Middleburg Life | April 2020

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LI F E Uplifting Stories From Our Community + Spring Fashion & Pretty Bites & Get Your Gardens Ready

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PUBLISHER: Greenhill Media LLC EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jennifer Gray | editor@middleburglife.com EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Laura Pizana COPY EDITOR: Chelsea Rose Moore ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Christian Bentley | christian@middleburglife.com ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES Rebekah Greenhill | info@middleburglife.com Vicky Mashaw | vmashaw@middleburglife.com Jennifer Richards | jennifer@middleburglife.com Andrea Ryder | andrea@middleburglife.com ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR: Joanne Maisano DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR: Laticia Headings DESIGNER: Elisa Hernandez PRODUCTION DIRECTOR: Nicky Marshok ON THE COVER Celebrating Middleburg Life’s 37th Anniversary with vintage cars, fashion, food and good wine in Virginia’s countryside. Photo by Shawna Simmons at SAS Equine Photography. Check out more from this dreamy photoshoot on page 8.

(Please note: These photos were taken prior to the social distancing recommendations.)

ON THIS PAGE The Orange County Hunt under the willows at the end of the season on Meredyth Farm owned by Mrs. Jacqueline Mars. Photo by Joanne Maisano.

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EDITOR Dear Readers, In light of the recent occurrences that have struck our community and our nation due to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we feel it has never been more important for our magazine to bring you stories centered around positivity, inspiration and joyful times.

In this issue, we are celebrating Middleburg Life’s 37th anniversary with classic vintage cars, trendy spring fashions and a swoon-worthy tailgate feast on a local picturesque farm. With many of the spring races being postponed, perhaps it’s time to pack a picnic using our uniquely crafted menu and plan a tailgate outing to lighten our moods.

I encourage you to look to the future, keeping the optimism alive as we face these challenging times together. One thing that has brought me personal joy is hearing the ways in which our neighbors have offered kindness towards others. My hope is that these stories about our extraordinary community may uplift your spirit as you read them.

Warmly,

Jennifer Gray editor@middleburglife.com

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Uplifting Stories From Our Community: Look for the Helpers

By Chelsea Rose Moore

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ith March dominated by news of COVID-19, it’s easy to feel disheartened by business closures, economic uncertainty, and social distancing.

In hard times, communities often band together, but quarantines have required us to come together in more unusual ways.

Fred Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” I’ve been keeping my eyes open for the “helpers,” and have been truly astounded at how many people are coming together during this time.

I’ve seen neighbors helping neighbors, communities rallying together, and strangers delivering toilet paper to elderly community members. What a beautiful picture of humanity.

During this difficult season, I’ve been challenging myself every day to find things to be thankful for: taking a walk with my daughters, meeting a neighbor, enjoying a quiet picnic in the park, being blessed with more family time, staying healthy, soaking in beautiful spring weather. Simple joys that often become overlooked in life’s normal hustle and bustle.

Let’s all challenge ourselves to look for the helpers and count the simple joys in our days.

Here are some helpers we found throughout Middleburg and hunt country.

The Town of Middleburg announced a $182K financial relief package to help residents, restaurants, and non-profits. The pack-

age gave residents $20 meal vouchers to spend at restaurants in Middleburg. Additionally, the town resolved not to shut water service off for customers who could not pay their bills and is crediting residents $200 on their May utility bills. The package contributed $16,750 to three area nonprofit organizations.

Some locals began their own delivery service to meet the needs of their community. Middleburg resident Noel Ryan rose to the occasion, writing, “Any business in town, please contact me. I am available to deliver food and product to your customers. I will

One of the Little Free Libraries in Marshall stocked with food. Photo by Jennifer Gray.

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leave deliveries at customer gate. For locals, help out our small businesses, call your order in and I’ll deliver, for a fee.”

Robin and Gayden Parker offered help too: “If anyone needs anything picked up if they can’t or are afraid to go out right now, we can run errands or pick up groceries, meds or whatever is needed.”

Lisa Weisert offered to do porch notarization, sharing: “If anyone in Middleburg needs a document notarized during these difficult times, I am more than happy to come by your Community | Page 5

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home and meet you on your porch to notarize your document(s) free of charge.”

Purcellville’s Catoctin Creek Distilling Company found a creative way to help by providing sanitizing alcohol to the community. They had 60 gallons of disposal alcohol from six months of production and turned it into free sanitizing alcohol. They gave it to over 100 families, six police stations, two emergency services, two medical clinics, a senior care facility, and the FAA operations center in Leesburg. They then began working on creating a second batch for first responders and then opened availability to the general public for purchasing.

The Facebook group “Loudoun Resources During Covid-19 Closures” quickly grew to a few thousand members. Volunteers in the group offered to shop and deliver groceries to health care providers and others in need.

For those requiring food, essential items, or financial assistance, the group banded together to help. Posts also shared important

details, like which local stores stocked toilet paper each day.

Greenheart Juice Shop surprised nurses at StoneSprings Hospital Center, Leesburg Hospitals, and Inova Loudoun Hospital with over

800 bottles of juice to thank the medical staff for their hard work and dedication.

The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant encouraged people to spend time outdoors by inviting the community to explore their grounds.

They wrote, “During these trying times, we’d like to extend ourselves as a resource to the community. We invite you to take a scenic day drive to our charming town of Middleburg, stroll our gardens, enjoy our natural wildlife, visit with our farm animals or simply enjoy a family photo shoot or picnic on our 265-acres of rolling hills. Our grounds are open to you.”

While local businesses switched to a takeout only model, Middleburg Mayor Bridge Littleton reminded residents on Facebook to support local businesses by shopping online and ordering takeout. “Shop locally, but virtually!! Most of our shops have an online presence, so before browsing Amazon, take a look at our many local stores for what you may need. And if eating in, why not take out!!

Many of our restaurants offer take out service, and some deliver.”

Camino Real of Berryville worked to ensure kids did not go hungry by giving free meals to kids during school closures. With no purchase necessary, students were able to order free kids’ meals on weekdays, so that those who depend on school lunches did not have to go hungry.

Similarly, Loudoun County Public Schools offered a meal service for students from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals were available at select schools, where students could receive two meals daily. They also used school buses to deliver meals across the county to ensure that students did not go hungry.

Purcellville Councilman Joel Grewe and his family left a bin on their front porch to collect donated items from the community. Items included disinfecting wipes, Lysol, hand sanitizer, face masks, and disposable gloves. Grewe’s wife, Christie, wrote on Facebook: “CPS has unfortunately had an uptick in cases since schools have closed. Fusion partners with foster care families and caseworkers in Loudoun County, and they are working to support both foster families/kids

and caseworkers during this crisis. Caseworkers are in need of cleaning/disinfecting supplies. I know these items are all in high demand and short supply, but please consid-

er picking up an extra package when you see one, or sharing if you have an abundance.”

