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SUBSCRIBE TO MIDDLEBURG LIFE www.middleburglife.com FIND US ON Instagram @middleburglife Twitter @middleburglife Facebook.com/middleburglife ON THE COVER Andre Pater’s painting, Kinetic Contact, 1991, a 54 x 42-inch oil on canvas, was on loan from a private collection in 2017 as part of the National Sporting Library & Museum’s exhibition Andre Pater: In a Sporting Light.

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MEET MIDDLEBURG

Matt Fox: A One Man Show Story and photo by Kerry Phelps Dale

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ow fortuitous to have the last name of Fox and own a business named Fox Automotive in horsey Middleburg. Matt Fox didn’t contrive any of that. He grew up a few miles from town in St. Louis, and after servicing the community’s vehicles since 1987 at Middleburg Exxon, he opened his own garage 1 ½ years ago.

Destined for a mechanical career, Matt remembers taking things apart and putting them back together as a youngster. His 14-year-old son, Christopher, seems to be following in his father’s footsteps.

“He’s excellent at taking things apart,” Matt says, “but he hasn’t figured out how to put them back together.”

Since Christopher has his sights on becoming an aerospace engineer, maybe household appliances simply don’t have the same intrigue they had for his father.

The automotive repair business has changed dramatically since Matt first started wrestling with radiators and tackling transmissions. Today much is accomplished through computers—diagnostics and repairs—on which Matt has stayed up to date through education, certifications and equipment. Still, though, Matt does enough engine tinkering to get oil smears on his T-shirt and grease under his fingernails.

That’s as far as the stereotype of an auto mechanic goes with Matt. He’s as honest and reliable as they come and doesn’t recall ever having an altercation with a customer. He doesn’t have a single bad review online, in fact nothing but five-star gushing reviews.

And that’s as rare as needing a major repair and discovering that your car is still under warranty.

“I’ve heard that,” Matt says wryly of his profession’s reputation. “This industry is very competitive, and sometimes in the larger shops the mechanics are paid on commission, so they make unnecessary repairs.”

Matt is a one-man show with a two-bay garage. He says the only thing he really misses since starting Fox Automotive and being tucked away on Federal Street is the “constant coming and going of people at the pumps.”

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He may have been too occupied to talk, “but I was never too busy to wave,” he says of his tenure at Exxon.

When Matt started fixing automobiles he found his reward in accomplishment—diagnosing and repairing. Now he’s most fulfilled by helping people in need, like the person who has a flat tire at 5 p.m. or car trouble on the commute home.

Case in point. A woman walks in at 4:45 on a Thursday afternoon, tells Matt about a leak in her tire and asks if he can fix it on Saturday. Matt looks at his calendar, which is full, and says, “Can you bring it in at 7 a.m.?”

“We’ll both just have to get up earlier,” he says of the appointment he squeezed in.

Hung on the wall of his garage are two works of art, a charcoal and a painting, by and from patrons. Of foxes, of course. There is other fox paraphernalia lining the walls and the window sills, all gifts from his adoring customers.

“People give me fox things all of the time,” Matt says, innocent of the significance of a mechanic having a fan club.

There’s not much Matt can’t handle in car repair, but he finds the common rodent damage sometimes the hardest to diagnose.

Critters are just part of the job in a country shop, and evidently, so is the occasional snake. Once when taking off a wheel he found a snake staring him in the face. It turned and slithered away back into the workings of the vehicle.

“I do not like snakes,” states Matt, who had to tell the owner about the hitchhiker.

Since opening Fox Automotive, Matt works Saturdays and finds himself with less free time on his hands. After commuting home to Catharpin to his wife Nicole and Christopher he likes to ride four-wheelers with his son and help him with his Boy Scouts projects. And given a day to do anything, he thinks (he always thinks before speaking) and says, “I enjoy fishing.”

It’s a 95-degree day in July, both garage doors are open, fans are blowing, the sun is glaring through the big plate-glass windows as Matt sits at his desk at the end of the day trying to repair his desktop computer. To no avail. Drive nearly any vehicle into his garage, however, and he’ll fix it, and possibly return it to you sans rodent. But don’t expect him to remove the snake.

And don’t forget to drive by 13 East Federal Street and wave. He misses that. ML

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This is her first issue as editor of Middleburg Life. Prior to joining Greenhill Media, she worked as a managing editor with both Virginia News Group and Piedmont Media. A 27year resident of Northern Virginia, she loves snapping photos, talking to strangers, and sharing stories over wine. ML Michelle Baker joins Greenhill Media as Editor of Middleburg Life.

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GET AWAY TO LURAY Story and photos by Summer Stanley

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hen I was growing up, there was a regular segment on the local news station about where you could go on a tank of gas. There was something so appealing about this, an easy way to get that vacation fix, even if it was in the form of a long Sunday drive. Now with summer activities drawing to a close and fall weather on

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the horizon, you might not be ready to shake the travel bug just yet.

Have you made your Labor Day weekend plans? About an hour’s drive from Middleburg will put you in the mountain town of Luray, Virginia. Best known for its caverns and hiking, this picturesque escape in the Shenandoah Valley provides no shortage of ways to explore the great outdoors with your family, or relax and connect with good

friends. With plenty of cabin rentals and B&Bs to choose from, Luray shows off yet another splendid view of our commonwealth for your next getaway.

Spotlight on The Apple House www.theapplehouse.net | @theapplehouse On the way to Luray, your first stop is just Luray | Page 9

Luray | From page 8 off I-66 in Linden, Virginia, where a visit to a roadside landmark will cure those fall food cravings. The Apple House, a family-owned business and community staple since 1963, is famous for its mouth-watering warm apple butter cinnamon donuts. Both a restaurant and gift shop, The Apple House serves up not only their delectable donuts and pork BBQ platters (their food truck, Fork’d, can even bring these eats to your next event), but also provides a place for travelers to grab unique Virginia souvenirs or southern inspired clothing and gifts. My family has been stopping here for years, as it’s a much anticipated part of any road trip. It’s always apple season at The Apple House, and trust me when I say the donuts alone are worth the stop!

Spotlight on Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort www.campluray.com @jellystoneluray Don’t let the name fool you. With camp-

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grounds nationwide, this kid-friendly vacation destination works well for both young families, as well as adults traveling without little ones. Not ready to pitch a tent or hook up the RV? Jellystone Park Luray comes very highly rated, with both rustic and luxury cabin rentals of all sizes for families or “glamping” with girlfriends. The screened-in porches were made for drinking coffee on early fall mornings, and fire pits are appropriately situated between cabins for those late night s’mores and glow parties, filling the air with that unmistakable scent of crackling firewood.

It’s the long list of amenities that keeps guests coming back. Three large swimming pools with new cabana rentals, brand new thrilling water slides, and a water zone for the young campers are all popular during the prime season. All ages can enjoy the outdoor movie theater, 18-hole mini-golf, paddle boats, giant jumping pillows and wagon rides.

The weekly calendars are themed with various kids’ activities and crafts, even activities and games for the adults. The holiday-centered events entertain the troops so you don’t have

to leave, and while the scenic campground is all very walkable, golf carts are available to rent for added ease in getting around.

Sara Harrell, visiting from Richmond, Virginia, brought her family camping for the first time this summer. “I found the 2 ½-hour drive to Luray well worth it. The cabins were lovely and exceeded my expectations,” said Harrell. “Jellystone was a great place to meet up with other families. We especially enjoyed our time at the pools and the fishing pond.”

Parents, just when you feel cabin fever setting in, and you’d rather buy a meal than make it yourself (it is vacation after all), go right around the corner from the campground to Brookside Family Restaurant. This down-home buffet is like a hug of comfort food from your grandma’s kitchen, with options to satisfy even the pickiest appetites.

Ladies, if the simple life finds you and your friends in need of a little pampering, book spa treatments at the beautiful historic property of The Mimslyn Inn. Then, catch a nightcap at their Speakeasy Restaurant and Luray | Page 10

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Luray | From page 9 Bar with Prohibition-themed drinks and live music.

Spotlight on Hawksbill Trading Company www.hawksbilltradingcompany.org Downtown Luray boasts a pleasant mix of eateries and shopping, but it’s Hawksbill Trading Company that brings the feel-good shopping experience as a local cooperative for more than 30 developing small businesses. They’re passionate about supporting the community by nurturing emerging businesses, even young entrepreneurs, and helping them grow. With a year-round, indoor farmer’s market, HTC is committed to sourcing organic local produce and even wool. Put farm-to-table in action by purchasing fresh baked goods, meats, eggs and locally grown vegetables that you can take back to your cabin or grab on the drive home. Arts and crafts, home goods and antiques also showcase the creativity of the HTC merchants. Handmade soaps, farmhouse style flour sack pillows and up-cycled grain bag totes are just a few of the many affordable and quality offerings you’ll find when you shop small in Luray.

Glamping ideas to elevate your camping style...

• Forget the disposable dinnerware. Reusing a few pretty melamine plates, mason jar mugs or hobnail tumblers is not only the eco-friendly way to go, but they make your meals feel extra special.

• Find your gypsy soul, and grab a favorite quilt or patterned toss pillows to make your space both comfortable and colorful.

• Adding fairy lights or any cafe bulb string lights will provide the same wonderment as a field of fireflies on a summer night.

• Don’t forget the magazines and books. The simple pleasures of life are enjoyed even more with Mother Nature. ML Upcoming Events: • 66th Page Valley Agricultural & Industrial Fair, August 20-25, 2018, www.pagevalleyfair.org • Appaloosa – D.C.’s Roots Music Festival in Front Royal, Virginia, August 31-September 2, 2018, www.appaloosafestival.com • 19th Annual Apple Butter Celebration, September 15, 2018, Skyland (mile 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)

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Page 8, top: Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Luray, VA offers luxury cabin and cottage rentals. Page 8, bottom: Farmer’s Market goods from Hawksbill Trading Company in Luray, VA. Page 10, top: Apple butter cinnamon donuts from The Apple House in Linden, VA. Page 10, bottom: Go glamping under the stars for your next getaway.

Mount Gordon Farm The Plains, Virginia $9,850,000

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

Mayapple Farm Middleburg, Virginia $3,400,000

“Mayapple Farm," purist delight • Original portion of house built in 1790 in Preston City, CT • House was dismantled and rebuilt at current site • Detail of work is museum quality • Log wing moved to site from Western Virginia circa 1830 • 4 BR, 4 full BA, 2 half BA, 9 FP & detached 2-car garage • Historic stone bank barn and log shed moved from Leesburg, VA • Private, minutes from town • Frontage on Goose Creek • 37.65 acres Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Fidelio

Old Goose Creek Farm

Prime Fauquier County location minutes from Middleburg • Unbelievable finishes throughout • Antique floors and mantels, vaulted ceilings • 6 bedrooms, 5 full, 2 half baths • 6 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen • Improvements include office/studio, stone cottage with office, spa, guest house, pool and lighted tennis court • Landscaped grounds with stream, waterfalls, boxwood and special plantings • 61 acres.

Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Pristine equestrian property in turnkey condition • Exceptional location • Stone home expanded to approx.

