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on the cover Photo credit: Stephanie Gross Marigolds bloom inside a greenhouse at Lynchburg Grows. Story starts on page 10.

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thepublishers Not much wakes me up once I’ve settled into a hard sleep. But the other night a skunk we’ve seen on the driveway marked its territory just outside our bedroom window and I shot up like a Jack-in-The-Box. “They’re so cute and cuddly!”

Peyton told me later that evening on the porch as the critter boldy walked around the flower bed and over the walkway. There’s not much a mom can or should do when she’s armed with a canned beverage cradled in a Koozie.

Cute and cuddly. Such are the words of a little girl who slept through the great chicken slaughter a few years back in which a skunk was to blame. But heeding those words, I went to the shed and dug out the dusty – not so trusty – humane trap. In went Peyton’s half eaten chicken tender.

Nothing ate it. I mean, I am not lying to you when I say that these are the best tenders. We get them at the gas station up the road from us.

By day 3, the bugs were feasting on the meat so I fed the trap some hard boiled eggs the kids had decorated. Yes, we know it’s not Easter.

Something most definitely ate the eggs but the trap obviously didn’t

live up to its name. So that evening, I armed myself with a projectile more accurate than a canned beverage.

Knowing that many of you are sensitive to such stories, I’ll stop right here and change the subject.

A few nights after the heavy rains from Hurricane Flo had stopped, something pulled Tommy out of bed.

He swears he saw strange lights in the sky and a few of our neighbors reported seeing similar flashes of light that evening. Thankfully, aliens did not kidnap our fearless leader.

But that skunk is gone.

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By Kay Pfaltz www.basicnecessities.com www.kaypfaltz.com Wine tasting terms, Elegant structure And redder still on old stone walls Are leaves of woodbine twining; In October there is something in the air—brilliant clarity, changing light—that makes my heart rejoice.

The carefree warmth of summer’s party has ended and a comforting quiet steals into our homes and hearts. Perhaps no month can rival October’s bright blue weather, as Helen Hunt Jackson wrote in her eponymous poem but neither perhaps do any rival October’s elegant structure: perfect temperatures, perfect clarity of light and a blaze of color.

As with anything—a building, a human—the components (slate and stone or muscle and bone) help create the structure, so too in wine do its components (alcohol, tannin, acidity, glycerol) make up the structure. Think of a wine’s structure as its backbone. And when the components all work together, the wine is considered well structured;

its foundation is sound and offers a clue to how well the wine will age, if not necessarily how well it will taste. Structure has more to do with body, texture or mouthfeel than with flavor. Think about swirling water in your mouth and then swirling honey.

Forget about the sweet taste of sugar, and focus on the texture of the liquid you’re swirling (or trying to swirl, in the case of honey.)

Balance is another way of saying the components are all working in harmony, but balance differs from structure in that it is greater, or more encompassing. A balanced wine includes a well-defined structure, as well as the right amount of fruit, extract, acidity and so on.

To help you practice, a group of wine tasters and I ventured to Italy for research. We communed with the spirit of St. Francis high up in the hills in his hermitage, which in his time was no more than a cave.

And while we found much in the way of reverence for nature and spiritual salvation, we found little “vino” in the woods. Descending from ethereal heights, we lapped up

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Rich and complex with notes of toffee and prune. $48.99. The whites of Campania were equally elegant: Falaghina, Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. And while these worked wonders as we sat sipping, gazing out to an azure sea in Capri, for the month of October let’s focus on the bold and beautiful Aglianico, that perfect fireside red.

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STORY by LINDA CROWE PHOTOGRAPHY by STEPHANIE GROSS

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Where there is hunger ...

Lynchburg Grows

Drive to the end of Englewood Street near Lynchburg’s City Stadium and suddenly you’re in another world. The mountains roll out to the south while two acres of greenhouses spread out across the farm. Crickets chirp and hens cluck with only the occasional siren or the whistle of a nearby train to remind you that you’re in the middle of town. You’ve arrived at Lynchburg Grows, a not-for-profit farm with the dual mission to work with the community to provide access to healthy food and afford purposeful jobs to individuals with disabilities. continued on page 12

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Kendra Ann Smith has lived in Lynchburg for 14 years, but it wasn’t until she was working on her master’s degree at Liberty University that she learned her town is also home to food deserts - areas where residents don’t have ready access to fresh and nutritious food.

According to Feeding America, the statistics aren’t good. In Virginia alone, 1 in 9 people struggles with hunger and for children that number rises to 1 in 8. Some people with physical disabilities find it difficult to get to a grocery store. Older citizens frequently face the choice between paying for their medications and buying healthy food. In other parts of town, fresh produce simply isn’t available within a reasonable distance.

“Kim Payne, a Lynchburg Grows board member, came to Liberty a year ago and gave a whole presentation on food deserts,” Kendra, a Public Health Nutrition major, explains. She decided right then and there to get involved with the farm.

This seven-acre oasis has been a hub of agriculture since the early 1900’s, when it operated as the largest grower of wholesale flowers east of the Mississippi River. Some Lynchburg residents still remember when the Schenkel family acquired the property in the 1950’s and became the largest wholesale rose producer on the East Coast. The property sat idle from the 1990’s until 2003, when residents in a nearby group home needed a garden spot.

The community came together around the greenhouses and from this kernel grew the organization now known as Lynchburg Grows. continued on page 14

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Today, all ten greenhouses, some dating back the early 1920’s are filled to capacity with flowers and vegetables, all grown using organic practices.

Rows of beans and black-eyed peas reach for the roof, greens forests display spikes of okra, clusters of ripe tomatoes hang heavy from vines, while the next bed over offers a show of saucy peppers – black, green and red. Marigolds and zinnias throw their colors into the kaleidoscope. The air is redolent of basil, rosemary, lemon mint.

One greenhouse is devoted solely to the roses that once occupied the entire property. Blooms of every hue and variety decorate the beds while their delicate scent lingers in the warm moist air.

There are hybrid teas among others, and Lavonde, a lavender rose used in perfume.

Friday morning finds Christopher Price and Joseph Schriffer, both veterans of nearly six years, picking cow peas. The vines twine around stalks as tall as they are. Chris stoops close to the ground to snip a handful of beans with shears. He loves to eat all vegetables, he claims, except for green beans. But he’ll eat those too, he says with a laugh, if his sister makes him. continued on page 16

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Nelson County Acreage Tucked between the Blue Ridge and the James River, Nelson County has retained its rural character into the 21st century. Larger acreage parcels offer property owners an escape from crowds while nearby wineries, craft breweries and Wintergreen Resort provide an outlet when it’s time to step back out.

