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tractor chicks My mommy rides her tractor in a skirt. And I play with bugs.
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Pictured: Bo Holland on her Kubota tractor. Photographer: Tommy Stafford So what’s a man to do when his wife is nine months pregnant? A spread on women who drive tractors, of course! Story, page 1 .
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from thepublishers So we’re still waiting for BPL: Baby over Power Line. Seriously, BPL – Broadband over Power Line – is apparently on hold as I type because the IBEC crews had to go to Texas for Hurricane Ike. They must be stretched pretty thin so let’s wish them luck. It looks like we’ll have to wait at least another month before we upload our issue to the printer from the comfort of home. But enough about the woes of uploading. Let’s talk about downloading. As you can see, the download has yet to begin, though it appears that things are progressing. Hold up three fingers – hint, hint. The official due date’s September 28 which means we should hopefully have a little baby boy in the next “From the Publishers” picture. But who knows? Maybe we’ll get Broadband before Baby. Any bets? The other night, when I should have been busy working on the magazine, I shut off the computer and put together one of the baby shower gifts, a Papasan Cradle Swing. Depending on the setting, the swing rocks back and forth and plays nature sounds like frogs and crickets. “I want one,” Tommy said as he came down the stairs to steal a peak of what one of my friends calls a neglectomatic. Ribbit, ribbit. Some of the best baby gifts run
without batteries. They are the handmade knitted blankets, sweaters and bonnets we have received from a group of ladies we refer to as the Aunt Colony. Too young to be grandmothers, and hesitant to call them old wives, we consider them to be aunts. And my, can they knit! Lest we forget, we’d like to apologize for the typo in George McKinney’s blurb last month about him getting an award for 58 continuous years of lying – we meant flying. As one reader noted, no wonder his FAA background check took forever. Enjoy! Yvette and Tommy Stafford
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Wine lovers swarmed Wintergreen Resort for the Wintergreen Performing Arts International Wine Festival. Though the event featured more than 50 from around the world, Virginia wines – such as those from Veritas Vineyards & Winery in Afton (above) – were well represented.
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CHARDONNAY CRUSH CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST
The guys at Wintergreen Winery spent a few days crushing 16 tons of this year’s chardonnay crop. As you can see, no stomping of the feet is involved in the modern day crushing process. Even so, the labor can be back breaking.
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Grower champagnes The term “grower champagne” means a champagne grown and produced by an individual grape grower. In the U.S. we’re used to the grandes marques, the big houses or conglomerates such as Moët & Chandon, Veuve Cliquot, Perrier Jouët and the like, words that have become brand names and which account for 97% of sales outside of Europe. But consider this: it’s the growers, in other words the farmers, who own 90% of Champagne’s vineyards, valued at around $1 million an acre. Sounds great, doesn’t it? It would be if the farmers could make enough wine to offset costs, but few of the 15,000 growers own more than five acres and many only a couple. Thus, they’re forced to sell to one of the coopératives or large houses who account for 80% of champagne’s production, yet own only 10% of champagne’s vineyards. (Moët & Chandon alone produces 2 million cases in annual production, 200,000 of which is Dom Pérignon.) Only about 4,000 of these smallholder farmers make their own wine, tending their small plots like gardens, with incredible care and attention so that they express the individuality of the wine.
The term for this—a term with which many people are now familiar—is terroir. This untranslatable French word has its root in terre which means earth, land, ground or soil and terroir refers to the confluence of weather, soil and environment that gives a vineyard an identifiable character. Therefore, the big houses, who buy grapes from all over the region of Champagne, sometimes from as many as a thousand different vineyard sites, cannot possibly have terroir except as a general sense of what the region of champagne is like. But to understand the difference between a Côte des Blancs—that wonderful region within Champagne, growing mostly Chardonnay grapes and producing lighter champagnes—and a cuvée made in the Montagne de Reims with more Pinot Noir than Chardonnay, one would need to buy a grower champagne. So how do you know if a champagne is “grower” or not? You look (or ask your wine rep to look) for the tiny little letters RM somewhere on the label which stand for recoltant manipulant or “harvester handled.” Think of estate-bottled wines. The same tiny letters on one of the grandes marques
will most likely read NM or négociant manipulant, and refer to the shipper not the grower. The big house champagnes can still provide pleasure, so if you just love Tattinger, Comptes des Champagnes, by all means spend the big bucks and drink and enjoy. But the grower champagnes often offer much better value for your dollar—a fact not unimportant for us U.S. citizens of the depreciating currency and budget deficit—and at the same time, will offer you a distinctive taste and sense of terroir. Good champagne is about taste, great taste in fact; it’s not about falling for marketing magic. Roland Champion, Grand Cru, Chouilly, Blanc des Blancs, Brut - This is a delicate and glorious Blanc des Blancs (all Chardonnay) with a yeasty nose and perfect balance. Of the 312 villages in Champagne, there are only seventeen Grand Cru villages, one of which is Chouilly. Perfect as an aperitif or accompanying light dishes. $59.99. If that sounds like a lot, consider that Dom Pérignon is $150-$175 and Crystal more still.) Kay Pfaltz is co-owner of Basic Necessities in Nellysford.
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Come browse our extensive wine cellar, imported and domestic (Virginia!) wines. Also featuring local produce and flowers from Blue Heron Farm Dinner served Wed. through Sat. Lunch served Tue. through Sat. Brunch on Sunday Hours: Tuesday 10am-6pm Wednesday & Thursday 10am-8pm Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm Reservations advised for weekend dinners. Sunday Brunch 10am-3pm
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DODD CABIN RE-ENACTORS
Descendants of the Dodd family gathered at the old family homestead in Beech Grove, now owned by the Mansfields. This branch of the Dodd family is known for participating in Civil War re-enactment activities which involve wearing period dress.
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Bo knows tractors. So does Yvonne. So does Nancy. And so does Heidi. All women. continued on page 14
STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD
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• Clowns, Games • Pick-your-own Pumpkins and Gourds, Corn Maze • Food • Live Music both dates From Charlottesville: Take 29 S for about 30 miles to 56 W. stay on 56 W for one mile and turn right onto RT 655 (Roseland Rd). Stay on Rt 655 (Roseland Rd) for 4 miles. at stop sign turn left onto 151 S. go over the bridge and take next right on 56 W. Stay on 56 W for 5.5 miles and Flippin-Seaman, Inc. will be on your left. From Lynchburg: Take 29 N for about 30 miles to 56 W. and follow the above directions to Flippin-Seaman, Inc.
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continued from page 12 “I started driving a tractor about 12 years ago” Bo proudly said from atop her recently purchased orange hydrostatic Kubota, complete with front end loader and bucket. “I had borrowed people’s tractors for years and years. You can wear out your welcome.” So Bo went on the hunt earlier this year. “I looked at one in Buckingham County and the price was right!” Of course, no tractor purchase would be complete without a party to honor its arrival. A few months ago Bo had hers. And in one word, she said it was “fabulous.” In other parts of the world or even other parts of the U.S., seeing a woman driving a tractor might be a little unusual, but in Nelson, it’s very usual. “Oh, no, no. I’ve never seen a woman that lives in Chile mowing the grass, using a trimmer or anything. I was glad to see it here,” said Nancy Hellerman of Goodwin Creek Farm & Bakery in Afton. The day we talked to her, she was all about green – John Deere green. But she’s usually a Kubota girl too. “The John Deere is a lot more fun,” she explained. Nancy was born and raised in South America and moved to the United States a few years ago. Before moving to Goodwin Creek, she had never even been on a lawn mower, much less a tractor. “It was fun, lots of fun,” Nancy laughs, remembering the first time she rode a tractor. As a kid, I too remember my first ride on a tractor. It was with my dad back in West Tennessee feeding the cows in the winter. The days before the big round bales.
Bo Holland of Screech Owl Farm was so thrilled about getting her Kubota, she threw a tractor party (above). When she’s not baking bread, Nancy Hellerman tends to the field at Goodwin Creek Farm on her John Deere (right). Yvonne Harris of amFOG uses her Mahindra to load anything from firewood, to mulch, to mums (opposite, top). Heidi Crandall of Hat Creek Farm tunes out the world on her Deere (opposite, right).
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We would hook up an old wooden trailer, fill it with bales of hay from the barn and head off to the pasture. A Ford with gray fender wells, and two shifters for the gears.
