The Willowsford, Virginia Lifestyle
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Eco-Luxury at Primland A National Trend Toward Agrihoods The 4th Middleburg Film Festival Gardens that Make a Difference
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Letter from Willowsford Live Well. It’s a phrase that is not only an invitation, but also a guiding principle as Willowsford evolves and takes its place as part of the fabric of Loudoun County. Of course, it means different things to each of us, which is part of why it’s such a powerful concept and the theme for this issue of Inspired. Living well can mean staying active. We certainly offer many ways to do that at Willowsford, including glowing in the dark at a Rev3 Adventure Glow Run. This race always gives us some of our favorite pictures of the year! Living well can also mean knowing where your food comes from and how it grows. Willowsford has become a national model for the development concept coined “agrihood,” as more and more people make the choice to live in communities with working farms as their centerpieces. Food and drink are naturally part of the equation for living well, so in this issue we bring you the wines and spirits on tap at Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar, and the unforgettable aromas of Popcorn Monkey.
But let’s not forget entertainment. There’s nothing like a great film to make us see the world a little differently, or bring us out of our own world for a while. The fourth annual Middleburg Film Festival is coming up in October, just about 10 miles from Willowsford, and it will be one you won’t want to miss.
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Education and the natural environment also play a role, and you’ll read how our own Chef Bonnie Moore is making a difference in Loudoun County schools with Real Food for Kids, while the Willowsford Conservancy helps residents learn about sustainable gardening practices.
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It’s the diversity of people, businesses and experiences that make Loudoun County such a wonderful place to call home. At Willowsford, you’ll find a community that embodies this culture of exploration, recreation, conservation, entertainment and, yes, great food! Here’s to finding out what inspires you this season— and how you define living well.
All the best,
The Willowsford Team
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Contents
Fall 2016 1
thoughts from the field
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Vibrant Gardens for Healthy Communities Iris Gestram
Letter from Willowsford 4
good earth Fertile Ground Willowsford Joins Others as a National Model for Agrihoods Jaimee Reinertsen
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The Nose Knows Family-Owned Popcorn Business Takes Off as Customers Rediscover an American Food Pastime in Middleburg Whitney Pipkin
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rooted Big Lights, Small Town Middleburg Shines on the Film Festival Circuit Jaimee Reinertsen
Get Your Glow Going Rev3 Adventure GLOW Runs at Willowsford Eva Watterson
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inspired living Snapshots from Willowsford The Willowsford Life Team
kids’ corner
Real Food for Kids Willowsford Teams with Real Food for Kids to Improve School Food Bonnie Moore
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on the trails
Fall 2016
Have Your Wine — and Whiskey, Too Ashburn Wine Business Embraces Renovations, Redefines as it Matures Whitney Pipkin
homescape The Entrée to Modern Luxury Richmond American Homes Jaimee Reinertsen
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heart and soul The Eco-Luxe (and Tree-Climbing) Resort of Primland Vince Borgerding
eat local
stewardship
inspired reflection
Autumn Inspiration
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Willowsford Joins Others as a National Model for Agrihoods by Jaimee Reinertsen 4 | VOL 8 FALL 2016
Like many new home communities, Willowsford could have been built around a golf course. It’s an avenue many community developers take in order to meet their open space requirements while being able to offer residents a large recreational amenity. Instead, Willowsford took a different path, and became one of the first communities in the country to experiment with incorporating a working farm into the community plan. That was 2010. Today, there are more than 200 “agrihoods” cropping up throughout the country, and many of them are studying the success of early pioneers like Willowsford to guide their own plans.
“Community is this generation’s golf course. Of that I’m sure,” Michael Watkins, founder and principal of Michael Watkins Architecture & Town Planning, told the Urban Land Institute (ULI) when asked why agrihoods have attracted so many homebuyers. A working farm and related community programming add rich opportunities for community connection that just aren’t available in conventional subdivisions. Willowsford has some pretty great company in the agrihood model. Agritopia is another farm-centered community in Gilbert, Arizona, with a 15-acre organic farm, which raises more than 100 kinds of fruits and vegetables. Developer and landowner Joseph E. Johnston attributes its success to the fact that the founding family lives on the land. Because they understand the legacy passed down over four generations, they have the patience to get through the challenges of farming. “Putting a golf course in is so much easier,” he told ULI. Serenbe is a 1,000-acre community outside of Atlanta with a 25-acre organic farm. When developer Steve Nygren put the first 20 lots up for sale, they all sold within 48 hours. Other agrihood developers near major metro areas looked to this as proof of the market demand for an agrarian lifestyle with modern amenities. (continued)
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None of the communities require homeowners to work the land themselves, although they can volunteer if they like. Instead, they support the farm and concept by purchasing shares in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), which helps fund farm operations all year and, in return, they get a weekly basket of fresh seasonal food.
