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774 Pedlars Edge Dr.

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(Pedlars Edge 85) $479,000.00 MLS#550055

(Devils Knob 63) $850,000.00 MLS#532733

(Ravens Roost 44) $478,000.00 MLS#549868

(Chestnut Springs 23) $449,000.00 MLS#542573

Home is within walking distance to Tyro ski slope. Year round mountain views. Private location at the end of the road and surrounded by open space. Master suite is on the second floor and very private. The lower level features a bedroom, full bath, a nice size den with gas log fireplace and an efficiency kitchen. Great guest suite or separate apartment. Many beautiful custom features throughout the house, high quality finishes.

Enjoy some of the best views at Wintergreen from this incredible 5 bedroom home. Cathedral ceiling, 2 massive stone fireplaces, 4 decks, 2 whirlpool tubs and an enclosed hot tub. Well maintained with many extra features. Views of the ski slopes, Black Rock Village and the Rockfish Valley. Lights of Charlottesville and Lynchburg can be seen at night. Ample room and private decks on most bedrooms. Within walking distance to slopes. Bus service available during the winter.

Large living area/great room with expansive decking. 44’ of width from dining room wall to fireplace in living room- all open. Magnificent vaulted and long expanses of windows with preferred South Eastern exposure. Large kitchen designed for gracious entertaining with cherry cabinets, granite counter-tops. Breakfast bar is over 10’ long. Dining is 17’x14. Upper level master suite is 18’x25’ with magnificent “sunrise views” and whirlpool tub. Family room with propane fireplace downstairs. Two levels of extensive decking.

Impeccably maintained home with outstanding extras. Contemporary style with seasonal views from 2 decks. Open floor plan on main level with master bedroom boasting vaulted ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, built in dresser, huge walk in closet, steam shower, jacuzzi tub and Toto toilet! 3 other bedrooms on terrace level and a sitting room with sofa bed for additional sleeping space. Some features include hardwood red oak floors, granite counter tops, XL washer and dryer, paved driveway, and a radon detector. Check it out!

74 Barn Owl Ln.

261 Sawmill Creek Dr. (Monocan 4) $419,000.00 MLS#550296

65 Pond Hollow Ln.

(1-H C3) $599,672.00 MLS#549340

(1-K B4) $775,000.00 MLS#546265

Rustic paradise secluded on quiet culde-sac with a view of Crawford’s Knob and overlooking Lake Monocan. This spacious chalet offers all the comforts of modern living with the real feel of living in the mountains. Upgrades include: New roof, two new hot water heaters, new deck, finished lower level, new chimney cap, new HV/AC systems, new hardwood floors, new granite countertops, electric dog fence. Seller includes a $2,500 kitchen allowance.

Excellently maintained home. The yard borders on a fish-stocked pond and has room for extended flower or vegetable gardens. Located on a quiet dead-end street and very private. Short distance to the Stoney Creek golf club house, golf, tennis, exercise, pool, hiking, and horse trails; and an easy walk to Lake Monacan. Lots of storage space. Media room. Screened porch. Great seasonal mountain views of Pilot Mountain and surrounding mountains and a year round view of the adjacent pond.

This home was designed and built for the current original owners. Careful consideration was given in site selection. Offers views over the pond, as well as privacy. Mature landscaping. Paved driveway. 2 car detached garage with covered breezeway. Screened porch. Open floor plan. Main floor master suite. Custom oversized oak woodwork and trim. Custom handmade staircase. Authentic stone fireplace. Library with custom cabinetry. Built in sound system inside and outside. Double HVAC systems. Security system and home run wiring panel. Brick and fiber cement exterior.

Set on a private double lot with an oriental garden complete with pond and stream, this architect designed home is outstanding! Designed for one floor contemporary living, and built with the utmost quality. This home welcomes you from the moment you enter, with a barrel vaulted hallway providing gallery space for an artwork collection. Beautifully designed window placement provides gentle light throughout this home. Spacious gourmet kitchen with breakfast room with views of the garden. Inside and out, this home is simply stunning!

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138 Squirrel Tree Lane Ski-front Treeloft chalet with mountain views. This home offers a cozy living room with fireplace, 2 BR and 2 BA on the main level, and a third loft BR upstairs. Two decks have been recently replaced and expanded in size. Enjoy the ease and convenience of being on the Tyro slope! $259,000

60 Hickorynut Road Short walk to skiing from this 4 BR, 3 BA Energy Star post-and-beam home. Great room has paneled cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace and wall of glass. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, handsome cabinets and stainless appliances. The main living area, with a BR, BA, gracious foyer and wrap-around deck, is ideal for enjoying family and friends. Upstairs master has sitting area, bath and private deck. Down has family room with fireplace, wet bar, 2 BR and deck. Handsomely furnished! $439,000

2232 Tanners Ridge Great opportunity to own at Wintergreen. This 2 BR, 2 BA condominium has minimal stairs, great rental potential and new carpet, paint, and blinds. Close to Wintergarden Spa and fitness center, Nature Foundation and Devils Knob Golf Course. Great price. $75,000

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45 Sunset Lane Cute cottage in the Village of Lovingston. Built in 1960 and renovated/expanded in 1994, this 4 BR, 2 BA home will be easy to call “home.” Enjoy the convenience of village life with plenty of room to garden. Lovingston is home to Trager Brothers Coffee and the historic Nelson County courthouse. Nearby shopping provides essentials and for pleasure, you'll be in the heart of the Central Virginia’s wine country. $129,000

8956 James River Road A 3 BR, 2 BA Cape Cod on 2.8 acres with lots of charm. Enjoy the covered front porch and the side and back decks. Master bedroom on the first floor with full bath. Cozy gas fireplace for all to enjoy from the large eat in kitchen. Finished full basement with BR, rec area, and office. Fenced area for either small children or pets. New quartz kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, updated bath, water heater and refinished floors. Minutes to Lovingston and Route 29. $249,000

13155 Crabtree Falls Highway More than 1,000 feet of the Tye River wraps around this 18-acre property. The 3 BR, 3 BA cabin overlooks the river and the recreational compound of gazebos, decks, and pool takes advantage of the water views. Borders US Forest and is within a few miles of Crabtree Falls, Appalachian Trail, and Blue Ridge Parkway. Reclaimed white oak floors, custom wood trim, high-end kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, heated pool, whole-house generator, paved drive with iron gates, and more. $424,999

Some of the most desirable parcels in all of Stoney Creek. They can be purchased separately or together. A combination of these lots would be a truly spectacular property. 329 Hidden Springs Lane: .91 acre and close to Lake Monocan.

