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Ich bin ein Oktoberfester!

Photos by Michelle Baker Old Ox beer was flowing and music was playing on South Madison into the evening at the inaugural Middleburg Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept., 21. There were some 4-5,000 Oktoberfesters eating, drinking and buy-

ing. Dieter Rausch, owner of the Christmas Sleigh, said it was the best Sept. 21 the store had enjoyed in 18 years of keeping meticulous records. “We blew out sales,” he said. “Broke all records for this date in all the years.” Sales were up for the artists at Art in the Burg, too.

According to Middleburg Business and Eco-

nomic Development Director Jamie Gaucher (seen here leading the beer stein brigade), plans are underway for next year’s Oktoberfest on Sept. 19, 2020. So cheers to Chris Burns of Old Ox, business owners, organizations and town officials who planned the inaugural Middleburg Oktoberfest. ML

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BEAUTIFUL FOOD Story and Photos by Ashley Bommer Singh

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he moon is full, smoke is in the air.

October is the time to gather friends and family around the table, carve

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pumpkins and stoke first fires of the season.

Middleburg-area residents who want their tables filled with local bounty are lucky this month: the Piedmont Garden Club, is welcoming Matthew Benson, author, farmer,

and famed photographer at the Middleburg Community Center on Oct. 8 to share his expertise.

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PATRICKSWELL SPRING GLADE

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Gracious GeorgianCounty Manorlocation home, 11,000 sf, built Prime Fauquier minutes fromin 1930 | Updated and suitable for finishes large scale entertaining Middleburg | Unbelievable throughout | | 7 Antique BR, 7 1/2 floors BA, 7 and FP | mantels, High ceilings, formal gardens vaulted ceilings | 6 & private Belmont w/30kitchen stalls and BR, 5setting full, 2 |half BA | style 6 FPstable gourmet | 2 Improvements office/studio, stone cottage apartments | 4 BRinclude guest house/entertainment complex, with office, spa, guest house, pool and lighted 4-car garage w/office | 4 restored tenant houses, tennis courtpool | Landscaped grounds with stream, skeet range, & tennis court | 241 acres recorded waterfalls, and special plantings | 61 acres in 3 parcelsboxwood | Land mostly open & rolling with bold mountain views,$8,750,000 numerous ponds and vineyard

Paul Mac$11,000,000 Mahon 703.609.1905

Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905

FIDELIO SALEM HILL THE PLAINS,VIRGINIA VIRGINIA MARSHALL,

308 acresCountry of spectacular extensive renovation French home, land with| renovations in 1999 and5expansion

by BA, premier & 2017 | 4 BR, full & 2 half 5 FP, hardwood floors, flagstone terracehome | Beautiful drive to hilltop builder | Immaculate and beautiful land on stetting overlooking pond, & mountains | ImAtoka Road in 3lake parcels | Two provements include pool, 2-car| garage, 2 BR guest large stables | multiple ponds incredible views | house & apartment | Lovely boxwood gardens | charming to guest house | tennis Kitchen allowance be provided | 79.89 acres court | Stunning setting

Prime Fauquier Countylocation location |minutes from | Well protected Fauquier 6 bedrooms | Unbelievable finishes |throughout | 4 Middleburg full and 2 half baths | 3 fireplaces Great views | Pool withfloors large flagstone terrace | Large county Antique and mantels, vaulted ceilings |6 kitchen 4-car detached with apartment/ BR, 5 |full, 2 half BA | 6 garage FP gourmet kitchen | office | 9-stall include barn | Covered arenastone | Outdoor Improvements office/studio, cottage ring | 4 stall shed row barn | 51 fenced acres

Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905 Helen MacMahon 540 454 1930 helen MacMahon 540.454.1930

$8,750,000 Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905

$3,900,000 $10,000,000

with office, spa, guest house, pool and lighted $3,690,000 tennis court | Landscaped grounds with stream, waterfalls, special plantings | 61 acres Paulboxwood MacMand ahon 703.609.1905

SALEMHILL HILL CREST MARSHALL, VIRGINIA HuME, VIRGINIA

Well protected Fauquier | 6 bedrooms | 203 acres in Fauquier w/nearlylocation 1 mile of Rappahannock 4 full and 2 |half baths | 3 fireplaces River frontage Elegant stone & clapboard| Great house views | 5 BR, 4 full & 3 1/2 BAlarge | 4 FP | Wood floors | Gourmet | Pool with flagstone terrace | Large kitchen county | Gunnite pool| with stunning viewsgarage overlooking Ridge Mtns kitchen 4-car detached withBlue apartment/ and office private| pond amongst protected properties 9-stall| Situated barn | Covered arena | Outdoor | 5 stall Jim Fletcher barn with pristinely maintained ring pasture | 4 stalland shed row barngarage | 51 fenced acressuite paddocks, gdns | 2-car with in-law | Old dominion Hunt territory | VOF Easement $3,690,000

Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905 $3,600,000 alix coolidge 703.625.1724

WAVERLY SPRING GLADE

GAME CREEK MONTANA FARM

HALCYON HILL MAYAPPLE

INGLEWOOD LANGHORNE FARM

MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA

DELAPLANE, VIRGINIA MIddLEBuRG, VIRGINIA

MIDDLEBURG,VIRGINIA VIRGINIA RECTORTOWN,

UPPERVILLE,VIRGINIA VIRGINIA dELAPLANE,

French recent renovations | | circa 1755 | Country Betweenhome, Middleburg and The Plains 4 BR, 5 full & 2 half BA,&5 FP, floors, Additions in early 1800’s 1943hardwood | Home recently restored 62 gently rolling acres flagstone |terrace | Beautiful drive in to Orange hilltop County | 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, setting Hunt overlooking lake & mountains | 6 fireplaces | Improvements include salt water Improvements include pool, 2-car garage, pool, pool house, large party house/studio, 22BR guest house stone & apartment | Lovely tenant houses, walls and pond

Historic Montana Farm; Italianate style main house A remarkable property located within a private (1850), just stone patent house (1840)| each meticulously enclave minutes from town Stone and stucco restored scored stucco BR, 2 1/2 BA, |2 7FP | manor| Unique house with main level| 3master suite Wood floors, high & old boxwoods additional BR ceilings, | 5 stonestone FP |terrace Beautiful gardens, terraces, salttenant water house pool, cabana, carriage & | Renovated | Mountain cabin house | Several stable with 2 paddocks Lovely finishes throughout restored barns including| restored pre-Civil War bank & sweeping lawn to private trails to Goose Creek barn | Run in shed & excellent fencing | 222 acres, west| 31Cobbler acres | Mountain Private, elegant & convenient slope of | 60% open & useable acres |

Original of pasture house built in Preston 17 acresportion of rolling landinin1790 the village CT | House was dismantled andRoutes rebuilt50 at of City, Rectortown | Convenient to both &current 66 | Newly renovated | Private setting with | site | Detail of work is museum quality magnificent mountain views | 4 bedrooms, Log wing moved to site from Western Virginia circa 4 full bath, 1 half bath, 2 fireplaces | Heated 1830 | 4 BR, 4 full BA, 2 half BA, 9 FP & detached pool & spa | 2 bedroom guest house | 2-car garageLarge | Historic bank barn and log shed shed stone & 2-car garage

2661850’s acres log in Piedmont Circa and frameHunt home| Panoramic moved and views ofatthe Ridge, Bull Run and Cobbler rebuilt siteBlue | 3 bedrooms, 2 baths | Exposed beams and interior log wallsthe | Stone fireplace mountains which surround whole property| | Barn also moved and4rebuilt, has approved Improvements include farmhouses, an iconic red 2 bedroom perc site | Large pond, many streams, dairy barn and many agricultural buildings | Ponds multiple building sites | Private Fauquier location and traditional stone walls | This| working outside village of Scuffleburg 305 acresfarm

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Paul MacM ahon 703.609.1905 $3,300,000 Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905

HARMONY HALCYON CREEK HILL

PEACE,INGLEWOOD LOVE & JOY FARM

PIECE OF HEAVEN HARMONY CREEK

Hilltop with beautiful 17 acressetting of rolling pasture landdistant in the views village | Farm house circa 1920, completely restored of Rectortown | Convenient to both Routesand 50 enlarged | 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, wood & 66 | Newly renovated | Private setting with floors, large country kitchen | 129.15 rolling & magnificent mountain views | shed/work 4 bedrooms, useable acres | 3-bay equipment shop, 4 fullhouse, baths, 4-stall 1 half bath, fireplaces | Heated guest barn 2complex, riding ring, pond andguest stream poolspring-fed & spa | 2 bedroom house |

6Circa bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, 5 fireplaces | High 1850’s log and frame home moved and ceilings, large with good flow | Exposed | Formal rebuilt at siterooms | 3 bedrooms, 2 baths garden overlooks Cedar Run | Large pond | beams and interior log walls | Stone fireplace | Pool with pool house | Barn could have 4 stalls | Barn also moved and rebuilt, Rolling land, very private -has yetapproved very 2 bedroom perc siteto | Large pond, many streams, close Warrenton

Absolutely impeccable on views 50 acres Hilltop setting with custom beautifulhome distant | with frontage 10 minutes fromrestored Marshalland | Farmlake house circa 1920, completely Beautiful millwork, extensive plantings, porches enlarged | 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, wood & terraces | Fantastic mountain views from floors, windows, large country kitchen | 129.15 rollingdock & oversized rolling pasture & private 3-bay equipment | useable 5 BRs, 3acres FPs, |hardwood floors |shed/work Extremelyshop, well built home with4-stall endless amenities Very special guest house, barn complex,| riding ring, home in pristine condition spring-fed pond and stream

$1,935,000 Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905

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boxwood gardens | 79.89 acres

$2,950,000 $3,500,000 Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905 Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905 Helen MacMaon 540.454.1930

HuME, VIRGINIA RECTORTOWN, VIRGINIA

Large$1,650,000 shed & 2-car garage

$2,350,000 Paul MacM ahon 703.609.1905 Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905 Helen MacMahon 540.454.1930

Frontage on “Big Branch” | Spectacular valley $2,650,000

Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905

WARRENTON, VIRGINIA DELAPLANE, VIRGINIA

multiple building sites | Private Fauquier location $1,550,000 outside village of Scuffleburg | 305 acres | Also Paulhouse Macon Mahon available 203.69 703.609.1905 acres for $1,500,000

moved from Leesburg, VA | Private, minutes from $2,475,000 town | Frontage on Goose Creek | 37.65 acres

MARSHALL, VIRGINIA HUME, VIRGINIA

$1,490,000 $1,650,000

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MIddLEBuRG, VIRGINIA MIDDLEBURG,

MIddLEBuRG, WARRENTON, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA

RECTORTOWN, VIRGINIA WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

Charming home home in desirable Melmore | | Charming Adjacent to the town of Middleburg Middleburg offering offering proximity acres | | proximity to to town town & & privacy privacy of of almost almost 4 4 acres High ceilings, light-filled rooms, new kitchen with High ceilings, light-filled rooms, new kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances | Family granite counters & stainless appliances | Family room with fireplace, screened-in porch | room fireplace, screened-in porch| | 3 BRwith including bright master suite Home office, finished LLmaster and 2-car garage 3 BR including bright suite |

