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WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 20 KNOB HILL PL $1,495,000
WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 972 DEVILS KNOB LOOP $575,000
WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 123 NORTH FOREST DR $425,000
WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 348 FORTUNES RIDGE DR $348,500
WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 1989 LAUREL SPRINGS DR $329,900
WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 775 LAURELWOOD CONDOS $175,000
STONEY CREEK AT WINTERGREEN 44 VALLEYMONT LN $649,900
STONEY CREEK AT WINTERGREEN 38 CEDAR MEADOW CT $579,900
STONEY CREEK AT WINTERGREEN 68 RUFFED GROUSE LN $499,000
STONEY CREEK AT WINTERGREEN 749 FAR KNOB CLIMB $399,000
STONEY CREEK AT WINTERGREEN 93 BLACK WALNUT LN $392,500
NELSON COUNTY 3150 LAUREL RD $295,000
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WINTERGREEN STONEY CREEK NELSON COUNTY and SURROUNDING AREAS (800) 361-5155 (434) 361-2440
Visit our website at www.MountainAreaRealty.com NELSON COUNTY 684 Shields Gap Road
656 Rockfish Orchard Drive
Imagine looking out over this view everyday and each season! Stunning, panoramic Blue Ridge and pastoral vistas surround you on this 95 acre rare offering (in 4 parcels). 2006 home with 3BR, 2.5BA, full basement and a large pole barn. There’s also a tucked away trailer that is currently rented. Wildlife sightings everyday. Several amazing building sites. Minutes to Nellysford and Wintergreen. $825,000 Call Julie Bendle 434 996-8669
Wonderful 4 BR, 3.5 BA home in a very special community. Easy drive to C’ville and Wintergreen. Gorgeous mountain views, mature landscaping and woods to the rear that you will enjoy from deck or the slate patio (with fire pit). Cherry kitchen cabinets, with breakfast bar that opens to the dining area and the living room, with stone fireplace. Family room on lower level. 6.99 acres. $595,000
463 Horizons Village Road
Commercial Opportunity
Remarkable offering in charming Nellysford! This historic old schoolhouse has been a successful garden center and a restaurant and the outbuildings have housed offices, florists and a produce shop! This is an opportunity to own a restaurant, a small inn with shops or even a school/instructional center. There are also 6 outbuildings including one that has been finished as an office. Just 30 min to C’ville. 2.8 acres with gorgeous views $775,000
Mountain views from every room! From the warm and welcoming entry, one enters to find a dramatic, architect designed home with timber frame elements. A wall of windows offers a mountain and garden panorama. Detached 2-car garage with 1 BR apartment. This 4 BR, 3.5 BA home is sited on 5 acres and designed for passive solar gain. Gracious room sizes inside and beautifully cultivated gardens outside combine to offer the best of southern living. This home must be seen to be fully appreciated. $599,000 Call Charlie Wineberg 434 996-7336
High Lonesome Cabin
1174 Roberts Mountain Road
WINTERGREEN 243 Crawfords Edge
Adjoining GW National Forest Wilderness, and walking distance to the Appalachian Trail, this cabin has been constructed to harmonize with the environment. Log porch posts, stacked rock fireplace, and cypress siding suggest antiquity and combine with modern conveniences. Sited high on the flank of The Priest Mountain on 13.55 acres, a Blue Ridge vista unfolds from the covered front porch. Tye River public access just across the road. $225,000
Owners transferred and sad to leave this 3 BR,3.5 BA home. Energy bills of $35 per month coupled with exceptional quality craftsmanship make this a great place to call home. Enjoy upgrades such as hot water on demand, 16 seer heat pump, Granite countertops, and lovely craftsman lighting and cabinets. Full walk out basement with large rec room, wood stove, BA and laundry. $419,000 Call Sharon Stacey 434 962-0719
This may be the best value on the mountain for a year round view home in move-in condition. Priced well below tax assessment and below recent appraisal this architecturally designed 3BR, 3BA home has been beautifully updated with new kitchen and baths, siding, roof, deck, skylights, and interior and exterior paint. Tastefully furnished. $545,000 WPI
STONEY CREEK 33 Lakeside Close
Charming 3BR, 2.5BA end unit townhome on Lake Monocan. Lake and mountain views in this desirable community. Landscaped with mature flower gardens. Two decks and a new roof 2009. Near all Wintergreen amenities. $369,000
116 Warrior Run 142 Saddle Ridge Lane
The lovely and mature yard provides the privacy, the rear creek amplifies the ambiance, and the golf course adds the amenity-what a premier location! Views of Crawford’s Knob Mountain! The main house has 3 BR,3.5 BA, and the apartment, separated by breezeway, has 1BR and 1 BA. $629,000 WPI Call John McKeithen 434 906-0427
Beautiful year-round views from this level, southern exposure lot. Substantial stonework inside and out. Two living areas each with a stone fireplace. This5 BR, 5BA home offers room for two families and is an excellent rental property. Located on a private cul-de-sac. Magnificent rock outcropping! Sold furnished $565,000 Call Chastity Morgan 434 941-5883
PROPERTIES SOLD SECOND QUARTER 2010 195 Sampson Way Glenthorne Loop 2.85 ac parcel Fortunes Cove 13.4 ac parcel
Glenthorne Loop 14.7 acres 618 Edgehill Way Chapel Hollow Road 39 ac parcel
95 West Elkwood Drive 1221 Fortunes Cove Lane 370 Foothills Drive
631 Laurel Springs Drive Diamond Hill 954 20 Pedlars End
3580 Ennis Mountain Road 21 Ridge Lane 550 Devils Knob Loop
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basic necessities ........................... 7 cover story ............................. 10 this old house ............................ 18 this new house ........................... 18 at home with marlo ................... 23 sam’s garden .............................. 32 askthedr...................................... 33 the perfect fit ............................. 33 leisure guide .............................. 34 datebook ................................... 36 classifieds ................................... 38 comics.........................................39
on the cover Photographer: Norm Shafer A small flower pot holder made by Grant Massie at his home in Lowesville. But that’s not all he makes. Story on page 10.
from thepublishers We’re not exactly bird people but we‘ve never had a problem with hummingbirds. Just with their feeders. However, when I lucked up on one that didn’t look like a run-over plastic cup from a kegger, we became those people. Hummingbird people. And the description remains accurate. We have one hummingbird. They say it takes a while for others to show up but maybe Mr. Hummingbird has no interest in spreading the news of his new find. Run your mouth and you might spoil things. And then you’d be covered up with loud and sloppy birds guzzling down nectar after 5pm and ordering blooming onions. Crowd or no crowd, this feeder has already attracted its first bar fly: Angelo the cat. We have seen Angelo jump at Mr. Hummingbird once or twice, only for him to return from the maple tree and stick his beak in the feeder for more. We think this is part of the dance. How do we know for sure? Hundreds of black birds swooped into a nearby tree the other evening and Angelo didn’t flinch. I immediately thought about introducing them to the sound of Ginger but before I could even leave the room and summon her, the birds had flown away. And Angelo
stayed put, watching Mr. Hummingbird dart back and forth from the maple tree to the feeder. Adam could care less about the dangling contraption. These days, he is all about filling up his shopping cart with junk. Today we have a foam brush, a piece of train track, and a DIY toy made up of a long bolt and three washers that slide up and down the length of it. The shopping cart has room for more junk. Including diapers for Adam’s soon-to-be-born sibling. And maybe even a hummingbird feeder. Enjoy! Yvette and Tommy Stafford
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winetime We caught a glimpse of the folks at Afton Mountain Vineyards bottling their Mountain White, a blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Vidal Blanc. At 70-80 cases an hour, that’s a lot of wine!
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Hoe Down! Saturday, September 18, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Rain date: September 25)
Mom and Dads pack a picnic dinner, bring a blanket and enjoy a real country Hoe Down with your children and friends. Live music will keep everyone in the party mood. Wear your fancy western wear and enjoy a toekickin’ good time. $10. Children under 2 free. This is a fund raiser for the animals at the petting farm.
