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PUBLISHER Greenhill Media LLC EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Brian Yost COPY EDITOR Eryn Gable Rachel Musser EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Alexa Wolff CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Heidi Baumstark, Callie Broaddus, Kerry Phelps Dale, Mark Deane, Morgan Hensley, Dulcy Hooper, Richard Hooper, Carolyn Kincaid, Peter Milligan, Chelsea Rose Moore, Caitlin Scott, Summer Stanley CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Callie Broaddus, Eryn Gable, Doug Gehlsen, Tony Gibson, Crowell Hadden, Missy Janes, Douglas Lees, Joanne Maisano, Karen Monroe, Deborah Morrow, Julie Napear ART DIRECTION: Focal Point Creative DESIGNER: Elisa Hernandez PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: Nicky Marshok ADVERTISE IN MIDDLEBURG LIFE 114 W. Washington St. P.O. Box 1770 Middleburg, VA 20118 434.242.2295 | info@middleburglife.com All editorial matter is fully protected and may not be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of the publisher. All unsolicited manuscripts and photos must be accompanied by return postage; the publisher assumes no responsibility. Middleburg Life reserves the right to reject any advertising. Distributed in Aldie, Alexandria, Ashburn, Boyce, Charlottesville, Delaplane, Dulles, Front Royal, Haymarket, Leesburg, Manassas, Marshall, Middleburg, Millwood, Paris, The Plains, Rectortown, Upperville, Warrenton, Washington, D.C., and Winchester. 2

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FIND US ON Instagram @middleburglife Twitter @middleburglife Facebook.com/middleburglife ON THE COVER Upperville Colt and Horse Show Board President Mike Smith and Show Manager Tommy Lee Jones. Photo by Joanne Maisano. ON THIS PAGE Kieran Norris rode Cornhusker to win the Middleburg Hunt Cup at the 2017 Middleburg Spring Races. Taken by Focal Point Creative.

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Using Native Plants in Wild Spaces

By Celia Vuocolo | Photos by Betty Truax

Asters host 105 species of native butterfly, moth and skipper caterpillars (part of the insect order Lepidoptera) and are visited by a variety of native bees and other insects. Plant aster with native ferns, sedges and wild ginger.

e all have them: those tough spots in your yard where absolutely nothing will grow. Instead of spending time and money amending the soil and babying ornamental flowers, try planting Virginia native plants. There is a native plant for virtually every site condition because these species have evolved with our ecosystems, unlike many of the traditional garden plants found in garden centers. Birds, bees and butterflies will also benefit from the addition of native plants to your yard. The following species are just a handful of options to consider. For more ideas, order the new “Piedmont Native Plant Guide” from the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District. To find out where to purchase native plants, check out the Piedmont Environmental Council’s “Go Native Go Local” guide at pecva.org/gonative. DRY SHADE Dry, shady spots are probably one of the toughest areas to get anything to grow. However, there are actually a number of native plants that prefer these dry woodland-like settings. •

White wood aster, Eurybia divaricata. This late-summer bloomer thrives in average-dry soil and tops out at ~2 ½ ft. tall. It spreads by rhizomes and acts as a groundcover, so it’s a great “filler” plant for open, shady areas.

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Appalachian sedge, Carex appalachica. Sedges are native grasses that grow during the cooler times of the year (aka “cool-season grasses”). They provide structure and diversity in native plantings, and several species grow in dry shady areas. In addition to Appalachian sedge, consider planting Eastern star sedge, Carex platyphylla, and silver sedge, Carex radiata.

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Heath aster, Symphotrichum ericoides. This aster forms low-growing clumps of white, daisy-like flowers in the early fall. It is especially attractive when planted along a rock wall and allowed to cascade over the edge. The caterpillar of the silvery checkerspot, one of the 105 species of Lepidoptera that asters host, favors this species. The roots are rhizomatous, which will help anchor the soil in place and prevent erosion.

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Pussy toes, Antennaria neglecta. Pussy toes can be found creating a delicate carpet of silvery green leaves in the early spring. The tiny (no more than 6 inches high) flowers resemble cat’s paws, hence the name. Pussy toes host the American Lady butterfly and provide an important food source for native bees in the early spring. Don’t be fooled by its diminutive appearance — this plant will grow in the toughest places!

TURF ALTERNATIVES FOR SHADY AREAS Sometimes lawn grass just won’t grow, especially if it’s a shady area. Stop fertilizing and reseeding every year and try creating a seed mix with some of these native sedges instead: blue wood sedge (Carex flaccosperma) and rosy star sedge (Carex rosea). Another common native grass in the Piedmont to consider adding to your mix is poverty oatgrass (Danthonia spicata). Its grassy tendrils curl up tight like a pig’s tail! And finally, don’t get stuck on grasses; consider using other native groundcovers to provide interesting texture, like ebony spleenwort fern (Asplenium platyneuron), for example. ML Celia Vuocolo is the habitat and stewardship specialist for the Piedmont Environmental Council. Left: Bluecarex. Right: Aster.

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ince 1853, when Col. Richard Henry Dulany organized the first event, the Upperville Colt and Horse Show has been an annual rite of summer. It is celebrated as the oldest horse show in North America and on June 5-11, the 164th iteration of the show will take place. On the eve of that event, Middleburg Life caught up with board president Mike Smith and show manager Tommy Lee Jones to find out more about the history and future of the event. According to Jones, “The show started as part of an effort to improve the care of young horses over the winter and improve the general care of horses overall. That was Col. Dulany’s vision.” Smith explained that the event really “started out as a breeder’s horseshow. In a world before automobiles, it was a big deal to show off their horses.” “The show traditionally featured the horses of the day,” Jones added, “and included draft horses, driving horses and in-hand classes.” “The horse show has observed traditions, but changed over the decades,” Smith was quick to point out. “We have had great horse people in this part of Virginia and great visionaries who can make things happen,” he went on to say, “and a lot of great

businessmen and horse people have kept the event alive and made it successful over the years.” It was Mrs. A.C. Randolph, in the early ‘80s, who brought in Jones to manage the jumpers. Jones has been involved since 1980 and has managed the entire show since 1982. Since that time, the horse show has continued to evolve. In the late ‘90s, riders began going more and more to Europe and the importance of North American events diminished. When Smith took over, he began an effort to counter that trend. “We have done so much in the last four years upgrading the grounds, the prize list and sponsorships,” Smith told us. “The money that is needed today to get the top riders has changed dramatically in the last 10 years.” The board worked to bring in the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) and get world-ranking points to encourage top riders to participate. The show has since become FEI rated and “in the last four years,” Smith proudly pointed out, “the show has gone to a 4-star grand prix with world ranking points. Top riders have begun to recognize Upperville as a great show because of the ranking points and the money they were able to bring back

to the purses.” The future looks bright for the Upperville Colt and Horse show. “Looking forward,” Smith concluded, “is a difficult question, the only thing I can envision is to stay at a very competitive level and to show American riders that they can stay in North American and compete.” ML

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GOOSE CREEK ASSOCIATION ANNUAL COCKTAIL PARTY Photos by Callie Broaddus

3 In an effort to fight the discharge of sewage runoff into Goose Creek, the Goose Creek Association (GCA) was formed in 1970 and today includes hundreds of members in Loudoun and Fauquier counties. The importance of the GCA fight cannot be understated because the local watershed feeds into the Potomac and ultimately the Chesapeake watershed. GCA held its annual Members’ Cocktail Party April 21 at Magalen O. Bryant’s beautiful home, Locust Hill, in The Plains, Virginia. The assembled guests enjoyed Bryant’s spring garden and historic home located in the Little River Rural Historic District of the Goose Creek watershed. GCA Board Member Louise Crane

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4 chaired and organized the party with delicious catering by Karen Harper-Fuog. At the party, GCA honored its 2017 Golden Goose Award recipient: longtime stream monitor volunteer and former board member Patricia Callahan. This spring, GCA monitored over 12 sites along Goose Creek for water quality and planted thousands of trees along riparian buffers with scores of student and adult volunteers in Fauquier and Loudoun counties. This winter, GCA also showed the environmental documentary “Saving Place, Saving Grace” about the conservation efforts of a Trappist monastery in Berryville, Virginia. For more information, visit GCA’s website at goosecreek.org.

Photos: 1. Lori Keenan presenting the Golden Goose award to Patricia Callahan. 2. Board member and event organizer Louise Crane with her husband Carey Crane. 3. Caroline Helmly and Leslie Hazel with Cynthia Benitz, who is the active stream monitor for Fauquier County. 4. Board member Dulany Morison (left) with Eleanor Morison and Milton Sender. 5. Forrest Stone Allen with his service dog, Toliver, and his mother, Rae Stone, DVM.

PETS OF THE MONTH Cooper (male lab mix) & Lola (female terrier cross) Owner Middleburg Humane Foundation Age Both 10 years old and up-to-date on all our vaccinations Describe yourself in three words Inseparable, spunky, relaxed What’s your story? We had a full life living with our beautiful, previous owner. She is older, like us, and she went into hospice care. We love and miss her. What do you like about MHF?

with any other animals except for me, her best bud! We make a super cute pair and are both house-trained. If you were likened to a celebrity, who would you be?

We have lived at MHF for two months. That’s a long time in dog years. MHF makes special accommodations for us so we can sleep and play together while we eagerly await the new human love of our life.

Cooper is Squiggy, and I’m Shirley from “Laverne & Shirley.” Cooper always says “hello” whenever you open a door, and I’m the perky, positive one. I can be a little sensitive and overreact sometimes. That’s the terrier in me.

What is your best feature?

If you had one wish, what would it be?

Cooper: I’ll do the talking this time. We adore each other, but Lola does not get along

Everyone should know two is better than one. We want to spend our golden years

together in a home! Please help us with our retirement dream and give us our happilyever-after in your home. ML Left: Lola is a female terrier cross. Right: Cooper is a male lab mix. Photos by Chris Weber Studios. Article courtesy of Melanie Burch, director of development for the Middleburg Humane Foundation. For further information, visit middleburghumane.org or call 540-364-3272. Middleburg Humane Foundation operates a private, 4.5-acre farm shelter located in Marshall, Virginia. It is their goal to provide a haven for abused, neglected and “at risk” animals, both large and small.

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Half a World

FROM MIDDLEBURG Story and photos by Callie Broaddus

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had no idea where I wanted to go, but I knew

that I was craving something different — something that would challenge me, push me, make me uncomfortable. At 25, I had never lived outside of Virginia.”

