryville, 540-987-5010
Shear Designs (Missy Brackenridge), 14876 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-937-2828
Sperryville Barber Shop (Michele Burke, Stacey Coffey), 11909 Lee Hwy., 540-987-8146
Sweet Virginia’s Beauty Salon & Spa, 261 Main St., Washington, 805-588-0180
Animals First Veterinary Service (Lori Blankenship, Ph.D., DVM, CVA), 14041 Highland Hunter Trail, Rixeyville, VA 22737, 540-9376683, animalsfirstvet.com
Todd Burdick, DVM, 13296 Crest Hill Rd., Flint Hill, 540-6751506
Equine Reproduction Concepts, 111 Hackley’s Mill Rd., Amissville, 540-937-9832
Full Circle Equine Services 40 Judge Rothrock Ln., Amissville, 540-937-1754, www. fullcircleequine.com
Harmany Equine Clinic (Joyce Harman DVM, MRCVS), Flint Hill, 540-2291855 (appointments only) or harmanyequine.com
Ken Pankow Equine Dental LLC, PO Box 235, Flint Hill, 540-675-3815, horsedentistvirginia.com
Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, 21 Christmas Tree Ln., Washington, 540-987-1200 (Large Animal Clinic) or 540987-9300 (Small Animal Clinic), rosehillvet.com
White Oak Veterinary Service (equine practice), 279 Ben Venue Rd., Flint Hill, 540-675-1138