Very private home| with 3 BR and| 32 1/2 BA | Lots Village Hamlet 3 bedrooms baths | Main- level master bedroom Fireplace | by of light All brick colonial home| surrounded Gourmet kitchen with granite counters | mature plantings and extensive hardscape | Located Hardwood floors throughout | Lovely terrace in the Warrenton historic district | Detached and gardens | Garage with workshop | 2 car garage, in-ground pool & fenced patio | Freshly painted Fully finished basement with separate entrance | $680,000 Master bedroom balcony over looks pool

$695,000 helen MacM ahon 540.454.1930 Helen MacMahon 540.454.1930

Margaret Carroll 540.454.0650 Ann MacMahon 540.687.5588

Home office, finished LL and 2-car garage $725,000

Paul MacM$649,000 ahon 703.609.1905

Prime location, offroom Springs Surrounded circa 1800 | Living withRoad FP | | Exposed log outbuilding | Original Wellwith by large farms & estates | wood Housefloors circa |1890 proportioned rooms | Master BR addition in 2000 | 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA, FP, hardwood floors, new kitchen with ample storage | Large screened in porch off Garage | 2 sheds/studio potential | Tenant house kitchen overlooking private yard | Mature trees, | Property shares large spring fed Blue pondRidge | garden, incredible western views of the Private| setting 13.21 Also available Mountains All the on perks ofacres quiet| village living, with privacy and convenient to Routes 50, 17 and 66 house on 7.75access acres for $400,000

$550,000 $645,000 Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905 helen MacMahon 540.454.1930

is protected by a Virginia Outdoors Foundation $1,935,000 conservation easement which allows 2 parcels

PICNIC WOODS BICKERING OAKS

LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA HAYMARKET, VIRGINIA

circa 1890 andw/ log home completely Sun-filled 4BR frame residence 2 master suites| | 18 private updated and restored | Interior log walls exposed acres | Large family room, living room w/ cathedral | Vaulted greatroom room| 2with exposed beams, ceilings, ceiling formal in dining fireplaces | Gorgeous stone fireplace Beautiful floors, floors 3 bedrooms, 2 kitchen w/center |island | Hardwood throughout full bathsmaster and 1 bath half bath Guest house, & luxury | Wrap| around deck w/active pergola stone spring house, numerous outbuildings, overlooking terrace & mountain views | Attached two old barn all overlooking 3 acre pondw/ car stone garagewalled | Multiple outbuildings include car barn with island | Mountain | 29.69 acres heat & overhead lift, heatedviews 8 stall barn & paddocks, picnic pavilion, old stone stable converted to fully equipped office,$1,290,000 machine sheds and storage sheds

Paul MacM ahon 703.609.1905 $1,200,000

Alix Coolidge 703.625.1724

OAKDALE RIDGE MAPLE LANE WARRENTON, VIRGINIA THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA

Immaculate in quiet neighborhood | Prime location, home off Springs Road | Surrounded by large farms & estates | House and circaThe 1890 with Convenient to Marshall 2 BR, Plains 1 1/2 BA, FP, hardwood new kitchen | | 3 bedrooms and floors, an office | Lovely Garage | 2 sheds/studio potential | Tenant house kitchen opens to family room with | Property shares large spring fed pond | fireplace andsetting large deck for entertaining Private on 13.21 acres | large lot - all open usable space

$550,000 $525,000 Helen MacMahon 540454 1930 Paul MacMahon 703.609.1905

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MEET MIDDLEBURG

Dennis Dodson, floral designer Story and photo by Kerry Phelps Dale

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everal years ago, when Safeway renovated their Middleburg store, locals dreamed of a bakery, deli or meat department. What they got was a larger floral department—something they didn’t know they wanted or needed. That is until Dennis Dodson showed up.

In a few short years, the floral designer has transformed the space from a run of the mill grocery store floral department into a shop laden with roses, hydrangeas, stock, sunflowers, Gerber daisies, jonquils, tulips, lilies and tropicals, depending on the season. And, of course, orchids. Big beautiful orchids. “Everyone loves orchids,” says Dennis.

His arrangements have garnered quite a following, too. As a designer, Dennis tends toward the natural. He prefers garden flowers to hot house blooms. “Everything God-given and natural,” Dennis says of his designs.

The self-taught designer from New Orleans had his own floral business for over 10 years and managed others, but the artist isn’t keen on the business end of owning or running a shop. “I want to be the creator, but don’t want the headache of my own shop.”

The floral department in Safeway provides him the opportunity to continue to do weddings, events and special occasion arrangements, and fill the space with high-end flowers and plants.

Safeway has prototypes for what his shop should be filled with and how it should be displayed, “But that doesn’t work well here,” says Dennis who adds his own touch. “It’s how I put it together and how I stage it.” And thanks to Dennis’s talent, “The department does really well.”

Dennis loves his customers and being involved in the community. He has created and donated his time and arrangements, including helping with the greens show and donating his much loved 2018 Fox on the Fence made strictly of pine cones. He donated the auction proceeds from the sale of his Fox on the Fence to Seven Loaves, a food pantry in town.

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as you enter Safeway. He is often the first person to greet a customer. “I connect with and adore everyone here,” he says. “And if they don’t say hi, I eventually get them to say hi.”

The cacophony of color and nature that

the plants and floral arrangements Dennis has fashioned in his shop are inspiring and uplifting, and a pleasant beginning to the often-dreaded task of shopping for groceries. ML

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WINE & DINE

SIX RECIPES FEATURING LOCAL VINTAGES Story, Recipes, and Photos by Kaitlin Hill

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ueen of the kitchen and champion for home cooks, Julia Child once said, “Wine is one of the agreeable and essential ingredients of life.” This motto certainly rings true in Middleburg, where our many winemakers produce award-winning and truly unique vintages, ideal for drinking by the bottle or adding depth of flavor to sweet and savory dishes. In celebration of Virginia Wine Month, you can do both with these six festive and wine-forward recipes that, as Julia would have it, are accessible to any level cook.

GREENHILL WINERY & VINEYARDS Mussels and Garlic Toasts with Greenhill Winery’s 2017 Chardonnay Reserve Jed Gray, general manager at Greenhill Winery, suggests the 2017 Chardonnay Reserve for mussels. “We all know Chardonnay tends to do magical stuff with mussels. This Chardonnay is not over-oaked or over-buttered, it’s much more balanced in fruit, oak, and acidity so it will pair naturally with the wide range of different expressions of mussels.”

Serves: 2 -3 | Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: • 1 baguette

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2 tablespoons of olive oil

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3 garlic cloves, peeled

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1 small shallot, minced

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1 pound of mussels, scrubbed

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1 cup of 2017 Chardonnay Reserve

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2 tablespoons of butter

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½ cup of parsley, roughly chopped

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Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions: Preheat your oven to 350°F. To make the garlic toasts, slice the baguette on the bias into slices that are about half an inch in thickness. Arrange the toasts in a single layer on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Flip the toasts to coat the underside with oil as well. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, remove the baking tray from the oven and use tongs to flip the toasts over. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the bread is golden brown. Remove the bread from the oven and immediately rub with one of the garlic cloves and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.

While the bread is toasting, you’ll have enough time to make the mussels. Place a large Dutch oven over medium flame and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped shallots and cook for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften.

Slice the remaining garlic cloves and add them to the shallots. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.

Add the mussels and stir to coat them in

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the oil, shallot, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.

Next, add the wine to the pot and cover it to steam the mussels for five minutes or until they have opened.

Once the mussels have opened, remove them from the pot using a slotted spoon and divide them between two or three serving bowls. Discard any unopened mussels.

With the heat on low, add the butter to the cooking liquid and swirl until melted. Add the parsley.

Spoon the sauce over the bowls of mussels and serve with garlic toasts.

Red Wine Chocolate Cake with Greenhill Winery’s 2017 Petit Verdot Gray recommends the 2017 Petit Verdot for anything chocolate. He says, “It is our biggest, boldest red that we have in the portfolio.

The strength of the tannins and the fruit naturally pair well with chocolate.”

Serves: 12 slices | Time: 2 hours Ingredients: For the cake: • 2 cups of granulated sugar •

1 cup of light brown sugar

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2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour

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1 ½ cups cocoa powder

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1 tablespoon of baking soda

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1 teaspoon of salt

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4 eggs, at room temperature

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1½ cups of sour cream, at room temperature

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½ cup of milk

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1 cup of Petit Verdot

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¾ cup of vegetable oil

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1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

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½ cup of boiling water

Directions: Grease three 9-inch cake rounds and line the bottom of each with parchment paper.

Grease the parchment paper. Set aside. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, milk, wine, oil and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.

Add the boiling water and mix until combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the three prepared pans and transfer them to the preheated oven. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes until the cakes spring back to the touch and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pans, before inverting

For the frosting: • 2 sticks of unsalted butter, at room temperature •

4 cups of confectioners’ sugar, sifted

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1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

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½ teaspoon of salt

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8 ounces of dark chocolate, melted and cooled

4 tablespoons of Petit Verdot

the cakes onto cake boards or wire racks.

While the cakes cool, make the frosting.

Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add the confectioners’ sugar a little at a time until completely incorporated.

Follow with the vanilla, salt, melted chocolate, and wine.

Blend on low speed until all the ingredients are combined and the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

To assemble the cakes, place your bottom layer on a cake board or serving platter. Slather the top with one-fourth of the frosting, spreading it to the edges.

Top the first layer with the second and repeat the process with the second fourth of frosting.

Finally, top the second layer with the third and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

Serve and enjoy with a glass of Petit Verdot. ML

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CHRYSALIS VINEYARDS AT THE AG DISTRICT Venison Stew with Chrysalis Vineyard’s 2015 Estate Blend Norton For Venison Stew, Jenni McCloud, owner of Chrysalis Vineyard, recommends a special Virginia grape to go with locally procured venison. “Historically, wines have always been paired with a main dish that comes from the same land, and our Norton wine and deer preparations are a perfect match. Even though the deer meat may not be hunter-harvested, the stronger flavors of good deer meat go wonderfully with the bold flavors of Norton. I’ve found that they really do match each other perfectly.”

Serves 4 – 6 | Time: 3 hours Ingredients: • 1 ½ pounds of venison stew meat

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Salt and pepper, to taste

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3 tablespoons of olive oil

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1 medium onion, diced

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2 cloves of garlic, minced

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1½ tablespoons of all-purpose flour

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1 tablespoon of tomato paste

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½ cup of 2015 Estate Blend Norton

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1 cup of chicken stock

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2 sprigs of fresh thyme

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1 bay leaf

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1 pound of new potatoes, quartered

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2 carrots, peeled and sliced

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½ cup of frozen peas

Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add one-third of the meat in a single layer and season it with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on the first side, about 5 minutes, then flip and brown the second side. Remove the meat from the pot and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining meat in two batches adding an additional tablespoon of oil with each round.

Once all the meat is browned and removed from the pot, add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about five minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Next, add the flour and cook until browned for 2 minutes. Follow with the tomato paste, wine, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot before adding the venison back in.

Bring the liquid to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 hour.

After an hour, add the potatoes and carrots. Bring the liquid to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for an additional 40 minutes to an hour until the vegetables and venison are tender. The venison should reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Stir in the peas and cook for five more minutes before spooning into bowls and serving.