Middleburg-grown Emily Dale had been teaching third grade in Reston, Virginia, for two years when that feeling rushed over her. She Googled “out-of-state teaching options” and three weeks later had signed her contract. When she announced her new teaching job in the Marshall Islands, her family and friends had to scour a map to find the dot situated more than 7,000 miles away from home: A thin strip of land between Hawaii and Australia would be Dale’s home for the next two years. Thirty-six hours of travel from an Upper Crust cookie, a continent plus half an ocean away from her tight-knit family, Dale stepped off a crowded flight in hot, sunny Majuro. “From that day forward, my life was changed. I was not in Middleburg anymore,” Dale recalled. “I remember being excited, delirious and feeling completely vulnerable.” The first face she saw belonged to a 9-yearold boy with an ear-to-ear smile. Ruben was a member of her welcome committee and would be a student in her third grade class at Majuro Cooperative School. “We all hopped in the school van and headed to our new home. Without hesitation, he jumped on my lap and leaned back to get comfortable, as if we’d done this a million times.” Fast forward six months, and this toothy child had taken up residence on a floor mattress in Dale’s tiny, one-bedroom, painted cinderblock apartment. He slept next to her other young ward, Charlotte, a teenager who had also silently struggled with an abusive home life. Through the lens of these two children, Dale learned about the myriad problems that are a fact of life for many in Majuro: domestic abuse laws that are often unenforced, teenage pregnancy, alcoholism,

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meager education, and a complete dearth of mental health care resources. But these societal issues took time to unearth. Emanating from every colorful home, swaying coconut tree and crowded basketball court was a universal happiness that seemed to seep into her skin as she walked down the street. The pitter-patter of barefoot children playing outside her apartment window shored Dale’s growing perception that children in Majuro are simply happier than children back home. With next to no internet access, children play outside constantly, “making kites out of chip bags and baseball gloves out of cardboard. They make basketball hoops out of plywood and buckets. They use rocks to play checkers.” Dale paused, reflecting on life in Virginia. “Kids don’t have to have ‘nice things’ to be happy or to have fun.”

Most of Dale’s students have an effusive nature, but she has still encountered hurdles trying to effectively teach her class. “Unlike in Virginia, most families are not exposing their children to books and other educational resources from a young age. Some parents are not fluent in reading, writing or speaking English, making it very difficult to help their children academically.” She teaches children reading both well below and well above grade level, children with various special needs and a wide range of English comprehension. “It is not easy trying to establish a connection with every single one of your students, but the best teachers are the ones who don’t stop until they have. Establishing and fostering meaningful relationships with my students is what gets me out of bed every morning.” Dale’s two-year contract is nearly up, and much has changed since she was greeted with

a toothy smile from a future student. Ruben, now 11, is living with his family again. His smile is bigger than ever, and he still has an “open door policy” at Dale’s apartment, where he announces himself by barging in, yelling, “Miss Emily!” and knocking over whatever is in his path. Dale assumed guardianship of 16-yearold Charlotte when they flew to Middleburg together last summer, but Charlotte will be staying in Majuro when Dale returns home next month; she loves her country too much to fathom leaving. They plan to remain in constant contact, always looking forward to the next visit. As Dale anticipates returning to life in Middleburg, she recalls the forgotten pleasures of binging on Chick-Fil-A and “Law & Order SVU,” free Wi-Fi and drinkable tap water. She will leave a chunk of her heart in the Marshall Islands, but will come back having accomplished her goal. She has been challenged, pushed, uncomfortable and, at 27, has lived about as far away from Virginia as possible. “Over the past several years,” Dale said, “I have been searching, thinking and praying. … What is my life’s purpose? I have finally realized how simple the answer is: To love the

shit out of those who come into it. Making others feel loved, supported and safe. … That is what I am called to do.” ML

On p. 8, Emily Dale. Above: Dale tutoring a student in her classroom.

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Man’s Best Friend Photos by Alexa Wolff

There is much controversy regarding the manner in which wolves evolved into dogs, but early-domesticated wolves helped men hunt and thus became known as “man’s best friend.” Over the millennia, dogs have gone on to play many roles in the service of humans, but the idea of dogs as “man’s best friend” continues to this day. From April 14 to May 14, Artists in Middleburg (AiM) are hosting an exhibit that celebrates the connection between man and dog. “Man’s Best Friend: The Dog in Art” exhibit is at the AiM Gallery on Washington Street in Middleburg and features the work of local artists. Middleburg Life was on hand for the opening. We are offering a few photographs that we hope will inspire you to visit the exhibit and support our local arts. ML

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THEN & THERE

Some stable facts & fancies Story and photos by Richard Hooper

he essential function of a stable is always the same — to contain horses in a safe, hygienic environment with dry floors, good ventilation with accessible food and water — but the architecture of accomplishing this end varies wildly. It can, and has been, anything from the classical to the ultra modern and from the baroque to the rustic. Stables encompass a full range of architectural styles and ethnic and nationalistic influences: Georgian, Moorish, Italianate, Victorian, Gothic and Middle Eastern, to name a few. On its most basic level, a stable can be erected in a fairly short period of time: a few enclosed stalls plopped down on the ground with little or no regard to appearance. However, if one believed that one would be reincarnated as a horse, one might wish to put a bit more thought and time into the process of creating one’s future abode. Such was a motivating factor for Louis Henri de Bourbon, the seventh Prince de Condé, when he commissioned the construction of his fabled stable at Chantilly, France. He approved the drawings in 1719. Construction that began in 1721 was completed in 1736. The stable was over 200 yards long and included room for 240 horses along with a kennel for 500 hounds. Its vaulted, 45-foot high ceiling provided ample ventilation. It is uncertain, though, if he ever took up residence. Stables are usually thought of as a building in a pastoral, country setting on a farm or on an estate. If you visualize a Western setting, then it is on a ranch. Some of the largest examples, though, used to be in the great cities. Horses were vital for public transportation and the apex was reached during the 19th century. Giles Worsley described the London scene in his book “The British Stable,” where, in the 1890s, there was a horse-drawn bus for every 350 people and the largest bus company, the London Omnibus Co., had 10,000 horses to accommodate. Ideally, a company could locate a stable at the end of a route on the outskirts of the city, where land was less expensive and the stables could spread out and remain a single story structure. However, the other end of the line

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could be inside London, which necessitated stables with additional levels. The Road Car Co., for instance, stabled 700 horses on two stories and a yard that held 60 buses.

stable located near Paddington Station. Its construction was completed in 1893 and it held about 600 horses distributed over three floors aboveground in addition to a basement.

Horses not only moved people, but goods as well, and the most convenient location for the drayage companies to stable their horses was close to the railroad terminals, where space limitations inspired several stables of three stories. One such stable was the Mint

Much care and consideration was afforded the horses by most of these establishments and Worsely stated, “In London in the 1890s, horses were probably better looked after on a large scale than at any time in history.” Stables | Page 14

RANDOLPH DASHIELL ROUSE (1916 - 2017)

andy Rouse, businessman, investor and renowned horseman, died April 7 at Virginia Hospital Centre following a short illness. Rouse was born in Newport News, Virginia, on Dec. 30, 1916. Rouse was active in the racing scene in the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s and was a former president of the National Steeplechase Association. He is credited with revolutionizing the sport of steeplechase through his introduction of the national fence, which greatly reduced the cost of that sport. Rouse

is survived by his wife of 34 years, Michele O’Brien Rouse, and a brother, William D. Rouse, along with many other family members and friends. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Middleburg Humane Foundation (4094 Whiting Rd., Marshall, VA 20115), Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741-5000), or a favorite charity. Burial is to be at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Smithfield, Virginia, with a private family ceremony.

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“Back in 6th Grade at Hill School, Mr. Mack asked us to set aside ego for the sake of relentless edits to our Rosetta Stone papers. Today at Google, when I’m on my third or fourth edit of an article or speech, I still think of Mr. Mack and put my prose before my pride.” When you visit our village-style campus in Middleburg, VA you’ll learn how we develop students with strong character, self-confidence, a sense of community, and a lifelong love of learning.

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Stables | From page 12 The introduction of gasolinepowered vehicles began a decline in the mass use of horses and the end came rather quickly. There were 13 motorbuses and 3,623 horse-drawn buses in London in 1903. Ten years later, there were 3,522 motorbuses and 142 buses pulled by horses. In August 1914, the few horses that remained pulling public transport were requisitioned for duty in World War I, essentially putting an end to vast urban stables. With a few exceptions, stables are now almost completely located in the countryside. A stable can come in many shapes. It can be a few enclosed stalls to a long stretch of a building with either a single row of stalls or doublewide with a center aisle. It can also form the structure enclosing a rectangular courtyard or curving into the shape of a horse’s shoe. There is a bird’s-eye view drawing of a horseshoe-shaped stable in the book “Sporting Stables and Kennels” by Richard V.N. Gambrill and James

C. Mackenzie published by the Derrydale Press in 1935. The authors state, “There is very little to say about this plan for a horse shoe stable. I know of only one stable which resembles it in any way, and that has worked out very satisfactorily.” In a book loaded with illustrations of stables identified by their prominent owners (F. Ambrose Clark, Winston Guest, Richard Mellon, C.V. Whitney, etc.) and prestigious locations, it is a bit curious that the authors did not identify the location of the one in the shape of a horseshoe. Hint: it’s not far from Middleburg. ML On p. 12, top: The horseshoe-shaped stable from “Sporting Stables and Kennels” by Richard V.N. Gambrill and James C. Mackenzie, 1935. Courtesy of the National Sporting Library & Museum. On p. 12, bottom: A stable for 18 horses from “Examples of Stables, Hunting-Boxes, Kennels, Racing Establishments, Etc.” by John Birch, 1892. At left: A rustic French stable from “Traité des Constructions Rurales et de Leur Disposition” by Louis de Bouchard-Huzard, 1859.

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The Stables at Middleburg Academy Our 2017 Spring Soiree raised valuable funds for our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) program. Every student benefits from this curriculum that prepares students for rigorous demands for life after Middleburg Academy and the tools for design thinking. This year’s initiative, STEAM 2.0, expands these programs and will introduce a new Design Studio. Students will be able to design and engineer in wood, steel, glass and iron. The students will bring our century-old stables back to life through woodworking, and we will welcome horses in 2017 that will be part of the educational process through their care, study and creativity.

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Amanda Zeller, dog groomer Article and photo by Kerry Phelps Dale

ure, you can take your meager mutt into Amanda’s Regal Canine and Amanda Zeller will groom your pup into supreme handsomeness, but she’s also eminently qualified to spruce up your purebred to showquality perfection. Amanda is one of 10 members on Groom Team USA, a group of groomers considered the very best in the country, having competed their way into the prestigious clutch. In only her third competition, Amanda scored “Best in Show” honors at one of the biggest shows on the East Coast. Grooming contests, like dog shows, exist throughout the year all over the country and Amanda is hooked on the competition. She now spends the bulk of her free time practicing for and attending grooming shows to keep her place in the top 10 with hopes of making the top five, a distinction that could send her to international competitions. On a Sunday, Amanda can sometimes be found grooming her own three dogs, Bre the St. Bernard, Miles the Airedale terrier and Dude, the English springer spaniel, who demand a myriad of grooming styles and skills. They are beautiful specimens of their various breeds, but “they’re also my kids,” said Amanda. It wasn’t always dogs. Like many young girls, Amanda had horses in her blood. “I grew up wanting to be a cowgirl,” she said. But her parents had other ideas: “Go to college and you will always have it to fall back on.” Amanda tried that route and attended community college, but it wasn’t for her. So she eschewed traditional college and pursued a more specific education in equine studies at Meredith Manor International Equestrian College in West Virginia, where she took a special interest in equine massage. After putting in some time working on horse farms, Amanda switched career paths. Amanda, who also had a fondness for dogs, found herself in a PetSmart one day with her St. Bernard in tow when the manager asked if Bre could do any tricks. Bre could and so the manager then, of course, offered Amanda a job in dog training. Admittedly unqualified and surprised at the offer, she took the job because at the time she was in need of one. When things were slow, Amanda found herself in their grooming facility filling in as needed. “I loved the instant gratification of seeing the owners’ smiles when they picked up their

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dogs,” said Amanda. Soon, she went looking for a job that would give her better training and more exposure to grooming show dogs. That job search brought her to Loudoun County and a well-known show groomer, who happened to be in a sling and in immediate need of help. Instant hands-on experience catapulted her into the field of grooming show dogs. Always on the hunt for experience and competition, Amanda once participated in a Rescue Rodeo Grooming Competition in Atlanta where 40 homeless dogs, some that had not ever been groomed and rarely, if ever, handled, were groomed until they smelled and looked great, to varying degrees depending on their natural attributes. “Good grooming definitely helps adopt dogs,” said Amanda of the event. Though she opened Amanda’s Regal Canine only a year ago, Amanda has been spiffing up our community of canines for four years now. She first gained her devoted clientele at The Studio in Middleburg until it closed, before opening up her own shop at 105 W. Marshall St.

