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FEATURES

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SEPT. 18 EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATION CARVER CENTER, PURCELLVILLE Bring the family to this daylong celebration of community pride, awareness, and the preservation of the historic and cultural heritage of the town’s African American community. The event will feature music, exhibits, motivational speeches, and more. Sponsored by the Purcellville Preservation Association, the event takes place from 10 a.m-4 p.m. For more info, visit ppa-va.org.

SEPT. 18-19 40th ANNUAL BLUEMONT FAIR VILLAGE OF BLUEMONT Bring the kids to experience an authentic country fair in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Young and old will enjoy more than 30 attractions, including live music and entertainment, more than 100 crafters, a children’s fair, artisan demonstrations, pony rides, special Bluemont stamp cancellation, antiques, local art, wine tastings and more. Cost is $5 per person, free for children younger than 10. For more info, visit www.BluemontFair.com.

ANNUAL CIDER FESTIVAL GREAT COUNTRY FARMS, BLUEMONT Sample some of the season’s best sparkling cider blends including peach, cherry and raspberry and watch how they used to press cider back in the olden days. The farm’s 1865 cider press will be in action at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Guests also can visit the pumpkin field, where plants reaching above your knees hide their orange treasures. Admission is $10, free for children younger than 2. For more info, visit www.greatcountryfarms.com.

SEPT. 22-26 MIDDLEBURG CLASSIC HORSE SHOW MORVEN PARK, LEESBURG The country’s top horses and trainers will be competing in one of the premier hunter competitions in the United States. Bring a picnic and view the show on the hill overlooking the show rings on Saturday afternoon, when horses and riders will compete in a two-round hunter jumper classic. All proceeds benefit Food and Friends. Admission is $5; for more info, visit www. middleburgclassic.com.

SEPT. 24-OCT. 31 CORN MAIZE AND FALL FESTIVAL TEMPLE HALL FARM, LEESBURG They’re calling the 2010 event the best yet, with new features including a pumpkin launcher and massive jumping pillows, as well as old favorites: pony rides, corn cannons, cow train, pumpkin patch, hayrides, pig races and this year’s maze wonder. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for kids aged 3-11 and free for kids 2 and younger. For more info, visit www.nvrpa. org/park/the_maize.

SEPT. 24-26 OKTOBERFEST TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE Come celebrate the community’s rich German heritage with authentic German cuisine, live music, street performers, local art and more at the 17th annual celebration. The fun begins on Friday night, when a live band plays your favorite German tunes. The main event takes place on Saturday, when Lovettsville comes alive with food, crafts, and entertainment along the town’s historic streets. On Sunday, come for a pancake breakfast and church service, with music in the tent in the afternoon. Admission and parking is free; food, LOUDOUN

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beer and crafts will be available for purchase. For more info, visit www.townoflovettsville.com.

SEPT. 24-26 OKTOBERFEST

SEPT. 25 HARVEST MOON BARN DANCE HAMPTON HILL, WATERFORD Break out your dancing shoes for a spectacular evening as the Lovettsville-Waterford Ruritans hosts its annual fundraising dance. Tickets are $25 and include dinner and dancing. Proceeds will go to Western Loudoun public education. For more info, visit www.lwruritans.org.

DULLES DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL AND PLANE PULL WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT This unique festival features corporate teams competing to see who can pull an Airbus jet the fastest.

A fundraiser for benefiting the Special Olympics Virginia, the event has grown to include a school bus pull for kids, a car show, military and civilian aircraft displays, exhibitors and concessions, kids games and rides, live music, and more. There’s free admission and parking, so bring the entire family along. The event takes place 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info, visit www.dullesday.com.

AUTUMN ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL CLAUDE MOORE PARK/LANESVILLE HERITAGE AREA, STERLING The entire family will enjoy a day of fun in this historic area, as activities include live music, tours of the Lanesville House, old-time craft demonstrations, making scarecrows, painting pumpkins and playing games. The free event takes place 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. For more info, visit www.loudoun. gov/claudemoorepark.

SEPT. 25-26 ANTIQUES HEYDAY FALL MARKET LOUDOUN COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS, LEESBURG Antiques lovers will have a heyday this weekend with nearly 100 dealers selling authentic antiques at this popular annual sale. The market takes place 10 a.m.5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 11 am.-4 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is $11; for more info, visit www. dfshows.com.

SEPT. 25-OCT. 31 ANNUAL FALL PUMPKIN HARVEST GREAT COUNTRY FARMS, BLUEMONT It’s a farm full of fun at this annual festival featuring pick-your-own pumpkins, pig races, slides, tire OCT. 15-17 HOT AIR BALLOON, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL

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mountain, mazes, fishing and more! Bring your appetite, as the Roosteraunté is serving plenty of barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, apple dumplings, kettle corn and fresh pies for purchase. Tickets are $8 on weekdays, $10 on weekends, free for kids younger than 2 years. For more info, visit the farm’s website at www.greatcountryfarms.com.

SEPT. 25-NOV. 7 PUMPKINVILLE FALL FESTIVAL LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK, LEESBURG This year’s festival is better than ever, with new features including an expanded Fort Pumpkin, Fennec Foxes, The Haunted Maze and more on the 21acre park. Weekday activities include giant slides, moonbounces, rope swings, all-you-can-eat apples and fresh cider, and free admission to the animal park. On the weekends, there’s even more fun, with a 200-foot zip line, mini tractor rides, camel rides live entertainment, and more. The park is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and admission is $8.50 on weekdays, $13 on weekends, free for kids younger than 2 years. For more info, visit www.pumpkinfestleesburg.com.

October OCT. 1-3 WATERFORD HOMES TOUR & CRAFTS EXHIBIT VILLAGE OF WATERFORD Virginia’s oldest juried crafts fair takes place for the 66th year in the National Historic Landmark Village of Waterford. More than 150 juried heritage crafters will be offering demonstrations, and there will be historic home tours, kids’ activities, traditional music and dance, Colonial-era militia encampments, marching fife and drum corps and Civil War re-enactors with skirmishes all weekend. Admission is $15 in advance, $17 at the gate. For more info, visit www.WaterfordVA.org.

OCT. 2-3 10th ANNUAL NORTON WINE AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL CHRYSALIS VINEYARDS, MIDDLEBURG Enjoy bluegrass pickings, great food, exquisite jewelry and artifacts, hay rides and vineyard tours, and a special nine-wine tasting that includes all of Chrysalis’ Norton wines with a commemorative souvenir glass. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For more info visit www.ChrysalisWine.com.

THE VIRGINIA FALL RACES GLENWOOD PARK, MIDDLEBURG The 56th running of this annual fall tradition is expected to draw thousands for a day of thrilling steeplechase racing along the oldest continuously used race course in Virginia. A family fun fair takes place on Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. Vendors open at noon; post time is 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m.

Sunday. For more info visit www.vafallraces.com.

OCT. 8-31 HALLOWEEN WOODS ALGONKIAN PARK, STERLING Fall is no walk in the woods, as visitors to the haunted forest will tell you! The Halloween attraction is open every Friday and Saturday in October, plus Oct. 24, 28 and 31. Tickets are $13 on Oct. 8-9, $15 on the other days. For more info, visit the attraction’s website at www.halloweenwoods.com.

OCT. 9 MORVEN PARK STEEPLECHASE MORVEN PARK, LEESBURG One of the area’s top social events and voted the county’s Best Equestrian Event in Leesburg Today’s Best of Loudoun polls, the 31st running of the steeplechase races will take place over brush, timber and flat. For more information, visit www.morvenpark.org/steeplechase.php.

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OCT. 9 STERLINGFEST STERLING PARK Thousands attend this annual community event featuring a wide variety of foods, crafts, children’s activities and rides, the Sterling Playmakers and local musicians. The event takes place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Commerce and Enterprise Streets; rain date is Oct. 10. For more info, visit www. sterlingfoundation.org.