Many agrihoods also have some element of hospitality that complements farm operations. This is another way of bringing the community together through the love of food.
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Many agrihoods also have some element of hospitality that complements farm operations. This is another way of bringing the community together through the love of food. Willowsford Kitchen, led by Culinary Director Chef Bonnie Moore, provides tips and recipes for the produce found in the weekly CSA shares and hosts countless community dinners and cooking classes for both adults and kids. Bonnie also oversaw Willowsford’s first pop-up restaurant with celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio, and hosted her mentor Patrick O’Connell, Executive Chef at The Inn at Little Washington, for an evening with residents. (continued)
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“The foodie generation has come of age.” “The foodie generation has come of age,” Ed McMahon, a resident fellow of ULI, told Bloomberg this year. “The mainstream development community has come to think of these as a pretty good way to build a lowcost amenity that people seem to like and that also adds authenticity.” Some newer communities are taking the concept even further, setting new bars for energy efficiency and community education. At The Cannery in Davis, California, all 547 homes will be solar powered and electric car-ready. Their farm will be managed by a non-profit group, the Center for Land-Based Learning, which will educate students and aspiring farmers with programming on site. To read more about the growth of agrihoods and Willowsford’s influence, visit www.willowsford.com/news
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The Nose Knows Family-Owned Popcorn Business Takes Off as Customers Rediscover an American Food Pastime in Middleburg by Whitney Pipkin At six feet tall, Deltone Moore’s head barely misses the low-slung ceilings in the basement shop he’s transformed into “heaven for popcorn lovers” in Middleburg. At least that’s what Yelp reviewers have deemed the Popcorn Monkey shop. And, if you believe what you smell as you enter the cave-like shrine to popcorn — with more than two dozen bins of various flavors lining the walls — the description fits. From caramel and the bestselling dark chocolatesea salt to Old Bay and bleu cheese, customers have inspired several of Moore’s sweet and savory offerings, which are popped daily in-house. Tucked just off Middleburg’s main strip, people looking for the shop can find it across from The French Hound, “but a lot of times, they just smell us,” says Moore.
He and a small crew, including his 21-year-old daughter, Jewell, pop corn daily. Not just for the intoxicating scents, but also because they sell so much of it these days. When Moore’s wife, Mickey, a partner in the business, first suggested they start a popcorn shop, “I thought we’d end up living under a bridge,” he says. (continued)
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At the time, Moore, who goes by “Tone,” was working as a personal trainer and selling vitamins from his home in Manassas. He had started popping corn on an old machine at home and, as the story goes, those who tried his version — non-GMO kernels cooked in coconut oil and flavored with real cheese or chocolate — urged him to go into business. In his hunt for the right retail fit, Moore stumbled upon a 400-square-foot space in Middleburg, a historic town of about 800 in Virginia’s hunt country. “I said, ‘Oh, it’s only a few people there.’ But then I came to Christmas in Middleburg,” Moore says of the event that draws some 20,000 visitors to the town. By the time he decided to set up shop in the small town, the space he originally wanted had been taken. So Moore had to choose between walking away or committing to a store four times the size. “I thought about what my mom would say,” says Moore, whose mother had been the concept’s biggest cheerleader but passed away a few months before the shop opened in early 2013. “As a single parent raising a son, she was a huge influence on me. I said, ‘Let’s go for it.’” People started discovering Popcorn Monkey and, for some, it’s become a diet staple. Sheri Stern drives there from Chantilly almost every weekend to get her popcorn fi x. A small bag sells for $5.75 and lasts her a few days, but she usually refills the family’s University of Louisville tin for $15. “Eating his popcorn is part of my day,” says Stern, 47, who’s kept savory flavors like cilantro-lime in her diet while losing 57 pounds. “My mom and my grandmother were huge popcorn people, so I come by it honestly. Nobody’s gonna tell me I can’t eat popcorn.” Other fans found their way to the store in unexpected ways. A few weeks after opening, a mysterious customer lingered longer than usual in the store, tasting almost a dozen flavors and then buying all the bags on one shelf. He saw the NFL-logo popcorn tins lining one wall and chided Moore, who’s from Akron, Ohio, for being a Cleveland Browns fan. Then he gestured to the Washington Redskins tin and asked if he could have “a couple thousand of those.”
