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real estate professionals in

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Local Life

Olympic medalists, Foxfield’s new ownership, Vietnam memorial expansion, and more.

COVER PHOTOGRAPHER Lincoln Barbour is a Charlottesville-based photographer specializing in architecture, interior design, and lifestyle imagery. With more than 20 years of experience, he brings out the beauty and character of structures in

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HEAVY MEDAL

UVA ATHLETES SHINE AT PARIS OLYMPICS

GRETCHEN WALSH: 2 Gold, 2 Silver (USA Swimming) KATE DOUGLASS: 2 Gold, 2 Silver (USA Swimming) PAIGE MADDEN: 1 Silver, 1 Bronze

If the University of Virginia had been a separate nation at the 2024 Summer

(USA Swimming)

Olympics, it would have ranked 16th in the medal count, surpassing Uzbekistan and

EMMA WEBER: 1 Gold

just trailing behind Spain. Athletes affiliated with UVA earned a total of 14 medals— seven gold, five silver, and two bronze—over the course of the 16 days of the Paris Olympics. This achievement surpassed UVA’s previous record of nine medals at the Tokyo Games three years ago.

According to the U.S. Olympic Committee, only Stanford University athletes accumulated more medals than those from UVA. Competitors from UVA across four

(USA Swimming) EMILY SONNETT: 1 Gold (USA Soccer) PIEN DICKE: 1 Gold (Netherlands Field Hockey)

sports—swimming, rowing, field hockey, and soccer—contributed to the university’s

HEIDI LONG: 1 Bronze

impressive medal tally. Thomas Heilman, a Western Albemarle High School senior and

(Great Britain Rowing)

future UVA swimmer, won silver as a member of the men’s 4x100 medley relay team.

SKYLAR DAHL: 1 Silver

While coaches do not receive medals, Tammi Reiss, a former UVA basketball player,

(USA Rowing)

played a key role in leading the U.S. women’s basketball 3x3 team to a bronze medal

TOTAL OLYMPIANS: 18

as an assistant coach. Additionally, Todd DeSorbo, the head coach of UVA’s highly successful swimming program, led the U.S. women’s swim team as their head coach.

UVA was also represented in the Paris Paralympics by athletes competing in rowing (Skylar Dahl), goalball (Matt Simpson), and cycling (Aaron Keith). Dahl added to the medal count with a silver in the PR3 mixed four with coxswain event.

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LONG MAY THEY RUN Purchase of Foxfield Property Ensures Future Legacy

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Foxfield, with its rich history and picturesque setting, has long been a cherished destination for equestrian enthusiasts. In August, the Cassiopeia Foundation announced the purchase of the Foxfield property, ensuring the preservation of the historic site for future generations. It also provides a stable platform for the continued operations of the Foxfield Racing LLC, which has revitalized the racecourse and will continue to hold steeplechase races on the property.

The Cassiopeia Foundation was established in 1944 by W. Alton Jones, an American industrialist, philanthropist, and prominent figure in the thoroughbred racing world.

Over its 80-year history, the foundation has supported initiatives related to environmental conservation, land preservation, and social justice.

Zach Miller, his great-grandson, continues the family tradition. An amateur steeplechase jockey and a professional trainer, Miller and his wife Sara operate a thoroughbred development business at Timbercreek Farm in Charlottesville. “It is our honor to play this role in the fulfillment of the dreams of [Foxfield founder] Mariann de Tejeda and create a lasting legacy that celebrates the heritage and tradition of Foxfield,” says Miller, trustee of the Cassiopeia Foundation.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE’S VIETNAM MEMORIAL EXPANDS ITS LEGACY

The Dogwood Vietnam Memorial had its origins on a fall day in

about his experiences in Vietnam. “[The memorial] been really

1965 when Ken Staples, the owner of Staples Barber Shop in

important for my healing,” says Eades. Now the president of

Charlottesville, found himself in conversation with two friends,

the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial Foundation, he gave the site

local real estate agent Bill Gentry and engineer Jim Shisler.

its nickname: “The Hill that Heals.”

The national news was dominated by President Lyndon Johnson’s recent decision to send the first U.S. combat troops to Vietnam, but the conversation in the barbershop had turned local: the tragic death of 18-year-old Army soldier Champ Lawson. Champ, who had recently become a father, was killed in a mid-air helicopter collision over South Vietnam, making him the first local casualty of the war.

Moved by this loss and the certainty that more would follow, the trio resolved to create a memorial dedicated to the memory of Charlottesville’s fallen sons. Within days, they selected a grassy slope at the edge of McIntire Park overlooking Route 250 as the site for their tribute.

As the nation prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Vietnam War in 2025, the foundation is working on a significant expansion for the memorial. Two major initiatives are planned: the Brick Plaza Project and the Access Project.

The Brick Plaza Project will add 26 more biographical plaques honoring Vietnam veterans who attended the University of Virginia. It will also add story bricks, honoring veterans who served in the U.S. military at any time and in any conflict. Funds from the project will go toward the memorial’s expansion costs.

By January 1966, the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial was

Scheduled for completion in 2026, the Access Project will

completed. It became the first civic memorial in the country

enhance the memorial’s accessibility, particularly for older

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veterans and residents challenged by the memorial’s current

years before the national memorial in Washington, D.C.

configuration. A new parking area will be constructed

The memorial honors 28 local soldiers who died in Southeast Asia and has offered a place for community remembrance and individual healing. For Bruce Eades, a Marine who served

alongside the trail that runs parallel to the John Warner Parkway, and an ADA-compliant pedestrian bridge will span the parkway, connecting the parking area to the memorial.

in Vietnam, the memorial has had profound impact on his

For more information on the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial

journey of healing. It was here, in April 1995, that Eades,

and the expansion project, please visit

after 27 years of silence about the war, first spoke publicly

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A LASTING IMPRESSION The University of Virginia

with courage, just as Karenne

recently unveiled a portrait

did.” The portrait, created by

of the late Karenne Wood, a

artist Esther Candari, will hang

member of the Monacan Nation

in the Shannon Library.

and a prominent advocate for Native Virginians. The portrait, part of the president’s series

Wood, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 59, directed Virginia

highlighting individuals who have

Indian Programs at Virginia

broken barriers, championed

Humanities and influenced

change and left indelible

how museums and educational

marks on the fabric of UVA.

institutions teach Native

“Karenne was an obvious candidate for this project,” UVA

American history. She was the first Monacan Indian to complete

president Jim Ryan said. “I hope

a doctoral degree at UVA,

it will inspire new generations

earning a Ph.D. in anthropology

to choose to build bridges

in 2016 and teaching several

across differences and act

classes in that department.

UVA president Jim Ryan and Teresa Pollak, a member of the Monacan Indian Nation, unveil a portrait of Karenne Wood in the Rotunda’s Dome Room.

