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LI F E The Ashby Inn & Restaurant: Art on a Plate + Fashion for Everyone & Dishes to Tempt the Taste Buds

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DEER CREEK | Just east of Middleburg off of a quiet state road, you’ll find a beautiful Colonial boasting four fireplaces, pool, guest house, three stall stable, five paddocks on 25 acres bordered by Little River. Much of surrounding area in conservation easements. The charming village of Middleburg is three miles away.

Charming historic home (circa 1770) in a beautiful setting with gardens. The main residence has been renovated and well cared for. It includes a gourmet kitchen, upgraded appliances and 3 fireplaces. Guest house and wonderful 5 stall barn with office, studio & loft. Bank level of barn can be used as garage space.

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Antique brick and stone set the stage for this country property on 6.7 beautiful acres with mountain views. The main house features 7 fireplaces, solid cherry floors, large great room with views, separate dining, and a lovely sunroom. The carriage house wing has two bedrooms with a large living and kitchen area.

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MEET MIDDLEBURG

Wally Lunceford, wine aficionado Story and photo by Kerry Phelps Dale

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drive through Aldie takes you by an array of colorful Amish furniture lined up in front of shops on both sides of route 50 and a small wine shop.

There’s a painted sign hanging out front of Wally Lunceford’s shop on the north side of the road: Aldie Peddler-- Wine, Eco Furniture, Antiques. The late Milo, Wally’s American Bulldog watches from above.

Inside the Aldie Peddler, a former house converted into a shop, most rooms and coolers are packed with wine. One room is chock full of Virginia nuts, local jams and sauces for the wine enthusiasts who drops by and needs a few picnic supplies. However, this place is mostly about wine-all kinds of wine at all prices. The store boasts a very good selection under $10.

Wally’s wine connection began years ago when he managed a Safeway store in Alexandria. “I did resets—markdowns on wine.

They were one and two dollars, so I would buy them and bring them home. I just fell in love with wine.”

Living in Aldie and commuting to Alexandria grew old so he transferred to the Middleburg Safeway. In 2007, he retired and took to the road RV’ing. According to him, ever since then it has been antiques, outdoor furniture and wine, but mostly wine. Behind the store under a carport are two prized possessions. An all-wood replica of a camper built on a teardrop Airstream frame is one of only two in the country he said. That one stays put.

The other is a well-loved and used 24-foot 2016 Mercedes Forest River RV that hits the road regularly.

Wally’s weekend starts at the close of business on Sunday, when he sets off both near and far for a few days of fun and relaxation.

Often his RV lands in a quiet campground along a river. He sets up camp--sometimes there are linens and a well-dressed table, other times there is bacon on a griddle, but the one thing Wally always breaks out is the wine. His personality, described perfectly by “Southern Living Magazine” in an article about the Middleburg area is “charming and chatty.”

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Everywhere you go, everyone is in a happy place.

- Wally Lunceford “Everywhere you go, everyone is in a happy place,” says Wally about his mini vacations.

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“It’s like meeting new neighbors every time.”

The Aldie Peddler gives Wally the same opportunities as his RV getaways do which is to meet new people and make connections.

Old and new customers come in, sample wines and visit. And they keep coming back, filling up his little store with conversation and laughter. The people and the relationships he makes are his favorite part of running the Aldie Peddler.

“I can’t wait to get over here in the morning. I have the best customers—they keep me here,” says Wally. Then, he adds “I can’t wait to taste new wines.”ML

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CELEBRATING

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The Salamander Resort & Spa and Greenhill Winery & Vineyards joined together in celebrating their five-year anniversaries the last week of August.

Salamander Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves created the incredibly beautiful cakes for both events. Reaves was the first employee hired by the resort, and his creations are featured on the resort’s social media sites.

The owners of each of the businesses invited the community to join them for cake and Greenhill's award-winning sparkling Blanc de Blancs at their events. One of the cakes at the winery’s anniversary featured a replica of the Blanc de Blancs bottle.

Sheila Johnson, owner of The Salamander Resort & Spa, cut the cake for her guests – which included local dignitaries, business owners and Congresswoman Barbara Comstock – on Aug. 29.

“I want to thank you for your support....yes, we are in our fifth year and it has been an extraordinary five years,” said Johnson.

Greenhill Winery General Manager Jed Gray gave the toast at the winery’s anniversary on Aug. 28. ML

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ELIZABETH TAYLOR:

FASHION ICON, FRIED CHICKEN LOVER AND FRIEND Story and Recipe by Kaitlin Hill

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hether you remember her in the simple yet elegant white chiffon dress with a plunging neckline from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof or in one of the 65 extravagant costumes from Cleopatra, there is no denying that Elizabeth Taylor will always be Hollywood's leading lady of fashion.

Though, for those who knew her, she was so much more than just her sense of style and onscreen success. She was shockingly real, a generous host and a loyal friend.

With those striking violet eyes and the acting chops she had from an early age, Elizabeth was quickly discovered and elevated to Hollywood “it girl” status which she would

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enjoy her entire career. Her big break came at the age of twelve with the 1944 release of National Velvet and Elizabeth never slowed down. The London-born American actress was certainly one of the hardest working women in show business, starring in at least 50 films and winning three Oscars. In 1961, Elizabeth Taylor was the highest paid actress in cinema.

In addition to groundbreaking roles, she is remembered for her thrilling outfits, both on and off screen. In costume, she looked stunning donning elaborate gold headdresses in Cleopatra and her figure-hugging, white one piece from Suddenly Last Summer. In the movie Giant, she was a welcome sight clad in

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“Western-chic.”

She worked her unique sense of style off screen too, further cementing her title of “fashion icon” on her impressive resumé. She wore a tie-dye wedding dress embellished with little feathers when she married Richard Burton for the second time. At award ceremonies, she would often pair form-fitting turquoise dresses with daring necklines and blinding bling. Who can forget the Cartier tiara she wore to the 1957 Academy Awards?

She famously said, "Big girls need big diamonds," a slogan she often embodied.

But, those close to Liz knew she could be casually chic too. At home, she preferred Taylor | Page 9

Taylor | From page 8 sporting comfortable yet sophisticated caftan dresses made by lifelong friend and designer, Vicky Tiel. The caftan would later be named the “Liza Caftan” after Elizabeth’s daughter.

As in her closet, Elizabeth contrasted the extravagant and the everyday in her kitchen pantry and with the guests around her dining room table.

Tiel, who now splits her time between Paris, New York and a farm on the Florida-Alabama border, told me about the unique taste testing events Elizabeth would put on for friends.

“She liked to match peanut butter and jelly, hotdogs, hamburgers with Grand Cru wines...and we would have tastings,” she said.

“She loved to mix the greatest wines with the cheapest food. Especially fried chicken and Rothschild.”

Fried chicken was her favorite. In Tiel’s book, It's All About The Dress: What I Learned in Forty Years About Men, Women, Sex, and Fashion, she published a series of Elizabeth Taylor’s most craved menus. For dinner, fried chicken always topped the list.

The icon was even famously captured by photographer Firooz Zahedi cooking fried chicken at her home, Atoka Farm, just outside Middleburg. She moved there in 1976 with then husband and U.S. Senate-hopeful, John Warner. Page Allen, co-owner of the Fun Shop in Middleburg, remembers her, “visiting the B&A Grocery Store. She would wander around town just like everybody else.”

And according to Tiel, Elizabeth treated each person who crossed her path as if they were just like everybody else and encouraged, sometimes forced, others to do the same.

Even at the height of her fame, Elizabeth remained humble and always generous to all.

Doing so was one of Elizabeth’s keys to a happy life, something she taught Tiel, who writes about lessons learned from Elizabeth in her new book, The Absolute Woman: It’s All About Feminine Power, to be released this October.

Throughout her life, Elizabeth was so much more than her memorable costumes and notorious cravings. She was a mother, a wife, and a friend. She was an advocate for HIV/AIDS research and a philanthropist.

Tiel writes, “Elizabeth's generosity was her foremost quality and it shined in her love for all her friends and extended family.” Elizabeth even wrote a cookbook. With that in mind, celebrate the legendary food and fashion icon with a batch of fried chicken and be sure to share with friends and family, as she would

have. Here's my recipe:

• 2 teaspoons of granulated garlic or garlic powder

Ingredients: • 6 - 8 pieces of chicken (I used a mixture drumsticks and boneless skinless thighs) • 1 cup of buttermilk • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon of cayenne (or more if you like heat) • 1 tablespoon of salt • pepper, to taste • 1 quart of canola oil Taylor | Page 10

• 1 teaspoon of paprika

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Taylor | From page 9 Directions: 1. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper. Place this mixture in a gallon bag.

2. Place the buttermilk in a liquid measure jug or small bowl.

3. Working in batches, dip a piece of chicken into the buttermilk then transfer it to the bag of flour and spices. Seal the bag and shake well to completely coat the chicken in the flour. Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to a cookie tray lined with parchment. Repeat with the remaining legs and thighs.

4. Once all the chicken is coated, cover it with a clean dishtowel or piece of parchment and let sit while you heat the oil.

5. Fill a medium (mine is a 3 1/2-quart) Dutch oven with the canola oil and begin to heat it over medium-high flame.

6. Set a wire rack over a second cookie tray lined with parchment. Preheat your

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oven to 350°F. 7. When the oil has reached about 375°F you can begin to fry the chicken. If you don’t have a thermometer but need to test the heat, you can take a little scrap of chicken coating and drop it in the oil.