Community volunteers stepped up to support the needs of the Blue Ridge Hospice by sewing masks. Their goal was to make washable, reusable face masks for every clinical staff member to have multiple masks to use during their daily patient care. “All volunteers and employees across Blue Ridge Hospice have really come together regardless of their roles; clinical, administrative, thrift and warehouse, to make the masks and help however they can,” said Tonia Sweeney, volunteer services manager at Blue Ridge Hospice.

Scout’s Bakeshop owner Megan McGlynn pivoted from baking cakes to making masks to donate to local healthcare offices. Her first goal was to make 100 masks, and then contin-

ue producing masks until hospitals increase their supply.

Harmen van der Woude sewed masks for the Agape Vet Clinic staff, so they could save surgical masks.

Many businesses found creative ways to reach new audiences and help kids and adults stay busy with free online material. Normally, Warrenton-based company Kingdom of Azuria sends princesses, mermaids, ballerinas, and pirates to children’s birthday parties. Since they could not attend parties, they hosted virtual story times by dressing up as familiar Disney princesses and hosting singalongs and story times to entertain kids on Facebook.

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Community | From page 5 Reston’s Principal Ballet offered free ballet lessons every day on Zoom. Warrenton’s Crescendo Music, LLC hosted free music lessons for kids on Facebook. Local artist Christine Olmstead threw a free online painting party, where she explained the basics of color theory and how to think abstractly in painting.

Marshall’s Mountainside Montessori School put together “MontesStoryTime,” featuring favorite songs and read-aloud story times for children to enjoy.

Even kids helped in their own way! Fauquier County girl River Maloney put together beginner art lessons with step-by-step directions and uploaded the videos to YouTube.

Kids in Warrenton painted rocks and left them around their neighborhood for others to find, while others participated in the “Chalk Your Walk” challenge, which encouraged people to draw positive messages on sidewalks.

Neighbors rallied together to lift spirits.

The Little Free Libraries in Marshall were turned into community food pantries. The box outside Marshall Baptist Church was restocked throughout each day. Residents in need were encouraged to drive up and take what they needed.

Residents in Clarke and Loudoun Counties – in addition to neighborhoods around

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the country – placed teddy bears in front windows for young children to spot on walks or drive-by “bear hunts.” One Leesburg neighborhood created an alphabet hunt for kids, while another built a “Zoofari” in their front windows.

The town of Lovettsville held a “drive by birthday parade” to celebrate the kids and adults who were unable to have a party during this time. Thirty-five cars decorated with birthday banners and pendants drove around the town in celebration.

A group of Western Loudoun moms created a GoFundMe page to raise money for meals for grocery store workers and first responders. The fundraiser’s creator, Sarah Weitlich, wrote, “Let’s thank our grocery store workers for all their hard work (many have gone from working 6-8 hrs. a day to 10-12 hrs. a day) and dedication to providing food and other essentials to us during this quarantine. I would love to provide a meal to all workers at the Purcellville grocery store locations (approximately 200 employees) from our community (Round Hill, Purcellville, Hamilton). Any extra money (if there is any) will go towards thanking our police department and/or fire departments.”

Musician Mary Chapin Carpenter posted a series of live songs in “Middleburg Uncen-

sored” that she called “Songs from Home: Live From My Kitchen.” She played uplifting original songs on her guitar that emphasized virtues like courage in the face of the unknown. As she shared on one of her posts, “We may be in lockdown but our hearts are still open.”

Every day, more and more “helpers” have appeared across our neighborhoods, towns, counties, and state. Together, they’ve worked to find creative solutions to widespread problems, from sewing face masks and delivering groceries to elderly neighbors, to reminding us to smile and look for silver linings.

Let’s keep our spirits high by looking for the helpers and becoming helpers ourselves too. ML

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Our lives may be socially distant in the flesh, but spring roars on, and country life, exquisite taste, and style is not dead. Spring’s full bloom offers a soothing escape from the uncertainty of our world.

The season often represents rebirth, renewal, love and hope. With that sentiment, we celebrate Middleburg Life’s 37th anniversary this April by showcasing some of the undeniable beauty in the Virginia countryside. ML

Photographer: SAS Equine Photography, Shawna Simmons Creative Direction and BTS Photos: Jennifer Gray, Middleburg Life Models: Anastasia Vakula, Taylor Hale and Nickolas Barylski Catering & Florals: Jessica Shields Hair: Hannah Lessard, Salon Aubrey Make-Up: Stevie Haight, Beachy Mama Beauty Clothing: Chloe’s of Middleburg and Tri-County Tailgate Basket: The Fun Shop

1931 Packard deluxe 845 convertible coupe by LeBaron and a 1933 Packard 1102 Phaeton

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Spring Snacking Board Marinated goat cheese, aged manchego, loaded roasted beet hummus, marinated olives, radishes, pickled spring vegetables, crostini, pistachio duck pâté, salami Chilled Pea Mint Shooters Crème fraîche, micro greens Shrimp, Shishito Peppers and Chorizo Skewers Garlic scape salsa verde Lamb and Pita Sliders Mint, tzatziki, roasted pepper harissa Argentinean Steak and Roasted Vegetable

Baguette Sandwich Arugula, pickled red onions, chimichurri Asparagus Salad with Spring Herbs, Black Quinoa Feta, toasted pistachios, radish Meyer lemon vinaigrette Spring Baby Potato Salad Tarragon dressing, pickled mustard seeds Blueberry Lavender Hand Pies Cherry almond pie Mint Juleps and Champagne Private catering provided

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“Hillcrest,” spectacular hilltop setting, bold mountain views and Paris valley views | Home updated in 2017 | 4 BRs, 4 BA, 3 FP, gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, skylights, lovely gardens, walkways and terrace | Improvements include in ground pool with spa | 2 stall barn with tack room, room for horses, spring fed pond |13.37 acres next to parkland surrounded by large estates

$1,425,000 Paul MacMahon 703 609 1905

French Country home, recent renovations | 4 BR, 5 full & 2 half BA, 5 FP, hardwood floors, flagstone terrace | Beautiful drive to hilltop setting overlooking lake & mountains | Improvements include pool, 2-car garage, 2 BR guest house & apartment | Lovely boxwood gardens | 79.89 acres

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Historic home circa 1803, in village of Aldie | Originally a parsonage, part of land surveyed by George Washington | Four bedrooms, two full and one half bath, six fireplaces and old wood floors | Front and rear porches, garden, inground pool, hot tub, entertainment area, gazebo, walkways and patios | Large studio or office | Conservation easement | B & B potential

$1,200,000 Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905 Helen MacMahon 540.454.1930

Sun-filled 4 BR residence w/2 master suites | 18 private acres | Large family room, living room w/cathedral ceilings, formal dining room | 2 FP | Gorgeous kitchen w/center island | Hardwood floors throughout & luxury master bath | Wrap around deck w/pergola overlooking terrace & mountain views | Attached 2-car garage | Multiple outbuildings include car barn w/heat & overhead lift, heated 8 stall barn & paddocks, picnic pavilion, old stone stable converted to fully equipped office, machine sheds and storage shed

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Residence circa 1850 has been completely updated | 8 bedrooms, 8 1/2 baths, 6 fireplaces | 40.63 acres | Mountain views | Gourmet kitchen | Master suite with balcony | Indoor heated pool, attached gym, par terre garden, greenhouse, tennis courts | Separate building office or guest house | New 8 stall center aisle barn with office and tack room | Riding ring, new fencing, 200 degree mountain views with unbelievable sunsets

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AHT is a “Cornerstone Agency of Chubb”

AHT’s Tara Trout Among a Select Group Named a Cerrfied Advisor of Personal Insurance by Wharton and Chubb Tara Trout of AHT Insurance in Leesburg, VA has been awarded a Cerrfied Advisor of Personal Insurance (CAPI) designaaon from the Aresty Insstute of Execuuve Educaaon at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Chubb.