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Local Life GOOD TO THE LAST DROP – CHARLOTTESVILLE’S COFFEE MASTER One of the country’s top coffee roasters practices his trade

the 2024 United States Roasters Championship. A regular

right here in our own backyard. Eric Stone, the head roaster at

competitor in the Roasters Championship, he placed third in the

Mudhouse Coffee, has once again made waves in the competitive

national finals in 2016, his first year competing. Stone’s journey

coffee roasting scene with his impressive performance at

began earlier this year at the qualifying round in Houston, where he earned spot in the national finals— an experience he called “nerve-wracking and immensely rewarding.”

The final stage of the United States Roasters Championship was held during the annual Specialty Coffee Association US Expo in Chicago. Competitors were tasked with roasting provided coffees on-site to create a blend incorporating at least 10% of each provided coffee. Stone says that his final blend was “persistently sweet with notes of candied orange, plum, and cherry.” After panel of judges scored the coffee blends for fragrance, aroma, flavor, aftertaste, body, acidity, and sweetness, Stone emerged in second place—his best national finish ever.

“I think that doing these competitions has helped me develop my roasting skills the most out of anything I’ve done related to roasting coffee,” says Stone, who began as a Mudhouse barista before being becoming a coffee roaster in 2013.

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Art Life PICASSO, LYDIA & FRIENDS, VOL. V Through October 27

This fifth installment of an exhibition series honors the memory and

Archives for Picasso and Modernist Studies, cofounded by LYDM

scholarship of acclaimed Picasso scholar, beloved former professor

founder Lyn Bolen Warren and art historian Victoria Beck Newman

of Modern Art at the University of Virginia, and sublime painter, Lydia

to preserve and disseminate Gasman’s scholarship.

Csato Gasman.

Lydia Gasman’s groundbreaking Ph.D. dissertation, Mystery, Magic,

The exhibition features work by both Lydia Gasman and Pablo

and Love in Picasso: Picasso and the Surrealist Poets, 1925-1938,

Picasso, the artist at the center of her scholarship, along with eight

revolutionized the thinking around Picasso’s art. In The New York

other contemporary artists whose work or thinking they inspired:

Review of Books, Picasso biographer John Richardson noted, “Dr.

William Bennett, Anne Chesnut, Dean Dass, Rosemarie Fiore, Sanda

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The iconic works of two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display in a special exhibition at the Jamestown Settlement. Through her work in film, television, and theater, Carter has earned 70 credits and collaborated with prolific directors, including Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, Ava DuVernay, and Ryan Coogler.

Best known for creating costumes for the Black Panther superhero movies, Carter made history as the first Black person to win the Academy Award for Costume Design and earned Marvel Studios its first Oscar recognition. Carter has created powerful pieces for other acclaimed films and television such as Roots, Amistad, Malcolm X, Selma, Do the Right Thing, and Coming 2 America. Visitors can view more than 60 of Carter’s original garments while also glimpsing her immersive process, historical research and attention to detail in every project she brings to life.

At Jamestown Settlement, Carter’s designs converge with historical fashion of the 1600s and 1700s to transcend time periods through a comparison of clothing styles and dress, from bodices and breeches to tailored suits and heroic feats in fashion. Guests can view the process and work of Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation historical tailors who dress interpreters depicting people living in early America.

Access to the exhibit is included with general admission to the Jamestown Settlement.

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Margo Smith Announces Retirement After 27 years as the director of the

Morphy mentored Smith and together they

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of

convinced Kluge to donate his collection

the University of Virginia, Margo Smith

to UVA in 1997. The museum opened to

will retire in June 2025. Kluge-Ruhe is

the public in a historic house in 1999 with

one of the most significant collections of

Smith as the founding director.

Indigenous Australian art in the world with more than 3,600 artworks in its care. It is the center for Indigenous Australian art in the United States and an exemplar of respectful and collaborative relationships with artists and knowledge holders.

“Margo’s deep respect for Aboriginal people and their culture has shined brightly during her time as director,” says Jody Kielbasa, UVA vice provost for the arts.

In considering her legacy, Smith is most proud of the opportunities Kluge-Ruhe has provided for Indigenous Australian artists and cultural practitioners. The museum has hosted the first experience of the United States and international travel for many Indigenous Australians. “Not only has this expanded their world views, but also they have seen firsthand how their arts and

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Kluge-Ruhe will have a lasting impact here

can have on the world stage,” says Smith.

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Smith began working with John W. Kluge’s

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arns have long been icons of the American rural landscape, serving as the backbone of agricultural life and a symbol of hard work. Today, these structures are taking on new roles, blending past and present

in innovative ways across the region.

In Keswick, a once neglected barn has undergone a dramatic revival. Southwest Mountains Vineyards, home to a meticulously restored tasting barn that was once on the verge of collapse, blends history and modernity.

At Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue, a newly constructed intake barn will allow the organization to take a major step forward. Designed to rescue and rehabilitate abused equines, this barn provides shelter for horses and donkeys while also improving the working conditions for those who care for them.

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Walking into the expansive and beautifully restored tasting barn at Southwest Mountains Vineyards, it’s hard to imagine that the structure was once on the brink of collapse, nearly lost to the ravages of time and neglect. Back in 1894, Murray Boocock purchased a piece of land in Keswick called Castalia and constructed two large barns to support his purebred Hereford cattle breeding program.

Paul and Diane Manning purchased Castalia Farm in 2013 and subsequently hired the firm of Uhler and Company to undertake an extensive restoration of the one remaining barn, built circa 1903.

The decaying barn had been neglected for decades.

The dirt floor and “rubble” foundation, common for its era, had caused structural instability. The first step of the restoration involved shoring up the structure and carefully raising it to install a new concrete foundation and pier system. Once the foundation was complete, the old framework was replaced with 10”x10” oak posts and trusses, and a new roof was constructed.

Strapping was added to the exterior to straighten the walls and conceal the electrical system without disrupting the interior aesthetics.

The “upper” barn at Castalia, built in 1901 on a 160-acre parcel called “Paradise,” was a two-story structure measuring 55 by 115 feet. It had sliding doors, large windows, and three cupolas for ventilation. The ground floor housed animal stalls, while the second story stored hay. The gambrel roof provided extra storage space, and the barn reflected the latest in scientific animal husbandry and the raising of healthy cattle.

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Throughout the process, as much of the original material as possible was preserved, with wood from the old animal stalls repurposed for interior doors, bar walls, and bathroom vanities. Stone for the foundation was harvested from old stone piles on the property, and ash trees removed during the renovation were used for the bar top and tables. Diane Manning also collaborated on the design of the iron sconces and chandeliers (and even forged a custom sconce herself).

After initially using the barn for family and private events, the Mannings opened a two-story tasting room in 2023 to showcase wines from their vineyard.