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basicnecessities By Kay Pfaltz www.basicnecessities.com www.kaypfaltz.com Montirius, Sarrians, France The vineyard of Montirius deserves more than the few paragraphs I write here, but perhaps these scant words will be enough to peak your interest and you can, with Montirius, begin your own love affair. Montirius sits a little north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and southeast of Orange in the southern RhĂ´ne Valley. The warm, sensual, heady reds of the southern RhĂ´ne are easy to fall for, but Montirius is perhaps the benchmark by which all are, or should be, measured. Christine and Eric Saurel of Montirius are fifth generation vintners and they farm 100 % biodynamically, with many of their current vineyards dating back to 1925. Biodynamics, the oldest organic agriculture movement dating from 1924, began when Rudolph Steiner linked poor quality food with poor health. Central European farmers felt that the industrialization of agriculture had rendered “their soils less healthy, their seeds less fertile,
their crops less nourishing and their own health less certain.â€? (Monty Waldin) In short, bad farming had produced bad food. Biodynamy takes food back to its natural state and involves various practices such as planting with the phases of the moon. Yet when I look around to the vast majority of food, health food stores and farmers’ markets notwithstanding, it seems that bad farming is continuing to win. What we can do besides educating ourselves, is to buy organic food and wine and buy locally. Montirius, Vacqueyras, “Le Closâ€? 2006 - It’s not hard for me to sing the praises of Vacqueyras. Those who know me know this is the wine I call “my heart wine.â€? Not as in good for the heart (although it is) which is an adequate enough reason to drink wine, if not ideal. But as in a wine I hold close to my heart. I can’t remember when or why my love for Vacqueyras began, but I do know it’s endured. The cuvĂŠe “Le Closâ€? is intense. An equal blend of Grenache and Syrah, it is dark, rich and complex. A wine for serious food and special
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occasions. You can drink it now or hold it for another five or ten years. $31.99 Montirius, Vacqueyras, “Garrigueâ€? – The cuvĂŠe Garrigue is named for the soil on which its grown‌that scruffy land of wild, windswept herbs, inhospitable to growing much save olive tress and vines, yet for some of us, as breathtakingly beautiful and as it is untamed. The average age of these vines (70% Grenache and 30% Syrah) is 55 years. The wine is aged without oak so you can taste the pure essence of the grapes. Rich and deeply-scented, with spice and finesse. $28.99 Montirius, Gigondas,Terre des AĂŽnes – The weightiest of the gang, perhaps due to the addition of 20% Mourvèdre (the rest Grenache). The Gigondas is spicy, dense, peppery, with hints of coffee and anise, and again aged without oak. A match for strong cheese, game and nights before the fireplace‌coming soon.
CafĂŠ Wine and Cheese Shop 2226 Rockfish Valley Highway Nellysford, Virginia ph: 434.361.1766 www.basicnecessities.us
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Join the Basic Necessities Coffee Club Buy 14 cups of coffee and get the 15th free! Organic, fair-trade, shade-grown. Dinner served Thurs. through Sat. Lunch served Tue. through Sat. Brunch on Sunday Note: No longer serving dinner on Wednesday nights, but taking reservations for private parties. Call in advance. Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10am-6pm Thursday 10am-8pm Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm Reservations advised for weekend dinners. Sunday Brunch 10am-3pm
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[ this month’s question ]
I love the natural light and views in my home but I don’t like blinds, & everything is Fading and it is Hot!
What Can I do?
What a great question! Before I answer it, please let me introduce myself. My name is Darin Martin, and I am a lifelong resident of Central Virginia, and a local business owner. Having said that , I truly understand why people move to Nelson County, and never leave. It is a place that is rich in history, culturally diverse, relatively small, and of course the natural beauty. Ah yes, the majestic views of the Blue Ridge, the spring flowers, the plush greens of summer, and the lovely golds, oranges, and crimsons of Autumn. Most people I know, including myself want to enjoy our natural surroundings as much as possible. We hike, bike, take walks, Sunday drives, and play golf. Another trend I have noticed over the years is that we want to enjoy all of those splendors even when we don’t have time to be active or just want to relax. One way this has been accomplished is by adding more, and larger windows to our homes. The upsides to doing this are obvious. We receive much more natural light, and of course those views! Unfortunately, everything has a downside. We didn’t consider how much heat enters our home through the glass. Then there’s that awful fading. Who knew that the sun destroyed everything so fast. Now are floors, furniture, carpet, and artwork are a different color. This brings us back to the original question. What can I do? Since blinds and curtains only work when they are closed, they block our wonderful views, and they eliminate our natural light. They also are difficult to clean, have to be replaced or repaired periodically, and don’t work well on reducing the heat that passes through our windows. The simple yet extremely effective solution is window film. Window film is also known as window tinting. This is how window film works. It is applied to the inside of your windows, and is a filter of all of the harmful aspects of sunlight. Window film blocks 99.9% of the UVA/UVB rays, infrared and solar heat gain, and glare. The wonderful thing about window film is that it still
allows natural light into your home. Oh, I almost forgot about your majestic views. When window film is applied to your home you will still be able to see all of your views! In fact, your views and colors may be more distinct than clear glass. The company I own is Clear View Window Tinting. We are proud dealers of 3M Window Films. 3M was recently ranked #3 in Business Weekly’s “World’s 25 Most Innovative Companies” list, and ranked #12 on Forbes “America’s Most Reputable Companies” list. Not only did 3M invent window films, but they are the only company that produces its own polyester and makes its own adhesives. This ensures the film will be optically clear, and is made to last a lifetime. 3M backs all of their window films with a lifetime warranty. 3M window films have been recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. 3M has recently awarded Clear View Window Tinting with one of only eight national awards for outstanding growth. We have achieved this by offering the best consultations, installations, and service in the industry. Our biggest goal is to have the opportunity to educate homeowners. Our consultations include applying samples to your windows, then explaining the differences between each sample. What’s great about 3M window films is they come in many varieties and perform very well. 3M has invented films that are clear to dark to everything in between. 3M window films significantly out perform all other window treatments as far as UVA/UVB and solar heat reduction. So open your blinds, and remove your sheets off the furniture and get the natural sunlight and views you deserve, because 3M window films is so beautiful you won’t even notice them. Make your home more comfortable by using a brand you can trust in 3M and a local company that understands window film better than anyone in the area. Please call Clear View For your free in home consultation at 996-8468 (TINT) or visit us at clearviewtint.com
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STORY by JENNIE TAL
Joe Madison owns Blue Star Music in Lovingston and he gets new music students all the time. But meeting one little girl nearly a decade ago is still fresh in his memory. “Her dad knocked on my door and when I answered it, he didn’t even say anything to me,” remembered Joe. “He just said, ‘Sally, this is the man who’s going to teach you how to play guitar.’ She was a big smile on two little legs.”
Eight years later, that little girl is walking quickly toward the spotlight. continued on page 16
The Cottage at Rodes Farm
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STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by NORM SHAFER
On Grant Massie’s farm just over the county line in Lowesville,
a bed is born. continued on page 12
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Twenty some odd years ago, Grant Massie started making walking sticks, a childhood pastime that he learned while spending time on his grandfather’s farm. But after no time at all, a few walking sticks turned into a whole lot of walking sticks. But Grant kept making them. Until one day his wife said
the walking sticks had to go. Grant Massie poses with a dogwood limb at his home in Lowesville (right). The curls in the wood are caused by a vine that grows entwined with the tree. The unusual tree branches often are used as a centerpiece in a piece of furniture made by Massie. Below, he adds a support to a stool that he’s making.
“She suggested that I sell them,” said the retired Amherst County Planning Director. “I had never really thought about that.” And a few shows later, Grant was indeed selling those hand-crafted walking sticks. “I was surprised that people were willing to pay money for them,” he said. Grant didn’t carve the walking sticks. There were no faces or animals on the sticks – he said that a lot of people have those skills but he’s just not one of them. No, Grant goes out to find wood and is attracted to its natural shape. But after years and years of making walking sticks, Grant was itching to do something different.
