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Monday was Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, but with local lakes, spray grounds, and pools closed (except to those who can afford membership at private clubs), some took to the Downtown Mall in the hopes of another day not exactly the same as the last.

In spite of the Phase One reopening, closed signs still dominate downtown. “Maybe in June” the signs at 2nd Act Books say hopefully. At Citizen Burger Bar, the sight of several tables full of patrons casually having lunch (none of them wearing masks) felt jarringly out of place. At Chaps, customers waited outside the door, a roughly appropriate number of feet apart. “How are you?” one parent on line called across to another. The mom, behind her mask, made a face that seemed part smile, part grimace. “Today’s a good day,” she said. “We had a bike ride, and ice cream, so today’s a good day.” That’s pretty much the best any of us can manage, as our strange spring turns into an uneasy summer. Left to find our own ways to salvage the season, many have turned to gardening, so this week we offer some tips (p. 14), whether you’re just starting out or ready to explore a deeper relationship with nature. We’re also launching a new series, Checking In (p. 13), to catch up with familiar faces around town and hear how they’re getting through this time. “We’re trying to make the best of it,” says Ragged Mountain Running’s Mark Lorenzoni, who’s still coaching runners and even organizing socially distant races. “If you go looking for negatives, it’s not hard to find, it’s in our faces all days long,” he says. “But if you go looking for positives, it’s just as easy to find. It’s just more subtle.”—Laura Longhine

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— Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer on Memorial Day weekend. According to the city’s police, there were no major social distancing violations on the area’s jam-packed beaches.

NEWS Pay up The neo-Nazis who helped organize Unite the Right have, unsurprisingly, behaved poorly throughout the ensuing court case against them. On Monday, three defendants in Sines v. Kessler were ordered to pay $41,300 as a penalty for violating orders to turn over evidence related to the case, reports Integrity First for America, the organization backing the suit. Earlier this year, defendant Elliot Kline was charged with contempt of court and faced jail time as a result. The case is ongoing.

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In a Sunday interview with “Full Measure,” President Trump admitted he was no longer taking daily doses of hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug he claimed could prevent or treat coronavirus, despite mounting scientific evidence to the contrary. Just last week, he dismissed the findings of a study funded by the National Institutes of Health and UVA, which concluded that the drug had a higher overall mortality rate for coronavirus patients in Veterans Administration hospitals, calling it “a Trump enemy statement.” Trump has yet to apologize for those

remarks, still claiming in the interview that “hydroxy” has had “tremendous, rave reviews.”

Respectful distance With social-distancing regulations in place, traditional ceremonies were off limits this Memorial Day, but some locals still found ways to commemorate the holiday. An enormous American flag floated over the 250 Bypass, thanks to the fire department, and residents showed up at the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial to pay their respects throughout the day, including a trumpet player who joined in a nationally coordinated playing of “Taps.”

Frozen out Laid off workers looking for a new position amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic won’t have an easy time of it, as several of the city’s major employers—including the City of Charlottesville, the University of Virginia, and Albemarle County Public Schools— have announced hiring freezes. Among the positions on hold in city government are the heads of the departments of Parks & Recreation and Public Works (both currently being run by interim directors), along with traffic supervisor, centralized safety coordinator, and others.

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Charlottesville’s 2020 high school graduates imagined they’d be walking across a grand stage right about now, with “Pomp and Circumstance” blaring as an auditorium applauded. That’s gone, of course, but the virus hasn’t stopped our schools from showing love for their seniors. Districts around town have held variations on the traditional graduation ceremony, providing graduates with a chance to do more than just fling their caps toward the family’s living room ceiling. Although school was originally scheduled to run through June 5, county schools decided to end “remote learning” on May 22, and held graduation events this week. At Albemarle High, students could Joslyn Grimes (center) poses for a picture with her family after graduating from Albemarle High on May 23. Social-distancing guidelines required students to arrive at the school’s parking lot in make an appointment to walk five-minute intervals for a modified ceremony. across a tented, outdoor stage and and received their diplomas. On receive a diploma while families the originally scheduled graduaand photographers looked on. tion day, the school will stream a In the city, where lessons are (at congratulatory video, featuring least theoretically) continuing for footage from the victory laps. the next two weeks, Charlottesville In the past, most of the area’s High put on a “victory lap” event— public high schools have held their students donned their caps and ceremonies at the John Paul Jones gowns and drove around the Arena. This year’s celebrations are school with their families, while far less grand, but they show the teachers and staff stood by the creativity, resilience, and sense of roadside hollering congratulations humor required in this moment— and holding signs. The lap concludand they’re certainly as memoed at the front of the school, where rable as a valedictory address. graduates walked across the “stage”

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Later, when they inmates say that the prison administration called the hospital, they say the nurshas failed to adequately communicate with es reported he wasn’t there. family members, failed to set up safe quar“Has he died?” the sibling wonantine zones inside the facilities, and dered. The only way they were able dragged their heels to release prisoners who to find out was by checking if the should be eligible. inmate’s prison-issued email was in “Everything that’s going on at Dillwyn is service. When they saw it was active, a total disaster,” says Monet Anderson, they knew he was back in the prison, whose son, Antonio Funn, is being held in but the sibling thought he was too Dillwyn and has contracted coronavirus. sick to write back. Anderson says Funn, 30, has lost his senses Dillwyn and Buckingham correctional centers both have serious outbreaks of COVID-19, and worried families say prison administrators are not sharing enough information. “I just wish we could know what of taste and smell. shape he’s in,” the sibling says. NorIn Virginia, more than 1100 people have “Our offenders are adults,” Kinney cilities unless it is necessary to transport an mally, the family drives three hours each contracted the disease while incarcerated in responded in an email. “Just as your docinmate for security reasons.” way to visit him a few times per month. “He the state prison system. Six people have died tor wouldn’t call your family members Around the country, some prison systems lives for us to come visit him.” But the virus while incarcerated; one of those deaths ocif you tested positive for a condition, we have dealt with the virus by decreasing the has made those trips impossible, and uncurred at Dillwyn and two at Buckingham. cannot share offenders’ confidential mednumber of people housed in their facilities, communicative administration amplifies Families of the incarcerated say adminisical information.” but the Virginia state prison system has been the problem. trators have been AWOL. “The [Dillwyn] Families think the precautions being slow to act. The General Assembly approved warden has been gone, they don’t even see taken inside the prison are inadequate. an inmate release program on April 22, allowher,” Anderson says. “She doesn’t want to “Because he’s an “They said they set up a bunch of beds ing those with less than a year of their sentence catch the virus.” inmate, it’s almost like remaining and a record of good behavior to in the gym, whatever the gym is,” says the C-VILLE called Dillwyn Correctional we don’t count.” anonymous source. “The nurses are checkbe transferred out. That program applies to Center Warden Dana Ratliffe-Walker on ing him twice a day, taking his temperajust 2,000 of the roughly 30,000 inmates in Wednesday afternoon, and found that her ANONYMOUS SIBLING OF A BUCKINGHAM ture. If they’re giving him medication, I the state system. As of May 24, just 208 invoicemail inbox was full. Staff at both DillCORRECTIONAL CENTER INMATE have no idea.” mates had actually been allowed to leave the At Dillwyn, Anderson says her son’s living correctional facilities, according to Kinney. area is an “open pod. There’s no way to get Funn, whose sentence ends in July, meets the state’s criteria for early release. Anderson away from anyone.” says a home plan was approved weeks ago, Two weeks ago, four inmates were transState prison inmates make up 0.4% of Virginia’s population but 3% of Virginia’s confirmed but nothing happened. Then, last week, “afferred out of Dillwyn and sent to a higher coronavirus cases. Facilites with the most severe outbreaks are listed below. All data courtesy ter numerous calls and emails,” the family security facility. The DOC claims the move Virginia Department of Corrections, as of May 26 was in response to a hunger strike by the heard Funn had been approved for release inmates, a claim the ACLU is investigating. last week—but he still hasn’t moved. 350 Anderson says the four men who were Kinney declined to comment on Funn’s Total positives, including those transferred had been in Funn’s pod, and that case but wrote that “offenders are being re300 recovered or transferred the DOC hasn’t been telling the full story. viewed for release as quickly as is responsi250 “[The inmates] blocked the doors to their bly possible.” “We’re just trying to figure out, why is this pod, so [the prison] could not bring in any 200 Current more infected inmates,” Anderson says. “Evmoving so slow.” Anderson says. “You have cases on ery time their 14-day quarantine period was guys sitting, who have home plans in place, site 150 coming to an end, they would try to bring and they’re not moving, they’re sitting.” in other inmates. 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have limited English skills. In Albemarle County alone, there are kids from 96 different countries, speaking more than 80 different languages, according to Germino. One of the biggest distance-learning challenges for ESL students, teachers say, is one many families have faced: internet access. Schools have provided Wi-Fi hot spots and laptops, among other resources. But some students still do not have adequate internet access. From ACPS’ Check and Connect program, which requires teachers and counselors to contact every student at least once a week, “we know there are 685 students, about 4.7 percent [of the division], who do not have home access to the internet,” says spokesman Phil Giaramita. To accommodate them, teachers have sent learning materials through the mail, as well as delivered items in person. And special education and ESL teachers have found a variety of other ways to meet their students’ needs. Teachers at the James C. Hormel School have provided one-on-one training to parents of students with autism, teaching them how to work on specific skills with their children the same way they would at school, says Doucette. These trainings and resources have helped Marybeth Clarke learn more about her 14-year-old daughter, Elle, who is in seventh grade at the James C. Hormel School. “Obviously, I know my daughter inside and out, but I didn’t know her academically. As we approach new subjects and content every week, I have to gauge almost right away [if] there’s a skill missing that she

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During the shutdown, Mark Lorenzoni and his family have continued to advise and support runners, including creating a way for customers to test new shoes without having to go inside the shop.

In a weird way, we’ve kind of expanded services beyond what we’d normally do. It’s good for Cynthia and I, it’s exciting to create new things. Here we are in our mid-60s, and it’s like we’re kids again, starting up the business. What have you struggled with the most during these past few months? For me there hasn’t been the great sacrifices that so many other families have had to make. We live in a community where we can go outside. Life has been good to us in a lot of ways. We’ve had two family things: We don’t get to be physically with our grandkids, that’s been a little tough. And my wife’s mother died recently. We had her in a nursing home here in town, and we couldn’t see her for nine weeks. That was really a sacrifice for my wife, and for me too. I think the worst part for me has been knowing that there are so many people in this country and around the world who are suffering. What’s bringing you joy? One thing that’s come out of this that’s been a joy has been to see us appreciating the everyday people. You know a lot of times we don’t appreciate people who work in the grocery store, doctors and nurses. And so I think it’s been a good time for that. And I think we’re really lucky that this hit our area in the spring, when we can get outside. Cynthia and I garden a lot. We get up in the morning, we go for a walk. We’ve walked every morning together since we closed the business.

We feel the spirit of this community even more than we ever have before, in the outpouring of support we’ve had. Our business is down, but we’re keeping going, people are keeping us going. This has been one of the most thrilling times in that people are wanting to help their neighbors. So many local businesses are shopping with us, and we’re trying to give back to them too. What’s something you’re reading, watching, or listening to that you’re enjoying right now? I listen to the news every day, but I try to find a movie at night. I just watched Something’s Gotta Give. I love that movie. I completely disappeared into Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton for two hours. I think we have to be responsible, we have to read the news but we also have to find a balance. I do a Zoom meeting, social meetings, at least four or five times a week. Like tonight, it’s my floor: I was an RA in 1977 to 1978, two years, I had freshmen and sophomores, I called them my boys. And we’ve kept in touch, there’s 30 of us, and tonight we’re having a happy hour, on Zoom. I’m doing this with my athletes once a week. Those have been fun things. We’re so busy, we’re so stressed, and now, I think it’s this incredible pause. And I do think it’s a silver lining to the death and the sadness of it. In this new series, we’ll be catching up with familiar faces around town, to talk about how they’re weathering this crisis. Is there someone you’d like to hear from? Email us at editor@cville.com.

