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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Appleton-Campbell . ...............1 August Georges...................... 3 Beech Spring Gift hop........ 18 Belle Meade......................... 28 Businesses of Rappahannock......................11 Central Coffee Roasters.......20 Cheri Woodard Realty............ 2 Child Care & Learning Center................ 29 Cottage Curator.................... 26 Country Water Systems.......40 Drum & Strum........................ 9 Early’s Carpet....................... 48 Gay Street Gallery................ 27 Geneva Welch Gallery.......... 26 Gray Ghost Vineyards.......... 21 Griffin avern.......................... 8 Handyman Cans...................44 Hazel River Arts & Antiques............................43 Hometown Imprints.............42 Inn at Little Washington....... 47 JDM Title............................... 36 Magnolia Vineyards.............22
Mountainside Dance Center.......................43 Mountainside Physical Therap . .................43 Mountainside Pilates...........32 Oakview National Bank........ 16 Peak Roofi g......................... 38 Peter Kramer Furniture Maker.................... 13 Rapp at Home......................33 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.......................... 15 Rappahannock Nature Camp.....................................30 Rappahannock News........... 39 Real Estate III.......................45 Rose Hill Veterinary Practice................................. 46 Walker Jones, PC...................17 Washington Fine Properties........................7 Wellspring Health Services.................................. 5 Windows & Siding Unlimited..............................40
A Tribute to A Bit of Rappahannock... When the fields are fresh and green, ‘tis then old Black Rock should be seen. Its hills and meadows most serene, can readily inspire a poet’s dream. When storms threaten, as they often do, Black Rock takes on a different hue. No matter what the time of year, we always hold our Black Rock dear. It’s always there to excite emotion, and rekindle anew our great devotion. I’ve traveled far, by sea and air, and never have found a land so fair As Black Rock Farm with its tranquil air. — Jack Dwyer In Loving Memory of John J. Dwyer January 10, 1919-July 27,2003
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CHURCHES Amissville Baptist Pastor: Peter Witkowski. Sunday School 9 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Meet and Greet 10 a.m. AWANA 6 p.m.; Wednesday: Adult Choir 6:30 p.m.; Bible Study, Sunday 6 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Maxine C. Crenshaw. Sunday: Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Elder Forest Atwood. Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Bethel Baptist Church Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Blue Ridge Community Bible Church Pastor: Dan Rogers. Worship 10 a.m., Sunday School 11:20 a.m. (seasonal), Wednesday: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. every other week. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor Roger E. Orman. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dan Yowell. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.., Worship/Children's Church 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Rev. James Kilby. Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. James L. Payne. Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m.
Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins. Sunday: Sunday night service 7 p.m. Every fourth Saturday: Community Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Rev. Nathan Townley. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: Bruce Beeler. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. (second and fourth Sundays only) Hope Hill Baptist Church Pastor: John W. Lines. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., Evening Service 7 p.m., Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Ronald Johnson. Second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. Love and Faithfulness Church Pastor: David Clanagan. Meets Thursday & Saturday at 7 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Meet 1st-4th Sunday service: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m. 5th Sunday Service: Regular service 9:30 a.m. (No Sunday School). Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Maranatha Baptist Church Pastor: Pastor Albert B. Payne. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor Kelsey Villines. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Steve Harrelson. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45, Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m., Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m. ➤ Continues on Page 6 RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
* A note about this Guide to the 2020-2021 Guide to Rappahannock County, WAllelcome an annual publication of the Rappahannock News. of the content you’ll find in these pa es has been updated,
but there should be a big * next to most listings: Hours and other operations may vary due to COVID-19. Check with the business or organization for their most current status. As we’ve all found out, the pandemic can change things quickly. We included the annual community events calendar — optimistically, like you we’re expecting them to return — but this year, nearly all of these events have gone virtual. This ear’s guide again includes listings of businesses and service providers of all kinds (starting on page 35) as well as local churches. Many of these businesses are also listed online at rappahannock. com — those listings being a service of the Businesses of Rappahannock (information about Businesses of Rappahannock membership and benefits an be found online at rappahannock. com/businesses-rappahannock). If you have questions about this annual guide, email guide@rappnews.com, call 540-675-3338 or stop by our office at 309 Jett t., Washington. The 2020-2021 uide was compiled by Rappahannock News staff ( uke Christopher, Jan Clatterbuck, Audra Dickey). Cover photo by Rappahannock News Editor John McCaslin
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Churches .............................................................................4 Places to Eat.........................................................................6 Places to Stay..................................................................... 11 Activities and Tours............................................................10 Vacation Rentals................................................................14 Annual Events.....................................................................16 Shops..................................................................................18 Antiques..............................................................................19 Country/Convenience Stores........................................... 20 Wineries, Breweries & Distillery........................................21 Agricultural Organizations................................................ 22 Farms, Orchards & Nurseries........................................... 23 Arts: Galleries.................................................................... 26 Arts: Performance..............................................................27 Education........................................................................... 28 Youth Sports Groups......................................................... 30 Environmental Programs.................................................. 30 Government: County..........................................................31 Government: Town of Washington................................... 32 Fire & Rescue.................................................................... 32 Courts & Police.................................................................. 32 Community Organizations................................................ 33 Services............................................................................. 35
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CHURCHES
PLACES TO EAT
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Bar Francis
New Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastors: Kent and Duane Willoughby. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Free Breakfast 9:20 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday: Praise/Worship, Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. Saturday: Youth Alive Group 7 p.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Rev. Herbert Johnson. Services: 2nd & 4th Sunday. Worship 11 a.m Rappahannock United Methodist Charge Pastor Jessie Colwell. Flint Hill UMC — Sunday worship at 8:45 a.m. Willis Chapel UMC 9:55 a.m. — Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Sperryville UMC — Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: Jon Heddleston. Sunday: Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m., , Traditional Service 11 a.m., Sunday School for all ages is between services, from 10 a.m., fellowship coffe every Sunday 9:30 a.m., Junior Gravity youth (RCES) meet Thursday from 3:40-5, Gravity youth (RCHS) meet Thursday from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts meet Wednesday evenings. Youth internet cafe/coffee hous rathskeller opens Sept. 15. The Samuel Center, a 24-hour-a-day rest stop for first esponders provides food and refreshment at no cost. St. Peter Catholic Church Pastor: Rev. Kevin J. Beres. Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Weekdays Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:15 a.m. Tuesday 6:45 a.m. Thursday 6:45 p.m. Holy Hour (Thursday) 7 p.m. Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 a.m and 7 p.m. Confessions: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 minutes after morning Masses, Thursday
7:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 p.m to 4:45 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Sandy Martin. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship: 11 a.m. Thornton’s Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor: Jason D. Adams. Meets first Sunday at 2 p.m., third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. H. Miller Hunter. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Quiet Service a traditional language (Rite 1) communion service without music; 9:15 a.m. Breakfast; 9:45 a.m. Christian Education; 10:30 a.m. traditional service contemporary language (Rite 11) communion service with full music and choir. Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge (UUBridge) Pastor: Rev. Russ Savage (www. uubridge.info). Sundays: 10:30 a.m. at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville Washington Baptist Pastor: Walt Childress. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., PreK-Grade 3 Sunday School/Child Care during 11 a.m. worship service, Tuesday: Youth Group 3:30 p.m. Tuesday: Choir 7 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Ronald L. Poe. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.
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Located in the heart of Sperryville and flanking the Sperryville Corner Store lives Bar Francis, an alchemistic cocktail bar serving up locally inspired craft (and classic) cocktails, wine and craft beer along with the full Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen food menu. Bar Francis is equal parts quirky and sophisticated, providing a relaxing oasis for locals, hikers and everyone in between. Located at 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville. 540-987-9533.
Before & After
On historic Main Street in Sperryville, Before & After offers local residents and visitors a place to meet and enjoy locally sourced, internationally inspired and seasonally prepared food and beverages. Offering dark roast espresso, seasonal-coffee creations, gourmet teas, dailybaked items, paninis and salads. The During Market offers graband-go food items for hiking, biking and other outdoor adventures, a growing selection of local Virginia wines, locally produced foods, Sperryville clothing and free wifi. Catering services and special-event space available. Located at 31 Main St., Sperryville; check hours and menu at beforeandaftersperryville.com or call 540-987-8392.
The Country Cafe Pit Stop
Best burgers, sandwiches, dinner plates and shakes in the county at Rappahannock’s only fast-food — but familyowned — joint. Barbecue and homemade coleslaw, great steakand-cheese subs, burgers and shakes. Located at the corner
of U.S. routes 211 and 522 in Sperryville. Call your order in for faster service at 540-9878311.
The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn
The Blue Door kitchen is headed by chef/owner Andrea Pace, who apprenticed at the acclaimed Villa Mozart restaurant in Merano, Italy. Two decades later, Chef Andrea opened the acclaimed Villa Mozart in Fairfax City. Today, Chef Andrea brings his love of local fresh ingredients and creative, Italian cuisine to Flint Hill. in an intimate dining room and seasonally on the patio overlooking the five-acre estate at 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1700 or visit thebluedoorkitchen.com
Griffin Tavern and Restaurant
“My mission has been to be a ‘come one, come all’ community meeting place with great food and service. We are well known for our burgers, British fare, fresh fish, steaks and especially the specials our awesome kitchen puts out. Please stop in for a visit. Thank you to all of our guests, friends and Griffin family throughout the years!” — Debbie Donehey. Please call or check our website for current hours. 540-675-3227 or visit www.griffintavern.com
Headmaster’s Pub
Beer, wine and food served; on weekend nights, live music also makes the Headmaster’s Pub a happening place, as do pool tables — and the Schoolhouse Nine, the county’s first golf course, right next
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door. Headmaster’s owner Cliff Miller’s plan was that the pub would be a likely stop before or after tackling the wily and fetching nine-hole course, designed by Michael McCartin. Appears he was right. Located at 12018 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-5008 or visit headmasterspub.com
offers an affordable casual dining experience with indoor or outdoor seating. Free commercial high-speed wifi, breakfast and lunch — all made-to-order and cooked fresh with focused efforts to use local produce, meats, beers, wines and products from nearby and other Virginia farms. Eat-in or take-out. Located at 11669 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-5082 or visit sperryvilletrading.com
Off The Grid
Off the Grid features healthy, flavorful breakfast/ lunch options, reflecting the abundant, seasonal offerings from the surrounding area farms with an emphasis on vegan and vegetarian cuisine. The concept: global flavors, locally sourced and responsibly served. Eat and drink consciously, as every aspect of the business is designed with concern for the environment, including
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Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen (RPK)
Once tucked away in the back of the Sperryville Corner Store, Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen (RPK) made its debut onto the Main Street storefront Memorial Day weekend of 2019. Dubbed “uniquely Sperryville,” RPK's menu changes with the seasonality of their locally sourced ingredients- but one thing you should always expect are quality offerings. Check out their menu of pizza’s, hand-made pasta, sandwiches and more at www. rappahannockpizzakitchen.com; 540-987-9494.
Skyward Cafe PUB FOOD W/ FLAIR
GREAT STEAKS
SUNDAY BRUNCH
• We are pleased to serve bikers, hikers, and winery tours. • We can accommodate parties of 20 or more with reservations. • Griffin Tavern is an internet friendly restaurant and pub with WiFi access. • We are children and leashed pet friendly.
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Opened in 2017 and serving a variety of locally sourced breakfast and lunch entrees, homemade baked goods, ice cream, fresh smoothies and coffee drinks, Skyward Cafe is located at 650 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill. Call 540-6751111 or visit skywardcafe.com
Sperryville Trading Post Cafe & Market On Lee Highway/U.S. 211 just east of Shenandoah National Park, Sperryville Trading Cafe & Market
The Inn at Little Washington
After opening in a converted repair shop, it is the reason most out-of-towners venture into Rappahannock County. Offering a dining experience by which others around the world are measured, chef and proprietor Patrick O’Connell’s newly awarded three Michelin Star Inn at Little Washington emphasizes local foods and increasingly grows its own. O’Connell and the inn are the recipients of fi e James Beard Awards including Restaurant and Chef of the Year. T. Call 540-675-3800 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com
Three Blac smiths
Th ee Blacksmiths opened the doors to its 20-seat restaurant restaurant in June of 2018 and has been fully booked ever since. In just one short year, USA Today’s Reader’s Choice named Th ee Blacksmiths America’s #2 Best New Restaurant of 2018 and Chef John MacPherson was nominated by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW ) as “Rising Culinary Star of the Year.” Tom Sietsema of the Washington Post named Th ee Blacksmiths one of his top ten favorites in both his Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 dining guides. Th ee Blacksmiths is located at 20 Main Street in Sperryville. Reserve online at www. threeblacksmiths.com RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
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ACTIVITIES AND TOURS Artisan Alliance
The A tisan Alliance sponsors Second Saturday and other activities to promote the county’s vibrant artisan and agri-artisan communities and hospitality sector. Second Saturday venues include art and craft studios and galleries, agri-artisan farm stands, wineries, breweries, distilleries and a meadery as well as restaurants, lodging and other points of interest. For more info visit xrap.org
Parks and nature
Rappahannock County Park, 7 Park Avenue across from Little Washington, an International Dark Sky designated park, offers tennis, frisbee golf, shufflebo d, cornhole, skateboarding, nature trails, fishin , basketball, children’s playground, and covered pavilion (free sports equipment can be checked out at Visitor’s Center/ County Administrator’s office 3 Library Road, Washington). Call 540-675-5330 or visit www. rappahannockcountypark.weebly. com for pavilion and Dark Sky reservations. Shenandoah National Park, which borders Rappahannock County, offers a wealth of seasonal activities spring through fall at its resorts, campgrounds and visitor centers — and is open year-round (except for occasional winterweather closings) for hiking, birding, nature photography and sightseeing along Skyline Drive. Many trails, including the main route to Old Rag Mountain, start in Rappahannock — and, unlike those same trails accessed via Skyline Drive, the hike back is generally downhill. Call 540999-3500 or visit nps.org/shen or goshenandoah.com for more information.
