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18 Ginseng Cl.

81 Squirrel Tree Ln.

443 E. Catoctin Dr.

530 Black Rock Cir.

(Chestnut Springs 165) $699,876.00 MLS#547260

(Pedlars Loft 6) $289,900.00 MLS#548010

(Catoctin Forest 25) $299,000.00 MLS#547514

(Black Rock 103) $975,000.00 MLS#547618

This custom home was designed by Glenn German and built by Warren Crandell of Tectonics. It is one of the nicest homes on the mountain and has a year round view down through the Shamokin Gorge into the Rockfish Valley and beyond. Tucked into the mountain, it is protected from fierce weather and has great privacy because it backs onto protected open space. It is the perfect get-a-away 2nd home for one or two families.

Beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated mountain home only steps away from Tyro ski slope. A short drive to the heart of Wintergreen Resort village where you will find The Market, restaurants and variety of shops. Comfortable floor plan with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths on the main level and a spacious loft bedroom upstairs.

Warm up in front of the beautiful stone fireplace in the living room after a day of skiing or soak into the hot tub on the rear deck. Whether for the avid skier or the regular mountain enthusiast this comfortable home could be a perfect fit.

Custom built home by Tectonics I and in a wonderful condition. Home is very bright and has an open floor plan.The large kitchen is open to the great room and dining. Great room features cathedral cypress paneled ceilings, raised heart stone fireplace and multiple large windows. Master bedroom is on the main level. Large back deck and a good size covered front porch. No stairs to the house from the parking area. Paved driveway. Nice size mud room on lower level that also offers great storage. Priced to sell!

The family who owned this magnificent home has moved to the West coast and Wintergreen is now too far to be able to use on even an occasional basis. The home has a great location.

Close to skiing and backs onto open space.

The house has everything one or two families could want. It is one of the nicest homes on the mountain and easily sleeps 12. 5 fireplaces, 6 flat screen TVs, media room, pool table, 2 sets of washer/dryers, state of the art electronics, 2 offices, English pub on lower level, 2 decks, hot-tub, great kitchen and dining area.

Mountain Lots

950 Devils Knob Loop

288 Hickory Springs Rd. (Pryors Camp 22) $449,000.00 MLS#527157

35 Smoke Rise Ln.

(Indian Rock 32) $39,000.00 MLS#548250

433 Laurel Springs Dr.

Spectacular home with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Black Rock Village and the Rockfish Valley. Long distance views of several counties to the East and South. Designed with the idea for an outdoor living and entertaining this home offers 5 decks that vary in size and elevation. The interior floor plan is open and flows beautifully. If you love to cook and entertain family and friends you would truly appreciate this home. Luxury master suite with fantastic views and a private balcony. Spacious loft on the second floor and a good size den downstairs. This home could be a great vacation or full time residence. Lots of storage space throughout the house. Hard to describe a home like this one, best to see it for yourself.

This is a home that immediately makes a family feel invited and welcome! Very private, at the end of a cul-de-sac and nestled among spectacular residences. Big, stone fireplace, great fenestration Cypress ceilings, open kitchen and pantry. Views from every room. Large two car garage. Home was designed as a permanent residence but would be the perfect 2nd home for one to three families. This home is rarely occupied, as owners are selling their parent’s retirement home. Access on short notice is no problem. A quiet neighborhood and backs up to the George Washington National Forest and is also walking distance to the facilities on Devils Knob. The nicest and most expensive homes at Wintergreen are nearby and it could be a rental property.

Stunning site backing up to the George Washington National Park offers exceptional privacy and protection. The land is filled with mature hardwoods and there are several unique and gorgeous rock outcroppings as unique standout features.

The property rests at the end of a small culdesac, so there’s no through-traffic. The neighboring homes are quite attractive and upscale. A quaint and charming little street offering the convenience and amenities of Wintergreen, with all the peace and quiet of a relaxing mountain getaway. The location is bright and sunny as the light is filtered through the canopy of hardwoods, offering both shade and great light. An excellent location to build something special.

Pryors Camp II, Lot 1 has terrific seasonal views, and an outstanding location. Near the intersection of Laurel Springs Drive and Fawn Ridge Drive, all the resort amenities are nearby. Surrounding homes are of high quality, and additional open space surrounding the homesite affords additional privacy.

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North Fork Road Unsurpassed natural beauty awaits your discovery! This 45+ acres has frontage on both North Fork Tye River and tumbling Durhams Run, both native trout waters. And it adjoins the George Washington National Forest! Beautifully level area waiting for your get-away.

Riverside campsite included! $159,000

102 Towler Way Bring your horses! At the end of a quiet country lane sits this picturesque farmette consisting of 28+ acres. Home offers 3 BR, 2 BA, great room with fireplace, family room and a bonus room. There is a garage and a two-stall horse barn. Approximately 2 acres in fenced pasture. The remaining acreage is wooded and provides ample space for creating trails for riding and walking. $429,900

687 Adial Road What is on your wish list? Water, views, acreage, proximity to Charlottesville? Look no further! Own 51 scenic acres with around 2,000 feet of Rockfish River frontage, phenomenal mountain views, plenty of open pasture for horses/livestock, and a classic farmhouse with barns. Multiple division rights and river and mountain view building sites. 30 minutes to Charlottesville and 5 minutes to Nellysford shops and Wintergreen Resort activities. A-1 zoning offers opportuntities such as farm, winery, brewery, etc. $525,900

Old Stoney Creek Road Lot Homesite with septic already installed on this 5-acre parcel.

Level area for building, mountain views and the roar of Stoney Creek! Close to Nellysford restaurants and stores as well as breweries and cideries, hiking and Wintergreen.

$45,000

27 Chapel Hollow Road Here is a great opportunity to own a piece of history as well as a thriving business. Le Bleu Ridge Bed and Breakfast (5 Star, Trip Advisor) is located in the heart of Nelson County's celebrated wine, beer and cidery region that has been described as the “Napa Valley of Virginia.” Built in 1887, the main house has two guest rooms, office/bedroom, an owners’ apartment, spacious living and dining rooms and kitchen. The separate guest cottage and the cottage used as a wine-tasting room add to the charm. High speed internet/fiber optic cable. Turn key and fully furnished. Two more cottages can be added. $675,000

Pheasant Run parcel Great opportunity to build your own business in the thriving Nellysford community. Just down from the shopping center, behind an art gallery and next to Wild Wolf Brewery, this is a prime location for a lucrative endeavor. Level and open for easy access and building on this 1.5-acre lot. Zoned B-1 with restrictions. Perfect for retail, office, coffee shop and more! $65,000

Wintergreen Resort 2046 Stone Ridge Desirable, one-level, ground floor, 3 BR, 3 BA condo situated on the Devils Knob Golf Course. There are two masters, each with private bath, a galley kitchen with a separate dining area with patio access. Private ski locker for additional storage. Easy to use gas fireplace. Entertain in the spacious living room and oversized, ground-level patio.

Walk to Devils Grill dining, tennis and club house. Quarterly association dues includes basic cable and internet service. Handsomely furnished. $139,900

344 East Catoctin Drive This handsome 6 BR, 4 BA home has two separate living areas with stone fireplaces. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for your decorating ideas. Located on Devils Knob Golf Course. Seasonal mountain views. $264,900

(800) 361-5155 • (434) 361-2440 • www.MountainAreaRealty.com 2788 Rockfish Valley Highway • Nellysford, VA 22958 JULY 2016

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Employment Opportunities in Nelson County and Charlottesville with Established, Growing Business-to Business Consulting Company Headquartered in Lovingston, Opening Charlottesville office late Summer 2016, Hiring in Both Locations

• Who are we? másLabor is a 25 person business-to-business consulting company, an industry-leading resource for U.S. employers who participate in the federal H-2A (agricultural) and H-2B (non-agricultural) non-immigrant work visa programs.

We work with more than 800 employers in 40 states who collectively employ more than 15,000 seasonal workers annually. Those businesses rely on us for help in understanding complex regulatory requirements and coordinating with multiple government agencies with the objective of locating and hiring U.S. or foreign applicants who are interested in and qualified for traditionally hard-to-fill seasonal jobs.

• What are we looking for?

Due to increasing customer demand for our services, we seek additional motivated, high achieving professionals for our main office in Lovingston and a new satellite office in Charlottesville.

In both Lovingston and Charlottesville: Front office positions leading to Case Manager, the professionals who work most directly with our employer clients. Essential pre-requisites are the ability to learn and apply federal regulations governing the H2 programs and related aspects of employment and immigration law, highly developed written and verbal communications abilities, and the ability to interface confidently and professionally with our diverse business owner and manager clientele.

Operations positions leading to operations management for production oriented problem solvers with exceptional skills in one or more of the following: input and checking of diverse data necessary to obtain federal labor certifications, visa petitions and worker consular appointments; intelligent use and improvement of sophisticated Microsoft Access and SQL databases and user interfaces; contributions to document design and document management; and communications about technical and logistical issues with government staff and worker facilitators in other countries.

