Lynchburg Living Jan/Feb 2015 by VistaGraphics

LIVING LYNCHBURG’S PREMIER LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE

LYNCHBURG

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BEST OF AWARDS Reader Rated List of Region’s Top Picks

A Hometown Beauty Queen Getting to Know Locally Raised Miss Virginia + HIT THE SLOPES | CrIb Crazy! THE PrESIDENT’S CabIN | SPICE UP yOUr PLaTE

Better Together It takes love, appreciation and pride to support and grow a community. Bedford and Lynchburg: two neighboring communities that have come together—to be better together—to care for the health of our friends and family. Bedford Memorial Hospital has become a part of Centra’s nationally recognized regional healthcare system. Bedford Memorial will transform through the connection with Centra as our cultures and values come together as a reflection of one another. The love for our community and our belief in its success and betterment personifies the nature of our partnership.

1613 Oakwood Street, Bedford 540.586.2441

We see the pride you have in your community. We see the desire to support those around you and help build them up. We are proud to call Bedford and Lynchburg our home. Left: Downtown Bedford

As partners, we are better together.

CentraHealth.com

Right: Downtown Lynchburg

CentraFan

Centra

CentraHealth

They say you should age gracefully. We say go kicking and screaming.

Make 2015 your best year ever! Another year has started, but that doesn’t mean you have to look another year older. At Harman Eye Center, we offer advanced procedures like Lasik, Botox® and Juvederm® to help you look your best, feel your best and be your best. We also offer blepharoplasty which treats drooping

Making your world a more beautiful place.

upper eyelids which can interfere with your vision and make

43 4 -385 -56 0 0

you appear older and fatigued. And this is all in addition to our history of providing comprehensive eye care to

HarmanEye.com

the residents of Central and Southside Virginia. Don’t let another year go by without fighting back. Schedule your appointment today.

F O R E S T • LY N C H B U R G • W Y N D H U R S T • A M H E R S T • A P P O M AT T OX • M A R T I N S V I L L E • DA N V I L L E

It’s that It’s time that It’s time that again; time again; sneezing, again; sneezing, sneezing, watery watery eyes, watery eyes, stuffy eyes, stuffystuffy Meet Meet Our Meet Our Team Our Team Team nose,nose, sinus nose, sinus headaches…the sinus headaches…the headaches…the list goes list goes on. list goes For on.over For on.over For overTimothy Hengerer, James Hengerer, M.D. Hengerer, M.D. M.D. Timothy Courville, Timothy Courville, M.D. Courville, M.D.James M.D.James 30 years, 30 years, 30 Blue years, Blue Ridge Blue Ridge Allergy Ridge Allergy Services Allergy Services Services has provided has provided has provided Andrea Andrea Adamczak, Andrea Adamczak, Adamczak, PA-C PA-C PA-C Joseph Joseph Hutchison, Joseph Hutchison, Hutchison, M.D. M.D. M.D. quick, quick, sustained quick, sustained sustained reliefrelief for all relief forallergy allforallergy all types. allergy types. Our types. team Our team Our team Powers, Christie Powers, PA-C Powers, PA-C PA-C Sam Meshkinfam, Sam Meshkinfam, Sam Meshkinfam, D.O. D.O.Christie D.O.Christie of Allergy of Allergy of Specialists Allergy Specialists Specialists will help will help relieve will help relieve the relieve pressure the pressure the pressure 2321 2321 Atherholt 2321 Atherholt Atherholt Road, Road, Lynchburg Road, Lynchburg Lynchburg and have and have and you have clear you clear you in no clear intime. nointime. no time.

Call Call BlueCall Blue Ridge Blue Ridge Allergy Ridge Allergy Services Allergy Services Services today today fortoday for for a consultation a consultation a consultation to stop to stop feeling to stop feeling miserable feeling miserable miserable and and and startstart breathing start breathing breathing easier. easier. easier.

www.blueridgeentps.com www.blueridgeentps.com www.blueridgeentps.com

434.947.3993 434.947.3993 434.947.3993

Old Pate Chapel & The Bottling Co.

What’s a Smile Worth? If you have one or more missing teeth or have experienced loose or ill fitting dentures, DENTAL IMPLANTS can be an alternative to conventional dentures or bridges. Join other patients who found out how Mountainview Oral Surgery and Implant Center has changed their lives. Find out how dental implants from Mountainview, can help put a smile back on your face.

Under the Direction of Dr. Mitchell J. Magid, Board Certified Oral Surgeon, our state-ofthe-art Oral Surgery Center has the technology to not only do Dental Implants, but when necessary, rebuild the bone in your jaw so that the implant remains firmly in place. This can also be done using Platelet Rich Plasma, a bone regeneration healing process. We can work closely with your personal Dentist when necessary. Our Services Include: • Dental Implants • Wisdom Teeth Removal • Dental Extractions • Bone Grafting • Stem Save (a method to save the tissue from your teeth for future stem cell use) • Platelet Rich Plasma • Jaw Surgery • Carbon Dioxide Laser • 3D CT Scan

CALL 434.316.7111 FOR YOUR PERSONAL CONSULTATION

MOUNTAINVIEW ORAL SURGERY AND IMPLANT CENTER 1612 Graves Mill Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.316.7111 www.lynchburgoralsurgery.com

CO NTENTS

F E AT U R E S January/February 2015

A HOMETOWN BEAUTY QUEEN Miss Virginia gets personal about what drives her, what she fears most and why that fancy crown can make airports difficult

BEST OF AWARDS Reader Rated List of Region’s Top Picks

ON THE COVER:

MISS VIRGINIA, COURTNEY PAIGE GARRETT, HOLDS HER CROWN. READ ABOUT HER STORY ON PAGE 43.

ON THIS PAGE:

MAKENA YARBROUGH, OF THE GOLD AWARD WINNING LYNCHBURG HUMANE SOCIETY, HOLDS ONE OF MANY KITTENS THAT ARE UP FOR ADOPTION. SEE A FULL LIST OF THE 2014 BEST OF AWARD WINNERS STARTING ON PAGE 74.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

CO NTENTS

D E PA R T M E N T S JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

ART

ART, INSPIRED Liberty University shares permanent collection with community

ARTIST PROFILE

LEAH WIEBE Work-at-home mom. Owner of Regeneration. Co-creator and organizer of Vintage Lynchburg

BODY

HIT THE SLOPES Ski resorts close to home

GARDEN

NATIVE PLANTS Creating sustainable landscapes in your own backyard

HOME

CRIB CRAZY! A look inside four lovely nurseries

TASTE

130

SPICE UP YOUR PLATE Transport your tongue at these three locally owned “hot” spots

RECIPE

IN EVERY ISSUE

136 12

LYNCHBURG LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

14 15 71 72 138 142 144 146

EDITOR'S LETTER LIVING OUT LOUD COMMUNITY NEWS LYNCHBURG MAP PICK OF THE LITTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS ADVERTISERS' INDEX JUST A THOUGHT...

136

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES The last chocolate cupcake recipe you will ever need

TRAVEL

139

THE PRESIDENT’S CABIN The history and modern day heritage of Theodore Roosevelts' “most unpretentious habitation"

Insurance |

Investments |

Financial Planning

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Been 33 Years...

and Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Just Getting Started! Thank you to all our clients for your friendship, your confidence and your trust! 205 Archway Ct, Lynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 239-8810 Ford Mays is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. Supervisory Office: 222 Central Park Ave., Suite 1100 Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3029 (757) 490-9041. Ford Mays Wealth Management is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC. or its affiliated companies.

LETTER from THE EDITOR The ringing in of a new year holds an unspoken promise. The promise that the coming year will be good, perhaps even better than the year before. Sometimes it’s a welcomed hope after a difficult season: Maybe this will be your year— the best year of your life. Certainly, it was a great year for the winners of our “Best of 2014” contest. With an abundance of new categories, more votes were cast and more winners were crowned than in the previous 11 years of the contest. While always highly anticipated for us as a team here at Lynchburg Living, we were especially thrilled this year to see that you all voted more locally-owned businesses and restaurants into the winner’s circle than ever before. Flip to Page 74 to see who you crowned the “Best of 2014.” Winning crowns is nothing new for Courtney Garrett, who has had one heck of an unforgettable year. As the reigning Miss Virginia, the Liberty University graduate and Pamplin, Virginia, native placed first runner up in the Miss America competition in September. We sat down with her at the White Hart in Lynchburg to hear all about the whirlwind that is her life as a reigning queen. Read, in her own words, how she got her start on the stage, what she fears the most and why her true passion has little to do with pageantry. The New Year’s baby often ushers in a year of little ones, and these past 12 months were no exception for many couples in Central Virginia. In celebration of these new lives, our Home story on Page 57 takes a peek inside four local nurseries that welcomed tiny residents this year to find out how the parents prepared for their arrival. And you might just see a familiar face in the mix! For me, the past year has meant both a first and a fourth birthday party for our two little girls, the total gutting and renovating of an old Fort Hill bungalow (in 85 days!) and, as I write these words, a fourth missions trip to Thailand that I board the plane for tomorrow. I can’t express how grateful I am for the wins of 2014, which also brought many challenges. One of those challenges was the realization that my seven-year season with our five regional publications has come to a close. This is my last issue as editor of Lynchburg Living. It’s hard for me to even type those words. I hope you have seen in these pages over the years how deeply I love Lynchburg. It will continue to be home for us. And I eagerly await what our new editor, Jennifer Redmond, will do to bring further growth and life to this beloved publication. You will meet her in the March/April issue. Until then, know that it has been my greatest honor and pleasure to help represent us—the people of Central Virginia—through Lynchburg Living. It will always be so dear to me.

Lynchburg Living magazine is a free full-color publication that promotes Lynchburg and the Central Virginia area as a whole and prides itself as being Lynchburg’s magazine specializing in providing articles concerning upcoming events, entertainment, dining, lifestyle and community. We also include feature articles covering family issues, local arts, clubs and organizations. Lynchburg Living prints more than 20,000 copies bi-monthly and is featured in locations in and around the Lynchburg, Forest and Bedford areas with an estimated reach of over 75,000 in its reading audience.

Publisher Randy Thompson Managing Editor Johanna Calfee Contributing Writers Ashley Bunner, Mikael Blidö, Johanna Calfee, Miranda Canady, Heather Cravens, Jon Dupin, Tiffany Lyttle, Suzanne Ramsey, Jennifer Redmond, Susan Timmons, Robert Weaver, Russell Wild Vice President of Production Holly Watters Art Director Chris Meligonis Client Relations Manager Stacy Graef Graphic Designers Josh Haralson, Kaye Ellen Trautman, Jessica Toll Web Creative Director Chris Murphy Sr. Web Developer & Web Administrator Kristi Cogdill Web Developer Caleb Whitehead SEO Analyst Michael Saks Web Marketing & Promotions Manager My Nguyen Photographer Paul Brunett Vice President of Sales & Distribution Paul Brannock Sales Director Cheryl Blevins Account Executive Missy Celli VistaGraphics Staff Copy Editor Robin Cather Controller Anita Burns

MORE ONLINE AT LYNCHBURGLIVING.COM

SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ONLY $9.97 PER YEAR ONLINE AT LYNCHBURGLIVING.COM “TOP TEACHERS ISSUE” with Special Hitched Section

March/April 2015 ADVERTISING DEADLINES Advertising Space Reservation: FEBRUARY 1 Editorial & Events: FEBRUARY 1 Final Artwork: FEBRUARY 5 For Advertising Information: 434.846.2333.

To New Beginnings,

Johanna Calfee, Managing Editor Johanna@lynchburgmag.com 14

LYNCHBURG LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Lynchburg Living is published bimonthly by VistaGraphics, Inc. The corporate office is located at 1264 Perimeter Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. © 2015 - all rights reserved. Reproduction of any material prepared by VistaGraphics, Inc., and appearing within this publication is strictly prohibited without express written consent of the publisher. Publisher does not purport to authenticate and is not responsible for claims made by advertisers found within this publication.

CO NTENTS

Craving winter warmth? We can drink to that, and so can you, thanks to this hot deal from Carrot Saver and Bean Tree Café at Cornerstone in Lynchburg:

SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST 2015 "In 500 words or less, how do you envision Lynchburg in 50 years?" Students, this is your chance to win a scholarship for college! We invite you to participate in our inaugural high school scholarship contest by submitting an essay on the above topic. One deserving high school senior will receive a scholarship to go toward furthering his/her education. The winning essay will be published in the March/April 2015 issue. Flip to page 69 and check www.LynchburgLiving.com for more details.

YWCA CORRECTION In our “Giving Back Awards” story in the November/December 2014 issue, we gave an incorrect description and website for the #13 winner, the YWCA of Central Virginia. Here is the correct information: YWCA of Central Virginia is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, www.ywca.org/centralvirginia. Lynchburg Living regrets the error.

“Buy one specialty drink at regular price and receive a second specialty drink FREE!” For details and to take advantage, download the Carrot Saver app today to your smart phone at www.CarrotSaver.com.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Write to Feedback, Lynchburg Living magazine, 1035 Avalon Drive, Forest, VA 24551. Send e-mail to feedback@lynchburgliving.com. Correspondents must identify themselves; names may be withheld on request. Lynchburg Living may edit or condense letters.

www.facebook.com/lynchburgliving www.twitter.com/lynchburgliving @LynchburgLiving | #LynchburgLiving

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

OLDHAM Aesthetic & General

DENTISTRY

(434) 385-6100 LynchburgSmiles.com

Richard A. Oldham, DDS Bobbi B. Oldham, DDS William W. Martin, DDS David T. Kiger, DDS Established 1931

115 Wiggington Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502

We specialize in relieving pain and helping our patients look their best. Whether you are concerned about TMJ, head or neck aches, ringing in the ears, better sleep, or just want to look and feel better, we can help.

TMJ Therapy Bite Rehabilitation Cosmetic Dentistry Migraine Therapy

Sedation Dentistry Sleep Apnea Therapy Implant Dentistry New Youâ&#x201E;˘ Dentures

Cleanings Same Day Crowns Whitening for Life Athletic and Night Guards

Warm Up this winter with Virginia Wines! A 2-Day Weekend Getaway where there’s something for everyone!

WINEFEST January 17–18, 2015

Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend Saturday: Noon–7 p.m. | Sunday: Noon–5 p.m. Virginia Beach Convention Center • Tastings from up to 40 of Virginia’s Finest Wineries, 70 specialty vendors and expanded Virginia Craft Beer Garden with Play-Off Game Viewing Lounge • NEW Art Show: up to 100 artists from across Virginia • Live entertainment featuring Country Music Recording Artist Mark Cooke and local jazz favorite Charles Darden. Watch favorite local Hampton Roads celebrities compete in a Grape Stomp Competition in hopes of being named the weekend’s greatest grape stomp team and much more. • NEW Ticket options, Table & Chalet packages • Educational Wine Seminars and Lectures • Sponsor & vendor opportunities still available

Affordable Oceanfront Hotel Packages Packages include tasting tickets to Coastal Virginia WineFest and transportation to and from the event! Friday Night Oyster & Wine Pairing Seminar Jan.16 Sample oysters from each region and pair them with the perfect Virginia wine. After Party Overnight Package Jan. 17 Sponsored by Surf Club Ocean Grille, Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Virginia Beach Restaurant Week Jan. 10–19 Enjoy this culinary experience with specially priced lunch and dinner menus prepared by the area’s finest chefs. Visit www.dineinvb.com for a list of participating restaurants.

Purchase tickets now and save! CoastalVirginiaWineFest.com SPONSORS: PRESENTED BY:

PRESENTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH

A portion of proceeds to benefit The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and The Noblemen.

Students and community members view the work of comic book artist Sergio Cariello in the Liberty University Art Gallery this past fall. Photo by Jessie Rogers.

[ ART]

Art, Inspired LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SHARES PERMANENT ART COLLECTION WITH COMMUNITY BY JENNIFER REDMOND

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

ART

EQUAL HOUSING

LENDER

WITH A MEMBER ONE

NCUA

MORTGAGE

LET’S GET STARTED TODAY! 877.MEMBER 1 // MEMBERONEFCU.COM

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

PreK-12

V I R G I N I A ’ S

LARGEST

PRIVATE

SCHOOL

Christ-centered Environment Affordable Tuition | Exceptional Opportunities

Learn more at www.LCABulldogs.com. (434) 592-4935 | Lynchburg, Va. @LCABULLDOGS

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

ART

TOP LEFT: Gallery visitors study one of Alvar Suñol's oil paintings. Photo by Joel Coleman. BOTTOM LEFT: "Goose Creek Meadow" by Charley Turner on display. Photo by Eric Carson. RIGHT: Gallery Assistant Chelsea Bevins readies Alvar Suñol's “La Cena de Emaus II” (Supper at Emmaus) for display. Photo by Eric Carson.

ollow me,” she said, and we went behind the closed door. Then, stacks of canvases larger than life surrounded us. Art projects in various stages of construction, or deconstruction, filled every available space. “Is this it?” I asked with some anticipation. “Oh, no,” she said with a shake of the head. And then we were through the second door. Now, we were surrounded by pieces from Liberty University’s permanent collection. And my attention was immediately drawn to an oil painting of geese—yes, geese—and a jovial, bonnet-clad dame. Though it depicted an ordinary scene of domesticity, it was captivating. “I know nothing about art,” I felt compelled to admit to Chelsea Bevins, my tour guide through the art gallery, and that’s mostly true. Sure, I retained a few snippets of art history from my Humanities course in college, but on the whole, I know very little about fine art. Even so, I could appreciate the serenity in this piece titled “Feathered Friends” where the subject’s face emanates joy in the simple act of feeding some geese. “What an apt name,” I thought and asked to see it again.

“TOP TIER” ON DISPLAY “You don’t have to be an artist to appreciate art,” Nathan Spicer said. And he’s right, as I can attest from my behind-the-scenes tour

of the permanent collection. Spicer is a student in the Department of Studio and Digital Arts, and he’s one of many from the university who are hopeful that the community will come visit their Permanent Collection on display through this January. The show will highlight some recent university acquisitions from regional artists such as David Heath and internationally recognized Alvar Suñol, a Spanish artist who produces paintings, sculptures and lithographs. The Suñol piece to be displayed in Liberty’s show is entitled “La Cena de Emaus II” (Supper at Emmaus), an oil painting depicting the scene from Luke 24:30-31 in which Christ serves communion to his disciples. Suñol’s work is rich with vibrant color and reveals a European influence in its style and composition. Though many of his paintings showcase local beauty from around Southwest Virginia, David Heath is also an internationally collected artist, celebrated for the style of his realistic oil paintings influenced by early European and American landscape artists. Heath’s “Shenandoah Sunset,” a recent purchase by the university, is a breathtaking depiction of the view from Skyline Drive. As a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Club, Heath and his work elevate the caliber of the university’s permanent collection. “He’s top tier,” Professor Todd Smith, director of the university art gallery, said. As such, Heath’s work is on Smith’s short list of future acquisitions to add to the permanent collection. >>

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

ART “Feathered Friends,” the piece I found so intriguing during my initial tour of the permanent collect, is an oil painting by Lois Virginia Babb, another regional artist. Babb’s style is noted for its combination of traditional realism and Impressionism, and her subjects range from natural settings to children at play. In addition to “Feathered Friends,” her still life painting titled “Tiger Lilies” will also be featured in the upcoming show. Babb and Heath are both members of the Blue Ridge Plein Air Painters, a regional group of artists who excel in the plein air style. This tradition centers on the concept of realistic, natural depiction, and so a work will often be started and completed in one sitting. Kathy Seek, another member of the Blue Ridge Plein Air Painters, is known for her work as an illustrator and painter. Her oil painting called “Burke’s Garden Road, Virginia” features autumnal colors framing a country road speckled with sunlight. Seek gifted this piece to the university’s permanent collection in memory of her father, Raymond B. Hilgert. In all, the show will feature 11 works from nine different artists. Since Liberty’s permanent collection is still in its inceptive stage, Smith notes that it currently includes mostly traditional works like landscapes while highlighting regional artists. Lynchburg and the surrounding region “has a developing arts community, a supportive community,” Smith explained; it’s a community that he said benefits his students but also one he hopes to give back to as well.

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY From internships to working on local murals downtown, Smith says Liberty’s students have a strong relationship with the local art community. “Many of our professors have brought in local artists that they’ve collaborated with, so through that our awareness of local Lynchburg artists has grown,” said Olivia Manning, a senior in the Digital Arts program. Manning believes the Art Gallery has also fostered a closer connection between Liberty’s art students and the local art scene.

“Liberty does a really good job of including [regional artists] and has a great sense of the [art] community here in Lynchburg and incorporating that into our education as well,” Manning added. “Our exhibits are meant to bring the community here,” Smith explained. And these exhibits, like the permanent collection, are original pieces, not photographs or copied images that you may see online, a point that Manning emphasized.

Professor Todd Smith, Director of the Gallery, believes the permanent collection is a great learning opportunity for students to closely study accomplished artists. Photo by Kevin Manguiob.

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Name: Anitra Turner Age: 42

ART

Name: Anitra Turner Name: Anitra Turner Anitra completed the GED Age: 42 Age: 42 program through Adult Anitra completed the of GED Continuing Education Anitra completed the GED program through Adult Central Virginia near the program through Adult Continuing end of 2013 andEducation obtained of Continuing Education of Central Virginia near the her Central GED credential. Virginia near the

end of 2013 and obtained end 2013 and obtained herofGED credential. Sheherhad dropped out of GED She hadcredential. dropped out of

set

out

achieve

school during her ninth school during her ninth grade year helptoraise her She hadto dropped out of grade year help raise niece. She now feels inschool during her ninth her niece. She now feels grade yearempowered to raise to her spired and inspired andhelp empowered niece. She know shenow has feels finally tothat know that she inhas spired and empowered to finally accomplished what accomplished what she had thatset she finally she had outhas to achieve overknow twenty years ago.

over twenty what years she ago.had accomplished set out to achieve over twenty years ago. Anitra Anitra was able do this with and wastoable to do thisgood with family good family and support. classroom support. In on her classroom In reflecting on reflecting her experience Anitra was able to her do this with good family and experience with classmates and teachers, with her classmates and teachers, “We rallied toclassroom support. In reflecting on herand experience rallied together, met together, worked gether, “We met together, and worked together...I’m glad with her classmates and teachers, “We rallied totogether...I’m gladyou believe in me, to see you believe in me, to see hope in me, to spill it out.” gether, together, and worked together...I’m glad hopemet in me, to spill it out.” you believe in me, to see hope in me, to spill it out.” Sheintentions has intentions of going to school She has of going backback to school forfor nursing; but for now now, she is being supportive nursing; but for now now, is being supportive tofor She intentions of she going back to school to has her two teenagers who are attending college. her two teenagers are attending college. Someto nursing; forwho now being supportive Some but advice that now, she she hasisfor others who are advice that she has for others who are contemplating hercontemplating two teenagerspursuing who area attending college.“First Some GED credential, of pursuing a GED credential, “First of all, you have advice that she has for others who are contemplating all, you have to completely commit to it, worktoon pursuing a GED “First of your all, you to completely commit it, work one subject at a have time. one subject attoacredential, time. Toon complete goals, keep completely commit to it, work on one subject at a time. To complete goals, keep fixated goals; fixatedyour on your goals; it will make on youyour stronger. The Tomake complete goals,The fixated on your goals; most important thing iskeep telling yourself, justthing giving it will you your stronger. most important it will stronger. thing up yourself, ismake not anyou option!” is telling just givingThe up most is notimportant an option!” is telling yourself, just giving up is not an option!”