“The tasting room and the wines go hand in hand,” says Jodi Mills, the vineyard’s general manager. “The tasting room has a real ‘wow factor’ that complements the quality of our wines made by Boela Gerber, an internationally renowned winemaker who recently moved to Virginia from South Africa.”

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Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing equines that have been abused, neglected, or surrendered due to owners’ financial or physical hardship. Based at the 172-acre Castle Rock Farm, Hope’s Legacy continues to expand its operations, now housing more than 100 horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules.

The organization operates on a foster-based model, working to rehabilitate and adopt out equines to new, loving homes. Its services also include educational outreach programs like “Books at the Barn,” which teaches children about equine care, and partnerships with local youth groups such as 4-H and Pony Club.

The new 40-by-68-square-foot intake barn is Hope’s Legacy’s first large-scale building project at Castle Rock Farm. The first floor includes eight stalls, a wash stall, bathroom, feed room, and medical supply room, while the second floor provides a meeting area, guest room, and living quarters for the farm manager.

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A newly constructed intake barn ushers in a new era for the animals at Hope’s Legacy and for those who care for them. Ten years in the making, the idea for the barn began with a sketch on a napkin by Maya Proulx, founder and executive director of Hope’s Legacy, and was completed this fall by design/build firm Geobarns.

Previously, veterinarians, volunteers, and farriers worked outdoors, exposed to the elements. Now, a spacious new barn with a central aisle, cross ties, and secure footing provides a safer, more controlled environment for caregiving. It can also accommodate large-scale rescue operations, provide stall rest for injured or malnourished horses, and quarantine animals

THIS PROPERTY AND THIS MISSION will outlast all of us who are working here, and this barn will be something that will be used for generations to come.

— LAURA PURVIS Director of Development, Hope's Legacy

when necessary to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. Additionally, individual stalls help control each horse’s food intake, ensuring proper nutrition and care. With eight stalls, the barn allows Hope’s Legacy to help an additional 18 horses and donkeys each year. The barn’s second floor provides meeting space and living quarters for the farm manager.

“This an investment in creating a permanent resource for equines in Virginia that need rescuing,” says Laura Purvis, director of development at Hope’s Legacy “This property and this mission will outlast all of us who are working here, and this barn will be something that will be used for generations to come.”

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Inside the Farmers Markets At farmers markets in the Charlottesville area, every vendor has their own story to share. These markets are much more than just places to pick up fresh produce, they are gathering spots where local farmers and artisans bring their passion and expertise to life. Whether offering exotic mushrooms, homegrown fruits and vegetables, or colorful flowers, each booth reflects the skills and traditions of those who cultivate, cook, and create.

ABOVE: Jade Burke of Madison Mushrooms. TOP RIGHT: Karen Shipley of the Orchid Station. BOTTOM RIGHT: Artwork by Randolph H. Smith hangs for sale at the Market Street Farmers Market.

A Blossoming Passion The story of Barboursville-based Orchid Station begins with Paul Philhour, whose childhood hobby in Miami was raising orchids.

After moving to Virginia, he turned that passion into a business in 1989. Today, the business is run by Philhour’s family. For many years, Philhour’s wife and daughter Karen Shipley were the faces of the business at the farmer’s market. “It was our bonding time and a chance to connect with the community,” Shipley says. Now, with her mother retired, she continues the tradition, finding joy in teaching customers about orchids.

“I love the social aspect,” Shipley says. “Meeting customers, answering their questions, and educating them about orchids is incredibly rewarding. There’s something special about dispelling myths and helping people learn how to care for these stunning plants.”

One of the most common misconceptions Shipley encounters is the belief that orchids are challenging to care for. “Many people think their orchid has died because the blooms have fallen off,” she explains. “But in reality, the plant is still alive and healthy. Another myth is using ice cubes to water orchids—definitely not recommended! Orchids prefer to be watered more gently, as ice cubes can shock their roots and potentially harm the plant.”

Fungus Among Us Founded by Eason Burke, Madison Mushrooms has become a cornerstone of the local gourmet food scene, filling a void in the market for high-quality mushrooms. With a deep-rooted passion for gardening and mushrooms, Burke saw an opportunity to introduce these distinctive fungi to the community, particularly at farmer’s markets where they were previously scarce.

Under the direction of Eason and his wife, Jade, Madison Mushrooms has grown to offer a wide variety of both fresh and dried mushrooms, along with tinctures and prepared foods. “We typically offer about eight varieties, including shiitake, oysters, lion’s mane, pioppino, and maitake, as well as seasonal specials,” Jade Burke explains. “Shiitakes are our most popular, thanks to their earthy flavor and versatility, though lion’s mane is quickly gaining popularity.”

However, the path to success has its challenges. “Certain mushrooms are harder to cultivate due to environmental factors and their delicate nature,” she says. “It’s a constant balancing act, but it’s incredibly rewarding when we get it right.”

Sowing Seeds ina a NewLand her passion for farming—a vocation that connects her to her roots

From Dairy to Berry

and provides a sense of peace and fulfillment. Born on a farm in

For more than a decade, Chuck

Liberia, Kollie’s love for the land was ingrained from the start. “I

Guyer and his family have been

was literally born on the farm, so maybe that’s why I took this up.”

staples at local farmers markets, offering

she says. Last year, Kollie began farming with the International

customers a variety of berries and tree fruits. His

Rescue Committee’s New Roots Charlottesville program, which

Hanover County Farm, AgriBerry, is well known for its

helps refugees build sustainable lives. Her garden includes a

commitment to growing quality fruits. “I don’t think you can

variety of traditional African crops that hold cultural significance.

get blackberries any better than ours,” Guyer proudly proclaims.

Sourcing seeds from Africa and the U.S., she grows hibiscus

Agriberry’s roots stretch back to upstate New York, where Guyer

After 16 years in the United States, Ellen Kollie has rediscovered

greens, Russian kale, callaloo, eggplant, okra, and potatoes.

grew up working at his family’s dairy farm. “We were dairy farmers

“It’s a lot of work and a lot of time,” she says. “I’m not making

until I was out of college,” Guyer says. After studying fruit growing at

much money, but this gives me peace of mind that I can do this

the University of Maryland and managing farms across the Northern

with my kids.” There are other deeper rewards, she explains. For

Neck of Virginia, he eventually settled in Hanover, where Agriberry

her, the farm is a sanctuary, and a place of fulfillment and pride.

was born.

The IRC’s New Roots program has been instrumental in helping

At his busy fruit stand, Guyer greets a steady stream

refugees like Kollie thrive. Over the past decade, New Roots has

of familiar faces, offering tips on the best fruits of

grown into the largest nonprofit-managed community gardening

the season and sharing his philosophies on

network in the area, impacting food security and fostering

sustainable farming. “Connecting with

community connections for refugees.

customers and educating them about our produce is what I enjoy the most,”

Fathers & Sons

he says.

