Middleburg Life | June 2021

Volume 38 Issue 6 | June 2021 | middleburglife.com

MIDDLEBURG

LI F E Casey Sanford Brings Timeless Southern Charm to Interiors

HISTORIC HOME REMODEL

DREAM KITCHEN Before and After

BEAUTIFUL BARNS

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$10,700,000 | Fleetwood Farm - West showcases the rolling hills & majestic mountain views that Virginia's Hunt Country is known for. 17 parcels totaling 1326+/- acres of mature farmland, this massive plot sits just 60 miles W of Washington DC. On the property are 4 rental homes and a historic stone mill, c. 1820, Crooked Run, and pond.

$5,500,000 | Mortgage Hall is situated in the heart of hunt country minutes from historic Middleburg. The 121-acre estate boasts a Georgian Mansion, built 1850, that currently operates as a destination event venue and horse farm. With scenic views of the countryside & Bull Run Mountains the “manor house” is the perfect venue or family home.

Peter Pejacsevich 540.270.3835

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21167 TRAPPE RD | UPPERVILLE $3,950,000 | Stunning manor home with 4 BD, 3 bathrooms, & 3 half bathrooms w/ a beautiful lake view on 166 lush acres. This light-filled home features exposed beams, exquisite HW floors, updated bathrooms, custom cabinetry, & countertops. Large kitchen island, numerous living spaces, & back porch make this home an entertainer's delight.

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LEEDS MANOR ROAD NEAR DELAPLANE $1,600,000 | Rare opportunity to purchase 6 beautiful, contiguous parcels in a premier location along one of the most picturesque byways in Fauquier. Easy access off Rt 66 & US 17, this is an outstanding primary or second home destination for a variety of home styles/price points. Open & wooded w/ nice elevations, approved certified perk locations, electric, & easy access to building sites via subdivision road.

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$1,295,000 | Westwind Farm is a 10+ AC premier equestrian estate. Stunning 3BR/3.5BA log residence w/ custom features throughout. Equally impressive are the indoor & outdoor arenas w/ custom footing and the 4-stall, fully-equipped barn. The property offers multiple pastures, low maintenance fencing, underground irrigation, CCTV systems, attached & detached garages, and a climate-controlled workshop.

$950,000 | 1895 Victorian farmhouse with 36 fabulous acres of rolling fields, streams and woods.

Located in the heart of Northern Fauquier County’s pristine countryside. This charming home is situated down a scenic driveway, offering views and privacy. Several outbuildings complement the property. This is a spectacular piece of land that has limitless potential.

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ON THIS PAGE Summer has arrived in Virginia. As we tend to backyard gardens, many of us keep fresh flowers on our tables, selecting seasonal blooms to brighten our homes. To us, this image sums up June in Virginia. Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography.

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Chloe’s is going places!

Chloe Osborn, namesake of Chloe’s boutique found on Main Street in Middleburg, was born with style and was going places day one. Not long ago after a futile shopping experience at a local mall, Chloe and her mom Wendy Osborn, formerly a buyer at Bergdorf Goodman in New York had a big idea; a unique boutique that carried only the latest on-trend and classic clothing styles and accessories. Looks that are fresh, fun and elegant for women of all ages. Today Chloe and Wendy are pleased to introduce yet another unique and innovative shopping experience. Chloe’s Style Mobile, a chic boutique on wheels, is hitting the road and bringing all kinds of style directly to you at events and parties – beginning in the greater DC area.

Hop on board and join a movement that definitely has something special for everyone.

Shop Chloe’s, where shopping and getting dressed is fun again.

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS:

Michelle McNaughton, Chris Bernard, and Maverick BRING THE PLAYROOM TO TOWN Story and photos by Kaitlin Hill

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fter the birth of their son, Maverick, Middleburg native Michelle McNaughton and Warrenton-born Chris Bernard asked themselves, “What’s the coolest thing you can do with a 2-year-old?”

Their answer? Open a toy store in the town they love.

Though more than a retail operation — of which McNaughton and Bernard have plenty experience — the young couple’s first storefront, PLAYroom, is a multi-dimensional experience focused on quality products, kid-friendly programming, and family fun in the heart of Middleburg.

McNaughton and Bernard met working for Ben and Tara Wegdam, the dynamic duo behind Middleburg mainstays Crème de la Crème, Lou Lou, and Zest.

“We’ve lived in town since 2016,” Bernard says, who serves on the town council. “We love Middleburg more than anywhere else.”

From time spent in the Wegdams’ successful stores, Bernard and McNaughton developed a well-rounded retail skill set. “[Michelle] has so much experience in sales, human resources, and in-store operations,” Bernard says. “I was a financial analyst.

I ran their e-commerce. I have a lot of experience on the IT side, building the website, doing all the budgeting and all the accounting.

So, it’s really a perfect fit.”

Their complementary skills made opening

a store in Middleburg a natural next step, and their son Maverick proved to be the determining factor in narrowing their vision.

“He was definitely the catalyst for it being toys,” McNaughton says. “I’ve always wanted to have a store, and I’ve been in retail for a really long time. But now, having Maverick, we play together so much, and we wanted to take that to another level.”

“And he is going to grow up in the store,” Bernard says. “It’ll be a family thing. It’s our family project.”

With Maverick in mind, ideas for something more than the average toy store started to take shape, and PLAYroom on Washington Street was born.

“I know how much energy goes into de-

Michelle McNaughton, Chris Bernard, with their son Maverick.

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ciding what dressing rooms should look like to make women feel comfortable,” McNaughton says. “What’s the lighting? How should it smell? All the things about engaging someone to make them comfortable. But I don’t feel like anyone does that for a kid. Toy stores aren’t really set up that way. So, our main focus in setting this up was both: the toys and making the environment something that was 100% focused on engaging the child.”

In terms of toys, McNaughton and Bernard have strict criteria. “The toys are focused on three main values,” McNaughton explains.

“Open-ended play, which means they are meant to spark creativity. They should be Playroom | Page 5

Playroom | From page 4 played with in many different ways. Sustainability is also really important to us. [These] are products that promote natural materials, recycling, taking care of the environment, and teaching our children the importance of that. Finally, the other biggest thing for us is that, if a toy is very visually appealing and beautifully designed, a parent is 10 times more likely to play with their child.”

“You should see the amount of time Michelle spends researching and shopping for really high-quality and pro-development STEM toys,” Bernard says with a laugh.

McNaughton’s due diligence resulted in some unique finds for the store, both American-made and from abroad. They source handmade, 100% natural cotton and canvas costumes with environmentally friendly ink from Loveland Designs in Savannah, Georgia, and gorgeous, eco-friendly Paola Reina dolls from French-based Minikane. For aspiring rock stars, PLAYroom carries Loog Guitars, an NYU college project that launched with the help of Kickstarter in 2011. The guitars are three-string and come with cord flashcards, a training app, and video lessons.

And Waytoplay Toys’ flexible road segments from the Netherlands pair perfectly with New

York-based Candy Lab Toy cars that offer as much fun as they do shelf appeal.

“We say our wheelhouse is ages 2 to 10,” McNaughton says.

But Bernard adds, “We have things for kids of all ages because everyone likes to have fun.”

Though so much more than the products, the PLAYroom is about the experience, for kids and their parents.

“It’s not necessarily about the toy, the physical piece,” McNaughton says. “We’ve chosen some great ones, but it’s about what can that toy bring to your life, your family, your child?

It’s about the ‘play’ for us, and that’s how we honed-in on PLAYroom.”

“We’ve seen a shift in the retail experience,” Bernard says. “People care less about the price and more about what happens when they enter the store. You know, what’s the vibe? What’s the energy? What’s the experience?”

“We are building the store for kids to actively engage while in the store,” McNaughton says. “We have an arts and crafts table, and we’re going to have a big wall of their masterpieces. We have a child-size fire truck for them to play inside and a whole doll house set for them to play with.”

For the parents, Bernard shares, “We’re

talking about an events-and-programs aspect of the PLAYroom. We’re going to try to do after school or evening programs where the kids can come for activities. Maybe [the parents] can go out to dinner or have a date while their kid is here. It’s a safe place where the kids are learning and doing something interesting.”

The so-much-more-than-a-toy-store concept comes back to Maverick and Middleburg too. “We want to be in the store,” McNaughton says. “This isn’t about owning a store and then going on vacation. We want to be there and be about it.”