Flint Hill’s Caledonia Farm 1812 B&B (see listing under Places to Stay) is stop No. 1 on the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail, and the only B&B in the county with a direct link to the trail (and lots of birder-friendly reference books on hand). Visit BNB1812.com or call 540-6753693. If combining art and nature appeals, consider outdoor painting lessons in the Rappahannock countryside with Washington plein air painter Nora Harrington, who supplies everything you’ll need to create an oil painting on-site, including a French fiel easel, oil paints and a 12-by-16inch canvas. Lessons ($160) are taught in three-hour sessions and are timed to start near sunrise or end near sunset. More at noraharrington.com/painting-lessons. html
Horseback riding
Within hacking distance of Tho nton Hill Fort Valley Hounds and a dozen great trails into and around Shenandoah National Park, Turkey Hill Stables offers private rides, lessons, full board and fiel board; indoor and outdoor arenas, horse training and local events. At 268 Fletchers Mill Rd. in Woodville, contact Turkey Hill at 540-987-9778 turkeyhillstables.com Horseback riding is also offered by Conyers House B&B, where proprietor Sandra Cartwright-Brown takes guests at the inn (and other paying customers) through a riding session that starts with tacking your own mount before heading through the countryside (see the Conyers House listing under Places to Stay).
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THE SCHOOLHOUSE NINE IN SPERRYVILLE BY LUKE CHRISTOPHER
At Halfway Farm Summer Riding Camp and Lessons, Sherry Hammill-Huff, a European trained racer, provides riding camps, lessons, full and field horse boa ding at her 12-stall facility at 390 Fodderstack Rd., Flint Hill. Call 540-675-3848 for more information.
Golf
Schoolhouse Nine, the county’s first and nly golf course, opened in the summer of 2015 next to the Sperryville Schoolhouse complex, where U.S. routes 211 and 522 meet. The ently rolling nine-hole course is deceptively challenging and, especially in wildfl wer season, quite beautiful. The course is open 9 a.m till dark daily; rounds start and (especially) end at the adjacent Headmaster’s Pub (see Places to Eat). Weekday play is $15, weekends $25 (ages 16 and younger are $10 anytime); Monthly Unlimited Golf Membership is $49. Call 540-9875008 or visit schoolhousenine.com
Civil War history
While there were no large-scale military actions in Rappahannock, several dozen skirmishes and many troop movements occurred here, a major thoroughfare and gateway
to the Shenandoah Valley for both Union and Confederate forces. Th Rappahannock Historical Society’s John Tole, who produced most of the county’s 30-plus Virginia Civil War Trails markers, also produced a map and guide to those markers, and those troop movements and skirmishes, which is available at the Visitors Center (7 Library Rd., Washington; 540-675-3153 Friday-Sunday, 540-675-5330) and through the Rappahannock Historical Society (328 Gay St., Washington; 540-675-1163) or rappahannockhistsoc.org
Fox Hunts
Old Dominion Hounds: Activities September through March on Tuesdays, Thursd ys and Saturdays, weather permitting. Contact Masters Scott Dove at 540-364-7457 or Gus Forbush at 540-636-1507 for more information, dates, times, meets and special events. Rappahannock Hunt: Established in 1926, the hunt offers activities that are open to members and non-members. Events cover everything from trail riding to naming new puppies to dinners, dancing and chili cookoffs. Call 540-987-8957 or visit rappahannockhunt.com RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
PLACES TO STAY 29 Main on the River in Sperryville A quaint private building, originally built as a blacksmith shop near the Tho nton River. Equipped with many amenities such as a plush queen bed with lavish bedding, private bathroom with shower, kitchenette, smoothie maker, coffee maker, microwave and a private deck that overlooks the Tho nton River equipped with an outdoor shower. Located at 29 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540987-8445 or email jwk@copper.net
pond, and an abundance of life, Belle Meade is a dynamic community on 138 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge facing Old Rag Mountain. Guests can slow their pace, relax, eat delicious farm-fresh cuisine, lounge by the pool, sit by the wood stove in the parlor, enjoy a massage, and breathe. It is a community center that welcomes rehearsal dinners, classes, workshops, and retreats. Contact proprietors Mike Biniek and Susan Hoffman at 540-987 9748, info@bellemeade.net or www. bellemeade.net
Belle Meade Bed & Breakfast
The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn
Defined y mountains, streams, rolling hills, pastures, woodlands, a
Recently purchased and renovated, ideal for a romantic
weekend getaway or corporate retreat, offering privacy and luxury to match in a quiet and charming country setting. Choose from four suites that accommodate two to four guests. Enjoy dinner in the elegant and relaxing dining rooms, or on the patio (weather permitting), cocktails at the bar or in the gazebo, a peaceful walk around the grounds (see the Blue Door listing under Places to Eat). Close to wineries, hiking trails and the charming town of Flint Hill, at 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy. Call 540-675-1700 or visit thebluedoorkitchen.com
Caledonia Farm 1812 Bed & Breakfast This ational Register
landmark home celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2012 and 36 years as a top-rated Virginia B&B. It's adjacent to Shenandoah National Park and has views of Skyline Drive from each of two suites and the breakfast table. Its 135 acres of permanently protected pastures, 2 miles of stone fences, beef cattle herd, porches and patios provide the perfect rural environment. Catch-andrelease fishin , biking, lawn games and bird watching at the first stop on Virginia's Birding and Wildlife Trail merely begin opportunities for fun. Horses welcome — ride in the park without retailing. Other ➤ Continues on Page 12
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Escape from it all, just down the road. AMISSVILLE - CASTLETON - CHESTER GAP - FLINT HILL - HUNTLY - SPERRYVILLE - WASHINGTON - WOODVILLE
• Rekindle your romance at one of our many charming B&Bs, inns, vacations homes or cottages
• Bask in the natural beauty of the countryside while exploring our many trails and back roads - hike, bike, or trail ride
• Visit our award-winning wineries, breweries, and distilleries framed by the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains
• Travel back in time and experience history through our selfguided Civil War trails and historic sites
• Discover the perfect accent for your home or the ideal gift at one of our antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques
• Experience brilliant sunsets and clear starry skies beyond the glare of city lights
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sports nearby. Fireplaces, a/c, full baths, full beds and full breakfast choices await reservations at 800-BNB-1812. History, scenery, recreation, accommodations, hospitality and still only $140. At 47 Dearing Rd, Flint Hill. For information, call 540-675-3693 or visit bnb1812.com
also housed a tavern and was a stagecoach stop. The five guest rooms have private porches and fi eplaces. A cottage is also available. At 47 Main St., Sperryville. Also onsite is the Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works (see under Wineries). Contact hosts Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor at 540-987-3383 or visit hopkinsordinary.com
Fairlea Farm B&B
A fi e-minute stroll from the center of the town of Washington, this country manor house overlooks a 40-acre sheep and cattle farm. At 636 Mount Salem Ave., Washington. Contact proprietors Susan and Walt Longyear at 540-675-3679 or longyear@shentel.net, or visit fairleafarm.com
Inn at Little Washington
Foster Harris House
Foster Harris House, just steps from the Inn at Little Washington, provides comfortable, refined accommodations and gourmet breakfasts with farm-fresh, local ingredients. At 189 Main St., Washington. Contact the owner Klauss Peters at 540-675-3757 or visit fosterharris.com
Gay Street Inn
Gay Street Inn provides the perfect escape — nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only steps away from world-class dining and entertainment in historic Little Washington. Our elegantly restored 1850s farmhouse offers four spacious guest rooms and one pet-friendly suite, each with its own private bath. Relax in the evening with a glass of wine or craft cocktail and indulge the next morning with a home-cooked breakfast served at individual tables in our light-fi led sunroom overlooking the inn’s beautiful gardens. At 160 Gay Street, Washington. Contact Drew Beard and Deb Harris, owners/ innkeepers, at 540-316-9220 or innkeeper@gaystreetinn.com, or visit gaystreetinn.com
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Glen Gordon Manor Overlooking Shenandoah National Park on its 45 acres of Huntly pasture, lawns, gardens and parkland, Glen Gordon Manor has hosted members of the British royal family and staged hunts and balls. Peerless views combine with host (and renowned chef ) Dayn Smith’s willingness to whip up memorable private dinners for paying guests. A Wells Fargo stagecoach stop in the early 1800s, the main house offers a fi e-lighted entrance hall, a baronial oak hunt room and stone wine cellar. As well as suites at Glencroft Cottage and Gordon Mews House, Glen Gordon Manor offers a pool and stables, with rates from $250 to $450 per night. At 1482 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Huntly. 540-6366010 or visit glengordonmanor.com
The Mead ws at Castleton
One-of-a-kind Virginia wedding and event venue, nestled among the rolling hills of the
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Shenandoah Valley. Available for business retreats, weddings and vacation rentals. 671 Castleton View Road, Castleton. 540-937-3454
Henselstone Farm
Escape to a private nature retreat in Rappahannock County. 5 bedroom 5.5 bath manor house with private pool, tennis court with a clear view to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the midst of wine and horse country. The n wly renovated house sits in the middle of 220 acres with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A library, dining room, kitchen and living room and walkout basement offers a large entertainment area complete with pool table, seating area, large screen TV, dry bar, full bath & laundry facilities. 113 Henselstone Lane, Amissville. 540-219-3112
Hopkins Ordinary
Built in the 1820s as an “ordinary” by John Hopkins, it
Celebrating 40 years of excellence, the Inn’s 24 bedrooms and suites are sumptuous hideaways created by Joyce Evans, a London stage and set designer, who conceptualized the interiors without ever setting foot in America. This orldfamous establishment, a member of Relais and Chateaux offers a range of accommodations from well-appointed rooms to opulent, two-story suites, many with balconies and garden views. Th ee additional accommodations are offered to guests: the Mayor's House, with its two fi eplaces and private courtyard garden; the Gamekeeper's Cottage, with an outdoor dining pavilion and a magnificent mountain vi w; and the Claiborne House, a 3,200-square-foot residence named in memory of the food writer and cookbook author Craig Claiborne. In 2014, The Inn opened the Parsonage, six luxury guest rooms of understated but unrivaled elegance, in the former Clopton House across the street. Located at Middle and Main streets in Washington. Call 540-675-3800 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com
Inn at Mount Vernon Farm
In 1827, John Miller Jr., “Poplar John,” purchased Mount Vernon Farm and built this brick home on a knoll overlooking his fields and the Blue Rid e Mountains. From the front porch, he could watch over his herd and RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
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relax to the sounds of nature. Five generations later, Mount Vernon Farm invites you to join Poplar John’s descendants, the Millers, at the beautifully restored house at 147 Mount Vernon Ln., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8115, email 1827inn@gmail.com or visit theinnatmountvernonfarm.com
Inn on Thistle Hill
This t aditional bed and breakfast, located on 10 acres of rolling hills and forest, features unique individual cottages and country-style breakfasts that are all natural, with no preservatives. Romantic and Wellness getaway packages available all year. At 5541 Sperryville Pike (U.S. 522), Boston, midway between Sperryville and Culpeper. Call 540-987-9357 or visit visittheinnonthistlehill.com
LeFay Cottage at Little Washington
Experience charming LeFay Cottage at Little Washington, nestled on a fi e-acre property with well-appointed rooms and Blue Ridge views. Inside the three-bedroom, two-bath cottage, French and English antiques and ornate chandeliers adorn each room. Child friendly. Pets can be boarded next door and are allowed on the grounds; horses may be boarded at the stable across the field At 41 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington. Call 703 980-1478 or visit lefaycottageatlittlewashington.com
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Enjoy a restful stay in the pleasant Loft located above the Little Washington Spa — minutes away from the famous restaurant the Inn at Little Washington. Loft guests enjoy a two-room suite equipped for comfort with a private bedroom and spacious living room — with a sleeper sofa. At 261 Main St. Washington. Call 540-987-8445. jwk@copper.net RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
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Quiévremont Vineyard Cottage
The fa m and vineyard, near Washington, offers a rustic cottage for visitors — converted from a grain silo, the cottage, nestled next to the Covington River, makes a perfect getaway for couples or families. Call 540-987-3192 or email info@quievremont.com. (See listing for vineyard under Wineries, and for Reality Farm under Farms, Orchards, and Nurseries).
private time, with four wellappointed rooms with private baths available. Th ee miles from the summer’s annual Castleton Festival, Trail’s End is open year-round at 9232 Frontier Ln., Castleton. Call 540-937-3213 or visit trailsendranchbandb.com
A distinctive whitewashed icon on Washington’s Main Street, the former Heritage House was remade from the ground up by developer Jim Abdo, a longtime Rappahannock weekender and D.C. neighborhood rehab pioneer, into the town’s second offici hotel. (By carving a sixth room out of the former Ice House Gallery next door, it was bumped up to a category formerly occupied only by The Inn at LittleWashington). TheWhite Moose’s modern, minimalist style — whites, linens, lacquered vintage furnishings — provides some contrast to the more traditional Inn down the street, and Colonial-style Washington in general, and is the work of designers Mai Abdo ( Jim’s wife) and Jeff Akseizer. Located at 291 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-3207 or visit whitemooseinn.com
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Sharp Rock Vineyards
On its 23 acres in a valley at the foot of Old Rag Mountain and Shenandoah National Park, Sharp Rock Vineyards is an award-winning winery and working vineyard (see listing under Wineries). It offers a two-bedroom cottage and a one-bedroom carriage house. Buildings on the farm date from 1792 to 1864. At 5 Sharp Rock Rd., Sperryville. Contact Jim and Kathy East at 540-987-8020 or jeast@sharprockvineyards.com, or visit sharprockvineyards.com
Trail’s End Ranch B&B
High on a bluff ab ve the Hazel River, Trail’s End is on an organic farm and wildlife refuge surrounded by pastures and forests, the essence of serenity and quiet. The anch house offers lots of space to enjoy interaction with other guests or quiet
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VACATION RENTALS Many of Rappahannock County’s growing number of vacation rentals and cabins can be found by searching airbnb.com or the Vacation Rentals by Owner website at vrbo.com
Cardinal Springs Farm
Completely renovated 1860s farmhouse with an upscale Barn Loft on a secluded 130-acre farm a few miles from the village of Sperryville. Swim, fish and anoe in the ponds, or hike the lush gardens and mountain trails. Child and pet friendly. Farmhouse sleeps up to seven, and Barn Loft sleeps four. At 150 Poor Town Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8477 or 703-593-6201 or visit vrbo. com/457779 and vrbo.com/141702
Hazel Mountain Haven
Hazel Mountain Haven is a modern, fully equipped and newly renovated vacation home three miles south of Sperryville on the Hazel River. Large deck, views of Old Rag and Hazel mountains, with two bedrooms, two full baths at 11 Penny Ln., Sperryville. Call 540-987-9600 or email rjreidinger@hotmail.com or www. vrbo.com/230717
House at 29 Main
This c mpletely renovated log cabin on the Tho nton River on Sperryville’s Main Street offers elegant country ambiance and is furnished with antiques from Pam’s barn. Two bedrooms with children’s annex sleeps fi e, with three baths, modern kitchen, cozy sunroom and salon. The house i a short walk to art galleries, craft shops and restaurants in Sperryville and a 10-minute drive to Old Rag Mountain and Skyline Drive. At 17 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540987-8445, email jwk@copper.net or visit vrbo.com/396351
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The Loft t Little Washington Along with its spa-related amenities, the center now has two options to stay overnight. A two-bedroom loft suite above the spa in central Washington, and a 450-square-foot suite with a private deck, private outdoor shower on Main Street in Sperryville. Call 540-987-8445 or e-mail email jwk@copper.net or visit vrbo. com/396351.
