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14627 Patrick Henry Highway If you are looking for a perfect country setting, look no further. This unique farm home built in the early 1970s and renovated in 1993–1999 offers plenty of charm and character throughout. Hardiplank siding, paved driveway, 2 BR with attached baths and a third guest BR, sunrooms, goldfish pond, 80-square-foot shed, large two-story decks, open meadow and woods for privacy. $310,000

80 Glenthorne Loop Brown’s Hollow was homesteaded in the mid 19th century. The remains of the homesite (with a southerly exposure and hundreds of naturalized daffodis) and old ice house remain. This parcel offers big view potential. Located near Wintergreen Resort and local area shopping, restaurants and brew pub. May be an incredible pond site. Property is in 2 separate parcels that are taxed as one. In the South Rockfish Historic District with nearby walking trails and the Blue Ridge Parkway. $179,000

80 Front Street Commercial opportunity in the heart of Lovingston’s business district. 2,520-square-foot building with paved parking area, and an adjoining parcel for future expansion or development. Building has 3 store fronts and could accommodate separate businesses and/or retail spaces. Zoned B1 with by right uses: retail stores, offices, food sales and restaurants, banks, hotel/ motel, funeral home, gasoline stations, churches, schools, hospitals, and more. Road frontage along Front Street just off of Route 29. Listed well below appraised value! $199,000

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Laurelwood 710 This cozy, 1 BR, 1 BA unit is within walking distance of Blackrock Market, Mountain Inn, and slopes. Many new upgrade—kitchen cabinets and flooring, carpet, freshly painted and hot water heater! This condo offers a full kitchen with a breakfast bar, and living room with a wood-burning fireplace. Access to Laurelwood’s private pool.

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PR IC E R E DUC E D! 121 Chestnut Lane If you saw this 4 BR, 3 BA home before the renovation, you won't believe it now!

Freshly-painted exterior, along with landscaping and a brand new deck, make this charming cottage appealing to everyone. The interior has been painted and both main floor bathrooms have been upgraded. The kitchen and sitting area are unrecognizable now. The new flooring and appliances finish out this handsome area. The basement apartment has its own entry and a kitchenette, BR and BA and is perfect for extra guests or for rental. Both floors have laundry facilities. A great buy! $239,000 305 Crawfords Edge Wonderful longrange mountain views from all 3 levels, 1,700 square feet of decking, large lot, hot tub, heart pine cabinetry in kitchen, heart pine floors, dry stacked stone wood burning fireplaces (on each floor), solarium, wet bar, family room, sauna… wow! This custom-designed 4 BR, 5.5 BA home offers custom windows providing natural sunlight all year, great family and entertaining areas and places to get away. It has been meticulously maintained with upgrades over the years. Security system, house generator. New stone walls out in front. And a cozy cabin for the kids! $669,000

42 Knoll Lane Renovated Rodes Farm “Tobacco Barn” with 3BR, 2BA, a bonus bunk room and established vacation rental history. Open great room with a stone fireplace. Downstairs bath with radiant heat, whirlpool tub and separate shower. Private loft bedroom/bath suite.

A screened porch and deck have been added for 3-season outdoor living. Mature landscaping. Walk to Rodes Farm pool, tennis court, pond, archery and stable. Close to Nellysford. Stoney Creek golf, hiking and lake all nearby. 30 minutes to Charlottesville. Sold furnished w/exclusions. Yard maintenance included. $329,000

74 Gray Birch Lane Nestled in a quiet culde-sac on the 7th fairway, this home offers high-quality SIPS construction. The first floor includes a mud room, laundry, a 2-car garage, a dream kitchen with custom cabinets, highend appliances and granite counters, and spacious attached dining room. A large great room opens onto the wrap-around deck. The master also opens onto deck with views of golf course and the bath includes a whirlpool tub. Upstairs are 4 BR, 2 BA and a family room. Fully furnished and well maintained, this is a perfect family home, second home or vacation rental. $439,000

193 Black Walnut Drive Dramatic architecture, gracious living spaces inside and out, an outstanding landscape, and golf course views define 193 Black Walnut Drive at Stoney Creek. The 2,880-square-foot home includes 3 BR, each with attached bath.

The kitchen features quality stainless appliances and beautiful cabinetry. 1,660 square feet of decks and porches extend the living space outward. A detached 2-car garage includes a small greenhouse. Indulge your senses. $395,000

PR IC E R E DUC E D! 2129 Laurel Springs Drive This unique 4 BR, 3 BA home has stunning views of Shamokin Gorge and backs up to the Appalachian Trail. Great rental investment with proven past rental income. Perfect family getaway with a large open living room, dining room and kitchen with vaulted ceilings and a handsome stone fireplace. Two BR share a bath on the main level with a jetted tub and shower. The master, located on the upper level, has an attached bath, fireplace and a great mountain view, making this a perfect suite. $350,000

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A perfectly placed home on this lot will provide stunning 180-degree views year round! Imagine looking out upon Crawford’s Knob and the Natural Area Preserve from your dream mountain home. The location and elevation of this lot offer many opportunities from a secluded cul-de-sac within central Virginia’s premier four season resort! Let’s talk about your design ideas and make them a reality! Offered at $99,000! Call Gavin Sherwood at 434-962-0226. (555848)

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Well cared for furnished three bedroom home with seasonal views in the Blackrock area, close to Tyro slopes. Updates include nice hardwood floors, redone wood burning stone fireplace, and updated furnishings. Cathedral ceiling in family room gives home a more spacious feel, with lots of morning light. Very private lot with lots of privacy, level parking, and bordering on not to be developed green space. Two full baths with some updates and a unique nook for office space. Large master bedroom enjoys views and has access to a private loft area that can be storage space or a “kids getaway”. Short drive to mountain village area and its amenities and events. Offered at $289,000.

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Upgraded condo on the 18th fairway of Devil’s Knob Golf Course! Grab your clubs and hit the links as soon as you arrive at this beautifully decorated condo with a renovated kitchen. Granite countertops and ceramic tile in the kitchen and both bathrooms add a touch of elegance.