Vanilla Bean Poached Pears with Chrysalis Vineyard’s 2018 Sarah’s Patio White For poached pears, a refreshing white is

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the best choice. Sarah’s Patio White is a winner for this dish because of its semi-sweetness and fruit-forward notes. The wine’s natural sweetness, from two percent residual sugar, makes it great for poaching under-ripe pears that are still a little tart.

Serves: 4 | Time: 1 hour Ingredients: • 1 bottle of 2018 Sarah’s Patio White •

1 cup of water

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¾ cup of granulated sugar

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1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

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4 Bartlett pears, peeled

Directions: Place the wine, water, sugar, vanilla bean, and its pulp into a 4-quart pot over high heat.

Bring the mixture to a boil and stir to help the sugar dissolve.

Turn the heat to low and submerge the peeled pears in the liquid. Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes until the pears are tender but still intact.

Place the pears in serving dishes and set aside.

Increase the heat under the pot to high and reduce the poaching liquid by half. It should thicken slightly and become syrupy.

Pears can be served warm with a few tablespoons of the poaching liquid poured over.

Or the liquid and the pears can be chilled separately for an hour in the refrigerator, then combined and served cold. ML

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CANA VINEYARDS & WINERY Chicken in White Wine and Mustard Sauce with Cana Vineyards and Winery’s 2018 Albariño Melanie Natoli, the winemaker and vineyard manager at Cana, offered her 2018 Albariño for a chicken dish. She says, “Albariño is an up-and-coming white in this region. It’s a citrus-driven and higher acid kind of white.”

The acidity of the wine cuts through the rich bacon grease and mustard-based sauce resulting in a well-rounded chicken dish.

Serves: 4 | Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: • 2 slices of bacon, chopped

Mulled Wine Plum Crumble with Cana Vineyards and Winery’s 2017 Unité Reserve Red Wine

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4 chicken thighs (about 1 pound), bonein, skin-on

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1 teaspoon of paprika

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½ cup of 2018 Albariño

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1 tablespoon of whole-grain mustard

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1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard

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2 tablespoons of sour cream

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3 sprigs of fresh thyme

For dessert, Natoli recommends her 2017 Unité Reserve Red Wine. She says, “This is my estate red blend. It is my favorite because I am the grape-grower and winemaker, so these are my grapes. I pull the best of the rest from the vineyard, from a vintage.” This year’s blend is Merlot-heavy, adding an extra punch of plum flavor to the plum crumble.

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Serves: 4 – 6 | Time: 2 hours

Directions: Place a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until the bacon is browned and crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve.

Next, rub the chicken with the paprika and season with salt and pepper.

Place the chicken in the pan, skin side down and cook for 5-8 minutes until browned. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Pour the wine into the skillet and use a

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wooden spoon to scrape up all the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, sour cream, and thyme. Whisk to combine.

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Return the chicken to the pan and cover.

Cook the chicken for 15 – 20 minutes over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Serve the chicken with a generous slather of sauce, more fresh thyme sprigs and the bacon bits sprinkled over the top.

Ingredients: • 2 cups of 2017 Unité Reserve Red Wine •

½ cup of granulated sugar

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2 tablespoons of red currant jelly

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2 star anise

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2 cinnamon sticks

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3 whole cloves

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Zest of one orange

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8 – 10 red plums, depending on their size

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½ cup of flour

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½ cup of brown sugar

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½ teaspoon of salt

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½ teaspoon of cinnamon

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1/3 cup of cold butter, diced

Directions: First, make the mulled wine. Place the 2017 Unité Reserve Red Wine, granulated sugar, red currant jelly, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves and orange zest in a small sauce pot over medium-high heat. Cook while stirring for 1 – 2 minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Cook for an additional 15 – 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half and thickened slightly. Set aside.

Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round baking dish with butter.

Cut the plums in half, remove the pit, and cut each half into four wedges. Arrange the plums in the baking dish so they fit snuggly.

Bake the plums for 10 minutes until tender.

While the plums are baking, make the crumb topping. Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter and rub it in with your fingers until the mixture clumps like wet sand. Place in the fridge until ready to use.

After 10 minutes, remove the plums from the oven and cover with mulled wine syrup.

Sprinkle the crumb topping over the plums and return to the oven to bake for 50 – 55 minutes until the plums are bubbling and the crumb topping has browned.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. ML Kaitlin Hill is a Culinary Institute of America trained chef, owner of Kait-Made Catering, and the creator of the Emotional Eats Blog where she shares her original recipes and studies in food history. To read more, visit www.emotionaleats.com.

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Food | From page 4 Benson’s book, Growing Beautiful Food, has been on my shelf for years. Not only is the book a visual delight, it offers practical advice, tips and acts as a go-to guide for how to create an inspiring life in the country. From beehives to chickens to cut flowers and running a full CSA at his historic small farm in the Hudson Valley, Matthew Benson does it all.

It is no surprise that great cut flowers such as Gomphrena, Amaranth, Celosia and Cosmos are in my flower beds and also in his book. His planting, growing, harvesting, and organic pest management tips have always been a fantastic reference and motivator. How can you not be inspired by someone who notes that he and his family find joy and purpose in the garden?

While the filtered light and change in seasons encourages a time to slow down, there is still plenty to do. Stay focused. Now is the time to add mulch to the apple trees, dry your cut flowers, plant bulbs, split perennials, add deciduous trees, turn those fall apples and pears into crisps or preserves, and make pumpkin soup.

Whew. I once carved twenty pumpkins into bowls to serve homemade pumpkin soup for a party. The process was painful, but the result was magic. Twenty pumpkins on the table, each guest felt like harvest royalty. I don’t even remember the rest of the menu, but I do remember the great pumpkins as the starter, and the poached pears as the grand finale (thankfully made by a friend who also helped with carving). I think with wine, fresh bread, and fall greens, that would have been enough for the party. Now I am getting close to growing those pumpkins, making that bread and picking those pears and greens myself. Living in the country, everything is possible.

As much as possible, we try to eat what is in season, serve what is in season, share what is in season. The renowned author Barbara Kingsolver hammered that in my head with her fantastic book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. Why are we eating bananas in October? Pick apples this month.

They are delicious right now and grown locally – find them. And if you didn’t plant apple

trees or pumpkins this year, visit your local farms, orchards or friends who did. Support your CSAs, local farmers, and restaurants that source from local farms. There are so many in our region, and they are there waiting for you.

Pumpkins are always at the top of my list in October. My favorites for decor are the white and green ones. For serving soup on the table, I prefer orange. For making soup, I prefer peeling the smaller pumpkins, or butternut squash. Add peeled chestnuts into the simmering pot like French chef Mimi Thorisson whose Lucky Pumpkin Soup recipe is a staple for us in the fall.

I also love to extend the season and fill planters with ornamental peppers and pansies, mums, and of course, celosia. Bulbs are at all the garden centers now, so if you do not want to special order them, grab a handful or two at the store, and plant. You will be so happy in the spring. And it doesn’t take much time. For tulips, dig a hole four times the bulb height. For daffodils, three times the height of the bulb. And don’t forget to add leaf mulch on top.

For planting perennials, dig holes at least as deep as the nursery containers, add some organic matter such as leaf compost and water thoroughly. Keep watering if we have no rain so the roots can reestablish in the still-warm soil.

This month is a wonderful time for filling your vases with the last flowers from the garden. Asters, Celosia, Zinnias, Gomphrena, Amaranth and grasses all make beautiful arrangements. Pick to your heart’s content. There is a reason there are so many October brides!

Bring the outside in with your pumpkin soup and fall flowers and set up a s’mores station to entice guests back outside. Or bring out hot apple and pear crisp from the oven and eat around the fire. Start planting so more of your harvest feast can be from your own garden with each passing year. The nights are getting chilly, but the moon, fall harvest and change of seasons and light is exciting. To Summer let’s just say: Thank you, next. ML Ashley Bommer Singh is a writer, garden lover, and designer of landscapes and interiors.

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OLYMPIC SCHEDULE AT RUTLEDGE IN OCTOBER

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he 2019 Rutledge Farm Sessions clinic series offers an exciting line up featuring three Olympians who are top athletes and trainers in dressage, show jumping, and eventing this month.

The October lineup includes Olympic gold-medalist Will Simpson, Olympic bronze-medalist Ali Brock, and Olympic gold-medalist Phillip Dutton.

Simpson is the first up in the October schedule when he teaches on Oct. 12. He is most known for his contribution to the United States Show Jumping team, earning a gold medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He has represented the United States in five different World Cup finals and has won more than 75 Grand Prix events

throughout his career.

Olympic bronze-medalist Ali Brock shares her wealth of knowledge in a two-day clinic on Oct. 19-20. Brock earned an Olympic bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics riding for the U.S. Dressage Team. Today, she bases her training business out of both Wellington, Florida and Keswick, Virginia. She serves as the Equestrian Representative for the Athletes Advisory Council on the U.S. Equestrian board.

Finishing up the busy October series is Olympic gold-medalist Phillip Dutton on Oct. 26. Dutton earned back-to-back Olympic gold medals for Australia’s eventing team in 1996 during the Games in Atlanta and again in 2000 in Sydney. After changing his

competitive nationality to the United States, he was a member of the gold medal eventing team at the 2007 Pan-American Games in Rio De Janeiro and rode to the individual silver medal. In 2016, he was awarded the individual bronze medal for U.S. Eventing Team at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics riding Mighty Nice.

Renowned champion equitation trainer Stacia Madden will be in town on Nov. 13-14.

Registration for the Rutledge Farm Sessions clinic series is through Event Clinics. For more information about how to register as a rider or an auditor for one Rutledge Farm’s fall clinics, visit www.rutledgefarm.com/clinics. ML

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Stars Appeared for the Dinner on the Runway

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he Oak Spring Garden Foundation hosted The Piedmont Environmental Council’s (PEC) Dinner on the Runway on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. More than 500 guests spent the evening dining under the Harvest Moon on the Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s airstrip in Upperville.

“It was wonderful to see so many people come together on this beautiful property to support conservation efforts in the Piedmont. We are grateful to the Oak Spring Garden Foundation for their support in creating such a special evening,” said Jean Perin, PEC Board Co-Chair.

“We were delighted to welcome so many supporters of the Piedmont Environmental Council to Oak Spring for an evening on the airstrip,” said Max Smith, Head of Communications for the Oak Spring Garden Foundation. “We truly admire the work that PEC does to nurture people’s connection to our natural surroundings – as well as to each other. The Dinner on the Runway allowed us to connect with many of our neighbors and local friends who share the same passions we put into action at OSGF – to inspire and facilitate the preservation and celebration of plants, gardens, and landscapes.” ML

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THE STOKE STOMP & STRUT

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Story and Photos by Richard Hooper

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t was the best of times. It was the best of times. It was Sept. 7 and The Goose Creek Jass & Ragtime Society convened its 46th annual, invitation only celebration, jacket and tie for gentlemen. The skies were clear (aka no rain) the temperature moderate, and any ambient humidity that had attempted to mug the evening had either been arrested by the proper authorities or simply evaporated.

The event alternates between two beautiful Loudoun estates, Welbourne and Stoke.

This year the scene was Stoke, located outside Aldie. A throng of beautiful people staked out claims on the expansive terraced lawns and boxwood gardens for their tables, chairs, drinks, snack foods and friends. The lines for traditional BBQ sandwiches and sides served cafeteria style would form later.

It started at 4 p.m. and ended at midnight.