In Lovingston: An accounting professional capable of a Vice President or Controller role. We seek exceptional private sector accounting expertise to guide state-of-the-art internal reporting and corporate governance for másLabor and affiliated business interests. Minimum requirements are a four year degree and five years of public accounting or private sector accounting management experience. CPA or MBA preferred.

A bilingual attorney or other business professional who is completely fluent in Spanish and English and can bring exceptional intelligence, professionalism and integrity to communication of best employment practices, informal investigations and other projects related to the recruitment and employment of migrant and seasonal workers. Other essential prerequisites are the same as for Case Manager above.

Marketing professionals for the graphic design and crystal clear writing essential to top quality educational and marketing materials. We are experts and industry leaders who need to communicate effectively with business owners and managers, in trade publications and to politicians and public policy leaders. Let us know if you have significant experience and capabilities in those areas.

All positions require a minimum of four years of relevant experience (any combination of professional experience in a computer intensive office environment and/or collegiate academic experience); excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; high attentiveness to detail; ability to work independently with little supervision; and a positive, team and success oriented attitude. We expect to provide significant long term career opportunity to individuals with those talents.

• Interested? Contact us!

If qualified and interested in becoming part of our success story, please respond with a resume to employment@maslabor.com. Please state the position or area of interest in the subject line of your e-mail.

Mid-Atlantic Solutions, Inc. 400 Front Street P.O. Box 507 Lovingston, VA 22949 434.263.4300 (phone) www.maslabor.com

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Priced to sell, this 1400sf, 2BR/2.5BA, 2-level townhouse is centrally located across from Wintergarden Spa. Walk 1-5 min to Shuttle bus, Spa, Black Bear Café, Highlands ski slopes, etc. Large deck overlooks 1-acre Trillium nature preserve. Central A/C & Heat. Private parking pad for 2 cars. Only 3 exterior stairs. $145,000. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@outlook.com (533486)

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Very nicely maintained slope side studio sold furnished and ready to enjoy this ski season. Full bath, kitchenette and bedroom, overlooking the Dobie slopes and Crawford’s mountain nature preserve. Walk to the mountain village amenities, restaurants, shops and year round activities. Ready to enjoy or invest as a rental unit with excellent rental potential. Timbers Condos is among the lowest condo fees at Wintergreen too. Offered at $61,500.

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Great investment rental rated Gold in Wintergreen Resort Rental Program. Renovations included new bathrooms, kitchen and furniture. Walk to restaurants, ski slopes, skating rink, music and craft events and festivals, conference and meeting areas. Gross rental revenue over $19K/ year both 2013 and 2014. Exterior of building upgraded with fiber cement siding in 2013. Invest now while prices are at 15 year lows! Owner financing available to qualified buyers. $64,900. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (530732)

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Best of what the mountains have to offer. True ski in/ski out location...first level walk-out to Eagles Swoop. Enjoy beautiful mountain vistas from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. This unit has a very open floor plan with a cozy fireplace. Great location across from the WTG market and other amenities and dining options. Tastefully furnished.

Highly desirable location in Eagle Court. First level units now approved to have hot tubs. Great rental potential if desired.

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Updated and furnished two Bedroom, two bath condo with several upgrades. The White Oaks Condominium Complex offers quiet rustic surroundings while still in short walking distance to all Dining & Ski facilities. This Gold Rental Unit comes completely turnkey!

Enjoy a warm Fireside living area with modern updated furnishings. Deck & Patio! Priced to sell! Motivated Seller!

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One of the last Golf front lots at Wintergreen with Mountain and Valley views! Corner lot #42 on the resort map is a great location!

Adjoins the 2nd hole on the Devils Knob Golf Course. Walk to the Devils Knob Golf and Tennis Center. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity. $150,000. Have Shenandoah Valley Construction build your custom dream home. Call Jon Tsakis for details 540-836-9211.

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Spectacular year ‘round views overlooking Wintergreen Village, ski slopes & multiple ridges of mountains beyond! Fully-furnished, mid-level End Unit has bright, open floor plan, plenty of windows on 3 sides & wood-burning fp. Walk to ski slopes, Spa (w/indoor pool), golf, indoor/ outdoor tennis & Nature Foundation. Catch free shuttle 2 min to Mt. Inn, with other quality restaurants & activities. All furniture, appliances & electronics convey. Great rental income if so desired. You’ll never forget these views! Offered at $137,000. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@outlook.com (540329)

Beautifully maintained 2 bedroom 2 bath condo at Stone Ridge. This condo is in great shape and very clean. It is located right on the 18th fairway of Devils Knob golf course.

Open floor plan with a large deck facing the golf course.

Great location near the spa and other attractions at Wintergreen Mountain. Offered at $124,900. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (532813)

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Attractively updated end unit with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, on one level. Updated flooring and elegant furnishings. Ground level access off the deck to grassy area. Short walk to Spa-Aquatics-Fitness Center, Devils Knob Tennis & Golf. Reduced! $160,000. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (508360)

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on the cover Photo credit: Marcie Gates A self portrait of the writer walking through a vineyard with the subject of her story. Turn to page 11.

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thepublishers We’ve been preparing ourselves for the possibility that the final stage of raising broilers would turn our kids into vegetarians.

Initially, Adam was vehemently against killing the chickens until I explained to him we wouldn’t be killing the layers.

“Okay, then we need black ones!

I want some black chicks!” he demanded.

Done. Adam’s got his new black chicks. And a few reds, some wiselooking grays, and an eccentric white and black one with a fancy coif.

Chicken Processing Day came and I dragged the mobile pen one last time, this time closer to a row of killing cones I had set up. My friend, Melanie – who has got mad chicken and rabbit processing skills – came over with some extra coolers. Big enough for chickens and beer.

The process began before the kids were awake but as soon as they had noticed what we were doing, they ran out in excitement. Holding a bloody knife, I set it down and told Adam to keep his distance from the scalder.

He obeyed me because he was more interested in the borrowed feather plucker. He watched me lower a pair of scalded chickens inside the drum

and I let him flip the switch.

In the mind of this 7-year-old, this step in the processing is hilarious.

Watching fully feathered chickens spin round and round, getting more and more naked upon each revolution, is fascinating.

At the eviscerating table, Melanie reached her hands inside the chickens to reveal its organs. Lungs, heart.

Some of them had man parts.

I decided to roast a bird the next day on the grill and as I sat down by the creek to eat it, Adam came barreling down from the house and ate an entire breast. Proud mom moment.

As for Peyton? She’ll stick with unhatched chickens.

Enjoy!

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Minutes to Lovingston and Route 29. $259,000

Glass Hollow Parcel Located in Afton, this 174.40-acre parcel of private ATV and hiking trails is perfect for recreational use. Hunting cabin on land located next to pond is “as is.” Cabin has fireplace, living, dining, kitchen area and electricity. Hike to the mountaintop that adjoins National Park. Priced below assessment of $930,600. $599,900

Perkins Mill road Parcel This 54-acre property in Amherst County is in a recreational area with Piney River frontage. Mountain views all year and a cleared area for your home on top of Wrights Mountain. Bold spring and ATV Trails throughout. “Yellow Hat” pavilion (as is) located on 3.4 acres on the Piney River, which is filled with native trout. outcroppings. $299,000

handsome 6 BR, 4 BA home has two separate living areas with stone fireplaces. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for your decorating ideas. Located on Devils Knob Golf Course. Seasonal mountain views.

70 Shamokin Springs Trail .38 acre. Great site with rock outcroppings. $45,000

12 Loblolly Lane Lot 12 (5.11 acres) is on the north side of the road within Dutch Creek Development. Gently rolling land with stream in the back. Private and with some partial clearing, there could be some very nice views. There is electric and a perc test has been done. Currently in forest use. $31,900

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to the effect of: “Pigs will fly before Virginia makes good wine.” Well, the pigs have private jets, and have been It is neither wealth nor splendor soaring over Virginia’s vineyards for but tranquility and occupation which some time now. But you don’t need gives happiness. me to tell you that. You, too, have

— Thomas Jefferson taste buds.

There are all number of excepI think the hardworking people tional Virginia wines: Barboursville’s who turn their passion into the effort Octagon, Linden’s Sauvignon Blanc of making wine either understand and Veritas’s Petit Verdot come to the above words intuitively, or have mind. Lovingston’s Pinotage and learned their meaning the hard way King Family’s Meritage. The list is through trial and error, arriving at the happily too lengthy to recite. Because point of doing what they love, living of the sheer number of excellent lives of great joy and purpose.

Virginia wines, I will limit myself to Two centuries ago, wine-lover sticking close to home. and Francophile, Thomas Jefferson Consummate summer picnic recognized Virginia’s potential, trywines: Cardinal Point, Quattro, ing his own hand at wine making.