This is one of those kitchens which makes you want to spend time there.

This condo was previously on the Resort Rental Program as a “Gold” Tier property! It could easily be reinstated into the program. Gross rental revenue for 2016 was nearly $24,000! Come enjoy the mountain from this perfect retreat with a wonderful feel. Offered at $89,900!

Call Gavin Sherwood at 434-962-0226. (561559)

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B.O.H. That’s “Back of the House” for those of you not in the restaurant world.

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thepublishers Silly me, I thought raising a handful of turkeys for the holidays would be easier than raising dozens of meat chickens.

A few mornings this month, I’ve woken up to our handsome Tom strutting around outside of his electrified gated community. But since Toms are driven by food and mating, it wasn’t hard to lure him back to his home with the hens. Then one morning, he was gone.

I was feeding the chickens when the other Tom(my) in my life stepped out for his morning run when he noticed the missing bird.

After he finished his jog, he reported no Tom sighting. Drat!

“They’ve been known to join a flock of wild turkey if they’re around,” I’ve been told.

Everything for a hen, I suppose.

And so the kids and I held this romantic belief that Tom’s wanderlust led him astray. Sometimes Toms in gated communities succumb to their primal instincts and stray but hey, that’s nature.

Predators are also part of nature because that’s the forensic conclusion I came to this morning when I discovered Tom’s remains under a row of wild blackberries. I’d say

about two-thirds of the bird was in tact. Whoever did him in – I’m thinking the fox struck again – liked dark meat.

So, I’m now eyeing one of the hens I had hoped would be half of a breeding pair. I need a larger cone for the job but I keep hovering over the “add to cart” button.

This means this year’s Thanksgiving turkey won’t be as large as years’ past, which is fine. Tommy and Adam usually get a breast, I go for a leg, and as for Peyton – I think fluffy white dinner rolls were invented for kids like her.

We give thanks this year to the food on our table, to the smiles on our children’s’ faces, and to the spirit of Wandering Tom (who should have known better).

Please, pass the gravy!

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Fall is a Great Time to Tour the Best of Wintegreen

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Post & Beam View Home

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Craftsman home built in 2006, 6BR, Valley and Mountain Views, Double lot.

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Best ski front location, 4BR, 4 BA, 2,530 sq ft. Home expanded in 2005. Furnished.

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Craftsman home on private 1.3 ac lot with nice mountain views.

5BR, 4.5 BA, 2-car garage.

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Completely renovated home. 4 BR, 3 BA, plus a den.Private lot.

New roof just installed.

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Renovated interior, 3 BR, 3 BA, nice seasonal mountain views.

Walk to skiing.

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4BR, 3.5 BA home on private 1.1 ac lot. Built in 2006. Main floor living.Terraced back yard gardens. (568026) $459,000

Rockfish River Gallery Fine Art and Exquisite Crafts from Virginia 55 Artists & Artisans – We Are Unique !

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

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By Kay Pfaltz www.basicnecessities.com www.kaypfaltz.com Thanksgiving Picks The Apéro, or aperitif, is a timehonored tradition in many European countries, and not only because it offers pleasure, a pause from life at the end of the busy work day, but also for reasons of health as it serves to stimulate our gastric juices, getting the stomach & co. ready for digestion. In the U.S. we call it cocktail hour, a ritual some people take quite seriously, while others indulge most passionately during festive, food and wine-laced holidays. Like Thanksgiving.

Champagne to begin a meal is the perfect ‘gastric stimulator.’ And nothing quite says elegance and good taste like a flute of Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Sure, you can spend $495 on Salon or $130 on Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque (correctly pronounced Jou-et not Jou-A; same for Moët & Chandon) but with an abundance of great grower champagnes, why not get equal if not better quality for a fraction of the price? Our top picks: Diebolt-Vallois, Brut – From the outstanding Cramant terroir, and a perennial favorite. Round, elegant and creamy. Honeysuckle and

chamomile notes that last throughout the complex finish. $58.99 VoirinJumel, Premier Cru, Brut– Also from Cramant, Voirin-Jumel has beautiful floral and mineral characteristic.

Notes of poached pear, meringue, dried fruits and apple. $46 Le Mesnil, Grand Cru, Brut –The vineyards of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger are truly exceptional in that 100% are ranked Grand Cru. Krug Clos de Mesnil and Salon have made Mesnil famous by their rare and expensive bottlings, but if I compare a bottle of the Le Mesnil at $39.99 to Krug’s price of upward of $600, there’s no comparison. Floral, peach and biscuit notes, combine with a graphite edge. $39.99 Of course there’s more to Thanksgiving beverages than pre-dinner drinks. Good choices for Thanksgiving include fruity, low-alcohol wines.

Try: Otella Lugana, 2015, $18.99 – Made from 100% Turbiana grapes, this wine has a lemon curd nose with the minerality to enhance the best of Thanksgiving horrors…I mean sides.

Monmousseaux, Clos le Vigneau, Vouvray 2015, $18.99– Near perfect

for pairing with turkey and the fixins.

The honeyed notes of pear balance crisp acidity. But if a hint of sugar has you running, try Domaine aux Moines, Savennieres, 2014, $36.99 – Dry Chenin at its apogee. Here you’ll find the body and acidity of one of the great food wines acting as perfect host and harmonizer, smoothing rough edges, so that even Aunt Shirley’s bean casserole’s a hit. Delicate notes of wool, quince and apple. For reds any cru Beaujolais is a welcome guest.

Likewise many Pinots. Ankida Ridge Pinot Noir 2014, $42.99– It doesn’t get much more perfect than a beautiful Pinot paired with turkey, and this is it.

For something with more grip: Lodali Nebbiolo d’Alba 2015, $18.99- The taste of Barolo without the price.

And there is still more to Thanksgiving than champagne and wine.

We, at Basics, will be pairing meals with compassion as we serve up humanely-raised meats, and with gratitude as we raise glasses to family, friends and faithful customers.

We wish you Happy Thanksgiving and much peace, love and joy.

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Amherst - $499,000 - Known as Dogwood Forest, 3 homes each w/ 3 BR on 93 acres with 2 acre lake.