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How has your business adapted during the shutdown? We’ve been using this motto that we closed the doors, but we’re still open to serve you like we have in the past. We’re trying to recreate the same service, but in a safe manner. Our online store, we just went to town with it, getting that as up to date as we’d ever had it before. We started offering a 15 percent discount to everyone. And then we did nextday shipping, free. That’s huge. We tried to get out ahead of it, to say, “okay, you’re willing to support our family during this time, we’re going to give back to you as best we can.” We’ve done free home delivery for years, but most people weren’t aware of it. Now we do anywhere from 15-25 a day. And we have curbside pickup and try-on. That’s the coolest thing. People are doing a virtual gait analysis with us [through video] if they’re new. Then what we do is we put about five shoes out on the curb, they come up, we have all these try-on stations that are 10, 12 feet apart, and we go out there and help, with masks on. We’re not touching people, but we’re able to talk to them.

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ark and Cynthia Lorenzoni opened Ragged Mountain Running Shop on Elliewood Avenue in 1982, and they’ve been pillars of the Charlottesville community ever since. Every year, Mark trains hundreds of athletes, from newbies to elite runners, and directs a dozen local races, all without pay. Under lockdown, Mark has kept the training going, emailing workouts and even organizing the “Triple Crown,” a series of socially distant races (runners choose one of multiple courses to run any time in a three-day window) to raise money for local charities. The shop, once described in these pages as “part clubhouse, part support group, part town square,” has also kept going, even though it was one of the first in town to close its doors, on March 13. “We had a big family meeting,” says Lorenzoni, whose two oldest children, Alec and Audrey, become co-owners of the business last fall. “It was like a reality show, it went on for an hour.” Though Mark initially thought closing was premature, his children convinced him, and now he says Ragged Mountain will likely be one of the last to re-open. “We won’t do that until it’s 100 percent safe.” In the meantime, he’s staying positive. “We’re trying to make the best of it,” he says. “And to be good neighbors.”

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rectly on the line, and TalkingPoints, which translates text messages in 100-plus languages. They’ve also used Zoom, Google Meet, and similar platforms to have one-onone lessons, as well as bring everyone together to practice their English. It currently remains unclear when students will return to their classrooms. According to Giaramita, the Virginia Department of Education will release a report this month “on timing and various scenarios for the reopening of schools,” which will have a “highly significant influence” on the decisions each school division makes—whether classes will be face-to-face, online only, or a hybrid of the two. But for now, “we all need to offer grace to ourselves across the board—families, students, administrators, everybody,” says Germino. “This is all brand new for us, and we’re all working really hard to do the best we can.”

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needs in order to understand something else,” says Clarke, who is a stay-at-home mom. “Sometimes I see her do things I had no idea that she could do, and other times…[struggle with] things I had no idea she couldn’t do. It’s definitely a learning curve for me.” While it was “very rough” for Elle when her school first moved online, she and her mother (with teachers’ support) have been able to establish their own routine at home, which helps Elle complete her work and feel at ease. Every school day, Elle writes in her journal, does online assignments, and receives one-on-one occupational and speech therapy through video chat—all at set times, and with plenty of breaks. To best help their students, ESL teachers have been translating assignments into the students’ native languages, says Germino. They’ve also provided students with online articles designed for ESL, allowing them to change the reading level and have words read out loud. But the biggest priority for both special ed and ESL teachers has been maintaining strong relationships and consistent communication with kids and their families, they say. Like many teachers, Molly Feazel-Orr conducts daily virtual one-on-one meetings with each of her special education students at Burnley-Moran, during which she sets behavioral expectations and gives them a structured schedule for the day. Teachers have also been videoconferencing regularly with parents, working with them to develop plans for every student that align with their individualized education programs, as required by federal law. To regularly check in with students and their families, ESL teachers (who don’t already speak their language) use tools like Interpretalk, which puts an interpreter di-

How does your garden grow? Outdoor options may be limited this summer, but gardening is definitely having a moment. Whether you’re a veteran dirt-lover or a total beginner, there’s never been a better time to dive in and cultivate some earth (or even a window box) near your home. Here are some ideas to spur you along. By Erika Howsare

long with bicycling and breadbaking, these homebound pandemic times have seen a rise in another kinder, gentler pastime—gardening. It’s being driven not only by all the extra hours at home, but by a certain amount of uneasiness around food supplies. Lots of us are eyeing those unused corners of our lawns, wondering if they could become more productive. Starting a garden for the first time is both simple and daunting. Plants have only a few basic needs: good soil, water, and sun. But, for newbies, it can seem like there are a thousand ways to go wrong. If you’re a beginner, here are a few tips to help break it down.

Select your site The ideal site is well away from trees (which compete for water and nutrients), welldrained, well-lit, and not too compacted— i.e., not a place where cars have been parking or people have beaten a path. But that ideal spot doesn’t always exist. You may have an excess of shade, a problem with swampiness after it rains, or just limited space. The good news is that a garden doesn’t have to be large to provide food. Think small at first. Can you squeeze in a couple of tomatoes along the front walk? Is there space for a trellis along a south wall for pole beans to climb? If you already plant petunias or other annual flowers, could you intersperse them with lettuce or herbs? If you really can’t put plants in the ground, think about containers. They can do very well on a deck or even a windowsill, as long as you water faithfully.

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Dig in Tips for veggiegarden novices Photography by John Robinson Cat Thrasher transformed the front yard of her Kellytown home into a large urban garden, where she says she’s been “trying ‘square-foot gardening’ in the form of planting some things very close together.” So far, the season’s bounty includes white icicle radishes, Swiss chard, baby kale, buttercrunch lettuce, and cilantro. Alas, most of Thrasher’s tomato plants perished during the recent late-spring frost.

Raised beds have become so popular that you may think they’re a requirement. But they make it harder to start a brand-new garden— you have to get involved in carpentry before you can plant anything, and then you have to obtain soil. All this can get expensive and time-consuming. At my house, we’ve found it much easier to plant in the ground and focus on improving the soil we have. When we want to establish a new bed, we first remove the sod with a mattock. This tool makes it easy to just peel away the grass by the roots, but if you don’t have one, you could also use a shovel or spade. Then we loosen the soil with a spade fork—again, a shovel will do in a pinch. Finally, we mix in about three inches of compost. For a small garden, you can buy compost in bags. Horse manure works well too, and stables are usually happy to give it away.

Choose your crops wisely It feels good to succeed in a garden, so start with things that are relatively foolproof, like green beans, basil, and mint. The next tier of crops would include stuff like salad and cooking greens, tomatoes, peppers, summer and winter squash—these are not difficult to grow, but they do sometimes get hit by pests or disease. The trickiest crops, in my experience, are broccoli, onions, carrots, and cabbage. They’re well worth the space if you have room to spare, but success is far from guaranteed.

Timing It’s nearly June, too late to start most veggie crops from seed. (Greens, tomatoes, and

peppers get planted indoors in early March.) What you can do now is buy most crops as starts, at a garden center or direct from a farmer. And it’s not too late—in fact, it’s the perfect time—to direct-seed heat-loving crops like beans, squash, corn, and okra. It’ll feel counterintuitive, but in the height of summer—mid- to late July—you can try planting seeds of cool-weather fall crops: kale, collards, lettuce, spinach, and beets.

Plant carefully Find the healthiest plant starts you can— vigorous, not too “leggy” (that’s the term for plants with gangly stems)—and put them in the ground when the soil is moist, but not wet and clumpy. Loosen the soil all around where you’re making a hole for your baby plant, and dig deep enough that when you place the plant in the hole, the potting soil will sit slightly below ground level. Water daily for the first few days.

Make provisions for deer If you’ve ever seen a deer in your yard or neighborhood, then you’ll want to think about protecting your plants. Deer can do more damage in one night than any other pest; they especially like leafy greens, but they’ll hit tomatoes and peppers too. If a tall fence is not in the cards for you, you might consider buying or mixing up some organic repellent spray (there are recipes online).

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Local permaculturists design gardens for the longterm

f you’ve gardened in the past and have a handle on the basics, you might be eyeing the next-level approach to growing food. Maybe you suspect that you could get more bounty out of the same square footage, or you might be looking to do things in a more sustainable way. For a lot of folks, that means permaculture—a system for designing gardens (and, more broadly, homesteads and communities) that’s gotten a lot of traction in recent years. The word is a contraction of “permanent” and “agriculture” (or just “culture”). The name implies long-term resilience. Christine Gyovai, who with her husband Reed Muehlman owns the Charlottesville firm Dialogue + Design Associates, first studied permaculture in California at the turn of the millennium. Since 2007, the couple has lived on a nine-acre homestead in western Albemarle, where they designed and built a straw-bale house. “We knew going into it we wanted to use permaculture principles here,” she says. “It was helpful that we took at least a year to observe the land before we did anything.” That’s one of permaculture’s first principles: observing natural conditions (like water flow, sun, wind, and wildlife), and designing in a way that protects and mimics those systems. For example, in nature, plants don’t

grow in straight, uniform rows, surrounded by bare soil; they form more of a multilayered mix. Gyovai and Muehlman have a “forest garden” that uses that structure: trees over shrubs over ground-level plants. “It has an upper story including apples, pears, and pawpaws,” she explains. “Then there’s a shrub layer with nitrogen fixers”— those are plants that make nitrogen available in the soil for other plants. Among many other plants, “we have New Jersey tea, baptisia, false blue indigo, and comfrey, which is a dynamic accumulator. It draws nutrients up from deep in the soil and makes them available for plants on the surface. Once a year or more, we do chop-and-drop mulching”—cutting down the comfrey and laying the leaves on the ground as a nutrient-rich mulch. Strawberries and other plants form the ground-cover level. Permaculture suggests dividing a property into “zones” based on how often you’ll frequent each area. Most people usually stick close to their dwellings, so gardens will get more attention if they’re in that zone one or two. Gyovai and Muehlman cultivate a kitchen garden for veggies, intentionally sited very close to their house. “They are largely keyhole-shaped beds designed to maximize growing areas and minimize

pathways,” says Gyovai, adding that the compost pile is also in zone one, right next to the kitchen garden. “It’s easy to run outside and pop things in the compost. That fosters energy cycling and recycling.” Further-flung zones include things that need somewhat less attention—like beehives and larger-scale compost—and wilderness space that only gets visited occasionally. Connections to the community beyond one’s property are part of the philosophy, too. Danielle Castellano and her family live on a permaculture homestead in Fauquier County, where they attempt to produce quite a bit of food—this spring, for example, they’ve been busy inoculating logs with 2,000 mushroom plugs. Still, she says, it’s important to ask, “How can we be supporting farming friends and neighbors? We’re not trying to produce absolutely everything.” She sources eggs, meat, and raw milk from other farms as a way of strengthening ties within a “larger ecosystem.” Gyovai has taught permaculture design for years, designs professionally, and helps run the Blue Ridge Permaculture Network. If you’re interested in learning more, check out that group’s Facebook page, or sign up for this fall’s permaculture design course through the Shenandoah Permaculture Institute.—EH

Now comes the patience part. The plants won’t need much from you except a regular check-in, preferably once a day. Keep soil moist and pull out the bigger weeds. If you see insect pests like tomato worms or squash beetles, you can pull them off by hand.