Bear Creek Manor Amazing opportunity to own a 116-acre farm in Nelson County just minutes from Devil’s Backbone, Bold Rock Cidery, the Blue Toad, Wintergreen Resort, the Farmer’s Market and all of the shopping, services and restaurants in Nellysford. Rustic post-and-beam home with handsome rock chimney, 2 gorgeous stone fireplaces, renovated kitchen, hardwood floors on the main floor living areas, 4 BR and 3.5 BA. Brand new 2-car garage, charming 1 BR, 1 BA log cabin, large shop/storage building, barn, shed, 2 stocked ponds, streams and mountain views. Perfect for hunting and hiking. Great investment in a very popular and growing area. Lots of privacy yet close to everything. All this and only 35 to 40 minutes to Charlottesville without a single stoplight! $895,000

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Lot 45 Crawfords Knob Lane Desirable Afton location for this wooded 3.42-acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Elevated parcel perfect for a getaway or full-time residence. Potential for views. Perk test done in the past but new test needed for immediate build. There are C&Rs, mostly to protect lot values. $48,000

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Amazing mountain views from this pristine lot at wintergreen. Come build your dream home on the nicest view lot on the mountain. Huge year around views in all directions from this beautiful lot. Call agent for building ideas on this lot! Offered at $319,000 - Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (532806)

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One of the last lots fronting the Appalachian Trail and the Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve with seasonal Rockfish Valley Views. This large lot #46 on the map, is a true nature lovers’ paradise. Private setting with no one building behind you. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with mature hardwood trees. $99,000. Have Shenandoah Valley Construction build your custom dream home. Call Jon Tsakis for details 540-836-9211 Jon.Tsakis@gmail.com (518825)

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Tons of living space and priced to sell! This bright, spacious 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath golf-front townhome features a large wraparound large deck and is an easy walk to Spa, Nature Foundation, and Ski shuttle. Enjoy gorgeous golf views of the 17th par 3 on Devils Knob. All furnishings convey. Get this great value before it’s gone! $239,000. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (540825)

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Wonderful home site of more than 2 acres boasting panoramic mountain views across the Rockfish Valley. A dramatic knoll is the ideal building site. Parcel overlooks the historic Crawford House. Build now, or hold for investment and build later. $49,900. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (528099)

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Nice golf front lot on 5th fairway of private Devils Knob mountain course. Extremely well priced, Nelson County assessed value is $120,000! Quiet location with nice homes around. Close to many resort amenities. Only $65,000! For more information contact Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (538612)

Quiet cul de sac lot at Wintergreen Resort with some seasonal views. Offered well under assessed value, and a great spot to build your vacation home or hold for investment. Almost 1/2 acre that slopes up from street to look out at Blue Ridge. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one. Offered at $29,900 Call Steve Marianella. 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (540287)

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Just across from Dobie condos and at only a minute walk to the ski slopes, this two bedroom Three Ridges condo has everything the ski-front condo has except the premium price! Granite counters in kitchen; tile floors in the baths; plus, some of the cheapest condo dues at Wintergreen! $94,750. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (538283)

Escape the summer heat and enjoy the cool Mt. air! Beautiful 978sf, 2BR/2BA golf front condo with Central Heat/Cool. Watch golfers on the 18th fairway from deck, or thru wall of windows. Walk 2-3 min. to clubhouse, Devils Grill restaurant, Spa, tennis courts & more. Take ski shuttle to Mt. Inn, ski slopes, shops & restaurants. Play Stoney Creek course in valley “all year.” Fully furnished. Unbelievable price at $75K! Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@Outlook.com (540372)

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thepublishers I wouldn’t say he’s the brightest or most protective rooster we’ve had, but he knows how to stay alive. And for him, that means living anywhere but the coop. This roo is a hand-me-down from some fine folks who knew we could use one after a combination of stray dogs, predators and bad luck killed much of our layer flock. “I’ll have to catch him,” my friend warned me earlier this summer. “He likes to roost in trees and doesn’t sleep with the rest of the chickens.” Alrighty then. Early on, he seemed to acclimate quite well to his new life here at the farm, keeping a respectful distance from Otis and Martina. Stay away from my dogs and my garden flower beds, and you’re a keeper. “He’s a zebra rooster!” Adam said the first time he laid eyes on him. He’s right. This bird has black and white markings like a zebra. To me, he reminds me of that annoying snowy static on older TVs. (Kids, the blue screen is a relatively new invention). Recently, Static Rooster has lured his hens to the tree underneath where we keep our firewood. Maybe it’s because the weather’s been hot as giblets, but the flock has been doing

the wild chicken thing and calling that tree their home, ignoring their beautifully appointed Amish-built residence. The problem is, if the hens are laying, I have no earthly clue where the eggs are. This brings out the control freak in me. I’m all about free range chickens and children but if they’re depositing presents in secret spaces, I feel like as their caretaker, I should know where those spaces are. You can’t talk to a chicken. Same with kids sometimes. If you ask them where they put your flashlight or your favorite pen, they’ll just shoot you an innocent stare or smile. Hang on to them, wiser parents say. For they won’t always stay in the coop. Enjoy! Yvette and Tommy Stafford

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basicnecessities By Kay Pfaltz www.basicnecessities.com www.kaypfaltz.com Sometimes you need a quest Life’s not about the material things you get. It’s not even about the end result, but rather the moments in between. The life that happens along the way. These moments are what make up our lives. Yet sometimes we need to walk outside and fill the birdfeeder to see and feel dawn’s first light. Or in a faraway city, it’s the quest of a new museum and the trek across town when you disinter your own visions along the way — hidden courtyards dotted with flowers, city inhabitants who run on four legs or extend branches to sun, even the flaky croissant you munched into ravenously for a snack. Lest we forever fall into set routines, however comforting, sometimes we need a quest in order to see the world afresh. When exploring foreign cultures, my sister and I would say to each other, “What’s the quest?” Hers would involve some form natural beauty, art or aquariums filled with sea creatures. Mine: chocolate and pastries. But whatever our chosen quest, it would be the moments along the way I now remember — the quest itself long forgotten.

In the quest for the best wine, I’ve met friends along the way, and perhaps that’s the best part about it. For the term “best wine” rarely has anything to do with arbitrary points that pundits and reviews love to tout. Nor has it much to do with a price tag. Rather, it has to do with something less tangible, something ineffable and often personal. The best wines are those made by the best people. Kind people, humble people. The best wines are those that respect the earth, and are therefore made using organic principles. The best wines for me are wines that are interesting. They’re different and unusual, not mass-marketed, filling grocery store shelves. But not everyone agrees with my taste here. So, the best wines are wines that taste good to you; that part goes without saying. The wines from Arianna Occhipinti have passed the quest test and qualify as wines worthy of your time and effort to seek out. Or you could just hop on over to Basics. Tami’ Frappato 2014 (organic) – Arianna Occhipinti, like Elena

Panteleoni, has goddess-like status at Basic Necessities. We love her philosophy, and we love her wines. The Tami wines are Ari’s line of everyday-drinking wines, fresh and fun. If you don’t know Frappato, September is a good time to meet this grape, as, being lighter, it makes for a good transition wine. Aromas of just picked strawberries and raspberries, with a medium body. Arianna explains that Frappato stems from a girlhood dream to make a wine that knows the land she loves: “It is the wine that most resembles me, brave, original and rebellious. It has peasant origins, for this it loves its roots and the past that it brings in; but, at the same time, it is able to fight to improve itself.” $18.99 Tami’ Nero d’Avola 2013 (organic) – Nero d’Avola is Sicily’s superstar. Rich, earthy and chewy, yet often half the price of a good Cabernet. Notes of ripe black cherry and dried figs. $18.99 We’re visiting Sicily and staying at Arianna’s estate in 2018. If this particular Sicilian quest interests you, contact me now.