Sue Harvey: 434.426.3755

Faber - $305,000 - 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, on 3.54 acres, Oak flrs, walkout basement, Skylights, Soapstone Stove.

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Lovingston - $289,900 - 33.56 acres zoned A1, Ideal location for Business subject to County approval, Mtn Views.

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Arrington - $296,500 - 33.54 ac Private 2,031 fin. sq. ft. 3 Br 3 baths, full apt. in walkout basement.

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Amherst - $265,000 - 20 ac, boasting rock FP, soaring ceilings, open flr plan, 2 car garage, or w/54 acres $432,150.

Sue Harvey: 434.426.3755

Arrington - $245,900 - 6.12 ac w/ spectacular log home, open flr plan, gourmet kitchen, near Tye River.

Andy Youngs: 434.942.9795

Faber - $130,000 - Circa 1894, 3BR, 2 BTH, Spacious rooms, Pine flrs, Main level BR, Outbuilding, Addt’l land avail. .

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If you’re Louella Hill you look up from your books at Brown and buy a ticket to Italy not knowing the language or anyone there.

After a stint mucking pig pens destiny drops you off at a sheep farm with a creamery in Tuscany and suddenly the whey is clear.

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Brady S. Nicks Attorney-at-Law,

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

“I felt like my hands weren’t dirty enough. I really like the dirt of production and creation.

School was a little tidy.”

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ANTIQUES Arriving at this farm gave her the “Ah, ha!” moment that eludes so many. For the past fifteen years that clarity has never been out of reach - it’s as handy as a gallon of milk – and Louella sticks close to the herds. With milk protein as her medium Louella captures the alchemy “of this incredible transformation of grass into exploding flavors of crumbles of aged cheese.”

Returning to the states Louella worked on farms steeping in the experiences each unique setting had to offer. She landed back in Providence, Rhode Island and cofounded Narragansett Creamery. What might have been a happy shelf to rest upon was not permanent, the milk truck of destiny pulled up again. This time her choice was between staying at the creamery or moving to San Francisco with her husband Alan, an evolutionary biologist, as he followed his academic career.

“San Francisco is not a place of production, land prices are too high,” Louella explains. “So I recreated myself to teach cheese-making. I pitched it to a community college and sold out my first workshop.” And just about every one thereafter. Driving all over the Bay Area, The Milk Maid gave cheese-making lessons “. . . in private homes, apartments, law offices and quirky bridal showers.” As well as some nonprofit educational centers. But back to quirky.

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Louella is a native of Bisbee, Arizona, as she allows, “A place for rebels, mystics and old hippies.” That scores you an instant ten points on the eccentric scale. Neighborhood in this city of 5000 or so? The old terraced mining houses that glow in south facing light. Her house?

An adobe supplemented with salvaged materials from the closed copper mines.

“I was born in my parents’ living room. My father, an artist blacksmith, had his forge with anvils and trip hammers just below our home. You looked down on the roof of it.” The scoreboard just shorted out.

Louella laughs, “I wish I had gone into blacksmithing, or my father had been a cheesemaker. We’re very parallel, we both like this molten form of something that gets shaped. He works in bronze, steel, brass. I work in milk protein. Blacksmithing and whitesmithing. I love kitchens. The forge is a kitchen, transformation through heat.”

Another professional move about a year ago has brought Louella and Alan to Virginia. Never having been they came here on a wave of good faith. Keen to the landscape Louella notes the great difference between western landscapes and the Shenandoah Valley. Vastness versus a patchwork quilt of forest, cropland, pasture, orchard and vineyard with cozy living spaces tucked in the seams, much more akin to the European landscape that captivated her.

Having taught extensively Louella did what many accomplished teachers do, she created a textbook, or in her case a cookbook.

Published in 2015 Kitchen Creamery is a solid and aesthetic guide to home cheese-making.

“What’s next for me?”, The Milk Maid wonders. The concept is like a cheese not yet mature, a wine still tannic but showing its potential, or dough rising. Something good will come of this musing time of hers. From the crumbs she’s tossing out, something remarkably enhancing and delicious.

“I can see this as a place where a creamery could exist. The grass is here, the milk is here.” Relying on her shares in cows at Creambrook Farm Services in Middlebrook, Louella extols the availability of cream-line milk that Ben and Kristen Beichler offer. She has a gallon in hand as the water comes to a boil. continued on page 14

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The hot water feels good on cold fingers this chilly morning. We’re sharing a bowl kneading curd into what will become mozzarella. The laughter starts.

It’s much more fun than Play Dough. Hey, growing up isn’t so bad after all. We’re spinning and twisting the cheese into puffballs and blonde Wagnerian braids, immersing them in cold water to set, then to table.

Apples, pears, late tomatoes and pesto (the height of summer preserved) to stack and smear on homemade bread. “Broken Jack” flecked with spicy peppers, sour cream and an earthy cheese that has a beautiful grained skin and a whiff of barnyard.

We discuss “farm to table” as an experience rather than the fact of life it once was. How to bring it back? How to make it no longer an elitist overworked dinner party contortion?

The joy of creating what we are eating in a few short magical moments later yields to Louella’s thoughtful revelry, “I’d like to have a creamery that doubles as a work training program. Something that uses the production of food as a medium for social change and community empowerment. I want that.

I don’t want just a fussy, bourgey little cheese stand that only fussy people go to. Food is unbearably humble. It’s scrubbing the pot.”

Louella the Milk Maid continues, “How do we feed people beyond food? We feed them with community.”

“What if we could create a space that was a big beautiful table and in the morning that space was used to teach preschoolers to roll out pie dough? At noon people came in and got the lunch item that was offered that day? Later it becomes a happy hour site with an evening workshop?”

Louella’s time-lapse table is intriguing. It bows to seasons, expertise and the support of a community that wants something more than to be a pretty place. The first table we will build will be a round one where the discussion begins. BRL

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Hard at work renovating an old produce stand that will soon house Blue Ridge Bucha’s new production and tasting space, Ethan Zuckerman’s hands are probably dirtier than his kids,’ now ages three and five.