2014 – Riesling, Gewürztraminer, For Jefferson wine was a “necessity Traminette and Viognier—I like this of life” and, even though his efforts wine chilled well on a warm day, and failed, he never gave up the belief the blend, with a touch of residual that Virginia could produce fine wine. sugar, pairs beautifully with food, So why, then, did Parker dismiss particularly Asian dishes and salads. us? Shortly after we opened Basic Peaches and pears with a tangy lime Necessities, eighteen years ago, I finish. $21.99 White Hall, Viognier, wrote about Virginia wines quoting 2015 – Musky notes meet dried pear The Wine Advocate’s declaration, and and apricot. Summer picnic wine (i.e. gently asserting its opposite. I believe food wine) par excellence. $21 the infamous words were something Refreshing summer reds: Afton

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Mountain, Pinot Noir – Virginia’s climate is not ideal for producing Pinot Noir, and the Commonwealth’s reputation is for less than enticing Pinots. But take a good terroir and a talented wine maker and voilà, ripe cherry fruit and a varietally correct taste. Also Ankida Ridge Pinot Noir (organic), which won out over several of my Burgundies.

Grace Estate, Le Gras Baril, 2012 – Winemaker Frantz Ventre is from Bordeaux, so it’s only natural that he make Bordeaux blends. But what I like is his willingness to use what Virginia has to offer, such as hybrids like Vidal Blanc.

The Gras Baril (literally, “fat barrel”) is an everyday drinking wine, perfect for warm evenings out with the grill, a fruity blend of Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. $26 Gabriele Rausse, “Rosso”- In Virginia wine circles, Gabriele Rausse needs no introduction, and that’s how he prefers it. Virginia surely owes some of its success with wine to Gabriele.

Here, his Rosso shows a playful side. A Bordeaux blend, it’s fruity, with notes of fresh cherries. $16.99 Next month, sneak preview: Valley Road Vineyards, now open! And multicourse dinner reds.

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Lowesville - $435,000 - 38 acres bordering the George Washington Nat’Forest, 6 bedroom, 6 bath retreat.

Malcolm Fleming: 434.942.9376

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Just in time for picnic season, Afton Mountain Vineyards has rebooted its rosé.

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“Historically Afton Mountain Vineyards has made a sweeter rosé and it was called ‘Mountain Rosé.’ As we have migrated to a classic dry rosé, (we have shared both styles with our wine club and have gotten their feedback along the way), we felt that the packaging should reflect that it is a classic French-style rosé that is fresh and crisp and ready for consumption,” explains AMV owner, Elizabeth Smith.

In other words, a bottle of this fits perfectly in your picnic basket.

“Our winemaker Damien Blanchon is originally from the south of France, and he loves to make this beautiful Provençal-style rosé. It is fresh and fruity but with good weight and mouthfeel.”

Becoming an increasingly more popular style of wine across America, the rosé is no longer limited to just simply being a “summer wine.” However, Afton Mountain’s version specifically is only available for a few months out of the year. Unless you manage to save it – and who has the willpower to do that?

“Every year we make barely enough rosé to be available from May to September and customers are clamoring for it earlier and later every year,” says Elizabeth. “We only produced about 172 cases of rosé this year.

Released on Memorial Day weekend, we hope to have enough to share it through Labor Day!” Such a small stock of this favorite could be seen as cruel and unusual punishment. But when you are hand-sorting the locally sourced grapes used in each batch, seeing the fruits of your labor fly off the shelf is a welcomed success.

“We make our rosé from Cabernet Franc, but it is picked earlier for bright acidity and fruit character than our traditional Cabernet Franc,” explains Elizabeth. “It is a “press” rosé, meaning that it is made from one grape with deliberate intention for rosé. The juice soaks with the skins for three days to give that lovely light salmon color and then “pressed off” the skins.”

Pretty impressive for a pink drink.

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Is rosé strictly to be enjoyed by the female consumer? Can guys sip a “brosé and still keep their man cards?”

The answer is yes.

“I love the rosé year-round, and if I love something, I order it. I feel no shame,” a male drinker told me. Another declared, “I would never order a rosé unless it’s during the summer. I associate it with fruits of the season.

And a well done Sangria with red wine, rose, and Triple Sec really is the perfect summer beverage”.

So one thing’s for sure – the men, they like their rosé. And you wanna know why? Because it’s a well done, finely crafted wine, (not just something made by mixing red and white wine together). Interestingly, it can be made from almost any kind of grape, from almost anywhere in the world, whether it’s France, Spain or even the US. It’s super affordable and versatile for essentially any meal, snack, or pick-me-up. It’s not red, and it’s not white, it can be sweet or it can be dry. It’s the catch-all of the wine world, it’s the princess of the picnic basket.

“I love rosé - it’s got the acidity of a white wine and the fruit character of a red. That’s why it is so frequently deemed the “wine of summer” - with those characteristics a beautiful dry rosé pairs with a charcuterie tray, rich cheeses, prosciutto and melon wraps – Ok I’m stopping now because I’m making myself too hungry!”

Thank you, Elizabeth. You’ve just provided us all with the menu for our next picnic. BRL

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On a rainy Thursday morning in May, White’s Wayside Diner opened its doors after four years of renovation. Despite the weather, the small dining room was full of hungry patrons, many of whom had visited years ago when it was called White Way Lunch. As the room hummed with happy chatter, fellow diner Sue Armstrong talked of her experience in the store as a little girl. She is the great-granddaughter of Mary White, the store’s original owner, and she was eager to get back into this place that held so many happy childhood memories. “What I remember most was the candy,” she said. “We always got the penny candy. And at Christmas time the striped candy and the coconut candy.” She smiled recalling her visits. Harold McClain also visited White’s Wayside to grab breakfast on his way to work in Churchville. He said he often made stops on his way to work years ago and now, he laughed, “They’ll probably see a lot of me!” One customer recalled her Sunday trips to the restaurant, adding, “We’re just glad it’s open again!”

Jack and Mary Wilson purchased the dilapidated property after entering what was supposed to be retirement. “We were trying to be retired and found our dream camp out on Braley Pond Road,” Mary explained. “We were expecting it to be a weekend getaway and it quickly became our preferred place to be.” They passed the abandoned restaurant several times and felt an emotional connection to it.

Jack Wilson jokes with David Howdyshell of Staunton in the store portion of White’s Wayside Diner which opened in mid-May. Jack and Mary Wilson spent four years getting the restaurant ready for business.

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“We kept driving by this depressed property and lost resource,” she continued. Jack added, “What was a vibrant neighborhood gathering place was falling in... It angered me to see my neighbors treated so poorly, they were expected to drive out to Staunton or Harrisonburg and work in a relatively low paying job and eat a fast food meal on the way home and what had been a community resource was gone.”

Eric Argenbright and his 3-year old daughter Maile play checkers after having lunch at White’s Wayside Diner.

With that, they were inspired to take action. What they deemed a small investment made them the proud owners of the original White Way Lunch. They quickly set out to bring it back to life. A close friend and their two sons were the bulk of their workforce. The entire structure was renovated, floor to ceiling. New commercial grade ovens, mixer, and proofer were brought in for the bakery and they added something to the restaurant that hadn’t been there before: bathrooms. As they went through the renovation process they discovered lots of things about the White Way. First, everyone seemed excited to see it open. Just about every day, Mary said, “there were people stopping and saying ‘I remember.’” The two immediately understood what they were bringing back to the community. They also found an item that at first confounded them: a large glass box. It was one of those passersby who let them in on it’s true purpose. Mary White had a beehive in the back enclosed in glass so children could watch the bees at work. Mary and Jack found the man who built the box, Jed Shaner, and commissioned him to rebuild it so they could bring it back into the restaurant. continued on page 20

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The one thing that folks were most excited about was Mary White’s pull-apart bread. Carolyn Maxwell, Mary White’s granddaughter, taught the store’s new matron how to make the staple. It took a lot of time together, but Mary was finally able to take the recipe to her bakery crew who are able to churn out as many as 24 loaves every three hours. Mary also took on the role of historian and collected as much information as she could about the site, including the nearby Millstone house, which had been used as an ice cream parlor, tavern, and dining room through the years.

Creating a family atmosphere is most important to the couple.

“Our personal priority is feeding our neighbors,” Jack explained. “Local food restaurants are big right now, but there aren’t any with local food for local people.”

Their mission is to provide food that is sourced locally and available at a reasonable price, made accessible to the local community, as well as provide employment for their neighbors. “It’s the family concept we’re trying to make happen.”

Mary and Jack worry, however, their mission could be jeopardized by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project, which has rerouted the pipeline to cut right through their back yard. “We have a real concern for the water,” they explained. The project would require the use of their local water source to fill the pipeline during hydrostatic testing. Their fear is that not only would it have an impact on the output and availability of the water source, but also that the water may become contaminated. The interest isn’t just for the environmental impact; the couple spent more than $10,000 in purifying the water so it could be used safely. Additionally, their four 1000-gallon septic tanks limit the number of people they can have in the restaurant and using the facilities to 28; any more than that will exceed what can safely be processed and they risk polluting Jennings Branch.

On top of that, the small operation couldn’t support the nearly 300 workers expected to set up camp just over the ridge. Put plainly, they said, “Our biggest threat is the pipeline.”