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“And I got the bright idea that if I took some of these walking sticks and screwed them together, I could make something. Make a chair, make a love seat,” he said. “So I did that and people liked those.” He started with a love seat for his parents and just kept on going. Now he makes love seats, tables, beds, chairs, you name it. “I rarely even do walking sticks anymore,” said the craftsman. Many Nelsonians have probably seen Grant’s work without even realizing it, as he displays benches and tables out at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. A longtime family friend, Steve Crandall, owner of DBBC, and Grant were talking one day as Steve was getting ready to open the brewery. They decided that instead of plastic chairs, Steve would use Grant’s hand crafted benches on the front patio of his restaurant for people to sit on while they waited for friends or an open table. Steve, who personally owns one of Grant’s first benches, gets use of the benches for free, but under the condition that they’re for sale. “And if somebody buys it, I just put another bench there,” said Grant. “So [Steve] gets benches for people to sit in and I get to display. It works out well for both of us.” Grant doesn’t spend a whole lot of time reshaping or putting together his pieces. He says that he simply takes walks in the woods and sees furniture in the branches. His customers always claim they’ve never seen anything like
Grant Massie uses mainly hand tools to fashion unusually shaped tree limbs into rustic furniture at his home in Lowesville. Stools, chairs and beds are among some of the pieces Grant makes.
the pieces of wood he uses to create his furniture, but he disagrees. He just says what most people see as a branch, he sees as an arm to a love seat. “What my stuff does is it brings a lot of interestingly-shaped pieces of wood together – different colors, different types of wood,” said Grant, who said he’s not driven by the kind of wood, necessarily, but the shape of it. “People are used to seeing a chair that is totally made of Ash or Hickory or Oak or Maple, but my stuff might have Dogwood and Cherry … or (even) Paradise Tree.” Grant never took a lesson in furniture building, nor did he have to spend years reading up on the subject. He said he’s been building things his whole life and had a pretty good idea of the structural end, and the real learning curve was on the craft side of things. “If you’ve seen [my work], you’ll see that my joints are not sophisticated. That really isn’t what I’m all about,” said the craftsman who uses only hand tools. He explained that nowadays, you can buy tools that will make precise joints and that all storebought furniture and the majority of today’s craft furniture have nearly perfect joints. But that’s not his style. “I do mine by hand, it’s a different thing,” he said. NCL
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A bottle of Democracy Vineyards Village View Gold apple wine sits among some recently picked Ginger Gold apples, that the wine is made from. Vineyard owner Jim Turpin picked some of this year’s crop.
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In the summer of 1969, Hurricane Camille ripped through Nelson County and would never be forgotten. The storm did a lot of damage, but perhaps there is one happy accident to come out of Camille – the Ginger Gold apple. Though it wasn’t introduced into the fruit market until the 1980s, the Ginger Gold has been in existence since the late 1960s and gained much of its popularity due to the fact that it is one of the earliest varieties to become ripe – the fruit is generally ready for picking around the first of August. This year, it was already ripe in Nelson County in July. The apple is named officially for Ginger Harvey, who owned what is now Democracy Vineyards with her husband, Clyde, during the summer of Hurricane Camille. During the storm, their orchard was nearly destroyed, but Clyde discovered a tree different from the other survivors that produced a yellow apple. “As far as anyone can tell, it’s a cross between an Albemarle Pippen (an old cider apple), and a golden delicious,” said Jim Turpin who owns Democracy Vineyard and has recently started making wine from the land’s Ginger Golds – what he believes is a first. “The apple tends to be acidic. It’s not overly sweet,” said Jim. Jim Turpin (along with wife, Susan Prokop) has owned the vineyard property for about four years now, but the history of the orchard dates back generations in his family. In fact, the name of the Ginger Gold apple wine – The Village View Gold
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– comes from the original name of the orchard when his aunt, Ruby Turpin, owned it in the 1940s and ‘50s. The picture on the label of that wine is a reproduction of Roby’s Village View apple label and features a picture of what is today the Orchard House Bed and Breakfast. “We actually stayed at Orchard House one of our first trips to Nelson,” said Jim, whose wine was featured at the B&B’s first Community Dinner July 15. After Ruby Turpin owned the orchard, her son Ralph sold it to the Harveys to whom, along with Camille, the Ginger Gold is credited. After some time spent in ownership by Tom Bomar (Mountain Cove Orchard), Jim got at least a portion of the property back into Turpin hands but for a bit of a different use. “It’s been an apple orchard for retail and for processing,” he explained. “We wanted to do something with the apples a little different.” In addition to the apple wine, Democracy Vineyards produces four different grape wines: two of which are red blends, one white varietal, and one white blend. As for the Village View Gold, Democracy Vineyard’s one very unique apple wine, Jim says it is possible that it is the only wine made from Ginger Gold apples. “It’s 2 percent residual sugar so it’s not really sweet. And it’s 8 percent alcohol which is more than a hard cider but less than a full body wine,” he said. “What it made for, was a very different apple wine.” NCL
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folk and now, just barely one year after graduation, she’s released her second album – Heat Lightening. “This album is a huge reflection of the past year for me,” said the young woman who also serves at Basic Necessities, baby sits part time and teaches music at North Branch School and at Joe’s shop – Blue Star. After a recent performance she made
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2080 Stone Ridge
Brian Chase Managing Broker 434-987-4168
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE! No steps from parking lot; bathroom renovated for wheelchair use. Building is NEWEST CONDO CONSTRUCTION in Wintergreen (2003). Overlooks 18th hole & Golf clubhouse with Shenandoah Valley winter views; short walk to Wintergarden Spa, golf, tennis and restaurant. Interior almost new, tastefully appointed and in excellent condition. Ready for immediate occupancy. WPI, offered at $229,000. Call Joan Mummery at 434-531-5033. (472192)
Kim Chappell Associate Broker 434-238-2430
Pam Le Vine Associate Broker 941-724-4787
20 Ginseng Close
Dramatic mountain view lot on quiet Wintergreen cul-de-sac. Enjoy the splendors of Wintergreen from your own vacation retreat. Three minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, hiking, dining, and spa services. Bring your own builder or call for recommendations. $225,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (479606)
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106 Deer Springs Lane
Like new Golf Front three bedroom mountain home at Wintergreen that could be your vacation getaway or primary home. Custom furnishings and window treatments, a spacious 2 car detached garage, lots of storage and great golf views from the wrap around deck make this a great value you must check out! Hardwood floors, Hardi plank siding, gas range and fireplace and WPI right all included. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (479610)
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Rare water front lot with direct access to Lake Monocan plus great mountain and golf views. Priced for today’s market and one of only a few remaining opportunities to build on Lake Monocan. Bring your own builder or ask us for builder recommendations. Build now or later (no build-time requirement). Central water and sewer available. Reduced! $149,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (472289)
397 Black Rock Drive
Walk to Tyro ski slope from this brand new 3 bedroom contemporary ski chalet at Wintergreen. Lots of light, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors and fireplace in family room. WPI right of membership included .Large unfinished basement could be extra bedrooms or family room. Reduced to $355,900! Great value for new construction at Wintergreen. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293(459003)
326 Dobie
Popular Dobie Condo that is value priced at $215,000. Sold furnished and ready to enjoy the resort. Condo sold with rental income from VRBO.com and www.IIMoose.com. In the center of the Mountain Village and close to resort amenities such as restaurants, festival space, the Mountain Inn Lodge, and ski slopes. Listed by Kim Chappell and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (434238-2430) Ask any agent to visit this beautiful condo. (465429)
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Laurelwood is a great, affordable year-round location on the mountain. Walk to skiing in winter - don’t worry about parking! In summer walk to dining and all of the festivities behind the Mountain Inn (fireworks, concerts, etc). Walk to Blackrock Market for those groceries you forgot. Top level gold-rated unit has been nicely updated and brings in over $20k/year. Stainless appliances and nice furnishings. Keep renting it to hold as an investment or move right in and have it all to yourself! $214,900 including WPI right of membership. Call Rod and Christy Phillips at 434-987-6399. (475675)