“We came across this way to finish our interior raw wood with tannins from the tea followed by a vinegar wash where we’ve soaked steel wool and vinegar.”

After all, kombucha is fermented tea. Ethan dips a rag into a 5-gallon bucket and begins wiping it over a pine board. Little by little, the future indoor tasting area is being accented with these wooden panels.

Shooting for a November production house opening, the Zuckermans join a list of mom-and-pop merchants breathing new life down Route 250, which pours motorists into downtown Waynesboro as they come over Afton Mountain. It’s also heavily trafficked

by Appalachian Trail thru-hikers heading to town to refuel and recharge.

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Ethan Zuckerman wipes a pine board with tea to give the wood a weathered look. The boards are being used as decorative accents at Blue Ridge Bucha’s new production facility in Waynesboro, projected to be up and running in November. Ethan hopes to open the tasting room this spring.

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“We’re excited about being in a corridor where we feel the community is growing and shifting and we can ideally be in on the ground floor of some unique changes where there’s some actual tourism interest coming into the city,” explains Kate, Ethan’s wife. As you pass Blue Ridge Bucha, Rockfish Gap Outfitters is on the right, and Basic City Brewing Company – located at the old Virginia Metal Crafters site – is on the left.

“Obviously Rockfish Gap Outfitters has been here for years, and now with Basic City Beer up and running – which is a phenomenal little spot – we’re hoping to be part of a new entryway,” Ethan adds.

It’s an opportunity for the kombucha brewery to offer Waynesboro and its visitors some trail magic, off the trail. Started in 2010 from their home in Afton, the company recently rebranded from Barefoot Bucha to Blue Ridge Bucha. Though renovating an old building isn’t easy, Ethan says it’s a refreshing move in the right direction.

“It’s nice to have a little pause between work and home. A brief commute. It’s kind of pleasant, actually.”

By spring, he hopes to open up the roll-up door and have the tasting room up and running.

“So the hope is to kind of create this outdoor courtyard where we can have tables, potentially in time plug in a food truck, kind of a nice outdoor scene, and the roll up door is open, merges seamlessly with the bar inside.” BRL

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RELAX in this elegant and tastefully decorated & updated 4BR/3.5BA Golf Front end unit. New carpet, wood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, plumbing fixtures & ceiling fans. Recessed lights throughout all 3 levels. Prof decorated with designer paint colors. Propane gas fireplace. Windows on 3 sides w/views of 17th hole from large, wrap-around deck. Only one shared firewall w/ no noise above! Private 2-car pkg pad in front & only 3 steps to covered entrance w/separate ski closet. Extensive storage behind Bedrooms #3 and 4. Pull-down stairs to entirely carpeted attic storage area. Walk to Spa. Trillium HOA ($383/ mo) covers ext. paint & landscaping, house checks, etc. Feels like detached home w/o the maintenance! Offered at $269,000 – Call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (535180)

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One level living in this unique vacation or retirement home on a private cul de sac lot with surprising views. Flat parking and drive makes this well maintained home easy on the knees, comfortable and warm. Extra-large two car garage, hardiboard siding, central air and heat, open interior main living area with hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace in living room, air to heat exchanger in crawl space for efficiency and heat distribution. Home has southern exposure.

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Private and secluded, this 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bath furnished home has an attached garage, screened porch, lots of deck space and a bright and open layout. Vaulted ceilings, central air, fireplaces in family room and master bedroom and more! This well cared for home had a new 40 yr. roof in 2016, new furnace in 2014. Each bedroom has a separate bath, two are masters with double vanities, jet tubs and walk in showers. Home was completed by builder Richard Bupp for present owners. Never rented.

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You must see this custom built mountain retreat to appreciate it! Exquisite finishes throughout this home include reclaimed wood floors, antique accent window glass from England, Italian tile, custom wood carved mantel, beveled glass in entryway, artisan crafted stone bear above fireplace and more. Fireplaces in family room & a unique English Pub room make this a fun yet cozy & comfortable place to relax or entertain. Lovely screened porch, landscaped rear patio, weather resistant fiber cement siding, dual fuel central heat & air, 2 car oversized garage w/ ample storage. Multiple sitting areas, 3 master suites, plus an office and a bonus room for “overflow”. Kitchen has high end appliances, a warming oven, compactor, breakfast nook & more! Offered at $750,000. Contact Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (562837)

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Lovely 3 bedroom plus golf front home remodeled and with additions in 2003. Many upgrades by full time resident allow this to be your primary home or vacation getaway. Upgrades include 2 car garage with finished bonus room, central AC and heat pump, backup power generator, heated floors in kitchen and laundry area, Bosch kitchen appliances, floor to ceiling real stone fireplace in Great Room, dual water heaters, and COPPER piping throughout. Paved driveway with plenty of parking, lots of native and rare wildflowers, 50 yr. roof, handicap ramp and other accessible features. Offered at $349,500.

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This is exactly what a mountain condo should be!!! It is not often that a property which offers a 1-minute walk to the Highlands Express Lift and a breathtaking view comes to the market. You can be on the slopes within minutes of arriving at this mountain getaway! The spacious master bedroom does not disappoint with its own fireplace and private, ground level deck. Main level deck off of the living room also provides panoramic views of the Blue Ridge. Nothing beats relaxing to the sights you have from this condo after a day of riding at Virginia’s premier four season resort. Beautifully decorated in the aesthetic of the mountain with great rental potential. Offered at $165,000. Call Gavin Sherwood at 434-962-0226. (562922)

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1450 Ledges Condos If you’re looking for a place to spend this July 4th then here it is! This beautifully decorated 1 bedroom / 1 Full bath unit offers so much & more! Spacious Open Floor Plan! Views Galore! With- New Trex Decking! Tile flooring, nice kitchen & appliances! Money maker in The Resort Rental Program! Priced to move! Offered at $126,000. Call Tim Craig – 540-416-8498 or email tmack377@yahoo.com. (563216)

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Come experience the beauty of Wintergreen Resort from this modern retreat that will make you never want to leave! Year round panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from this renovated condo make it a destination that should not be missed. Renovations which occurred during 2012 include Bamboo flooring, custom lighting fixtures, wood cabinets in kitchen and wet bar, beautiful tile back splash in the kitchen, new stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets with modern pulls, quartz counters, tile work surrounding the fireplace with reclaimed wood accent, granite counters in wet bar and master bath, vessel sinks in both baths, and modern cabinetry in master bath. Mountain beauty with modern conveniences make this the perfect getaway home!