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Joseph loves the history of the farm, and meeting people from all walks of life, he says, reaching up to cut the long pea pods. Salad greens are his favorite. Like Chris, he’s quick to reveal his sense of humor. If he guesses your age, he’ll guess low. A chuckle. “I don’t want to step in that puddle!” The men fill their baskets, then head to the packing shed to weigh their haul. In 2017, staff and volunteers picked 52,000 servings of produce.

The nonprofit distributes its bounty in a number of ways. The Veggie Van makes regular stops at parks and neighborhoods where residents can walk up and buy inexpensive, fresh produce. In some cases, it’s available at no charge. Lynchburg Grows donates vegetables and flowers to local shelters, churches and the Lynchburg Area Food Bank.

When the gardens are booming, city restaurants like Crisp and Urbavore purchase from LG, buying local and furthering the cause. The Lynchburg Grows shop is also open on Thursdays to all residents.

The Veggie Box is the LG’s Community Supported Agriculture program and it helps pay for the organization’s work in food deserts.

115 people have subscribed this year and each week they come to the shop on Englewood Drive to select their produce and other farmraised or locally-produced food. This week clients can choose from a list that includes ½ dozen eggs, a bag of popcorn ready for the popper, 12 ounces of pasta, a variety of peppers and greens, peas, tomatoes, and okra. “I was excited to have a local source for fresh vegetables,” says Melanie Woods, a Veggie Box subscriber. She’s particularly impressed with LG’s work with the Veggie Van. “As a dietitian,” she says, “I’m painfully aware that there are areas in this city where some residents have no access – none at all - to nutritious food.” continued on page 18

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Special thanks to Jennifer Porter for the tour. For more information and ways to get involved, visit LynchburgGrows.org

The FreshRx veggie prescription program is one of the most promising endeavors. Local doctors like Dr. Velyn Wu, a family medicine physician with Centra, are teaming up with Lynchburg Grows to introduce their patients who are at risk for conditions such as heart disease and diabetes to the benefits of healthy eating. At Lynchburg Grows, staff provide patients with fresh food and offer tips on how to add more fresh fruits and vegetables to their daily eating habits. Long term, Dr. Wu explains, this helps people manage and treat their medical conditions with healthy eating. This may allow them to decrease their need for expensive medications with side effects and improve their overall health. She hopes that small changes will add up to a lifetime of major improvement.

Kendra Ann Smith found her involvement as an intern with Lynchburg Grows. It’s Tuesday afternoon and she mans the Veggie Van, parked beneath a shady oak in Miller Park. The September leaves are starting to show a bit of color and a lone monarch flutters by on its way south.

A neighborhood man saunters up to the tables loaded with baskets of fresh cucumbers, greens, beans, peppers and eggs. He fishes around in his pants pocket and comes up with the buck-fifty needed to purchase a couple of long crisp English cucumbers. With all the rain this summer, he tells her, his garden vegetables literally rotted on the vine.

Another table holds baskets of tomatoes and sweet potatoes, offered for free to anyone who wants them. Stacks of recipes and information on how to prepare fresh produce lie beneath an improvised cucumber paperweight.

“So much of public health work is policy-oriented,” Kendra explains, “but I want more personal involvement with people.” When she finishes up her master’s degree at the end of this semester, she’ll seek full time employment. She checks her watch. It’s time to pack up the van and move to the next location. Wherever she goes from here, her life has been changed by Lynchburg Grows. BRL

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2077 Stone Ridge Condos

Furnished 2BR/2BA condo next to Wintergarden Spa, Aquatics Center & Devils Grill, Golf & Tennis - ready to enjoy. Wood burning FP in LR, central AC & heat, sep. dining area & great deck. Currently in resort rental program (revenue Gross over $22k in ‘16) Under tax assessment. $116,500 Call Steve Marianella (434)566-1293 (570381)

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Beautifullyw/lake, renovated ‘15 - & taken to the frame & views rebuiltin Water-front 5th in green surrounding mtn from scratch walls, floors, counters, windows/doors appl., paint, fixtures, Hunters Point -cul-de-sac.

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Private & secluded, this 4 BR 4 1/2 BA furnished home w/att. garage, screened porch, lots of deck space + bright & open layout. Vaulted ceilings, central air, FP in FR & master BR & more! New 40 yr. roof ’16, furnace in ’14. Each BR has a bath, 2 are masters. Offered at $399,000. Contact Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com.

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Centrally decorated located, step &outupgraded of this condo take ne cathedral ceilings which in the views The Blue Mtns, Rockfish Valley, Najust aofshort walkRidge to the slopes & comes turnkey oom, & loft. Large windows ture Preserve, & the ready 11k+ acfor which comprise this property. furnished; your family!Picturesque & provide so much natural Upgrades include flooring,BR, & appliances.

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On 1.4 ac lot overlooking Shamokin Gorge & stream. Great room has cathedral ceiling, post & beam architecture, ceramic tile floors, built in bookcases & massive stone FP. Gourmet kitchen w/beautiful hdwd floors, marble counters & glass front cabinets, Large 2nd family room with FP on lower level. Contact Steve Marianella for $645,000.

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Spacious 4 BR, 3.5 bath townhome w/deck overlooking 1 ac Trillium nature preserve. Space for all the gear you use, Immediately across from Wintergarden Spa & Fitness, the Trillium neighborhood is uniquely situated for walking convenience to the spa, Nature Foundation, & ski shuttle. 2 min. to golf & tennis. $224,000 Contact Brian Chase Contact Brian Chase

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Year round views from every room. Wintergreen oversized lot - 2.4 ac. 2 wood burning FP’s(Floor to ceiling stone FP in FR), large decks, screened porch, 3 car garage w/game rm/4th BR above. Storage, hardwood floors, extensive landscaping & native wildflowers, + paved & level circular drive. Close to amenities. $549,000 Contact Steve Marianella

67 Squirrel Tree Lane

Just in Time!!! Upgraded Ski Chalet, a short walk to the slopes & turnkey furnished! Picturesque views from your master BR, LR, & expansive deck. Designed with convenience in mind; 1st floor has 2 BRs & 2 full baths + loft area upstairs - sleeps many or doubles as a playroom! Call Tim Craig (540)416-8498 (555213)

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Great room has post & beam cathedral ceiling, ceramic LPowell@TheChaseTeam.com tile floors, built ins & massive stone FP. Paved drive, 718-1470 fiber cement siding,(540) large hot tub & trex deck. Open gourmet kitchen, marble counters & glass front custom cabinets, gas range, kitchen island w/breakfast bar. $645,000 Contact Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (566525)

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N E L SO N CO U N T Y … now this is living!