ACEACE the GED TestGED in 2015Test in 2015 the ACE the GED Test in 2015 Earn a GED certificate to... Earn a GED certificate to... Earn apromoted GED certificate to... getget promoted get promoted increase income increase income increase income gain confidence gain confidence confidence gogain to to college go college go to college

-Rise-Rise to the Possibilitiesto the Possibilities-Rise to the PossibilitiesCallCall or visit ourour website today... or visit website today... Call or visit our website today... (434)528-6494 centralvaadulted.com centralvaadulted.com (434)528-6494

(434)528-6494 centralvaadulted.com

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

ART

Live

Shop Play

Stay

www.downtownlynchburg.com â&#x20AC;˘ 434-485-7250

Share your strength. Your values. Your kitchen table.

foster er Learn more about foster parenting at lfsva.org or by calling 1.800.359.3834.

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

ART

LEFT: Kathy Seek's "Burke's Garden Road, Virginia" on display as part of the permanent collection. Photo by Eric Carson. RIGHT: Todd Smith works with a student in a sculpture class. Photo by Kevin Manguiob.

“Being able to see [art] face-to-face, as opposed to, say, looking it up on Google, really allows you to study it,” she said. Audrey Bennett, a student recently included in the Senior Art Exhibition this past November, agreed. “I go to every art show; it’s a fun experience even for those who aren’t in the art community because it’s a great cultural event,” said Bennett. Along with Bennett, the gallery most recently featured 14 other graduating students in the fall senior art exhibition, which showcased student portfolios. Professor Stacy Cannon sees the exhibit as proof positive of the program’s continued growth. “Our student population has grown significantly,” Cannon said. “Now there are more than 500 declared majors” in the various studies offered by the department of studio and digital arts. Smith believes that expanding the university’s permanent collection and offering shows to the community at large serves a dual purpose, one allowing greater learning opportunities to their students and also fostering a stronger relationship between the university and the regional arts community.

AN EXPANDING CANVAS Since its official opening in 2009 with an exhibition of David Heath’s paintings, the art gallery has featured a wide variety of artists nationally and internationally renowned. Smith is hopeful that they will continue to grow the permanent collection in the coming years, and Dean Norman Mintle, who oversees the School of Communication and Creative Arts, said they are excited to develop a permanent collection that will attract viewers from around the region. “Art provides powerful opportunities to tell meaningful stories that can engage our culture,” Mintle said. Perhaps, like me, your visit to see the permanent collection will afford you with a deep appreciation for the fine arts and the stories these artists have chosen to share. The Permanent Collection will be on display through Saturday, January 17; admission is free to the public. Following that, David Meyer’s work will be exhibited from January 22– February 19. For information regarding gallery hours, parking and location, call (434) 592-7629.

ART FOR ALL AGES In efforts to attract the community, the university gallery is free and open to the public, providing opportunities to expose children and teenagers to world renowned art work in their own hometown. “Many in this area may not realize that you can bring your kids to the show,” Cannon said. “It’s a huge benefit. I bring my 3- and 5-year-old, and they love the art shows; they are really excited every single time and enjoy the experience.” Smith echoes this belief, and he encourages parents to expose their children to a variety of art early and often. “In our culture, which is so fast-paced, there is something to be said for looking at a piece of art and considering it,” Smith explained, noting that the root of “museum” is “muse,” meaning “to meditate on.” Smith’s recommendation to parents is to take a Socratic approach and ask questions, prompting children to think about the art they see. “Ask them ‘What do you see here in terms of materials?’ ‘What makes this painting look like it has depth?’ ‘What story do you think the artist is trying to tell?’” Smith believes these questions will teach children to be “critical thinkers.”

Artists Featured in the Upcoming Show Lois Virginia Babb, Tiger Lilies; Feathered Friends David Heath, Shenandoah Sunset Michael Holter, Grace and Lace Rodney Laughon, Still Waters Kathy Seek, Burke’s Garden Road, Virginia Alvar Suñol, La Cena de Emaus II (Supper at Emmaus) Charley Turner, Goose Creek Meadow James Underwood, At Bunker Hill; Eggleston Palisades Robert Wellings, Marsh Evening

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

ARTIST PROFILE A RT IST

P R O FILE

Leah Wiebe OCCUPATION: Work-at-Home Mom. Owner of Regeneration. Co-Creator and Organizer of Vintage Lynchburg. AGE: 31

HOMETOWN: Fond du Lac, WI

Leah, you are the owner of the online business Regeneration in Lynchburg. Tell us about it. Regeneration is divided into three facets: Reclaimed items (vintage items that I find and clean up/fix and resell), Restored items (furniture pieces that I paint and refinish) and Repurposed items (chalkboards that I make out of old frames, old windows turned into pin boards and shutters turned into message boards). All three elements of my brand are represented through my online “shop” as well as physically available in Pastiche at Main in downtown Lynchburg and twice a year at my booth at the Vintage Lynchburg events.

How did the idea for Regeneration come to be? And what has the response been so far? Regeneration began as a partnership between myself and one of my very best friends, Cheryl Smith. We both seemed to find ourselves in a constant state of work-in-progress; if it wasn’t a project for ourselves, it was a project for a friend. I think after enough people suggested to each of us individually that we should start a business, we decided to. And doing it together seemed much safer, more achievable and more fun! After a little more than a year, Cheryl made the extremely hard choice to shift her focus to other endeavors and reorient her priorities. We parted (on fabulous terms) and since then (Fall 2013) it’s been just me! The response we received was overwhelmingly positive and even a little surprising; it was to us then, and still is to me, so amazing to be able to do something that I enjoy so deeply that is also work (and income).

Why Lynchburg? Where else?! While I still claim the Midwest as “home,” I have lived here for 11 years now. After transferring here to finish school, I got married, completed my grad degree, made amazing friendships, bought a house, had four kids, etc.—we’ve put down roots and love raising our family here! It has been such a wonderful place to test the waters of entrepreneurship. The community support and its value for unique, handmade and local goods provides an amazing opportunity for myself and many others in the creative community.

You are also the co-creator of the bi-annual event, Vintage Lynchburg. Tell us about it. Vintage Lynchburg is a juried vendor market made up of local artisans showcasing their handmade, repurposed or vintage items. Since its start in 2012, Vintage Lynchburg’s goal has been to support and showcase this amazing artistic community; it is a celebration of all the talent that Lynchburg has to offer. Each sale is also committed to raising awareness for and financially supporting a local nonprofit and has done so with all five sales. Cheryl and I hosted our first event, the 2012 Vintage Lynchburg Holiday Sale, in December 2012 as a “grand opening” of sorts for our business, Regeneration, along with nearly 20 other vendors. After seeing the

overwhelming response to that one, we just kept planning them. There is now a Spring Market and a Holiday Sale every year. Cheryl and I put on two sales together and then I barely survived two without a partner (with help from so many volunteers and friends). Before the fifth sale that we completed in November, the 2014 Vintage Lynchburg Holiday Sale, I was so thrilled to take on a new partner, Kelly Pittman. She has been an amazing addition and brings such commitment, professionalism and creativity to the event. I am so thankful for her and so excited to see where it goes from here!

How has the event grown since opening two years ago? Each sale grows in every way—greater attendance, more vendors and more we are trying to accomplish in terms of vision and décor. At the very first sale, we had 18 vendors and 700-800 people in attendance and now with this past sale we had 71 booth vendors, eight food trucks/vendors and nearly 2,500 people in attendance. It went from something we threw together in three weeks to now spending three or more months planning. We are now a Limited Liability Company (LLC); we have a board of directors, corporate sponsors, a social media presence and a website.

What is your future vision for Regeneration and Vintage Lynchburg? I am a detail-oriented, workaholic, perfectionist, control freak with hoarder tendencies. The future of both of my creative endeavors (and me and my family’s sanity) hinges on my learning to delegate and ask for help (not my favorite things!) and to work more efficiently. My goal is always to find more balance among all of my responsibilities as a wife, a friend, a mother of four, and the owner of two businesses. For Vintage Lynchburg, I would love to see both the community/city support and corporate sponsorships grow. I would love to see Vintage Lynchburg become a staple on the community calendar—that it becomes a “can’t miss” event for our patrons. I would love to see it grow in attendance and in the variety of vendors. I would love for it to be a source of pride and inspiration for Lynchburg. For Regeneration, I am always looking to learn new techniques and take on new challenges. I am always working to stay on trend with design, while staying true to my aesthetic and brand.

What’s next for you? Hopefully a great many things! Learning to take in beauty around me, finding ways to slow down (even amidst pre-sale planning craziness and custom order deadlines), and purposing to enjoy every single day. More specifically, now that the Holiday Sale is done, catching up on custom orders, restocking my inventory at Pastiche at Main, and getting started with the planning for the 2015 Vintage Lynchburg Spring Market in April.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

[ BODY]

Kicking up frozen fun at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia.

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BO DY

Hit The Slopes BY MIRANDA CANADY

s holiday cheer begins to fade and winter blues set in, it can seem easy to hide away and hibernate for the winter season. Finding fun for

the whole family in such chilly temperatures can be quite the feat. One of the many benefits of living so close to the mountains is being centrally located to three terrific ski resorts. More than just simple slopes, these ski resorts have taken winter vacations to a whole new level. From luxury hotels, full-service spas and outdoor Jacuzzis to challenging snowboard parks and steep double black diamond slopes, these resorts appeal to every member of the family.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BO DY

Shepherd Sittason, D.D.S • Keith Pyle, D.D.S • Agata Pikula, D.D.S., M.S. 105 Paulette Circle, Lynchburg, VA 24502 • 434-237-0125 • www.smilelynchburg.com

Reach places previously only accessible by paw.

2015 SUBARU

OUTBACK

2015 SUBARU 2.5i

• Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE™ • Most fuel-efficient midsize crossover in America at 33 mpg hwy • SUBARU STARLINK™ in-vehicle technology with Pandora® app integration • 8.7 inches of ground clearance

Traditional Version

24,257

2015 SUBARU

LEGACY

aditional 3 Version 2 | LYNCHBURG

229

$1,770 $0 $229 $1,999 FAB-01

LIVING

Traditional Version

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

• Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive + 32 mpg hwy • 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick • 8.7 inches of ground clearance • Available power rear gate

Traditional Version

249

$1,700 $0 $249 $1,949

PER MONTH LEASE/ 36 MONTHS/12,000 MILES PER YEAR

Down Payment Security Deposit First Payment Total Due at Lease Signing

2015 SUBARU 2.5i

• Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive + 36 mpg hwy Traditional Version • Longest-lasting midsize sedan in its class • Largest passenger volume in its class • SUBARU STARLINK™ in-vehicle technology with Pandora® app integration

2.5i

FFA-01

FDB-01

Introducing the all-new 2015 Subaru Outback.® At 33 mpg, it’s the most fuel-efficient midsize crossover in America. Combine that with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE,™ and you’re ready to go explore the season.

FORESTER

Down Payment Security Deposit First Payment Total Due at Lease Signing

PER MONTH LEASE/ 36 MONTHS/12,000 MILES PER YEAR

IMPREZA

2.0i 4-Door

• Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive + 37 mpg hwy Traditional Version • Seven airbags standard • SUBARU STARLINK™ in-vehicle technology with Pandora® app integration • Standard back-up camera

169

$1,800 $0 $169 $1,969 FJA-01

PER MONTH LEASE/ 36 MONTHS/12,000 MILES PER YEAR

Down Payment Security Deposit First Payment Total Due at Lease Signing

BO DY

SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN RESORT Snowshoe, West Virginia

Located just next door to the Commonwealth, West Virginia is home to Snowshoe Mountain Resort. The mountain hosts three different ski areas—Snowshoe Basin, Silver Creek and Western Territory—covering 251 acres separated into 57 trails appealing to both the beginner and the advanced skier and snowboarder. In the past year, Snowshoe has become increasingly popular for their Terrain Based Learning™ program, based on the methodology that removing the anxiety and fear around first time skiing/boarding experiences will create faster learning and the desire to spend additional days on the mountain. The new learning style has kept Snowshoe’s classes at full capacity and has quickly defied the NSAA (National Ski Area Association) statistic that 85 percent of first time skiers and snowboarders will never return for a second visit. Training beginners to learn and love the sport is additionally enhanced by the enticing intermediate and advanced slopes that make up more than 50 percent of Snowshoe’s trails. This is truly a resort that provides challenges as the skier/snowboarder grows in confidence and ability. The 2014-2015 winter season, currently underway until April 5, will be the longest in a decade for Snowshoe. A combination of powerful advancements to the resort’s snowmaking capabilities and a secret whisper from Old Man Winter, keep Snowshoe hopeful for another successful season.

Because eventually fingers freeze and noses turn red, the resort is full of many skiing alternatives. Recently ranked in SKI Magazine’s Top 10 Best Apres Skiing and Lodging, Snowshoe also offers some of the best live music and entertainment for every age. For adults, ages 21 and up, the resort offers a weekly live music series called “Beats on the Basin,” where live bands perform at The Connection Nightclub every Friday evening. Couples can getaway at the brand new 3,600-square-foot Spa at Snowshoe, which offers skin and body treatments, a salon and a full fitness center complete with locker rooms. Meanwhile, teens can enjoy games, movies, dance parties, sports and social media centers at 20 Below, the resort’s teen center, while children will love Split Rock, the indoor swimming pools and water slide.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BO DY

Discover

Connect

Achieve

Lynchburg College

Opportunities for life www.lynchburg.edu

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BO DY If you are searching for a quiet venue after a season of family get-togethers and holiday stresses, look no further than Snowshoe’s Backcountry Hut. The picturesque cabin, two miles out on the Cheat Mountain Trail, gives guests serene mountain views. The ride alone, taken in a four-seat, enclosed and heated Polaris PZRs, showcases some of the beautiful, lesser known, mountain views and terrain. As an additional plus, all guests are treated to a hearty meal prepared onsite by the cabin’s Hutmaster upon arrival. For those seeking refuge from the harsh winter weather, Snowshoe’s first and only luxury boutique hotel opened this year. The familyowned Corduroy Inn has romantically blended a modern elegant style with the rustic charm of West Virginia. The Inn features studios, lofts, one-bedroom and two-bedroom loft suites with the option of an adjoining room. All rooms also include exclusive upscale amenities, from such heated tile floors in the bathroom to granite-topped kitchenettes and stone fireplaces. Additionally, the property will offer an on-site fine-dining Tuscan chophouse called Alpine Ristorante. This dreamy retreat will have you wishing for winter all year long. Keeping in line with the state’s past and present slogans, Snowshoe is both “Wild and Wonderful” and now “Open for Business.” Forge the trek across state lines this winter and take advantage of all the premiere programs, exclusive getaways and luxurious amenities Snowshoe has to offer.

SNOWSHOE STATS: Season: Nov. 26, 2014–April 5, 2015 Hours: 9 AM to 4:30 PM Night Skiing: 4 to 9 PM Lift Ticket Prices: Adult (Ages 18-74) $59-$89, Teen (Ages 13-17) $52-$79, Senior (Ages 75+ & Children 6 & under) ski FREE. Prices vary depending on time of season. Season tickets available. Summit Elevation: 4,848 feet Vertical Drop: 1,500 feet Runs: 57 & 5 Terrain Parks Lifts: 14 lifts, including 3 high-speed detachable quads For more information, visit www.snowshoemtn.com.

MASSANUTTEN RESORT McGaheysville, VA

Located just east of historic Harrisonburg, Massanutten Resort is host to many of Virginia’s “firsts” when it comes to snow sports: the first resort to offer snowboarding and snow tubing, first to have a quad chair lift, first to light all 14 trails for night skiing and the first to install a loading conveyor belt. Massanutten has been ahead of the game from the get-go, which is why so many flock to the resort each snow season. The ski space reveals an even mix of beginner, intermediate and expert hills spread out among 14 runs on 70 skiable able acres. Known and loved for their thrilling night skiing, Massanutten is one of the only parks to keep all trails lit and open after dusk. Fun is still to be had long after the sun sets, where skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers can enjoy the hills until 9 p.m. on the weekdays and 10 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Additionally, Massanutten Resort boasts two extensive terrain parks that are groomed, hand-shaped and creatively crafted for new layouts on a daily basis. Even during the brightest hours of the day, the sun doesn’t provide the warmth of summer. Luckily, Massanutten is home to a 42,000-square-foot, indoor waterpark where the temperature lives at 84°F year-round. Unique to a winter resort, the water park has fun features for visitors of all ages. Inside you will find water canons, waterfalls, a giant tipping bucket, a pipeline, body slides, tube slides, rapids, hot springs and pools with varying depths. >>

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BO DY

Après-ski activities abound at Massanutten, where they also play host to a unique and busy nightlife. The ski lounge bursts with entertainment every night with DJs, live bands, acoustic music and live entertainment filling the room as guests relax and enjoy after a long day on the slopes. Every week, Fareways or the Massanutten Conference Center stages several different themed dinners. Tuesday nights are reserved for a Beer Lover’s Dinner during which Chef Michael Ritenour pairs five complimentary brews with a five-course menu, educating and entertaining guests with the help of Massanutten’s resident beer expert co-hosts. Thursday nights are dedicated to the Virginia Winemaker’s Dinner during which Ritenour again prepares a sophisticated five-course menu with coordinating wine selections. Additionally, a family friendly

For a more relaxing, indoor experience, Massanutten provides a comprehensive day spa. Guests can indulge in massages, body treatments, facials and nail care. As an added bonus, the spa has expanded their complimentary beverage options to include wine, mimosas, hot tea, cucumber infused water and sparkling cider. As if all of the above wasn’t enough reason to visit, Massanutten’s facilities are also enhanced by a 900-foot hill for tubing, a 4,250-square-foot ice skating rink and a 1,100foot vertical drop, the largest in Virginia. Only 93 miles from Lynchburg, Massanutten is truly a well-rounded resort and an ideal spot for memory making. The warmth of the indoor pool, the adrenaline of racing down the mountain or the weekly wine tastings will keep you warm despite the chilling temperatures outside.

Mystery Dinner is thrown into the mix on Wednesday nights, immersing guests in an interactive dinner experience.

WINTERGREEN RESORT

MASSANUTTEN STATS:

Just a short drive up Route 29, nestled atop the Blue Ridge Mountains rests Wintergreen Resort. This four-season resort turns into a true winter wonderland as the seasons change, thanks in part to SNOWPOWER®, a computerized snowmaking system. Toted as one of the world’s most sophisticated snowmaking systems, the 2002 installation of the system helped to put Wintergreen at the top of the map for Mid-Atlantic skiing and snowboarding. A snowmaking system powerful enough to cover a football field with 37 feet of snow in just 24 hours, in combination with 129 acres of skiable terrain, makes for an exhilarating experience. The 26 runs at Wintergreen Resort form a well-rounded mix of beginner, intermediate and expert level hills. Classes for kids and adults are offered on the beginner hill, aptly named the “Potato Patch,” while taunting names like “Devil’s Elbow” and “Lower Cliffhanger” entice advanced skiers and snowboarders to challenge themselves on the resort’s most challenging black and double black diamond hills. Daredevils will flip, literally, at the sight of Wintergreen’s Terrain Park, voted 1st Place by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. The park hosts a progression of features so that skiers and snowboarders can try, grow and perfect their freestyle skills. To keep things fresh and exciting, Wintergreen often changes up the 40-plus features, which include tabletops and fun boxes, spines and hips, straight rails,

Season: Projected Dec. 6, 2014–March 15, 2015 Hours: Sunday–Thursday 9 AM to 9 PM, Friday–Saturday & Holidays* 9 AM to 10 PM * Special hours on certain holidays Lift Ticket Prices: Adults (Ages 13-61) $50-$68, Seniors (Ages 62-69) $42-$58, Seniors (Ages 70+) ski FREE, Juniors (Ages 12 & under) $42-$58, Children (Ages 5 & under) ski FREE with a paid adult Special rates for early & late seasons and military discounts available. Half-sessions, Night Skiing and Season tickets also available. Summit Elevation: 2,925 ft. Vertical Drop: 1,100 ft. Average Annual Snowfall: 35 inches Runs: 12 & 2 Terrain Parks Lifts: 8 For more information, visit www.massresort.com.

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Wintergreen, VA

BO DY rainbow rails, battleships, down-kinks and s-rails. As an additional perk, Wintergreen hosts two series of competitions throughout the season. The Winter Terrain Park Series, a five-event series (between January 17 and March 7), stages three Rail Jams and two Slopestyle events. The Freestyle Double Cross Series is a threeseries competition (January 25, February 8, February 21) battling four skiers and/or snowboarders at a time down the mountain to race on a specialcrafted terrain. The competitions are highly anticipated events amongst both competitors and spectators. But perhaps what Wintergreen Resort is most known for is The Plunge, Virginia’s largest tubing park. Appealing to nearly every guest (except those under the age of 6), this ride requires no skill, lessons or experience. Often dubbed the “scream machine” by locals, this is a tubing experience like no other. Tubes can go anywhere from 25-40 mph, sending you flying down the 100-foot vertical drop in a matter of mere seconds. As an alternative for the little ones who haven’t quite reached the age or height requirements of the thrilling tube ride, Wintergreen offers a separate kid’s park called Ridgley’s Fun Park. The kidthemed area has a mini-tubing carousel, bear paw snow shoes, tunnels, a gentle hill for tubing and all the hot chocolate a child’s heart could possibly desire. Children may even get a sneak peek of Ridgley the Bear, who often makes guest appearances to his namesake park. To ease sore muscles and take a break from chilly temperatures, Wintergreen Resort also has their very own spa. The Spa at Wintergreen Resort offers massages, body wraps, facials, skin care treatments and nail care. Most intriguing are the seasonal treatments. For the winter season, the spa will be offering a

Hot Chocolate Indulgence, a Winter Rosemary Rejuvenation, Warm Stone Peppermint Facials and a Winter Warmth Manicure and Pedicure. In addition to a wide-variety of runs, an impressive terrain park and the state’s largest tubing park, Wintergreen also offers live music, ice skating, several fine dining restaurants and condos ideally located on the side of the mountain for quick and easy ski-in, ski-out access. Be it a couple’s retreat, family vacation, or a personal sabbatical, Wintergreen Resort has something for everyone. With frigid temperatures starting earlier this year, all resorts anticipate a snow-filled winter ski season. So pack up your bags and head northwest (Snowshoe) or northeast (Wintergreen & Massanutten) for the adventure of the season!