Offered at $249,000! Call Gavin Sherwood at 434-962-0226. (561903)

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Convenient location not far from Devils Knob amenities. Large wrap around private decks, conditioned crawl space, beautiful floor to ceiling stone fireplace, wet bar in family room. Unique master bedroom with bonus loft space. Recently re stained decks. Augusta Co. location (lower tax rate). One of the best layout and conditioned homes in this price range at Wintergreen. Offered at $334,000. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com. (553985)

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No steps to this furnished two bedroom two bath condo in one of the newest buildings at Wintergreen! Located next to the Wintergarden Spa and Aquatics Center and convenient to Devils Grill Restaurant, Golf and Tennis, this condo is ready to enjoy this summer. Wood burning fireplace in living room, central AC and heat, separate dining area and nice deck to enjoy the cool summer breezes. Currently in Wintergreen resort rental program with good rental revenue and rating.

Priced to sell and under tax assessment. Offered at $119,500.

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Located in the preferred Hunters Pt area of Stoney Ck. this well cared for home is golf front and stream side on Monacan Hole # 4. One level main living area and master bedroom, with many upgrades including screened porch, sun room w/ custom windows, built in shelving, hard wood flooring, vaulted and tray ceilings, crown molding, chair railing, oversized garage, and well established landscaping and irrigation. Exterior is fiber cement with stone facade and 2 x 6 construction. Seasonal mountain views at rear of home. Dual zone heat pump with AC, lots of storage and walk up attic space. Bonus rm above garage can be 4th bedroom or 2nd family room.

Gas fireplace, ceiling fans in all rooms, 2 attic fans. Excellent value for this quality of home. Offered at $449,900. Call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com. (562176)

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Low energy costs due to this being a mid-level unit. This condo has never been rented and is in pristine condition as it was lovingly cared for by the 15 year owners. Upgrades include Hot Water Heater in 2010; Pella Windows and Storm Door in 2011; Front Door in 2012; Carpet in 2016; and Pella Sliding Door in 2016. Short walk to The Wintergarden Pool and Spa, Devil’s Grill, and The Nature Foundation. Condo is being sold fully furnished and is move-in ready! Offered at $79,900!

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Build to Suit! Fabulous golf-front and mountain view lot in the coveted Hunters Point section of Stoney Creek. Panoramic golf views are complimented by towering mountain views. A nearly level lot offers easy building options. $70,000.

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Nice furnished 2 bedroom 2 full bath townhouse with bonus room loft. Close to Mountain Village and slopes.

Full kitchen, family room with wood burning fireplace, full sized deck and patio outside of master bedroom.

New walkways and stone walls outside unit. Ready to enjoy this ski season! Offered at $115,000.

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This spacious and efficient 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is a rare offering. Situated on a quiet street this home is perfect for anyone who wants to get away and enjoy the beauty of Wintergreen Resort. Sold turnkey furnished. Great rental potential! Call for a private showing! Offered at $279,900. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498 or email tmack377@yahoo.com.

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Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (565670)

75 Oak Grove Lane

This well maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath custom contemporary home is your perfect getaway! Located in a Golf community (Stoney Creek) and situated on almost 2 acres of privacy; this home boasts, soap stone countertops, premium hickory hardwood flooring, new lighting, expansive wrap around craftsman decking, and an attractively landscaped yard. Enjoy entertaining guests in style or relax while enjoying the magnificent star filled skies from your picturesque stone patio. This is a must see for anyone who desires privacy and functionality. Offered at $359,900. Call Tim Craig – 540-416-8498 or email tmack377@yahoo.com. (565446)

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Just in Time!!! This beautifully decorated and upgraded Ski Chalet is just a short walk to the slopes and comes turnkey furnished; ready for your family this ski season! Enjoy picturesque views from your master bedroom, living room, & expansive decking. Designed with convenience in mind; the first floor boasts two bedrooms and two full bathrooms while the loft area upstairs sleeps many or doubles as a playroom for the kids! A Must See! Offered at $285,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498 or email tmack377@yahoo.com. (555213) FIC

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Spacious 4 bed, 3.5 bath townhome with deck overlooking 1 acre Trillium nature preserve with mature hardwoods and native plants.

If you need space for all the gear you use when enjoying Wintergreen without the responsibility of a detached home, Trillium is for you. Immediately across from Wintergarden Spa & Fitness, the Trillium neighborhood is uniquely situated for walking convenience to the spa, Nature Foundation, and ski shuttle. Two minutes to golf & tennis. Offered at $224,000. www.goWintergreen.com Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 (557781)

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Reduced! $150,000. www.goWintergreen.com Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 (508360)

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The outlook continues to get better for sellers within the Nelson County real estate market. Improvements were noted from the midyear report and this third quarter further strengthens the selling position. Of course a gain for sellers, can be a loss for buyers. Hence, if you are looking to make a purchase, NOW is the time to move forward before inventory dwindles and prices and rates become less favorable for a purchase. Here is a quick market summary. *Data was extracted from the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Q1-Q3 Countywide Overview; 187 residential properties sold in Q1Q3 of 2017 which represents a 13% increase from the same time period in 2016 when 166 properties sold.