Miss Kitty’s Place
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three-bedroom, three-bath house accommodates up to 10 (with handicapped-accessible bath), views of the Rappahannock River, with swimming, rowing, fishin . Mom and Dad can spend a day touring all the many wineries in our area. Near Amissville. Call 540-9375422, email kittygpoe@aol.com or visit vrbo.com/57649
Mountain Garden Cottage A cozy, pet-friendly, fourbedroom house nestled between the Tho nton and Piney Rivers, only a fi e-minute walk from the Shenandoah National Park
trailhead. Call 540-987-3306 or visit vrbo.com/907084
Serendipity House
Luxurious suite in our circa 1885 Victorian home in Little Washington. Walk to The Inn shops, art galleries, and churches. Your suite has its own entrance, screened-in porch, private bath with shower, pillow-top mattress, and fi eplace. (Light breakfast available upon request!) Email onaveranda@comcast.net for more details, or visit Airbnb/ Washington and search for “Luxurious suite with fi eplace.” RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
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Before the wind blows, a storm hits, or a tree falls, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is already working to keep your power on. www.myrec.coop 1-800-552-3904
ANNUAL EVENTS JANUARY Benevolent Fund Celebrity Waiter Dinner: Annual themed dinner, with local celebrity waitstaff whose antics a e sure to raise money and your mood! Join them in January for a good time and a good cause. All money raised during this fun-fi led evening benefits the Ben volent Fund, a Rappahannock-based organization whose mission is to provide emergency assistance to local families. For more information, contact Berni Olson at 540-671-0421.
MARCH Rappahannock Historical Society Antiques Appraisal: Annual fundraiser for the historical society features appraisers who will tell you what you have (from the item you brought, or some good photos of it); with food and refreshments. For more information, call
540-675-1163, email: rapphistsoc@comcast. net or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org
APRIL Fodderstack 10k Classic Race: The annual race course follows the historic hills between the towns of Flint Hill and Washington and has been held for more than 35 years, drawing hundreds of runners of all levels from the region. Usually coincides with art festivals in Washington and elsewhere around the county. Email: info@fodderstack10k.com or visit fodderstack10k.com Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point Races: Held at historic Ben Venue Farm, on Route 729 at U.S. 211. Contact the jointmasters at 540-364-4573 or 540-636-1507 or visit old-dominion-hounds.com
SperryFest: An annual street fair with local and regional artisans, food vendors, musical acts as well as family and kids activities based on Sperryville's historic Main Street, featuring the popular Th Great Rubber Duck Race Down the Mighty Tho nton River and river clean up. For more information, email: kerry@ beforeandaftersperryville.com or visit sperryfest.org
JUNE Amissville carnival and parade: Thi annual event benefits the missville Volunteer Fire and Rescue squad. For information, call 540-937-4218 or visit amissvillevfr.org
JULY Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks: Held on the fields of Ben Venue
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Farm in Flint Hill on 98 Ben Venue Road, proceeds benefit the perryville Volunteer Fire Department. Lots of food, live music, games and displays. Fireworks start at dusk. Call 540-987-8124 or visit sperryvillefire. com
SEPTEMBER Taste of Rappahannock: Annual festival of food and wine from local chefs and vintners benefits Headwaters, Rappahannock County’s education foundation. To reserve or for more information, contact Headwaters at 540227-5170 or info@headwatersfdn.org, or visit headwatersfdn.org Rappahannock County Farm Tour & Festival: This two-day, free event — the 12th annual tour in 2020, that usually takes place the last weekend in Sept. has been cancelled. It normally showcases farms and related businesses producing the very best in local food, award-winning wines and
artisanal products, set against the backdrop of the county's extraordinary beauty. For more information, call 540-675-5330 or visit rappfarmtour.org Rappahannock Rough Ride: Multiple bicycle races and events for all levels of fitness and skill. This outdoor challenge benefits the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics. Call 540-347-0394, or visit rappahannockroughride.org John Jackson Piedmont Blues Festival: A tribute to the legacy of Rappahannock native and renowned blues singer and guitarist, John Jackson. Last Saturday in September. For more information contact Kenner Love, Virginia Cooperative Extension, (540) 675-3619 or klove@vt.edu
OCTOBER Halloween in Rappahannock: Sperryville closes Main Street for trick or treaters young and old, while Little Washington
(unoffici ly) closes its Main Street, as it has for decades, to keep with the spooky spirit.
NOVEMBER Fall Art Tour, sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC), draws hundreds of art lovers to Rappahannock County. Normally scheduled for the first weekend in November, this year the tour will be all virtual. For further information, visit raac. org or call 800-695-6075.
DECEMBER Christmas in Little Washington: This annual vent, normally held on the first eekend in December, may be virtual this year, however traditionally includes a Christmas parade, artisans’ markets, a visit from Santa and activities and open houses by local businesses and churches. For more information about the day, one of Rappahannock’s most popular family-friendly events, visit washingtonva.gov
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SHOPS August Georges At 195 Main St. in Little Washington just down the street from the Inn at Little Washington, you will find a beautiful co lection of luxury home furnishings, specialty gifts and accessories, and fine textiles in luding linens, bedding, throws, robes, towels and rugs. Call 202-494-5894 or 540227-5115, email deborahwinsor@ gmail.com or visit augustgeorges. com
Beech Spring Gift Shop
This fifth-generation familyowned business features the Quilt Shop, showcasing a large selection of cozy quilts and colorful Polish pottery. The Boutique arries
fair-trade items, beautiful scarves and wraps, leggings, palazzos, handbags, sterling-silver jewelry and whimsical accessories for women and men. The ruit Stand houses colorful African baskets, along with ciders, preserves, jams, jellies, fruit butters, honey and seasonal local fruit. Open year-round. Located two miles west of Sperryville on U.S. 211. Call 540-987-8704, email beechspringgiftshop@verizon.net or visit beechspringgifts.com
Central Coffee
Smallest artisan coffee roaster in Virginia and arguably the best. Green beans roasted from plantations and cooperatives
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throughout the international coffee-growing belt. Retail outlet and sampling room, which is fi led with owner Maggie Rogers’ etchings and prints and often hosts bluegrass and other concerts by the musically inclined Rogers boys and others. 11836 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-1006 or visit centralcoffeeroasters.com
Comfort Gift Shop
Comfort shares a home next to the Sperryville Post Office wi Knit Wit Yarn Shop (see following page), where partners Susan McCarthy and Rebecca Abecassis offer an eclectic assortment of fair-trade and U.S.-made clothing, jewelry, kitchenware, candy, coffee, tea and gifts at 45 Main St., Sperryville. Fri - Sun Noon to 5pm available by appointment 10am - 11:30am Sat/Sun. Call 540-9878251 or email: ComfortSperryville@ gmail.com or visit www.knitwityarn. com https://www.facebook.com/ comfortsperryville/
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This fifth-generation familyowned shop offers jams, jellies, local honey, Virginia hams and peanuts, homemade seasonal baked goods, ciders, local produce, quilts, primitive items, jewelry and many unique finds Open 10 to 6 daily (with extended hours in the fall) at 11650 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-3344 or email proprietor Barbara Gore at bhegore@aol.com
Early’s Carpet
This famiy-run Amissville fixtu e sells and installs all types of floo ing, including carpet, hardwood, ceramic and specialty surfaces, such as cork and bamboo. Open 9 to 5 weekdays, 10 to 4 Saturday at 14574 Lee Hwy., Amissville. Call 540-937-5500 or visit earlyscarpet.com
Flourish Root Florals Shop & Studio Jen Cable’s flo al studio, open by chance or appointment, offers nature inspired designs for weddings, events and everyday, including unique flo als, green creations, workshops and more. Contact Jen at 540-742-0097 or visit flou ishroot.com for information or to make an appointment. Located at 12151 Lee Hwy., Sperryville.
Happy Camper Equipment Co.
Happy Camper Equipment Co. features fresh outdoorsy gear for hiking/camping/living. A selection of contemporary apparel combined with classic American brands, home goods for cozy cabin living and outdoorsy lifestyle gear fi l the custom shopping experience. Open 10 to 6 Friday-Sunday and 24-7 online at happycamperequipment.com
Hiz Racing
With slot car racing for all ages, crafts and classes. Open 10 to 6 (or until the race is over) Friday-Saturday at 617 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Open for birthday parties on Sundays. Call 703-328-4471 or email hiznherzhobbiesnracing@gmail. com for more information.
Horse N Hound
A retail store packed with allnatural pet food, supplies for horse and rider, outdoor clothing, hats, gloves and waterproof footwear for all seasons. Also cards and gifts with an equestrian theme and leather bags, belts, dog collars and more. All-natural pet foods include Blue Buffal , Taste of TheWild and Wellness. At 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy. (U.S. 522), Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1650 or visit horsenhound.com RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
Inn at Little Washington Tavern Shops TheTavern Shops is a series of fi e charmingly decorated period rooms offering a wide variety of custom-designed tableware, furnishings, gifts, antiques, jewelry, kitchenware and delicacies from their kitchen. Each room maintains its own identity, much as it might have looked in the 1800s when the building was indeed a tavern. Open 10 to 6 Sunday-Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 10 to 7 Saturday at 439 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-5215 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com
Knit Wit Yarn Shop
Proprietor Rebecca Abecassis’ latest location — at Comfort (see previous page), the fairtrade gift and clothing shop she and Susan McCarthy operate together — still combines her love of knitting and her passion for fair-trade crafts as well as her desire to support other local artisans. Knit Wit offers local and brand-name yarns, including alpaca, wools and cottons, plus sweaters, scarves, bags, jewelry, clothing, fair-trade home decor and textiles, baby gifts, chocolate, baskets, soaps and recycled items. Sit & Knit get-togethers every Thursd y. Classes and workshops are also available. At 45 Main St., Sperryville. Fri - Sun Noon to 5, available by appointment 10 - 11:30 a.m. Sat/Sun. 540-9878251 or email knitwityarnshop@ gmail.com or visit knitwityarn. com www.facebook.com/ KnitWitYarnShop/
Loose Leaf Tea Company Blending only high quality tea in the foothills of Virginia in the beautiful Rappahannock county from a vintage airstream. 132 Turkey Ridge Rd. Boston. 540-522-6192 or email missyheneghan@gmail.com, or visit looseleafteacompany.net
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Peter Kramer Furniture Designer/Craftsman Peter Kramer makes unique, new furniture the old-fashioned way. Open daily and by appointment. Call 540-675-3625 or visit peterkramer.com
Rainbow Market This n nprofit ma ket at Hearthstone School offers organic and natural groceries, supplements, gifts, bath products, essential oils and handmade items. Store hours: Mon. 10‑4; Tue. closed; Wed.- Sat. 10‑4 & Sun. 10‑2. 540-987-9456 (11576 Lee Hwy. on RT 211, 2 miles west of Sperryville).
Ridge Line Designs
Jewelry designer Gina Irwin features her own handmade pieces in silver, gold and semiprecious stone as well as a unique selection of estate jewelry from antique to modern, and jewelry repairs as well. The shop in the perryville River District also focuses on vintage sterling silver necklaces and earrings, and offers mineral and fossil specimens that range from cabinet grade to "just for fun.” Located at 10 River Lane. 540-987-5056 or visit facebook. com/ridgelinedesigns
Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center
Contractors, farmers and ranchers depend on the knowledgeable staff at the Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center — aka the Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op. There’s plumbing, electrical supplies, fencing, livestock equipment and animal health supplies, seed, soil amendments, pet foods and supplies, and wild bird feed and feeders. The store hangs its hat on the quality livestock and horse feeds it sells — all produced
ANTIQUES Antiques at Middle Street, 325 Middle St., Washington, adjacent to The Inn at Little Washington, this shop is a conglomeration of beautiful and interesting finds in the orld of collectibles, including vintage furniture, porcelain (including Limoges and pieces from Czechoslovakia, Germany, Japan and England), Chinese artifacts and depression glass, primitives and clocks of all sizes. Open 10 to 6 Friday-Sunday and Monday holidays. Call 540-675-1103 or visit antiquesatmiddlest.com Burke’s Antiques and Consignments, 4668 Sperryville Pike, Woodville. Collectibles, antiques and memorabilia from bygone days. Originally purchased by Mabel Burke’s family in 1945, the building was operated for almost 60 years as a country general store. Call 540-987-8570. Copper Fox Antiques, 7 River Ln., Sperryville. The l ngtime anchor to the River District, this shop has a vast array of antiques and consignment goods. Open 10 to 6 daily. Call 540-987-8800 or visit copperfoxantiques.com or Copper Fox’s Facebook page. Hazel River Arts & Antiques, 12625 Lee Hwy, Washington, VA 22747 (behind Mountainside Physical The apy). More than 20 individual antiques dealers offer fine antique fu niture, WWII memorabilia, primitives, your favorite vintage vinyl and everything in between. Come enjoy this unique new venue and “see what makes you smile.” Space for rent available; consignments taken by review. Call 540-987-8440, email hrartansantiques@gmail.com or visit hazelriverartandantiques.com in a certified Safe Feed/Safe Food facility in Culpeper. All corn, wheat and barley feeds are locally grown, and the only feeds to carry Virginia's Finest logo. Shop with the people who support the local agricultural community — no need to drive to a big box store when you can find it all close to home. 12645 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540-987-8555, email mcannon@ cfcfarmhome.com or visit cfcfarmhome.com
Rappahannock Historical Society
Besides its small but engaging museum, the nonprofit Historical Society also has a gift shop that offers maps, books, memorabilia and
local products. Open 11 to 5 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 328 Gay St. Washington. Call 540-675-1163, email rapphistsoc@comcast.net or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org
R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery
Award-winning shop & gallery located in Historic Little Washington, VA. For 25 years, the Ballards have carried a wide array of unique gifts, home decor, French table linens, eclectic vintage, fine art and one-of-a-kind rugs. Location: 307 Main Street, Washington, VA, hours: 10 - 6 daily, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Call 540-675-1411, or visit www.rhballard.com
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Rapturous
Divine chocolate made in small batches with organic cacao and muscovado sugar. 540-9870277) or www.rapturous.biz and lewis.jenkins@rapturous.biz
Daily 10am-6pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 42 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540-987-1000 or visit sperryvillepottery.com
Trading Post Guns
Historic country store adjacent to Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen & Bar Francis in downtown Sperryville. Fresh selected meats & seafood plus local produce, organic & natural foods, Central Coffee beans (with a self-service grinder) and a wide selection of beer and wine. Open 7 to 7 Monday, 7 to 9 Tuesday-Saturday, and 8 to 8 Sunday at 3710 Sperryville Pike. Call 540-987-8185.