“We like to be together as a family, and all our family lives around here,” Bernard says.

“We could go get a job in a city, but why do that when we can stay right here, and we can all hang out? And a big part of this is we love Middleburg, and this is a fun project that we have tailored to this town and this market.”

Quality products, creative ideas, focus on family, and love of community are all central to their philosophy for PLAYroom. The shop promises to be as fun as its proprietors, making it well worth a visit. ML For more information, find PLAYroom Middleburg on Instagram at @playroomva.

Left: Maverick plays with cars. Right: Michelle McNaughton and Maverick play pretend superheroes.

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Hollywood Meets INSIDE THE WEISS FAMILY MURAL Written by Shayda Windle

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ver since Monica Weiss and her husband, Michael have known each other, she’s endearingly been known as “Hollywood” to him. So, when the couple decided last February that it was time for a home renovation, it’s no surprise that Monica enlisted the most talented remodelers, designers, and artists in the area for help. Their 1823 Victorian-style home in Hamilton had already undergone several renovations when they purchased it in 2006, but after many years of hosting guests for Thanksgiving and other special events, the pair decided it was time to expand the space a bit more.

Monica says their latest home renovation began with a desire for a larger living room upstairs and some extra space for overnight guests, in addition to finally “establishing an ‘official’ front door.” Last year, the couple hired Solstice Historic Properties, LLC, a local builder owned by Scot Lessler, who specializes in working with older structures to restore them. After Lessler’s team finalized the additions to the Weiss home, the couple

was left with a brand-new front foyer and blank walls that needed to be filled.

Monica says prior to the renovation, they never had a foyer so when the opportunity to decorate came along, she wanted to make it special. She knew she wanted something that was reminiscent of Hunt Country, and thought she’d be able to find it with new wallpaper. She set out on a mission to the Paint and Paper Place in Purcellville hoping she would find it there. When the salesperson told her they didn’t have what she was looking for, she asked if they knew anyone that painted murals. To her luck, local multi-media artist, Patricia Taylor Holz, was working at the store that day.

It turns out Monica struck gold upon meeting Taylor Holz, whose body of work includes clients from Disney, MTV, CBS, Phillip Morris, and Jim Henson, just to name a few. As a multi-talented set designer and artist whose experience with large-scale art spans every industry imaginable, it was clear Monica had found the perfect person for the

final addition to her home renovation project: a mural that would depict the family’s love of Hunt Country, and the attributes that make this area so unique. It was also important to Monica that the mural would be personalized and include the ones they love the most — their dogs.

Taylor Holz visited the Weiss home to discuss Monica’s vision in more detail and quickly noticed the home had an antique aesthetic, with a wide variety of old-fashioned books, furniture, and décor on display. It was then that Taylor Holz began envisioning a historic equestrian and hunting scene reminiscent of the Civil War era with sepia and neutral tones to give it the right look and feel.

One caveat to the project was that it needed to be completed in advance of the next family event in a month. Taylor Holz knew the job would require more than one person so she enlisted local artist Penny Hauffe, whom she met through the local art community, for help to complete the job. Taylor Holz Hollywood | Page 9

Left: The final mural; photo by Shayda Windle. Top right: Patricia Taylor Holz explains the process of rendering sketches from Deb Morrow’s photographs. Photo by Shayda Windle.

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Hollywood | From page 8 says she wanted to work with someone who “had positive energy, because, there is a lot of emotion that goes into artwork that’s put on display in your home and projected out to the viewers.” Taylor Holz says she considers her projects to be a “labor of love” and that she wanted to work with a “midwife who would help her deliver a bundle of joy” to their new clients. Hauffe was naturally the best fit for the role.

Hauffe already had street credibility with murals completed at The Leesburg Auto Wash, Leesburg’s King Street, One Life Fitness building in Brambleton, and the private dining room at the Goodstone Inn in Middleburg. The added bonus for Taylor Holz was Hauffe’s cheerful disposition and positive energy that she brought into the process.

The two began the creative process by searching for inspiration in photographs.

Luckily, Taylor Holz had met local equine photographer, Deb Morrow, when she came into Western Loudoun’s art scene and they were Facebook friends. It was by chance that Morrow posted some of her recent work on Facebook and let her friends know they were free to use it for their artistic endeavors with her permission.

When Taylor Holz began sifting through Morrow’s work, she realized her equine photographs would be key in creating the hunt scene the Weiss family was looking for. From there, she gathered the photo sources – from sidesaddle photographs by Morrow to photos of the Morven Park Mansion, Bluemont Vineyard, and Bear’s Den, and began working on the renderings for the mural.

She then created a concept of a 19th century hand colored sepia illustration on parchment with “just hints of opaque brown, black, red and white on the riders, animals, and dogwoods,” Taylor Holz says. She goes on to say that she wanted a transparent, aged quality to the whole mural, “like ink fading and flaking off old parchment,” and used a variety of mediums and techniques to achieve the look, including a palm sander for the distressed aesthetic. She also used a monochromatic underpainting technique called “grisaille” on the horses and riders, which she says, “involves lightly sketching a form, glazing it

over completely, and then sculpting dimension by removing highlight areas with a rag or brush.”

The final result has ended up to be nothing short of fascinating, so much so, that Monica tells us “it feels like you’re walking into the land of Narnia.” Guests have been so amazed by its intricacies that they will sit down with a glass of wine to stare at the scene for hours.

Upon entering the foyer, viewers are presented with a winter scene of two Victorian-styled ladies riding sidesaddle, which wraps around to a larger scene that includes more riders on horseback, overlooking the hills and vineyards of Hunt Country with the Weiss family dogs looking down from Bear’s Den. At the very end of the mural, Taylor Holz and Hauffe included a vintage, old-fashioned painting of the Morven Park Mansion in spring with Virginia’s state flower, the dogwood, in bloom.

With so much talent to be shared between these women, there has been no shortage of interest in their work. Taylor Holz and Hauffe enjoyed their first collaboration together so much that they’ve continued working together on another mural for the Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America. Be on the lookout for an upcoming story about their next big project with the MFHA. ML To view more of Patricia Taylor Holz’s work, visit her website at pthvisualarts.com. For more about Penny Hauffe, visit pennypaint.com. To see more of Deb Morrow’s photography, visit deborahmorrowphotography.smugmug.com.

Top: Patricia Taylor Holz (on left) and homeowner Monica Weiss (on right). Photo by Shayda Windle.

Bottom: Deb Morrow’s sidesaddle photo, shown top left. The rendering process, top right. The murals (bottom images). Photo by Patricia Taylor Holz.

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DESIGNERS TO WATCH:

CASEY SANFORD

OF CASEY SANFORD INTERIOR DESIGN Written by Kaitlin Hill

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s a brand new mom and a creative force, Casey Sanford believes interior design is about more than achieving an aesthetic. Its purpose is to create a home. Though her projects are undeniably picturesque, with thoughtfully chosen accents, carefully crafted built-ins, and an abundance of natural light, it is her attention to detail, connection to her customers, and small business-sourced décor that makes the difference between a regular room and a favorite space. At her newly opened Warrenton studio, clients get a taste of all three. And with projects in Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and even abroad, Sanford’s well-deserved reputation continues to spread.

Her interest in interior design comes from a place close to home. “Growing up, my dad was a successful contractor with his own business, and my mom was an architect,” she says.

She took to the family business naturally and decided to study interior design at Mississippi State University. “My family really sparked my interest, so I went to school for it and then worked at a couple of highend residential firms,” she says.

While in Mississippi, Sanford met her future husband and business-partner, Houston. “Our first date was actually a dove hunt,” she says, laughing. “We dated long-distance for a year; he was in D.C. and I was still in Mississippi.” They were married in 2014 and moved to Alexandria, Va. The romantic union would grow into a business partnership after a little outside encouragement. “Neither of us had the idea to go into business as a husband-and-wife team,” Sanford says. But her husband, a legal analyst, was encouraged to join Casey Sanford Interior Design by a close family friend and mentor.

“I had the business for a year when a close friend of ours … recommended that Houston leave the law firm and come on board to help me build my brand,” Sanford says. “That was five years ago.”

The friend’s intuition paid off, as Sanford and her husband proved to have synergistic skill sets and a compatible working relationship. “We both have our strengths,” she says. “He majored in Marketing at Ole Miss. He does a really good job with the Sanford | Page 14

On left page: Casey Sanford, photo by Krisztina Thorsen. On this page: Top: This adorable pup is hanging out in a beautiful space designed by Casey. Photo by Krisztina Thorsen. Bottom: Casey plans her next dream space. Photo by Krisztina Thorsen.