If it sinks and only bubbles slightly, the oil is too cold. If it floats but browns instantly, the oil is too hot. But if it floats and browns gradually, your oil is good to go.

8. Fry the chicken in batches for three to four minutes per side, until a medium golden brown color. Transfer all fried chicken to the wire rack and then place in the preheated oven. Cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken pieces) until they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F. 9. Sprinkle with additional salt and eat immediately! ML

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Page 9, top: Vicky Tiel, a well-respected American fashion designer, author and business woman, shared several of her personal photos and sketches of her friend, Elizabeth Taylor, with “Middleburg Life” writer Kaitlin Hill. Along with the photo, she shared her memories of dinner parties with her friend.

While in Paris, France, for the shooting of “What's New Pussycat?” her first film credit as a costume designer, Tiel met the actress. In 1968, after four years of dressing Elizabeth, the pair became partners in the Mia-Vicky couture house. Page 9, bottom left: The couture designer also has a line of clothes on the Home Shopping Network. In 2011, she published her book, “It's All About The Dress: What I Learned in Forty Years About Men, Women, Sex and Fashion.”

Born in the District of Columbia, she now splits her time between Paris, New York and a farm on the Florida-Alabama border. Page 9, bottom right:The vintage sketches dated 1964 are of a gown owned by Taylor. The handwritten notes by Tiel read: Richard Burton buys Elizabeth Taylor a beaded pearl mini gown with beaded lace stockings with pearls. It was signed and dated by the designer. Photos on page 9: Courtesy of Vicky Tiel. Page 8 and 10: Photos by Kaitlin Hill.

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

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

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

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Prime location, off Springs Road • Surrounded by large farms & estates • House circa 1890 with 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA, FP, hardwood floors, new kitchen • Garage • 2 sheds/studio potential • Tenant house • Property shares large spring fed pond • Private setting on 13.21 acres Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

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HASTENING DESIGN STUDIO BRINGING IT BACK TO MIDDLEBURG

Story by Michelle Baker

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esigner Louis Shields, owner of Hastening Design Studio, may travel the world looking for beautiful pieces but he always returns home to Middleburg.

His newest work space is located at 108 West Washington Street in the Hockman Building.

This antique business which has spanned the globe and decades began almost by accident in London years ago when he moved there to paint in the late '60s.

“I went there thinking I was going to be a painter and instead I fell in love with antiques,” Louis says. So, the young entrepreneur opened his first shop in the United Kingdom.

Today, many moves later including several moves locally, he feels he has found the perfect space. Hastening Design Studio is a cross between a gallery, a showroom and a working studio.

Pieces range in size and price. One huge ornate piece in the front showroom holds dozens of Design | Page 14

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Design | From page 12 antique books for sale.

“Yes they're for sale because I have about two or three thousand, I bought them when I lived in England, I would buy them by the box, by the foot really,” Louis says. “I just loved it because they are art vogue, they're from about 1890-1920.”

“I just started doing it and they had a shop in the consul's and was one of the first people to start bringing French furniture into England in quantity they hadn't kind of figured it out at that point.”

“I spent eleven years in England and then we came straight from England to Middleburg because it was the closest thing to England,” he recalls. “I've been here ever since on an 18th century farm outside of town.”

“All the English dealers were buying for me, they would come in with a huge truck and then we would sell it all out and just go again,” he remembers. “It was difficult because I was young and I was an American and I was dealing in French furniture.”

His love of the find and eye for detail turned him into a nationally recognized dealer. “It was hard work and I became

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fanatical about being able to identify wood and origins of things and that kind of thing so I got a bit of a reputation.”

“Then came back here kept my business in England, my workshops and my warehouse and I would fly to France buy a truckload go to England, sell it to the dealers I was dealing with and then fly back here, so the first year we didn't have a store or anything but I went to Europe 14 times,” he says.

While it may be baffling for many to try and predict the market, Shields has been able to be ahead of he curve in ways and read the sign of the times.

To know where the markets will be and becoming an expert in analyzing the trends is what has kept Hastening Design Studio on Main Street. Due to his busy schedule, he has not planned a "Grand Reopening" event.

However, he hopes his friends and customers stop by his new location.

“I’ve got two really big projects out here right now,” Louis says. His projects range from working on an estate in Middleburg where the main house was built in 1798 to a home with a 20th century art collection.

Shields and his team research and find the

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pieces to complete whatever look the owner is looking for in their space.

Locals can even take an antique restoration workshop from Shields at his farm out on Foxcroft Road. Check the website for details on upcoming workshops.

“Everything I buy we renovate, do that and everything right and then I started doing the furniture design.”

In addition to functional one of a kind pieces and antiques, the new space also features original paints by Shields, many of them parts of a series. “I've always drawn. I’m one of those weird people you can write your name I can can copy it exactly,” Louis says.

“I should have been a forger.”

This artist may travel with a lot of baggage but it's beautiful baggage awaiting its forever home. ML Hastening Design Studio, located at 108 West Washington St., is currently open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Page 12: Louis Shields is a man of many colors.

Photo by Doug Stroud.

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By Kaitlin Hill

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ust 20 minutes west of Middleburg, you will find historic Paris, Virginia. This quaint town with its distinctly French name was an important crossroads during the Civil War but more recently is a popular destination for those in search of bucolic scenery and refined dining. You’ll find both in the heart of town at the Ashby Inn & Restaurant, where new team members offer excellent service and upscale cuisine in a tranquil atmosphere.

Paris may seem out of place in a state where name origin is more often than not British. But don’t be fooled. Much of the town’s history, like most places in and around Middleburg, is the work of George Washington and his friends. The land was chartered in 1810 and renamed “Paris” in 1819 to commemorate a visit from Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who provided invaluable aid to Washington during the Revolutionary War. The Ashby Inn & Restaurant’s history is nearly as long as that of the town it’s nestled in. The original building was erected in 1829 and was visited by General Stonewall Jackson and Joseph E. Johnston in 1861. Additional structures were added during the Civil War, and over the next 100 years the space would serve as a rectory, a school and, finally, a private residence circa the 1940s. The property’s function shifted from private home to inn and restaurant in 1984.

These days, the historic spot offers creatively composed cuisine and sublime hospitality guided by recently promoted executive chef Andrew Eppley and newly recruited general manager Lindsay Watts.

Eppley uses seasonal ingredients to create gorgeous plates with classic flavor profiles, highlighting the best of Virginia’s ingredients.

He joined the team just over a year ago as sous chef, but he answered the call to replace his friend and former executive chef Tom Whitaker, who moved to Florida.

Eppley, who has only been at his post for a

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matter of weeks, has kept some of Whitaker’s dishes but added his own as well. He classifies his approach to cooking as, “keeping it simple.”

For flavor, he focuses on fresh and simple.

“A touch of acid, touch of salt, some sugar,

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getting that overall balance,” he says. He likes to do traditional but, “put a spin on it.”

He has certainly added his own touch to plating, which can only be described as edible works of art. He credits his eye-popping Ashby | Page 17

Ashby | From page 16 dishes to seasonally available materials. “The summer makes it easy,” he says. “When it’s summer, you don’t really have to do much.

Tomatoes are bright, melons are bright. Having those colors makes my job a lot easier.”

He sticks to what’s in season, selecting organic produce grown at the inn and scouring farmers’ markets for the rest. At breakfast, everyday oatmeal isn’t so everyday with the addition of vividly colored, locally grown peaches and vibrant micro greens. For dinner, confit sockeye salmon with cucum-

ber and dill could have easily been inspired

by Claude Monet’s palette for The House Among the Roses with pops of pure pink and leafy green.

Eppley has developed a keen eye for presentation from years on the job. “It’s a lot of exposure,” he says. “You work in some fivestar places, some Michelin-star places, and long-term exposure gives you a different eye for it. You start to look at how colors pop and how things work.”

Precision helps too. Peek into the kitchen to see Eppley using a delicate set of tweezers to carefully arrange garnishes on each plate

before sending it to be devoured. With this in mind, you may hesitate to disrupt his picture perfect platters, but you should. His dishes not only look like masterpieces but taste like them as well.

Meals at The Ashby Inn & Restaurant are certainly refined but by no means fussy. Eppley describes the experience as, “kind of a ‘wow.’ Not as in, over the top but it’s tranquil.

It’s a night out to enjoy and feel peaceful, full, but peaceful.”

Tranquil is a word Watts, uses too. The

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Ashby | From page 17 Charlottesville-native, self-described “Virginia girl” took the post in April after a decade working with the InterContinental Hotels Group. She hopes to implement her vision of country calm at the picturesque inn.

She says, “We really pride ourselves on providing the Virginia country experience.

It’s quiet, it’s tranquil. I find that when people arrive here, out in the country, it really is all about just being quiet and relaxing, having a local glass of wine in the garden. Things move a little bit slower out here, and we like it that way.”

Guests have plenty of space to kick back and no shortage of captivating views. The property sits on three acres of manicured lawns, overflowing flowerbeds and a seasonable vegetable garden, with views of Paris

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Mountain, Ashby Gap and Sky Meadows State Park.

The inn’s interior is also captivating.

Rooms are fitted with 19th century pieces, including hand-painted wardrobes, oriental rugs and inviting fireplaces.