Q1-Q3 Statistical Comparisons; Q1-Q3 2016 recap: 166 sales, median $206,000, average price $236,184, average price per sq ft $127.71,

Days on Market (DOM) 189, median DOM 122. Q1-Q3 2017: 187 sales, median $250,000, average price $297,361, Average price per sq ft $134.55, DOM 186, median DOM 83. All market indicators favor sellers. Increases were achieved across the board in number of sales and in price (median and average), and properties took 32% fewer days to sell when comparing the median DOM. Inventory has also been dwindling. There are currently 251 properties for sale at an average price per sq ft of 166.52 compared to 293 this time last year at a price per sq ft of $166.55; this is a 14.3% reduction in inventory. The current asking price per sq ft ($166.52) is 24% higher than the sold price per sq ft ($134.55); I often refer to this difference as the gap between “wish for” pricing compared to true market value. If you plan to put your property on the market, make sure that you set your asking price based on sold

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comps and NOT on inflated, unsold properties. Setting a market driven price can make the difference in being SOLD and not just FOR SALE. The properties currently for sale have been lingering on the market at an average of 257 days and counting.

Q1-Q3 Sales Summary by Locality; Nelson County sales encompass 3 main markets, Wintergreen (mountain) with 91 sales, Stoney Creek (valley) with 25 sales, and all other non-resort or county properties with 71 sales. When comparing Q1-Q3 2017 sales with Q1-Q3 2016 sales, two markets had a significant gain in sales and the third market held steady. Stoney Creek had the greatest increase at 56.3% followed

by Wintergreen at a 16.7%. The county market held steady with 71 sales compared to 72 in Q1-Q3 2016.

Another notable statistic is within Wintergreen (mountain) and the distribution of sales; 91 properties sold representing 37 detached homes and

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54 attached/condos. Hence, 60% of all mountain sales have been condos.

Besides Wintergreen, the county locality with the most sales is Afton with 15 sales representing 21% of the market for non-resort localities.

Monthly/Quarterly Sales Breakdown; Q3 with 73 sales was the strongest quarter followed by Q2 with 69 sales and Q1 with 45 sales. The strongest month for Q1-Q3 was August with 30 sales followed by June with 28 sales. The slowest month was January with only 10 sales.

Variables such as location, views, acreage, condition and features can affect values. For further explanation and comparison relative to a property you want to sell or purchase, contact a real estate professional.

1246 Carter Hill Rd; $559,900 3Br/3Ba; 54 Acres

Fulfill your dream of owning a log home nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with tremendous privacy, large acreage with miles of wooded hiking/riding trails, bold creek, and ample open land for gardening or farm animals. Features: vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace and woodstove, hardwood floors, covered porches, deck, garage, and nearly 60k in recent improvements to include renovated bathrooms with quartz countertops and tile showers. Prime location for outdoor recreation - just minutes to Appalachian Trail, Crabtree Falls, Wintergreen, and many orchards/wineries/breweries; less than 7 miles to Devils Backbone.

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

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Location: 952 Blue Ridge Drive, Wintergreen, Virginia Offered at: $399,000 Comments: The amazing features in this home include natural stone travertine tile floors throughout with radiant heat, top tier Brazilian soapstone kitchen counter tops and tile back splash, handsome wood railings, wood ceilings, exotic tile application in baths, and the list goes on. Relax on the full front and rear porches, and the living room with stone fireplace, family room downstairs and loft room offer elbow room for everyone. This location is only minutes from your owner swimming pool, golf and the resort amenities.

Contact: John McKeithen Mountain Area Realty 434-361-2440

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Location: 1045 Thrashers Creek Road, Amherst, Virginia Offered at: $185,000 Comments: This is such a warm and cozy home on 3.6 open acres located in beautiful western Amherst County surrounded by mountain views with a native trout stream running all along the lower property line. Interior features open floor plan, wood floors, stone wood burning/gas log fireplace, 1st floor bedroom & bath, wood stove in basement, 2-car garage, large workshop, & tractor shed. Home was built in 1919 & is beautifully maintained & updated.

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High school seniors Ruth Fitzgerald and Aeri Armstrong may be in a brewery kitchen on a Thursday afternoon, but they’re not playing hooky.

They’re participating in an internship program that’s the first of its kind in the area. Nelson County High School is collaborating with Wild Wolf Brewery to introduce two students each semester to the B.O.H. – in the industry, that stands for “Back of House.”

This is great practice for Aeri, who wants to see if she can handle the heat of the kitchen after she graduates high school.

“I think culinary arts is something I want to pursue in the future, so this was a nice opportunity for me to see what it’s like,” she said.

Brewery owner/operator and orchestrator of the program, Mary Wolf adds, “It was fun for me to see two young ladies as our first interns. The culinary field needs more women. This will give them a chance to see firsthand that they can be an asset in this field and that they can advance just as easily and quickly as their male counterparts. It’s fun watching them progress and advance their skills each week!”

I was able to catch them during day four of their semester long program, so the girls were still pretty green – Unlike the carrots, which were purple!

New Executive Chef, Andrew Hunter, (whose culinary background is even more impressive than his positive attitude), has only been with Wild Wolf for a little over a month, but couldn’t be a bigger advocate for the program. continued on page 31

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“I think this program is amazing and I wish I had something like this when I was younger, it would have been so fun!” Andrew said.

“The girls always have huge smiles when they come in. I remember when they came in for the first time, their knife skills were just starting. I’ve had them cut items that we’ve used on specials and in our soups. They have improved in leaps and bounds! Their base skills have improved a lot in the time they’ve been coming. They seem to really enjoy what they’re doing too. They can get their work done and have a fun time doing it.”

Ruth lives more on the southern side of the county, but admits it’s worth the trip to attend the twice a week class in Nellysford.

“It’s a little bit of a drive for me, but I still like it a lot,” she explains. “I really like working in the kitchen a lot at home. If my mom’s not home I’ll cook dinner, or if she is there I usually help her out some. So, I thought it’d be neat to get experience with actual culinary arts, working in a restaurant”.

And although this class may seem pretty cut and dry, these girls are learning much more than just how to peel vegetables.

“Being in the kitchen, you have to have trust, no matter what you’re doing, where you’re doing it, or what time – time being when you’re busy,” explained Chris Jack, the previous Executive Chef who helped instruct the class at its inception. “I trust the guy on this side of me as much as the guy on that side of me. You don’t have to like each other, but you’re gonna end up trusting each other”.

It turns out the participants in this program have the opportunity to learn much more than just kitchen skills.