Since 2006, Francisco Medina has been growing produce on his 30-acre F.J. Medina & Sons Farm in Westmoreland County. For Medina, the son of a migrant worker, agriculture has been a constant for as long as he can remember. Growing up on a farm, Francisco Medina learned the ropes early on. “I’ve been on a farm my whole life,” he says. The influence of his father’s hard work left a lasting impression on Medina, who began selling his family’s produce at Charlottesville farmers markets in 1995.

“I started my own farm after my dad died in 2006,” Medina shares. “I helped him my whole life on his farm and now I am farming for myself.” Today, his farm is known for its diverse array of quality produce, with tomatoes being the star of the show. While Medina says that farming is a lot of work, he also enjoys some of the simple pleasures of farming. “I like to start a lot of things by seed and watch things grow and produce,” he says.

He hopes to pass down the legacy of farming to the third generation of Medina farmers. “My two sons are helping me now,” he says. “Hopefully, they will keep going on the farm.”

LEFT PAGE: Chuck Guyer of AgriBerry Farm. TOP: Francisco Medina of F.J. Medina & Sons Farm. TOP RIGHT: Ellen Kollie of the International Rescue Committee’s New Roots Charlottesville program. BOTTOM RIGHT: Claudia Seixas poses with her sunflowers and green plants.

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Sweethearts & Sweet Greens Sweet Greens Farm is the culmination of Claudia Seixas and Jim Marzluff’s shared dedication to sustainable agriculture. This husbandand-wife duo has transformed their passion into a thriving business, cultivating specialty cut flowers and bouquets.

Their journey began at Swarthmore College, where Claudia’s artistic background and James’s love for biology found common ground on the farm. “We met on the college farm in 2008,” Seixas recalls, “Ever since graduation, we’ve been farming together.”

After apprenticing on organic farms in California and Oregon and receiving certificates in ecological horticulture from the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden, they managed the first USDSA certified organic farm in the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 2016, they moved to their current farm in Scottsville. “We love sharing the beauty from our farm with everyone,” Claudia says.

FRESH The Bean Whisperer Elena Day, owner of Day’s Pies and Produce, is a longtime and beloved fixture at the farmers market. Though she bakes fewer of her homemade pies these days, her passion for growing and selling fresh produce for farming remains strong despite the challenges presented by some of her nonpaying “customers.”

Keeping her gardens in Charlottesville and Sperryville safe from deer and rabbits requires constant vigilance. “It’s an endless struggle,” Day says.

The market’s community spirit has always been one of the strongest reasons Day comes back year after year. “I like talking to people and selling good produce—this is a big part of my social life,” she says.

“It’s a great community thing to do and I just enjoy doing it.”

Engineering & Organic Agriculture

Of all the types of produce, she grows, Day finds beans of all sorts particularly fascinating. “I have a personal relationship with every bean I grow,” she says. “I’m being serious—beans mean a lot to me.”

In 1975, Michael Clark was a UVA engineering student whose passion for growing plants and experimenting with hydroponics led him to found Planet Earth Diversified. His desire to farm never waned while working as an engineer at places like Sperry Marine and GE, and he eventually saved enough to purchase 15 acres of farmland in Greene County and significantly expand his operations.

“Even before we owned land, we were selling at the farmers market back when it was at the Carver Rec Center,” he recalls.

Clark’s farm, known for its high-quality, fresh greens and seasonal produce, was a pioneer in organic farming. “We had the first organic greenhouse in Virginia in 1990,” Clark says. “We even helped write the regulations for it.” His early involvement with the USDA exposed him to the challenges of organic certification, particularly as the term became more commercialized.

Navigating these regulations hasn’t been easy. The Food Safety Modernization Act, for instance, has added significant costs to his

A Tradition of Tacos For nearly two decades, Ignacio Becerra, his wife Maria, and other family members been running one of the busiest booths at the farmers markets—Mexican Tacos. Becerra’s passion for cooking comes from his roots in Mexico. “I just wanted people to really enjoy Mexican tacos,” he says. The family also has a food truck that allows them to take their tacos on the road, bringing delicious food to festivals and catering events in the area.

His authentic birria taco, a traditional Mexican dish that features slow-cooked beef marinated in spicy birria sauce, is the top seller.

“The birria taco is traditional meat in Mexico for tacos,” Becerra explains. His personal favorite? “The birria, of course,” he says with a smile.

operation. “We now spend about $8,000 to $10,000 annually on

Like so many of the other vendors, Becerra enjoys the sense

insurance and regulatory compliance,” he notes, highlighting the

of community the market creates. “I like it because I see all the

financial strain on small organic farms like his.

families enjoy our food, especially the kids,” he says.

LEFT PAGE: Michael Clark of Planet Earth Diversified. RIGHT PAGE: Elena Day of Day’s Pies and Produce. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Mexican Tacos booth is always one of the most popular at the market.

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Around Town ALBEMARLE FARMERS MARKET AT HOLLYMEAD TOWN CENTER Saturdays, 8:30–12:30 (May–September) FARMERS IN THE PARK AT PEN PARK Wednesdays, 3:00–7:00 (May–September) SCOTTSVILLE FARMERS MARKET IN DOWNTOWN SCOTTSVILLE Saturdays, 9:00–1:00 (April–November) CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY MARKET Saturdays, 9:00–1:00 (April–November) CHARLOTTESVILLE HOLIDAY MARKET Saturdays, 8:00–1:00 (November –Mid-December) THE FARMERS MARKET AT IX ART PARK Saturdays, 8:00–12:00 Thursdays, 4:30–7:30 p.m. (April–October) Saturdays, 9:00–1:00 (Winter)

NEW BOOK EXPLORES ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN PROCESSS Photography by Durston Saylor

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n late August,

way. The book focuses on the

Charlottesville

thought processes behind

architecture and interior

each decision, whether it is

design firm Purple Cherry

the materials employed or the

Architects released its first

location of each building for

design book, The Design of

walkability and use. Luxury

a Country Estate, published

home enthusiasts and design

by Gibbs Smith. Founder

professionals alike will find

and principal Cathy Purple

inspiration throughout the

Cherry tells the story of a

pages, whether the dream is a

grand country estate and

cozy cabin in the woods or an

how the vision came to life.

expansive country estate.

The main house, guesthouse,

The following text and images

and seven outbuildings

are excerpted from a section

are dissected in detail so

of the book that details the

readers will experience what

design of the main house’s

it is like to develop such a

entertaining and working

comprehensive project, from

spaces—the office, den or

the planning to the execution,

“winter room,” billiards room,

and all the steps along the

and double-story bar room.