Today, these women drive much nicer tractors, though all of theirs are still open cab like the Ford back on the farm. Yvonne Harris of a.m.FOG on the Nelson-Albemarle County line had her first tractor ride at age 11 on her grandmother and uncle’s farm in Cumberland County. “It was a green one, open cab,” was all she could recall. But she’s more certain of what she drives today. “It’s a Mahindra,” Yvonne said proudly. Gesundheit! Years and years passed from the time she rode a tractor as a young girl until Yvonne every got her new tractor at a.m.FOG. “It was almost like I didn’t know how to drive it, but I was also very pregnant,” Yvonne remembered. She said she even got it stuck up to the axles right off the back of the delivery truck. About 12 miles south, in Roseland, after driving a tractor for roughly 20 years at Hat Creek Farm, it’s second nature to Heidi Crandall. “I grew up in a family of 10 and though we didn’t live on a farm, we visited my grandparent’s farm,” she said from her John Deere pulling a bush hog to cut the pasture. “My dad
helped teach me how to work on cars, change the oil or a tire, so I was kind of industrial.” For Heidi, using a tractor is more than just a way to get work done. “It’s very therapeutic,” she explained. “You’re just on a different level and seeing everything from that tractor level gives you a different perspective.” But it’s not all fun and games for these women- some people aren’t as used to seeing members of the “fairer sex” working the farm. “Oh I get the weird looks, yea,” said Yvonne, back in Afton. “Especially when I’ve got a skirt on and I’m running the store and need to get a load of mulch. I walk out and hop on the tractor and they look at me like, ‘You’re loading the mulch?’” But none of these ladies find anything odd about driving tractors. They think they’re just as good, maybe better, than some of their male counterparts who do. “Why not? I don’t see why not,” said Nancy. “I don’t think there’s a guy out here in Nelson that would discredit a woman driving a tractor, especially if it’s a couple working on a farm,” Heidi says. “I can drive anything,” added Bo. NCL
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thisoldhouse Location: 1768 Beechgrove Rd., Beech Grove, Virginia Offered at: $525,000 Comments: 1916 Virginia Farm Home on 6+ acres near Wintergreen Resort and 30 minutes to Charlottesville. This home features 9ft ceilings, 4BD,3Bath. The exterior is superb with copper roof, aluminum siding. The stream runs through front yard. The fine makings of a great Bed and Breakfast! Immaculately restored with 2 zone heating/ac and 2.5 car garage. Contact: Diane Harvey Wintergreen Real Estate Co. 434-361-0530
thisnewhouse Location: 243 Fawn Ridge Dr., Wintergreen, Virginia Offered at: $399,900 Comments: Newly built contemporary cottage with golf views. Home has tons of upgrades including hardwood and tile flooring, granite countertops throughout, stainless steel appliances, and much more. Bedrooms and baths are very spacious. Home has barely been used and looks and shows like new. Tastefully furnished with lots of mountain touches. Lots of extra storage space in the large crawl space. Contact: Chastity Morgan Mountain Area Realty 434-361-2440
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It was peach picking and fiddling time at Saunders Brothers Farm Market where shoppers enjoyed classic fiddle tunes as they stocked up on fresh fruit from the orchard.
A sure sign summer is waning, the Montebello Community Market featured kettle tables and tables of antiques and crafts, not to mention kettle corn and the famous Montebello cobbler, which happened to be blueberry this year. The yearly event benefits Montebello Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
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CRUTCHFIELD RECYCLE DAY @ RVCC
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Despite the rain bands from Hurricane Hanna, people from all over Nelson County lugged their obsolete electronics to the Crutchfield Recycle Truck parked at the Rockfish Valley Community Center. As part of the special one-day event sponsored by Nelson County Life, Crutchfield waived the recycling fee for Nelson residents. Kudos to Steve Foster and Kris Kirtly for putting up with the nasty weather!
An exhibition of paintings by Richard Crozier October 18th - November 16th Located one mile south of Nellysford, Virginia on Route 151 in the Old Wintergreen Country Store. Open Wednesday – Sunday 11a-5p ph: 434.361.1859 • email: sprucecreekgallery@gmail.com www.SpruceCreekGallery.net
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Dear Chuck,
Prison letters to former G-man published in new book STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD
When Chuck Brown joined the FBI a lifetime ago, he never thought he’d be where he is now: writing a book about the prisoners he counsels. “My job was working to put offenders behind bars,” he said, remembering what he did as a special employee. Now, as a prison minister, things are different. Back then, he didn’t even know prison ministry existed. “Over a period of time, as I got older and mellowed, I became active in my church and I became very active when I was introduced to prison ministry.” Three years ago, Brown, a faithful Catholic who ministers to people of all faiths, took his first step on the other side of the bars. At first he was worried that the men he became close to would feel threatened by a former FBI agent on the other side and within one year, he was delighted to be wrong. Instead, when the prisoners learned of his history, Brown said many of them respected him for it. “I thought my visiting time was over,” he said. “But most of the men really looked at [my experience with the FBI] as a positive thing, to see somebody who spent a number of years putting people behind bars come and visit them on the other side.” As he developed relationships with the men he counseled, Brown and the prisoners began exchanging letters to continue conversations started during their face-toface meetings. After years of writing and receiving more than 1,500 letters, Brown is compiling them into a book. Inside is the first book by the former agent and the men he speaks with in prisons were surprised he was writing, but not because Brown is unskilled. Actually, for just the opposite reason, they were surprised that he would choose to write about them.
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Andy Burdetsky “They had knowledge of my skydiving adventures and my scuba diving adventures and they said, ‘Well you’re a pretty interesting guy, so why don’t you read a book about yourself?’” Brown recalled. “And I said, ‘No, it’s going to be about you and how you feel about what you’ve done that’s landed you in jail, I prison.’” And that is exactly what the book centers around. Brown says many of the men in contact with him most often feel truly sorry for the things that brought them to prison. On man in particular wrote a poem at the end of a letter called “Twenty Years is Not Enough.” Brown cannot read it without becoming emotional. “Twenty years is not enough, you say. What I have done is wrong. There is no forgiveness for me,” the poem reads. “I will know no peace, no joy or love. You want me to pay for my sins for the rest of my days. Well, I began the day I was born.”
While he acknowledges that some men who repent and receive rehabilitation during their prison stints are able to succeed later in life, especially those who discover a more faith-based way of living, but Brown says that when prisoners are sent out into the world, the majority of the men- who run the gamut in age, personality and profession- are not totally rehabilitated and society is not educated enough to recognize the ones that are. He, of course, does not believe that just anyone should be handed a second chance, especially without rehabilitationthere are some crimes, he says, that deserve punishment. But he believes that if just some of the money spent on rehabilitation and counseling, the American prison system could be much more successful. “And I see the dignity in each of these men,” he said. “I think what we need to do is to recognize that they are human beings and give them an opportunity.” NCL
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The Nelson Governors defeated the Wilson Memorial Hornets 14-7 in the season’s homecoming game matchup. Sara Buckley and Tyler Price were this year’s Homecoming Queen and King (bottom). And check out the marching band’s snazzy new duds (bottom right)!
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– Located in the Mountain Inn – Do you love Wintergreen as much as we do? When you buy or sell with us, you are investing in Wintergreen’s future – Call us or stop in and be a part of Wintergreen’s future.
The Official Real
Contact any of these outstanding Realtors® at our Mountain Inn office for information about Wintergreen and Stoney Creek real estate.
Brian Chase Managing Broker 434-987-4168
Kim Chappell 434-238-2430
John Croxall 434-953-6566
Meredith Jackson 434-996-1695
2072 Stone Ridge Golf front 2 bedroom condo at Stone Ridge with views. Great location just a short walk to Spa,Golf,Tennis and Devils Knob Restaurant. Comes furnished ready to move in and also includes membership contribution. Offered at $228,000 Call Steve for details at 434-5661293 (456857)
608 White Oak Condo Very desirable corner unit. Private setting and close to Mountain Inn and all shops and restaurants. Great location for activities such as skiing and hiking. Large oversized deck to enjoy this quiet retreat. Offered at $209,000. Call Christy or Rod Phillips 434-987-6388 (456229)
1296 Stoney Creek West
1211 Blue Ridge Drive A beautiful Tectonics golf-side home. Large open floor plan with 4BR and 4BA and bonus family room. Decks facing golf. Stone FP, vaulted ceilings, soaring windows and great golf views. Sold with WPI and a WTG Membership. Call Kim Chappell, 434-2382430. www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (446913)
11 Bellflower Best available lot in Stoney Creek. Walk to Clubhouse. The beautiful flowing creek leads to the 16th green. Build your dream home with mountain and golf course views! Reduced! $119,000! Pam LeVine 941-724-4787 (437434)
78 Deer Springs Beautiful corner lot in Wintergreen Resort. .41 acre with easy access in a popular area of the resort. Quick ride to golf, tennis, restaurants and skiing. $99,900. Call Kim Chappell, 434-238-2430. www.ExperienceWintergreen. com (453853)
11 East Elkwood Stunning Timber Lodge at Wintergreen. Beautiful cedar and redwood throughout home, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2300 sq ft. Least expensive 4 BR at Wintergreen! Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 (446309)
With ARB approval, the existing home on this golf front lot will be removed to make room for The Big Acorn Hollow, a magnificent Winterwoods Homes luxury timber frame and stone design. This special lot is located within 100 yards of the Stoney Creek clubhouse. Already have your own lot? Choose from any of the 16 mountain living and estate portfolio designs. $2,725,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (446830)
Pam Le Vine 941-724-4787
Jim Mummery 434-531-5033
Christy Phillips 434-987-6388
Steve Marianella 434-566-1293
Joan Mummery 434-531-5033
136 Hemlock Drive Unique resort home often photographed for WTG ads and brochures. 5BR, amazing valley and mountain views from several decks. Interesting floor plan to boost views and entertaining space. Kim Chappell 434-238-2430. $799,000. Photo Tour on www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com (440936)
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Thomasina Shealey 703-328-8680
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78 Split Rock Trail, Wintergreen
Lightly nestled off Shamokin Springs Trail, One of Macfarlane Homes finest works, this grand 3,800 square ft mountain home is picturesque w/design elements and fine details, an exquisite Great Room w/fireplace offers pure luxury mountain living, Covered wrap deck w/seasonal mountain views perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining, 6 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, Chef ’s kitchen, Eight flat screen televisions, WPI, A Gold High Income Wintergreen Resort Homes & Villas Rental Investment Property, Offer price: $695,000, Contact: Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, 703.328.8680, (456948)