WINTERGREEN STATS: Season: Projected Dec. 13, 2014–March 15, 2015 Hours: Monday 9 AM to 5 PM, TuesdayThursday, Sunday 9 AM to 9 PM, FridaySaturday 9 AM to 10 PM Lift Ticket Prices: Adults (Ages 13-64) $53-$75, Youth (Ages 6-12) $42-$57, Seniors (Ages 65+) $42-$57, Children (Ages 5 & under) Ski FREE when accompanied by a ticketed adult Prices vary. Half Session tickets & Season tickets also available. Summit Elevation: 3,514 ft. Vertical Drop: 1,003 ft Average Annual Snowfall: 34 inches Runs: 26 & 1 Terrain Park Lifts: 5 chair lifts; 2 high-speed 6 person lifts, 1 quad lift, 1 triple and 1 double For more information visit www.wintergreenresort.com.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

xÇztzxw |Ç Ä|yx TheSummit Summitisisre�rement re�rementliving living at at its its best. best. The garden The garden homes homesand andapartments apartmentsare arecomcompletelymaintenance‐free, maintenance‐free,leaving leaving you you �me �me to to do do all pletely all the the things thingsyou youhave havealways alwayswanted wantedtotodo– do– whetherititbe betraveling, traveling,volunteering, volunteering, or or spending spending �me whether �me with withmy myfamily familyand andfriends. friends.And Andyou you willhave havethe thepeace peaceofofmind mindknowing knowing that that healthcare healthcare is will is here hereon oncampus campusififyou youneed needit.it. Thebeauty beautyofofour our143-acre 143-acrecampus campus isis complete complete with The with an an 8.5-acre 8.5-acrelake lakeand andwalking walkingtrails trailswith with theperfect perfectview viewofofthe theBlue BlueRidge Ridge Mountains. Mountains. the Callusustoday todaytotostart startplanning planningyour your future future at at The The Summit Call Summit and andbe beEngaged EngagedInInLife. Life.

Independent Living Assisted Living Health & Rehab Independent Living Assisted Living Health & Rehab 1400 Enterprise Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502 1400 Enterprise Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.582.1500 summitLynchburg.com 434.582.1500 summitLynchburg.com The Summit is part of the Centra Health network. The is part Centra Health ToSummit learn about all of wethe have to oﬀer, visitnetwork. CentraHealth.com To learn about all we have to oﬀer, visit CentraHealth.com

SPECI A L A DVERTISI N G SEC TI O N

Crunching the Numbers

EXACTLY HOW MUCH WILL YOU NEED TO LIVE COMFORTABLY IN RETIREMENT? BY RUSSELL WILD “Saving, saving, saving.” That’s how Paul Stoloff, 55, of Farmington Hills, Mich., describes his retirement plan. If he can save enough by the time he’s 60, Stoloff can see himself quitting his day job at Chrysler. But will he be able to save enough? And just how much would “enough” be? Stoloff, despite his mechanical engineering skills, doesn’t know. “I should, but I haven’t really run the numbers,” he admits. Stoloff is both unusual and usual—unusual in that few Americans have been ‘saving, saving, saving,’ but usual in his admission that he has yet to run the retirement numbers. According to a recent survey done by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), only about four in 10 workers have ever actually tried to calculate how much money they will need to have saved by the time they retire.

YOUR EXPENSES

YOUR INCOME

My Estimated Monthly Costs at Retirement for:

Calculating money coming in is usually a lot simpler than estimating expenses. Let’s run those numbers.

____ Food ____ Clothing ____ Housing (rent/mortgage) ____ Utilities ____ Insurance (home, auto, life, medical, long-term care) ____ Transportation (car payment, bus, train) ____ Taxes ____ Gifts ____ Recreation ____ Leisure travel ____ Cable and phone service ____ Household maintenance ____ Debt payoffs (other than mortgage) ____ Miscellaneous ____ Total monthly expenses ____ Total annual expenses (monthly expenses x 12)

My Estimated Monthly Income at Retirement is: ____ My Social Security ____ Spouse’s Social Security ____ Part-time work ____ Pension or annuity income ____ Rents or other sources ____ Total monthly income ____ Total annual income (monthly income x 12)

Why is that? For some, no doubt, retirement seems simply too far away—so why even bother thinking about it? For others, “They are probably too scared to do the math,” says Jim Otar, CFP, a financial advisor based in Ontario. You’ve heard that ignorance is bliss, but you may not wind up so blissful if you get to the age at which you wish to retire and suddenly realize that the bills aren’t going to pay themselves. So please consider rolling up your sleeves and joining us for just a few moments of quick and simple arithmetic. This exercise boils down to subtracting your estimated expenses from your estimated income. The math is easy. Doing the estimating is the tricky part. No one can read the future, but to give yourself a clue, look at how much you’re living on today, and figure you’ll probably be spending a bit less. After all, you’ll likely be putting fewer dollars into the gas tank, having fewer lunches out, your kids may have finished college and left the nest, and your house may be paid for. Your tax hit should also be less—partly because your income should be lower and partly because investment and pension income is typically taxed less heavily than earned income. Also, you’re no longer saving for retirement! On the other hand, some costs may go up; you might find yourself spending more for travel and recreation, and—if health problems crop up—more on medical costs not covered by Medicare. For a ballpark estimate, most people find that they need somewhere between 70 and 90 percent of their pre-retirement annual income. For a more precise number, tally your costs below.

Living well means living here! Sometimes a little assistance is all that’s needed to relieve worry and enjoy life more. Our excellent reputation provides peace of mind for family members and our support produces a better quality of life for residents of our assisted living and memory care community. . Call today to schedule a tour and learn more about the care we provide.

Assisted Living And MeMory CAre

200 Lillian Lane, Lynchburg www.heritagegreenal.com

434-385-5102

Ready to do the math? Subtract your annual expenses from your annual income. The result for most people is a negative number or shortfall. This is the amount you’ll have to contribute from your own savings each year.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

Experience Life Refreshed.

It’s Your Time Come to Westminster Canterbury and focus on the life you love. It’s your time to swim in our indoor heated saltwater pool, dine in one of our fine restaurants, walk the dog, plant a vegetable garden or join in one of our never-ending activities. All without chores or checklists. Retire with peace of mind—for you...for your family. We offer maintenance free living, 24-hour security, a financial safety net and a LifeCare program that’s nationally recognized by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission. It’s your time for Life Refreshed. We’ll take care of the rest. Start planning your future and experience Life Refreshed. Call Laura Hunter to schedule a tour, (434) 386-3305 or (800) 962-3520.

A LifeCare Retirement Community 501 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 www.wclynchburg.org

At Home with Centra Centra Home Health

Centra Hospice

Centra PACE

434.200.4111

434.200.3204

434.200.6516

Helping you recover at home from surgery, an injury or illness

Compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families

A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

Providing essential nursing, medical and rehabilitation services

Full-time physicians, nurses, social workers and spiritual support

Providing complete healthcare for seniors living at home

Dedicated team of experienced therapists, nurses and aides

Pain and symptom management, medication, equipment and supplies

Allows frail seniors to live at home and in their community

Call us or visit AtHomeWithCentra.com to learn more or to self refer.

FE ATURE

Start your

New Year’s Resolutions Lynchburg’s Premier Pilates Studio!

with

Our fully equipped STOTT® Pilates studio offers custom programming for private, duets, or small group training to serve your fitness needs.

What a School Should Be

We offer a variety of classes including: • Pilates Equipment Classes • TRX • Barre • Pilates Mat 4327 Boonsboro Rd | Peakland Crossing Shopping Center peaklandpilates@gmail.com | 434-384-5354

Visit peaklandpilates.com to view our schedule!

Experience the joy of learning. Listening to our students and parents says everything about the spirit of learning, the

River Day School—Lynchburg’s only co-ed, K-8, independent school.

“My child asks every day, ‘Dad, do I get to go to school today?’” “You just feel the joy when you walk through the door at James River.” “I love that my son is taught how to think, not what to think.” Discover what a school should be. Schedule your visit today! Open House - January 15, 2015 at 6 p.m.

For more information, please call Kirstin McHenry Director of Enrollment 434.455.4763

www.jamesriverdayschool.org

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

FE ATURE

A Hometown Beauty Queen MISS VIRGINIA GETS PERSONAL ABOUT WHAT DRIVES HER, WHAT SHE FEARS MOST AND WHY THAT FANCY CROWN CAN MAKE AIRPORTS DIFFICULT BY SUZANNE RAMSEY

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

FE ATURE

A SMILE will bring out the BEST in you!

Orthodontics for Children and Adults

Ę&#x2026; 0HWDO DQG &OHDU %UDFHV Ę&#x2026;

Â&#x2021; ,QYLVDOLJQ 3UHIHUUHG 3URYLGHU Â&#x2021; 2QO\ 2UWKRGRQWLF 3UDFWLFH LQ /\QFKEXUJ WR RIIHU Â´JRRS IUHHÂľ GLJLWDO L7HUR LPSUHVVLRQV Â&#x2021; &RPSOLPHQWDU\ &RQVXOWDWLRQV Â&#x2021; (YHQLQJ 6DWXUGD\ DSSRLQWPHQWV DYDLODEOH Â&#x2021; 1HZ &RRO .LGV &OXE

1HZ 3DWLHQWV $OZD\V :HOFRPH

2OG )RUHVW 5G /\QFKEXUJ 9$

ZZZ /\QFKEXUJ2UWKRGRQWLFV FRP

(OHQD %ODFN ' ' 6 3K '

If You Can Dream It, We Can Build It!

In this moment . . .

It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if you saved money in 15 minutes. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if your neighbor has the same insurance you do.

Experienced, GIA Certified Staff Largest Selection Around Best Price & Quality Custom Built Pieces (434) 845-5751 44

LYNCHBURG LIVING

Mon.-Fri. 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9:30-5

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

What matters right now is that you get to enjoy the little things in life - feeling completely at ease - because your independent insurance agent and the company that stands behind them have you and your entire family covered. Call or visit us:

Sheila Norris Lynchburg â&#x20AC;˘ 434-544-9520 www.campbellins.com

FE ATURE

et’s just put this out there from the very beginning: Courtney Paige Garrett is nice. Not the kind of nice that just comes with the territory as the reigning Miss Virginia and runner-up to Miss America 2015, but BFF, honest-to-goodness, girl-next-door kind of nice. Nice because she doesn’t seem capable of being any other way. On a recent cold, rainy Monday, Garrett shows up all smiles for an interview and photo shoot at The White Hart Cafe in Lynchburg, having just finished putting on her mascara in the car. She admitted as much after being quizzed about the most non-Miss Virginia thing she’s done all day—that and having just had lunch at McDonald’s. Garrett wears a teal sweater dress, her waist cinched with a leopard print belt, and over the dress a navy blue blazer, sleeves rolled up to reveal two gold-colored cuff bracelets encircling her right wrist. One is engraved with the initials “CG” and the other “Virginia.” The bracelets, she explains, were made by Rustic Cuff, a Miss America pageant sponsor in Oklahoma. “We all wear them all the time,” Garrett said, referring to herself and the other 51 contestants in the Miss America pageant, which was held this past September in Atlantic City. Apparently, swag is a big part of being Miss Virginia, but let’s get back to that later.

Garrett, a 22-year-old Liberty University graduate, grew up in Pamplin, Virginia, and has been competing in what one might call “beauty pageants” since her dad spied a flier for the Baby Miss Appomattox pageant when she was a toddler. “He said, ‘She likes dressing up in clothes. She’s very dramatic. Let’s see if she likes it,’” Garrett said. “Little did they know what they had begun. I fell in love with it. Being onstage, I was definitely in my element. I had no training, and we had no idea what we were doing.” >>

Garrett takes time out of her packed schedule to talk with Lynchburg Living at The White Hart in downtown Lynchburg.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

FE ATURE

*Stop by our new location!

5525 Fort Ave Lynchburg, VA 24502 www.McBrideBlackburn.com 434-239-3673 | M-F: 9am-5:30pm Sat: 9am-12pm We accept most insurance.

Laugh Freely. Reveal a confident, healthy smile.

• Handmade Jewelry • Handbags • Gift Ideas

Our professional team is committed to bringing you the best dental care, utilizing the latest technology, to help you find freedom in your smile.

• Accessories • Scarfs • Jackets

Lynchburg Dental C E N T E R

(434) 384-7611 Come See Our Extraordinary Store! Thurs - Sat 10 to 4 • Or by Appt.

Shay Borel | 845-6340 | 1102 Commerce Street (look for the Pink Flamingo!) 46

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Carrington Crawford, D.D.S. Karen Kenny, D.D.S. | Brad Lentz, D.M.D. 3719 Old Forest Road | www.lynchburgdentist.com

FE ATURE

When Garrett tells the story of her first talent competition at age three, it brings to mind a scene from the 2006 film “Little Miss Sunshine,” in which pageant newcomer Olive Hoover, played by Abigail Breslin, dances her heart out to the delight—OK, mostly horror—of the audience. In Garrett’s case, the song was more age-appropriate, “Part of Your World” from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” vs. “Super Freak” by Rick James, but the result was nonetheless humorous. “Mom made me a green sequin outfit with a fishtail, a mermaid, and I practiced in my living room, nothing serious,” Garrett said. “I got onstage and some performer was unleashed. I had all this choreography, throwing my hands up and lying on the stage. “People came up to my parents [afterward] and said, ‘Who is coaching your daughter?’ They said, ‘We have no idea where that came from.’ It was very comical.” Garrett kept competing, occasionally bringing home a trophy for “Miss Congeniality” or talent, but never winning. When talking about it, Garrett good-naturedly describes herself as “that girl who came back” and imagines the other contestants saying, “Oh, Courtney Garrett’s back. She’s so sweet, but she’s not competition. Poor Courtney.” But as she got older and the pageants started to include an interview, everything changed. “When I was finally old enough to do interview, that’s when I started getting better,” she said. “When I could open my mouth and talk and it wasn’t about the modeling.”

By that time, Garrett also had something to talk about, her platform “Defying Disabilities.” And it wasn’t just an obligation or requirement, something to list on a pageant program or use to impress judges. It was about something—more specifically someone—she’d been advocating for most of her life: her brother, Austin. “We are very, very close,” Garrett said of her 17-year-old brother. “He has cerebral palsy, autism and epilepsy. He is the sole inspiration behind my platform. He was the root of it. Defying Disabilities [is] about advocating for the disabled community in education and legislation, hoping to move our communities to a place of inclusion. “This has been my platform my whole life. As his sibling, I saw areas of obstacles and issues that needed to be resolved. I felt it was my job and my passion to be his voice. At a very young age, I wanted to do something with this.” Garrett’s goal is to form a nonprofit called CARE, which stands for “Communication And Respect for Everyone.” It will, among other things, educate the public about people with disabilities and resources available to them and their families. The fledgling organization currently has a presence on Facebook. This past June, Garrett took her platform to the Miss Virginia pageant in Roanoke. It was her fourth time there, having already competed twice as Miss Lynchburg and once as Miss Arlington. She’d placed third, second and first-runner up in past years, but the crown eluded her. This time, competing as Miss State Fair of Virginia, Garrett won.

“When they called my name, a flood of emotions and thoughts swept through my mind,” Garrett said. “My knees were weak and I almost fell to the ground. It was incredible. I was finally going to get to go to Miss America. I knew my life would never be the same again.” Three months later, Garrett stands onstage at the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. She’s standing with Miss New York, Kira Kazantsev. The two are facing each other, clutching hands, the last two contestants standing. In mere seconds, one will be named Miss America and other first runner-up, but Garrett and Kazantsev appear too wrapped in frantic conversation to notice. They look like best friends, sisters even, about to be forever parted and trying desperately to say all that can be said in a few final moments. >>

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

FE ATURE

Parker Dental

The Future of Education

Robert A. Bunn, D.D.S.

Gentle Dentistry Accepting New Patients

434-385-7718 3615 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, VA 24501

Cindy W. Bryant Independent Beauty Consultant Call/Text: 434.841.4490 Email: IneedsomeMaryKay@gmail.com Shop 24/7: www.YourMaryKayLady.com

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

More Advanced Opportunities Lynchburg City Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DEPTH program has expanded its gifted services for students in grades 3-5. See more about our advanced offerings online.

www.lcsedu.net/NEXT

FE ATURE

When asked what they were talking about, Garrett said the conversation went something like this: “I love you. I love you, too. This is so exciting. I’m going to pass out,” and then she and Kazantsev put their heads together for one final thought from Garrett. “The last thing I said was, ‘Whatever happens, God’s will is sovereign,’” Garrett said. “That gave both of us a peace of whatever happens is meant to happen. Whether you have faith in your life or not, what path is laid out for you is the one that you’re supposed to take.” And with that, Miss New York was declared Miss America. “I was really happy for her,” Garrett said, and you can tell that she means it.

Garrett went home to Virginia, but not empty-handed. Between the state and the national pageants, she won more than $42,000 in scholarship money, which she plans to put to good use by earning a master’s in business or a law degree. Then there’s the swag afforded to Miss Virginia—yeah, we’re back to that—including such things as use of a Kia Soul and an iPhone, jewelry and clothing sponsors, an apartment in Roanoke, spa treatments, gym memberships, free dry cleaning, and eyelashes, both synthetic and mink. And, of course, there’s the sash and crown. “My battle gear,” she calls it. When not perched on her head, a process that involves bobby pins and blond-colored pipe cleaners, the crown is kept in a satin-lined, wood-veneer box. “You get strange questions as to what it is,” Garrett said. “A former Miss New York said to never check it as luggage. Twice, she

ABOVE: That cumbersome crown box that often gets a second look by airport security.

had TSA bust it open and think it was a bomb. Miss Rhode Island said that, in the airport, someone stopped her and asked if it was a box of ashes. Another asked if it was a box of cigars. “You get strange looks and very entertaining questions as to what’s in this Pandora’s box. I’m often asked what it is, but it’s never been associated to anything strange or comical. You have a box for it. Yeah, it’s nice. I have to carry it everywhere. It becomes a purse. I throw my lip gloss in there.” Despite all the perks, being Miss Virginia isn’t all “glitz and glamour,” as Garrett puts it. It’s a full-time job and a tough one at that. Garrett travels thousands of miles a month, usually alone, speaking to school children and civic groups, appearing at fundraisers and events, and telling people about her platform, which she calls “one of the most important parts of my job.” “It’s a busy and tough job, not a glitz and glamour, red-carpet job, and not for the faint of heart,” she said. “You have to have a heart of service and giving back, because that’s what it’s all about.”

Q&A with Miss Virginia LL: In kindergarten, what did you want to be when you grew up? CG: President of the United States, and I used to ride horses a lot when I was little, so I dreamed of riding horses every day, professionally or for fun. LL: Did you grow up watching Miss America on TV? CG: I did, from a young age. They were my idols, my role models. I dreamed of being there one day. Mom and I would go through and pick our favorites. Oddly enough, my dad was always spot on. A rough, tough, athlete and hardcore man, but he was always spot on. He’s always been the behind-the-scenes secret pageant dad.

LL: What’s your big food splurge? CG: Chocolate, all kinds. Chocolate chip cannoli are my favorite things ever. LL: What’s an odd thing you’ve been asked to do as Miss Virginia? CG: I crowned the visiting cow on World School Milk Day. LL: You’re terrified of frogs? CG: I loathe frogs. Some of them can be cute, but I can’t stand them. ... There’s something about them being able to hop on you. I just can’t do it. You’d think I was being chased by a crazy person or murderer. They give me the heebie-jeebies. I don’t know where it came from, no traumatic experience. I just don’t like them.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

presents

PRIVATE PARTIES | CATERING | GIFT CARDS | LUNCH & BRUNCH Proudly presented by Robin Alexander Bistro, Taste has set a new stadard for catering & event management in the Central Virginia market. Taste can plan a menu around your tastes, needs & budget. {Rehearsal Dinners} {Wedding Receptions} {Bridal Showers} {Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties} {Bride & Groom Party Platters}

Thank You for Voting for Us! Gold-Level Awards Best Atmosphere | Best Locally-Owned Restaurant

Silver-Level Awards

Best Bar | Best Wait Staff Best Restaurant for Rehearsal Dinner or Event

Bronze-Level Awards

Best Burger | Best Desserts | Best Night Spot for Live Music Best Place for a Business Lunch

(434) 845-1601 1344 MAIN ST. | LYNCHBURG, VA 24504 WWW.RABISTRO.COM FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER

2014

We are proud to have been the reception sponsor for the 2014 Lynchburg Living Giving Back Awards!

GIVIN G BACK AWARDS

Lynchburg Living celebrated the generosity of some of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most dedicated non-profit organizations by hosting a Giving Back Awards Reception on Thursday, Oct. 30. Winners were determined by readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; votes and were revealed at this special party at RA Bistro. Lynchburg Living editor, Johanna Calfee and Publisher, Randy Thompson gave a special thanks to the award's sponsor, Piedmont Eye Center and presented awards to the top 25 Giving Back 2014 winners. Congratulations to all of our winners!

1st Place Winner -- CASA of Central Virginia

2nd Place Urban Mountain Adventures

3rd Place Kids' Haven

4th Place United Way of Central Virginia

5th Place The Motherhood Collective

Top 15 Winners: Top 25 Winners:

Special Thanks to

Piedmont Eye Center for Sponsoring the 2014 Giving Back Awards

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

[ GARDEN]

Native Plants

FOR SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES WORDS & PHOTOS BY SUSAN TIMMONS

hile it’s cold outside now, it won’t be forever and here’s something to think about as you plan for spring. So pour that cup of tea, find a cozy spot and settle in to ponder how your garden affects the future. We gardeners, beginning and expert alike, can sometimes feel a tad smug about doing our part for the environment. 52

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

We are pleased and proud that our turf, trees and gardens beautify the landscape, feed us physically and spiritually, provide joy and satisfaction and contribute to a wholesome community and world. It’s all good, right? But wait! Have we ever considered that our own yards could be the source of significant environmental degradation?

GARDEN

TOP: Bright orange butterfly weeds are magnets for these great spangled fritillary butterflies. INSET: The purple finch is one of many birds that enjoy shelter provided by native viburnum shrubs. OPPOSITE: Black-eyed Susans offer nectar and pollen to attract honey bees and butterflies and seeds to feed finches.

THE TROUBLE WITH TURF Look around your neighborhood at the extensive use of lawns in our landscape. Lawns are firmly fixed in our culture as a status symbol, and we’ve bought into planting turf grasses that require lots of attention to achieve a perfectly manicured verdant carpet. We’ve converted tens of thousands of square miles into urban and suburban lawns in the U.S., and many of us (admit it or not) tend to compete for best lawn in our neighborhood while patting ourselves on the back for “doing our part” for our community. Turf warriors, these are alien plants that create an unhealthy monoculture requiring tons of applied chemicals that run or leach into our water supply. They also require constant power-mowing that pollutes our air. Who knew?