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Get in on the Mountain fun and relaxation with this fabulous top floor, two bed, golf-front condo. Cozy up to the wood burning fireplace or step out on the deck and enjoy the panoramic greenscape of the 12th fairway. Recently updated kitchen and baths. Walk to the Wintergarden spa, pools, fitness center, Nature Foundation. 2 minute drive to golf, tennis, ski slopes. Reduced to $136,500. Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (471980)
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Beautifully landscaped hillside home with level entry from driveway/ garage; all electric 2-zone heating/cooling (new heat pump); Corian counters & new dishwasher in kitchen; built-in cabinets in dining room; large half-finished basement with pool table; oversized garage; lovely sitting area overlooks great room; large bonus room with full bath can be fourth bedroom if desired; ample attic storage; all appliances & pool table convey ;short walk to stocked fishing pond; furniture negotiable; WPI right-of-membership included in the asking price of $439,000. Call Jim and Joan Mummery at 434-531-5033 (475646)
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Rare, luxury 11 bedroom, 10.5 bath mountain home. One bedroom configured as a state-of-the art conference center another as a fully equipped fitness facility. Luxury appointments adorn remaining rooms. Significant rental income stream in place. Elevator - Mountain views - Double kitchen - Two wet bars. Call for details. Sold fully furnished & equipped. Only $1,549,000! Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (460685)
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855 Devils Knob Loop
Cute, cute, cute! Updated home set back from the 15th green. Large covered front porch, back deck and hot tub are perfect for relaxing. Spacious, open living area includes kitchen, dining, TV viewing & cozy spot by the stone fireplace. Wood beams & nice furnishings give a cozy mountain feel. All 4 bedrooms upstairs have vaulted wood ceilings. Master has private deck & fireplace. Adorable kid’s room looks like a log cabin! Great buy - Sellers have put a lot of money into this home. WPI. $379,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (480097) NT RO FF OL G D AN KE LA
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228 Hidden Springs Lane
One of the premier homes in Stoney Creek! Beautiful estate home on Lake Monocan with big water views. Great location on the golf course and just a short stroll to the beach on Lake Monocan. The perfect home for entertaining with a large screened porch, expansive decks and private hot tub all overlooking the lake. Wonderful open floor plan with large family, dining and kitchen space. Charming courtyard entrance. First floor master, plus a separate artist’s studio or exercise room. WPI right of membership included. $849,000 Call Rod and Christy Phillips at 434-987-6399. (475115)
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70 Dogwood Road Nice views of the Rockfish Valley from this lot at the end of a cul de sac. Private area with beautiful hardwood trees. Bring your builder or let me help you select one. $179,000 Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 (471856)
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Stunning top floor Ledges! 3 bedrooms/3 baths! Magnificent Blue Ridge Mountain views! Don’t miss previewing this fabulous vacation/investor opportunity! Lovely interiors, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, WPI, Sold furnished! Seller will pay $5,000 towards Purchaser closing cost. Offer price: $293,000 Contact: Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, 703.328.8680,email: bastide@earthlink.net (475309)
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With ARB approval, existing home on this golf front lot will be removed to make room for a Winterwoods Homes luxury timber frame and stone design. Special lot is within 100 yards of Stoney Creek clubhouse. Already have your own lot? Choose from any of the 18 mountain living and estate portfolio designs. $2,725,000. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (462919)
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95 Gumtree Drive
Here’s Your chance to own a piece of WTG and join the WTG Club. This is a fractional lot ownership opportunity that comes with a full Membership. Have an investment while enjoying all the resort amenities for members. Listed at $15,900 by Kim Chappell and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com, 434-238-2430 (471400)
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The market is showing signs of life. Don’t miss this one! Walk to pool, dining, shopping. Seller will contribute $4,000 towards Purchasers closing costs! Sold fully furnished! Enjoy with family & friends. Swimming, hiking, tennis, golf. Rental revenue (gross), 2010 year to date ($5,143.00), 2009 ($11,242.00), 2008 ($13,395.00), 2007 ($19,860.00). An investment that makes sense. $162,900, Contact Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, mobile: 703.328.8680, email: bastide@earthlink.net (475798)
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This beautiful home is located on the first hole of Shamokin, a short walk to clubhouse/restaurant/ tennis/pool; it features a spectacular Four Seasons Sun Room. An underground pet fence conveys, and the mature landscaping provides remarkable privacy and protection from stray golf balls. An adjoining lot is available for optional purchase with excellent mountain views from both lots. Owner will also entertain a satisfactory offer of exchange for a mountain condo. WPI. $ 485,000. Call Joan Mummery 434-531-5033. (479958)
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Beautiful 5BR home that shows like new. Two master suites, two living rooms and two fireplaces. Large deck and kitchen for entertaining family & friends. Great location close to Wintergarden Spa & Fitness. Sold with Wintergreen Club Membership sold furnished to immediately enjoy the resort. Kim Chappell, 434-238-2430 or www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (462646)
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Rare opportunity to own one of largest mountain-side estate lots in Stoney Creek. With elevations nearing 2,200 feet, it’s one of the community’s highest. Enjoy lower humidity and cooler summer temperatures. Easy 5 minute access to valley amenities. Gorgeous views of the Rockfish Valley. Adjacent 7 acre estate parcel also available. Reduced to $195,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (460226)
650 Pedlars Edge Drive Located near Tyro slope. One of the last remaining lots on Pedlar’s Edge Drive. Invest now build when you are ready. $ 139,000 Listed by Steve Marianella 434-5661293 (471853)
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Beautifully furnished 2 bed, mid-level unit with custom tile hearth and fireplace surround. Spectacular mountain and valley views. Just move in and enjoy this superb offering. Recently completed Cliffs capital project makes this a great value. Quiet concrete and steel construction. Walk to Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center - Devils Knob Tennis - Devils Knob Golf. Furnished. $238,700. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (475897)
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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. Reduced to $695,000! Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (453234)
165 Rosewood Drive
This 2008 golf course villa in RoseWood Village located in Stoney Creek, features high-end appliances, custom finishes and universal design appropriate to 55+ living. Interior offers hardwood floors, Corian countertops, a full bay window, high ceilings (9’ and tray) and year round sun room. Exterior maintenance, lawn care and trash removal provided. Property carries Wintergreen right-of-membership and is within walking distance of shopping and all Wintergreen amenities. Future construction of an assisted living facility is planned. Available for quick occupancy if desired. $469,000. Call Joan Mummery at 434-531-5033. (461979)
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Stoney Creek: Contemporary estate home designed/built for owners. Impeccably maintained and improved. Set high on a 1.3 acre water-front lot. Extensive landscaping w/ Koi pond, stone terrace, circular concrete drive, 1st floor master, 2 fireplaces, wine tasting area, gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. $875,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (448607)
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The importance of photos in real estate marketing
By Marlo Allen Marlo Allen is a licensed Realtor residing in Nelson County
If you know me, you know that I can be pretty serious at times. In real estate, or life in general, I can evaluate, calculate, analyze, re-analyze, and sometimes forget how important the simple things can be. There are instances when the really simple things can make all the difference, hence, let’s revisit the basic fundamentals of marketing. According to the National Association of Realtors, 90% of buyers will use the internet throughout the course of their home search. The two most popular internet resources are the MLS and Realtor.com with property pictures primarily driving the search. A picture can be worth a thousand words so be sure to avoid these buyer-repelling problems: No pictures; Oh, how many times have I pulled up a just-listed property and found not a single photo? As an agent, I can’t sell your property if I don’t know what is being offered. So
it stands to reason that a buyer can’t make a purchase decision without a photo either. Your property must have pictures in the MLS on the same day that it is listed. The first few days on market are critical. The property will be on an agent’s hot sheet as a new listing. In addition, the MLS details will be emailed to potential prospects within 24 hours of being listed. For example, if a buyer wants a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Nellysford, and your home meets those requirements, that prospect will be emailed MLS information to flag the new listing as a potential match. If there is no picture, you have missed an incredible opportunity to win over that home buyer. Too few photos; if there are missing photos, buyers may assume that there is a problem. They may think that the home is outdated or poorly maintained preventing sufficient pictures from being taken.