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et•i•quette The Conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life (Merriam Webster). Robin Cole defines etiquette as putting others first. It’s a summer morning at Darby Farm in Albemarle County and five girls under the age of eight are gathered around a table set for high tea. Sitting with straight backs and hands in laps, the girls wear an expression of prim concentration as instructor Robin Cole reminds them of proper table manners before they begin their meal. “Remember to hold your fork like a pencil,” Robin says. Walking into the room at this moment, you might wonder if you’d stepped back in time.

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Robin Coleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8-year-old daughter, Georgia, helps prepare the luncheon treats. At right, Lexi helps Elizabeth clear her plate. The girls are attending an etiquette class held at Darby Farm in White Hall.

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In this summer girls etiquette class at Darby Farm, students learn not only how to behave properly at the dining room table, including which fork to use, passing food to other guests, and how to clear plates when the meal is over, but the importance of writing thank-you notes and even helping their parents at home. “We like to offer classes in things that have gone by the wayside such as etiquette,” Robin said. “I don’t think being courteous has gone out of fashion.” Teaching old-fashioned values is a family affair. Robin, a teacher by training, was first inspired to teach the class when her older daughter Kendall, then 13, wanted to learn about etiquette. “Hospitality has always been very important to our family,” Robin said. “We like to have people in our home from different cultures.” Eight years later, Robin is still teaching classes at Darby Farm, this summer with the assistance of 8-year-old daughter Georgia (these days Kendall is busy with the horses on the farm though she sometimes makes the scones for tea). Robin’s son Trent, 18, teaches boys skills such as fence mending, chicken processing, and milking goats in the boys’ Farm Class. Darby Farm also offers an advanced etiquette class for older kids, including interviewing for jobs and cell phone etiquette. If an etiquette class sounds boring, think again. Giggles erupt as the girls balance books on their heads, practicing good posture. “Hold your head high!” Robin instructs. Another lesson requires them to fold napkins. They also learn how to politely cut their strawberries and where to place their cutlery on their plate between bites. Then it’s time to practice introducing each other, as if they had just arrived at a party. “When you sit up straight, look around you and pass food, you have a more pleasant experience and others around you have a more pleasant experience,” Robin explained. “I want the girls to understand that having good manners doesn’t have to be burdensome. When you’re thinking about others, it can really be enjoyable.” continued on page 14

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For Robin, etiquette is about more than good manners; it’s about good character. Writing a thank-you letter demonstrates good character by showing that you are thinking about others and conveying respect and gratitude. The class includes such topics as caring for the elderly, proper hygiene, and helping out at home. “The main emphasis of the class is to develop character by thinking of others first.” It’s clear the girls are eating it up. “I’ve learned that you can have manners wherever you are,” said Elizabeth Wirasaputra, age seven. “And that you can have fun with manners.” “She’s such a show-off (at home),” her mother Tarti Djarkaria told me with pride. “She’s teaching the entire family.” Ali Harsaw, mother of six-year-old Ellianna, sees farther reaching effects of the class. After her brother’s recent birthday, Ellianna suggested the family write thank-you notes. She has also been working on her posture, standing up straighter than before. Ali sees a difference in her daughter’s behavior overall. “There’s this confidence piece that I’m so pleased she’s getting,” she said. “In the hustle and bustle of life with everyone running to soccer and piano, sometimes we need to sit down and talk about manners and being respectful,” Ali said. “The values at Robin’s farm are values I want my kids to be around more.” In the end, however, Elianna said that her favorite part of the class was feeding the horses at Darby Farm - and, of course, the rope swing. “They go right from sitting properly at the table to swinging on our rope swing from a hay bale,” laughed Robin. It’s break time, and the girls head outside. They run toward the rope swing, their colorful tea dresses billowing behind them. Once they arrive, they remember their manners and politely line up one behind the other. One of the girls takes off her shoes and stands barefoot on the hay bale as she clasps the rope. Then she launches herself through the air, her once finely combed hair flying in the wind. It’s a moment of pure, old-fashioned fun. BRL

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1555 Vistas

$138,000.00 MLS#547473

A very attractive one-bedroom condo with two full baths and one of the best views at Wintergreen! Within walking distance to everything on Devils Knob and on ski shuttle route. Lowest priced onebedroom in Vistas - in good shape and not on any rental programs.

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Open, spacious and very bright floor plan. Beautiful views of the ski slopes, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Rockfish Valley. Walk to the Golf Club House, tennis center, and fine dining. Condo interior has been well taken care of. Ground floor villa with nice deck offering stairs to the grassy area behind the building- your extended outdoor space. Fully furnished and ready to move in.

1807 High Ridge Court $372,000.00 MLS#550719

Breathtaking panoramic mountain, valley and ski village views from this spacious top floor, 5 bedroom condo. Open floor plan. Beautiful wood cathedral ceilings in the great room. Marble surround wood burning fireplace. Convenient access to condo- no stairs from the parking to the elevator. Car port available. Fully furnished. These larger floor plan condos that also offer spectacular views do not come on the market often. Get a condo with the size of a home but enjoy maintenance free lifestyle.

1404 Highlands

$199,000.00 MLS#529281

This condo has it all! Slope side location and across the street from the spa. Some of the best views of the slopes and into the Rockfish Valley and beyond. 3 bedroom/3 baths. 2 fireplaces. A deck and a patio to the view. Additionally, the Highlands has been upgraded and modernized very recently. A great value!

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Great opportunity to be right on the ski slopes for both winter and summer views. This updated Timbers unit overlooks the slopes and the Mountain Inn area, providing direct access to the center of the activities. The perfect retreat for both the winter ski season & enjoying a pleasant cool summer season. This unit is currently in the Wintergreen Resort Rental program as a Gold unit.

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BACK TO HOMESCHOOL John Gulino and Erika Howsare have taken the do-it-yourself movement to a new level: this fall they will teach daughters Elsie (almost six) and Rosa (three) at home. “We felt sending them to school would be too disruptive,” said Erika. John, a development analyst at UVa, and Erika, a freelance writer, can’t agree on when they decided to homeschool the kids. “It all started with Elsie’s homebirth,” Erika says. Or with the wedding, John points out, which they carried out themselves in their own home. Or maybe with the house renovation, which they started pre-kids, and have figured out how to do step-by-step with the help of the internet. Stacks of flooring, waiting to be installed over the weekend, sit near a window where the kids use it as a bench, a work surface for colored pencil art, and to prop up a small blackboard bearing an addition problem written in yellow chalk. Rosa has emerged from a small forest of tomato plants holding bright orange fruit and Elsie has just gathered eggs from the chickens. Even the tea we’re drinking comes from mint grown in their garden. Sure, plenty of people renovate their house and grow their food. But teaching the kids, too? continued on page 18

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The family likes to ease into each school day, which starts when the girls wake up. Rosa and Elsie pick books for their mom to read aloud on the couch. Sometimes they join Erika in her yoga routine. Next they have breakfast and settle into whatever inspires them most. Erika “strews” books and materials to inspire art projects, science experiments and exploration around the house and follows the girls’ lead when they decide what to learn. She sees herself as a facilitator rather than an instructor. “The girls are naturally curious,” she says. “My job is to make their day as rich as possible.” John and Erika classify themselves as “unschoolers,” homeschooling parents who choose life learning rather than a pre-packaged curriculum to guide their days. When they first started homeschooling, Erika organized activities for the girls to do each week. Ultimately that felt too planned.