“I love it here,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to end up in Middleburg.” Having worked with horses in the area several years ago, Amanda knew she’d like to return someday. And so she did, with her husband Ryan Stehlik, who trains polo ponies at Llangollen Farm and rides the green ones before the pros take them onto the field. They live on beautiful, historic Llangollen outside of Upperville, a convenient location for visiting the many breweries and brewpubs of western Loudoun County, one of the couple’s favorite pastimes. Though only 29, Amanda knows she’s in the right place doing the right thing: Middleburg and dog grooming, a magical concoction. “I’m grateful for the risks I have taken. When you step outside of the box, luck and talent will get you places,” she said, then added, “And my parents couldn’t be more proud.” ML Above: Amanda with husband Ryan, Dude, Miles and Bre.

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Dr. Joseph Novello practices child/adolescent and adult psychiatry and is also a qualified expert in forensic psychiatry and has participated in a wide range of family, civil and criminal cases. Dr. Novello is a true leader in the field of psychiatry and is well known throughout the area for his work and many contributions. He served as the director of child and adolescent services at The Psychiatric Institute of Washington was founder of the Gateway, residential treatment program for 44095and Pipeline Plaza, Suite 240,a Ashburn, VA 20147 alcohol and drug abuse. www.ashburnpsych.com Dr. Novello has also authored two textbooks on psychiatry and has contributed several scientific papers to the medical literature. In addition, he has written three popular books for parents. His featured column, “You and Your Child”, appeared each week in Woman’s World magazine for many years. Dr. Novello’s most recent book, The Myth of More, is about finding happiness in life by overcoming character flaws called “lifetraps” and discovering spiritual values. Dr. Novello has received numerous awards, including election to the American College of Psychiatrists and Fellowship in the American Psychiatric Therapy Evaluations Medication Management Association. He has also received a Best Doctors in America Award and the Medallion of the US Surgeon General. Georgetown University, where he is a member of the clinical faculty, has honored him with its Vicennial Award. Dr. Novello has been a consultant to the National Naval Medical Center and the Inter-American Development Bank and has served as health issues advisor to US Senator John Virginia. 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Dr. Rasheed practices child/adolescent andthe values the importance of workingand as aNeurology. team in the care Dr. Malika Seth practices adult psychiatry. Sheand hasadult beenpsychiatry certified by American Board of Psychiatry and treatment of his patients at APPS. He believes that the psychiatrist must work closely with the therapist, the school Her main areas of interest are women’s health, including during pregnancy and post-partum, cross-cultural psychiatry, and the parents when treating a child anxiety or adolescent. Coordination careindividuals for Dr. Rasheed is essential eliciting symptom depression, bipolar, OCD, panic and general disorders. She worksofwith and couples. She to believes that reduction and meaningful (and lasting) positive change in patients. the most effective treatment often combines psychotherapy with medication, and offers both therapy and medication Dr. inRasheed is also a consulting child and adolescent psychiatrist for Fairfax County Government at the Springfield management her practice. Mental Health Clinic, for the Juvenile Detention Centerand andreceived for the BETA Programdegree Alcoholfrom and Drug Services for adolescents. Dr. Seth studied Neurobiology at Princeton University her medical Cornell University. Her Fromresidency 2005-2010, served as a consulting psychiatrist for her the Crossroads a residential psychiatry wasDr. at Rasheed the Paynealso Whitney Center of Cornell University. After training sheProgram, had a private practice treatment in program sufferingand fromAssistant alcohol and drug addiction. Manhattan and for wasadolescents a Clinical Instructor Attending in Psychiatry at Cornell University. She taught a course for Rasheed provides comprehensive care for patientsdiagnosis at APPS through collaboration with colleagues of medicine, residents on Cross-Cultural PsychiatryDr. which focused on culturally relevant factors of his psychiatric and treatment. She also received a teaching and psychology. award psychiatry, in Psychosomatic Medicine. She is focused on providing comprehensive care for her patients, including therapy, medication management, and Dr. with Rasheed recognized as “Loudoun’s Favorite Psychiatrist” for his work as a child and adult psychiatrist by Loudoun Now. collaboration otherwas providers.

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Dr. Iqbal practices child/adolescent and adult psychiatry and believes in the integrative anda team collaborative treatment Dr. Rasheed practices child/adolescent and adult psychiatry and values the importance of working as in the care approachoftowards patients, theirHefamily and that other involved. Iqbal with specializes in treating ADHD, Mood and treatment his patients at APPS. believes theprofessionals psychiatrist must workDr. closely the therapist, the school Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Coordination Psychosis, PTSD andfor women’s mentalis health. and theDisorders, parents when treating a child or adolescent. of care Dr. Rasheed essential to eliciting symptom Aftermeaningful deciding that wanted the ability a full range of ages, she completed specialized training in Child and reduction and (andshe lasting) positive changetointreat patients. through the programpsychiatrist at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt. this fellowship, Dr.Adolescent Rasheed isPsychiatry also a consulting childfellowship and adolescent for Fairfax County Government at During the Springfield IqbalClinic, servedforasthe theJuvenile Chief Fellow for Sheppard Pratt System. She Alcohol was alsoand theDrug winner of the for SAMHSA/AACAP MentalDr. Health Detention Center and forhealth the BETA Program Services adolescents. award during her training and has in systems of care approach and integrative medicine and treatment modules. From 2005-2010, Dr. Rasheed alsospecial servedinterest as a consulting psychiatrist for the Crossroads Program, a residential treatment Iqbal continues to work asalcohol an Assistant Professor with the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University program forDr.adolescents suffering from and drug addiction. Dr.ofRasheed provides comprehensive for his patients at APPS through collaboration with Maryland colleaguesmedicaid of medicine, Maryland, Baltimore where shecare is responsible for supervising residents and fellows, medication psychiatry, and psychology. authorizations as well as being the consultant psychiatrist for the Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick Maryland. Dr. Rasheed was recognized as “Loudoun’s Favorite Psychiatrist” for his work as a child and adult psychiatrist by Loudoun Now.

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4 tips for managing

KIDS’ SUMMER TECH TIME By Dr. Michael Oberschneider

echnology is ubiquitous: computers, tablets, gaming systems, smartphones — wherever we are or go these days, it seems that some sort of screen is right there with us. And while there are plenty of advantages to having technology be so accessible, overuse can become problematic for many. More specifically, research has shown that children and teens who spend too much time using technology experience higher rates of learning problems, behavioral problems, emotional problems, social problems, ADHD and obesity. With summer — and a lot more down time — coming up, now is an excellent time to consider the ways in which you want your children or teens to have more balance in their lives with technology. But convincing your children to turn off their screens and put down their devices to engage more as a family can be a hard sell, especially if your children currently overindulge in technology. I offer the following four tips to help you better manage your children’s technology use so they (and you) can enjoy more screen-free family fun this summer break — and beyond!

Get Amish. As a child psychologist, I often recommend a screen-free evening once a week to families when preoccupation with technology has become a problem. I’ve termed this night “Amish Night” since the Amish typically do not use technology in their daily lives. Cooking dinner, getting outside, playing board games, doing arts and crafts, going to the gym, baking cookies, going on a treasure hunt, putting together a puzzle, playing hide-and-seek, going to the library, or doing some organizing or cleaning together are a few screen-free family fun ideas to consider.

Get physical. Research has shown that physical activity improves academic performance — including both higher grades and better standardized test performance. While each family has unique interests, there are a number of fun, screen-free, physically oriented things you can do together: go on a nature hike or a family bike ride, garden, go bowling, go camping, join a gym, ride horses and so on. Make a point of doing something physical together on a regular basis, perhaps as a standing date once or twice a week.

Get engaged. Whether you live in an urban setting, a rural one or someplace in-between, teaching your children about their community and getting them involved is a great way to have some screen-free fun together as a family. The Chamber of Commerce here in Loudoun County has plenty of information about our area’s culture and history. Visiting the local humane society to learn about animals might also be fun for some. Or visit local shops or bookstores. Attending a local musical performance, event, or play is also a great family outing. Virginia is certainly rich with historical monuments and sites, so perhaps a trip to Gettysburg or Williamsburg or visiting the museums in nearby Washington, D.C., can be a big part of your screen-free time together this summer. 4.

Get altruistic. Numerous research studies have found that oxytocin — a natural brain chemical that is released when we engage in positive social interactions — occurs at higher levels when we are empathic and generous with others. That warm and fuzzy feeling you get from holding a baby or from doing good in the world and

helping others is literally a chemical reaction. So, maybe visit a retirement home with your children and read books to the residents, or gather old clothes and toys together to donate, or commit to volunteer once a week or once a month in some other way that helps others. These are just a few ideas to consider for your screen-free family fun moments. And for summer vacations, I recommend leaving as much technology behind as you can so you can fully be in the moment. Of course, you’ll likely need your smartphones as adults, but do your children or teens really need to be on their phones or devices on a family vacation? By implementing the above tips as a family — and with some time and practice — your children’s screen and media time management should improve. You also get to truly enjoy the time you spend together without technology. Remember, technology should be a positive thing for children and teens, and when used in moderation and appropriately, it can complement and enhance their lives. But there also are plenty of moments when it’s good to disconnect from screens and instead connect with loved ones. ML Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist and the founder and director of Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services, a private mental health practice located in Ashburn, Virginia. He has been featured as a mental health expert on CNN, “Good Morning America” and other popular media outlets, and he has written articles for several news agencies, including the Washington Post. Dr. Oberschneider has also received Washingtonian Magazine’s “Top Therapist” honor for his work with children and adolescents. His children’s book, “Ollie Outside: Screen Free Fun,” was published in 2016 with Free Spirt Publishing. He lives in Leesburg, Virginia, with his wife, Liz, and his two children, Ava and Otto.