2749 FO R K M O U NTAI N L AN E erched on 100 acres on top of Fork Mountain in Montebello, this custom-built post-and-beam home is a perfect getaway! Beautifully sited and landscaped with stunning views. The 4 BR, 4.5 BA main house looks out over two stocked ponds as well as orchards and flower gardens. There is a stone fireplace in the great room, a gourmet kitchen, loft/office area, sunroom, patio and large deck for enjoying the Blue Ridge views. The 2 BR guest cottage has a large screened porch and deck.

Hiking trails abound. If that’s not enough, there is also a gorgeous 82.45-acre parcel that could be available, which adjoins this property and goes down to the North Fork River. Perfect for fishing, swimming or just relaxing. Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Crabtree Falls and the Appalachian Trail.

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271 HAG E R L AN E • P R IC E R E DUC E D! rivacy, 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 year-round 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.

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16422 C R ABTR E E FALLS H I G HWAY tunning home with unparalleled views of the mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway tucked into 9.03 acres in beautiful Montebello! The 2 BR, 3.5 BA home was built in 2005, has 3 stories, expansive decks on 2 floors, 3487 square feet and a 3-car garage with a second floor that could be turned into a bedroom, studio/ office or just great storage! The main living floor, which also has ground-level access, has an open design with a living area, kitchen and dining room with cathedral ceiling and a stone, gas fireplace. The master has a a large, custom walk-in closet and his and hers baths, both with showers and Jacuzzis. The third floor loft has a sitting area overlooking the den, a half bath and a guest room. There is a spacious rec room (ground level access) equipped with a custom pool table, entertainment center, a gorgeous mahogany bar and a wood stove. Also on the bottom floor is a full bath, 2 guest rooms and a utility room. Great for a primary or second home with its proximity to the Appalachian Trail, George Washington National Forest, the Tye River, Crabtree Falls and multiple orchards. And just a half hour or so down to breweries, cideries and the charming town of Nellysford! $575,000

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1089 B E E C H G R OVE R OAD mazing opportunity to own a charming home in the middle of Beech Grove, situated on 2.27 acres with mountain views, mature landscaping and a spacious and private back yard. The main residence has 3 BR, and 2.5 BA with a handsome stone fireplace, sweet little gourmet kitchen and tile floors. The great room has a cathedral ceiling and opens out to a covered entertainment area, perfect for gatherings of all sizes. Additionally, there is a large shop building in the back of the property that has a 2 BR, 1 BA apartment, perfect for a vacation rental or an extra area for guests. The main house can also be divided into two apartments. The shop has a huge amount of storage and space for just about anything you could think of! Minutes to the Devils Backbone brewery, cideries, Wintergreen Resort, the Farmers Market and shopping and services in Nellysford. This is a real gem and could be a fantastic investment in a sought after area. $349,000

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463 H O R I ZO N S VI LL AG E R OAD his architect designed, 3 BR, 2.5 BA home has views from every room. Open the front door to a stunning wall of windows that looks out over the back deck, raised garden beds and orchard. Great room with a gas fireplace, dining area, breakfast bar, deck access and bonus sunroom. Handsome gourmet kitchen and gorgeous wood flooring. First floor master with deck and great views. The 2-car garage has a 1 BR apartment, perfect for guests or a mother-in-law suite. Sited on 10 beautiful acres minutes from a cidery, 2 breweries, Nellysford and the farmer's market. Close to Wintergreen and 30 min. to Charlottesville. $625,000

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21 B R IAR WO O D L AN E uxurious 4 BR, 3.5 BA townhome on the Devils Knob Golf Course. Just a short walk to hiking trails, the Nature Foundation and the Wintergarden Spa and Fitness Center. Handsomely furnished with a beautifully re-done kitchen, this home can accomodate a large group. Enjoy the fireplace in the sunken LR with all the firewood you need supplied by the association.

The second floor has 3 BR, 2 BA, with a large master with private bath with Jacuzzi.

Top floor has another full master suite. Outdoor decking for dining by the golf course!

Spacious 2-car garage. Turn key offering!

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LIVE from Bent Creek The news may be breaking, but Jeannie O’Brien is fixin’ to fix it.

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A Sunday morning rendezvous at the James River boat ramp at Bent Creek is where I meet Jeannie O’Brien, the human behind the JOTV News Facebook page. Stepping out of her husband’s red Dodge Ram — she has seized it for use as her Mobile Command Unit — Jeannie reaches back in to grab some on-air rain gear.

Fighting a flimsy plastic poncho like a child ignoring the suffocation warning on a dry cleaner bag, the super hero dons her cape. A lint roller microphone with “JOTV” written in Sharpie is her sword.

“Good morning, everybody! Wait a minute …”

There’s a slight wardrobe malfunction as Jeannie pauses to adjust her bright yellow goggles. “… This is Jeannie coming to you liiiiiiive from the Heart of Bent Creek!”

Known to James River enthusiasts as a popular put-in, Bent Creek has never been much more than a tiny dot on an atlas. But ever since Hurricane Florence, Jeannie’s “live” weather reports from her Gladstone stomping grounds are attracting an online audience. And her comedic analysis of the slow moving system has been on point.

“She was named after a woman and you know how we are. We’re never on time. We’re always late. We don’t know where we’re going.”

A hurricane that bears a resemblance to that other Flo, the Aunt.

“Unpredictable. You don’t know where she’s coming from or how long she’s staying.”

A break in the weather from one of the hurricane’s rain bands means Jeannie can run back up to the Mobile Command Unit to check on her video upload. She has her MacBook Air resting on the center console, and a can of Red Bull in a cup holder. When she’s not wearing her news cape, Jeannie is a paramedic running calls with Delta Response Team Ambulance Service out of Appomattox. The fact that she is fresh off a 24hour shift may have something to do with that can of Red Bull.

“Accidents, heart attacks, you name it.”

And now that her shift is over, rising river levels from the remnants of Hurricane Flo.

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“Let me show you my fancy selfie stick. It’s Bluetooth and everything … Its got multiple features,” she explains, as she reveals the telescoping legs from the bottom of the stick. “If I have to go hands free!” she beams.

“Amazon!”

Jeff Bezos, you have no idea what you have unleashed with your internet company.

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“My goal is to be happy every day and if I can make somebody else laugh, even in the worst time, then that’s what it’s all about.”