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Sanford | From page 13 branding, and he’s really good at relationship building.” In addition to branding, Houston manages business operations in multiple states, human resources, and contractual negotiations.

The Sanfords decided to expand from Alexandria to Warrenton, making the move in 2018.

“We were living in Old Town when we came out to Warrenton to visit some close friends,” she says. “We absolutely fell in love with the landscape of Hunt Country. It felt a lot like where we grew up around in Mississippi. We just had this immediate, strong feeling that this is where we wanted to place our roots for our design firm, and to start a family. Houston and I were convinced this was home and joined Fauquier Springs Country Club before even looking for property. We just wanted an excuse to be out here. Now, it’s been three years since we moved, and it has been affirmed and reaffirmed many times.”

In Warrenton, Sanford solidified her team and, more recently, secured a studio space on Main Street.

“We call our immediate design team our family,” she says. “We have two designers on staff, my husband and me. He is the COO, and he calls me the ‘She-EO.’ We then have an extended team including our warehouse crew, our installers, and what we call our ‘personal Rolodex’ of people that we’ve built relationships with over the years. But in the studio, we just have four people. Oh, and Odell our two-and-a-half-year-old lab. He’s a big part of our team.”

As for the space, it’s a place where clients can come from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to get an idea of Sanford’s design services. “It’s meant to be a place that provides inspiration to the design team while also giving clients the opportunity to see what we can do and all the work we put into fully executing a space,” she says.

For Sanford, each project is a full-service operation that ranges from new construction to finishing touches. “We

are geared towards new construction and renovation,” she says. “We provide engineered drawings reflecting floor plans, finishes, lighting plans, and custom design furnishings.” Sanford even adds lit candles and fresh cut flowers for install day.

Whatever the project, it starts with connecting with the clients. “Our main focus is to get to know the client through an initial site meeting or phone call, develop a better understanding of their primary goals and build client trust and rapport by providing a transparent view into our design process,” she says. “We take those elements and focus on selections that are both beautiful and functional.”

Developing rapport with local contractors is equally important. “We are building relationships with quite a few local contractors for our local clients,” she says. “So, if a client doesn’t already have a contractor allocated, we try to formulate the team we feel best fits their needs.”

And when choosing décor, Sanford looks to local and small businesses for unique finds. “It’s wonderful when clients have a few existing pieces … that work into the design, adding a layer of sentiment, and hint of history to their space,” she says. “But we try to incorporate one-of-a-kind pieces that our clients wouldn’t select or find themselves … it is wonderful to see how sourcing from local tradesmen and retail stores can directly impact the community.”

With her newly established Warrenton studio that opened weeks before she had her baby, and clients in the DMV, Florida, Nantucket, and even in Bahrain, Sanford is thinking about the future.

“We plan to stay local, raise our family here, and continue to grow our business here,” she says. “It works for us and we truly love it. We are fortunate to call Warrenton ‘home,’ and the people in and around the community our family.” ML Learn more about Casey by visiting caseysanfordinteriordesign.com.

Top: Stunning kitchen interior designed by Casey. Photo by Stacy Goldberg. Bottom: Beautiful bedroom designed by Casey. Photo by Stacy Goldberg.

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A remarkable property located within a private 17 acres of rolling pasture land in the village BUST HEAD ROAD 37272 SNICKERSVILLE TURNPIKE 109 THE PLAINS ROAD enclave just minutes from town | Stone and stucco of Rectortown | Convenient to both Routes 50 THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA PHILOMONT, VIRGINIA MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA manor with main | Farmhouse, 7 & 66 | Newly renovated Very | Private setting with| 82.69 acres |house Mostly wooded, mountain views,level master suite Virginia c 1880, completely restored in private office building in Middleburg bold stream in very protected area | Conservation 2016 | Stucco and hardiplank exterior | 3 bedrooms, 2 Located on The Plains Road directly across from the additional | 5 stone gardens, mountain views 4 bedrooms, easement | CanBR not be subdivided | PrimeFP | Beautiful baths, 1 fireplace, beautiful wood floors,magnificent exposed beams Sporting Library ||Charming office - 3 levels with lower Orange County Hunt location | Halfwaycabana, carriage in living room& | Primary bedroom has4 access to large level used for over flow and break room/kitchen | terraces, salt water pool, house full bath, 1 half bath, 2 fireplaces | Heated between Middleburg and The Plains balcony | Rear flagstone terrace, stone retaining wall, Surprisingly large parking lot behind the building stable with 2$1,100,000 paddocks | Lovely finishes throughout pool guest house | in town | multiple outdoor entertainment areas | Front porch & spa | 2 bedroom offers what many other buildings are lacking with swing and view of the Blue Ridge | Private back Building has many potential uses with C-3 Zoning & sweeping lawn 703.609.1905 to private trails to Goose | and studio | Over half of an acre Large shed & 2-car garage Paul MacMahon yard,Creek fenced, workshop $589,000 31 acres | Private, elegant & convenient $725,000 Helen MacMahon 540.454.1930

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BARRY DIXON

Written by Kaitlin Hill | Photos courtesy of Barry Dixon

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s a Warrenton-based interior designer, Barry Dixon’s portfolio gives new meaning to the old Mark Twain adage, “A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives he habitually uses in conversation.” With projects like “Cotswold Charm,” “Artful Elan,” “Chateau Chic,” “Lush Loft,” and “Embassy Elegance,” Dixon is clearly a man without limits when it comes to the scope of his imagination or talent when designing a home. Though, his clients will agree, the best description of Dixon is unquestionably passionate. And with decades of experience in the business, an endless list of projects, and devoted clients from all over the world, Dixon plans to keep designing for decades to come.

Dixon’s interest in interior design has both early and international roots stemming from a childhood that was always on the move. “I had a peripatetic childhood,” he says. “My father worked for a foreign corporation that took us all over the world. We would move from India to Japan, to South Africa. We were always setting up house in places that were so different, culturally, aesthetically, and climatically. I had gotten used to that concept of tethering interior to exterior when setting up households and from a very young age, I was wired for this.”

Dixon built on that early and innate wiring by pursuing a career in design while at the University of Mississippi, aided by the encouragement of family and friends. “I have an English degree and political science degree that I was thinking of using for law school,” he says. “But my [fraternity] chapter advisor and my father both said, ‘You should go into architecture and design school, that’s your passion.’ So, I rerouted and did another degree in art history and interior design.”

He received his design degree in 1982, with plans to pursue an additional degree in architecture from Tulane. But Dixon landed a summer job in design in Jackson, Mississippi, and decided to narrow his focus. “They wanted me to stay there strictly as a designer,” he says. “I never ended up pursuing the architecture degree and just stayed with the design.”

Just a few years later, close friends and expanded ambition brought

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him to Washington, D.C. “Several of my fraternity brothers were moving to Washington to study at Georgetown University,” he says. “And I decided to join them in a group house.” The move was timely, as he says, “I had already decided I needed to be practicing interior design in a larger metropolitan area.”

Dixon worked in the District for 10 years before starting his own company and finding his way to Warrenton in the late ‘90s. “I had been hired to work on the Inn at Little Washington, their new kitchens, new suites, and adding new areas to the original construction. So I journeyed through Warrenton to get to the inn. I fell in love with the rolling hills, the lifestyle of places like Warrenton, Middleburg, and The Plains. It reminded me of my original home where my grandparents lived north of Memphis, Tennessee, a favorite place from my childhood. Then I saw Elway Hall for sale in Fauquier County, and I decided Dixon | Page 19

Dixon | From page 18 to move out here. I’ve been here ever since.”

Since setting up shop at his Elway Lane Studio, Dixon has continued to pursue his passion for design with clients down the street, across the country, and even around the world, drawing inspiration from a variety of sources.

“The number one thing that inspires us is our client, what they want to keep, what they want to change, as they are hiring me to change their environment,” he says. “Also, the architecture of the home and the home’s situation. We’re influenced by the view, what the home sees through its windows. We believe that the home needs to feel a sense of belonging to the neighborhood or environment that it lives within. Finally, the architectural style of the home gives us an aesthetic direction.”

