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AGRIBUSINESSES gear up for the season By Kevin Green
In the WinchesterFrederick County region, visitors can enjoy a diverse and plentiful array of agritourism-based operations from farmers markets to all-you-need mercantile shops.
Kitty Hockman-Nicholas walks with her pair of dogs and lamb past a log cabin at The Herds Inn on Hedgebrook Farm. The 1950-square-foot cabin can be rented out overnight for an experience of life on the farm. Rich Cooley/Daily
Old Town Farmers Market
With the recently renovated Taylor Pavilion in-hand, the Winchester City Council will lift the curtain on the latest farmersʼ market in town this month. Old Town Downtown Manager Jennifer Bell said, “The goal is to continue the revitalization of old Town” and “create community space in downtown where people can come, see their neighbor” and support local businesses.
The market will have 13 set vendors and three rotating vendors from with a 60-mile radius of Winchester, and will feature products from bakeries, livestock operations and produce farms.
The market will run May 16 through October 31 every Saturday - expect July 4 - from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information at: oldtownwinchesterva.com/old-town-farmers-market.
Winchester Ciderworks Call it part of a growing cider trend or not, one thing is clear: Winchester Ciderworks is making waves across the mid-Atlantic region. Owner and operator Stephen Schuurman arrived in Winchester in 2004 from his home in Eastern England, and over the last three years has been developing one of the areaʼs fastest growing cideries.
“Itʼs rising all the time,” Schuurman noted. “Weʼre basically at the moment, making as much as we can and everything that we make is sold.” With a cold-storage facility allowing Schuurman to press cider year-round, he noted that he is looking to add brandy and pear varieties and “double our production each year.” More information about Winchester Ciderworks: www.winchesterciderworks.com.
The Herds Inn at Hedgebrook Farms For a traditional farming experience, families or groups can rent the Herds Inn at Hedgebrook Farm for a window into the day-to-day rigors of an active 50-acre dairy farm. “You never know what youʼre going to find,” Owner and operator Kitty Nicholas SEE AGRIBUSINESSES, PAGE A4
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A peacock fans its feathers on Hedgebrook Farms in Winchester. There are about 50 peacocks on the farm. Rich Cooley/Daily
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noted. “When you turn here, there and everywhere, thereʼs going to be a different animal.” Nicholas noted that the farm has “a special niche in the marketplace” as an animal welfareapproved operation and the only one of its kind “that is recognized by the USDA.” Hedgebrook also provides educational tours of the farm and sells its meat and produce in various local farmersʼ markets. Information: TheHerdsInn.com.
Linda’s Mercantile As a popular purveyor of locally grown agricultural goods, Lindaʼs Mercantile in Winchester has been blending agritourism with Thursdaynight open-mic jam sessions for seven years. David Lay, part owner of the shop, said, “People come from all over. You never know whoʼs gonna show up, but thatʼs the biggest thing we do.” On top of that, Linda and David Lay also sell just about any and every agricultural commodity known to the area. They also provide wideopen market community supported agriculture (CSA) options for recurring customers. More about Thursday night jamming, shop hours and CSA options at: www.lindasmercantile.net.
Richards Fruit Market Richards Fruit Market has been a Shenandoah Valley fixture since 1953 and is a bit different in that its season begins July 1, much later than most area markets.
In the top photo, Kitty Hockman-Nicholas holds a collection of civil war artifacts that have been discovered on the property. Rich Cooley/Daily
Eddie Richard explained that the market opens in July because “we only sell our own seasonal products” from a farm that is “around 200 acres.” Those products include apples, pumpkins and flowers.
In photo at left, Kitty Hockman-Nicholas and her dogs and lamb visit the farmʼs Jersey calves. Rich Cooley/Daily
“When we open, we start off with peaches and peaches,” Richard noted. “As the season progresses, we have more products available.”
add a pick-your-own vegetable option that will include tomatoes, peppers and okra. “Iʼm basically focusing on things that grow up-right.”
More information about Richards Fruit Market products and hours: www.richardsfruitmarket.com.
Market updates can be found on the West Oaks Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/1FbKGG2.
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Mary Snapp, part owner and operator of West Oaks Farm Market, described it as “a familyowner farm market” that raises everything from beef cattle to traditional vegetables like corn and fruit, such as apricots and peaches.
plenty to choose from.
John Marker, part owner and operator, said he is optimistic about the outlook for this season and expects a little bit more plentiful peach harvest. “We didnʼt get the cold weather damage and it looks like they are growing.” Marker noted that the farmʼs pick-your-own will begin in mid-July this season.