7,000 sf. includes 4 main level suites • Lovely gardens, pool, garage apartment & pond • Blackburn designed 6 stall stable w/70x210 indoor arena includes observation deck, tack room, 2 wash stalls & office • Additional 4 stall barn • Entire property is fenced and cross fenced on 26 acres & 8 paddocks Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

The Plains, Virginia $9,500,000

Game Creek

Middleburg, Virginia $2,985,000

A remarkable property located within a private enclave just minutes from town • Stone and stucco manor house with main level master suite • 7 additional BR • 5 stone FP • Beautiful gardens, terraces, salt water pool, cabana, carriage house & stable with 2 paddocks • Lovely finishes throughout & sweeping lawn to private trails to Goose Creek • 31 acres • Private, elegant & convenient Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Middleburg, Virginia $4,500,000

Salem Hill

Marshall, Virginia $3,690,000

Prime Fauquier location, well protected • 6 bedrooms • 4 full and 2 half baths • 3 fireplaces • Great views • Pool with large flagstone terrace • Large county kitchen • 4-car detached garage with apartment/ office • 9-stall barn • Covered arena • Outdoor ring • 4 stall shed row barn • 51 fenced acres Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Belvedere

Waverly

The Plains, Virginia $2,950,000

Circa 1755, prime Fauquier County location, between Middleburg and The Plains • Additions in early 1800's & 1943 • Home recently restored • 62 gently rolling acres in Orange County Hunt • 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 6 fireplaces • Improvements include salt water pool, pool house, large party house/studio, 2 tenant houses, stone walls and pond Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Middleburg, Virginia $1,950,000

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 • 27 acres Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Margaret Carroll (540) 454-0650

Old Fox Den Farm

Piece of Heaven

Harmony Creek

408 E Washington Street

Restored 3 bedroom 1830's farmhouse on 65 acres • Multiple porches & fireplaces, lots of charm • Lovely pool, shared pond, 4 stall barn, workshop • Expansive mountain views, rolling open pasture & fully fenced elevated land • Gorgeous setting in the protected valley between Middleburg and The Plains • Conservation easement permits 2 more homes to complete the compound Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Absolutely impeccable custom home on 50 acres with lake frontage 10 minutes from Marshall • Beautiful millwork, extensive plantings, porches & terraces • Fantastic mountain views from oversized windows, rolling pasture & private dock • 5 BRs, 3 FPs, hardwood floors • Extremely well built home with endless amenities • Very special home in pristine condition Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Hill top setting with beautiful distant views • Farm house circa 1920, completely restored and enlarged, • 3BR, 3 BA, 2 fireplaces, wood floors, large country kitchen • 129.15 rolling & useable acres • Improvements include 3-bay equipment shed/work shop, guest house, 4-stall barn complex, riding ring, spring fed pond & stream.

Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Beautiful brick federal structure, need of repair • 2 recorded lots • East side of town • 1.76 aces zoned R-1 & A-C in the historic district • High ceilings & wood floors.

Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Grasty Place

Winchester Road

The Pond House

204 Chestnut Street

Charming home in desirable Melmore • Adjacent to the town of Middleburg offering proximity to town & privacy of almost 4 acres • High ceilings, light filled rooms, new kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances • Family room w/fireplace, screened-in porch • 3 BR including bright master suite w/bay window • Home office (Verizon high speed internet) & finished LL & 2 car garage.

Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

1.69 acres with frontage on Route 17, right off Route 66, currently zoned R-4 • New Marshall code zoning calls for Gateway District, potential office building, etc. • Solid stone house on property • Sold in "As Is" condition • Owner licensed real estate agent in VA Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Complete renovation • Contemporary home on large pond with fish & fowl • Open floor-plan • 20 acres near Millwood • Very private • View across pond from home in conserv' easment • New kitchen, new top of the line Thermidor appliances, new oak floors, new ceramic bathrooms, new Anderson windows & doors, new roof, new HVAC, new recessed lighting • 1 add'l DUR • Final upgrades being completed.

Tom Cammack (540) 247-4452

Great light & minimal maintenance • Main level living on a charming street • Walk to town, library & restaurants • Large master bedroom & sunroom • Fenced lot with plenty of room for expansion or a pool • Lower Level offers private entrance & separate living space & room for 3rd bedroom with private bath • Beautiful plantings & large front & back yards • Oversized storage building with many uses and possibilities • Very private.

Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

The Plains, Virginia $1,750,000

Middleburg, Virginia $800,000

Marshall, Virginia $1,680,000

Marshall, Virginia $795,000

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Hume, Virginia $1,650,000

Berryville, Virginia $745,000

Middleburg, Virginia $975,000

Middleburg, Virginia $599,000

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Genius Jerky:

ultra-premium artisan beef jerky in loudoun

By Chelsea Rose Moore

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ichard Plebuch’s love for food began in front of a TV. As a teenager, he watched Iron Chef Japan, and although he had no idea what was being said, he recognized the ingredients and began copying the recipes. The show taught him to become a proficient cook, and his favorite dishes are still influenced by his Iron Chef Japan days: sushi, noodle dishes, and pho served with summer rolls.

Today, as the owner of Genius Jerky, Plebuch makes ultra-premium artisan beef jerky.

His two flavors – Honey Habanero and South Korean BBQ – nod to his culinary beginnings. His jerky is sold at farmer’s markets, his online shop, and local events, and his company is developing a following of dedicated jerky lovers.

His love for cooking is what led him to jerky. In 2009, his then fiancé, now wife Deanna was in search of a high-protein, low fat, and low-sodium snack, so Richard began tinkering in the kitchen. He wanted to create a healthy beef jerky without nitrates, hormones or preservatives – and, of course, it had to be tasty. The result was a fajita flavor he called Chipotle Lime. He brought a bag on a vacation with his wife, and the two of them quickly devoured the 1 ½ pound bag.

He continued making jerky for the two of them. When coworkers discovered his jerky, they “started going crazy and wanting to place orders.” Plebuch knew he had struck gold. He started to use his coworkers as testers for new flavors that quickly gained a following.

“I love that [jerky] is one of those foods you can grab and go anywhere,” he said, Genius | Page 14

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Genius | From page 13 “Genius Jerky is a high protein, healthy, and flavorful snack. You can take it anywhere.

Who doesn’t want to eat a steak wherever y ou go?”

He is committed to making a high-quality product with high quality ingredients.

His beef is grass fed and finished and pasture raised, sweetened only with honey, and lacks the nitrates and chemical preservatives found in most jerky. His commitment to excellence landed him a recent nomination for the 2018 Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award.

His jerky began appearing in breweries, wineries, local stores, and in an organic specialty grocery store in Rockville, Maryland, but was slow moving in the organic specialty store. He began polling customers at the grocery store, and learned the majority of its shoppers did not eat meat. He decided to take a step back, and rework his business model.

“We decided the one thing we skipped was connecting with the customer locally, and establishing that connection and telling people about our product,” he said,

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commenting on his decision to become a vendor at local farmers markets. “‘This is our product, this is why we offer it.’ We’ve started to get a lot of regulars. We are getting mentioned in social media posts. We are starting to make that connection with people and that’s a good thing.”

He is a regular vendor at the One Loudoun and Brambleton Farmer’s Markets, and has been exploring other markets, including the Clarke County Farmer’s Market.

To him, shopping small and supporting artisan businesses is not just a trend; it is an awakening. People are educating themselves about where their food comes from, and making informed decisions about the food they buy. “[People] want to have a connection with the food,” he said. Mass-produced, factory farmed food constructs a heavy veil, cutting the consumer off from the story behind the food. But local food is transparent, and builds a deep trust between the farmer and the consumer.

“I have people every weekend who hit me with a bunch of questions about our products [at the farmer’s market],” he said, “So

far, I have been able to answer every single one. They aren’t going to be able to go to a big store or company and get that. [People] are really starting to understand what goes into their food. That might fuel them to [continue] eating local, to know where their food comes from, and to know if it’s organic or if it’s GMO.” Genius Jerky’s colorful and friendly packaging is designed to catch the attention of folks interested in healthy eating. “We designed it to be very family friendly,” he said.

His long-term plan is to roll out additional flavors of jerky, and develop a line of other products, including salsa, spices, and drinks.

Catch him at a local market, grab a sample of his jerky, and take home a few bags! We promise you’ll be back for more. ML Genius Jerky products can be found at farmer’s markets throughout the region, and online at www.GeniusJerky.com. Find him on Facebook and Instagram @geniusjerky.

Page 13: Genius Jerky owner Richard Plebuch at the farmers market. Photo by Deanna Plebuch, courtesy of Genius Jerky.

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THEN & THERE

The Art of Ownership

By Richard Hooper

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he record or history of ownership of art, antiques and books is often referred to as “provenance.” Regarding books, John Carter (ABC for Book Collectors, Knopf: 1978) described it as, “The pedigree of a book’s previous ownership.” With books, provenance can take on its own art form in the guise of finely engraved, lithographed, or otherwise rendered ownership labels known as bookplate or ex-libris (“from the books of...”) that are usually pasted onto the front endpapers.

The basic purpose of a bookplate is to show ownership and in its simplest form is merely the collector’s name. One of the most common is a coat-of-arms. Beyond these basics, bookplates can also depict scenes based on the interest of the collector—including, of course, those of a sporting nature.

Keeping books in one’s own library and

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not having them run riot and kenneling up on someone else’s shelves is comically implied in the Victorian book-plate of Robert L. Emory, who is about to, or has, lost control of his horse. Hopefully, he was better able to manage his books. (This scene is open to other interpretations, though. Perhaps he was just having a jolly good time galloping downhill, losing his top hat and with his crop flying out behind him.)

The usually simple use of one’s name can be artfully elaborated, as was done by Ernest R. Gee, the great New York dealer of sporting books. His bookplate read “EX LIBRIS / E.R. GEE,” but it was stamped in gilt on leather and surrounded by gilt borders. In the center is the head of a horse, also stamped in gold.

Even though it is very small (about 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches), it looks like the front cover of a fine leather binding.

One of the collectors that Gee would have catered to was the renowned sportsman Har-

ry Worcester Smith. Smith’s bookplate has a central scene of steeplechasing and is surrounded by emblems of foxhunting, angling, shooting and other sports. It is dated 1921 and signed with the initials S.L.S. for Sidney Lawton Smith. Sidney Smith, designer, artist and engraver, also created bookplates for the Boston Library, Harvard College Library and the Library of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sporting books belonging to His Royal Highness The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) contained his armorial book-plate and, because everyone knew who he was, simply the name “Gloucester.”

Many of the books relating to foxhunting in the very large Gloucester collection came from another collection formed by Carl Franz Georg Richard Schwerdt and his wife Mathilde and contained the Schwerdt bookplate as well.

Ownership | Page 17

Ownership | From page 16 The Schwerdts published a catalog, Hunting, Hawking and Shooting, of their massive collection, comprising four volumes (three published in 1927 and the fourth in 1938).

Printed on hand-made paper, with immaculately detailed descriptions and richly illustrated with facsimiles, it is a magnificent work, limited to 300 sets. Their unusual, round bookplate illustrated the themes of the collection.

As with the Schwerdt/Gloucester books, it is not unusual for a book to contain multiple bookplates. A fine example of this is a copy of the first edition of Peter Beckford’s Thoughts on Hunting, 1781. It first contains a handsomely engraved ex-libris designed and engraved by John Shirlow and features the head of the horse Linass. The horse and book, at some point, belonged to R. M. Chirnside, whose name is engraved at the top. However, Chirnside’s name and most of Linass’s portrait are not readily visible. A subsequent owner, Charles E. Dunlap, applied his intriguing bookplate of sporting scenes, partially covering that of Chirnside’s. Dunlap, however, was polite with his application; he pasted his bookplate only at the top edge so that it

can be lifted as if on a hinge. There is a third bookplate, on a separate page, in this book as well. It shows a fox in a scene from Aesop’s Fables. It indicates that it is part the extensive John and Martha Daniels collection, which was donated to the National Sporting Library & Museum.

Well-known artists occasionally design bookplates, such as one engraved by Paul Brown for Lester Karow, depicting one of his favorite horses.