Terrific year-round views are complimented by 5 spacious bedrooms and 5.5 baths. A soaring great room features floor to ceiling windows, stone faced wood burning fireplace, and wood planked vaulted ceiling. 3,500+ SF but a cozy, chalet feel. 2nd fireplace w/ family room, indoor hot tub, screen porch, 2 car garage, complete this offering. $799,000. www.goWintergreen.com 877-296-9860 (453234)
107 Satinwood Lane
Wonderful 3 bedroom home in quiet neighborhood near Wintergreen. Relax on the screened in porch or soak in the hot tub. Attached Greenhouse/conservatory is a plant lovers delight. Close to the amenities of Wintergreen but affordable at $349,400. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 (438115)
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411 Timber Camp Drive REDUCED. This cozy 3BR house has been reduced to $379,000. Stone FP, large deck, covered porch, updated kitchen and baths. Master suite has sitting area. Call Kim Chappell at 434-238-2430. www. ExperienceWintergreen.com (453313)
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202 Timbers 1BR condo (separate bedroom with door) in popular Timbers neighborhood. First floor, end unit with large deck. Next to ski slopes, close to Treehouse, Mountain Inn and restaurants. Many upgrades including furniture. Sold furnished and ready to enjoy the resort. $177,000. Call Kim Chappell, 434-2382430; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (457032)
2101 Fairway Woods Golf-front condo gutted and rebuilt in 2007 w/ the finest materials including granite counters, cherry cabinetry, tile floors. New furnishings, appliances, and fixtures. Ground level - enjoy the golf-front setting from your patio. Gold rated unit w/ rental program revenue stream in place. $239,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (456576) D CE DU RE
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This photo is just a hint of the panoramic view potential of this special lot. With drainfield strategically located to maximize year-round views and more than 1 acre adjoining the National Forest, this is truly a unique Wintergreen mountain setting. With moderate slopes rather than a cliff-edge, you can take full advantage of this spectacular setting. Ideal for a significant mountain estate home. Adjacent 1+acre parcel also available. Offered at $599,000. Brian Chase 877-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (442277)
1834 High Ridge Court Beautiful High Ridge condo with amazing views. Huge wrap-around deck. 3BR, 3BA with plenty of room to entertain family and friends. Close to all resort amenities including golf, skiing and restaurants. WPI. Call Kim Chappell 434-238-2430. www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (453856)
87 Firtree Drive What an incredible value for a home with winter views of the Rockfish Valley. Four bedroom, 3 bath home conveys furnished and features a spacious great room and dinning room combination with vaulted ceiling. Silver rated unit with rental program revenue stream in place. Close to the Mountain Inn Village. WPI. $375,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (456577)
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33 Coopers Vantage Nice building lot at Wintergreen. Quiet cul de sac location with some seasonal views, just reduced to $75,000. Near golf, tennis, spa and skiing. Build your dream home! Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293. (443768)
370 Laurel Springs
This Glenn German and Central VA Builders home is a resort classic. Open Great Room w/soaring stone FP. Large deck and screened porch with Golf Views. Antique hardwood floors, built-ins, custom tile and woodwork. Gourmet kitchen w/many extras. Technology run Smart House including security system. Designer Furnishings convey to buyer. WPI. A resort “must-see” property. . Kim Chappell 434-238-2430. www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (447773)
20 Wintergreen Drive
Welcome to a new Season at Wintergreen. Construction is underway on the most upscale and largest townhomes in the resort. Each on of the 24 townhomes will be 3670 sqft with 4BR, 5.5 bA plus a large bonus room that would be a 5th BR, media room or recreation area. Each home has its own private elevator, gourmet kitchen and a large dining area open to a Great Room. Call Kim Chappell 434-238-2430. (441100)
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319 Dobie 2BR 2BA completely renovated ski-out condo. Everything new, including heat and AC. Stainless & granite kitchen, hardwood, slate and ceramic. www.ExperienceWintergreen.com. Call Kim Chappell 434-238-2430 (443341)
799 Laurelwood This is it! The price does not get any better than this, for a beautiful 2-story Laurelwood condominium! Privacy plus! Seasonal views from your deck! Enjoy the members-only Laurelwood swimming pool; Walk to Blackrock Market, dining and skiing! Large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fireplace, galley kitchen, parking right in front of your condo! Sold fully furnished! Excellent weekend getaway and rental
73 Gumtree Road Great 3 bedroom home with views under $400K, well maintained, includes Home warranty and full WPI Premier Equity membership for more info call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 (446933)
176 Mountain Inn Attention Investors ! Gold rated rental property grossed over $21K in 07. More space than typical Mtn Inn unit, recently updated kitchen, great location near skiing, restaurants and other amenities. Sold furnished at $174,000call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293. (453229)
investment, WPI, Location! Location! Location! Offer price: $228,000, Contact: Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, 703.328.8680 (453837)
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195 White Oak Drive
Fantastic renovated 3 bedroom furnished home at Wintergreen Resort. New kitchen counters and appliances, gas fireplace, big new deck. Only $310,000 - Affordable Again! Call Steve Marianella a 434-566-1293 (452705)
1829 Wintergreen Drive
Who wouldn’t want to purchase a 4 bedroom home for the price of a 3 bedroom? This beautiful mountain home has been renovated with luxury in mind! Exquisite granite countertops, Kitchen Aid stainless steel refrigerator w/bottom freezer drawer, Kitchen Aid stainless steel dishwasher and gourmet oven w/custom overdraft, 5” character plank hickory floors, Kohler fixtures, imported tile in baths, fireplace in Great room, glass front cabinets, multi-tiered deck, seasonal views, Fully furnished, WPI, Offer price: $459,000, Contact Thomasina Shealey, 703.328.8680 (452743)
281 Wood House Lane – Lot Listing
Quiet cul de sac location in Stoney Creek subdivision at Wintergreen. Large lot has mountain views and privacy, yet all the amenities of resort living. Very build able lot with perc test available. Call Steve Marianella for details at 434-566-1293 (457333)
116 Hemlock Drive
This completely renovated and rebuilt home sitting atop a cliff overlooking the Shennandoah Valley was prominently featured in “Southern Living” magazine years ago and now would qualify for “Architectual Digest”! Views of the Shennandoah Valley are overwhelming and is close to a ski shuttle stop and walking distance to the facilities of Devils Knob. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, Two decks, 1 up and 1 down, 16 feet deep in antique cherry. Granite baths and Rennai tankless gas water heater. Two gas fireplaces. Previously offered at $1,800,000, priced at $950,000 Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 (457312)
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ng fallintoiplace STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD
Brisk temperatures, apple cider, college football. Ah, fall is finally here. But… where are those leaves? They’ll be here, don’t worry, said Josh Palumbo, forest management coordinator for The Wintergreen Nature Foundation. He’s just not sure when or for how long. “I expect to have pretty good color up here by October first at the latest,” Josh estimated. “Especially if we get some 40-degree nights and [then] we’ll see it by late September.” The colors of autumn are actually the true pigments of the leafs drifting to the ground. The green is actually a mask of sorts, a fake color, chlorophyll, caused by photosynthesis. That’s the science of it. continued on page 46
When heating your home, don’t overlook the obvious: a propane furnace. After all, propane heats quickly and delivers warmer air than electricity. Plus, propane produces significantly lower greenhouse gases than other energy sources. So, make your home comfortable and cozy. Warm up to clean, environmentally friendly propane. To learn more about heating with propane, visit usepropane.com.
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A Smart Move
It’s a good time to buy a home in Virginia
By Marlo Allen Marlo Allen is a licensed Realtor residing in Nelson County
Some buyers are already taking advantage of the situation and are not sitting on the sidelines. If you’ve got good credit, a plan to stay in your next home for at least a few years, and have found your dream home, snap it up. According to the Virginia Association of Realtors, making a home purchase now may be a smart move. Here are several things you should know about Virginia’s real estate market.
Since November 2004, the average price of a typical Virginia home has appreciated about 42%.
There is no such thing as a national real estate market. Real estate markets are not the same everywhere. When you are looking to buy or sell, pay close attention to sales price trends and inventory in your target market. Most Virginia real estate markets have fared much better than perceived from national real estate headlines.
Housing demand is expected to grow. Estimates show the Commonwealth’s population will increase by almost 500,000 by 2010. These new Virginians will need a place to live!
Home prices are still higher than they were three or four years ago. Homeowners who have been in their homes for several years are most likely to reap financial rewards when selling.
A house is a place to make a home, not just a buck. Most purchasers buy a home to live in and not to flip. The value of strong communities, rooted families, civic pride, comfortable retirement, and a higher quality of life can’t be expressed on a balance sheet.
Mortgage funds are available. Buyers with good credit and realistic affordability expectations can qualify for a loan. Even those with damaged credit or limited means can get help through organizations such as the Virginia Housing and Development authority. Owning a home builds wealth in a
way that renting can’t. According to the Federal Reserve Board, the average renter’s net worth is $4,800, while the average homeowner’s net worth is $171,000. Clearly it pays to own a home!
Use a Realtor and get 26% more for your home. The median selling price of single family “For Sale by Owner” homes in Virginia was $249,500 compared with $313,400 for Realtor assisted home sales in 2006.
First time home buyers have an extra incentive to buy. First time home buyers are a target market; in 2006 they accounted for 29% of all Virginia home sales. This population has an extra purchase incentive because qualifying first time home buyers can receive a tax credit up to $7,500 for a limited time. The home purchase must be made by July 1, 2009.
Now is the time to buy. Housing inventory levels are the highest in years and interest rates are low. If you are a buyer, this market is for you. If you are selling first, price your home correctly. Competitive pricing is important because well priced homes sell faster.
It’s prime time for second homes. Savvy investors and prospective retirees know real estate is important to their portfolios. About one third of all home sales are second homes or vacation properties; Virginia has plenty of inventory and many desirable second home destinations such as Wintergreen Resort.
Make new friends …
Come home to Nelson. Call Marlo for all of your real estate needs. Marlo G. Allen
434.996.3525 Email: Marlo@InsistOnThatGirl.com Web: InsistOnThatGirl.com Market Data: HomeValueMarketReport.com
Insist on that girl!
