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1760 Sleepy Hollow Road Stunning mountain and pastoral views abound from this immaculate, custombuilt, craftsman-style home.

You will find this lovely residence situated atop a knoll facing the Blue Ridge on 13+ private acres. Much thought and care has been given to every aspect of this property. Designed to emphasize and take advantage of the expansive views, it offers a floor plan that suits anyone’s wants and needs. Many upgrades and features for ultimate comfort such as 3 heat pumps, first floor master suite with tiled radiant heat floor in bath, an open great room with a wall of sliding glass Pella doors, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and second story with 2 additional bedrooms and bath.

Entertain family and friends on the spacious deck or the screened porch! $525,000

271 Hager Lane Privacy, gorgeous views and just minutes from a brewery, cideries, Nellysford and Wintergreen! This 3 BR, 3 BA home is nestled on 11.41 acres and perfect for yearround living or as a getaway retreat. The main level has a spacious great room with a handsome fireplace and a wall of windows to take in the vistas.

The kitchen has tiled floors with radiant heat along with granite countertops.

Hardwood floors in the living area. The guest bath on this floor has been completely remodeled. The master suite is on the upper floor with a balcony off the bedroom and a large sitting area/loft. The master bath has been totally redone. The walk-out basement has a large living area, another full bath and the laundry, as well as the entry into the garage and storage area.

Adjoining 55 acres available. $369,000

5348 Beech Grove Road Perfect opportunity to own a property adjoining the George Washington National forest.

Zoned A1 with a roughed-in road, septic system and drilled well. There are two structures (one with an old stone fireplace) on the 4.28-acre property that are uninhabitable. Enter at your own risk! There is plenty of road frontage on 664 and potential for stunning mountain views. Property is marked and easy to walk. $132,000

93 Harpers Creek Lane This 2 BR, 2 BA cabin on 1.84 acres exudes country charm.

Located in a beautiful part of the county, it’s just .4 mile from the Appalachian Trail access and 5 miles from Crabtree Falls.

Relax on the rear deck or the patio and enjoy the sight and sounds of Harpers Creek and two small springs. Renovations over recent years include flooring, new bathrooms, insulation, two screened porches, and antique furnishings. Storage shed on the property. Sold fully furnished. This has been a popular vacation rental. $149,000

Wi n t e r g r e e n R e s o r t 16 Stoney Cove Lane Rustic sophistication is waiting for you in this handsome mountain retreat. Custom-built one-owner home has never been rented. Constructed in 2012 with upgraded materials—stone fireplace, wide oak floors, local soapstone counters, stainless steel appliances, hickory cabinetry, tile baths, surround sound and stereo, and more! 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Family room on the lower level that walks out to a concrete patio wired for a hot tub and plumbed for an outdoor shower. Spacious deck. Mature evergreens to add color year-round. Low maintenance and energy efficient! $399,500

27 Veery Lane This home is on a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking Devils Knob golf with 4 BR (2 master suites), 3 BA, great room with stone fireplace, wood floors, cathedral ceiling and 2 sitting areas.

Remodeled kitchen with granite, large deck. Ideal for family and friends, offering private sleeping areas and inviting living spaces. Located in the center of Devils Knob Village, close to all activities. Currently rented on VRBO, it’s been a favorite, grossing over $24,000 annually. $317,900

1809 High Ridge Court With breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Rockfish Valley and ski slopes, this updated and handsomely furnished 2 BR, 2 BA condo makes the perfect second home or rental property.

Elevator access and under-building parking! Enjoy the views from the great room, dining, kitchen and master suite. Relax in the whirlpool tub after a day of adventures. Easy walk to golf, spa, tennis and short shuttle to skiing.

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403 Devils Knob Loop This well-maintained, one-owner home has 5 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 attached garages and can accommodate large or multiple families. Perched on a wooded parcel for privacy and for seasonal mountain views! Open flow for entertaining and access to decks. Master suite with private bath and jacuzzi tub, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, loft area/office, rec room, beautiful fixtures/finishes to include tile inlays, hot tub and paved drive. Access to golf course and easy stroll to trails. Furnished. $414,900

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derby day You don’t need a license to win.

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thepublishers There’s this idea Elon Musk has been tossing around about the mathematical chances that we are merely actors in a simulation.

The internet threw me a curve ball yesterday with a ridiculous audio meme that I can’t seem to shake. If you haven’t heard the Yanny vs. Laurel meme, spare yourself the existential torment because as I type this, I can no longer prove that the keyboard in front of me is real or that the vegan protein ball I consumed is what it claims to be. It’ probably just a sugar pyramid dipped in Round-Up. So certain I was that the digital voice was speaking a word that sounds like “Yanny” (Yammy to my ears, actually), I was horrified when the machine revolted and spoke a different name to me. And it sounded so clearly like “Laurel.”

So maybe the unicorns Peyton surrounds herself with aren’t modeled after imaginary beings. Maybe that’s why my children refuse to eat raw carrots because after all, who in their right mind would eat the horn off a horse?

And is my dear husband truly responsible for the collection of wine corks that end up in the utensil drawer instead of a bin strategically

placed inches away from it? Surely he isn’t doing that and surely wifey is mistaking untidiness for a different, more advanced, sorting system.

That is so Yanny.