My mom never misses a marketing opportunity.
The Charlottesville MLS allows 50 pictures to be uploaded and Realtor.com permits 25. A good rule of thumb is to upload 25 photos. Strike a balance between giving potential buyers enough pictures, while not losing them by taking too much time to download. Pictures should also tell a story. Hence, pictures should not randomly jump from the shed to the bathroom to the living room; they should be assembled in a manner that flows and makes sense to the buyer. Poor photo quality; Photographs are powerful bait. Good ones can lure buyers; poor ones can turn them away. Make sure that interior and exterior photos have ample light. Use a wide angle camera lens to magnify the distance between objects and showcases a room’s depth. If rooms still appear small, remove area rugs that can break up the expanse of the floor and can make rooms look smaller. Get creative with furniture
and make sure that it does not block views or walkways or overcrowd a room. Fill up an empty space; sometimes nothing in a room can make a room appear smaller and less inviting. Remove clutter so that rooms don’t appear cramped and rob the viewer of key features. While you rely on the expertise of a professional to properly market your home, don’t just assume that everything is being done to your standards, or more importantly to the standards of a prospective buyer. If the basics, like photos and descriptions are missing or inadequate, is the agent really committed to getting your house sold?
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.
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Come and be wowed by this home inside and out. This lowmaintenance home is immaculate and move-in ready. The home is conveniently situated in a great Afton location and features many extras such as gas fireplace, two heat pumps, built-in book shelves, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors in foyer, new deck, garage with storage, paved drive and more. You will love the bright, open design with great room and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, pantry, bar, and an abundance of cabinets. The master suite has a walk-in closet and private bath with soaking tub and separate shower. The outside has also been lovingly maintained with new sod in back and multiple shrub, herb, and flower gardens. Easy commute to Charlottesville.
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The next dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 and will feature wine from Lovingston Winery. For more information on this and other events, search our online datebook at NelsonCountyLife.com, keywords: orchard house
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Look out – Nelson County has a brand new community dining experience. Richard Bulissa, who owns and operates the Orchard House with his wife, Deborah, said that they just got together with The Rock Barn Catering Company’s Chef Ben Thompson and decided to start offering dinners to the local community. “I think it’s an opportunity for people in the area to experience
some fine dining without having to go into Charlottesville,” said Lynn Stevonson who attended the first dinner. “All the food that [Ben] produces, everything that he does is with local farm products and local vendors,” said Richard. “His meats and everything are all locally prepared – as much as he can get from Nelson County as possible.” Each dinner features one local
winery and a delectable four-course meal. “The presentation was beautiful,” said Lynn. “Plus, they were delicious.” During an evening wine tasting, guests will sample canapés like chilled English cucumber soup. Then they’ll choose a glass of wine sit down for fresh salad, entrée, and dessert featuring local foods. All for $35 per person. NCL
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Who Rings Your (Warning) Bell? You lead a busy life. You’re working hard, maybe more than one job, or in these tough times, maybe you’ve been let go and are hard at work looking for work. You’re raising the kids, maybe taking care of frail parents. You’ve got Scouts, T-ball or soccer, church or civic committees; the car’s on the fritz and the house needs repair. So when they have that special election next month to vote on the whatever it is for the county board of something—who has time? The hard-working citizens of Bell, California (population 40,000) were also busy making ends meet when their council called a special election. Only 400 or so voters cast ballots, and guess what? The Council members then voted themselves astronomical salaries and pensions. More than elected officials in nearby L.A.!
Here in Nelson County we have a warning bell—the regular, independent reports provided by Rural Nelson to more than 600 residents county-wide. For 10 years Rural Nelson has provided regular, objective reports on meetings of local officials, including the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority. No regular media presence other than Rural Nelson provides this important watchdog function.
But now Rural Nelson is in danger of folding. We need to have existing subscribers donate and new subscribers join up (and donate), or we will have to fold. We need citizen involvement, too. Won’t you please help fund and/or work with this worthy effort? You’ve got two easy ways, listed below, to say, “I Hear the Bell—It Tolls For Me.” • www.ruralnelson.org has a Paypal button. It’s easy and credit card friendly. • You may mail a donation to Rural Nelson, PO Box 401, Lovingston, VA 22949 For more information, please email: info@ruralnelson.org or post a letter to the mailbox.
Thank you!
(For more information on the Bell, CA, city council: http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20100728/OPINION/7280325/1014/Bell+provides+a+lesson+on+media+coverage)
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Nelson County’s
soccer scene [ It’s getting big.] STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by NORM SHAFER
Liam Holt enjoys a joke during a break at the U.K. International Soccer Camp.
Eleven-year-old Blake Wheaton is seriously learning how to Bend it Like Beckham. Or at least like Landon Donovan, the American soccer player who got a lot of press this year during the World Cup. The Nelson County Middle Schooler and about 100 other local young soccer players recently spent two weeks of summer vacation participating in the UK International Soccer Camp held at the Rockfish Valley Ruritan Park. “This camp I worked on tricks to get around the defender, dribbling, passing, sending, shooting and ball control,” said the rising 6th grader who
Justin Benz fires a kick during a scrimmage.
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will be playing soccer this year on a metro team in Charlottesville. At camp this year, his coaches included Scott Currie from Scotland, Matt Lee from England and several other young adults from Europe. Across the United States, more than 35,000 children in more than 600 communities like Nelson County participate in a UK International Soccer Camp with coaches from the UK and Europe, South American and around the world, according to Janice Wheaton, Blake’s mother and the Nelson County UK International Soccer Camp coordinator.
“Each coach is internationally qualified,” explained Janice. “Some of them even have professional or semiprofessional playing experience.” Scott Currie, the camp director for the second week of Nelson’s camp, actually went to college on a soccer scholarship at Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, West Virginia. After he finished school, he signed a nine-month contract with UK International Soccer Camps and has been working with them since March. “I really enjoy working with kids,” he said. “At school, I was studying education. In order to
Miles Johnson, Clayton Cook, and Andrew Shannon jump during warm-ups at the beginning of the U.K. International Soccer Camp held at the Rockfish Valley Ruritan Park.
take on the job here, you have to be able to work with kids. You have to have a fun personality, be energetic.” Scott, whose contract will run out this fall, is definitely interested in participating again next year – and so is Blake, mostly due to the great coaching he gets. He loves working with the international coaches who are just as – if not more – excited about the sport than he is. “They are entertaining and they know a lot about soccer,” he said. “They teach a lot of skills and I just like the camp better.”
Janice said that the popularity of the camp is definitely due to the quality of the coaching and the low coach-to-camper ratio. Another advantage is definitely the inexpensive tuition and the fact that it’s right here in the community. “My boys really enjoy being with the coaches,” said Janice. “Blake loves their accents.” He keeps trying to teach them how to say “hamburger” with an American accent, but they have some trouble – just like Steve Martin did in The Pink Panther. Janice said that while she hasn’t signed an official contract for next year, the camp is almost
certainly coming back to Nelson County next year. Since her son began in 2004 with just 13 campers, the Nelson County UK International Soccer Camp has grown exponentially. Next year, Janice hopes to offer one recreation level camp and three Youth Development Program camps (an intense program for more advanced players) between July 25 and Aug. 5, 2011. And Landon Donovan, that famous soccer player? Yea, he participated in a UK International Soccer Camp in his community, growing up, too. Who knows where Blake Wheaton will end up? NCL
Annabelle Gunden, left, and Alice Clair work on their ball control during a drill at the U.K. International Soccer Camp.