Writer and book-reviewer Francis McIlhenny Stifler had a very clever bookplate design that incorporated his writing and sporting interests. A man is jumping a three-rail fence; the body of the horse he is riding is a book; pens and pencils make up the rails,

with posts on both sides propped up by a pair of typewriters.

Clever, aesthetic and curious bookplates always add an aura to a book. They are like a small, intimate touch. ML Page 16, left: Book-plate of John and Martha Daniels. Page 16, middle: Ernest R. Gee’s leather exlibris. Page 16, right: Lester Karow’s book-plate by Paul Brown. Page 17, top left: Overlapping bookplates. From the National Sporting Library & Museum’s collections. Page 17, top middle: The book-plate of Harry Worcester Smith. Page 17, top right: Robert L. Emory’s Victorian book-plate. Page 17, bottom left: Shwerdt’s hunting, hawking and shooting book-plate. Page 17, bottom right: The book-plate of Francis Stifler.

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PUTT & PARTY FOR A PURPOSE The third annual Hootenanny golf tournament benefits Hero Homes.

Story by Erin Bozdan Photos by Joanne Maisano

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he Fourth of July week never fails to bring fun, family, fireworks and now gratitude. For the past three years, the Hero Homes Hootenanny, held at the historic Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club, has been a hugely successful event, raising money for Hero Homes Foundation.

Based in Purcellville, Virginia, The Hero Homes Foundation was founded in the fall of 2015 by Jason Brownell, developer and build-

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er; Matthew Lowers, president of wholesale screening; along with Aimee McGranahan.

Their mission is to build houses for wounded war veterans and their families who have bravely fought for the preservation of our country’s freedom.

For Brownell, this is a calling. “I am able to do God’s work for those who have not been as fortunate as I have been, and for those who have been injured fighting for our democracy and freedom, and for those loved ones who died before their time,” he says. “Hero Homes gives me a chance to honor all these people.”

Hero Homes provides a certain sense of Hero | Page 19

Hero | From page 18 home and community to these deserving veterans, after a very uncertain time at war.

The benefits that Hero Homes brings are unprecedented. They offer complete home sustainability, relief on property tax in Loudoun County, unique and ADA-compliant house plans where needed, and most of all, a chance to settle down in a wonderful community.

“Hero Homes gives brave soldiers who have been wounded in combat the freedom of home ownership, and it is well deserved!” says Lowers.

For these veterans, time really does stand still when they are deployed. Coming back to a beautiful, comfortable home of their own, where they can regain that lost time with their families and rebuild a new life outside of the military, is such an important part of this new chapter in their lives.

Staff Sergeant Jarrad Davenport, retired F-16 Army vet, moved into their fabulous new home in the fall of 2017. When Davenport first learned that he would be a recipient of a Hero Home, he “didn’t believe it at first. It was combination of disbelief and excitement all in one.”

Originally from Indiana, Jarrad, along with his wife and sons, just moved to Loudoun County in 2017. Being handed the keys to a brand new stunning home provided him and his family “a fresh new start after being in the military. Everything is brand new, and your outlook on life is much brighter,” states Davenport.

Every year near the first week in July, the Kendall family throws a big summer bash at

their stunning home in Stoneleigh. The party draws quite the crowd and is something that people look forward to. Kim Kendall’s son, Zach, gets credit for turning the party into an event supporting Hero Homes, thinking, “Let’s turn this party into something that generates interest and awareness for Hero Homes. Wouldn’t it be great to bring people together around the idea of helping those who have suffered, by embracing them in our community?”

Kim Kendall, owner of Kim Kendall Interiors, and her family play an important role in the both the Foundation and the Hootenanny’s success. She and her company donate design services to help create beautiful, comfortable and functioning spaces throughout each of the veterans’ homes.

When tossing around ideas for the event, Zach threw out the name Hootenanny. It was perfect because Stoneleigh golf course was designed in a Scottish style, and all the roads in the community are named after famous courses in Great Britain. Hootenanny is also a Scottish word for a “shindig,” or a party where people gather to listen to music, dance and have fun.

Admittedly, some of Zach’s family members didn’t love the name at first, thinking it made them sound a bit “hillbilly.” “We kind of are anyway,” Zach says jokingly. But the name stuck, and in 2015 the inaugural event took place, drawing a crowd of around 300 supporters.

“Now I can’t even imagine it being called anything else,” says Kim. Zach, co-founder of the event, along with

Kim, Liz McDonald (board member), and a host of other supportive people, put the fundraiser together. Coordinating the golf tournament and organizing the teams to play, as well as registering and collecting auction items are just some of their duties. For the tournament, teams of four will play 18 holes on the beautifully manicured course of Stoneleigh. When the players are finished, awards are given, and they can enjoy a delicious BBQ spread and full bar.

The Hootenanny raises $30,000-$40,000 each year for the cause. The event takes a team of devoted and liked-minded people who volunteer their time and energy to this special event. “All the tasks associated with running a successful organization take time from competent volunteers, and we have been blessed to be able to meet the demand,” says Lowers.

In addition to the golf tournament, there are a variety of activities for all ages, such as live music, live and silent auction, yard games, face painting and a moon bounce house. It’s a fun, patriotic event, held on an historic piece of ground. You really cannot ask for a better platform than that to support such an important cause.

Information about donating to Hero Homes can be found at herohomesloudoun. org. ML Page 18, top: Stoneleigh Golfers teeing off for a cause. Page 18, bottom: Founders of Hero Homes Jason Brownell and Matthew Lowers. Page 19, left: Sydney Green, Kim Kendall of Kim Kendall Interiors and Katie Barcus Wilson of the Market Group.

Page 19, right: Silent Auction table.

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PET OF THE MONTH Middleburg Humane Foundation Kittens I’m here to represent the 26 kittens of MHF! We are here to say that we want a home! MHF has kittens of all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages, ranging from one week to six months.

MHF has a buddy program; two kittens can go home for one adoption

donation so we can grow up and live with a friend. The donation includes spay/neuter and our first round of shots and vaccines. ML You may be eligible for adoption if you live within a 50-mile radius of our facility in Marshall, VA 20115. For more information, please visit middleburghumane.org for adoption procedures and to fill out an adoption application.

Article courtesy of Melanie Burch, Director of Development. For more information, visit www.middleburghumane.org or call 540-364-3272. Middleburg Humane Foundation operates a private, 4.5 acre farm shelter located in Marshall, Virginia.

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A WINDFALL FOR WINDY HILL

By Kerry Phelps Dale

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he unlikely combination of pro golf, big business and a small-town foundation with big goals, nets Windy Hill Foundation a $20,000 gift courtesy PGA Tour Professional Golfer, Michael Kim, MetLife and a very motivated Fauquier and Loudoun community.

Windy Hill Foundation, a Middleburg-based organization that provides affordable housing, services and programs to seniors and families is the recipient of the $20,000 MetLife Matchup challenge. Up and coming pro, Michael Kim, who is a client of sports agent, Middleburg resident and longtime Windy Hill supporter John Mascatello, became eligible for the challenge because of his approach to the fifth hole in the John Deere Classic last month. Kim went on to win the tournament, the first of his PGA tournament wins, but probably not the last for the talented 25-year-old.

“Winning the MetLife Matchup Challenge made an incredible week that much better, says Michael Kim. “I’m thrilled to be able to help Windy Hill and all they do to help their community.”

“Michael has been to Middleburg several times and has seen how special our community is,” says John Mascatello. “Although our relationship began as a professional one, it has grown to be a more personal one, and through his conversations with Beth Ann (wife and WHF board member) he came to know of Windy Hill. He’s a young guy and doesn’t yet have a charitable foundation of his own. He saw what an impact his role could make to Windy Hill and that really appeals to him.”

The MetLife Matchup is a season-long contest of 13 tour events that recognizes the players who best navigate challenging situations on the course, making Windy Hill Foundation a fitting choice of charities.

The challenge is awarded to the player and

charity getting the most online votes. Winning the $20,000 puts Windy Hill Foundation in the running for the $750,000 MetLife challenge award—a contribution that would have an enormous impact on the relatively small foundation.

“We are so honored and grateful that Michael has chosen Windy Hill Foundation for the MetLife Matchup and can’t thank the community enough for voting for us,” says Bob Dale, Executive Director of Windy Hill.

“We’re planning on putting the $20,000 toward the programs and services we run for the residents of our properties, the backbone of our success in helping our residents achieve independence and life goals.”

“Now, we really need everybody to vote and vote often to help us to the next step,” Dale continues. “We are gearing up our board, volunteers and community supporters to vote during the next challenge.”

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Windy | From page 21 Ann Mascatello about winning the next and final stage. “$750,000 would be life changing for the foundation and in turn for our residents.”

“Even though Michael may be up against more well-known golfers, we won the weekly challenge—I believe we can win the $750,000.

I’m in awe of our community and what they pulled off in voting for Michael and Windy Hill. Everyone is so supportive of Windy Hill and their place in our community.”

“The only way we can make it to the $750,000, though,” says Mascatello, “is if we get everyone to use their social media skills, too. Share on Facebook and Instagram.

Tweet. Just get the word out there. You can vote up to 20 times a day and it really only takes a few minutes.” ML The MetLife Matchup is open to all the designees from all winning shots throughout the challenge. The player who has the most final votes will receive $750,000 for their charity of choice and be named 2018 MetLife Champion. Voting takes place from

August 5-15 on the MetLife Matchup website: www.pgatour.com/metlife-matchup.html.

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PROMOTING PRESERVATION

THROUGH POLO

By Heidi Baumstark

If it’s worth preserving, it’s worth promoting.

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hat’s what the National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg is all about—preserving the sporting life. And the annual Polo Classic is all about promoting this premier institution, which is the country’s only scholarly repository dedicated to equestrian, angling, and field sports. This year marks the eighth annual Polo Classic on September 9 at Great Meadow in The Plains and is the sole fundraiser for the non-profit National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM).

This year’s Polo Classic will feature two world-class matches: the Founders Cup and Mars Cup. Bo Derek, famous actress and passionate equestrian, will throw in the ball for both matches.

The Founders Cup match includes the Dubai Polo Academy team captained by Steve Thompson, veteran and founder of the Dubai Polo Academy. Players include Petra Spanko, Haider Bangash, and Raja Abuljebain playing against the British Forces Foundation captained by Mark Cann, a retired British

Army officer and Director of the British Forces Foundation and the Combined Services Polo Association.

The Mars Cup includes local teams: National Sporting Library & Museum/Greenhill Winery captained by John Gobin, Great Meadow Polo Club Manager and player in the Westchester Cup’s winning 1992 U.S. team and David Greenhill of Greenhill Winery & Vineyards. They will play the NetJets/ Beverly Equestrian team captained by Nacho Figueras, former Ralph Lauren model and internationally acclaimed six-goal Argentine professional and Bill Ballhaus of Beverly Equestrian.

Festivities include a parade of the Orange County Hounds; St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C. Pipes and Drums; an honor guard; and an historic carriage driven by staff from Colonial Williamsburg Coach & Livestock. Plus, NetJets will have a mock jet, the luxurious and spacious Citation Latitude, parked by the field that will be open for visitors to tour. And of course, there will be plenty of local cuisine and flowing libations to pair with the polo games.

As owner of Dubai Polo Academy, Thompson said, “I played in last year’s Classic; it was such a fun, well-organized event.

Whenever possible, I’ll always try to play in

charity matches when they’re for such a worthy cause.” With over two decades of polo experience and training, one of Thompson’s goals is to widen the appeal and accessibility of the sport. NSLM’s commitment to promote country, equestrian, and outdoor pursuits goes hand-in-hand with Thompson’s efforts.