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STABLE TOUR

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Available for private parties and rehearsal dinners up to 45-50 people 540-326-8177 7 W. Washington St. Middleburg, VA 20117

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Mount Gordon Farm

Merry Chase Farm

128 acres and immaculate 3 level, 13,000+ sq ft stone & shingle main house • 5 BR • 8 FP • Exceptional finishes on every floor • Caterer's kitchen • Elevator • Spa • Separate guest cottage • Pool • Farm manager residence • 3 additional tenant houses • 12 stall center-aisle stable • Pond • Extraordinary land w/incomparable views extending beyond the Blue Ridge Mts • Orange County Hunt Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Prime Atoka Road location • 155.08 rolling & mostly useable acres • Beautiful setting, tree lined drive • Main house circa 1837 • 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4 fireplaces • Improvements include 4 tenant houses, 3 barns, indoor and outdoor riding arenas

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One of the prime lots in Grenata Preserve • All brick Chopin model built by Edgemoor Homes • Details throughout, over 7800 sf finished •10 ft+ ceilings • 5 bedrooms • 4 full baths & 3 half baths • 3 gas fireplaces • Attached 3-car garage • Gourmet kitchen • 3 acres • Excellent value

Traditional fieldstone house, circa 1790 with 2009 addition and renovations • 4 bedrooms • 3 1/2 baths • 6 fireplaces • High ceilings • Gourmet kitchen • Guest house, barn, spring house, run in sheds • 44.61 fenced & usable acres • Spring fed pond

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Old Gate House

Monroe Valley Place

Middleburg, Virginia $2,499,000

Aldie, Virginia $1,995,000

Gracious home with 5 BRs • Gourmet kitchen • Two-story floor-to-ceiling window display of the Blue Ridge Mountains • 3 FPs, coffered ceilings, random width rustic cherry floors • Large home office, gym, rec room, multiple porches and patios • Three finished stories, approx. 10,000 sf. • Carriage house • Garage • Privately situated on 27 acres Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 (703) 609-1905 Margaret Carroll (540) 454-0650

Grenata Preserve Place Silcott Springs Farm

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Belvedere

Beaumont Model Home, prime lot in Creighton Farms • 3 level brick home • Amazing quality & detailed finishes • 5 bedrooms • 4 full + 1/2 bath • 4 fireplaces • Master suite on main level • Gourmet kitchen with Wolf appliances & shaker cabinets • High ceilings, oak floors, award winning media room, elevator • Attached garage • Rear brick patio • Golf course views Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Willow Way Farm

The Plains Market

Prime Middleburg location • House completely redone in 2004 • Hill top setting with panoramic mountain views • 3 BR • 3.5 BA • Main level master suite • Pine floors • Beautiful millwork • 3 FP • Attached 2-car garage • Beautiful windows • Gracious room sizes • 4-stall barn • Riding ring • In-ground pool • Lovely gardens • 31.05 acres recorded in 3 parcels

Great opportunity to own The Plains Market & Deli • Located just 1 mile from Route 66 and a growing area • The only gas station in the town • Includes active convenience store with deli kitchen & fixtures • 4 gas pumps and 2 diesel pumps • Prime location

Middleburg, Virginia $1,500,000

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The Plains, Virginia $1,400,000

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Middleburg, Virginia $1,175,000

The Plains, Virginia $1,225,000

Stoneway

Olinger Dairy

Joshua Mann House

Charming antique brick and stucco farmhouse • Circa 1820 • Expanded to appox 4,000 sf • Well maintained 4 BR home w/recent addition including master suite & large family room • Wood floors • 5 FP • Whole house generator • Lovely walled gardens • Sought-after location • Private setting nestled among large protected farms close to Middleburg on hard-to-find small acreage-just under 2 acres • OLREA Alix Coolidge (703) 625-1724

Well designed stucco single story • 3 bedroom • 4 full baths •2 half baths • Master bedroom w/ his and hers dressing room/bathroom en suite• Library • Sun-filled sitting room-Dining room • Kitchen with breakfast nook and chef’s caliber appliances • 2 fireplaces • Large mudroom off 2 car garage • Cutting garden • Nestled on 10 private wooded acres in sought after Orange County hunt. Alix Coolidge (703) 625-1724

200 year old restored farmhouse on 24 acres in 3 recorded parcels • Seamlessly blending the original classic features with all the amenities for today’s living • Gorgeous log dining room and gourmet kitchen • 3 BR • 3 1Ž2 BA • 2 car garage • Guest house • Generator • Herb garden • Original dairy barn & loafing barn • Mostly open and partially wooded land, large spring fed pond, hayfields & fencing. Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Circa 1817 antique solid stone home in the village of Middleburg • Original floors, 2 stone fireplaces & exquisite details • Main level master bedroom • New kitchen & new roof & lower level den/tavern room • Glass enclosed rear porch adds nice living space to a classic period home • Large lot includes swimming pool and may be dividable

Oak Ridge

Pleasant Vale Road

Middleburg, Virginia $500,000

103 W. Federal Street

Prime location, off Springs Road • Surrounded by large farms & estates • House circa 1890 with 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA, FP, hardwood floors, new kitchen • Garage • 2 sheds/studio potential • Tenant house • Property shares large spring fed pond • Private setting on 13.21 acres

Delaplane, Virginia $650,000

Dover Road

Great Fauquier County location • Small tract surrounded by large farms • Home built by current owner • 4 BR, 3.5 BA & 2 FP, huge 2-car attached garage • Room under garage can be used as a wine cellar • Shades in all rooms • New flooring throughout most of 1st floor & upstairs bathrooms • Freshly painted • Basement had been workshop • 6.84 acres, fruit trees, stone walls, mountain views

Brick home on 3 acres • Minutes from Middleburg • Sold in "AS IS" condition • 4 bedrooms • 2 1/2 baths • 2 fireplaces • 2 stall barn • Shed • Pool in need of repair • Rear brick terrace • Little bit of work but great value.

Flexible, open & bright commercial space • 2 floors, separate entrances, high ceilings • Entire building including all major systems recently renovated • New roof, new stucco, new HVAC - immaculate & turn key space • Zoning offers many options • High foot traffic location • Currently used as a fitness studio on street level • Lower level currently leased to great tenant - potential continued income.

Warrenton, Virginia $705,000

Paul MacMahon

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Marshall, Virginia $945,000

(703) 609-1905 Helen MacMahon

Middleburg, Virginia $935,000

Helen MacMahon

(540) 454-1930

Middleburg, Virginia $434,900

(540) 454-1930 Helen MacMahon

(540) 454-1930

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Schedule | From page 20 wide range of seating options. Friday night “Polo Under the Lights” and “Sunday Polo” are both available as part of the Stable Tour ticket package. FOX CHASE FARM is both a famous landmark and a host for competitive events throughout the year. This farm is frequently featured in the media. HERONWOOD FARM is recognized throughout the Thoroughbred horse world for producing and owning renowned horses that include names like Kamar, Rubiano and Glorosia. LAZY LANE is known for Preakness and Belmont winner Hansel and the stakes winner and successful Virginia sire Secret Hello. Over the years, they have been responsible for many Virginia-bred champions. M.A.R.E. CENTER (Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center) was donated by Paul Mellon and has served the

equine community as a research facility under the auspices of Virginia Tech since 1992. PEACE AND PLENTY is a 400-acre estate owned by Rose Marie Bogley. The property was part of a 9,600-acre land grant from Lord Fairfax to Robert “King” Carter in 1721. Today, in addition to its many historic buildings, Bollingbrook is a working horse and cattle farm and a haven to many rescued animals. ROCK HILL FARM is a historic home and farm located near Bluemont in Loudoun County. Original parts of the home date to 1797, which is the oldest of several historic points of interest. This is an ideal spot for a picnic as you enjoy the tour. SALAMANDER RESORT & SPA is a 340-acre luxury resort in the heart of Middleburg. Its world-class Equestrian Center is comprised of a 22-stall stable, 120 x 240 outdoor arena with Thor-Turf footing, 25 on-site acres and miles of trails, and nine turnout paddocks.

SALEM OAKS FARM is a 104-acre equestrian facility that is unique among Fauquier County farms since both English and Western disciplines are practiced and performed on the property. TRAPPE HILL FARM is a conservation easement of 550 acres of field and forest bordering the Blue Ridge Mountains. The farm raises Thoroughbreds for sale and racing, and provides a retirement home to race horses. WIND FIELDS FARM is a 463-acre farm that focuses on hunter/jumper training and competition. The main house, kitchen, barns, kiln house and other outbuildings were built in the late 18th century. The lime kilns, built in 1790, are the oldest in the surrounding counties. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit trinityupperville. org/hunt-country-stable-tour/. Stable tour (Photo credit Joanne Maisano).

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4 First organized in 1888, the Blue Ridge Hunt has been following hounds over the same terrain that has known foxhunting for over 200 years. During much of that time, the Blue Ridge Hunt has been hosting and competing in their pointto-point competition that is part of an even older tradition. On Sunday, April 23, the Blue Ridge Hunt hosted the 67th running of their point-to-point at Woodley Farm in Berryville, Virginia. There were 11 races over hurdles, on the flat and over timber. ML

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long with warm weather and longer days, comes market season! The Middleburg Community Farmers Market begins May 6 and will run every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon, rain or shine, through Oct. 28. It is located at the gravel parking lot behind the Middleburg Community Center. As the economic development coordinator for Middleburg, Cindy Pearson has overseen the Middleburg Farmers Market for the past 11 years. So, she has watched the market grow and change over more than a decade. While this season has fewer vendors than previous years, she noted that the vendors attending are “very strong.” “The market is a great place to purchase local produce and support our local vendors,” Pearson said. Returning vendors include C. Hess Orchard and Produce, Over the Grass Farm, Aqua Heirloom LLC and Cobbler View Farm LLC. New this year are MTO Kombucha, Frog Stitches, Eloise’s Pastries and The Heirloom Bakery. Frog Stitches sells handmade quilted items; Eloise’s Pastries offers a rotational selection of baked goods, including whoopee pies, quiche slices and cinnamon rolls; MTO Kombucha has a selection of 19 flavored kombuchas (blueberry kombucha, anyone?); and Cobbler View Farm offers produce, jams, pickles, dried teas and hops-flavored candy. The market will also continue to offer local honey, grass-fed beef and lamb, free-range eggs and a variety of local produce through its vendors.