“Elsie doesn’t like to be told what to learn, and I don’t operate with that much structure,” Erika said. Instead, they allow each day to unfold like the coneflowers that attract so many bees in their garden—each bringing its own surprises and learning. “We find something in the yard and that sparks a discussion, or somebody asks a question and that leads us in a different direction,” she said. And because their homeschool has only two students, not 20, John and Erika have time to respond to the girls’ questions as they come up. “When we don’t know the answer, we look it up,” John said. “We all learn together.” Math happens in the kitchen: Elsie is learning fractions when she cooks with her parents, and for performing arts she and Rosa enjoy recording stories and songs on an old-fashioned tape recorder in the living room. John, handy with electronics, automobiles, and

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., building projects, encourages the girls to work alongside him, each with their own toolbox. A wood pallet playhouse they’re constructing together stands in the back yard. Biology abounds and surrounds. “Pollinators!” Rosa squeals with delight, waving her hands at the bees buzzing around a tall stand of pink coneflower. Each girl has her own garden bed, and Elsie proudly shows me her herbs and tomato plants. Not all homeschooling takes place at home. Because there are many home education networks in the area, the family has a variety of opportunities to enroll Elsie in classes. For example, Raw Learning is a homeschool resource center in Staunton founded by homeschooling mom Gleamer Sullivan. Course offerings grow out of students’ interests, and hands-on projects and interactive discussion make up much of the class time. “Because classes aren’t compulsory, if they’re not engaging, interesting, and challenging, kids can politely leave the room,” Sullivan said. Raw Learning enrolls between 50 and 70 students a year. Where is the line between unschooling and going to school? “We’re nowhere near that line,” John said. Last year Elsie attended a private preschool two mornings a week. Erika emphasized the need for the girls to stay home at least several days a week to immerse

themselves in the learning that comes with their many home projects. While John and Erika entertain the idea of homeschooling their daughters through high school, they readily admit that their decision to homeschool is made year by year, month by month. To keep track of what the girls are learning, and to practice for next year when Elsie will be in first grade, Erika keeps a notebook by the toaster oven in their kitchen where she makes notes throughout the day about what the girls are learning. Each day warrants a separate page in the notebook. At the end of the school year last June, she categorized her notes by subject for a summary of all the topics they’d explored. Highlights included learning about wild edible plants, hiking to a nearby creek to examine invertebrates, building the playhouse, and a list of the books they’d read. Next June an evaluator will review the summary Erika provides to assess whether Elsie has made satisfactory progress in her first grade year. “Sometimes days go by when you think nothing significant has happened,” John said. “To see our often chaotic days distilled to a tidy list that shows we’ve covered our bases—it’s a way of proving to ourselves that we’re doing something good here, that this is working.” BRL

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67 Gray Birch Lane This home features a panoramic golf-front setting; a soaring great room with floor-to-ceiling stonework masonry fireplace; a tongue & groove vaulted wood ceiling; a gourmet kitchen open to the great room with stainless appliances, granite counters, maple cabinets; a 1st floor master suite. A circular driveway, detached garage, exterior stonework, and lovely landscaping compliment this offering. Reduced! $574,000. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (548187)

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This wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary home is priced to move and comes complete with an open deck, screened porch, vaulted ceilings, and a large open living floor plan! Located just off Tyro Lane, it is within minutes’ walk of the Mountain Inn and conveniently close to everything! With ski slopes across the street and seasonal views this home could be your personal mountain getaway! Additional building lot available! Don’t miss your chance on this great property! Offered at $204,900! Call Tim Craig at 540-416-8498 (525340)

411 Blackrock Drive

403 Devils Knob Loop Superb home built in 2005 with 2 car garage offers seasonal mountain views. More than 1,200 SF of decking facilitates outdoor living. The finest granite, tile, stone, hardwoods, plumbing & lighting fixtures, and appliances make this home impossible to duplicate at this price. Reduced! $479,500. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (515960)

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Great location in Stoney Creek at Wintergreen Resort within walking distance of Stoney Creek Clubhouse, restaurant, golf, tennis and pool. Seasonal mountain views from this elevated but easily buildable lot. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one of our local craftsmen. Many walking trails nearby, along with 27 holes of Stoney Creek GC, Farmer’s market and Nellysford. Other area attractions include Wintergreen Mountain Resort, wineries, breweries, and Charlottesville. Offered at $21,900! Contact Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (545601)

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71 Rosebay Lane Panoramic views of Crawford’s Mountain from this 5 bedroom mountain getaway. Soaring floor to ceiling stone fireplaces, hardwood floors, two family rooms, updated kitchen appliances and counters, huge decks and covered side porch. Attached garage, paved driveway, almost a full acre lot. Year round views from many rooms, including family and dining rooms, and main floor master bedroom. Nature conservation area borders rear of property. Walk to Chestnut Springs Pool and park. Quiet street with minimal traffic, but still close to many recreational amenities. Offered at $799,000. Call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (532704)

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149 Timber Camp ~ Building Lot Walk across to the Chestnut Springs Park and enjoy swimming (Memorial Day to Labor Day), grill stations, and enclosed pavilion – a great amenity available to all owners! This corner lot offers an easy-to-build gentle slope with winter mountain views. $54,900. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (531593) E EN

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Tim Craig Sales Associate 540-416-8498

20 Knob Lane Build your Wintergreen home on this cul-de-sac lot with seasonal golf and mountain views. Easy walk to Wintergreen’s Spa, Fitness, and Aquatics Centers. Less than 5 minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining. Build now, or hold for investment and build later. $38,750. www.goWintergreen.com Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 (540776)

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RELAX in this elegant and tastefully decorated & updated 4BR/3.5BA Golf Front end unit. New carpet, wood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, plumbing fixtures & ceiling fans. Recessed lights throughout all 3 levels. Prof decorated with designer paint colors. Propane gas fireplace. Windows on 3 sides w/views of 17th hole from large, wrap-around deck. Only one shared firewall w/no noise above! Private 2-car pkg pad in front & only 3 steps to covered entrance w/separate ski closet. Extensive storage behind Bedrooms #3 and 4. Pull-down stairs to entirely carpeted attic storage area. Walk to Spa. Trillium HOA ($383/mo) covers ext. paint & landscaping, house checks, etc. Feels like detached home w/o the maintenance! Offered at $289,000 – Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890 Dawn.Perusse@outlook.com (535180)

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424 Hunters Point Build to Suit! Fabulous golf-front and mountain view lot in the coveted Hunters Point section of Stoney Creek. Panoramic golf views are complimented by towering mountain views. A nearly level lot offers easy building options. $70,000. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (550327)

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This elegant mountain home provides the perfect blend of rustic and modern. A remodeled kitchen offers the modern conveniences you expect while pine floors, ceilings, and appointments remind you this home is in the Mountains. From its vantage point at 3,850 feet, a year-round view of the valley and mountains to the West is mesmerizing. $459,500. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (533751) L DE