INVASIVE EXOTICS Invasive exotic plants, another culprit, hasten the decline of native plant and wildlife species and threaten to diminish our life-sustaining ecosystems, because their aggressive growth habits tend to outcompete native species. So, what are exotics? Simply put, they’re plants from another part of the world, often from Europe and Asia. According to the National Invasive Species Council, “An invasive species is a non-native (alien) species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human, animal, or plant health.” Natives plants, in contrast, are those that occurred endemically on this continent before colonization. We have a culturally embedded history of importing exotics and world-wide plant exchange. Think of the rich variety of plants Thomas Jefferson brought to Virginia. Our infatuation with exotics has cooled recently, though, as their downside has been exposed by modern science. Invasives tend to have prolific seeds, aggressive growth habit and lack natural diseases and predators. As they’ve invaded, they’ve wiped out native species and decreased biodiversity. Bradford pears, butterfly bushes, kudzu, English Ivy and periwinkle are pervasive examples that have contributed to declining biodiversity.

RESPECT YOUR BUGS For years, we’ve nurtured showy exotic species of daffodils, lilies, roses and others without realizing they compromise the base of the food web for wildlife over much of North America. In his book, Bringing Nature Home, Professor Douglas Tallamy of The University of Delaware makes the case that insects are the essential source of food in terrestrial ecosystems necessary for birds to survive. Even seed-eaters need insects to feed their young. However, exotics do not host a fraction of the insects that our birds need. We’ve been acculturated to believe that bugs in our gardens are bad. So we zap ’em with pesticides. >>

Where to Buy Native Plants Locally Farmers Seed & Supply, www.mainstreetseedandsupply.com Gary’s Garden Center, www.garysgardencenter.com Rainfrost Nursery, www.rainfrostnursery.com Rosser Landscape Designs, www.rosserlandscaping.com Virginia Garden Supply, www.vagardensupply.com

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

GARD EN

Residential & Light Commercial Construction Green Building Contractor

• Specializing in Thermal and Photovoltaic (electricity) Solar Systems

Our focus is providing the highest quality/energy efficient construction possible for a reasonable price. If you are looking to build a home or commercial building, you must call us to find out how we can make your project a success.

• LED Light Upgrades (see website for details)

434-929-0366

434-929-1166

www.wallconstruction.biz

Solar, Electrical, and Plumbing Contractor

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

• Plumbing and Electrical Services

Call us today for a free solar site analysis! affordableenergyconcepts.com

GARDEN TOP: Hardy native common yarrow is a good choice for butterfly gardens. INSET: Winterberry hollies offer bright beauty for winter landscapes and home décor, as well as food to sustain wild birds.

Meet the Gardener And there goes another bird. Bird species have declined by 50 percent over the past 30 years, and we’ve also had significant and threatening pollinator decline in bees, butterflies and moths. How many Monarchs visited your garden last year?

SHED GUILT By now you’re probably starting to cringe, slump in your chair and feel pretty guilty about your lawn and exotics and using landscape chemicals. Well, just remember we’ve been swimming in the mainstream of our culture unaware of their downside, so set aside self-reproach and move on. With the benefit of scientific findings, we can now make informed and better choices for this spring’s planting season.

MOVE THE CULTURAL MOUNTAIN What can you do to stem environmental degradation and bring back pollinators? Foremost, it will take a culture shift. You can step up and be a leader in the native plant movement.

HOW? • Replace some turf each year with a garden of native plants. Since native plants evolved here, they’re adapted to our area—easy to grow in our soil, require less water and aren’t drama queens. • Add natives to existing gardens, and whenever exotics die, replace them with natives such as black-eyed Susans, butterfly weed or milkweed. Our natives are popular even in Europe for their beauty. • Increase your tolerance for insects and decrease dependence on applying chemicals (think Bayer and Monsanto) that kill insects and, in turn, kill our pollinators. • Support local or mail order nurseries that will vouch for their plant sources and guarantee their natives aren’t genetically engineered to be insect-free or sterile, so they can provide nectar and seed for wildlife. Landscapes and gardens are always changing. And so can we. Resolve this spring to plant native alternatives to exotics, support biodiversity and create a healthy and sustainable environment as a legacy for others who come after us. Target Corporation recently announced a 2015 goal to make the landscaping options offered in all new U.S. stores at least 75 percent natives. They get it. What’s your goal?

Susan Timmons served in the 1970s as Virginia’s first Environmental Impact Statement Coordinator, then Assistant Administrator and Acting Administrator of Virginia’s Council on the Environment and editor of The State of Virginia’s Environment. During that time she also served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Environmental Professionals and received the National Wildlife Federation’s Award for Environmental Communications. More recently, she worked in higher education and non-profit management and, in retirement, she serves as a member of the Speakers Bureau of the Hill City Master Gardeners Association with a series of talks on “Gardens of the World.” Susan and her husband, Tim, live and enjoy their mostly DIY country garden at Walnut Branch Farm in Bedford County.

Sources for Information on Sustainability and Native Plants “Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife With Native Plants” by Dr. Douglas Tallamy “Habitat At Home”©, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, www.dgif.virginia.gov/habitat Native Plant Center, www.nativeplantcenter.net Piedmont Native Plant Database, www.albemarle.org/nativeplants “Eight Essential Elements of Conservation Landscaping”, www.chesapeakelandscape.org “Prairie Nursery”, www.prairienursery.com

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

H OME

TRUST. INTEGRITY. TEAMWORK. And a reputation you can count on.

Heating and Cooling Installation and Maintenance Water Heaters n Duct Cleaning n Air Sterilization

TERRELL E. MOSELEY, INC. Established 1936

www.terrellemoseley.com â&#x20AC;˘ 434-847-1223

434-847-1223 www.terrellemoseley.com

434.239.0976 | 171-A Vista Centre Drive, Forest | www.CornerstoneCabinetsAndDesign.com

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

H OME

A LOOK INTO FOUR LOVELY NURSERIES

tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a New Year and with the 2015 calendar comes a sense of wonder, hope and fresh beginnings. As any new mother will share, that sense of hopeful anticipation and wonder is just a glimpse

into how she feels when her new baby is placed into her loving arms. But, what happens when that new little bundle of joy arrives home for the first time? Where does that tiny person and all their stuff belong? In the spirit of the New Year Baby, Lynchburg Living is showcasing four local nurseries bursting with creative, functional and affordable designs to inspire other expectant parents as they joyously anticipate the journey to parenthood. Happy Nesting! >>

Photo by Sara Ernst Photography

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

H OME

LANCASTER GALLERIES, INC. HOUSE OF FINE FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES Complimentary in-home design consultation with minimal purchase.

Your custom order destination without the designer price

434-846-8465 WWW.LANCASTERGALLERIES.NET 3509 MEMORIAL AVE., LYNCHBURG, 24501 CORNER OF FORT AVE. & MEMORIAL AVE.

OVER 33,000 SQ. FT OF WALL TO WALL FURNITURE Family Owned & Operated Since 1961

STOP LOOKING. START Living! CALL TODAY!

434-845-0777

Leasing@StewartLangleyProperties.com www.StewartLangleyProperties.com

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

H OME

Sara and Saige Ernst (top right) share a close bond, and her nursery is just one reflection of that love. Photos by Sara Ernst Photography.

AN ORGANIC, INSPIRED NURSERY When Todd and Sara Ernst were expecting, they knew they wanted to do things as naturally as possible with their daughter, Saige. As a professional photographer, Sara said her photography tends to be layered and eclectic and she had always pictured her nursery reflecting that sense of style. “We do everything very naturally if we can,” Sara said. “That reflects the way our entire Saige journey went. We started feeling very organic and earthy about the whole thing.” When it came time for the gender reveal, Todd and Sara wanted to be surprised with the rest of their family and friends. In turn, Sara created two pieces of wall art to reveal at the party, depending on the baby’s gender. Using unique colors, she chose a peach hue to border the framed quote. That piece now hangs above the changing table and set the tone for the rest of the room. From there, organic items, earthy elements, natural fibers and textured patterns took center stage in Saige Ernst’s nursery. “I married organic items and my love for mix and match in a softer way in her room,” Sara said. Each element was purposefully chosen to represent the couple throughout the entire nursery.

“We wanted to feel very connected to the room,” Sara explained. “I don’t care for themes. There’s more of a feel than a theme. It tells a story about who we are. We like vintage, rustic and modern. It feels very relaxing, very soft, like a little retreat.” The couple wanted a room that would “feel very fresh, very earthy, soft and a little girly,” as Sara described it. So in keeping with her unconventional sense of style, the couple began to choose items

from a variety of unique and interesting places. The crib blanket, bumper and bedding, as well as the dust ruffle, were made of natural and organic fibers. The blue chest of drawers, used as the changing table, was found at a local antique store. Since the couple enjoys many styles, an array of patterns were also a welcomed addition to the space, including the striped rug and polka dot crib bedding. “If you took each of those pieces separately, it may not work, but all together it works,” Sara said. Since Colonial Williamsburg is one of the couple’s favorite places to visit, they even introduced branches of cotton as a simple, decorative reminder of their travels. Sara also hung up her baby dress from childhood that became sentimental artwork for the walls. The elements she incorporated weren’t just aesthetic or sentimental in nature, however. Sara purposely chose decorative items with function. “The chair was one of the things I knew that I wanted and would need and I’m so glad that I did that,” she said. “I wanted a comfortable chair.” So when Sara found what she called “a disgusting emerald green velvet, crusty old chair” for a steal at a local thrift store, she decided to take a chance and have it reupholstered. “I have not once regretted that chair,” she said. “We have used that chair many times and I spent considerably less than I ever would have.” >>

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

H OME

Mom of four, Lori Knapton with baby Shepard (middle right), along with one of her other sons and a friend, enjoy the peaceful DIY nursery environment.

A DIY’S DREAM NURSERY Micah and Lori Knapton’s nursery was decorated for their fourth baby, their new son, Shepard. Their parental experience helped guide their decorative decisions. “With all my other kids, I made the nursery fun, bright and babyish,” Lori said. “This time, I specifically made the room something I would like, since obviously the baby isn’t going to care about it. It’s a room I enjoy sitting in when I need peace and quiet.” With that in mind, Lori chose calming neutrals, creating a peaceful oasis for her to enjoy during those sleepless nights cuddled up with “Shep.” With each of her babies, Lori said she would sing The Beatles famous song, “Blackbird” to them while she nursed. Though she didn’t want that theme to be overly pronounced, it did guide her to decorate the room with birds. After the paint was on the walls, Lori purchased a unique wall decal from Etsy that became the room’s focal point. Although she said it was easy to apply, it was a two-person job that took about four hours with help from Micah. Resembling a bird cage, the white round crib fit perfectly with her new nursery theme. As parents already to Scout, Sawyer and Major, the crib was on hand and broken in, only needing new bedding. Finding a crib bumper to fit the uniquely shaped crib, however, presented a challenge. Breathable mesh crib liners are now recommended for babies to help prevent suffocation, so Lori scoured until she found a yellow and gray polka dot one she altered to fit. 60

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

“My main motive was to do everything super cheap,” she said.

To keep costs low, Lori amped up her DIY skills and started refinishing furniture she already had or was given, including the changing table, bookcase and a demilune table she creatively covered in decorative fabric. “If it’s not easy, I don’t do it,” Lori explained. With the help of a friend, they recovered the glider, which Lori now mused is “the most valuable thing in the room” since so much time is spent there with a new baby. She also refinished her great grandmother’s bookshelf, which she painted with homemade chalk paint. Once that paint dried, she had each of her older children put their painted handprint on the back and write a message to the baby. Lori said that those personal elements in the room are among her favorite, especially the things her kids were involved in, such as the baby mobile the older kids made for their new baby brother. She even incorporated a “Tweet Tree” a friend made for her baby shower where friends and family wrote personal messages to the baby on bird cut-outs. “I love having pieces that were my great grandmother’s and making it my own,” Lori said. “It’s sentimental, but with my own taste.” >>

H OME

Your most trusted store for in-stock & custom

window treatments, blinds, shutters, shades, shower curtains, pillows, linens & more!

18458 Forest Rd. (Rte. 221) M-F 10-5:30 Sat. 10-4 curtainsblindsbath.com 434-385-6040

ANTIQUES & ESTATE ITEMS

434.845.0555 EstatesRevisited.com 1301 Main Street • Downtown Lynchburg OPEN MONDAY~FRIDAY 10-5, SATURDAY 9-5

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

H OME

A new look for less. Paint and Wallpaper Fabrics Custom Window Treatments Furniture, Rugs and Accessories

846-2721 Candlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountain Road www.jamestdavis.com

In-Home Consultations Available

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

H OME Local news anchor Danner Evans in her daughter's Southern chic nursery.

A CLASSIC AND TRADITIONAL NURSERY For local news anchor Danner Evans (and gold winner of the “Best of 2014” News Anchor award—see Page 116) and her husband, Norwood, their decorating dilemma was transforming a baby boy’s nursery into one fit for a princess. With two older sons, Luke and Mac, their new daughter Dabney’s room began as a boy’s nursery, which Danner sought to repurpose as much as she could, while adding a feminine quality. “Rebekah Moody with Southern Loom helped guide me with design—the color palette and how to work in fabrics.” she said. “I was worried working with someone would be expensive, but she kept me under budget.” Danner wanted the feel of a high-end nursery without the cost, so she used much of what she already had with her two boys. Since the crib, dresser, nightstand and bookshelf were white, it made for an easy transition from boy to girl. This allowed Danner to invest money into new bedding and window treatments. She purchased a pre-made white ruffle bedskirt and then had Southern Loom in Boonsboro customize it by sewing on a strip of coral to tie into the color scheme. They also made white drapery panels. Danner said that was probably their biggest investment, but it will be a piece that Dabney can grow with. Functionally, Danner also noted how invaluable it is to have a dark room for blocking out the sun during nap time. “I think it turned out beautifully,” she said. “[The draperies] totally changed the way the room looks. It’s very feminine. It lightens things up.” Since they had just painted the nursery for their son, Mac, 18 months earlier, they didn’t want to repaint the pale blue walls. So Southern Loom’s creative solution was to create an accent wall using a stencil, which Danner and Norwood did themselves. While Danner admitted that it was labor intensive, taking nearly five hours

to complete, she said the end result was well worth it, adding that it will be easy to change in the future and was a lot more cost-effective than wallpaper. They then hung a monogram for baby Dabney. Through searches on Pinterest, Danner was inspired by chairs in a bold color accented in white piping, so she turned her non-traditional, yet feminine color scheme up a notch and had their existing rocking chair reupholstered by Phil’s Upholstery. “I’ve slept many nights in the rocking chair,” Danner said. “It has sentimental value because I rocked my other two children in it.” By carrying over a lot of pieces from her older boys, she kept the room affordable, while making it decisively feminine.

“There’s something special about a nursery for me,” Danner said. “It’s my place where I’m rocking my babies. It’s my place where I’m spending time with my children.” Though the decorative elements in each of these nurseries bring a sense of peace and calm to a mothers often chaotic world, a nursery isn’t finished until that one small, yet precious bundle makes its way home—and then the nest is finally complete! >>

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

H OME

Advanced Clinical Dentistry

COUNTRY LIVING IN VIRGINIA

Christopher L. King, D.D.S., P.C.

VENEERS • BLEACHING PORCELAIN CROWNS Our practice can deliver a wide range of dental services and the latest in cosmetic dentistry. Using the most modern technologies and treatment procedures, we provide you with the highest quality of dental care.

SUTHERLAND A remarkable 92-acre country estate set amidst the rolling hills of Bedford county. The 6 bedroom residence includes beautiful reclaimed heart pine floors and exposed beams, gorgeous molding and wood work, 5 fireplaces in the LR,DR, Den, Kit and Rec Room. A stunning, 2 BR and 2 BA, guest house overlooks a wonderful 2 1/2 acre lake. Beautiful maintained lawn and gardens, mature hardwoods and open pasture. Ideal for horses, cattle or a conservation easement. 2605 Coffee Road $2,400,000

434-316-9220

For more information please contact

www.clkingDDS.com

Bruce Carrington, 434-944-2643

1835 Graves Mill Road Suite 2 • Forest, VA 24551

Bcarrington@farmandestate.com

Providing Family & Cosmetic Dentistry “With love in the air, let us make your smile shine!”

Locally Owned and Operated | Serving Central Virginia for 65 Years

C. Ray Carter Co., Inc. “Complete Office Outfitters” Creating Professional Home Offices that suit your Style And Budget.

Traditional | Transitional | Contemporary We offer Design and Layout Services with Professional Installation.

Call Clyde Carter Today for an Appointment 434.660.1658 1195 Carters Stable Road | Forest, Va 24551 64

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

H OME

A WHIMSICAL WONDERLAND For Brandon and Brittany Sydnor, what sparked their nursery design for their first born boy, Briggs, who was born in August, were memories of time spent on Brittany’s great-grandmother’s farm. “When we were there, we were immersed in the countryside,” Brittany said. “I wanted a space that felt light and airy, but not overly themed.” A charcoal drawing of the cellar on the farm that her aunt had entered into last year’s Dirty Santa contest, a Christmas Eve tradition for her family, also inspired the nursery’s palette of ivory and black. “I fought for [the drawing], knowing I wanted to use it in the nursery,” Brittany said. “The old farm in West Virginia was a place of adventure for me as a kid and that drawing reminds me to explore. I imagine sharing childhood stories with Briggs and encouraging him to get out and do, see, discover. Armed with the drawing and her simple color scheme, the couple proceeded to design a beautiful and whimsical ivory and black nursery that their son, Briggs, can grow with rather than out of. Awash in light and soft textures, the Sydnors aimed to make the room not only inviting but liveable. “When it’s all said and done, it’s just a room,” Brittany said. “It’s not a big deal if it gets dirty. Nothing is too precious.” However, one focal part of the Sydnor nursery is pretty undeniably precious: a statement piece wall above Briggs’ crib of lightweight, playful animal heads made of merino wool from Restoration Hardware Baby. A big fan of architectural elements, Brittany also recognized the need for more storage in their 1925 home, so the couple had built-in shelves added to the nursery. A focal point in the room, it will grow with their son and will be a place for him to put artwork or trophies down the road. “You can switch out furnishings, but you always have the architecture to work with,” Brittany said. The crib, rocker and curtains were found online and at leading retail stores. Brittany’s mom enhanced the curtains by adding a Greek Key motif trim to the drapes. The dresser was a bit more of an adventure. When Brittany found the perfect one on eBay, there was only one catch—it was in Chicago. So the couple made a fun weekend of it and took a road trip to pick it up, making a lasting memory. Once they got the piece home, Brandon refinished it, while

New mom, Brittany Sydnor with son, Briggs, in his bright and polished "crib." Even Piper (below) the family Labradoodle enjoys spending time in the plush space.

Brittany invested her energy into soaking and scrubbing the hardware to get it back to its original brass. It now doubles as a changing table. A combination of old and new, the nursery has an appropriately airy feel that doesn’t feel too brand new or weighed down by antique element. As Brittany noted, “it’s an interesting space when it’s both.” Her knack at marrying beautiful vintage pieces with lighthearted elements, like the cloth animal heads and a large elephant print above the campaign dresser, have resulted in a room that’s fit for a little prince, a much-loved Labradoodle and two busy but fashionable parents.

“Buy only things that you love,” Brittany said. “Don’t fill a space just to fill a space. It’s way more interesting to collect and curate over time.” Heather Cravens has 10 years of experience in the design industry, including owning Becoming Designs, an interior design consulting company specializing in Interior Redesign, Home Staging and Professional Organizing. She graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. In addition to serving clients and freelance writing, Heather’s passions are volunteering, serving at church and spending time with her husband and their new baby boy.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

H OME

Distinct Focus. Invaluable Service.

For the area’s largest selection of rental properties check Brownstone Properties first. Whether it’s a single family home, townhome or apartment you are looking for, we have it!

Our team provides you and your family with friendly affordable dentistry, a modernly equipped office, and a sincere commitment to your well being.

Visit us online to see all of our current listings. 3720 Old Forest Road ▪ Lynchburg, VA ▪ (434) 385-1025

www.brownstoneproperties.com

beautiful, functional, timeless pottery made in virginia

EMERSON CREEK POTTERY

1068 Pottery Lane • Winter Hours: Fri.-Sat. 10am-4pm 540-297 -7884 • www.emersoncreekpottery.com 66

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

H OME

HEATHER’S HELPFUL HINTS FOR YOUR BABY’S NURSERY: 1. Tell Your Story. Like Sara Ernst, consider your style, travels and sentimental heirlooms and incorporate them into your nursery. They tell a story about you to your growing child.

2. Get Crafty. Lori Knapton completely changed her entire nursery with paint. Brands of chalk paint are popping up everywhere, but Lori used a homemade recipe. Using a three-toone ratio, simply mix one-third the amount of Plaster of Paris with two-thirds latex paint. Start by mixing the Plaster of Paris with a dab of water. Stir to a pancake batter consistency so that it becomes smooth, then add the paint and Voila! To smooth any grit, lightly sand between coats. 3. Create a Focal Point. Consider longevity when it comes to children’s rooms. Danner Evans invested time into stenciling the focal point wall. Square-by-square, they used spray adhesive and a paint roller to customize their wall. Down the road, it will be much easier to repaint and is a lot more cost-effective than buying wallpaper. 4. Make Choices that Will Grow with Baby. Invest in pieces that are classic and gender neutral that will grow with your child. Brittany Sydnor invested in the architecture of the room with built-in books shelves and drawer, since those elements will span the decades. 5. Rock-A-Bye Baby. We asked each of these mothers what was one piece they couldn’t do without in a nursery. Their unanimous answer? A rocking chair! Since it’s a piece parents will likely use daily, consider it a well-spent investment.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BERGLUND AUTOMOTIVE

Proudly Serving The Lynchburg Area.

We are proud to serve the Lynchburg area. We invite you to stop in and meet our general managers and their great staff who we hope will meet or exceed your sales and service expectations. -William Farrell, President

LUXURY AUTO IN LYNCHBURG

FORD•BUICK•GMC

Berglund Toyota is proud to be the Reception Sponsor For Lynchburg Living Top Teacher Awards.

Of Bedford

Berglund Toyota, Scion • 3007 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA • Located below River Ridge Mall • 1.877.467.4474 • BerglundToyota.com Berglund Luxury Auto Lynchburg • 2643 Lakeside Drive • Lynchburg, VA • 1.866.722.4872 • BerglundLuxuryAuto.com Berglund Of Bedford • Route 460, 1415 Boxwood Terrace • Bedford, VA • 1.888.584.0289 • BerglundofBedford.com Berglund’s KIA Of Lynchburg • 3400 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA • 1.888.753.3143 • KiaOfLynchburg.com

Students! Students!

We invite you to participate in our We invite you to participate in our inaugural Lynchburg Living inaugural Lynchburg Living High School Scholarship Contest, High School Scholarship Contest, sponsored by Berglund Toyota! sponsored by Berglund Toyota! One deserving high school senior will receive a One deserving high($300 school senior receive aLiving Lynchburg $600 scholarship funded bywill Living $600 funded Toyota) by Lynchburg and scholarship $300 funded($300 by Berglund to go toward and $300 funded by education. Berglund Toyota) to go toward furthering his/her The winning essay furthering his/her education. The winning will be published in the March/April 2015 essay issue. will be published in the March/April 2015 issue.23, 2015. Submissions will be accepted through January Submissions will be accepted through January 23, 2015.