Rely on the advice and market statistics provided by your local real estate agent and lender and you will be much better equipped to make a smart move! Marlo Allen, frequently referred to as “That Girl,” calls Nelson County home. In fact, she grew up in Nelson and besides being a Realtor, is a family business partner at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery in Nellysford. Marlo provides real estate services in Nelson and surrounding counties.
Ideal home for $7,500 tax credit!
Use your $7,500 first time homebuyer tax credit on this great buy within 5 minutes to Wintergreen ski slopes! One-level ranch style home situated on an acre of land surrounded by mature trees for extra shade and privacy; Sit on the porch and enjoy views of the mountain ridge and relax to the soothing sound of flowing water from the neighboring creek; home has been renovated and is move-in ready with updated kitchen and bathroom, freshly painted, large family room, gas fireplace, woodstove, oak floors, screened porch, back deck, carport, storage shed, and handicap accessible ramp; the ramp could be removed to reveal existing sidewalk and entry steps; This is a rare opportunity to own near Wintergreen Resort for considerably under $200,000!
2417 Beechgrove Rd 1,395 sq ft; 3br/1ba; 1 acre MLS #457143; $179,500
Get real-time market data for Wintergreen, Nelson, & Charlottesville Area at HomeValueMarketReport.com
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What can happen when two churches worship as one. STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY by YVETTE STAFFORD
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Nearly half a century ago, two Lovingston-area churches decided to pray together. Lovingston Baptist and Mountain Cove Baptist had been sharing the same pastor, Rev. Bob Taylor. On the first Sunday of October 1959, members of both congregations gathered at Lovingston Baptist to worship as one. The parishioners who prayed together stayed together and, in 1961, built a new church and named it Calvary Baptist. When Rev. John Gordon took over as pastor in 1967, he was leading a merged flock. Even so, he says he couldn’t tell its members apart. “I don’t even remember a time when there was a difference or a hard feelings between the people that came and I had a hard time identifying the people that came from both churches,” Gordon says. “They just fit, they got along well.” It was a good thing they did. Just two years into his post as Calvary’s pastor, Rev. Gordon witnessed an already-unified church become even more so. It was August 19, 1969. “Our church softball team was playing at the school across the road,” Rev. Gordon says, looking across U.S. 29 to the brick building facing him. “It started to sprinkle rain but the game continued and it wasn’t raining hard and they finished the game.” Rev. Gordon and his family lived in the parsonage next door to the church. The sprinkling rain later turned into a storm so intense, water began leaking into the window sills. Rev. Gordon put the storm doors down, mopped up the water, and went back to bed. Gordon’s morning routine was to swing by the Lovingston Post Office before beginning his work day. “So about 8:00 or 8:30, somewhere along there, I went over to get the mail and when I did, I became aware of what had happened.” He returned home to get his wife. “Ruth,” he told her, “you’re going to have to ride with me over to Lovingston and see the damage. Because I don’t have the ability to describe what has happened.” As they surveyed the damage, the Gordons ran into a friend who had told them about what had happened in Ponton’s Cove. One of the three houses there, the Giles’, was gone. Rev. Gordon’s oldest daughter had spent the night at the Spencer home which was still standing, but the family was unaccounted for. Rev. Gordon brought his wife back home and headed north to Ponton’s Cove. The good news was his daughter and the family she stayed with were alright. The bad news was that much of the area was destroyed and scores of people were missing. With downed power lines and a water system that had been destroyed, even Lovingston’s survivors faced an uncertain future. Luckily, Calvary Baptist had its own well and it’s electricity was still running. “As a result, the church became a focal point for the feeding of people and we immediately started checking on our people and people were coming to Lovingston who had nothing to eat.” Those days, Rev. Gordon says, went by as a blur. The church ladies filled the kitchen making sandwiches and handing out food to people who came by. The pews in the sanctuary were filled with a truckload of shoes, thanks to a generous donation from a shoe company in Lynchburg. Rev. Gordon’s last year at Calvary Baptist was 1974. Given what he experienced as its pastor, Rev. Gordon is not surprised the church has continued to prosper. 40 years after Hurricane Camille, and 50 years after the two congregations merged, Calvary Baptist is preparing to celebrate its Year of Jubilee. As Calvary’s history shows, a church that prays together, stays together. NCL
HISTORICAL PHOTOS COURTESY: DEBBY ASHLEY/CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. John Gordon joined Calvary Baptist as its pastor in 1967 (opposite and top). His congregation was made up of two churches, Lovingston Baptist and Mountain Cove Baptist, which merged in 1959 (above, left and right). A ground breaking ceremony for the new church was held in 1960 (above) and the new church was completed a year later (right). To kick off its year-long Jubilee celebration, the church will have one of its former pastors preach on Sunday, October 5. For more information, call 434-263-5010, or visit CalvaryBaptistNelson.com.
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The Nelson Youth Football League practices as the Rockfish Valley Park in preparation for the 2008 season. Several of the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fathers volunteer as coaches.
if the season is fall, the sport is
football. STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD
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WATCH THEM PLAY October 4, 2008, 9:30am - 11am Monticello Mustangs vs. Nelson Governors @ Monticello High School (rear fields) October 18, 2008, 11am - 12:30pm Nelson Governors vs. Fluvanna Flucos Gold @ Albemarle High School (rear fields) October 25, 2008, 11am - 12:30pm Albemarle Patriots Red vs. Nelson Governors @ Charlottesville High School As well as Nelson County High School’s football team did last year, it’s looking like the team will be even stronger in just a few years. “If all these kids stay together,” Coach Jimmy Koschara said of his team of 10- and 11-year-olds, “Nelson County High School will be absolutely blessed to have a team like this of this size.” This year, Koschara has 12 returning players, many of whom have been working together for six years already and he’s been working with them ever since. The Nelson Youth Football League, part of the Thomas Jefferson Youth Football League, teaches the basics of football to children between the ages of 8 and 14, though many begin playing at younger ages and continue all the way through high school. Nelson County has one team for each of the three age groups: the 8- and 9-year-old Founders, the 10and 11-year-old Governors and the middle schoolaged Presidents.
Tracy Adkins, an organizer for the NYFL, has a son on the Founders team. Adkins said her 9-yearold, Brice, has been playing since he was 5 years old. When they’re that young, they play flag football and don’t use pads and Adkins was happy to see her son getting exercise and having fun. While she’s still gung-ho about those things, like most of the football moms, she’s getting worried now that the kids are older. As the boys get bigger, the rules of the games start changing. The oldest group of players, the Presidents coached by Rodney Campbell, play by Virginia High School League rules and have even spent time in the weight room with the Nelson County High School football teams. Brice isn’t there yet, but that doesn’t keep his mom from noticing the changes. “Now that they [use] the pads and stuff … I get a little nervous,” she admitted. “But of course, Dad
pushes for it, so, you know, he’s happy. All the dads are.” Alaska may have hockey moms, but Nelson is chock full of football dads. “Everything down here is strictly volunteer, each team has a head coach and then we got several assistant coaches,” Adkins explained. “Most of the guys that are doing the coaching are parents, their kids are on the team.” Like Koschara, whose son Hunter is a returning Governor. Koschara doesn’t coach alone, though. And this year three of his assistant coaches played for Nelson County High School. This season, the Governors on Koschara’s team have a tough schedule. They’re playing teams from Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Monticello and Fluvanna. “They’re all big teams,” said Koschara, but he’s not worried. “We’ve got a heck of a lot more heart.” NCL
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almosthome Rascal
Rascal is a sweet, lovable white Domestic Short Hair. He’s declawed (front paws) and deaf, so he needs to be an indoor kitty. At a little over 15 lbs, he’s a big kitty not obese. Rascal was an only cat of an elderly lady who is too ill to care for him. With patience and time, he might adjust to other cats or quiet older dogs.
DIANA GARLAND / diana@nelsoncountylife.com
DIANA GARLAND / diana@nelsoncountylife.com
J.J.
J.J. is a young black & white hound mix. He’s still quite young with lots of puppy playfulness and enthusiasm. J.J is very affectionate, loves to play with other dogs and is great with children. He’d be a wonderful addition to an active family. Come by the Adoption Center to see J.J.
The Almost Home Pet Adoption Center is a no-kill facility owned and operated by the Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County. For more information, call 434-263-SPCA (7722) or, visit us as 29 Stagebridge Road, 3 miles north of Lovingston, Virginia.