LEFT PAGE: The doubleheight ceiling in the bar called for some layered lighting solutions—two large, open iron lanterns, three downlight sconces, and four pendants over the bar itself. ABOVE: The billiards space has all the bells and whistles for game play under a distinctive, curved, wood-paneled ceiling.

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t the very end of the house sits the stepped down, built-in

The double-story volume here was created for drama but also to

bar room. It’s quite a spectacular space with a Chicago brick

integrate the bar into the primary guest suite on the second floor.

backdrop and a tall, vaulted ceiling that definitely adds a

Windows in that suite look down into the bar and are also framed in

wow moment. Horizontal V-groove wood panels, used for the bar’s

Douglas fir to provide some continuity between the two floors. A jib

base and on the walls, convey a playful, nautical vibe. A dartboard

door offers another surprise in the bar. It opens to reveal a narrow

hides behind an interior shutter for when the mood strikes, and it’s

stairway that leads to the lower level. If you run out of Pinot Noir

fun to show the reveal.

upstairs, you can descend to the wine vault without having to go back through the house. As well as a conversational touch point, it also conjures up that feeling of going to a hidden speakeasy of yesteryear.

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The handsome office features deep blue nickel gap paneling and cabinetry and a porthole window that convey a nautical spirit.

WORKING SPACES

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hile most of the home has white walls, this office is a departure with its moodier palette of dark slate blue that we wrapped

around the entire room and softened with warm tones in the brown leather armchairs, flooring, and brass lighting.

To keep the room from feeling closed in, we included French doors that lead to the billiards area. A freestanding table versus a traditional desk and a neutral rug impart airiness. A porthole window to the bar beyond adds a little whimsy, and a hidden closet behind a bookcase panel feels like something out of a who-done-it mystery. Disguised doors often lead to another room, hide such office support items as printers, or conceal a home safe.

You see the power of millwork in the billiards room as well. A curved Douglas fir beadboard ceiling over the pool table feels reminiscent of a ship’s hull and sets this area apart. Specially designed ledges along the perimeter, topped with a slate slab inset, provide a place to set down cocktails in between play.

The waterfront side in this part of the home features a small den, which we call the “winter room.” For us, a monochromatic dark color creates coziness, and this deep blue helps to bring down the ceiling height. There’s a cocooning attitude that makes you want to snuggle up when the temperatures drop. And just like the kitchen, this space connects to an identical screened-in porch used for sitting outside around a wood-burning fireplace during cooler months.

The Design of a Country Estate is now available in stores and online anywhere books are sold. For a full list of book tour events, visit purplecherry.com/book.

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AS THE LEAVES BEGIN TO CHANGE COLORS ACROSS VIRGINIA, a variety of festivals showcase some of the season’s finest offerings. Whether you’re looking to explore local crafts and culture, enjoy garlic in new and unexpected ways, or immerse yourself in 18th-century farm life, Virginia’s fall festivals have something for everyone. Bringing together live music, family-friendly activities, and delicious food, these are just a few of the events that capture the best of fall in the Old Dominion.

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Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival October 5-6, 12-13, & 19-20 • gravesmountain.com Set on a sprawling 1,800-acre farm in Syria, Virginia, Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge is the perfect spot to enjoy the autumn weather and a blend of farm experiences, local food, and live music.

Over three October weekends, visitors can enjoy a petting zoo with goats, chickens, rabbits, pigs, cows, and sheep, and hop on hayrides through the orchard. Circle H Equine offers scenic horseback trail rides through the orchard and along mountain streams, while kids can explore the hay maze and hay mountain. Daily bluegrass music on the Sycamore Pavilion Stage features local talent like Mark Templeton Band and Virginia Rain Bluegrass Band. watering selection of apple pies, apple-butter donuts, funnel cakes, BBQ pork sandwiches, hamburgers, homemade ice cream, and more. The beer and wine tent serves up Graves Mountain’s own hard cider and apple wine, alongside selections from DuCard Vineyards and local craft breweries.

Graves Mountain

No festival is complete without food, and Graves Mountain delivers a mouth-

Crozet Fall Arts & Crafts Festival October 12-13 • crozetfestival.com Held in the spring and fall at the 22-acre Claudius Crozet Park, the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival welcomes more than 125 artists, craftspeople, and exhibitors from across the country. Founded in 1980 as a benefit for the nonprofit Crozet Park, the festival showcases fine art, contemporary crafts, and community. As a juried arts and crafts event, it maintains its high standards as one of the top arts festivals in the region.

Attendees can explore a wide array of art while enjoying live performances from local musicians. Food vendors offer Virginia cuisine complemented by local wine and craft beer. The festival also features a dedicated kids’ area highlighted by music, gospel, and songs for families and children.

Dick Brown

musicians Kim and Jimbo Cary, who play Americana, old-time southern mountain

Wine & Garlic Festival October 12-13 • rebecwinery.com Since its debut in 1991, the Wine & Garlic Festival has grown into Virginia’s largest agricultural festival. Held annually at Rebec Vineyards in Amherst, the festival hosts visitors from across the nation at an event where “It’s chic to reek!”

This weekend of wine, food, and entertainment celebrates the region’s local wine and garlic-infused culinary delights. One of the main attractions is the opportunity dishes, providing an unusual culinary experience for festivalgoers. More than 150 vendors present art, crafts, and more garlicky food, while two days of live music played across four stages keeps things hopping. A kids’ zone features face painting, balloon artists, magic shows, and more.

Rebec Vineyards

to enjoy wines from over ten local wineries and sample a variety of garlic-themed

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Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Festival October 19-20 •

The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association

mountvernon.org

Blue Ridge Folklife Festival

At the annual Fall Harvest Festival at George Washington’s

October 26 • blueridgeinstitute.org

Mount Vernon, visitors get a glimpse of 18th-century farm

For the past 51 years, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival in Ferrum, Virginia, has

life. Set against the backdrop

presented “musicians, moonshiners, craftspeople, cooks, motorheads, mule

of Washington’s historic estate,

jumpers, horse pullers, coon dog racers, antique tractor buffs, and old-time

the festival features hands-on

gamers for a celebration of the rich heritage and traditions of the region.”

demonstrations of early American

Produced by The Blue Ridge Institute & Museum of Ferrum College, it’s

crafts and techniques. Guests

a festival that has been described by the New York Times as “thoroughly

can explore the farm, watch

authentic.” Live performances of traditional music on four stages, including

wheat treading in Washington’s

bluegrass, old-time, and gospel, provide a soundtrack to a day filled with fun

innovative 16-sided barn, and

and cultural exploration. Artisans from across the region demonstrate skills

view demonstrations of 18th-

such as blacksmithing, basket weaving, and quilting—crafts that have been

century cooking, candle-making,

passed down through generations and remain integral to Appalachian life.

horseshoeing, and textile work.