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That compost you added will feed your plants all season, but you can also boost their growth with organic fertilizers. Garden stores have lots of options, from blood meal (really!) to fish emulsion. And here’s a nice fact: Rainwater contains nitrogen, one of the main nutrients plants crave. So watering from a rain barrel is an extra advantage.

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Enjoy the bounty The other half of the fun is eating what you grew. If you’re lucky, you’ll be overwhelmed —drowning in cucumbers, or unloading zucchini on your neighbors’ doorsteps in the dead of night. But there’s a lot of satisfaction in successfully growing even one tomato—one perfect, plump, tangy-sweet, deep-red tomato. Savor it!

Christine Gyovai, who co-owns Dialogue + Design Associates, abided by one of permaculture’s first principles before building a strawbale house in western Albemarle: observe natural conditions like water flow, sun, wind, and wildlife.

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That daily check-in is not only for the plants’ sake, it’s a ritual that feeds the gardener’s soul. The growth of plants is a salve in times of stress, and paying attention to your garden’s progress—maybe taking photos or notes—is half the fun. Keeping a garden journal, if you intend to garden again next year, is also a helpful way to track info— things like planting dates, timing of the harvest, and when you fertilize.

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The environment is getting a healthy respite right now thanks to less human activity around the globe. Is it possible to get back out there with intention and a newfound respect? Two area authors consider the role of nature in our lives during Leah ‘n’ Lulu’s Virtual Picnic, an immersion in “environmental writing in your own backyard.” Poet Leah Naomi Green (The More Extravagant Feast) and author Lulu Miller (Why Fish Don’t Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life) will read and discuss their work, then offer writing prompts to the audience. Outdoor seating is recommended. Free, noon. Zoom registration required. virginiahumanities.org.

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Finding solace By Erin O’Hare arts@c-ville.com

At 25, Blue O’Connell discovered she had partial hearing loss, but remained committed to a life as a musician. She’s just released Seven Songs of Solace, a multimedia songbook filled with both traditional and original music intended to bolster resilience.

traditional songs she’s chosen—like “Shenandoah,” with its melody relating a “sense of longing and love,” and “Ode to Joy,” which Beethoven wrote after he went deaf—and in her originals. She composed “Acceptance (for Mom)” after her mother died. O’Connell folded the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance) into the music, which transforms as the song progresses. When she considered what “denial” might sound like, she thought of an Irish jig. “I know when I’m in denial, I dance around,” she says with a laugh. “Choose the Sky” came about as O’Connell drove alone on a highway in Arizona. “I

was so lost in my own thoughts that I didn’t even notice I was driving in the most beautiful place you could imagine.” The lyrics came after the music, and for O’Connell, the song is about stability, how the sky is always present and yet always changing. “For me, that’s a metaphor for what’s going on now, about finding something that will sustain you, and knowing it’s going to be okay.” When the pandemic broke in March, O’Connell’s full-time hospital and nursing home work was “suspended indefinitely.” She misses it, but she’s still got the music, and in sharing her songbook, she’s finding some solace of her own.

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In mid-May, the folks at The Paramount Theater grew tired of looking at a quiet stage, so they put out a virtual audition call to amateur artists, musicians, singers, magicians, acrobats, dancers, ventriloquists, and comedians in the central Virginia area. Local performers uploaded theirYouTube videos to participate in Charlottesville’s Got Talent— and now it’s time for the audience to judge! Online viewing and voting are available through a link, and the grand prize winner will be announced on June 10. theparamount.net.

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hen Blue O’Connell sings an old song, she feels a strong connection to the past, to the person who wrote that song and all the people who’ve sung it before her. “I often tell people…if you read a history book about [a] time, it was probably written by someone who didn’t live through that time,” says O’Connell. But in singing a song written during a certain period, there’s a sort of alchemy of time, space, and empathy that allows the singer to connect not just with a narrative, but with human experience and to lives and voices not always included in history books. As we make our way through this latest historic moment, O’Connell’s looking to music as a means of comfort and hope, and she knows she’s not alone in that. She recently released Seven Songs of Solace, a songbook complete with sheet music, guitar tablature, and recordings of some of her own songs plus arrangements of traditional and popular tunes from different eras and places—seven songs that have resonated with O’Connell as she’s experienced longing, loss, grief, pain, peace, and resilience throughout her own life. When O’Connell was a 25-year-old musician living and working in Chicago, a friend invited her over to hear his latest piano composition. She sat in the room with him for a while, waiting for the piece to begin. “When are you going to play it?” she asked. Her friend paused. “I did.” O’Connell hadn’t heard a single note. She’d lost the ability to hear certain frequencies, particularly higher ones, but she didn’t let that stop her from making music and writing songs. She moved to Charlottesville in 1989, and throughout the 1990s performed at Live Arts, The Prism Coffeehouse,

First Night Virginia, and elsewhere, and was a folk music DJ at WTJU 91.1FM. After September 11, 2001, O’Connell read a newspaper article about how people were coping with the tragedy. Some talked about “a song that gave voice to feelings they didn’t have, or validated their experience. Some said they went to a concert,” remembers O’Connell. Up until that moment, she’d understood the significance of music—she was a musician playing regular gigs after all—but those stories made her understand just how important, how personal, it is to so many people. Soon after, an ad in a music magazine for a certified music practitioner program caught her eye. The training happened to be at Martha Jefferson Hospital, and O’Connell signed up right away. In 2003, she completed an internship at UVA hospital and was hired there as a musician-in-residence, playing for ICU patients as well as local nursing home residents. In 2009, at age 50, O’Connell received a cochlear implant and started undergoing various therapies of her own to learn how to hear again. Hearing some of those frequencies, those notes, for the first time in many years was difficult, says O’Connell. But she persisted. Playing therapeutic music, “in a lot of ways, is the opposite of what a [music] performer does,” says O’Connell. Performers aspire to entertain an audience, keep them engaged, excited, awake; therapeutic musicians aim to calm a listener to the point of relaxation, even slumber. In the ICU, she plays unrecognizable music to avoid causing uncomfortable or painful memories that a person might associate with a particular song. Nursing home sets can be a bit more upbeat, and she fields requests to conjure happy memories and movement. O’Connell imbues sensitivity and reassurance into Seven Songs of Solace, on the

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hen rising fourth-year and singer-songwriter Merritt Gibson heard the news that the University of Virginia would be moving classes online for the rest of the academic year, she was devastated. She missed her friends— an integral part of her UVA experience, Gibson says. Then she began to mourn the abrupt disappearance of her daily routine, the activities that grounded her whenever she felt overwhelmed. Gibson craved a smoothie from the Corner and a visit to Clemons Library. During this sudden life change, she turned to her guitar for comfort. Out of sadness and isolation, the history and public policy student wrote her latest single, “Breaking Down.” Gibson gained accolades for a facility with “contagious pop” on her 2018 debut album Eyes On Us, and the new single is a continuation of that songwriting dexterity. It’s a pop-inspired, vocals-heavy ballad in which she meditates on unexpected loss— the kind that takes your breath away, fills you with regret, and keeps you up at night. “This song was my anchor during [the onset of] quarantine,” Gibson says. The writing and recording process gave her the “gift” of something to look forward to, as each day blended into the next. “In writing the song, I was able to pinpoint exactly how I was feeling and why I was feeling that way. It allowed me to understand myself in a time of confusion and uncertainty.” She recorded the single remotely with the help of New Orleans-based, Grammy-winning producer Bob Brockmann, who’s worked with artists and groups such as Mary J. Blige, Biggie Smalls, and TLC. As Gibson sang into her home microphone, Zoom and Pro-Tools plugins allowed a high-quality copy of her recording to stream instantly into Brockmann’s computer.

Joining Gibson (from her home outside of Boston) on the single is a group of musicians that recorded accompaniments from across the country—keyboardist Andrew Yanovski from New Orleans, guitar by Naren Rauch in Los Angeles, cellist Dave Eggar in New York, and background vocals by Maya Solovey from Massachusetts. Though she still hasn’t met the musicians or her producer in person, Gibson says the process allowed her to connect with new people and develop real relationships despite being in quarantine. Recording the song, however, wasn’t always easy. Gibson and Brockmann had to spend hours troubleshooting with technical support. And recording sessions were often cut short because two members of their team (including Brockmann) contracted the coronavirus. Seeing fellow artists struggle and watching health care employees’ tireless work inspired another collaboration: Gibson is working with Massachusetts General Hospital to donate money from each listener’s stream of “Breaking Down.” (Massachusetts ranks fourth in the nation in COVID-19 cases, behind New York, New Jersey, and Illinois.) “This song is for everyone living in this moment,” Gibson says—the college students who lost a sense of independence and time alone, or the high schoolers who lost rites of passage like graduation. “It’s for medical workers who go into the hospitals day after day to face more heartbreak and devastation, shouldering the burden that they are the last person to see a family’s loved one alive.” Though UVA hasn’t announced its plans for fall semester, Gibson knows she’ll return to Charlottesville. And that’s given her peace of mind amidst the uncertainty and fear. Even if she still has to quarantine in her apartment here, at least she’ll be virtually closer to her best friends.

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owerbird Bakeshop debuted at Charlottesville City Market’s annual holiday market in late 2017, at a shared table on a side row that got little foot traffic. Pastry chef Earl Vallery had just moved to town after helping launch Whisk bakery in Richmond, and before that, teaching at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas. He had about $300 and the desire to have a bakery of his very own. That cold Saturday morning, Vallery put up a homemade cardboard sign and covered his half of the booth with signature treats: matcha mint cookies, chocolate vortex cookies, and imaginatively flavored French macarons. He hoped that, eventually, Bowerbird might have enough of a following to warrant a bricks-and-mortar shop, complete with a kitchen, small eat-in area, and pastry cases packed with all sorts of delights. It didn’t take long. After finding investors and raising money via a GoFundMe earlier this year, Bowerbird—now a team of three—is moving from its rented kitchen at Trinity Episcopal Church’s Bread & Roses space to the Tenth Street Warehouses. It’s an odd time to open a bakery, acknowledges Vallery as he sits in the nearly finished space, light bouncing off of the metal appliances and the pristine glass pastry case. But the ball was already rolling when the pandemic hit: the lease was signed, the equipment ordered, and Vallery, who also received a small Paycheck Protection Program loan, couldn’t back out. Instead, he adjusted. Bowerbird currently participates in the contactless Saturday market and delivers online orders direct to

customers’ doors on Saturday mornings. With sales down and the bakery not opening to eat-in customers right away, Vallery couldn’t hire the staff he’d planned for, so he and his business partner and pastry assistant Maria Niechwiadowicz are tackling all the bakes and sales…in addition to finishing the bakery build-out. “It’s tiring, figuring out all these ways to reinvent yourself,” says Vallery, who knows other small business owners share that fatigue. But he hesitates to complain, expressing his gratitude for his customers (and his understanding landlord). “I’m grateful we have something.” Niechwiadowicz shares those feelings. But “sometimes it feels a little unfair that restaurants and long-standing businesses in Charlottesville are closing [and] we are opening,” she says. She is optimistic, though, about what Bowerbird can offer by maintaining ties with the Bread & Roses food ministry (Niechwiadowicz served as the program’s kitchen manager until recently), donating to other nonprofits like City of Promise, and partnering with local farms and food makers. Even when the shop opens, Bowerbird will continue to participate in the City Market. “That’s our bread and butter,” says Vallery. In addition to the macarons, cookies, galettes, and savory nest egg muffins that marketgoers have come to love, there will be cakes, custards, Danishes, and more. Vallery also promises breakfast items like smoked salmon on an everything croissant. He may struggle sometimes to celebrate the occasion because “what we make, it could be considered a luxury,” but when Vallery talks about the feeling he gets from baking, his voice brightens, and he repeats, “I’m just so grateful.”