On a side note, I’ve noticed the worlds my children create in Minecraft are so incredibly tidy. The beds are always made, the pigs are happy, the sheep are sheared. Things are stored in various chests, and – swoon – you have an inventory dashboard that keeps track of your stuff!

With summer upon us, it may be worth taking along a classic to the beach, Alice in Wonderland. Or was it Laurel?

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By Kay Pfaltz www.basicnecessities.com www.kaypfaltz.com Wine Tasting Terms, Terroir The sommelier nods as he brings out your wine and explains it has a “goût de terroir.” You smile enthusiastically, while thinking, “Goot de who? Say what?” Indeed. What exactly does it mean to have a taste of earth in your wine? However you feel about the mention of terroir (that it’s become mere buzz word, rendering it meaningless or that terroir is everything) it’s a term to understand.

Very basically, terroir in French means “of the earth,” but the concept when used in relation to wine, or other agriculture, has a wider connotation including not only the soil but the climate, the sun, the vineyard slope and, in biodynamic farming, the entire cosmos. In other words, wines distinctive of their region. It has to do with the relationship between a wine and the specific place from which it comes.

Huge operations making massproduced wines sourced from many different vineyards will not have a goût de terroir. Whereas a Sancerre from Gerard Boulay in Chavignol will have that classic flinty taste, or

a Chablis grown on the famed Kimmeridgian limestone. I love these wines and I often speak about their minerality, not to mention the terroir behind them.

But let’s get real. Can you really taste dirt in a wine? And would you want to? Randy, a friend of mine, always say, “Kay, give me a wine that tastes like dirt.” And I know exactly what he means because he and I like the same wines: wines with a funky barnyard smell. But if either Randy or I really drank “dirty” wine, we’d probably not be thrilled. In the seventeenth century, goût de terroir was not a compliment. Only recently has it become something some of us seek out. The way I see it is like the French saying, “bien dans sa peau” or at home in one’s skin. To be comfortable with oneself.

Same thing with these wines, they reflect the soil on which they’re grown, and are typical of a region unlike a massed-produced wine. In theory, a great Mosel Riesling should taste of its Devon slate, and different from, say, a Finger Lakes Riesling. But that doesn’t mean it tastes like dirt. It means different soils elicit different flavors from the

same grape. I will almost always favor wines with a strong sense of terroir but I also recognize that this goût de terroir that I so like can sometimes have nothing to do with the soil and everything to do with the yeasts. If you think the concept of terroir is confusing, you’re right, it is. But then wine in general is confusing—in a good way. It’s up to you to decide whether or not you taste terroir.

Taste the dirt: La Stoppa, Barbera della Stoppa, 2009 (organic) – This is what Randy and I drink when we want to taste the dirt, and winemaker Elena Pantaleoni takes our dirt description as the compliment its meant. Silky and complex with layers of earth then fruit and earth again. A wine that evolves and changes by the hour. $38.99 Defaix Chablis, vieilles vignes, 2012 (organic) – Here old vines add extra dept and flavor, and there is a toasted bread nose suggestive of lees, but also an earthy smell. $36.99 Château Musar, 2009 (organic) – Perhaps no other wine speaks of its terroir and origin as well as this iconic Lebanese masterpiece. $54.99

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It takes a certain someone to let a child fly down Main Street in a soapbox car.

“His mom said she felt like she was going to puke,” recalls Jamil Powell who helped Caiden Turner, a friend of his son’s, prepare for the annual Soapbox Derby in Waynesboro. Together under Jamil’s carport, the pair carefully assembled and tested the car over several weeks in anticipation of race day. And aside from making sure Caiden could fit in the car and handle its breaks, the brighteyed 8 year-old went into this race cold.

“I really thought he was going to end up in the Porsche dealership.”

No practice? No problem. Caiden weaved and bobbed his way down Main Street and lived to tell about it. The Porsche dealership — and his mother’s nerves — were spared from the potential impact of a kid cruising a road downhill at 30 mph.

“Growing up on a farm like my kids did, they didn’t have any fear of trying crazy stuff,” says Ben Puckett from behind his desk at an RV dealership in Staunton, where he works. “Once they get used to it, you can’t keep them out of the car.”

Not even on prom night. A few weeks before Skylar Puckett placed her hand over her chest for the pre-race National Anthem, Skylar and her dad had to prep the car for inspection.

“I got back around 12 and as soon as I got back I changed out of my prom clothes and went to the shop and worked on my car.”

Gentlemen, if you want to take Ben’s daughter to a dance, that’s what you’re up against. In fact, with four kids participating, the derby is a big deal to the Puckett family. They got recruited a few years ago when the kids were in for an eye appointment and their doctor was a member of the local Moose lodge, who owns the derby cars. And as American as a slice of apple pie, you can’t turn down an offer to race in the derby.

There’s a man in a cherry picker pointing a smartphone at the race crowd below him, clearly an official.

“In the 1950’s the race was held in Staunton on Route 11 (North Augusta Street) going south on Route 11 back into town at Terry Court Shopping Center,” recalls Joe Kaminiski of New Hope. He’s been with the derby for roughly 15 years, when his now-grown twin sons raced cars.

The race came to Waynesboro in 1962 for a decade-long run before a hiatus that lasted until 1994 when a couple of businessmen hatched a plan to revive the race. Aside from a few years of holding it on 11th street because of repaving and bridgework, the derby — its 25th race — returned to Main Street two years ago. continued on page 14

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“Our goal is to have a safe and fun race for the kids and then also to have a family event.”