Festivalgoers can witness mule-jumping contests, horse pulls, log skidding

Along the banks of the Potomac

contests, and sheep herding demos—all while sampling real homemade Blue

River, families can enjoy a straw

Ridge country foods, all prepared on site.

bale maze and traditional games, while also shopping for fresh farm products and enjoying bread baked in a reproduction 18th-century clay oven. The Fall Harvest Festival is part of Mount Vernon’s fall events lineup, which also includes a wine festival, archaeology day and special lectures—all designed to

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bring history to life.

Yorktoberfest October 27 • yorkcountychamberva.org An annual craft beer festival at Riverwalk Landing in historic than 40 craft beers and ciders, primarily from Coastal Virginia breweries. While they sip, festivalgoers can enjoy live music and entertainment, along with food trucks and local vendors.

Some of the breweries expected to participate include Alewerks, Armed Forces Brewing, Back Bay, Billsburg, Bold Mariner, Devil’s Backbone, New Realm, Oozlefinch, St. George, Sly Clyde Ciderworks, Tradition, and The Virginia Beer Company, among others.

York County Chamber of Commerce

Yorktown, Virginia, Yorktoberfest offers unlimited tastings of more

Virginia Film Festival October 30–November 3 • virginiafilmfestival.org The 37th Annual Virginia Film Festival returns to Charlottesville with a program featuring more than 100 films in addition to engaging conversations, the best of international cinema, parties, special events, and more.

Audiences will once again be able to choose from a world-class slate of films, including some of the most talked-about titles on the current festival circuit. Fascinating post-screening discussions bring together festival guests with cultural experts from UVA and beyond. The festival has a rich history of welcoming renowned Bening, Anthony Hopkins, Ava DuVernay, and Spike Lee. Tickets for the Film Festival—regarded as one of the leading cultural events in the Mid-Atlantic region—go on sale to the public beginning October 11.

Tristan Williams

guests to town, including Sandra Bullock, Nicolas Cage, Annette

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Urbanna Oyster Festival November 1-2 • urbannaoysterfestival.com Held annually in the quaint colonial port town of Urbanna, Virginia, the Oyster Festival is a beloved celebration of the rich maritime history, oyster heritage, and local culture of the Chesapeake Bay area. Drawing more 50,000 visitors, this familyfriendly event marks its 67th year. The festival offers a variety of traditional activities, including the Queen & Little Miss Spat Competition and the fiercely contested Virginia State Oyster Shucking Competition, where the winner is declared the state champ and qualifies for the national championships.

In addition to these competitions, the festival features live music, two parades, and numerous arts and crafts vendors. Beer and wine from breweries and vineyards around Virginia complement the wide selection of culinary offerings, especially the fresh oysters served in many different styles.

Virginia Thanksgiving Festival November 3 • virginiathanksgivingfestival.net In 1619, after a stormy voyage across the Atlantic, the Good Ship Margaret landed at Berkeley Hundred (now known as Berkeley Plantation) with 36 men aboard. In accordance with the instructions given in the charter by the Virginia Company, these settlers observed the first official English Thanksgiving in the New World.

The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation is celebrating its 63rd year commemorating America’s first Thanksgiving with a festival dedicated to history, food, and fun. The annual event features colonial period re-enactors, house tours, petting zoo, parade, and musicians including the Colonial Singers of Williamsburg, Itinerant Band, and Williamsburg Pipes and Drum. Families can take part in ends with a re-enactment of the landing, followed by an invitation from the Chickahominy Tribal Dancers to join in the traditional Friendship Dance.

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Berkeley Plantation

colonial games, dancing, and demonstrations. The day

Liberty Mills Farm

Liberty Mills Corn Mazes Through early November • libertymillsfarm.com Virginia has many amazing corn mazes, but the sheer size and creativity of the mazes at Liberty Mills Farm set theirs apart from the rest. Located in Somerset, Virginia, Liberty Mills Farm is home to one of the largest corn mazes in the United States, spanning an impressive 34 acres. Divided into four distinct degrees of difficulty, the mazes range from the familyfriendly Story Maze to the diabolical Mystery Maze, which provides no map and takes more than an hour to complete.

Each year, the maze features an intricate new design, with past themes depicting the Apollo 11 mission, Mount Rushmore, and dinosaurs. Day and night options are available, including a flashlight maze for added excitement.

Liberty Mills also offers an eight-acre pumpkin patch, flower fields, hayrides, and a farm market. Open through early November, it’s a fall destination for families and adventurers alike.

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REALTOR® Nest Realty marcela.foshay@nestrealty.com 540-314-6550 · marcelafoshay.com

ELIZABETH “BUNNY” FRENCH REALTOR® Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates Bunnyfre@gmail.com 434-996-1029 · Bunnyfrench.com

REALTOR® Charlottesville Solutions jachininc@gmail.com 434-466-4663 · VirginiaHomesFarmsLand.com

REALTOR® Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates punkieh@loringwoodriff.com 434-962-5222 · loringwoodriff.com

Associate Broker Pace Real Estate Associates LLC lynn@pace-homes.com 434-962-1830 · pace-homes.com

LAURA FUTTY

REALTOR® Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates laura@loringwoodriff.com 434-960-3644 · loringwoodriff.com

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Albemarle Albemarle’’s Who’ Who’s Who of REALTORS® GIL GALLARDO

JANE HAMMEL

CYNTHIA HASH

JOHN INCE

REALTOR® Long and Foster Real Estate g.gallardo@LNF.com 434-326-6521 · longandfoster.com/GilGallardo

Owner, Principal Broker Find Homes Realty LLC hash@findhomesusa.com 434-531-5351 · CynthiaHash.FindHomesUSA.com

REALTOR®, Associate Broker Wiley Real Estate john@wileyproperty.com 434-981-3011 · charlottesvillecountry.com

LIBERTY KALERGIS

KATHERINE LEDDINGTON

REALTOR®

Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty liberty.kalergis@sothebysrealty.com 434-962-9911 · sothebysrealty.com/frankhardysir

REALTOR®, Director of Operations & Strategy McLean Faulconer Inc. kleddington@mcleanfaulconer.com 646-593-0333 · mcleanfaulconer.com

SABINA MARTIN

ELIZABETH FEIL MATTHEWS

Associate Broker Real Estate III sabinaRmartin@gmail.com 434-981-1147 · sabinaRmartin.com

REALTOR® Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates elizabeth@loringwoodriff.com 434-284-2105 · loringwoodriff.com

LINDSAY MILBY

COURT NEXSEN

Principal Broker Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates LLC lindsay@loringwoodriff.com 434-962-9148 · loringwoodriff.com

Co-Owner, REALTOR® McLean Faulconer Inc. court@mcleanfaulconer.com 646-660-0700 · mcleanfaulconer.com