OCT. 10 CHERRY BLOSSOM WALK FOR BREAST CANCER LEESBURG, MIDDLEBURG, WARRENTON The Cherry Blossom Foundation has expanded its annual fundraiser to three walks and 5K runs in Leesburg, Middleburg and Warrenton. Organizers also are seeking sponsors and volunteers for the events. To register online or for more info, visit www.cherryblossombreastcancerfoundation.org.

OCT. 15-16 LOUDOUN HOSPITAL LADIES’ BOARD RUMMAGE SALE MORVEN PARK, LEESBURG Take advantage of almost 40,000 square feet of trinkets and treasures at the annual fundraiser benefiting the hospital. If you want to avoid the crowds, you can buy a $5 ticket for the “early bird” hour of shopping from 8-9 a.m. on Friday. Buy tickets at the hospital gift shop, the Twice Is Nice thrift shop and the Black Shutter antique shop in Leesburg. For more info, visit www.ladiesboard. org/rummage.cfm.

OCT. 15-17 HOT AIR BALLOON, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL HISTORIC LONG BRANCH, MILLWOOD The 14th anniversary of this Shenandoah festival brings three days of fun activities, from the hot air balloon launches to classic car shows, monster truck rides, pumpkin glow, hay rides, inflatables, a hay bale maze, and more. Admission is $10 on Friday and Sunday, $15 on Sunday and free for kids 12 and younger. Balloon rides into Long Branch are available for $175 per person; visit www. historiclongbranch.com for more info.

OCT. 16 ALDIE HARVEST FESTIVAL VILLAGE OF ALDIE Join the 200-year-old village in celebrating its annual harvest festival featuring food, entertainment, vendors, crafts, bake sales, grinding and blacksmithing demonstrations and more. Families will enjoy the fun fest and a historical tour of the Aldie Mill. Admission is free, a donation of $5 for parking is requested. For more info, visit www. villageofaldie.com.

OCT. 16 INTERNATIONAL GOLD CUP RACES THE PLAINS Whether you want the young socialite scene or a family atmosphere, this annual steeplechase tradition draws folks from around the DC area.

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When the War Came to Snickersville Get a front row seat as history comes to life in the Snickersville Turnpike Association’s special Civil War re-enactment program,“When the War Came to Snickersville.”

On Saturday, Sept. 25, members of the 1st Maine Cavalry will portray the events of March 6, 1864, when 23 troopers from the 1st New York Cavalry were surprised by 14 cavalrymen of the 6th Virginia in the village of Snickersville, now known as Bluemont. All but two Union horsemen were killed or captured.

The program begins at 10 a.m. at the Bluemont Community Center with a narrated slideshow describing the battle. Following the slide show, guests will tour the village as re-enactors depict Union pickets, Confederate attackers and village residents who there that day.

At noon, re-enactors will demonstrate the actual cavalry encounter.

entertainment including nationally sanctioned horse races, terrier races and tailgate contest. Gates open to the public at 10 a.m., with the first race scheduled for 1 p.m. Buy tickets in advance online or get more information, including suggestions on what to wear at this social event, at vagoldcup.com.

OCT. 16-17 LOUDOUN FALL FARM COLOR TOUR The autumn countryside sets the stage for a weekend of fun in the Loudoun Valleys, where you can see alpacas, horses, sheep and other animals in their natural environments. Reap the bounty of the fall harvest and select your choice of apples, pumpkins and more. For a map of participating farms to assist you on your self-guided tour, visit www.loudounfarms.org.

A repeat of the morning program begins at 2 p.m., with the re-enacted calvalry demonstration taking place at 4 p.m. The presentation will end at 5 p.m. , but guests can stay and visit with the re-enactors around their campfires.

If you stay for the day, lunch will be available for purchase in front of the Bluemont Methodist Church. Admission to the program is $5, free for kids 12 and younger. For more information, visit www.snickersvilleturnpike.org.

OCT. 21-31 VIRGINIA SCAREGROUNDS PAXTON MANOR, LEESBURG The historic mansion built in 1877 will be transformed into 20,000 square feet of paranormal, bizarre and frightful experiences. Tickets are $15, cash only. For more info, visit virginiascaregrounds.com.

OCT. 22-23 HAUNTINGS 2010 TOWN OF LEESBURG The Loudoun Museum sponsors this annual walking tour, narrated by costumed interpreters, of haunted homes and businesses throughout the historic downtown district from 6-10 p.m. For more info, including times, visit the museum website at www. loudounmuseum.org.

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OATLANDS PLANTATION, LEESBURG The 1804 mansion opens its doors to visitors in the evening to explore some of the unexplained activities that have drawn paranormal investigators for years: doors that close and lock on their own, items that move around the rooms, strange vibrations and noises. Tickets are $12 or $5 for children younger than 12. Reservations are required; for more info, visit www.oatlands.org.

6th ANNUAL AUTUMN APPLE FESTIVAL HERITAGE FARM MUSEUM Learn about the fragrant history of the county’s apple orchards through the museum’s exhibits, cider and apple butter-making demonstrations, and visits with local farmers. For more info, visit www.heritagefarmmuseum.org.

OCT. 29-30 PUMPKIN GLOW NIGHT GREAT COUNTRY FARMS, BLUEMONT You won’t want to miss this spectacular display of more than 1,500 carved and lighted jack-o-lanterns! Bring your carving skills and join competitions in three age groups for Best in Glow, Scariest and Funniest. For more info, visit www.greatcountryfarms.com.

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Neighbors IN MEMORY OF A ‘CHERRY BLOSSOM’

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n 2003, Jim Atkins lost his wife, Cheryl Clayton Atkins, to breast cancer. Nicknamed “Cherry Blossom” by her parents because of her happy, radiant and cheerful nature, Cheryl bloomed into an accomplished educator, teaching both at the middle school and college level.

“She was a very strong female with really high energy and she looked out for other women,” says Jim, an associate broker for Thomas and Talbot Real Estate in Middleburg.

According to Jim, Cheryl had no history of breast cancer, and her diagnosis came as a big surprise. “Unfortunately, she missed a mammogram one year and the next time she had one, there was a tumor; it had advanced.

“If we had been conscientious about the screenings she probably would have found it early enough to survive,” he says.

After Cheryl lost her fight with breast cancer in 2003, Jim grew resolute in his commitment to honor her and to help improve the lives of women. So in 2006, he decided to create an organization that would ensure that the wives, daughters, sisters, mothers and friends in his community would someday live without fear of breast cancer. Jim, a former jet

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pilot, Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and past president Spectrum Signal Processing USA and BBJ Environmental Solutions Inc. initially formed a fund within the Piedmont Community Foundation.

He began raising money to help treat breast cancer; to educate women on the need for regular mammograms; to help Fauquier and Loudoun medical institutions acquire current technology and provide screenings and treatment; and to fund regional research.

His organization became the Cherry Blossom Cheryl clayton atkins Breast Cancer Foundation in November 2009.

The IIIBs, for “Bosom Buddy Baskets,” provide The IRS granted the Foundation status as a personal comfort items customized to each 501(c)(3) public charity, so donations are taxpatient’s needs. “We’re excited about helping deductible as allowed by IRS regulations. and participating in the walk,” Cole-Roden According to Jim, the No. 1 goal of the burg says, adding that her group will have a foundation “is to eliminate the fear of breast table at the Leesburg event. cancer of Loudoun Jim hopes all and Fauquier women three events will and men. We want FOR MORE INFO attract more than to make sure that To register or find out more information on the 2,000 participants eventually the disease Oct. 10 Cherry Blossom Walks for Breast Cancer and raise $300,000 is eliminated. We and 5K Runs, visit the foundation website at www. for Fauquier and can have a strong Loudoun nonCherryblossombreastcancerfoundation.org or call effect locally by profits and charities getting women the 703-447-2302 that are fighting best technology and breast cancer. making sure they can These groups have get mammograms if received about 80 percent of the group’s grants they can’t afford them.” His organization also over the past three years.