“A day at a polo match is for the whole community,” he says. “Families can get outside away from technology, enjoy healthy activities with their children, and watch a fantastic horse sport. It’s also a perfect platform to entertain clients or associates, presenting unique networking opportunities.”

In Cann’s role at the British Forces Foundation—a charitable organization launched to bring quality entertainment to members of Britain’s armed forces (UK equivalent to the USO)—he was invited to bring a team over for the 2016 and 2017 Polo Classics and returns again this year. Cann’s entrance onto the polo field started while he was in the Army. “I was in Germany at the time and was told to accompany my commanding officer’s wife and look after her. I was actually ordered to play polo! I could already ride, but I loved polo right away.” Cann has played all over the world and admits, “It’s a hugely infectious sport. But I’m one of the worst players but get Polo | Page 24

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THE WALL of HONOR

By Richard Hooper Photo by Claudia Pfieffer

Polo | From page 23 invited to play in all the best places with all the best people.”

Gobin, Great Meadow’s Polo Club Manager, said, “We’re honored to host the Polo Classic at Great Meadow for the third year in a row. It’s exciting to showcase the best of Virginia polo to a captive audience in support of the Library & Museum’s mission.”

As owner of local Greenhill Winery, Greenhill said, “The National Sporting Library & Museum presents the history and beauty of equestrian sports on an international stage and I‘m honored to again take the field in support of this local Middleburg organization.”

Danielle Quinn, on Greenhill’s team, is certainly not new to the equine world, but is relatively new to the sport of polo; this is her first time playing in the Classic. An attorney in Fairfax, Quinn said, “I grew up riding at the age of five, have done eventing and show jumping. Having grown up with horses, I feel it’s important to preserve the evolution of all equestrian sports and learn about the role of horses throughout history. Last year, I took a polo class at Great Meadow and came to the Classic as a spectator. This year, I’m in it!”

As owner of Beverly Equestrian, Ballhaus said, “This will be the fifth year that Beverly has participated in the Polo Classic. The NSLM mission aligns well with ours and our passion for equestrian sports. We also welcome the opportunity to support local efforts.”

Melanie Leigh Mathewes has been NSLM’s Executive Director since 2013 and said their tagline this year is “Mission in Motion.” She said, “People here are so fortunate; they can go to Great Meadow, Morven Park, or Glenwood Park for polo and equestrian sports.

Here at the Library, we’re the hub—we connect all of those equine sports, preserving, and promote them in a dynamic, community-oriented place. The Polo Classic allows guests to experience an exciting day of polo while supporting the full variety of exhibitions, public

The National Sporting Library & Museum’s (NSLM) Annual Polo Classic introduces a new addition this year, the Polo Classic Wall of Honor. Located in the Founders Room, three large illustrated panels make-up the display.

The Polo Classic is NSLM’s annual fundraiser, and one of the panels describes the history of their “Mission in Motion.” Derived from the logo for NSLM, this panel also introduces a new logo for the event.

Another panel depicts the Founders Cup, the Mars Cup and the Most Valuable Player Cup. With additional illustrations of some of the teams and players, it also lists the trophy winners. A third panel has a brief history of the origin and evolution of the spread of polo around the world.

Greenhill Winery is hosting a Meet the Players Reception on September 6th. NSLM is dedicating The Polo Classic Wall of Honor on September 8, in conjunction with the opening of the new exhibit, “Sidesaddle, 1690-1935.”

The Annual Polo Classic takes place on Sunday, September 9, with the gates at Great Meadow opening at 10:00 AM. The matches are scheduled for 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Ticket information and purchase are available online at NationalSporting.org. ML

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programs, and family activities we host throughout the year.”

In prior years, the Polo Classic was held at Virginia International Polo Club (VIP) located at one of Virginia’s most beautiful historic farms, Llangollen, an 18th century country estate in Upperville. The first Classic was actually in 2010, but it skipped a year, so 2018 marks the eighth one. In 2016, the Classic moved to Great Meadow. “We can accommodate a larger audience at Great Meadow and we were able to add a general admission option so it opens the event to a wider population.”

Frances Monroe, NSLM’s Membership & Events Manager since 2015 said the NSLM includes not only books and archival collections, but also a 1,200 piece permanent collection of art, The Library & Museum collections span from 1523 to the present, and include one-of-a-kind items such as a handwritten manuscript by Teddy Roosevelt and prehistoric horse teeth.

Monroe said, “The number of programs held in 2017 reached 99, which included events for the whole family such as Open Late, a free community summer evening concert series held the last Friday of the month, May through August.” (The next one is August 31 on the Museum’s lawn.) Funds raised in 2017 enabled the NSLM to host five art exhibitions and serve more than 10,000 visitors. There are also regular Gallery Talks, a Sunday Sketch program, and summer art workshops for kids.

Originally founded as the National Sporting Library in 1954 by George L. Ohrstrom, Sr. and Alexander Mackay-Smith, it has expanded to become a library, research facility, and fine arts museum with over 26,000 treasured books and works of art.

Vine Hill, the 1804-built brick house on NSLM’s six-acre property, was owned by Ohrstrom, Sr.; and his son, George L. Ohrstrom, Jr., was a past chairman of the board and is attributed to the longevity and continuation of NSLM. The culture and history of country sport—horsemanship, polo, coaching, steeplechasing, foxhunting, flat racing, angling, Polo | Page 25

Polo | From page 24 shooting, and wildlife—are the subjects to explore inside its generous stacks of rare books, archives, and art collection.

When it comes to polo, Thompson added, “The Classic has been masterminded to create universal appeal within a spectacular backdrop. You can dress to the nines or kick off your shoes and relax in the picnic areas. Polo is often seen as a snobby, elitist sport enjoyed only by the wealthy, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. The organizers have gone to extreme measures to get all the ingredients right so this amazing day of polo will create lasting memories for years to come.”

Ballhaus added, “You won’t find a more beautiful setting than Great Meadow in mid-September. It’s sure to be a fun day for all.”

As part of his charity work Cann travels the globe and sees all levels of deprivation. “I’ve seen places that have destroyed their culture or it’s been destroyed by others. NSLM is unquestionably in America’s horse country; it tells our history and preserves it for future generations. And I’ll always support this sporting event as long as I can sit on a horse.”

For the last 25 years Cann has worked in the charity sector. “Ultimately,” he shared, “charities are about life—about uplifting life. At every end of the spectrum nothing holds a community together more than its culture, its history.”

And the Polo Classic helps to do just that. It huddles the community toward preserving the cultured legacy of field sports.

Welcome the 2018 Polo Classic play-

ers at Greenhill Winery (23595 Winery Lane in Middleburg) for a “Meet the Players” event on September 6 from 6:308:30 p.m. with wine and hors d’oeuvres.

RSVP by September 4; visit GreenhillVineyards.com/reservations and search by date. This event features a Polo Fashion Preview in partnership with some local sponsors.

Tickets for the eighth annual Polo Classic are available through NSLM’s website, NationalSporting.org or by calling the NSLM at 540-687-6542. All proceeds from the event benefit the National Sporting Library & Museum located at 102 The Plains Road in Middleburg. Great Meadow is located at 5089 Old Tavern Road in The Plains. ML Page 23, left: British Military Team player at 2017 NSLM Polo Classic. Photo by Douglas Lees.

Page 23, right: Nacho Figueras and a young fan at 2017 NSLM Polo Classic. Photo by Rick Stillings. Page 24, left: Parade of the Orange County Hounds at 2017 NSLM Polo Classic. Photo by Julie Napear Photography. Page 24, right: 2017 Polo Classic Mars Cup winners, left to right, Juan Sanchez, Cristina Parr, Rebekah Pizana, David Greenhill, Mars NSLM Vice Chair of the Board and 2018 Polo Classic Event Chair, Gobin, Regan. Photo by Douglas Lees. Page 25, left: Andrews Society of Washington, DC Pipes and Drums perform at 2017 NSLM Polo Classic. Photo by Douglas Lees. Page 25, right: Petra Spanko, 2017 Founders Cup MVP. Photo by Claudia Pfeiffer. Page 25, middle: Nacho Figueras and John Gobin relish the first class competition. Page 25, bottom: Citation Latitude, offers generous cabin space in this luxurious mid-size Cessna, which will be on the field at the Polo Classic.

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CARS, COFFEE & COMMUNITY Story and photos by Kaitlin Hill

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very Saturday, just before daybreak, the manicured lawns and tree-lined streets of Great Falls, Virginia, reverberate as hundreds of cars, classic to exotic, make their way to the village center for display. Katie’s Cars & Coffee, an event initiated by a handful of local vintage car lovers, has grown into a small-town spectacle enjoyed by auto aficionados, coffee lovers, families and even dogs.

Katie’s first Cars & Coffee was eight years ago. Bob Morris, a coffee shop regular, wanted to recreate an auto event he’d attended during a trip to California, and he brought the idea of a 7 a.m. show before Katie’s Coffee House owner, Mike Kearney, who admits he was a little skeptical at first. He remembers his initial response as, “Seven in the morning, are you crazy?” He continues, “I thought, ‘Is this just him, or will people actually come?’”

Peter Garahan and Jeff Olson, who joined

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Morris on that first Saturday, remember the exhibition’s early days as well. Garahan recalls, “The first Saturday we did it, I think we had nine cars.”

In time, the humble gathering of classic cars, “just started to grow and grow,” says Garahan.

“After a couple of months it was about 50 cars,” says Olson. “Then you woke up, and it was 100 cars.”

These days, Katie’s hosts so many automobiles that there are multiple shifts in a single morning. “The first cars are in around five in the morning,” says Kearney. “The main group is usually in around 6:00 a.m. The morning group leaves around 8 o’clock, and another group is here at 7:30 a.m. waiting to take the 8 o’clock spots. On a good weather day, we’re usually good for 500 to 600 cars.”

Over time, the sheer magnitude of vehicles pushed the show into neighboring merchants’ lots in addition to Katie’s long

stretch of asphalt.

With increasing numbers came a larger variety of makes, models and participants.

Garahan describes the mix of automobiles as, “a potpourri of all things.” While strolling the parking lot, sipping Katie’s coffee and nibbling on a fresh baked treat, you might find anything from a classic baby blue 1964 Jaguar E-Type to a brand-new jet black 600LT McLaren. On one particular Saturday, crowds gathered around a 1973 customized Farm Truck called a “Rat Rod” adorned with a toy mink popping out of a pipe. Just a few spaces down, car fans circled a race-worn 1965 Triumph Spitfire complete with drivers in original racing suits and a dog named Bentley sporting his own racing goggles.

As for the car owners, they’ve changed too. The event that started with locals now includes cars from up and down the East Coast. Kearney says, “People check into Community | Page 27

Community | From page 26 hotels here when they are bringing their cars from Delaware or the Carolinas.”

Over the past eight years, the event’s audience has transformed as well. The early morning show that once only appealed to “guys who own cars and want to talk about cars,” as one participant put it, is now a community and family affair. Old friends catch up over hot drinks and open hoods. Young couples pushing strollers or walking dogs stop to ask owners about gleaming models that catch their eye. And teens roam freely, posting on social media frequently, probably picking out their dream machine and sharing it with friends. The whole parking lot seems to buzz.

As Kearney says, “When you walk through there’s just a lot of energy. Everybody is excited, and it’s only 7:15 in the morning.”

However, for Kearney, popularity hasn’t come without concern. He says, “We have to be very careful. There have been many [other] cars and coffee events that have been shut down. Shut down because of noise, because of irresponsible drivers.”