KYLE R. OLSON

SUZIE PACE

Managing Broker, Charlottesville Office, REALTOR® Montague Miller & Co. kyle@montaguemiller.com 540-649-4131 · kolson.montaguemiller.com

SUE PLASKON

REALTOR®, Your Marketing Specialist

Long and Foster Charlottesville sue.plaskon@LNF.com 434-981-0115 · longandfoster.com/sueplaskon

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REALTOR® Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty jhammel@frankhardy.com 717-575-9019 · janehammel.com

Owner, Principal Broker Pace Real Estate Associates LLC suzie@pace-homes.com 434-981-3385 · pace-homes.com

DENISE RAMEY

REALTOR®, GRI Denise Ramey Real Estate deniserameyrealtor@gmail.com 434-960-4333 · deniseramey.com

Albemarle’’s Who’ Albemarle Who’s Who of REALTORS® MARINA RINGSTRÖM

DEBORAH A. RUTTER

ALEX SCHWARTZ

STEPHANIE SHELLENBERGER

AMANDA SPIGONE

AMY N. STEVENS

ROSS STEVENS

SHANNON THOMAS

Broker Stevens & Company rstevens@stevensandcompany.net 434-981-5268 · stevensandcompany.net

Partner, Managing Broker Core Real Estate Partners shannon@corecville.com 434-882-1761 · corecville.com

SHANN WHITED

ARLEEN YOBS

REALTOR®, Listing Specialist Long & Foster Glenmore MarinaRing777@gmail.com 434-465-0035 · MarinaRingstrom.com

REALTOR® Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates alexandra@loringwoodriff.com 202-725-2545 · loringwoodriff.com

Associate Broker, REALTOR® Keller Williams Alliance amanda.spigone@kw.com 434-996-0910 · homeincville.kw.com

REALTOR®, CRS, GRI, CBR Avenue Realty shann@shannwhited.com 434-962-4741 · shannwhited.com

REALTOR®, Associate Broker Nest Realty deborahrutter@gmail.com 434-996-2142 · nestrealty.com

REALTOR® Avenue Realty stephanieshellenberger123@gmail.com 434-989-0351 · stephanieshellenbergersellscville.com

REALTOR® Stevens & Company amy@stevensandcompany.net 434-996-0934 · stevensandcompany.net

Associate Broker Nest Realty arleenyobs@nestrealty.com 434-981-4108 · uniquehomesofcharlottesville.com

Albemarle’s Who’s Who of REALTORS®

is published twice yearly, appearing in the April/May and October/November issues.

CONTACT heather@albemarlemagazine.com

2024 CAAR Board of Directors President—Anne Burroughs

Kim Armstrong–Real Estate III

Janice O’Hara–CTI Real Estate

Keith Davis—Nest Realty Group

Kyle Olson—Montague Miller & Co.—Westfield

Woody Fincham—Fincham & Associates, Inc.

Jessica Russo—Nest Realty Group

Keller Williams Alliance

Matthew Holt–1st Dominion Realty Inc.

Candice van der Linde–YES Realty Partners

Immediate Past President—S. Lisa Herndon

Sharon Merrick—Howard Hanna Roy Wheeler Realty

Kevin Wilberger–Long & Foster - Charlottesville

Nest Realty Group

President-Elect—Josh White Story House Real Estate

Treasurer— Amanda Spigone

Keller Williams Alliance

Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® 550 Hillsdale Drive / Charlottesville, VA 22901

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Food & Castle Hill Cider in Keswick was founded in 2010 with a singular vision: to reconnect the estate with its deep-rooted orchard history. The cidery embraces what it calls a “pervading spirit of a place,” where the landscape, apple varieties, and production methods harmonize to express the true essence of Virginia’s terroir. This unique combination of history, science, and nature results in a selection of hard apple ciders that reflect the very soil and culture from which they originate.

Castle Hill’s connection to apple cultivation began in 1777, when Colonel Thomas Walker, the original owner of the estate, introduced the Newtown Pippin apple scions to Central Virginia after the Battle of Brandywine. During their service together in the Revolutionary War, General George Washington gave Walker a Newtown Pippin apple sapling, a variety prized in England. Walker planted the sapling at Castle Hill, where it thrived in the region’s unique conditions, eventually becoming known as the Albemarle Pippin—a name now synonymous with Virginia’s cider tradition.

Today, Castle Hill’s orchards are home to more than 5,000 apple trees representing more than 40 varieties, including the storied Albemarle Pippin, along with Black Twig, Harrison, Burford Red Fresh, Gold Rush, and more. These apples are grown specifically for cider-making, providing the perfect balance of pH, tannins, and sugars essential for crafting exceptional cider. Unlike the sweet “lunchbox apples” many are accustomed to, these apples are chosen for their ability to ferment into complex, flavorful ciders.

While some of the orchard’s history can be traced back to the Revolutionary War, a much older method holds the key to one of Castle Hill’s signature ciders. This aspect of their production process is the use of qvevris, large terracotta pots historically used in the Republic of Georgia for winemaking. Used for more than 8,000 years, these clay vessels are buried underground to maintain a consistent temperature, enabling a natural fermentation process.

Ranging in capacity from 55 to 320 gallons, the qvevris require meticulous care, including an ash wash using

Left: Qvevris, large terracotta pots buried under the ground, have been used for over 8,000 years and enable a natural fermentation process.

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Revolutionary Apples The Art of Cidermaking at Castle Hill

fallen tree branches from Castle Hill’s 200-year-old Linden

Castle Hill is believed to be the only cidery in the United

grove. The ash helps prevent harmful microorganisms, while

States using this ancient method, which allows the cider to

beeswax from the estate’s own apiary is used to repair

develop complex flavors that are unique to the environment.

any microfractures in the vessels. This ecosystem—linking the bees, the orchard, and the Linden trees—creates the foundation for the cider, which Castle Hill has named Levity.

Three of Castle Hill’s ciders—Dry Hopped, Silver Bough, and Sunday Muse—earned finalist status in last year’s Good Food Awards. These ciders were selected from

The juice for Levity comes from a blend of apples that ferment

over 1,750 entries across the country, with only 38

naturally through spontaneous, or wild, fermentation. The

ciders making it to the final round. The awards recognize

process relies on native yeasts that come from the air, the

exceptional taste and commitment to sustainability, both in

Linden Grove, the orchards, and around the qvevri field.

the orchard and throughout the cidermaking processes.

Discover Castle Hill Located on 650 acres of rolling countryside—and featuring an 11,000-square-foot event barn—Castle Hill is a picturesque setting for weddings and other special events. The tasting room is open by appointment only. For more information, visit castlehillcider.com.

Dry Hopped Hops named Centennial, Citra, and Zappa (a native, North American hop named after musician Frank Zappa) enhance key flavors from the orchard and emphasize notes of tropical fruit, spice, and citrus. This 2023 Good Food Awards Winner is a perfect gluten-free alternative for the traditional hop lover.