For Virginia, that often means historic houses with a country feel. “If we’re working on a beautiful Virginia farm or an old, glamorous home that has been here for a hundred or more years, we’re going for something that is a bit more traditional, country lifestyle, easy living,” he says. “That can be tempered with an English country living sensibility that, I think, permeates the Virginia vernacular.”

For Dixon, that bucolic Virginia vibe even inspired a collection of his décor essentials. “Our products, though sold all over the world, are designed here in Warrenton,” he says. Dixon has collaborated with Vervain Fabrics, Arteriors Home, Avrett, and Tomlinson Companies designing fabrics, furniture, wallcoverings, and lighting. And he does colors too.

“The colors for my collection with C2 Paint, and the dyes for my fabrics are inspired by our farm here in Fauquier County,” he says. “These colors include Fauquier Spring, Pond Shimmer, Snow Sky, Haystack, and Stonewall.”

Though his color schemes and fabric patterns may have Virginia roots, Dixon’s design style is undeniably versatile, a useful attribute when working all over the world. “We look at each project as a brand-new beginning,” he says. “And I don’t really have a signature style.

We’ve worked on projects in St. Barts, Venice, and as far away as Moscow and Beijing.”

His versatility and keen eye for design has earned him a long list of loyal clients who are

often repeat customers. And sometimes the referral is passed down between generations of families or generations of homeowners. “I had a client that I was working for because I had done his parent’s house when he was a child,” he says. “I’m at the point, being in the business for 30 years, that some clients have literally grown up with us.”

Dixon has even redone the same house for different owners. “We have a client who just sold their home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, last week,” he says. “And the buyers of the home just called us. So, we are redoing the same home for the new buyers because they liked what we did for the former owner but wanted a more traditional look. It’s one house, two ways,” he says with a laugh.

Some clients enjoy working with Dixon so much, they even dread the end of a project.

“We have a client who recently said, ‘This has been so much fun I am dreading when we finish,’” he says. “She hasn’t even moved in, but we’ll be starting the second project soon.”

With a full schedule of installs and new collections around the bend, it would seem Dixon has time for little else, but Dixon’s interest in interior design goes beyond placing furniture and selecting colors.

“We enjoy doing podcasts and lectures that are shared on Instagram Live and YouTube,” he says.

How does he fit it all in? “It helps that I’m passionate about everything and I’ve got an incredibly capable staff. And, I’m not a big sleeper. I love to create, so I really don’t sleep for more than three or four hours a night.”

That passion doesn’t just have Dixon losing sleep, it has him excited about the future.

“Design is not work for me … it’s my passion.

I still love it and I never tire of it. I’d like to work until I’m 80 because I love what I do, I love the people I work for, and I adore the homes we get to work on.”

Even better? Dixon is intent on sharing his passion, encouraging anyone and everyone to connect with him.

“Our lines are open,” he says. “We are always ready to start a new project. Call us! And we are especially excited to work with local clients. We love working in our backyard.” ML To see more of Barry Dixon’s work, visit barrydixon.com.

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TERRI PAKRAVAN AT ATELIER DESIGN & DÉCOR IN MIDDLEBURG Written by Kaitlin Hill

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onathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels believed, “Vision is the art of seeing things invisible.” His words make a fitting tagline for Middleburg-based designer Terri Pakravan, whose imagination knows no bounds when presented with a new design project or an empty room. Her portfolio is brimming with unique, classic, modern, and funky projects that are testaments to her talent and obvious love of what she does.

When she isn’t busy with an installation, she’s at her Washington Street outpost, Atelier Design & Décor, where clients can shop everything from credenzas to skincare, all part of a Pakravan-picked collection that is as whimsical as she is.

A native of Dallas, Texas, Pakravan credits her early interest in all things design and décor to her grandmothers. “My two grandmothers lived close by, and they were a huge influence on my creativity and design sense,” she says. “One was a florist, and the other grandmother owned a bed and breakfast. So between the two, I was always decorating a little bit.”

Pakravan’s early influence encouraged her to attend the New York School of Interior Design. “After I graduated, I worked for an architect in the city,” she says. “We did a lot of commercial projects, big commercial projects. We worked on parts of Grand Central Station and an Armani boutique, things like that.”

From Grand Central to down south, Pakravan moved to Florida and continued to build her portfolio. “I worked for a firm in Florida for a few years before I decided to branch off and start my own business,” she says.

In 2016 she was named to the Luxe Magazine Gold List and has been featured in Huffington Post, DC by Design, DC Modern Luxury, and Opulence magazine.

In 2019, she opened Atelier Design & Décor in Middleburg after falling in love with the local landscape. “I discovered Middleburg and the whole Virginia countryside, which I really didn’t know much about,” she says. “But I was just absolutely enthralled, and I loved it.

I knew this is where I wanted to be.”

Atelier Design & Décor has a dual purpose, functioning as a retail hub and showroom demonstrating Pakravan’s eye for detailed design.

“I really try to seek out unique things that Pakravan | Page 23 Terri Pakravan, photo by Kaitlin Hill.

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Pakravan | From page 22 you might not find everywhere,” she says. “We have great furnishings, but we also have wonderful skincare and little luxuries for people coming out to pick up a novelty item. I try to have a mix that is refreshing.”

Her shelves are stocked with woven wood baskets, earth tone rugs, and tabletop topiaries, alongside bedazzled clutches, hot pink candles, and bold pieces of art sure to start a conversation.

Her little-bit-of-everything collection is also useful in igniting the imagination of her design service clients. “My clients come in, and they see a piece, and it kind of synthesizes an idea for them,” she says. “A [design] concept might be a little obscure until they see it.”

Though, perhaps a more important synthesis is the bond between designer and client when tackling a design project. “The best projects are those that I work in tandem with a client,” she says. “When the client feels comfortable communicating, that is key in every project. Then, my job is to push them a little and tweak what they say to find the secret hiding in there. At the end, it’s about giving them something they really wanted but didn’t know they needed, or they couldn’t imagine it. That’s my specialty. I have a gift of walking into a space and seeing what it needs.”

Pakravan’s partnerships extend to contractors and architects, as a liaison for her

“The best projects are those that I work in tandem with a client.

When the client feels comfortable communicating, that is key in every project.”

— Terri Pakravan clients. “I have a lot of experience in new construction, space planning, and project management,” she says. “Something I really enjoy is working with the contractors and working with the architect. Again, it’s a partnership. I have the vocabulary to communicate what a client wants with the contractor or architect.”

She especially enjoys the relationships she’s built in Middleburg. “There are really great resources out there, and it’s been really wonderful,” she says. “I’ve worked with wonderful craftsmen and carpenters, which is a dying breed. We as designers really need to support them.”

For Pakravan, having a designer link all parties is crucial to a successful outcome. “I think it’s really important to remember when you hire a designer, it’s not inexpensive, but it enables you to have confidence in how you are spending your budget,” she says. “And to have the confidence that the project will end up looking exactly the way you want it to.”

The best part for her? The reveal. “The best feeling is the reveal,” she says. “I see the expression on my client’s face and how happy they are, and that is the fruition of everything I’ve done and all the hours put into a project.”

Looking to the future, Pakravan plans to add more furnishings to the store highlighting American and locally made products.

“I think one thing I am going to do is try to be more furniture-centric in the store,” she says. “There is a high demand for furniture that is in-stock and ready to take. But otherwise, I’m very content in my little home here.” ML Learn more about Terri Pakravan by visiting terripakravan.com.

Left: Kid’s room, photographed by Jane Beiles. Right: Blue display at Terri’s shop, photographed by Kaitlin Hill.

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450 acres $5,400,000 Stretching from 5 Points Rd in the Plains, to Rectortown and Frogtown Roads in Marshall. Protected by an Easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.

Located in Prime Orange County Hunt Territory, a most prestigious location.

178 acres $3,900,000 Upperville – Impeccably restored brick manor house, ca. 1844. Perennial gardens and orchard, guest house with theatre, guest/pool house, pool, 2 tenant houses, 5 bay garage, workshop, 2 ponds, fenced fields and paddocks.

93+ acres $3,800,000 Middleburg – 1st time offering of this wonderful ‘Hanback built’ home with spectacular Blue Ridge Mtn views. 5 BR / 5.5 BAs. 4 fireplaces, hardwood floors & mature landscaping. 2 BR / 1 BA tenant house, 6 stall barn w/paddocks. 2 ponds.