And in a week where The Weather Channel’s Mike Sidel got heat for appearing to embellish a live hurricane report (people shown behind him did not seem to have a problem dealing with the wind), why not tune in to JOTV? “It’s not about boosting ratings and making your story into what you want people to think it is,” Jeannie says. “It’s about being sure that you’re reporting the right thing.

If it’s raining, its raining. If it’s not, its not. [There’s] no need to make it anymore than what it is so why not have fun while you’re reporting?”

Because after all, it’s not rocket science. True, meteorologists acquire their weather predicting skills in college and on the job, but JOTV’s brand of weather wisdom is refreshingly down to earth.

“We base it on rocks, or at least I do.”

She’s talking about how she and her Gladstone neighbors gauge the flood stage.

“We’re susceptible to rising waters and we have to be cautious about it. Those that live in that area know what to do and when to get out.”

“Sometimes I hit it, sometimes I don’t. That’s most meteorologists.”

That’s Jeannie O’Brien. BRL

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Mountain Homes for Your Outdoor Lifestyle.

HOMES ON THE MOUNTAIN

$369,500

MLS# 581013

229 Fawn Ridge Drive One of the best designed and most unique homes on the Devils Knob Golf Course.

Upgraded twice and designed to capture all of the play on 6th tee to green. Used as a weekend retreat by current owners; this home is beautifully decorated and move in ready.

$379,000

MLS# 580020

MLS# 576855

$394,500

Watch the color of the seasons change in your own front yard! Spectacular mountain cabin that offers direct access to the Tye River and the National Forest. This is a natural inside and out, either to enjoy as a mountain get-a-way or as a full time residence. Don’t miss this one!

Immaculately maintained top-floor, three bedroom, end-unit. Terrific floorplan offers a master suite & guest bedroom on the first floor, plus a second master suite upstairs. Top floor location offers peace & privacy with no one above. Ski shuttle stops in front of the condo.

MLS# 568647

$549,000

Wonderful location on Devils Knob Golf Course overlooking #16 green. Spacious 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home with many updates including highend kitchen, reclaimed barn wood interiors, large natural stone fireplace in living room, with 2 levels of deck space.

This beautiful, spacious 5 BR, 4 BA custom home sits on the 8th Fairway of the Shamokin golf course. Generous decking & many flower beds. Stream and bridges along West property line. The 3rd level has a tower room (sunroom) with “widows walk”. Adjacent lot available.

412 Blackrock Circle A remarkable view from the ridge top of Black Rock Mountain. The original home design has been greatly expanded so that now the great room floor space and ceiling height is quite impressive- Large wraparound decking and large renovated kitchen.

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$110,000

MLS# 581002

2016 Stone Ridge Woods Condos

265 Black Walnut Drive

$590,000

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MLS# 571052

$2,680,000

1600 Ennis Mountain Road This is a rare opportunity to own almost 250 acres just 30 minutes from Charlottesville and Staunton in Northern Nelson County. It has some of the most spectacular mountain and valley views in the Eastern United States. Short drive to wineries and breweries.

$185,000

MLS# 572162

128 Eagles Court Condos Beautifully renovated 2 BR ski-in/ski-out condo. Nice mountain views over the slope.

The condo has a very nice, open and bright floor plan. Conveys fully furnished. Located in the heart of Black Rock Village. One of the lowest condo fees at Wintergreen.

$249,000

MLS# 569770 1526 Cliffs Condos

One of the best condo views along Blue Ridge Dr. Extra set of windows on view side. View of slopes and walking distance to all facilities on Devils Knob; Spa & exercise facilities, golf, tennis, restaurants, on ski shuttle. Never rented. Mint condition.

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2071 Stone Ridge Condos Well cared for 2 bedroom, 2 bath, condo with good seasonal views across Shenandoah Valley and the sunsets across the Blue Ridge Mountains. End unit, offers privacy while being able to look down on the 18th green to watch golfers finish their round. Great location!

MLS# 569031

36 Pinnacle Drive $575,000

$239,000

946 Diamond Hill Condos Beautifully maintained, slope front 2-bedroom condo. Gorgeous views of the Rockfish Valley and ski slopes. A very desirable location in the resort Village. Has not been on the rental program, although would make a wonderful rental if that is what you are looking for.

Elegant, Private, and Grand Beautiful home with true ski-in/ski-out location on the top of Tyro slope.

Year-round mountain views that become even more dramatic and open during the winter months. Home was completely rebuilt with a major addition in 2005. Tri-level floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths. The middle floor offers nice size living room overlooking the ski slopes and the mountains, kitchen, dining, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.

The top floor features a very private master suite enjoying mountain and ski slope views.

Two gas fireplaces and a gas fire pit on the spacious patio.

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$249,500

1577 Vistas Condos One of the best condo views along Blue Ridge Dr. Extra set of windows on view side. View of slopes and walking distance to all facilities on Devils Knob; Spa & exercise facilities, golf, tennis, restaurants, on ski shuttle. Never rented. Mint condition. Furnished.

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From a health standpoint, there are few things that matter more. Aside from quitting smoking and wearing a seat belt, there is little that one can do to better one’s health more than exercise. Certainly it can cure or at least lessen the effects of most diseases, it can help with weight loss, and it can improve mental health.

It also makes one feel younger and more full of vigor! It improves life today, even while it is helping life be better in the future.

Exercise is really just being active.

Being active is what humans were meant to be. When we exercise we are doing what our bodies know to do, even if many of our bodies have forgotten what they are supposed to do! It is never easy to start exercising, but starting is always the first step. Take that step-literally! Walk 5 minutes per day. It costs nothing and the benefits are gigantic. Increase the 5 minutes to 10 and to 15 and soon you will be meeting the goal set out by the CDC: 150 minutes of exercise per week. That boils down

to just over 20 minutes per day, or 30 minutes 5 days a week. Most of the health benefits of exercise come from just that much. More can be better, but is not necessary. Ideally 2 sessions of strengthening per week are also advised by the CDC. That could be yoga, splitting wood, lifting weights or anything else that works the muscles.

The physical health benefits of being active are well known and often discussed. But, today, many of us suffer more from stress, depression, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or otherwise down than from physical problems. Exercise can help. A 20 minute walk can clear the mind, loosen up tight muscles, treat depression, and even improve relationships if it is done with others.

Exercise for long term health. But, perhaps more importantly, exercise to feel good today!

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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Interesting tidbits of information about our local real estate market

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

Keeping things simple, here are some interesting fun facts regarding the Nelson County real estate market. Enjoy! (Statistical data was pulled from the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors MLS as of September 14, 2018.)