The The Prompt: Prompt:

“In 500 words or less, how do you “In 500 words or less, how do you envision Lynchburg in 50 years?” envision Lynchburg in 50 years?”

Visit LynchburgLiving.com Visit LynchburgLiving.com to submit your essay today! to submit your essay today!

LIVING IVING

SPONSORED BY: SPONSORED BY: LYNCHBURG LYNCHBURG

NE WS & N OTABLES

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

COMMUNITY NEWS TAKING CARE OF CITY BUSINESS AND OFFERING “OPPORTUNITY” The Lynchburg Office of Economic Development and Economic Development Authority will host Taking Care of Business, an annual update for business leaders in the City on Thursday, February 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Academy of Fine Arts. Featured speakers will include EDA Chairman Michael Lucado, Lynchburg City Manager Kimball Payne and Lynchburg City Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand to discuss the City's efforts to attract and retain businesses in Lynchburg. At the meeting, the Office of Economic Development will release its annual report for 2014, presenting new information on economic development initiatives and incentives in the City of Opportunity and including annual data on capital investment, job creation and retention, and financial capital available to businesses in Lynchburg. The Lynchburg Economic Development Authority recently launched a new Opportunity Lynchburg website, www.opportunitylynchburg.com. The site features information on expanding, relocating and starting a business in the City of Lynchburg as well as data and additional information on Lynchburg's quality of life, educational opportunities and economic profile. The site also includes a database of commercial properties for sale or lease in Lynchburg and a new blog that will be continually updated with information about development and investment opportunities.

CINDERELLA MAGIC COMING TO GLASS THEATRE Princess magic is coming to the Burg. Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA will be performed on the stage of Glass Theatre at E.C. Glass in Lynchburg, February 20-22 and 26-28. This Tony Award®winning Broadway musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music is currently delighting audiences with its Broadway revival of the classic tale. Glass Theatre brings all the Broadway magic and all the classic Cinderella moments to Lynchburg. Tickets are $12 for adults, while students and seniors tickets are $8. For more information, show times and to order tickets, visit www.ecglasstheatre.org.

COYOTE LOTTERY OFFERED IN BEDFORD COUNTY THROUGH MARCH With a jackpot of $2,000 funded entirely by local businesses and organizations, the Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is hoping to entice hunters and trappers to participate in its third annual Coyote Lottery aimed at managing the growing threat of the predators on county livestock. The program runs now through March 13, and allows participants to receive one entry in the drawing per coyote killed when they bring the carcass in to be counted at Southern States in Bedford. Hunters are required to dispose of the carcass following check-in at Southern States. There is no limit to the number of entries each hunter may submit. Only coyotes killed by the applicant within the boundaries of Bedford County during the lottery program are eligible. Applicants will be required to document the address or location where the coyote was killed.

The drawing, which will include four cash prizes, will be held during the board’s annual Expo on Saturday, March 14, at noon at the Bedford CVCC Center. Participants do not need to be present to win. For information and contest guidelines, visit www.bedfordeconomicdevelopment.com/thirdannual-coyote-lottery-begins-nov-1.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXITS ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL TENURE Academy of Fine Arts Executive Director David Jenkins is exiting center stage after three years at the helm of the downtown nonprofit. His last day with the Academy is January 31. Jenkins will continue to consult with the Academy board as he transitions to full retirement. During his tenure, the Academy achieved the recent installation of the historically accurate marquee on the building’s façade and raised $4.5 million to fund continued work on restoring the theatre. This funding includes major grants from the Timken Foundation and Liberty University plus matching grants from the Mary Morton Parsons and Cabell foundations. Jenkins secured crucial support of elected officials to open the door for state and federal funding as well as tax credits, and worked with consultants and Academy staff to ensure historically accurate architectural plans while introducing necessary modern technologies. He also has brought national-caliber acts to Central Virginia to prime the region for performances that will add to the revitalization of Downtown Lynchburg and the region when the theatre re-opens. “We hired David knowing the Academy would be led for the next three to four years by one of the most experienced directors of historic theatre restoration in the country,” Terry Babbit, Board president, said. “We are excited about the substantial efforts David, with his staff, have made on behalf of the AFA. David will continue in a consulting role as our board begins its national search for his replacement.” The Academy is well known for its year-round programming that includes music, theatre and dance performances; gallery shows; and collaborative arrangements with local organizations like Opera on the James, Liberty University, the Alluvion Stage Company, Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra and Dance Theatre of Lynchburg. The Academy also offers a variety of classes for all ages throughout the year. “Beyond our ongoing programs, the Academy’s primary focus is to finish restoring the historic theatre,” Babbitt said. “We seek individual, corporate and Foundation donations to complete renovation of the current theatre space and the construction of a two-story lobby with modern conveniences. Our board has a great sense of urgency to bring this project to reality as soon as possible. It’s time for Lynchburg and the surrounding communities to benefit not only from the outstanding entertainment we will attract, but also from the positive economic impact the theatre complex will have on our region.” Individuals, corporations and foundations interested in making a pledge toward the restoration are encouraged to contact Development Director Beth Doyle at the Academy at bdoyle@academyfinearts.com.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

501

LYN

CH BU RG -

La Carreta

HEIGHTS BYPASS MADISON HEIGHTS MADISON BYPASS CH BU 29 RG Craddock Terry/Shoemakers Waterstone Lynchburg Regional Convention Center & Visitor Bureau RA Craddock Terry/Shoemakers Bistro Lynchburg Regional Convention Center & Visitor Bureau RA Bistro Presbyterian Cemetery Dish

R PIE

Presbyterian Cemetery

ST. PER M KE

Greyhound 460 Spring Hill Bus with Cemetery Amtrak

29 Waterstone Depot Grille BUS

Dish

Point of Honor Depot Grille BUS

Point of Carriage House Honor Inn B&B

Carriage House Inn B&B

A GR

The News & Advance

BUS

. ST

AV E

DR. ON

Lynchburg College

ST. PER M KE

R PIE

The News & Advance 221

. ST

E OR

R GRACE

LAKESIDE DR

. ST

221

RD.

Y TA

R LO

R DE

LAKESIDE DR

RD .

. ST

RD .

. ST

R E

Forest Plaza West Shopping Center

Marlin

Y TA

OLD F

The Dahlia

Miller Claytor House

S PestHouse/ Medical Museum, Old City Cemetery, James River Holiday Inn TAT RD THO Conference Confederate Cemetery E . Lynchburg MS Center PestHouse/ General Medical Museum, BUS Hospital Old City Cemetery, T. RiverMain StHoliday Inn James HS Lynchburg T Confederate Cemetery 5TConference Eatery H 501 OM Regional Center S The WSET Chamber of White BUS Commerce Hart T. Main St La Carreta D. Lynchburg Amtrack 5TH S Eatery LR YMCA 501 EL E.C. Train Regional T. R The R WSET Chamber of HS MU TWhite Glass Acorn Hill 2 1 Hart Commerce LodgeLa Carreta . Anne Spencer PARK AVE. RD Amtrack L YMCA House/Edankraal The EL Train Plaza RR E.C. Miller ST. OA U H M T Glass KL Acorn Hill Park 12 EY Lodge Anne Spencer AVE. AV PARKBUS Lynchburg E . House/Edankraal The Greyhound College Plaza Miller460 Bus with OA KL Amtrak Park General Hospital

TAT Lynchburg E

Miller Claytor House

La Carreta

• NOW OFFERING HIMALAYAN FACIALS Thursdays Only

• SCHEDULE A ROMANTIC COUPLES MASSAGE TODAY - $75 PP Available Sundays twice a month

• GREAT FOR BRIDAL PARTIES

• WE OFFER 30, 60 & 90 MASSAGES add a salt scrub to any of our massages for a real treat leaving your body silky smooth

To Charlottesville & Nelson County To Charlottesville & Nelson County

R DE

Katie O’ Byrne’s Irish Tea House

The Farm Basket S

OLD F

TheLFarm DR. Basket

EHIL

501

BUS

501

BUS

A Packet Boat A

. VE AJ

SERVICES • BOOK THE SALT CAVE 1 hr Sessions Party of 8 - 135.00 45 min Sessions Adults - 24.00 Students & Seniors 65+ - 22.00

ST.

Monte Carlo FO LD Forest PlazaOWest Shopping Center

DF OL

Monte CarloMcDonald’sO

Katie O’ Byrne’s Irish Tea House

Forest Hills Shopping Center

CRAN

L DR

EHIL

CRAN

Forest Hills Shopping Center

Virginia Baptist Hospital

Randolph College

RIVERMONT AVE.

Virginia Baptist Hospital

Maier LK O Museum RF Of Art NO

Maier Museum Of Art

E. AV Riverside Park LK Packet O RF BED Boat The BedfordNOAve FO RD Residence Meat Shop Riverside AV B&B Blue Park E. Randolph The Dahlia Marlin College Bedford Ave BEDF The OR Residence Meat Shop DA B&B BlueS VE.

Magnolia Foods Rivermont Pizza

RIVERMONT AVE.

Magnolia Foods Rivermont Pizza

GS RIN SP DR. ON

ON R D.

The Village Courts Shopping Center

Westminster Cantebury

RD.

INGT

BOO

SBO The Village N Courts Shopping Center RO RD.

RD.

Episcopal School

Westminster Cantebury Virginia

Virginia Episcopal School

R LO

WIGG

ON R

. Peaks DView Park McDonald’s

INGT

WIGG

Boonsboro Shopping Center

ORO

NSB

BOO

facebook.com/londonsaltspa www.londonsaltspa.com

Peaks View Park

Isabella’s

To Blue Ridge Parkway

6152 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Forest, VA 24551

LIN

CENTRAL VIRGINIA’S ONLY SALT SPA

Call us today!

. RD K . RD K

VES R D.

We welcome you to come and breathe the air in Central Virginia’s 1st Therapeutic Salt Cave. Our air is 100% purer than the air outside! Whether it’s casual or business you will leave feeling refreshed! Now open until 7:00 pm on Tuesdays!

LAN

VES R

Come & Discover

RD.

The holidays are right around the corner, we have very unique gifts in, especially for Christmas giving idea’s. Gift certificates available, as well as a great place for your holiday parties.

GS RIN SP

LAN

MILL

R S T RD E S T RD . .

L OL

IN MA

LIN

ST.

MILL

LAN

RD.

IN QU

L OL

E CAB

HO R

LYNCHBURG LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

ST.

HO R

E ST.

I MA

I N ST.

E V

RIC RIC H H M M ON ON DS DS T. RIAL T. AVE. AVE.

LAN

E LL

SE CAB

ATH ER RH O L T RD. HOLT RD.

72 IN QU

ATH E

M AP

. ST

E OR

O XT

WA TE

ICK

VIE W

GR E

VIE W

GR E

To Roanoke

RT RD

AIRPO

RT RD

AIRPO

Lynchburg Regional Airport

460

Fort Early

MEMORIALMEM

Central Virginia Community McDonald’s College

BUS

29 Wards Crossing

BUS

460 29

Cold Stone Creamery

To Danville

Liberty University WardsMcDonald’s Cold Stone Crossing Creamery

Liberty University Macados

ERS MT.NRDLDE.RS MT. R D . C A NDL CA

To Roanoke

Consolidated Shoe

460

BUS

Waterlick Plaza

London Salt Spa

O XT

McDonald’s460

Heritage High School

McDonald’s

Timberlake Plaza 460

I BUS T

K LA

E MB

I BUS T

Timberlake Porter Plaza House 460

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

Health Nut Nutrition

RD. RDS RD. WA

London Salt Spa

E DR. E DR. RPRIS ERPRIS TE T

Wyndhurst

L ER

Porter House

SA U ND

501

Fort Hill Village Shopping Center Fort Hill Village Shopping Center

McDonald’s Jamerson EN YMCA Neighbor’s Place D.O. Allen Homes Health Nut Wyndhurst Nutrition Jamerson EN YMCA

501

Charley’s

McDonald’s Graves Mill Neighbor’s Place Shopping Center D.O. Runk & Allen Pratt Homes

RD.

Charley’s DR

DE WI

N TIO NA

TIO NA

I NW

THO

RD. PER RY

City Stadium

M RD. A D IU

S TADI

RD. UM

S T Hill Spring Cemetery

AV E

Phase 2 City Big Lick Stadium O Comfort Inn DD Tropical Grill A VE Fort Early FEL PE . RR LO WS Phase 2 YM ON RD. Big Lick LynchburgOInn Comfort Inn T & Conference D Tropical Grill BUS Center D FPost Historic Sandusky BUSAVE ELL . Foundation Office OW 460 29 Lynchburg Inn SR D. DMV & Conference BUS Burlington Coat BUS Center Post Historic Sandusky Plaza Y Foundation Office 460Milan Kirkley 29 URRA M Courtyard Hotel DMV McDonald’s Quaker Burlington Coat Marriot Meeting Plaza Days Y House Kirkley Inn URRA Milan Crown HotelShakers M Courtyard Sterling McDonald’s Best Western Quaker Marriot Hampton Inn Meeting 501 Days Holiday Inn Express Sleep Inn House Inn Crown River Shakers Sterling Best Western 501 Ridge Mall Hampton Inn 501 Holiday Inn Express Sleep Inn Candler Station Central River Virginia Heavenly Ham 501Community Ridge Mall Macados Super 8 Candler Station College

ES MILL

Bulls GRAVES MILL RD. Forest Crossings Graves Mill Shopping Center Bulls& PrattGRAV Runk

501

MAS

THO

To Bedford To Forest Crossings Bedford

OL D AVES MGILRAVES MIL L RD. L RD.

RD.

PL PL . MA . YF L O WE R DR DR . .

221

U ND

R RT. 8 T 11 RT . 811 .6 22

S WARD

RT .6

MAS

Wingate Inn

Wingate Inn Heavenly Ham Super 8

. VEC

VEC

460 29

RT. 811 RT. 811

RT AV E

D GR

FLO R

To Red Hill

501

LODGING & MEETING N FACILITIES

LODGING & MEETING SHOPPING FACILITIES

SHOPPING HOSPITAL

HOSPITAL DINING

DINING COLLEGES

COLLEGES POINTS OF INTEREST

501

To Appomattox To Appomattox

POINTS OF INTEREST

MAP OF

460

BUS BUS

Fairview FLO Square R Shopping Center Fairview BUS Square BUS Shopping 460Center 501

E AV

WARDS WARDS FER FER R R YR YR D. D.

B L EL

MA YF

E AV

H YT

MP L EL . AVE

LO W

I DA

LEESVILLLEEREDS.VILLE RD.

RT AV E

. RR

W RD OL L

E .

H YT . AVE

AV E

I DA

OL L

221

M AP

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

In this 11th year of “Best Of” voting, there is a lot we at Lynchburg Living could say about this contest. A lot about how much you, our readers, are big cheerleaders for your favorite local places, people and business. A lot about how voting grows every year, a lot about how more and more locally-owned businesses take the winners circle each time. A lot about how with many added categories this year, the spotlight is cast on more facets of what makes our region great like never before. But sometimes, it’s best to simply let the numbers talk: More than 50,500 total votes were cast in 82 categories in order to crown the 251 winners. And that’s pretty incredible. Read on as we unveil the reader-voted “Best of 2014!” >> W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

THE GARLIC FESTIVAL BEST FESTIVAL OR EVENT

Gold Award Winner

Garlic from all over the world is represented at the always-popular Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival at Rebec Vineyards in Amherst.

CENTRAL VIRGINIA CULTURE BEST ART STUDIO Gold Academy of Fine Arts Silver Riverviews Artspace Bronze Liberty University Art Gallery

BEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA WINERY Gold Peaks of Otter Winery

BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY SPOT Gold Amazement Square Silver Blackwater Creek Trail Bronze Lynchburg Hillcats

BEST FESTIVAL OR EVENT Gold The Garlic Festival Silver Get! Downtown Bronze Lynchburg Beer & Wine Festival

BEST GOLF COURSE Gold London Downs Silver Boonsboro Country Club Bronze Ivy Hill Golf Club

BEST LIVE THEATRE Gold Liberty University Tower Theatre Silver E.C. Glass Theatre Bronze Academy of Fine Arts

Silver Rebec Vineyards & Winery Bronze Devault Vineyards

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

We promise to provide the finest quality and most creative food, served by a knowledgeable and friendly staff, and to make every event we cater special and unforgettable for our clients.

Cissa Willman, Laurie Ward & Carrie McCall Professional Catering Services

2492 Rivermont Avenue • Lynchburg, VA 24503 • 434-845-2692 www.avenuefoods.net • avenuefoodscatering@gmail.com

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

BEST ART STUDIO

Gold Award Winner

More than a live performance theater, the Academy of Fine Arts also features art classes and galleries, among other offerings.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

LYNCHBURG NISSAN part of Mabry Auto Group

Nissan Rogue

Class Exclusive ~ Fuel Efficient. Practical. Spacious.

VIRTUAL 360° VISIBILITY Class-Exclusive Around View Monitor

THINK Lynchburg Nissan

NOT TWO, BUT THREE Available 3rd-Row Seating with the EZ Flex™ Seating System

ONE CARGO SYSTEM, 18 CARGO SOLUTIONS 70 cu. ft. Cargo Capacity & Divide-N-Hide Cargo System

18588 Forest Road • Forest, Virginia 24551 • 434.385.7733 • LynchburgNissan.com

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

ACORN HILL LODGE

BEST BED & BREAKFAST

Gold Award Winner

BEST NONPROFIT Gold Lynchburg Humane Society Silver Gleaning for the World Bronze Freedom 4/24

BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION Gold Blue Ridge Parkway Silver Smith Mountain Lake Bronze National D-Day Memorial

THE GREAT OUTDOORS BEST BIKING/HIKING/ RUNNING TRAIL Gold Blackwater Creek Trail Silver Peaks of Otter Bronze Downtown Lynchburg Riverwalk

BEST FISHING SPOT Gold Smith Mountain Lake Silver James River Bronze Buggs Island Lake

BEST PARK Gold Peaks View Park Silver Riverside Park Bronze Smith Mountain Lake State Park >>

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

Thank You for Voting Us Gold Level Best Bed & Breakfast! Lodging, dining, events and spa all in one great location!

Your Home Away From Home • www.acornhilllodge.com • info@acornhilllodge.com • 434.528.0983 • 2134 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA

DeVault Vineyards would like to thank all of our customers for voting for us as one of Lynchburg’s favorite Wineries. Please email us your address if you would be interested in one of our 2015 calenders which will list all of our 2015 Events on it. -- The DeVault Family

Your Family Friendly Winery devaultvineyards@hotmail.com • www.devaultvineyards.com

APPLE FORD

Thank You for Voting us Best Car Dealership! 2113 Lakeside Dr • Lynchburg,VA 24501 New: 888-663-4358 • Used: 888-739-9641 Service: 888-471-8570 • Parts: 888-432-3963 www.applefordva.com 84

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

LYNCHBURG HUMANE SOCIETY BEST NONPROFIT

Gold Award Winner

Executive Director Makena Yarbrough with one of LHS's four-legged residents.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

You’ve Got It at

Lynchburg Mazda

Te 2014 CX-5 was named a 2014 Top Safet

y Pick

Te new MAZDA3

Honored to be named a World Car of the Year Finalis t

Te 2014 MAZDA6 “Highest Ranked Vehicle Appeal Among Midsize Cars”

Tis is the Mazda Way! 18576 Forest Road • Forest, Virginia 24551 • 434.385.7736 • LynchburgMazda.com

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

BILLY CRAFT

Sales representative, Kelly Howes, hands over the keys to a new car to a customer.

Gold Award Winner BEST CAR DEALERSHIP

Silver Award Winner BEST AUTO SERVICE

BEST VIEW OF THE CITY

BEST AUTO SERVICE

BEST CAR DEALERSHIP

Gold Candlers Mountain/Snowflex/ LU Monogram

Gold Harris Tire

Gold Billy Craft

Silver Billy Craft

Silver Mabry Auto Group, Lynchburg Nissan & Lynchburg Mazda

Silver Bank of the James building, downtown Lynchburg Bronze John Lynch Memorial Bridge, coming from Madison Heights

BEST BUSINESSES BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM Gold Davidson, Doyle & Hilton, CPA Silver Shackleford & Werthman, CPA Bronze Lovelace, Norvelle & Mathews, PC

Bronze Babcock’s Auto Service

BEST BED & BREAKFAST Gold Acorn Hill Silver The Carriage House Inn Bronze The Bedford Columns

BEST BOOK STORE Gold Givens Books & Little Dickens Silver Barnes & Noble Bronze Lifeway Christian Books

Bronze Apple Ford of Lynchburg

BEST CATERER Gold Magnolia Foods Silver Charley’s Restaurant & Catering Bronze Avenue Foods

BEST CHILDCARE FACILITY Gold The School Zone, Forest Silver Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center Bronze Caterpillar Clubhouse

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

Thank You to Our Patients for Voting Us as the #1 Dermatology Practice in Lynchburg!

Kappa P. Meadows, M.D.

Soni S. Carlton, M.D.

Mark D. Mac Gregor, PA-C

Brian D. Jalbert, PA-C

Celebrating 60 Years as Lynchburg’s Premier Dermatology Practice! 1330 Oak Lane, Suite 101 Lynchburg, VA 24503 • 434.847.6132 • www.dermconsultant.com

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

GIVENS BOOKS & LITTLE DICKENS BEST BOOK STORE BEST CHILDREN'S STORE

Gold Award Winner

Owner Danny Givens in his award-winning book and children's store.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

our traditions continue... thank you lynchburg! 4 Best Gift & specialty store â&#x20AC;˘ Best deli $

thefarmbasket.com

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

MICHAEL'S CARPET WORLD BEST FLOORING COMPANY

Gold Award Winner

Michael Grant in his gold-worthy carpet store on Old Forest Road in Lynchburg.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

(434) 993-2753 www.rsglandscaping.com

Facebook.com/rsglandscapingandlawncare @RSGLandscaping

caskie & frost Caskie & Frost has been providing a broad range of legal services to both businesses and individuals throughout Central Virginia for over 100 years. Types of legal matters handled by the attorneys of Caskie & Frost include:

T H A N K YOU FOR VOT I NG US BE ST L AW FI R M!

•Adoptions •Banking •Business Law •Civil Litigation •Commercial Litigation •Criminal Defense •Domestic Relations •Employment Law

•Family Law •Information Technology & Internet Business •Insurance Defense •Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations •Personal Injury •Workers' Compensation •And More!

PHON E : 434-8 4 6-2731 • FA X : 434-8 45-1191 230 6 ATHER HOLT ROAD LY NCHBU RG, VA 24501 • W W W.CASK IEFROST.COM 92

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

bloom BY DOYLE'S

BEST FLORIST

Gold Award Winner

Debbie Miller at her Gold Level business, bloom by Doyle's.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

www.c21all-service.com

Proud to be Your Real Estate Company in Central Virginia

Amherst Office

www.century21.com

Appomattox Office

101 South Main Street Amherst, VA 24521

Relocation 877-391-2121

434-946-0580

2071 Confederate Blvd. Appomattox, VA 24522

434-352-2318

“Our Passion For Excellence Will Move You!”