Between Eppley’s delicious and artfully embellished plates and Watts’ vision for

country charm, time spent at The Ashby Inn is certainly life lived beautifully. But more than visual effects, it’s the people behind the inn that make the experience so special.

Perhaps Eppley puts it best: “You can’t do anything without the people around you.

That’s what I would credit the experience to most, the welcoming people.” ML

Page 16: The Ashby Inn & Restaurant is located in Paris, Virginia. Courtesy photo. Page 17, top left: Oatmeal at The Ashby is anything but boring with fresh fruits from the garden. Courtesy photo. Page 17, top right: The Ashby Inn & Restaurant uses local ingredients when possible including ones from their own garden. Courtesy photo. Page 17, bottom left: The refined and elegant creations at The Ashby take time and finesse in the kitchen. Photo by Joanne Maisano. Page 17, bottom right: The Confit Sockeye Salmon main course is featured on the cover. Photo by Joanne Maisano. Page 18, top left: Sommelier Stuart Brennen educates customers on the right wine choice to pair with their entree selections at The Ashby Inn & Restaurant.Photo by Joanne Maisano.

Page 18, top right: Executive Chef Andrew Eppley creates beautifully crafted plates that are a delight to the eye and to the palate. Photo by Joanne Maisano. Page 18, bottom left: Smoked Wahoo. Courtesy photo. Page 18, bottom right: The menu at The Ashby changes with the seasons. Courtesy photo.

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POP CULTURE CRAFT POPS IS LOUDOUN’S NEW COOL KID

By Chelsea Rose Moore

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op Culture Craft Pops of Purcellville is Loudoun’s new kid on the block.

Open for less than a month, Pop Culture is attracting customers from throughout Loudoun, Clarke, and Frederick Counties, and as far away as West Virginia.

Owners Holly Bagwell and her fiancé, Joel Rogozinski, have built a unique popsicle brand that is deeply resonating with customers. Pop Culture offers fruit- and milk-based popsicles made with all natural ingredients, primarily using fruit as a sweetener. Fruit flavors include strawberry honey balsamic, basil lemonade, and pineapple jalapeño. Milk flavors include banana cream pie with Nilla Wafers, birthday cake, hazelnut banana pop, and chocolate milk. With the exception of Oreos and Nilla Wafers in some pops, the popsicles contain no other artificial additives.

The menu also includes gluten- and dairyfree popsicles. Designed to make popsicle-eating simple for young children, the new business offers options with extra-long sticks and no added sugar.

Pop Culture is committed to partnering with local farms and businesses and is working with Loudoun’s Department of Agriculture to source fruit from local farms.

For a beverage, they serve nitro cold brew from Cascade Coffee, a company based in Lorton, Virginia.

Far more than just a popsicle stand, the shop’s primary mission is to bring people together.

“Our vision is to be a place where families can come in, not just for the popsicles,” said Rogozinski. “We have backgammon, cards, puzzles, and people use them every day. We want to be a place where people can relax.”

Every other Saturday, they host patio parties and show popular movies. The owners plan to offer activities like karaoke or trivia night for teenagers, storytime for toddlers, and special events themed around holidays.

Customers are greeted by the store’s whimsical and fun décor, designed to inspire and uplift. With turquoise blue and bright orange seating and a purple mural of Purcellville on the wall, it’s hard not to feel happy inside Pop

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Culture. The menu is painted on a chalkboard backdrop, along with an inspirational quote from Earl Nightingale: “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.”

The quote mirrors the journey Bagwell and Rogozinski have walked – or more appropriately, sprinted at full speed – over the last few months.

“All we did was build a really cool lemonade stand. At the end of the day, it’s not the most complicated business,” Rogozinski said.

“You don’t have to come up with something nobody’s ever thought of...come up with something good that people want.”

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Alabama five years ago. While in Alabama, they frequented a popsicle shop called Steel City Pops. As a lover of popsicles, Bagwell realized how much Northern Virginia needed a popsicle shop. When she met Rogozinski, she told him about her dream, but it wasn’t until early 2018 that they decided to make it a reality.

While both working full-time jobs, they began planning Pop Culture. They rented a space in Ashburn’s Chefscape, a shared kitchen incubator, and started selling popsicles out of a mobile trailer. In June, they signed the lease on their Purcellville space, and the rest of their success was carried by a “snowball” effect, according to Bagwell. The storefront is Pops | Page 21

Pops | From page 20 located at 737 E. Main St., Purcellville.

“You can innovate in the way you run it.

You can still make a really neat company,” Rogozinski said. “I want to show you what we can do with just popsicles.”

Since April, they have worked 18-20 hour days, seven days a week, to bring their dream to life. The day before Pop Culture’s grand opening, Bagwell left her full-time job to manage the popsicle shop. Their goal is to open more Pop Culture locations in the area.

The owners have already taken their product on the road to Twilight Polo at Great Meadow and made a pretty big impression.

The shop’s interior was entirely handmade by Bagwell and Rogozinski, who designed and made the store’s benches and countertops. Together, they painted the shop and murals.

“We both love building things, from physically building things, to building brands and products,” Rogozinski said. “We haven’t hired a single contractor. Everything is handmade, from our trailer, to our store, to our popsicles.

“We know every inch of our business,” he added. “I would love to say we are these skilled people, but really it’s YouTube.”

One of their most frequently asked questions is: What about making boozy pops? Rogozinski said the current focus is to create a family friendly place, not in creating adult popsicles at the store in Purcellville.

“I’m not in the alcohol business,” he said. “I’m in the popsicle business.” While serving adult popsicles at their storefront is not currently in the business plan, they’re open to partnering with local wineries and selling them at wineries or restaurants.

As kids head back to school, Pop Culture Cafe owners are thinking about plans for cooler weather. They expect to offer fall and winter specific flavors like pumpkin spice and roll out a hot cocoa bar mid-season. The store is open seven days a week. Check Facebook for seasonal hours. ML

Page 20: Reuben Bajaj (left), owner of The Shoppes at Main and Maple - White Star Investments, with Pop Culture owners Joel Rogozinski and Holly Bagwell. Page 21: Pop Culture's best selling pops are milk-based cookies and cream and fruitbased blackberry lemonade. Photos courtesy of Pop Culture Craft Pops.

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FOXHUNTING FASHIONS

A lighthearted guide to looking fabulous while foxhunting.

By Erin Bozdan

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he arrival of fall brings not only the colors of the leaves but of the fashions as well. In the world of foxhunting, fashion plays a role in both tradition and fun.

Foxhunters are beautifully “turned out,” or at least they should be. Representing their

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hunt in manner, mount and attire is incredibly important. While there are many specifics regarding what is appropriate for dress, ranging from the number of buttons, to whether a coat should sport square or rounded corners, here is a look at the main elements of typical foxhunting attire.

There are two parts to a hunting season and therefore two different styles of dress.

Cubbing season is a pre-game, so to speak, of the formal season. Younger hounds are just starting their hunting careers, and the veter-

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ans are getting back into the swing of things.

During cub season, from September to October, the dress is more universal and offers a chance for flexibility and fun with an outfit.

Traditionally, tweed coats or “hacking jackets” are worn, as well as lighter-weight coats in earth tones. Marion Maggiolo, owner of Horse Country Saddlery in Warrenton, Virginia, travels to England and Scotland every year to acquire the best of the best for her patrons. Her store offers a wide variety Foxhunting | Page 23

Foxhunting | From page 22 of equestrian products, tack, gifts, antique books, clothing and the largest selection of foxhunting attire and equipment. Having carefully chosen fabrics from select mills in the United Kingdom, Marion carries a range of coat weights to accommodate the changing seasons and temperatures in the United States. All her coats are beautifully hand cut and sewn.

Another bonus to owning a sharp-looking tweed is the versatility of the piece. Not only can a rider wear it in the hunt field, but when worn with slacks or a great pair of jeans, the jacket makes for a perfect outfit to attend the fall races, tailgates, and other country social events.

“We are not style conscious,” says Maggiolo, who keeps her tweeds the same length in keeping with the tradition of wearing the coat in the hunt field. “Our first loyalty is to the foxhunters versus the street fashion.”

Under the coat, a person will have a dress shirt that is of the pastel family or muted colors paired with a stock or neck tie. Ordain the neck with a beautiful properly pressed stock tie.

“Putting on a stock tie is like putting on a piece of jewelry,” said Maggiolo. Secure the tie with a beautiful gold pin, and there you have it.

Tattersall vests are proper to wear under the coat during cubbing season. They act as both an additional layer for warmth and as an attractive way to tuck in the stock tie. The vest should barely peek out from under the coat, revealing a subtle pop of color and pattern. To round out the outfit, a velvet brown or black hunting style helmet, brown field boots (boots with laces), and shades of brown gloves are appropriate. Black boots are always acceptable if brown is not available.

SERIOUS BUSINESS Rita Kaseman, member of the Loudoun Fairfax Hunt and the Loudoun Hunt, who is known for her impeccable dress and gleaming boots, has quite the collection of both cubbing and formal attire. In addition to her home hunts, Kaseman travels all over the county to hunt with different clubs during the year. Some hunts will require a formal Foxhunting | Page 24

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Foxhunting | From page 23 dress only on the weekends and “rat catcher” during the week.

“Cubbing is fun because your personality can come out with different patterns and colors,” says Kaseman. However, she adds, “There is nothing more sleek and impressive than an entire field dressed in their formal attire.”