At the Stoke venue, it is known as the Stoke Stomp & Strut and is, in essence, a sophisticated night of laissez les bon temps rouler for the entire family. Small children were first out onto the dance platform to dance alone, with a chosen friend or parent, but as the evening progressed and the moon rose, the not as young of all ages began to venture forth.

Non-dancers sat at the edge of the platform just below the musicians.

Music was provided by Andy Schumm’s Cellar Boys from Chicago and Dan Levinson’s Crescent City Jazz Band from New York and other parts of the country.

Andy Schumm plays coronet, clarinet, and tenor saxophone. His group is composed of four other multi-instrumentalists.

This night the lead singer with Schumm was chanteuse Roya Naldi, whose crooning style was always beautiful, especially in songs that moved in the direction of swing.

Alternating sets with the Cellar Boys was the Crescent City Jazz Band led by clarinetist Dan Levinson, who has played with Mel Torme, Wynton Marsalis and many others.

He played on the soundtrack for the Gram-

my Award-winning series Boardwalk Empire that was aired on HBO. His wife, Molly Ryan, took us across the tracks with her big voice and songs that included such titles as You’ve Gotta See Mama Every Night (or you Don’t See Mama at All).

As the moon rose higher, the crowds on the dance floor waxed and waned. Groups of people gathered up what they could

easily carry, sleepy children included, back to their cars - tables, chairs and empties were left to deal with the next day. My wife and I and a friend who had come with us joined the exodus. The music followed us across the expansive field to the far edge where our car was parked, beckoning us to return next year to Welbourne. ML

Top: People picked their spots and spread out across the lawn. Left middle: Pete Hensley, Marvin Watts and Leah Dodson. Bottom left: Stoke house. Right: Roya Naldi singing with Andy Schumm’s Cellar Boys.

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he Middleburg Film Festival just announced this year’s incredible line-up of films. Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story will open the festival on Thursday, Oct. 17 and Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman will close the festival on Sunday, Oct. 20.

James Mangold’s Ford v Ferrari as the Saturday Night Centerpiece, Kasi Lemmons’ Harriet and Trey and Edward Shults’ Waves as the Friday Spotlight films.

Filmmaker Noah Baumbach, film composer Terence Blanchard and screenwriter Anthony McCarten will be honored for their exceptional contributions to films and filmmaking.

In its seventh year, the festival will run Oct. 17-20 in Northern Virginia’s historic wine country. A carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films will screen in an intimate theatre environment, followed

by fascinating Q&As with world-renowned filmmakers and actors. The films include Oscar contenders, festival favorites, foreign films, regional premieres, and both narrative and documentary films.

Kicking off the 2019 edition of the fourday festival, Marriage Story which stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver in an incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together.

The ensemble cast also includes Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, Julie Hagerty and Merritt Weaver.

“We’re honored to kick off this year’s festival with Marriage Story and recognize filmmaker Noah Baumbach for his deeply personal and moving film,” said MFF Executive Director Susan Koch.

“We’re also delighted to welcome back and honor screenwriter Anthony McCarten,

who once again has crafted a riveting story and magnificent script for his lead actors in The Two Popes.”

Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman has been selected to close the festival on Sunday, Oct. 20. Starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, the movie is an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of WWII veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Spanning decades, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa, and offers a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime.

Festival tickets, packages and passes are on sale at www.middleburgfilm.org. ML

ne of the most historic and storied Inns in Virginia’s Hunt Country makes the perfect setting for your stay with memories that last a lifetime.

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o Derek decided early that it was better to take the reins rather than let life lead her around. Today, the actress who became an international sensation is a producer, businesswoman, model, and horse welfare advocate. Well-known in the equestrian scene in California, Derek is also a familiar face in the Washington, D.C. area.

Forty years ago this month, a tempting tasteful comedy for adults catapulted a young

actress into stardom. The 1979 American romantic comedy film 10 written, produced, and directed by Blake Edwards and starring Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber, and Derek was one of the year’s biggest box-office hits taking in $74.8 million. Moore played a successful, middle-aged Hollywood songwriter who falls hopelessly in love with the woman of his dreams, a young newlywed, played by Derek. That year, Derek became the woman in the dreams of millions across the globe.

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Reins | From page 22 At age 62, Derek continues to make her own dreams come true. We caught up with her to ask about those.

When you think of Middleburg, what comes to mind?

The first time I visited, I was invited by Karen and Hector Alcalde to ride an exhibition on Mouro, my Lusitano stallion in the Washington International Horse Show. That was in 1990. I stayed at the Alcalde farm and fell in love with the area the day Hector took me for a drive in his four-in-hand (carriage) with his team of gorgeous white Andalusian horses. I count Karen and Hector as some of my dearest friends.

I understand you have attended the Middleburg Film Festival in the past, will you be attending this year?

Yes. The Middleburg festival is my favorite. Sheila premiers the best films and for me, to be around serious film makers, film lovers

and horse county is a lovely environment.

As a film producer, what are some thoughts on what Sheila Johnson is doing for the industry, film directors and audiences with the film festival?

I believe the success of the festival is due to Sheila’s position and passion in the entertainment business. You feel it while you are there. There’s an intimacy that you don’t experience at other festivals.

What creative collaborations are you working on this year?

I’m a producer on a film called “On Silver Wings” about women pilots in World War II. Sheila was our very first investor which is a big feather in my cap.

Like many in Virginia’s Hunt Country, you share a passion for riding, horses, dogs and wildlife conservation. Your household includes several four-legged friends. Who keeps your company these days on

your walks?

I’m always amazed at how my love of horses has brought me together with some of the most interesting and diverse people around the world. Right now, I have three Spanish and Lusitano horses and three German Shepherd dogs.

I spend much of my time working on wildlife trafficking issues as a member of the board of WildAid. I even served as the Special Envoy of the Secretary of State for Wildlife Trafficking and the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking, a multinational coalition of member countries working together to fight the ten billion dollar black market of trafficking of endangered species.

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger asked me to serve as Commissioner and Vice Chair of the California Horse Racing Board to work on behalf of horse and rider welfare and safety from the inside of the industry. In addition, I serve on the boards of The Disabled Jockey’s Foundation and also on the Del Mar Racetrack.

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Bo Derek lives with longtime love John Corbett and a string of Andalusian horses on the Santa Ynez ranch on which she spends her days working with animals and for them through her work with several organizations.

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Reins | From page 24 In your 2002 autobiography entitled Riding Lessons: Everything That Matters in Life I Learned from Horses, you share your love for Andalusians. Is that why you became a spokesperson for the Animal Welfare Institute’s campaign to end horse slaughter?

Like most Americans, I was surprised to learn that our beloved horses are slaughtered for human consumption overseas. We don’t use horse meat here at all. We don’t use horses as livestock in the United States. It offends me that foreign owned companies profit off our horses while giving them a horrible death. We were able to shut down the slaughter plants in the U.S. but too many horses are shipped to Canada and Mexico for processing. Even though an overwhelming majority of Americans don’t approve of the trade, Washington, D.C. has been unresponsive.

When did you make the leap from being a lover of animals and becoming an advocate for animal welfare?

I never set out to be an advocate, I still don’t describe myself as one. Yet, you never

know who you’ll sit next to at a dinner. You start up a conversation and pretty soon I’m so impressed and in awe at the good work someone is doing. When they ask for my help…

I can’t say no.

And in your spare time, you run a business?

I also have my own company of grooming products because there was a time I found myself with a dozen, smelly dogs that wanted to live in the house with me.

It ended up taking three years of testing on dogs and people, but we came up with Bo Derek Pet Care shampoos and conditioners that make the coat so soft and smell so good that you can’t keep your hands off your dog, which when you think about it, is a win-win for both of you. The best part is our sales benefit retired military working dogs.

Both your father, Paul Collins, and your late husband, John Derek, were veterans. Is that what moved you to support the VA? Again, I was at an inaugural breakfast at the Vice-President’s residence and struck up a conversation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi. He asked if I would

go out to Snowmass Village, Colorado to the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic (NDVWSC). He said that it would mean so much to the veterans. I did. And I can’t tell you how impressed and moved I was to see 350 veterans of all disabilities competing in such technical sports.

Some of the greatest ski athletes and volunteers give their time and their giant hearts to make sure that every veteran has a great time and generally a breakthrough in knowing what they can do—not what they can’t.

My stepson was a quadriplegic, and I was constantly comparing his life with his disability as a civilian and the advances and mini-miracles that were happening on that mountain. I ended up serving as honorary chair of all six national events for nine years.

Over the years, you have received many awards. What was the one that really touched your heart?

I received the honor, rarely given, for my attention to disabled veterans. My Green Beret was a very special moment for me because my stepfather had been a Green Beret who died of Parkinson’s disease. ML For more information, visit her website www.boderekpetcare.com.

Left: Taking care of business-her way and on her time. Right: A house full of smelly dogs led to a new business adventure for this Californian. The Bo Derek Pet Care is a line of shampoos and conditioners for the furry family members.

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PIEDMONT: HEADED OUT TO HUNT Photos by Joanne Maisano Fall hunting has begun! The warm temperatures did not deter anyone from getting up in the predawn hours, tacking up and arriving at the meets as the sun came up for the season’s first hunts.

Cubbing season is the time of year when members can bring out their green horses to get them used to hounds and other horses. Instead of old dogs learning new tricks, the seasoned hounds are teaching the young pups the ropes of fox hunting. The scenting is difficult in high temperatures but it is the perfect time to learn. Enjoy the photos from around Hunt Country. Each hunt has different requirements for attire but most excuse jackets during the hot days. Let the season begin! ML

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Foxhunting enjoys a great tradition in Virginia and particularly in Clarke County. Blue Ridge Hunt started off the cubbing season from the kennels in Boyce on Saturday, Aug. 31.

The joint masters for Blue Ridge Hunt are MFH Anne W. McIntosh and MFH Jeffrey L. LeHew. The very warm temperatures on the first day forced each hunt to move off at sunrise. Streams and ponds were a welcome sight for the hounds to cool off.

The hunt welcomes anyone who wants to enjoy the sport of fox chasin’ and offers first and second flights, and hilltopping. ML

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JUMP INTO FALL Photos by Joanne Maisano Snickersville Hounds had their first day of cubbing on Sunday, Sept. 15 from Creekside Farm in Middleburg. Creekside Farm is the home of Gregg Ryan, who is the Snickersville Hounds MFH and the jt.-MFH of Piedmont Fox Hounds.The Penn-Marydel hounds showed off their beautiful voices as they got out for their first hunt of the season. ML

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Kayse Small, owner of Le Boudoir and “Nana” to the girls, asked them to make a list of likes and dislikes about the bras they were wearing at the time. At the top of the list was a lack of “snugness.” During their physical education classes, the bras would ride up and loose their supportiveness.

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Bras | From page 36 young girls and to help them understand their worth as young women.

“We created this product so we can have conversations,” said Small, “Girls develop, and we have to give them information during the process. It was so taboo [to talk about] for so long, [but] why not give them the information they need to be confident?”

The company mantra is: Confident girls become confident women.

“We hope that we can create a safe space to have this conversation in this age group, so they can talk and share with each other. The product is just a venue to be able to get to all of that,” added Small.