Respecting the community he’s been a part of for 37 years is his top priority. He continues, “This is such a special event; why ruin it?”

Though there are other Cars and Coffee events in the area, including Sunday mornings in Fairfax at the Fairfax Circle Shopping Center, every third Saturday in Winchester at Truban Motor Companies, and Middleburg’s upcoming Hunt Country Classic on October 7, Katie’s is definitely unique. Its large scale and impressive collection are contrasted by a friendly, small-town fair feel. One event regular described this Saturday morning tradition as, “It’s like religion, like Sunday Church for car freaks.”

Car fanatic or not, spend 10 minutes at Katie’s, and you’ll be hooked too. The rainbow-colored cars that sit shining in the early morning sun are only half of the appeal. Hot coffee, fresh pastries and a powerful sense of community make the early morning wake up well worth it. ML Page 26: The crowd admires this unique ride. Page 27, top: The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club comes to Katie’s for their Mustang raffle benefitting local schools. Page 27, middle: Bentley the dog sits proudly in his 1965 Triumph Spitfire. Page 27, bottom: This sleek Jaguar E-Type catches the eye of many passersby.

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Ashley Busch raises support with The Duke of Sussex for Sentebale in the U.K. Images courtesy of Sentebale

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Middleburg local plays polo to raise vital support and awareness for children and young people affected by HIV Polo star and U.S. Polo Assn. ambassador Ashley Busch took to London with her husband Kurt Busch to participate in the 2018 Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup on July 26th. The tournament was a fundraising event in favor of The Duke of Sussex’s charity, Sentebale, which helps young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana. Ashley played alongside the Duke of Sussex, and made the most of

the opportunity by scoring a goal and helping her team win the tournament.

The Sentebale St. Regis team was presented with the championship trophy by the Duchess of Sussex, and Busch said of the event: “I was truly honored to be invited to and play in the 2018 ISPS Handa Polo Cup with the Duke of Sussex, and am proud I was able to help raise awareness for such an incredible charity like Sentebale.”

Busch is an extremely active philanthropist, working with her Van Metre Polo Club, the Van Metre Five-Mile Run, and often supports the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as well as many other organizations. On top of her

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charitable endeavors, Ashley has experienced a widely successful polo career. She has played in renowned tournaments across the globe such as New York, Argentina, Chile, England, Florida and has led her teams to victory in countless tournaments.

Busch strives to be a role model for women in sports, and is completing a swimwear line this year, in which a portion of the proceeds will be donated to various charities.

For more information about Sentebale, please sign up to receive the charity’s news at www.sentebale.org or follow the journey and be a part of the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup using the hashtag #SentebaleISPSPolo.

Photos: 1. The Sentebale St. Regis team holds the winning trophy. 2. The July 26th event took place at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. 3. The trophy was presented by The Duchess of Sussex at the annual fundraising event, which supports the charity’s work with young people affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Africa. 4. In one of the hottest British days on record, crowds gathered to watch Sentebale’s Co-Founding Patron The Duke of Sussex take home the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup, alongside his teammates, including the charity’s Ambassador, Nacho Figueras.

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2018 Polo in the Park!

Photo by Bob Tobias

Come out to Polo on Saturday nights!

Visit PolointhePark.org for more details!

Car passes are $35 in advance online, or $40 (cash) at the gate.

Bring a picnic, a blanket, and your favorite beverage to the terraced viewing area and sit back and enjoy the matches!

June 30-August 25

Gates open at 6:00 p.m. First match starts at 7:00 p.m.

Music and dancing each night following the final match.

Featuring wine from Stone Tower Winery and food from Roots 657 and King Street Oyster Bar. Rail box and tailgate spots still available.

Email Polo@MorvenPark.org for rates and availability.

Chas Sumser Photography

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BIRD LOVERS BASED IN THE PLAINS

This major conservation group nests in Fauquier County but has an impact across the Americas.

By Beth Rasin

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f you love birds and want to do something to protect them, well, there’s an app for that. American Bird Conservancy (ABC), based in The Plains, Virginia, is promoting songbirdsaver.org, where you can help to save birds from deadly collisions with communication towers by downloading an app. It identifies communication towers near you—then you can contact their engineers, encouraging them to use flashing lights rather than steady ones, which can attract or disorient feathered aviators. This simple action, which also saves energy, has been shown to reduce nighttime bird fatality rates by 70 percent, affecting millions of birds.

It’s one of many practical ways that ABC and its partners are working to conserve birds and their habitats across the Americas.

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Endangered Species Act and other conservation legislation, fighting habitat loss, toxic chemicals and wind turbine threats, supporting responsible cat ownership, and making buildings safer for birds, among much other work.

The vision of George Fenwick, the conservancy resulted from the consolidation of three environmental groups in 1994. Fenwick had been with The Nature Conservancy and wanted ABC within driving distance of Washington, D.C., but not in the city. He retired just last year, replaced by Mike Parr, who’d long been with the organization. Merrie Morrison, who came on board shortly after Fenwick and helped establish the conservancy, remains with the group today.

American Bird Conservancy’s Vice President of Threatened Species Dan Lebbin interned at the The World Wildlife Fund-US in 1999. “During the first week of my internship, I was walking through the halls, and ABC had rented a few office spaces in the building,” he says. “I came across a stack of magazines ABC had published, right outside the office of Mike Parr. I started reading up on them and following ABC—they were writing about the

kinds of conservation issues I found really interesting and compelling.”

Lebbin joined ABC, went on to graduate school, and then found himself back with the organization professionally.

He explains their main goal is to conserve native wild birds in their habitats in the Americas. “We’re focused on wild birds, and we’re very interested in habitats, managing and protecting them,” he says. “We’re trying to protect the rarest birds and do things that increase the populations of wild birds out there. For the very rarest birds, we’re doing everything we can to address those threats, protecting habitats, lobbying policymakers to create policies that help conserve those birds or prevent further threats from making those populations decline.”

ABC addresses threats like free-roaming cats, which kill more than a billion birds per year, windows, wind turbines, communication towers. “Policies can drastically reduce mortality for these birds with simple policy solutions and best management practices,” he says.

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Bird | From page 32 Thanks in part to the app and years of work, they’re seeing good results in the arena of communication towers. “We’re seeing a rapid change in lighting systems on tall communication towers, which is dramatically reducing the risk of birds colliding on foggy nights,” says Lebbin.

Much of the ABC’s work is done in partnership with other groups, domestically and outside the United States, with governments, non-governmental agencies and private citizens, “wherever we think there are strategic opportunities to make a difference for birds,” says Lebbin.

Much of that work is education, such as on the Gulf Coast, where ABC staff work on beaches to educate the public about beach-nesting birds like the Snowy Plover, Least Tern, Black Skimmer and Wilson’s Plover. They’ve reached more than 18,500 people in person plus another 114,000 via social media to inform them of one of the most threatened populations of migratory birds.

Nests are virtually invisible so they are hidden from predators, but this means they are easily stepped on by people, who accidentally crush the eggs.

“We do use education in many ways, as a tool to further our goals which are more action oriented,” said Lebbin. “We often need to use outreach and education for a particular outcome like birds on the beach, but our ultimate goal is to protect birds and increase their populations.”

“There are a lot of ways people can engage and help, particularly policy wise,” says Lebbin. “We have an action center on our website [abcbirds.org] where we help people to create letters to their representatives. Right now we also have a happy cats/healthy birds campaign about helping to keep cats indoors.

There are lots of things people can do and materials for them on our website.”

Membership also includes ABC’s Bird Conservation magazine three times a year— and the knowledge that you’re working to protect all manner of flying creatures.

“As someone who loves nature and birds, I enjoy visiting the projects we do and seeing the results on the ground and that we’re making a difference,” says Lebbin. “I really value working in partnership, helping other groups build their capacity, and working together year after year to help birds. We work a long time with our partners; we’ve been working with some for more than 10 years, and it’s really important to have those long-term relationships. Everyone here at ABC is very dedicated to the mission. They want to make the world a better place, and they are.” ML

Page 32: The Black Skimmer is one of the beach-nesting birds American Bird Conservancy has worked to preserve. Page 33, top: Endangered species like the Grey-breasted Parakeet benefit from the work of the American Bird Conservancy. Page 33, middle: Signs created by American Bird Conservancy help to protect beach-nesting birds. Page 33, bottom left: The American Bird Conservancy helps save birds like the Araripe Manakin, Ciro Albano, from extinction. Photos courtesy of the American Bird Conservancy. Page 33, bottom right: The American Bird Conservancy’s headquarters can be found in The Plains. Photo by Beth Rasin.

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By Saskia Florence Photos courtesy of Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center

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small white pony grazes in a field just beyond the din of passing cars and new construction along Route 50 on the east side of Aldie.

The pony’s name is Cowboy; his job is to heal people.

Cowboy is one of 17 horses and ponies who live at Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center, a 27-acre farm at the end of a gravel road marked by its horse-shaped mailbox on Route 50 just west of Lenah. Sprout provides equine therapies and education to children and adults navigating life with disABILITIES including autism, spina bifida, brain injury, cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, cerebral palsy and other physical, cognitive and emotional needs.

Like the facility she oversees, Sprout’s Founder and Executive Director, Brooke Waldron, doesn’t call attention to herself.

She praises her volunteers, advocates, and, most effusively, equine partners.

“At Sprout, the horses are the embodiment of hope, the fulfillment of dreams, and the opportunity for freedom in an otherwise confined world of disability,” says Waldron. “They are great mediators between where people are and where they want to go.”

And Waldron knows how to get from one place to another.

Seven years ago, Waldron, a rising star in education, transformed the property from a soybean farm to an equestrian facility and the program, which had two horses and a single instructor—Waldron—into an organization that serves 125 students per week. In the last seven years, Sprout has grown to provide 6,000 volunteer hours of service per year and deliver countless success stories.

Success, at Sprout, is not about notable class wins and prestigious trophies.

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Sprout | From page 35 word during a lesson, when a student in a wheelchair independently puts her horse in its stall and proudly unclips its halter, or when a paralyzed student trots through a field with the wind in her hair.

“The horses bond with people in ways that change their lives forever,” Waldron says. “They have a unique gift to transform despair into joy, confinement into ability, and isolation into community.”

Sprout relies heavily on volunteers and in-kind donations to keep costs low, but these only account for 30 to 50 percent of the organization’s expenses. The remaining funds must come from events like Sprout on the Green, Sipping for Sprout, the Sprout 5k, and Sprout’s largest fundraiser, its annual black-tie gala.

This year’s gala, “Lucky 7,” will celebrate seven years of service with an evening of professionally hosted casino games, auctions, a farm-to-table dinner, Solace Brewing Company beer, Slater Run Vineyards wine, and according to event chair Kristin Quinn, “some great surprises,” on September 29.

“It’s about so much more than throwing a good party,” says Quinn. “It’s about bringing as many people as we can to this amazing place to show them who we are and what we do. When you see the animals, meet the students and hear Brooke—it doesn’t matter what got you here. You’ll be forever changed.”

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Page 35, top left: Sprout changing lives for the better. Page 35, top right: The horses and riders at Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center form bonds in ways that change the riders lives forever. Page 35, bottom right: A young rider takes advantage of pony time at Sprout.

The horses bond with people in ways that change their lives forever, says Brooke Waldron.

Page 36, top left: Photo provided by the Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center. Page 36, top right: Sprout’s Founder and Executive Director, Brooke Waldron, transformed the Aldie property from a soybean farm to an equestrian facility. Page 36, bottom left: Photo courtesy of Bushnell Photography. Page 36, bottom right: Sprout’s Lucky 7 Gala will celebrate seven years of success stories at the riding center.