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148+ acres $2,964,000 Two lots of land for sale in the heart of Rappahannock county. The smaller parcel is 49.6 acres and the larger parcel is 98.6 acres. The land offers privacy, some of the best views and a large stream minutes from Sperryville.

111 acres $2,380,000 Warrenton – This fine English Country home was designed by W.H. Irwin Fleming in 1938 with grand rooms and tremendous gardens. Not currently in conservancy.

Open fields, a small stream and woodland.

3 rentals provide an income of $3,000/mo

4.82 acres $1,850,000 Middleburg – Largest residential parcel “in town!” Built by late master builder WJ Hanback. 3/4 BRs, 3 full BAs. Includes spiral staircase, built-ins, hardwood floors and fireplaces. Fenced garden, extensive landscaping, pond and mature trees.

163+ acres $1,714,125 This spectacular 410 acres of land consist of rolling fields, lush woodlands, streams, a small pond, and mountain land. The 6 tax parcels which comprise the 410 acres are protected under a conservation easement which allows for a maximum of 4 divisions.

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5 acres $899,000 Marshall – Charming family home is surrounded by estates providing privacy and protection. 5 BRs / 3.5 BA, completely finished and move-in ready, with hardwood floors throughout. High Mountain Farm Broadband wifi. Well maintained gardens.

7 acres $765,000 Boyce – Great investment opportunity.

This commercial lot on the crossroad of two highways is certain to increase in value. Endless commercial uses allowed.

Super find in protected Clarke County.

Priced at current appraisal value.

20+ acres $550,000 Travel a tranquil country road to arrive at this wooded parcel tucked into the Bull Run Mountains. A massive rock ledge at the top overlooks a cleared building site surrounded by mature trees. Minutes to the town of The Plains or Middleburg.

2.15 acres $499,000 Upperville – Charming cottage on three parcels providing a park like setting. 2 BRs and 1 and a half BAs on the main level and 2 BRs and 1 BR on the upper level. Walk to the local restaurants or post office.

Located just 50 miles to Washington, DC.

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44 acres $3,650,000 Rectortown – Turn-key estate protected by conservation easement, which allows for development of equestrian facilities. Views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a 7-acre fenced vineyard with vistas of rolling hills, woods and pastures all around.

62.4 acres $3,000,000 Aldie – South-facing, gently undulating topography – suited for use as a vineyard, with views of the mountains. Half open pasture and half wooded, includes a 1.25 acre spring-fed pond and 2 streams. 9 stall center aisle stable with a large apt. above.

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Stone Haven

Thumb Run Farm

158 acres $1,695,000 Woodville – Historic Stone residence, c.1791 with additional stone cottage for guests. Beyond the home, is a charming restored 2 BR log cabin. Gardens, lawn, barns, paddocks and tremendous ride out potential provide an outdoor haven.

35 acres $1,500,000 Marshall – Thumb Run Farm is an idyllic country home with tremendous privacy and views of the Shenandoah National Park. In a highly sought after location, this property, as well as most of the surrounding land, are protected by easements.

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Mother Nature never fails to remind us why we love where we live—the stacked stone walls that line our winding roads illuminated by fiery sun sets above miles of protected land are just a few of the many reasons. The natural beauty never gets old. Thomas & Talbot, opening the door to horse country for generations.

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Approx 1350 sq. ft. $380,000 Middleburg – Comcast internet with speeds up to 1000Mbps. Currently divided into 4 offices, kitchenette and ½ bath.

Interior walls allow reworking of the interior space. 3 parking spaces. Zoning C-3, Town of Middleburg.

RENTAL $1,600/mo + utilities Middleburg – Furnished 2 BR pool house for rent on a private property. Open kitchen/living room with Cathedral ceiling.

2 small BRs, each with private bath. All amenities included. Solarium. Washer/ dryer room. Use of pool negotiable.

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HOME DECOR RETAILERS Written by Chelsea Rose Moore

We all know the magical feeling that comes with finding a special, one-of-a-kind item for our home. If you’re freshening up your decor this summer, start by shopping for vintage and antique wares to give your home a whole new look. Here, we’ve rounded up six unique spots worth an in-person or online visit.

Shop Anderson Manor, photo by Lucy Anderson.

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HOME IN THE PLAINS

When Home in The Plains opened its doors in April, it was a celebration of Lillian Waters’ 45 years of antique collecting. The items in her store represent a mixture of curated and eclectic antiques, with the addition of artwork by local artist Severine Debets, and crystals and minerals from Cube Minerals. As Waters puts it, her shop is “one of a kind.” Stop in to see items representing a variety of eras throughout history.

Home in The Plains is open Friday – Sunday, and is located at 6482 Main St., The Plains, Va. @homeintheplains

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SHOP ANDERSON MANOR

When Lucy Anderson decorated her own home, she realized the best interiors have stories woven into them—the kind of stories found only in secondhand items. Shop Anderson Manor is designed to make finding home goods with history easier, more accessible, and affordable. Her items are curated into small collections and launched via shopandersonmanor.com. Domestic shipping is a flat rate of $5, and local porch pick-up in Purcellville, Va. is free.

“I love a layered space with a mod podge of styles, so the items I’m drawn to are versatile enough to compliment the modern home and are made with classic, quality materials you can’t find in today’s bigbox stores,” Anderson said. @shopandersonmanor

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Located in Winchester, Va., The Sanders Abode is an Instagram thrift shop combining vintage and modern home decor. Each week since its opening in July 2019, the shop’s owner, Mariah Sanders, finds unique pieces while thrifting and adds them to her shop. Once items are posted to her Instagram, her followers can claim and pay for individual items. Buyers can either pick up items from her home in Winchester or have them shipped to their own homes.

Prefer to shop in-person? Find The Sanders Abode at the Wild for Wildflowers stand in Leesburg, where she is a new vendor. @thesandersabode

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HASTENING DESIGNS

Hastening Designs specializes in 18th century European furniture, original works of art, and furniture custom designed by owner Louis Shields, as well as offering full interior design services. Shields has been in business in Middleburg for almost 40 years and has been involved in the creative process of art and design all his life. The shop recently moved into a bright, airy space located at 103 W. Federal Street, Unit D, Middleburg, Va. @hastening_designs

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ANOTHER BLUE MOON

Beginning as a pop-up shop in November 2018, Another Blue Moon officially opened its doors as a high-end consignment boutique in 2019. Selling everything from fine antiques to lamps, they offer a wide selection of home decor items.

“We really want to be representative of every style,” Kerry Dale, one of the shop’s partners, said. “We have modern, traditional, boho, English antiques, and American antiques.”

Another Blue Moon is open Thurs. - Sat. or by appointment. Find them at 7A West Washington Street, Middleburg, Va. @anotherbluemoon

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THE PARADISE ANTIQUES

For Ariane Carles, the owner of The Paradise Antiques, interior design runs in her blood. As an Argentinian, her style is a mixture of influences and cultures. The Paradise Antiques, which opened in May 2019, showcases her style beautifully. She sells a combination of vintage and antique items, with everything from equestrian to Swedish styles.

“It’s a very light, airy, fresh take on antiques,” Carles said. “It is a bit of everything from everywhere.”

Find The Paradise Antiques at 1769 Zulla Rd, Middleburg, Va. 20117. The shop is open every day by appointment. ML @theparadiseantiques Top: The Sanders Abode, photo by Mariah Sanders. Middle: Another Blue Moon, photo by Joanne Maisano. Bottom: The Paradise Antiques, photo by Joanne Maisano.

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Dover Hill Farm Welcome to 23128 Cobb House Road, in the heart of Middleburg Hunt Country. This is the 1st time offering of this stunning 25-acre property with panoramic vistas taking center stage, offering unobstructed views of both the Bull Run and Lookout Mountains. This beautiful 5100 sq. foot, 4 Bedroom / 4 Bath home was designed for comfortable living - offering both formal and informal space. The large floor plan also includes an expansive library, formal living and dining room, spacious kitchen and family room, 1st-floor bedroom suite with a private entrance, perfect for guests, Au-pair, aging parents or teenager . For the horse lovers; there is plenty of room for the equine family. A roomy 8 stall horse barn equipped with tack and laundry room, feed room, and wash stall. The property also features 6 large open fields, fenced paddocks, and open outdoor grass riding area. The outdoor terrace and swimming pool are perfect for entertaining to watch the gorgeous sunsets with guests or just enjoying the peacefulness of this quintessential Middleburg estate. This incredible property offers exceptional privacy, close proximity to Dulles International Airport (20 miles), and is perfectly situated between Middleburg and Aldie. On the Wine Trail, close to restaurants, historic sites, and more. And for those that work from home, the property is connected to NOVA TELECOM internet! This is a rare opportunity to own a little slice of heaven. $3,150,000.