Bedford Office

Forest Office

1525 Longwood Ave., Suite A Bedford, VA 24523

14805 Forest Road, Suite 229, Forest, VA 24551

540-586-5500

434-525-1212

Lynchburg Office 20886 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, VA 24502

434-237-7777

Charley’s not only operates as a full-time restaurant, serving lunch and dinner daily, but also offers full service off site catering. Our experienced catering chef ’s are excited to bring their talent to your home or business.

Call or e-mail Charley’s today for more information about our off site catering services. Thank you for voting us one of the Best Caterers!

LYNCHBURG LIVING

707 Graves Mill Rd • Lynchburg, VA

434-237-5988

info@charleyslynchburg.com

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Thanks for Voting!

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

GLADIOLA GIRLS

Owner Renee Wood has gained a following for her unique boutique in downtown Lynchburg.

BEST CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

Gold Award Winner

BEST CHILDREN’S STORE

BEST COMMUNITY BANK

BEST DAY SPA

Gold Givens Books & Little Dickens

Gold Bank of the James

Gold The Parlor Spa

Silver Once Upon A Child

Silver BB&T

Silver London Salt Spa

Bronze Sweet Peas Children’s Consignment Boutique

Bronze First National Bank

Bronze Spa 4109

BEST CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

BEST CONSIGNMENT/ THRIFT SHOP

BEST DESIGNER EYEWEAR & SUNGLASSES

Gold Gladiola Girls

Gold Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Gold St. Clair Eye Care

Silver J. Crew

Silver On Second Thought

Silver Harman Eye Center

Bronze Penelope

Bronze Pastiche at Main

Bronze Piedmont Eye Center

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

BOWEN

JEWELRY COMPANY BEST JEWELRY STORE

Gold Award Winner

A Lynchburg landmark, Bowen Jewelry Company has been selling dazzling new and estate jewelry since 1934.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014 Providing exceptional medical care to the children of Central Virginia

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s

Cinderella

Thank you for voting us BEST PEDIATRICIAN!

Open seven days a week, night and weekend appointments available. 1212 McConville Road www.hopkinspediatrics.com 434-237-8886 or 800-245-7011 (24 hours)

Dates: February 20-22,26-28 2015 Times: February 20, 21, 26-28 @ 7:30 February 21,22 @ 2:30 pm

ALL LEATHER • ALL COMFORT • ALL GRAND

E.C. Glass Auditorium

Award Winner Best Live Theatre Coming in April, Moon Over Buffalo

434.515.5370 WWW.ECGLASSTHEATRE.ORG 98

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

0229858

Come see our Grand selection of sofas, love seats, recliners, chairs and ottomans. Select from all leather, blended leather and leather look. Elegant style, exquisite comfort and affordable price!

LYNCHBURG 5401 Fort Ave 434.239.5900 OPEN EVERY DAY www.grandhomefurnishings.com

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

FOREST

DENTAL CENTER BEST DENTIST

Gold Award Winner

According to voters, Joshua Binder, dentist and owner of Forest Dental Center makes having work done more pleasant.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

Care for the

WHOLE FAMILY Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re welcoming

Carrie Cobb, MD! Dr. Cobb is a board-certified dermatologist who comes to our practice by way of Maryland. She has over 4 years of dermatology experience. Dr. Cobb and her family are new to the area, so please join us in giving them a warm Lynchburg welcome! Dr. Cobb is taking new patients. We are also welcoming Lynchburg native Mandy Wilkes-Hoffmeister, FNP-C. As a Nurse Practitioner, Mandy has a broad range of patient care experience and sees both pediatric and adult dermatology patients. Ms. WilkesHoffmeister is available to see new patients. Mandy Wilkes-Hoffmeister, FNP-C

Carrie Cobb, MD

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

SAGE TRYALL SALON BEST SALON

Gold Award Winner

Suzy Tryall (second from left) and husband, Todd, owners of Sage Tryall strike a pose with two of their star stylists.

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING COMPANY Gold Edward Jones Investments Silver Davenport & Company LLC Bronze Ford Mays Wealth Management

BEST FLOORING COMPANY Gold Michael’s Carpet World Silver Piedmont Floors Bronze The Floor Show

BEST FLORIST

BEST HEATING & AIR

Gold Bloom by Doyle’s

Gold Wooldridge Heating & Air

Silver Arthur’s Flower Cart

Silver Southern Air Residential

Bronze Flower Basket, Madison Heights

Bronze Davis Heating & Cooling

BEST GIFT & SPECIALTY

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS

Gold FarmBasket

Gold Grand Home Furnishings

Silver Accents Flags, Gift, Home & Garden

Silver Greenfront Furniture, Farmville

Bronze Pastiche at Main

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

101

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

COMPLETE FAMILY DENTISTRY

WE WELCOME NEW PATIENTS Our friendly and compassionate staff will make your visits comfortable.

VOTED #1 DENTAL CENTER

Thank you Lynchburg, for voting to make us #1, and to all our patients for trusting us with their smiles.

Thank You for Voting us the Gold Award Winner for Best Breakfast www.MarketAtMain.com | 434.847.9040 904 Main Street | Lynchburg, Virginia Monday–Saturday 7am-9pm | Sunday 8am-9pm 102

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Dr. Binder | Dr. Yeager Dr. McAvoy | Dr. Lysenko | Dr. Chalk

434-385-7307

1604 Graves Mill Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502 Open: Monday–Friday 8am-5pm www.ForestDentalCenter.com

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

SMITH

MOUNTAIN LAKE BEST FISHING SPOT

Gold Award Winner

BEST HOME REMODELING COMPANY Gold Custom Structures Silver (tie) Rempfer Construction Foster Construction Bronze LG Flint

BEST HOME SERVICE COMPANY

BEST HOMEBUILDER

BEST KITCHEN & BATH

Gold Custom Structures

Gold Ferguson

Silver (tie) Dietz Lilly, Builder Inc. Equity Enterprise, Inc.

Silver (tie) Bed, Bath & Beyond Kitchen & Bath Ideas

Bronze Foster Construction

Bronze Lowe’s

BEST JEWELRY STORE

BEST LANDSCAPING COMPANY

Gold Bowen Jewelry Company

Gold DirecTV

Silver Fink’s

Silver Rempfer Construction

Bronze Penelope

Bronze Taylor Brothers

Gold Southern Landscaping Group Silver RSG Landscaping & Lawn Care, Inc. Bronze CLC, Inc.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

103

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST HOMEBUILDERS

Committed to the Lynchburg Area with over 20 years of experience. 115B Tradewynd Drive • fosterconstruction@gmail.com • 434-546-0283

Givens Books - Little Dickens est.1976

Voted Best Bookstore & Childrens Store 2014 Find it here, buy it here, keep us here. Thank you for supporting all locally owned & operated businesses. Shop Locally to strengthen your community. 2236 Lakeside Dr. Lynchburg,VA 434-385-5027 Hours: M-F 8am-8pm Sat. 9am-7pm

104

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

TRESCA ON 8TH

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

BEST WEDDING VENUE

Gold Award Winner

Tara Cofer of Tresca on 8th stands in the light-filled second floor space of the popular Commerce Street venue.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

105

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

GARY'S

GARDEN CENTER BEST LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLY

Gold Award Winner

BEST LAW FIRM

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

Gold Caskie & Frost

Gold Century 21

Gold Travel Bugs

Silver Edmunds & Williams

Silver Dawson Ford Garbee & Co.

Silver Travel Lovers

Bronze Overbey, Hawkins & Wright

Bronze RE/MAX 1st Olympic

Bronze AAA

BEST LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLY

BEST SALON

BEST VETERINARIAN

Gold Sage Tryall Salon

Gold Peaks View Animal Hospital

Silver Taylor’d Nails

Silver Animal Hospital of Lynchburg

Bronze Fusion Salon

Bronze Lake Forest Animal Hospital

BEST STUDIO & INTERIOR DESIGN

BEST WEDDING VENUE

Gold Gary’s Garden Center Silver Lowe’s Bronze Virginia Garden Supply

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Gold Sam Stroud Photography Silver My Little Walnut Photography Bronze Megan Vaughan Photography

106

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Gold Pastiche at Main Silver Interiors by Moyanne Bronze Curtains, Blinds & Bath

Gold Tresca on 8th Silver Sierra Vista Bronze West Manor Events >>

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

Lunch & Dinner

Tuesday through Saturday

Sunday for Brunch 4925 Boonsboro Road www.isabellasitalian.com

Gold Award Winner Best Italian

Come & Discover CENTRAL VIRGINIA’S ONLY SALT SPA 6152 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Forest, VA 24551

icWear

Urban Ch

For Every Style 12th & Main

434.944.4233 • www.gladiolagirls.com OPEN DAILY UNTIL 6

Call us today!

SERVICES

facebook.com/londonsaltspa www.londonsaltspa.com

Voted Best Day Spa • SCHEDULE A ROMANTIC COUPLES MASSAGE TODAY - $75 PP

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

107

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

We’re the best ... again! Thank you, Lynchburg, for making us your choice for coffee & beverages again. Because we could not do this without you, we’d like to offer you a deal.

Buy one beverage, receive one of equal or lesser value .... FREE 20722 Timberlake Road 14044 Wards Road 2820 Linkhorne Drive

434-237-7100 434-582-1630 434-660-7100

www.joe-beans.com

h Joe Doug s rd a C y e n o M t a re make g gifts! s a tm Chris

s.com

bean www.joe-

Good at any Joe Bean’s locations. No cash value. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires January 31, 2015.

108

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

RIVERMONT PIZZA

Gold Award Winner BEST BAR Silver Award Winner BEST PIZZA

Bartender Mike Humenchuk extends a cold one at "RP."

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

109

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

Thank you Lynchburg You are the “Hero” in our story Voted Best Non-Profit in Lynchburg

Adopt Donate * Volunteer Spay/neuter www.lynchburghumane.org

Mellie, adopted 2011

110

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

PASTICHE AT MAIN

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

Gold Award Winner BEST STUDIO & INTERIOR DESIGN

Bronze Award Winner BEST CONSIGNMENT/ THRIFT SHOP BEST GIFT & SPECIALTY BEST HOME FURNISHINGS

Pastiche owner, Haley Pavao, in the store she created on Main Street in Lynchburg.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

111

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

*Gourmet Deli - Catering - Boutique Wine - Craft Beer - Specialty Cakes*

thank you. { best deli & best caterer } www.magnoliafoods.com

112

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

JOE BEAN'S BEST COFFEE Bottoms up! This bean brew-thru took top honors.

HEALTH & WELLNESS BEST CHIROPRACTOR Gold Light Chiropractic Silver Lynchburg Chiropractic Center Bronze Dr. Will Likins, Chiropractic Care Center

BEST DENTIST Gold Forest Dental Center Silver Forest Family Dentistry Bronze Libbey Family Dentistry

Gold Award Winner

BEST DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE Gold Dermatology Consultants, Inc. Silver RidgeView Dermatology Bronze Central Virginia Dermatology

BEST DOCTOR Gold (tie) Dr. Craig Petry, CVFP Wyndhurst Family Medicine Dr. Laura Robert, CVFP New London Family Practice Silver Dr. Thomas Eppes, Jr., Forest Family Physicians Bronze Dr. Geeta Rakheram, Medical Associates of Central Virginia, Internal Medicine

BEST EYE CARE Gold Piedmont Eye Center Silver Harman Eye Center Bronze St. Clair Eye Care

BEST FAMILY PRACTICE Gold Central Virginia Family Physicians Silver Medical Associates of Central Virginia Bronze Wyndhurst Family Medicine

BEST PEDIATRICIAN Gold F Read Hopkins Pediatric Associates Silver Richeson Drive Pediatrics Bronze Dr. Elizabeth Mumper, Advocates for Children Pediatrics

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

113

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

THANK YOU FOR SELECTING US

434.316.5985 • 2011 Enterprise Drive, Forest, VA 24551 • PiedmontFloor.com

Gold Winner Best Bar Silver Winner Best Pizza

2496 Rivermont Ave • Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.846.2877 • www.rivermontpizza.com 114

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

DR. LAURA ROBERT DR. CRAIG PETRY BEST DOCTOR

Gold Award Winner (tie)

Twice as nice: two doctors from Central Virginia Family Physician's network were name "top docs" by voters.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

115

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

DANNER EVANS

Evans at home in Lynchburg with her three children, Luke, Mac and Dabney.

BEST NEWS ANCHOR

Gold Award Winner

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE Gold Rehab Associates of Central Virginia Silver Centra Rehabilitation Services Bronze The Orthopaedic Center of Central Virginia

BEST RETIREMENT CENTER Gold Westminster Cantebury Silver The Summit Bronze Runk & Pratt

116

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BIG PERSONALITIES BEST CIVIC LEADER Gold Jonathan Falwell, Thomas Road Baptist Church

BEST BAND Gold Dragonfly Silver The Worx Bronze The Ruckus

Silver Joan Foster, Lynchburg City Council

BEST NEWS ANCHOR

Bronze Pastor Woody Torrence, Blue Ridge Community Church

Silver Len Stevens, WSET

Gold Danner Evans, WSET

Bronze Sean Sublette, WSET >>

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

Styling Dream Vacations around the Globe with Exceptional Local Service. Gold Award Winner for Best Travel Agency

20334 Timberlake Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502 www.Travelbugsinc.com

434-455-0245

PRIVATE PARTIES CATERING GIFT CARDS LUNCH & BRUNCH 1344 MAIN STREET LYNCHBURG, VA 24504

(434) 845-1601

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

117

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

Need to Sell? Relocating?

Need to Buy? Downsizing?

You NEED Nadine Blakely, Realtor! “Your Neighborhood Specialist”

Nadine Blakely, Realtor ® Accredited Staging Professional Senior Real Estate Specialist

Now Staging Homes for Spring!

Voted Bronze Level Award Winner for Best Real Estate Agency! Thank you for voting to make us one of the best real estate agencies in Lynchburg!

(434) 444-2226 www.NadineBlakelyHomes.com Email: nadineblakely@remax.net

Choose a Realtor who chooses to give back! 118

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Nadine Blakely gives from every closing to these charities and organizations.

RE/MAX 1st Olympic

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

ZOËS KITCHEN BEST RESTAURANT FOR VEGETARIANS/ VEGANS

Gold Award Winner

Mighty and meatless! Zoës Kitchen serves up plentiful options for herbivores and carnivores alike.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

119

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

We deliver to Lynchburg and the surrounding area. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-1pm

Thank You for selecting us as one of Lynchburg’s Best Florists! 116 Commonwealth Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572 434-929-1960 • www.flowerbasketva.com

For the last 9 years we have worked hard to bring a SAFE nail experience right to your home and you’ve noticed!

Thank you Lynchburg!

(434) 444-2715 • www.taylordnails.com

Students!

We invite you to participate in our inaugural Lynchburg Living High School Scholarship Contest, sponsored by Berglund Toyota! Have the chance to win $600! See page 69 or visit www.LynchburgLiving.com for more information.

120

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

MARKET AT MAIN BEST BREAKFAST

Gold Award Winner

BEST RADIO DJ

BEST ATMOSPHERE

BEST BARBECUE

Gold Danny, Zack & Miss Monica, K92

Gold {RA} Bistro

Gold The Silver Pig, Madison Heights

Silver Michael & Erica, Spirit FM

Silver Waterstone

Silver Pok-E-Joe’s

Bronze Dick & Dave, Q99

Bronze The Neighbors Place

Bronze Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

LOCAL EATS

BEST BAR

BEST ASIAN/ETHNIC FOOD Gold King’s Island Silver Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse Bronze La Carreta

Gold Rivermont Pizza Silver (tie) The Neighbors Place {RA} Bistro Bronze Apocalypse Ale Works, Forest

BEST BREAKFAST Gold Market at Main Silver Cracker Barrel Bronze Koffee Kup

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

121

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

SAM STROUD PHOTOGRAPHY

“I am so glad that I chose Tresca on 8th for my wedding reception. The venue is beautiful and the staff is amazing. In my opinion, there is no better venue in Lynchburg to have your event!” -Katie

VOTED BEST WEDDING VENUE IN LYNCHBURG 724 COMMERCE ST, LYNCHBURG, VA 24504 TRESCAON8TH.COM • 434-229-8519 • INFO@TRESCAON8TH.COM

Thanks to the readers of Lynchburg Living for voting us number one. Michael’s Carpet World has been Locally Owned and Operated since 1987

“The Carpet People Who Care”

Back Pain? Headaches? Stress? Fatigue? Dr. Todd MacDowall

Michael Grant

Ed Roakes

Tracie Grant

Casey Carden

Tim Burkholder

3139 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 www.michaelscarpetworld.com 434-385-7482 122

LYNCHBURG LIVING

103 Annjo Court Forest, VA 24551 www.light-chiropractic.com (434) 455-2484

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Gold Award Winner for Best Chiropractor

MAGNOLIA FOODS

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

Gold Award Winner BEST DELI BEST CATERER

Silver Award Winner BEST RESTAURANT FOR VEGETARIANS/VEGANS

Adi and Scott McCauley, owners of Magnolia Foods, take home the gold.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

123

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

www.stclair-eye.com

DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY Dr. Gary H. St. Clair Dr. Clifford I. Phillips Dr. Mark D. Rodammer Dr. Anna H. Farouq

Eye Care Family Caring For

Dr. Ashley C. Veloso

Family

OFFICES TO SERVE YOU 20838 A Timberlake Road 2514 Langhorne Road Shoppes of Appomattox

239-2800 845-6086 352-5908 Best Eyewear & Sunglasses Best Eye Care

PHOTOS BY K.D. BURKE PHOTOGRAPHY

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS FOR MAKING THIS ACHIEVEMENT POSSIBLE. AND THANK YOU TO OUR STAFF WHO WORK HARD EVERYDAY TO CREATE LYNCHBURG’S AWARDWINNING BURGER. CHEERS,

Ernst Von Bräuburgers

124

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

ISABELLA'S BEST ITALIAN

Gold Award Winner

BEST BURGER

BEST DESSERTS

BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

Gold The Cavalier

Gold Montana Plains Bakery

Silver Bräuburger

Silver Chestnut Hill Bakery

Bronze {RA} Bistro

BEST COFFEE

BEST FROZEN DESSERT

Gold Joe Beans

Gold Mr. Goodies

BEST LOCALLY-OWNED RESTAURANT

Silver The White Hart Cafe

Silver MayLynn’s Creamery

Gold {RA} Bistro

Bronze The Muse

Bronze Sweet Frog

Silver Waterstone

BEST DELI

BEST ITALIAN

Bronze Benjamin’s

Gold Magnolia Foods

Gold Isabella’s

BEST MEXICAN

Silver West Side Deli

Silver La Villa

Gold La Carreta

Bronze FarmBasket

Bronze Mangia

Silver Mi Patron

Gold Chick-fil-A Silver La Carreta Bronze La Villa

Bronze La Taqueria

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

125

www.travellovers.com | (434) 385-5192 | 19129 Forest Road |

& Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce

PRESENTS:

IRISH SPLENDOR November 3 – 10, 2015 · 8 Days

· Round Trip Air from Richmond International Airport · Deluxe Hotels, Tours & Transportation

· 10 Meals

H I G H L I G H T S I N C LU D E :

· Dublin the ‘Fair City”

· Dingle Peninsula

· Guinness Storehouse

· Cliffs of Moher

· Rock of Cashel

· Dromoland Castle

· Blarney Castle

· Tullamore Dew Heritage Center

Fully escorted by Travel Lovers. Tour operated by Collette Vacations.

BOOK NOW AND SAVE $200! Price Per Person

Single $3,609

Double $3,159

Triple $3,129

Trip previews January 6, 2015 and February 10, 2015 Call Travel Lovers for details.

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

{RA} BISTRO GOLD AWARD WINNER

Best Atmosphere Best Locally-Owned Restaurant SILVER AWARD WINNER

Best Bar Best Wait Staff Best Restaurant for Rehearsal Dinner or Event BRONZE AWARD WINNER

Best Burger Best Desserts Best Night Spot for Live Music Best Place for a Business Lunch

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

127

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

Thank you Lynchburg for Voting us one of the best!

We strive to provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere, where you can enjoy the exquisite Japanese culture as well as taste our fine cuisine.

434-847-1288

Open Daily: Serving Lunch and Dinner 3700 Candlers Mountain Rd. #Z Lynchburg, VA 24502

Toss your razor, try our laser! Congratulations to Dr. Petry for being voted Best Doctor!

Try our brand new, state-of-the-art, medical grade laser for the removal of unwanted hair on all skin types. Schedule your free consultation today.

102 Archway Ct. Lynchburg, VA | (434) 237-3664 | 128

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

wyndhurstaesthetics.com

BEST OF LYNCH BURG 2014

SHOEMAKERS Gold Award Winner BEST RESTAURANT FOR REHEARSAL DINNER OR EVENT

Bronze Award Winner BEST STEAK

BEST NEW RESTAURANT (ONE YEAR OLD OR LESS)

BEST PLACE FOR A BUSINESS LUNCH

Gold Taco Shark

Gold The Neighbors Place

Silver Zoës Kitchen

Silver The Depot Grille

Bronze (tie) Andy Chang China Grill Bräuburgers

Bronze {RA} Bistro

BEST NIGHT SPOT FOR LIVE MUSIC Gold Benjamin’s Silver Rivermont Pizza Bronze {RA} Bistro

BEST PIZZA Gold Waterstone Silver Rivermont Pizza Bronze Lil Cucci’s

BEST SEAFOOD Gold The Blue Marlin Silver Red Lobster Bronze Benjamin’s

BEST STEAK BEST RESTAURANT FOR REHEARSAL DINNER OR EVENT Gold Shoemakers Silver {RA} Bistro Bronze The Crown Sterling

BEST RESTAURANT FOR VEGETARIANS/VEGANS Gold Zoës Kitchen

Gold New London Steakhouse Silver The Crown Sterling Bronze Shoemakers

BEST WAIT STAFF Gold Chick-fil-A Silver {RA} Bistro Bronze The Crown Sterling

Silver Magnolia Foods Bronze Milan Indian Cuisine

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

129

TASTE

Spice Up Your Plate TRANSPORT YOUR TONGUE AT THESE THREE LOCALLY OWNED “HOT” SPOTS BY TIFFANY LYTTLE, WWW.LYNCHBURGEATS.COM 130

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

[ TA S T E ]

mong the many favored eats here in Central Virginia are those that provide within a mealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sitting travels to exotic locations. Each plate connects to the person inside of us that is willing and searching for something different. Each bite takes us closer to the sights, sounds and people groups that represent the locations we dream about. Of course, there is so much more than just what goes into a delicious meal; there are also the people who carefully craft these dishes.

They are our neighbors and community business owners who have left their native lands, overcome language barriers and learned the customs and trade of a new country, found the equivalent products to manipulate into the delectable tastes we take so much delight in relishing. They offer the dining experience that bring to mind precious memories of their home, and to open the minds and palates of the adventure-seeking foodies who know good eats when they find them. >>

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

131

TASTE

WE FACILITATE SUCCESS With ample seating and the latest technological resources, the Liberty Mountain Conference Center is perfect for your next corporate event.