Trading Post Guns has been in business for 26 years, offering personal service matched with top brands. When you purchase from this shop, the owners make sure you leave understanding how to use and care for your product. Th y have expert knowledge of the products they sell, their history and how to care for and upgrade your purchase. Located at 12767 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540-675-1953, email glockguy@aol.com or visit facebook.com/tradingpostguns
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Valley Green Naturals
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former Fauquier County kitchen, Valley Green Naturals products have spread across the country, from Hawaii to Maine — and are produced in and shipped from Sperryville’s River District. You can find the products at several local outlets. Call 540-987-3170 or visit valleygreennaturals.com
Virginia Chutney Company
Virginia Chutney ships its 10-plus varieties of chutney all over the world (and to Rappahannock retailers from R.H. Ballard to Settle’s Grocery). TheTurner family’s small but state-of-the-art factory and distribution center is not open regularly for tours, but Oliver Turner says the company welcomes small groups who call ahead to arrange. Call 540-6751984 or visit virginiachutney.com
Wild Roots Apothecary
Tucked away in the Copper Fox complex in Sperryville’s River District, the shop and studio are an oasis of botanical exploration — featuring an inspired collection of bulk dried herbs, custom blended wellness teas, culinary herbs, apothecary goods and unique botanical elixirs, tonics and tinctures, as well as curated and local goods from inspired and passionate makers (including cocktail makings and bitters, natural soaps, raw local honey, candles, excellent herbal, black and green teas, herbal books, body care, flower essences, pottery and nature inspired botanical prints). Open noon to 5 Friday-Monday and by appointment otherwise at 4 River Lane, Sperryville. Visit wildrootsapothecary.com or contact proprietor Colleen O'Bryant at 703-598-2837 or hello@wildrootsapothecary.com
Wine Loves Chocolate
Named the best retail wine shop in Virginia, Wine Loves
COUNTRY/ CONVENIENCE STORES 211 Quicke Mart – 12663 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-8310 Baldwin’s Grocery – 111 Main St., Washington, 540675-3383 Blue Ridge Grocery – 1908 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Huntly, 540-635-9165 Route 211 Country Market – 14820 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-937-5373 Hillsdale Country Store – 13560 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-675-1055 Laurel Mills Store – 461 Laurel Mills Rd., Castleton, 540-937-3015 Mayhugh’s – 14630 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-9375586 Rainbow Market – 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540987-9456 Roy’s Orchard & Fruit Market – 64 Old Hollow Rd., Sperryville, 540-9878636. (Also see their listing under Farms). Settle’s Grocery & Garage – 706 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-3252 Sperryville Corner Store – 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-8185
Chocolate is a swanky little wine bar with a twist, right in the heart of Little Washington. Taste higher-end wines and amazing artisan chocolates all in one little spot. Walk-ins welcome for delectable wine and chocolate pairings. Open noon to 5 Wednesday-Monday at 353 Main St., Washington. Call 540-227-8010 or visit wineloveschocolate.com RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
WINERIES, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES Chester Gap Cellars Up in Chester Gap on the northern edge of Rappahannock County, you will find a fa m winery producing handcrafted wines from their mountainside vineyards. Open 11 to 6 Friday, Saturday and Sunday (or by appointment) at 4615 Remount Rd. Call 540-6368086, visit chestergapcellars.com
Copper Fox Distillery
Award-winning craft Single Malt, Rye, Bourbon, and Gin. Our riverside cocktail garden is the perfect place to relax and unwind for "socially distanced" whisky flights and craft cocktails after a day of driving or hiking. Limited indoor seating is also
available. Our distillery retail store is open for bottle sales Mon-Sat from 10 to 6 and Sun 1 to 6. All ages and well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. 9 River Lane, Sperryville. Call 847-540-9887 or visit www.copperfoxdistillery.com
Dida’s Distillery
Pressed, not mashed, ultrapremium spirits are made 100 percent from grapes at Dida’s: luxurious brandy, groundbreaking vodka and refreshing gin. Th family's winery-based distillery brings new, unique, and innovative spirits to Virginia’s booming craft distilling landscape. Enjoy samples and luxury cocktails in our distillery store/tasting room
(at Rappahannock Cellars, listed below). Rated Virginia Brandy Distillery of the Year at the 2018 New York International Spirits, the gold-medal winning spirits start with the highest quality grapes, pressed and fermented and carefully distilled in single small batches. Dida's (pronounced “did-uh’s”) tasting room is located at Rappahannock Cellars, 14437 Hume Rd., Huntly. Call 540-5518141 or visit didasdistillery.com
Gadino Cellars
Following their Italian heritage, the Gadinos offer quality varietals, pinot grigio, cab franc, chardonnay, cab sauvignon and nebbiolo from their estate vineyards — all wines
made onsite. Visit their Tuscaninspired tasting room and sit on the shaded deck overlooking the Blue Ridge. Centrally located between Little Washington and Sperryville, Gadino is committed to producing tantalizing wines and shares them in a fun-loving way with two regulation bocce ball courts outside, and grapes, artisan cheese and Italian sausage inside to go with your wine. 92 Schoolhouse Road, Washington. Call 540-987-9292 or visit gadinocellars.com. Wine cellar tours on request.
Gray Ghost Vineyards
Gray Ghost is Rappahannock's oldest winery, producing internationally acclaimed wine
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JANUARY & FE BRUARY Open Saturday & Sunday Please visit the website for seasonal hours.
Family owned and operated, a visit to Gray Ghost offers a knowledgeable staff, southern hospitality, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious indoor facilities. Gray Ghost hosts famous events, entertaining tours and the most popular volunteer harvest program in Virginia! Visit the website for updated event information.
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from 100 percent estate-grown fruit. Gray Ghost is family owned & operated. A visit to the winery offers a knowledgeable staff, southern hospitality, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious indoor facilities. Ask about Gray Ghost's famous winery events, entertaining tours & the most popular volunteer harvest program in the state. Open 11 to 5 FridaySunday and holiday Mondays March through December, and 11 to 5 Saturday-Sunday in January and February at 14706 Lee Hwy., Amissville. Call 540-937-4869 or visit grayghostvineyards.com
Hinson Ford Cider & Mead Producing a variety of traditional hard ciders and dry, drinkable meads from locally sourced ingredients. Tucked away in a pastoral setting, with views of the northern section of Shenandoah National Park and Virginia's Piedmont at 379 Hinson Ford Rd., Amissville. Call 540-445-0022, email mead@hinsonford.com or visit hinsonford.com
Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works
This c aft brewery is in the cellar of Hopkins Ordinary B&B (see listing under Places to Stay), and specializes in traditional beers that are true to style, with a little bit of whimsy. Th y use local barley and hops when possible and change their selections with the seasons.
Come enjoy their beer garden and tavern room with a fi eplace. At 47 Main St., Sperryville. Contact hosts Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor at 540-987-3383 or visit hopkinsordinary.com
Little Washington Winery
Tucked into the foothills of Skyline Drive between Washington and Sperryville, Little Washington Winery offers eight of their own wines plus a daily Dirt Road Wine Tour featuring incredible other small-batch wines. This spot wa named best picnic spot in Virginia for its panoramic Blue Ridge views. Frequent events and classes are updated at littlewashingtonwinery. com. 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington. Call 540-987-8330.
Magnolia Vineyards
Magnolia Vineyards tasting room and surrounding grounds are the perfect place to relax and “Escape the Madness!” The family-run vineyard and boutique winery makes small lots of mostly Bordeaux varietals. Regular tastings are paired with cheeses and chocolates. Plenty of interior and outdoor seating to enjoy a picnic or the fi e pits in cooler weather. Live acoustic music most Saturdays. Located at 200 Viewtown Rd., Amissville. The tasting room is open year-round, check our website or Facebook page for current hours & events. Call 703-785-8190 or visit magnoliavineyards.com
AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS Farm-To-Table Program: The arm-To-Table Program is a partnership between Headwaters (the local educational foundation), Rappahannock County Public Schools and other community organizations, including the Rappahannock County Farm Bureau, the Young Farmland Fund and Sunnyside Institute. For more information, email: farm2table@headwatersfdn.org 4-H Youth Development: 4-H is an education program of the Virginia Cooperative Extension that assists youths aged 5 to 19 in acquiring the knowledge, life skills and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing and productive members of society. For more information, contact program technician Jenny Kapsa at the local Extension office (311-J y St., Washington): 540675-3619 or email: jkapsa@vt.edu Culpeper-Rappahannock Farm Service Agency: The a ency assists local farmers through its agricultural commodity, conservation programs and specialized loans. Contact executive director Cynthia Smith at the agency’s office in range, at 540-672-1638 or cynthia. smith@va.usda.gov, or visit fsa.usda.gov Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District: TheCSWCD serves Rappahannock and four other member counties by providing landowners with educational information, technical assistance and a wide range of programs to encourage community participation in conserving soil, water and related natural resources. Contact district manager Greg Wichelns at 540-825-8591 or gregw@culpeperswcd. org, or visit culpeperswcd.org Virginia Cooperative Extension: The Extensi n is an educational outreach program of the commonwealth's land grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Extension agent Kenner Love is based in Washington at 311-J Gay St. Call 540-675-3619 or email klove@vt.edu, or visit rappahannock.ext.vt.edu. Virginia Farm Bureau: The bu eau lobbies legislators on agricultural issues and provides insurance for its members. Contact Nicole Hanback at the bureau’s local office (11929 ee Hwy., Sperryville) at 540-987-8225 or nicole.hanback@vafb.com
Narmada Winery
Escape the Madness! No stress, no pressure, just magnificent wines. 200 Viewtown Road, Amissville, VA 703.785.8190 • www.magnoliavineyards.com
Magnolia Vineyards & Winery is located in Amissville, just off scenic Route 211 on Viewtown Rd. Owned by Glenn & Tina Marchione, we are a family-run boutique winery & vineyard, making small lots of mostly Bordeaux varietals. Quiet country peace and beautiful views. Come spend an afternoon with us and enjoy a picnic & some wine – either outside among the vines or inside the cozy tasting room. We offer tastings paired with cheeses & chocolate. The tasting room is open year-round (check our website or Facebook page for the most up-to-date information regarding hours, offerings and events, and policies to know when visiting).
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Narmada Winery offers excellence in wines and ambience. The sma l boutique winery offers grand views, a pavilion on the lake and picnic areas. TheTasting Room offers Indian small plates, frequent live music and a gift shop. Th Tasting Room is open yearround. Please call or check the website for seasonal hours!
Located at 43 Narmada Lane (off .S. 211), Amissville. Call 540-937-8215 or visit narmadawinery.com
Pen Druid Brewing
Psych-rock stars (and brothers) Van, Jennings and Lain Carney, who grew up on a farm just down the Tho nton River in Woodville, opened their microbrewery — which is named for that farm — in RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
FARMS, ORCHARDS & NURSERIES Due to the seasonal nature of these businesses, customers are advised to call ahead to confi m hours and products available.
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the summer of 2015 in the Copper Fox complex in Sperryville River District, and immediately found themselves selling at least as many seasonal, farmhouse, mixed fermentation and barrel-aged beers as they’ve sold albums. Their band, Pontiak, has been touring North America and Europe for a decade, allowing them to sample and appreciate the beers of the world, which led first to a healt y home-brewing hobby and then to their small but popular addition to the River District. Call 540-9875064 or visit pendruid.com for more information.
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Quiévremont Winery
Sharp Rock Vineyards
Quièvremont Winery and Vineyards — established in 2008, the winery in 2012 — focuses on estate-grown Bordeaux varietals and blends, with wines made in the French style. Located at the heart of Reality Farm (see listing under Farms, Orchards, Nurseries), the vineyard benefits from well-draining soils, plenty of sun and cool mountain breezes. Tasting room is open noon to 6 Thursd y, Sunday and holiday Mondays, noon to 7 Friday-Saturday, by appointment otherwise at 162 Gid Brown Hollow Rd., Washington. Call 540-827-4579, email info@
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Rappahannock Cellars
Recognizing the promise in Virginia wines, the proprietors moved their family’s winery from California to the Blue Ridge in the heart of Virginia. With careful tending of the vineyard and exacting knowledge of the cellar, Rappahannock Cellars strives to create rich, supple and elegant wines, dedicated to the winegrower’s art. Open daily. Located at 14437 Hume Road, Huntly. Call 540-6359398 or visit rcellars.com At Sharp Rock Vineyards, the owners take great pride in being a small, artisan winery that crafts 12 award-winning wines each year from fruit hand-selected and picked from their own vineyards. Th y use old-world winemaking techniques, stressing balance and a minimalist style, to create wine reflecting the vin yard’s unique mountainside location. Accommodations in cabins are also available (see under Places to Stay). Open 11 to 5 FridaySunday or by appointment at 5 Sharp Rock Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8020 or visit sharprockvineyards.com
The dams family raises and sells corn-fed beef by the whole, half or piece. Th y also sell bacon, scrapple and homemade sausage. At 27 Shurgen Lane (three miles north of U.S. 211) off outh Poes Road (Route 637) in Amissville. Call 540-937-7497 or email gameats@peoplepc.com or visit facebook.com/adamsmeatz
homemade pies, breads and country cured ham. Seasonal decorations are on display including pumpkins, fresh-cut fl wers, Christmas wreaths and trees; special orders accepted. Open 9 to 6 Friday-Sunday at 11896 Lee Hwy., Sperryville (next to Baldwin’s Towing). Call 540-987-9054 or 540-9873343 or visit facebook.com/ BoesProduceStand
Crowfoot Farm
Sue Garvin and Ben Rupchis have high-quality Alpine dairy goats for milk production, showing, meat or pets. Open year round by appointment at 90 Rolling Road (Route 681), about four miles south of Sperryville off .T. Valley Road (Route 231). Call 540-987-7206, email ben.rupchis@live.com or visit bearlygenetics.webs.com
Farm fresh raw milk from grassfed Brown Swiss cows is available through Herd Shares. The arm Store located at 3085 Indian Run Road in Amissville is open to the public Mondays Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and offers eggs, seasonal grass fed beef, local honey, handmade farm soaps, dairy cultures and cheese making supplies. Raw milk herd share sign-ups by appointment only. Call 540-937-4490 or email thecrowfootfarm@gmail.com or visit crowfootfarm.com
Belle Meade Farm
Eastwood Nurseries
Bearly Dairy Goats
Mike Biniek and Susan Hoffman integ ate their retail farm with a farm-based Montessori-style school and a bed and breakfast, and sell seasonal produce, poultry (including Thanksgiving tu keys), eggs, herbs, pasture-raised pork and grass-fed beef, at 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-9748 or visit bellemeade.net
Boe’s Produce
Boe’s and April’s farm stand offers local produce, seasonal fruits and veggies, homemade jams, jellies, ciders, honey,
The East Coas ’s premiere source of Japanese maples. Open by appointment only (and some open-house weekends) at 634 Long Mountain Road, Washington. Call 540-675-1234, email maples@japanesemaples. com or visit japanesemaples.com
Evergreen Etc.
