eat local. Ambrosia Bakery and Deli 2192 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford 434-361-9661
Devils Grill Devils Knob Golf Course 434-325-8100
Ann’s Family Restaurant 1170 Thomas Nelson Highway Lovingston 434-263-8110
Devils Backbone Brewing Company 200 Mosbys Run Roseland 434-361-1001
Basement Bistro 632 Front Street, Lovingston 434-263-8305
The Edge Wintergreen Resort 434-325-8080
Basic Necessities Café 2226 Rockfish Valley Highway Nellysford 434-361-1766
The Fountain Room at The Mark Addy Inn 434-361-1101
Black Bear Café 131 Blue Ridge Drive Wintergreen 434-325-2040
The Java Depot 80 Mosby Run, in the Village at Glen Mary. Off Route 664. 434-361-2324
Blue Ridge Pig 2198 Rockfish Valley Highway Nellysford 434-361-1170
Lovingston Café and Lounge 165 Front Street, Lovingston 434-263-8000
Blue Mountain Brewery 9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151) Afton 540-456-8020
McDonald’s Highway 29 in Lovingston 434-263-8066
Chicken Coop 40 Front Street Lovingston 434-263-7818
Pauli’s Pig Out 7376 Rockfish Valley Hwy Afton 434-361-2001
Chen’s Chinese 73 Callohill Drive, Lovingston 434-263-8869
Stoney Creek Bar and Grill Stoney Creek Golf Course Nellysford 434-325-8110
Chirio’s Pizza Valley Green Shopping Center 2777 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford 434-361-9188
Subway Annie Land Plaza, Highway 29 65 Callohill Drive Lovingston 434-263-6800
Colleen Deli & Catering 4071 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington 434-263-8600
Thai Mex II Valley Green Shopping Center Nellysford 434-361-1400
Colleen Drive-In 4105 Thomas Nelson Highway Arrington 434-263-5343
Thai Siam Take-Out Route 56 west, 4137 Tye Brook Highway 434-263-8577
Copper Mine Restaurant Wintergreen Resort 434-325-8090. D’Ambola’s Route 151, 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway Afton 540-456-4556
Vito’s Italian Restaurant Highway 29, 8181 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston 434-263-8688 Highway 151, 2842 Rockfish Valley Highway Nellysford 434-361-9170
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thursday december 6 december 3 Hamner Theater presents Earl Hamner’s The Homecoming The return, after three years, of the beloved family Christmas story, The Homecoming, by Earl Hamner. Performances will take place Thu. – Sat. at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Visit www.thehamnertheater.com for more information. 434-361-1999
Wintergreen Performing Arts: Christmas House Tour Wintergreen Performing Arts presents a Christmas House Tour Sunday, Dec. 6, between 1-5 pm. Tour three homes in Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek neighborhood (off Route 151 in Nellysford, VA) that have been beautifully and thoughtfully decorated for Christmas. Enjoy refreshments and live music, and shop for decorations and gift items at the holiday boutique. Adult: $25, youth (age 17 and under): $5, online or at the door. Tickets will be available at all three houses and the houses may be visited in any order. 1pm-4pm. 434-325-8292
friday december 4 monday december 7
Music at The Java Depot : Broda “Broda”, singer/songwriter extarodinaire. Acoustic americana vocals with guitar and keyboard. You will enjoy this performance. Light dinner available 6-9 NO COVER. 80 Mosby Run. 434-361-2324
saturday december 5 Tye River Pottery Winter Sale Please come share cider and tales with us and see the latest pots fresh from our recent 7 day wood firing. Noah Hughey-commers , Kevin’s apprentice will be showing his work and guest artist, Rose Valentino, will be offering her custom kimono jackets and her jewelry. We look forward to showing you our work and kiln and introducing you to two of Nelson County’s finest young artists. Dec. 5-6, 10 – 5 434-263-4065 Relay For Life – Team Kidd’s At Heart Christmas Gospel Music Show Performers include: The Fortune Family, Adial Baptist Church Trio, Melissa Morris, Tina Taylor, and many more. $5.00 Admission. $5.00 Dinner Plate (Fried Chicken). All proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Nelson County. 3pm - 7pm. Nelson County High School – Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston 434-263-5305 RVCC Holiday Community Market Rockfish Valley Community Center’s third, annual Holiday Market will feature artisan cheeses, eggs, beef, chicken & pork, plus seasonal veggies, fresh baked goods & candy. Additionally there will be local artisans and crafters, fresh & dried holiday wreaths and trees with live musical entertainment. A pancake breakfast & delicious lunch round out the event. 9am. 190 Rockfish School Lane. Afton, VA. 434-361-0100
sunday
Williamsburg Swag Workshop at Pharsalia Don Haynie from Buffalo Springs Farm will lead this workshop in creating the traditional door swag as seen Williamsburg. An assortment of greens, cones, fruit and berries will be used. Lunch included. Go to www. pharsaliaevents.com for more information or call for details. 10:30 am. 2333 Pharsalia Road Tyro, VA. 434-277-5231
wednesday december 9 Holiday Baking with Claudia Gibson at Pharsalia Join us for an afternoon of creative Holiday Baking! We’ll make sweet and savory items for gift giving, seasonal appetizers for holiday parties and share packing ideas. Lunch and recipes included. Go to www.pharsaliaevents.com. 11:00 am. 2333 Pharsalia Road Tyro, VA. 434-277-5231
friday
dec. 11
Music At The Java Depot: Jan Smith “Jan Smith’s deceptively simple tunes sparkle with freshness and originality,” said Performing Songwriter magazine. The Louisville native’s roots originals combine folk music with the country and bluegrass of her present home in the mountains of central Virginia. Hear this local favorite in intimate solo performances the second Friday of every month at Java Depot in Wintergreen.” Light Dinner available 6-9 pm. NO COVER 434-361-2324
sunday
dec. 13