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A pair of “Jeans” make its way to Woods Mill STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD Just a few days ago they were complete strangers but now, Jean – who goes by Jeannie to avoid confusion – and Gene McGaughey and Chuck and Jane Strauss are “new best friends.” And they’re sharing a house. Both couples are what Jane calls Evergreeners, members of the Evergreen Club, a group of people who like to travel and meet new people. They open up their homes to people passing through and in exchange, get free lodging when they’re visiting the home of a fellow Evergreener. “It’s been wonderful,” Jean said of her and Gene’s Evergreen Club experience. “I could become a salesperson for Evergreen. Everyone has been so nice and welcoming and you want to stay longer.” “It’s an amazing group of people,” Jean continued. “Somebody told us, ‘When you join Evergreen, it’s not that you’re inviting strangers into your home,
While touring Central Virginia, the McGaugheys plan to visit several local atrractions.
you’re inviting friends that you haven’t met yet.’” Jeannie and Gene were staying for a few days with the Strauss’ in Woods Mill on their way back to Green Valley, Arizona. From Nova Scotia. Oh, and they’re on a motorcycle. They bought the bike just after retiring in 2000 and have since put 90,000 miles, this trip being their longest. They left Arizona August 12 and hope to return September 30. It’s a long trip, but they make the most out of it – even in the rain. So far the West-Coasters have driven through New York City, visited with friends in New Hampshire, coincidentally met up with fellow Green Valley residents in Bar Harbor, stayed with two Chuck-and-Judy pairs and continue to make friends everywhere they go. continued on page 33
Delivering Deals 27 acres Rockfish Valley Hgwy – SOLD Lot #26 Horizons, Nellysford – SOLD Acreage Plank Road, Batesville – SOLD Lot #36 Horizons, Nellysford – SOLD 51+ acres Batesville – Under Contract 115 acres Wright Lane/Davis Creek – Under Contract
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Bo Newell, President, Realtor for 35 years, 27 years in sales at Wintergreen, Founding WPI member since 1984, Premier Equity Member
1042 Blue Ridge Drive 5BR/3BA, new constr. $619,000 WPI
53 Agate Lane 3BR/2BA, furn. 1337 sq. ft. $295,000 WPI
59 Timber Ridge Lane 5BR/3BA. 3012 sq. ft. Furn. $619,000
1240 Devils Knob Loop 6BR/4BA, great views! $795,000 WPI
664 Shamokin Springs 3BR/2BA. Furn. $548,000 WPI
298 Fawn Ridge Drive 4BR/4BA with 3000 sq. ft. $530,000
205 Blackrock Circle 3BR/3BA, winter views, furn. $479,000 WPI
109 Wolf Trap 5BR/4BA, furn. and fantastic $1,499,000 WPI
45 Marble Lane 4BR/2BA with upgrades. Furn. $394,500
168 Brimstone Drive Incredible views! 3BR/3BA, 2 half BA. Stone fireplace. $1,500,000 WPI
Trillium Place 20 2BR/2BA Close to Wintergarden Spa. 1379 sq. ft. $269,900 WPI
243 Fawn Ridge 3BR/2.5 BA. Hardwood flooring. Golf view. Furn. $399,900
26 South Knob Lane Stunning home. Fabulous views. 3 BR/3.5 BA, Furn. $1,295,000 WPI
910 Devils Knob Loop 5BR/5BA. Panoramic views. 4580 sq. ft. $995,000 WPI
397 Blackrock Drive 3BR/3BA. 1320 sq. ft. Close to slopes. $430,000 WPI
Nancy Hernandez, 20 years in sales at Wintergreen, Founding WPI member since 1984, Premier Equity Member
Ben Hernandez, 9 years in sales at Wintergreen; grew up in Nelson County
Julie Bendle, Marketing Director, 9 years in sales at Wintergreen and long-time resident of Nelson County
Pam McKeithen, 27 years in sales at Wintergreen, Founding member of WPI since 1984, Premier Equity Member
John McKeithen, Realtor for 20 years, 7 years sales at Wintergreen, Premier Equity Member since 1996
Chastity Morgan, 10 years in sales at Wintergreen, native of Nelson County
Lois Armel, Realtor since 1974. 5 years in sales at Wintergreen, lives in Wintergreen, WPI member since 1985, Premier Equity Member
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The Right People with the Right Stuff Tom Kubiak, 4 years in sales at Wintergreen, WPI member since 1992, Premier Equity Member, makes his home at Wintergreen
93 Squirrel Tree 3BR/2BA, furnished. $299,000 WPI
293 White Oak Drive 3BR/3/BA. Furn. $669,000 WPI
134 Gum Tree Drive 4BR/2BA, furn. Views. $389,000 WPI Charlie Wineberg, Former owner/operator Black Rock Market; Nelson County Realtor since 1994; First Wintergreen sale 1999
122 Oak Lane 3BR/2BA. Furn. $499,000 WPI
153 Gumtree Drive 3BR/2BA. Renovated! $379,000
147 Gumtree Drive 12BR/8BA, great location. $690,000 WPI
Sharon Stacey, 7 years in sales at Wintergreen, long-time resident of Nelson County
Hunter Price, Realtor since 1981. 5 years in sales at Wintergreen, makes her home in Nelson County
Westwood 19 4BR/3.5BA, furnished $379,900 WPI
Shenandoah Ridge 12 3BR/3.5BA. $539,000 WPI
Westwood 14 Lovely townhome with 2BR/2BA. Views. Sold furnished. $254,950 WPI
M O U N TA I N C O N D O S
198 Hemlock Drive 5BR/4BA. 2 living areas. 3016 sq. ft. $699,000 WPI
Shenandoah Ridge 4 3BR/3.5BA. Spectacular views! Close to spa. Furn. $499,500 WPI
Diamond Hill 943 2 BR. ski. $349,500 WPI Diamond Hill 952 2 BR, ski. $339,000 WPI Diamond Hill 954 3 BR, ski. $499,000 WPI Diamond Hill 955 4 BR, ski. $530,000 WPI Dobie 346 2 BR, ski. $329,000 WPI Eagles Court 119 2 BR, ski. $269,000 Fairway Woods 2131 2 BR, golf. $245,000 WPI High Ridge 1705 2 BR, views. $443,500 WPI High Ridge 1711 2 BR, views. $375,000 WPI High Ridge 1724 4 BR, views. $575,000 WPI High Ridge Court 1805 2 BR, views. $389,500 WPI High Ridge Place 1923 2 BR, views. $380,000 WPI High Ridge Place 1952 4 BR, views. $549,000 WPI
Highlands 1410 3 BR, views. $347,000 WPI Highlands 1411 2 BR, views. $229,000 WPI Laurelwood 713 2 Br, pool. $239,000 WPI Ledges 1459 2 BR, views. $315,000 WPI North Ridge 3210 3 BR, views. $269,000 WPI North Ridge 3232 2 BR, near golf. $253,500 WPI Tanners Ridge 2248 2 BR, Furn. $189,900 WPI Three Ridges 460 1 BR, walk to ski. $140,000 WPI Timbers 220 1 BR, ski. $169,500 WPI Timbers 224 1 BR, ski 129,000 WPI Vistas 1560 2 BR, views 335,000 WPI White Oak 609 2 BR, walk to ski. $205,000 WPI White Oak 647 2 BR, walk to ski. $229,000 WPI
Lea Cole bilingual. 3 years in sales at Wintergreen, makes her home in Nelson County
Kathy Chisholm, MAR’s newest agent with 10 years’ experience in real estate. Makes her home in Crozet.
Nellysford, VA (800) 361-5155 (434) 361-2440
Visit our website at www.MountainAreaRealty.com
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Saving the
Stables STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD
The Rodes Farm Stables Kids
Siblings Lindsey and Scott Osborne at a horse show, 1 8 .
Meredith Lang on Ajax, just retired from Rodes. These days, Meredithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all grown up and a mommy!
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Photos courtesy: Lindsey Osborne
Anne Johnson and Lindsey at a horse show at Rodes Farm. Nice ribbons!
Scott and buddy, Silas Mays, prepare for a horse show.
When Lindsey Osborne was growing up, she didn’t go to school. She went to the farm. Rodes Farm, to be exact. Lindsey, now 27, and her siblings were – for the most part – home schooled and their mother worked at Rodes Farm. The horses were like their classmates, friends and confidants. And they introduced her to people, too. “Yea, it was definitely my source of, you know, it was all the social interaction,” she explained. “All my friends rode and there was a tremendous amount of responsibility in having horses.” Many young people, Lindsey included, learned a lot more at Rodes Farm then they ever could have in a classroom. “Not only are you caring for [the horses], there’s also a partnership that you’re developing,” said the young woman who now works as a supervisor, one of the first jobs her mom had at Rodes Farm. “There are so many life lessons that you acquire from it, definitely.” Now that the farm, one of the public farms left, is in danger of shutting its doors, the community is rallying together, trying to keep it open for generations to come. Phil Chabot, president of Rodes Farm Stables Foundation, Inc., joined to help come up with a solution that didn’t involve getting rid of the horses and the land. “The whole point of the objective is to make sure that [Rodes Farm] can continue to operate,” said Phil of the plan the association hopes to enact. Rob Sullivan, Wintergreen Resort’s General Manager, says he supports community efforts to maintain the Rodes Valley lifestyle. “What we’re trying to accomplish here is a community based collaboration that allows the stables to go and continue operate, but alleviates the responsibility of the operation of the stables from [Wintergreen Partners, Inc.]” After simply keeping it open, Chabot hopes the Foundation will stay together and work to make the farm even better. He’s thinking horse rescue, therapy, educational programs that work with Nelson County Schools – you name it. He and many others in the community feel that it’s very important that the farm be preserved. Not just for the people who love it now and work with the horses. “First is,” he started, “I think it’s important that open space be preserved.” Nelson has a lot of open space, but this particular space has memories attached. Phil’s daughter rode there for six years, as did countless Nelson children. “It’s amazing how many people that place has touched in one way, shape or form,” he said, thinking of the letters, e-mails and phone calls he has received from people supporting the foundation. Plus, there are young horse lovers yet to come. Lindsey has seen children from far away that have no experience with animals immediately dote on them, love them, care for them.