They both feel very strongly that White’s Wayside could be a resource for their community and help bring vibrance that has been missing for a long time. “Historically the place was built because they would drive the cattle up to Highland County and West Virginia for the summer, they would stop here for the bread.” The Wilsons are excited about their venture and optimistic about their place in the local commerce landscape. With all the local food coming in and out of Highland County, Mary said, “there’s no reason we can’t be the first stop.” BRL

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Krista Chandler rolls loaves of bread at White’s Wayside Diner. Mary Wilson, owner of the restaurant, learned the recipe directly from a family member who first developed the simple bread recipe. The diner has been known for its white bread.

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Nelson County High School student Nathan Shiflett meets the pigs at Polyface Farms during a recent field trip.

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I am a Joel Salatin fanatic. I am also an English teacher, and much to the skepticism of my eleventh grade English class, even planned an infamous “Grass Stains Tour” field trip to his farm this past April. “But Mrs. Campbell, why are we going to a farm? This is English class!” We had just wrapped up a unit on Transcendentalism; Thoreau, Emerson, all of the old folks modern millennial students love to read about. I explained to the kids that Joel Salatin is a modern day Transcendentalist; he, like the old guys, protests (as much as possible) against the general state of intellectualism and spirituality.

The field trip day came and when we arrived we were greeted by Heather, the tour guide, and immediately began our trek around the farm on foot.

We visited the baby chicks, the grass-fed cows, the chickens, and most importantly two sets of pigs. The first group of pigs was in the barn rooting through a season’s worth of compost left over from the winter.

At first the kids were grossed out, but Heather picked up the compost and said, “See? It doesn’t stink.” It didn’t. The kids happily got in. The pigs were also thrilled and gladly had their heads, noses, and tails scratched. The next set of pigs were happily, lazily grazing in the woods. This is what struck me about all of the animals. They were happy.

After the tour was over I went into the gift shop and noticed Salatin’s newest book on display, The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs. I pre-ordered it on Amazon months before, and it was set to come out in May. I couldn’t wait. The book opens with Salatin’s famous self proclamation as a “Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer.” In true Joel Salatin fashion he certainly brings up the

heinous realities of CAFO’s (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations), the benefits of raw milk, and the important rise of the home school movement.

However, this is no ordinary Salatin book. The opening line states, “This is my coming-out book.” What Salatin sets out to accomplish in this new opus is to bridge the gap between Christians and non-Christians alike in order to bring about the great understanding that all animals and land serve a purpose and should be treated with respect in accordance to the Bible.

With verses of scripture intermingled with Salatin’s own interpretation of animal treatment in modern day society, it is a book that should not be ignored by anyone, regardless of religious affiliation. continued on page 28

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960 Diamond Hill Condo This incredible 2 bedroom, 2 bath ski-in/ski-out condo features beautiful views and is located in the heart of Wintergreen Village! Turnkey furnished in Exquisite Victorian antiques this amazing unit is a short distance to all the activity on the mountain! Offered at $223,500!

Call Jon Tsakis for details 540-836-9211 Jon.Tsakis@gmail.com (527911)

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31 Summit Circle

38 Valley View Lane Great value for a vacation home with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 3000+ SF of living space. The home enjoys a private location close to the National Forest and features ample decking; vaulted great room; two wood burning fireplaces with real stone work, and a separate family room. $225,000.

Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (535164)

with very high finishes....Viking appliances, Granite counters, solid wood craftsman style doors throughout, high ceilings, hardwood flooring and much more. Great location next to spa/pool and ski slopes. This floor plan allows for multiple families to enjoy. $479,000.

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1919 Tanbark Drive This amazing 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with a bonus room property boasts over three acres with a majestic panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a beautiful country setting! This home features an oversized 2 car garage, study, exercise room and a screened in porch. Come see this phenomenal property today! Offered at $475,000 Call Jon Tsakis 540-836-9211. (529357)

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601 White Oak Condo

Complete ($90K+) modern remodel with warm, mountain chalet details: Gutted to the studs and reconfigured from the ground up. Redesigned by Italian Architect; calculations provided by local engineer; custom steel and wood work produced by Charlottesville fabricators. Walk to Mountain Inn and ski slopes. $185,000. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (541799)

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This 3 level immaculate home was renovated from top to bottom, inside and out in 2004 including a 3 story addition. 5 Bedroom home on an oversized lot (two lots). Upgrades include steam shower, hardwood floors in main areas. 6 paneled wood doors.

Stainless appliances in kitchen. Ample storage. Central Air and Heat. 2 family rooms plus sleeping and reading loft. Tastefully furnished. Quality throughout!! Hardiplank exterior. Wraparound deck with complete privacy overlooks conservation area. Walk to Tyro. Plenty of parking. This home was never rented.

Offered at $399,000. Call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (547428)

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Excellent cul-de-sac lot with seasonal mountain views. Sloped lot offers great building options - perfect for a home with a walk-out basement. Enjoy the splendors of Wintergreen from your own vacation retreat. Public water and sewer available. Less than a five minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, and spa services. Bring your own builder or ask us for builder recommendations. Build now, or hold for investment and build later. Offered at $37,500.

Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (543675)

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This luxury 5 bedroom custom home being built by Shenandoah Valley Construction has seasonal mountain views, with a quiet wooded setting.

Ready for your interior finishes and customizations. Come preview this amazing custom home; our Newly Constructed Model, boasts two family rooms, 3,700 sq. ft. and an attached garage. Enjoy the 2,500 square foot of expansive decking! Many upgrades include hot tub, steam shower, wet bar, 2 wine coolers, granite counters, two fireplaces, stainless appliances and custom tile work. Pre-wired for sound, security system, generator & smart house system. Offered at $589,000.

Call Jon Tsakis for details 540-836-9211. Jon.Tsakis@gmail.com (541454)

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118 Blackock Circle Beautiful year around mountain views from this updated home. This home sits in the very desirable Blackrock neighborhood of WTG. Great location near all the resort activities. This is a great family home with a very spacious floor plan and has a large deck for entertaining. Master bedroom has its own private balcony.....have fun in the hot tub while enjoying wonderful mountain views. This is a great value for year around mountain views and a renovated 5 bedroom home in this location at WTG. $499,999 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (535915)

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Fully renovated 2 bedroom condo with spectacular views from almost every room. Granite kitchen counters with stainless appliances. Renovated bathrooms, wood burning fireplace, hot tub and large deck. Walk to many amenities including Devils Knob Golf and Tennis and Devils Grill. Covered parking right outside door, NO STEPS to unit! Listed by Steve Marianella for $189,000.

Call 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (537682)

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415 Pedlars Edge Drive

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

Offered at $204,900! Call Tim Craig at 540-416-8498 (525340)

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

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

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One of Wintergreen’s finest homes with views of the Shenandoah Valley distant mountains and lovely sunsets. This custom built 5 bedroom home has many upgrades, a 2 car garage, soaring great room with cathedral ceiling, den and more. Gourmet kitchen and open dining area this home is great for entertaining guests and family. Lots of deck space, retractable awning, security system, stone fireplace, central a/c, gas heat, KitchenAid gas range, and hardwood floors. Private lot on quiet cul de sac, with unique rock outcroppings and level drive. 4 1/2 baths, nice guest suite above garage, lots of nice furniture conveys. Offered at $724,500.

Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (541417)

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Incredible value for 3,700 square feet of living.....newer construction

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Join those Wintergreen property owners who call Blackrock Circle their favorite area of Wintergreen. The slope on this corner lot is perfect for a home with a walk-out basement, and the lot offers mountain views.

Enjoy the splendors of Wintergreen from your own vacation retreat.

Public water and sewer available. Less than a five minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, and spa services. Bring your own builder or ask us for builder recommendations. Build now or later (no build-time requirement). $35,900. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (518622)

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3203 North Ridge Condos

Located in the highest elevation building at North Ridge, this top floor 2 bedroom vacation condo has some of the best views to the Shenandoah Valley, and at an affordable price! Walk to Devils Knob Grill, Devils Knob Golf and Tennis, and The Wintergarden Spa and Aquatics Center.

Free Shuttle bus stop out front of building for transport to other resort amenities. Fully equipped kitchen, wood burning fireplace, washer/dryer, nice deck to watch western sunsets over the valley. Currently in the Wintergreen Resort rental program. Condo building has had recent upgrades including new sidewalk and lighting, improved drainage, sealed crawl spaces with sump pumps and dehumidifiers. Offered well under assessed value of $189,000. Offered at $139,000. Call or text Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, or email: smsales1@aol.com. (544899)

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3204 North Ridge Condo GOLD RENTAL - LIMITED 1 BEDROOM - 2 FULL BATHS!!! Enjoy panoramic views of Shenandoah Valley from your new home! Close to everything, this unit is just a short walk to Black Bear Cafe - Dog Park - Winter Garden Spa! Turnkey furnished and ready for you!

Offered at $102,000.

Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (532234)

homes@wintergreenresort.com JULY 2016

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Tools of the trade

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MLS tips that can reach prospective buyers

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

Home selling tips are flooding the marketplace. When you Google home selling tips, you get more than 71 million search results. That’s enough information to boggle anyone’s mind.