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Courses are taught by Wharton faculty, Chubb subject maaer experts and other wealth management professionals. Agents received instruccon on the Wharton campus at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and through virtual classes, webcasts, reading assignments and other online accviies throughout 2019. Parrcipants also have ongoing access to fellow class members and program alumni and, upon graduaaon, must maintain their cerrficaaon by compleeng annual connnuing educaaon requirements facilitated by Wharton. connnued >>

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR

Wendy Osborn, Chloe’s of Middleburg Boutique Owner, Shares a Fresh Perspective on Life and Fashion

By Summer Stanley

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o winter lasts forever. No spring skips its turn,” wrote American author Hal Borland nearly sixty years ago, reflecting on his love of nature and the outdoors. Those words still hold true, after weeks of our walls seemingly closing in at times, and April now in bloom. It becomes easier to notice an abundance of cheerful details around us, perhaps overlooked before.

The blue butterflies permanently adorning the storefront sign at Chloe’s of Middleburg appear as if at any moment they might flutter away to land on a nearby flower. Store owner, Wendy Osborn, who opened Chloe’s in July of last year, sees the butterflies as a sign of life, transformation, and hope, and for a women’s apparel boutique, there’s no better welcome than that.

Osborn’s path to Middleburg actually began in the Northeast. Raised in Princeton, N.J., memories of her childhood include traveling and going into Manhattan with her parents for the theater. “I’m grateful that they were able to provide so many experiences for me then,” remembers Osborn. “My family definitely shaped who I am today.” Remarking that her mother had fabulous taste and shared her love of butterflies, Osborn also takes pride in her grandfather’s history of running a successful restaurant in Princeton starting in the 1930s. “The entrepreneurial spirit is in my blood,” says Osborn. “I guess I had always wanted a little shop or business of my own someday.”

Osborn received her fine arts degree from Rhode Island School of Design, majoring in textiles and printmaking. After college, she wanted to be a part of bringing good design to the consumer and began working at the notable Betty Parsons Gallery in New York City.

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shortly after that when Osborn moved on to a career with Bergdorf Goodman, which was just across the street on 57th. Surrounded by designer labels, she spent only three months in sales before moving to a buyer role in women’s fashions. When she was approached by then Chairman and CEO, Ira Neimark to ask if she’d be interested in buying for the gifts and stationery department on the seventh floor, Osborn quickly responded, “I can get excited about a pencil!”

Eventually finding herself in the Washington, D.C. area with Neiman Marcus management, she soon fell in love with the gentle kindness of hunt country after many jaunts to the countryside for the polo circuit and antiquing. “Love brought me to Virginia and it has kept me in Virginia,” claims Osborn. Her family’s move to Upperville six years ago was also driven by the strong education opportunities available to her children. When her daughter, Chloe, prepared for a move to college, she was ready for her next creative venture. “I knew the timing was right when I saw the lovely vacant storefront on Washington Street waiting for me,” says Osborn.

It’s not just her appreciation for consumerism and collecting things, but it’s how she notices the beautiful details in everyday life that really feeds her soul. “I sometimes look up and just marvel at the clouds, even pointing them out to my grown kids,” says Osborn.

She decided to make daydreamed clouds another visible icon of her new store by using the artistic talents of her daughter, who beautifully hand-painted the clouds found in one of the storefront windows.

Osborn’s passions here are many – philanthropy, gardening, and when it comes to painting her own artistic vision, Osborn explains the store is her palette now. So just as a gardener would see fit, Chloe’s is a store for women of all seasons. “We see three generations shopping together – the daughter, mother and grandmother,” says Osborn.

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Fashion | From page 14 Make no mistake about it, the shop carries fashion forward items alongside the classics, but she makes sure only the best and most tasteful items of a trend are made available at affordable prices. “People are living and working longer with active lifestyles, so we’ve adapted when it comes to fashion. We’re all dressing younger in spirit,” says Osborn. “Our looks at Chloe’s are fresh and alive, a good value, and always appropriate.”

When looking for what to bring into the shop, Osborn joins the ranks of other businesses who attend the seasonal buyer markets, most recently in NYC and Atlanta earlier this year. “We’re all scouring the market to see what’s out there,” explains Osborn. There are hundreds of vendors and thousands of items to look through, as Osborn curates collections to bring home to Chloe’s and Middleburg. “I’m like a kid in a candy store when those deliveries arrive at the shop ready to open!” says Osborn. She receives new shipments a couple times a month, so it’s always worth a visit to see what’s changed on the floor.

At Chloe’s, you’ll find styles covering the decades, but the one trend that’s always coming back, whether in fall or spring, is animal print. The variations keep it fresh, such as the unexpected colors added to it this season, or how we’re seeing more snake print than before. Tie-dyes, ombre effects and neons are also having their moment again, in addition to plenty of whites, pinks and florals for all the spring feels. You’ll find some polka-dots popping up at Chloe’s, along with new ways to incorporate leather into your look. Interesting sleeve details continue to be happening, like puffed or ballooned sleeves in blouses and dresses, as well as asymmetrical ruffles or tiers on the bottom of a maxi dress.

If you tend to shy away from bold trends, but still want to have fun, Osborn offers this tip: “For the faint of heart who can’t do the neon dress, maybe choose an accessory like a scarf or bangle bracelet in neon or animal print.” While Chloe’s offers jewelry and bags for the accessory lovers, the real performing show-stopper has been their comfortable and breathable flats by Ilse Jacobsen. Women who end up living in them, come back to buy every color of the Danish-designed shoes.

Chloe’s also offers some no-iron fabrics, which are great for business or travel, as well as an assortment of both imports and Made

in America labels.

When you’re shopping for others, you’ll find plenty of gift options like soaps, hand lotions, or sachets that are easy and affordable tokens to pick up on the go. Of course, Chloe’s keeps their equestrian friends and spectators covered, too. A Middleburg themed private-label blanket, designed by Osborn herself, is perfect as a keepsake, for tailgating, and large enough for snuggling.

Osborn is always on the hunt for quality and fun items that bring a great balance to the boutique. She wants women to leave the store feeling empowered and confident, and that’s just what’s happening at Chloe’s. What sets them apart is their excellent customer service. It excites Osborn to be able to style her clients, but she and her team are easygoing.