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Pearson recommends that visitors walk through the market, talk to each of the vendors, and listen to their stories, as they are often fascinating. In addition to food, the market offers an “artist tent,” designed to showcase the work of potters, photographers and artists. Featured artists are eligible to showcase their work twice per season. Since the market draws many visitors, Pearson noted that the artist tent is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to take souvenirs home. The artist tent is offered weekly, and a nonprofit tent is available as well, but must be scheduled in advance. This year’s market has two longtime Middleburg residents as new on-site market managers, Paul Eden, who works for South Riding Nurseries in Bristow, and his wife, Sandy Steele. The couple will be on-site every Saturday to answer questions and offer information about events in Middleburg. Sally Bolton, the owner of Middleburg’s Corner Garden, started the market in 1994. She began with a few local farmers and grew the market into what it is today. Although she retired several years ago, “her legacy lives on through the market,” said Pearson. While some aspects of the venue have changed over the years, others have remained the same. C. Hess Orchard has been a vendor since the market’s inception and continues serving fresh produce, jellies and

pickled foods at the market today. The market still offers local goods and serves as an opportunity for the community to get to know their farmers and bakers. During the 2017 market season, the Middleburg Community Farmers Market plans to offer a handful of special events, including the fire department visiting to interact with adults and children. Dogs are always welcome at the market, but must be on a leash. Vendor applications are still open! To apply, contact Cindy Pearson at economicdevelopment@middleburgva.gov or 540-687-5152. ML Top: Fresh produce is only one of the things available at the market. Bottom: A view of the farmer’s market during the 2016 season.

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he first Secretary for the Dept. of Homeland Security and Former Governor of Pennsylvania showed his support for school choice. Middleburg Community Charter School (MCCS) welcomed a surprise guest on April 20. The Honorable Tom Ridge, who served as the first Secretary for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, as Governor of Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2001, and served six terms in Congress, paid a visit to MCCS to show support for school choice and STEAM education at the elementary school age. The Honorable Mr. Ridge toured the historic school, learned about the Leonard da Vinci curriculum, viewed some of the projects that students were working on, met with teachers, visited the new STEAM lab, and interacted with students to learn more about Northern Virginia’s first public charter school. “MCCS is a model for how public charter schools can really make a difference”,

said Ridge, “When I was Governor of Pennsylvania, I sponsored charter school initiatives for the city of Philadelphia with the goal of achieving what MCCS has done in a few short years.” “This country needs a new model for education to address the challenges our children will face in the 21st Century, and MCCS is clearly demonstrating what can be achieved

in community-based public charter schools”, he added. To l e ar n m ore ab out MCCS, please visit www.lcps.org/domain/8136 or call (540) 687-5048. Founded in 2014, Middleburg Community Charter School (MCCS) is an open and diverse Loudoun County public school open to Kindergarten through 5th grade students residing in Loudoun County. MCCS uses the Leonardo daVinci curriculum, which focuses on interdisciplinary education modeled after the thinking habits of daVinci: curiosity, persistence and critical thinking. For more information on the school, please visit http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/middleburg. Governor Ridge is greeted by students in a Middleburg Community Charter School classroom.

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Legends by Lantern Light Walking Tour of Downtown Middleburg

he Mosby Heritage Area Association (MHAA) and the Town of Middleburg

announce their Saturday, May 6, 2017, 7:30pm lantern-lit talk and walking tour of historic Middle-

burg. This event is part of the popular “Legends by Lanternlight” series hosted by the Mosby Heritage Area Association for thirteen years now. It is co-sponsored by the Town of Middleburg. The walking tour will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Middleburg Baptist Church, 209 East

Federal Street, Middleburg, VA. Please dress for the weather; appropriate walking shoes are suggested. The tour will wrap up in two hours. Halfway between Winchester and Alexandria along the busy Ashby’s Gap Turnpike, the Civil War was no stranger to Middleburg. Armies passed through town, soldiers fought around it, slaves ran from it, and the town became the unofficial epicenter of Mosby’s Confederacy. Join the costumed interpreters of the

Mosby Heritage Area Interpretive Group for a lantern-lit walking tour of historic downtown Middleburg. See the places where the Civil War played out in the town’s historic landscape, and hear about the town’s dreadful experience in the time immediately before, during, and after the Civil War. Tickets can only be purchased at the door of the program, and they are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information, email kpawlak@mosbyheritagearea.org or call (540) 687-5188. The mission of the Mosby Heritage Area Association is Preservation through Education—to educate about the history and advocate for the preservation of the extraordinary historical landscape, culture, and scenery in the Northern Virginia Piedmont for future generations to enjoy. For more information, visit www.mosbyheritagearea.org.

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The beautifully groomed 298 acres of this thoroughbred horse breeding & training farm rests at the edge of Middleburg. The gently rolling land is traversed with paved lanes to access the stately manor home, tenant homes, Confederate Hall, the barns and 6 furlong training track. The Georgian Style Training Barn is stunning and includes 28 stalls and a 1/8 mile indoor training track, with excellent access to the fenced paddocks and fields. $9,950,000

Custom Built stone/stucco three-story home with 4 bedrooms plus large master in-law suite with separate parking and entrance. Slate roof,game room,custom theatre, workout room, study, office, dog room,custom kitchen, 4 stone fireplaces, approximately 8,000 SF. Extensive horse facilities include 18 stall barn,2 stall barn, 14 paddocks, lg. ring and much more. $5,500,000

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Great elevation, fantastic views, open land, woodlands and river frontage on the Rappahannock River. 726.66 acres in 14 parcels, all of which are 50 acres or larger. Accessed from Hume Road and from Black Rock Ford. Mixed game for hunting. Great opportunity for tax credits. $2,979,306

Steeped in history, the 98 acre estate of Ashleigh features an elegant Greek Revival manor house, c.1840, 2 bedroom pool/guest house adjacent to heated pool. 2 bedroom tenant home, 10 stall barn with 1 bedroom apt. and manager's office, additional 4 stall & 3 stall barn. Paddocks, pond, & magnificent gardens. 42 acres of this property are in managed Forestry $2,500,000 Land Use. Excellent access to I-66.

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The 176 Acre Estate of Norwood is approx. 1 mile east of Berryvile. An allee of mature Maple trees line the long driveway of the manor house, c. 1819, listed in the National Register as, “One of Clarke County’s most elegant, intact examples of the Federal style of architecture.” The brick home offers 11’ ceiling height, original flooring, moldings, gracious entertaining rooms, 3 bedrooms and 3+ baths. $1,700,000

Beautiful rolling land with excellent views of the Blue Ridge just outside of Upperville. 93+ Acres in a great location. This is a portion of Tax ID#:656382092000 and is subject to Loudoun County approval. $1,397,173

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82.99 acres with access from either The Plains Road or Hopewell Road. Nice elevation and several options for house sites. 15 Acres cleared with amazing view potential. Includes a certification letter for a 5 Bedroom septic system. Property is in Easement and cannot be further subdivided. $1,150,000

54.21 Acres with pond~Land, half pasture, half wooded with Goose Creek Frontage. Mountain and Pastural Views with pond and multiple house sites with elevation and perfect location with easy access to I-66. Piedmont Hunt Territory. $867,345

NAKED MOUNTAIN - Delaplane, 276 acres of land on Naked Mountain. A true hunter's paradise! Mostly wooded, very private. Nice elevation, from 670 to 1,400. Kettle Run stream runs through, great opportunity for tax credits. $1,159,410

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World class equestrian facility comprised of 115 Acres in the OCH Territory. The U shaped complex encompasses an 80’ x 180’ lighted indoor riding arena connected by a breezeway to the 12 stall center-aisle barn and extraordinary living and entertaining quarters overlooking the outdoor ring. Additional structures include tenant houses and large heated $4,750,000 equipment barn.

Middleburg~A graceful & charming 5 bedroom French Country home is set amongst nearly 40 serene acres enhanced by majestic trees, rolling lawns and fenced paddocks. This wonderful horse property also includes a 7 stall center-aisle barn with office, additional 4 stall barn with apartment, indoor arena, and tremendous ride out potential. Located in the OCH Territory. $3,500,000

c.1823, with a stunning tree lined entrance, offers one of the grand manor homes in the famed horse country of Upperville. Recently renovated, the home offers wonderful indoor and outdoor living areas. Porches, gardens, barns, paddocks, riding arena, pond, pool and magnificent views from the Bull Run to Blue Ridge Mountains. $3,200,000

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On over 46.5 acres in the heart of Orange County Hounds territory, this lovely home has 5 Bedrooms, 3 levels, 3 Fireplaces, hardwood floors throughout, exposed log and stone interior and large kitchen, walkout lower level, 2 ponds, barn, cabin, paddocks and more. $2,149,000

Absolutely exquisite 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Colonial on 25 acres offering privacy & seclusion in a picture booksetting. The 3 level main residence includes 4 fireplaces, pine floors, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, study & a fabulous gourmet kitchen, all in pristine condition.The manicured grounds incl. a charming 2 Bedroom Guest house, free form pool, great 4 stall barn,5 paddocks, lg equip.building, blue stone arena. $1,875,000

A picturesque and tranquil retreat nestled on 158+ acres in pristine Rappahannock County. At the end of the private drive is the historic Stone residence, c. 1745 with additional stone cottage for guests or office and tucked into the woods, beyond the home, is a charming and beautifully restored 2 bedroom log cabin. Gardens, lawn, barns, paddocks and tremendous ride out potential provide an outdoor haven. $1,845,000

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Beautiful 4 bedroom, 5 bath home on over 50 acres with incredible views in all directions. Perfect for horse enthusiasts or great for enjoying country living. Elegant living spaces perfect for parties. Fencing, convertible barn, water features, lush gardens, covered porches and decks for outdoor entertaining and much more. Old Dominion Hunt Territory. $1,249,000

The stately mansion is sited on 8½ acres within the town limits of The Plains, VA. The size of the home and its room sizes lends itself beautifully for hosting large events. The foyer measures 48’ x 11’. The zoning allows for potential division rights or potential tax credits. Convenient to Exit 31 of I-66. $1,200,000

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Stunning and private 65.03 acres just south of Purcellville. Gorgeous pasture and wildlife habitat. Ideal setting for a countryside estate, equestrian farm or working farm. Quiet and peaceful with rock walls, running stream, electric, well, 5 Bedroom septic permit, Open Space Conservation Easement. $635,000

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By Kerry Phelps Dale

ow does spending an afternoon in the country enjoying a delicious luncheon and

fashion show on one of the area’s most beautiful farms sound? Mark your calendar and get your reservation in for the 15th Annual Fashion in the Country. Windy Hill Foundation’s annual fundraising event will be held May 21 at noon at historic Oak Spring Farm in Upperville, home of Alex and Jill Vogel. Bluewater Kitchen, an Upperville farm-to-table catering and events company, will provide lunch and Greenhill Winery & Vineyards will provide wine. The always-entertaining Tom Sweitzer from A Place to Be will be master of ceremonies of the fashion show, featuring local personalities modeling attire and jewelry from Middleburg shops. Chairs Stephanie Bates and Bethann Beeman have overlooked nothing when planning this year’s luncheon. The benefactor of this longstanding fundraiser, Windy Hill Foundation, is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing safe, decent and affordable housing to lower income families and the elderly in Loudoun and surrounding counties. Also dedicated to the betterment of the lives of its residents, Windy Hill provides tutoring, after-school assistance, summer camps, healthy-child programs, post-secondary education scholarships, young adult programs, senior activities, on-site computer labs, emergency funding and transportation assistance, thanks to two new vans recently purchased with proceeds from the spectacular 35th anniversary gala last fall. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit windyhillfoundation.org. ML