Lindsey with Harper, her beloved thoroughbred mare. That’s him today in the main photograph, opposite page. “I think in this day and age, kids need that, they need to keep that connection with being outside and taking care of animals and what’s real,” she said, thinking of guests that bring children from inner-city Washington, D.C. or New York. “It’s that connection to the natural world.” But it’s not just the youngest of new riders that benefit from the interaction with horses. Lindsey says riding can help in many facets of life. When she’s had a rough day, she said there’s nothing more soothing than taking a nice, long walk with your horse. But on the other hand, competitive riding has helped Lindsey become a leader and a caretaker. “It develops all parts of you,” she said. NCL
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sam’sgarden By Sam Saunders Saunders Landscapes, LLC
Like elves working in Santa’s workshop, nurseryman around the country each year work on improving goodies for gardeners from sea to shining sea. Of these genii that decorate every garden center from now until Christmas, one particular genus excites me each year more and more due to their innate ability to draw me into my favorite time of year – fall. They are the pansy. And aside from their name, there is nothing ‘pansy’ about them… In choosing your pansies for the fall, remember one rule that will determine whether they decorate your landscape for the next 6 months or just a few days post-purchase – that rule is timing. Once you make it to about the end of September, pull out those pruning sheers and/or shovel and begin making space for them – whether it be removing old, spent annuals or improving soil for a new area. This may contradict your better garden sense because your annuals may actually be perking up from the decreased humidity and cooler nights and therefore could be putting on a show similar to their early spring display. Trust me, ripe them out. Even though pansies are tough, without time to put our new root growth, frost and freeze are tougher and Father Time
does not offer countless warm opportunities in the fall for them to grow as we approach record cold and snow falls this fall (and yes, this is wishful thinking!). In regards to varieties, you have dozens to choose from. The biggest factor that should dictate which ones go where should always be bloom size – close to the house, bigger blooms (2 ½ inches); away from the house, smaller blooms (1-1 ½ inches). The reason is actually quite simple. Smaller blooming varieties typically have many more flowers per plant while bigger blooming varieties have fewer blooms per plant. Therefore close to your house you can actually appreciate the size, texture and color much better than while moving along at, let’s say, 20 miles per hour. However, when you choose the smaller flowering varieties and plant them in mass, an F-14 approaching Mach 1 would be able to appreciate the color (Ok, that may be a stretch, but you get my point). Remember also that the smaller flowering varieties typically recover faster from inclement weather since they have more flower stalks per plant and each bloom has less surface area to be affected by ice, snow and freeze than the larger blooming varieties. As for color, I try to keep dark colors
(blues and purples) planted with lighter, complimentary colors just behind (whites and yellows), especially when it comes to roadside plantings. I feel that this tactic helps to draw the eye to the darker color – especially if the two colors are indeed complimentary. So if you go for the blue with a yellow eye near the mailbox, try a yellow or offyellow as its backdrop. If a total mix is your medicine, implement this planting near the house so that a guest can appreciate each and every color and not just see a mosaic of shades if viewed from a car window. Remember, the
closer you get to your house, the more detail can be appreciated. As always, after planting water well and feed with a well-rounded, slow release fertilizer. By the way, if you don’t want to deadhead your pansies then don’t – research has shown that it really does not help that much. My personal favorite series are the Sky (Clear Sky & Skyline), Majestic Giant, Delta, Matrix and Bingo Series. With these series, in regards to color, the sky is the limit. Until our next article, Happy Gardening!
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continued from page 39 While Chuck and Jane don’t ride atop a twowheeled vehicle, Ruby, they’re car, has more than 100,000 miles on it and Chuck said most have been logged during the last four years. They’ve been Evergreen Club members since 2000 when Jane saw it mentioned in the newspaper. So far they’ve been to New Mexico, Tennessee, Oklahoma, South Dakota and back around. “We’ve just used it constantly,” raved Jane. And they’ve met a lot of great people like the McGaugheys. Chuck knew as soon as they pulled into the driveway that they’d be fast friends. “As soon as they came, got off their motorcycle, I just knew these were going to be typical Evergreeners that you just feel comfortable with,” he said. He’s not traveling for a while, he’ll be having his second knee surgery in November, but he and Jane definitely plan to get back into the game when he’s done recovering, he said. “We’re going to come to Arizona.” NCL
Arizona retirees Jeannie and Gene McGaughey are in the middle of a cross country trip that includes a stop at the home of fellow Evergreen Club members Chuck and Jane Strauss of Woods Mill. Club members open up their homes to fellow Club members when they travel. TOMMY STAFFORD
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asktheDr. By Dr. Steve Schmitz Afton Family Medicine
Hunter’s Motivation What is hunting doing in the “Ask The Doc” column (or, as Yvette calls it, the “What Up Doc” column) you might ask? Well, this time of year hunting has a lot to do with everything to a lot of folks. Really, it is an activity that has a lot of potential health benefits. If you aren’t a hunter, I’d encourage you to read on, as there are some thoughts here for everyone. As fall draws near I see some interesting things happen in my clinic. There is always a lot of excitement around school being back in (and a lot of colds too), and flu shots tend to be on everyone’s minds (“when will they be in?”– I think I can hear that question in my dreams!). But I am always most impressed with the motivation of the hunters. This time of year I see guys who are on disability for back pain figuring out how they can make it in to the woods for a hunt, overweight people walking to get in shape for the steep climb to their stand, people eating healthy game animals and therefore lean meats containing little to no cholesterol. Hunters take time to be still in the wild and clear their
Another reason why people trust Afton Family Medicine.
minds – a great form of “de-stressing.” The bottom line is, hunting is extremely motivating to hunters. It drives them to work on their health, so they can enjoy what they are doing. There is a lesson here for everyone: find what motivates you and use it for your health’s benefit! Enjoy playing with your grandkids? Use that to motivate you to chase them in the yard (exercise) or serve them healthy foods (and therefore better your own eating habits). Knees hurt? Pain can be a great motivator if you use it to your advantage: find a way to eat less and therefore loose weight to take the pounding off the knees and lesson your pain. Good health does not “just happen.” We have to work at it. Finding what motivates you and using that to better your health is a very worthwhile activity. Dr. Steve Schmitz is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. Have a question for him? Email him at AskTheDr@nelsoncountylife.com. Sorry, due to the high volume of messages received, personal replies may not be possible. The Editor reserves the right to edit questions for content, accuracy, and length. This column is provided as a service to readers of Nelson County Life Magazine and is not intended to replace the advice of a physician. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.
Dr. Charles Cole
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (540)-456-6710 7849 Rockfish Valley Hwy (SR 151), Afton, VA • www.marthajefferson.org
theperfectfit By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Physical Therapy
Nia Gets You in Shape from the Inside Out Certified Nia instructor Betty Kerr wrote this month’s column: Nia is a form of fusion fitness that blends dance, martial arts and healing arts to create a high powered and fun workout. The 52 movements in Nia routines are drawn from nine fitness disciplines including tae kwon do, tai chi, yoga, modern dance and jazz dance. Combined with fantastic music that ranges from Celine Dion to Dead Can Dance, Nia opens doors to creative free dance while providing a sophisticated cardiovascular workout. Nia was created by Debbie and Carlos Rosas during the days of the aerobics “revolution.” What stirred the change in their philosophy was the recognition that there were too many injuries from high impact aerobics and fitness was more like hard work than a joyous opportunity to cut loose and have fun. They developed Nia, a fitness practice whose fundamental principles include the joy of movement and the body’s way; or rather, moving the body the way it was designed to be moved. These two principles eliminate the
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risk of impact injuries and make an hour long Nia class something to look forward to every time. Exercise that is performed strictly for its own physical sake, divorced from emotions and the human spirit is rarely satisfying over the long run and eventually it fails to be sustainable. Nia integrates one’s neurology (including mind, emotions and spirit) with the outer body or musculature through a holistic comprehensive approach that combines several classic movement forms like yoga and tai chi. And then there’s great music and the easy to learn routines that bring people back for more. Nia can help you lose weight in a fun atmosphere and aids with stress reduction while building strength and cardiovascular fitness. Boogie to the best music! Agnes F. Schrider, PT is a licensed physical therapist, fitness trainer, and certified golf fitness trainer based in Nellysford. Have a question for her? Email her at ThePerfectFit@nelsoncountylife.com. Sorry, due to the high volume of messages received, personal replies may not be possible. The Editor reserves the right to edit questions for content, accuracy, and length. This column is provided as a service to readers of Nelson County Life Magazine and is not intended to replace the advice of a licensed professional. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult a health professional.
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Nelson County HAMNER THEATER
www.thehamnertheater.com • 434.361.1999
Saturday, October 18
In the Cabaret: Tom & Emily
Music 7:30 pm, Doors/Bar/Food 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20 or 2 for $35, includes food, by reservation only
October 24 and 25 at 7:30pm
Oh Crap, I Forgot to Have Kids
One woman show by and starring Karen Gray. $10 Special - Bring the family! All tickets $5 Saturday, Oct. 11, for one day only - PVCC Masquers in
The Complete Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) Call 434-361-1999 for reservations & info
The Hamner Theater @ The Rockfish Valley Community Center 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, Virginia • www.thehamnertheater.com The Hamner Theater is a non-profit 501(c)(3) project of the Rockfish Valley Community Center in Nelson County.