For this year, Snapp noted that the market will
As an operation that prides itself on quality, century farm Marker-Miller Orchard is gearing up for what could be another successful season. With baked goods, vegetables, pick-yourown commodities and even, visitors have
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Family Features) Whether it’s a just a vibrant pop of pretty petals you want added to the front of the home or a raised bed full of delicious fruits and vegetables, the return of warmer weather has many homeowners reaching for their gardening gloves. If you’re ready to try out your green thumb or dust off the gardening skills you long ago acquired, there are plenty of ways to achieve the lush vegetation you desire. Check out these tips and tricks for cultivating a thriving and productive garden of any variety.
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Fruit Whole watermelon should be left at room temperature until ripe then stored whole and uncovered in the refrigerator. Once cut, store cut watermelon halves or slices in a zippered plastic bag and refrigerate. Do not wash berries before storing. Place in a single layer in a shallow bowl or into the bottom of a large food protection container lined with paper towels. Cover with
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Fighting back against cancer Event to raise awareness, funds By Moazama Rafiqzad
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This year's Relay for Life of Winchester and Fredrick County will begin much earlier this year than in previous years. The annual American Cancer Society event that aims to raise awareness and funds for cancer research as well as to honor cancer survivors, caretakers and to remember those lost to cancer will be begin at noon June 13 and end at midnight at James Wood High School in Winchester. In years past, the event was held overnight. "This is a new format for us and we are very excited to invite the community to come and hang for the day," said Aimee Nuwer, community manager of Relay for Life. Each year the event has a theme and this year the theme is sports. The event is filled with activities for the whole family. There will be games and activities for the children, including a bounce house. "There will be many games, activities, vendors and on-site fundraising opportunities," Nuwer said. Luminaria bags are $5 each and the name of a loved one who has died from or is fighting a battle with cancer is written on the bag.
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will be lit," Nuwer said. "All the participants and community members will walk the track in silence to honor all of the people who are represented by the bags." There will be a DJ providing entertainment, and three bands will perform during the event: Night Drive, Marvin Ashby and High Octane, and Crowns of King. Other entertainment includes a womanless pageant, a silent auction and a Chinese auction.
Luminaria bags are lined up in front of a booth at a previous year's Relay for Life events at James Wood High School. This year's event will be held June 13 at the school. Courtesy photo
celebrate those who are fighting "There will be a survivor luncheon survivors, remember those who hosted by TGIFriday's, which is an we have lost, and fight back event for cancer survivors only," against cancer," Nuwer said. Nuwer said. "And later they are invited back for dessert at 5 p.m."
For more information on Relay for Life of Winchester City and Frederick County, visit www.relay forlife.org/winchesterva.
Survivors and caregivers along with the community are invited to walk laps for the Relay for Life event. The Relay for Life in 2014 had 780 participants in 66 teams. That event raised $213,463 for the American Cancer Society. "The purpose of the event is to bring people who have been touched by cancer together to
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Walkers take a lap around the track at James Wood High School during a Relay for Life event. This year's event will be held from noon to midnight June 13 at the school.
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to strum up support for area homeless The 16th annual Winchester Blues House Music Festival plans to raise the roof this July in support of Habitat for Humanity of WinchesterFrederick County. The festival will take place rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 18 in the outdoor pavilion of the Eagles Club Aerle 824 at 700 Baker Lane, Winchester. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Children younger than
Selwyn Birchwood plays for the crowd at last yearʼs Blues House Music Festival. Birchwood recently was awarded the Blues Foundationʼs Blues Music Award for “Best New Artist Debut” at the 2015 ceremony held in Memphis, Tenn. Blues House has been a proving ground for many upand-coming Blues artists like Birchwood. Courtesy photo by Kimberley Wilt.
12 get in free. Last year’s festival raised $29,000 for Habitat, said Kimberley Wilt, marketing development coordinator for the local organization.
and we were in the search for a good nonprofit,” he said. Habitat, he said, was also looking to partner on an event. “It worked out very, very well,” he said.
“They’re unrestricted funds so they can go to anything that we’re building,” she said.