What is the distribution of residential properties – for sale, pending sale, and sold? There are currently 239 residential properties for sale countywide in Nelson County. There are 51 under contract or pending sale, and 262 have been sold in the past 12 months.

What is for sale? Of the 239 residential properties for sale, the asking price ranges from $49,500 to $2,750,000. The median asking price is $285,000. There are 10 properties with an asking price greater than $1 million and 26 properties priced less than $100,000. The majority (77%) of the offerings under $100,000 are

condos at Wintergreen.

What can you get for the money? There is literally something for every buyer at every budget. The least expensive property offered at $49,500 is termed by the listing agent as “ready for a renovation” with 3 bedrooms (0 bathrooms) on 4 acres of land. For considerably more cash at hand, one could get a “breathtaking” 247 acre estate with a main house, a stone guesthouse, stone barn, and renovated 1800s log house.

What is the make-up of properties under contract? The median asking price of residential properties under contract is $249,900 with an asking price range from $59,000 to $2,150,000. Three pending properties are priced more than a million and 7 are under 100k.

What has sold in the past 12 months? The market is improving; the number of residential

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properties that sold in the past 12 months exceeds the current number for sale. There have been 262 sales ranging from $25,500 for a foreclosed home in Shipman with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and 2 acres to $1,800,000 for a farmhouse at Wintergreen with sweeping views and 26 acres. The median selling price is $230,000.

What area within the county has seen the most residential sales in the past 12 months? Wintergreen accounts for the majority of the countywide sales across localities with 138 sales. Stoney Creek had 33 sales. There were 91 non-resort sales within the county. Excluding resort properties, the locality in greatest demand has been Afton with nearly a quarter of the sales.

Have distressed sales made an impact? Nelson County continues to see some distressed sales, but not as many as in years past. There were 11 distressed sales in the past

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12 months accounting for about 4% of all residential sales.

What is the longest that a home has been on the market before selling? There are 5 homes that took more than 1,000 days to sell.

One house at Wintergreen took 1704 days (4.66 years) to sell.

Shortest days on market? On the flip side, 36 properties sold in 10 days or less.

What was the largest acreage sold? 73 pieces of land sold in the past 12 months with the largest having 88 acres in Shipman at $400,000. Smallest parcel sold?

The smallest was a .35 acre parcel at Wintergreen at $35,000; the least expensive land sale was at Wintergreen at $8,500.

282 Phillips Ln, Nellysford; $429,900 #580067; 3Br/2.5Ba; 2.65ac

Arts and Crafts home (built 2013) situated for views and enjoyment of the outdoors with gabled front porch overlooking Three Ridges, back screened porch and deck with views and privacy, and fenced yard for pets, playing, or gardening. Quality construction: Superior Walls foundation, fiber cement siding, composite decking, stone pillars, vaulted and 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, stone wood-burning fireplace, granite countertops in kitchen and bathrooms, craftsman trim and doors, french doors, 1st floor master with walk-in closet and private bathroom, 2 car garage, full unfinished basement for future expansion, storage, or workshop; ~ 30 minutes to Charlottesville.

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

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Cancer.

A powerful enemy requires powerful allies.

Nearly one-third of people in the U.S. will develop cancer in their lifetime. But every year, more people survive by early screening and detection. As the only cancer center in the region to partner with Duke Health Cancer Network, we’re bringing the latest in cancer care research and treatment home to Augusta County. That means even when facing a diagnosis of cancer, you’re surrounded by the leading minds.

To learn if you should have a cancer screening, call (833) AHC-HLTH to get connected with an Augusta Health physician.

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STORY by YVETTE STAFFORD PHOTOGRAPHY by MARK MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY

From vaudeville house to main attraction, The Historic Wayne proves to its town that it is

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Initially opened in 1926 as a vaudeville house, the Wayne Theater has blossomed into a state-of-the art performace center in downtown Waynebsoro.

The Wayne Theater has come a long way since that January day in 1926 when it first opened its doors as a vaudeville house. It took two men — Cols. Carl Loth and James Patterson — to hatch the idea of a entertainment venue on Waynesboro’s West Main Street. Decades later, it’s taken a town to breathe back to life an institution flirting with the century mark.

“Every time we open the doors, there are new faces,” explains Wayne Theater Executive Director Tracy Straight, who steps out of the box office to give me a tour. A delivery man appears, wheeling in cases of beer on a dolly — that wouldn’t have happened in Prohibition-era Waynesboro. At least not so out in the open.

“What we loved about this project is we were able to preserve what we could historically, yet all have new infrastructure to be a performing arts center. It was only before a film house that showed movies.”

After opening as a vaudeville house, “talkies” were added a few years later as the Golden Era of film began to blossom. Over the years, the theater was renovated, survived a fire, renovated again, before its owners deeded the building to the city of Waynesboro. To keep it from being demolished The Wayne Theater Alliance formed as a non-profit in 2000 with the goal of renovating the structure. Though today’s Theater boats plenty of modern conveniences (the acoustics are amazing), the building hasn’t shed its past entirely. continued on page 32

Historic photos courtesy: The Wayne Theater

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My Fair Lady is one of numerous shows performed at The Wayne Theater. For a complete list of showings, visit The Wayne on Facebook and online at WayneTheater.org.

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“This theater had a colored entrance,” Tracy says, motioning to a door that no serves as an exit. “And this is the original staircase.”

It goes straight to the balcony, arguably the best seats in the house.

“You see the cutout of the stage?”

I nod.

“That is a hydraulic orchestra pit.”

Just like in the big cities. Four mighty hydraulics sink the pit all the way down and depending on the show, the pit raises back up flush with the floor to accommodate VIP seating.

So for a stage lover like Tracy, who used to be an elementary school music teacher, this place is pure paradise and passion.

Getting to that day in 2016 when the doors were reopened wasn’t easy.

“It was an anticipated moment we had been waiting for for years. It was very special. I had both my boys with me,” she says, her eyes getting a little shinier.

“Basically the message was that this was a project fueled by the community, supported by the community, and now being given back as a gift to the community.”

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The movies and the Signature Speaker series are quite literally a gift as they are free to whomever wants to see them.

“We just have a pay-what-you-will donation jar.”

Which means the Theater must bring in money in other ways, namely through sponsorships as well as ticket sales for its other performances. 40% of box office revenue covers what happens on stage. The Theater is in an ongoing hunt for sponsors to cover the remaining 60%.

“That’s our formula in an effort to keep ticket prices as low as we can and more people to be able to come and enjoy.”

For example, Augusta Health is underwriting a healththemed Signature Speaker series with dates in September and October. Fishersville-based pediatric dentist Brian T. Brumbaugh helps sponsor the Theater’s arts education programming which includes showings of Charlotte’s Web and The Cat in the Hat.