“Some customers know their styles and exactly what they want when they come in, but we are always ready to give personal attention, whether to visitors just passing through, or to the locals,” says Osborn. “The team knows my customers as well as I do, and we all work together to create a great shopping experience.”

It’s truly Osborn’s positivity that spreads this social butterfly’s kindness out into the world. “I always ride the wave, stay upbeat, and look for the positives,” says Osborn. “I don’t let things bother me. We keep Chloe’s a happy place to be, and for our customers too.”

Come in and say hello next time you’re walking around Middleburg, or if you see the Chloe’s pop-up tent at a local event. Follow @chloesofmiddleburg on social media

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A Scientist’s Path To Farming & Conservation

By Dulcy B. Hooper Photos by Joanne Maisano

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hile Dr. Peter J. Basser and his wife, Georgia Ravitz, reside mainly in Washington D.C. with their three children, a dog and a cat, their passion is clearly for country living.

Basser is a noted inventor and scientist (more on that below) who said that “the farming bug just really bit us.” In 2007, the couple purchased their first farm, ten acres on Christina Lane in Middleburg. “It has a threestaff barn and just a nice place to come out to on the weekends,” said Basser. Those ten acres inspired what was to come: “That farm was just the beginning,” said Basser.

Next up for the family was East Lynn Farm, a 143-acre farm straddling both sides of Airmont Road in Round Hill. One of Loudoun County’s oldest working farms, East Lynn dates back to the early 1800s and is described as “Where more than 140 acres of land meets more than 140 years of history.”

A plan to subdivide the property into 14 ten-acre tracts had been put in place years earlier, including plans to demolish the historic farmhouse. “There were big development plans in the works before we bought it,” Basser said. “In fact, it was nearly lost to residential development.” Now, the property has been placed in a Conservation Easement to preserve it in perpetuity, and the farmhouse (which had been condemned) has been

fully restored.

“We have a variety of animals on the farms,” Basser said, “Black Angus cattle, donkeys, sheep and lambs.” All of the farm’s animals are pasture-raised and East Lynn Farm features sustainably-grown organic gardens, 100 acres of pastures and nearly 40 acres for hay production.

Blasser said that while the original plan had been to just restore the farm, “People started telling us what a good place it would be to hold weddings.”

Voilà! East Lynn Farm became a wedding venue, with weddings taking place in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Brides and grooms can choose to tie the knot in the open pastures and fields, in one of the historic barns, near a pond, or in the midcentury industrial milking parlor featuring a galley walkway framed by the original milking sta-

tions and complete with vintage galvanized metal piping and old milking stanchions.

Next up for the couple was Fair Oaks Farm, an historic farmstead located at 23718 New Mountain Road near Aldie. The house was built in 1881 by Alexander Moore, whose family had operated the Aldie Mill for a number of years. The farmstead includes three other buildings, along with the 1844 Moore family cemetery. “It was pretty much the ‘Seven Corners’ of its day,” Basser said. “So many paths to commerce crisscrossed through that property.”

Fair Oaks Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014, and Basser clearly has respect for its history.

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Scientist | From page 17 said. “And the house looks like it did during the time of the Civil War.” Basser said the work is approximately 80 percent done.

The family lives in D.C. but comes out frequently. The Basser children range in age from 13 to 20. “It’s like going on a vacation,” Basser said. “Only an hour away. But it’s not really a vacation – we work on those properties. It is the diversity of the work and the change of pace from D.C., but there is always something to be done.”

The couple has been recognized for their contributions to land conservation and historic preservation. “Being able to look at that farmhouse and the beautiful rolling hills is an honor,” said Basser. “I am glad that we were able to rescue and restore an historic farm that was nearly lost to suburban sprawl.” ML Peter J. Basser, Ph.D., Associate Scientific Director for Imaging, Behavior, and Genomic Integrity at the National Institute of Health’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of

Child Health and Human Development. His area of expertise is an equal mouthful for the non-scientists among us – his work is focused on developing diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging (dt-MRI) and streamline tractography, which enables neurosurgeons to visu-

alize and avoid sensitive structures within the brain. In recognition of his accomplishments, Basser was elected in January to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.

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Upperville ~ Heronwood Farm & Golf Course is on the market! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own 501 magnificent acres of breathtakingly beautiful property in the heart of Virginia’s Hunt Country. Its stunning setting with a private 18-hole golf course, world-class horse facilities, main house and tenant houses is located on renowned Rokeby Road. This property is an incomparable treasure with easy access to Washington DC and Dulles $24,500,000 International Airport.

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Upperville ~ The Impressive & Historic 1511 acre Estate & Prize Winning Cattle Farm of Cleremont is an assemblage of 3 contiguous farms, which can be purchased separately.

Through exceptional management, which is willing to stay, this is some of the most magnificent farmland with 33 verdant pastures, natural water resources and forest, which creates a haven of tranquility. $13,000,000

MUSTER LANE

The Plains ~ 108 gorgeous acres, This Stately and Historic Estate with its grand rooms is in prime Orange County Hunt Territory, minutes to Middleburg. It also features a pool and pool house, 5 bay garage with office, 2 tenant houses, newly remodeled 11 stall center aisle stable with apt. & office, riding arena and exceptional ride-out to wooded trails and open pastures. $7,250,000

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Marshall ~ This 152 acre horse farm features beautiful open gently rolling pastures and fields in prime Orange County Hunt Territory. The historic fieldstone home dates to 1820 with later additions creating a 5 BR / 5 BA home with stone terrace and pool. Two Stables - 15 stalls and 6 stalls, Kraft Walker, 8 paddocks, 6 fields, 3 cottages. The home is perfectly sited for privacy with easy access to I-66 and Rt. 50.

VOF Easement. Shared listing with Sotheby’s. $3,750,000

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The Plains ~ Finely built custom residence on 16 acres minutes from Middleburg in Prime Orange County Hunt Territory. Designed for Grand Entertaining both inside and outside. The rooms graciously open into one another and lead out to the deep porches, which wrap the home and overlook the pool, grounds, gardens and conservatory. $2,950,000

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Middleburg ~ 145+ Acres of land in sought after location on Mountville Rd. near Foxcroft School. Several home sites with wonderful views and vistas yet extremely private, half wooded and half pasture with over 2,000’ of Goose Creek frontage. Minutes from Middleburg with easy access to Dulles International Airport & Washington DC. Middleburg Hunt Territory. $2,465,250

Delaplane ~ Spectacular Views! Approximately 250 Acres in 2 parcels. The primary parcel of 142 acres features the 3 BR/3 BA stone home accessed from Moreland Road, 2 tenant homes and numerous supporting structures including a large 4 bay machine shed. The second parcel of 107 acres is on the opposite side of Moreland Road, and currently offers a 2 BR tenant home with potential to build an additional primary dwelling. The 2 parcels may be purchased in total or separately, neither of which may be further divided. $2,426,000

DESTINAIRE FARM

Hume ~ Impeccably maintained, exquisite 118 Acre horse farm with indoor dressage ring. Ten fields and paddocks with 4 board fencing, gently rolling land & panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains with glimpses of Skyline Drive.