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Tim Spicer knows all too well how cancer can change a person’s life instantly. “It’s affected two people in my own family, a grandmother and a cousin,” Spicer says, the Vice President of Tiger Fuel for the company’s Lovingston and Appomattox divisions. “We also have employees and customers that have breast cancer.” As part of a partnership with the American Breast Cancer Foundation, three of Tiger Fuel’s propane trucks have been painted pink to bring attention to breast cancer. “We signed up for areas north of Charlottesville to Madison County to south of Charlottesville down below Lynchburg,” Tim explains.
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approached. After all, I'd 'done' the gym thing before. I didn't like the way they smelled nor did I like the noise. Getting weighed was now a significant emotional event, and not in a good way! On the morning of my first appointment, I diffidently walked into the gym, expecting the worst. A class was finishing up and strangely, you could almost hear a pin drop! The soft music and cozy, immaculate surroundings immediately drew me in. George quietly introduced himself so as not to disturb the class. This low-key beginning would set the tone for the next four weeks. I showed up in shorts, t-shirt, and flip-flops. The shorts and t-shirt worked but the flip flops didn't. I was on the treadmill almost immediately because George wanted to see how fit I was. A pleasant conversation ensued as George subtly assessed my fitness level. Was I getting out of breath? At what speed could I comfortably converse? How much could I push myself? Could I walk more briskly than I thought? Throughout the first session, including during the dreaded weigh-in, George maintained his low key approach. I felt my confidence growing as I told myself "I can do this." And I did. For the next four weeks, I
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The idea to color the trucks pink to raise breast cancer awareness began some three to five years ago. And once the pink Tiger Fuel trucks hit the roads this year, heads began turning. “The response has been tremendous,” Tim says. “Even when we were working with the trucks trying to get them ready for the road and
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getting the decals on them.” As part of its minimum two-year commitment to the program, Tiger Fuel will make a donation to the American Breast Cancer Foundation based on each gallon delivered from the pink trucks. Though the response has been overwhelming, Tim remembers a
time when the drivers were skeptical about the new look. “With our drivers at first, we sensed a little bit of reluctance. The image of a truck and pink color wasn’t typical of a truck driver. But, they’ve seen the response and they want to be a part of it,” Tim says with a chuckle. NCL
Family Fun at the Orchard Opening Date: September 8, 2010 25th and 26th Apple Festival Sept. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sept 25th (10 AM) James River Cut-Ups (12:00 noon) Performance by Amherst Dance Academy Sept. 26th (12:00 noon) Little Mountain Boys Apples, Apple Butter, Cider, Country Hams, Side Meat, Food Vendors, Crafters, Molasses, Sweet Potatoes, Baskets, Pumpkins, Cookbooks, Hay rides, Apple Sling shot, Corn Maze, Moon Bouncers
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care about Nelson County,” said Kim. “I firmly believe it. I know everyone one of those appointees and elected officials and they truly do care about the county.” But it’s hard to know what the community thinks sometimes – especially when the everyday citizen doesn’t know what’s going on inside those meetings. “There’s no daily paper, there’s no radio station that covers county government, there’s no television station that covers county government,” said Kim. And while there is a weekly paper about county issues, its staff has much more to cover than meetings and can’t make it to them all. But Kim is pretty much always there. “And it’s not just me sitting there,” she said. “I think the boards actually view it as the citizen representative sitting there. Someone who is listening for the citizens of the county there listening to everything that they’re doing. And I think it makes for a better government.” NCL
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In operation since 1999, Rural Nelson says it too, is feeling the financial pinch from the sluggish economy. The organization’s annual $30,000 budget – all raised through donations – seems like it may be unattainable. Without that money, the organization’s popular electronic minutes of Board of Supervisors and other county board meetings may come to a halt. Kim Taylor Cash, a field officer for Rural Nelson, is a known face at the Board of Supervisors meetings. Planning Commission meetings. Not to mention meetings of the Economic Development Authority. Sometimes even the Service Authority or the School Board. Then she publishes the minutes so that citizens of Nelson County can know what’s going on in their community before it’s too late to comment or question. “I think that our Board of Supervisors, our Planning Commission, our Economic Development, all of those board [members] are sitting in those seats because they truly
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Whether it is wild cherry (potentially lethal to herbivores), locust, paradise or mimosa, the presence of some types of trees typically leads to a congregation of many. Loppers, chain saws and backhoes sound good on paper, but typically these species are a bit more determined to survive even after they are chopped down and the presence of one viable root leads to a reoccurrence of the same problem. There is hope, however, and it involves practices that many professionals employ for excellent control of noxious trees. It is called tree injecting or painting and not only does it kill the mother plant, but any modified root that has sprouted from her. (Note: These methods are very accurate and lethal practices for killing unwanted species - exercise extreme caution when handling herbicides used in a concentrated solution.) The methods work by wounding or cutting the tree in the early fall (September) as the tree begins to concentrate its flow of nutrients from the leafy top to the roots in a downward motion in preparation for fall and winter. The chemical that you apply to the trees open wound gets in the outer layer of bark (the sapwood or outer layer of lighter colored wood in the cross-section) and gets distributed to the root system where it eventually kills the entire tree and any suckers that share the same root system as the mother plant. Tree injecting is a pinpoint accurate method to control unwanted species of trees literally right beside a desirable species. There are three popular options: cutting, drilling, and wounding. The first method is to simply cut the tree down entirely and then paint the stump with a full concentrate solution of herbicide. However, timing is critical for this to work so if you
don’t have the means to cut down the tree in the early fall, you can use one of these other two methods to kill the tree and then have it cut down when it is feasible. To ‘Drill’, drill a hole about ¾ inch in diameter into the undesired tree, 1 ½ inches deep, about 3 feet from the ground. These drill holes should be made at an angle downward so as to hold the herbicide in the wound that you make. Make a hole every 1-3 inches around the tree. Next, with an old syringe, inject the recommended herbicide into the wound. To ‘wound,’ make discontinuous cuts into the tree’s sapwood about 2 inches long (with a hatchet or machete) at an angle downward so that the wound holds the herbicide. These cuts should be spaced with their edges approximately 1-3 inches apart about 3 feet from the ground (it should look like you swung your hatchet, on the same plane, multiple times around the tree without connecting any of the cuts). Next, with a spray bottle, mist the recommended herbicide onto the wound – it should appear to you as a heavy ‘glaze’ or even a tiny ‘puddle’ of the chemical in the wedge that you just cut. As for choosing your herbicide(s), consult with your local extension agent, arborist or landscape horticulturist for what works on what species. Although this is not a hard process, it may be necessary to employ a professional since some chemicals, for those really nasty species, may not be readily available to homeowners. Be certain that you have properly identified the species applying any herbicides as different trees require different herbicides and concentrations. Until our next article, happy gardening!
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asktheDr. By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Cole, I am concerned about my weight, but if everyone is getting heavier, doesn’t that make it normal to be heavy? This column talks a lot about weight, but it is an important topic, and one that we need to deal with, both as individuals and as a society. Just because everyone else is too heavy does not make being obese OK. Obesity is determined by your Body Mass Index (BMI) which is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. A normal BMI is 20-25. Overweight is 26-30 and obesity is defined as BMI greater than 30. A recent report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) notes that there are more than 72 million adult Americans who are obese. In 2009 there were 2.4 million more obese adult Americans than in 2007. In 2000 no state had an adult obesity rate of more than 30%. In 2009, nine states had adult obesity rates of greater than 30%. Child obesity rates are estimated at 17% for children between 2-19 years old and are rapidly rising. Obesity is a contributing factor in
some of the leadings causes of death, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. Obesity increases the risk of pregnancy related complications. It is also important for its financial impact. Obese people require medical care which costs an average of $1429 per year more than the medical care of normal weight people! The causes of the obesity epidemic are many and complex. Individuals, communities and schools need to address the causes in order to make significant progress. As individuals we need to watch what we eat, how much we eat and get more exercise. Schools need ensure that they provide healthy meals and high quality physical education. Communities need provide nutritional education, resources so that healthy foods can be obtained and safe areas to exercise, such as walking trails. Dr. Charles Cole 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.
theperfectfit By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Physical Therapy
Paying Attention “It’s so noisy in here I can’t hear myself think!” An exclamation our parents may have uttered at one time or another. Perhaps followed by other expletives. The statement reminds me of the constant external stimuli that bombards us daily. There are televisions everywhere: in the bank, at the grocery store, at the post office. Then there is the iPod, radio and cell phones with game and TV applications. Does this affect your physical self? Sure. The constant external stimuli inhibits your ability to pay attention to your physical and emotional being. How does it affect exercise? The same way it would affect a tennis player if someone yelled while he was trying to serve. Or if a member of your foursome was laughing while you were teeing off. It breaks your concentration. Does it matter if you are just exercising and not competing in a match? Yes. Research has demonstrated that if individuals pay attention to their walking, that their balance will improve and they will have less falls.