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n the quaint town of Marshall, an exciting new spa has taken up residence. Located right on Main Street, Virginia Regenerative Medicine and Spa just had their grand opening. Inside the fully renovated, traditional 1910 house, you’ll find a peaceful and serene environment. The spa offers a multitude of services including massage therapy, IV therapy, PRP/PRFM therapy, hair restorative services, yoga and meditation, just to name a few. There are four beautiful treatment rooms, two on the main floor and two upstairs, as well as an infrared spa. The spa offers revolutionary treatments with benefits that are unparalleled.

The three premier services offered here are Ultherapy, a nonsurgical face-lift procedure; Cellfina, a revolutionary process that treats the appearance of cellulite by targeting the primary structure of cellulite and removing it; and microneedling. Jeanne Poss, owner-operator, along with her daughter Alex Entner, co-owner, are certified reps in these services. For Poss, offering these treatments was so important because she herself had experienced such amazing results, as did her family. Entner was actually able to avoid having an invasive wrist surgery by receiving an injection which was a mixture of PRP and exosomes (vesicles secreted by cell types already in the body).

During a microneedling session, using exosomes, the “skin pen” is used to deliver astonishing results within just 30 minutes to an hour. One of the best things about this procedure, other than looking fabulous and fresh, is that there is no significant down time and no bandaging. Upon trying the procedure herself for the first time, Poss was absolutely amazed with her results.

“Wait until you see these pictures,” Jeanne said. “You won’t believe it.”

She showed me two photos, a before and after of herself, and I was immediately taken aback. The difference in the two images was astonishing. It was as if she had turned back time.

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Relax | From page 37 Poss’s husband, and co-owner of the spa, Dr. Michael Poss, is board certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain management. He currently practices in Winchester, Virginia. Michael started getting into regenerative medicine to offer a different and unique experience to his clients. Jeanne would sit in on his training and offer to be his model for the procedures. She couldn’t believe the transformation and thought, “We have to share this with people.” And so with that purpose in mind, Jeanne and her husband set out to start their new adventure, and Virginia Regenerative Medicine and Spa was born.

Everyone at the spa is certified and experts in their field. Not only are they knowledgeable in their craft, they are all friendly and pleasant, providing their clients with a warm and comfortable environment while they receive their treatments.

In addition to providing amazing, life-changing procedures to clients, VRMS also gives back to the community by supporting organizations such as Loudoun Lyme. The annual 5k/10k/1k Fun Run raises funds and awareness towards finding a cure for Lyme’s Disease. This year VRMS was a presenting sponsor for the event.

Whether you’re looking for a gentle re-charge with a private yoga session or a transformative procedure such as Ultherapy or microneedling, Virginia Regenerative Medicine and Spa has something for everyone. ML Page 37, top: From left to right in the group picture is Dr. Michael Poss, Jeanne Poss, Kari Adams, and Alex Entner. Photo courtesy of VA Regenerative Medicine and Spa. Page 37, bottom: One of the massage therapy rooms. Photo by Joanne Maisano. Page 38: Jeanne Poss (owner) administering the Skin Pen procedure.

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eading to the dentist is hardly a relaxing experience, and up to 15 percent of Americans have so much anxiety about seeing the dentist they won’t go—even if they’re long overdue or in pain.

But a trip to Dr. Alexis Mierzwa DDS’s Cedar Creek Dental in Winchester isn’t like heading in for an average evaluation. She and her team are extremely sensitive to patients’ phobias and go out of their way to make each visit a positive one.

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Dentist | From page 41 chairs have gentle massagers built in, and Mierzwa goes by “Dr. Alexis” both to help patients with her tough last name, and to put them at ease.

There’s a four-legged team member as well: certified therapy dog George Washington.

Mierzwa adopted George Washington, a Brazilian Mastiff, when he was six months old from The Middleburg Humane Foundation.

“It really changes the feel of the place,” said Mierzwa. “When he puts his working vest and leash on he knows it’s time to look out for patients. He’ll put his head on their laps or near them while we’re doing treatment, which really helps some people.

“When I first got him he was afraid of everything,” she continued. “He was skittish and nervous, and he went through a lot of training and socialization to mature into a mellow, sweet dog.

He used to be scared of everything, and now he’s able to give back, helping dental patients with their phobias.”

Mierzwa grew up obsessed with animals, developing a tremendous work ethic as a working student for a top horse show barn in her native Buffalo, New York. As a teenager she traveled up and down the East Coast competing at hunter/ jumper shows, and she paid for it with long hours spent scrubbing buckets, cleaning tack and helping to care for others’ horses. That grit propelled her through dental school at University of Buffalo (New York) and inspired her to do an elective year of residency in Los Angeles, where she focused on oral surgery, pediatric dentistry and treatment for medically compromised patients at MLK Hospital, where she was recognized as resident of the year. She started practicing in 2005 and opened Cedar Creek Dental in 2015.

These days she offers a wide range of services, including preventative care, oral surgery, orthodontic services and cosmetic dentistry.

When she’s not at work she’s with her three dogs or on a horse. She’s just started leasing an adult amateur jumper, with the goal of qualifying for the Pennsylvania National and the Washington International Horse Show (District of Columbia). ML Cedar Creek Dental 650 Cedar Creek Grade, Suite 211 Winchester, VA 22601 540-486-5111 | wincdentist.com Page 42: Dr. Alexis Mierzwa’s rescue George Washington helps calms patients at Cedar Creek Dental.

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A Dream Gone From Bad To Good A dream home’s construction took nightmare turns. How can you prevent this happening to you?

Story and photo by Linda Barrett

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ichele Mitchell purchased a 2,600-square-foot rambler in Warrenton, Virginia, with dreams for a happy future there. It wasn’t long, however, before this idyllic dream turned into a 1 ½-year, hugely expensive nightmare.

When purchasing the older home, Mitchell decided it needed renovation and a 1,000foot addition, so she turned to the trusted contractor who had previously worked for the family. He quoted the job based on her architect’s drawings within her budgeted amount of $400,000 and was hired.

As the demolition and re-building process progressed, the contractor began front-loading his bills and charging for items not yet finished. Then he started asking for more money and jumped the estimate to $600,000.

“That’s when I started to get suspicious and brought in a second contractor to give his opinion,” Mitchell said. This contractor concurred with Mitchell and agreed to take over the work.

Failure of the Second Contractor The second contractor had similar non-performance issues to the first, and again Michele found herself on her own. In the meanwhile, the lease on her temporary quarters was ending, and although there were no toilets or running water in her new home yet, she had to move in.

Frustrated, Mitchell tried to contract the work herself, hiring a plumber, electrician, roofer, etc., with the bills continuing to mount. Her biggest problem was the roof.

Her plans took the standing seam metal roofline from a relatively flat design to one with many gables, however, there were many problems with the previous contractors’ work.

Her attorney suggested she hire a private inspector to review the existing roof work to help determine where to go from there.

Först Consulting Group Steps In Mitchell searched online for more than a month for a home inspector specializing in construction errors before finding Matthew Furlong of Först Consulting Group, a local construction expert and

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homeowner advocate.

Looking at the metal roof, Furlong immediately noticed scratches and incorrectly folded standing seams. After inspecting the roof, Furlong felt he had to point out other construction errors he spotted, telling Mitchell, “You’re in trouble here, but don’t know it.”

The errors included a large foundation crack and delamination of the newly installed stone veneer. It was literally falling off of the house.

Mitchell asked Furlong to return for an entire-house inspection. What he found “took my breath away,” she said.

Furlong’s inspection resulted in a 102-page report of construction and code violations, including photographic documentation. In all, Först Consulting identified 45 deficiencies that did not conform to the design requirements of the approved plans and/or residential construction industry standards in five major categories: electrical, building, plumbing, mechanical and tile.

Armed with this report, Mitchell could show her new contractors exactly what needed to be done, and with evidence that would serve as a key element in her legal defense, she filed a lawsuit against the second contractor.

With Furlong serving as the expert witness, she reached a settlement amount.

“Before I found Först Consulting Group, I felt I had nobody to talk to and worried I would keep being charged more money—I was already way over budget,” Mitchell said.

“I trusted nobody at this point. I learned I could ask Matthew for recommendations on contractors and that I should have engaged him as a construction project manager for the entire job. If I did it again, I would definitely bring him in from the onset.”

“The best time to bring in a homeowner advocate is at the beginning of a construction project—even before the contract is signed,” Furlong explained.

Once a defect is suspected, it’s up to the homeowner to prove an error has occurred.

A contractor can argue that the work was performed correctly, which can lead to a legal dispute without evidence from a qualified third party.

“There is an epidemic of construction defect problems out there, and there’s not always a remedy after the fact,” said construction law attorney John C. Cowherd of Oakton, Virginia. “If the contractor is broke, the property owner may never get their money back. If the contractor was never qualified to do the work, the owner may struggle to get the contractor to finish or correct deficient work. Therefore,

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Dream | From page 44 it’s important for property owners to do their own research vetting potential contractors.

Disputes can easily end up in arbitration or litigation.”

Contract Protection Clauses Builder contracts often favor the contractors who write them. Homeowners should scrutinize protection clauses, such as those defining scope of work, quality standards, allowances, insurance, indemnification, payment, change orders, escrow and payment withholding, warranty, termination and dispute resolution. Owners should determine whether these clauses adequately protect them before signing.

Many construction contracts also contain arbitration clauses unfavorable to the homeowner. “People think arbitration will be easier because it does not involve going to court, but it can actually cost more,” Cowherd warned. Not only does the homeowner have to pay their own attorney and expert witnesses, they may end up paying half or all of the arbitrator’s legal fees.

“Arbitration proceedings usually are not

made public unless a prevailing party takes the arbitrator’s award to the courthouse to make it a court judgment,” he added. “Some contractors use the privacy of arbitration to keep potential customers from seeing how often they are sued. They may put an arbitration clause in a contract so that the owner will be required to make a significant upfront deposit to get the arbitration proceeding going. For many owners, this is a hefty obstacle to proceeding with arbitration, especially to those who exhausted all their resources on construction costs.”

Tips from A Construction Law Attorney Cowherd offers this advice for vetting a potential contractor: • Check online reviews on sites like Yelp, HomeAdvisor.com, and the Better Business Bureau, but don’t stop there.

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Mitchell said she wouldn’t hesitate to build again, knowing what she knows now, and she wants her story to serve as a warning and resource to others. “I just don’t want this to happen to anyone else,” she said. ML Page 44: Matthew Furlong and Michele Mitchell.

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NEWSTEAD FARM UPPERVILLE, VIRGINIA

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The home of horse racing royalty, this exceptional property is where Bertram and Diana combined their abiding love of family, art collecting and horses. Mrs. Firestone is the granddaughter of Robert Wood Johnson I, the founder of Johnson & Johnson. Mr. Firestone is a highly successful industrial real estate developer.

A preeminent Virginia equestrian estate, Newstead Farm was the home of Genuine Risk, the winner of the 1980 Kentucky Derby, and the only filly to have placed in all three Triple Crown Races.

Home base for the Firestone’s thoroughbred racing program, the farm is also home base to Olympic Show Jumping Rider, Alison Firestone Robitaille. A rare and unique opportunity, the farm features a stunning 15,000 sq. ft. renovated 1830’s stone and stucco Georgian manor house with exquisite gardens, greenhouse, ponds and a pool. All sited to capture the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views and the scenic setting, the farm offers a complete package for multiple equestrian disciplines including equestrian

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stables and outbuildings, a large riding arena with an advanced footing surface, a grass Grand Prix field, guest houses, tenant houses and an office. Additionally, the property boasts a certified Equine Quarantine facility.