Formal season marks the start of the time of year when hunting is at its peak, and hounds should now be hunting well, having been through their fall preseason. As far as the fashion goes, we now move from fall colors and patterns to classic, elegant and almost business-like attire. For serious foxhunters, this is the time for serious business, after all.

The hunt field moves from the warm glow of neutral tones with pops of color to an elegant show of black, navy and crimson scarlet.

The huntsman is always a spectacle of timeless attire, adorned in his or her scarlet coat, white breeches (typically) and top boots. Masters, staff and gentleman members who have their colors, depending on the traditions of the particular hunt club, may also be in scarlet coats. Black and dark navy coats are always proper for both ladies and gentleman. Like the tweed, the formal coat also comes in three different weights.

If you’re not familiar with foxhunting, one thing to notice when looking at the field of horses and riders is for the colored collar on some coats. This honor means that member has earned the right to wear the colors of the hunt. Colors are awarded by the Masters to deserving members who have shown devotion to the hunt.

A white shirt, crisp stock tie that is white or cream, secured with a plain gold pin, is an appropriate combination. Over the shirt riders may have a canary vest as a second layer. Light or dark brown gloves as well as white or buff string gloves are also correct. Dress boots should be plain, black and polished!

GREAT OUTFIT FOR GREAT SPORT Berk Lee, owner of the Tack Box, in Middleburg, Virginia, has

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The key to a great outfit, is great undergarments! The quote “beauty starts from within” certainly applies to undergarments. For a great outfit, “within” means proper undergarments for your outfit.

Seamless underwear, shapewear, and a great fitting bra will enhance any outfit! Seamless underwear is key for pants, dresses and skirts.

No one wants to deal with pesky panty lines. Same goes for bras! A great fitting bra will help give your outfit the perfect silhouette while slimming the waistline and lifting the bust. Here are some important undergarment tips to watch out for: • A proper back band size should fit slightly snug across your back at a low position to create a smooth back. One of the biggest contributors to women wearing the wrong size bra is the back band being too loose.

• Pick shapewear that works best for your outfit and body type. For a smooth look, try high-waisted shapewear so no lines will form at the waist.

• A great fitting bra will really change your life. For fitted shirts and dresses, make sure your bra fits well in the cup. There should be no spillage in the center or sides. A proper fitting cup size will allow your outfit to lay smooth at the bust.

been in business since 1947. In the heart of hunt country, the Tack Box offers a generous selection of clothing, supplies and tack. Lee comes from a foxhunting family and knows exactly what a hunter, both horse and human, needs. She keeps her store well stocked with a vast array of clothing and necessities.

“Foxhunters want it today, not next week,” said Lee. One misconception about foxhunting is that one has to be wealthy to enjoy it. As with any sport, there are expenses, but a rider doesn’t have to spend a fortune on attire to be properly outfitted.

The Tack Exchange in Middleburg takes items on consignment and offers new items from the United

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There are many moving parts to preparing for a day’s hunting. If you’re new to the sport or new to the hunt club, always check with the Masters on requirements for the dress code. Most importantly, have great sport, great fun, and have a great outfit to enjoy it in! ML

Page 22, left: An example of attire for the formal season. Page 22, top right: A selection of hacking jackets owned by Rita Kaseman. Page 22, bottom right: Custom coats available at Horse Country. Page 23: Cubbing attire at The Tack Box. Photos on page 22 and 23 by Joanne Maisano. Page 24: Piedmont Fox Hounds huntsman Jordan Hicks in his scarlet coat for formal season.

• Look for raw- cut or seamless underwear styles to eliminate panty lines.

• Try on several bra styles to pick ones that compliment your body style and outfit. Full coverage bras are great for everyday shirts and dresses. Try a plunge style for low cut dresses and shirts.

• Pick the right color bras. Nude bras are great for lighter shirts but you can also try grays and blues.

Sara Crutcher is the co-owner of le boudoir - the bra experts. The shop is located at 10 North Pendleton St., Middleburg. You can contact her on the website at www.leboudoirfits.com.

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It is nice to have clear sunny skies for a balloon launch but it is even better not to get rained out. Despite the cloudy conditions, the crowds turned out to see the skies filled with balloons. Gates opened at 6 a.m. both weekend days, with balloons taking their first flights around 7 a.m. Bob Thomas from Balloons Unlimited in Middleburg loaded his balloon ready with passengers during the Saturday morning launch. A dozen or so balloons launched early both mornings as crowds watched. ML

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Photos: 1. Hot air ballons launch one at a time on an overcast Saturday morning during the Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival at the Flying Circus Airshow in Bealeton, VA. 2. A crew works to fully fill the balloon with hot air. 3.Passengers get ready to embark for a ride with Bob Thomas from Balloons Unlimited in Middleburg. 4. Bob Thomas from Balloons Unlimited in Middleburg gets his balloon ready for launch at the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival.

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Hi! My name is Forest. I am a grey/ blue/silver medium male domestic short hair (DSH) with a rather unique look. I like to eat, sleep and play. I am good with cats, dogs and children.

For more information, call the shelter at (540) 364-3272 or visit middleburghumane.org for adoption procedures and to fill out an adoption application. Adoption fees are waived until Sept. 8. Middleburg Humane Foundation operates a private, 4.5 acre farm shelter in Marshall.

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“Middleburg Humane Foundation joins hundreds of other shelters in this nationwide event by waiving all fees for equine, livestock, cats and dogs,” said Polly Gault, executive director for Middleburg Humane Foundation (MHF).

“The difference with our campaign is

MHF still requires the completion of the adoption application and veterinary check. Our equine and livestock adoptions require home checks in addition to everything else,” she explains. The

local Clear Our Shelter campaign continues until Sept. 8.

The foundation operates a private, nonprofit farm shelter in Marshall specializing in the rescue and rehabilitation of animals that come from a variety of abusive situations. After medical attention and care, animals are made available for adoption. Visit the nonprofit’s website (www.middleburghumane.org) for more information and to view the list of available animals. ML

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JOHN COLES 540-270- 0094 REBECCA POSTON 540-771-7520 “Specializing in large land holdings” CLEREMONT

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The impressive, historic & award winning 1511 Acre Estate & Cattle Farm of Cleremont, offers a healthy environment for all of its inhabitants from the forest & land on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the 33 verdant pastures & abundant natural water resources. Prime Piedmont Hunt territory with riding trails on the property. Residences include a historic manor house, a second manor house, the original patent house & 3 tenant houses. $19,750,000

CHUDLEIGH FARM (Adjacent to OATLAND VIEWS – CHUDLEIGH FARM SECTION 1) ALDIE ~ 379.75 Acres on the north side of Oatlands Road between Rt. 15 and Snickersville Turnpike. Currently divided into 16 HOMESITES developed under the Low Density Development Option. Homesites range in size from 13.83 Acres – 38.12 Acres. Open Space Easement in place with potential for tax credits. $7,500,000.00

OATLAND VIEWS (Adjacent to CHUDLEIGH FARM SECTION 2) ALDIE ~ 271 Acres on the north side of Oatlands Road between Rt. 15 and Snickersville Turnpike.

Divided into 11 HOMESITES ranging in size from 13-41 Acres with private road frontage on Clear Creek Lane.

10 of the 11 parcels have wells and Certification Letters for 4 bedroom septics. Land protected by Loudoun County Open Space Easement. $5,500,000.00

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

Located in the OCH Territory. $3,200,000

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

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c.1823,one of the grand manor homes in the famed horse country of Upperville on 34+ acres with a stunning tree lined entrance offers 6 bedrooms, 3½ baths. Recently renovated, the home offers wonderful indoor and outdoor living areas. Porches, gardens, barns, paddocks, riding arena, pond, pool and magnificent views from the Bull Run to Blue Ridge Mountains. $2,950,000

Impeccably maintained, this is an exquisite 118 acre horse farm with ten fields and paddocks of 4 board fencing, gently rolling land & panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains with glimpses of Skyline Drive. In addition to the stucco and stone main residence, there are guest and tenant homes, numerous barns and run-ins to house 25 horses comfortably, and an indoor dressage ring. $2,450,000

Exquisite custom home designed for indoor and outdoor living and entertaining on 23 private acres minutes from Middleburg. Grand rooms with 12’ high ceilings and beautiful moldings, elegant main level master suite with fireplace and French doors to terrace. Nearly ¼ mile of frontage on Goose Creek. Charming Guest Cottage. $2,249,000

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

Please see our fine estates and exclusive country properties by visiting www.THOMAS-TALBOT.com

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Grinding Away at Aldie Mill Historic Park

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ldie Mill Historic Park, one of Northern Virginia's hidden gem destinations, brings history to life on the weekends. Located on John Mosby Highway in Aldie, Virginia, the mill is a quick day trip.

After the tour, walk across the street and greet this month's Meet Middleburg featured person, Wally Lunceford at the Aldie Peddler.

Volunteer docents like Miller Mike Devine provide education and entertaining talks to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays.

Donations keep the doors open. Docents provide the back to the past experience. Fifty percent of each donation goes directly to the Aldie Mill Historic Park, and the other 50 percent supports land preservation and park

development throughout the Northern Virginia Parks system.

The mill is open Saturdays and Sundays from April 14 until Nov. 11 from noon until 5 p.m. ML Miller Mike Devine explains the milling process.