This nurse y, specializing in evergreen trees and Christmas trees, is open from Thanksgivin to Christmas at 285 Rock Mills Road (Route 622), Woodville. Call 540-937-5850 or email jandjtole@evergreenshade.com
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The arm at Sunnyside
Reality Farm
The arm at Sunnyside grows certified organic f uits and vegetables for sale locally at the Rappahannock County Farmers Market. At 27 Sweetwater Lane, less than two miles northwest of the town of Washington. Call 540-675-9946 or visit thefarmatsunnyside.com
A working beef and dairy cattle farm established circa 1753 and now run by Teri and John Guevremont, owners of Quièvremont Winery and Vineyards (see Wineries). Reality Farm specializes in grass-fed Angus and Jersey cattle, cow and goat’s milk, poultry and eggs. Open by appointment only at 115 Reality Farm Lane (off Gid B own Hollow Road), Washington. To visit, or browse farm offerings, call (540) 987-3192 or visit realityfarminc.com
Freestate Llamas
Freestate Llamas is a breeding farm specializing in show-quality suri llamas at 951 Gid Brown Hollow Rd., Washington. For more information or to visit by appointment, call 540-729-6570, email freestatellamas@gmail.com or visit ilovespit.com
varieties), including Albemarle Pippin, Jonagold and Mutsu, plus hard-to-find quinc , peaches and pears. In the fall, the Lees feature cider, honey and pumpkins. At 65 Orchard Lane (off .S. 211) just east of Washington. Call 540675-3201 or visit facebook.com/ LeesOrchard
Heritage Hollow Farm
Manor Farm
Heritage Hollow Farms is no longer direct marketing pastureraised meat but is accepting farm marketing consultation clients. Visit heritagehollowfarms.net for more information.
Hill House Farm & Nursery
Hill House Farm & Nursery is a family-owned nursery dedicated to growing high-quality native plants for gardens, landscape restoration projects and habitat creation. It also offers landscape consultation, design and installation services. The nurse y is open by appointment at 631 Scrabble Rd., Castleton. Call 540-937-1798 or visit hillhousenativeplants.com
Jenkins Orchard
Pull up to the green and white packing shed for the Jenkins' family's fresh-picked apples (16 types, including Rambo and Blacktwig), peaches (12 types, white and yellow), pears and nectarines from their 50-acre orchard at 355 Yancy Rd. (Route 621) in Woodville. Call 540-9878192.
Lee’s Orchard
This o chard, in the Lee family since the 1880s, has pick-yourown and fresh-picked apples (28
This fami y-owned andoperated cow/calf-beef cattle operation is located on U.S. 211, about two miles west of Washington. Visitors are welcome by appointment at no charge. Call Monira Rifaat at 540-987-8613 or email her at monira@manorfarm.us
Misty Mountain Farm & Blue Ridge Yarns
A hand spinning and weaving workshop offering classes and supplies for knitting, felting and natural dyeing. Finn sheep, Lincoln sheep, angora goats and llamas are raised on site. At 154 Quail Call Lane (2.2 miles south of U.S. 211 on Route 642) in Amissville. Call 540-227-2100, email info@ mistymountainfarm.com or visit mistymountainfarm.com
Muskrat Haven Farm
Manfred and Etta Call have pick-your-own and fresh-picked strawberries, blueberries, black and red raspberries, blackberries and pumpkins. At season's peak, Muskrat has heirloom tomatoes, melons and sweet corn. Visit them at 20 Cedarbreak Ln. (on U.S. 211) between Amissville and Washington. Call 540-937-5892 or 540-937-5191 (fruit stand).
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Roy's Orchard & Fruit Market
Roy and Janet Alther have strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, blackberries, pears, apples and pumpkins in that seasonal order, plus fresh vegetables and a wide selection of dry goods and everyday groceries. Stop by at 64 Old Hollow Rd. (just off .S. 211) in Sperryville. Open 8 to 8 daily. Call 540-987-8636 or visit facebook. com/oldhollowroad
Sacred Springs Farm
The 150- cre working horse farm is the home of world-class Lusitano horses, a breed of the Iberian Peninsula. The fa m specializes in breeding, horses for sale, trail rides and leadership workshops based on owners Marc and Alaina Love Cugnon’s book, “ThePurpose-Linked Organization.” At 1679 North Poes Rd. (Route 637), Flint Hill. Call 540-631-0174 or visit sacredspringsfarm.com
Touchstone Farm
Alan Zuschlag raises purebred Clun Forest sheep on 110 acres near Flint Hill. Whole or half lamb packages plus special orders are available each fall. Order online at touchstonefarm.org
Thornton R ver Orchard
On U.S. 211 three miles west of Sperryville the family-owned and
-operated farm raises clean quality fruit — more than 20 varieties of apples, plus peaches, nectarines, cherries, various berries, seasonally available produce and fresh pressed apple cider. Open 9 to 6 seven days a week late July to early December at 11587 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-8585 or visit thorntonriverorchard.com
Waterpenny Farm
Eric Plaksin and Rachel Bynum grow pesticide-free vegetables, eggs and fl wers available for sale on the farm. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares are also available. At 53 Waterpenny Lane (off .S. 211 in Sperryville). Call 540-987-8567 or visit waterpennyfarm.com
Williams Orchard
TheWilliamses have spent more than 75 years producing quality fruit and vegetables on their family-owned and -operated orchard and farm. At 3 Williams Farm Ln. (off Rout 729) near Flint Hill. Call 540675-3765 or visit facebook.com/ WilliamsOrchard729
Whippoorwill Farm to Table
Bio-organic vegetables, pastured pork, grass fed/finishe beef, farm goods. Washington, VA 22747 (571) 269-9050 or visit whippoorwillfarmtotable.com
Woolf Lavender Farm
Lavender, rosemary and sage, and the bees such plants attract, are wild-crafted plants distilled into artisanal essential oils and aromatic waters called hydrosol. Call 540-761-3990 or visit woolfla enderfarm.com
W.R. Welch & Sons, Mountain View Farm
With farms in Huntly and Flint Hill, the Welches sell customfinished grain-fed cattle to order year around. On U.S. 522 north of Flint Hill, just past Wakefiel Country Day School and near U.S. 662. Call 540-636-9965. RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
COMMUNITY The Arts • Education • Government
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ARTS GALLERIES Cottage Curator An independent art gallery in the historic Sperryville Schoolhouse Annex, owned and operated by artist/curator Jackie Bailey Labovitz, it features Labovitz’s own stunning, large format flo al photography, as well as work by other local, regional and nationally recognized art and craft artists, many of whom have pieces in major museum collections. Both budding and mature collectors are welcome. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11:30 - 4:30 and by appointment. 12018A Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-773-2700 or 202-345-1733 and visit online cottagecurator.com
De’Danann Glassworks
Patricia Brennan has worked as a stained glass artist in Sperryville for over 36 years. She is the owner and artist of De'Danann Glassworks, where she produces her commissioned work, teaches classes and creates art glass. She uses many different techniques in her stained glass work: kiln fi ed hand painting on glass, silk screening, etching, fusing, mosaic and slumping. She is dedicated to preserving the integrity of an old world art form, while combining the use of the
technology available today. 540987-8615 www.dedanann.net
Gay Street Gallery
Landscape painter Kevin H. Adams’ studio is adjacent to his and partner Jay Brown’s Gay Street Gallery (337 Gay St., Washington) in what had been a historic mercantile and later school bus garage. Both the studio and fine-a t gallery, which hosts exhibits of works by select, award-winning artists from Virginia and around the country. Call 540227-5100 or email info@ gaystreetgallery.com for details.
Gallery 3 Fine Art
Gallery 3 is a fine a t gallery plus 3 working studios. Each studio is occupied by a single artist working in a particular medium. Mary Allen: realistic watercolor; Kate Anderson: printmaking; Marilyn Armor: abstract 12018B Lee Highway, Sperryville. 540-987-5078.
Geneva Welch Gallery
Geneva Welch is a nationally known artist who displays watercolor, oil painting and dry-point etchings of animals and country scenes. Limitededition prints and hand-painted
ornaments and platters. Open 11 to 6 Thursd y-Monday, 10 to 6 Saturday at 341 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-3332 (540-675-3686 for the studio), email geneva@genevawelch.com or visit genevawelch.com
Hazel River Arts & Antiques
The lar est group of artists under one roof in Rappahannock County are here, including glassworks, pottery, fine y crafted furniture, basketry, painters of all kinds, weaving and rug hooking. Artists perform regular demonstrations and are often found in their studios at work. Exhibitions rotate in the great room, as well as displays of the works of guest artists, by invitation. andlocated at 12652 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540-987-8440 or www.hazelriverartandantiques. com for current hours.
Glassworks Gallery
Since 1984, Glassworks Gallery has offered excellent quality hand made art and fine craft to add a little bit of beauty to your world. We currently display the talent of about 40 mostly local artists. Artistic media include blown glass, ceramics, metalwork, needle felting & wet felting, photography, poetry, stained glass, jewelry, and much more. Please check our ETSY SHOPS for items available online purchase. Glassworksgallery.com
Inn at Little Washington Tavern Shops Just across Main Street from the famed fi e-star restaurant, you can visit the gallery inside the Tavern Shops, where an ever-changing exhibit of artists is presented. At 439 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-3801, ext. 215 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com/ tavern-shops
Martin Woodard Studio & Gallery
Martin Woodard draws inspiration from the panorama of the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as intimate details found along old back roads. His oil paintings embrace shapes, colors, shadows, and compelling compositions to provide thoughtful interpretations of nature. Woodard has lived in Rappahannock County for over 45 years. He and his wife, Cheri, operate Cheri Woodard Realty in Sperryville, 36 Main Street, Sperryville, 22740. 540-244-0349.
Middle Street Gallery
Middle Street Gallery showcases fine a t by regional artists with monthly special exhibits of painting, photography, sculpture and mixedmedia. Located next to the Inn at Little Washington, the gallery has been a beacon of culture for over 35 years. Located at 325A Middle St., Washington. Call 540-675-1313 or visit middlestreetgallery.org
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ARTS THEATRE & PERFORMANCE Castleton Festival The Castlet n Festival nurtures young talents, fosters the arts and reclaims the human spirit through integrative mentoring, worldclass performances and building of communities. Established by the late maestro, Lorin Maazel, and his wife, actress and teacher Dietlinde Turban Maazel, at their 550-acre estate on Castleton Farm Road, Castleton’s state-ofthe-art 140-seat Theat e House continues to offer a modest season of concerts, performances, recitals, chamber music programs, dance and theatrical events and opera as part of Castleton in Performance series. Currently they are streaming past performances. For
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Old Rag Photography Old Rag Photography Gallery is a cooperative of three photographers from diverse backgrounds with individual specialties. Members include Joyce Harman, Ray Boc and Francie Schroeder. We offer fine quali y prints, classes and photographic services. You can find an exhibit in Griffi Tavern, Flint Hill. Visit www.oldragphoto
R.H. Ballard Gallery
Celebrating 25 years in Little Washington, artist Robert H. Ballard, a gallery and museum curator for over 50 years, exhibits a wide range of regional and international paintings, ceramics, sculpture, one-of-a-kind rugs, and original French lithographs. He and his wife, Joanie Ballard, have a second floor filled with an artful mix of fine gi ts, French table linens, and unique decorative items. Location: 307 Main Street, Washington, hours: 10 - 6 daily,
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details, visit castletonfestival.org or call 540-937-3454.
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TheTheat e presents a wide variety of professional musical and dramatic performances, usually on weekends. The e’s jazz, chamber music, Celtic music, classical piano recitals and an eclectic mix of other musical and classical theatre performances during each of the Theat e’s January-to-June and September-to-December seasons. Favorites include the Cambridge American Stage Tour, the Smithsonian Chamber Players, celebrated folk & bluegrass bands and classic jazz ensembles.
Reservations are recommended for most events at the Theat e, 291 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-675-1253, email info@ littlewashingtontheatre.com or visit LittleWashingtonTheat e.com
Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community
RAAC is the nonprofit organization behind many local art programs and events, including the Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour held every November, film sc eenings, a lecture series at the library, plays and more held at the RAAC Community Theat e, Soup 'n' Soul talks held in private homes
and Mitchell Arts Fund grants awarded to new and aspiring local artists and projects. For more information, call 540-675-3193, email info@RAAC.org or visit raac.org. RAAC also sponsors the RAAC Community Theat e (below).
RAAC Community The tre
The AAC Community Theat e presents plays, readings, poetry coffee houses and workshops in the historic (and now fully air-conditioned and heated) former country church at 310 Gay Street, Washington. For more information, visit raac.org (and click on Community Theat e) or call 800-695-6075.
closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Call 540-675-1411 or visit rhballardgallery.com
River District Potters
Four potters — Sara Adams, Susan Hornbostel, Doris Jones and Nancy Nord — joyfully making functional and artful ceramics. Our gallery and studio are at 7 River Lane, Sperryville, in the Copper Fox Antiques building, across from the Copper Fox Distillery. We welcome visitors to see our work at www.facebook/ riverdistrictpotters.com or email riverdistrictpotters@comcast.net for an appointment.
Sperryville ARTist Cooperative
A music and art showcase featuring new, emerging and independent talent, the studio features fine a t and handcrafts, unique, cultural gift items, learning tools and a non-GMO seed supply. Located in the Sperryville River District. Call 540-987-9288 or email artiststudio@livingsky.org
Gay Street Gallery presents the work of select, award-winning artists from Virginia and around the country. With a focus on paintings, the Gallery also shows sculpture, blown glass, turned wood vessels and other three-dimensional art. Resident artist Kevin H. Adams (pictured above in his studio adjacent to the Gallery) was formerly a Combat Artist in the United States Marine Corps, and he has a long relationship with both the National Park Service and the Department of State’s Art in Embassies Program, through which Kevin’s paintings of the American landscape (also pictured above) have been exhibited around the world. The Gallery is open 10am-5pm Friday-Monday every week, and also by chance Tuesdays-Thursdays.