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910 Devils Knob Loop Looking for incredible value and Wintergreen’s most prestigious address? Savor the incredible mountain views from this home on Devils Knob Loop. Property features a significant home with 4,500+ SF, a two car garage addition, more than 1,000 SF of decking. Act quickly! $640,000. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (515589)

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140 Oak Lane

Enjoy year round views and a custom built Lindal Cedar Post and Beam home in near new condition. One level living on private lot in cul de sac located a short way from slopes, mountain village and amenities. Dramatic great room with cathedral ceilings, antique Oak floors, custom floor to ceiling window wall, gourmet kitchen with stainless Kitchen Aid appliances, granite counters, gas range, custom White Oak cabinets, sun room and more. Paved level driveway, fiber cement exterior siding, conditioned crawl space. Views of Three Ridges from secluded rear deck and throughout main level from almost every room. Offered at $799,000. Call or text Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, or email: smsales1@aol.com. (550916)

512 Hunters Point ~ Stoney Creek

This water-front home offers long lake views, views of the 5th green, and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Abundant windows/ doors bring the naturescape inside while patios, decks, and a free-flowing interior make indoor/ outdoor living a breeze and entertaining a joy. $849,000. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (546795)

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1012 Stoney Creek West Nice level lot within walking distance of Stoney Creek clubhouse and amenities, including golf, tennis, swimming and exercise room. Wooded lot that might have some seasonal mountain views with lot clearing for a home. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one. Offered at $42,500. Call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (542311)

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1591 Vistas Condos Breathtaking views of the Rockfish Valley and Wintergreen slopes from this furnished one bedroom, TWO bath condo. Great location near Devils Knob Golf & Tennis, Wintergarden Spa and Black Bear cafe. New carpet installed Jan 2016. Large family room with raised hearth fireplace, full kitchen and laundry, central air and heat. Walk out patio off family room and bedroom. Ready to enjoy this season or continue as a rental unit. Vistas condos has had recent upgrades including new windows and doors, siding, insulation, vapor barriers and dehumidifiers in crawlspace and improved drainage, all paid by owners. Offered at $125,000. Call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (541563)

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RoseWood at Stoney Creek

Models and building sites available, a 55+ living community in the valley of Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek. Spacious villas & condos, superb craftsmanship, many Universal Design features. Maintenance-free living with sensational views and care-free convenience. Villas from $399,000. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (497167)

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Nice condition “treeloft” three bedroom ski chalet, within walking distance of Tyro slope. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace, large loft, two full baths, outside deck and level parking. Ready to enjoy for ski season, or to appreciate the fall foliage. Well maintained, not rented. Offered at $219,500. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (536431)

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Location, Location, Location! Devils Knob Loop, Golf Front Home with Mountain Views! Brand new luxury 5 bedroom custom home built by Shenandoah Valley Construction. Features two family rooms, 4,000 sq. ft. and an attached garage. Enjoy the 2,500 square foot of expansive decking! Many upgrades include hot tub, steam shower, wet bar, 2 wine coolers, granite counters, two fireplaces, stainless appliances and custom tile work. Pre-wired for sound, security system, generator and smart house system. $649,000. Call Jon Tsakis, Builder 540-836-9211. (536651)

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Rockfish River Gallery of Fine Art and Crafts Sho wcase Saturday Oct. 1, 2016 from 10 AM to 4 PM in the RVCC (Rockfish Valley Community Center) auditorium and in the gallery. Free food and drink all day, Free music by Sally Rose and Sweet Pete aka “Gold Boots” from 10 AM to Noon, the renowned harpist Virginia Schweninger from Noon to 2 PM, and closing the Showcase, Jim Wray’s Light Jazz Trio until 4 PM. The showcase is for the community, to help our artists sell their work, and to give the community, including children, an opportunity to meet artists and to learn something about their work. Every artist in the showcase will be available for demonstrations. There will also be: Student art displayed for comment and for sale – A special table of writers that have

Located at the Rockfish Valley Community Center, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA 22920 We are open all year Weds. through Sat. from 10 AM to 4 PM. www.RockfishRiverGallery.com

their work in our Gallery to talk about their work and about writing. A special informational table with many of the businesses and instructors in the RVCC present to chat about their businesses and classes. A drawing table with materials for anyone to use.

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By Marlo Allen Marlo Allen is a licensed Realtor residing in Nelson County

Selling or buying a home is a lot like climbing a mountain; you can’t reach the summit unless you are able to close the deal. Finding a home and negotiating a contract is a great accomplishment, but it is merely part of the journey. The typical home sale will involve more than 20 post contract steps. Here are a few tasks to accomplish before the deal can be closed. Home Sellers Select a settlement agent/attorney; this representative will gather necessary documentation, prepare the deed of transfer, and conduct the closing. Order home owners association (HOA) documents; if the property is governed by condominium or home owners association, the seller is obligated to provide the buyer with a disclosure packet containing covenants and restrictions, financials, minutes, etc…

Obtain home warranty; if desired, the policy must be obtained prior to closing. Ordering it early in the process can offer repair coverage for both buyers and sellers. Coordinate inspections; the seller is typically responsible for termite, well and septic inspections, and ensuring that they meet contract requirements. Complete home repairs; all repairs, as agreed to with the purchaser, will need to be completed prior to the final walk-thru. Coordinate the move; personal property should be removed and the property cleaned in preparation for the purchaser’s final walk-thru. Transfer utilities; accounts need to be transferred and fuel readings taken prior to closing in order for the settlement statement to properly reflect any fuel related credits. Sign documents; some closing documents require a notary and if not attending closing in person, must

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The Filling Station is the brainchild of business man Daryl Burgess, who just happens to have a thing for craft beer. Originally an Esso gas station built in 1936, the building sits at the traffic circle in Amherst. There’s a Marathon convenience on the other side, which Burgess also owns. It’s a line of work that runs in the family. “My dad is my idol and I truly owe everything I am to him,” Darryl says. “A hard working family man is what he has always been. He taught me values that are rare today. I am no better than anyone else but I can treat everyone I meet better than anyone else.” Translate that to convenient gas and local brews. Just inside the doors, lies a plethora of regionally and world wide made beer and hard cider. You won’t find shelves crammed with candy bars or bags of chips. Instead, expect a simple, no frills but beautifully basic menu of burgers, hot dogs, BBQ – and if you’re lucky – perhaps something new that Darryl is trying out for the menu. And if it’s just light munchies you’re looking for to accompany your beverage, you can order chips or fries with a myriad of seasonings for said munchies. Open since June, Daryl says the fuel and brew thing is catching on. “I tell my staff, the rule of thumb is four or more. If there’s at least four customers, you stay open.” Darryl’s got bigger plans for The Filling Station, plans he keeps close to himself. The station’s ample sized parking area may be a clue, as it holds potential for live music, and corn hole tournaments. Cheers to that! BRL