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he tradition of neighbors helping neighbors has taken on new meaning during the time of coronavirus, pushing many of us to become creative in figuring out ways to help each other. There’s no better example of this than in the Charlottesville-area food community, where business as usual came to a screeching halt two months ago. To combat that, many food professionals turned to collaborations to help get their products to customers in a safe and efficient manner. Responding early was the Local Food Hub, a nonprofit that partners with Virginia farmers to increase community access to local food by providing support services, infrastructure, and market opportunities. With farmers’ markets unable to open, LFH scrambled to launch two alternative low-contact markets. “We developed the drive-through markets when we saw the traditional sales outlets our farmers rely on drying up,” says Portia Boggs, the Hub’s director of advancement and communications. “The old infrastructure that connected the two was just no longer functioning. Our markets are great for people who have the capacity [income, car, and time].” For people who don’t? “Our Fresh Farmacy program is catered to those who don’t have those resources—for example, the homebound, elderly, unemployed, and lowfood-access,” says Boggs. “This program provides 400-plus weekly shares of locally sourced products, either via home delivery or a centralized, accessible drop point.”

Wilfred Henry of Mount Alto Sungrown in Esmont recognized that his neighbors needed to get their products out, and organized a contact-free delivery of goods to Charlottesville and Albemarle and Nelson counties, including farmers’ market favorites such as cheeses from Caromont Farm, pork and lamb from Double H Farm, soaps and lotions from Grubby Girl, and Henry’s own full-spectrum hemp and CBD products. “The idea evolved naturally out of my friendship with each of these people,” he says. “We’re neighbors. This is our community. Working together and helping hold each other up is what we do.” Kristen Rabourdin hadn’t even signed the paperwork to purchase the Batesville Market when everything shut down. A volunteer with the Community Investment Collaborative, she’d planned to showcase local products. “We had anticipated the market being a local music venue [on weekends], and didn’t anticipate having to shift so quickly, but this pushed us...to be this great little country store for people to get their basics without having to go to a large grocery store,” Rabourdin says. She’s already sourcing locally produced naan and samosas to sell in her market, and

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she enlisted area baker Maria Niechwiadowicz—herself about to open a bricksand-mortar location for Bowerbird Bakeshop when everything shut down—to provide macarons. When she heard that a nearby cannery had closed, Rabourdin applied to get her commercial kitchen approved for use by area purveyors such as Yvonne Cunningham, of Nona’s Italian Cucina tomato sauce, who hopes to shift her sauce production to the Batesville kitchen. Keevil & Keevil Grocery and Kitchen answered the call to provide food for those in need by offering free meals daily for anyone who wants them. And in another response to food insecurity, Pearl Island Café went from providing snacks at the Boys & Girls Club to getting 400 meals (such as BBQ chicken, rice and beans, fruits and vegetables) per week into the hands of club and community members, an effort privately funded by Diane and Howie Long. Whitney Matthews, proprietor of Spice Sea Gourmet food truck, was surprised when a friend from culinary school donated money to help her prepare meals for frontline workers. After contacting more alums, she’s been able to prepare 160 meals to date. “I’ve [also] been reaching out to other female-owned businesses to help with things like desserts,” she says, such as Cocoa & Spice’s Jennifer Mowad, who’s prepared brownies. Maliha Creations’ Anita Gupta, who crafts boutique wedding cakes, donated other desserts; Kathryn Matthews of Iron Paffles & Coffee donated softshell crabs; and Cunningham contributed her sauce and time, preparing food and delivering it. In addition, Matthews has been collecting donations of food and supplies for immigrant families in need. Jessica Hogan and her husband Gabino Lino of Farmacy Food Truck joined the list of locals who are working with chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen to feed frontline workers, preparing 300 meals a week for area police departments. Fellini’s Chris Humphrey, who is also contributing to WCK, has been providing two meals a week to his restaurant’s furloughed staff, and is selling frozen meat from local farmers through Foods for Thought. Junction Executive Chef Melissa CloseHart says her place and The Local have contributed over 500 meals to various community members, including frontline workers, while also providing one meal a day to the restaurants’ staff. While the virus’ grip on the ability to operate as usual remains tight, local restaurants and food workers—including too many others to list here—have looked within their community to help where it is most needed, and to maintain each other’s businesses. Henry says the key to carrying on is staying loyal to the food and product sources that are closest to home. “We’re all committed to the sustainability of the local economy, and together we’re working to not only keep each other afloat but also expand access to and knowledge about all the great products we have on offer right here,” he says.

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Asian Cuisine

Moe’s Original BBQ Alabama-style pulled pork smoked in-house. The patio’s open. 2119 Ivy Rd., 244-7427; 200 W. Water St., 202-2288. $.

Afghan Kabob Palace Authentic Afghan cuisine. 400 Emmet St. N. 245-0095. $$. Asian Express Chinese and Japanese with healthy options. 909 W. Main St. 979-1888. $.

Moose’s by the Creek American favorites, plus mounted moose antlers for photo ops. 1710 Monticello Rd. 977-4150. $.

Bamboo House Korean and Chinese options. 4831 Seminole Trail. 973-9211. $$.

Riverside Lunch Popular joint known for smashburgers. 1429 Hazel St. 971-3546. $.

Chimm Thai Thai street food. 5th Street Station. 288-1122. $$.

Royalty Eats Soul food goodness including Chicken & Waffles, ribs, and specialties like teriyaki salmon. 820 Cherry Ave. $.

Doma Korean Kitchen Korean-style barbecue, kimchi, and more. 701 W. Main St. 202-1956. $.

Wayside Takeout & Catering Famous Ole Virginia fried chicken and barbecue sandwiches. 2203 Jefferson Park Ave. 977-5000. $.

Kanak Indian Kitchen Traditional homemade Indian food, plus cocktails to go. 385 Merchant Walk Sq. Ste. 400. 328-2775. $.

Wild Wing Café Classic wings and beer. 820 W. Main St. 979-WING. $/$$.

Lemongrass Vietnam meets Thailand. Veggie options and delivery, too. 104 14th St. NW. 244THAI. $$.

Milan Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with all the standards. Beer and wine available to go. 1817 Emmet St. 984-2828. $$. Mochiko Good Hawaiian eats (and suggested Hawaiian beer pairings, too). The Yard at 5th Street Station. $. Monsoon Siam Delicious, unpretentious favorites like pad Thai, tom yum noodle soup, and vegetarian dishes. $$. Now & Zen Gourmet Japanese and sushi spot. 202 Second St. NW. 971-1177. $$.

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Pad Thai Homestyle Thai cooking from an experienced chef. They’ll also fill your growler and give you a free hot tea. 156 Carlton Rd. 293-4032. $$. Peter Chang China Grill Authentic Sichuan cuisine by a renowned chef. Barracks Road Shopping Center, North Wing. 244-9818. $$. Red Lantern Chinese cuisine by the pint or the quart. 221 Carlton Rd. 979-9968. $. Silk Thai Fresh, authentic Thai, plus specials like marinated wings. 2210 Fontaine Ave. 977-8424. $$. Tara Thai Affordable Thai faves, with multiple meat, fish, and veggie options. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 984-9998. $$. Taste of China Chinese favorites on 29N. Albemarle Square Shopping Center. 975-6688. $$. Taste of India Delicious Indian fare and a lunch buffet under $9. 310 E. Main St, Downtown Mall. 984-9944. $$. Ten Upscale second-floor spot serving modern Japanese and popular cocktails like the Geisha and the Lychee Martini for carryout. 120B E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 295-6691. $$$.

Coffee Places with Kitchens Baine’s Books & Coffee Wide selection of coffee, tea, pastries, and paninis. 485 Valley St., Scottsville. 286-3577. $.

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Lime Leaf Thai A tad more upscale than the average Thai place, open for takeout. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 245-8884. $/$$.

Three Notch’d Brewing Company welcomed back customers May 15, under Phase One of Virginia’s reopening. MarieBette Café & Bakery French pastries for breakfast, more pastries for lunch. 700 Rose Hill Dr. 529-6118. $.

Whistlestop Grill Southern comfort food in Crozet. 1200 Crozet Ave. 823-9000. $.

Petite MarieBette MarieBette’s little sister. 105 E. Water St. 284-8903. $.

Breakfast Joints

The Pie Chest Homemade breakfast and hand pies, plus by-the-slice options (for those who can’t decide). 119 Fourth St. NE., 977-0443; 1518 E. High St., 984-0555. $. Quality Pie In the former Spudnuts spot, exMas tapas chef Tomas Rahal serves inventive dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 309 Avon St. 284-5120. $$. Sliced. Cake Bar Mobile cake bar offering whole cakes, cake flights, cake pops, and buttercream shots, for delivery or curbside pickup (they’ll give you the address). slicedcakebar.com. $.

Farm Bell Kitchen New-Southern cuisine with local farm-to-table ingredients. 1209 W. Main St. 205-1538. $$. First Watch Breakfast, brunch, and lunch chain with locally grown ingredients. 1114B Emmet St. N. 202-5383. $$. The Villa Diner Mainstay with housemade pancakes, biscuits, roast turkey, soups, sides, and salad dressings. 1250 Emmet St. N. 296-9977. $.

Bars and Grills

Burgers, BBQ, Dogs and Diners

Beer Run Massive tap and packaged beer offerings, killer nachos, three meals daily. 156 Carlton Rd., 984-2337. $$.

Ace Biscuit & Barbecue Breakfast and lunch spot with takeout BBQ and soul food by the biscuit. 600 Concord Ave. 202-1403. $.

Fardowners Restaurant Local ingredients liven up pub fare like sliders and sandwiches. 5773 The Square, Crozet. 823-1300. $/$$.

Blue Moon Diner 600 W. Main St. Beloved local diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner options like pancakes, breakfast burritos, burgers, and BLTs. $/$$

Firefly Craft beer, burgers, salads, vegetarianfriendly menu. 1304 E. Market St. 202-1050. $.

Burger Bach New Zealand-inspired gastropub. The Shops at Stonefield. 328-2812. $$.

Thai ’99 II Thai noodle and rice dishes, curries and stir-frys in an inspired interior. Gardens Shopping Center. 964-1212. $.

Sedona Taphouse Lots of craft beers (and sangria to go), and an all-American menu. 1035 Millmont St. 296-2337. $$.

Thai Cuisine & Noodle House Traditional Thai food, noodle dishes, and vegetarian specials. 2005 Commonwealth Dr. 974-1326. $$.

TCO/2GO Drive-thru specialty sandwiches like pulled pork and fried fish from The Catering Outfit. 221 Carlton Rd. 951-4699. $$.

Five Guys Two locations for local carnivores. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 975-GUYS; Hollymead Town Center, 963-GUYS. $.

Texas Roadhouse Steaks, ribs, and from-scratch sides. Albemarle Square. 973-4700. $$.

Fox’s Café Daily specials, burgers, dogs, and dinners. 403 Avon St. 293-2844. $.

Bakeries Albemarle Baking Company Get your ABCs of baked goods brought right to your car. 418 W. Main St., in the Main Street Market. 2936456. $. Bowerbird Bakeshop Pastries, breads, and cookies using locally sourced ingredients, delivered right to your doorstep. 120 10th St. NW, bowerbirdbakeshop.com. $ Glaze Burger and Donut Housemade donuts, coffee, milkshakes, plus burgers and vegan options. 1001 W Main St. 284-5465. $. Great Harvest Bread Company Sandwiches, sweets, and bread baked from scratch every day. McIntire Plaza. 202-7813. $.