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EDUCATION Rappahannock County Public Schools School board meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Rappahannock County High School, usually in the band room. Rappahannock County High School Principal: James E. Swindler II 12576 Lee Hwy. Washington, VA 22747 540-227-0745 Rappahannock County Elementary School Principal: Lisa Gates 34 Schoolhouse Road. Washington, VA 22747 540-227-0200
Rappahannock County Public Schools Shannon Grimsley, superintendent. Theschool division’s administrative office are at 6 Schoolhouse Rd., Washington; 540-227-0023. For more information, email arogers@ rappahannockchools.us or visit rappahannockschools.us
Private Schools
Wakefield Coun ry Day School (WCDS) WCDS, a preschool through 12th-grade college preparatory school, has been serving Rappahannock County for over 40 years. WCDS believes students achieve the most when
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they are challenged to excel and held to the highest standards. The s hool's motto, Virtue and Wisdom, reinforces its commitment to the intellectual and moral development of each and every child. At 1059 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Contact: admissions@wcdsva.org or 540635-8555, or visit wcdsva.org Hearthstone School A N/K through 12th grade school inspired by the Waldorf method of education, Hearthstone’s curriculum is designed to nurture and educate the whole child, “heart, head and hands.” For 2020-21 they are teaching remotely with our Hearthstone at Home distance learning program. Th y also offer enrichment classes for all ages, including homeschoolers and adults. Two miles west of Sperryville on U.S. 211. Contact director Jane Mullan at 540-9879212 or info@hearthstoneschool. org, or visit hearthstoneschool.org Belle Meade Montessori School Belle Meade Montessori School provides an exceptional education for students preschool through high school. Located in Sperryville Virginia, the program emphasizes individual responsibility as well as social and environmental consciousness through experiential learning. Grounded in the ideals of sustainable living, Belle Meade strives to create an atmosphere where students can discover their passions, express their creativity, develop responsibility, forge meaningful relationships, and learn to be contributing members of a community. Th school welcomes students from all backgrounds with or without prior Montessori experience. Accredited by Virginia Independent School Association (VISA). For more information, call 540-987-8970, email school@ bellemeadeschool.org, or visit www.bellemeadeschool.org RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
Daycare/Preschool Baby Bear Daycare Baby Bear Daycare is a fullservice daycare and preschool using the A Beka Book Curriculum and Kindergarten Readiness program. It is a Virginia state-licensed, first-aid- and C Rcertified MAT-certified center that offers a full range of daycare and preschool for your child. Open 7 to 6 weekdays at 30 Main St., Sperryville, with a fenced play yard. Call director Connie Reid at 540-987-9644. Child Care and Learning Center The nly nationally accredited child care and preschool in the surrounding 10-county area, CCLC’s programs range from infants to preschool as well as after school care. Full-time summer camp for children ages 5-12. Open 7 to 6 weekdays at 12763 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540-6753237 or visit rappcclc.org Headwaters Educational Foundation Headwaters is a communitysponsored nonprofit whos mission is to foster educational excellence in Rappahannock County by cultivating the cooperative spirit of the whole community to benefit a l students. Core programs include: Next Step (in collaboration with Rappahannock County Public Schools) career and college access program; Educational Enrichment Grants for teachers; Farm-to-Table (with RCPS and other community organizations, supports classes in agriculture and horticulture plus outreach garden projects with Food Pantry and the Senior Center); the Starfish Mento ing Program; and an After-School Program in partnership with RCES. Romp-n-Ride is a program for preschool children and their parents that encourages socialization and education.
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Summer Chorus brings together youth from Rappahannock County and the surrounding area to learn and sing together for two weeks, ending in a fina concert at the end of June. Contact director Lynnie Genho at 540-227-5170 or director@ headwatersfdn.org, or visit headwatersfdn.org
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Homeschooling in Rappahannock If you wish to homeschool your child or wish to claim a religious exemption, you must send a letter of intent each school year (before Aug. 15) to the public school division. Contact superintendent Dr. Shannon Grimsley at 540227-0023 for more information.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS Rappahannock County residents are keen on preserving the scenic beauty, environment and wildlife of their county. Nearly a quarter of the county’s land has been put into scenic easements. The ollowing is a list of private, nonprofit envi onmental organizations that operate in Rappahannock County: The K ebser Fund for Rappahannock County: Thefund was created in honor of Dr. Werner Krebser, who served on the county planning commission for 22 years and provided a strong voice for preserving Rappahannock’s scenic beauty and open spaces. The K ebser Fund is an advisory committee to the Piedmont Environmental
Council (PEC), providing funding recommendations to PEC in support of projects that promote local land conservation, environmental stewardship, and environmental education in Rappahannock County. For more information about the Krebser Fund, contact Claire Catlett, PEC Rappahannock Land Conservation Field Representative at 540-3472334 or ccatlett@pecva.org or visit pecva.org Native Wildlife Rescue: This organi ation rescues sick, injured or orphaned wildlife and rehabilitates and releases them. Contact Wildlife Center of Virginia or 540-942-9453, email:
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“Nature lessons are life lessons” Our special day camp is in southern Rappahannock County on the upper Hazel River. We offer summer sessions for campers 8 to 16 years old, and springtime outings for adults — our “Perennial Campers!” PO Box 145 • Sperryville, VA 22740 • 540.987.9530 rappnaturecamp@gmail.com • rappnaturecamp.org 30 | 2020-21 GUIDE TO RAPPAHANNOCK
wildlife@wildlifecenter.org or visit wildlifecenter.org Piedmont Environmental Council: Since 1972, Th Piedmont Environmental Council has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont. Learn more at www.pecva.org Ragged Mountain Resource Center: The center help coordinate local and regional educational and recreational activities, such as hikes, natural history programs, watershed and ecosystem awareness, bonfi es, deep ecology discussions and programs and more. Contact director Hunt Harris at 540-522-2880 or huntoldragon@earthlink.net
YOUTH SPORTS Rappahannock Athletic Association/Rappahannock Culpeper Baseball (RAA/ RCB) is based at the Stuart Field complex in Amissville. For more information, visit rappculpbaseball.com Piedmont Softball Association sponsors Amissville-based softball programs for girls 5 to 18. For more information, call 540-522-3675, email: amissville.softball@gmail.com or visit piedmontsoftball.net Rappahannock County Soccer Association sponsors youth league play, spring and fall, and can be reached at rcsasoccer@gmail.com, or visit rappsoccer.com
Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed: RappFLOW’s aim is to preserve, protect, conserve and restore water resources and watersheds in Rappahannock County. Visit rappfl w.org
Rappahannock Youth Basketball League (RYBL) provides kids ages 5 to 14 team play from December to February. For more information, call 540-987-3347 or rappyouthbball.com
Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection: RLEP is dedicated to preserving the natural resources and rural character of Rappahannock County. Our 2018-19 project is preserving the rare night skies and view of the Milky Way over Rappahannock. RLEP holds our Stroll for the Soul to promote propagation of native plants, which feed native insects and caterpillars, which sustain our native songbird population. We support clean streams, good farming practices, conservation easements and stand ready to protect against industrial intrusion into Rappahannock by pipe and power lines. Rick Kohler, President: Rick@RLEP.org or visit rlep.org
Rappahannock County Youth School Athletic Activities: is a portal for county youth athletic activities, calendars and results. For more information, visit rchs. rappahannockschools.us Rappahannock Nature Camp: Established in 1986 by the Piedmont Environmental Council and Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Rapp Nature Camp is now an independent nonprofit organization offering summer sessions for campers 8 to 16 years old, plus springtime Perennial Campers events for adults. Information is available at rappnaturecamp.org, or call Lyt Wood, Camp Director, at 540-987-9530. RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
GOVERNMENT COUNTY Administration Garrey W. Curry, Jr., Rappahannock County Administration, has offices 3 Library Rd., Washington, VA 22747 — second floo of Visitors’ Center. Call 540-675-5330, gwcurry@ rappahannockcountyva.gov or visit rappahannockcountyva.gov Director of Human Resources and Special Projects - Lauren D. May, 540-675-5333, ldmay@ rappahannockcountyva.gov Executive Assistant and the Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors - Krystal Porras, kaporras@rappahannockcountyva. gov
Zoning
Michelle L. Somers, zoning administrator, has offices 311 Gay St. (rear entrance), Washington. Call 540-6755343, email mlsomers@ rappahannockcountyva.gov or visit rappahannockcountyva.gov
Attorney
County Attorney Arthur L. Goff has offices opposite courthouse at 239 Gay St. and can be reached at 540-675-5338.
Board of Supervisors
The boa d meets the firs Monday of the month at 2 p.m. for general business and 7 p.m. for any public hearings. A second work-session meeting may be held on the third Monday. Meetings are held at the courthouse (250 Gay St., Washington). Chairman Christine Smith (Piedmont District) 540-987-5007 or csmith@rappahannockcountyva. gov; Vice Chair Debbie Donehey (Wakefield Dist ict) 540-252-9989 or ddonehey@ rappahannockcountyva. gov; I. Christopher Parrish
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(Stonewall-Hawthorne District) 540-270-6093 or icparrish@ rappahannockcountyva.gov; Ronald L. Frazier ( Jackson District) 540-937-5983 or rfrazier@rappahannockcountyva. gov; Keir A. Whitson (Hampton District) 540675-3358 or kawhitson@ rappahannockcountyva.gov
Animal Control
Dispatched through the Sheriff ’s Offi . Call 540-6755300.
Building Offi
Richard S. “Rich” Cornell, county building officia has offices at 311-N y St. (rear), Washington. Call 540-6755340 or email: rscornell@ rappahannockcountyva.gov
Commissioner of Accounts
Michael T. Brown, Box 458, Washington, VA 22747. Call 540227-5078 or email: mbrown@ walkerjoneslaw.com
Commissioner of the Revenue
Mary A. Graham has offices at 262 y St., Washington. Call 540-6755370 or email: magraham@ rappahannockcountyva.gov
E911 Coordinator
Sandra Carter, has offic at 311 Gay St. (rear entrance), Washington. Call 540-6755340 or email: sdcarter@ rappahannockcountyva.gov
Health Department
Offices at 338A y St., Washington, open 8 to 4:30 weekdays. Call 540-675-3516. To contact environmental health specialist Medge Carter, email: Medge.Carter@vdh.virginia.gov
Library
Social Services
Rappahannock County Library has books and audio-video items to loan, plus public computers, free wifi and other services detailed online at rappahannocklibrary.org. Library is open 10 to 6 weekdays (till 8 Mondays and Wednesdays) and 10 to 2 Saturdays at 4 Library Rd. (off U.S. 211 just east of Washington). Closed Sundays and federal and state holidays. Check website for updated COVID hours. Amanda Weakley is the director. Call 540675-3780 or email rapplibrary@ gmail.com
The depa tment offers benefit p ograms, foster care and adoption, adult and child protective services and classes to help parents deal with adolescents, Medicaid and more. Open 8 to 4:30 at 354 Gay St., Washington. Contact director Jennifer L. Parker at 540-6753313 or email: jennifer.parker@ dss.virginia.gov
Planning Commission
The c mmission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the courthouse, 250 Gay St., Washington. Outgoing Chairman, David L. Konick (former BZA representative), P.O. Box 57, Washington, 22747, call 540-937-5067 or email: dlkonick@ earthlink.net
Recycling and Trash Disposal
Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center: Household trash and recyclables are accepted from county residents. The e is also a shed for clothing, books and other usable items to be donated (or browsed). Open 9 to 7 Saturday 1 to 5 Sunday, 7 to 7 Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 15 Flatwood Road (off Ro k Mills Road near U.S. 211), Washington. Call 540-987-8985. Amissville Refuse and Recycling Center: Commercial and residential waste and recyclables are accepted from Rappahannock residents and businesses. Tires, some electronic recycling and other items are accepted for a fee. Open 7:30 to 5:30 Monday-Saturday at 168 Weaver Rd., Amissville. Call 540937-3337.
Treasurer
Debra L. Knick has offic at 274 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-675-5360 or email: dlknick@rappahannockcountyva. gov
Zoning Appeals, Board of The boa d meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at the courthouse. Contact Chairman Alexander Sharp at alexsharpe@thorntonriver.us or 540-675-3887.
Water and Sewer Authority
The autho ity meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Thursd y of the month at the Town of Washington Town Hall, 485 Gay St. Washington. Offices at 37 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville; call 540-987-3185 to reach plant manager. Contact Chairman Alexander Sharp at alexsharpe@ thorntonriver.us or 540-6753887.
Voting Information
To learn where to vote, register or pick up an absentee ballot, contact the Rappahannock County Voter Registration Offi or visit sbe.virginia.gov. Kimberly McKiernan is the county’s registrar of voters, with offices 262-A Gay St., Washington; call 540-675-5380 or email vote@ rappahannockcountyva.gov
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GOVERNMENT
TOWN OF WASHINGTON
COURTS&POLICE Sheriff's Offi
Connie S. Compton, sheriff. Headquarters at 383 Porter St., Washington; call 540-6755300 or email cscompton@ rappahannockcountyva.gov. The sheriff ’s office also ha les animal control calls. For emergencies only, dial 911.
Virginia State Police
Culpeper offic 540-829-7766.
E-911 Coordinator
Sandra Carter has office at 311 Gay St. (rear entrance), Washington. Call 540-6755340 or email: sdcarter@ rappahannockcountyva.gov
RSW Regional Jail
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Administration Barbara Batson, Town clerk, with offices at 567 M Salem Ave. (or by mail at PO Box 7, Washington, VA 22747). Call 540-675-3128, email: townofwashington@washingtonva. gov or visit washingtonva.gov
Architectural Review Board
The A B meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Town Hall. Contact Chair Butch Zindel at butch.zindell@ washingtonva.gov
Attorney
John Bennett, 306 North West St., Culpeper, VA 22701. Call 540825-3838. Bennett is also acting zoning administrator for the town.