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A few days later, Moore found out the customer had been Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins. He wanted to sell Popcorn Monkey at the stadium. “It was a great opportunity,” says Moore, who sells out of popcorn at his stand at the stadium. “We complement each other because the stadium is about sights, sounds and smells, creating an experience for your customers. And that’s what we do here.” Moore also sells large batches of his popcorn for weddings or other events and to a local Mercedes-Benz dealership as a perk for customers. But his biggest business is still conducted from the small shop in Middleburg, open Wednesday through Sunday. For directions, visit PopcornMonkeyLLC.com
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Ashburn Wine Business Embraces Renovations, Redefines as it Matures by Whitney Pipkin
After five years in business, Parallel Wine Bistro had become a neighborhood hot spot in Ashburn and a favorite venue for Girls’ Night Out. This year, owner Jason Bursey put his plans in motion to make his restaurant a favorite destination for both guys and gals. (continued) VOL 8 FALL 2016 | 15
He decided to add something stiffer to the drink menu — 120 bourbons and whiskeys, to be exact — and to make it clear that the bar and restaurant he recently revamped has something for everyone. The menu at the renamed Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar already offered 80 wines by the glass and the same number of mostly bottled beers. But a wall of amber-hued spirits is now on display, too, behind an expansive granite-topped bar that is the centerpiece of a recent renovation. After running a wine shop and now wine bar in Ashburn for almost a decade, Bursey has learned that the key to competing against a backdrop of national chains in Loudoun County is to keep giving his concept new life. “This time, I really flipped it and made it what I wanted,” Bursey says of the $100,000 renovation he finished in the fall. The restaurant’s formerly gold-and-maroon interior gave way to muted tones, blackboard paint and plenty of barn wood as part of a sophisticated yet rustic redesign. Situated at the corner of a retail strip, the bar’s 80-seat dining area unfolds in a light-filled space between the extended bar and a 50-seat patio, which is receiving new wine-barrel tables where waiting customers can stand. He replaced the dining room’s 16 | VOL 8 FALL 2016
outer wall with window-filled garage doors that can be thrown open when the patio is bursting at the seams during live music events in the summer months.
“Here, you have to work for every single guest that comes in and do something special to get them to come back.” Bursey, who’s a handy husband at home with a 7-year-old daughter and three younger sons, did much of the woodworking himself with the help of a restaurant regular. A woman looking to raise money for her son’s baseball team fundraiser offered to sand all the tables in exchange for some wine for the cause. She gathered friends to do the work, which Bursey completed by refinishing and branding with the bar’s new logo. “It saved me thousands of dollars,” says Bursey, who has come to see Ashburn from a different business perspective. Though many of the chains that come to town are drawn to the region’s
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high median income, Bursey says some fail because they think, “If you build it, they will come.” “Here, you have to work for every single guest that comes in and do something special to get them to come back,” he says. The food offered at those tables is more than small plates; it’s intended to complement the establishment’s drink focus. Think hefty cheeses and cured meats for happy hour, flatbreads for dinner and standbys like shrimp-and-grits on the weekend brunch menu.
“I want every guest to feel comfortable... and I want to give people what they want.” Wine remains a focus at the bar, whose 80 by-the-glass offerings range in price from $5 to $60 and include the rarely offered Chateauneuf-du-Pape, for example. That’s made possible by the bar’s automatic wine machines that, with the swipe of a prepaid card, can dispense tastes, small pours or full glasses from some 32 different bottles. Couples can sample before settling on their glasses for the night, or pick their own flights. Though Parallel offers more by-the-glass wines than most, Bursey still feels it’s not enough to offer diners a taste of the world’s best. That also leaves little room on the list for Virginia’s burgeoning wines, which Bursey more than makes up for with a variety of local offerings in the beer and whiskey categories. Regulars can even age their own spirits in small wooden barrels featured on the bar. “I want every guest to feel comfortable,” says Bursey, “and I want to give people what they want.” For more information or directions, visit parallelwinebistro.com
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Whiskey is a spirit distilled from fermented grain mash — grain varieties include wheat, rye, barley, and corn — and aged in wooden barrels. Whiskey is made all over the world, and there are many popular styles including Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey, and American whiskey. The most popular form of American whiskey is bourbon. For a whiskey to qualify as bourbon, it starts with the mash, which has to have a 51-79% corn base, with other grains like barley and wheat or rye, depending on preference. Bourbons typically age between two and four years. Bourbon tends to be amber colored and a little sweeter and heavier in texture than other whiskeys.