In addition to the stucco and stone main residence, there are guest and tenant homes, numerous barns and run-ins to house 25 horses comfortably. $1,950,000

Offers subject to errors, omissions, change of price or withdrawal without notice. Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not so warranted nor is it otherwise guaranteed.

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(Adjacent to OATLAND VIEWS SECTION 1) Aldie ~ 379.75 Acres on the north side of Oatlands Road between Rt. 15 and Snickersville Turnpike. Currently divided into 16 HOMESITES developed under the Low Density Development Option. Homesites range in size from 13.83 Acres – 38.12 Acres. Open Space Easement in place with potential for tax credits. $7,500,000

OATLAND VIEWS SECTION 1

(Adjacent to CHUDLEIGH FARM SECTION 2) Aldie ~ 271 Acres on the north side of Oatlands Road between Rt. 15 and Snickersville Turnpike. Divided into 11 HOMESITES ranging in size from 13-41 Acres with private road frontage on Clear Creek Lane. 10 of the 11 parcels have wells and Certification Letters for 4 bedroom septics. Land protected by Loudoun County Open Space Easement. $5,500,000

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Boyce ~ Exquisite Federal Style Mansion, c.1833, features 12’ ceilings, dramatic curved stairway and 5 en-suite bedrooms. Sited on 406 Acres in 3 parcels with Easement Potential. Built by Joseph Tuley, Jr., later purchased by Graham Blandy, who bequeathed over half of the original estate to the University of Virginia. Estate also includes 3 tenant houses, 12 stall stable with renovated 3 bd. apt. & numerous historic structures. $5,000,000

CLEARWATER FARM

Marshall ~ Handsome custom built Residence with first floor Master Suite and perfect mix of open and traditional floor plan beautifully sited on 50 acres. Special features include: Swimex Swim Pool, 2 Stocked Ponds, High Speed Internet, Whole House Generator and Geothermal Heating and Cooling. For the equestrian: located in the Orlean Community Trail System and adjacent to a Premier Equestrian Center with stables, riding arenas and trails. $2,900,000

POTTS MILL FARM

VERY PRIVATE 137+ Acres within minutes of Historic Middleburg. The northern boundary of the property includes approx. 3,765’ of frontage on Little River, a tributary of Goose Creek. Open Space Easement, gently rolling fields with mature hardwood forest, Orange County Hunt Territory, great ride out, pastoral views in all directions. $2,534,500

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Woodville ~ Nestled on 158 acres in pristine Rappahannock County, Stonehaven offers a picturesque and tranquil retreat.

Sited at the end of the private drive is the historic Stone residence, c.1791 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. $1,695,000

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Delaplane ~ 72 Acre Horse Property in Piedmont Hunt Territory. Features Handsome 7 stall stable perfectly sited for cross ventilation, built by P. J. Williams and features an upscale 1 bedroom + den apartment with screened porch.

Generator. Perfect for training Cross County/Eventing.

Uphill gallop with good elevation, 100’ x 200’ riding ring with all weather footing, 5 fenced paddocks and 2 run-in $1,050,000 sheds.

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PAYING IT FORWARD: HOW ANNE STINE’S DREAMS OF BECOMING AN ARTIST CAME TRUE Story by Shayda Windle

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here’s no doubt that Anne Stine’s journey to becoming a professional artist is as unique and fluid as her medium of choice. An encaustic artist, Stine uses melted beeswax, tree sap resin and pigment to create layered images with a natural texture.

As a nature lover, Stine said that encaustic painting “is more representative of what we find in nature than any other medium because of the wild, unpredictable nature of beeswax. It allows me to express the fluidity and variety of textures that are realistically found in nature.”

Raised in the same farmhouse in Fairfax that her father grew up in, Stine’s love of nature began at an early age. As a child, she said she found “solace and adventure in the outdoors and was in awe of the beauty in God’s creation.”

Stine always dreamed of becoming an artist, but “it seemed too big of a dream to ever become a reality,” she remarked, “So, like most dreamers, I tucked it away deep into my heart.”

She decided to major in communications in college, but nurtured her creative side by minoring in art.

She went on to pursue a career in marketing communications where she worked for EDS, rolling out large-scale marketing plans.

During this time, she kept her hand in painting by taking classes at the Corcoran School of Art and the Art League in Alexandria. It was at EDS that she had her first solo art exhibit.

After several years, she began working as a marketing director specializing in fundraising for the arts. She married her skill in marketing with her passion for art by managing fundraising campaigns for large arts organizations like the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

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Dream | From page 22 She thought she had found her dream job, but over time she grew restless.

“In the back of my mind I felt like something deep in my soul was not being fulfilled,” she said, “My creative spirit was calling out to be noticed.”

Stine finally decided to listen to that voice in the back of her head. She took a leap of faith and left the corporate world to become a professional artist. After spending some time honing her craft, a turning point came when she took a leap of faith and asked a local home decor store to display one of her paintings. The store not only accepted her painting, it also offered to hold an entire exhibition of her work.

“I will always be indebted to the manager that accepted my painting,” she said, “It made a big impact on me, how the kindness of one individual can change the life of another. To this day, I try to ‘pay it forward’ by helping other creative people find an opportunity to share their work and encouraging them that it is never too late to follow your dreams.”

Stine found a way to pay it forward as a co-founder of Purcellville Art Gallery, a non-profit venture established by Discover Purcellville last year. She said the gallery, which showcases the work of Loudoun County artists, “was just the chance I was looking for to contribute to the community that has supported my art for so many years.” She drew on her diverse professional background in arts marketing to help get Purcellville’s first art gallery up and running. Currently, she is supporting the gallery as a volunteer and contributing artist.

“It’s been my experience that when I trust in God completely to provide opportunities while helping people along the way, success is inevitable,” she said, “So, I don’t think it’s by accident that dreams come true. It takes consistently working at your craft, treating your work as a business, developing relationships with other creative people and trusting each day there will be a plan to move forward.”

Stine’s next collection will debut at the historic Oatlands Carriage House along with the work of another talented local artist, Leanne Fink, in September 2020. The two will have their landscapes on display for the entire month. Details can be found at annestinepainting.com. ML

“It made a big impact on me, how the kindness of one individual can change the life of another.”

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Getting a Jump on

Your Spring Garden Written by Patrick Mulrooney Photos by Joanne Maisano

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ven the most experienced gardener can be surprised at the explosion of activity in the garden at this time of the year. Virginia’s unusually warm temperatures have brought a sudden end to winter; it seems that everything is popping out of the ground, both good and bad plants.

Getting bad weeds under control is one of the most important tasks to tackle now, before their numerous flowers turn into thousands of seeds. Three of the most common weeds in our area are sweet bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta), chickweed (Stellaria media), and henbit (Lamium aplexicaule). These plants can wreak havoc on a garden, as they flower early and produce an astounding quantity of seeds. If allowed to complete its life cycle, a single sweet bittercress plant can produce over 600 seeds that will continue to germinate throughout the remainder of the year.