After Googling manufacturing companies, the family found one that seemed to understand their needs. The company was 95 percent woman-based. The owner had been in the clothing industry for years, but wanted to offer designers the chance to bring their designs to life on a small scale. Small flew to Minnesota to tour the factory, and came away knowing that the Livy & Lana bras wouldn’t be “just another product going through.” The United States manufacturing company believed in the product and the heart of Livy &

Lana, too.

From there, Small and her granddaughters arranged a focus group of girls, asking questions like, “How did the bra feel?” and “How did the bra hold up after washing it?”

The reviews were glowing.

“Our breast care is just as important as our eye and dental care,” said Small, adding that breast care goes beyond an annual mammogram. She pointed out that 85-90 percent of women are wearing the wrong bras or poorly fitting bras. Having good, supportive bras is the first step toward prioritizing breast care and taking care of one’s self.

“As women, we need to know our worth,” she said, “That’s why we get depleted so easily, because we don’t know our worth. We put ourselves last. I’m dedicating the rest of my life to women empowerment. It should start

when the girls are young. We have to [learn] it from our mothers or our aunts or our friends.

The earlier girls [learn it], the more confident they are. They can go out and create whatever they want in the world.”

The Livy & Lana line will be sold exclusively at Le Boudoir. Down the road, they would love for it to be stocked at specialty stores or places where mothers and daughters can try on bras together. They would love to see it sold online through various shops. And if Target was ever an option, they wouldn’t be opposed to it.

The Livy & Lana line debuted at Le Boudoir on Sunday, Sept. 29. The afternoon “pink carpet” event featured a photographer taking photos of the girls on the pink carpet, pink popcorn, and Livy & Lana bras to try on.

What comes next for the Livy & Lana line?

A bra for 13-18-year-olds or the “phase two” bra. They are hoping to have it on shelves sometime in 2020. Lana, 13, a student at Ronald Reagan Middle School, has also been sketching ideas for sweatshirts, scrunchies, headbands, and water bottles to add to the product line. ML Find Livy & Lana bras at Le Boudoir, located at 5 South Madison Street, Middleburg.

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ORANGE COUNTY SADDLES UP Photos by Joanne Maisano Oakendale Farm, the epitome of an exquisite Virginia hunt country estate in prime Orange County Hunt territory, was the perfect venue to start off the hunting season. The start of fall hunting for huntsman Reg Spreadborough and the Orange County hounds took place at Oakendale on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Riders enjoyed commanding views of the estate and surrounding countryside from the Bull Run to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

It was a large turnout as members and guests were anxious to get back out there. Oakendale Farm features a six-bedroom home, designed by architect William Lawrence Bottomley and built by W.J. Hanback in 1938. ML

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Bluemont ~ Ideally located just north of Middleburg, this country estate is over 104 acres of lush pastures, towering oak trees and fabulous mountain views. The manor house is approximately 9000 square feet. A picturesque spring fed pond, a beautiful sparkling pool and spa, a guest house and separate apartment over the four bay garage are all in pristine condition. There is a 6 stall stable and multiple board fenced paddocks to complete this idyllic setting and make this one of the finest country estates in all of northern Virginia. $5,700,000

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Middleburg ~ 227 acre parcel with magnificent land bordering Goose Creek. A charming and spacious one level residence, beautifully updated, a 2 bedroom tenant 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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MADE TO FEEL WHOLE AT VIRGINIA REGENERATIVE MEDICINE & SPA Story by Chelsea Rose Moore Photo courtesy of Virginia Regenerative Medicine & Spa

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risten O’Donnell of Lake Tahoe, Nevada has worked as a lifestyle and fashion model for the past 35 years.

Her connection to Virginia Regenerative Medicine & Spa in Marshall is both a long story and a brief one. The short of it is this: the little town of Marshall is where she found healing, and in some ways, the place where she found herself again.

“I’m 49 years old and everything is changing,” she said. “I’ve had a couple bouts of breast cancer in the last five years. I had radiation last fall and had to have a hysterectomy, plus the multitude of surgeries. Every time I go under anesthesia, my whole-body changes. I have a different circadian rhythm and a different appetite. I don’t eat red meat or dairy, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, [but it still] really takes an effect on your appearance.”

As a model, letting herself go is not an option. She is particular about her skin and what she puts on her body. Her aunt recommended Virginia Regenerative Medicine & Spa for a microneedling treatment, and O’Donnell flew to Virginia to give it a try.

“Next thing I know I’m getting the most amazing treatments I’ve ever experienced,” she said. “I was coming in for a microneedling facial with Exosomes, but it turned into everyone on-board-take-care-of-Kristen day.

I had a little massage, I was listening to my favorite music, I was in this super comfortable chair, with people nurturing me and making me feel so special.”

She had a scar under her arm from a previous surgery to remove a tumor. Even though the surgery had occurred almost a year before, the scar was still quite red, and O’Donnell could still feel the scar tissue under her arm. The team at Virginia Regenerative Medicine used acoustic wave therapy and microneedling on her scar. After the treatment, the scar faded and became smoother.

She was amazed that the microneedling results were immediate.

“Even though it’s still a medical facility, I didn’t feel like a patient. I felt like a human being again. It was really amazing,” she said.

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to you, it really changes you. I walked out of there with a lot more confidence.”

“When we have breast cancer survivors come in, we don’t charge for those scar treatments,” said Jeanne Poss, co-owner of Virginia Regenerative Medicine. “That’s just our way of giving back.”

The local business is partnering with the Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer foundation offering education, awareness, and advocacy to women aged 15 to 45 who are walking through a breast cancer diagnosis. The Tigerlily Foundation was a result of Maimah Karmo, the founder and CEO, being a breast cancer survivor herself. During her own breast cancer battle, she made a promise to God that if she survived, she would start an organization to help and empower other women fighting breast cancer. She wants to help women recognize their strength, just like tigers and lilies.

Virginia Regenerative Medicine is donating spa packages to survivors and their caretakers through the Tigerlily Foundation.

Virginia Regenerative Medicine is truly a family-run business. Dr. Michael Poss and his wife Jeanne Poss own the business, and their two daughters Alexandra Entner and Emily Albert work alongside them. Their massage therapist Kari Adams, who is like a daughter to them, was recently certified in massage for oncology, specifically for breast and prostate cancer.

Dr. Poss is board certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain management.

With more than 20 years of experience in treating pain, he was listed by Becker’s ASC Review as one of the “150 Pain Management Physicians to Know.” Jeanne Poss is a certified SkinPen specialist and trainer, ultherapist, yoga and meditation teacher.

“We have both an aesthetic focus and an orthopedic focus and lots of different options to enhance a person’s quality of life and ability to function,” said Dr. Michael Poss. “I’ve never seen such awesome outcomes in any other practice. The fact that we can do it in a very small, boutique setting in our hometown, and work with our family has been the most rewarding part of my career.”

The aesthetic portion of the business helps with skin tightening, cellulite treatment, spider vein treatment, lip and dermal fillers, amongst many other things. The

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orthopedic portion helps improve athletic injuries and degenerative pain conditions.

Virginia Regenerative Medicine has a warm and inviting interior and an exterior that looks more like a home than a medical facility. The Poss family intentionally designed the space to feel cozy.

“When people walk in, the first thing they say is that they can feel the energy and it feels good in here,” said Jeanne, “It’s not a scary thing. We’ve tried to make it where when you come in, you feel like family.”

While they have plenty of local regulars, they also have regulars who travel from across the country, everywhere from California to New York to Texas.

“We are very honored to be in the community,” she added “Our office is about quality, not quantity. It’s not about the numbers, it’s about treating people as a whole [person].” ML Virginia Regenerative Medicine & Spa is located at 8451 W. Main St., Marshall. Have a question or want to set up a consultation? Give them a call at 540-905-7370. Find them on Facebook and Instagram @VaRegenMed. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection increases your chances of survival.

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Elaine Broadhead died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on July 21, 2019.

Elaine was born in Paris in 1930 and moved to the Washington area with her family as a young girl. She grew up into a formidable adult and dedicated her life to advocating and fighting for innumerable environmental and anti-war causes.

Through the work of her family foundation, the Benjamin Rosenthal Foundation, based in Chicago, she was able to fund many organizations dedicated to saving endangered species around the world. The list of of wild animals she fought for is long, to mention but a few: elephants, great apes, wild horses and wolves. She was absolutely passionate about wolves, and spent considerable time traveling to wolf sanctuaries both in the East and West Coast and funding educational projects dedicated to enlightening the younger generations about the immense value of the wolf in our ecosystems.

She also loved to rescue unwanted animals at her farm outside Middleburg, where at one point she had a noisy menagerie of pot bellied pigs, Tuscan sheepdogs, donkeys, goats and senior horses, all happily rescued, rehabilitated, adored and living their final years in great style and comfort.

Being rebellious as well as combative by nature, she was a veteran of street protests, starting in the 60s. She was at her happiest chanting and vocalizing her beliefs at antiwar and climate change demonstrations, often first in line holding a banner, with her first pumped defiantly up in the air. Before the US got involved in the Iraq war, you could find her huddling in a small tent with a group of Code Pink activists, during a freezing winter night, happy as a clam despite the arctic temperatures, thrilled to be participating in a long-running antiwar protest in front of the White House. Family members had to bail her our more than once after being arrested during yet another anti-war peaceful demonstration. She loved every minute of it.

She was also passionate about Italy, where she moved after marrying her late husband, William Broadhead, in 1958. She settled down with her family first in Rome and then moved to a house in the Tuscan hills, where she spent many happy years, running a horse-riding business, tending to her garden and generally being the life of the party.

She moved back to the states in the early 2000s and settled down in her Virginia farm, which was always open to visitors and to environmental groups seeking a place for their retreats and fundraisers. Her huge energy, vitality, generosity and curiosity are legendary, special qualities that helped her forge strong friendships with people of many ages and from different walks of life.

She is survived by her three children, Misia Broadhead, of The Plains, VA, Sabina Broadhead, of Washington, DC and Sebastiano Broadhead, of Christchurch, NZ and three grandchildren, Navona, Leah and Julian. And by two very special sheepdogs from her beloved Tuscany, Mimmo and Lola.

If you wish to honor her memory and passion for wolves, we ask that you make a donation to the Wolf Conservation Center of New York, 7 Buck Run, South Salem, NY 10590 A memorial celebration will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains, VA on November 16.

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f a picture is worth a thousand words, then the video at the Sprout Center’s “A Night in Hollywood” was worth a million. Each year, nearly 500 individuals with differing abilities enjoy time at the Loudoun County center which offers a certified program of adaptive riding, carriage driving, equine assisted physical, occupational and speech therapy. On Sept. 21, the gala in the barn brought out people who support those stars and the horses who work so hard. Thirteen out of the 18 horses were sponsored and some $100,000 raised donations toward the Sprout programs that serve 150 individuals each week. The 2019 Impact Video told the story. Check it out at sproutcenter.org. ML “I am truly humbled and moved by what you did - your generosity raised over $250,000 in funds that will CHANGE LIVES in your community. We are planning to put this to work immediately and would love nothing more than to have you back to the barn to see your support in action. You are an integral piece of this mission and we hope to keep you involved in our important and critical work!”