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At least 51% corn. Typically malted barley, rye and wheat added. Bourbon is amber colored, and a little sweeter and heavier in texture than other whiskeys. New, charred oak containers. Typically American white oak barrels.
Barley, malted barley, rye, malted rye, wheat and corn. Tennessee whiskey is filtered through sugar maple charcoal. Unpeated malt is almost always used in Irish whiskey. Japanese whiskey uses malted barley dried in kilns fired with a little peat. Charred white oak barrels.
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Big Lights, Small Town Middleburg Shines on the Film Festival Circuit by Jaimee Reinertsen With thousands of film festivals around the world, it’s almost unheard of to launch a new one and gain international acclaim in just a few short years. Except for the Middleburg Film Festival, held just 10 miles west of Willowsford. In 2005, business entrepreneur Sheila Johnson, who is the co-founder of BET and former board member of the Sundance Institute, took Robert Redford to the spot in Middleburg where she was planning to build what is now the Salamander Resort & Spa. Looking over the Capital Region’s famed horse and wine country, as well as the quaint street of shops in downtown Middleburg, Redford reportedly told Johnson that Middleburg would be a great place for a film festival. He should know, having started Sundance Film Festival in a charming but out-of-the-way location himself. Johnson took his advice and founded the Middleburg Film Festival in 2013. With the help of director and award-winning filmmaker Susan Koch, the festival has brought a wealth of Oscar-contending films, foreign films and documentaries to a town so small it doesn’t have a movie theater.
“Four days of fantastic films in a stunning setting” “Our tag line is, ‘Four days of fantastic films in a stunning setting’, and it really is the combination of the two that makes the Middleburg Film Festival so special,” Koch says of the festival, which shuttles ticketholders from Salamander Resort to the Boxwood Winery, the Hill School and the National Sporting Library & Museum, among other small venues. “Everything about the festival is relaxed and welcoming. People get to see first-class films in
intimate venues before they are released in theaters. There are lots of opportunities for fascinating conversations with filmmakers and actors, and everyone loves spending time in Middleburg, with all its charm and rich history, and of course, fine wine!” So far, the festival’s track record for showing noteworthy films has been stellar. The road to the Oscars now goes through Middleburg. In 2015, there were 20 Oscar nominations among the 25 films screened, including the opening night film, Spotlight, and the Saturday night centerpiece, Brooklyn. (continued)
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“...we’re fortunate to have a lot of support from the film industry and the incredible commitment of a high-profile advisory board in Los Angeles. All of us work very hard to put together the best possible slate of films.”
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So how does a small town like Middleburg get the “it” films? “I’ve called on every connection I’ve ever had,” Koch says, only half joking. “No really, we’re fortunate to have a lot of support from the film industry and the incredible commitment of a high-profile advisory board in Los Angeles. All of us work very hard to put together the best possible slate of films.” That is, perhaps, the most nerve-wracking part of the experience for the programming team, says Koch, because they don’t know what they’ll be showing until about a month before the festival. “But that’s a good thing, too, because if we knew too far ahead, the films wouldn’t be as current,” she says.
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In addition to film screenings, there are panels and conversations, wine tastings at local vineyards, farm-to-table dinners, a symphony orchestra concert honoring a renowned film composer, and great parties. This year, the festival will be held from October 20–23, and the film critics are certainly watching— one could even say rooting—for its success. Susan Wioszcyna of RogerEbert.com wrote, “Unlike the frustrating lines, overwhelming choices and crush of star-gazing humanity that defines the Toronto International Film Festival, Middleburg is a cinematic version of a high-end boutique experience. Even the
special events…exhibit great care, exquisite taste and the savviness of a Hollywood insider.” But perhaps the most important thing is the experience for the filmgoers. Kevin Sampson of Picture Lock said, “Middleburg is on the map as a go-to festival for producers, the festival has engaging and entertaining films, and you will likely be among the first to see them! What more can you ask for from a festival?” Advance ticket packages and passes will go on sale in late August and individual tickets in late September. For tickets and information, visit middleburgfilm.org
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inspired living From the Willowsford Life Team
If it seems like there’s always something new to do at Willowsford—a new adventure to embark upon or a new tradition to enjoy for years to come— that’s because there is! This past year has been filled with incredible moments that have already become lasting memories. Here are just some of the new traditions you can look forward to when you join us at Willowsford! • Visit Willowsford Farm each week for fresh veggies, fruits and locally sourced goods from May–November • Take a cooking class from an expert chef or join the Jr. Chef Academy at either of our two world-class demonstration kitchens • Spend a night under the stars at a family campout • Test your endurance for skill and fun at a Rev3 Adventure race • Explore your artistic side in one of our after-school art and music programs • Mingle with friends and neighbors at a monthly event like a BYOB potluck dinner • Exercise your body, mind and spirit at our state-of-the-art fitness center • Enjoy the crisp fresh air walking or biking on miles of nature trails • Whether you’re a wine or beer lover, a history buff, or both, you can make new friends who share your passions by joining one of the many community clubs
Visit Willowsford.com/calendar to keep up with everything happening at Willowsford!