The remaining 20 develops coaches and mentors for women who percent goes to regional research. are facing breast cancer.

Another goal of the events is to honor the The foundation, with seven board many local women who have battled breast directors and more than 40 advisory board cancer and to encourage all women to get members, will expand its efforts on Oct. 10, regular screenings. Moreover, according to when it holds three 2-mile walk/5K run Jim, one of the foundation’s objectives is to fundraisers simultaneously in Middleburg, make sure that high-risk women take care of Leesburg and Warrenton. Jim’s efforts have attracted support from local companies big and knowing their family history, and if they need to be screened at an earlier age, they do it. small, including Middleburg Bank, which is “I’d like people to realize that by supporting sponsoring the Oct. 10 walks.

Another is Carolyn Cole-Rodenburg, found- the Cherry Blossom Foundation, a Loudoun and Fauquier nonprofit, their money is much er of the Leesburg nonprofit IIIBs. An eightbetter spent because it benefits local women year breast cancer survivor, Cole-Rodenburg instead of going out of the area,” Jim says. contacted Jim after reading about his wife’s The foundation’s three-year objective is to story, which she said was similar to hers. She’s raise and grant $1 million. hoping to form a partnership with the Cherry “The more we can raise, the greater the Blossom Foundation so that her nonprofit can effect we’ll have in eliminating breast cancer expand its efforts to provide free gift baskets locally,” Jim says. for women who undergo breast cancer surgery.

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he first time Robin Davis picked up his bike at the Custom Cycle Studio several years ago, he cried.

He had asked shop owner John Owings to paint his Harley in memory of 9/11.

As a police officer assigned to aviation at the Pentagon, Davis was having a difficult time finding closure then, and wanted a patriotic scene depicted on his bike to help him cope. A friend had suggested an American flag would be appropriate.

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into a design to be painted onto the bike: Davis’ police helicopter, the Pentagon, an eagle, the American flag, the Washington Monument, the blue shield and red rose from the Law Enforcement Memorial logo, and the words “In valor there is hope.”

“What he ended up painting was absolutely stunning,” Davis says of the design he calls The Police Special. “It brought tears to my eyes, and it brought closure.”

Owings takes pride in the artwork he creates with clients like Davis. What keeps him interested in working decade after decade is the collaborative process involved in producing something meaningful to both the client and himself.

“Part of the challenge is the research that goes on behind the piece,” Owings says. “Every-

thing is researched well, no matter what.” If a client asks for a pink rose, for example, Owings will try to nail down exactly which of the hundreds of varieties of pink roses his client wants.

“No matter how simple an image may be, there is a lot of research that goes into it.”

For inspiration, Owings takes photos of scenery, colors and activities around him. He often sketches from his visions and imagination. The one persona that has fascinated him for years is the legendary Merlin, of King Arthur’s court.

In his studio, Owings displays gas tanks and helmets with intricately painted fiery dragons and threatening swords. He hangs a larger-thanlife-size backdrop of Merlin that looks down on him while he works.

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of a full moon lighting an Arthurian castle with a damsel in distress, evoking an ominous, gloomy mood. The mythical, menacing world seems fitting for a tough-guy bike like a Harley, but belies Owings’ simple, downto-earth nature.

“It’s just something I like to have fun with,” he says. The Merlin-themed tanks and helmets he painted are used as displays at many of the bike shows he attends each year, to give potential customers an idea of his range and the different styles he can do.

He also brings along samples of his work using the True Fire technique, a freehand style of painting realistic-looking flames.

“Sometimes I have to give customers a quick education on paint and what I can do with it, and it helps for them to see and feel it.”

Because of the techniques he uses and the powder coating he puts on top of his artwork, Owings warranties his work for a full year.

But with that warranty comes responsibility to care for the bike, helmet or whatever the item, as if it were a piece of art. Owings has customized scuba tanks, golf clubs, tires and even mailboxes. Depending on the intricacy of the artwork, the cost of a spot illustration can cost between $400 to $1,200.

Owings has been an artist since he was old enough to hold a crayon.

Raised in a home with artists, he honed his creative skills early on, and supplemented that genetic predisposition with a visual communications degree from the Maryland College of Art & Design. It was when he started riding and getting familiar with bikes that he started painting and putting artwork on them.

Before setting up Custom Cycle Studio in Fairfax in 1982, he attended mechanical trade schools and worked as a mechanic for several years. The studio is now located in Hamilton, where Owings has a custom-made shop on his 10-acre property.

Owings’ artistry with paint and brush are matched by his technical skills with parts and wiring of the bike. “Restoration work is the cornerstone of the business,” Owings says. “You have to know everything about the bike in order to restore it. Everything has to come together to do the job right.”

Mike Hawket has brought two bikes to Custom Cycle Studio over the past three years. When he brought his 1979 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead to Owings, it was in need of restoration and an overall paint job. “Other mechanics have done the job of putting the bike back together, but then I’d find bolts that weren’t tightened, stuff like that,” Hawket says. “John does awesome work. He’s very detail-oriented and very meticulous, and very conscientious about doing the job and doing it right the first time.”

Hawket and Owings came up with a paint design for the Shovelhead, but the colors wouldn’t show up against the bike’s original blue color.

“John helped me find a nice red color for it,” Hawket says. “I love it, I think he did a fabulous job.”

When there are parts he needs that he can’t find on the market, Owings’ studio is equipped so that he can fabricate the pieces he needs. “We’re a one-stop shop,” Owings says. “If I have to make the part myself, I can do that all right here.”

There are bikers who paint, painters who bike, and mechanics who do a little bit of both. But rarely will you find a combination of artist, mechanic and biker in one shop, let alone one man.

“That’s what makes John different than other painters or mechanics,” Davis says. “He wants to know what you’re about, what the artwork means to you. He cares as much as you do about what’s created.”

For more on John Owings and the Custom Cycle Studio, check out his web site www.customcyclestudio.com.

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hen Suzanne “Pepper” Owings accompanied her husband, John, to 17 bike shows up and down the eastern seaboard in one year, her task was to greet people and tell them about John’s Custom Cycle Studio in Hamilton.

She brought along bags of tortilla chips and her homemade salsa to draw people to their booth.

“Suzi brought in a lot of traffic,” John says. “She’s our main advertiser at the shows.”

Suzi not only stumped for her husband’s studio, but inadvertently for her fresh, organic salsa as well. She later began selling it around Loudoun at farmer’s markets, flea markets, co-ops and on the Internet. “Once I started selling the salsa, it just took off,” Suzi says.

The ingredients for the salsa come from the couple’s organic farm, which is

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several hundred yards from John’s studio on their 10-acre Hamilton property.

“People started calling me Pepper when they found out I grow my own peppers,” she says. Last year, she grew 20 varieties of peppers. This year, jalapeno is the only one flourishing.

The success of the salsa and homemade chips led Suzanne to open Stone Feather Farm, a “west-Mex” grill in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., in October. The restaurant features recipes Suzi inherited and customized from a great-aunt who taught several generations in her family how to cook Old School Mexican cuisine. Her father, a Mexican American and Native American, taught her how to make tortillas. Her mother’s Irish heritage and John’s Welsh and English background also influence the hearty, home-style dishes served at the restaurant.

When her son’s health required sugars and dyes be removed from his diet, and a daughter-in-law required a gluten-free diet, Suzanne learned to prepare food everybody in the family could eat. “I had to learn how to prepare food that’s good for them and that tastes good,” she says. The restaurant’s tacos are gluten-free, 16

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Most vegetables and herbs used at the restaurant are fresh off her farm. This year, Suzi is growing different types of tomatoes — roma, tomatillo, brandywine — as well as chives, cilantro, fennel, potatoes and jalapeno. As much as possible, all other ingredients are bought locally, an important requirement for the business owners.