Council and Mayor
The council meets 7 .m. the
second Monday of the month at Town Hall. Contact Mayor Fred Catlin, who also serves on the town council, at 540-671-9894 or fred.catlin@washingtonva.gov. Other members are Gail Swift, town treasurer, 540-671-0944 or gailswiftwashva@gmail.com; Mary Ann Kuhn 540-675-2020 or maryann.kuhn@washingtonva. gov; Patrick O’Connell, 540675-3800 or patrick.oconnell@ washingtonva.gov; Brad Schneider brad.schneider@washingtonva.gov; Joseph Whited at 202-374-7215 or joseph.whited@washingtonva. gov; and Joan Platt joan.platt@ washingtonva.gov
Planning Commission
The c mmission meets 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at Town Hall. Contact chairman Caroline Anstey at caroline. anstey@washingtonva.gov
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The appahannockShenandoah-Warren Regional Jail, which replaced local jails in all three counties when it opened in July 2014, is located at 6601 Winchester Rd. in Front Royal. 540-622-6097 or visit rswregionaljail.com
Circuit Court
Court clerk’s office open 8:30 to 4:30 Monday-Friday at 328 Gay St., Washington; 540675-5350 or courts.state.va.us/ courts/circuit/Rappahannock. Contact court clerk Margaret (Peggy) Ralph at mralph@ courts.state.va.us
Combined District Court
General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court: Clerk’s offic in the courthouse at 250 Gay St., Washington, is open 8 to 4 weekdays. Contact court clerk at 540-675-5356 or email dfoster@ vacourts.gov
Commonwealth's Attorney Commonwealth’s Attorney Arthur Goff, with offices d ectly
FIRE AND RESCUE Note: The hone numbers listed below are all nonemergency numbers. If you have an emergency, dial 911. The positi n of emergency services coordinator is temporarily empty, but has offices at 311 y St. (rear entrance), Washington. Call 540-675-5322. Amissville (Co. 3) 14711 Lee Hwy., Amissville. 540-937-5125 Castleton (Co. 5) 593 Castleton View Rd., Castleton. 540-937-4110 Chester Gap (Co. 9) 42 Waterfall Rd., Chester Gap 540-635-5482 Flint Hill (Co. 4) 945 Fodderstack Rd., Flint Hill. 540-675-3286 Sperryville Fire (Co. 2) 11871 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. 540-987-8124 Sperryville Rescue (Co. 7) 12 Main St., Sperryville. 540-987-8085 Washington (Co. 1) 10 Firehouse Ln., Washington. 540-675-3615
opposite the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, can be reached at 540-675-5338.
Juvenile Court Services
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Businesses of Rappahannock: Businesses of Rappahannock is a membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local businesses through promotion, advocacy, and education. Our goal is to provide the network necessary for maintaining an economically viable community for all those who wish to live and work in Rappahannock County. We are also the public-facing organization that welcomes thousands of visitors each year to our bucolic villages! For more information please visit us at www. visitrappahannockva.com or call 540-227-4845.
Foothills Forum: A nonprofit nonpartisan group that provides research and reporting about Rappahannock County matters. Issues and trends surfaced in a 2015 survey conducted by the UVA Center for Survey Research. Recent reporting projects, pursued in partnership with Rappahannock Media (publisher of the Rappahannock News), have looked at broadband/ cell coverage, land use and rural health care. For more information, visit foothillsforum. org or call 540-675-1207. For the Cats’ Sake is a nonprofit organi ation dedicated to spaying and neutering
stray, feral and domestic cats, and thereby reducing the incidence of unwanted litters in Rappahannock and surrounding counties. We seek to stabilize feral cat colonies and reduce the homeless stray cat population, while also providing cats with healthier and happier lives. Visit forthecatssake.org for more information. Living Sky Foundation is an educational organization in support of the arts in that it educates, motivates and inspires individuals to achieve optimum well-being and a purposeful existence through a conscious reconnect with nature. Thei
services include curriculum development, community support, artist services, music and art enrichment programs and environmental stewardship. For program, member or volunteer information visit livingsky.org, email lsf@livingsky.org or call 540-987-9288. Rappahannock Aging Together: Part of a regional partnership taking action to improve quality of life for older adults and their families. Meetings are 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursd y of each month at the Rappahannock County Library. Call 540-829-6405 or visit agingtogether.org
Rapp at Home keeps seniors active, involved, and comfortable in their homes
Rapp at Home helps members stay connected to their community through a network of trained member volunteers, Rapp at Home provides: • Social activities like happy hours, square dances and hikes, participation in community holiday events, talks on health and current affairs in person and by ZOOM, discussion groups on aging and much more. • Transportation, prescription and grocery pickups and deliveries. • Help with tasks around the house that can be difficult as we age – if our volunteers can’t help, we connect you with service providers who can. • The emotional support of others in your age group who understand and care. Rapp at Home, a non-profit organization, welcomes all new members over age 50 who live in Rappahannock County and nearby areas, regardless of their ability to pay. Rapp at Home 567 Mount Salem Avenue PO Box 193 • Washington, VA 22747
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Rappahannock Animal Welfare League: RAWL rescues homeless dogs and helps pets find and stay in loving homes. RAWL’s shelter at 160 Weaver Road, Amissville, also offers spay and neuter programs and rabies clinics. Contact manager Patti Want (inforawldogs@gmail.com) at 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283, or visit rawldogs.org Rapp at Home helps seniors in Rappahannock live safely and comfortably in their homes. Membership in Rapp at Home gives you access to great social and fitness vents to keep you active and engaged in current events and your community. We also provide rides to medical and other appointments, as well as help with miscellaneous needs around the house that can be difficult as e age. If one of our volunteers can’t help, we can put you in touch with service providers who can. Visit www.rappathome.org for more information. Rappahannock County Democratic Committee: Rappahannock County Democratic Committee: Meets every second Saturday of the month via Zoom at 10am for one hour. For details and a link, see RappDems.org, contact Chair@ RappDems.org, or find us n Facebook. Rappahannock County Republican Committee: Contact chair Terry Dixon at terry.dixon@gmail.com or visit rapprepublicans.com The appahannock Food Pantry: The antry still has plenty of food for neighbors in Rappahannock County. Located at 11763 Lee Hwy in Sperryville, the Pantry is open Tues and Thursd ys from 9:00 to 11:30 (drop-off ) 12 - 4 (pickup) and Saturdays from 9-10 (drop-off ) 10-2 (pickup). Volunteers are welcome to help to restock shelves, drive to local
Health Department (540-8297350), email: rrmrc@vdh.virginia. gov or visit vdh.virginia.gov/ MRC/rrmrc Rappahannock Senior Citizen Center: Open 10 to 2 Monday-Thursd y at the Scrabble School, serving a hot lunch at noon and open to all county seniors aged 60 and up, with daily activities and trips. Monthly email calendar upon request. Contact manager Darcy Canton at 540-987-3638 or isingpraises@ hotmail.com
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grocery stores for pickups, shop with the clients coming to get food, or grow some vegetables. Call for more information on how to get signed up to shop, donate or volunteer at 540-987-5090 or visit rappahannockpantry.org Rappahannock Historical Society: Nonprofit c mmitted to gathering, preserving and disseminating information about the history of Rappahannock County. Volunteer staff members assist with genealogical, property and other types of historical research for a fee. The society’s museum (328 Gay St., Washington) is open 11 to 5 Monday, Tuesday and Thursd y or by appointment, and the society has a growing collection of books on Rappahannock’s history for sale. Contact the society at 540-675-1163 or rapphistsoc@comcast.net, or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org Rappahannock Lions Club: Provides voluntary services throughout the community. The club meets at the Sperryville fi e hall at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Thursd y. Contact president Garry Giebel at
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cherriesontop132@gmail.com or membership chair Richard Antony at rantony@ieee.org or visitrappahannocklions.org RappCats is a nonprofit organization that helps stray, abused, abandoned and unwanted cats in the county, and operates the county’s only state-approved cat shelter, which is in Flint Hill. For more information or to adopt, contact RappCats at 540-9876050 orrappcats@rappcats.org or visit rappcats.org Rappnet.org: A selfmoderated email list by and for residents of Rappahannock County. Discussion is freewheeling and encompasses all subjects. Contact Eric Tollefson at erict@ rappnet.org or visit rappnet.org Rappahannock-Rapidan Medical Reserve Corps: The co ps serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties by establishing local teams of public health volunteers to strengthen the public health infrastructure and improve emergency preparedness and response. Contact Kathy Hatter at the Culpeper County
Scouting: Cub Scout Pack 123/Boy Scout Troop 36 are based at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington. Contact Cubmaster / Scoutmaster Michael Del Grosso at 540-220-5495 or mjdelgrosso@ gmail.com. For Girl Scouts in Rappahannock, contact Amo Merritt, service unit manager, at 540-987-8431, or visit gsvsc.org Scrabble School Preservation Foundation: Supports the preservation of Scrabble School (111 Scrabble Road, Castleton), one of four Rosenwald Schools in Rappahannock County for African-American children during segregation. An exhibit, website and school outreach program focus on the school's history and the experiences of its students. Contact Nan Butler Roberts at 540-222-1457 or contact@ scrabbleschool.org, or visit scrabbleschool.org Washington Ladies Auxiliary raises funds for Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue, and is best known for its Th ift Shop, next door to the fi e station at 10 Firehouse Lane, open 10 to 5 Tuesday-Wednesday and 10 to 1 Saturday. Call 540-683-6499 for more information. Woodville Community Organization: Contact Jeff Light at 540-987-9523 or pastorjeff eylight@gmail.com RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
SERVICES Professional • Building Trades • Health & Wellness
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ACCOUNTING • FINANCIAL SERVICES Customized Business Services (Ellen Berg), Washington, 540-547-8164 Nina Carter McKee, CPA, 16 Harris Hollow Rd., Washington, 540-675-2244
ATTORNEYS • LEGAL SERVICES Mark S. Allen, 311 Gay St., Washington, 703-307-0517
Box 298, Sperryville, 540-9878511 David L. Konick, Washington, 540-937-5067, 540-660-9912 (cell) Sharon Luke, 257 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-3421 Franklin B. Reynolds Jr., 11945 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, VA 22740, 540-675-3239
AUTO SALES • SERVICE
Michael T. Brown, 257 Gay St., P.O. Box 458, Washington 540-227-5078
B&B Service Center/NAPA Auto Parts, 11914 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-8686
JDM Title LLC. 27 Gay Street, Washington VA 540-6753031
Baldwin’s Towing, 24hr Service, 540-987-9054, Cell: 540244-5903
James William Fletcher III,
Riverside Auto Service &
JDM TITLE, LLC
Quality Real Estate Settlement Services For VA & DC Properties Melanie LaMotta Title & Settlement Agent, Rappahannock Branch Manager Offices in Washington & Vienna, VA and Washington, DC Mobile Settlement Services Available 257 Gay Street, 2nd Floor PO Box 501 Washington, VA 22747 540-675-3031
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Body Shop (C.B. Johnson), River Lane, Sperryville, 540-987-8264 Settle’s Cars & Trucks, with locations on U.S. 522 in Flint Hill (540-675-3252) and U.S. 211 in Amissville, 540-937-4500
Laughing Duck Gardens and Cookery (Sylvie Rowand), Washington, 540-675-3725, laughingduckgardens.com
BUSINESS • COMPUTER SERVICES
Shaw’s Services ( James and Ricky Shaw), 12004 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-8377
D&K Design (Kim Bealle, print and web design), Sperryville, 540-987-8010 or dkdesign.net
BANKS
Irisweb.net (Averill Ring, web design), Amissville, 540-937-5805 or irisweb.net
Atlantic Union Bank, 7 Bank Rd., Washington, 540-987-8384 BB&T, 644 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-3596 Oak View National Bank, 261 Main St. Washington, 540-3597147
CATERING • EVENT PLANNING Crème Berry Personal Chef and Home Bakery, 540-5225444, bertukan.kassa@gmail.com
Nighthawk Communications (Pam Owen; writing, editing, DTP, photography), Sperryville, 540-227-0137 or nighthawkcommunications.net Piedmont Broadband (rural wireless internet service provider), Amissville, 540-937-9919 or richshoe@earthlink.net or piedmontbroadband.com
Blue Door Kitchen & Inn (see listing in Places to Eat)
Runamok Systems (David Yowell, computer, network services and repair), Washington, 540-9879155 or runamok@runamok.com or runamok.com
Flourish Root, flo al creations and event decor/ stylings ( Jen Cable), 540-7420097, flou ishroot@gmail.com or flou ishroot.com
Wheelock Web Works (Tobey Wheelock, databasedriven websites, web hosting), Washington, 540-675-1020 or wheelockweb.com RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
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BUILDING TRADES Note: Many businesses in this section provide services in other categories but are only listed once.