That means thinking about lifting your foot, swinging the leg forward, placing the foot on the ground in front of you. Looking at the ground before you for changes in the pavement or other obstacles. For each step. It may require that you don’t walk and talk at the same time. If you are exercising in a gym, being mindful of your gait may require that you are not watching TV or reading simultaneously but paying attention to each step. Paying attention to each breath that you take. Noticing what your arms are doing with each step. Noticing if you take an equal step with each leg. Noticing if you put more weight on one leg or the other. Noticing if one leg tires before the other. Noticing if you tend to trip over your toes as you lift your leg and advance it forward. Noticing what you feel as you go uphill or downhill. Noticing if there are any aches in your feet, knees, hips or low back as you walk. There’s a lot to notice. The same mindfulness can be applied to lifting weights, practicing
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your sport, or stretching. The benefits are similar to doing yoga. The attention to technique and to your body improves mental focus and is vital to good outcomes and reduction of injuries. As you practice awareness while exercising, you will begin to notice more things about your body. You will know when things are not working well as opposed to ignoring symptoms and allowing the
pain to worsen and become chronic. At first, it may seem boring to exercise without the noise but with practice, you will come to enjoy the peacefulness. As you practice mindfulness and attention to each moment of the day, you will delight in the smallest of treats: a tiny flower, a buzzing butterfly, the slightest breeze on your skin or the smile of a stranger.
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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The Fountain Room at The Mark Addy 56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1101
Lovingston Cafe 165 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.8000 Paulie’s Pig OUt 7376 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton • 434.361.2001 Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.6660 Smoky’s Black Bear Cafe Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.1227 Stoney Creek Bar & Grill Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.8110
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The Java Depot 80 Mosby Run., Nellysford, VA • 434.361.0221
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Camp Blue Ridge Montebello, VA • 540.377.2413 Cox’s Creek Cottage 296 C & C Lane, Roseland, VA • 434.277.5566
Copper Mine Bistro Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.8090
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Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast 10273 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 540.456.6844
Blue Ridge Pig 2198 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1170
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Afton House Bed & Breakfast and Cottages 31 Afton Lane, Route 6 East, Afton, VA 540.456.6759
Thai Mex II Valley Green Shopping Center, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1400
Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 929 Wilson Hill Rd (Rt. 665), Arrington, VA 877.263.7750 Horseshoe Mountain Lodge Roseland, VA • 434.361.2525 Le Bleu Ridge Bed & Breakfast 27 Chapel Hollow Road, Afton, VA • 434.361.1213 The Mark Addy 56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1101 The Meander Inn 3100 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1121 The Meeting Place 825 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Wintergreen, VA 434.361.2380 Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort 15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 540.377.2650 North Fork Cottages 697 North Fork Road, Tyro, VA • 540.377.2007 The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast 9749 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.7747 Walton’s Mountain B&B 6401 Rockfish River Rd, Schuyler, VA • 434.831.1384 Resort Reservations & Country Cottages Afton, VA • 540.456.8300
Thai Siam Take-Out 4137 Tye Brook Highway, Colleen, VA 434.263.8577
Royal Oaks Cabins in the Mountains 45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA • 800.410.0627
Vito’s Italian Restaurant 8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8688
Sarah’s Mountain Retreat Cabin 406 Fish Hatchery Lane, Montebello, VA 540.377.6458
Vito’s Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria 2842 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9170
Shadow Mountain Rentals 15644 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 757.424.2884
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Simpson’s Hollow Bed & Breakfast 580 Simpsons Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.6380
Acorn Inn Bed & Breakfast 2256 Adial Rd, Faber, VA • 434.361.9357
The White Pig Bed & Breakfast 5120 Irish Road, Schuyler, VA • 434.831.1416
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Tye River Cabin 6011 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro, VA 434.238.2430
Foxfire Gifts 954 Beech Grove Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2202
Wintergreen Resort Wintergreen, VA • 800.266.2444
Garden Trade 71 River Road (Rt. 6), Faber, VA • 434.263.8786
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 Devils Backbone Brewing Company 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA • 434.361.1001
Hughes Mews Antiques 2471 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 540.456.7237 Logos of Wintergreen Mountain Inn Lodge, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.1125 Lovingston Antiques 924 Front St., Lovingston, VA • 434.263.6660 Mountain Vision Pottery 2019 Beech Grove Road, Roseland, VA 434.361.1725
Rockfish Gap Country Store Intersection of Rts 250 and 151, Afton, VA 540.456.6112
Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1266
SPCA Thrift Store 4791 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, VA 434.263.8788
Lovingston Winery 885 Freshwater Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8467
Tuckahoe Antique Mall 4202 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2121
Mountain Cove Vineyards 1362 Fortunes Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.5392
Valley Green Gallery Valley Green Center (Rt. 151), Nellysford, VA 434.361.9316
Veritas Vineyards & Winery 145 Saddleback Farm, Afton, VA • 540.456.8000
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Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery 426 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.2519
a.m.FOG 9264 Critzer’s Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.7100
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Critzer Family Farm 9388 Critzer Shop Road (Rt. 151), Afton, VA 540.456.4772
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 Blue Moon Antique Mall & Bookstore 8230 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8890 Cat Rock Antiques 9704 Patrick Henry Hwy, Roseland, VA 434.277.8049 Claudia’s Florist & Gifts 121 Main Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.5848
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Flippin-Seaman, Inc. – Seaman & Silver Creek Orchards 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA • 434.277.5824 Saunders Brothers Orchard 2717 Tye Brook Hwy (Rt. 56), Piney River, VA 434.277.5455 The Apple Shed 14815 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8843
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thursday sept. 2 Steal the Glass @ Blue Mountain Brewery Join us every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-10:00pm for Steal the Glass at Blue Mountain Brewery. Buy a $5 beverage and keep the logo glass it comes in. No limit to glassware. 540-456-8020
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Nelson County Garden Club monthly meeting Architectural historian Lily Fox-Bruguiere will tell the story of a garden that was never planted: the botanical garden Jefferson proposed to establish at UVA just two months before his death in 1826. Visitors welcome. 2pm. Nelson County Library, Lovingston 434-831-2363
saturday sept. 4 Wintergreen Winery’s “Romp, Stomp, and Chomp” Harvest Celebration Send off summer and welcome the harvest on Labor Day weekend. Want to stomp grapes? Here’s your chance! Grape stomping, live music, wine and light picnic fare. Scenic riverside picnic sites. Family friendly setting. Admission includes souvenir wine glass (children are free). September 4,5. 10AM to 6PM. 462 Winery Lane, Nellysford. 434-361-2519 International Wine and Food Festival Travel the wine world without leaving Central Virginia. Wintergreen Performing Arts presents an International Wine and Food Festival atop the cool mountain at Wintergreen Resort. Explore and compare wines from around the world and, of course, Virginia. Ethnic food will be available to accompany the wines. Proceeds support the extensive performance and educational activities of Wintergreen Performing Arts. Tickets will not be sold in advance; they will be available at the Evans Center Box Office on the day of the event. Noon – 5:30 pm. $ 434-325-8292