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grapes. They needed to do something with them! “We’ll not only do a vineyard, but we’re planning to take one of Yvonne’s buildings and turn it into a tasting room,” said Stan. “And maybe eventually turn the barn into a winery.” With big plans and no one to tell him something is impossible, Stan decided to start turning out wine right away. With no wine-making equipment yet, he turned to close friend and “angel from heaven” Ellen King, co-owner of King Family Vineyards. She offered her help as soon as she found out a new winery was coming to town and introduced Stan to King Family’s winemaker, Matthieu Finot. “Matthieu has become a great friend and mentor. He definitely knows what he’s dong,” said Stan. “He’s teaching me as much as he can and he’s just a fabulous person. And maybe the preeminent winemaker in Virginia. Certainly one of them.” Valley Road bottled its first wine in April – two whites, a blend, and two reds – and added three more, including a sparkling wine, in August. For those of us counting, that’s 8 wines in 10 months, something that any industry professional would have told Stan was impossible. Luckily, he didn’t ask. BRL

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Shifting Gears to Fall It’s already September! I certainly hope everyone has been getting out and making the most of the summer months. It started out overcast & rainy. Then most recently it’s turned to the summer we all know and can’t wait for cooler fall temps. I, for one, have not been letting the rubber cool on any of my treads & soles. The Virginia Off Road Series has been super busy the first half of the season. Our races, literally, across the state has seen some incredible competition. Regardless of age, gender, tall, short, everyone has been taking their shots at the podiums. Mountain bike racing is something I started doing in the early ‘90’s and it’s great to see it still going strong. We are starting to see more kids out racing their mountain bikes. You always kind of want to think kids won’t be able to keep up or have the skills necessary. Well that’s just not the case these days. These kids are

not having any issues with keeping up with their peers and/or parents. If you have kids that have an interest in mountain biking, the best way to get involved is to check out the Virginia High School MTB Series (spring) and/or NICA (fall). But back to the series, locally speaking, the Wintergreen Tread & Trail Series is also part of the Virginia Off Road Series. So come on out. We have plenty of racing to do! Other travels on the local front, we recently had a chance to catch up with Stable Craft Brewery owner Craig Nargi up near Waynesboro. He was generous enough to show us around the brewery, their horses and wedding venue. Apparently he’s quite the busy man these days with more than 40 weddings on the books for this year and 16 awesome beers on tap. The location is awesome with rolling landscape and views of the Blue Ridge from right there on the patio. Hmm…. September evening

up at Stable? Heck yeah! Let’s talk about some fall happenings. October will be here in a blink and that brings James River State Park to mind. We’ll have the Fall Festival and 5k Night Trail Run the weekend of October 15. Bring it on over to the Park and enjoy camping, Brunswick stew, music and fabulous night trail running. With just a touch over three miles, you’ll run by headlamp and maybe some moonlight by the James and through the hills. Plus, its just a great place to camp. And mark your calendars for November 5! The Virginia Off Road Series will be having its Champions Ceremony over at Bold Rock in Nellysford. We start the day hitting the trails with a few group rides. Then come and chill out in the Meadows behind the Cidery to talk, ride and take in the scenery as we give out awards. Wintergreen’s Trail & Tread Series with Bold Rock Hard Cider is in

full swing. The next race weekend is falls on Columbus Day. It’s been a crazy race season up at Wintergreen Resort this year. We’ve had two weeks of fun, competitive trail running and mountain bike racing. There’s one race left to gain some points and possible walk away with some cash! Visit www.bikereg. com/30673 to register. A Big Shout-Out to Bold Rock Hard Cider, Starr Hill Brewery, Blue Ridge Cyclery, Blue Ridge Life, Crozet Running and Wintergreen Resort Premiere Properties for supporting and making it happen up on the mountain. • Trail Rodeo – Columbus Day weekend. Exciting New event- details to come for this stage race • James River State Park’s ‘Adventures on the James’ has one event to go: www.AdventuresontheJames. com   • October 15th – Fall Festival and night time 5K trail run

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A Boulder of an Idea Large boulders are buried by contractors on job sites almost on a daily basis. The reason is quite simple – most homeowners prefer a clean landscape devoid of large rocks that seem more like litter than decorations. Nothing could be further from the truth. Large rocks have many unique applications in the landscape including everything from anchors to edging. With a little creativity and some elbow grease (and perhaps a mini excavator!), large rocks can move from the sub terrain to landscape accents that can literally take a landscape from hmmm to ahhhhhh! So bank those boulders during construction and let’s explore where and how to use them. The first and easiest method of using these rocks is just accents in the landscape. Mixing in large, medium and smaller rocks around the landscape can really add interest to a Blue Ridge design. We typically use these rocks in odd groups to anchor down landscape areas and then plant around them. In shady areas, we plant ferns, hellebore, variegated Solomon’s seal and other shade loving plants around the rocks to give it a natural touch. In sunny areas, you can equally add a unique touch by planting sun loving perennials around them including like black-eyed susans, coneflower, tickseed, daisies and many others. Try to keep the perennials in close proximity with the shorter perennials in the front and taller ones in the back. Also, try to plant your perennials in threes with the shorter or more narrow ones and in singles with the larger or wider ones. It is best to treat rocks like large evergreens – installing them in odd numbers and in a zigzag fashion. Lastly, don’t be afraid to get creative and have two resting on each other or putting a long flat one in the ground and hav-

ing one end come out of the ground like a boulder that was just too large to remove. Steps in the landscape can be both utilitarian, a way to go from a higher elevation to a lower one, and aesthetic as steps offer ‘eye candy’ that can draw the eye both down and out. Using these large rocks in this application is doable but also challenging since many of them can have some curvature to the face. The best way to handle this is to keep your steps with plenty of tread (run) and with no more than 6 inches of rise (fall). By using large rocks, the weight of the rock is largely the method for keeping them stable from rocking as one ascends or descends on them. Dig out the soil beneath the area and compact it with a tamp and then install your rocks. Obviously keep the flattest rocks for this application. A large arcing curve will always be more pleasing to the eye than a straight set of steps. Edging is an application for rocks that is really underutilized. Edging creates not only boundaries for wild versus tamed areas, but directs the eye to more desirable places that one would like to highlight and away from eye sores like power boxes and utility connections. The smaller rocks from the excavation serve this purpose well and offer easy installation for even the most amateur landscaper. Try to install your landscape edging in large arcs or radii that can literally be driven by an SUV – the more ebb and flow of your edging just creates chaos and ‘muddies the water’. The last application that we use these rocks for is retaining walls. With their sheer weight, these rocks can create structurally sound walls that will rarely need modifications and aid in the future. However, this application is not for the amateur landscaper as placement and stabilization of each rock is critical to a ‘dry lay’ landscape to remain sturdy and sound.

asktheDr. By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Cole, My child wants to play sports in high school but I think she should spend her time studying. What should I do? Studying in school is very important and students need to study to succeed. But physical activity is also very important. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that students aged 6–17 years do at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. Regular physical activity helps build and maintain healthy bodies. It helps reduce the risk of obesity and diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It reduces depression and anxiety and promotes psychological well-being. Regular physical can help improve students’ academic achievement, and can help with concentration in the classroom. Unfortunately, participation in physical activity declines as young people age. While about 77% of children age 7-13 get daily physical activity, only about 25% of high school students get 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Being physically inactive increases

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BE BOLD Trail 5K Start: Sept. 10, 2016 9:00 am End: Sept. 10, 2016 12:00 pm Venue: Bold Rock Cidery Phone: 434-361-1030 Address: 1020 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA 22958 (NELSON)