“Wild Wolf is very excited to be collaborating with Nelson County High School on this new internship program,” said Mary. “It’s a great opportunity for high school students to be able to experience their potential career choice before they graduate. If they choose to go into Culinary Arts after 1-2 semesters in the program, they will have some great starting knowledge and will be able to advance more quickly in their career.” BRL

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PHOTOS VIA CLAYTON WITTE

AIGHT DEN With Billy Bob Thornton as its muse, a Blue Ridge mountain funk band releases its debut album.

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A carpenter by day, Clayton Witte is a drummer by night. And apparently a media hustler on the weekends in between gigs with his band, Nefarious Characters, which has been around since 2012.

“Yeah, I’m ready now ...” reads his text. For some reason iMessage isn’t working and I’m left wondering if he’s about to lose service driving through one of the hollows. Switching over to riding shotgun to shoot me texts is a good move.

So in between the silence, I sift through the band’s bio. Nef Char is made up of three guys: vocalist/electric guitarist James Del Priore from Afton, Jamie McClean of Stuarts Draft on bass, and drummer Clayton from Nellysford.

Then my phone beeps.

“This is our first album called Aight Den.” That should auto correct to Alrighty Then but if you’ve ever seen Billy Bob Thornton’s Sling Blade, you know Siri meant Aight Den. “We’ve been working on it for about a year,” Clayton texts, explaining the group laid down the tracks at The Ante Room in Charlottesville with Terry Martin.

Terry Martin. That name sounds familiar.

“He does sound at all the major festivals,” Clayton texts. “You may know of him from the detailing service at the car wash by The Blue Ridge Pig.”

That’s right. Terry details my truck about twice a year. I had heard he was some sort of local sound god worshipped by area musicians.

But you can find him near the BBQ joint detailing cars.

Aight Den. Nefarious Characters started meeting up at James’ small cabin in Afton playing strictly instrumentals but soon learned that their bar crowd likes a few words here and there.

Well up in the treetops, they’re running wild Semi-deadly plot with that devious smile They’re up next to the mountain like a voodoo chile Coming to your house now, in single file That’s from a single called “Voodoo Squirrel Gravy.” Aight Den. Listeners describe the group as a rowdy mountain funk band that dabbles in funk, hip-hop, jam and rock. But surely the soul of the group’s debut CD derives from that Billy Bob Thorntonesque philosophy. More Clayton texts: “A bird takes a dump on your shoulder.”

Aight Den. “It’s gonna rain today.”

Aight Den. “It’s gonna rain tomorrow.”

Aight Den. And on November 18 at Basic City Brewing in Waynesboro, the band is throwing a CD release party for its fans and anyone else who happens to stumble in for a brew. So as you clutch your pint and feel the pounding beat from the drummer, know that it comes from a man whose heavily-inked body wields a large hammer by day. A man whose heros are Buddy Miles and Dave Lombardo of Slayer. A man whose beard is soaked with fresh sarcasm.

“The reason they should worship me is because you can put any rhythm in front of me: funk, metal, country, you name it. And I’ll make that (naughty word for feces) sound good and I’m just a cool dude once you get to know me!”

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The Art of the Move The last three months have been the hardest, non-medical related jaunt I have ever experienced in my life. I moved. Along with a wife, two children, four dogs, six cats, three horses, eighteen chickens, two ducks, 15,900 plants … Okay, you get it. Aside from the usual keep it/throw it away/ clean up associated with a move, this move really tested every ounce of design in my soul since time was critical. A Design/Architecture degree couldn’t have even begun to prepare me for what was to follow. It takes a lifetime of association with antiques, plants and rural terrain to really prepare the mind for what arose in the next 90 days. The plan was simple: assess, plan, clear and recover.

Arriving with a real estate agent to view an uninhabited property for the first time can be challenging – so much to explore and document in a limited time. My digital Canon and laser were relied on to document that first trip so that I would remember angles, distances, colors, views, layout, issues, etc. The house is a brick ranch, not exactly the house of my dreams, but the foundation and roof were solid. The driveway arrived on the side of the house and ended as a tight, circular drive that only a VW could negotiate. Large fragile trees, some with split leaders, flanked the house on the front and back. The surrounding grades near the structure moved water towards the foundation. Lastly, vines and trash trees were overgrown around all of the surrounding out buildings, concentrating high humidity and debris on roofs and siding.

The house and surrounding area were in CAD within 48 hours of the first visit – well ahead of any offer to purchase the house. The plan was to spend money on issues that presented the maximum impact for the money.

Transforming the classic brick ranch involved adding multiple oppos-

ing gables contradicting the typical 1-dimensional layout of the structure.

A second floor master bedroom was added to pick up the views from the surrounding mountain range. The drive shifted, starting about 200 feet from the structure to slowly move away from the residence and ultimately arrive at the front, with a classic 20+ foot parking area dovetailed with a stone walk. All grades near the residence were cut so water moved effortlessly away. Poorly placed trees and those that had structural issues were removed to both enhance views and protect the newly renovated residence.

The tree clearing process is much more than releasing an operator on a bulldozer. Buried in a Virginia pine and paradise forest was a nice collection of hardwoods, including Persimmons and a small orchard, all just needing a little elbow room.

All large trees were limbed up with a pole saw to allow for maintenance and enhance the overall shape of the tree. Finally, a selective cut of large deciduous trees that blocked mountain views would be harvested.

Old lumber and associated building materials under a dry roof are only created once. The patina they offer is breathtaking. On the property were over a dozen dilapidated structures that were recovered for flooring, exposed beams, shiplap and wainscoting in the renovated residence.

Pieces of old rusted tin roofs were laid vertical between old oak siding to create large doors for the barn and constructed shed. Since most of the structures were built at least 75 years ago, all of the nails used in the construction were cut nails – long tapered, rectangular nails popular in early construction. These nails were saved during the demolition process so they could be added back as decoration to the boards from which they were removed.

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Recently I donated blood. I was motivated by a friend whose wife had leukemia and needed hundreds of transfusions of blood and blood components before she died from the disease.