Excited for this year’s lineup of musicians, Boyd said visitors should expect exciting tunes that Habitat has built more than 60 area houses since will clear up any misconceptions of blues music it started in 1997. Since the festival begam sup- being sad or slow. porting the organization eight years ago, she “It’s everything but that,” Boyd said. said it’s raised more than $150,000 - the equivaSpecial guest Ron Holloway plays high-energy lent of about a house and a half for area resisaxophone music, Boyd said. dents. Other performers will be Phil Zuckerman’s “This is one of our biggest events,” she said. Expecting a crowd of between 1,000 and 1,500 Rock Room All-Stars of Winchester, the Low from around the tri-state area, she said, “It’s one Society of Memphis, Tennessee, with lead vocalist Mandy Lemons; Anthony Rosano & the of the largest outdoor music festivals in Conqueroos from Norfolk and Brent Johnson & Winchester.” the Call Up of New Orleans. Previously, Blues House donated festival proChicago blues musician Ronnie Baker Brooks ceeds to other organizations that include will headline the event. Celebrating Patsy Cline Inc., Fremont Street Nursery, The Office of George Washington It’s a variety of styles he said should appeal to Museum and Caretakers, which in 2006 became anyone. the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Shenandoah “I don’t like it for our festival to be five hours Valley. of the same music,” Boyd said. Invested in helping Habitat, Blues House Chairman and Stage Manager Joseph Boyd said “I like to have a different vibe from every band.” the collaboration was serendipitous. Contact staff writer Josette Keelor at 540-465“We’ve been through several nonprofits before,
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Area residents don’t have to look too far to find interesting and entertaining things to do and places to go. Here are a few “must visit” Winchester/ Frederick County places to enjoy this summer:
#Civil War battlefields This area played an important role during the Civil War. Battlefields to visit include the Cedar Creek Battlefield in Middletown, the Kernstown Battlefield in Kernstown [Information: www.kernstownbattle.org], the Star Fort on Fortress Drive in Winchester, and the Third Winchester Battlefield on Redbud Road in Winchester, information: http://tiny.cc/axe4xx.
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The Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall offers a tree-covered walk in the town’s historic district. Enjoy the architecture, the shops and restaurants as well as concerts and free outdoor movies in historic downtown Winchester this summer. More information: http://tiny.cc/tac4xx The Old Town Farmers Market is open Saturdays through Oct. 31 at the Taylor Pavilion at 119 N. Loudoun St. More information: http://tiny.cc/sze4xx
Shenandoah Valley and Glen Burnie Historic House Information: themsv.org • Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters Museum. Information: http://tiny.cc/ktd4xx
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• The Old Courthouse Civil War Parks Museum, Information: One of the area’s larger parks is http://tiny.cc/rud4xx the Jim Barnett Park in • George Washington’s Office Winchester. There you’ll find Museum, Information: playgrounds, picnic areas, disc http://tiny.cc/0ke4xx golf, and a recreation center • Abrams Delight Museum, that includes an outdoor pool. Information: Information: http://tiny.cc/eke4xx Frederick County has three • Patsy Cline Historic House. neighborhood parks: Frederick Information: Heights, Round Hill Firehall http://tiny.cc/fje4xx and Reynolds Store Firehall, as • Godfrey Miller Historic Home well as two larger parks: and Fellowship Center. Clearbrook Park and Sherando Information: Park. Clearbrook, in northern http://tiny.cc/zqe4xx Frederick County [information: • Newtown History Center. tiny.cc/a4d4xx], and Sherando, Information: http://tiny.cc/9re4xx
near Stephens City [information: http://tiny.cc/f6d4xx] offer fishing lakes, ball fields, picnic tables and shelters, walking paths, and outdoor pools.
#Handley Library
The Handley Regional Library, located at 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester, as well as the regional libraries - Bowman and Clarke County - offer a calendar full of events for summer fun and learning for all family members. Information: http://www2. youseemore.com/handley
#Historic homes
Belle Grove Plantation near Middletown offers activities for the entire family. On June 6, the plantation and Master Gardeners of the Northern Shenandoah Valley host the annual Garden Fest. Buy plants, Museums pet animals and sit in on garA family visit to Winchester isn’t dening lectures. complete until you take the kids to the Shenandoah Valley For children, Belle Grove will be Discovery Museum, located at its reading stories about life in the new home at 19 W. Cork St. The 18th and 19th centuries in its summer reading program. 20,000 square-foot museum allows children to learn and have fun while exploring. More An Art in the Barn event on Aug. 15 will feature artwork for information: discoverymusesale and for auction, as well as um.net music, drinks and appetizers. Information: http://www.belleOther museums to visit: grove.org/ • The Museum of the
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DIY Kids’ Room Makeovers (Family Features) Once school lets out, it’s a great time to make updates to kids’ rooms. Not only does it let children personalize their own space with decor that reflects their growing personality, it’s a great way to keep them busy with all that extra time to burn.
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