Timberwood Grill All-American eatery and after-work watering hole. 3311 Worth Crossing, 975-3311. $$. Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery Locally sourced, beer-infused dishes including Southern classics and a kids menu. The patio’s open, but curbside pickup’s available at 520 Second St. SE. 956-3141. $$. The Whiskey Jar Saloon-style Southern spot with more than 90 varieties of whiskey (get some in a cocktail to go). Right now, musicians eat for free. Order from sister restaurants Revolutionary Soup and The Bebedero and pick up food from all three, at once. 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 202-1549. $$.

Doodle’s Diner Country cookin’ from breakfast to burgers. 1305 Long St. 295-7550. $.

Lazy Parrot Backyard BBQ The patio’s open at Lazy Parrot Grill’s sister restaurant. Pantops Shopping Center. 244-0723. $/$$.

Belle Coffee & Wine Breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Free kids meals with adult meals, and the patio’s open. 996-4919. $$. C’ville Coffee & Wine Full menu of coffee, sandwiches, and wines. 1301 Harris St. 8172633. $. Greenberry’s Java and specialty drinks, fresh baked goods. Order using the online advanced app. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 984-0200. $. Milli Coffee Roasters Espresso drinks, chai, hot chocolate, light fare, wine. Whole bean delivery available. 400 Preston Ave, Suite 150. 270-9706. $.

Family-Friendly

Ann’s Family Restaurant Good old country cooking. 1170 Thomas Nelson Hwy. (Rte. 29, south of Lovingston). 263-8110. $. The Light Well Coffee-kitchen-tavern serves healthy ingredients in original recipes. 110 E. Main St., Orange. (540) 661-0004. $. Michie Tavern Traditional Southern lunch from an 18th-century tavern. 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 977-1234. $$.

Frozen Treats Chaps More than 20 years of gourmet homemade ice cream. The patio’s open for diner fare, including breakfast and burgers. 223 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 977-4139. $. Corner Juice UVA alum-owned juice spot with fresh, cold-pressed options. 1509 University Ave. $. Kirt’s Homemade Ice Cream Ice cream made fresh in the store. Albemarle Square Shopping Center. 202-0306. $. La Flor Michoacana Homemade paletas (popsicles), ice cream, and ice cream cakes, plus other sweet treats. 601A Cherry Ave. 984-1603 $. Smoothie King Chain features smoothies, supplements, and healthy snacks. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 295-8502; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center, 975-5464. $.

Luv’n Oven Gizzards, livers, fries, and shakes. 162 Village Sq., Scottsville. 286-3828. $.

Gourmet Groceries and Gas Stations

Martin’s Grill Delicious hamburgers, veggie burgers, and fries. The patio’s open. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. 974-9955. $.

Batesville Market Sandwiches, salads, and baked goods, plus cheeses, produce, and packaged goods. 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. 823-2001. $.

Mel’s Café Southern soul-soothing food. A longtime favorite on West Main. 719 W. Main St. 971-8819. $.

Bellair Market Gourmet sandwich spot on Ivy Road. 2401 Ivy Rd. 971-6608. $.

Mission BBQ Pulled turkey, pork, and chicken, plus racks by the bone. The Shops at Stonefield. 260-7740. $.

Blue Ridge Bottle Shop Craft beer store with both bottles and growlers available. 2025 Library Ave., Crozet. 602-2337. $. Brownsville Market Breakfast starting at 5am,

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Foods of All Nations Sandwiches, deli, and salads at this gourmet grocery. 2121 Ivy Rd. 296-6131. $. Greenwood Gourmet Grocery Made-to-order sandwiches, fresh soup, and a deli with macn-cheese, bread pudding, and other rotating dishes. 6701 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. (540) 456-6431. $. Hunt Country Market A rotating menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus wine offerings. 2048 Garth Rd. 296-1648. $. Integral Yoga Natural Foods All-natural food, organic produce, supplements, plus a deli and juice/ smoothie bar. 923 Preston Ave. 2934111. $.

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J.M. Stock Provisions Whole-animal butcher shop with sandwiches to go, a great craft beer selection, and a nicely curated wine selection. 709 W. Main St. 244-2480. $$. Keevil & Keevil Grocery and Kitchen Belmont grocery with breakfast and lunch sammies, plus takeaway dinners. 703 Hinton Ave. 989-7648. $. Market Street Café Gourmet breakfast, rotisserie chicken, and deli meats. 1111 E. Rio Rd. 964-1185. $.

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Market Street Market Deli in the downtown grocery serves sandwiches and prepared foods. 400 E. Market St. 293-3478. $. Market Street Wine An expertly curated selection. 305 Rivanna Plaza Dr., Suite 102, 9649463; 311 E. Market St., 979-9463. $$.

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Tavola Rustic Italian with housemade pastas, craft cocktails, and a Wine Spectator award-winning list. 826 Hinton Ave. 972-9463. $$.

Vita Nova Creative ingredients on hearty pizza by the slice. 310 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 977-0162. $.

Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria Regional chain has pies, plus a slew of subs, pastas, and stromboli. Hollymead Town Center. 973-4055. $$. Vivace Every kind of pasta imaginable, plus seafood. The patio’s open. 2244 Ivy Rd. 9790994. $$. Vocelli Pizza Pizza, pasta, panini, salads, and stromboli for carryout and delivery, plus antipasti. Woodbrook Shopping Center. 977-4992. $.

Latin American

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Chipotle Simple menu of made-to-order burritos and tacos. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 872-0212; 2040 Abbey Rd. Suite 101, 984-1512. $.

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Anna’s Pizza No. 5 In the family for 35 years. 115 Maury Ave. 295-7500. $.

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Miscellaneous Nationalities Aromas Café Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare. Sandwiches, salads, and famous falafel, open for takeout and delivery. 900 Natural Resources Dr. 244-2486. $. Bang! Tapas Asian fusion cuisine served tapasstyle, offering frozen cocktails to go. 213 Second St. SW. 984-2264 $$. Bizou Playful French-American bistro (yes, you can get the meatloaf to go). 119 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 977-1818. $$. Mas Authentic Spanish tapas and wines, now available for takeout. 904 Monticello Rd. 9790990. $$. Mahana Fresh Tropical themed, fun-flavored ingredients in bowls and sweets. 2142 Barracks Rd. 284-5846 $. Pearl Island Caribbean-inspired lunch spot in the Jefferson School City Center. Open for curbside pickup. 233 Fourth St. NW. 466-0092. $. The Shebeen Pub and Braai Conjures the South African veldt. Vinegar Hill Shopping Center. 2963185. $$. Sticks A fast-food alternative: kebobs (veggie options available), sides, salads, desserts. Preston Plaza, 295-5262; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center, 295-5212. $.

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches Bodo’s Bagels Still the king of bagels in our town. Drive-thru available at 1418 N. Emmet St., 9779598; 505 Preston Ave., 293-5224; and outside service at 1609 University Ave., 293-6021. $. Chopt Creative salad chain with ingredients from local purveyors. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 328-8092. $. Citizen Bowl Shop Specialty salads with gluten-free, vegetarian, and paleo-friendly options. Also now selling groceries like yeast, flour, and brownie mix, plus gloves and toilet paper. 223 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 234-3662. $.

HotCakes Fancy sandwiches, housemade entrées, and desserts. Delivery available. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 295-6037. $. Iron Paffles & Coffee Pastry dough + waffle iron + savory or sweet insides. 214 W. Water St. 806-3800. $. Jack’s Shop Kitchen Farm-to-table brunch, lunch, and supper spot with elevated classics. 14843 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville. 939-9239. $$. Jersey Mike’s Subs Subs from Jersey. 2040 Abbey Rd. #104, 529-6278; 5th Street Station, 328-8694. $. Jimmy John’s Low-cost sandwiches on 29N. “Freaky fast” delivery. 1650 E. Rio Rd., 9752100. $.

Revolutionary Soup Choose from a slew of enticing soups made daily; order from sister restaurants The Whiskey Jar and The Bebedero and pick up food from all three at once. 108 Second St. SW, 296-SOUP; 104 14th St. NW, 979-9988. $.

Sun. from noon-8pm. 814 Hinton Ave. 2845101. $$. Wayland’s Crossing Tavern Pub food, vegetarian plates, and kid-friendly fare. Open for takeout from 4-8pm, Wed.-Sun. 1015 Heathercroft Cir., Crozet. 205-4669. $$. Zocalo Flavorful, high-end Latin-inspired cuisine. Order online anytime for pickup between 4 and 8pm. 201 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 977-4944. $$.

Roots Natural Kitchen Fast-casual salad and grain bowls. 1329 W. Main St. 529-6229. $. Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Create your own sandwiches by marking up the pre-printed brown bags. Hollymead Town Center. 977-9424. $.

Steaks and Seafood Bonefish Grill Sister to mega-popular Outback Steakhouse featuring seafood, grilled non-fish specialties. Take-out and delivery. Hollymead Town Center. 975-3474. $$. Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ onions and giant steaks. Takeout or delivery. 1101 Seminole Trail. 975-4329. $$. Public Fish & Oyster Simply prepared, responsibly sourced seafood. Takeout and limited delivery, 4-8pm. 513 W. Main St., 995-5542. $/$$.

Upscale Casual C&O Serving a three-course menu for curbside pickup. Two entrée selections each night, Wed.Sun. Order by 5pm, pickup between 5 and 7pm. All profits go to an employee relief fund. 515 E. Water St. 971-7044. $$$. Fig Bistro & Bar Mediterranean and New Orleans-inspired dishes with housemade ingredients. 1331 W. Main St. 995-5047. $. Ivy Inn Offering curbside pick-up, Wed.-Sat. Order by noon. Menus change weekly. 2244 Old Ivy Rd. 977-1222. $$$. The Local Belmont neighborhood spot has partnered with Junction to offer a “Ten for Ten” menu of comfort food meals for $10. All proceeds go to staff. 4-9pm. daily. 824 Hinton Ave. 984-9749. $$. Maya Upscale Southern cuisine. Curbside and patio pickup of family-style and regular menus. Noon-8 pm. 633 W. Main St. 979-6292. $$. The Melting Pot Delivery and carryout of full menu. 11:30am-8pm, Tues.-Sun. 501 E. Water St. 244-3463. $$$. The Mill Room Multiple menu options for carryout at The Boar’s Head, 200 Ednam Dr. 9722230. $$$. Oakhurst Inn Coffee & Café Southern-style breakfast and lunch. Open for takeout Fri.-Sun. until 1pm. 1616 Jefferson Park Ave. 872-0100. $. Restoration At Old Trail Golf Course, now offering takeout at the snack bar window. 5494 Golf Dr., Crozet. 823-1841. $$. Southern Crescent Cajun and Creole fare in Belmont. Takeout and curbside pickup, Wed.-

Food trucks Spice Sea Gourmet (seafood) spiceseagourmet.com @spiceseagourmet (Instagram) TheSpiceSeaGourmet (Facebook) Farmacy Food Truck (Mexican fusion) @farmacy.cville (Instagram) farmacy.guru (Facebook)

Wineries Afton Mountain Vineyards Free shipping on three or more bottles. Curbside pickup available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. aftonmountain vineyards.com Ankida Ridge Vineyards Free shipping on orders more than $75. Curbside pickup available. ankidaridge.com Barboursville Vineyards Free shipping on 12 or more bottles. Half-case and case discounts. Local delivery and curbside pickup available. Virtual tastings. bbvwine.com Blenheim Vineyards Free shipping on orders more than $50. Local delivery available. blenheim vineyards.com Cardinal Point Winery Free shipping on three or more bottles. Curbside pickup available. cardinal pointwinery.com Chestnut Oak Vineyard Free shipping on three or more bottles. Local delivery and curbside pickup available. chestnutoakvineyard.com