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06 | 05 | 2021 Quintango 5:00 pm

07 | 03 | 2021

Commonwealth Brass Quintet

A Tango and Jazz Ensemble

5:00 pm

On the Parish Green 6507 Main Street | The Plains, Virginia

This performance is funded in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Patriotic Music Celebrating Independence Day

Due to social distancing, space is limited.

Masks and social distancing are required.

Rain Date: Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Rain Date: Monday, July 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM

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ROSEHURST $2,900,000 6266 James Madison Highway, Warrenton, VA | Nearly 63 acres Will Thomas +1 202 607 0364

SAGEVIEW $4,350,000 1388 Crenshaw Road, Upperville, VA | 5 acres Jonathan Taylor +1 202 276 3344

THE PLAINS $2,195,000 6298 Rock Hill Road, The Plains, VA | 10+ acres Laura Farrell +1 540 395 1680 Jeff Wilson +1 301 442 8533

ATOKA CHASE CONTRACT PENDING $2,295,000 34642 Atoka Chase Lane, Middleburg, VA Laura Farrell +1 540 395 1680

KALORAMA $5,990,000 2443 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, DC Michael Rankin +1 202 271 3344

THE PLAINS $2,495,000 6278 Rock Hill Mill Road, The Plains, VA Bundles Murdock +1 540 454 3499 Laura Farrell +1 540 395 1680

GEORGETOWN $4,750,000 2816 O Street NW, Washington, DC Christie-Anne Weiss +1 202 256 0105 Christopher Ritzert +1 202 256 9241

RIDGELEA SOLD $3,600,000 8362 Holtzclaw Road, Warrenton, VA | 210 acres Will Thomas +1 202 607 0364

MIDDLEBURG $3,900,000 | Development Opportunity 115 Washington Street, Middleburg, VA Bundles Murdock +1 540 454 3499 Laura Farrell +1 540 395 1680

PALAZZO DELLA FELICITA $11,950,000 3301 Fessenden Street NW, Washington, DC Will Thomas +1 202 607 0364

GEORGETOWN $18,000,000 The Penthouse, Residences at Ritz Carlton, Washington, DC Mark C. Lowham +1 703 966 6949 Matt McCormick +1 202 365 5883

LANGLEY FARMS $7,950,000 1004 Dogue Hill Lane, McLean, VA Cynthia Steele Vance +1 703 408 1810

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IN HUNT COUNTRY

Story and photos by Austin Kaseman

On this Page: Photo of Stonehaven.

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BOLINVAR

With spacious grounds and an impressive 11-stall stable, Bolinvar in Middleburg is owned by Melanie and Lou Pai. It is home to four ponds, riding trails, and an old-fashioned courtyard barn, which offers 22 additional matted stalls, a loft, feed room, wash stall, and a large tack room with a fireplace. It even has one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for staff or guests.

While both barns date back to the 1700s, the current stone barn was renovated in 2000 on top of the old structure. The white barn has gone through renovations over the years. It is believed that General Patton kept his horses in the white barn. Sprinkled throughout the property’s wooded area and large paddocks are well-built natural jumps.

Melanie’s horse Floriano went to the Olympics in 2004, ridden by Steffen Peters, the 2005 World Cup and the 2006 WEG.

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ST. BRIDE’S St. Bride’s in Upperville is owned by Barb and David Roux, who purchased the property 14 years ago. The priority was to build a training facility for world class jumpers.

The Lower Barn (white and green barn) was originally built in the shed row style to house Thoroughbreds around 1927. It was fully restored in 2010. The architect is unknown, but the original owner of St. Bride’s Farm, Admiral Cary Longhorn, was an integral part of the planning and supervised the construction. During the restoration, the ten stalls were reduced to nine to accommodate a wash stall and a porch was added to provide shade. American Eventer and Olympic champion, Torrance Watkins, operated out of the barn in the 1980s.

The Upper Barn was completed in 2011, and includes ten stalls, a tack room, feed storage, vet bay, wash stall, and tack stalls. The goal was to construct an environ-

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mentally responsible and sustainable structure. Recycled materials, including bamboo, lighting lasting 100k hours, and footing (Atwood) in the indoor environment that does not need water, helped accomplish this mission. Additionally, a system was built into the design to divert roof water from the indoors and barn into a pond and a dry fire hydrant was installed for emergencies.

Fuog-Interbuild, Inc. worked closely with the owner to design the structures in 2010 and 2011. In 2011, they were awarded both the National Frame Building Association Building of the Year, Judges Special Award, and the Horse Barns/Facilities (3k - 10k sq. ft.) Building of the Year Award.

American Olympian Laura Kraut rides for St. Bride’s Farm and works with the owners to develop young horses from the breeding program. She campaigns a number of Grand Prix horses for SBF all over the world.

STONEHAVEN

Resting on 87 rolling acres in the heart of Middleburg, Stonehaven is owned

by Chris and Andrea Winkle. The property’s featured barn was completed in 2017 by design-builder King Construction of New Holland, Pa. The barn’s exterior features stone and Hardi Panel board and batten siding, pentice roofs, timber-framed porches, a combination of standing seam and cedar shake shingle roofs, all topped off with a custom cupola. On the interior, there are four 12’x12’ King Sovereign Euro stalls with stall mattresses, automatic waterers, and a fly spray system, as well as a rubber paver system for the aisleway. There is a large tack room, feed room, restroom, laundry facility, and a heated wash/groom stall with built-in groom’s storage. This structure also houses a climate-controlled wine cellar and a tasting room/lounge on the main level.

An older, red barn used for their miniature horses was built in 2006. This was the original barn that houses three stalls and a tack room. Finally, the property features a 100’ by 200’ riding arena with Atwood footing for a comfortable and dust-free riding experience. ML

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PoloInThe Park!

Arena polo every Saturday night in Leesburg July 17- August 21, 2021 Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

First match at 7:00 p.m.

For car pass and event details, visit

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VIRGINIA REGENERATIVE MEDICINE & SPA MARSHALL, VIRGINIA

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STRIKING HARMONY

IN THIS HISTORIC HOME REMODEL Written by Heidi Baumstark

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designer’s eye sees what others miss.

And an old Virginia farmhouse caught the primed eye of Susan Noble Jones, interior designer and owner of Noble Design.

On the hunt for an historic home, she spotted “Grafton” — a circa 1818 Federal-style house in northern Fauquier County — purchased it in 2010, and remained committed to its careful renovation while introducing modern elements. As award-winning interior designer Charlotte Moss says, “There are two things that make a room timeless: a sense of history and a piece of the future.”

And that’s just what Susan did in retaining Grafton’s historical charm while adding fresh touches for a lasting marriage of promising style and intrigue around every corner.

Susan earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in

design from the University of Mississippi and worked under designers in Atlanta before returning to Mississippi in 1987 to start her own business. Her work has been published in magazines such as Southern Living, House Beautiful, and New Orleans Magazine. For Grafton’s redo, Dudley Cannada — an architect working in D.C.’s Georgetown and New England’s Martha’s Vineyard — was hired to plan a gut renovation of the 4,800-squarefoot house, including new HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems while preserving its 19th century character and original footprint on 25 rolling acres in Marshall.

When she discovered Grafton, Susan and her husband, Robin Jones, were living the city life in D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood in an 1880-era row house that she renovated on Q Street. Jaunts to Dupont Circle’s farmer’s mar-

ket and antique shops turned into joy rides to Fauquier and Loudoun counties. Growing up on a large family farm in southwest Mississippi, Susan felt drawn to live somewhere reminiscent of her childhood.

“My grandmother had an old Victorian-style house, and I wanted an old farmhouse that I could redo,” she says.

Susan likes the juxtaposition of old and new. “I love classic modern,” she says, having learned about this look and its elements while working in commercial interior design.