Expert Kitchen Designs Sandra Brannock, CPA, AKBD Kitchen Designer, 703-801-6402
CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATION • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING • HANDYMAN
M E Smith Construction, Inc., 540-937-3393 www. expertkitchendesigns. com www.houzz.com/pro/ expertkitchendesigns. 540-937-3014
Monroe & Crocker, AIA, ASLA, Huntly, 540-636-4505
RAINBOW AT MASSIES CORNER BY LUKE CHRISTOPHER
We are so much more than just a roofing company
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Allan F. Clark Construction, 1711 Nethers Rd., Sperryville, 540-987-9023
Hampton & Massie Construction, 526 Fodderstack Rd., Washington. 540-675-2104 or hamptonmassie.com
Dan Clark Land Surveying, P.O. Box 478 Flint Hill 540-635-2328 info@virginiasurveyer.com
Joseph Keyser Construction, Washington, 540-675-2395 or rappahannockbuilder.com
Battlefield Re ion Inc., 3130 Holly Springs Rd., Amissville, fgsbattlefield@yaho .com
Lucking Woodwork, designer and builder of fin furniture, 540-987-9590, luckingwoodwork@gmail.com or luckingwoodwork.com
Beaverdam Custom Builders, 2134 Nethers Rd., Sperryville, 540-987-8120 or beaverdambuilders.com
Ron Makela, Amissville, 540-937-5718
Brannock Built Custom Home & Remodeling - Class A Contractor 321 South Poes Rd. Amissville, 540-660-1619
Dwight K. Matthews, architect, 607 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-1555 or dwightmatthewsarchitect.com
Brooks Trucking, Viewtown, 540-937-4351
Racer Construction, custom home builder, 567 Mount Salem Ave, Washington. 540-423-8469
Candace Clough, estate gardener, Flint Hill, 540-675-2344 or info@ candaceclough.com Compton Excavating, Amissville, 540-675-2775 Define Line encing & Excavating (Terry Robey), 6 Hope Hill Rd., Castleton, 540-937-3615 E. Fletcher Construction, 171 Sunnyside Orchard Ln., Washington, 540-675-1919 or eflet herconstruction.com
Scott McBride, Mustard Seed master builder, 3749 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-7254 or stickmic@verizon.net Shawn Hamrick’s Roofin , Huntly, 540-631-0666 Stik Bilt Custom Renovators/ Carpentry, 540-718-4884 or 540-923-4163 or stikbilt@ hotmail.com ➤ Continues on Page 40 RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
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rappnews.com To subscribe: rappnews.com/subscribe To advertise: rappnews.com/advertise 540.675.3338
Williams’ Electrical Service, 32 Avery Dr., Chester Gap, 540-6367936
➤ Continued from Page 38 TimberBuilt Construction (Greg Foster), Flint Hill, 540-675-3901 or timberbuiltconstruction.com
Wallace D. Woodard Plumbing & Heating, Amissville, 540937-5402
Whetzel’s Excavating & Drainfield , 40 S. Poes Rd., Amissville, 540-937-9978
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
Yingling Residential Construct, 26 Evergreen Ln., Flint Hill, 540675-1465 L G Zindel Inc., 311 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-3548
ELECTRIC • PLUMBING • SEPTIC All Star Septic, Zachary Taylor Hwy., 888-815-7867, allstarseptic. com Aquaman Water Service, Inc., 325 Pine Dr., Amissville, 540-937-5994
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Clate Electric, 1099 Old Bridge Rd., Amissville, 540347-2115
Remodeling, 48 Main St., Sperryville, 540-987-9393 or precise4sam@outlook.com
Frazier Electric Service, 446 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, 540-937-5983
Pullen's Electrical & Plumbing, 51 Plains Ln., Washington, 540-675-3249
Gore Electrical & Plumbing, Sperryville, 540-987-8748
Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home (supplies only; see listing under Shops: Specialty), 540-987-8555
Precise Plumbing and
L. C. Campbell Heating & HVAC, 389 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, 540937-9898 Independent Air (Chris Berta), 5403 Sperryville Pike, Boston, 540-987-8798 Keys Heating & Air Conditioning, 3632 Slate Mills Rd., Sperryville, 540-547-3578 Stratford Heating & Air (Tony Atkins), 17 Th mas Hill Ln., Sperryville, 540-987-9085
Sales & Service with a hometown feel Water Treatment Equipment & Well Pumps Water Line Repair & Installation Water System Checks & Testing
COLD DRAFTY WINDOWS? Our new custom windows will keep your home warm and cozy this winter.
WINDOWS • DOORS • SIDING Unlimited Options to Bring New Light into Your Home!
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HEALTH & WELLNESS DENTAL Stella M. Liong, DDS, 4 Robin Ln., Flint Hill, 540-675-1188
HERBAL THERAPY Green Comfort Herbal Apothecary & School of Herbal Medicine (The esa Boardwine, RH), 540-937-4283, green.comfort@gmail.com or greencomfortherbalapothecary. com
MEDICAL Mountainside Medicine ( John McCue, DO) 12715 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-675-3080
Rappahannock Free Clinic, 35 Rock Pointe Ln., Warrenton, 540-347-0394, fauquierfreeclinic.org
Kathleen J. Edwards (nutritional counseling), 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-9879272
Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital Family Medicine (D. Brooke Miller, MD; Ann H. Miller, NP), 12699 Lee Hwy., Washington Highway, 540-9875068
Pamela J. Richards, LCSW, 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-244-9496
PSYCHOLOGY • COUNSELING
MASSAGE THERAPY
Inner Riches Osteopathic Medical Associates, Inc (Behavioral Health Services), 323 Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill, 540-401-5086
Ann Tate, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville 540-987-9475
Cara Cutro, CMT, Sperryvillebased mobile massage, 540-8787085 or caracadabra.com Kathryn Walker, CMT, 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-683-9002
PHYSICAL THERAPY Capitol Metro Physical Therapy (Tom Papke, PT), 338-D Gay St., Washington, 540-675-3090 Mountainside Physical Therapy (Anne H. Williams, PT), 12625 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-9390 Rappahannock Physical SHIRTS HATS ACTIVEWEAR Therapy (Christian Co), 338 JACKETS SPECIALTY ITEMS Gay St., Suite D, Washington, GIFTS CUSTOM PROJECTS (540) 987-0769 SPECIALTY ITEMS GIFTS PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
ACTIVEWEARHATS SHIRTS HATS SHIRTS IALTY ITEMS EC SP S JACKET ECTS PROJJACKETS OM ST FTS CU GIACTIVEWEAR ODUCTS PROMOTIONAL PR
PROJECTS SHIRTS HATS CUSTOM ACTIVEWEAR PRODUCTS JACKETSPROMOTIONAL SPECIALTY ITEMS SHIRTS HATS ORDER! EATE ANACTIVEWEAR CR • E! OT QU A T G! • REQUESCUSTOM GIFTS JACKETS PROJECTS SPECIALTY ITEMS GET A CATALO SCREENPROMOTIONAL PRINTING & EMBROIDERY PRODUCTS GIFTS CUSTOM PROJECTS
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
YOGA • DANCE • MOVEMENT
Lilo Foster (yoga classes at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington), schedule online at sacredsourceyoga.com
GET A CATALOG! • REQUEST A QUOTE! • CREATE AN ORDER!
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Cindy Griffin (Mountainside Pilates), classes and personal training at Mountainside Physical Therapy, 540-522-9062 or cindy4core@gmail.com
Kit Johnston (yoga classes at Sperryville Schoolhouse), 540-9752687 or jhnstnkt@aol.com Mountainside Dance Center (Philip S. Rosemond and Anne Williams) offers classes in ballet, modern and therapeutic dance at 12625 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-9390 or mountainsidedancecenter@ gmail.com Stonewall Abbey Yoga & Wellness, classes for adults and youth in yoga, qigong, martial arts and more at 44 Main St., Sperryville, 540-987-8369 or stonewallabbeyyoga.com
LANDSCAPING • YARD SERVICES • FLORIST Artemisia's Garden, Sperryville, 540-987-3306 D & D Services, Sperryville, 540987-9350 Endless Creations Flowers & Gifts, 540-825-4440 211 W Evans St, Culpeper Garcia Tree & Landscaping Service, 13540 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-622-4895 Hill House Farm & Nursery, 631 Scrabble Rd., Castleton, 540-9371798, hillhousenativeplants.com (see also under Farms) Paul Harris (tree services), Sperryville, 540-987-9871 Gary Hitt (tree services), Amissville, 540-937-3584 Laughing Duck Gardens and Cookery (Sylvie Rowand), Washington, 540-675-3725, laughingduckgardens.com ➤ Continues on Page 44 RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
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Mountainside Mountainside Mountainside Pilates Pilates PleasePilates contact us for class information.
Space is limited in size so enroll today! AA few scholarships available forenroll students who qualify. Space is are limited in size so today! few scholarships are are available students who qualify. scholarships available for students who qualify. For further information call for 540-987-9390 or email Please contact information. • Please Indoor Cycling • Functional &class Gentle Stretch contact usus forfor class information. further For further information callcall 540-987-9390 ororemail For information 540-987-9390 email MountainsideDanceCenter@gmail.com • Mat Pilates • Group Reformer classes & Private MountainsideDanceCenter@gmail.com MountainsideDanceCenter@gmail.com Training sessions available • TRX 12625-A Tue 4:15-5:30 pm Teens Pre-Point Ballet Lee Highway Tue 4:15-5:30 pm Pre-Point 12625-ALee LeeHighway Highway Accepting of all ages Tue 4:15-5:30 Teens Pre-Point Ballet 12625-A Tue All 5:30-6:30 pm pmTeens Adult & Teen Intro to Ballet Classes available indancers small groups or Ballet individual basis! Washington, VA 22747-1931 Tue 5:30-6:30 pm &• Hip Teen toIIto Ballet pmAdult Adult Teen Intro Ballet WedTue 4-5:00 pm Creative ages 6-9 Hop &Intro Contemporary Movement • Adult &5:30-6:30 Children’s Ballet Washington, VA 22747-1931 Dance will make you a&Movement better athelete Washington, VA 22747-1931 12625-A Lee Highway WedWed 4-5:00 pm pm Creative Creative Movement II ages ages 6-9 Accepting dancers of all ages 4-5:00 Creative Movement II ages 6-9 Thur 4-4:45 pm Movement I 3-5 • Cross Training for Young Athletes • Tap Dance Children & Adult Classes S cholarships available Thur 4-4:45 pm Movement I ages Washington, VA 22747-1931 4-4:45 pm Creative Movement I ages 3-5 • Therapeutic Movement Class 3-5 ThurThur 4-5:00 pm PreCreative Teen Ballet Phone: • Foundations of Dance & Movement Thur 4-5:00 pm Pre Teen Ballet Thur pm Pre Ballet Dance will make you a&Ballet better athelete • Fitness Balance Thur 5-6:30 pm Adult &Teen Teen for the4-5:00 Young Student (540)987-9395 P: 540.987.9390 F: 540.987.9392 5-6:30 pm Adult Adult & Teen Ballet ThurThur 5-6:30 pmam Adult & Teen Teen Ballet Fax: Sat 10-11:30 & Ballet Dance scholarships are available for children & adults partially C all for schedule and class times Sat 10-11:30 am Adult & Teen Ballet Sat 10-11:30 am Adult & Teen Ballet S cholarships available MPT@mountainsidept.com Adult &Teen Ballet aretheyear round. email: MPT@mountainsidept.com funded by aclasses grant through Claudia Mitchell Fund. MPT@mountainsidept.com email: &Teen Ballet classes year round. MPT@mountainsidept.com AdultAdult &Teen Ballet classes are are year round. 540-987-939012625A • mountainsidedancecenter@gmail.com Massage & nutritional counseling also available by appointment. Web: www.mountainsidept.com Lee Hwy Washington, VA 22747 Call for schedule and class times www.mountainsidedance.net
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Call us or check our website for our calendar of events, classes & workshops! Home to 30+ Artists & Antiques Vendors! Hazel River Arts & Antiques, is the largest Gathering of Artists, Crafts Persons and purveyors of antiques, under one roof, in Rappahannock County. It is our mission to provide access to working artists and their studios through exhibitions and demonstrations. Artisan Trail Member
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NEWSPAPERS
Roy Pullen, Sperryville, 540-9879601 or pullenslawncare@yahoo.com
Rappahannock News, 309 Jett St., Washington, 540-675-3338, rappnews.com
Quality Tree Service, 40 Buckhill Ln., Washington, 540-675-3773 Rappahannock Landscape & Nursery (Adam Kerr), Amissville, 540-937-4747 or rappscapes.com Shoemaker Landscape (Rich Shoemaker), Amissville, 540-9377303, richshoe@earthlink.net Treeworks (Lyt Wood), Sperryville, 540-987-9530 or singingcreek@ earthlink.net Williams Tree Service & Landscaping (Greg Williams), 1380 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-675-2530 or www. williamstreeva.com
PET SERVICES At Home Pet Care (Ellen Berg), Washington, 540-547-8164 or visit nokennel4me.com Golden Retreat for K9s, 496 Viewtown Rd., Amissville, 540-937-4465 or goldenretreat4k9s.com Golden Retreat For K9’s Dog Boarding, Dog Walks & Pet Care, Grooming 496 Viewtown Road - Amissville, VA 20106 540.937.4465, fax 540-937-6445 www.goldenretreat4k9s.com
WE HAUL IT ALL WE HAVE AN EMPTY DUMPSTER WAITING ON YOUR NEXT PROJECT Give us a call to schedule your dumpster delivery
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Lisa Leftwich (pet sitting/ concierge service), Washington, 540-675-3967 Mountainview Dog Training, 766 Viewtown Road, Amissville, 540-937-2114 or 540-937-5805 or mountainviewdogtraining. com The Pet Tailor (boarding, pet sitting), 20 Victory Lane, Castleton, 540937-5542 or pettailor.net Southpaw Pet Salon, 4 Little Pond Lane, Amissville, 540-937-6331 or southpawpetsalon.com
Cheri Woodard Realty, 37C Main St., Sperryville, 540-987-8500. www.cheriwoodard.com Country Places Realty, 360 Gay St., Washington, 540-522-0188. countryplacesva.com Rappahannock Real Estate, 311 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-1190. rappahannockrealestate.com Real Estate III, 291 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-1373. www.kohlerrealtors.com
REAL ESTATE
Tho nton River Real Estate, 540-987-8544. 7 River Ln., Sperryville thorntonriver.us
Blake Dickson Real Estate Services, LLC., Amissville, 540-937-4537. blakedickson.com
Washington Fine Properties, 322 Main St., Washington, 540-675-1488. www.wfp.com
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AN IMPRESSIVE NEW CREATION near Castleton on 26 very private acres. Slate siding, steel roof and stucco foundation. Fabulous sleeping porch with hanging bed. Finely crafted trims of walnut, oak, sweet gum and magnolia. Lovely personal touches throughout. This home offers a fantastic shop for the professional workman or hobbyist. A family apartment is a short stroll through the mature plantings with another bedroom, office, full kitchen, living, laundry and bath. $835,000
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VETERINARIANS Animals First Veterinary Service (Lori Blankenship, Ph.D., DVM, CVA), 13506 Tear James Trail, Amissville, 540-937-6683, animalsfirs vet.com Todd Burdick, DVM, 13296 Crest Hill Rd., Flint Hill, 540-675-1506
Equine Reproduction Concepts, 111 Hackley’s Mill Rd., Amissville, 540-937-9832
Harmany Equine Clinic ( Joyce Harman DVM, MRCVS), Flint Hill, 540-2291855 (appointments only) or harmanyequine.com
Full Circle Equine Services, 40 Judge Rothrock Lane, Amissville, 540-937-1754 www.fullcircleequine.com
Ken Pankow Equine Dental LLC, PO Box 235, Flint Hill, 540-675-3815, horsedentistvirginia.com
Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, P.C. 21 Christmas Tree Lane Washington, VA 22747 Large Animal: 540.987.1200 Small Animal: 540.987.9300 Fax: 540.987.1204 www.rosehillvet.com 46 | 2020-21 GUIDE TO RAPPAHANNOCK
Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, 21 Christmas Tree Ln., Washington, 540-987-1200 (Large Animal Clinic) or 540-987-9300 (Small Animal Clinic), rosehillvet.com White Oak Veterinary Service (equine practice), 279 Ben Venue Rd., Flint Hill, 540-675-1138
HAIRCUTS & STYLING Hair Gallery (Kim Nelson, Chandra Graves), 32 Main Street, Sperryville, 540-987-5010
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