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The purpose of the program is to “strengthen sustainable agriculture” and provide volunteers a way to learn practical farming skills, “be part of the organic agriculture movement, and experience the heart of American agrarian culture,” according to the WWOOF website, www.wwoofusa.org. “There certainly will be enough work to go around,” Suzi says.

When Suzi isn’t working at the restaurant or tending to the garden and farm, the Wyoming native can be found sitting still in a teepee in the middle of her vast yard. The canvas and wood teepee, which stands 27 feet high and 20 feet in diameter, was a Mother’s Day gift from John.

“It’s an outlet for spirituality, inspiration and quiet,” Suzi says. “When you look up at the hole in the middle, there’s a straight view to God. I talk to him directly in there.”

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As a consumer, you would be wise to do some research and ask questions before choosing the right professional for your needs. Wordof-mouth, advertisements and websites may give you only some information from which to base a decision. Medical training, surgical experience and board certification are important indicators of a doctor’s qualifications. We spoke with several clinics in the area to see what types of procedures, both surgical and noninvasive, are available.

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While Botox, Restylane, Juvederm and other injectibles have increased dramatically in popularity over the years, facial surgery remains a mainstay at Institute of Cosmetic and Facial Surgery in Lansdowne. And rhinoplasty is

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Known for using the SmartLipo technique, a laser liposuction that allows for permanent removal of unwanted, exercise-resistant fat in the abdomen, inner and outer thighs, neck, chin and upper arms, Chrysalis Plastic Surgery in Sterling offers up-to-date procedures in both cosmetic surgery and laser technology.

Although the clinic offers an array of services for the face and body, one of the most popular facial procedures the clinic performs is eyelid surgery. Often, the eyelids show the first signs of aging, says Dr. Peter Klainer, who opened the clinic in 2000. An eyelid lift on the upper lid can treat loose or sagging skin or eliminate excess fatty tissue. On the lower lid, surgery can eliminate bags under the eyes, excess skin and droopiness.

“These are very popular because there’s very little pain involved,”

Klainer says. His youngest eyelid lift patient was 23 and the oldest was 82.

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“This we call a smile simulation,” Bhatia says.“Our patients have an opportunity to see how the smile simulation could assist in their smile enhancement and beautification.”

With a tangible photo, patients can decide how simple or complex a smile makeover they are willing to undergo. “Sometimes it’s a lifechanging experience for patients,” says Bhatia, an oral surgeon.“A change in your smile can give you a sense of youthfulness and selfconfidence you never had before.

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It is said that the aging face has three parts that should be in proportion: the eye area to the forehead, the eye to the jaw line and the neck area. When Dr. Michael J. Brown of The Loudoun Center for Plastic Surgery looks at a patient, he will look to see that the three parts are in proper proportion.“You want to assess what area seems to have aged before the others,” he says.“With weight fluctuation, the neck can show aging faster than the other areas.”

When loose skin extends to the face and jowl, or the lines of the corners of the mouth to the nose deepen, Brown says there are several interventions that can be applied.

His no-scar neck lift is just one of several facial rejuvenation surgeries he performs at the Loudoun Center for Plastic Surgery.

He uses a cutting edge technique developed in Beverly Hills that allows him to get under the skin using a special instrument that doesn’t leave a scar, then do the liposuction.“The day after this surgery it doesn’t even look like there was any surgery done,” he says.“This techniques offers an extra layer of refinement, it helps to chisel the underside of the neck.”

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surgical procedures on the decline, Dr. Timothy Mountcastle of Mountcastle Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery hasn’t noticed that trend applying to the northern Virginia area. His two offices in Ashburn and Leesburg keep up with the demand for skin, face and body work. He especially performs a lot of surgery on the breast.

“Of all the plastic surgery we do, breast augmentation, reconstruction, lift and secondary breast surgery are very popular,” Mountcastle says. With the return of silicone implants back on the market, and now being widely used, he is able to offer his patients an alternative to saline.“Most people know a little something about the difference between the two, but we still go through the options when they come in,” he says.

Breast augmentations and lifts are especially requested by young Loudoun mothers after they’ve had a couple of children, Mountcastle says. His older patients generally come in for tummy tucks or face lifts.

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It has been performed on upper or lower abdominals, the flanks, just under the buttocks, and the area generally called “muffin top” around the belly.

“Because it’s a relatively easy procedure, it’s definitely becoming one of our most popular,” Marinetto says.

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“When gravity pulls blood down in the vein, that can put pressure on other veins and cause pain,”Wilkinson says. VNUS Closure is a minimally invasive technique that treats varicose veins and their underlying cause.

For spider veins, which are smaller, twisted veins usually seen on the legs and face, there appears to be only cosmetic reasons their removal, Wilkinson says. In-office treatments such as sclerotherapy or the newer VeinWave, over a few visits can eliminate these unsightly vessels.

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As people move toward healthier lifestyles and experience significant weight loss and reduction of fat, their skin may not be able to keep pace. These people may have deflated tissue and excess skin.

In addition, gravity may contribute to the downward pull of skin. Dr. Behzad Parva of Parva Plastic Surgery in Leesburg says a lower body lift may be just the solution to this problem.“With a lift, you’re removing as well as repositioning much of the excess skin (over the hips and thighs),” he says.

“Sometimes, no amount of exercise will do it; you won’t get a response unless you have it surgically removed.”

Although Parva’s practice offers a range of services, he specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery and body rejuvenation.“We use a broad approach to take care of the needs of our patients,” he says.

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The centers’ two vascular surgeons, Drs. Paul McNeill and Garth Rosenberg, perform surgeries using the most innovative and progressive techniques available. Their practice is equally divided between medical and cosmetic procedures that focus on varicose and spider veins, according to Tamara Wilkinson, clinical director of surgery center.

While people may have cosmetic concerns with regard to varicose veins, those bulging veins under the skin of the thigh or calf that are

KNEES TO ANKLES Although liposuction in the mid-section, thighs and arms are common procedures, liposuction in the knees, calves and ankles are less common, but still regularly requested at the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Reston.“When patients come in for that, they already know all about it and want it,” says Dr. Robert K. Sigel, one of three doctors in the practice.“It’s something they really want.”

Perhaps if a person has always struggled with zipping a boot up or is generally unhappy with the shape or size of their calves, liposuction in the lower extremities might be the right procedure for them, Sigel says.

“From a technological standpoint, it’s very straightforward,” he says.“But what’s keeping it from being more common is the time it takes to heal.” For most liposuction procedures, healing takes a matter of days. For calves and ankles, it could take up to a week, he says.

Austin-Weston takes a comprehensive approach to cosmetic and plastic surgery, Sigel says. The clinic was established in 1978, and also is known in the DC area for its myriad rejuvenation techniques.

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oudoun’s growing wine industry is helping to raise the profile of Virginia wines around the world, as our wineries continue to take home medals in state, national and international competitions. Paired with these award-winning wineries, Loudoun’s designated Destination Restaurants give you a taste of the unique culinary experiences that showcase the best local meats and produce that the county has to offer.

In this issue’s Fall Wining and Dining package, Dezel Quillen introduces new faces on the Loudoun winescape and offers his picks for favorite fall wines to sample.You can follow Dezel’s travels around the county as he reviews local wines on his blog, www.myvinespot.com.

The next stop on the gastronomic adventure is a feature on the 2010 Destination Restaurants, written by Lalaine Estella Ricardo, a freelance writer who recently has been exploring the Loudoun culinary landscape.

And to help you plan your foodie journey, we also provide a pull-out map created and updated by the Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association for its latest version of its handsome Touring Guide.