If you are having trouble seeing the forest for the trees, step back and return to the basics. How can you create more exposure, in hopes of creating more demand for your home?

It can be as simple as providing good information and it can start with the multiple listing service (MLS). The MLS is where most of the internet marketing initiatives take root. If you are selling, it is important that you understand how to partner with your agent to get the most out of the MLS. Here are the basics: Photos: Photographs are powerful bait. Good ones can lure buyers; poor ones can turn them away. The Charlottesville MLS allows 50 pictures, yet many properties have only a few photos. Buyers will completely

pass over properties with no and/or limited pictures. Pictures should tell a story and invite the viewer to want to take the time to see more. As the seasons change, consider updating the photos especially if main photos show snow. If you have favorite home photos share them with the agent. Otherwise, list with an agent willing to take professional quality photos that fully represent what the home has to offer both inside and out. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words!

Text Descriptions: Don’t dismiss the power of a message, or the lack of a message, either. Incomplete or poorly written descriptions don’t entice a buyer. While there are character limitations, the text description should be eye catching and informative. It should address the major home features to attract the targeted buyer. If your house doesn’t sound attractive to you, why would it be to anyone else?

Marlo Allen

Driving Directions: Can potential buyers find your home? Be sure that your property is correctly mapped within the MLS. Improper mapping can result in missed opportunities. For example, if a buyer wants to live within a 5 mile radius of the high school, and your home was not properly mapped, it may not come up in the search. Make it easy for a buyer to locate your home!

Other Documents: There is a wealth of information available to buyers online; make information easily available by having your agent upload documents and marking them as public. Helpful documents may include survey plat, floor plan, list of renovations, building specs, and utility data. Good information can enable a buyer to determine if your home is a potential match and worth scheduling a showing.

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IDX inclusion: The MLS is where most of the marketing efforts begin.

Many nationally recognized home search sites, such as Realtor.com, Zillow.com, Trulia.com, and Homes. com, will pull the MLS data to populate their inventory database. Your home should be out there for the world to see, so inform your agent to include your home in the IDX, Internet Data eXchange.

The MLS is a valuable tool if it is used to its fullest potential. Take an active role in supplying important documents and information to your listing agent. After reviewing the MLS listing, ask yourself, would you buy your home?

Marlo Allen, frequently referred to as “That Girl,” calls Nelson County home. In fact, she grew up in Nelson County and helped found Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery of Nellysford. Marlo provides real estate services in Nelson and surrounding counties.

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Salesperson of the Year 2013, 2014, 2015 In 2016, List and Buy with Marlo; Price and Marketing Consultations are FREE! Specializing in: Nelson County – Wintergreen – Stoney Creek Marlo G. Allen

Associate Broker Cell: 434.996.3525 Web: InsistOnThatGirl.com Email: Marlo@InsistOnThatGirl.com

Insist on that girl!

Just sold in last 30 days (May 15 – June 15): Stoney Creek: 103 Waters Edge Ln Stoney Creek: 20 Creekside Cl Wintergreen: 700 Laurelwood Condos Afton: 7275 Rockfish Valley Hwy Crozet: 5575 Summerdean Rd Shipman: 370 Ravens Nest Dr Under Contract as of June 15: Stoney Creek: 140 Apple Blossom Ct Stoney Creek: 274 Hunters Pt, Lot 15 Wintergreen: 302 White Oak Dr Lovingston: 1121 Mountain Cove Rd Roseland: 1793 Dark Hollow Rd

Buying or Selling - Call Marlo!

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

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Birth of Democracy Wine Festival!

Saturday July 2nd from Noon to 6 pm!

At Democracy Vineyards with Del Fosse Winery, Hilltop Berry Farm & Winery, Lazy Days Winery, and Mountain Cove Vineyards Mouth Wide Open and Farm Fresh Fixins Food trucks – Artisanal food and craft vendors including Crocheted Baby Products, Fat Cat Soap Works, Favored Flavors, Gibson Cottage, Home and Hearth Baskets, Plenty of Beads 4 U, Promotions in Motion, Red Rocker Candy, Scentsy Fragrances, The Corner Spa, Transformations – and, a guest appearance by Miss Nelson! Music with Ragtop and Paulo Franco

$20 paid in advance/$25 at the gate ($5/non-tasting/designated driver & under 21) To make a reservation call 434-263-8463 or go to www.democracyvineyards.com 585 Mountain Cove Road Lovingston, VA 22949 Just off Rt. 29 above the Village of Lovingston on Rt. 718.

For information: 434-263-8463 or go to www.democracyvineyards.com

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Here is some “marvelous” Salatin food for thought: “We’re the first culture in the world that routinely eats things that have never lived. In spiritual parlance, we’re ingesting things that are an abomination to our bodies – and then requesting prayer for the ailments that result …Ecology does not give us the liberty to deny its principles and neither does God.” In this book, Salatin starts off with a “Biological vs. Mechanical” comparison. The purpose of this is to show how, until very recently food, for both man and animal, was living and created by God. He explains, “Living food should rot” and “Mechanical things don’t rot.”

Velveeta cheese anyone? Modern man-made, factory made food is “inert” and not alive. How can this possibly be good for our bodies?

As the book goes on Salatin really gets into the heart of the problem with Christians today, as he sees it. Christians can look down upon hypocrisy, adultery, blasphemy, and yet we pour junk food into our bodies, destroy lands, and support food from foreign countries that took hundreds of gallons in diesel to get to our grocery store.

This is just as un-Christian as anything else. We are destroying our God-given bodies and Earth.

In chapters “Strength vs. Weakness,” “Beauty vs. Ugliness,” and “Sun driven vs. Earth Driven” he explains the need for the return to traditional farming practices using references from Genesis in relation to the Garden of Eden. He builds off the principal that before the original Sin animals, plants, Adam and Eve did not die, and after the Sin, the need for farming became essential to survival. People of God treated the earth and animals as holy and with total respect; therefore, these people were blessed by God. He requests

that Christians and non-Christians alike listen to the following statement, “When we provision our homes with locally sources consciously themed food, we surround ourselves with sustenance …

Nothing we do in life is as intimate as eatingnothing.”

In the closing chapters of The Marvelous Pigness of the Pig, Salatin gives us helpful advice and guidelines describing what we can do to make a big difference in our local community to help the land and animals. How do we empower ourselves and animals as well? Grow food and buy your food locally. Young or new farmers get to know your local land owners and see what is being done with the land. Can you help take care of it in order to make it productive? Finally, Salatin writes, “This is my tenth book, and I’ve agonized and prayed over it far more than anything I’ve ever written. It’s my coming out book.

I don’t know what repercussions this will have on my life.”

Here’s the takeaway: We should be kind to the land, and celebrate the individuality of each plant and animal. As a teacher, I think this same should be done for us as people. I can’t expect for all of my students to act and think the same way. That would make for a totally boring English class when we discuss ideas like Transcendentalism and books like The Omnivore’s Dilemma or Frankenstein. If you are looking for an informative summer read, go grab this book as soon as possible. We live in an area rich with seasonal produce and farmers markets. Even if you’ve never purchased a local egg, grassfed beef, or salad greens before, this book may change your mind. BRL

Our Experience is the Key to Your Success 2788 Rockfish Valley Highway Nellysford, VA 22958

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48 Knob Hill Place Amazing views from this 6 BR, 3.5 BA home.

Handsomely furnished. $695,000

115 Rosebay Lane Spectacular mountain views from this charming mountain home with lovely furnishings.

4 BR, large sunroom, garage. $639,000

122 Shamokin Springs Trail Seasonal views. Walk to pool! 2 BR plus loft. $259,000

21 Split Rock Trail Updated 5 BR, 4.5 BA with family room on double lot backing on creek. $455,000

230 Dogwood Lane New, energy efficient 3 BR. Minutes to wineries, breweries, cideries on 2 acres. $379,000

827 Blue Ridge Drive Almost 3,000 square feet! Massive stone fireplace, lots of deck space and many recent upgrades. $299,000

117 Devils Knob Loop Exceptional golf front 4 BR plus family room and garage. $495,000

132 Rocky Road 180-degree mountain views from brick home and garage with apartment on 61 acres. $530,000

2235 North Fork Road Getaway cottage across from Tye River with mountain views. $99,950

Condominiums

27 Veery Lane Charming and beautifully furnished golf front 4 BR with great rental history. $349,000 27 Briarwood Lane Great value for 4 BR Devils Knob golf front townhome with garage. $199,000

224 Timbers Great rental on ski slopes. 1 BR, 2 BA. $94,500 2028 Stone Ridge Golf front, great rental. 1 BR, 2 BA. $69,900 2061 Stone Ridge Golf front walk out. 3 BR, 3 BA. $175,000 1411 Highlands Ski front with beautiful mountain views.

2 BR, 2 BA. $149,900 1809 High Ridge Court Spectacular views, elevator access. 2 BR, 2 BA. $154,000 1803 High Ridge Court Excellent views, totally renovated, elevator.