Photos by Doug Stroud.

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RECREATING A TASTE

Bord’ô Pairs New With Familiar Story and photos by Kaitlin Hill

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he carmine-colored awning, illuminated by the Edison-style string lights that welcomed customers to Julien’s Cafe, now covers the restaurant’s next chapter. Recently opened Bord’ô offers wine tastings and a new tapas menu, but don’t be surprised to find some of your favorite Julien’s dishes in the spiffed up dining room, and the familiar faces of the Lacaze family behind the generously stocked bar.

You will most certainly see Julien, the son of Françoise and Jean Michel Lacaze and namesake of Julien’s Café. He has taken the lead roll in re-envisioning the space and man-

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aging the new restaurant with support from his family.

He implemented the shift from Julien’s Café to Bord’ô in a matter of days, transforming the cozy French bistro into his vision of a sleek wine and tapas bar, perhaps inspired by mix of his French ancestry and time spent in Spain. “The construction I did little by little on the two days that Julien’s was closed. I’d come in on those days and do the floors here and the floors there,” Julien says, motioning to the pristine wood running from the dining room to the bar. He continues, “We closed just for a couple days to do the painting and the real decorative take over.”

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wood accent saffron-shaded walls and stone planters made from roof tiles line the bar.

Each white marble table is simply yet elegantly dressed with earth-toned runners and its own unique succulent.

Though the decorative enhancements happened relatively quickly, other revisions required more time, lengthy family discussion or customer approval.

Choosing a name was, as Julien remembers with a laugh, “a constant battle” within the expansive Lacaze family. Julien continues, “It’s a pretty big family, between my sisters, significant others and everyone else. It was a lot of back and forth.” The family chose Concept | Page 33

Concept | From page 32 Bord’ô, a play on words, representing the space’s new focus on wine and a nod to his dad Jean Michel’s upbringing.

“Bord’ô was my dad’s idea, something catchy and simple,” Julien says. Mom Francoise adds, “And the concept of doing a wine bar—Bord’ô is associated with that, and it’s where Jean Michel was born.”

Menu modifications took time and the blessing of longtime regulars. Loyal Julien’s Café customers were unwilling to see their favorite dishes disappear. Julien explains, “That was the first question from everybody, ‘are you going to have the same onion soup or not?’ So we kept a lot of the original things that they wanted.” Classics like the onion soup, Croque Madam, and Chicken Dulany are still available and still popular. But now, in addition, to favorites preserved from Julien’s Café, Bord’ô offers small plates to be enjoyed with their more geographically expansive wine list.

The tapas were inspired by Julien’s time spent running a beachside eatery in Costa Blanca, Spain. He recalls, “In Spain you have a lot of tapas oriented places. I always loved that style of eating dinner at ten or eleven o’clock at night and not necessarily having one main dish, but a bunch of different things.”

And Bord’ô is not short on small plate selection. If you are feeling generous, fresh Foie Gras, nestled on top of sweet roasted apples and caramelized onions, is perfect to split with a glass, or two, of Virginia wine. The rich Foie Gras melts in your mouth almost instantly and is nicely contrasted by the slight crunch of the apples. Or dunk a crusty baguette into the Curry Steamed Mussels, flavored with basil sitting in a pool of spicy broth you won’t want to waste. The Carpaccio of Bresaolo is fun to share, too. The thinly sliced aged beef is dressed simply in oil and tastes wonderful with a sharp cocktail.

Spanish influence found its way into brunch as well. The Patata Bowl with Serrano, Fried Egg, Cheddar and Spicy Brava Sauce works nicely with an ice cold Bloody Mary.

With their various dining experiences, including the tasting menu with wine pairings, the small plate-centric happy hour and an expanded brunch menu, Bord’ô is certainly exciting and new. But it isn’t a total departure from Julien’s Café. The space is still warm, welcoming and focused on family. Françoise and Jean Michel still greet customers as friends, and many of them are. Julien’s sisters, Michelle, Natalie and Megan, frequently buzz in and out helping as they always have. Jessica, a veteran server, kindly makes recommendations from long-time chef Matt’s list of temptations. At Bord’ô, family is a part of everything they do. And as you enjoy their refined food and sincere hospitality, they’ll make sure you feel like family too. ML Page 32: Julien Lacaze and Chef Matthew Smith welcome guests to the Bord’ô’s bar for tapas and fine wines. Page 33, top: The Carpaccio of Bresaolo has a salty bite which pairs effortlessly with a crusty baguette. Page 33, bottom: Fresh Foie Gras with Roasted Apples and Caramelized Onions is wonderful to share, or not at Bord’ô’s in Middleburg.

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Sadly we announce that Patty Callahan has retired for the 3rd & last time. Patty joined Akre Capital in 2006 and has been an integral part of this organization. In addition to her incredible competence and skill, she has been a friend to all. We will miss her at the office but not in Life.

The gang at Akre Capital Management, LLC.

Patty spearheaded the mural project on the Mosby’s Tavern building as her last hurrah….

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ADDING ZEST TO LEESBURG

Story and photos by Wendy C. Kedzierski

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oping to hit the trifecta, clothing retailer Zest will soon open its third location – the newest one in Leesburg later this fall.

The Leesburg Zest will open at 32 South King Street (formerly occupied by the Leesburg Antiques Emporium) in late November. Zest is a sister concept to long-time Leesburg retailer lou lou, which also has a Middleburg presence.

West Federal Retail announced earlier this year that it planned to rebrand the Middleburg loulou ladies clothing location to Zest clothing & co. making it the second location after the Richmond flag ship store.

“We wanted to continue to build upon the lou lou foundation, yet give our clothing stores their own separate brand and personality,” said Ben Wegdam, owner of the company when he announced the rebranding. Zest’s Middleburg location is at 9 East Washington St. The new name Zest and its concept was first unveiled in Richmond, Virginia in October 2017.

Zest features the latest trends in women’s clothing by offering recognizable brands such as Free People and Tribal, as well as

value brands and private label. “We try to offer fashion for ages 20 to 65 since we want the daughter to be able to shop with the mother,” says Tara Wegdam, co-owner of Zest.

The Wegdams own West Federal Retail, a company that operates 34 boutique locations across the East Coast and is headquartered in Middleburg. Company holdings include Zest Clothing and Co., lou lou boutiques, and Crème de la Crème.

When looking at expanding, the company found Leesburg to be a great fit.

“The increased foot traffic resulting from

new restaurant concepts got us excited to come to Leesburg,” he said. “We have been successful with our ladies accessory concept lou lou for over twelve years at 9 Loudoun Street SW in Leesburg and hope to bring additional shopping opportunities for customers visiting downtown by opening this new concept.”

Zest’s Public Relations Director Michelle McNaughton is confident that a combination of local and tourist visitors will be a winning combination. “Having been a part of this community for over 12 years we have a great base of loyal and local customers,” said McNaughton. “A lot of our customers come to visit week after week to see what’s new or simply to tell us how their last purchase wowed at their recent event.”

“We also have a lot of Salamander guests and tourists, so we see people from all over,” added McNaughton. “Our goal is to make sure whether you are from around the corner or across the country you feel like friends, and everyone enjoys shopping more when you’re with friends.” ML Zest features the latest trends in women’s fashion for ages 20 to 65.

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rinity Episcopal Church is more beauty than the eye can behold at times.

That is when one sits down, closes their eyes and just listens to the music.

For some, the allure to the Upperville church could be due to the stunning cluster of sandstone and limestone buildings comprising the sublime church, parish hall, or the courtyard modeled after 12th and 13th century French churches. For others, the intricately carved stone and woodwork and the striking stained-glass windows depicting old and new testament scenes inside the church touch their heart.

However one is drawn, Trinity’s music and fellowship may be what brings them back.

Music has long been considered by members and visitors alike to be one of Trinity’s greatest strengths. From the adult choir to the children’s choirs, hand bell choir, organist and instrumental accompanists, Trinity Church offers the chance to enjoy fine sacred music week in and week out.

“We offer a balance of high caliber, accessible and participatory music that supports worship,” says Christian Myers, director of Music Ministries.

“Visitors to Trinity Church almost always comment on the quality of music,” says Betsy Crenshaw, administrative assistant at Trinity Episcopal Church. “They’re often surprised, especially being a country church in a tiny, little town.”

Twenty-seven years ago, Myers came to Trinity by way of Shenandoah Conservatory. Throughout the years, he’s led Christian education classes, choirs and youth groups.

For the past 12 years, he’s focused his talents and passions exclusively on the church’s music programs.

While appreciative of the compliments describing the music in the worship service as concert quality or the choirs’ and accompanying instrumentalists’ contributions as performances, that is not the mission. Myers aims to make the music accessible for everyone. He wants people to experience the sacredness of the music, as well as the quality.

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posted on a bulletin board above his desk.

“It is our mission to enable and to encourage all members of the parish to share in the experience of glorifying God through music; to teach together the skills of music and the practices of faith; and to build the body of Christ through worship, rehearsal, outreach and fellowship using music as an instrument of God’s peace.”

“I read it every day,” the author says.

“Music is a ministry.

I always want that balance of music and ministry.”

Still, owing to many factors, the music is exceptional. The vocal talent of the adult choirs, the dedication of a group of ringers in the bell choir, a masterful organist on a notable pipe organ, and Myers’ ability to get the best out of even a squirmy 5-year-old, all contribute to the success of the music program.