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FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES by Iris Gestram Many gardeners today want a home landscape that nourishes wildlife and sustains the environment. Our gardens are also important refuges; they nurture and delight us with their dynamic beauty and offer shade and privacy, space to relax and even fresh-grown food.
2,000 acres of open space adjoin homes and HOAmanaged community land For Willowsford Conservancy, where 2,000 acres of open space adjoin homes and HOA-managed community land, gardens and common areas are also important connectors within the greater Willowsford ecosystem. They provide food, shelter and passageways critical to the survival of birds, amphibians, insects and mammals that share our community. In Loudoun County, HOA-managed communities occupy 10% of the county’s total acreage and are home to 60% of its population. This provides HOAs, landscapers and residents with profound opportunities for building healthy, connected habitats into our human landscape. And there are several exciting trends that can support these efforts. The Power of Design. Close-cropped lawns lined with exotic shrubs and annual bedding plants look tidy and colorful, but are expensive to maintain and provide little ecological value. Fortunately, sustainable design has moved past the concept of reducing one’s lawn to creative space planning to the use of native plants and environmentally friendly gardening practices that support beauty, biodiversity and healthy outdoor living.
Photo By John C. Magee
Two recent books, The Living Landscape by Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy, and Planting in a Post-Wild World, by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West, provide comprehensive guides for designing dynamic, multilayered plantings that act like natural ecosystems. These “naturescapes” are more robust, more diverse, more visually exciting and more functional, creating spaces that are full of life and serve both human needs and the needs of wildlife communities. Sustainable Landscapes Are Low-Maintenance and Economically Viable. By designing plantings that function like naturally occurring plant communities, Rainer and West create landscapes that are resilient, beautiful and diverse, supporting efforts to build and manage healthy, sustainable ecosystems that are economically viable. Their designs blend attributes of native plant communities with traditional design principles to create functional, lower maintenance landscapes. Reiner and West promote a layered design with dense groundcover that prevents erosion and weeds, reducing the need for pesticides and mulch. A taller structural design layer provides a deliberate (continued)
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framework of color and texture that helps define the site, including tall perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees. A “seasonal theme” layer features mass groupings of flowering natives that all bloom at the same time, making a bold statement when in flower, including coneflowers, Butterfly Weed, asters, iris, goldenrod and speedwell.
Native, site-appropriate plants require less maintenance, are more disease resistant and provide wildlife habitat. Other “green” practices help minimize environmental impact and offer direct and long-term savings. Native, site-appropriate plants require less maintenance, are more disease resistant and provide wildlife habitat and food. Smaller areas of turf, bedding plants and bare ground reduce water and pesticide use. Permeable surfaces filter storm water and direct it into the ground rather than into the sewer system. And taller vegetation around ponds can thwart erosion, buffer fertilizer runoff and deter geese, while providing a higher aesthetic value. Photo By John C. Magee
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stewardship HOAs on the Move. Like many homeowners, HOAs are turning to sustainable landscaping practices to save money, preserve natural resources and create a healthier environment. Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) hosted Loudoun’s first HOA Forum last spring, challenging HOA leaders, residents and landscapers to improve landscaping practices. PEC’s objective is to engage communities and work together to solve landscape issues on a larger scale and maximize economic and environmental benefits. Presenters discussed projects to clean and manage storm water, increase biodiversity and create healthier, more beautiful landscapes. Exhibitors, including landscape designers specializing in sustainable design and native plant nurseries, represented the growing attention of the “green industry” toward meeting consumer demand for healthier, environmentally friendly landscapes.