She finished Grafton with classic modern furniture, antiques and art, creating that interesting juxtaposition, and she’s used this same sense of style in homes all over the Southeast from Mississippi to Florida, Harmony | Page 37

Left: The sitting area in the master bedroom showcases a Noguchi paper chandelier, a modern desk, and a Chinese needlepoint rug. Right: The dining room includes a David Iatesta handmade chandelier over a traditional Sheraton dining table and chairs, and a modern painting by noted Mississippi artist Marie Hull.

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Harmony | From page 36 Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and North Carolina, as well as D.C. and Virginia. More and more people are requesting this combination of antique and modern, but she’s also designed minimalistic homes in Mississippi’s Gulf Coast and recently finished a very modern home.

Grafton includes a blend of Federal and Greek Revival architecture. Federal style was popular in the newly founded United States between 1780 to 1830. Greek Revival was evident during the 1830s through the 1860s, inspired by classical Greek-columned temples.

Susan actually found four columns stored in the barn at Grafton.

“We believe the columns were on the porch on the south side of the house, which was likely the front since steps from the road lead to an iron garden gate with stone entrance pillars and fencing fronting the road,” she says.

Susan had new exterior columns installed.

She believes that the front of the house was added to an existing structure because “we found two clapboard walls, one from one dwelling and one from another,” she says.

She raised ceilings, enlarged small spaces by removing walls and closets, and expanded or added doorways. Six bedrooms and four baths turned into three large bedrooms and five baths, including a luxurious master suite with 14-foot ceilings, his-and-her separate

baths, and dressing rooms. A small kitchen with a single window transformed into a wall of windows filled with light, marble, stainless steel and slate.

“The subfloor is still there,” she says. “We didn’t want to rip up the beautiful hard pine floors, so we put a rich, black walnut stain over them. If there were broken windows, we replaced them with old glass. I sent the brass lock off the front door to a famous place in Philadelphia that reworks locks so they function again; they said it was dated 1812.”

Fauquier native John Ramey gave Susan a book about old homes called “A Pride of Place: Rural Residences of Fauquier County, Virginia” that includes a photo and write up of Grafton, which belonged to his family. The book includes this memory: “Tradition holds that Samuel Bayley, owner of the property during the Civil War, escaped from a Union search party at Grafton by dropping from a second-story window into a huge boxwood bush below.” Boxwoods still surround the house.

Another nod to the past includes an interior door with markings measuring the Ramey children’s heights. No doubt a sentimental family find, Susan knew she couldn’t keep it. “We gave that door to John,” she says.

When it comes to her business, Susan interviews clients to understand what is im-

portant to them. “Home is such a personal space. I’m very conscious of what people want; it has to be their personality,” she says.

When hiring an interior designer, Susan recommends clients seek someone with years of experience who is knowledgeable in antiques and classic modern pieces and has access to quality furnishings, fabrics, and materials for the client’s budget. While Susan enjoys mixing antique and classic modern furnishings — as she did at Grafton — she also loves designing elegant traditional interiors.

Susan educates people in what works and what doesn’t. “I did six homes for one client — they moved around a lot. People begin to trust you. They turn over the job and say, ‘Just do it. We trust you,’” she says.

Regarding her eye for design, Susan sums it up: “Your designer should have an innate artistic vision, as though each room is a blank canvas where scale, lighting, shades of color, and textures all play a role.”

As the late English interior designer David Nightingale Hicks says, “The best rooms have something to say about the people who live in them.” ML Visit Noble Design at susannobleinteriordesign.com or call 202-302-1542.

Top: The luminous kitchen features Calacatta Gold marble countertops and polished chrome Grohe fixtures with all Miele appliances. Middle: In the living room, two white leather Incanto Divani chairs are set off by a photograph above the fireplace of a wild mustang from a gallery in Laguna Beach, California. Bottom: In the den, Susan created a welcoming space with an antique Heriz rug and a Noguchi glass and walnut coffee table, mixing a traditional chair and sofa with a Bertoia stainless steel chair.

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Tucker Smith:

A Celebration of Nature April 9–August 22, 2021

Three self-guided tour times on Fridays and Saturdays: 11am, 2pm, and 3:30pm To reserve tickets and view visitor requirements please visit: www.NationalSporting.org Tucker Smith (American, b. 1940), Moose Falls Y.N.P. (detail), 2014, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches, Purchased from the estate of Tony Greene with funds generously provided by Susan and John Jackson, Joffa, Kavar and Bill Kerr, Frank Sands, Maggie and Dick Scarlett, Rosella Thorne, and Georgene Tozzi, National Museum of Wildlife Art.

NATIONAL SPORTING 102 The Plains Road | Middleburg, VA

LIBR ARY & MUSEUM 540-687-6542 | NationalSporting.org

This exhibition was organized by the National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States and made possible at the National Sporting Library & Museum through the generosity of The Manuel & Mary Johnson Foundation.

Kitten Adoption Event

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Looking for an amazing 4th of July experience with your family or friends?

Sparks at the Park!

Join us for

Morven Park Members can attend our annual Sparks at the Park celebration that offers a spectacular view of the Town of Leesburg fireworks from the lawn of the Davis Mansion.

Become a Morven Park Member TODAY to attend!

• Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a stress-free 4th of July evening.

• Take advantage of uncrowded views and ample room for social distancing.

• Picnics are encouraged and coolers (including adult beverages) are permitted.

• The Park will be closed to the public as this is a MEMBERS ONLY event.

• One vehicle per Park Member will be allowed entry.

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DESIGNS WE LOVE

Stunning Leesburg Kitchen Grace Thomas Designs Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

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hen clients of Grace Thomas Designs bought this Leesburg property, they knew it was a dream come true based on the “bones” alone. The 21-acre location was serene and private, but not far from local shopping hotspots.

There was already a barn and paddocks built for their horses to join them, rather than staying on a separate property. There was just one problem. It was built in the late 90s and not touched since then, which meant everything in the home was extremely dated (hello, old wallpaper!). So, they asked Grace Thomas Designs (GTD) to do a complete gut of the main and upper floors. They wanted their dream home to match their lifestyle and personality, rather than those of a previous tenant — to be both “functional and fabulous,” as the GTD team likes to say.

Over the span of a year, GTD transformed it into a reflection of their modern equestrian style, bit by bit. While this was primarily during the pandemic, the client was able to stay in their previous home to avoid any renovation headaches, so it was safe for the design team to continue their project on the original timeline. They were all grateful it worked out that way! Since then, they have also completed a renovation of the barn loft into a guest apartment, and are working on a new barn for their pigs. GTD is happy to have made this dream come true for such a wonderful family, and we hope that they (as well as the dog, chickens, horses, and pigs) are happy here for years to come. ML Designed by Michelle Troxell and team at Grace Thomas Designs.

To see the rest of the house (and the surprising before and after photos), visit middleburglife.com.

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Panoramic Pool House in the Blue Ridge Mountains Purple Cherry Architects Photos by Darren Setlow

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hen nature meets architecture, it can create a breathtaking experience for the user. And when nature is as stunning as the rolling landscape of Charlottesville, Va., creating an amazing space becomes that much easier. Purple Cherry Architects designed this pool house to provide cover for conversations and dining, a cooking area, a full bathroom, a changing room, and pool storage. The structure tucks against the existing tree line, allowing uninterrupted views from the main house. Importantly, the new building does not obstruct the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the existing home.

The building itself is simple. A 20-foot by 40-foot covered area is ideal for large group entertainment and a stone spine along the rear anchors the one large, sloping roof form. Standing on the building’s open corners are two stunning sculptural bronze columns. Simple, yet elegant, hand-crafted bronze railings highlight other areas as well. The Douglas fir paneled changing room features organizing cubbies, hooks, and a bench for visitor use. Further amenities include a concealed roll-down screen for blocking winds and the western setting sun and infrared ceiling-mounted heaters that extend seasonal use. Stone, granite, ceramic tile, mahogany, and patinated metal render this woodland pool house to be both functional and sculptural in its setting. It is a lovely destination on the property. ML JUNE 2021

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MIDDLEBURG HUNT POINT TO POINT AT GLENWOOD PARK

Photos by Liz Callar Held on May 9, the Middleburg Hunt Point-to-Point at Glenwood Park in Middleburg, Va. was the final point-to-point in Virginia for the spring season.

“Tankerville” (#7) won the novice rider flat, trained by Ricky Hendriks, owned by Wendy Hendriks, and ridden by Courtney Dankanich.

Middleburg Hunt Huntsman Richard Roberts parading the hounds.