It’s a family event, no doubt. There’s a dad in a Star Wars shirt — hoping the Force is with him — wheeling in a car painted like a soccer ball. There’s another derby dad in a red windbreaker and jeans. His name is Mark Glover and he manages the Little Debbie Outlet store on Route 340. His son is a huge racing fan, coming in 7th place the first year he entered. Thanks to good old fashioned sibling rivalry, little sister, Alexa, wanted a crack at it.

“One of the things … to see your child — like our son — to see him with a dream to want to race and then to start seeing that dream come true and being able to assist in some way and watch him grow in the sport,” Mark says, after work on the paved driveway — a perfect place to practice! — steps away from the garage.

“And then, if you get out there with your daughter, that’s really exciting to see. The girls out there competing and just being able to work with her and showing her some things on the car, just the thrill of watching her go out there and compete.”

The look on Alexa’s eyes have softened significantly a few days after the race. Her mind was racing. continued on page 16

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“‘Am I going to wreck and go over the cones again like I did the first time?’” she thought to herself. “I was pretty nervous.”

“I don’t know who was more nervous, me or her,” Mark says, finally able to laugh about it. “She was showing me her hands shaking and everything the first time. She kept telling me, ‘I’m scared. I’m scared.’ She went down the hill … “ A father lets go of his little girl.

“You think about a dad putting their child in a car for the very first time. Well this car, going down a hill and they reach a speed of about 30 mph, and she’s got a little rubber break on, very minimal steering, no air bags, none of the modern safety features of a car. And to see her go down and her helmet wasn’t tight enough so when she went down the first time her helmet slipped down over her eyes and she couldn’t see and we’re a nervous wreck. She’s ultra competitive so it worked out.”

3rd place in the Super Stock competition. Not bad for year 4. Alexa shows me the teal-colored racer.

“It’s pretty crammed in there although this car is pretty big and I’m pretty small. I’ve got to fit in so the aerodynamics go pretty fast … The pedal’s right there so your legs goal the way in front and then you have to scoot back … You put your face as low as you can go down …”

This is where the science and practical now-how kick in. It’s why the derby is much more than a race. It’s a science project promising a fantastic finale. There’s a fancy acronym for it these days: STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math).

“Many kids, especially nowadays in the electronic age we’re in, they don’t know what a Phillips screwdriver or a straight slot screwdriver is or how to hit with a hammer,” Joe admits. “Or they don’t know the mechanics of it. When we have the kids in front of us, we’re helping build the cars, we get into friction of the pavement, of the tires, of the bearing, aerodynamics …” continued on page 18

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And the derby dads seem to love this part.

Figuring out how to shave off seconds — sometimes milliseconds — off the speed of the car.

“0.38 of a second, that’s a good tail wind, three hairs blowing out of the wind,” Ben says, noting the time difference between one of Skylar’s runs that threw her into double elimination. “We wiped the axles down … I dried her helmet, we tucked her hair back in her shirt, she put sunglasses on so the wind wouldn’t catch her eyes, all aerodynamic.”

Then Alexa crouched into where race positions, her teenage back matching the curve of car, becoming one.

“You want the driver to be as flat as possible inside the cockpit,” her dad explains. “When she sits up it creates a parachute effect. When you reach the bottom of the hill, the second you sit up, the car just instantly, the drag occurs, and they start slowing down.”

And you can’t ignore the surface itself, where the tires meet the road.

“We actually walk the track,” Ben reveals.

“We look for imperfections in the track, things

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to stay away from. Every road has a crown to it and my kids would study it to where they drop down the crown to get more speed on the hills.”

Studying the crown on Main Street, tucking Skylar’s pony tail inside her shirt … all that daddy-daughter voodoo worked.

“He’s been doing that since the first year I raced. I’ve never gone down the hill without him doing that, wiping my wheels and tucking my hair in … When I got to the bottom I was so nervous because I didn’t know if he had won. I couldn’t hear the time. He said my name so I cried.”

Every year before that, Skylar had finished 2nd place and at age 16, she was quickly aging out of this competition. But now, she’s headed to the national derby in Akron, Ohio. The whole family is.

“We need sponsors big time,” Ben says, laughing the nervous laugh of a derby dad holding his newborn daughter for the first time, right before she steps into the cockpit of a race car. BRL

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The appeal of Furnished 4 this BR+3-bedroom, on level &2-bathroom private lot. New stainless & water heater Fall Resort ’16. Close home atopappl.

Virginia’s Premier 4 Season is to DevilsLocated Knob amenities. wrap around limitless! just minutesLarge from the slopes, private decks, beautiful to ceiling hiking trails, shopping, andfloor restaurants at Thestone FP, wet bar in FR. Unique master BR w/bonus Resort.

It also provides a great home base for rate). visits loft space. Augusta Co. location (lower tax to the countless and breweries of Nelson $305,000.

Call wineries Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, County. Gavin Sherwood.

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4 Ivy Glen Lane Furnished townhome w/newer roof, windows, central HVAC, washer/dryer. Xtra-large deck to enjoy the outdoors. Walk to Spa, Fitness Ctr, Nature Fndn. 2 min ride to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, shops, festivals, etc. $139,000.

Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 877-296-9860 (570631)

floors throughout, baths, kitchen appl. Gas FP in LR. Ground level patio w/“walk out” to landscaped area. Next to Wintergarden Spa & walk to Devils Grill, Devils Knob Golf, Devils Knob Tennis & Nature Fndn. $155,000. Contact Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (570129)

2077 Stone Ridge Condos

No steps to this furnished 2 BR, 2 BA condo in one of the newest buildings at Wintergreen! Next to the Wintergarden Spa & Aquatics Ctr, convenient to Devils Grill Rest., Golf & Tennis. Wood burning FP in living room, central AC/heat, sep. dining area & nice deck to enjoy cool summer breezes. $116,500. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (570381)

1596 Vistas Condo

458 Deer Springs Lane

Spectacular 2 BR, 2 BA condo in Vistas w/sweeping views of mountains & valleys. Updates incl. granite & appl. Great social floor plan w/kitchen open to living & dining areas. Wood burning FP. Across from Devils Knob Tennis & Golf centers. Walk to Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center. $229,000.

Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (570077)

Immaculate 4 BR, 3 BA on a very private lot behind the 1st green of Devil’s Knob Golf Course. Grab your clubs & improve your short game w/your own putting green in the backyard! Walk to golf, Devil’s Grill, Tennis Center, & Spa. Seasonal views of Blue Ridge Mtns & Shen. Valley. Upgrades in the past 5 yrs: central A/C, stainless refrig. & stove, storm doors, ext paint. $310,000 Contact Gavin Sherwood, 434-962-0226 or gavin@sherwoodteam.com. (563793)

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2046 Stone Ridge Condo 1 level 3 BR, 3 bath spacious condo overlooks golf course w/seasonal Blue Ridge views. Recent renovations - wood

1023 Devils Knob Loop

Contemporary farmhouse design 3 BR golf front.

Lots of light through custom glass & window work. Det. garage, 2 family areas, 1 w/FP. Seasonal views of Shenandoah Valley & Devils Knob GC. Devils Knob Loop address. Stainless appl. in kitchen w/ gas range + wine cooler. $299,000.

Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (566433)

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664 Shamokin Springs Trail

Recently remodeled 3 BR, 2 BA . Great open floor plan w/spacious kitchen & gorgeous dining area. Fantastic views of Crawfords Knob - Enjoy the Stone FP from your living room or while relaxing in the new hot tub on your expansive deck! $285,000 Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (569255)

2247 Tanners Ridge Condos

Amazing Value! Come see this 2 BR / 1.5 BA condo in Tanners Ridge! Enjoy quiet & relaxing Blue Ridge views from your Deck.

Located close to Wintergarden pool and spa, golfing, & tennis. Shuttle Bus available in Ski season. Offered at only $74,000!

Call Tim Craig – 540-416- 8498 (564822)

91 Gumtree Rd Southern views of Blue Ridge Mtns! Renovated & only a short walk from The Mountain Village, ski slopes, & The Market. Renovations ‘14: windows, roof, siding, interior, & decks. Large decks help expand your living area & draw you outside to enjoy sights as far as the eye can see. Floor to ceiling windows in Great Room for natural light + 2 stone FP’s. $579,000Contact Gavin Sherwood, 434-962-0226 or gavin@sherwoodteam.com. (569779)

www.MountainMVP.com 434-361-1490

725 Beech Grove Rd, Roseland, VA 22967 Partnering with Roy Wheeler Realty Co. JUNE 2018

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Mountain Homes for Your Outdoor Lifestyle.

HOMES ON THE MOUNTAIN

$269,500

MLS# 574029

188 Shamokin Springs Trail This spacious and efficient 4 BR, 3 BA home is a rare offering. Situated on a quiet street this is the perfect home for anyone who wants to get away to relax and enjoy the beauty of Wintergreen while enjoying the conveniences of living in a resort community.

$339,000

MLS# 574549

449 Shamokin Springs Trail This 3 BR, 2.5 BA home offers outstanding fit, finish, & quality, and boasts a large first-floor master with a private bath, beautiful neutraltoned hardwood, a custom kitchen, & large back deck spanning the length of the home.

This is truly a one of a kind offering!

$349,000

MLS# 574106

MLS# 574970

$359,567

170 Rosewood Drive Rosewood Village is a unique 55+ community within Stoney Creek. This beautifully landscaped subdivision is only a short walk or bike ride to the Stoney Creek Clubhouse and golf, tennis, pool, walking trails, farmers market, grocery stores, restaurants and more!

MLS# 574288

$545,000

CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES

$79,990

MLS# 574821 250 Timbers Condos

This spacious 1 bedroom condomimium is close to everything that Wintegreen has to offer! Recently renovated and updated, this unit boasts and updated kitchen, new furnishings, & new floors! Turnkey furnished and ready to rent and enjoy.

MLS# 576097

$149,500

325 Wood Nettle Lane

3201 North Ridge Condos

This gorgeous 5 BR, 3.5 BA home is nestled on a private wooded lot on one of the most scenic holes of the golf course and boasts a first floor master suite, an additional master on 2nd floor, and an outstanding library. Beautifully maintained inside and out with no grass to cut!

This very spacious, ground level, 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo is on the ski shuttle stop and is just a short walk to restaurants, tennis, golf, spa, and more! Located on Devils Knob this unit boasts seasonal views of the Shenandoah Valley and gorgeous sunsets.