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s the leaves on the trees change

we get our wine glasses ready for a taste of the delicious

color we say good-bye to summer’s

wines from 8 Chains North. The winery is a grape’s throw

seasonal warmth, lush greenery,

away from Route 9 and opened its doors for business this

lasting sunshine and pretty flowers

summer.

and welcome the onset of Autumn’s

cooler temperatures, beautiful

respected Loudoun wine grower Ben Renshaw, who

scenery and Mother Nature’s dazzling fall foliage.

Any time is a great time to visit Loudoun wine country,

8 Chains North is owned and operated by highly

has been in the grape growing business since 1998, and recently added the title of winemaker to his resume.

as each season brings it’s very own unique personality and

During a recent visit, I had the chance to chat with Ben,

charm. There is something about fall, however, that rivets

and he is very excited about sharing the fruit of his labor

the attention of Virginia wine lovers near and far, making

with Virginia wine lovers.

it one of the busiest, yet enjoyable times of the year.

Loudoun’s picturesque setting, historic landmarks,

The tasting room is housed in newly renovated barn

that features a double-sided tasting bar able to accom-

rolling hills and winding country roads dotted with

modate large groups. The staff is warm, welcoming and

autumnal colorations play host to more than 20 wineries.

eager to share their wine knowledge with you. From the

Five new locations are appearing the Loudoun Wine Trail,

tasting room, large picture windows allow an abundance

so grab a wine glass and join me in welcoming these new

of natural sunlight and look out to a relaxing pond, new

wineries to the Loudoun wine family. As a tasty side treat,

vine plantings and the outdoor deck.

we’ll sample a few nice fall selections from some of the

county’s established farm wineries!

refreshing and floral LoCo Vino white wine blend; a 2008

Our first stop on the trail takes us to Waterford, where

The wines being poured in the tasting room include a

Sauvignon Blanc done in a Fume Blanc style; an

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bright 2009 Seyval Blanc, a lightly sweet Vidal Blanc, and a velvety 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon that’s drinking nicely right now.

The small family farm at Crushed Cellars tends to more than just vines and wine.

During my visit, I noticed a sign that read ‘Eggs for Sale” off Route 9 that attracts many visitors seeking farm fresh eggs and fruit.

This small farmers market is solely operated by two of Bob’s kids, an enthusiastic brother-and-sister team who are responsible for taking care of the chickens, collecting the eggs, picking peaches and apples, and greeting the customers. I’ll be visiting again soon for both my wine and breakfast needs! Come mid-September, Crushed Cellars plans to open the tasting room on Saturdays.

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estate-grown and well-balanced 2008 Merlot that recently won a Bronze medal in the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition; and an estate-grown 2008 Furnace Mountain Bordeaux-style red blend.

8 Chains North also produces a very nice 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, which is available only for purchase because of its limited production and availability. This full-bodied, complex wine would pair nicely with red meat dishes and is a good example of the type of wines that dedicated and diligent Virginia wine growers can produce in outstanding vintage years. When you visit, be sure to ask the staff how Ben came up with the name! 8 Chains North is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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From the tasting room, tall picture windows look out to the outdoor deck that overlooks a small vineyard and a serene pond backdropped by the Loudoun countryside. Crushed Cellar’s first vintages will include a dry and

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The tasting room will be surrounded by mature shade trees, a paved entryway from the main road, and long vineyard vistas backed by rolling countryside in the distance. Until the tasting room is complete, the Fedors can be found pouring their wines at local farmer markets on weekends. Their wines are also available at the Leesburg Vintner, Magnolias at the Mill Restaurant, and Grandale Farm Restaurant.

The wines currently being poured are a

pleasing 2008 Chardonnay; an aromatic and tasty 2009 Viognier; a 2008 Cabernet Franc; a supple and silky 2008 Merlot; a delicious 2008

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Meritage blend; a 2008 Petit Verdot that was started their vineyard in 2001, consisting of

garnering numerous awards and accolades for

awarded a gold medal at this years Governor’s

Petit Verdot, Viognier, and small plantings of

the wines they made. Nowadays, the couple

Cup competition; and a semi-sweet apple wine.

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

has successfully grown into their own label and

From vineyard to winery, the couple pays

is producing small lots of high quality wines.

attention to detail, which results in wines of

From 2003-06, they were the winemakers for

Waterford Vineyard (now Corcoran Vineyard),

The tasting room, which is under construc-

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in DC’s wine country. Bogati Bodega is currently open daily from noon to 6 p.m.

Sadly, all good things must come to an end,

but I hope you enjoyed our winery-hopping tour on the Loudoun County wine trail. I bet you’ll be out as early as next weekend enjoying the clear, sunny autumn days, Virginia wine, and admiring the trees and vines as they show off their fall colors. Pack a camera and capture the natural beauty that Loudoun County has to offer and the exceptional wines the warm and dedicated Loudoun growers and winemakers produce.

LEFT, jim hanna hosts tastings indoors and out at his home and micro-winery, catoctin creek winerY in purcellville; BELOW, small plates tempt guests at bogati bodega.

Staying in Purcellville, we move right along

us to Round Hill. Bogati

the wine trail to Catoctin Creek Winery. Not to

Bodega is a South American-

be confused with the distillery in Purcellville

inspired tasting room owned

that goes by the same name, Catoctin Creek is

and operated by the Bogaty

a micro-winery owned and operated by Jim

family, owners of Veramar

Hanna, a professional photographer who has

Vineyards in Berryville.

captured the beauty and detail of Western

The tasting room is spa-

Loudoun for several years. Jim’s other passion,

cious and welcoming, and

winemaking, seeks to capture the Loudoun

tasting options include a

County terroir in his limited production, hand-

“Wine & Tapas Experience”

crafted wines.

as well as a regular tasting

of the Bogati-labeled wines,

Catoctin Creek Winery is currently open

on the third Saturday of each month or by

which range from light and

appointment for a tasting of their finished

bright white wines to well-

wines in bottle as well as barrel samples of

structured and defined red

developing wines, along with complimentary

wines.

hors d’oeuvres. The official opening date for

Catoctin Creek Winery is late November, at

wines paired with gourmet

which time a 2009 Vidal Blanc, 2009 Cabernet

flatbread pizza, appetizers,

Franc, 2009 Syrah, and 2009 Cabernet Sauvi-

and other fine nibbles. Relax

gnon — all made from Loudoun-grown fruit

outdoors on the Buenos Aires

— will be offered.

Terrace, which overlooks a

calming pond and surround-

Catoctin Creek Winery offers a relaxing en-

Guests can enjoy Bogati

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ing countryside. For cooler

Mountains and welcomes Virginia wine lovers

months, find a spot indoors

out to taste their handcrafted artisan wines.

on the comfortable sofas and

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Additionally, seasonal fare tends to change from summer salads and picnic fare to more substantive dishes. Now don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with drinking “fall” wine during the summer months and vice versa. But here are a few Loudoun County selections from established producers in the area that I want to point you to for the cooler fall months.

Sunset Hills 2008 Merlot: A mediumbodied, supple wine with aromas of

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Breaux Vineyards 2002 Merlot: A wellaged, smooth and succulent wine with soft tannins, baked fruit aromas and a pleasant, lingering finish of mixed dark fruits and light toasty notes.

Fabbioli Cellars Cabernet Franc 2008: An easy-drinking, well-balanced and pleasing wine with raspberry, dark cherry and spice aromas that transfer to the palate with touches of black pepper and good acidity.

Corcoran Vineyards Mary’s Cuvée 2007: An easy drinking, fruit-forward wine with soft tannins and a nice mouth-feel boasting inviting aromas of bright cherry, raspberry, graham cracker touches and a light sprinkling of baking spice.

Tarara Winery Nevaeh Red 2008: A well-structured wine exhibiting good depth, concentration, a rounded mouthfeel, and firm tannins. Aromas are rich with berry, dark currant, mocha and toasty notes with a long lingering finish.