The Firestone’s passion and dedication to the breeding and racing of Thoroughbreds earned them a total of 7 Eclipse Awards, most notably, the 1980 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Owner. In 1982, Mr. & Mrs. Firestone were inducted into the Virginia Thoroughbred Association Hall of Fame.

Newstead Farm is being offered for $13.5 million and is listed by Kathryn Harrell and Debbie Meighan of the Washington Fine Properties’ Middleburg, VA office. “Washington Fine Properties is extremely honored to have been chosen to represent this very important part of Virginia’s equestrian heritage,” said listing agent, Kathryn Harrell. “This extraordinary farm has captured the imagination and attention of a worldwide audience and we are excited to present it to the market.”

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Beautifully sited on the western slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Randleston Farm encompasses 117 acres of lush pastures, flowering trees and English gardens. An exquisite 10,000 square foot stone manor is meticulously restored, enjoys incredible views and borders the Shenandoah River.

20 stall stone and stucco stable, 3 bedroom managers house, run-in sheds, all create a fabulous equestrian facility. $5,995,000

This gracious and charming manor is a masterpiece, offering luxurious country living in a truly idyllic setting. This historic estate encompasses 149+ acres of magnificent rolling countryside and brilliant gardens and breathtaking mountain views.

Ideallylocated just minutes from the charming village of Middleburg. The gorgeous stone Georgian manor was designed and built with extraordinary quality and craftsmanship. $5,950,000

Fabulous 227 acre parcel with magnificent land bordering Goose Creek. A charming and spacious one level residence, beautifully updated, a 2 bedroom tenant house house, and a 22 stall stable are included. Board fenced paddocks, ponds, rolling fields and stonewalls complete this idyllic farm. $5,675,000

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97+acres beautifully sited at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The historic main residence was built in 1840 with several modern additions. High ceilings, Paneled Library, Formal Dining Room, updated Kitchen & Baths, 3 finished levels, 2 center aisle Stables, 2 Tenant Houses and several Storage Buildings. Tennis court and several ponds. land in easement. 5 additional parcels available! $2,900,000

Stunning custom built French colonial on over 92 acres of magnificent land just minutes from Middleburg.

Extraordinary quality & design, featuring 3 finished levels, a pool surrounded by stone terraces, 4 wood burning fireplaces, a gourmet country kitchen,heated floors & beamed ceilings throughout. A six stall center aisle stable & fabulous new barn & paddocks make this a spectacular equine estate. $2,850,000

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New gourmet kitchen, 3½ modern baths, 6 fireplaces, antique wood floors, and absolutely charming throughout! Ideal for horses with stable,run-in shed,corn crib, equipment shed, all in an idyllic setting! $1,295,000

Bluemont ~Incredible custom built 3 Bedroom 4 Bath log home offers soaring ceilings, stunning stone 2 story fireplace, 3 fireplaces, hand hewn logs, fabulous decking in a magical setting on 42 gorgeous acres (additional 17 acres available). Impeccably maintained: New roof, New HVAC, grand sun filled rooms. 2 story barn/garage, Whole Home generator, workshop, on walk-out level. $1,199,000

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Surrounded by beautiful estates & picturesque horse farms. The land is open & rolling with a strong stream. It is an ideal setting for a gracious country estate & perfect for equestrians. Recently approved permits for the well, septic and roadway to the beautifully sited building envelope. $1,195,000

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Charming one level residence in an idyllic setting on 9.91 acres. Completely remodeled & renovated with 3 Bedrooms and 2 new baths, stunning new kitchen, beautiful wood floors & spacious deck overlooking a one acre stocked pond. The open floor plan is bathed in natural sunlight from the walls of oversized windows.

Rooms are bright, airy, spacious & inviting. Pristine condition! Tenant has First Right of Refusal. $785,000

Absolutely charming 3 or 4 bedroom contemporary, totally renovated in 2015 with impeccable taste & superb quality. New kitchen & baths, hardwood floors, new heating and A/C, new metal roof, fully fenced front yard, new exterior painting & landscaping.

Finished second floor may be 4th bedroom/study & is roughed in for bath. Private rear terrace is perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Ideal village location. $659,900

Beautiful 10 acre parcel offering spectacular frontage and views of Goose Creek. Mature hardwood trees, private road and installed well are some of the features of this parcel. Convenient to Leesburg, Middleburg and Purcellville with easy access to the Dulles Greenway.

Loudoun County previously approved a 6 Bedroom drainfield and septic system design plan that just needs to be re-newed. $270,000

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Photos: 1. Ben Hobday on ShadowMan. 2. CAN Waylon Roberts on Lancaster.

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MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA “... the setting is pure Old World, the new tasting room is pure modern world, with state-of-the-art equipment and stylish, contemporary décor.” - Highbrow Magazine “...superb wines...” - The Wine Advocate “ ...beyond bucolic...” - Thrillist “...winning awards coast to coast.”

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Both Salamander Resort & Spa and Greenhill Winery & Vineyards celebrate their fifth anniversary this August - pictured, cake and champagne with Executive Pastry Chef, Jason Reaves, at last year’s anniversary party. Photo by Tony Gibson.

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Restaurant Week in Old Town Warrenton: Enjoy special prix-fixe meals for lunch and dinner for $15, $25 and $35. Come support local restaurants and enjoy delicious food and fun experiences. See participating restaurants for hours: Denim & Pearls, Gateau, Ciao Bella Celebrations (partnering with Haute Cakes Pastry Shop), Black Bear Bistro & Brick Oven, Molly’s Irish, Great Harvest, Haute Cakes Pastry Shop, The Natural Marketplace, and Deja Brew Café.

8/7

National Night Out at the Middleburg Community Center (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.): The Middleburg Police Department and the Middleburg Community Center want to join in celebrating the Annual National Night Out. There will be food, entertainment, music, demonstrations, and much more! Don’t miss the event that was awarded the 2015 Top Event in the Nation for populations under 5,000 people.

8/11

Beatles & Bubblegum Concert with Ray Leone at Gum Spring Library (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.): Local musician Ray Leone presents a fun-filled

hour of Beatles and 1960s “bubblegum” music along with fun era-dancing and music trivia for kids and adult Beatles fans. Held in Meeting Room A at Gum Spring Library. For all ages.

8/11

A Gospel Concert Fundraiser for Willisville at Buchanan Hall (4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.): The Mosby Heritage Area Association has partnered with the residents of Willisville to have the village added to the National Register of Historic Places. We are campaigning to raise $15,000 to fund the professional historical research, facilitate the process, and complete the application. Join us and the citizens of Willisville for a gospel concert featuring music, food, and refreshments. To make a donation call, (540) 687-6681.

8/11

Raid Our Cellar at the Salamander Resort & Spa (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.): Stop by Salamander Resort & Spa’s pop-up wine shop and stock up your wine cellar! You will be able to purchase from an exclusive wide-selection of domestic and international wines. For more information, please call 540-326-4070.

8/12

Live Music at Purcellville Library: Angela Easterling (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.): A songwriter’s journey through American music, performed by acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter Angela Easterling. The twotime Wildflower Performing Songwriter Top 10 Finalist, Telluride Troubadour Top 10 Finalist, and three-time Kerrville New Folk Finalist will be accompanied by Brandon Turner. For teens & adults.

8/17

MCC Doc Saffer Summer Series (6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.): Join us at the Middleburg Community Center for our final summer event! Chick-fil-a dinner at 6:30pm, Captain Cookie and the Milkman Ice Cream Truck 6:30-8:30pm, various amusement in the ball field 6:308:30pm, and closing with a Moana poolside at 8:30pm! This event is free and open to the public, and made possible by our Event Sponsor the Luminescence Foundation.

8/18

Spanish Wine Dinner at 50 West (6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.): In honor of 50 West’s 2017 Albariño release Calendar | Page 52

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Calendar | From page 51 in the tasting room, we invite you to join us for a Spanish Wine Dinner. You’ll enjoy five courses of Spanish cuisine paired with a variety of Spanish wines. Spanish guitar will be played during the dinner to enhance the ambiance and every ticket holder will go home with a bottle of Spanish Albariño. Tickets are $130 per person. Tickets at sunsethillsvineyard.com/product/Spanish-Wine-Dinner.

8/18

Legends by Lanternlight: Using a County Seat to View the Civil War (7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.): Partnering with the Clarke County Historical Association, the members of the Mosby Heritage Area Interpretive Group, in a twilight-lantern light walking tour, will bring alive the memorable experiences of Berryville during the American Civil War through costumed first-person interpretations in the historic downtown. Tickets $15 for adults; purchase online at mosbyheritagearea.org or at the door. For more information: 540-687-6681 or kpawlak@mosbyheritagearea.org.

8/19

Third Annual Piper Cup (3:00 p.m. – 7 p.m.): Join us for Banbury Cross Polo Club’s 3rd Annual Piper Cup with a world-class polo match and lots of spectator activities! 12 goal polo match, horse-drawn carriages, half-time divot stomp, champagne pour, DJ & so much more! Tickets are on sale now for seating in the VIP Tent, Tailgate spots, and General Admission. For more information, please email info@banburycrosspoloclub.com or call 833-BBX-POLO. Visit banburycrosspoloclub. com/piper-cup for details!

8/19

Paint Nite at Three Fox Vineyards (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.): When you’re in Delaplane or passing by Winchester, looking to mix a little wine and painting together, check out Three Fox Vineyards. Take in the breathtaking views of the vineyards and valley, enjoy wine tasting and an afternoon of painting with your friends.

You’ll never forget your experience at Three Fox Vineyards! All participants must be 21 or older. Tickets $45/person at paintnite.com/ buy/10083827.

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Four Hands Dinner at L’Auberge Provencale (12:30 p.m.): We are welcoming back, for a guest appearance, our former Chef Steve Ferrell to cook alongside our Executive Chef Richard Wright in our third Chef Series for our four hands dinner. This will be a farm to table dinner with all the fresh produce, herbs, and

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fruits from our orchards and gardens. Cost is $135/person, including wine pairings selected by Sommelier Christian Borel. Call 540837-1375 for reservations.

8/21

The Butterflies in Your Backyard at Blandy Experimental Farm (10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.): We will begin with an illustrated talk on Virginia butterflies, including life cycle, ecology, and identification. We’ll then go in search of butterflies in Blandy’s gardens. Dress for the weather.

FOSA members, UVa Alumni $10; nonmembers $15; Member/UVa family $20; nonmember family $25. Reservations required – space is limited. Call 540-837-1758, ext. 224 or visit blandy.virginia.edu to register.

8/23

Gum Spring Library’s Great Decisions Discussion Group led by Foreign Policy Experts Ed O’Donnell and Larry Roeder (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.): Join the program that discusses the most critical global issues facing America today. Edward B. O’Donnell, career diplomat and U.S. Ambassador, 1975-2007 and Larry Roeder, recipient of the U.S. Department of State Superior Honor Award will share the facilitation of the discussions. Held in Meeting Room A at Gum Spring Library.

8/24

Greenhill Winery & Vineyards’ 5th Anniversary Celebration – (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.): We opened our doors five years ago in August! Come celebrate with us with music by Adriel Genet & food by Market Salamander.

8/25

How-To: Summertime Tarts at the Salamander Resort & Spa (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.): Have a sweet summer and join our pastry team for a class all about seasonal desserts! You will learn how to make and roll out tart dough as well how-to use seasonal ingredients such as peaches and stone fruit to create fresh summer tart fillings.