MLS# 575395

$549,000

MLS# 566715

$239,000

1735 Laurel Springs Drive

77 Valleymont Lane

1616 Overlook Condos

This spacious & well maintained 5 BR, 3.5 BA home is a retreat for all seasons! Backing up to the George Washington National Forest & the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a great opportunity for your family to enjoy all that Wintergreen has to offer in a very private setting.

This 3 BR, 2.5 BA home is well maintained and exceptionally constructed, by one of the most respected builders at Wintergreen. It has a very workable design by Steve Hinton at Design Vision. The views are comparable to some of the best on the mountain.

Rare combination for a Wintergreen condominium. High level complete renovation.

Superior view- especially for a ground floor walkout. You, your children, and your family pets will appreciate the ground access and very high-end appointments. A must see!

434.361.0500 / (800) 325.2200

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To Learn More, Contact Us Today!

434.361.0500 / (800) 325.2200 FEATURED PROPERTY

MLS# 555462

$99,900

725 Laurelwood Condos Great value and location! Easy walk to the slopes, market, and Mountain Inn. Great sunset views! Private pool, lowest condo dues, well maintained & recently renovated with new kitchen & new carpet. Alcove could be used for additional sleeping area for kids.

232 Black Rock Circle $1,150,000 MLS# 570005

MLS# 576237

$169,500

2054 Stone Ridge Condos This is a golfer’s paradise! This well maintained unit looks right down the 18th green! A rare top floor 3 bedroom, 3 bath fully furnished condo, attractively priced, and only a short walk to restaurants, spa, golf & tennis. The ski shuttle stops in front of the condo parking lot.

Elegant, Private, and Grand This beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bath home, situated on a half acre parcel, comes fully furnished and boasts fantastic 180 degree mountain & valley views and unparalleled privacy for quiet and peaceful enjoyment.

Enjoy one of the most spectacular views in Virginia and perhaps the nation from this home. It is a magnificent Lindahl home built by a well-known local construction firm. Large windows. Southern Exposure. 3 levels.

Call for an appointment or stop by during an Open House.

Open House

MLS# 569031

$239,000

946 Diamond Hill Condos Beautifully furnished and maintained, slope front 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Gorgeous views of the Rockfish Valley and ski slopes. A very desirable location in the Resort Village.

Although this unit has not been on the rental program, this unit has great rental potential.

Every Friday in June Noon to 5pm

For more information, we invite you to contact Tim Merrick or Jonathan Murray 434.825.0866 / 434.326.8241 wintergreenrealestate.com

3079 Rockfish Valley Highway, Wintergreen Resort VA 22958

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PennyWise Financial ramifications of mortgage loans and rates

withMarlo

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

Would you rather pay more or less for a product or service? Sounds like a no brainer. Perhaps you look at grocery store ads in the local paper and find that milk is on sale. Do you drive miles out of your way to “get the deal?” Reflect for a moment and think about your past or current home purchase process. Did you, or will you, pick up the phone or drive across town to get a better rate or loan product? Mortgage products vary, and thus comparisons are not always apples to apples, so you may need to rely on a mortgage professional to interpret and guide you through the process. (Selecting the right mortgage professional is just as important as selecting the right real estate agent.) A true mortgage professional should be able to listen to your goals and plans, analyze your broader financial picture, and incorporate those into a loan product that is tailored to your specific needs.

When shopping for a loan, here are

a few points of consideration that could cost you dearly or save you immensely.

Convenience or cents? Research the lending professional and their products. Make sure that you are selecting the package based on what makes the most sense, and “cents,” and not making a selection just because the lender is a family friend or conveniently located at your local banking institution.

Saving today or tomorrow?

Don’t select loans based solely on upfront lender fees. A bank waiving or discounting a fee or loan origination charge may seal your fate and save on your closings costs, but penalize you in the long term over the life of the loan in the next 15, 20, or 30 years. Long-term savings may significantly trump the short-term perks.

Time is money. Rates are on the rise and an increase in interest rates

Marlo Allen

can significantly change the repayment outcomes. Example: Using a standard mortgage calculator at bankrate.com for a $200,000 fixed rate, 30-year loan, a 1% interest rate change from 4.00% to 5.00% results in a higher monthly payment of $119 with an additional $42,773 paid over the life of the loan. In this scenario the borrower would end up paying back more and possibly even jeopardize the ability to qualify for a loan when faced with strict qualifying debt to income ratios. When rates are on the rise, the timing of a home purchase is an essential savings component and perhaps even a critical qualifying condition. Be prepared to act. As you shop for a house, you may also want to shop for rates.

Unraveling the puzzle. With a multitude of loan options, it is imperative that the lender decipher the puzzle to best match the borrower and product. For example, if a borrower

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As home mortgage rates rise, so does the cost of securing financing.

Hence, it is even more important for prospective homebuyers to research available loan options and make an educated financing decision. Every penny counts!

A must see home in Stoney Creek!

Don’t leave selling your home to chance.

Marlo G. Allen

does not have a 20% down payment, is there a loan available without having to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI)? Depending on how long the purchaser plans to stay in the home, would a fixed rate or adjustable rate program, or a 15 or 30-year loan term, offer savings or qualifying incentives?

There are so many situations and scenarios. Spend time with the loan officer reviewing options and selecting the best tailor made, and potentially cost-saving, product.