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SPROUT OF HAPPINESS

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magine that you cannot walk or easily move around. Then, you are slowly lowered onto a saddle and after a few minutes the horse beneath you takes its first tentative step. Suddenly, you can feel movement beneath you. The steed you sit upon moves its lower body with unimaginable muscles, patience and gentleness. Caring people surround you to ensure you stay safe. What a moment! The Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center offers this opportunity, planting seeds that sprout into happiness, perseverance, dedication and accomplishment.

At first glance, somebody might think that because Sprout is a non-profit organization it would never be able to stand on its own two feet. This is far from accurate. Sprout has managed to stand on its own four hooves so successfully that they now give hope to 150 students per week! This is because of the passion of the people that work there, the horses that provide therapy, and the many volunteers that give their

money and time to the organization.

When I first met Brooke Waldron, the founder and executive director of the facility, I was writing an article for a pony magazine. I had been horseback riding for years, but didn’t really know anything about therapeutic riding centers. I learned so much when I toured the facility with Ms. Brooke, and even interviewed one of the students and watched him ride. Right away, I wanted to help this extraordinary facility. I do what I can; this includes picking stalls, grooming horses, cleaning up, and sitting on the sidelines to cheer for hard work and victories.

That is what I am able to do now. In a few more years, I plan to be a walker, who helps walk the ponies while the riders ride. I will do it because I know that Sprout helps people through partnerships with horses (and I love the horses).

Sprout is a therapeutic riding center like no other in that it has never turned down a student and will always be there for anybody in their time of need. Everyone who is a part of Sprout has to be willing to work hard: riders,

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horses, the teachers, and volunteers. The hard work does pay off, in that the students can strengthen their minds and bodies. I urge everyone to help in some way to keep Sprout growing. I think that Sprout is amazing, and such a unique opportunity for so many people and horses. I smile when I think of what Sprout accomplishes. I want to be a part of it. I hope you do too. ML

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Middleburg has to offer. Based on the Bride’s interests, stops along the route are scheduled and can include event venues, churches, wineries, distilleries, restaurants, hotels, florists, shops (e.g., antiques, art, lingerie, jewelry, silver, equestrian, monogram, etc.), and museums, culminating in an exclusive twohour bridal gown shopping consultation at The Middleburg Bride. One day or weekend packages are available; pricing is based on the VIP itinerary.

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iddleburg has become a wedding destination for couples who want the breathtaking views and luxurious accommodations. Now, the town has a new store dedicated to bringing the families into town to shop before the vows commence to enjoy a different one-of-kind experience.

Days before The Middleburg Bride opened on South Madison Street, people passing were peeking into the windows. Middleburg resident Lee Ann Adams Mikeman opened the doors for all to see her equestrian bride themed store complete with white riding boots and a Swarovski Austrian crystal jeweled riding helmet with a splash in August. A splash of champagne and a toast, that is!

All the eyes peering into your windows were truly peeking into your heart. Have the Middleburg brides fallen in love with the designer dresses and feather bouquets?

They love our display windows which makes me smile. I had a former bride talk with me about getting her dream gown from our display window for her upcoming recommitment ceremony. This was important to her because she didn’t have the courage to stand up to family members 10 years ago.

She settled for a dress they wanted, but she didn’t love. Hearing stories like this breaks my heart, but it also reminds me of why I got into this business in the first place. To bring joy to our Middleburg Brides and help them fulfill their dream of finding the perfect dress for their big day! This is my daily inspiration and motivator.

Funny story about the windows — recently, we had a Praying Mantis and Butterfly perch themselves on each window. They got more attention than the wedding gowns did, but we enjoyed their visit and hope it is a good omen for the store.

Buying a wedding gown should be a memorable experience but it can be quite the opposite. What do you offer brides to make the shopping experience memorable?

At The Middleburg Bride…With An Equestrian Twist, we offer exclusive twohour bridal consultation appointments and are closed to the public during this time so we can focus our full attention on the bride and her guests. We provide champagne to

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Lee Ann Adams Mikeman, owner of The Middleburg Bride

celebrate the occasion and hors d’oeuvres to make sure our brides are relaxed and ready to shop. Staged in a 1930s storefront, our salon offers large private dressing rooms so the bride is not too far removed from her guests.

Finding the right dress is like a “horse race” so our dressing rooms are named after famous Virginia horses and equipped with voting paddles that guests can use to share dress preferences and gauge how the race is going. “In the Running,” “Scratch” and “Too Close to Call” are just a few of the voting options guests can choose before putting their Bride in the “Winners Circle,” once she finds the perfect gown! It’s a unique way to “Say Yes to the Dress” and one we feel is fun for our Middleburg Brides. We also offer plus sized gowns and multiple price points so every bride can feel comfortable shopping in our store.

Your signature package offers a unique bridal gown shopping experience with an Equestrian Twist. Can you explain the package and how you coordinate with other local businesses?

Our “Bridal Gown Shopping Experience” Packages include door-to-door transportation and a tailored VIP itinerary for the Bride and her guests, so they can enjoy everything

How did the the initial soft opening go?

The Middleburg Bride’s first Bridal Gown Shopping Experience Package was executed a few weeks ago and it was extremely successful. So much so that the bride and her guests posted 5 Star Google Ratings online, which we were thrilled to receive! The VIP itinerary we coordinated for this special bride was based on her interests and we executed the plan once it was approved. Pre-payment of all charges was coordinated in advance and the Bride and her party were greeted/ treated like VIP’s at every venue they visited.

Luxury chauffeured ground transportation was provided. Stops along the way included Common Grounds for coffee/breakfast in the morning, The Middleburg Bride for Wedding Gown Consultation mid-day, Le Boudoir for lingerie after the bridal gown fitting, Goodstone Inn for brunch, and Greenhill Winery & Vineyards for sunset wine tasting. And yes, she did find her dream dress!

When will the 2020 Designer Collection be revealed?

We are attending the Fall Bridal Market in NYC in early October and will come back with some great collections for the Fall 2020 season! Currently, we carry Dany Tabet and BECCAR, both are exclusive to The Middleburg Bride and can’t be found anywhere else in the region. We also carry Amsale and Nouvelle Amsale out of NYC. In addition, we carry The Middleburg Bride Private label which we procure directly from the manufacturer. This gives us greater control over the product and allows us to offer a more reasonable price point with the same quality as top-tier designers in the industry. In addition, we will continue to offer one-of-a-kind accessories including bling brooch bouquets from Europe, Turkey Feather bouquets from Brides | Page 56

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hunter championship titles, a win in the Upperville Grand Prix and top placings in a plethora of other high-level divisions and classes at UCHS. Impressively, he has now ridden in every hunter and jumper division at the UCHS in addition to judging every jumping class offered by the show, accomplishing a task that most would find to be unimaginable.

His dedication to the sport has created a legacy of its own.

In 1984, Fargis was named Horseman of The Year by the American Horse Show Association. That same year, he won two of his three Olympic medals at the peak of his riding career. In addition to his Olympic medals, Fargis also helped the U.S. team secure a gold medal in the 1975 Pan American Games.

His career highs include being inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame; receiving Hall of Fame Honors from the Virginia Horse Show Association, the Virginia Horse Center, the Washington International Horse Show and the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, as well as receiving both the USEF/

lympic legend and Virginia native Joe Fargis is taking over the role of president of the board for the Upperville Colt & Horse Show and laying plans for the next world-class event scheduled for June 1-7, 2020.

After six decades of contributing to the history and heritage of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) as an exhibitor, spectator and board member, Fargis takes the reins at UCHS. His dedication to equestrian sport has given him valuable experiences that will contribute to his new role as president.

In 1960, at the young age of 12, Fargis began attending the UCHS, riding ponies under the old oak trees. Some of his most fond and vivid memories were formulated within the fence line of the UCHS, giving it a special place in his heart that would resonate with him throughout his career as an international show jumping athlete.

Some 60 years later, the local horseman has achieved great success within those very arenas and beyond. Fargis rode to many

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USHJA Lifetime Achievement Awards. Closer to home at the UCHS, the highly decorated horseman has also received the J. Arthur Reynolds Horsemanship Award for his mentorship in the horse industry.

Deeply rooted in the tradition of UCHS, Fargis is dedicated to continuing the uniqueness of the event. In 2020, spectators and exhibitors can expect the return of all of UCHS’ feature events, including its FEI CSI4* rating and World Championship Hunter Rider designation.

The Upperville Colt & Horse Show, founded in 1853, is the longest running horse show in the United States. Held in picturesque Upperville, Virginia, under the oaks, this iconic seven-day event has been highly regarded as a boutique attraction and a fixture on the schedules of Virginia locals as well as world-class equestrians. Featuring a FEI CSI4* rating and World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) designation, this is a can’t-miss event for both competitors and spectators alike. ML

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Total Equine Supports BraveHearts D.C. TRAIL TO ZERO: RIDE TO END VETERAN SUICIDE

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very day, this country loses 20 military veterans to suicide – a staggering statistic that is not lost on the Total Equine Veterinary Associates (TEVA) team, led by Navy veteran Dr. Jay Joyce.

“As a veteran veterinarian, I take great personal and professional pride being able to support this veteran suicide awareness ride through Washington D.C. Bravehearts remains steadfast in its commitment to our country’s veterans and bringing them the healing of horses and the support of teams of people willing to selflessly commit to them just as they selflessly committed to our country,” said Joyce.

In 2018, when Dr. Joyce was first approached by BraveHearts to support a 20-mile horseback ride through Washington, D.C., he answered the call, before even collecting all the details, with a resounding yes. This year was no different.

The 2019 Washington, D.C. Trail to Zero ride was held on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Although Joyce doesn’t participate in Trail to Zero on horseback, his responsibilities to the organization, the riders, and the horses are of utmost importance. Upon arrival after a long day of traveling from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, he greeted the team at Morven Park Equestrian Center to ensure all therapy horses had arrived safe and sound. The practice’s motto “Healthy for Life” definitely encompasses healthy after a long trailer haul in preparation for a 20-mile ride through the nation’s capital, followed by yet another haul to the next stop on the itinerary, New York City.

The day of the 20-mile Trail to Zero ride began early for the team comprised of 12 veterans, a Gold Star Father, support riders, 16 therapy horses, and the local contingency.

The TEVA volunteers followed the crew in the vet truck and ambulance unit to the starting point. Once they convened at 5th Avenue and E. 90th Street in Washington, D.C., the group was escorted by Capital Police, both mounted and unmounted. The riders and crew spent nearly eight hours traversing the city – one mile for each of the 20 veterans that take their own lives every single day.

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dedicated to providing advanced on-farm veterinary care. Joyce, the TEVA vet truck and ambulance unit followed directly behind the last horse as they slowly walked through the streets. This year, Joyce’s wife, Paula, assisted with the driving duties and even rode with the veterans near the end.

“With every turn, the military symbolism and monuments serve as strident reminders of the organization’s mission of awareness and prevention of veteran suicide,” said Joyce.

Care of the equine team did not end when the riders dismounted, Joyce returned to the barn the following day to make sure the horses were feeling well and ready for the next leg of their travel – New York City.

“We are so grateful for Dr. Joyce from Total Equine Veterinary Associates for keeping our horses safe and well cared for during our entire ride,” said BraveHearts President/ COO, Meggan Hill-McQueeney, a life-long equestrian. “Thankfully, we had beautiful weather and world class veterinarian care on the ready!”