4 BR + den, 4 BA. $355,000 3222 North Ridge Great rental, near tennis and golf. 3 BR, 3 BA. $169,000

45 Wind Thistle Court Lovely Stoney Creek 3 BR home on private lot with pool. $379,900

4 Shenandoah Ridge Spectacular views of the Valley from this 3 BR townhome. Easy walk to everything! $259,900

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87 Devils Knob Loop $649,000

Newly Constructed Model Home! Devils Knob Loop, GOLF FRONT HOME! This 5 bedroom custom home features two family rooms, 3,700 sq. ft., an attached garage and 2,500 sq ft of decking! Many upgrades include hot tub, steam shower, wet bar, 2 wine coolers, granite counters, two fireplaces, stainless appliances and custom tile work. Pre-wired for sound, security system, generator & smart house system. (536651)

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415 Pedlars Edge Drive $589,000

See the ski slopes on Tyro at night! Enjoy the peace Wintergreen has to offer as no one can build behind you. This luxury 5 bedroom, 3,700 sq ft custom home is being built by Shenandoah Valley Construction.

Seasonal mountain views in a quiet wooded setting.

Ready for your interior finishes. (532603)

Jon D. Tsakis

Custom Home Builder/Agent

540-836-9211 Jon.Tsakis@gmail.com The Mountain Inn P.O. Box 706, Wintergreen, Virginia 22958

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Location: 545 Thrashers Creek Rd, Amherst, Virginia Offered at: $479,900 Comments: Nestled against the Blue Ridge Mountains with panoramic views of Thrashers Lake, the relaxed refinement of this home is a rare opportunity for quality of life. Absolute perfection throughout this home, wood floors, custom cabinets, granite counters and a great floor plan including lots of storage, and a 3 bay garage. The main floor master offers stunning lake views and a spa like bathroom with double walk in closets and linen storage. A comfortable gathering room off the kitchen flows into a relaxed den with double sided gas fireplace.

Contact: Pat Malchow Montague, Miller & Co. – Amherst 434-946-5522

Location: 728 Front St, Lovingston, Virginia Offered at: $149,000 Comments: The Currie House-This classic federal Sytle Farm House transports you back to a quieter, simpler lifestyle. A fine example of the old world style with tall ceilings, gorgeous heart of pine and cherry floors, formal sitting or music room, dining room, and a Florida room with porch. Please see the attached description for more detail.

Contact: Sara McGann Mountain Area Realty 434-361-2440

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OLD WORLD CARPENTRY “hoch die zimmererkunst” Jens Müller

6997 Rockfish River Road Schuyler, VA 22969 434.831.5998 CUSTOM SAWING WITH A WOOD MIZER PORTABLE BAND SAW

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Nelson County… it’s a lifestyle!

WINTERGREEN RESORT

NELSON COUNTY

106 Bear Run This light-filled home features a great room with soaring ceilings, skylights and a floorto-ceiling stone, woodburning fireplace.

Spacious master suite with fireplace, private bath, walk-in closet and direct access to rear deck. Also features an updated kitchen with newer appliances, 3 additional BR and 2 BA. Large rear deck for enjoying the mountain breezes and winter mountain views. $325,000

1619 Afton Mountain Road Brick home in Afton on 1.74 acres, located only minutes to wineries, brewery and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Home features 3 BR, 1.5 BA, large family room with gas fireplace and a dining room with wood-burning fireplace and a full unfinished basement. Oversized workshop/garage on the property. $224,900

18 Grassy Overlook This unique-architect designed, single-level floor plan makes this home ideal for vacation or retirement.

Spacious great room with a brick woodburning fireplace, quality built kitchen, hardwood flooring and high ceilings. Large master suite with private bath. Low maintenance with hardiplank siding. Comfortable year-round with a central heat and air system.

Located on a private cul-de-sac street, yet convenient to all the amenities. Large, level driveway with an attached 2-car garage. Home is in excellent condition and waiting for you to make it yours! $339,000 14 Trillium Close Spacious and bright, 4 BR, 3.5 BA townhome in the heart of Wintergreen Resort. Open floor plan with great features. Conveniently located only minutes from the Wintergreen Nature Foundation, Wintergarden Spa, ski shuttle pick up and more! Great layout for one or more families. Rear deck overlooks the Trillium Garden. $279,000

AUGUSTA COUNTY 420 Love Road Situated on 30+/– acres, you will find this hand-hewn, craftsman log cabin set among mature trees and bordering the George Washington National Forest.

Great room features soaring ceilings, wood stove fireplace, chestnut flooring, and a newly renovated kitchen with granite countertops. Main-level master suite with direct deck access. Lovely sunroom with large windows is perfect for watching wildlife. Deck and porches wrap around 3 sides of the home. Unique and custom-made “pickets” on the railings. Lower level contains an additional bedroom with a full bath, and a separate workshop. Perfect for a getaway or full-time living! $349,900

5031 Crabtree Falls Highway Settled among the towering, mature trees, you’ll find this lovely old Virginia farmhouse on approximately 4.5 acres with Tye River frontage.

Spacious rooms with high ceilings and wood floors.

This 6 BR, 3 BA home offers all of the charms and features you expect in a vintage property. Large windows allow for plenty of sunlight and views of the pastures and mountains. Many perennial gardens and a large, private yard for your gatherings and entertaining needs. $279,900

STONEY CREEK 400 Foothills Drive Well maintained custom-built home with 3BR, 2.5 BA on nearly 2 acres. Open floor plan offers a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace, quality kitchen with cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances, first floor master suite with tiled shower, office and living areas in the lower level, and a bonus/storage room above the two-car garage.

Lot is partially fenced for pets. Centrally located to all amenities in Stoney Creek. $399,000 261 Sawmill Creek Drive This 5 BR, 3 BA home is situated on 2.72 secluded acres with pond frontage. An open floor plan with a wall of windows overlooks the back yard and pond with seasonal mountain views.

Gourmet kitchen, first-floor master suite, media room, and attached 2-car garage. Plentiful storage is in the attic/bonus room, workshop and unfinished basement.

The back yard features flower beds, vegetable garden, and wooded areas. Only minutes from the golf clubhouse, Lake Monocan, Nellysford and 30 minutes to Charlottesville. $494,000

Chastity Morgan • 434.941.5883 mobile • 434.361.1103 home (434) 361-2440 • www.MountainAreaRealty.com

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DEAR DANIEL,

GREENFIELD

[ nelson county ] STORY by MARCIE GATES’

PHOTO COURTESY: MICHAEL DONEGAN

It’s been about six months since your accident at the beginning of the year, and I’ve been thinking of you constantly. I think about you every time I drive down Rt. 6. I think about what must’ve been going through your mind when it happened, and I think about how they never caught the person that took you from us.

This isn’t an easy thing to write. But I’m glad that I’m the one doing it, not some stranger who didn’t even know you. Someone who hadn’t watched you grow into the man you were becoming. Someone who hadn’t held you sobbing in their arms when your heart had been broken for the first time. Someone who didn’t understand the relationship between Man and Jeep.

Someone who doesn’t feel your absence every day.

The Pig Fam misses your presence. Nobody’s been quite the same without you. There is a conscious void that your constant smile used to fill. But I can still see you behind the counter, and I can still hear your cheerful voice bounce off those walls. The last day you were there, you weren’t even working, yet you climbed into the back of Straw’s truck and started unloading the produce and goods. You were always doing things like that. You didn’t want Straw doing it by himself.

I was in there the other day and found the letter your family wrote to the Pig Family. It was in a plain envelope that simply said Rasnake in the corner, but my heart raced at the discovery of a new piece of you. What they wrote was sweet.

We love you dearly too. So many people love you.

You’d be excited to hear about the Minpin Sk8 Jam Fundraiser that Sk8 Nelson is holding at RVCC in the beginning of July. The new ramp is looking great and I know you’d be there all the time to break it in properly. I bet you’re still there all the time anyway, watching over everyone.

PHOTO COURTESY: “THE PIG FAM” Daniel “Minpin” Rasnake and Caitlain Oliver pull pork at The Blue Ridge Pig. Rasnake was fatally struck in December by a large truck as he walked down Route 6. The Rockfish Valley Community Center is honoring his life by holding a skate jam at the recently renovated skate park July 2.

PHOTO BY MARCIE GATES

On a wonderful sunny day in June, I took my Jeep Wrangler out and visited your gravestone.

No roof, no doors, just me and the open road that would lead me to you. My eyes kept drifting to the empty passenger seat, and I found myself wishing, hoping you were there with me, enjoying the scenic drive and the wind in our hair.

The etching on the stone is beautiful, and I teared up at the display of trinkets from friends and visitors past. So many people love you.

The last time I was there was the day of your funeral. A bunch of us got lost between the Chapel and the Cemetery, and somehow Straw was leading the procession of lost cars. Derek Stinnett, Luke, Abbie and I were all in the car with Straw and we all laughed when he would forget his blinker was on for extended periods of time.

The whole debacle was something I think you would have enjoyed. We all rejoiced when we finally found you at the cemetery, but upon exiting the bubble of our vehicle and entering reality, the freezing wind whipped our cheeks and snapped us back to the somber mood that had hung predominantly over the day.

