RACHEL HOGAN
rachel@nestrealty.com ph: 540.599.0880
SKIP SLOCUM skip@nestrealty.com ph: 540.392.8891
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If you enjoy a rigorous autumn hike almost as much as you enjoy a delicious meal afterwards, then the New River Valley is the place for you, and Rachel Hogan is your dream guide. An outdoor adventurist at heart, Rachel earned a degree in recreation management and worked at Wilderness Adventure before entering the real estate world 13 years ago. Rachel still thrives on sharing her passion for the outdoors with her family, friends, and clients, “There are countless trails, rivers, and rocks to explore!” She’s been known to lead her clients to the best hiking spots, biking trails, and canoeing putins and take-outs. The best part about an active day in the New River Valley? Working up an appetite! Rachel is a self-proclaimed foodie—she loves to cook, grill, and EAT! Authentic Mexican is her favorite. She shares, “Food brings
people together—we gather together to break bread, share recipes, and relish in each other’s company.” When she has clients who are new to the area, she loves discovering what type of cuisine they prefer, then pointing them in the right direction, or meeting with them at one of her favorite local eateries. As the temperatures begin to drop and the seasons begin to change, Rachel is looking forward to a Hogan family tradition—on the first snowfall of the year, she puts on a big batch of chili, packs beers and snacks for the day, then heads outside with her husband Patrick and their two sons, Braden and Bennett. Along with other families in the neighborhood, they play all day on the sled riding hill, and by the time they return home, the chili is ready, and a feast ensues! Meet Rachel, and learn more at: NestRealty.com/RachelHogan
This fall, you’re likely to see Nest Associate Broker Skip Slocum and his family rambling along in their vintage camper, setting off on adventure in the New River Valley. The restored 1971 Layton camper has carried the family on boundless adventures along with their dog, Tommy. “He’s a basset hound and doberman mix...and, yes, he looks as funny and cute as that sounds,” laughs Skip. An outdoor enthusiast, Skip enjoys hiking, mountain biking, trail running...and, of course, keeping tabs on the local craft brewery scene. He’s a lead sponsor of a local running shop, and supports the various annual 5Ks, 10Ks and half-marathons in the area. Perhaps most known for his guitar strumming and banjo picking, he’s a regular in the local Appalachian music scene. You may spot him playing in the
“Market Square Jam” on Wednesday nights at the Blacksburg Farmer’s Market. He’s actively involved with the market itself, as well as the historic Lyric Theater, where he supports the “Live at the Lyric” music series. While Skip is humbly demure about the organizations and events he sponsors, we happen to know that he supports all things local! He serves on the Board of Directors for Blacksburg’s Downtown Merchants Association, as well as the Board of Directors for the Town of Blacksburg Business Relations Committee, a position which allows him to foster communication between local businesses and the community. And if you happen to have an old Volvo lying around...give Skip a call... he’s addicted to collecting them. Meet Skip, and learn more at: NestRealty.com/SkipSlocum
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