In the US more than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day – that’s one every 2 seconds! There are many reasons why people need blood. Many people with cancer will need transfusions during their treatment. Sickle cell disease patients can require frequent blood transfusions throughout their lives. A single car accident victim can require many units of blood. This blood cannot be manufactured – it can only come from generous donors.

There are four types of transfusable products that can be derived from blood: red cells, platelets, plasma and cryoprecipitate. Typically, two or three of these are produced from a pint of donated whole blood so each donation can help save up to three lives.

Donors can give either whole blood or specific blood components only.

Discover Why Donating blood is a simple process. You must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Every potential donor is given a miniphysical, checking their temperature, blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin to ensure it is safe for the donor to give blood. A sterile needle is used only once for each donor and then discarded. The actual blood donation typically takes about 10-15 minutes.

The entire process, from the time you arrive to the time you leave, takes about an hour and 15 minutes. A healthy donor may donate red blood cells every 8 weeks. All donated blood is tested for infectious diseases before it can be released to hospitals.

Your gift of a blood donation will save lives. Someday another person’s blood donation might save your life.

Blood can be donated locally through Virginia Blood Services or the Red Cross. Consider donating blood, you will be glad you did.

Dr. Charles Cole 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.

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10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Start: Nov. 1, 2017 5:30 pm End: Nov. 1, 2017 8:00 pm Venue: Blue Mountain Brewery Phone: 540-456-8020 Address: 9519 Critzer Shop Road Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Start: Nov. 11, 2017 11:00 am End: Nov. 11, 2017 6:00 pm Venue: Virginia Distillery Company Phone: 434-285-2900 Address: 299 Eades Lane Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON)

NOVEMBER 4 SATURDAY DRAGON DASH 5K & ONE-MILE FUN RUN/WALK Start: Nov. 4, 2017 8:00 am End: Nov. 4, 2017 10:00 am Venue: North Branch School Phone: 540-456-8450 Address: 221 Mickens Road Afton, Virginia 22920 (NELSON) COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Start: Nov. 4, 2017 8:30 am End: Nov. 4, 2017 10:30 am Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish Lane Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) APPLE BUTTER MAKING Start: Nov. 4, 2017 9:00 am End: Nov. 4, 2017 5:00 am Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 11100 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON)

NOVEMBER 10 FRIDAY ART SHOW Start: Nov. 10, 2017 6:30 pm End: Nov. 10, 2017 8:30 pm Venue: St.Mary’s Catholic Church Phone: 434-263-8509 Address: 9900 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON)

14TH ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST Start: Nov. 11, 2017 12:00 pm End: Nov. 11, 2017 5:00 pm Venue: Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery Phone: 540-456-8400 Address: 9423 Batesville Road Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) 23RD ANNUAL ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR Start: Nov. 11, 2017 10:00 am End: Nov. 11, 2017 5:00 pm Phone: 434-823-1882 Address: Front Street Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON) SECOND SATURDAYS ART OPENING Start: Nov. 11, 2017 4:00 pm End: Nov. 11, 2017 6:00 pm Venue: Creative Framing and The Art Box Phone: 434-989-00322 Address: ​5784 Three Notch’d Road, Crozet, VA 22932 (ALBEMARLE)

NOVEMBER 18 SATURDAY FALL BAZAAR Start: Nov. 18, 2017 11:00 am End: Nov. 18, 2017 4:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Fire Department Phone: 540-456-6853 Address: 39 Wintergreen Drive Roseland, VA 22967 (NELSON)

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NOVEMBER 11 SATURDAY VETERANS THANK YOU DAY Start: Nov. 11, 2017 9:00 am End: Nov. 11, 2017 5:00 pm Venue: Saunders Brothers Farm Market Phone: 434-277-5455 Address: 11100 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 22920 (NELSON) FULL NELSON 5K Start: Nov. 11, 2017 9:00 am End: Nov. 11, 2017 3:00 pm Venue: Blue Mountain Barrel House Phone: 252-207-9393 Address: 495 Cooperative Way Arrington, VA 22922 (NELSON) 23RD ANNUAL ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR Start: Nov. 11, 2017 10:00 am End: Nov. 12, 2017 5:00 pm Phone: 434-823-1882 Address: Front Street Lovingston, VA 22949 (NELSON)

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HOME & GARDEN Garlic for Sale Nelson grown without pesticides. Large bulbs great for planting and/or cooking. Free growing instructions provided. Call evenings before 9PM. Posted By:Keith Dix NELSON COUNTY434-361-0091 $10 lb. or 8 lb. for 5 lbs. or more Wooden skis and poles Wooden skis and bamboo poles.

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4300 Rockfish Valley Hwy; #541126; $299,000

1037 Pounding Branch Rd; #564445; $284,900

Commercial w/ B-1 zoning w/ by right uses: hotel/motel, retail, restaurant, office, services, etc‌; 1,500+ ft road frontage; 13.02ac

Log home w/ complete renovation including high-end kitchen and baths; vaulted ceilings, covered porch, deck, privacy; 2,832 sq ft; 1.89ac

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185 Coleman Place; #563725; $449,900

790 Pounding Branch Rd; #563294; $399,900

Spacious & Private! Mtn view, open flow, 2 fireplaces, 3 car garage, In-law suite, screened porch, patio; 3,676 sq ft; 4Br/3Ba; 1.47ac

Privacy w/ 8 acres for hiking and outdoor recreation; Built 2011 w/ upgrades; basement; wood floors, woodstove, gas fireplace; 4Br/3Ba

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17 Pitcher Plant Ln; $249,900

Great value! Private w/ lots of outdoor living space; open w/ cathedral ceiling, 2 living areas w/ stone fireplaces; optional 5th bedroom

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348 Deer Springs Ln; #555791; $199,000

Golf front w/ privacy; 2 large bedrooms w/ extra sleeping/sitting areas; deck, wood floors, fireplace; 70k below assessment! 1,592 sq ft

Livebeautifully in Nelson County

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673 Devils Knob Loop; #551222; $269,900

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

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

434-996-3525 Blue Ridge LIFE

Marlo Allen

InsistOnThatGirl.com NOVEMBER 2017