Willowsford Conservancy. Through education and partnerships with our community association, the landscape industry and organizations like PEC, Willowsford Conservancy supports residents in learning about the important link between sustainable landscaping at home and interconnected, ecologically rich habitats that benefit humans and wildlife, and provide astounding moments of awe in our encounters with nature. To learn more, visit Willowsford.com/Conservancy Photo By John C. Magee
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and by Vince Borgerding A laid-back, luxury resort on 12,000 rustic Virginia acres with tree climbing on the menu of activities? Count me in. The last tree I climbed was an avocado tree. I was a poverty-stricken college student at the time and the tree was kind enough to send one of its fruit-filled boughs arching into the backyard of our rented house. When all the avocados within arm’s reach mysteriously “disappeared” after a week, I was forced by certain starvation to leap onto the branch and forage the limbs for the day’s sustenance. If I had known 24 years ago that Professional Tree Climber is an actual job title, I would have changed my major. Bob Wray is one such professional. He is the swami of “vertical hiking” (as he calls it) at Primland, a 5-star resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains. (continued) VOL 8 FALL 2016 | 35
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Mr. Wray is an ex-roofer with Zen leanings and uses phrases like “tree time” to refer to the way moments slow and conversations deepen when one enters the Upper Realms of Limb and Leaf. His website claims, in true Dalai Lama fashion, “For a tree climber, the path to Enlightenment is On Rope.” And, once I mastered Bob’s eleven knots and was securely fastened to a branch in the treetops, I discovered the arboreal swami’s proverb holds some truth. When you’re a couple hundred feet up in a poplar overlooking a leafy sea of green beneath, stress melts away. The rustle of wind through the leaves, like soft applause, soothes you to your core. You become one with bark and bough. I found myself apologizing to the old thorny lemon tree I chopped down a few years ago after it cut me one too many times. Maharishi Wray of the Vertical Path is but one of many friendly and knowledgeable guides at Primland. Built by French tycoon Didier Primat, who was number
396 on the world’s wealthiest persons list when he died in 2008, Primland is perhaps the brightest jewel in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The upscale resort in Meadows of Dan offers more than 40 lodgings, including Fairway Cottages that bound Donald Steel’s acclaimed Highland Course, mountaintop Pinnacle Cottages, large Mountain Homes and three stunning, super-luxe tree houses, each with swanky furnishings, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, WiFi, plush robes, huge outdoor decks and room service. If heights give you the willies, opt for a guestroom or suite in the LEED-certified Lodge. It is a cedar and stone masterpiece with a spa, fitness center, swimming pool, rec room, gourmet and casual dining, a movie theater and…wait for it…an observatory. A real one. With a gigantic telescope. To observe galaxies up to 27 light years away. The nightly Starwalk is an absolute must. Do yourself a favor and make reservations now. (continued)
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In addition to the splendors of heaven, Primland offers a goldmine of earth-bound pleasures: guided hunting and fishing excursions, kayaking and horseback riding, paddle boarding, tennis, hiking, off-roading, archery, sporting clays, mountain biking, and even Xbox and PlayStation (in case you’re allergic to sun and water, I guess). And, my favorite, climbing trees with Bob. Yet the real power of Primland lies not in what you do in all that nature, but in what all that nature does to you. It stills the mind, and stops the tongue. It opens the eyes, the ears, the heart – and it all lies waiting just a few short hours away. Learn more at primland.com
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Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that extend your living room into your back yard. Front porches that step down to community greens. Separate in-law suites and sumptuous baths with spa showers. Included interior design assistance. These are not the features you might typically associate with homes at the $600K price point, but Richmond American Homes is including a whole new level of luxury with its homes in The Greens Village at Willowsford. “We designed these homes specifically for Willowsford, and we started with the land as our inspiration. Homebuyers are coming to Willowsford for its incredible outdoor living and access to nature, and we wanted the interiors of our homes to embrace that as much as the exteriors,” says Jack Gallagher, Division President for Richmond American Homes of Virginia. Each home is situated to take the best advantage of its surroundings, and design details like deep outdoor patios feel like an extension of the living room when finished with tile or flagstone. “Next, we looked at what else people are asking for, like main-level living. We’re seeing increasing demand for that in the marketplace, so our model home, The Jonathon, shows just how well you can maximize the livability of your space, as well as price-per-square foot.”