“Many factors make the space so great,” says Myers. “The actual building has one of the best natural acoustics for music. The ring of the room is like a cathedral, but with much better clarity.

“The ambiance plays together with the sound, too,” he continues. “Over time, I have learned how to use the acoustics and different parts of the church to best advantage. I am one with the room.”

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tease out the choirs’ and musicians’ highest potential through inspiring hymns and sacred music week after week. He prefers the long legato line, quiet consonants and rounded vowels. “I train the choir to sing for that space,” says Myers.

“The kids love to come to choir practice.

The octogenarians love to come to choir practice, and everyone in between loves to come to choir practice,” says Stephanie Knapp, who is a parent of kids in children’s choirs.

Knapp is also a member of the bell choir and music committee.

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Joyful | From page 37 collection of small group ministries with music at the center but with Christian formation as the true result,” she adds. The adult choir is made up mostly of volunteers with five paid section leaders who sing primarily at the 10:30 Sunday services. There are two children’s choirs for ages 4 to second grade and third to eighth grade and a bell choir.

“Christian is able to put those things together and make it all happen in a joyful way,” says Crenshaw. “He makes everyone feel good about what they’re doing, whether they can sing or not.”

There is a striking humility to Myers about his talents. In addition to his direction of music, he’s a fine vocalist, pianist and organist. “He’s so talented; he could work anywhere in music, but this is his dream job,” says Crenshaw.

The opportunities in music brought Myers over the mountain 27 years ago, but it’s his ministry that has captured him. “I would take a non-music job at a church before I would go outside for a music job,” says Myers.

The magic of Trinity Church’s music is no accident. The alchemy of talent, acoustics and superb direction tell most of the story, but the defining element just might be a bit more subtle and spiritual.

“Christian just does it all so joyfully,” says Crenshaw. ML

Page 36: Trinity Episcopal Church Director of Music Ministries Christian Myers plays on Trinity’s 3 manual, 55 rank, Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, which with more than 3,000 pipes is the largest in the area.

Page 37: In addition to directing the choirs, Trinity Episcopal Church Director of Music Ministries Christian Myers plays the piano and organ.

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Graves who represented the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics won a bronze medal in the team dressage competition. She worked with riders of all levels and later shared her experience with them in a Q&A session followed by an autograph signing session.

Ohana owners,Melissa and Jim Pankas, recently completed a new facility which includes a 100'x200' indoor riding arena with Attwood TerraNova footing, 20 horse stalls, office/viewing space, restrooms, laundry and multiple tack, feed, grooming and wash stall areas. The state-of-the-art training facility in Aldie includes an outdoor regulation 20×60 meter dressage arena, gazebo for viewing, stone dust pathways and paddocks with hydrants and electricity. ML

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Banbury Cross Polo Club held the 4th Annual Piper Cup 12-goal USPA sanctioned polo match on Aug. 19.

The Piper Cup was a huge success according to the host.

The Beverly Equestrian team won the 4th Annual Piper Cup. Riders for Beverly included Bill Ballhaus, Wyatt Harlow, Tolito Ocampo, and Martin Ravina.

Team Dragonf ly competed against Beverly Equestrian for the

title and trophy. The event trophy is designed in the likeness of a bull terrier which is the mascot of Banbury Cross Polo Club.

Riders Andy Hernecky, Juan Ghirlanda, Martin Estrada and Tano Vial made up the Dragonfly team.

Polo at Banbury Cross continues for several more weeks to make up matches canceled due to weather.

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Artwork from more than 20 local and regional artists of different styles, forms and subject matter will be on display on Madison Street, next to King Street Oyster Bar, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Celebrating Middleburg as an arts destination, Art in the Burg, will also feature live music from local artist, Bess Putnam, the Blue Mountain Songbird.

During this celebration of the arts, visitors can connect with artists and discuss the

creative process. Art-lovers also get a rare opportunity to purchase original works of art without gallery fees.

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Chair Deb Cadenas. “The town of Middleburg provides a picturesque setting for this wonderful event.”

The Middleburg Arts Council is currently raising funds for a planned 6-foot bronze fox statue. A life-sized replica of the statue will be on display during the event. A raffle will be held during Art in the Burg to help with the project. The raffle prize, a gift basket filled with a variety of items, will include a certificate for a commissioned pet portrait. Visit the Middleburg Arts Council hospitality tent to enter the raffle. For additional information about Art in the Burg, contact the Middleburg Town Office at 540-687-5152. ML

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eeling nostalgic as summer fades into fall? Take a trip to Purcellville, Virginia and visit the boutique, Nostalgia, which is an experience that carries you back in time.

When the hypnotic voice of Billie Holiday travels across the room, you may find yourself searching for an iconic white gardenia to adorn your hair. Instead, take a few moments to marvel over the statement brooches, brush your fingertips along the rows of elegant furs, or select an armload of jacquard and seersucker dresses to try on with friends.

Though the District said goodbye to WAMU’s long-running and beloved Hot Jazz Saturday Night radio program this summer, loyals to yesterday's vibe have another way to be transported to the beauty of days gone by.

A visit to Nostalgia, is an experience to take in. Moving from room to room in the shop that was once an old home, gives customers somewhat of a history lesson in style through the decades. Built in 1880,

the stately home on Main Street is filled with nearly 3,000 square feet of vintage clothing, jewelry and furniture. Whether a local or frequent flyer through town, no doubt you have spied the ever-changing mannequins that occupy Nostalgia's the front porch.

Owner, Silas Redd, reflects back on the road that led him Purcellville in 2016.

“For me, vintage tells a story and has more of an emotional connection than modern fashion. A person can look at a vintage dress, for example, and have a memory of a family member, a movie they saw, or going to a special place,” he explains.

Raised in Paris, Virginia, Redd says his mother and grandmothers have always been a strong source of style inspiration, each in their own way. He remembers taking an early interest in fashion in the nineties, when he noticed a specific magazine cover of British Vogue on a table belonging to his great-grandmother, Georgia. It made a lasting impression. What began as a class project while earning a fashion

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Vintage | From page 45 merchandising degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, eventually turned into a business plan for his dream store. Despite being turned down by 19 banks, he never lost sight of that vision. Over the next five years, he took jobs in visual merchandising for several big brands, as he slowly accumulated enough inventory to make his dream a reality.

Redd stresses that Nostalgia isn’t a costume shop or thrift store. These fashions are carefully handpicked. He chooses every single thing that comes in, mostly from buying trips up and down the East Coast. Consigned items make up only 10 to 15 percent of his offerings.

Taking cues from the interior decorators and home staging professionals he’s collaborated with over the years, Redd dresses the rooms. He looks for antique furniture he thinks would give new life to a home, but he keeps its original integrity. Translation: you won’t find chalk paint here.

When it comes to the quality clothing, nothing gets packed away.

From cashmere, tweed, and wool, to furs such as fox, coyote, mink and beaver, you’ll find all of it, including the capes and ponchos, upstairs in the room with the cozy fireplace.

With all seasons on display year-round, the store sold almost 600 coats last year, making outerwear easily his best-seller.

Designer brands he’s carried include Chanel, Gucci, Hermes and Yves Saint Laurent. Redd knows that even a woman who tends to be neutral and basic in her day-today look can dress it up with a coat and get noticed. He comments that the surplus of blended fabrics on the market these days is a stark contrast to what you’ll find in authentic and well-made vintage pieces.

As for trends, what has surprisingly taken off at Nostalgia are sequins. Normally reserved for holidays and special occasions, Redd says the Millennial generation is coming in to buy sequined jackets, for example, and styling them in ways that he never would have thought, like pairing them with distressed jeans and Chucks.

“We might live in an age with all the social media influencers, but also – anything goes,” he says. Rhinestones and bright colors are sought after in vintage jewelry, opposed to the dainty fine jewelry, yet it’s still versatile enough for everyday looks.

When Redd started out in the industry, he says fashion from each decade was much more accessible. Then once Hollywood had

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greater success with period films and TV shows, such as The Great Gatsby and Mad Men, those pieces became harder to find.

“Sure, people buy what they like or what might have sentimental value, but there’s also no denying that celebrities and musicians are dictating trends,” said Redd. “It shifts so quickly. Two years ago I couldn't give seventies clothing away and now I can't keep it in stock.”

For a fun way to shop with family and friends, Nostalgia hosts private shopping events at no charge. Refreshments are provided and everyone in the group receives a discount. Though he doesn't carry as much menswear, Redd's inventory includes ties, hats and other accessories. He is fully stocked in both new and vintage styles, providing great options for the many races and hunt balls throughout the year.

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themselves, whether going on a first date, or looking for something special at the last minute, because they’re busy taking care of everyone else,” added Redd. “When you come to the store and find something you like -- it's unique and you know it’s not out there on other people.” ML Look for Nostalgia at 142 E. Main Street in Purcellville, and be sure to follow the mannequins on Instagram and Facebook @shopatnostalgia.

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Peter Pavone, the Las Vegas 2014 Male Tribute Artist of the Year, wooed guests at the RideFauquier Roaring 20s Gala and Auction on Aug. 25.

Straight from Las Vegas, Pavone acted as emcee and guest auctioneer for the night.

“The party exceeded our expectations,” said Jinx Fox who is the vice president of the group.

The men came out dressed in black and the women came in sequins and pearls.