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A blend of Chambourcin,Vidal and Cabernet Sauvignon, the Lansdowne Reserve Red naturally paired with dishes on Chef Wes Rosati’s summer menu, such as the Grilled All Natural Filet Mignon and Pan Seared Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast. Spenser McKenna, sommelier at Lansdowne’s On the Potomac restaurant, described the blend as having a nose of red currants and dried figs with a mild taste of dried cherries and light notes of dark spices.

The Lansdowne Reserve White particularly went over well during the concert series, where it was most often paired with Rosati’s Duo of Fields of Athenry Pork and Grilled Elephant Trunk Sea Scallops. “It’s crisp, it’s not too sweet, it’s a nice blend,” Benoit says. McKenna’s tasting notes describe the Vidal, Seyval and Viognier blend as slightly acidic,

medium-bodied and with a light essence of peaches.

September closes out the resort’s summer menu, and while the wines will be offered into the fall, supplies are limited as Tarara “had only so much product to bottle,” Benoit says. With the success of the first private label, though, she adds that guests may look forward to another fruitful pairing with the winery in the future.

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aving successfully navigated a spring opening and the busy summer season, Parallel Wine Bistro owner Jason Bursey is looking forward to kicking it up a notch in the fall. With a seasonal, small plates menu and wine list that changes weekly, he’ll find it easy to transition out of the currently featured lighter reds and crisper summert whites and into heavier Chardonnays and Cabernets.

“That’s the idea: to keep it constantly changing,” the Ashburn entrepreneur says. “The point is, you can come here tonight and have my rib eye beef dish and it will be served one way, and a week or two from now the beef might be completely different. That’s why we keep saying Parallel will never be the same experience twice.”

Among the experiences diners can look forward to this fall is an outdoor Oktoberfest in late September, with beer tastings and brats on

the grill. “The patio’s kind of been our cornerstone since we opened up, and I plan to ride it out through maybe the whole winter if I can. I’m working on getting fire pits and propane heaters out here, with covered awnings and tree walls.

“In October, I’ll definitely go heavy on Virginia Wines because it’s Virginia Wine Month. So I’m going to do Virginia wine flights. I’m going to focus my menu around a lot of Virginia wines in October.”

He has reason to keep patrons on their toes.

Parallel Wine Bistro occupies the space where two fine dining establishments, 321 Ashland and Cafe Panache, went under. “In order for me to set myself apart in Loudoun and … especially in this space, we needed to do something different.

So what I’m trying to do is create a casual, social type atmosphere here where people can come and relax and enjoy good wine, good food without having to make a reservation, without having to plan out a three-hour block in their day.”

So far, the reception from the community has far

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Paired with tasting rooms set against the spectacular views of the countryside, Loudoun’s newly designated Destination Restaurants serve meals that will have you talking about them

long after you’ve cleaned your plate.

Get a head start on your dining discoveries with Visit Loudoun’s 2010 Touring Guide to Loudoun, Virginia: DC’s Wine Country, which features the wineries divided into five clusters and all nine Destination Restaurants.

You can pick up a copy of the guide at the Visitors Center at Market Station, 112-G South St, in Leesburg. For more information, visit VisitLoudoun.org or call 703.771.2617.

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Wineries & Tasting Rooms 8 Chains North 38593 Daymont Lane Waterford VA 20132 571.439.2255 540.882.3374 Bluemont Vineyard 18755 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, VA 20135 540.554.8439 Bogati Bodega 35246 Harry Byrd Hwy Round Hill, VA 20142 540.338.1144 The Boxwood Winery 2042 Burrland Road Middleburg, VA 20117 540.687.8778 * Tours and tastings by appointment only The Boxwood Winery Tasting Room 16 East Washington St. Middleburg, VA 20117 540.687.8080

Crushed Cellars 37938 Charles Town Pike Hillsboro, VA 20132 703.829.2317 Doukenie Winery 14727 Mountain Road Hillsboro, VA 20132 540.668.6464 Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery 18195 Dry Mill Road Leesburg, VA 20175 703.737.3930 Fabbioli Cellars 15669 Limestone School Road

Leesburg, VA 20176 703.771.1197 Hidden Brook Winery 43301 Spinks Ferry Road Leesburg, VA 20176 703.737.3935

Hillsborough Vineyards 36716 Charles Town Pike Purcellville, VA 20132 540.668.6216

Casanel Vineyards 17956 Canby Road Leesburg, VA 20175 540.751.1776

Hunters Run Wine Barn 40325 Charles Town Pike Hamilton, VA 20158 703.926.4183

Catoctin Creek Winery 14426 Richards Run Lane Purcellville, VA 20132 540.668.7707

Lost Creek Vineyard & Winery 43277 Spinks Ferry Rd Leesburg, VA 20176 703.443.9836

Chrysalis Vineyards 23876 Champe Ford Road Middleburg, VA 20117 540.687.8222

Loudoun Valley Vineyards 38516 Charles Town Pike Waterford, VA 20197 540.882.3375

Corcoran Vineyards 14635 Corkys Farm Lane Waterford, VA 20197 540.882.9073

North Gate Vineyard 16110 Mountain Ridge Lane Purcellville, VA 20132 540.668.6248

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Quattro Goomba’s Winery 22860 James Monroe Hwy Aldie, VA 20105 703.327.6052

Village Winery 40405 Browns Lane Waterford, VA 20197 540.882.3780

Sunset Hills Vineyard 38295 Fremont Overlook Lane Purcellville, VA 20132 540.882.4560

Willowcroft Farm Vineyards 38906 Mount Gilead Road Leesburg, VA 20175 703.777.8161

Swedenburg Estate Vineyard 23595 Winery Lane Middleburg, VA 20117 540.687.5219

Zephaniah Farm Vineyard 19381 Dunlop Mill Road Leesburg, VA 20175 703.431.2016

Hiddencroft Vineyards 12202 Axline Road Lovettsville, VA 20180 540.535.5367

Breaux Vineyards 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane Purcellville, VA 20132 540.668.6299

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are tucked away in rolling hills, far away from the

a long journey is itself a

traffic and noise of modern life, while others can be

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found in the heart of town. The LCVA designated

For visitors to Loudoun

County’s top destination restaurants, however, the

these the top destination restaurants based on their uniqueness, cultural authenticity, culinary quality, use of locally grown products, character and local

reward is not found in the journey — although there

popularity, according to Marketing Director Jeremy

are some scenic drives to be had — but in the

Harvey. The restaurants received bonus points for

sumptuous meals that await once you’ve arrived.

offering Loudoun wine too.

In the coming months, the top destination

We’ve spoken to some of the restaurants’ chefs

restaurants, as named by the Loudoun Convention

and managers to see what diners can expect as the

and Visitors Association, are preparing feasts to

weather cools and the fall ushers in cravings for

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Walden will be focusing on harvesting what’s on the estate’s organic herb and vegetable gardens to create sumptuous dishes.

“I love vegetables and will have a bouquet of seasoned vegetables,” he says. He’s planning on serving game plates, possibly with rack of wild boar, pheasant, quail and venison with a roebuck sauce.“Oh, the flavors,” he says.“We served it last fall and it was a huge hit, it’s popular.”There also will be a holiday goose on the menu, with chestnut stuffing and all the trimmings.

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“It truly is a wonderful dish,” he says.

For dessert, the Grand Marnier soufflé is offered year-round, but is especially requested in the cooler months, he says. It can be made with the $50, $100 or $150 bottle of the French orange-flavored liqueur.

The restaurant has a three-course prix-fixe offering Sunday-Thursday for $39 that changes frequently.“It’s an incredible deal, and a good way to see the variety of what we offer,”Walden says.“It’s always been my goal to have extraordinary, approachable and understood food. We don’t want people to come necessarily just for special occasions, we want people to come often and enjoy.”