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Montebello Community Market Stroll the grassy grounds at the Montebello Vol. Fire station and you will find bargains at the flea market, blueberry cobbler at the bake sale, and unique arts & crafts for early Christmas shopping. Fire & rescue equipment on display with surprise landing of evacuation helicopter. The event is a benefit for the Montebello Vol. Fire & Rescue Co. & located at the intersection of route 56 & 667 in Nelson County. Exit milepost 27 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 10AM. 540-377-5754
Labor Day BBQ at DelFosse Vineyard and Winery Music, food and wine. Fee. Reservations required. 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM. 500 Del Fosse Winery Lane Faber 434-263-6100
thursday sept. 9 Thursday Night Dinner at the Orchard House B&B We will be hosting our third dinner at the Orchard House B&B in Lovingston on Thursday, Sept. 9th at 6:30 pm. Lovingston Winery will offer wine tasting with a glass of wine included with your dinner and Chef Ben Thompson of the Rock Barn will delight you with his unique menu featuring local and fresh foods. This is a great opportunity to come out and meet your neighbors and sample something different in Nelson County. Advance reservations required. Menu is posted on website. $35pp. 9749 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston, VA 434-263-7747
Pick Your Own Apples at Dickie Brothers Orchard Come to the mountains and pick Golden Delicious, Empire, Red Delicious and Jonagold apples at this beautiful “Century Farm” nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy one of the most beautiful views in the valley. Open 8 – 5 pm. September 12-30. 2552 Dickie Rd, Roseland. 434-277-5516
saturday sept. 18 FarmFest Youth Day at Humpback Rocks Appalachian farm activities at Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm include dulcimer workshop, livestock, spinning, cider making and many more events for all. Learn an “oldtime” skill. Free. 10am. Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway 540-943-4716 Pick Your Own Apples at Seaman’s Orchard Pick Red and Golden Delicious, Empire and Jonagold apples in a well maintained orchard. We provide ½ bu bags. Saturday 9/18 9 AM – 5 PM; Sunday 9/19 12 PM – 4:00 PM Families are encouraged to bring a picnic and their cameras to enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains and the bounty of the harvest. 415 Dark Hollow Rd, Roseland. 434-277-5824 Hoe Down at the Petting Farm Mom and Dads: pack a picnic diner, bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a real country Hoe Down with your children, family and friends. Live music will keep everyone in the party mood. Wear your fancy western gear and enjoy a toe “kickin” good time. $10 Children under 2 free. This is a fund raiser for the animals. Sat, Sept 18 5:00-8:00 (9/25 rain date). MountainSide Petting Farm 141 Blundell Hollow Rd Afton. 434-361-0203
saturday sunday sept. 11 sept. 19 Second Annual Baking Contest at Saunders Brothers Farm Market We had such an enthusiastic turnout last year that we’re doing it again! Professional judges and fun for all. Music by Dancing Strings.9AM to 5PM. 2717 Tye Brook Hwy.,Piney River. 434-277-5455
Celebrate the Parkway’s 75th Anniversary with artist Linda Patrick Join Linda Patrick as she unveils her special painting of Humpback, as FARMFEST continues today with music by Mac and Annie at noon and Grassy Ridge with Pam Ward at 2:00. More hands-on events and displays. Plan to spend the day. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm. Free. 10am. Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway 540-943-4716
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Bluegrass and gospel at the mountaintop farm Join Park Rangers at this re-created Appalachian farm for traditional activities and a concert by the MOUNTAIN MESSENGERS. 2pm. Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 5.8 540-943-4716
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Sunnyside performs old-time music under the walnut tree Sunnyside returns with great old-time music at Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Spend the day at the farm. Help feed the chickens. 2pm. Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway 540-943-4716
Oktoberfest @ Wintergreen Resort Wintergreen Performing Arts presents an Oktoberfest. Join us for a celebration of German culture and food – a family event in a beer garden setting. Feast on brats, wursts, German potato salad and kraut, along
with American hot dogs and hamburgers. Enjoy traditional “om-pah” band music and taste local microbrewery beers. The music will be provided by the Shippensburg Blaskapelle. Proceeds support the extensive performance and educational activities of Wintergreen Performing Arts. Noon – 5:30 pm. $ 434-325-8292 Harvest & Apple Butter Festival at Drumheller’s Orchard Corn Maze, Hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Apple sling shot. Large selection of apples, fresh cider, honey, hams, live country music, crafts and food. Open 9 – 5 pm. Apple butter making Saturday only. September 25 and 26. 9am. 1130 Drumheller Orchard Lane, Lovingston 434-263-5036 Fall Plant Sale and Art Exhibition at Saunders Brothers Farm Market Plant Sale and Art Exhibition featuring local artists, music by Dancing Strings. 9AM to 5PM. 2717 Tye Brook Hwy.,Piney River. 434-277-5455
sunday sept. 26 Antique Auto Show & 1930s-40s Music Fest to benefit Nelson County’s Museum of Rural History Entertainment includes more than 40 antique cars provided by the Lynchburg chapter of the Antique Car Association plus 30s and 40s music provided by Hot Jam Band. The cost is $5.00 per person. Food available. 1-4pm. 434-263-5940
Want to be included in our datebook? Visit NelsonCountyLife.com and click on “Submit an Event.” 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 to be included in the print edition. Events in area counties can be included online, however. CROSSWORD AND COMICS ON PAGE 39
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ANTIQUES Large Antique Oak Country Store Counter ~Covesville Virginia This was probably a back counter in a country store, pharmacy or bar / saloon. We imagine it against a wall with shelves above it, like a back bar. The left side was in a corner & someone would need to frame it in.Measures 40 inches tall by 96 inches long (8 feet) by 17 inches deep. Shows normal evidence of use, wear & age ~ Good Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434-295-9496 $395 Antique Walnut Hepplewhite Game Table ~Central Virginia Great antique walnut flip top game or card table with nice tapered Hepplewhite legs. Has a swing leg that holds the leaf to create a round surface (top). Measures 29½ inches tall by 36½ inches wide (closed) by 18½ inches deep ~ Is 36½ inches in diameter. Shows normal evidence of use, wear & age ~ Good Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434-295-9496 $200
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HP 7400 Series Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridges for HP Officejet 7410 All-in-One printer/copier/scanner/fax @ 30% discount from retail. 3 black and 2 color cartridges available. Posted By: Philip Chabot 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 202-345-6383 $# 96 (Black) 20 ea / # 97 Color 24 ea
Husky mower for parts + bagger & cart Husky ride-on mower. Transmission bad & has been sitting for a year, otherwise in good shape. Lots of usable parts. Leaf bagger & cart.Posted By: jessie carter 22938 - Faber 540-470-0324 $300 obo DR Brush and Lawn Mower DR Brush Mower. 15 HP Kawasaki Engine. Extra blade for heavy brush included. Owner’s Manual. Excellent Running Condition. Less than 20 hr use. Leave message. Posted By: Victor Lee 222901-22911 - Charlottesville 434-971-8737 $1850
FURNITURE coffee and end tables oak coffee table and matching end tables. pick up at Wintergreen. Posted By: Barbara Wiesel 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 301 229 2985 $250 obo
FARM & TOOL 6 ” jointer Ryobi 6 1/8” bench top Jointer plus An extra set of knives and a setup magnet to insure fast accurate knife changes. Posted By: Joe Rotolo 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen (434) 361-1271 $75
SERVICES Becerra Lawncare All your lawncare needs….mowing, weeding, mulching, debris cleanup, trimming, hedging, weedeating, planting, etc. Posted By: Carlos Becerra NELSON COUNTY 434962-3266 $tbd
Office Desk Cherry solid wood 6 drawer desk 5’x34’. Stored in Afton Self storage. can move for you. Posted By: Stan Driver 22920 - Afton 434 760 0550 $100
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