Pye Dog (pizza) @pyedogpizza (Instagram) pyedogpizza (Facebook)

Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm $20 off shipping for six or more bottles. Curbside pickup available. chisholmvineyards.com

Sussex Farm (Korean kimchi and prepared foods) @themamabirdfarm (Instagram) sussexfarmkimchi (Facebook)

Ducard Vineyards Free shipping on six or more bottles. Local delivery and curbside pickup available. ducardvineyards.com

Tacos Gomez (tacos) @tacogomez (Instagram) Or call 953-5408 Little Manila (Filipino food) @littlemanilacville (Instagram) LittleManilaCville (Facebook) Ignacio & Maria’s Mexican Tacos (tacos) @mexicantacoscville (Instagram) Mexicantacoscville (Facebook) Angelic’s Kitchen (soul food) @angelicskitchen, (Instagram) Angelics-Kitchen-CateringLLC (Facebook)

Early Mountain Vineyards Free shipping on three or more bottles. Discounts for half case or more. Curbside pickup available. Virtual tastings. earlymountain.com Flying Fox Vineyard and Winery Free shipping on three or more bottles. flyingfoxvineyard.com Gabrielle Rausse Winery Free shipping on four or more bottles. Volume discounts available. gabrieleraussewinery.com Horton Vineyards Curbside pickup available. hortonwine.com Jefferson Vineyards Free shipping on three or more bottles. jeffersonvineyards.com

Devil’s Backbone Mobile Carryout (pub fare) dbbrewingcompany.com/mobilecarryout/

Keswick Vineyards Free shipping on three or more bottles. Curbside pickup available. keswick vineyards.com

106 Street Food (gourmet sandwiches) @106streetfoods (Instagram) 106streetfood (Facebook)

King Family Vineyards Free shipping on six or more bottles. Free local delivery on three or more bottles. kingfamilyvineyards.com

106 Grilled (pressed sandwiches/panini) @106grilled (Instagram)

Michael Shaps Wineworks Free shipping on three or more bottles. Local delivery and curbside pickup (at Wineworks Extended) available. virginiawineworks.com

106 Eastview (traditional and fusion Japanese fare) @106eastview (Instagram) Catch the Chef (burgers, cheesesteaks, chicken, fish, breakfast) @cvillecatchthechef (Instagram) cvillecatchthechef (Facebook) El Tako Nako (tacos) 2405 Hydraulic Rd., 305-8918 The Pie Guy (Australian-style savory pies) @thepieguycville (Instagram) Blue Ridge Pizza (wood-fired pizza) @BlueRidgePizza (Instagram)

Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards Free shipping on three or more bottles. Curbside pickup available. pippinhillfarm.com Pollak Vineyards Free shipping on six or more bottles. pollakvineyards.com Septenary Winery Free shipping on six or more bottles. Curbside pickup available. septenary winery.com Stinson Vineyards Free shipping on four or more bottles. stinsonvineyards.com Veritas Vineyards and Winery Free shipping on three or more bottles. Curbside pickup available. Virtual tastings. veritaswines.com

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Cancer (June 21-July 22): When Lewis Carroll’s fictional heroine Alice visits the exotic underground realm known as Wonderland, she encounters two odd men named Tweedledee and Tweedledum. The latter tells her, “You know very well you’re not real.” He’s implying that Alice is merely a character in the dream of a man who’s sleeping nearby. This upsets her. “I am real!” she protests, and breaks into tears. Tweedledum presses on, insisting she’s just a phantom. Alice summons her courageous wisdom and thinks to herself, “I know they’re talking nonsense, and it’s foolish to cry about it.” I suspect you Cancerians may have to deal with people and influences that give you messages akin to those of Tweedledum. If that happens, be like Alice.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): “The less you fear, the more power you will have,” says the rapper known as 50 Cent. I agree with him. If you can dissolve even, say, 25 percent of your fear, your ability to do what you want will rise significantly, as will your influence and clout. But here’s the major riddle: How exactly can you dissolve your fear? My answers to that question would require far more room than I have in this horoscope. But here’s the really good news, Leo: In the coming weeks, you will naturally have an abundance of good insights about to dissolve your own fear. Trust what your intuition tells you. And be receptive to clues that serendipity brings you.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): For his film Parasite, Virgo filmmaker Bong Joon-ho received Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. In his natal horoscope, Joon-ho has Pluto conjunct his sun in Virgo, and during the time Parasite began to score major success, Saturn and Pluto were making a favorable transit to that powerful point in his chart. I’m expecting the next six months to be a time when you can make significant progress toward your own version of a Joon-ho-style achievement. In what part of your life is that most likely to happen? Focus on it. Feed it. Love it.

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Gemini (May 21-June 20): “I’ve got a message for you, courtesy of poet Lisel Mueller. I think her wisdom can help you thrive in the coming weeks. She writes, “The past pushed away, the future left unimagined, for the sake of the glorious, difficult, passionate present.” Of course, it’s always helpful for us to liberate ourselves from the oppressive thoughts of what once was in the past and what might be in the future. But it’ll be especially valuable for you to claim that superpower in the coming weeks. To the degree that you do, the present will be more glorious and passionate and not so difficult. seduce, and attract luck. To inspire you in this holy task, I’ll provide a prayer written by Hoodoo conjurer Stephanie Rose Bird: “O sweet luck, I call your name. Luck with force and power to make change, walk with me and talk through me. With your help, all that can and should be will be!” If there are further invocations you’d like to add to hers, Libra, please do. The best way to ensure that good fortune will stream into your life is to have fun as you draw it to you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov.21): Scorpio comedian John Cleese does solo work, but many of his successful films, albums, stage shows, and TV programs have arisen from joining forces with other comedians. “When you collaborate with someone else on something creative,” he says, “you get to places that you would never get to on your own.” I propose you make this your temporary motto, Scorpio. Whatever line of work or play you’re in, the coming weeks will offer opportunities to start getting involved in sterling synergies and symbioses. To overcome the potential limitations of social distancing, make creative use of Zoom and other online video conferencing.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Wherever I am, let me never forget to distinguish want from need,” vows author Barbara Kingsolver. “Let me be a good animal,” she adds. That would be a stirring prayer to keep simmering at the forefront of your awareness in the next six weeks. According to my understanding of the astrological omens, you’ll be getting clear signals about the differences between your wants and needs. You will also discover effective strategies about how to satisfy them both in the post-pandemic world, and fine intuitions about which one to prioritize at any particular time.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Writing some Chinese characters can be quite demanding. To make biáng, for example, which is used in the name for a certain kind of noodle, you must draw 58 separate strokes. This is a good metaphor for exactly what you should avoid in the coming weeks: spending too much time and devoting too much thought and getting wrapped up in too much complexity about trivial matters. Your focus should instead be on simple, bold approaches that encourage you to be crisp and decisive.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Singer-songwriter Jill Scott is strongly committed to her creative process. She tells us, “I was once making a burger for myself at my boyfriend’s house and a lyric started pouring out and I had to catch it, so I ran to another room to write it down, but then the kitchen caught fire. His cabinets were charred, and he was furious. But it was worth it for a song.” My perspective: Scott’s level of devotion to the muse is too intense for my taste. Personally, I would have taken the burger off the stove before fleeing the scene to record my good idea. What about you, Aquarius? According to my analysis, you’re in a phase when creative ideas should flow even better than usual. Pay close attention. Be prepared to capture as much of that potentially life-altering stuff as possible.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): To protect ourselves and others from the pandemic, most of us have been spending more time than usual at home—often engaged in what amounts to enforced relaxation. For some of us, that has been a problem. But I’m going to propose that it will be the opposite of a problem for you in the next three weeks. In my astrolog-

ical opinion, your words to live by will be this counsel from author and philosopher Mike Dooley: “What if it was your downtime, your lounging-in-bed-too-long time, that made possible your greatest achievements? Would they still make you feel guilty? Or would you allow yourself to enjoy them?”

Aries (March 21-April 19): “The best of my nature reveals itself in play, and play is sacred,” wrote the feisty Aries author Karen Blixen, who sometimes used the pen name Isak Dinesen. The attitude described in that statement helps illuminate the meaning of another one of her famous quotations: “I do not think that I could ever really love a woman who had not, at one time or another, been up on a broomstick.” In my interpretation of this humorous remark, Blixen referred to the fact that she had a strong preference for witchy women with rascally magical ways. I bring this to your attention, Aries, because I’m inviting you to cultivate a Blixen-like streak of sacred play and sly magic in the coming days.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Taurus music legend Willie Nelson has played the same guitar since 1969. He calls it “my horse,” and named it after Trigger, a famous horse in Hollywood films. Although Nelson still loves the tones that come from his instrument, it’s neither sleek nor elegant. It’s bruised with multiple stains and has a jagged gash near its sound hole. Some Tauruses want their useful things to be fine and beautiful, but not Willie. Having said that, I wonder if maybe he will finally change guitars sometime soon. For you Bulls, the coming months will be time to consider trading in an old horse for a new one. Expanded weekly audio horoscopes and daily text message horoscopes: Real Astrology.com, 1-877-873-4888.

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Parents, what’s your biggest homeschooling fail?

Not having enough patience. @EUROBARN.US/INSTAGRAM

I wouldn’t call it “Home School.” It’s more like “working full time, while also caring for our children full-time and attempting to teach them something when time allows.” SUZIE SCHENKKAN/FACEBOOK

Biggest homeschooling fail? Thinking anything had to have an “end result.” Just slowing down and enjoying a process, a failure, an unexpected turnout (or resulting interest because of it) ended up being the highlight of our family’s 10+ years experiment with home education.

We gave up a few weeks ago, except for anything required. It’s too much for working parents who are also struggling during this time. Everyone’s sanity is more important, as well as spending quality time together.

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We expected that we could reasonably control screen time. But it was too much of do as I say and not as I do! @RANDOLPHBENJAMN/TWITTER

If you kept your kid alive and happy during this difficult time, no one failed. Congrats to all the parents and teachers for finishing out the school year. Kids aren’t meant to learn strictly through screens. They need social interaction, sensory play, and play-based learning. KATE ELLWOOD/FACEBOOK

Thinking in terms of a “fail” is already a failure. @CLAIREANNCHANTELL/ INSTAGRAM

Having children. Took a big L there.

Did you want to rephrase the question? Since what parents of public schools are doing is actually called crisis schooling, maybe we should look at it with a view of what didn’t work and what did...then move forward. To confuse actual homeschooling with crisis schooling is inappropriate. Parents and teachers are not failing—they are being as creative as time, access, and $$ allows. Kudos to all. CATHERINE LOCHNER/FACEBOOK

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The Albemarle Angler has been serving charlottesville/albemarle fly fishing and outerwear needs for nearly two decades. We pride ourselves in doing the research on products for customers before we place them in the store for sale. This way our customers know that they are getting the best item for the amount they want to spend. We even offer a price match guarantee.