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MAGES, a one-artist show of etchings, lithographs, monotypes, paintings and ceramics by Alexandria and Loudoun artist Avis Fleming, opens May 1 through June 28 at Printmakers Inc., in Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art Center. The opening reception is Sunday, May 7, 2-4 p.m., in Printmakers Inc., Studio 325 (third floor) of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, Va. The 35-year-old nonprofit studio-gallery is open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (703-683-1342). Fleming, who has taught figure and sketchbook drawing at Alexandria’s Art League School for more than 25 years, uses images from her sketchbooks and figure drawings and translates them into prints, paintings and ceramics, in much the way Degas and other artists used their sketchbooks and drawings to make monotypes, etchings, paintings, sculpture and ceramics. Her prints and paintings have won numerous awards, including two Art League Best in Shows and an award at the Arlington Ellipse’s

mid-Atlantic exhibit “Prints! Prints! Prints!” Her show at Alexandria’s Black History Museum in 2003, “African American Images by Avis Fleming,” was praised by The Washington Post for having “Put Faces on Feelings... taking traditional portraits to new heights.” Her sketchbook drawing trips for the Art League to Louisiana, Ireland and the Czech Republic inspired her printmaking and ceramics, as have her visits to coastal Maine, Louisiana and California and locally, on trips to the Washington Zoo with her sketchbook classes. Fleming has shown in the Washington area since the early 1970s, and in 2013 was included in a New York City retrospective of Washington Color School painters, “Banned in Washington.” Her etchings and lithographs were shown recently at Strathmore in an invitational exhibit of Printmakers Inc. artists. One of her ceramic pieces, “Louisiana Canton”, done in conjunction with husband/potter Paul Hodge, won honorable mention in the 2013 national ceramics

show “Tabletop Exhibit,” juried by Linda Christenson of Minnesota. Fleming and her artist sisters were honored with an exhibit at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans in the Reynolds Ryan Art Gallery, “The Fleming Sisters of Lafitte.” The show included landscapes of her childhood home on Bayou Barataria, of Maine and the rural Loudoun County historic Quaker village of Unison, where she lives on a small farm with her husband and two Border Terriers. PRESS CONTACTS: Avis Fleming or Paul Hodge, a.p.hodge2@gmail.com; 540-554-8624; 703-477-2290.

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3 The 97th Annual Middleburg Spring Races were held April 22 at Glenwood Race Course. Despite a lack of cooperation on the weather front, the rain did not dampen the enthusiasm for the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and most celebrated steeplechase event. It was in 1911 that famed Middleburg sportsman Daniel Cox Sands organized the first race. The following year, the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association sanctioned the event. This was more than a decade before the first running of the Gold

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Cup in Warrenton, Virginia. Sands oversaw the event until his death in 1963. Others have kept the event alive through the years that followed. Today, trustees David Quanbeck and F. Turner Reuter manage the Spring Races, but it is a small army of volunteers who make the event a reality. Middleburg Life was on hand this year to capture a few of the moments that make the Middleburg Spring Races such a popular event. ML

Photos: 1. The winners of the Middleburg Hunt Cup. 2. Brendan Crowley, riding Secret Reward, placed third in the Middleburg Bank Plate training flat race. 3. Alison and Peter Leonard-Morgan with Denise McGovern and Kurt Abendschein. 4. Georgia Derrico and Martha McKee.

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Jonathan Sheppard

Jeff Murphy

Irvin S. Naylor

William Meister

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PARIS APOTHECARY By Chelsea Rose Moore | Photos by Ryan Moore

hile apothecaries have existed for thousands of years, it is often rare to see one. The Paris Apothecary seamlessly blends together the old and the new. Opened in February, it serves as a resource for visitors to find herbal products, ask questions about herbal remedies, and learn about ways to use plants in their everyday lives. Before it was an apothecary, the building

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was a general store for over 200 years and then served as storage for the next-door Ashby Inn & Restaurant. Owner Susan Leopold kept the original flooring in the store and oversaw the renovations. She was particular about the way the renovations were done, as she wanted to preserve the heart and soul of the structure. She discovered a diary from the Civil War about a young woman who lived near Paris and often walked to the general store. “How incredible! How many people have walked on these floors?”

Listed on the wall of the shop are the names of significant people in botanical and herbal history, from pharmacists to herbalists to doctors. One of Leopold’s goals is to educate visitors and spark conversations about herbal medicine. “The store is the venue for conversations that need to happen,” she said. “We want people to come in here and think, ‘What does herbal medicine mean? How do we cultivate an herbal renaissance in our area?’ We are so Paris | Page 40

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Paris | From page 38 disconnected. Most people probably couldn’t name 10 medicinal plants.” Leopold believes her store can help draw awareness. For her, the shop is a tool to highlight people doing “really incredible things with plants.” “This store is a way for me to bring awareness to the movement of where our plants come from and how they’re used in herbal medicine,” said Leopold. “I really see the herbal industry where the food industry was 20 years ago. What we’re about to witness is an awakening for herbal products.” Leopold has a diverse background. With a Ph.D. in ethnobotany, Leopold has a passion for plants that began as a child. She is the executive director of United Plant Savers and director of the Sacred Seeds Sanctuary Network. She wrote “Isabella’s Peppermint Flowers,” a children’s book designed to teach children about Virginia’s botanical history. Previously, she worked as a rare botanical book librarian at the Oak Spring Garden Library, where she specialized in digitizing rare herbals and botanical travel manuscripts. Her farm, the Indian Pipe Botanical Sanctuary, is where she and her three children call home. To honor its general store roots, Leopold

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- THE PARIS APOTHECARY Open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 692 Federal St., Paris, VA 20130 804-502-4655; parisapothecaryva.com Like The Paris Apothecary (@ parisapothecaryva) on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest events and offerings!

sources local products and sells them in the apothecary as well. She is picky about the products she sources, and most products are sourced from friends and acquaintances. The shop also offers local beers, wines and ciders. She is looking to implement a modified lunch menu from the Ashby Inn. To accommodate the menu, she will be adding tables outside. Visitors can purchase wine by the glass or opt for one of the Apothecary’s fizzy shrub drinks, sparkling water combined with organic elderberry syrup from Leopold’s farm and/or a shrub flavor of their choice. Leopold met the shop’s manager, Chris-

tine Harris, a few years ago. Harris and her boyfriend live on Leopold’s farm, where she helps take care of the farm when she is not at the shop. Harris has a background in biology and a passion for plants. She coordinates the shop’s events, offering presentations by local herbalists, classes and folk concerts. This summer, they will be offering regular events, including “Banjos and Botanicals,” an event that brings Appalachian music and herbs together. On their calendar for the summer is a class on “The Art of Fermentation,” a workshop on “Fungi: Ecology, Identification and Foraging,” and a permaculture design certification course. Coming up is their Spring Celebration: Friday, May 12, from 4-8 p.m. Visitors can enjoy live jazz music, purchase fresh produce, herbs and organic seedlings, and participate in a chocolate tasting from Immortal Mountain chocolate from Front Royal, Virginia. Local soap maker Black Apron Soap will be selling soaps, perfumes and body butters. The shop is dog-friendly. ML P. 38: Owner Susan Leopold (left) and manager Christine Harris (right). Above: The shop was remodeled with an eye toward maintaining its historic integrity.

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On Sunday, April 1, the Orange County Hounds held their point-to-point at Middleburg’s Locust Hill Farm. Originally established in Goshen, New York, in 1900, the hunt moved in 1903 to Windy Knoll near The Plains, Virginia, where their kennels remain today. The world-renowned hunt has enjoyed a history of success in Virginia where they have run their traditional “April Fools’ Day” races into the current century. Middleburg Life was on hand during this year’s pointto-point to capture a few images of the event. ML

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4 Members of the Orange County Hounds (OCH) gathered at Bryce Lingo’s Orange Hill estate in Marshall, Virginia, to celebrate their sport on the eve of the OCH Point-to-Point. The event included cocktails, food from Back Street Catering, an auction for the Private Hunt and, of course, dancing. It was a festive evening that gave members a chance to mingle and helped raise money for OCH. Middleburg Life was there to capture and share some of the event’s high points. ML

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MARTY COOK Article by Mark Deane | Photo by Alexa Wolff

iddleburg’s full-time residents and the town’s weekend tourists share one thing in common: Sooner or later, they are going to need to put a little gas in their vehicle to travel in and around hunt country. The Middleburg Exxon, located on Route 50 at the edge of town, is often the place that they will stop. For many years, the station was owned and operated by Middleburg local Billy Journell. However, these days, customers can drop in and make the acquaintance of the new owner, Marty Cook. Although he is new to Middleburg, Cook has been involved in the gas station business throughout his adult life. The 68-year-old coowned his first station in Fairfax, Virginia, with his father and operated four other stations before purchasing the Middleburg Exxon about four years ago. “I knew Billy Journell for many years since we made our livings in the same business,” Cook recounted. “One day, Billy walked into my station in Chantilly and asked if I’d like to buy his station in Middleburg.” Cook knew that Journell had operated the business for about 50 years and that the station enjoyed an excellent location as well as an established clientele for gasoline purchases, auto maintenance and repair. Recognizing a profitable venture, Cook needed little research before he became the station’s new owner and a new face in the Middleburg community. Drawing on his years of experience in running his new venture, Cook discovered that his hunt country station shares some similarities with his city stations. “We average a little over 100,000 gallons of gas a month in sales,” he said, noting that, “It’s funny, but my margin of profit on gas is about the same as when I started in this business some 40 years ago.” Cook counts on the fuel sales to cover the station’s day-to-day business costs. He added that fuel sales naturally slow during the winter months, which can make those months the hardest for the business. However, Cook added that there are differences in operating a station in a small town rather than in the city. He noted that one of the biggest differences is the slower, more relaxed pace of country life. According to Cook, “In the city, everyone runs at 60 miles an hour and wants his or her

car fixed ‘right now.’ Here, people are willing to wait a few days for their cars to be repaired. In Chantilly, I had to have three loaner cars on hand in order to keep pace. In Middleburg, I have one car, which is rarely used.” Cook appreciates Middleburg’s small town ambience, and it is important to him to keep the station an example of the friendliness and hospitality for which the town is famous. He keeps these qualities a priority when he hires his new employees, knowing that, to his customers, they will be the “face”

ployed by Cook since he took over the station, manages the business’s daily accounting. “It’s great to work in your hometown,” Lisa said. “You know everybody, and I can walk to work.” Her daughter Brittany recalled growing up on a local farm where her grandparents worked. “I have been in this area my whole life. I love working so close to home, and I get to spend a lot of time with my mom,” Brittany noted. Brittany added that she hopes the cus-

of both his business and the town. When he found the station in need of a qualified mechanic, Cook noted, “I wanted a candidate who was good at his job, but equally important would be someone who had great energy and was good with people.” Cook found that person in mechanic Blake King. King, also from Chantilly, finds the slower pace of the smaller Middleburg community to his liking. “I love working on cars plus having the time to explain the problem to the customers and show why and how it has to be fixed.” King feels taking the time to discuss issues with customers is the way to establish great, trusting, long-term relationships. Four Middleburg locals comprise the rest of Cook’s staff: Lisa Johnson, Lisa’s daughter Brittany Johnson, Lisa’s niece Becky Cross, and Shaun Thomas. Lisa, who has been em-

tomers will stop by to meet Marty and get to know him better. “Once people meet Marty,” Brittany said, “they will see what a nice person he is.” Cook acknowledged that when he first took over operation of the station, he spent more time “behind the scenes.” He noted, “I was definitely more behind the scenes; not necessarily on purpose, but now I would like to move more to the forefront, particularly with established customers.” Whether you need to top off your gas tank or have a repair made, consider driving into the Middleburg Exxon. Stop by and say hello to Marty Cook, the owner who is working to carve out his own niche in our special community. ML

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THE RAIN CLOUDS PARTED OATLANDS CHERRY BLOSSOM 5K A GREAT SUCCESS

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tween two days of heavy rain, allowed the Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Foundation to successfully conduct its 11th year of fundraising for local women’s fight against breast cancer and the Foundation’s first Spring 5K Walk, Run, and Pooch Prance. “God granted us great weather for the eleventh year”, said Cherry Blossom founder, James Atkins, “but Saturday, Chair Marcy Harris and I were worried that the heavy rain and cold temps would deter participants.” That did not happen.