Conveniently located and competitively priced

132

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

(434) 592-5600 www.LibertyMountainConferenceCenter.com 3700 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24502

TASTE

Ruby Escobar (bottom) prides himself on creating beautiful, delicious Latin American fare at Delicia's.

DELICIA’S LATIN AMERICAN CUISINE 7106 Timberlake Rd., Lynchburg www.facebook.com/DeliciasLatinAmericanCuisine

Well-known to the Lynchburg Community for being the only location for miles in any direction that purveys coveted cinnamon-sugar covered churros served alongside dark chocolate dipping sauce, the dining options at Delicia’s Latin American Cuisine are a kaleidoscope of the choicest menu options of Latin America. While many have not experienced food south of Mexico, the variety of foods represented on the menu are as distinct and unforgettable as the nations they represent. Owner Rudy Escobar, who originally hails from El Salvador, opened this family-run restaurant with the goal of having his customers spend time enjoying their meals and “try new things and expand upon tastes.” Favorite dishes from El Salvador, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Caribbean nations, such as Puerto Rico and Cuba and even beloved Spanish dishes all have places on the menu at Delicia’s. Then there are the off-menu options! Escobar is emphatic when he furthers that his goal is to serve his customers, “If we have the ingredients, we will make it!” Escobar and his family have been known to make dishes for customers searching for that delectable taste of home or a prior adventure. Dishes such as paella, ceviche, and Empanadas de Pino have all been made especially for guests. Escobar said that the dishes originate from different native people groups who infused indigenous crops, herbs and spices, and married these with the different colonist’s dishes who settled into their area, which produced meals that would nourish and distinguish them. These dishes would be passed down through families, celebrated at feasts and come to be part of what defines a culture. “Each country has a different food culture—the ingredients are the same but they can be prepared in so many different ways that the food becomes a completely new experience,” Escobar explained. “In El Salvador, the tamale comes from a different growth of the corn and is steamed in banana leaves. In Mexico, it’s made from maize and steamed in corn husks. In Puerto Rico, the green plantain is fried. In El Salvador, it’s ripened and served for breakfast.” Even the Horchita offered is very different than the traditional Mexican rice-based drink. Among the three hand-made Salvadorian drinks offered at Delicia’s, Horchita is made from morro seeds and

has a rich, warming flavor. The second is a candy-like juice made of the fruit that grows above the cashew apple called Mariñon. The third is the Tamarind juice, which embodies a delightful balance of barely sweet and sour. The tour of Latin America by way of cuisine is hardly the beginning of what awaits customers at Delicia’s. Escobar takes pride in the restaurant’s extra effort to use as many organic and gluten-free ingredients as are available and make each dish fresh for the individual. “If someone orders guacamole, we make it then. Salsa is made fresh everyday … it takes longer, but it is fresh!” Escobar said, adding that his wife personally makes the pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dense fried tortilla filled with anything from a variety of cheeses and stewed meats, for the customers daily. Delicia’s also boasts a full events calendar. During the weekends of the warmer months, customers can enjoy sun, drink specials and live music in the evenings. Now in the colder season, customers can still enjoy seasonal drink specials, live music or karaoke. Year-round week daily prefixed lunches are offered at $5, $6 and $7. Escobar and his family embody hospitality in all facets of their restaurant. They treat each customer with respect from the oldest to the youngest. Escobar notes that he wants their youngest guests and their families to feel at ease. Families with children need not to worry about dining out at Delicia’s as Escobar said the nature of children is expected, and “they are welcomed and paid attention.” Delicia’s has a multitude of tempting Latin American dishes to choose from and the Escobar family is more than willing to educate and guide guests on the freshest dining options to choose for their culinary travels, be it a business casual lunch, family dinner or a relaxing musical evening on the patio. >>

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

133

TASTE

Owner Andy Chang creates authentic Szechwan meals at his namesake restaurant in Lynchburg.

ANDY CHANG CHINA GRILL 205 Gristmill Dr., Forest www.andychangchinagrill.com

While Oriental food is hardly new to Central Virginia, the approach Andy Chang has taken is certainly one that will redefine local expectations of Chinese food. Peter Chang, cook to the Chinese Embassy, came to the United States about 14 years ago along with his culinary school friend, Andy Chang. Regionally, Peter Chang opened six restaurants that came to be known for their authentic Chinese dishes and, in 2001, both would undertake opening a restaurant in Charlottesville, which was met with rave reviews. Leaping off that success, early in 2014, Andy Chang and his family opened Andy Chang China Grill in the Gristmill Shopping Center off of Route 221. Ray Zhung, Chang’s son and restaurant manager, explained, “We serve authentic Chinese food; it’s completely different than American-Chinese food. We use authentic ingredients and follow the same cooking practices. ” The food style that Andy Chang focuses on is a style called Szechwan. Many would recognize, but perhaps have never appreciated, what goes into this style of cooking. Szechwan is rooted in styles notably throughout southeast regions of China. It is marked by the bold flavors of garlic and chili peppers, particularly the Sichuan pepper. Zhung grinned as he said, “If you like spicy food, this is the place to go!” He further assures those who appreciate authentic cooking but may shy away from spice that they can modify their meals to suit their palate. However, Zhung challenges customers to come in “open-minded and embrace new things.” Because of the measures to maintain authentic cuisine, patrons may find that they have never really experienced a dish in this way before. Patrons may want to broaden their horizons and delve into new flavors and experiences.

“There’s not another like us—they do all things Szechwan, Japanese, Sushi and other Chinese. We stick to what we do best, we keep our style and we do it well. We offer high quality menu options and our portion sizes are generous,” Zhung said. Patrons can look forward to either online ordering for a romantic dinner at home or a relaxing evening out, while enjoying each other’s company and sincere delectable flavors from a land across the hemisphere. 134

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

TASTE

AL RYAN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 817 Main St., Lynchburg www.alryanmediterranean.com

Al Ryan, owner and chef Nayef Alshubaki explains, means “one of the rivers of heaven” which echoes the location of the Middle Eastern restaurant that sits perched near the James River on Main Street. Native to Jordan, Alshubaki left his home and immigrated to the United States in 1989 to further his education in economics and business. It was while pursuing his education that the idea of culinary school intrigued him and captured his heart. After attending culinary school in New York, Alshubaki settled into the little community of Lynchburg. “I love Lynchburg. It’s a beautiful city, I love the people … and I have a lot of support here,” he said. Alshubaki has built Al Ryan around the idea that food is healing and that eating good food permeates into all areas of life and is reflected in health. Alshubaki takes a great sense of pride in the food, which he himself prepares. “I don’t let anyone touch my food. I make all the food … no packaging, no Sysco, no U.S. Foods,” he said. Alshubaki buys all of his meats and produce locally and can be seem every Saturday at the Lynchburg Community Market picking out inseason crops for his menu. Additionally, Al Ryan’s only serves a Halal menu, which has been misunderstood as being simply “no pork and no alcohol.” However, Halal also encompasses humane treatment of livestock used in meals, only incorporating appropriate cuts of meat into meals, unprocessed foods and a general embracing of healthy living and eating patterns. Alshubaki jokes that he is able to make things into Halal that may not have otherwise been thought of as healthy. “I’m happy to cook anything [a customer] wishes for if I have the ingredients for it,” he said with a laugh, adding that he can even fill children’s requests for nuggets if they ask nicely. These chicken nuggets are a stretch from the ambiguous fried fast food product; in Alshubaki’s version, they are made of the finest cuts of chicken, battered and spiced, and then grilled. Menu items include classic dishes such as shawarma sandwiches (gyros with finer cuts of meat and more careful preparation techniques), kebabs, stuffed grape leaves, maa’moul (date cookies) and Moujodreah (lentils and rice with warm spices topped with fried onions and tzatziki). Patrons can also enjoy Middle-Eastern twists on American classics, such as the Lamb Burger stuffed with juicy, finely ground lamb, cilantro, cumin and Alshubaki’s seven spice recipe. Baklava, a rich buttery phillo-dough pastry, is always the perfect ending to any Middle Eastern meal and Alshubaki, over the course of 19 years, has perfected a style of baklava made with chocolate and walnuts. Al Ryan’s also serves a Middle Eastern drink

Al Ryan owner and chef Nayef Alshubaki (bottom center) with his Middle Eastern cuisine creations.

selection, including Saudi Arabian nonalcoholic beer called Luzza, which Alshubaki reports is good for digestive health, Egyptian Mira mango juice and Best Orange. “The best mangos are from Egypt and Pakistan, you can smell them for miles,” Alshubaki relayed, referring to what he said is captured in Mira. Also available is a spiced chai, black loose leaf tea steeped in cardamom and cloves which gives it a sweeter spiced flavor than many other black teas, as well as the beloved Turkish coffee. Alshubaki says that an off-menu option which he will make upon special request is a Jordanian coffee which is served either as a light green coffee from a different growth cycle or a dark rich blend which is coarsely crushed, roasted and blended with cardamom. Alshubaki further elaborated that the cardamom and the cumin in these recipes is healing in and of themselves but combined with the meals and a healthier style of living, many people can overcome their ailments. Even the sitting area at Al Ryan has restorative properties. On the lower level, there is a pick-up area and a small seating area, but upstairs is an area where guests can take off their shoes and lounge upon cushions. Alshubaki said of the comfy area that, “it’s healthier for the blood.” This style of eating is better for the circulatory system and is a manner of wellness known as a “swing” where the body freely flows and relieves pressure placed upon the hips, legs and feet when sitting in an upright chair. In addition to on-site dining options, Al Ryan also caters for any scale event or wedding. The winter months have us longing for the sun’s warm rays in exotic locations where spiced aromas waft through balmy air and the sights which become the backdrops to our daydreams. While travel may not be feasible, we can still capture our dreams and be surrounded by the warm welcome of local business owners who tell the story of the people and the countries they represent. Spice up your plate and transport yourself through each carefully seasoned morsel.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

135

RECIPE

MIKAEL BLIDÖ, The Swedish Baker

136

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

RECIPE

THE LAST

Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

YOU WILL EVER NEED

ometimes baking can lead to obsession. Like when you try to make something for the first time and it doesn’t come out right. You try it again and it’s still not great. So you try recipe after recipe to find one that works without luck so you switch the brand of your flour and that makes it worse so you start thinking about buying a new stove ...

That’s the kind of obsession finding the perfect chocolate cupcake recipe (almost) drove me to. The insanity ended when a friend gave me this recipe a couple of years ago. It makes the tastiest, most well-balanced culinary treats you can imagine. You need to try it for yourself because I’m pretty sure this will be the last chocolate cupcake recipe you’ll ever need.

Chocolate Cupcakes WITH GANACHE FILLING AND VANILLA BUTTERCREAM GANACHE FILLING 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 Tbsp confectioner’s sugar CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES (ABOUT 12) 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup cocoa powder (Dutch process) 3/4 cup hot, strong coffee* 3/4 cup bread flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 extra large eggs* 2 tsp white vinegar 1.5 tsp vanilla extract VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING 1/2 cup softened butter* 1/4 cup shortening 1.5 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp salt 4 cups confectioner’s sugar 2-4 Tbsp milk

DIRECTIONS For the ganache filling, place chocolate, cream and confectioner’s sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high power for 30 seconds, then whisk until smooth and refrigerate until just chilled, no more than 30 minutes. For the cupcakes, pre-heat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. Place chocolate and cocoa in a bowl and pour over the hot coffee. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate until completely cool, 20-30 minutes. Sift flour, sugar, salt and baking soda together in a medium; set aside. Whisk oil, eggs, vanilla and vinegar into the cooled chocolate-coffee mixture until smooth. Add the flour mixture and whisk batter until smooth. Divide batter evenly between cupcake cups, filling each threefourths of the way full. Now, place one slightly rounded teaspoon of the ganache filling on top of each cupcake (to create the “creamy center”). Bake until cupcakes are set and firm to the touch, 17-19 minutes. Allow to cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. For the frosting, in a large bowl beat butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt. Beat in confectioner’s sugar, one cup at the time. Add two tablespoons (or more) of milk and mix until spreadable. Let cupcakes cool completely and then spread icing on top with a butter knife—and serve! *Get these items at your nearby farmer’s market!

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

137

PICK OF THE LIT TER

Voted #1 Special eVent Venue in central Virginia!

über chic

Step into history and stay in style. Rich, earthy granite. Weathered timber beams. The Craddock Terry Hotel offers lushly designed space for meetings, retreats and special events.

www.craddockterryhotel.com 4 3 4 . 4 5 5 .15 0 0

Overlooking the James River in Historic Downtown Lynchburg, VA

Now offering points for meeting planners through iPrefer by Preferred Hotel Group.

PICK OF THE LITTER EVERY ISSUE, LYNCHBURG LIVING PARTNERS WITH THE LYNCHBURG HUMANE SOCIETY

Indra is a sweet, affectionate and social dog who loves spending time with the people she loves. She came is

MEET “INDRA”

as a stray and is now ready to find her forever home. Indra is a 4-year-old spayed pitbull mix who loves to cuddle and play with toys. She tries to keep her kennel clean so she may be house trained. She loves her people so much that she prefers to be the only dog in a home, but may be okay with cats.

Give Indra the home she longs for today by calling the Lynchburg Humane Society at (434) 846-1438 or visiting the shelter at 3305 Naval Reserve Road.

UPDATE:

Mindy, last issue’s Pick of the Litter, was adopted!

138

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

The President’s Cabin

Interior of Pine Knot, 1906; photo by Waldon Fawcett. Courtesy of Scottsville Museum, Scottsville, VA

THE HISTORY AND MODERN DAY HERITAGE OF THE “MOST UNPRETENTIOUS HABITATION” YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF BY ROBERT WEAVER

verybody needs a vacation spot, a place to get away and relax. Even the President (maybe especially the President) needs a place to get away from the pressures of the office. President Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) needed a place to relax. The Roosevelt family traveled back and forth between the White House in DC and Sagamore Hill, their home on Long Island, NY. But the business and busyness of being the President would follow them from city to city, so in 1905, wife Edith decided something had to be done to give her beloved husband a real break, somewhere they could spend time just as a family. She bought a simple log cabin and 15 acres of wooded land deep in Albemarle County, an hour from Lynchburg. The cabin was named Pine Knot, in honor of the many pine trees that grew in the area. Pine Knot and the adjoining land originally cost Edith $280, and eventually she arranged to buy more land to make 75 acres that were Roosevelt, not government, property.

When “T.R.,” as he was commonly referred to, first visited the cottage he was delighted with his wife’s choice of a place for “rest and repairs.” In the following years, locals came to refer to the cottage as “Roosevelt’s Rest.” Today, the cabin is under the care of the Edith & Theodore Roosevelt Pine Knot Foundation. Paula Beazley, who is on the Board of Directors of the Foundation, said Pine Knot “uniquely expresses the philosophy and perspective of Edith and Theodore Roosevelt, as his wilderness ‘soul place’ at the most productive period in his life, reflecting his love of birds, flora, fauna and nature as a restorative tonic for his physical and spiritual being.” She describes herself and T.R. enthusiasts as “Ted Heads.” >>

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

139

TR AVEL

TOP: Pine Knot in 1906. BELOW: Theodore Roosevelt during his presidency.

Courtesy of Scottsville Museum, Scottsville, VA

While it lacked many of the comforts of then-modern buildings, Pine Knot had exactly what T.R. and his family wanted: peace and quiet and time to pursue their pastimes. T.R. and Edith read, slept in, sat and talked inside and in their favorite place, outside on the large piazza. They walked together around the property or visited the farm nearby which stabled the horses they usually brought along. The couple rode around the woods and up the country lanes. Apart from T.R. removing a few trees to improve the view from the piazza, they left the property as nature had arranged it. Four of their six children joined them for trips to Pine Knot, sons Archibald (Archie), Quentin and Kermit and his younger daughter, Ethel. His oldest son, Ted, Jr., was in college by this time and often could not join them; and his oldest daughter, Alice, known to the Washington social set as “Princess Alice,” never went there at all. The cabin’s facilities were very basic; a local newspaper at the time dismissed it as “a right crude place.” There was no electricity or telephone. It had just two fireplaces at each end of the one large room on the first floor to provide light, heat and a place to do the cooking. Upstairs were three bedrooms, and the middle one even lacked access to the fireplaces. It was furnished with only simple furniture, amounting to just a few benches, chairs and tables downstairs and upstairs only cheap bed frames, wooden bureaus and a packing crate “tricked out as a table.” The rocking chairs on the piazza were T.R. and Edith’s favorite place to sit and talk. There was no plumbing at all, so water had to be carted from down the hill at “Archie’s Spring,” named for young Archibald, who was tasked with delivering the water. According to a letter T.R. wrote to Quentin, called “Q”, on June 11, 1905, the President was responsible for taking out the chamber pots and emptying them.

140

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Today, the cabin still has no internal plumbing, but a very modern and ecofriendly composting toilet sits alongside the path leading from the road to the cabin, for the ease and comfort of visitors, while preserving the cabin’s original state. For the people of Albemarle County, it was a point of local pride to have the President in residence, even for the weekend. Most of the time, the people of Albemarle County respected the Roosevelts’ privacy, and if anyone did venture close to the cabin to have a peek, it was usually the local children, who knew of T.R.’s reputation for being a big kid himself who liked to play in the woods. One hobby which T.R. was able to indulge at Pine Knot was bird watching. During one visit, Roosevelt was joined by naturalist John Burroughs, and together they cataloged 75 species of birds in the woods surrounding the cottage. In May 1907, Roosevelt claimed that he spotted American Passenger Pigeons in the woods, a species that was thought to already be extinct by the 20th century. According to Beazley, about 73 of those bird species are still around today. After several years as President, T.R. had survived several accidents and a few intentional threats to his life. Secret Service officers were around him all the time in Washington and Long Island, but he did not want them nosing around his little cottage. He instructed his Secret Service officers to stay at the train station at North Garden, Virginia. From there, they could stay in communication with DC in the event of an emergency, and come to fetch him if he was needed.

TR AVEL

Courtesy of Scottsville Museum, Scottsville, VA

ABOVE: Pine Knot, circa 1930. RIGHT: Pine Knot's Staff in 1906. Courtesy of Scottsville Museum, Scottsville, VA

T.R. was never concerned about his safety during his vacations at Pine Knot; he usually carried a pistol in his pocket, and remained confident that he could adequately protect himself and his family. Edith, however, did not share his confidence. The lack of security combined with the cabin’s remote location worried her, and in 1907, she quietly countermanded T.R.’s instructions, so two Secret Service officers began patrolling the woods around Pine Knot at night. She kept them at a respectful distance, and it appears that T.R. was never aware of them. On Sundays, the Roosevelts would be found in church. An added benefit of Pine Knot was that it stood half a mile from Christ Church Glendower. It was close enough that T.R. and Edith could walk there and back again with ease. Usually, the Roosevelts would sit in the back, and would leave as discreetly as possible at the conclusion of the service. Christ Church is also still there, and is an active parish to this day. The Roosevelts came to Pine Knot eight times while T.R. was President, often at Thanksgiving and Christmas time. After refusing to run for a third term (it was custom but not law at that time to stop at two), T.R. never returned to Pine Knot, choosing to keep active with big game hunting in Africa, touring Europe, exploring the Amazon jungle and running for President with the Progressive Party in 1912. After his death in 1919, the family never again took rest at Pine Knot, but the cottage was made available to several Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops after the Roosevelts stopped coming there, which T.R. would have heartily approved, as he was the first president of the Boy Scouts of America. The cottage passed out of the Roosevelts’ hands in 1941, when Edith was 80 years old, and returned in 1989 when Theodore Roosevelt IV bought it back from the family friends who bought it from Edith. He ensured that the property was added to the Virginia register of Landmarks, and added a conservation easement to the property, carrying on T.R.’s legacy of protecting wild spaces. He gifted the property to the Theodore Roosevelt Association, a private

group of professional and amateur historians and Ted Heads, took charge of caring for the property in 1992 and began restoration work on the cottage. Today, the Edith and Theodore Roosevelt Pine Knot Foundation maintain the property and arrange tours. The Foundation is a volunteer group of locals formed in 2001 to create exhibits and signage which help interpret the cottage’s history.

Guests from all places and walks of life may now visit Pine Knot, and learn more about T.R., his family and their times. Beazley said that the best part for visitors is to enjoy the nature, and appreciate the beauty, the birds, the flora and the fauna. As a Presidential home, Pine Knot draws visitors from across the country. Tours are by appointment; a family or social club or class can have a guided tour led by members of the Foundation. The Pine Knot Foundation hosts several special events during the year to raise money and spread the word about preserving this “most unpretentious habitation” for a President of the United States. Tours are free of charge, but the Foundation accepts donations, which will go towards maintaining the wilderness integrity of the site, and facilitating public visitation. To arrange a tour, contact the Edith and Theodore Roosevelt Pine Knot Foundation at P.O. Box 213 Keene, VA 22946 and learn more at www.pineknot.org. Robert Weaver is an academic librarian and Ted Head. He lives in Lynchburg.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

141

EVENTS

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY 2

JANUARY 25

First Fridays Academy of Fine Arts, 600 Main Street, Lynchburg 5 to 8 p.m. Free. www.AcademyFineArts.com.

Recital by Anna Billias and Alina Kirshon Goldman Memorial Chapel, Sweet Briar College 3 p.m. Recital by Sweet Briar piano instructor Anna Billias and soprano Alina Kirshon Goldman, who has been teaching voice and viola lessons for more than 12 years and holds degrees in viola performance from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance.

First Friday at the Lynchburg Museum 901 Court Street, Lynchburg 5 to 8 p.m. Museum open for free.

JANUARY 5 Healthnut Nutrition & Millie's Café 1701 Enterprise Drive, Wyndhurst, Lynchburg 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Opening for brand New Cafe and much expanded store, offering organics, grocery, supplements, beauty products and much more.

JANUARY 10 & 11 Broadway, Here I Come Academy of Fine Arts, 600 Main Street, Lynchburg Jan. 10: 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 11: 6:30 p.m. Join us for a theatrical night featuring area students showcasing a spectacle of high kicking, full energy fun through Broadway song, scene and dance. Including music from Broadway's Wicked, Les Miserables, Sound of Music and many more. $5, www.AcademyFineArts.com.

JANUARY 15 James River Day School Open House 5039 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg 6 p.m. Parents of rising kindergarten through 8th graders are invited to discover why James River Day School is what a school should be. For more information, contact Kirstin McHenry at (434) 455-4763 or mchenry_k@jamesriverdayschool.org.

JANUARY 15-25 Peter & The Starcatcher Academy of Fine Arts, 600 Main Street, Lynchburg Co-presented with Alluvion Stage Company. Winner of five Tony Awards, this swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan answers the century-old question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? Tickets on sale at AlluvionStage.com and AcademyFineArts.com.