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2.7 Million Acres of National Forest in your backyard! Property Location: Rucker Gap Rd, Covington, VA NATURE AT IT’S FINEST

Over 2mi of Road Frontage

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Whether you want to build a grand home or a rustic cabin, live here full time or just have a place to set up camp, this is the perfect place to get away. • 952 beautiful acres bordered on 3 sides by National Forest (5.8 miles of shared border) which puts you on the edge of a vast 2.7 million acres of additional wilderness • Beautifully wooded pristine forest land • Several scenic mountain streams • Private mountain ridges to take in the views • Ideal for hunters or nature enthusiasts • Rare combination of privacy and accessibility • Just 10mi off I-64 and 15mi from Covington • Local recreational areas incl. the Jackson River, Lake Moomaw, Lake Sherwood, and Douthat State Park INCREDIBLE VALUE • Timber value estimated over $968,000 • Over 2 miles of paved state road frontage - a rarity indeed for this type of property • 4.8 miles of interior roads - a huge value! • Miles of hiking and ATV trails • Multiple streams and plentiful wildlife • This is the ultimate in “social distancing” • Recently surveyed in 6 tracts • In the evenings, live it up at the nearby Greenbrier Resort or the Homestead Resort “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, overcivilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.” - John Muir

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his gorgeous 5.4-acre lot has amazing views, privacy and a stellar location! At the end of the road in the Rockfish Orchards neighborhood, this parcel has already been cleared for building and offers Blue Ridge and pastoral vistas. There is also a spring on the property as well as a creek on the bottom border. Located in sought-after Afton, it’s a lovely 20-minute drive to Charlottesville or Waynesboro and a short hop to so many of the breweries, cideries, distilleries andwineries that make up “Nelson 151.” It doesn't get any better than this! Fiber optic available, too! $149,000

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Nature at its finest

From Charlottesville, I-64W to Covington. Take Exit 10 for US-60/VA-159. At end of ramp, turn LEFT on VA-159S. 1/2mi to R on Midland Trail (600). 1/2mi to R on Indian Draft (600). 1/2mi to L on Johnson Creek Rd (661). 9.4mi to entrance on right. For GPS, property frontage begins just after 7901 Johnson Creek Rd, Covington, VA. Entrance is approx. 1.5mi from this point.

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CAAR Homes Sales Report 1st Quarter 2020 Market Report Key Takeaways Economic Conditions • The Charlottesville area economy has been very strong leading into this challenging time. The region’s strong economy and strong housing demand will be important to the future health of the Charlottesville area’s housing market. • Like the rest of Virginia and the nation, the Charlottesville region will be experiencing the economic impacts of COVID-19 this spring. • Permits for new residential construction had been strong over the past six months, including in February 2020, the most recent month for which data is available.

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• Consumers’ confidence in the economy has been declining somewhat for several months. Expectations about future economic conditions have become pessimistic in the early spring. • Mortgage rates are still low, but there has been substantial volatility and growing uncertainty in the mortgage market. Housing Market Conditions • Sales activity continues to expand compared to last year in the CAAR housing market. There were 837 sales in the region in the 1st quarter, 10% more than a year ago. • At $302,000, the 1st quarter median sales price in the CAAR housing market was about $26,000 higher than last year, a 10% increase. • The inventory in the CAAR housing market continues to shrink. There were 1,392 active listings on the market at the end of the 1st quarter, 11% fewer than a year ago.

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• 3,156 | More jobs in the CAAR footprint between Sep-2018 and Sep-2019 • 2.3% | Is the Feb-2020 unemployment rate in the CAAR footprint, which is down from Jan-2020 • 3.33% | Is the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate during the 1st week of April 2020, which is down 0.75 percentage points from a year ago Housing Market • 73 |More home sales in the CAAR footprint in Q1-2020 compared to last year. • 10% | Percent change in median sales price in the CAAR region in Q1-2020 compared to a year ago • $36 | Million dollars more in total sold volume in the CAAR footprint in Q1-2020 compared to last year

• -11% | Percent change in active listings in the CAAR footprint at the end of Q1-2020 compared to a year ago • 3.6| Months of supply in the CAAR footprint in Q1-2020, which is down from a year ago

Economic Overview As we headed into 2020, the Charlottesville economy had been performing well, with strong job and wage growth. In 2019, the region was on pace to add an estimated 2,000 net new jobs over 2018. In the Charlottesville area, job growth has been driven by increases in the Educational Services and Health Services sectors, with job losses in the Retail Trade and Accommodation & Food Services sectors. In addition to steady job growth, unemployment in the Charlottesville area has been very low. The region’s unemployment rate in February 2020 was 2.3%, lower than both the national and statewide rates. The region’s strong economy has been an important driver of the strong housing demand and declining inventories in the Charlottesville area. New residential construction activity had been strong at the end of 2019 and into 2020. In February 2020, there were 101 permits issued for new residential housing units in the Charlottesville metropolitan area, which is up 33% from February of 2019. Over the prior 6 months (September 2019 through February 2020), there has been a total of 577 permits for new residential units. About 56% of these new residential permits were for single-family homes, and 44% were for townhomes and units in multifamily buildings (both rental and condominium). Consumer confidence took a dip in March, though confidence in the present economic situation remains strong so far. Among residents of the South Atlantic region of the U.S., which includes Virginia, the measure of confidence in current economic conditions was 168.4 in March, down slightly from February, but still in positive territory. The measure of consumers’ confidence in future economic conditions fell to 99.4 in March. The future expectations metric had been trending down beginning at the end of 2019. A level below 100 indicates consumers are feeling more pessimistic about future economic conditions. In the 2nd week of April, the 30-year fixed-rate interest rate was 3.33%, virtually unchanged from a month ago. However, there has been a tremendous amount of volatility in the mortgage market, with mortgage rates bouncing around on a daily basis. In addition, there are growing concerns about a lack of liquidity in the mortgage market, which

has led to higher-than-expected rates, as well as more stringent lending requirements. Stabilization in the mortgage market and more predictable interest rates that link back to fundamentals will be an important signal of a return to normalcy in the housing market. Like the rest of the country and Virginia, the Charlottesville area is feeling the economic impact of COVID-19. The 1st quarter 2020 housing market data do not reflect the current economic situation. Since February, more than 22 million Americans, including more than 400,000 Virginians, have applied for unemployment benefits. Housing market activity will slow in Charlottesville in the 2nd quarter of 2020, though strong underlying fundamentals going into the COVID-19 pandemic will help the region’s market rebound.

Housing Market Overview The CAAR regional housing market was off to a strong start overall in 2020. Sales activity expanded in the 1st quarter compared to last year, and the median sales price climbed more than $26,000. Growth in both transactions and prices led to a nearly $36 million surge in sold dollar volume. While it took a few days longer, on average, to sell a home in the 1st quarter compared to a year ago, the inventory of active listings continues to shrink.

Sales The sales growth trend continued in the CAAR footprint this quarter. There were 837 sales transactions throughout the CAAR region, which is 73 more sales than the 1st quarter of last year, representing a 10% increase. This is the 3rd consecutive quarter of increasing sales activity for the CAAR housing market, and the 1st double-digit gain in 2 years. Sales growth in the CAAR footprint continues to outpace the State housing market overall, which had a 4% increase in sales this quarter.

Sales Prices Home prices continued to rise in the CAAR housing market in the 1st quarter of 2020. At $302,000, the 1st quarter median sales price is more than $26,000 higher than it was a year ago, a 10% increase. Sales prices have been climbing steadily in the CAAR area for much of the past 4 years; the median sales price in the region is now more than $50,000 higher than it was in the 1st quarter 4 years ago. The price trends are largely being driven by steady buyer demand in the market and a shrinking supply of active listings. Similar trends are occurring in other parts of the State. Overall, the median sales price in Virginia also climbed 7% in the 1st quarter compared to last year, to $295,100.

Sold Volume The growth in sales transactions and sales prices led to a surge in the total sold dollar volume in the CAAR footprint in the 1st quarter. There was approximately $306 million of sold volume between January and March this year, which is nearly $36 million more than the same time last year, representing a 13% jump in volume. The sold volume has now

increased for 4 consecutive quarters in the CAAR region, evidence of strong market growth.

Days on Market Homes that sold in the CAAR housing market in the 1st quarter were on the market an average of 76 days, which is 3 days less than a year ago. This metric has been trending down for several years as fewer homes are listed for sale. The average days on market in the CAAR housing market is about 3 weeks lower (-24 days) than the 1st quarter 4 years prior. At the State level, homes sold in 49 days, on average, during the 1st quarter, which is 11 days faster than a year ago.

Inventory The inventory of active listings in the CAAR regional housing market continued to shrink in the 1st quarter of 2020. There were approximately 1,392 active listings at the end of the 1st quarter, down 11% from last year, 176 fewer active listings. This decline represents the sharpest inventory reduction in the CAAR footprint in more than 2 years. Prior to this quarter’s drop, the rate of inventory decline had been moderating. The inventory in the CAAR housing market is now about 2/3 of the level it was at this time 4 years ago. The shrinking supply continues to put upward pressure on home prices in the CAAR housing market. Similar inventory trends have been occurring in regions throughout the State. The supply of active listings in Virginia overall declined by 19% in the 1st quarter compared to last year. There was approximately 3.6 months of supply at the end of the 1st quarter in the CAAR area, down from 4.3 months last year. The months of supply is calculated by taking the average monthly sales over the preceding 12-month period and dividing it by the inventory of active listings. In most housing markets, a supply below 6 months tends to favor sellers rather than buyers.

About VR The Virginia REALTORS® (VR) association is the largest professional trade association in Virginia, representing nearly 34,000 REALTORS® engaged in the residential and commercial real estate business. The Virginia REALTORS® association serves as the advocate for homeownership and private property rights and represents the interests of real estate professionals and property owners in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

About CAAR The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) represents more than 1,300 real estate professionals in Charlottesville and Albemarle and the surrounding areas of Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties. If you have a question about today’s market, contact a REALTOR® today using mycaar.com for residential properties and cvcmls.com for commercial properties. NOTE: The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

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Just west of Charlottesville, near Ivy, is this beautiful 92-acre home on elevated site with spectacular panoramic views of mountains, fields, and forest. This property is one of three preservation tracts of Ragged Mountain Farms. MLS#595833 $2,475,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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RIVER LAWN

Spectacular bluff for building site overlooking the James River. Property is surrounded by larger estates and farms in a quiet and beautiful part of southern Albemarle. Under easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. MLS#569753 $745,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

THE ROCKS

Home designed by local architect Richard Funk and built on a lot that provides privacy and gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain views. 6 bedrooms, including first floor master, 5.5 baths. Many unique features and ample storage. MLS#601178 $1,285,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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C. 1792 grist mill renovated into fabulous home with 6108 fin. sf., 3 levels, plus 1000 sf. test home. Residence has huge posts & beams, brick walls, heart pine floors, open plan on main level. 11.7 acres, large creek, dam with waterfall, pastures, near James River. $975,000 MLS#602274 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

Expansive views from this custom built residence privately situated on a protected 1.4 acres. As you enter the front door the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views are eye catching. Main floor has open living room with fireplace flanked by custom built-ins, dining area, upgraded chefs kitchen, spacious master suite; study; half bath, laundry, garage and opens to a covered porch and deck. The bright walk out lower level is flexible space with rec room; 2-3 BR, full BA,and storage. Convenient to I-64, Pantops, Downtown and UVA. MLS#597258 $1,195,000 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250

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Enjoy mountain views of the historic Southwest Mountains from this livable 4-bedroom residence on 6-private acres. Convenient and quick to Pantops, Historic Downtown Mall, and UVA. Within steps of all the amenities at Keswick Hall. MLS#594327 $849,000 Charlottte Dammann, 434.981.1250

INGLECRESS

Tucked on a private 4+ acre wooded, secluded lot minutes west of town this stunning Jay Dalgliesh designed 3-bedroom, 4-bath home with 3 fireplaces, decks, screened porch, and loads of charm and appeal. MLS#600218 $945,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

VILLA DESTE Exceptional quality and style in this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath manor home, over 5,000 finished square feet, beautiful eat-in kitchen with fireplace, large great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, generous main-level master suite, upper level bedroom suite with large sitting room-this space could be an in-law suite, and walkout terrace level can be another suite or apartment, with combination room, bedroom, and full bath. MLS#601834 $1,179,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