Held at Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill. $79 per person. For reservations, please call 540-326-4070.

8/31

Open Late Concert Series at the National Sporting Library & Museum (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.): Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and join us on the NSLM lawn for live music. Concessions and cash bar available. Also enjoy free admission to our museum! The August 31st concert will feature the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, playing classical and show tunes favorites, and is in partnership with Middleburg Community Charter School, Sky Meadows State Park, George Mason Alumni Association,

and the Foxcroft School.

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Twilight Jumpers (6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.): Twilight Jumpers at Great Meadow is an evening held under the lights. Whether you want to compete, reserve a rail side box for 6, tailgate, or just picnic on the grass for $40/carload, it’s a great way to support a worthy non-profit organization and enjoy the show jumping at Great Meadow! For more information on the event email equestrianfoundation@gmail.com, call 540454-6673, or visit equestrianfoundation.org/.

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Virginia Scottish Games (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.): Arts, dance, food, athletics, music, whisky, history, bagpipes, pets, cars, and so much more! Just doing it all kilted! Family and dog friendly event. Held at Great Meadow, in The Plains. Purchase tickets at the gate: two-day adult $30; single day adult $20; children 5 12 are $5 on Saturday and under 5 Free; children 12 and under free on Sunday. Details at vascottishgames.org.

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Sunday Sketch at the National Sporting Library & Museum (2 p.m. – 4 p.m.): Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch alongside local artist Ruth Anna Stolk. Materials are provided. Please contact Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, to register for this program: APaquette@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 ext. 25.

9/2

LoCo Musicians Festival at 868 Estate Vineyards (2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.): Loudoun’s premiere music event of the summer will take place at 868 Estate Vineyards! Over thirty Loudoun County musicians are coming together to perform original music, covers, and brand new collaborations. We’ll have wine, beer, wine slushies, food from The Grill at 868 and Food Trucks.

This concert is free, but a $10 donation is suggested to go to our fund for helping developing musicians in our area.

9/3

End of Summer Bash at the Salamander Resort & Spa (1:00 p.m.

– 4:00 p.m.): Meet us on the Equestrian Center Lawn for our end of the summer bash this Labor Day! Test your arm at the dunk tank, slide down the giant slip and slide, dodge through a water balloon fight, plus many more fun family-friendly activities. For reservations, please call 540-326-4060.

BORN TO BE WILDLIFE GALA Story and photos by Joanne Maisano

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Thankfully, there is a place you can contact.

Nestled in the woods, down Island Farm Lane in Boyce, Virginia, sits the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, a place that makes you feel like you are stepping into a fairytale.

At my first visit, I was eye to eye with an incredible bald eagle named Jefferson in his large enclosure. Jefferson arrived badly injured but had the great good fortune to be treated and rehabilitated by the outstanding veterinary staff at BRWC. Though he healed, his injuries prevent him from returning to the wild. He started to squawk as I walked by as if to greet me. Next to him is a red-tailed hawk that was hit by a car. His wing recovered successfully, but he lost the vision in his right eye. Raptors need 100 percent of their vision

to survive in the wild, so like Jefferson, he was unable to be released.

As I continued my tour there were cages for Beaker the skunk, Blossom the opossum and Snow the artic fox. Fortunately, these animals have a place to live out their lives, but there are more injured every day. Where will the new animals go? BRWC takes in all wildlife except bear and deer, so that leaves a lot of species of animals that could get hurt and in need of their help.

Ronald Bradley and his wife Danielle are hosting this year’s fundraising Gala at their beautiful estate Locksley Manor in Millwood on September 29. Their wish is for guests of this gala to purchase more of these cages for the animals that get rescued and treated but are unable to return to their native habitat. In return, the donors will get their name put on a plaque outside the cage they have purchased and the satisfaction of knowing they have provided a safe haven for these wonderful creatures.

The new facility has a treatment room, a surgical suite, radiology room, species-specific rooms, and a kitchen to prepare the meals for the animals—I am grateful the dead mice were not on the menu the day I visited. There are rooms for mammals, reptiles and raptors.

I was lucky to get a glimpse of Dopey the elusive screech owl.

There were many snapping turtles in recovery after surgery. It was impressive to see how they can attach a broken shell together using eyehooks until it mends back together.

Hillary Russell Davidson, executive director of BRWC told me, “We have a 400 percent increase of snapping turtles since last year, so we are looking for donations to help us add more rooms.”

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Wildlife | From page 53 2,100 animals coming in this year,” said Davidson. “It’s bad because more animals are getting hurt but good that people know to bring them here—so it’s a mixed blessing to have such a high number.”

During my visit I was able to watch a classroom of youngsters learn about skunks with their ambassador Beeker.

The children were part of the camp they have for four weeks in the summer. The Ronald M. Bradley Learning Center was donated by Ron and Danielle Bradley in 2016 with the goal of getting kids “to learn about wildlife and their habitats and hope they develop an interest in science, conservation and the environment.” The learn-

ing center will also provide educational programs for all ages. Ron is no stranger to philanthropy. He has helped raise funds for such foundations as Middleburg Humane and Great Meadow and made a very large donation to the National Sporting Library and Museum. He hopes people will buy tables for the Gala so their wishes of obtaining new cages and species rooms come to fruition. The center relies solely on donations to function.

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Page 53, left: Jessica Andersen Rescue and Rehab Associate with Red tail hawk who lost his vision in right eye and is now a permanent resident.

Page 53, right: Ron and Danielle Bradley. Page 54, top left: Jefferson the bald eagle. Page 54, top middle: Snow the Artic Fox on one of her daily walks. Page 54, top right: Hillary Russell Davidson Executive Director and Dr. Jennifer Riley, DVM. Page 54, middle left: An example of the enclosures needed.

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Sir Alfred James Munnings (English, 1878 - 1959), My Horse is My Friend: The Artist’s Wife and Isaac (Detail), c. 1922, oil on canvas, 40 x 50 inches, Pebble Hill Plantation, Thomasville, Georgia

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Creighton Farms Invitational Photos courtesy of Creighton Farms

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Beneficiaries of the 2018 Creighton Farms Invitational were the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and The National PKU Alliance, two organizations providing support to children’s health care and rare disease initiatives.

The three-day event was larger and featured more interactive events than in previous years, with the addition of a Welcome Par-Tee and Concert at Fox Chase Farm, featuring Adriel Genet, headliner Edwin

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The following night, Golf Channel’s Charlie Rymer hosted the annual gala dinner and auction for nearly 350 attendees at Fox Chase Farm where over $500,000 was raised. Additionally, Jack Nicklaus entertained the crowd during a fireside chat.

The 2018 Creighton Farms Invitational had many wonderful partners and sponsors including: Ron & Teresa Fishbeck; Mosaic Home Interiors; Buhl Electric Company; Savvee Consulting, Inc.; KPMG; Terathink; John & Gretchen Zeltner; and the Michaux Family Foundation.

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About The Creighton Farms Invitational Started in 2012, the Creighton Farms Invitational hosted by Jack Nicklaus, is a charity event whose mission is to help children gain access to worldclass health care. The event is one of a handful of elite tournaments hosted by Jack and Barbara Nicklaus to benefit the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. Over the past seven years it has raised millions of dollars for the Foundation and other local Washington D.C.-area children’s healthcare charities. ML

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A special offer to our community.

Enjoy 20% off all spa treatments with our special Locals Rate.

Offer available Monday - Thursday for Loudoun, Fairfax, Rappahaneck, Fauquier, Fairfax and Prince William county residents.

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Millwood~Historic 7 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath house was completed in 1885 to highlight intricately carved crown moldings & cabinetry.. The 121 acre farm is an important piece of the Blue Ridge Hunt country. Included are 2 additional cottages, a dog kennel, center aisle stable, many fenced pastures, 2 alfalfa fields & schooling ring. Easy access to Dulles Int’l Airport, Washington, DC. & Winchester is 15 minutes away for most shopping. $2,998,000

the plains ~ Classic VA manor home on 47+ acres with spectacular pastoral & mtn views off Zulla Rd. Fully renovated and is move-in ready with 4 BR and 5 BA. 100 yr. old hardwood floors, fieldstone floor to ceiling fireplace, high-end fixtures & appliances, 2 potential luxury Master Suites, fully finished Lower Level. Geothermal heating & cooling. Turn-key farm is fenced for horses. Large machine shed easily converted to a barn. 2-car attached garage, 2 ponds and gorgeous pool complete the property! $2,650,000

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the plains ~ Custom Federal residence with 6 BR, 7 BA’s on 2+ acres. High ceilings, hardwood, marble & antique ceramic tile floors, 7 fireplaces & exquisite trim. Clive Christian Kitchen w/LaCornue stove & Breakfast Rm. Formal LR, DR, Library, Great Rm, Master BR Suite w/fireplace, luxury Bath, His & Her Walk-in Closets. Guest BD suite on 3rd level. Walkout LL has Family Room, Media Rm, Music Rm, Weight Rm, Wine Cellar, 2nd Kitchen, Guest BR Suite.

3-car garage w/Apt. $2,195,000

the plains ~ Charming country home with parts dating back to the 1700s. 3 bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms. Main level master with his and her bathrooms. Lovely, spacious entertaining spaces. Beautiful gardens, swimming pool, stable, 222’ x 112’ arena, tenant house. 25.60 acres in prime location on Rock Hill Mill Road in Orange County Hunt territory. 3 parcels. Conservation Easement potential. $1,900,000

White post ~ a historic 1830 brick country house on 86.5 serenely beautiful acres. The house is sited above a 3 acre pond, with picturesque views of mountains and open fields. A second 2006 building has a three-bay garage and an elegant 1,700 sq.ft. farm office w/3 bathrooms and a full kitchen.

Stone and wood bank barn, swimming pool, stream frontage, total privacy. Conservation easement. $1,600,000

Middleburg ~Magnificent custom stone and stucco European private estate close to Middleburg. ~10,000 sq ft. on 3 levels, 4 Bedroom, 5 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths. Exquisite detail and custom finishes, open floor plan. English gardens, pool.

Office/apartment. Extraordinary 2000 square ft 3 bedroom, 3 bath Guest house. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Tenant cottage. 12 stall courtyard barn. 15 acres $4,499,000

anne Marstiller (540) 270-6224

Susie ashcom (540) 729-148

Cricket bedford (540) 229-3201

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upperville ~ Stunning c. 1843 Greek Revival style home in historic village of Upperville. Classic center hall design with hardwood floors & double porches in front & back. Formal Dining Room & Living Room with fireplaces, Family Room, Kitchen, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, enclosed Sunporch for office or Bedroom. Upgrades include new electric, boiler, roof, gutters, windows, baths & kitchen, AC & water system, parking, fence & landscaping. 2-car detached garage & shed.

Zoned Commercial or Residential. Turn-key! $890,000

Cricket bedford (540) 229-3201

Markham~ 42 acres on Audubon Trail in Apple Manor SubDivision present dual opportunities: the modernized weekend cottage tucked way back into a wooded dell at an elevation of 1,000+ feet above sea level, that allows you to escape The City heat or a cottage to use while building a new house on a pre approved site just inside the property line that has mountain views to Old Rag Mountain. $560,000

Susie ashcom (540) 729-1478

the plains ~ Completely renovated 3/4 bedroom home with upgraded kitchen (granite counters), 3 all new bathrooms with custom tile, vanities and fixtures & 2 fireplaces. Finished lower level could be spacious office. Bright rooms with all new windows and large deck overlooking private back yard. No smoking, No pets. Long term lease possible. Shown by appointment $2,500/mo plus utilities only.

Rein dupont (540) 454-3355

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