So many people came to see you that day. So many people love you.

And every one of us were brought to tears at the Chapel after Daniel Dennis borrowed a guitar and sang “Wish you were here” by Pink Floyd. It was perfect. You would have loved it. I’ll always think of you when I hear that song.

There are a lot of songs that remind me of you. Songs that translate these feelings into words better than I can manage. I’ll always struggle with the reasoning behind it, why someone who brought so much joy into the world would have to leave it so abruptly. I am positive that Nelson County was a better place with you in it. And if you take nothing else from this letter with you, I want you to know one thing for sure – You are still here. You are remembered. You are missed. You are loved. BRL JULY 2016

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44 ARROWWOOD LANE WINTERGREEN Built with luxury and comfort in mind.

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Rockfish Valley Community Center is “Where Community Happens” and “The Rock’s” newest project certainly exemplifies such a catch-phrase.

“This is our new picnic shelter, this is where we’ll be holding outdoor events and parties and so forth,” says Stu Mills, executive director of The Rockfish Valley Community Center. “This is going to be supplemented by two large 30x40 tents that will enable us to have a couple hundred people here.”

Hoping to land somewhere between backyard BBQ and Lockn’ or Festy, the new space should be perfect for the outdoor activities and events that Nelsonians crave.

“When we decided we were going to do it, we went out and got a lot of donations, grant money from four or five different foundations, and pieced it all together. We raised a little over $46,000, which for us is a huge chunk of change,” Stu explains. “When we asked, people gave.”

The “Rock” partnered up with Blue Mountain Brewery after coowner, Mandi Smack decided she needed to get personally involved.

“I feel like something is wrong or out of balance when I don’t get to RVCC at least a few days a week. I truly feel like RVCC is the heart of the Nelson County community,” says Mandi. “We bring the boys to play basketball all the time and Taylor skateboards with them on the ramps. They love it!”

And the list of people getting personally involved with this project continues. All individuals working hands-on are compiled completely of volunteers, whether they are local or associated with the Building Goodness Foundation.

The architect for the Pavilion Project and self-proclaimed “chief honcho”, Bob Yoder says, “We’ve had a good crew of volunteers and we’re going to get a long way in the next couple day. I would imagine it’ll be functional in three weeks.”

Since moving to Nelson County after a weekend visit eight years ago, Yoder has had a hand in many developments to RVCC. “I do a lot of volunteering here, this is just another phase of refurbishing the building, getting it usable by the community,” says Yoder. “And as long as Stu can keep raising the money, we can keep spending it.”

In fact, Stu already has a project on deck.

“This is phase one of the pavilion project,” explains Stu. “The second phase will be building a stage or performance venue. That’s down the road a little bit, hopefully by the end of the year.” BRL JULY 2016

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A LIGHT IN THE VALLEY The original Rockfish Presbyterian Church was built in 1746 in the form of a basic log structure. With the passing of more than two hundred years, the face of the church has changed many times, but the steady strength of the congregation has never let the light in the valley fade.

“We have a very active church and we open it to the community. We’re called the light in the valley,” member Sally Bryant explains. “We would like for people to think of us in that way.”

81-year-old Jim Martin has been an official member of the church for more than 70 years and has seen much of the growth firsthand. He points to the framed 250th Anniversary picture marked 1996. “I ought to be in that picture somewhere,” he says. “My parents brought me here when I was in diapers … so I wouldn’t have been one of the kids at that time.”

Today the church is looking to expand even further to accommodate old, new members and even non-members for all of their activities and programs.

Members of the congregation help at the local Food Pantry and with The Nelson Kid Care program which fights hunger in local schools by packing bags of healthy, filling food for the weekend. The Wood Ministry is made up of volunteers, including Pastor Louie Andrews, who cut, gather, and deliver wood at no cost to people in the community for heating their homes and sometimes cooking.

And after the decades of selflessly helping others throughout the area, the church is looking for a little help themselves. A small credit has been extended to the church, however a hefty amount is still needed to redefine the face of the church once more.

“We are really blessed in this church with the people that are in it, because everybody has talent in different things and we come together with that talent, and everybody contributes different things to the church,” says long time member, Bonnie Saunders. BRL

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As a result of a railroad depot built in 1860 (and rebuilt in 1867 after General Custer burned it down), Arrington was once one of the Commonwealth’s commercial hubs. Called “The Summit” for its claim to fame as the highest point on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, that depot then spent quite a few years collecting dust in a packing shed.

But now it’s back to being The Summit once more.

Though, at the base of Wintergreen Mountain, it’s no longer in Arrington and no longer at the peak of the railroad.

“We love restoring anything old that is a piece of Nelson County history,” said Heidi Crandall, a co-founder of Devils Backbone Brewing Company. “We had erected this building back in its historical state back when we built the brewpub and it sat adjacent to our current location.”

The Summit officially opened in late June as Nelson’s newest breakfast eatery and coffee shop. Serving up local Trager Brothers Coffee, eggs from Frog Hollow Family

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Sitting across from the Devils Backbone Basecamp, The Summit opens daily bright and early at 6 AM and closes at noon.

Farm and bread from local bakers, the “fast casual” cafe will take to-go orders as well as seat 50 people inside and an additional 50 on the wrap-around porch.

Led by DBBC Director of Hospitality Tony Jorge, the new cafe will hire a few new faces, but will also be expanding the role of current Devils Backbone employees who have been cross trained by Trager Brothers to be expert espresso makers. The Summit will be one of just a few places on 151 to grab a quick bite to eat on the way to work or meet up with friends for a chat and a coffee midmorning, but Tony hopes that above all it – just as the rest of the Backbone has become – will be a place for people to gather.

“We want this to be a destination point and an experience,” he said. “It’s not just for people traveling, but for the local community and the people who put us here to begin with.” BRL

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Amazing Adventures Abound The Blue Ridge Life community is drenched in outdoor adventures.

This could be taken quite literally by the way it has rained through May and June. For one recent example, did you happen to check out Wintergreen’s first Tread & Trail Series event over Memorial Day weekend? Wintergreen Resort’s Tread & Trail Series kicked off back in May with its Cliffhanger Challenge Mountain Bike & Trail Running Races. For the one weekend it didn’t rain in May, we were very fortunate and actually had sunny and very warm conditions.

Saturday’s mountain bike race action was hot as nationally-ranked and well-known rider Jeremiah Bishop (Harrisonburg) showed up to challenge the Expert/Pro Category. He did have his work cut out for him as some of the strongest expert riders in the state, Joe Fish (Richmond) and Matthew

Bailey (Fredericksburg), came out to test his mettle. In the end, it was Jeremiah Bishop finishing first (1:22) after three laps of Wintergreen’s challenging 4+ mile course with approximately 1,000 ft of elevation gain per lap. Matthew Bailey came in second (1:24) and Joe Fish was third (1:27).

Sunday’s Trail Runners had their work cut out for them. Neither choice of a 7k or 14k race that includes the aforementioned course sounds like a picnic. Wintergreen resident Bob Clouston chose the 14k (and anyone who knows Bob knows of his many ultra-running accomplishments) and finished strong.

Podium finishers: Men’s 14k : Keith Cassidy – 1:26 Women’s 14k : Samantha Bird – 1:32 Men’s 7k : Matthew Denecke – 41:24 Women’s 7k : Amanda Brookman – 57:09

For complete Standings and Tread & Trail Series information, stop by www.VirginiaOffRoadSeries.com click on ‘WTG Tread & Trail Series’.

There are still two more weekends (Labor Day & Columbus Day) with many more opportunities to score some points and take home some Cash & Prizes. There’s more than $5000 in cash & prizes up for grabs over the Series with the King & Queen being crowned at our last race over Columbus Day weekend!

Of course a well-deserved shout out to our sponsors: Bold Rock Hard Cider, Crozet Running, Starr Hill Brewing, Blue Ridge Cyclery, Trager Bros. Coffee, And Wintergreen Premiere Properties.

Wintergreen’s Trail & Tread Series with Bold Rock Hard Cider is in full swing. We just had our first race weekend with the Cliffhanger Challenge. We still have lots of opportunities for racing and winning some awesome prizes!

Cliffhanger Challenge – Memorial day weekend – DONE Summers End Fest – Labor Day weekend. Music, F&B, and Vendors Trail Rodeo – Columbus Day weekend. Exciting new event. Details to come for this stage race.

James River State Park’s ‘Adventures on the James’ – One event to go: www.AdventuresontheJames. com Fall Festival and night time 5K trail run – October 15 So grab your mountain bike & trail running shoes and get your training program in full swing. You have all sorts of training grounds right out your front door: Sherando, Piney River Rail to Trail, Walnut Creek, Blue Ridge Parkway, AT (sorry, no mountain bikes). And if you need any gear, hit up Rockfish Gap Outfitters! Amazing Adventures do abound so embrace them!