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My Fair Lady is one of numerous shows performed at The Wayne Theater. For a complete list of showings, visit The Wayne on Facebook and online at WayneTheater.org.

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Small town, big impact, Tracy notes.

“We really try to base ourselves regionally. This theater is supporting a much greater community and the story changed. It was no longer, ‘This is what we’re gonna do.

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WINTERGREEN

[ nelson county ]

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY by YVETTE STAFFORD

John L. Barnes, Jr. snapped this photo of a black bear in August from his home at Wintergreen. John Howard (below), who also lives at Wintergreen, woke up to the sound of a black bear in his house recently.

S P M BU E H T IN T H G I N

Musician John Howard wakes up to a furry visitor in his home and lives to tell the hairy tale.

They say nothing good ever happens after midnight. According to John Howard’s clock, the time was 12:58 am.

“I hear the noise and I think it’s a mouse or something.”

John’s buddy, Zach was visiting and asleep on the sofa. John’s son, a curly-haired toddler named Baker, was in his room asleep. John tiptoed out of his room to investigate the noise.

“The first thing I saw was fur and I was like, ‘I don’t have a cat!’”

No sir. John does not have a cat. The mouse that became a cat became a bear. Time to wake up Zach, still snoozing on the couch. continued on page 38

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“He has a look on his face, it’s like Mr. Bill (from Saturday Night Live) and he jumps up and runs in the bedroom and slams the door.”

A subtle way of signaling to John that he’ll be the one taking care of this tonight.

“I close Baker’s door and then I come over here and the bear sees me and it comes running at me so I ran into Baker’s room.”

By now, little Baker is awake.

“Daddy what’s going on?” he says groggily. The bear cub is roaring now and it sounds like the stuff of nightmares. “Is that a tiger?” Baker asks.

No, just a baby bear, daddy tells him. John’s been living in his family’s home overlooking the Devils Knob golf course in Wintergreen off and on for 28 years. They’ve had bears in the yard and on the porch. Raccoons have come up to the screen door.

There’s even a hawk that likes to perch on John’s second story deck.

But this time the bear was inside the house and headed straight to the kitchen. Admit it: stale french fries sitting on the stove can be irresistible at 1 o’clock in the morning.

“I ran over there and flicked the light on. The first thing I was thinking about was momma. Where’s momma?”

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Where’s momma? That’s a great question. She couldn’t be far. The bear cub was now in the kitchen, tearing stuff off the counter, jumping in the sink. And just like an out of control toddler, the little bear saw the ladder to the loft and attacked it. It looks just like a tree, right? John tried coaxing him to the sliding door to the deck but if you’ve ever tried to reason with a toddler, try reasoning with a bear cub in the middle of the night.

Wintergreen resident Cyndy Morris sent along this image of a bear that visited her deck recently.

It’s been such a frequent visitor, the bear now has a name: Woody.

“That’s when I saw momma pop out on the deck outside and it scared the crap out of me! So I ran at her, making myself big.”

Big, bad, scary John wearing only the shorts he was sleeping in, was enough to scare off momma.

“I was totally in between momma and baby. My adrenaline was insane.”

How insane? Mic stand insane. John is a local musician and a tool of the trade is what he reached for.

“So I got a microphone stand because I could open up the bottom of it,” John explains to me, as he opens up the legs that spread outward like an umbrella. “The baby had climbed down and then went for the door and at that point I had the door closed because of momma.”

Now picture a wall of windows with wood trim in between the glass panes. Momma’s on the other side, just a few yards away.

“So he just started climbing up the moulding on my wall and then I secured it against the wall with the microphone stand and delicately got the door open and pushed the little baby bear out the door and then ran off to momma.”

And John had a moment to take a deep breath as the heart in his chest thumped like a drum, the blood curdling sound of that scared cub ringing in his ears like cymbals. He opened his mouth to release the following words …

“What the …?!” … Fudge was not sitting on his kitchen counter but Zach the house guest, now shaken up, apologized.

“Dude, I’m sorry that I put that egg roll in that trash,” he told John.

It probably wasn’t the egg roll but it could have been the fact that it was a nice cool night, and the sliding doors had been left open just enough for a bear cub to poke through. Great sleeping weather for Zach. Greet creeping weather for a bear.

“For this time of year I think it’s pretty normal, but it’s a good time to remind yourself what brings them in.” Wise words from Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Chief Curtis Sheets who says a bear cub wandered into the firehouse a few weeks prior to John’s encounter. Sheets says firemen had heard some noise and when they came to investigate, they too saw a not-mouse wandering around the bays near the ambulance.

“In our case, we keep a cooler of snacks in the floor for an extended call like a search or a forest fire. Or if we think we’re going to get stuck for hours, we grab it on our way out the door. We feel like that’s probably what he was after. We’ve just go to figure out a different place to put that.”

After trying to coax the cub back out the back door in which he came — again, reasoning with a little cub is tough — they hit the “up” button for the engine bays and out he went.

Cyndy Morris, who has a home at Wintergreen, had a similar encounter one week in August when her five grandkids were visiting.

“One evening they were dancing and singing on our deck (Gangnam style) and the bear came right up on the deck behind them,” she told me in an email. That was a bit too close for comfort but the sighting earned the bear a name, Woody. “He came back the next night and walked right past our house again. The kids were so excited to see him twice. He has been on our deck five times, that we have seen.”

Nanas can be so much fun, especially when they let you dance Gangnam style on the deck. And dads can be great when they know how to safely use a mic stand. If John can offer any parting words to Wintergreen’s bear population, it is this: “I would like to tell momma bear to teach her children not to break into anyone’s property.”

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NELLYSFORD

[ nelson county ]

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY by YVETTE STAFFORD

the INNKEEPERS After a serendipitous drive along a country road, Rich and Mary can finally breathe and take it “inn.”

Sometimes the best way to find your next home is to detour up the hill to a winery.

“On the way back down we saw this place and we stopped in.”

Looking to segue into retirement by opening a bed and breakfast, Rich and Mary Tousignant weren’t having much luck finding the ideal property. They’re horse people so a farm with stables would be ideal. And if its in the middle of wine country, even better. When they visited what used to be the old Meander Inn (it has been a private residence for roughly the last decade), the ink hadn’t even dried on the real estate listing contract.

“I just about went into cardiac arrest,” Rich said, and we’re glad he didn’t. He and Mary stayed there for 3.5 hours and left with a mighty good feeling.

“When we left here, we knew this was it.”