QUAKER GLEN FARM

701 magnificent acres at the base of Doubletop Mountain. Featuring 20 acres in apple orchards, perfect for a first-class vineyard. Convenient to Camp Hoover, Shenandoah National Park, and many fabulous hiking trails. MLS#588709 $2,795,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

SOMERSET

Circa 1856, 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on 4+ acres fronting the scenic Rapidan River and adjacent to other large historic farms and estates in Orange County. Located 30 minutes to Charlottesville, 60 minutes to Richmond, and 90 minutes to DC. MLS#596560 $845,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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INDIAN RIDGE DRIVE

This is the VIEW LOT that you are looking for. Sweeping Blue Ridge views for miles. 5 acres open, remaining 8+ acres in woods. Well in place. Bring your builder or architect. 15 minutes to Hollymead Town Center. MLS#590233 $349,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

GLENMORE

0.75-acre lot on a quiet cut-de-sac near lovely Lake Lochen. With extensive wrap-around frontage, shape and topography of this premier lot allow for the utmost flexibility in design and size. One of the few exceptional lots left with the location and diversity of this lot. MLS#599250 $269,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

YELLOW MOUNTAIN

Perfect combination of open fields and woodland, with expansive, long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mtns. from several homesites on this 75+ acre estate parcel. Property shares a common border with Mint Spring Park. Minutes to Charlottesville & UVA. MLS#587056 $895,000 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250

NOTTINGHAM ROAD

7-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence with first floor master suite/bath, upgrades, and addition. Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood but convenient to UVA, downtown, North Fork Research Park, and NGIC. MLS#599498 $689,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE

Built and designed in 1978 by Henry Browne, this superb home features lovely architectural detail and fine craftsmanship. 3 large en-suite bedrooms, fourth bedroom, bath, large rooms, heart pine floors, and recently renovated on 2 private acres. MLS#602854 $779,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

SPRINGDALE

Built around 1800 in eastern Goochland County, approximately 30 minutes from downtown Richmond and 45 minutes to downtown Charlottesville. Property includes 60 acres, a pond, woodland, and garage apartment. MLS#1930232 $995,000 Philip Reed, 804.833.8325 or Steve McLean,434.981.1863

GARTH RUN ROAD

20Âą acre country property with stream running through the land. Tucked in the mountains with stone ruins of a mountain cabin evident on the property. Private & remote yet only 10 minutes to numerous conveniences. MLS#585226 $110,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MILTON VILLAGE

21-acre lot located just minutes east of Charlottesville. Level building site with 4-board fencing along the road frontage. Creek, small pond, and automatic waterers. Public Rivanna River access only half mile away. MLS#586469 $398,000 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610

LAKE ALBEMARLE ROAD

Partially wooded 2+ acre residential building lot with elevated home site, in Western Albemarle within 15 minutes of the city limits. Meriwether Lewis School District! Great location near several local vineyards,wineries, and Farmington Hunt Country! MLS#598534 $98,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

WILMINGTON ROAD

8 acre wooded lot with no restrictions and approved for conventional septic system located one mile east of Wilmington and surrounded by large farms. Perfect dream home location 10 minutes to Palmyra. MLS#560695 $59,900 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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LONESOME MOUNTAIN ROAD

5-acre lot with road frontage only 4 miles from Charlottesville. This country but close-to-town location is conveniently located with quick access to Historic Downtown Mall, Martha Jefferson Hospital, UVA, NGIC, airport, and North Fork Business Park. MLS#593160 $250,000 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250

EDNAM

Quality-built, spacious home priced to sell below tax assessment value!!! Brick home, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, including main level master suite. Walking distance of renovated Boars Head Resort. MLS#591365 $785,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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t’s not your grandparents’ farmhouse. But boy, would they love living in it! Anna Posner, Design Manager with Southern Development Homes, theorizes that the popularity of the farmhouse style might be due to the influence of Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV fame. Whatever the reason, a light and airy farmhouse design brought up to date with all of today’s bells and whistles is a popular look. What is even more exciting than the exterior look, is what’s going on inside, on the roof, and in the backyard. Design trends in layout, flooring, colors, and technology are all taking quantum leaps

forward. And these changes are likely to accelerate with the extra time people have at home this spring.

Layout Trends There are two simultaneous shifts occurring on the home scene, depending on its location. In an urban setting, there is an increase in verticality as lot sizes shrink to accommodate more dense living. Alternatively, where there is room for a slightly larger footprint, Posner is seeing buyers opt for a first-floor master suite. Certainly, the tsunami of aging home buyers is driving much of that demand and it will continue to be popular for the foreseeable future.

Another layout trend—common in both vertical and spread out configurations—is ditching the unused dining room. Craig Builders Customer Representative TJ Southmayd says, “Purchasers are rethinking their needs around dining spaces. For years we’ve been incorporating casual ‘breakfast nooks’ and formal dining rooms into all of our floorplans. We’ve begun to meld these two spaces into one large dining space adjacent to the kitchen that can be used for all occasions. By adding vaulted ceilings and statement light fixtures, the space seamlessly transitions from casual morning breakfast to evening dinner party.” As the demand for affordable housing grows, more homes are being designed to include a complete separate housing unit. This is often found over a free-standing garage, or in the basement with a separate entrance. Not only does it increase housing options, it can help the owner finance her investment through rental income.

Vinyl Beats Wood A trend that may be here for the long haul is what goes underfoot. Posner has worked with more and more buyers over the last couple of years who prefer Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring over traditional hardwood floors. “It’s really hard to beat the combination of great looks, durability, and favorable price point. COREtec floors and similar brands offer a wide plank that looks just like a wooden floor but is waterproof. Buyers who hear ‘vinyl’ and immediately think of toxic off gassing can be confident that today’s versions of LVP floors are certified for indoor air quality.” Southmayd agrees. “For customers with children or pets, LVP is a welcome

In the kitchen, most people still love the bright airy feel that comes with a mostly white kitchen, with a dash of something different thrown in. Some buyers are choosing colors, but the safe bet for a seller is the white kitchen. Blissie du Bose, REALTOR® with Sallie du Bose Real Estate Partners, says “the lighter the kitchen, the better. It’s a timeless, classy look. With white or light-colored kitchen cabinets, tile, and granite, customers can add in a statement piece, like a modern light fixture, or mismatch the island cabinetry. They can change up the furniture and add warm or cool pieces over time. For a while, customers wanted dark floors, cherry cabinetry, and richer tones; but now people want to have that light and bright farmhouse feel.” The dash of difference can also make its appearance as painted cabinets in light custom colors. Posner is seeing whitegreen and blues showing up more often in buyers’ palettes. A trending alternative is white cabinets overall with the island or corner cabinet providing a pop of color. Oversize granite or quartz islands (slabs too big to fit through the door) are becoming popular, according to Marc Ammons, REALTOR® with Nest Realty Group. This requires careful coordination for installation. But stainless is here for a few more years. Kate Colvin, REALTOR® with Roy Wheeler Realty Co., reports, “Stainless steel appliances are still at the forefront, but buyers mix different appliance brands more often. The focus is on getting the best brand for each appliance, rather than having that cohesive, same brand look. Brands make mixing it up easy with uniform color options.” This reflects the level of detail and research that many customers bring to the purchase and design process. Every standard package or option is scrutinized by savvy buyers who know exactly what they want.

The Master Bath The tub/shower combo still has its place, just not in the master bath. Ammons is seeing oversized walk-in showers without doors, or zero-step showers. Floating bench seats provide comfortable seating and wide vanities with makeup stations make good use of available space. “People are venturing out with new colors for bathroom cabinetry,” says Colvin. “Especially if they have all white cabinets in the kitchen. It makes for a nice contrast.” Du Bose adds, “I’ve seen a lot of white subway tile, darker grout, and oil rubbed bronze handles installed. It seems navy cabinetry with white subway tile is very popular in bathrooms as well.” That’s not far off the view from Stanley Martin

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Homes, with “Classic Blue” named the color of 2020. For the longest time, buyers eliminated tubs from the master bath. But Posner is seeing increased interest in free standing varieties, particularly those with style and character, such as claw foot tubs. Regarding hardware in the bathroom and kitchen, buyers are also breaking from the mold. Colvin says, “People are making more of a statement with their hardware, mixing and matching finishes within rooms and having fun with unique lighting elements. Customers used to find the hardware and lighting they liked and used that style throughout the entire home, but now people are taking more time to make rooms unique and independent. It’s been really fun to see what people choose.”

Wi-Fi is King “With the proliferation of highspeed internet service,” Posner says “there are fewer holes and ports being drilled in walls specifically for televisions. There aren’t many people anticipating getting cable TV service; instead, they will be streaming all their entertainment needs.” Ammons notes that wireless access points are being installed for better connectivity since there are so many devices operating simultaneously in a single household. And many audiophiles are choosing in-wall wireless speakers.

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This year, gardening is hot! Most area gardening and landscaping operations have seen a huge uptick in business this spring. Edible Landscaping in Afton has more than double the business they usually see this time of year. Owner Michael McConkey knows that gardening is a natural tendency for most people. The only difference is this year people, who are at home due to the COVID-19 restrictions, actually have time to do it. McConkey says, “If it’s edible, it’s selling. I’ve put in orders that usually last me the entire year and have already had to reorder multiple times. People are enjoying getting their hands dirty and are looking forward to the end result.

It’s satisfying on many levels to go right outside and pick berries, pawpaws or persimmons. Whether this pandemic changes behavior permanently or just for this year, there are a lot of great gardens and mini orchards getting started. Hopefully, they’ll be sustained over time.” Even if they don’t garden, access to the outside physically or visually is important to buyers. Posner notes that windows are getting bigger and there are more of them. “People want to bring the outside in with natural light and views of nature, even if it’s just the tree right outside their window. Decks and patios continue to be popular, from many different rooms.” And the more private, the better. Belvedere Homes courtyard layout is one of the most popular designs for Craig Builders. Colvin says, “People love that they are getting a private backyard area even in the ‘urban’ designed neighborhood setting. Limiting yard work by maximizing patios, porches and landscaping is also attractive from a maintenance perspective. People want the private ‘party ready’ backyard without putting in hours of work to maintain the space.”

What’s Next? Designers at Stanley Martin Homes say to watch for the “grandmillennial” look—a mixture of old styles like scalloped edges or cross stitching combined with contemporary pieces. But the trend that eclipses all others became obvious this spring when the need for extra space went through the roof. Most of that need came in the form of office space to accommodate people forced to work from home. Others found themselves scrambling for room to exercise after gyms closed. Kids and college students spent their days learning at home. The number of people at home for nearly the entire day creates new design challenges. Home offices are even more in demand. Flexible space may become more appealing. And access to the outdoors is critical; anything that will make a home seem bigger than it is. Features that improve health and wellbeing moved from being an afterthought to becoming a central part of the design conversation. Changing rooms and wash basins at an entrance will begin to trend. Indoor air quality is almost always a design issue. No VOC building materials and treatments will be universal. Moisture control systems will target the sweet spot between mold and viral spread. Fresh air exchange in the home will aspire to reach Passive House standards. State-of-the-art smart technology, superior energy efficiency, and sustainable building materials have become central to the design process. Expect to hear even more about anti-microbial surfaces, natural lighting, sound barriers, privacy, and access to nature. All of these amenities enhance physical and mental well-being. They make a home a more pleasant place to live and create a space to fit the owner’s lifestyle, no matter what is going on in the world outside. Carla Huckabee writes about health and high performing real estate.

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