The best way to control these invasive plants is to remove them or spray them with herbicide. Although spraying the weeds with herbicide may seem easier, hand-digging weeds is healthier for the garden and avoids killing the beneficial insects and microbes in the soil. After the weeds are removed, regular monitoring is necessary to keep new weeds from coming back. It is an endless labor of love, but one that will reward the attentive gardener as the season progresses. It is important to note that these weeds should be thrown away and not added to your compost pile, as the seeds are still viable.

Early spring is a good time to fertilize perennials and ornamental shrubs and trees.

HollyTone is the choice for acid loving plants, such as members of the holly family, azaleas, and rhododendrons. This is also a good time to fertilize yews and boxwoods. Contrary to common belief, these plants are not acid loving and prefer a specially formulated pH that is close to 7.0. Ask your local nursery if they have this less-than-common fertilizer in stock.

Top: Invasive weed. Bottom: Weed in the grass.

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Early spring sees the emergence of some insects that can damage plants. One in particular is the leaf miner, which can destroy American boxwoods. Imidacloprid or an insecticide spray that contains bifenthrin or carbaryl are two methods to control this pest.

Imidacloprid is a systemic pesticide sold under the name Merit, which does not require precise timing and should be applied in mid to late April. The insecticide sprays are a little more difficult as they need to be applied when the adult flies emerge.

Spring is an excellent time to add mulch to gardens to reduce the growth of weeds, retain moisture, add nutrients to the soil and an attractive top dressing to gardens. There is a type of mulch available for every taste, including natural hardwood, dyed hardwood, pine bark, and pines fines. Karbon is a trademarked brand of leaf mulch that is available in this area. My personal favorite mulch is made at home from shredded oak leaves, broken down by time and microbes to produce a rich black amendment that is good for every garden, both flower and vegetable. The contrast of the dark mulch against the emerging colors of the plants is a glorious sight.

While we have discussed several tasks to keep the garden in control, there is another crucial strategy that, once begun, requires very little work at all: native plants.

By far, one of the most powerful allies in this fight are the native plants that have been a part of this ecosystem for millennia. These ancient friends are quick to announce the coming of spring and will spread quickly if the appropriate soil is present. In my garden, many spring woodland plants are starting to pop up: celandine poppy (Styllophorum diphyllum) and lungwort (Pulmonaria) already are showing their yellow, pink, and blue flowers, respectively. Also emerging are Virginia bluebells (Mertensia), wild columbine (Aquilega), and bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis, native to East Asia but with many native Dicentra cousins), their flowers all stunning against the backdrop of the primordial ferns and glossy mayapple that is free to wander

where it chooses.

Those lovely plants seem to come out of nowhere in the early spring. Their appearance, accomplished on their own power and on their own schedule, is the gardener’s reward for doing the jobs that only the gardener can do: manage the weeds and pests, add some mulch, and make sure plants have adequate water. It’s a prize that is well worth the effort. Have fun in your garden! ML

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SCHOOL’S OUT EARLY, SUMMER CAMPS APPROACHING

By Chelsea Rose Moore

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ith schools now closed until the fall, there is no better time to look ahead toward summer camps.

The Middleburg area offers many wonderful camps, covering a broad range of topics and interests. We’ve highlighted a few of our favorites to give your kids a memorable week they’ll never forget.

Camp Highroad Middleburg, Va. A classic adventure camp, Camp Highroad blends faith with fun. Northern Virginia Magazine listed Camp Highroad as one of 2020’s best summer camps. The camp offers exhilarating experiences, like a high ropes course, zipline, giant swing and rock wall.

Campers will go canoeing and hiking, take nature classes, practice archery, and learn to build a fire.

Camp Highroad provides several experiences from June through August, perfect for a broad range of ages.

For high school students looking for an adrenaline buzz, Camp Highroad offers a High Adventure Camp, with trips to go caving, sailing at Annapolis Sailing School and rock climbing.

If your student loves horses, the Jr. and Sr. Wranglers camp is perfect for rising seventh through 12th graders.

For students who love to sing, Camp Highroad offers a Choral camp.

During the week, campers will participate in group Bible studies and worship.

To learn more, visit camphighroad.org.

Camp Woods & Wildlife Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest For over 70 years, Camp Woods & Wildlife has been teaching young Virginians about forest resources and outdoor skills. Hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry, the week-long camp (June 22-27) is held at the Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest.

During the mornings, campers attend classes on tree identification, mapping, forest ecology, wildlife management and a host

of other topics. Afternoons are devoted to exploratory courses, like canoeing, archery, wilderness survival and skeet marksmanship.

“It’s a camp that exposes teenagers to careers in forestry and wildlife and other natural resources,” said Ellen Powell, the conservation education coordinator for the Virginia Department of Forestry. “It takes them through some of the actual skills that professionals in those fields would need.” She noted that many people working in natural resource agencies attended the camp as teenagers.

Unlike other camps on this list, campers must be nominated to attend. Nominations must be submitted by a teacher, 4-H or scout leader, or church leader by April 10. Campers must be between the ages of 13 and 16, Virginia residents, and interested in natural resources.

To learn more and access the nomination form, visit dof.virginia.gov/forestry/camp.

Hill School Summer Camp The Hill School Let your child’s creativity flow when they spend the summer at one of the Hill School’s summer camps. Kindergarten through eighth-grade students are eligible to attend one of the many camps offered at the Hill School campus in Middleburg. Camps run from June 15 to August 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with morning and after care available. Each

camp is designed to build confidence, imagination and a sense of adventure.

For more details and a complete list of all camps, visit thehillschool.org/summer-programs or email summerathill@thehill school.org.

Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club Summer Camp Glenwood Park, Middleburg Horse lovers can rejoice. The Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club Overnight Summer Camp is happening at Middleburg’s Glenwood Park from June 29-July 2.

According to the website, students will “learn and practice mounted games and polocrosse, ride with a dressage drill team, build show jumping, or cross-country skills in the afternoon. Jousting practice, Horn Annual Jousting Tournament and tetrathlon shooting practice will take place again [in] evenings.

We will cool off at the Middleburg Community [Center] pool and enjoy meals together, donated and prepared by our volunteer parents.” Weekday evenings will close with a movie under the stars.

Early registration is encouraged. Learn more by visiting casanovawarrenton.ponyclub.org/pages/672.aspx.

Read the extended version of this story online at middleburglife.com. ML

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Hawaiian Haupia Makes 25 small squares Ingredients: • ⅔ cup of granulated sugar •

½ teaspoon of salt

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In a large Dutch oven or saucepot, stir together the sugar, salt and cornstarch.

Turn the heat on medium and whisk in the coconut milk. Cook over medium heat while whisking for 5 to 6 minutes until the mixture thickens.

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mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Turn off the heat and pour the mixture into the prepared pan.