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2 3 The Loudoun Hunt Point to Point was held Sunday, April 16, at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Saddle | Page 52

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Photos: 1. Robin Somers-Strom, Maureen Britell, Sarah O’Halloran, Dillyn Ketterman-Millnick, Sarah Hansard, Andrew Camp, Jill Howson, Kathryn Cowles, Bernadette Boland, Devon Zebrovious, Aurora Munyan, Stephanie Dowling, Amy Magee. 2. Devon Zebrovious, winner of the jumping class of the sidesaddle race, receiving her award with her husband and trainer, George Kuk, Maggie Johnston and Dr. Nancy J. Voytash. 3. Bernadette Boland, winner of the Side Saddle Flat Race, with MaryElaine Boland. 4. Devon Zebrovious, winner of the jumping class of the sidesaddle race, with Stephanie Dowling, Sarah O’Halloran and Dillyn Ketterman-Millnick.

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n the market for only the third time since it was built over a century ago, Stonyhurst Farm is located less than one mile from the stoplight in historic Middleburg. This gently rolling 94-acre property, once called Mt. Olive, is anchored by a stunning circa 1890’s stone house first owned by the well-known Duffey family, one of the founders of the Middleburg Hunt. Follow the meandering driveway through re-built stone fence lines up to this magnificent home privately sited on a slight rise near the back of the farm. In 2000, the current owners saved this large land parcel from becoming 15 houses. With nearly a halfmile of road frontage along Foxcroft Road, the farm was placed under a conservation easement and was lovingly restored over the last 17 years. Major renovations were contracted to Washington DC architect Donald Lococo, who was tasked to restore and modernize the home. The goal was to embrace the simple country lifestyle they desired in Middleburg without damaging the historic integrity of the home. During the 30-month remodel, Lococo maintained the basic footprint of the house, while making modest expansions and ensuring that structural additions were balanced. Homes of that era were added to over time, so the original plan included logical locations for expansion. New windows and doors were added, including five new dormer windows on the third floor, to bring in natural light throughout the house. A screened porch was added in front and a covered porch in back so sunrises and sunsets can be observed from many angles. Lococo used 19th-century methods to salvage and restore much of the original structure including the hardwood flooring and stone mantels. Native fieldstone found on the site was used for the

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additions. Artisans were employed to match the unique imperfections found in both the interior plaster walls and the mortar in the exterior stonewalls. The large kitchen evokes a traditional farmhouse feel, incorporating a paneled ceiling, rich hardwood flooring, and hand-made custom cabinetry built by local craftsman, Calvin Page. Mixed in are modern luxuries, which include thick Brazilian soapstone countertops, a deep farmhouse apron-front sink, a 6-burner Dacor stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator and a large island. Small original bedrooms on the 2nd floor were reconstructed into a master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and a full bath, along with a second bedroom with a Full Bath. The top floor was opened up to create a new third Bedroom with a spacious sitting area and a Full Bath. To the southwest side of the house, an addition allowed for functional service spaces such as a Powder Room, Mudroom and a separate Laundry Room. A large screened in porch with an outdoor fireplace overlooks the gardens and pool area below. Above is a large two-room Office space or another Guest Bedroom. Landscape architect Barry Stark of Earth Design Associates rounded out the renovation team. Over 200 trees were added and century-old trees were protected to accentuate and compliment

the beauty of the setting. Outbuildings include an old farm manager’s house, a bank barn with workshop, a 4-stall shed row barn and other storage structures. There is an underground dog fence and the property is fully fenced with 4-board fencing for livestock. This farm is the ideal site for all equestrian pursuits or to enjoy as a primary residence or weekend retreat. Stonyhurst Farm is a versatile property that will suit any buyer seeking to embrace the serenity of living in the Middleburg countryside.

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Side Saddle | From page 50 Virginia. The first two races were sidesaddle events. Placing first in a field of seven sidesaddle jumpers was Devon Zebrovious riding In Todd We Trust. Bernadette Boland, riding Reddington, won the sidesaddle flat event. After the races, Middleburg Life caught up with Devon Zebrovious, who is president of the Side Saddle Chase Foundation. When asked about the relevance of side saddle in the 21st century, Zebrovious was

quick to point out, “Not only is it a fun way for people to ride, it is elegant to look at.” More importantly, she continued, “It offers opportunities for those that may not be able to ride astride. After WWI, there were a large number of men riding [aside] because they were amputees.” Today, Zebrovious works with programs supporting riders with disabilities, because sidesaddle offers them an opportunity they might not otherwise have. Although riding

aside looks rather precarious to the uninitiated, Zebrovious explained, “It is actually more secure for the rider, because of the two pommels there is more of [the rider] sitting on the horse.” Sidesaddle is more than a quaint 15th-century riding style. It is a practical style that is even more relevant in the modern day. With a field of passionate ambassadors like the riders at the Loudoun Hunt Point to Point, the sport seems to be in good hands. ML

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he Mosby Heritage Area Association (MHAA) is pleased to announce a Revolutionary War Caravan Tour on Saturday, May 20, from 9:00am-2:00pm. The caravan will meet at the Church of Our Saviour Oatland, 20340 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA. The tour will conclude around 2:00pm at Elk Run Church (8538 Greenwich Road, Catlett, VA 20119. Tickets are $30 for MHAA members/$35 for non-members. Tickets may be purchased at www.mosbyheritagearea.org/events , or 540-687-5188. Participants will use their own vehicles and follow along caravan-style and directions will be included in each vehicle. Carpooling is highly

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by retain their 18th century character. Join historian Dr. John Maass as he recites stories from Wayne’s march to the interior of Virginia, and leads us along Wayne’s route. Some of the tour stops include Haymarket, Greenwich, Crockett Park, Elk Run Church, and more. The mission of the Mosby Heritage Area Association is Preservation through Education—to educate about the history and advocate for the preservation of the extraordinary historical landscape, culture, and scenery in the Northern Virginia Piedmont for future generations to enjoy. For more information, visit www.mosbyheritagearea.org. ML

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ELIZABETH DUNN CLARK (1936 - 2017)

Written by Catherine L. Beddall, with information provided by her friends.

lizabeth Dunn Clark of Middleburg, Virginia, died peacefully April 7. The daughter of Elizabeth Bishop Davidson and Houston Dunn Jr., she was born March 23, 1936, in Philadelphia. Clark attended Friends Select School in the city and graduated from Stoneleigh Prospect Hill School (later known as Stoneleigh-Bumham) in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She lived in Ormond Beach, Florida, with her mother and stepfather, Lt. Col. H. Bradley Davidson Jr., who served in World Wars I and II. Encouraged by her stepfather, Clark took a job in New York City and worked for several years. On Jan. 27, 1962, she married Robert Vanderpoel Clark Jr. of New York and Virginia. She then moved to Springfield Farm outside of Middleburg. Clark enjoyed foxhunting with the Orange County Hounds, bred and raced Thoroughbreds, and occasionally drove carriage horses. She had several winners of flat races including Little Lizzette and Vibrissa. A consummate sportsman, Clark was knowledgeable about various dog breeds and showed Airedales, English springers and Welsh terriers, among others. In 1963, Clark founded Springfield Farm Labrador Retrievers. Encouraged by the late Connie Barton, Clark became one of the top breeders of Labrador retrievers in the United States. A founder of the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac in 1973, she served as its first vice president. Her famous Springfield Farm Labrador retriever kennels produced over 125 homebred champions and won five national specialty shows. Outstanding champions included Ch. Hillsboro Wizard of Oz, Ch. Mardas Bandleesholme Sam’s Song, and Ch. Kimvalley Crispin. Her favorite dog, lovingly nicknamed “Barkie,” was out of English bred Kimvalley Cinderella and became her foundation bitch. The late Jack Lafore, president of the

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American Kennel Club in the 1970s and former congressman, was a good friend. It was Lafore who introduced Clark to the late Dr. Mark Allam, then dean of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. An avid animal lover, Clark became a member of the University of Pennsylvania’s Ladies Committee for its Small Animal Veterinary Hospital. In 1984, she was awarded the veterinary school’s prestigious Centennial Medal for her dedication to the welfare of animals. For many years, she helped the late Dr. Josephine M. Deubler organize and host an annual cat symposium at its Philadelphia campus, where the Elizabeth Dunn Clark Ambulatory Pavilion was named in her honor. Her favorite cat was a gorgeous Abyssinian called Sonara. Clark also served on the board for the Morris Animal Foundation. Her inquiring mind and experience with domestic animals propelled an interest in learning more about their diseases through research. She enjoyed the interaction with actress Betty White and others committed to this organization. Clark was a passionate supporter of national rescue/spay/neuter programs. Locally, she was active with the Middleburg Humane Foundation. A devotee of all creatures great and small, Clark’s interest in animals was constantly evolving and extended to wild animals. She explored and supported various zoological gardens and sanctuaries throughout the

United States with her longtime friend, the late Edith M. Young. Elephants, leopards and other large cats held special allure for Clark. Adventuresome by nature, she traveled to Africa several times with a group organized by the late ABC correspondent Roger Caras and his wife. There, Clark viewed chimpanzees in their natural surroundings at Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, guided by the renowned scientific researcher Jane Goodall. She also observed sea turtles, sea lions and iguanas in the Galapagos Islands. Clark made regular visits to England and Scotland, where she was entertained by outstanding individuals like well-known writer James Herriot in his Yorkshire hometown and the late Sir William Weipers, director of veterinary education and dean of veterinary faculty at the University of Glasgow. Wherever Clark’s travels took her — Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Bimini or New York City — a cat in need of a home frequently returned to Springfield Farm with her. In 2005, the National Sporting Library & Museum honored Clark at a special reception. With a discerning eye and keen interest in animals and art, Clark supported the museum’s inaugural exhibition, “Afield in America,” which opened in 2011. She also encouraged the work of contemporary animal artists by commissioning several portraits of her favorite cats and dogs. More recently, those familiar with the Middleburg Christmas Parade may recall seeing Clark’s antique 1964 red Corvette convertible in this annual event. It was a surprise gift to Clark from her husband and purchased from Deering Chevrolet. Predeceased by her husband, stepfather and parents, Clark is survived by several cousins and a legion of friends and animals who will greatly miss her. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Middleburg Humane Foundation and the Morris Animal Foundation. ML