“If through this ride, Total Equine Veterinary Associates and I can touch any family willing to either donate money or time or

reach out to a veteran friend in need and get them help before it’s too late, we’ve met our mission by providing this great event to DC and the surrounding area,” added Joyce. ML

Top: Dr. Jay Joyce of Total Equine Veterinary at work. Photo by Lovesome Photography. Bottom: Navy veteran Dr. Jay Joyce and his team at Total Equine Veterinary Associates supported the BraveHearts D.C. Trail to Zero to bring attention to the issue of veteran suicide on Sept. 7. Courtesy photo.

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POLO FOR A CAUSE Photos by Tony Gibson and Joanne Masiano Blue skies and lots of eyes watched over the 2019 Polo Classic at Great Meadow on Sunday, Sept. 15. The National Sporting Library & Museum’s 2019 Polo Classic was fun for the whole family with pipes and drums, the parade of hounds, and two great matches.

As the sole fundraising event for the National Sporting Library & Museum each year, the Polo Classic supports everything from exhibitions to educational programs to preservation of their collections.

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Society Pipes & Drums and Founders Cup Players drew everyone’s attention to the field. However, the Parade of the Orange County Hounds got everyone out of their chairs to see the dogs.

Danielle Westphal and Ken Giese performed “America the Beautiful” and “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the crowd.

The highlight of the day is always the two matches, the Founders Cup Match and the Mars Cup Match. Winners are celebrated and recognized at the Mars Cup Awards Ceremony following the last match. ML

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THEN & THERE

When Halloween was Serious Business

By Richard Hooper

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t is almost Halloween, and as with many things, there are numerous sources to its origin and evolution. Within the Christian tradition, Halloween is known as All Hallow’s Eve and observed on the last day of October. In that tradition, Nov. 1 is observed as All Hallows Day and Nov. 2 as All Souls Day. The Christian holidays correspond to the Celtic celebration of Samhain and its pagan roots that originated in Ireland and Scotland. Essentially, Samhain translates as the “end of summer.” Calan Gaeaf (the “beginning of winter”) was celebrated in Wales and, with variations to the name, in Cornwall, and Brittany in France.

Halloween has spawned many traditions: from apple bobbing and roasting nuts to sessions focusing on divining the future and setting a place at the table for the departed as they returned home for these special days.

Early on, it was a time when the wall between the other world and the earthly world was more easily passed through. Bonfires were lit to ward off the darkness of winter in some localities and, in others, to prevent the souls of the dead from falling to earth and to hold the devil at bay. Scary visages were carved into turnips that were used as lanterns to ward off evil spirits. As early as the 1500s in Ireland and other areas, people would go doorto-door in costumes representing the spirits of the dead. They would recite verses in exchange for food. In Wales, the costumes could represent grotesque beasts.

Many of these traditions have continued or morphed into those of our own. The turnip lantern has become the carved pumpkin, and costumed children canvas neighborhoods seeking treats.

Costumes have evolved as well. Today’s costume can be a sheet with cut out eye-holes, a black skeleton jumpsuit, a mask of a wellknown personality (worn in either veneration or ridicule) or a portrayal of a Gothic inspired character such as Frankenstein, a vampire or a werewolf.

Like Halloween, the werewolf has many sources that have led to its creation. In doing research for a new book project, I was struck by descriptions of the sufferings of people bitten by rabid animals. These were scenes that could be easily adapted into novels or movies about werewolves. These adaptations would be fictional, but throughout a long portion of history, witches, spirits and demons were serious entities to be dealt with by mere mortals. Men thought to be werewolves were put to death.

One particularly graphic account of a man suffering from hydrophobia was published in 1683 by the English physician, Martin Lister, who was brought in to attend to James Corton, who had been bitten by a dog but shown no symptoms for over a month. When liquids were brought to the patient to drink, “he vehemently started, and his stomach swelled and rose, after a strange manner; and I could then find his pulse trembling and disturbed.”

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Top:Zeus turning King Lycaon into a wolf. From an early edition (mid-1500s) of Ovid’s Metamorphosis. Wikimedia Commons. PD-US-expired. Bottom left: A watercolor and gouache drawing by Joris Hoefnagel from about 1580 showing a man with hypertrichosis. From the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. Wikimedia Commons. PD-US-expired. Bottom right: Wood engraving of a rabid dog from the title page of A Declaration of Such Grievous Accidents as Commonly Follow the Biting of Mad Dogges by Thomas Spackman. Published in 1613, it is the first book in English on hydrophobia. Courtesy of a private collector. Photograph

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Halloween | From page 50 Again Lister urged him to drink and edged the beaker toward the patient’s lips, “he more affrighted drew back his head, and sighed, and eyed it with a most ghastly look, not without shrieking and noise.” Lister noted that the Corton, “could take solid things in a spoon, but yet not without much trembling, fear, and caution, and an earnest request that nobody would suddenly offer them to him, but give them into his hand gently; and then he would by degrees steal his hand softly towards his mouth, and of a sudden chop the spoon in and swallow what was in it like a dog,” Lister had Corton lie across the bed on his stomach and his head toward a bowl of beer placed on the floor and that, “In this posture of a dog… he endeavored with great earnestness to put his head down to it, but could not; his stomach rose as often as he opened his lips; at length he put out his tongue and made towards it as though he would lap; but as his tongue touched the surface of the beer, he started back affrighted.” Corton was intrigued when the beer had been presented to him and “he followed it by the smell with delight, snuffing with his nostrils.” Corton decided he needed a stronger drink, and when

that was brought to him he tried again, “but after much striving, and exerting his tongue a thousand times, he could not drink of it; and lapping with great affrights, as oft his tongue touched it he started back with his head, bringing it down again gently to the bowl a hundred times, but all in vain.”

These were only some of Lister’s descriptions of Corton’s pain and suffering and it saddens today, even these many centuries later, to read of his condition. Before Corton’s death, he had one last convulsive fit when, “he bit and snarled, and catched at every body, and foamed at the mouth.”

Here is the emblematic violent behavior and canine attributes associated with werewolves.

The growing of hair and fur stems from another source, hypertrichosis, sometimes called the “werewolf syndrome.” It is a rare condition of excessive hair growth that can occur over the entire body or to a restricted area, such as the face - where it covers a much larger area than a normal beard. While a rare condition, its existence has been recorded for centuries.

There is one more source, known as lycanthropy, where people believe that they have shape-shifted into the form of a wolf, or some other dangerous animal that is prevalent in

their environment. The condition takes its name from fears of werewolves (and of course real wolves) that existed in prehistoric times.

In a central area of ancient Greece that was plagued by wolves, the inhabitants performed an annual ritual at Mount Lycaeus (lykos being the Greek word for wolf) in which anyone partaking of a certain food mixed with human parts would be turned into a wolf. This worked its way into Greek mythology in the story of Lycaon, the King of Arcadia, who tried to trick, or treat, Zeus into eating human flesh. Zeus, who knew what Lycoan was up to turned him into a wolf.

Also originating with the ancient Greeks was the idea that the phases of the moon could affect the brain, such as it did the tides. And we have the idea that the full moon can create the raging lunatic and is necessary for the metamorphosis of man into werewolf. In numerous, but by no means all, accounts, it is recorded that the onset of hydrophobia occurred at the time of the full moon.

So this Halloween, while we may still harbor some concerns about vampires and Frankenstein monsters, we are safe from werewolves.

The moon will not be full. ML

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10/4-6

To the Gates of Washington: Jubal Early’s 1864 Maryland Raid: Mosby Heritage Area Association: 22nd Annual Conference on the Art of Command in the Civil War. Conference covers Confederate General Jubal Early’s 1864 campaign into Maryland, including the battles of Monocacy, Fort Stevens, and Cool Spring. Talks held Friday evening and all day Saturday. Full registration includes: Saturday evening dinner and a Sunday bus tour. Partial registration tickets cost $225 while full registration is $450.

Partial registrants may be purchase tickets for Saturday’s dinner at $40 per person. The conference will be held at the Middleburg Community Center. Tickets can be purchased by calling (540) 687-6681.

10/5

Coffee with the Curator (10 a.m.): Join National Sporting Library & Museum Curator Claudia Pfeiffer for an informal coffee reception and tour of the museum exhibition “Leading the Field: Ellen Emmet Rand.” Admission $5 | Free for NSLM members. To RSVP please contact info@nationalsporting.org or 540-687-6542 x 4.

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Movie Time: “Spider-Man: Into the Spi d er-Vers e” (2 p.m.): Celebrate Superheroes Month with “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (PG) at the Middleburg Library, 101 Reed St., Middleburg.

races. Pack a picnic, carry chairs and tailgate at Banbury Cross Polo Club. Admission is $10, Children 12 and under are free. Gates open at 2 p.m.

10/6

Sunday Morning Yoga (10 a.m.): Goodstone Inn & Restaurant offers morning yoga every Sunday. Reservations required. Call Guest Services at 540-687-3333 to RSVP.

10/6

2nd Annual 5k Trail Run and Family Fun Run with Middleburg Montessori (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.): Run the beautiful 5k wooded trail course at Camp Highroad or try the shorter one-mile Family Fun Run course. Coffee and complimentary waffle breakfast to all registered runners, and vouchers for free tastings at Slater Run Vineyard. All checkouts with more than four registrations will be discounted. Face painting, games, and crafts for children. Dog-friendly event. Register at potomac.enmotive.com.

Sunday Sketch with Barbara Sharp (2 - 4 p.m.): Enjoy a free sketching session at the National Sporting Library & Museum with artist Barbara Sharp. All ages welcome, materials provided. RSVP to info@nationalsporting.org or 540-687-6542, ext.4.

10/6

Banbury Cross Polo Club Sunday Polo: Grand Finale (3 - 6 p.m.): Features two action packed polo matches, full bar, food truck, and pony hop

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10/8

Biz Buzz at Middleburg Millwork Inc. Lumber & Hardware (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.): RSVP via Facebook or by email to info@visitmiddleburgva.com.

Members free, future members $10. Fees payable by cash or check at the door.

10/8

Lecture by Matthew Benson: (11 a.m.) The Piedmont Garden Club welcomes award-winning author and famed photographer Matthew Benson to the Middleburg Community Center to share his expertise in gardening. Lecture and lunch: $55. For more info: Contact Margaret Littleton at 540-687-6246 or email piedmontgardenclub@gmail.com.

10/8

Roundtable: African American Horsemen (6 p.m.): Join the National Sporting Library & Museum for a roundtable discussion with scholars and museum professionals and examine the content and context of the traveling exhibition “A Brief History of Black Horsemen in Racing” which is on loan from James Madison’s Montpelier. Admission $10 | Free for NSLM Members. Light drinks and refreshments provided. RSVP at info@nationalsporting.org or 540-687-6542 x 4.

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10/6

Self-Care Sunday (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.): Learn yoga, breathwork, guided visualization, and how to integrate self-care into your life. Nourish your heart and soul with a morning of self-care with life coach and yoga teacher, Elena Sonnino, at Cana Vineyards & Winery, 38600 John Mosby Hwy. Includes all morning activities, materials, and a glass of wine after the workshop.

Breaking the Rules: Ecological Landscape Design & Traditional Methods (5 p.m.): Examine how alternative approaches on everything from selecting, arranging, and spacing plants to the simple act of weeding can yield more easily maintained landscapes that express the beauty and ecological richness at The Hill School, 130 S Madison St. Middleburg. The founder of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates will share his expertise in horticulture, environmental science, and the traditions of garden design. Weaner’s design and restoration work has been profiled in national publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Landscape Architecture Magazine, and Garden Design. Lecture begins at 5:45 p.m., a wine and cheese reception precedes the talk at 5 p.m. Event co-sponsored by the Oak Spring Garden Foundation and the Middleburg Forum. Free.