The Tousignants are originally from Vermont — East Montpelier, to be exact — and with them for the adventure are their two horses, Wind Dance and Max, a pair of mini donkeys, Mollie and Sadie, and Lilly, their 8-year-old German Shepherd.

A sign that this move was meant to be, their home in Vermont sold in a matter of days. They split up the move with the animals over several days and as soon was they drove closer to their final destination, their new home didn’t feel so new. continued on page 42

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“When we drove down 151 that first time coming to this area we just looked around agog. ‘Wow, this feels like home!’” Mary explained. And for anyone who has been to Vermont and has seen its farms and its mountains, you might agree. “This is the Vermont of the South,” Rich proclaimed.

We walk down the hill on which the house is perched, down to a white board fence where the animals are. Not quite a year since the move, Rich and Mary are putting the final touches on what it takes to open a B&B. There are no guests on this day, the first week they are open. The calm before the seasonal storm perhaps.

“We were knocked out. We still are,” Rich adds, grabbing a treat for Mollie and Sadie.

“We’ll never leave this area … I’m staying here.”

It’s hard not to chuckle at his statement given he’s spent 30 years in the tombstone business. “You tell people I do monuments. ‘You mean tombstones?’”

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After a stretch of years as a private residence, Rich and Mary Tousignant are reopening an iconic Nellysford farmhouse as a bed and breakfast, the Nellysford Country Inn. Originally from Vermont, the animals and their owners seem to feel right at home in their new digs.

Look at a big civic monument, and someone had to assemble that project. Rich has just wrapped up a monument at the Hancock-Adams Common in Quincy, Massachusetts. Mary, in a similar line of work, works with architectural stone— mainly granite — and continues to visit clients in New England.

But for now, their focus will be on breakfasts and beds.

Since Mary avoids gluten for health reasons, there is no regular flour in the house and as regular visitors to the Nelson Farmers’ Market, expect locally-sourced meats and other food. Guests will have the option of bringing their own horses and hitting the farm’s trails, some of which meander along the bold Rockfish River.

After 25 years of the Vermont farm life, Rich and Mary seem to be settling in just fine at the Nellysford Country Inn. “This was just a match.” BRL

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NELSON FARMERS MARKET Start: Oct. 6, 2018 8:00 am End: Oct. 6, 2018 12:00 pm Venue: Wintergreen Realty Contact: (434) 465-8004 Address: 3079 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, 22958 (NELSON)

NELSON FFA BLUEGRASS BENEFIT Start: Oct. 13, 2018 4:00 pm End: Oct. 13, 2018 9:00 pm Venue: Nelson Co. Middle School Auditorium Contact: 434-263-4801 Address: 6925 Thomas Nelson Hwy. (Route 29) Lovingston, VA (NELSON)

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Start: Oct. 6, 2018 8:30 am End: Oct. 6, 2018 10:30 am Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Contact: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 (NELSON) PINEY RIVER GOLD DAY Start: Oct. 6, 2018 9:00 am End: Oct. 6, 2018 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Contact: 434-277-5455 Address: 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964 (NELSON) APPLE BUTTER MAKIN’ FESTIVAL Start: Oct. 6, 2018 10:00 am End: Oct. 6, 2018 4:30 pm Venue: Silver Creek Orchard Contact: 434-277-5824 Address: 3679 Pharsalia Road, Tyro, VA, 22976 (NELSON)

OCTOBER 7 SUNDAY DONKTOBERFEST Start: Oct. 7, 2018 12:00 pm End: Oct. 7, 2018 5:00 pm Venue: Bold Rock Cider Meadow Contact: 434-361-1030 Address: 1020 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 (NELSON) HALLOWEEN 5K Start: Oct. 7, 2018 1:30 pm Venue: JMU University Park Contact: pamonamz@dukes.jmu. edu Address: 1090 Devon Ln, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (ROCKINGHAM)

OCTOBER 13 SATURDAY HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR Start: Oct. 13, 2018 8:00 am End: Oct. 13, 2018 3:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Center Contact: 434-381-0366 Address: 1533 Beech Grove Road, Roseland, VA 22967 (NELSON)

NELSON NITES MOVIE SERIES CARS 3 Start: Oct. 13, 2018 8:30 pm End: Oct. 13, 2018 11:00 pm Venue: The Nelson Center Contact:434-263-7130 Address: 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA, 22949 (NELSON)

OCTOBER 19 FRIDAY FALL TRAIL RIDE AND ART SHOW Start: Oct. 19, 2018 9:00 am End: Oct. 21, 2018 Venue: Fleetwood Community Center Contact: 434-907-8113 Address: 1357 Crabtree Falls Highway, Roseland, VA, 22967 (NELSON) SPOOKY SQUARE DANCE Start: Oct. 19, 2018 7:30 pm End: Oct. 19, 2018 10:00 pm Venue: Rockfish River Elementary School Contact: 434-361-1830 Address: 200 Chapel Hollow Road, Afton, VA, 22920 (NELSON)

OCTOBER 20 SATURDAY DRUMHELLER’S ORCHARD APPLE FESTIVAL Start: Oct. 20, 2018 9:00 am End: Oct. 20, 2018 5:00 pm Venue: Drumheller’s Orchard Lane Contact: 434-263-5036 Address: 1130 Drumheller’s Orchard Lane, Lovingston, VA, 22949 (ALBEMARLE)

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Breweries BLUE MOUNTAIN BARREL HOUSE 434-263-4002 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, VA NELSON COUNTY Come visit us at the Barrel House brewery and tasting room and discover where tradition meets innovation.

Our tasting room is open Sunday-Thursday, 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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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

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.

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

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

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

We offer a turn key project.

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

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

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

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

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN AND VALLEY PROPERTIES 434-361-1490 725 Beech Grove Rd, Roseland, VA 22967 NELSON COUNTY Wintergreen Mountain and Valley Properties is proud to serve the Wintergreen mountain area as well as the Stoney Creek and Nelson County areas.

We are committed to providing excellent customer service to suit all of your real estate needs. We pride ourselves in trust, market leadership, and cutting-edge marketing to best serve you. Give us a call today!

Plan a visit to Wild Wolf, an award winning brewery, sports bar and farm to fork restaurant nestled in Virginia’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains along the Brew Ridge Trail. Come enjoy 13 beers on tap; be sure to bring Fido and the kids!

For private event inquiries contact kaitlin@wildwolfbeer.com

Most insurances accepted!

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

Call today for an appointment!

434-263-4000 WINTERGREEN RESORT 855-245-5011 39 Mountain Inn Loop Wintergreen, VA NELSON COUNTY 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.