Beautiful home situated on a large parcel with tremendous privacy! Enjoy quality construction with many recent improvements and updates. The solid construction with 2x12 rafters, 2x6 walls, 50 yr shingles and NEW Pella windows, HVAC, and tankless hot water heater boost the efficiency of the home, while the renovations to the kitchen and bathrooms provide additional comfort and lower maintenance. Features: 2 master suites, optional 4th bedroom, 2nd family room or studio, home office, 9’ ceilings on main level, skylights, hardwood floors, fireplace, built-ins, private back deck and screened porch, 2 car garage, paved drive, high speed internet, and walking trails to Lake Monocan; Only 30 minutes to Charlottesville.

Marlo is a top-producing agent throughout Nelson County, Stoney Creek and Wintergreen.

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2018 Wintergreen Summer Music Festival & Academy July 8-August 5 30 Days of Music and More Located at Wintergreen Resort and Neighboring Wineries, Cideries, and Breweries

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13th Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Music Fest Saturday, July 14 from 12:00-6:00 pm Wintergreen Resort Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen Kaia Kater Lonesome River Band Pictured: Rachel Barton Pine, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen

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Also buying log cabins and barns

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STAUNTON

[ augusta county ]

STORY by VICTORIA BEECHER GODFREY PHOTOGRAPHY by LOIS WHITE COLE

the little

cupcake that could

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Staunton embraces its small-town charm the way one turns a lucky coin in hand; it’s solid and comforting, it’s about cheerful waves and hugs on the sidewalk. It bespeaks a friendly innocence like the smile of a business owner passing you a whimsically frosted cupcake across the counter.

Erinn Paris, of Paris Cake Company, says, “Ken (her husband) and I aren’t out front so much anymore, but we get messages from customers that they miss us. We don’t want to lose that connection.”

Starting in 2015, in a tiny space on a back street in Staunton, Erinn would answer the doorbell to help cupcake customers choose from a diminutive display in the front room. She would turn to the kitchen to fill the orders. The baking business boomed and the Paris’s moved to their much-expanded location at 300 Church Street in December 2017. With indoor and outdoor seating accommodating more than 60 people (not counting dogs, on the patio) it’s a pleasant, unhurried location.

This little cupcake that could has soul to spare. When Erinn and Ken moved to the new space they had the room, and vision, to include their restaurant, “Table 44.”

Erinn’s sister, Jeanine Reilly, died of lupus in 2015, Erinn and Ken struggled with a way to memorialize her enthusiastic spirit. They chose her Syracuse U basketball number, “44” to label their new venture. Ken says, “It’s not a wreath,” it’s anything but a bereavement token, it is vital.

Brady S. Nicks Attorney-at-Law,

Counselor, and Officer of the Court, serving Citizens of Nelson and Surrounding Counties in Matters before the Courts, Civil or Criminal, or between Parties.

Eleven years younger than her sister, Erinn has also been diagnosed with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. Well shy of middle-age she’s had both hips replaced but still stands a good fifteen-hour work day. Erinn says, “We were very close,” she perceptively misses Jeanine.

Somewhere in every lovingly crafted piece of baked joy is a pinch of forget-me-not love.

Erinn’s dedication to her craft is reflected in her client’s commitment to her product.

Erinn says, “We’ve done the baby shower for someone, now we’re doing the third or fourth birthday cake for the same baby!” As transitory the product, memories don’t fade here.

Consultations are Confidential and Free.

434-263-4141 All Client calls returned within 24 Business Hours.

Office Located on the Courthouse Grounds, Lovingston. nicksatlaw.com

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The food whiz behind the open kitchen counter, Tyler Canon, says, “I wanted the menu to be approachable for everyone. The space has dictated so much about what we have done here. We wanted it to be really comfortable, so the food needs to be really comfortable.”

That it is. Vintage Formica-topped tables run parallel to the kitchen space. A bright sofa-seating area in the front of the shop is perfect for coffee klatch catch-up, or an off-hour, get-down-to-business meeting complete with refreshments.

Tyler continues, “Food is as much about the people you’re with as about what it is you’re eating,” So it is as outside on the patio Lois and I toast our chilly glasses of prosecco over the fig, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glazed tart. At the table next to us, with her people, the Black Lab Maxie, is dozing.

The menus come from a heartfelt place. Tyler’s background won’t leave him alone, “I was born in North Carolina, my mother was from Alabama, and my father from Memphis, Tennessee,” that’s pure BBQ blood. It’s little wonder he brines pork and turkey in sweet tea. Having been a VA Tech student of Geography may help him keep his bearings, even on the culinary map.

Nicole Brock runs the front of the house. She has a bright smile and quiet way. Perhaps it comes from the demands of selling well over 300 cupcakes a week, and 20 cheesecakes by the slice. In addition to opening the doors at 11 AM and staying open, without break, until 9 PM Wednesday through Saturday, brunch Sundays 11-3. The brunch menu changes weekly. Table 44 does not accept reservations but that is the roll of the space and the delight of having a place to pop into on an off-hour in Staunton for a glass of wine and tasty morsel or more.

It doesn’t feel so much as walking into a restaurant/bakery as into the home of some good friends who will feed you well, even in the middle of the afternoon. This foursome has crossed paths personally and professionally over the years.