JANUARY 16 Kids’ Night at the Museum Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court Street, Lynchburg 6 to 10 p.m. $25 per child As part of Experience The James exhibit, kids ages 8-12 will enjoy a night of fun at the Museum about the James River and Pirates—dress like one if you like! Activities include: scavenger hunt, art, pizza, popcorn, movie, & more! (January 23 Snow Date). Prior registration required.

JANUARY 18 Tour of VCCA Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, 154 San Angelo Drive, Amherst 4 to 6 p.m. Tour open studios and visit working writers, artists and composers. Explore the beautiful Mt. San Angelo grounds, see the outdoor sculpture collection and meet the staff. Free. www.vcca.com.

JANUARY 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lynchburg Museum & Point of Honor, Lynchburg 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both locations will be open free to visitors.

JANUARY 22 Opening reception for ‘The Art of Teaching’ Pannell Gallery, Sweet Briar College 5 p.m. Exhibition runs until March 4. Open to all.

142

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

JANUARY 29 Esther Olin Piano Lecture Recital Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall, Lynchburg College 7:30 p.m. Presented by Cynthia B. Ramsey. Lynchburg College’s Daura Gallery spring exhibitions Anonymous Women: Draped, photographs by Patty Carroll; Power and Identity: African Art from the Collection; Ethiopian Orthodox Art (through April 17); and Rockwell Kent: The Art of the Bookplate (through April 3). Opening reception, 4 p.m. Reception and artist’s gallery talk: ‘Richard Crozier: Landscapes in Transition’ Babcock Gallery, Sweet Briar College 5 p.m. Opening reception and artist’s gallery talk by painter Richard Crozier. Open to all.

JANUARY 31 James String Quartet, Artists-in-Residence Concert Snidow Chapel, Lynchburg College 7:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 5 ‘Recognizing Excellence: Selected Recipients of the L.D. Pannell Studio Art Prize’ Benedict Gallery, Sweet Briar College 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ‘Recognizing Excellence’ opens. Exceptional works by Sweet Briar students; exhibition runs until March 4. Taking Care of Business Academy of Fine Arts, Warehouse Theater, downtown Lynchburg 5:30 p.m. The Lynchburg Office of Economic Development and Economic Development Authority will host an annual update with business leaders. Speakers include City Manager Kim Payne and Superintendent of Schools Scott Brabrand. More information at www.opportunitylynchburg.com.

FEBRUARY 6 First Fridays Academy of Fine Arts, 600 Main Street, Lynchburg 5 to 8 p.m. Free. www.AcademyFineArts.com. First Friday at the Lynchburg Museum 901 Court Street, Lynchburg 5 to 8 p.m. Museum open for free.

FEBRUARY 11 Spring Thornton Reading by Jer Bryant and Laura Marello Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall 8 p.m. Reception and book signing to follow. ‘World War I: 20th-century Turning Point’ Boxwood Room, Elston Inn Conference Center, Sweet Briar College 7 p.m. Lecture by Dennis Showalter, professor of history at Colorado College who specializes in German military history. Showalter was president of the American Society for Military History from 1997 to 2001.

EVENTS

FEBRUARY 11 & 18

FEBRUARY 20-22, 26-28

‘The Art of Teaching’: Artists’ gallery talks Pannell Gallery, Sweet Briar College Noon Studio art professors will discuss their work. Attendees welcome to bring lunch. Open to all.

Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella EC Glass Auditorium, 2111 Memorial Drive Feb. 20, 21, 26-28: 7:30 p.m.; February 21 & 22: 2:30 p.m. Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music that's currently delighting audiences with its Broadway revival of the classic tale. Glass Theatre brings all the Broadway magic and all the moments you love to Lynchburg. Adults $12, Students & Seniors $8. Contact: www.glasstheatre.org, glasstheatreboxoffice@gmail.com, (434) 515-5370.

FEBRUARY 13 HIS Vision Second Annual Eyeball Masquerade Gala Boonsboro Country Club, 1709 Boonsboro Country Club Dr., Lynchburg 7 to 10 p.m An evening filled with dinner, entertainment, masks, photos and more. All proceeds raised from the gala will be given to the HIS Vision Project, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing eye care for those in need locally and internationally. Tickets can be purchased at www.hisvisionproject.com.

FEBRUARY 14 Opera: ‘La voix humaine’ Murchison Lane Auditorium, Babcock Fine Arts Center, Sweet Briar College 3 p.m. One-act opera by French composer Francis Poulenc, presented by Opera on the James.

FEBRUARY 15 Always, Forever: The Brio String Quartet Academy of Fine Arts Warehouse Theatre, 600 Main Street, Lynchburg 3 p.m. Bring your Valentine’s weekend to the perfect close with a romantic performance by the Brio String Quartet accompanied by pianist Matthew Booth and percussionist Fred Jackson. A mix of classical and contemporary music. Intermission will feature a live auction of hand painted violins, wine for sale by the glass and complimentary chocolate truffles. Peggy Haas Howell, Organ Recital followed by Evensong St. John’s Episcopal Church, 200 Boston Avenue, Lynchburg 4 p.m. Peggy Haas Howell, Organist and Choirmaster at St. John’s Episcopal Church, will play an organ recital featuring works of Max Reger, Dan Locklair, and John Knowles Paine. Evensong sung by St. John’s Parish Choir will follow the recital.

FEBRUARY 16 Presidents’ Day Lynchburg Museum & Point of Honor, Lynchburg 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both locations will be open free to visitors.

FEBRUARY 19-20

FEBRUARY 21 Jefferson Choral Society: Bring On the Beatles Academy of Fine Arts Warehouse Theater Feb. 21: 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 22: 4 p.m. Winter Festival, Part Two Oakwood Country Club, Lynchburg 5:30 p.m. Forte Chamber Music Concert and Gala Dinner with Pianist Gustavo Romero. Music of Franz Schubert plus Moussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Tickets: $100. (434) 258-1659, www.LynchburgTickets.com.

FEBRUARY 22 Gospel Fest Memorial Chapel, Sweet Briar College 4 p.m. Local gospel choirs and performers gather in Memorial Chapel to raise their voices in song. Winter Festival, Part Three Oakwood Country Club, Lynchburg 2 p.m. Forte Chamber Music. Piano Workshop with Gustavo Romero. Free.

FEBRUARY 26 End of the Canal: The Railroads Advance Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court Street, Lynchburg 3 p.m. The Museum’s former director Tom Ledford will speak about the end of the canal and the coming of the railroads. Exhibit tour and refreshments follow. $10 per person, Members Free.

“A Night at the Movies” Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall, Lynchburg College 7:30 p.m. Presented by Lynchburg College Orchestra and Wind Symphony with Dr. Oeida M. Hatcher, conducting. Tickets required: (434) 544-8344.

Pre-show dinner lecture for ‘The Learned Ladies’ Johnson Dining Room, Prothro Hall, Sweet Briar College 6 p.m. The lecture is free, but regular Prothro dinner rates apply. Reservations for the lecture can be made beginning Feb. 23, at (434) 381-6120 or boxoffice@sbc.edu; payment for meal is made directly to Prothro when you arrive (separately from your ticket).

FEBRUARY 20

FEBRUARY 26-28, MARCH 1

Preschoolers’ Night at the Museum Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court Street, Lynchburg 6 to 8 p.m. Preschoolers ages 4-7 come to the Museum and enjoy Pirate’s Night—dress like a pirate if you like. Dinner will include pizza and a drink. Kids will enjoy pirate crafts and coloring pages, stories, and more. (February 27 Snow Date). Prior registration required. $25 per child. Winter Festival, Part One Wimberly Recital Hall, Randolph College 7:30 p.m. Forte Chamber Music at Randolph College. Music of Franz Schubert with Pianist Gustavo Romero and friends. Tickets: $20; $10 for students. (434) 258-1659, www.LynchburgTickets.com.

FEBRUARY 20 & 21 Senior Dance Concert Upper dance studio, Babcock Fine Arts Center, Sweet Briar College 7:30 p.m. Dance concert performed by seniors. Free and open to public.

Sweet Briar Theatre spring production: ‘The Learned Ladies’ Murchison Lane Auditorium, Babcock Fine Arts Center, Sweet Briar College Feb. 26-28: 7:30 p.m., March 1: 2:30 p.m. A comedy by Molière in five acts, written in verse. The Feb. 26 performance is free for all students and teachers. The March 1 show will be sign-interpreted. Tickets go on sale Feb. 23. Contact the box office starting Feb. 23 at (434) 381-6120 or boxoffice@sbc.edu. To purchase by credit card, visit www.lynchburgtickets.com.

FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 1 Lynchburg College Theatre presents “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” Dillard Fine Arts Theatre, Lynchburg College Feb. 26-28: 7:30 p.m.; March 1: 2 p.m. Tickets are $15, adults; $10, seniors (60+); $5, students; at the Box Office, (434) 544-8380 or online at www.LynchburgTickets.com.

FEBRUARY 27 Flute & Guitar Recital Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall, Lynchburg College 7:30 p.m. Alycia Hugo and Sean Beavers present a flute and guitar duo recital.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

143

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 ACCENTS FLAGS, GIFTS, HOME & GARDEN (84) 434.847.0576 ACCESS HEATHCARE (54) 434.316.7199 ACORN HILL (84) 434.528.0983 ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION OF CENTRAL VA (25) 434.528.6494

CENTRA HOME HEALTH (41) 434.200.4411 CENTRA HOSPICE (41) 434.200.3204 CENTRA PACE (41) 434.200.6516 CENTRAL VIRGINIA FAMILY PHYSICIANS (92) www.cvfp.net

ALLEGRA'S STUDIO (7) 434.384.0138

CENTRAL VIRGINIA ORTHODONTICS (5) 434.385.4746

APPALACHIAN ORTHODONTICS OF LYNCHBURG (44) 434.515.0370

CENTURY 21 ALL-SERVICE (94) www.c21allservice.com 877.391.2121

APPLE FORD (84) 888.663.4358

CHARLEY'S (94) 434.237.5988

ARTE DEI CAPELLI (4) 434.237.3656

CHESTNUT HILL BAKERY (94) 434.239.8205

AVENUE FOODS (80) 434.845.2692

CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS OF LYNCHBURG (32) 434.237.0125

BANK OF THE JAMES (80) www.bankofthejames.com

FORD MAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT & FAMILY RETIREMENT SPECIALIST(13) 434.239.8810

LIBERTY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE CENTER (132) 434.592.5600

FOREST DENTAL CENTER (102) 434.385.7307

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY THEATRE ARTS (110) 434.582.7078

FOREST FAMILY DENTISTRY (90) 434.316.6050

LIGHT CHIROPRACTIC (122) 434.455.2484

FOSTER CONSTRUCTION (104) 434.546.0283

LONDON'S SALT SPA (72, 107) 434.525.7727

FRANK HARDY INC., REALTORS (64) BRUCE CARRINGTON 434.944.2643

LUTHERIAN FAMILY SERVICES OF VIRGINIA (26) 800.359.3834

GIVENS BOOKS LITTLE DICKENS (104) 434.385.5027

LYNCH'S LANDING (26) 434.485.7250

GLADIOLA GIRLS (107) 434.944.4233 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS (15) www.goodwillvalleys.com GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS (98) 434.239.5900

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS (48) www.lcsedu.net/NEXT LYNCHBURG COLLEGE (34) www.lynchburg.edu LYNCHBURG DENTAL CENTER (46) 434.384.7611 LYNCHBURG HILLCATS BASEBALL (102) 434.528.1144

CHRISTOPHER KING, D.D.S. (64) 434.316.9220

HARMAN EYE CENTERS (3) 434.385.5600

BILLY CRAFT HONDA (78) 434.385.6045

CORNERSTONE CABINETS & DESIGN (56) 434.239.0976

HEAD & NECK SURGERY OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA (34) 434.455.7999

BLANCHETTE ORTHODONTICS (15) 434.846.4014

CRADDOCK TERRY HOTEL & EVENT CENTER (138) 434.455.1500

HERITAGE GREEN ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CENTER (39) 434.385.5102

LYNCHBURG'S FINEST (10) BETSY FERGUSON & ASSOCIATES 434.941.8699

bloom BY DOYLE'S (80) 434.846.6581

CURTAINS, BLINDS & BATH (61) 434.385.6040

INTERIORS BY MOYANNE (56) 434.384.6844

LYNCHBURG MAZDA (86) 434.385.7736

BLUE MARLIN SEAFOOD MARKET (120) 434.846.1600

DANIEL E. GRABEEL, D.D.S. (66) 434.846.5951

ISABELLA'S ITALIAN TRATTORIA (107) 434.385.1660

LYNCHBURG NISSAN (82) 434.385.7733

BERGLUND AUTOMOTIVE (68) 877.467.4474

BLUE RIDGE EAR, NOSE, THROAT, & PLASTIC SURGERY (6) 434.947.3993 BOWEN JEWELRY COMPANY (26) 434.845.3495 BRAUBURGERS (124) 434.520.2727 BROWNSTONE PROPERTIES, INC. (66) 434.385.1025 C. RAY CARTER, INC. (64) 434.660.1658 CAMPBELL INSURANCE (44) 434.544.9520 CASKIE & FROST (92) 434.846.2731 CENTRA (2)

DERMATOLOGY CONSULTANTS (88) 434.847.6132 DEVAULT FAMILY VINEYARDS (84) www.devaultvineyards.com E.C. GLASS THEATRE (98) 434.515.5370 EMERSON CREEK POTTERY (66) 540.297.7884 ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT SALE (66) 434.528.3667 ESTATES REVISITED (61) 434.845.0555 F. READ HOPKINS PEDIATRICS (98) 434.237.8886 FARM BASKET (90) 434.528.1107

BEDFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 540.586.2441

144

advertisers' directory

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

LYNCHBURG HUMANE SOCIETY (110) www.lynchburghumane.org

J. CREW (108) 434.316.6324

MAGNOLIA FOODS (112) www.magnoliafoods.com 434.528.5442

JAMES RIVER DAY SCHOOL (42) 434.455.4763

MAIN AT MAIN (102) 434.847.9040

JAMES T. DAVIS (62) 434.846.2721

MARY KAY / CINDY W. BRYANT (48) 434.841.4490

JOE BEANS (108) 434.237.7100 L OPPLEMAN JEWELRY & PAWN (44) 434.845.5751 LA CARRETA (132) 434.239.9701 LANCASTER GALLERIES, INC. (58) 434.846.8465 LANDTECH LANDSCAPE DESIGN & BUILD (148) 434.386.5666 LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (22) 434.592.4935

MASSAGE ENVY SPA (48) 434.385.8600 MCBRIDE & BLACKBURN OPTICIANS (46) 434.239.3673 MEMBER ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (22) www.memberonefcu.com 877-MEMBER1 MICHAEL'S CARPET WORLD (122) 434.385.7482 MOUNTAINVIEW ORAL SURGERY & IMPLANT CENTER (9) 434.316.7111

OLD PATE CHAPEL & THE BOTTLING CO. (8) 434.592.3511 OLDHAM AESTHETICS & GENERAL DENTISTRY (16) 434.385.6100 ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA (112) 434.485.8500 OUTDOOR TRAILS (34) 434.386.4302 PARKER DENTAL (48) ROBERT BUNN, D.D.S. 434.385.7718 PASTICHE AT MAIN (114) 434.845.2400 PEAKLAND PILATES (42) 434.384.5354 PENELOPE (147) 434.237.5120 PERIODONTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES (18) 434.455.2444

RA BISTRO (50, 117) 434.845.1601

TAYLOR'D NAILS, INC. (120) 434.444.2715

TRESCA ON 8TH (122) 434.229.8519

RE/MAX FIRST OYLMPIC (118) NADINE BLAKELY 434.444.2226

TERRELL E. MOSELEY, INC. (56) 434.847.1223

URBAN MERCHANT (42) 434.845.0007

TERRY SUBARU (32) 800.507.1096

WALL CONSTRUCTION, LLC (54) 434.929.0366

THE ART BOX (22) 434.401.1620

WASABI (128) 434.847.1288

THE BEDFORD COLUMNS (96) 540.586.1407

WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY (40) 434.386.3305

THE DAHLIA (120) 434.846.0601

WIRED UP ELECTRICAL (62) 434.660.9897

THE FLOWER BASKET (120) 434.929.1960

WYNDHURST MEDICAL AESTHETICS (128) 434.237.3664

REMPFER CONSTRUCTION (70) 434.239.8446 RIDGEVIEW DERMATOLOGY (100) 434.363.4190 RIVERMONT PIZZA (114) 434.846.2877 RIVERVIEWS ARTSPACE (117) 434.847.7277 RSG LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE, INC. (92) 434.993.2753

THE LYNCHBURG INSURANCE GROUP (61) 434.582.1444

RUNK & PRATT (96) 434.237.2268

THE SUMMIT (38) 434.582.1500

SHAY'S UNIQUE GIFTS (46) 434.845.6340 SPECTRUM STONE DESIGNS (58) 434.993.0888

PIEDMONT EYE CENTER (76, 77) 434.947.3984

ST. CLAIR EYE CARE (124) 434.239.2800

PIEDMONT FLOORS (114) 434.316.5985

STEWART LANGLEY PROPERTIES (58) 434.845.0777

THOMAS ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH (19) 434.239.9281 TOMLIN & ASSOCIATES (17) 434.336.3231 434.582.1609 TRAVEL LOVERS (126) 434.385.5192 TRAVELBUGS (117) 434.455.0245

STONES N’ BONES (25) 434.385.7127

NEXT ISSUE

MARCH/APRIL 2015: "TOP TEACHERS" ISSUE with Special "Hitched" Section RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! AD SPACE IS LIMITED. SEE PAGE 14 FOR ADVERTISING DEADLINES: For advertising information, please call us at 434.846.2333.

LIVINGLIVING LYNCHBURG’S PREMIER LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE

LYNCHBURG’S PREMIER LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE

LYNCHBURG

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014

GIVING BACK AWARDS

Honoring the region’s outstanding nonprofits

LYRICAL GENIUSES

Why You Should Be Rocking Out to the Local Music Scene

AN OLD-FASHIONED

CHRISTMAS

Local farmhouse becomes a vintage haven for holiday décor

The MARGAREADERS

Toast to Life, Literature and Friendship

+ HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | TEA TIME LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES | A COASTAL CHRISTMAS

+ WORKING OUT IN | DECLARE VEGGIE VICTORY CRUNCHY MUNCHIES | FESTIVUS FOR ALL OF US

A Subscription to Lynchburg Living is Only $9.97 per year!

Read about the Top Teachers in the Lynchburg area in our March/April issue! 6 ISSUES ANNUALLY! DON’T MISS THE NEXT ONE!

www.LynchburgLiving.com

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

145

INSIGHTS O N LIVIN G

JUST A THOUGHT Three New Ways to Compliment Your Wife BY JON DUPIN, Lead Pastor, Brentwood Church

A rare day passes that I don’t tell my wife how beautiful she is. I compliment everything about her outward appearance. Sometimes it’s her outfit or hair, and other times it’s, well, much more. Recently, she admitted that my affirmation of her physical attractiveness is meaningful, but she asked, “What about the rest of me?” I was stunned by her question and immediately shot off a few fresh examples of other-than-physical compliments I had given, both publicly and privately. The whole thing sounded like a questionable witness at a murder trial—“Well, I think I saw the defendant, but maybe that was just Bigfoot.” Basically, my examples were suspect. Walking away, I vowed that neither my wife nor I would ever be cloudy again on me proclaiming how brilliant, compassionate, savvy and overall astounding this woman is for the world to hear. So far, here’s what I’ve learned (both in practice and theory): 1. Build up her MIND. A woman’s mind is complex, a labyrinth of wisdom, intellect and intuition. You’ve heard it a zillion times—a “woman’s intuition.” Well, that is real world stuff. She is smart, but she doubts it all the time, because her mind is also a nebulous forest of worry, insecurity and self-doubt—‘Do people think I’m smart?’ So, when you’re out on a double date or meal with friends, save the typical cheap-laugh joke about her forgetting her keys all the time (guilty as charged), and instead tell the others how much you admire her mind—the advice and insight she gives, as well as the contents that flow from her grey matter. Figure out creative ways to insert genuine kudos into the evening. Words like that will activate confidence and empowerment in her, not more uncertainty. 2. Recognize her HEART. Typically, women are emotionally more expressive than men. Better said, they are more honest and open about what they’re feeling—sad, mad, happy or afraid. At times, this quality might be too much to handle, but resist putting her down for her greatest attribute. Today, it’s a cliché to mock female emotionalism, but do not. What would a man gain from a woman that emotes like a man? Exactly. Tell your wife that 146

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

you treasure her feelings, how they work and how to care for them. Even more, tell others the way you appreciate her compassionate side, her sensitivity to things that you lack empathy towards. Find reasons to brag on the way she expresses her deeper heart. Her affection will surge for you each time. 3. Spotlight her TALENTS and ABILITIES. Whether your wife works at home or the White House, she is gifted. She searches for affirmation differently than a man, though. Sure, she wants to accomplish goals and score points, but it’s not as much about ego as it is worthiness. Women want to know their contribution matters and is helpful to the people they serve ‘Do people value what I do?’ ‘Am I good at the work and the relationships?’ Furthermore, women struggle with chronic guilt about rolebalance, or being good at being a woman, wife, mother, employee, etc. Facebook is a minefield for them, as they medal-detect every pic and post about so-called perfect women who can do it all. That’s science fiction, of course, but that is where we come in. Our wife needs to hear us declare that she does great work. By work, I mean all the trillion things she does to make your shared worlds move and matter. Don’t hold back complimenting the smallest details of her endeavors. Yes, even the way she salted the potatoes she made for dinner. Go further and tell the neighbors and her friends how impressed you are at how she mothers your kids and manages the calendar and works hard at building a career with a balanced home life. Whatever she does, tell her and the masses that she does it well. Finally, does a woman want to know she’s physically beautiful? Absolutely. She also wants to hear that she’s more than skin tone, shape and sex appeal. So, join me in a 5:1 compliment ratio, aka, for every one physical ovation offer her five more in the mind, heart and skill category. She will not only feel valued by you, but even more empowered to go out and change the world, even more than she already is.

TASTE

with a Pandora

GIVE UNFOR GETTAB LE

GI FT SET JANUARY 1 5 – FEB R UARY 1 5

It will be love at ﬁrst sight when you discover PANDORA's new Valentine's Day Collection. Overﬂowing with timeless symbols of love, this romantic collection of .925 sterling silver and 14K gold jewelry will capture your heart.

Experience at:

LYNCHBURG • 120-E Simon's Run • 434.237.5120 FOREST • 14805 Forest Road, Suite 228 • 434.525.4265

*This Valentine's Day, PANDORA is offering three gift set options: (1) The "Forever Mine" PANDORA ESSENCE COLLECTION bracelet gift set for $100; (2) The "Always in my Heart" jewelry gift set for $150; & (3) The "From the Heart" bracelet gift set for $200. Each gift set comes in an exclusive PANDORA heart-shaped gift box. While supplies last. See store for details.

W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

147

Start Today And Swim In May!

434-386-5666 148

LANDTECHGROUP.COM |

LYNCHBURG LIVING

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015