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food&dining Ambrosia Bakery & Deli Decadent cheesecake and other desserts, as well as tasty sandwiches. 1 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 4 4. 1. 1
Stoney Creek Bar & Grill Located in the valley at the Stoney Creek Golf course. Serving casual lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Seasonal live entertainment on our deck. Reservations please for brunch and dinner. Wintergreen Resort 4 4. 5.8110
Basic Necessities Serving up a taste of the South of France for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great wine selection. Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 4 4. 1.1
Thai Mex II Wonderful Thai and Mexican cuisine to keep dining interesting and fun. Sophisticated but not stuffy. Open 8:30am to 10:30pm 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Valley Green Shopping Center, Nellysford, VA 4 4. 1.1400
Blue Ridge Pig Strawberry’s famous hickory-smoked BBQ. 1 8 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 4 4. 1.11 0
Thai Siam Take-Out Authentic Thai food, antique shop next door. 41 Tye Brook Highway (Rt. 5 ), Colleen, VA 4 4. .85
Chen’s Chinese take-out. Calohill Dr., Lovingston, VA 4 4. .88 5
Vito’s Italian Restaurant Specializing in pizza and Italian dishes. 8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 4 4. .8 88
Chirios Pizza Pizza and subs. Take out or delivered. Valley Shopping Center Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 4 4. 1. 188
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Copper Mine An All American Prime Beef Steakhouse with casual but elegant dining. Featuring fresh seafood and organic poultry as well. Dinner reservations are required. Wintergreen Resort 4 4. 5.80 0 D’Ambola’s The place to go for a great Italian meal. 8 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 540.45 .455 Devils Grill The highest restaurant in Virginia with spectacular views of our Devils Knob golf course Dine on our patio for lunch or dinner. Distinctive American cuisine with a Southern flare. Dinner reservations are required. Wintergreen Resort 4 4. 5.8100 The Dogwood Steaks, seafood and country cuisine. Lunch, breakfast and dinner. 4 1 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA 4 4. 1.1 00 The Edge Casual dining with a view of the slopes. Seasonal live entertainment. Wintergreen Resort 4 4. 5.8080 The Fountain Room at The Mark Addy Inn Offering the finest in international cuisine in an elegant setting. 5 Rodes Farm Dr., Nellysford, VA 4 4. 1.1101 Lovingston Cafe Lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Breakfast Friday through Monday. 1 5 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 4 4. .8000 Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books Full espresso bar and used bookstore, live music every Friday and Saturday. 4 Front Street (in the Packing Shed), Lovingston, VA 4 4. . 0 Sparrow’s Café Village at Glen Mary (Rt. 4) 4 4. 1.0054
Acorn Inn Bed & Breakfast 5 Adial Rd, Faber, VA 4 4. 1. 5 Afton House Bed & Breakfast and Cottages 1 Afton Lane, Route East, Afton, VA 540.45 . 5 Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast 10 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 540.45 . 844 Camp Blue Ridge Montebello, VA 540. . 41 Cox’s Creek Cottage C & C Lane, Roseland, VA 4 4. .55 Dutch Haus Bed & Breakfast 55 Fork Mountain Lane, Montebello, VA 540. . 11 Fallen Oak Bed & Breakfast 5 Mimosa Lane, Faber, VA 4 4. 1.1011 Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast Wilson Hill Rd (Route 5), Arrington, VA 8 . . 50 Horseshoe Mountain Lodge Roseland, VA 4 4. 1. 5 5 The Mark Addy 5 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA 4 4. 1.1101 The Meander Inn 100 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA 4 4. 1.11 1 The Meeting Place 8 5 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Wintergreen, VA 4 4. 1. 80 Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort 150 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 540. . 50 North Fork Cottages North Fork Road, Tyro, VA 540. . 00
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Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm 434.263.6100 • 500 DelFosse Winery Lane Faber, VA • GPS: N37˚ 53.367 W078˚45.710 Order our wine online: www.delfossewine.com
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The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast 9749 Thomas Nelson Hwy (Rt. 29), Lovingston, VA 434.263.7747 Walton’s Mountain B&B 6401 Rockfish River Rd, Schuyler, VA 434.831.1384 Resort Reservations & Country Cottages Rural getaways, Wintergreen condos and homes available. Afton, VA 540.456.8300 Royal Oaks Cabins in the Mountains 45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA 800.410.0627 Sarah’s Mountain Retreat Cabin 406 Fish Hatchery Lane, Montebello, VA 540.377.6458 Shadow Mountain Rentals 15644 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 757.424.2884 Simpson’s Hollow Bed & Breakfast 580 Simpsons Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.6380 The White Pig Bed & Breakfast 5120 Irish Road, Schuyler, VA 434.831.1416 Tye River Cabin 6011 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro, VA 434.238.2430 Wintergreen Resort Studios, condos and homes available. Wintergreen, VA 800.266.2444
wine&beercountry Afton Mountain Vineyards 234 Vineyard Lane, Afton, VA 540.456.8667 Blue Mountain Brewery 9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151), Afton, VA 540.456.8020 Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery 9423 Batesville Rd, Afton, VA 540.456.8400 DelFosse Vineyards & Winery 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA 434.263.6100 Flying Fox Vineyard 27 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA 434.361.1692 Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1266 Lovingston Winery 885 Freshwater Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8467 Mountain Cove Vineyards 1362 Fortunes Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.5392 Veritas Vineyards & Winery 145 Saddleback Farm, Afton, VA 540.456.8000 Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery 426 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2519
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Saturday, October 4 at 6pm Early Fall Wine Dinner Menu by Genevieve DelFosse. Wine from DelFosse Winery
Afton House Antiques 31 Afton House Lane, Afton, VA 540.942.2993 a.m. FOG 9264 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA 540.456.7100 Black Rock Gallery The Mountain Inn, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.2200 x.8228 Blossom’s Flowers, Gifts & Crafts 911 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8227
Sunday, October 12 at 11:00am Fall BBQ Picnic Join us for an afternoon of fun and enjoy a great barbecue prepared by Daddy Bims Barbeque. Music by Jan Smith and Jeff Vogelgesang. Reservation required.
Sunday, October 19 at 1:00pm Fall Wine & Food Pairing Join Chef Genevieve for a fun and tasty pairing of her gourmet, seasonal selections especially paired with award-winning Delfosse wines. The menu includes 4 elegantly prepared dishes, paired with 4 generous samplings of our award winning wines, accompanied by a short discussion of the pairings. Additional glasses can be purchased.
Blue Moon Antique Mall & Bookstore 8230 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8890 Cat Rock Antiques 9704 Patrick Henry Hwy (Rt. 151), Roseland, VA 434.277.8049 Claudia’s Florist & Gifts 121 Main Street, Lovingston, VA 434.263.5848 Kelly’s 5060 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Faber, VA 434.361.1169 Foxfire Gifts 954 Beech Grove Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2202 Garden Trade 71 River Road (Rt. 6), Faber, VA 434.263.8786
Valley Green Gallery Valley Green Center (Rt. 151), Nellysford, VA 434.361.9316
Hughes Mews Antiques 2471 Rockfish Valley Hwy (Rt. 151), Nellysford, VA 540.456.7237
Wintergreen True Value Hardware Gift Aisle 2230 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1919
Lang’s Art & Gift Shop Rt. 250 East slope of Afton Mountain, Afton, VA 540.456.7109 Lovingston Arts & Crafts 924 Front St. (In “The Packing Shed”), Lovingston, VA 434.996.5058 Logos of Wintergreen Mountain Inn Lodge, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.1125 Lovingston Antiques 924 Front St. (In “The Packing Shed”), Lovingston, VA 434.263.6660
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Critzer Family Farm 9388 Critzer Shop Road (Rt. 151), Afton, VA 540.456.4772 Dickie Brothers Orchard 2552 Dickie Road ,Rt. 666, off 56 West, Massies Mill, VA 434.277.5516
Mountain Vision Pottery 2019 Beech Grove Road, Roseland, VA 434.361.1725
Drumheller’s Orchard 1130 Drumheller Orchard Lane, (Rt. 741, off Hwy. 29) south of Lovingston 434.263.5036
Notforgotten Farm 3530 Tye River Road, Tye River, VA 434.263.6508
Fitzgerald’s Orchard 728 Harper’s Creek Lane,(Rt. 682, off Rt. 56), Tyro, VA 434.277.5798
Rockfish Gap Country Store Intersection of Routes 250 and 151, Afton, VA 540.456.6112
Flippin-Seaman, Inc. – Seaman & Silver Creek Orchards 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA 434.277.5824
Spruce Creek Gallery 1368 Rockfish Valley Hwy (SR 151), Nellysford, VA 434.361.1859
Saunders Brothers Orchard 2717 Tye Brook Hwy (Rt. 56), Piney River, VA 434.277.5455
Tuckahoe Antique Mall 4202 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2121
The Apple Shed 14815 Thomas Nelson Hwy (Hwy 29), Lovingston, VA 434.263.8843
Lunch 10:30 - 4:00 Dinner 4:00 - 9:00 Open 7 Days a Week
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wednesday october 1 Fall Foliage Festival Celebrate the beautiful colors of fall with The Wintergreen Nature Foundation. Enjoy guided family hikes, handmade crafts and delicious treats. This weekend is fun for the entire family. Sponsored by The Wintergreen Nature Foundation. 434-325-8169
thursday october 2 Oakland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cuttinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; On The Lights Experience Oakland Tavern, circa 1840. Cuttinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; On The Lights and Hurricane Camille exhibits. Thursdays 1pm - 4pm. $ 434-263-8400
saturday october 4 Nelson Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Co-op Featuring music by The Syldells, sponsored by Veritas Vineyard & Winery. The market is located in Nellysford and is open from 8 a.m. to noon. 434-244-2399 Wine Dinner with Genevieve DelFosse Winery 434-263-6100 Live music at The Mark Addy Inn Live music from Kayce McGehee. $ 434-361-1101 Annual James River Blues Festival at Mountain Cove Vineyards The annual outdoors blues festival featuring great regional blues performers in lovely mountain setting at the height of harvest season. Food, wine tasting and sales also available for additional fee. 434-263-5392 Apple Butter Makinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Festival at Flippin-Seaman Large selection of Virginia grown apples, also available jams, jellies, baskets, gifts and more. Enjoy live music, crafts and other entertainment for young and young at heart. 10 am - 4:30 pm. 434-277-5824 Oakland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cuttinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; On The Lights Experience Oakland Tavern, circa 1840. Cuttinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; On The Lights and Hurricane Camille exhibits. Saturdays 10am - 4pm. $ 434-263-8400
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October is Virginia Wine Month! Wintergreen Winery offers samples of its gourmet food items and wine/gift specials in addition to complimentary wine tasting each weekend in October. Picnic by the river and take in autumnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s splendor with the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 10-6 pm. 434-361-2519
Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. Bluegrass Festival Enjoy the music of Borrowed Time, In the Tradition and Long Mountain Grass. Food will be available. Bring your own lawn chairs. 50/50 drawing. No alcohol. Children 5 and under admitted free. 2pm. $ 434-361-1059
Fall Foliage Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery Enjoy mother natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bounty and beauty at Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery. Bring a picnic rain or shine. Our â&#x20AC;&#x153;True to the Fruitâ&#x20AC;? wines and historical honey meads will be paired with food samples during your wine tasting. As always, military personnel, law enforcement and members of the Society of Creative Anachronisms receive a 10 percent discount on wine purchases. 11 am-5 pm; Sunday open 1-5 pm. 434-361-1266
The Hamner Theater presents the PVCC Masquers in The Complete Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longestrunning comedy. Bring the family! 7:30 pm. 434-361-1999 Pick Your Own Apples Pick your own Fuji, Winesap and Rome apples and Pumpkins at Dickie Brothers Orchard, a Virginia Century Farm. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 434-277-5516
monday october 6 sat-sun october 11-12 Learn the Hustle Get ready to Boogie! Hustle is an easy dance to learn and so much fun. Not only is it great for all those 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tunes but current music as well. Our dance this month will be a costume dance - complete with prizes for the best costume. No partner required. Lessons October 6, 13 and 20. 7:15 - 8pm. Practice dance: Monday, October 27, 7:30pm - 9pm. At The Nelson Center. $ 434-263-7773
Pick Your Own Apples at Silver Creek Orchards Come enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery while picking your own Rome, York, Fuji, Granny Smith and Pippin apples. Half bushel bags provided. Bring a picnic lunch & enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. Saturday 94:30 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m. Now through October 26. 434-277-5824
friday friday october 10 october 17 Fridays on the Patio @ DelFosse Winery From 5pm to 8pm. 434-263-6100
fri-sun october 10-12 Montebello Fall Camp and Ride Bring your horse and enjoy fresh mountain air, fall scenery and beautiful horse trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fee includes camping and coral space for 2 nights and 1 1/2 days of trail riding. Help volunteer firefighters stir the apple butter kettle. Benefits the Montebello Fire & Rescue. 540-377-5754
saturday october 11 Nelson Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Co-op Featuring music by Pixy-Led sponsored by Ambrosia Bakery & Deli. The market is located in Nellysford and is open from 8 a.m. to noon. 434-244-2399
Pick Your Own Fuji Apples at Mountain Cove Orchard The longer Fuji apples hang on the tree the sweeter they get and by mid-October forward they are fantastic. The orchard is easily accessed and has small trees for easy picking. Open Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm and weekdays by appointment only. Enjoy the beautiful mountain views and fall foliage in Nelson County. 108 Banton Orchard Lane Lovingston, VA. Now through November 23. 434-981-1135
fri-sun october 17-19 Fall Trail Ride at Fleetwood Community Center Fleetwood Community Center. A trail ride for horses and rider on variety of terrain, on self-guided trails. Trailer tie up camping available, meals provided. Fee includes 3 days of riding, camping and 5 meals. 434-277-5814
saturday october 18 Waltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountain 16th Anniversary Celebration Waltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountain Museum in rustic Schuyler, Virginia,
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the museum is opposite the historic Hamner House, creator of “The Walton’s”. The 16th Anniversary celebration includes live gospel and bluegrass music, hayrides, crafters, food and more. 10 am-4 pm. $ 434-831-2000 Apple Butter Makin’ Festival at Flippin-Seaman Large selection of Virginia grown apples, also available jams, jellies, baskets, gifts and more. Enjoy live music, crafts and other entertainment for young and young at heart. 10 am - 4:30 p.m. 434-277-5824 The Hamner Theater presents In the Cabaret - Tom & Emily Innovative and thought-provoking acoustic folk Music 7:30 pm, Doors/Bar/Food 6:30 pm. Tickets includes food, by reservation only. 434-361-1999
sat-sun october 18-19 Apple Harvest & Apple Butter Festival at Drumheller’s Orchard Hayrides to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch. Apple sling shot. Large selection of apples, fresh cider, honey, hams, country music, crafts and food. 9 am-5 pm. Apple butter making on Saturday only. 434-263-4911 Make Mine Wintergreen Wine October is Virginia Wine Month! Wintergreen Winery offers samples of its gourmet food items and wine/gift specials in addition to complimentary wine tasting each weekend in October. Picnic by the river and take in autumn’s splendor with the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 10-6 pm. 434-361-2519
sunday october 19 Food and Wine Pairing From 1- 5 pm at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100
tuesday october 21 Luau at DelFosse Vineyard and Winery From 1 - 5 pm. Enjoy an all you can eat luau barbeque prepared by Little Pete’s Real McCoy and music by Jan Smith. Reservations required. $ 434-263-6100
fri-sat october 24-25 The Hamner Theater presents Oh Crap, I Forgot to Have Kids One-woman show written by, and starring, Karen Gray.
An unruly but tender look into what it means to be a woman. For mature audiences. 434-361-1999
fri-sun october 24-26 Halloween Spook-tacular I The whole family will love this Wintergreen Resort weekend of pumpkin carving, chairlift rides, a Haunted House and apple cider. 434-325-8180
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saturday october 25 Piney Mountain Fall Festival Bring a picnic basket, blanket or chairs and join us at the Dodd cabin on Beech Grove Road. There will be bands, cloggers, traditional mountain crafts, live stock, and activities for the kids! No alcohol or pets please. 1pm to 7pm. 434-361-1116 Live music at The Mark Addy Inn Live music with Jan Smith $ 434-361-1101
sunday october 26 The 5th Annual Steeplechase at Oak Ridge Estate Presented by Jubilee Family Center of Lynchburg, Virginia. This year’s event will feature selected races sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association and will bring top horses, riders, trainers and owners to the area. The day promises top notch horse racing, a variety of children’s activities, shopping opportunities and exciting terrier races. Reservation for Tailgating Required. $
friday october 31 Halloween Spook-tacular II Visit Wintergreen Resort for a weekend of family-friendly Blue Ridge Mountain Halloween events including pumpkin carving, mask making, resort trick-or-treating and storytelling. Ride the Ghost Express to a Haunted House. 434-325-8180
Want to be included in our datebook? Email your event information, short and sweet, to datebook@nelsoncountylife. com. We’ll try to publish as many events as possible, space permitting. Deadline for next month’s issue is the 15th. Sorry neighbors, event MUST be in Nelson County or benefit an organization in Nelson County.
For more information, contact the Nelson County Visitors Bureau at 800-282-8223 or online at www.nelsoncounty.com. Afton Mountain Vineyards www.aftonmountainvineyards.com 540-456-8667 I-64 to Exit 99, take Route 250 East (1.3 miles) Right onto Route 6. Right on Route 631 (1.2 miles) Blue Mountain Brewery www.bluemountainbrewery.com 540-456-8020 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (1.3 miles) Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery www.cardinalpointwinery.com 540-456-8400 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (2.4 miles) Left on Route 638 - Avon Road (0.9 miles) Left on Batesville Road (0.7 miles) DelFosse Vineyards & Winery www.delfossewine.com 434-263-6100 I-64 to Exit 118A, take Route 29 South (20 miles) Right onto Route 616 (3.2 miles) Flying Fox Vineyard www.flyingfoxvineyard.com 434-361-1692 I-64 to Exit 107 Left onto Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 (7 miles) Right onto Chapel Hollow Road - Route 709 (0.1 miles)
Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery www.hilltopberrywine.com 434-361-1266 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (10 miles) Left onto Route 612 (1 miles) Lovingston Winery www.lovingstonwinery.com 434-263-8467 I-64 to Exit 118A, take Route 29 South (35 miles) Right onto Route 653 - Freshwater Cove Road (1 mile) Mountain Cove Vineyards www.mountaincovevineyards.com 434-263-5392 I-64 to Exit 118A, take Route 29 South (28 miles) Right onto Route 718 - Mountain Cove Road (1.5 miles) Right onto Fortunes Cove Lane (1.8 miles) Veritas Vineyard & Winery www.veritaswines.com 540-456-8000 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (3 miles) Right onto Route 6 (1.3 miles) Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery www.wintergreenwinery.com 434-361-2519 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (14 miles) Right onto Route 664 (0.5 miles)
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continued from page 26 Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how you see the colors and decide which tree will be your favorite to gaze at as the days get shorter. Well, most people. Josh canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really seem to decide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sugar maples are great, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some nice oranges but they also have red pigments in there, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have yellow, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have all three of those.â&#x20AC;? said Josh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love black gum sassafras. I like the reds, the reds are real nice.â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately, this year Josh isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure how great the leaf watching around here will be, color-wise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those trees were real stressed with moths [and lack of water], and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all going to drop early,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So that will affect the Blue Ridge Parkwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s color.â&#x20AC;? The stressed trees, ones that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough water or just havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a great year are already changing, Josh said. And some canopy trees wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change for weeks.
But he expects the area to be pretty full with â&#x20AC;&#x153;leaf peepersâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;leaf lookersâ&#x20AC;? anyway. The colors make for a good hike, but Josh said people come up to Wintergreen no matter what the leaves are doing. And it makes for a more-than crowded Blue Ridge Parkway. Many locals avoid it like the plague during October and November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The parkwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely hopping, I avoid it at all costs. You get too many leaf peepersâ&#x20AC;? he joked. But he understands why. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand why theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty nice.â&#x20AC;? In addition to the Wintergreen Fall Foliage Festival that will be held Oct. 13 and 14, there are about a dozen hikes trekking out into the mountains every Saturday in the leaf-falling months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You kind of have it all,â&#x20AC;? said Josh of his trees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have the yellows and oranges and reds and the browns all going at once.â&#x20AC;? NCL
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