The strength of friendships is to create and recreate. So, amid fresh baked English muffins, house-cured sausage and bacon, home-made mayonnaise, grandmother’s pickle recipe and a willingness to please the customers there’s a positive exchange going on. There’s fun about the place, consider the engineering to create iced unicorn cookies who toot sparkling sprinkles when their tails are pulled? That’s the goodnatured joy of being a little bit quirky to a community who’s sweet on you. BRL

BECERRA LAWNCARE Now taking appointments for Chipping and Leaf Removal Contact: Carlos Becerra

434-962-3266 Firewood • Debris Cleanup • Wood Chipper Mowing • Weed Eating • Pruning/Weeding Tree Trimming • Planting/Fertilizing • Mulching Spraying Weeds • Raking Leaves • Much, much more ...

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Great Hair will show up when you do!

Call for an appointment.

Beech Grove Salon 434-361-1810

910 Beech Grove Rd (Rt. 664) Roseland, VA

The Nelson County Chamber of Commerce and C e r t i f i e d P u b l i c Ac c ou nt a nt s

Present

Triple D Day DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION DAY

Saturday, June 16th, 10 AM to 2 PM Rockfish Valley Community Center Rain or Shine PAPER ONLY

Restricted items: Hanging folders, all metal ring binders, wirebound notebooks info@nelsonchamber.org info@r-cpa.net

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HUMPBACK ROCKS

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STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY by YVETTE STAFFORD

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Pack A Picnic!

Ignore the sound of the gas-powered tiller that conveniently rolled out of the view of the camera and instead, shift your gaze to the rusty push tiller leaning against the split rail fence. Because that’s how the Nelson County Master Gardeners aim to

PLANT THIS GARDEN

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ANTIQUES

TuckahoeAntiques.com Rt. 151 Near Wintergreen

1890’S STYLE

CovesvilleStoreAntiques.com Rt. 29 south of Charlottesville

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TAYLOR MADE BUSINESS SERVICE, LLC Jessica Ligon DVM Krisha Golla DVM

Offering Bookkeeping, Payroll, Personal Finance, and Notary Services. p: 434.361.2208 • f: 434.361.2131 TaylorMadeSvc@gmail.com

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JULY 21st 4-9 RAIN OR SHINE $5 admission Kids 12 and under FREE Sponsored by:

Rockfish River Gallery Fine Art and Exquisite Crafts from Virginia

55 Artists & Artisans – We Are Unique !

Here are a few of the items that we have: lots of cards, five different jewelry makers’ jewelery, local Virginia authors’ books, witches, fairies, watercolor, oil, acrylic, pencil sketches and mixed media paintings, hand-made clothing, dolls, hand-made wooden toys, local music, blown glass and stained glass, strange fish, pottery and on and on ...

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Extended Local Artists And Artisans To Display Their Work and to Promote Art in the Community at Large. We now have more than 50 artists, Artisans and Authors Displaying their Work

Rockfish Valley Community Center 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA 22920 We are open all year Weds. through Sat. from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. 434 - 294 - 4668 Check our website for info, map and news. www.RockfishRiverGallery.com

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“To keep it at 1890’s, we have to consider the types of fertilizer — they didn’t go to the Walmart and Lowe’s to buy fertilizer — they were able to use maybe some fish pieces ... chicken poop.”

Sandy Gallagher is devouring this project like her group will devour the Krispy Kreme cake she brought for a snack. There’s not much 1890’s about that but you need sustenance when you’re working underneath a hot sun. And though Gallagher has the spirit of a kindergarten teacher on her class’ first field trip, it’s been decades since anyone here has been a student.

That’s wrong, actually. Teachers are fond of saying learning never

stops and they’re correct. One of them just retired from the Nelson County Public School system and there she is, raking dirt. I approach Connie Harvey and ask her why she’s here.

“Because I’m married to a Master Gardener!”

That’s part of it. The other part is she knows what she’s doing.

“We have potatoes and onions and cabbage and broccoli coming up. My lettuce looks great. Beets are coming up. Haven’t planted my beans and corn yet.”

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That’s an important clue. You see sometimes she and her sister would get into trouble and “Dad would make us get in the garden and pick up rocks. Of course he was smart, I realized later, because he would say, ‘Who can hit that tree by the creek?’ And then we’d throw our little arms off.”

Today, the gardening is a hobby and a sizable supplement to what Connie puts on her table. But in the 1890’s, keeping a garden was a must.

“They had to. There was no super market to go to,” Connie adds.

“And even when I was growing up, my grandparents on both sides gardened and they were poor. So that was how they survived a lot of times in addition to the work they had by preserving the vegetables that they could grow then that was less money that they would have to spend at the store.”

And you wouldn’t be spending $6 for a green plastic stake with which to trellis your cucumbers. You’d grab some sticks and twine and craft one yourself, like Kirk Barley is doing. Or, you’d let nature do some of that work for you.

“One of the interesting crops is called the Three Sisters,” Sandy says. “They would plant corn and as the corn started to grow, they would put the pole beans in so the pole beans could grow up the corn and put squash around the bottom so that the weeds wouldn’t grow and they call that the Three Sisters.”

It was practical and downright old-timey, which fits Humpback Rocks Farm, a National Park attraction at milepost 5.8 along the Blue Ridge Parkway “It’s interesting how many older people will come by, stand here at the fence and day, ‘Is that the Three Sisters? Ma used to do that too on my farm.’ It’s something the older generations definitely understand.”