Let cool for 10 minutes at room temperature, before transferring to the fridge to set for at least two hours.

While the haupia sets, make the toasted coconut flakes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Spread the coconut flakes on the parchment paper in a single layer and place in the oven to bake for 5 minutes, until browned. Set aside to cool.

Once the haupia has chilled for at least two hours, remove it from the pan. Using a very sharp knife, cut it into 25 small squares.

Sprinkle the squares with toasted coconut flakes and serve.

Story, Photos and Recipes by Kaitlin Hill

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he great Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, once wrote, “You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming.”

In Hunt Country, there are many indicators that spring has returned. Late winter’s gray skies and budding branches have given way to cloudless blue and trees full of lively blossoms. The weather is warmer, the days are longer, and many kids are home from school.

The arrival of spring is cause for celebration, but this year, the season of renewal has also been characterized by concern.

As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads globally and here at home, life is changing. Store shelves are barren, group gatherings are discouraged, and annual spring break travel has largely, and smartly, been halted. Neruda might argue that more than a few of spring’s flowers have been cut and replaced with anxiety, fear and uncertainty.

Yet, spring still carries on.

More than a statement of the obvious, for Neruda, the inevitability of spring is a symbol for humankind’s ability to carry on and overcome, especially in the face of adversity.

It’s a message of optimism, which is easy to lose sight of in times like these. But it’s an essential message that can be found in service to community, in care for and from loved ones, and in the simple things you do for yourself to escape the chaos, even if only momentarily.

If an at-home escape is in order, you might try these dessert recipes inspired by three popular spring break destinations: New Orleans, Key West and Hawaii. Small comfort though they may be, hopefully they serve as a reminder that spring carries on, and so will you.

New Orleans Beignets Makes 12 Ingredients: • 1¼ teaspoon of active dry yeast

Directions: In a large bowl, mix together the yeast and warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.

When the yeast is foamy, add the sugar, salt, beaten egg, evaporated milk and vanilla.

Whisk to combine.

Next, add half of the flour.

Add the shortening to the mixture, and stir it in with a spatula until it is completely incorporated.

Add the remaining flour and mix until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with plastic, and place in the refrigerator to rest overnight.

The next day, roll the dough out into a square that is a quarter inch in thickness.

Cut the dough into 12 equal squares.

Set aside.

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or saucepot set over medium-high heat.

Let the oil heat until it is 350°F. Once the oil is hot, add the dough squares a few at a time. Cook on the first side for 3 – 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip the dough and cook on the other side for 2 – 3 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Transfer the cooked beignets to a wire rack set over a cookie sheet to let the excess oil drain off.

Repeat the process with the remaining dough squares.

Let the beignets cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

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Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add the melted butter and mix until there are no dry pockets remaining.

Press the graham mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and set aside.

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice and lime zest.

Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust shell and transfer the pie to the oven.

Bake for 15 – 17 minutes until there is only a slight jiggle in the center. Cool to room temperature, and then transfer to the fridge for an hour before slicing and serving. ML

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here were 10 weeks of horses and winter sunshine at this year’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), one of the largest hunter/jumper and longest running equestrian events in the world. Although it wrapped up two weeks early due to COVID-19, we interviewed Middleburg locals Lindsay Simmons and Jonelle Mullen about their experiences, giving you an insider’s look at what it’s like to show in Wellington, Florida.

Lindsay Simmons Tell me about yourself.

Sometimes we get called the youngest “snowbirds” ever when we hook up our trailer, load our horses and head to Florida every November. I travel down with my 2-year-old daughter, London, and my husband Tyler Beale. My incredibly supportive husband commutes back and forth between Virginia and Wellington to keep up with his real estate business while I stay in Florida and do my best at balancing horses, family and The Simmons Team at Caliber Home Loans with my sister and partner (Katie Simmons Hickey).

I started riding when I was 4, but I took an eight-year break when I turned 14. I focused on school and starting a career that could support my “hobby.” I now have two warmbloods, Don Loma and Capella, who I compete in the High and Medium Amateur-Owner Jumper Divisions with the help of my talented coach, David Matisz.

WELLINGTON WINTER:

You have The Gallery, where everyone heads after (or during) the Grand Prix on Saturday nights and to White Horse across the pond thereafter. On Sundays, you’ll find most people heading over to watch high goal polo at the International Polo Club Palm Beach and finishing the night by the pool with music.

I love The Trophy Room, where you can find delicious food, and if you are feeling like staying out, you don’t have to go anywhere as the tables are moved over for dancing once the DJ arrives.

The other great part about Wellington is that you’re only a short drive from Palm Beach, where you’ll find all the best shopping and beaches on the East Coast.

AN INSIDER’S LOOK AT WEF

What’s it like showing at WEF? It’s literally 12 jampacked weeks of bouncing between your barn to school your horses and the showgrounds to compete. Saturday night is the biggest class of the week, where you can find all the top riders in the world competing against each other in the Grand Prix. There is no shortage of the same riders who also compete the next day in the Amateur Division Classics against me. I’m so lucky to have the incredible opportunity to sit and work from my laptop in the International Club that overlooks the Grand Prix ring,

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where I have access to constant free lessons in show jumping from the best of the best as I get to watch them compete day after day.

What’s the social scene like there?

There is always something to do. The social scene is just as world-class as the riding.

Where do people go out?

When the Player’s Club shut down, where they are now building new luxury condos, a few places stepped up their nightlife game.

Google “Player’s Club Wellington,” and you’ll be sure to find many well-known names that have stepped through those doors and have a story or two to share.

Above: Lindsay Simmons wearing Nouvelle and Fratelli Fabbri Boots. Photo by SAS Equine Photography.

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What are the shows like?

Winter | Page 37

Winter | From page 36 Whether you’re a rider or new to the sport, the experience of watching the horse show at WEF is like no other. The level of competition doesn’t compare to anywhere in the U.S. It’s been a bit of a transition becoming a mother and trying to continue to compete at this level of show jumping. Every time you go into the ring, you have to focus on the course at hand and leave behind work stress and baby responsibilities when you mount, not only for yourself, but because you owe it to your horse.

What are your thoughts on the early closure of WEF due to COVID-19?

It was a big season for me crammed into 10 “short” weeks. With David Matisz’s help, I moved up and had some great placings in the High Amateur-Owner division, which I only ever dreamed of doing. It’s even more special because Dom and I have competed together since he was 4 years old, and we did this together.

While it wasn’t the ending any of us dreamed of during our last two weeks at WEF, it does give us all a time to hit the reset button, which rarely ever happens in this sport unless you’re grounded by an injury. My horses are more tired than I know by week 10. My family misses me; my mind misses me between juggling horses, baby and work, and I’ve gained more experience in the show ring than I could ever apply to bettering myself at home schooling the horses for the next few months. So when things do get better—and they will—we will all come back that much stronger because we did hit the reset button on ourselves and on our horses and took some forced time to slow down and get to know life a little better again.

Jonelle Mullen Tell me about yourself. Had you shown at the Winter Equestrian Festival before?