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of Pater’s art are invigorated by subtle plays of light, teeming with kinetic energy, poised with motion. Each portrait tells a

in 1953. “I’ve had a fascination with horses as far back as I can remember,” Pater said. He recalled gazing at Arabian horses as a child,

both in the Polish countryside and during trips to the National Museum in Kraków with his grandmother. During these outings, he was exposed to the works of Józef Brandt and Juliusz Kossak, two artists whose works are suffused with a Polish patriotism. “I come from a different culture, so I have a different eye,” Pater said. “We are designed by the stories we hear and see. I grew up with paintings full of movement, battle scenes of soldiers on horseback. There’s so much to these paintings: gesture, motion, strength, harmony.” These components, combined with Pater’s deft employment of line, color and texture, are among the signifying features of his artwork. Pater developed his craft as a student of interior architecture at the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts. “I learned about design and how to compose space, enhance movement and use the things we often overlook to make a big difference. Studying architecture was, in many ways, a study of the psychology behind how we interact with space,” he said. This sensitivity to spatiality is a critical aspect of his paintings. A defect present in the work of many unsuccessful equestrian artists is an over-reliance on anatomical precision, the horse’s conformation. The result is art that is sterile, derivative and emotionless. What distinguishes Pater’s work is his attention to the space surrounding his subjects. “It’s everything around the horse — the light! Light is movement.” After graduating summa cum laude in 1981, Pater moved to New York. He frequented the city’s art museums and discovered Manet’s impressionism and George Stubbs’ invigorating paintings of horses. His career in architecture took him to Dallas, where he lived on a farm surrounded by Arabian horses, much like those summers spent in the Polish countryside. His works from this time are imbued with nostalgia and his signature energy. One of his paintings on display from this time (“Winter Hunt”) depicts a sleigh of hunters and dogs careening through a wintry landscape. Another (“Chasing Summer”) portrays a herd of Arabians galloping through a pasture with a palatial backdrop. Pater’s breakthrough came in 1984 when his work was featured at the International Horse Fair in Reno, Nevada. His animated, lively paintings of Arabian horses astounded jurors, critics, visitors and fellow artists. All 15 of his paintings sold immediately, and his name began to circulate throughout the world of equestrian art. In 1988, Andre and his wife, Kasia, moved to Lexington, Kentucky, where they lived in a cottage owned by the president of the

Iroquois Hunt Club. This change of scenery is reflected in his art; Pater branched out from his depictions of Arabian horses, a subject he’d mastered, and into Thoroughbred racing, polo and foxhunting, replete with baying hounds and furtive foxes. By the mid-1990s, Pater had exhibited paintings at the American Academy of Equine Art’s competitions at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia, where he was awarded top honors for Best in Show three times in four years. Thirty of his paintings were hung at the Polish Cultural Center as part of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. The early 2000s was a period of artistic exploration for Pater. Eager to dabble in a new medium, he transitioned from oil painting to pastels. His primary subject changed as well; using his wife and son as models, Pater created masterful portraits of jockeys.

The pigmentation and radiance of pastels allowed Pater to play with the properties of light. His jockeys’ silks glisten; their faces alighted with a warm glow. After a five-year interlude of pastels, Pater returned to oil painting with aplomb in 2007. The paintings on display, all of which are on loan from gracious donors nationwide, span 31 years of Andre Pater’s illustrious career. Here are the works of a self-taught master, a careful observer, curious experimenter and lifelong lover of horses. Pater’s oeuvre is sure to delight those within and outside of the sporting art tradition. “Andre Pater: In a Sporting Light” runs through Aug. 13. ML

On p. 58: Andre Pater next to “Kinetic Contact.” Above: Andre Pater beside “Breaking Cover.”

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1. Oliver Palmer and the cast of Two Gentlemen of Verona. 2. Shakespeare in the Squares performance of Two Gentlemen of Verona was the highlight of Shakespeare in the Burg. 3. Mark Metzger, Genie Ford, Kevin Hazard and Jo Ann Hazard. 4. Hays and Dorsey deButts with Jill Beifuss at Two Gentlemen of Verona. 5. Felix Birdie, Oliver Palmer and Malena Pennycook in Two Gentlemen of Verona. M AY 2 0 1 7

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Cinco de Mayo Dinner at Middleburg Community Center (6-8 p.m.): Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with all your Middleburg friends! Enjoy chips and guacamole, along with tacos, beans and rice! Children can take part in hitting the piñata. Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family. For more information please call 540-687-6375.

5/6

Middleburg Community Farmers Market Opens for the Season (8 a.m.-Noon): Located in the parking lot behind the Middleburg Community Center. New vendors are joining this year. Watch for the flyer.

5/6

Lantern-Lit Talk & Walking Tour of Historic Middleburg starting at the Middleburg Baptist Church (7:30-9:30 p.m.): Part of the Mosby Heritage Area Association’s popular “Legends by Lanternlight” series. Join the costumed interpreters of the Mosby Heritage Area Interpretive Group for a lantern-lit walking tour of historic downtown Middleburg. See the places where the Civil War played out in the town’s historic landscape and hear about the town’s dreadful experience in the time immediately before, during and after the Civil War. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Pay at the door. For more information, please email kpawlak@mosbyheritagearea.org or call 540-687-5188.

5/6

Virginia Gold Cup Races at Great Meadow in The Plains (Gates open at 10 a.m.): Spend the day at the legendary Virginia Gold Cup steeplechasing classic, which runs before a sellout crowd of over 50,000. Opening events are held throughout the morning. The official opening is at noon and races run throughout the day. Admission varies depending on the package. For tickets or more information, please visit vagoldcup.com.

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Pianist Sophia Subbayya Vastek performs at Emmanuel Episcopal Church (4-6 p.m.): As part of the At the Parish House Performance and Arts Series, Vastek will present a program of solo piano works by Michael Harrison, Reena Esmail, John Cage and Michael Vincent Waller, centered on ragas and Indian classical music influence in the Western musical tradition. The event is also a benefit concert for Bethania Kids, a Christian ministry that serves 1,000 needy children in India. Donations of $30 are suggested. For reservations or more information, please call 540-687-6297.

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Mother’s Day Weekend at Three Fox Vineyards (All Day): Bring Mom out for a beautiful picnic at Three Fox. All mothers enjoy special discounts and prizes will be awarded for the most elegant picnic. On Saturday, Black Fig Pizza Co. will be selling their artisan wood-fired pizzas and local artists and artisans will be on hand. On Sunday, Rolling Brick and Dough will have pizza for sale. Admission is free. For more information, please visit threefoxvineyards.com.

5/14

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Red Fox Inn in Middleburg (10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.): A three-course brunch will be served in the dining room at America’s oldest inn. Admission is $38 per person and $10 for children under 10. For reservations or more information, please visit redfox.com/mothersday or call call 540-687-6301.

5/14

Mother’s Day Brunch at Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill at Salamander Resort & Spa (9 a.m.3 p.m.): Spend the day with Mom and treat her to a delectable Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in Salamander’s signature restaurant, Harrimans. While enjoying the perfect country setting, indulge in seasonal fare, delicious treats, free-flowing mimosas

and much more. Admission is $65 per person and $40 per child. For reservations, please call 540-326-4070.

5/16

Heroes & Underdogs Lecture Series at the National Sporting Library & Museum (6-7:30 p.m.): The series celebrates the unsung heroes of the sporting world! Each Heroes & Underdogs lecture features a different group or individual who struggled against adversity, overcame great odds, or is in danger of being lost to history. This lecture will feature Shayan Ghajar of Virginia Tech’s Middleburg Agriculture Research and Extension (MARE) Center, speaking on second career Thoroughbreds currently at the MARE Centre. Admission is $5 for the public and free for NSLM members. For more information, please call 540-687-6542 or visit nationalsporting.org.

5/21

Dog and Cat Fest at Fox Hall Farm in Delaplane (Noon-4 p.m.): Bring the kids and your leashed dog and join other animal lovers for an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment. The Dog & Cat Fest will include live music, barbecue lunch, wine, beer, soft drinks, dog walks, dog costume contest, face painting, raffles, silent auction and more. Proceeds will benefit the Animal Rescue Fund. Admission is $100 per adult ($80 is tax deductible). Kids and leashed dogs are free.

5/26

Open Late Concert Series at the National Sporting Library & Museum (6-8 p.m.): The Open Late concert series is back for its third year. The After Party Band will provide music and Hammerdown BBQ will be on hand. Picnics are welcome but please no glass containers or outside alcohol is permitted. A cash bar will feature wine from Greenhill Winery & Vineyards and beer. Admission is free. For more information, please call 540-687-6542 ext. 35 or email jfesta@nationalsporting.org.

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friendly staff and overall fun place to either get started in motorcycling or take it to the next level. For the Voell family, the decision to wrap up this phase of their lives, and “ride off onto the next” is bittersweet. Their kids were practically raised in the dealership, along side mom and dad. Hailey, now in college at University of Virginia, and Drake, at Loudoun Valley High and actively pursuing an elite level hockey team which may lead to leaving the area before graduation from Valley, the time seems right for the family to change focus. “The business success, the challenges, the fun, managing the economical rollercoaster, rebuilding after an arson fire nearly destroyed our original building and ruined a million dollars worth of product, the ‘no day is the same as the last’ aspects.... it has been one wild ride. Our core staff that we are so blessed with have made this journey even better. We are so grateful that 20 years ago we took a gamble, left the rat race of our other careers (Greg a Washington, DC lawyer and Liff, vice president of a sports marketing firm) and made a real go this motorcycle business. As Loudoun MotorSports grew, along with Leesburg and Loudoun County, we knew we were in the right place at the right time. And now, we feel it is the right time to move into the next exciting phase of our lives,” commented Greg and Liff Voell. “We have seen many changes to our community over the years, and our dedicated, loyal customers have

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remained truly awesome. We thank you... the people who we have been honored to serve,” added the Voells. When speaking about their customers and the community at large, the Voells said, “Thank you for the privilege for being able to be a part of your lives for so long. We have loved that you have felt so comfortable hanging out at Loudoun MotorSports, bringing in your families, letting us help you get started in motorcycling, allowing us to encourage you to move up to the next bigger bike, and introducing all your friends to our shop. Motorcycling is a way of life. Being a part of your riding life has meant so much to us. Hopefully our paths will continue to cross at the motocross track, in the woods out fourwheeling, and on the LoCo roadways. Happy Trails!” Loudoun MotorSports will remain open to the public through Friday, June 30, 2017. There will be a big 20th Anniversary Over & Out Ultimate Sale on Saturday June 10th. From now until the end... ALL items, from motorcycles to helmets to tires to shelving units will be DRASTICALLY REDUCED.

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