“We started with the land as our inspiration.” With that in mind, The Jonathon is ideal for both move-down buyers and growing families who want daily life centered on the main floor. If you want to spread out, however, these floorplans are also incredibly flexible, with two bedrooms included when you finish the basement. “What you get in the basements in these homes is astounding,” Jack says. “You’re getting fantastic living and entertaining spaces both on the main level and the lower level.” (continued)
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Another area where Richmond American is bringing high-end finishes to the entry-level price point is in the master bathroom. A glass-enclosed spa bath includes a tub and walk-in shower for a truly relaxing experience. Or you can choose other modernized bath features like stand-alone tubs. “The master bath in this house is mind-blowing,” Jack says. “And with three different luxury bath options, it’s up to the buyer to choose the layout and features that suit their specific needs.” “Every square inch of these homes has been designed with purpose to meet the demands of today’s Willowsford buyer, which is a diverse demographic. So we’re able to meet the needs of multi-generational families, growing families or empty nesters with modern concepts and features and a very attainable price,” Jack says. Offering that kind of response to buyers’ wants and needs is at the core of Richmond American Homes’ business. “Our motto is, ‘With Us, It’s Personal,’” Jack says. “We don’t ‘pre-build’ homes. We encourage our buyers to start from the ground up, because we want to build a relationship with them, listen to their input, and truly build them their American Dream.” 44 | VOL 8 FALL 2016
That’s why the other unusual service that comes included in the price of a Richmond American home is interior design assistance. Way beyond the typical experience of choosing a few options from a display at the model home, Richmond American buyers personalize their homes with the help of a design consultant at their Home Gallery in Fairfax, Virginia. “Our consultants walk our buyers through their homes room by room, picking out various features and finishes. We update our gallery selections on a very regular basis to make sure what we are offering is top-of-the-line and on trend for the freshest possible design experience,” Jack says. “When our homeowners walk into their new homes they know they’ve played an integral part in every bit of design, and that makes all the difference. It makes it personal.” For more information, visit Willowsford.com/RAHomes
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The annual Rev3 GLOW Run at Willowsford offers an opportunity for athletes and weekend warriors alike to light up the night and have some fun outdoors. by Eva Watterson
“The GLOW Run is an untimed family event,” says Michael Spiller of Rev3 Adventure, an adventure racing company that coordinates events throughout the country. “We develop the course each summer depending on new construction in Willowsford, but it is completely within the community, and about half of the participants live in Willowsford.” The GLOW Run at Willowsford is hosted by the Willowsford Conservancy, with a portion of its proceeds going back to the non-profit organization. “Willowsford’s run is always a real community event, and they usually host a movie night or a party after the race,” Michael adds. Participants can register online or in-person before the start of the race, which begins just prior to sundown. Runners are encouraged to come dressed as loudly as they can, and prizes are awarded for the best costumes. The GLOW Run is loaded with thick fog, black lights, lasers and glow sticks, as well as a pre-race dance party/ warm-up to get everyone excited and ready to run, jog, walk, skip or complete any other kind of physical activity along the 1-mile or 5k courses. Runners ages 3 to 75 participate in the GLOW Run at Willowsford each year, and with its unique approach to getting active, it’s easy to see why. To learn more, visit Rev3Glow.com
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kids' corner More than just an amazing place to live, Willowsford has a positive impact in the wider community through the relationships it builds. Our partnership with Real Food for Kids (RFFK) is a great ex ample and one especially dear to my heart. school meals. But many kids don’t eat the food because the meals are bland and unappetizing. We need to fi x school food to make it a positive experience for everyone—both the students and the people who prepare the meals. Last spring, Loudoun County School Nutrition Services Supervisor Dr. Becky Bays sought advice on how to source food locally and bring the art of cooking from scratch back into Loudoun County school kitchens. That’s when RFFK connected her with Willowsford.
Real Food for Kids is a local organization dedicated to improving the quality of food in schools. The group also educates students and their families on making healthier lifestyle choices and advocates whole foods for every student. Together, we’ve been able to ramp up the flavor of school lunches in our area and teach school food workers about the importance of sourcing locally and cooking seasonally, using Willowsford Farm and Willowsford Kitchen as our classrooms.
Real Food for Kids is a local organization dedicated to improving the quality of food in schools. Today, 90 percent of American children are not getting enough vegetables and 60 percent aren’t getting enough fruit. Every day, 30 million students are served
Dr. Bays was looking for ways to make fresh vegetables “more exciting for kids.” She toured the farm and the kitchen and then asked us to develop salt-free spice blends that school kitchens could use to jazz up their vegetables. We watched as a group of fourth graders tasted three of our spice blends on five different vegetables at Creighton’s Corner Elementary School in Ashburn. All the students were enthusiastic and helpful. They were excited about the food and ready to voice their opinions. Today, the Mexican blend we created with the help of the students that day is being used on potatoes in Loudoun County elementary schools. The next step in adding flavor is to develop tasty soups and salad dressings. But it’s hard to prepare great-tasting dishes for large groups without basic kitchen tools. Dr. Bays brought chef knives back into school kitchens to make prepping fresh produce easier. The kitchen staff at Willowsford provided essential knife skills training for all 90 Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) kitchen managers. It was wonderful to have them in the kitchen and give back for all that they do. (continued)
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Through our partnership with Real Food for Kids, Willowsford has also gotten involved in Fairfax County Public Schools. Last fall, we hosted a professional development event at Willowsford Farm for all seven Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Culinary Academy chefs in partnership with RFFK. We wanted to raise awareness about the abundance of sustainable food resources in the area. The school chefs toured the farm and the kitchen and got a firsthand look at farm-to-table synergy. It was an amazing afternoon of learning, food and camaraderie. Since then, we’ve held similar staff training events for Loudoun cafeteria managers. Last spring, Willowsford farmers Mike Snow and Deb Dramby led a workshop at the Real Food for Kids’ Culinary Challenge and Wellness Expo, which offered programs on healthy cooking, mindful exercise, smart food shopping and how to grow ingredients. In addition, students from around the region were challenged to prepare a delicious and healthy snack, breakfast or lunch other kids were guaranteed to like.