Visitor Centers

Music WILD WOLF BREWING COMPANY 434-361-0088 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY

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

Resorts & Recreation

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

Your local answer for primary & preventive health care needs!

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

WINTERGREEN REAL ESTATE 434-361-0500 39 Mountain Inn Loop, Wintergreen Resort, VA and 3079 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford, VA 22958 NELSON 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

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.

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.

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G REAL ESTATE Level lot in Stoney Creek This 1.48 acre lot on Monocan Dr. in Stoney Creek is level with a roughed in driveway. The underbrush was removed last year and there are lots of nice rocks for foundation or walls. There is a current soil study with approval for a septic system. Lake Monocan is nearby and the lot is bordered on one side by a pretty creek. Posted By: Richard Bell 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434.960.2332 $55,000 Wintergreen Ski Chalet Lovely 3 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms (king, 2 twins in 2 rooms). Living room with gas fireplace, new washer and dryer. Located on quiet area of mountain. Fully furnished, including kitchen items. Large deck, parking for several cars. Includes guest passes for access to spa/ lake/ pools. Will consider short term/ winter rental. Posted By: Mary Fedorochko 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 703-451-9969 $1000/ per month plus utilities Nelson County Home for Rent with Mountain Views 3-4 bedroom; 2 full bath, hardwood floors, open fireplace, screen porch, no appliances provided, large yard

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oil furnace heating system/heating oil included in rent, 45 minute drive to Lynchburg, 60 minute drive to Charlottesville Posted By: Ruth Saunders 22976 - Tyro 434-277-5865 $1000/mo Country Home with VIEWS!! 3 Bedroom; 2 bath; kitchen; 2400 sq ft; washer & dryer hook ups; gazebo with large deck; basement; one car garage & storage, Coy fish pond; paved driveways; VIEWS!!!

Posted By: DIane Harvey 22920 - Afton 434-906-2136 $1500/mo Wintergreen Two Bedroom, Two Bath Two BR, two Bath condo, close to Spa and Nature Foundation. Fully furnished. Utilities and basic cable provided. Internet not provided, but is available. Posted By: Erlene Hendrix 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 757-377-1209 $875 monthly, off-season rate

PETS SOLD! - Australian shepherd puppies Purebred Australian shepherd puppies. Born 4/17/18. ASCA & AKC registered. Sire is nationally known herding dog for cattle, sheep & ducks.

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FURNITURE Double Bed w/mattress, box spring and some bedding Double bed with wood headboard/ footboard, mattress, box spring and some bedding. Bought new several years ago and used in a guest bedroom. Posted By: Susan Marks 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 540-894-7798 $125 negotiable Free-Standing Table/Deck Umbrella Free-Standing Table/Deck Umbrella, 8 ft. span, includes heavy granite stability block, some discoloration due to being stored while damp, 2 years old. Posted By: Susan Marks 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-894-7798 $75 negotiable

ANTIQUES Vintage Cast Iron Farmhouse Well Pump Rare vintage cast iron windmill well pump by Goulds Pumps Inc., Seneca Falls, N.Y. This item was salvaged from my godfather’s former homestead and farm in Buckingham Co. I believe it is in working condition as I used to play with it as a child when it was plumbed to a well.

All mechanical parts of the handle linkages and valve move freely. There

is one crack on the flange underneath the spout assembly. Local pick up is preferred but delivery options may be negotiable. Posted By: Ben Bennett 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434989-2781 $500 OBO

HOME & GARDEN Queen Mattress & Frame (Kingsdown) The queen mattress is 60 in x 79 in and it includes a solid metal frame. From a non-smoking family.

In good condition. Posted By: Mike Mollica 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1485 $75 Hot tub (Softub) Model: Resort 300 Great Condition; limited use, Capacity: 5-6 people, 7 jets, led colored lights; Standard 110 voltage outlet; less than 100 lbs when empty; 300 gallons water when filled to capacity. Posted By: Kimberly Hornsby 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen757-870-1204 $2500 (negotiable) Vari-Kennel, extra large extra large, airline approved for dog 70-90 lbs.; chrome has rust, but could easily be painted or replaced, otherwise in excellent condition; used once to ship a dog. Posted By: Susan Gardner 24581 Norwood 434-996-7028 $75

CARS & TRUCKS 1926 Ford Model T 4-Door Touring Car ( Grandkids Parade Car) Serial #12229528 Manufactured 08/05/1925.By using reprinted Model T Service Manual, the owner finds Ford made it relatively easy to maintain.

Using that manual, the following items have been repaired or replaced–Modern distributor, 4 tires with tubes & flaps, Antique tire changing tool, Rear wheel puller tool, Starter switch, Ignition switch, Fan Belt. Posted By: Robert Deames 22932 - Crozet 434-205-4234 $7500 2002 Ford F-250 Lariat Diesel 7.3 Pickup Truck 2002 Ford F-250 Lariat Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 with a 7.3L Powerstroke Turbo Diesel Engine and an automatic transmission. With only 103,911 original miles. Posted By: Ruth Wilson AUGUSTA COUNTY 312-509-8750 $60619

MUSIC Huss & Dalton Guitars 1) TDM, Sinker Mahogany b/s, Sunburst Red Spruce top serial #3801 2) O-SP, Rosewood b/s, Sunburst Spruce top serial #3993 Posted By: James Felock 24477 - Stuarts Draft 540-712-7810 $2000/EA

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Custom, like-new SIP’s construction (2007) on 4+ acres; Quality, energy-efficient and perfect for entertaining - spacious, open, and bright with large windows, reclaimed wood floors, and cathedral ceilings; outdoor living with covered front entry, wrap around decking, patios with hot tub and an outdoor stone fireplace. Extras: Gourmet kitchen, home office, full basement with family room, wine cellar, workshop, 2 car garage, paved drive, 4 season landscaping, and seasonal views of Rockfish Valley and mountains.

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Rare opportunity to own 176 acres of land in coveted Afton location along Route 151 known as the ”travel destination for Virginia wine, craft beer, hard cider, spirits, and outdoor recreation.” Ideal for business, development, farm, or custom residence; 16 possible division rights; Panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views with gently rolling topography, creek, and about two-thirds of the land in pasture with remainder in woods with timber.

Surveyed with road frontage on Rockfish Valley Hwy, Blundell Hollow Rd, and Chapel Hollow Rd; Less than 30 minutes to Charlottesville!

Livebeautifully in Nelson County Marlo G. Allen, Assoc. Broker 434-996-3525 InsistOnThatGirl.com

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