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The Large Mulch Desert A large mulched area can be awkward in design simply because it requires a lot of calculating to make the area not look over-planted or just clumsy. Once a mulched area exceeds around 12 feet, I commonly go back to the drawing board and begin to think about other ideas to either cut the area into two pieces or install an alternative medium on the extremity in order to make it work and make it fit with the home or given area. Stone paths have a way to not only accomplish this in that they are not only utilitarian, but offer a winding or curved line that can lead the eye to many different forms of eye candy.

When dealing with large areas that meet the corner of side of a structure, we commonly anchor the home with a large shrub or, more often, a small tree. These trees can be evergreen like an Emerald Green Arborvitae or Dee Runk Boxwood or deciduous like a Japanese Snowbell or Dogwood. The tree typically is situated around 8 feet (depending on the variety) from the structure so as to allow for future growth. Against the structure, it may be necessary to plant a deciduous or evergreen shrub as a foundation planting. These should never exceed the tree in height and more commonly should max out at around 4-6 feet. On the opposite side of the tree as you move away from the structure, we now drop our plant list options down considerably to a max of 3 feet (or even lower). This group, typically 3 to 5 in number, acts as ‘window dressing’ on the trunk of the tree which should be mostly exposed. From there, we pull out our list of perennials to continue to decrease the height but now add texture and color to the design.

Now, at about 12 feet, we move in with the stones. Stones should be

placed about 20 inches on center so a person could walk from stone to stone in a slow pace and never miss a stone. The thickness of these stones is important if you are installing them yourself since thicker stones require less perfection regarding the preparation for them as their weight is larger what will keep them in place. Thin stones require more leveling, tamping and ‘footer’ requirements in order to properly set them in place and prevent rocking and movement over time. Largely for both we make an imprint of the stone and then remove that soil to a depth of about 2 inches.

Stone dust is then poured in place and tamped to remove all air pockets and tighten the base. The stones are then placed back on the area to examine how the dust meets with the stone. The stone is then removed again and any areas where the stone dust is too high or low are fixed and the stone is placed back in place. A rubber mallet is then employed to tamp the stone so that it fits securely to the dust. Once the path is finished, soil can be added back between the stones and tamped to lock the path in place.

On the opposite side of the path we begin landscaping again just as we finished on the structure side of the path – short plants first (ferns, Solomon seal, hellebore, etc) and then move to plants of graduating size as we move further away from the path. The best designs for these paths is either an arch or a simple ‘S’ curve. Too much curvature (beyond the ‘S’ shape) becomes too busy while a straight shot looks like an engineer was your design consultant and is, well, bad. If you choose the ‘S’ curve, make sure that your lines are long and flowing thereby allowing a guest to easily navigate your path.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause social, communication and behavioral challenges. People with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less. Signs of ASD begin during early childhood and typically last throughout a person’s life. Diagnosis can be difficult since there is no specific medical test to diagnose the disorder. Doctors look at the child’s behavior and development to make a diagnosis.

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JULY 9 SATURDAY

FOURTH OF JULY JUBILEE Start: July 1, 2016 9:00 am End: July 4, 2016 10:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Resort Phone: 434-325-8003 Address: Route 664, Wintergreen, VA 22958 (NELSON)

PEACH SUNDAES Start: July 9, 2016 9:00 am End: July 9, 2016 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Hwy, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON)

JULY 2 SATURDAY

STARRY NIGHTS Start: July 9, 2016 7:00 pm End: July 9, 2016 11:00 pm Venue: Veritas Winery Phone: 540-456-8000 Address: 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

NELSON FARMERS MARKET Start: July 2, 2016 8:00 am End: July 2, 2016 12:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Real Estate Phone: 434-760-6655 Address: Route 151, Nellysford, VA 22958 (NELSON)

JULY 15 FRIDAY

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Start: July 2, 2016 8:30 am End: July 2, 2016 10:30 am Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

COOL COMMUNITY BENEFIT SQUARE DANCE Start: July 15, 2016 7:30 pm End: July 15, 2016 10:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Phone: 434-361-2470 Address: 11100 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

INDEPENDENCE DAY MEAT TASTING Start: July 2, 2016 9:00 am End: July 2, 2016 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Hwy, Piney River, VA 22964 (NELSON)

JULY 16 SATURDAY 4TH ANNUAL SUMMER SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Start: July 16, 2016 4:00 pm End: July 16, 2016 8:00 pm Venue: Mountain Cove Vineyard Phone: 434-361-1442 Address: 1362 Fortune’s Cove Ln, Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON)

INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND AT BLUE MOUNTAIN Start: July 2, 2016 11:00 am End: July 4, 2016 10:00 pm Venue: Blue Mountain Brewery Phone: 540-456-8020 Address: 9519 Critzer Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) BIRTH OF DEMOCRACY FESTIVAL Start: July 2, 2016 12:00 pm End: July 2, 2016 6:00 pm Venue: Democracy Vineyards Phone: 434-263-8463 Address: 585 Mountain Cove Rd, Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON) SUNSET SATURDAY AT AFTON MOUNTAIN Start: July 2, 2016 5:30 pm End: July 2, 2016 8:00 pm Venue: Afton Mountain Vineyards Phone: 540-456-8667 Address: Route 631, Off Route 6 in Afton (NELSON)

TINS FOR TUNES CONCERT SERIES Start: July 16, 2016 5:00 pm End: July 16, 2016 9:00 pm Venue: Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery Phone: 540-456-8400 Address: 9423 Batesville Rd, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

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Our tasting room is open Sunday-Thursday, 12PM6PM, and Friday & Saturday, 12PM-8PM. You can enjoy a tasting flight of our available beer selections, relax with a full glass of one of our fine ales or lagers, and take a complementary tour after your purchase if you’d like to learn about our special brewing process.

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

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

Wintergreen Real Estate Company is the founding company of Wintergreen.

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

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

Wineries/Vineyards DEMOCRACY VINEYARDS 434-263-8463 585 Mountain Cove Road, Lovingston, VA NELSON COUNTY Boutique winery and tasting room featuring estate grown wines near Lovingston. For more info, contact www.democracyvineyards.com or 434-263-8463. Hours of operation: Noon to 6 pm - Thursday through Monday [April to mid-December]; weekends in February and March.

Music WILD WOLF BREWING COMPANY 434-361-0088 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY Plan a visit to Wild Wolf and experience Chef Chris Jack’s amazing creations made with locally sourced ingredients, enjoy your meal inside or out with one of our 11 craft beers on tap then take your favorites home with our awesome to-go beer selections.

For private events contact aj@wildwolfbeer.com

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

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

Resorts & Recreation

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

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

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

Elk Mountain Contracting has been building custom log cabins and barns for 14 years.

Using stonework and reclaimed materials to compliment your project allows us to provide a historic appeal to your structure. Services Provided: Reclaimed building materials, Custom log cabins and barns, Chinking, Stonework, General Construction, Cabin and barn restorations.

When buying or selling real estate in Nelson County or Wintergreen, you can count on “That Girl” to get you results!

Besides being a family business partner at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery of Nellysford, I am also a recognized and trusted name in real estate throughout Nelson County and Wintergreen.

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

Your local answer for primary & preventive health care needs!

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

Most insurances accepted!

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

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Lovely Home in Shipman Recently renovated two-bedroom, one bath home for rent. $750/mo plus $750 security deposit required. No pets. Committed professional couples preferred.

References required. Background/credit check required. Posted by: Ed Dowdy 22971 - Shipman/Rockfish (434)2636278 $750/month

FURNITURE Cabinet Cabinet with door and one shelf. 11 1/2 x 12 x 31 high, brown.

Posted By: B Graves 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 540-422-9400 $5 End table CEnd table with drawer.

23 deep x 15 wide by 23 high. Dark, looks like mahogany. Posted By: B Graves 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-422-9400 $15 Bathroom cabinet White bathroom cabinet 12 wide x 12 deep x 63 high with shelving, a glass door and 2 drawers. Posted By: B Graves 22958 Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-422-9400 $20 Pine (light) coffee table Yellow solid wood pine coffee table 38” square x 16 1/2” high. Posted By: B Graves 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-4229400 $30

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Colors are black, brown, gold, white plaid. Good condition. Posted By: Jean Brent 22922 - Arrington/Tye River 434263-4395 $150

rain barrels used 3 used rain barrels in good condition. Posted By: Rives Richey 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-825-5633 $45

Portable kitchen island Marble top 26” x 21”. Wooden cabinet (open) 35 1/2”h w/ 2 wine shelves & 1 solid shelf.. Posted By: Barbara Graves 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540421-9400 $50 2 bar stools 2 black wrought iron bar stools. Seat height 24”. Fabric seats.

Posted By: Barbara Graves 22958 Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-421-9400 $50 Bentwood rocker Black THONET bentwood rocker purchased new in Itlay

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

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Log cabin with mountain views, creek, privacy, and trails; Wrap around and screened porch, 2 car garage; 2 or 3 Br; 2 Ba; 4.54ac

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13155 Crabtree Falls Hwy; #544026; $424,999

Privacy & 1,000+ ft of Tye River frontage; Borders US Forest; log cabin with pool, fireplace, hardwood floors, granite; 3Br/3Ba; 18ac

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

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