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STARRY NIGHTS Start: Sept. 10, 2016 7:00 pm End: Sept. 10, 2016 11:00 pm Venue: Veritas Winery Phone: 540-456-8000 Address: 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

NELSON FARMERS’ MARKET Start: Sept. 3, 2016 8:00 am End: Sept. 3, 2016 12:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Real Estate Phone: 434-760-6655 Address: Route 151 in the heart of Nellysford (NELSON) 8TH ANNUAL BAKING CONTEST Start: Sept. 3, 2016 8:00 am End: Sept. 3, 2016 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Hwy, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON) COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Start: Sept. 3, 2016 8:30 am End: Sept. 3, 2016 10:30 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) GRAND OPENING OF WOOD RIDGE FARM BREWERY Start: Sept. 3, 2016 11:00 am End: Sept. 3, 2016 10:00 pm Venue: Wood Ridge Farm Brewery Phone: 434-422-6225 Address: 165 Old Ridge Road Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON) SUNSET SATURDAY Start: Sept. 3, 2016 5:30 pm End: Sept. 3, 2016 8:00 pm Venue: Afton Mountain Vineyards Phone: 540-456-8667 Address: 234 Vineyard Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

SEPTEMBER 15 THURSDAY BASIC SKILLS FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP Start: Sept. 15, 2016 10:00 am End: Sept. 15, 2016 1:30 pm Venue: Pharsalia Phone: 434-277-5231 Address: 2333 Pharsalia Road Tyro, VA 22976 (NELSON) LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE Start: Sept. 15, 2016 7:30 pm End: Sept. 15, 2016 10:00 pm Venue: Rockfish River Elementary School Phone: 434-361-2470 Address: 200 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

SEPTEMBER 16 FRIDAY “NO PIPELINE!” BENEFIT CONCERT WITH WILL OVERMAN BAND Start: Sept. 16, 2016 7:00 pm End: Sept. 16, 2016 9:00 pm Venue: Starr Hill Brewery Phone: 434-823-5671 Address: 5391 Three Notched Road, Crozet, VA 22932 (ALBEMARLE)

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SEPTEMBER 10 SATURDAY PICK YOUR OWN APPLES Start: Sept. 10, 2016 10:00 am End: Sept. 11, 2016 4:00 pm Venue: Silver Creek Orchard Phone: 434-277-5824 Address: 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA 22976 (NELSON) DAYPACK BREWERY 2 BREWERY BIKE RIDE Start: Sept. 10, 2016 8:30 am End: Sept. 10, 2016 5:00 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Phone: 434-361-1001 Address: 200 Mosbys Run Roseland, VA 22967 (NELSON)

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businessdirectory Breweries BLUE MOUNTAIN BARREL HOUSE 434-263-4002 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, VA NELSON COUNTY Come visit us at the Barrel House brewery and tasting room and discover where tradition meets innovation. Our tasting room is open Sunday-Thursday, 12PM6PM, and Friday & Saturday, 12PM-8PM. You can enjoy a tasting flight of our available beer selections, relax with a full glass of one of our fine ales or lagers, and take a complementary tour after your purchase if you’d like to learn about our special brewing process.

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R.M. GANTT CONSTRUCTION 434-316-0090 www.RMGantt.com NELSON COUNTY

MOUNTAIN AREA REALTY 434-361-2440 2788 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY

R.M. Gantt Construction is a family owned business which has served the Central Virginia area since 1992. We concentrate on higher end residential construction by providing our team of professionals, consisting of our well trained and specialized Framers, Millwork Specialists, Project Managers, Estimators, and Interior Designers. We offer a turn key project.

Mountain Area Realty offers full real estate services for Nelson County, Wintergreen Resort, Stoney Creek, and surrounding areas. Call our office 7 days a week for immediate professional service from one of our experienced agents.

NELSON COUNTY TOURISM 434-263-7315 8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston, VA NELSON COUNTY Experience the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge. From our mountains to the mighty James River. Wear yourself out at our wineries, breweries, cidery, and eateries. Then hit the sack in a cozy cabin or bed & breakfast.

Wineries/Vineyards DEMOCRACY VINEYARDS 434-263-8463 585 Mountain Cove Road, Lovingston, VA NELSON COUNTY

Medical BLUE MOUNTAIN BREWERY 540-456-8020 9519 Critzers Shop Rd Afton, VA NELSON COUNTY

SENTARA MARTHA JEFFERSON AFTON FAMILY MEDICINE 540-456-6710 10950 Rockfish Valley Hwy Afton, VA

WINTERGREEN REAL ESTATE 800-325-2200 3079 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY

Blue Mountain Brewery is open 7 days a week bringing the revolution of real hand-crafted American beer to our corner of the world. Eight to ten Blue Mountain drafts available at all times, local foods for lunch and dinner, local wines & family friendly.

Family Medical Physician’s office specializing in preventive care, acute care,chronic illness care, pediatric and newborn care, women’s health, sports medicine, and geriatric medicine. All ages are welcome.

Wintergreen Real Estate Company is the founding company of Wintergreen. We are experts in resort sales, rentals and county property. We are the only company with an office on Devils Knob as well the entry of Stoney Creek.

Boutique winery and tasting room featuring estate grown wines near Lovingston. For more info, contact www.democracyvineyards.com or 434-263-8463. Hours of operation: Noon to 6 pm - Thursday through Monday [April to mid-December]; weekends in February and March.

Music WILD WOLF BREWING COMPANY 434-361-0088 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY Plan a visit to Wild Wolf and experience Chef Chris Jack’s amazing creations made with locally sourced ingredients, enjoy your meal inside or out with one of our 13 craft beers on tap then take your favorites home with you our awesome to-go beer selections. For private events contact aj@wildwolfbeer.com

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BLUE STAR MUSIC 434-263-6746 177 Main St. P.O. Box 493 Lovingston, VA NELSON COUNTY 434-277-9209 2nd Stage, Amherst, VA AMHERST COUNTY NELSON COUNTY’S FAVORITE SINCE 1988 Musical instruments, service, repairs, rentals and supplies. Lessons: all styles and levels of guitar, including advanced jazz, banjo, bass, vocals, keyboard, drums, beginning mandolin, dobro and accordion. Mon. Wed. Thurs. 12-8 bluestarmusicva.com

Real Estate

WINTERGREEN RESORT PREMIER PROPERTIES 434-325-8018 Mountain Inn Loop Wintergreen, VA NELSON COUNTY The official real estate office of Wintergreen Resort. Contact us for sales and purchases of lots, homes and condos in Stoney Creek and on the mountain.

Resorts & Recreation

ELK MOUNTAIN CONTRACTING, LLC 540-241-9075 221 Old Tyro Lane, Tyro, VA AUGUSTA COUNTY

MARLO G. ALLEN, ASSOCIATE BROKER 434-996-3525 Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY

WINTERGREEN RESORT 855-245-5011 39 Mountain Inn Loop Wintergreen, VA NELSON COUNTY

Elk Mountain Contracting has been building custom log cabins and barns for 14 years. Using stonework and reclaimed materials to compliment your project allows us to provide a historic appeal to your structure. Services Provided: Reclaimed building materials, Custom log cabins and barns, Chinking, Stonework, General Construction, Cabin and barn restorations.