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Most adjacent counties have public equestrian facilities, including Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. RideFauquier members are working hard to make sure riders there can enjoy the same amenities. Funds are urgently needed to complete trailer parking area for trails access and a future arena. RideFauquier (formerly Fauquier Equestrian Forum) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 member organization dedicated to protecting and expanding Fauquier's equestrian resources.

Board meetings are the third Monday of every month at 6.30 p.m. in the Bistro on the Hill at Fauquier Hospital. ML

Photos: 1. Mary Page and other beautifully coiffed volunteers helped check in the guests as they arrived for the RideFauquier Roaring 20s Gala at Black Horse Inn on Aug. 25. 2. Linda Malmgren understood that having fun with fashion was the name of the game at the Roaring 20s Gala. Raising money for a great sport was the goal. 3. Gina Colto could have walked the runway in her beautiful gown. 4. Jean Roberts, Lynn Pirozzoli and Peter Pavone of the Black Horse Inn, Marion Maggiolo joined in the fun.

Pavone entertained, acted as emcee and auctioned off items and still found time time to talk to these lovely ladies. 5. The trio of Katie Fletcher, Natalie Ortberg, Anita Jaramillo represented three generations on their family tree.

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Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The first match starts at 6 p.m. The Saturday event features three polo matches and a halftime games for kids and adults.

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Photos: 1. Half-time fun for the family includes foot races and Tug 'O Warriors at Twilight Polo! 2. Left to right: Cat Wyatt, Cate Magennis Wyatt, Holland Corbett, Kristin and Mark Handwerger, and Tom Arundel. 3. Horse enthusiasts of all ages enjoyed the fun at Great Meadows at Twilight Polo on Sept. 25. 4. Christy Melugin, Gaige Simmons, Miles Clancy, Anne Clancy, JP Melugin-Simmons, and Parker Simmons.

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The asters were planted for our friend’s wedding and have ballooned in size and girth.

The Montauk daisies were planted to remind me of our own Lake Tahoe wedding. There is something about planting in mass quantities for special occasions that is visually appealing and comforting. An added benefit is the annual flowering of happy memories.

However, this year, after five weeks away, the flower path had suffered. The asters and Montauk daisies thrived but the celosia, once full and lush, became spindly and brown. My dense plantings gave way to gaps of dirt, expanding like puddles. My neighbor, Kate, left a bucket of pink celosia on my porch. After I complimented her on her gorgeous blooms, she wrote, “Garden far from beautiful. Clearing celosia but sympathetic to its vigor. Seeds going in.”

Her note reminded me that gardens fall to ruin if not properly tended. Soil conditions change depending on the climate, and this year we had rain followed by drought followed by a lot of rain. So much that by mid-August, Middleburg had received a full year’s average rainfall.

Green is the norm for us in the Virginia Piedmont. In Marta McDowell’s All the Presidents’ Gardens, Jackie Kennedy contrasts the lush Middleburg countryside of their weekend retreat with the dry White House grounds: “It is driving the President crazy, and I agree with him. In Glen Ora where we have a man who cuts the lawn every two weeks, it looks like green velvet – and this place looks as well as cornfields in Virginia.”

With everything so lush in the spring, I had turned to new gardens, and sadly, took the old ones for granted. Confident that my self-seeding celosia – generally considered an annual – would be forever fine with mulch and the rain, I neglected to add seeds or rip it out and start anew.

Maintenance is just as important as the

design. Without the watchful eye, and digging of the spade, lots can go wrong. Luckily, my magical-thinking Aunt Faye came from Florida for a month and noticed the neglect. There were weeds in the beds. The phlox had white mold. The aphids had made a home on the roses. The cherry tree had Japanese beetles. She quickly got to work, clearing out and weeding. Cutting back the phlox. Adding fertilizer to the roses. And adding her special touches of bird feeders and more milkweed for the monarchs which now flutter around by the dozen. Our two steers appreciated her daily gathering of fallen apples to toss in the paddocks.

Aunt Faye made progress, and with the changing of the seasons there is always a chance to start anew. I opened my garden books to see what I could do to improve. I was comforted reading Piet Ouldolf ’s woes upon removing his famous cloud yew hedges on his own property after a heavy spring rain had left them waterlogged and brown. Cutting them down gave him a blank canvas for a new plan which he promptly filled in with grasses and perennials.

The empty spaces in my flower path could now make room for fall bulbs, which were always a challenge to get in. I’ve ordered foxtails (Eremurus romance) for height and drumstick alliums (Sphaerocephalon) for naturalizing, and expect our usual hundreds of daffodils to come up in the spring. More asters will also go in this month for spectacular beauty this fall and next year. David Lohmann, owner of Abernethy & Spencer Greenhouses, suggests planting Helenium, Sedum, Montauk daisies and Korean mums now. For the bees and butterflies, he also recommends the asters, and Caryopteris for their blue flowers and nectar.

Ouldolf ’s book Hummelo also notes the

North American grasses Panicum, Schizachyrium, and Sporobolus, which are deer resistant. “The Blues,” a strand of Schizachyrium, is all over the High Line in New York for its fall color. David recommends the non-invasive “Shenandoah” switch grass instead for its autumn flame and year round interest.

Gertrude Jekyl once wrote, “Let no one be discouraged by the thought of how much there is to learn.” You don't need a special occasion to put in some new mass plantings to delight this fall and next spring. Let this fall be one of learning. Of striving to do more, and taking care of what you have. ML Page 51: Celosia and aster flower path in the autumn. Photo by Ashley Bommer Singh.

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Jacqu ely n Jouvena l “Sanctuaries” Exhibit at The Byrne Gallery: The Byrne Gallery is proud to present Sanctuaries, an exhibition of expressive landscape paintings by Jacquelyn Jouvenal. The exhibit will begin on Saturday, Sept. 1, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 30. There will be a reception for the artist on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 5-8 p.m. It is open to the public, and everyone is cordially invited to attend. Visit byrnegallery.com for details.

2018 Polo Classic: Meet the Players & Fashion Preview (6:30–8:30 p.m.): Meet the 2018 Polo Classic Players!

Featuring a polo fashion preview with local sponsors. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres by À la Carte Catering and a cash bar. This reception is in partnership with the National Sporting Library & Museum, Highcliffe Clothiers, Zest Clothing & Co., and lou lou Boutiques.

For more information, visit nationalsporting. org. RSVP at greenhillvineyards.com/reservations (search by date).

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Apple Gala & Cider Festival at Great Country Farms: Great Country Farms is hosting their annual Apple Gala & Cider Festival every weekend in September. Weekend festival admission is $10 for children and $12 for adults. Apple picking is open daily for $1.99/lb. Weekend activities include cider pressing demonstrations, live music by Tony M. Music, and wagon rides. For details, visit greatcountryfarms.com.

Free Boot Camp Classes at Lucketts Community Center: Lucketts Community Center offers Boot Camp by Fitness Image Results this fall. The program focuses on improving cardiovascular stamina, increasing muscle tone and strength training. For more information, call 703-771-5281 or email lucketts@loudoun.gov. Come and try it out for free, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 8 at 8 a.m.

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All About Herbs at Blandy Experimental Farm State Arboretum (9 a.m.–12 p.m.): Learn all about growing, propagating, using and preserving herbs from Sustainability Matters’ Paula Brownlee.

Take home plants, and learn how to prepare bottles of herb-infused vinegar. Members $20, others $25. Space is limited; reservations required. Call 540-837-1758, ext. 224 or visit blandy.virginia.edu to register.

Sidesaddle, 1690-1935, Opening Day at the National Sporting Library & Museum (10 a.m.–5 p.m.): Come out for the opening day of the NSLM’s newest exhibition, “Sidesaddle, 1690-1935!”

A gallery talk will be hosted at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A historic sidesaddle demonstration by Colonial Williamsburg Coach & Livestock will be held from 3-5 p.m. Meet the riders, and see examples of women athletes riding in four centuries of art. Free

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Delaplane Cellars Wine Diner at Ashby Inn & Restaurant (6–9 p.m.): Join as the Chef prepares his delicious cuisine, paired with exquisite Delaplane Cellars Wines. Enjoy an evening with Delaplane Cellar’s Winemaker, Jim Dolphin and his wife, Betsy. Reception begins at 6 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited. To RSVP, call 540-592-3900.

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A Short History of Sidesaddle at the National Sporting Library & Museum (6-8 p.m.): Elegance, power and grace come to life in the artwork on exhibition in Sidesaddle, 1690-1935. Join co-curator Dr. Ulrike Weiss, Lecturer at the University of St. Andrews and 2016 John H. Daniels Fellow, to learn more about the history of women equestrians in early modern art. Admission is $10, free for NSLM members. RSVP to Anne Marie Paquette, the Clarice and Robert H. Smith Educator, at 540-687-6542 x25, APaquette@NationalSporting.org.

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Oatlands September Soiree (6–11 p.m.): Visit Oatlands for a September Soirée, an annual fundraiser to support their mission of historic preservation and education. With major support from Middleburg Bank, EagleBank, StoneSprings

Hospital, and Mitchell & Co., the evening features delicious entrees plated at uniquely themed Oatlands approved caterers’ stations, specialty cocktails, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Admission is $200 per person.

Reservations required by Sept. 1. Email Matt Kraycinovich at mkraycinovich@oatlands.org for reservation.

sweets and savory bites accompany the tea.