The fourth race, with owners and trainer Leslie Young on the right, Aileen Law holding the small trophy, and race onlookers on the left side.

MIDDLEBURG

SPRING RACES

Photos by Joanne Maisano Held on April 17, the Middleburg Spring Races are Virginia’s oldest steeplechase race.

Snap Decision in the lead to win the Temple Gwathmey Grade II with Graham Watters up.

Thomas Garner on #1 Mystic Strike to win the Middleburg Hunt Cup.

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The VA Equine Alliance Maiden Hurdle, won by Eryx, ridden by Dylan McDonagh.

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TWILIGHT POLO AT GREAT MEADOW June 5, 12, 19, 26 | twilightpolo.com Bring your family, friends, and coworkers out for an evening in Virginia horse country at the Greenhill Stadium in The Plains. Experience an authentic sunset watching three polo matches, picnicking, drinking wine, watching the kids play giant tug o’ war, and dancing the night away! One pass admits an entire car load of family and friends. Tickets available online.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT THE SALAMANDER RESORT June 6, 13, 20, 27 | 4 - 7 p.m. byrnegallery.com Sunday has been redefined with our weekly event on Gold Cup’s terrace! While enjoying sensational views of the Virginia countryside and the summer sun, feast on our fresh al fresco menu, spoil yourself with our seasonal beverages and take in the sounds of an acoustic guitarist each week. Seating is first come, first served. For more information, please call 540-326-4070.

HISTORY HIKE AT LONG BRANCH June 6 | 2 p.m. | piedmontheritage.org Enjoy the historic landscape of Clarke County as you learn about the area’s fascinating history. Our hike begins at Long Branch, once the plantation home of the Burwell family, before continuing on to Blandy and Tuleyries. The hike will be guided by professional interpreters, with stops to highlight different stories. The total distance is approximately 4 miles of rolling terrain. Please wear comfortable hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring plenty of water. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple. Student tickets are available for $10.

UPPERVILLE COLT & HORSE SHOW June 7-13 | upperville.com In the shade of the majestic oaks near the village of Upperville, Virginia, the 168th anniversary of the oldest horse show in America will begin. During this week, the nation’s top ranked hunters and jumpers will compete alongside the local ponies, sidesaddle ladies

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and racing Jack Russell Terriers.

HUNT COUNTRY MARKET AT BUCHANAN HALL June 9, 16, 23, 30 | 4 - 8 p.m. | huntcountrymarket.com Every Wednesday, shop a collective of the best farm and artisan products, curated in the heart of hunt country at Buchanan Hall in Upperville. Menu by The Market at Bluewater Kitchen, Live Music, Garden Seating, 20+ Farms & Artisan Vendors, Beer & Wine.

THE BYRNE GALLERY JUNE RECEPTION FOR THE ARTISTS June 12 | 4 - 7 p.m. byrnegallery.com The Byrne Gallery’s June exhibit is called “Places We Would Love to Go Again!” and will take you around the globe without ever leaving the gallery. Paintings are in a wide range of mediums by Gerald Hennesy, Antonia Walker, and Gail Guirreri. Reception for the artists is on Saturday, June 12.

“NATURAL FLORAL DESIGN FROM THE GARDEN” AT NATURE COMPOSED June 12 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | naturecomposed.com Join Jenn Pineau as she teaches guests everything they need to know in order to create a lush, all nature, no-foam tabletop arrangements.

Guests will come and learn all of the basics and structural techniques to working in this method that is safe and natural. Guests will also gain knowledge on foragable florals, berries and greens of the season in the local area. This course also includes harvesting and growing tips and uses flowers from our own backyard garden!

“CONVERSATIONS IN HISTORY: VIRGINIA 1781” WITH THE VIRGINIA PIEDMONT HERITAGE AREA ASSOCIATION June 13 | 2 p.m. | piedmontheritage.org Conversations in History returns for a look at the crucial spring of 1781 and the role that the Carolina Road played as a vital conduit for Continental soldiers during the Virginia campaign. This program is in partnership with NOVA Parks. The talk will take place at Historic Mt. Zion Church, located at 40309 John Mosby Highway, Aldie, Va. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and can be purchased at the Calendar | Page 47

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BOXWOOD’S WINE AND CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE June 12-13 | boxwoodwinery.com Enjoy an afternoon of hands-on chocolate making, and wine tasting with chocolatier Robert Kingsley. Start off by making chocolate leaves using the holly tree leaves on the Boxwood property as a template to create tasty show-stopping chocolates you can take home! Afterward, knowledgeable Boxwood staff will lead you through a wine and chocolate tasting featuring Kingsbury chocolates! Tickets are limited so secure your spot today!

VIRGINIA UNITED POLO SUNDAY EVENT June 13, 20, 27 | vaunitedpolo.com Enjoy grass polo at the Sheila C. Johnson Polo Field at Great Meadow Foundation in The Plains, VA. Virginia United Polo will hold action-packed games every Sunday during the Summer Polo season (June-August). Gates open at 10 a.m.

END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR POOL PARTY AT THE MIDDLEBURG COMMUNITY CENTER June 15 | 5:30 p.m. | middleburgcommunitycenter.com Start your summer off right and dive into the Middleburg Community Center’s end of the school year pool party! This last year has been a tough one for the kiddos, and they deserve a big pool party to celebrate their victory of completing another school.

Welcome summer with your friends and neighbors at the Middleburg Community Center pool party and enjoy ice cream, Chick-fil-A, a bounce house, inflatable water slide, and more! Space is limited, so register online.

FATHER’S DAY AT LOST BARREL BREWING June 20 | 11 a.m. | lostbarrel.com Join Lost Barrel Brewing for Father’s Day! Enjoy live music from Green Leaf Society from 1:30-4:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch items, including our full menu and brioche French toast. We’re serving our full drink menu, plus DIPA Beer-mosa, Hazy IPA Beer-mosa, and LBB Nitro Frapp.

SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA AT THE MIDDLEBURG COMMUNITY CENTER June 21 | 5 - 6:15 p.m. | middleburgcommunitycenter.com Held on the third floor yoga room at the Middleburg Community Cen-

ter, Summer Solstice Yoga is $35 per person. Class is provided by EMpower Yoga Therapy. Sign up online, pre registration required. Bring your own yoga mat.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK AT GREAT COUNTRY FARMS June 21-25 | greatcountryfarms.com We owe a lot to our leaders in education after this last school year.

As a “thank you” for all that you do, all week long, teachers and education staff will enjoy complimentary admission to Great Country Farms along with perks at each of our sister properties when you show your school ID badge upon arrival. Enjoy complimentary admission to Great Country Farms, $5 glasses of sangria and wine slushies at Bluemont Vineyard, $5 pints at Henway Hard Cider, and half-priced pints at Dirt Farm Brewing.

BACKYARD WOOD FIRED PIZZAS CLASS AT THE SALAMANDER RESORT & SPA June 26 | 1 p.m. | salamanderresort.com Join us to learn the history and principles of Neapolitan-style pizza.

Learn how to create raised edges for the perfect crust and how to incorporate your favorite toppings. $79 per guest. Excludes tax and service charge. Advance reservations required. Please call 540-326-4070 to reserve.

FREE BASH BOXING POP UP WORKOUT FEATURING SENIOR COACH NICKY AT LOST BARREL BREWING June 27 | 10 a.m. | lostbarrel.com Bash is bringing the energy from the studio directly to the brewery!

For 45 fast-flying minutes, boxing conditioning is BASH’s number one focus! Mixing high intensity bodyweight work, with contagiously fun shadow boxing intervals – Bash Boxing will build lean muscle, improve overall endurance, and torch calories round after round. No experience necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga or exercise mat, as well as water and a towel.

“TUCKER SMITH: A CELEBRATION OF NATURE” AT THE NATIONAL SPORTING LIBRARY & MUSEUM Now through Aug. 22 | nationalsporting.org “Tucker Smith: A Celebration of Nature” and accompanying catalogue present a retrospective of the work of American artist Tucker Smith.

Featuring more than 75 original oils, this exhibition is a true survey of the painter’s life’s work, with pieces ranging from his early years as a professional artist to his most recent paintings. Organized by the National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States and guest-curated

by B. Byron Price, Director of Charles M. Russell Center for the Study of Art of the American West, University of Oklahoma. ML To see more events happening in Hunt Country, please visit middleburglife.com.

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