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10/11

Concert on the Steps (6 8 p.m.): Enjoy a night of live music, lite bites (Serendipity Catering & Design) and beverages (Middleburg Lions Club) on the Middleburg Community Center front steps. Middleburg Humane Foundation will also be there with information about adoptable animals, animal welfare programs, and the new facility.

10/12

Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson Show Jumping Clinic (8:30 a.m.): Train with 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson in a high-performance One-Day Clinic at Rutledge Farm. Each class is limited to five riders with four classes scheduled. Open to Hunters and Jumpers of all levels. Clinic cost: $250.

Register at rutledgefarm.com/clinics.

10/12

Bistro Dinner Cooking Class (2 p.m.): Learn howto create soul-warming comfort food including country pate, french onion soup and apple turnovers at Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill with Chef Dinah Corley, a local food writer and teacher who studied under Julia Child and James Beard. $79 per person.

Reservations required, call (540) 326-4070.

10/13

Live Music by Andrew O’Day (2 p.m.): Enjoy live music by Andrew O’Day at Greenhill Winery & Vineyards.

10/14

Annual Mary Kay Foundation Trail Ride (9:30 a.m.): The annual MKF Trail Ride is a morning to enjoy horses, friends and nature while supporting two important causes - cancer research and stopping domestic violence. Food available for an optional extra donation. Ride starts at Camp Highroad, 21164 Steptoe Hill Road. Tickets: mkftrailride.eventcreate.com.

10/17

Retro Reels Movie Club (7 p.m.): Catch a classic movie from the American Film Institute’s “100 Years, 100 Movies” at the Middleburg Library. Stay for a brief discussion of the technical, educational and/or entertainment value of the film. This month’s film is “Psycho” (1960), 109 minutes.

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M i d dleburg Film Festival (various times/locations) Visit middleburgfilm.org for a complete listing of events.

10/19

Cocktail Class with Belvedere Master Mixologist (2 p.m.): Shake, sip, enjoy a class with award-winning Master Mixologist Brian Stewart at Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill. Learn how-to mix, shake and properly enjoy a favorite Belvedere cocktail. Price includes a complete Belvedere bartending kit. $82 per person. Reservations required.

Call 540-326-4070.

10/19

Oktoberfest Party at Gentle Harvest (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Join Gentle Harvest in Marshall for an Oktoberfest! The event features shire horses, beer drey, café specials, BierGarten prizes, and kids’ activities.

10/19

Oktoberfest Celebration Week at Hunter’s Head Tavern (3-6 p.m.) Hold onto your lederhosen, our Oktoberfest food & drink specials are almost here! Enjoy a taste of Germany from Oct 13-19th with a week of food & drink specials — wrapping up with an afternoon celebration with contests & giveaways on the 19th from 3-6pm on our pet-friendly patio!

10/24

Haunted Trail & Festival at Salamander Resort & Spa (6:30 p.m.): Just over a half of a mile, the trail features 10 family-friendly Halloween scenes. Face painting, outdoor viewing of Scooby Doo’s The Headless Horseman of Halloween movie, jump castle, and costume contests. Seasonal treats (s’mores, apple cider, hot chocolate, delicious desserts) available for purchase. Children under 3 are free. Pre-purchase for a discount ($14 per person); $20 day-of event.

10/25

Great Gatsby’s Ghost Dinner (6:30 - 9 p.m.): Enjoy an all-inclusive Great Gatsby themed dinner, free-flowing champagne and haunting tales of local legends and lore at Side Saddle Cafe, 7 W. Washington St., Middleburg. Tickets $75 per person. Reservations required.

Call (540) 326-8177.

10/26

Olympic Gold Medalist, Phillip Dutton eventing clinic (8 a.m.): This 1-Day Clinic with Olympic Gold Medalist, Phillip Dutton at Rutledge Farm is limited to 4-6 riders.

Cost is $210/rider, $20/auditor. Tickets at www.eventclinics.com.

10/27

Live Performance by Shane Gamble (2 p.m.): Enjoy

live music from Shane Gamble at Greenhill Winery & Vineyards.

10/27

Free Community Day (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.): National Sporting Library & Museum offers free admission the last Sunday of each month.

10/27

Pumpkin Carving (1:30 p.m.): Let Market Salamander prepare your pumpkin for carving. They clean the mess. You do the rest. $35 per person. Reservations required, call (540) 687-9720.

10/27

Grace Church Concert Series (5 p.m.): Grace Church Concert Series features violinist Andrew Sords and pianist Timothy Durkovic in a program of Romantic Masterpieces for Violin and Piano. A catered reception with the artists will follow in the parish hall. Tickets are $25, Students $15, Youth under 18 are free if accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.gracetheplains.org or call (540) 253-5177, ext. 107. Grace Episcopal Church is located at 6507 Main Street, The Plains.

10/29

Yappy Hour C ostume Contest (5 p.m.): Dress your pup for a special Halloween Yappy Hour at Salamander Resort & Spa. Costume contest with special treats for the fur-babies. Treat yourself to something at the Gold Cup Bar and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the Middleburg Humane Foundation. Need more information, call (540) 326-4060.

10/31

Hot Dog It’s Halloween (5-7 p.m.) Middleburg Community Center. All ages welcome.

10/31

Muggee Halloween Party at Hunter’s Head Tavern (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.) Get ready for a wicked good time at your favorite “Haunted Tavern.”

Join us for an induction of new mug bearers, a people and pet costume party, hors d’oeuvres, spooky drinks, and killer prizes.

11/3

Sunday Sketch with Geraldine Kiefer (2 p.m.): Join the National Sporting Library & Museum for a free sketching session in the museum’s galleries with artist Geraldine Kiefer! All ages welcome, materials provided.

RSVP to info@nationalsporting.org or 540-687-6542 x4. ML

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have been helpful facilitating introductions to local business owners through BizBuzz and other organizations. Patti Thomas (Landlord) and the Thomas & Talbot team have also been tremendously supportive and believed in my vision for Six South Madison Street from the beginning.

Looking forward to collaborating with our business colleagues and bringing more wedding related business to Middleburg.

the US, jewelry, headpieces, belts, shoes, purses and unique equestrian pieces from around the world.

The Middleburg Bride carries more than dresses for the brides. Tell me about that special section in the back of the storeAudrey’s Corner?

Audrey’s Corner honors my beloved mother, Audrey Conley, and her sassy style with vintage clothing and accessories.

How has the transition from the corporate world to the entrepreneurial world been so far?

My 30-year tenure managing meetings and events for Leidos and SAIC prepared me well for the entrepreneurial world. Principles I learned then and try to live by now include — be passionate about what you do or don’t do it; treat others the way you would like to be treated; give back to the community; never give up.

What has the reception from the business community been since your

What are the hours for The Middleburg Bride this fall?

Currently, we are open by appointment every day so we can focus on our brides while they are in the store. Same day appointments are also available by calling the store. launch in August?

Warm, welcoming and supportive! People seem genuinely excited about the store. We are grateful for the positive feedback received from the local Middleburg business community and area residents. Middleburg Mayor Bridge Littleton and Director of Business and Economic Development Jamie Gaucher

Will you be holding an official open house or ribbon cutting soon?

Yes, we had a soft opening in August and are finalizing plans for an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Town of Middleburg sometime in October, before the holiday season begins. ML

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Bluemont ~ Located just north of historic Middleburg, this country estate is over 104 acres of lush pastures and has gorgeous mountain views. The manor house is approx. 9000 sq ft. The picturesque spring fed pond, sparkling pool and spa, guest house and separate apartment over the four bay garage are all in pristine condition. Six stall stable and multiple board fenced paddocks complete this idyllic setting – making this one of the finest country estates in all of northern Virginia. $5,700,000

Mary Ann McGowan 540-270-1124

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Upperville ~ Goose Creek borders this idyllic 156 acre farm anchored by an historic log cabin restored by the late Bunny Mellon for her long time friend Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Four renovated dwellings. Conservation easement permits building new main house with spectacular views.

Barns, spring houses, silos, stonewalls and chestnut fencing.

Abounds with wildlife. In Piedmont Hunt. $4,995,000

Cricket Bedford 540-229-3201

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The Plains ~ Luxurious home on 83 acres with views of Blue Ridge Mountains. Tastefully renovated to provide space for gracious entertaining as well as comfortable family living.

4 BR / 7 BA. Gourmet kitchen. Large, covered stone terrace.

Pool. Guest house. 3 BR tenant house. Stabling for 8 horses.

Located on a paved road with a paved driveway. 3 car garage.

Security gates. In Orange County Hunt territory. $3,950,000

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Jeffersonton ~ Unique 4 BR country house with pool and outbuildings. One and 1/2 mile of Rappahannock river frontage. Open, rolling fields. Investment, horse farm, brewery, B&B, farming or winery potential. All around views, flowering gardens, privacy and peace. 15 minutes to Warrenton. $1,991,000 on 239+acres or $1,443,000 on 142 acres

Rein du Pont 540-454-3355

Marshall ~ Completely renovated brick home on 22+ acres in a private, park-like setting. 4 BR/4.5 BA, including a separate guest suite with fireplace. Hardwood floors, antique mantles, 10 foot ceilings, 5 fireplaces and custom woodwork. Two level 13 x 49 porch. Full basement with work out room & sauna; 2nd laundry and storage. 2 car garage.

New 24 x 20 run-in shed. In Orange County Hunt territory.

OLREA $1,987,500

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The Plains ~ Nature lovers Paradise! Custom built in 2007, the French Style Country home sits high overlooking Little River and tree tops, absolutely serene. This home provides privacy and security including gated entrance and cameras around home and 4 stall barn with 1 bedroom apartment.

The 18.67 Acres are in 2 parcels, the home and barn on 17.05 Acres and additional vacant 1.62 Acre Parcel. Orange County Hunt Territory. $1,550,000

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Delaplane ~ Estate on 27 acres of rolling countryside with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The all brick 3 level residence features 5 BR/5 BA, spacious rooms and huge floor to ceiling windows. The grounds include a pool with stone terraces, a center aisle stable, a huge indoor riding arena and a tenant/guest house. Located with $1,150,000 easy access to to the nation’s Capital.

Mary Ann McGowan 540-270-1124

Marshall ~ Renovated home on 5+ acres surrounded by protected land. Contemporary design with an open floor plan. 4 BR/3 BA, new Kitchen, formal Dining w/fireplace, Living Room w/fireplace, exposed beams and brick. Master Suite has lux Bath, private terrace & unique glassed-in storage room. New roof, bathrooms, hardwood & ceramic tile floors, extensive landscaping. Open deck along entire back of the house. Easy commuter location just minutes to Marshall and I-66. $799,000

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Upperville ~ Renovated c. 1843 Greek Revival style home in the historic village of Upperville. 4 BR/3 BA, Front and rear covered porches. Fully fenced yard behind with professionally landscaped gardens. 2-car detached garage and potting shed. Can be Commercial or Residential. Below appraised value. $699,000

Cricket Bedford 540-229-3201

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