Stage Life

IN THE SPOTLIG HT: Kate Bollinger

A Charlottesville native and a 2020 graduate of UVA, folk singer-songwriter Kate Bollinger grew up in a home filled with music— her mom is a music therapist and her two brothers are musicians. Blending classic pop songcraft with scrappy punk instincts, Bollinger creates a collage-like vision that’s instantly memorable and uniquely mystifying. “Songwriting is kind of like dreaming,” says Bollinger.

“They both tend to reveal to me what I don’t yet consciously know.”

Bollinger has spent years cultivating her material, challenging herself to work with new collaborators while moving across the country to California.

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OCTOBER 15: The Price Is Right - Live

OCTOBER 6: Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny

OCTOBER 20: Sabrina Carpenter - Short n’ Sweet OCTOBER 30: Jelly Roll – The Beautifully Broken Tour R I VA N N A RO OTS CO N CE RT S E R I ES, PR ES E NTE D BY TH E FRO NT PO RCH A N D R I VA N N A R I V E R CO M PA N Y 434-218-2052 • rivannarivercompany.com 1520 East High Street, Charlottesville

OCTOBER 12: Dominic Solanke PRO R E N ATA 434-823-4878 • prnbrewery.com 6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet

OOCTOBER 11: The Hackens Boys with Sela Campbell OCTOBER 12: Breaking the Chain – Stevie Nicks Tribute NOVEMBER 2: Love Story – A Traylor Swift Tribute NOVEMBER 2: Atomic Light Orchestra – ELO Tribute LI V E A R T S

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434-977-4177 • livearts.org 123 East Water Street, Charlottesville

OCTOBER 9: Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance OCTOBER 11: JABA Gala 50 Years of Service: An Electrifying Evening of Rhythm & Song Directed by John D’earth OCTOBER 12: Met Live in HD: Les Contes D’Hoffman OCTOBER 12: Malevo: The Argentinian Malambo Sensations OCTOBER 16: Author Amor Towles in Conversation with UVA President Jim Ryan OCTOBER 19: Met Live in HD: Grounded OCTOBER 20: Brian Regan OCTOBER 25: Waynesboro Symphony ORCHESTRA: Symphonic Masquerade — An Evening of Wizards and Sorcery OCTOBER 26: Little Feat: Can’t Be Satisfied Tour NOVEMBER 9: Ronny Chieng NOVEMBER 12-13: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet NOVEMBER 15: Afrique en Cirque: Cirque Kalabanté NOVEMBER 16: The 14th Annual United Nations Of Comedy Tour NOVEMBER 22: My Father’s Dragon

ENDS OCTOBER 27: An Iliad

NOVEMBER 25: Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour

ENDS OCTOBER 28: What the Constitution Means to Me

DECEMBER 5: Get The Led Out: A Celebration of the Mighty Zep

Stage Life THE SOUTHERN CAFÉ & MUSIC HALL

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800-594-TIXX• jeffersontheater.com 110 East Main Street, Charlottesville

434-245-4910 • tingpavilion.com 700 E Main Street, Charlottesville

OCTOBER 11: Luke Richard Powers Band

OCTOBER 6: M Ward OCTOBER 7: Nicotine Dolls OCTOBER 8: Futurebirds OCTOBER 9: Lotus OCTOBER 10: Brooks Nielson OCTOBER 12: The Steel Wheels OCTOBER 13: Neko Case OCTOBER 15: Southall OCTOBER 19: John Craigle OCTOBER 22: 49 Winchester OCTOBER 23: Atmosphere NOVEMBER 2: The Kitchen Dwellers NOVEMBER 8: Illiterate Light NOVEMBER 9: Tycho NOVEMBER 13: Bruce Cockburn NOVEMBER 14: The Stews NOVEMBER 15: Molly Tuttle NOVEMBER 17: Yoke Lore NOVEMBER 19: Odie Leigh NOVEMBER 20: David Cross NOVEMBER 21: Mipso NOVEMBER 23: Shane Smith and the Saints

OCTOBER 9: Ray Lamontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov

OCTOBER 16: Jonathan Richman OCTOBER 17: Winyah OCTOBER 19: Kate Bollinger OCTOBER 22: Nick Shoulders and the Okay Crawdad OCTOBER 23: Red Wanting Blue OCTOBER 25-26: Mock Star’s Ball 2024 OCTOBER 27: David Wilcox OCTOBER 29: Cameron Whitcomb NOVEMBER 2: KPOP DJ Night NOVEMBER 3: Field Guide NOVEMBER 6: Kash’d Out NOVEMBER 9: Stolen Gin NOVEMBER 13: Happy Landing NOVEMBER 15: King Buffalo NOVEMBER 16: Six Organs of Admittance NOVEMBER 19: Ratboys NOVEMBER 22: Malinda

OCTOBER 11: Thee Sacred Souls OCTOBER 11: Whiskey Myers A M E R I C A N S H A K E S PE A R E CENTER 877-682-4236 americanshakespearecenter.com 10 South Market Street, Staunton

Ends OCTOBER 20: The Importance of Being Earnest ENDS NOVEMBER 23: Macbeth 2024 ENDS NOVEMBER 23: The Merry Wives of Windsor 2024

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Held at the Bradbury in support of local artists and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont.

1. Live painting performed by local artist Tatiana Yavorska-Antrobius.

2. Left to right: Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego Wade, BGP Executive Director Jill TrischmanMarks, BGP Board Vice President Jay Townsend, and BGP Board President Consi Palmer.

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Around Central Virginia and beyond 1. Second Street Gallery’s exhibition of Jac Lahav’s Foster Paintings.

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3. Eileen Park, Blakeney Sanford, Daniel Tucker, Donna Ernest are artists featured at the opening of Phaeton Gallery’s SOUNDINGS. 4. Elliott and Chloe Watkins attend the Veritas Supper Series.

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Anchoring the east end of the Historic Downtown Mall, this 4,000 capacity venue has been welcoming national touring acts to its stage since 2005. Recent popular and sold out shows include Trombone Shorty w/ Mavis Staples, FLIPTURN, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Goose, Vampire Weekend, Ray LaMontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov, Whiskey Myers and many more!

This historic Vaudeville theater turned movie house, began new life as a premier music venue in 2009.

Recent artists like Yo La Tengo, Dawes & Lucius, Railroad Earth, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Chelsea Cutler, Illiterate Light and Red Clay Strays – along with other national and regional acts – routinely play to audiences of up to 800 people.

Playing host to local, regional and national touring artists over 150 nights per year, this subterranean club is small and intimate, with a capacity of up to 300. Locals know it’s the popular place to catch artists on the rise: Billy Strings, Marcus King, Black Pumas, SOJA and Caamp have all graced the stage.

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