When buying or selling real estate in Nelson County or Wintergreen, you can count on “That Girl” to get you results! Besides being a family business partner at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery of Nellysford, I am also a recognized and trusted name in real estate throughout Nelson County and Wintergreen.

Wintergreen Resort is a four-season mountain retreat on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Championship golf; seasonal skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing; an award-winning tennis program; a full-service, destination spa; indoor and outdoor pools; miles of marked hiking trails; 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space; charming lodging; and a variety of enticing dining options.

Your local answer for primary & preventive health care needs! Family Practice• Pediatrics • Dental• Pharmacy • X-Ray • Laboratory • Physical therapy • Counseling & behavioral health • Referrals to specialists near you• School-based health care in Nelson County Public Schools • Rural Health Outreach Program

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On Route 29 N. in Colleen (4038 Thomas Nelson Hwy)

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G REAL ESTATE Quiet apartment Quiet, onebedroom apartment. Hiking trails, space for garden. Furnished or unfurnished. Pets negotiable. References required. Posted By: Kay 22967 - Roseland/ Lowesville/Massies Mill (434) 277-9163 $550/mo Moble Home for rent 3 bdrm, 2 fbath, dishwasher, electric range, built in microwave, side-by-side refrig/ freezer, washer/dryer hookup, $650 deposit. Posted By: Helen White 22938 Faber (434) 263-8211 $650/mo Wintergreen Two Bedroom, Two Bath Two BR, two Bath condo, close to Spa and Nature Foundation. Fully furnished. Utilities and basic cable provided. Internet not provided, but is available. Posted By: Erlene Hendrix 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 757-377-1209 $875 monthly, off-season rate Prime Lovingston location! Nelson County! Seeking business proposals for prime Village of Lovingston commercial buildings. Will renovate to suit based on business plan viability, credit and use. DESIRED USES: Small market (great corner location), coffee and sandwich shop, barber shop, hair and

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nail salon, possible day care. Prefer uses that will generate foot traffic to increase the vitality of the Village! Will consider others. Posted by: John Bradshaw, Jr. 22938 - Faber (703) 742-6161 $n/a

103,911 original miles. Posted By: Ruth Wilson AUGUSTA COUNTY 312-509-8750 $60619

Country Cottage 1 Bedroom; 1 bath; eat in kitchen; includes kitchen appliances & washer & dryer; air conditioned; 1 car garage & work space; walking areas; pond view fenced in space for veggie garden; near Nellysford $850 month plus utilities – 750 sq.ft. References and credit report required. Pet negotiable with non refundable deposit Available September 1st 2016. Posted by: Dondi Brandon 22938 - Faber (540)456-7127 $850

Large windows for sale 100+ wood window sashes, approximately 48” x 52”, 6 panes of glass each, peeling paint outside, stained or painted inside. Reserve your choice of color and condition, available for pickup from mid September thru November. Posted By: Sara Taylor 22920 - Afton 434-361-0100 $20/ea

Lovely Home in Shipman Recently renovated two-bedroom, one bath home for rent. $750/mo plus $750 security deposit required. No pets. Committed professional couples preferred. References required. Background/credit check required. Posted by: Ed Dowdy 22971 - Shipman/Rockfish (434)2636278 $750/month

CARS & TRUCKS 2002 Ford F-250 Lariat Diesel 7.3 Pickup Truck 2002 Ford F-250 Lariat Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with a 7.3L Powerstroke Turbo Diesel Engine and an automatic transmission. With only

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Hearthstone Wood Burning Cook Stove Hearthstone Wood Burning Cook Stove. Deva100. PurchaseD new in 2008 or 09 from Acme Stove Company In Harrisonburg but never used Been in dry storage. New today is $4299.00 Must pick up Posted By: Martha Snyder 24476 - Steeles Tavern/Spottswood 540-377-9662 $3600

ANTIQUES 1925 Insert to Nelson Co. Times 45 pages 1925 Insert to Nelson Co. Times. Historical and Industrial. 40 pages of history, Photos of homes & business, ads of 1925. Many photos Lovingston & area. Good Cond. Historys of homes, buildings & people. Can deliver to Nelson Co. . Posted By: Joe Glovier 24479 - Swoope 540-480-4766 $85

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FURNITURE SOLD! - Bathroom cabinet White bathroom cabinet 12 wide x 12 deep x 63 high with shelving, a glass door and 2 drawers. Posted By: B Graves 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen $20 Pine (light) coffee table Yellow solid wood pine coffee table 38” square x 16 1/2” high. Posted By: B Graves 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-422-9400 $30 Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Ridgeway Grandfather Clock for sale. Approximately 20-25 years old. Cabinet in excellent condition. Has not been set in recent years. Posted By: MJ Robinson 22971 - Shipman/Rockfish 540-471-9224 $250 Futon sofa and arm chair Futon sofa folds to queen bed. Red fabric arm chair. Both in good shape. Posted By: Barbara Fincham 22971 - Shipman/Rockfish 434-962-4286 $free Sleeper Sofa extra large 88” long. Colors are black, brown, gold, white plaid. Good condition. Posted By: Jean Brent 22922 - Arrington/Tye River 434-263-4395 $150

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SOLD! - Portable kitchen island Marble top 26” x 21”. Wooden cabinet (open) 35 1/2”h w/ 2 wine shelves & 1 solid shelf.. Posted By: Barbara Graves 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen $50 SOLD! - 2 bar stools 2 black wrought iron bar stools. Seat height 24”. Fabric seats. Posted By: Barbara Graves 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen $50

WANTED Handyman Looking for reliable person to help with chores on small farmette in Afton. Mowing, weed-wacking, spraying, fence repair, painting, general outdoor chores. Must be dependable with dependable transportation. Posted By: Ed Funke 22920 - Afton 248-675-5615 $10-13 depending on skills Part-time/ seasonal farm laborer needed. Part-time/ seasonal experienced laborer needed for fence mending, brush clearing, tree cutting. Must provide own transportation and be able to work weekends. Posted By: John Bradshaw, Jr. 22938 - Faber (703) 742-6161 $8 - 12 per hour/ negotiable based on experience.

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21 acres with mountain views, pasture, creeks, barn, and fully renovated home $329,900

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245 Cedar Glen Close; #519828; $124,900

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Elevated lot with tremendous mountain and Rockfish Valley views with select clearing! Community commonland w/ river & trails; 5ac

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411 Cedar Glen Close; #532351; $365,000

4300 Rockfish Valley Hwy; #541126; $349,000

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20 Sawmill Creek Dr; #544123; $499,900

Water & mountain views! 2 story family room with stone fireplace, 1st floor master, basement, garage; 3,995 sq ft; 5Br/3.5Ba; 1.75ac

NEW: 673 Devils Knob Loop; $274,900

One-owner, deck house w/ great winter mountain views (across from Devils Knob Overlook); lots of windows; stone fireplace; 4Br/2Ba

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80 Front St; #549987; $299,000

Commercial building and adjoining vacant lot in heart of Lovingston business district; 2,520 fin sq ft with three store front entrances

Marlo G. Allen, Assoc. Broker 434-996-3525 InsistOnThatGirl.com

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