Grandale Farm Restaurant, Neersville

Executive Chef Author Clark Jr. likes to think that his fall and winter menu serves familiar flavors of comfort foods that are dressed up with simple country elegance. His seasonal lunch and dinner menu features such dishes as:

• Warm Virginia ham and Swiss on brioche with Bermuda onion, tomato and field greens • Apple walnut free-range chicken salad in an organic whole wheat wrap with Bermuda onion, tomato and field greens • Duck breast steak and braised leg over cannellini bean, wild mushroom and pepper ragout with a cherry shallot oil • Bourbon-brined pork chops over parslied potatoes and caramelized scallions with a green peppercorn citrus sauce • New Zealand lamb rack over pumpkin grits and Swiss chard with a creamed mustard lamb demi “We’ve harvested about 16,000 pounds of potatoes and have one acre of pumpkins, half an acre of acorn squash and butter squash. That should carry us through the winter,” Clark says.

In addition to the restaurant’s commitment to supplying its own produce, or at least get it from local farmers, it has made a concerted effort to feature as many wines from Loudoun’s wineries as possible.“We’re trying to forge and reinforce a relationship with farmers and Virginia wineries,” Clark says.“The effort is paying off.”

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Magnolias at the Mill, Purcellville

Chef Mark Marrocco has quite a bit planned for the restaurant’s upcoming lineup. In addition to the seasonal change of the menu, there are a few special events that will highlight the chef’s skill in pairing wine and beer with international cuisine that has his distinctly American flair.

“Cooler weather is coming, it’s time to eat,” Marrocco says.“We head into a heartier cooking style and techniques by doing a lot of braising and slow oven roasting.”A few of the new menu items will include: • Wood grilled vegetable terrine, red pepper coulis, spinach and arugula salad • Pan-seared peppered scallops, creamed tarragon corn, braised fall greens, red wine truffle sauce • Traditional Alsatian charcuterie: grilled Lothar’s bratwurst and Mediterranean sausage, smoked bacon and caraway sauerkraut, apple relish, stone ground mustard • Seared pancetta-wrapped pork tenderloin, butternut squash, stone ground grits, spice apple chutney, caramelized onion sauce • Pan-seared turbot, cauliflower black pepper puree, sautéed Brussels sprout leaves,

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Lightfoot Restaurant, Leesburg

The award-winning restaurant, with Chef Ingrid L. Gustavson and her sister and manager, Carrie Gustavson, at its helm, promises simple, filling meals for its fall menu. In addition to hearty meats, there is a fish dish with the restaurant’s fine dining touch.

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Chef Ingrid provided a glimpse of what’s to come: Braised lamb shanks with porcini sauce; olive oil-tomato poached snapper with fennel and olives; honey-smoked Virginia ham biscuits; cowboy ribeye with applewood-smoked bacon and baked beans; and Lightfoot’s signature grilled cheese of the day made with jams and preserves made with fruits harvested in the summer.

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“There is a fall bounty of ingredients such as pumpkins and squashes, root vegetables, as well as heavier vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage,” the chef says.

As for upcoming special events, Magnolias at the Mill will have a few pairing dinners, including a Brewery Ommegang Beer Dinner on Oct. 21; Italian Wine Dinner on Oct. 30; and a Founders Brewing Beer Dinner on Nov. 11. Visit the restaurant’s website for more details.

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The café’s sandwich menu, for example, features a hickory smoked pork BBQ on Kaiser with a red coleslaw; a Hunt Country burger that utilizes local beef; and the Grand Prix, a turkey ruben sandwich. Other dishes on the lineup: Roasted buttermilk-brined fennel and thymerubbed chicken, hickory smoked duck ham, braised Savoy cabbage, ancho-braised short ribs and herb-roasted pork loin with spicy Bermuda onion marmalade, to name just a few. Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in a rustic deep-dish apple crumble, sweet potato pecan tarts and molasses spice cookies.

Vaughn says diners should check the café’s website for upcoming classes with demonstrations featuring culinary director Todd Gray, pastry chef Jason Reaves and Vaughn himself. A white truffle class in October or November is particularly popular and usually fills up quickly.

The Red Fox Inn, Middleburg

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This historic Red Foxx Inn keeps with its rustic ambience in offering hearty country fare to patrons from near and far. Executive Chef Gordon Wicks has a tentative menu that will be set once he confirms the harvest with the seven local farms and an orchard that supply the restaurant with meats, vegetables and fruits.

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about what they might have in October and November. Our fall menu is always a big change for us.” Check the website for menu updates.

To start, diners can look forward to a braised quail with roasted tricolored baby carrots, kale and quinoa. The restaurant has been universally praised for its Virginia peanut soup, which is almost always on the menu.

An entrée might include Pride of the Plains Braised Beef Brisket with steamed fiddle heads, sautéed mushrooms and roasted fingerling potatoes, or Fields of Athenry smoked half chicken with peach hot sauce, corn fritters, and haricot vert and roasted carrot salad. Dessert could be poached Bosc pears stuffed with candied pecans, wrapped in filo dough and served with saffron citrus sauce.

The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm, Lovettsville

Espousing a farm-to-table practice since 1998, this celebrated restaurant looks forward to the fall because the change in weather brings about cravings for heartier, spicier flavors.“As it gets colder, people can expect to see gamier meat, like squab and venison,” says executive chef Christopher Edwards, who enjoys cooking squab.“It’s a different bird that goes with the season.”

Creating a menu for the fall is an evolving process, Edwards says, that depends on what the farm produces and how the weather cooperates.

“There are some things we can’t predict, so that makes it challenging for us.”What Edwards does know is that customers’ palates do turn to more filling, comforting foods.

“We will do a lot nice, hot, rich stews and glazes,” he says.“I tend to use more spice in the dishes for heavy flavors that kinda warms you up.”

Vegetarians can count on restaurant owner Beverly Morton Billand, a vegetarian herself, to ensure a varied selection of non-meat dishes at the restaurant.“Vegetarian dishes are always fun to do with the autumn vegetables,” she says.“We always have a good selection.”

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Since 1992 Chef Patrick Dinh has been wowing new customers and keeping regulars interested in coming back with his eclectic take on American cuisine that emphasizes local products.

Dinh’s take on a southern favorite, chicken and waffles, for example, is served instead with duck. It is a savory waffle with roasted garlic and basil, and an elderberry glaze sauce.“I make the sauce from this fantastic elderberry syrup from Village Winery in Waterford,” he says.“It’s also served with Cognac-infused prunes stuffed with fois gras.”

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“We also serve antelope on a regular basis, but it’s always more popular in the colder months,” Dinh says.“I like it a lot because it’s not so gamey, but it’s still an exotic meat.”

For dessert, the restaurant will have its usual offerings, but will add cheesecake beignet with a roasted pear sauce.“It’s like two favorite desserts in one,” Dinh says.

The Wine Kitchen, Leesburg

This young wine bar restaurant has cultivated a strong following with its small plates and wine flights that encourage diners to return and try different pairings.

Co-owner Jason Miller says the kitchen will be looking to source local mushrooms from local farmers and foragers for the fall and winter

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menu. For meat, he will be trying something different.“We are also very excited about offering a daily pork dish,” he says.“We will be sourcing whole pigs from a local farm and using the entire pig over four or five different dishes on our daily menu.”

“Wild boar may also show up on our winter menu as we have had a good response to specials last winter,” he adds. The restaurant probably will replace some of its cold salads with warm, heartier vegetarian options and perhaps a squash salad.

As for wines, Miller promises more reds, which become more popular as the temperature goes down.“We are going to be moving to some South American wines when it gets really cold with a flight called ‘It’s Summer Somewhere,” he says.“We have seen a trend to a bit more earthy wines rather than the big, heavy, high alcohol wines of the past few years.”This, he says, is one of the reasons local mushrooms will be added to the menu.“October usually kicks off big cabernet season,” he says.“We will be looking to add rich cabernets to our list.”