All the students were excited about the food and ready to voice their opinions. “The Culinary and Wellness Expo was fantastic. It’s great that RFFK connects these different pieces of the food puzzle—whole foods and ingredients, health and wellness education, school garden programming, farm-to-school sourcing and culinary training,” said Mike Snow, Director of Farm Operations. As a founding board member of Real Food for Kids, I am passionate about the state of school food and the opportunities and obstacles we face. There’s a lot to be done, but I’m not going to stop until being the school lunch lady is the job everyone wants! To learn more, visit RealFoodForKids.org
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“Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance. “Autumn Spring passes passesand andone oneremembers remembersone’s one’sinnocence. reverence. Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance. Winter passes and one remembers one’s perseverance.” Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence. Ono Winter passes and one remembers one’s~ Yoko perseverance.” - Yoko Ono
TH E W I LLOWSFOR D HOM E GU I DE
A Superb Collection of Homebuilders Featuring Homes Unique to Willowsford The importance of architecture in creating a unique community feeling can’t be overstated. Each home is a building block of the streetscapes that collectively become the “walls” of the outdoor room and give the community shape and style. That’s why each homebuilder offers a selection of signature home designs that are exclusive to Willowsford.
What will you find in a new home at Willowsford? • Homesites from under 1/4 acre up to 1 1/2 acres • Home sizes ranging from 2,800 to more than 4,000 square feet, to meet virtually any lifestyle • Breathtaking indoor and outdoor spaces that blend seamlessly • Luxurious master suites available upstairs and on the main level in select floor plans
• The highest quality materials that blend the best of today’s energy- and cost-savings with classic character and timelessness • Unrivaled architectural requirements that combine classic style with contemporary design, such as brick or stone exteriors, architectural-grade shingled roofs, authentic muntins on every window and more
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Willowsford.com/KHovnanian 2,830–4,996 Sq. Ft. 1 /4-Acre & 1/3 -Acre Home Sites
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FARM-TO-TABLE COMES HOME Fresh. Local. Natural. Right in the Neighborhood. The Farm Stand in The Grange offers: Seasonal Vegetables | Fresh Fruit | Farm Fresh Eggs Kombucha | Soups, Salads & Heat-and-Serve Dishes Prepared Foods | Local Meats | Local Flowers | Dairy Items | Baked Goods | Pantry Items | Gifts | Potlucks Tours and Volunteering | Kids’ Activities
“The CSA has made me a more creative cook. The mix of vegetables we’re used to and ones we didn’t know encourages us to try new things.” –Willowsford CSA member
Open to the public May through November. Tues–Fri: 2–7pm; Sat: 9am–2pm
Visit WillowsfordFarm.com to sign up for the 2017 CSA season and to learn more about Willowsford and Willowsford Farm.
Willowsford is a 4,000-acre community in Loudoun County, 2,000 of which have been conserved for environmental preservation, recreation and agricultural use.
WillowsfordFarm.com This material shall not constitute an offer or solicitation in any state where prior registration is required. © 2016 Willowsford Management, LLC. Willowsford, Willowsford Conservancy, Inspired Living and A Naturally Planned Community are all trademarks of Willowsford Management, LLC. July 2016.
COUNTRY LIVING Close at Hand Brimming with history, character and economic vitality, Loudoun County is home to some of the capital area’s most beloved restaurants, retailers and vineyards, as well as all the conveniences modern life demands.
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The decision to move is a big one. Not many other purchases have so much direct influence on your quality of life. That’s why our Information Centers are staffed by Community Guides, not salespeople. You can find out everything you want to know about the community without any sales pressure, and decide if Willowsford is right for you. Come visit us. We’d love to show you around. Information Centers are open daily from 11am–6pm. For directions, visit Willowsford.com/Visit or call 571-297-2000.
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