The tea series commences Sept. 19 and will take place once a month. E-mail or call for reservations: 703-779-8016.

raphy, fiber arts, pottery, ceramics, woodwork, metal crafts, jewelry and more. Visit folpa. org for more details or to submit an artist or performer application.

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AiM for the Stars! (3–6 p.m.): The Artists in Middleburg invite you to their 2018 fall benefit. Enjoy a tapas buffet, bubbly to sip, art to purchase, and raffles galore. RSVP with a ticket purchase by Friday, Sept. 7. To purchase tickets, please visit theartistsinmiddleburg.org and click on the “events” page, or stop in the gallery, or call. Admission is $75 per person.

Getting To Gettysburg: The March Through Loudoun at Dragon Hops Brewing (7– 8:30 p.m.): Historian Craig Swain will discuss how the Union Army’s stay in Loudoun County helped shape the battle. History and Hops is Loudoun County Public Library’s new program for adults 21 and older pairing Loudoun history with local beer at Purcellville’s Dragon Hops Brewing. Craig Swain leads the discussion on Civil War artillery and wartime events in Loudoun County, free admission. More details at library.loudoun.gov.

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Quakers and the Underground Railroad in Western Loudoun at Middleburg Library (2–3:30 p.m.): Author Lee Lawrence discusses the abolition efforts of Quakers in the village of Lincoln and their support of refugees. For grade 9-adult. Held in the Meeting Room at the Middleburg Library.

More details at library.loudoun.gov.

9/15-16

Bluemont Fair (10 a.m.–5 p.m.): The two-day 49th annual Bluemont Fair opens Saturday morning in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy artisan crafts and local wine, beer and music, all while experiencing the history and traditions of the area. Admission is $7 per person, children 9 and under are free. For more information, visit bluemontfair.org.

9/16

Dixie Rhythm at Emmanuel Church Parish House (3 p.m.): By popular demand, this red-hot band returns to serve up the very best in toe-tapping Dixieland Jazz. Enjoy a fun family outing for a Sunday afternoon. Reserve a seat at 540-687-6297. Suggested donation is $10; refreshments served.

9/16

Art From The Heart at Historic Stony Point Farm in Purcellville (1–4 p.m.): Enjoy an afternoon of local wines, light fare from local restaurants, entertainment and silent auctions in support of Dandelion Meadow, a women’s recovery home. $50 single or $75 couple at the door; RSVP by Sept. 2 for $45 single or $70 couple.

RSVP at dandelionmeadow.org.

9/19

Tea Time at The Manor at Courtland Farm (1- 5 p.m.): A signature Tea Time with a View begins this month. Sip of some of the best tea’s in the world from the deck or around the fireplace in colder weather. Assortment of

Black Olive Blocktoberfest (5–8 p.m.): The Black Olive Bar & Grill, located at The National Conference Center in Leesburg, celebrates the end of summer by bringing the local neighborhood together for their annual outdoor Block Party.

Tickets can be purchased at the event. Three ticket options include: $15 beer and wine; $6 full pour of beer or wine ticket; $6 full plate ticket. Questions? Call 703-724-5147.

9/22

Art in the Burg (10 a.m.– 5 p.m.): The Middleburg Arts Council and the Town of Middleburg will host the fall installment of its biannual arts celebration. Artwork from more than 20 local and regional artists will be on display on Madison Street. Celebrating Middleburg as an arts destination, Art in the Burg will also feature live music from local artist Bess Putnam, the Blue Mountain Songbird. For details, contact the Middleburg Town Office at 540-687-5152.

9/22

Arts in the Alley – A Leesburg Street Fair (10 a.m.-6 p.m.): Arts in the Alley is a community street fair event hosted by the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts. Arts in the Alley provides local DMV artists an affordable venue to display and sell work in a variety of media: painting, photog-

Canoe Clean Up Day (9 a.m.–2 p.m.): The Goose Creek Association will be hosting a “Canoe Clean Up Day” on Goose Creek on Saturday. Clean trash from the river while floating down Goose Creek.

All volunteers are welcome. Canoes and lunch provided.

9/23

The Calidore String Quartet at the Waterford Concert Series (4–6 p.m.): The Calidore quartet—violinists Jeffrey Myers and Ryan Meehan, violist Jeremy Berry and cellist Estelle Choi—has a performance reviewed by the New York Times as having “deep reserves of virtuosity and irrepressible dramatic instinct.” This concert will be held in the Waterford Old School auditorium. Single tickets are $35 adult, $15 student, children 12 and under free. Please visit waterfordconcertseries.org for details.

9/23

Middleburg Concert Series Presents: A Cellobration (4 p.m.): Latin American cello ensemble compositions featuring eight cellists at Middleburg United Methodist Church. Admission is free; donations welcome. Post-concert reception sponsored by Eloise’s Pastries. For more information, call 540-303-7127 or contact middleburgconcertseries@ gmail.com.

9/23

Autumn Afternoon Tea at Oatlands (1–3 p.m.): Tea will be held in the historic Carriage House. Tea includes an exclusive blend of black tea with calendula, scones, assorted tea sandwiches and delicious sweets. Oatlands’ special tea blend is available for purchase in the gift shop. Teas require advance reservation and purchase at $29.95 plus tax per person for ages 3 and up. To make a reservation please call, 703777-3174 or visit oatlands.org/afternoontea/ tea-reservations/.

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Warrenton Oktoberfest (4–9 p.m.): The annual Warrenton Oktoberfest is a 2-day event that includes an authentic German oompah band, food and dancing as well as carnival rides, inflatables, games, prizes, grilled food and of course, a biergarten. Admission is free. Visit warrentonoktoberfest.org for details.

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THEN & THERE

Dining Like the Sun King

By Richard Hooper

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n the late 1500s, the forests around the village of Versailles were known for their abundance of game. It had not yet become fashionable and whenever royalty hunted in

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of power for France, reflecting all of its glory.

inn. King Louis XIII erected a hunting lodge

The main kitchen which does not exist

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King, decided that it should become the seat

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Sun | From page 54 conveyed in wagons designed specifically for the purpose. There were smaller kitchens within the palace for the final stages of cooking and the arrangement for presentation.

This served the king and other high ranking courtiers, who kept their own tables, with some seating nearly 40 people at a meal. The queen and her entourage kept similar tables leaving thousands of lesser courtiers to fend for themselves.

Unless it was a special banquet or festival the king would dine within his private chambers. Dinner for the king known as the “Grand Couvert” was served at 10 p.m. The king might dine alone or have a retinue of guests. In either case, there was also an audience of observers taking their pleasure in watching the king eat. And the Sun King did like to eat. As noted by his sister-in-law, “He could eat four plates of soup, a whole pheasant, a partridge, a large plate of salad, two slices of ham, mutton au jus with garlic, a plate of pastry, all followed by fruit and hard-boiled eggs.”

Food was served a la francaise whereby three to eight, or more, food choices per course were set upon the table at the same time. Each choice, in serving bowls or platters, would be placed in neatly repeating locations along the table, so that the diners would not have far to reach (or make a request for assistance) in selecting what to put on their plates. It was something like “family style,” but incredibly more elaborate. The first course was left on the table throughout

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the meal. Subsequent courses were removed when finished, making way for the selections for the next course to be arranged along the table.

In 2009, Dom Perignon hosted a dinner at Versailles for 40 guests that replicated a dinner for Louis XIV. It took a year to plan and accomplish what the Sun King’s cooks did every night.

The first course was three hors d’oeuvres (a royal ballotine of pheasant, deep-sea oysters and lobster aspic chaud-froid) and four soups, including a beef madrilene with gold leaf spangles and a pureed chestnut soup with truffles. The main course followed and the guests chose from scallops with oyster liquor, wild duck, hare stew, roast beef with smoked eel and wild salmon on fish-shaped blocks of salt. The third course was several salads, hardboiled eggs, iced cheese and a morel souffle.

The last course was fruit and, because Versailles would not allow flaming, real candles,

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served with edible, chocolate candles.

Some of the foods were chosen with historic connotations. Salmon was considered a “royal bird” and salt was such a luxury that the tax upon it represented some six per cent of the royal revenues.

The Dom Perignon was downed as in Louis’ time, when glasses were not allowed on the table. Instead, a glass was presented on a silver tray by a waiter and it had to be finished before returning it to the tray.

“Sante” and “bon appetit!” ML Page 54: An early renaissance kitchen as depicted in an Italian cookbook printed in 1549. Page 56, top: An early renaissance kitchen as depicted in an Italian cookbook printed in 1549. Page 56, bottom: A diagram showing an a la francaise arrangement of dishes from a single course - matching numbers contained matching food. Diagram taken from the “New Treatise on Cooking” by Menon, published in 1739.

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Middleburg ~ Own a piece of local history. Meticulously renovated c.1890 VA fieldstone manor house set on 94 acres only 1 mile from town. Features formal LR & DR, gourmet kitchen, 3+Bedrooms, 3½ Baths, Office & 2 porches.

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Middleburg ~ Charming brick home in heart of historic Middleburg. Features 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths with Family Room with fireplace, Kitchen with Breakfast Room, Dining Room and full basement with 2 bonus rooms. Hardwood floors. Beautifully landscaped. Fully fenced separate front & back yards. Large rear covered patio area with pergola makes an ideal entertaining space. Opens to gorgeous $415,000 swimming pool. Two detached garden sheds.

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