I train mostly show hunters at TuDane at Rutledge Farm in Middleburg. We decided this year to go down to show for three weeks in February. We happened to get lucky and get some stalls off the showgrounds. We showed at Virginia Horse Center the end of January, and then [we] shipped down from there to Wellington. The students did well; the weather was nice, and the horses were happy.

Tell me about the scene at WEF.

It’s good for customers because there’s lots for them to do. We didn’t do a lot of the social stuff. We were busy working early mornings, every day. But we did get together as a group to watch the Hunter Spectacular, and on our last weekend, we all went to the Grand Prix on Saturday.

It’s really good to be down there and see the best of the best. It’s good for my students to see quality horses and riders and different techniques of training and different ways of going. It’s a really busy and big horse show, with 12 rings.

Sometimes you know people are down there, and you might not see them for weeks.

This is the first time I’ve been in 10 years. It’s significantly bigger. It’s really great. They have a show program called ShowGroundsLive up and running all time, so you can see what’s going on in all rings at any given time, which is especially helpful in classes where you have to jog for soundness. It’s a pretty well-oiled machine down there. There are nice courses, nice jumps, palm trees, and 80-degree [weather].

Who attends?

During the weekend’s big events on Saturday and Sunday, there’s a lot of local general public. They don’t know a lot about horses; they just come to watch. Lots of the regular horse people go and watch [too]. On Saturday night, there are kid’s games and face painting.

[There are] not a lot of spectators during the week besides the exhibitors, trainers and other horse people on and around the showgrounds for the season. The weekend [brings a] pretty big local community.

I think it’s a great experience. When you go for a short term, you can realistically incorporate the expense into your annual show budget. It’s amazing, just to see that level of quality and training and horses.

What are your thoughts on the early closure of WEF? The shows shutting down is a real bummer for all of us, but it has given us time to get back to basics and enjoy our horses without an agenda. ML

Top: Lindsay Simmons showing at WEF. Photo by Shelby Bonnie. Bottom: Jonelle Mullen and her family. Photo by SAS Equine Photography.

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In Memory of His Muse:

Jamie Wyeth at The National Sporting Library & Museum Story by Kaitlin Hill Images Courtesy of The National Sporting Library & Museum

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hyllis Mills Wyeth: A Celebration, on display at The National Sporting Library & Museum, is a captivating collection of renowned American realist Jamie Wyeth’s most intimate work. Through 31 artistic renderings, Wyeth tells the story of his wife’s remarkable life, her many talents, and their decades-long marriage.

The exhibit, which was organized by the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pa., made stops in Rockland, Maine, and Greenville, S.C., before coming to Middleburg, where Mills Wyeth grew up.

The National Sporting Library & Museum George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Head Curator, Claudia Pfeiffer, explains, “There is a certain sense Wyeth | Page 39

Top: Jamie Wyeth (American, b. 1946) Connemara (1987), oil on canvas, 37 x 73 inches on loan from The Phyllis and Jamie Wyeth Collection.

Middle: Jamie Wyeth (American, b. 1946) And Then Into the Deep Gorge (1975), oil on canvas, 36 x 46 inches on loan from The Phyllis and Jamie Wyeth Collection.

Bottom: Jamie Wyeth (American, b. 1946) Iggy Visits Union Rags—Fairhill 2011 (2011), mixed media on toned paper, 4 ¼ x 8 ¾ inches on loan from The Phyllis and Jamie Wyeth Collection.

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Wyeth | From page 38 of bringing her back to a community that remembers her with fondness.”

Mills Wyeth was raised at Burnt Mills Farm, just outside Middleburg’s main street.

There she became an avid equestrian, but at just 21, an automobile accident left her with altered mobility. Pfeiffer tells, “People here know her story, and how she broke her neck.”

She continues, “It was a challenge in her life that she overcame, in full force…Instead of riding horses she decided to drive and became a champion carriage driver.”

The exhibit includes scenes from her decorated carriage-driving career. Wyeth’s And Then Into the Deep Gorge (1975) and Connemara Four (1991) capture his wife’s determination, and seemingly, her delight to be doing what she loves with just the hint of a smile upon her painted face.

Wyeth’s paintings and drawings not only tell the story of his wife as an impressive equestrian, they also capture her fun-loving spirit in even the simplest of moments. His pieces Catching Pollen (2012) and Stealing Holly from the Irénées (2016) are gorgeous tributes to Mills Wyeth’s love of nature.

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endearing, story told by Wyeth’s paintings is that of his love for his wife, a woman he considered his muse throughout 50 years of marriage. Pfeiffer remarks, “It’s such an intimate exploration of a man, as an artist, who is in love with this person who is his muse.” She adds, “He put all of his love and his passion into painting this woman for over 50 years, as she did things that she loved.”

Wyeth’s love for his wife, who passed in January 2019, resulted in some truly magnificent paintings that offer visitors to the gallery a unique perspective of Wyeth as an artist and a man. Pfeiffer says, “The amazing thing about this body of work is he is painting his wife. It’s not commissioned. It’s not for somebody else. He could take a turn and he’s not being restricted in any way.” She expands, “It’s a celebration of this amazing sporting figure, but it is just as much a celebration of his freedom to move into his own voice of artistic expression.”

The gallery’s layout is a unique experience for guests too. Often exhibits are organized chronologically, but Pfeiffer saw this collection as an opportunity for storytelling versus timeline plotting. “The natural tendency we have as curators is to have things in chronological order, but I was so inspired by the idea

of a tribute.” Pfeiffer expands, “So when I saw the catalogue and envisioned it in our museum, I knew it really needed to be in the Vine Hill galleries, the rooms of the Federal house wing of the museum. This way, you can experience the storytelling aspect of it, that unfolds one room after the other.”

She concludes, “It’s laid out to experience the tribute in a more contemplative way, instead of having it be in a room where you walk around and you are done.”

If the old adage, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” is true, then this collection of paintings spanning 50 years is arguably worth a few thousand more. The thoughtfully curated love story pays tribute to one of America’s finest artists and one of Middleburg’s most loved figures. Pfeiffer notes, “It’s a ton of beautiful examples of Jamie Wyeth’s very personal experiences. And there is a lot of emotion there…You will experience the trajectory of his style in amazing ways in these paintings and celebrate the amazing life of his wife. That’s the takeaway of this exhibit.”

Phyllis Mills Wyeth: A Celebration will remain on display at the National Sporting Library and Museum until August 30, 2020 and is an exhibit that certainly should not be missed. ML

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POINT-TO-POINTS

PAY! STARTER REWARD PROGRAM RETURNS for the 2020 Spring Virginia Point to Point Races!

Any Virginia Owned or Trained horse that starts in a at, hurdle or timber race will recieve $200 per start. Schedule at centralentryoffice.com

The Program is funded by the Virginia Equine Alliance. The purpose of the VEA is to sustain, promote, and expand the horse breeding and racing industries in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Visit VirginiaHorseRacing.com

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