The farm has a root cellar, which is where you’d store the carrots, potatoes, radishes, and onions. The squash would be canned and put up. High in protein, beans were easy to grow and store. The terrain is mountainous and rocky — not the prime bottomland you’d see along the James River — so a combination of Native know-how and European tools made it possible to survive the Blue Ridge Mountains’ limited growing season. And if you’re lucky like Connie, who lives off the mountain, down off the Parkway, you carry the burden of having a green thumb.

“There are times when you get into the garden and you just, you know, have some choice words for all those green beans that keep coming in.”

Which is why Sandy brought the cake. BRL

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sam’sgarden

By Sam Saunders Edge, LLC

Free Range Stone Step Living in rural Virginia, surrounded by picturesque mountains, streams, vineyards and farms, has a way of letting the suburban beat fade to a distant echo. However, the unlevel terrain that is typically associated with this area can sometimes be a bit challenging around the home for getting from point A to point B, especially in moist grass. An uneven approach to an outdoor entertainment area could benefit from a more stable and rhythmic walking medium, like steps, to move up and down these grades. Not all steps are equal though. Free range stone steps are dry (no mortar or footers) and are placed in the lawn only where the terrain calls for them. Better yet, the process is easily a “do-it-yourself” type of project and could last just over a weekend.

Just so we are on the same page, the horizontal part where you put your foot is called the “tread” and the vertical lift between each step is called the “rise.” The planning process involves measuring the horizontal distance from the start of the slope to the end. In this example let’s say its 130 inches. We then divide that number by 16 inches to see how long the treads are. 16 inches is just a comfortable outside tread.

130 divided by 16 is very close to 8, 16-inch treads. Then we estimate the grade change from the top to the bottom. A long straight board with a level attached to the top and a tape measure will suffice. Here we will call it 62 inches. Divide that number by the number of steps, 8, to get the rise of each step. Our number is 7 ¾ inches per rise. The ¾ inch extra on each step can be lost by installing each step on a ¾ inch incline, which will also help to move water down the steps.

Since we need 8 steps, we typically order one more since we would

asktheDr.

By Dr. Steve Schmitz Afton Family Medicine

like to land on a stone and not sod at the bottom. The length of each tread needs to be the 16 inches, plus an overhang of at least 1 inch plus an additional 2-3 inches for the rise stones to sit on. So in our example from above, we need 19-20 inch deep treads. These treads can be purchased as rectangles or irregular in shape. When using irregular, you may be forced to straighten the front and/or the back with a circular saw with a diamond blade. The easiest method would be to score the stone to half the thickness of it and then peck at it with a hammer to finish the cut/break. The rise material are flat stackable stones and the estimate should involve the width, 30 inches, by the rise, 7 inches, multiplied by 8 steps. Order extra of these stackable rise stones as it can be frustrating to not have the right thicknesses to make a good, flat union to the bottom of the tread. Lastly, be sure to have about a 3-gallon pot of stone dust per tread so that you will have a good solid & level base for the stones to sit.

With everything on site, we start at the bottom of the hill and work our way back up. The first tread is excavated by removing all sod and about 1 more inch of soil. The stone dust is then put in and packed. We then add the tread and hit the stone with a rubber mallet to seat it in the stone dust. The rise is then stacked on the back of the tread (soil side) in a straight line being sure that the end grade of these is level (remember to deduct the thickness of the stone from the 7-inch rise). Another sod/ soil cut for the following tread and then the process is repeated. This next tread, and the ensuing ones, will be placed on both the stone dust and the rise material, exposing about 1 inch of tread in front of the stacked rise stones.

Dear Dr. Steve, Doc, what’s the big deal about a tetanus shot? I thought I got that when I was a kid.

The big deal is a disease called tetanus, also known as lockjaw.

There is a mean bacterium (called Clostridium tetani) that lives in soil, plants, and in the gut of animals that can really mess you up if it infects you.

C. tetani usually enters the body through a wound, particularly a dirty one. Yes, the old “stepped on a rusty nail” or any sort of wound that could be contaminated with soil, plant matter, or animal matter will do. The infection travels up nerves, or through the blood and then to nerves, all the way to the central nervous system (brain and spine).

Then it goes to work, blocking nerve paths and leading to involuntary tensing of the muscles; thus the term “lockjaw.” Unfortunately, there is about a 50% chance of dying from tetanus if you get it.

The best protection we have against this disease is prevention.

As kids we get a series of shots to

help us build immunity to tetanus, ending usually with one at age 10 or 11. This is good for initial immunity to the disease, but the protection doesn’t last. After 5 years the effects from the immunizations have faded, and after 10 years they are not very effective at all. That’s why we recommend booster shots every 10 years. If you are an adult and think you don’t need to worry about this, realize that over 70% of cases of tetanus are in people over 50.

So, practically, here’s what you should do: Every 10 years see your doctor for a tetanus booster shot.

If you get a worrisome wound or burn and it has been 5 years since your last booster, you don’t need to worry. If it has been over 5 years, you should get the shot immediately.

Time does matter as the disease takes an average of 8 days to affect you, and the shot takes 4 days to work. So, get your tetanus booster!

Dr. Steve Schmitz is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. This column is provided as a service to readers of Blue Ridge Life Magazine and it does not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers of this magazine. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

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Our tasting room is open Sunday-Thursday, 12PM-8PM, Friday 12PM-9PM, & 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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