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Antioch School of Law in Washington, DC, he and his wife, Diana, lived off the land in a converted 1940s milk barn in Ashburn on a property that he rented with two other roommates for $83 a month. After graduating with his law degree in 1977, the next year he and Diana purchased an 11-acre tract of land in Hamilton that, sure enough, had a bank barn typical of the Loudoun landscape in the middle of the 20th century.

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The couple built the barn between 1853 and 1855, and it was put to good use in the ensuing decades before the Civil War. “By 1860, Spring Hill consisted of 100 improved acres and 20 unimproved acres. Its cash value rose to $8,000. Production included 400 bushels of wheat, 600 bushels of corn, 60 bushels of rye, 20 bushels of Irish potatoes, six tons of hay, 50 bushels of oats, and 250 pounds of butter. Livestock included six horses, seven milk cows, four other cattle and 16 swine,”according to the National Register.

During the Civil War, Union forces lay waste to the countryside in November 1864 in an attempt to halt Confederate soldiers, and Loudoun Valley burned for five days, according to the historic record.“The Spring Hill smokehouse survived the war intact; however the fate of the barn assessed in 1855 is unclear,”the record states.

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use through the 1950s, when it housed the W.T. Grant turkey farm, which supplied the Hamilton Ruritan and other county residents with frozen poultry. Maurice Fleming, now 79, worked on the farm and recalls the “regular big old barn that used to have one Jersey cow.

I used to milk that cow twice a day.”

Three decades and several other owners later, the Burnetts purchased the property and started on the first transformation of what would become their family home.

“I converted the barn, the bank level, into a sevenstall horse barn for $1,900,”Peter says.“And then the apartment, when we built it up here the following year, we put in the well, the septic system and a two-bedroom apartment, finished and heated and inspected by the county — (all for) $35,000.”

By 1987, their family was expanding with two little girls, Abbey and Elizabeth. They decided it was time to move their racehorses and other animals to another barn on the property and complete the conversion, which included the addition of a third floor and finishing the volleyball court.

The latest, and what Diana declares will be the final, makeover took place last year, after the home was severely damaged in a fire that Peter believes started from a faulty floodlight under the eaves.

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Neighbor Richard DeButts called Peter in Richmond to tell him his house was on fire that February afternoon, and by the time the fire and rescue personnel from six surrounding towns and villages had put out the flames, Peter had called his architect, Kevin Ruedisueli, to begin planning the renovation.

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smoldering, ashes were flying everywhere. It was an incredible mess,”Ruedisueli recalls.

“As soon as they gave me access to the house, we were ready to roll,”Peter says.“(Kevin) came over here and we sat down, and I sketched what I thought the building should look like. … We started outside in, which was … let’s stay with the existing frame and

shape, but let’s figure out some ways to solve some of the problems we encountered in the old house.”

Among the solutions they came up with were banks of three shed dormers on the both sides of the roof and a new cupola at the center of the building — all of which afforded the family more space in third floor rooms such as the bathroom. An admitted“freak L O U D O U N

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for light,” Peter didn’t stop with the shed dormers, adding windows, windows and more windows.“We went from 35 to like, 92,”he says.

Another major renovation of the space was the addition of a third floor sitting area above the living room, which felt a little bit like a Gothic hall, according to Peter. With a new half ceiling above the living room, “it’s cozier when you’re sitting in front of the wood stove. That was pretty big for me,” Diana says.

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I was trying to stay one step ahead of the carpenters throughout the whole process.”

With DeButts and Peter’s brother, Jon, overseeing the construction, the Burnetts got their wish and were back in time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

The speed of the process and success of the project made others take note, and earlier this year, the Burnetts’ home won a Loudoun architectural design award in the makeover category.

“What caught our attention was the fact that a very

bad situation was turned into a home that is of a far higher quality, and more exciting and attractive than it ever was,”says Alan Hansen, chair of the Loudoun County Design Cabinet and director of architecture for Reston-based DBI Architects.

“When you can take a piece of history and … incorporate new dormers and glazing and openings through the wall with the open stairwell … to bring all that together, we thought that was a very successful situation,”Hansen added.

“To be able to take that (burned-out building) and so quickly create a Signature of Loudoun, something that becomes part of our community, that’s going to be as good as it gets.”

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And now we wonder with envy, do we need a wine cellar, too?

“I think today it’s almost a standard home item for an average house ool Pening losing now,” says Steve Goldstein, a former restaurant wine director who now builds wine cellars. “People are looking for ways to serve their wine because riCe uaranteed it’s something they enjoy.”

In fact, in new upscale homes of more than 4,000 square feet, dedicated wine cellars are commonplace.

Purcellville, VA But Mike Carroll, owner of the Leesburg Vintner on South King Street, info@ClearWaterPoolServices.net thinks there may have been more cellars under construction “three or five years ago when the economy was booming. But we sell so much wine I don’t really track where it’s going, but our sales continue to go up and we Reston Podiatry associates, LTD sell a lot of really good wines that really do need to be put away.”

Steven A. Gordon, DPM, FACFAS But what if they’re not? It hurts the oenophile in us to think that a lot Bruce I. Vogel, DPM, FACFAS of those cellars are lost on homeowners who have no interest in collectLisa A. Beckinella, DPM ing wine, or even drinking it, or worst, stocked by folks who don’t know a Shaun C. Hafner, DPM Shiraz from a Shih Tzu. In truth, not everyone needs a wine cellar.

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CORBIN GOLDSTEIN Co-owner and contractor at Classic Cellar Design and former sommelier at Charlie Palmer Steak: Provenance Merlot 2000 Stellenbosch Cabernet “Faithful Hound” 1995 Fess Parker Syrah 1996 Rodney’s Vineyard La Mission Haute Brion 1975 Peter Michael Chardonnay “La Carriere” 2006

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Corbin, a former sommelier at Charlie Palmer Steak in Washington, and her husband, Steve, the former wine director at Sam & Harry’s Steakhouse, build custom wine cellars, trading as Classic Cellar Design. They started the company in 2002 and married in 2007.

“We met when we were both in the restaurant industry,” Steve says. Not only do the two bring insider knowledge about wine storage to the business, but “I think it’s more interesting I met someone who knows wine but also has a background in decorative painting and color, which integrates perfectly with our kind of architecturally distinguished designs.”

The purpose of a wine cellar is to store wine over time, Corbin says.“With 100 bottles you can most of the time easily take care of that by a standard wine cooling unit that can go under a kitchen counter, or like a freestanding refrigeration unit. Once you have 1,000 to 1,500 bottles you really need to figure out how to get that sorted and keep it at the right temperature.

“Most people are not collecting $5 bottles. They spend a good dollar value on each bottle. It’s an investment you need to protect.”

What you are protecting your wine from is air and heat. That requires ventilation and refrigeration, and it needs to be constantly stable since variations in temperature can ruin the aging process of the wine. A vapor barrier, insulation and a refrigeration process that keeps the wine to about 55 degrees with 50 percent to 60 percent humidity is recommended, but what do we know? Not even the experts always agree.

“There’s just enough information on the Internet to confuse people,” Steve says.“We’ve actually torn out four or five cellars in the last couple of years because they were not done correctly. A lot of people can build beautiful cabinets; the question is, how are you going to build the foundation to last the next 20 to 30 years, with proper insulation and proper cooling?”

“We make a lot of different spaces work,” adds Corbin,“but how the heat gets exhausted and how the space is refrigerated comes into play. It’s not just what the space is but what’s surrounding the space.”

The Goldsteins have built 75 to 80 cellars in the last eight years, Steve says, and they range from “showcase cellars that are a focal point for a floor to a glorified walk-in refrigerator.”

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