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WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN3 GUMTREE DRIVE

$349,000 ∙ MLS#: 498188

Nicely maintained home at the end of a cul-de-sac for guaranteed privacy, and yet it is still located a short distance from the Black Rock Village where you can find skiing, shopping, fine dining, courtyard activities and much more.

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN19 ShaMokin SpringS CirCLe

$399,999 ∙ MLS#: 497650

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN38 WeSt CatoCtin DriVe$325,000 ∙ MLS#: #499074

Fully renovated, 4 bedrooms with a loft, cottage on Devils knob. high elevation with a flat homesite. Great deck. New appliances and cabinets.

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN1617 oVerLook ConDoS

$247,000 ∙ MLS#: 483895

sTONEy cREEk AT WINTERGREEN411 CeDar gLen CLoSe$474,936 ∙ MLS#: 493880

Furniture may be purchased separately; also pool table and woodstove. a perfect cottage styled house with good views, private, & the best appointments.

sTONEy cREEk AT WINTERGREEN882 MonoCan DriVe

$439,000 ∙ MLS#: 498336

adjacent to Monocan #1 tee and faces Monocan #9 green. Walk to Stoney Creek grill, pool, tennis courts, golf shop, putting green and driving range. private patio. exceptional year round Blue Ridge Mountain views.

sTONEy cREEk AT WINTERGREEN349 WooD nettLe Lane$549,000 ∙ MLS#: 495329

Beautiful custom home with private location on a cul-de-sac. professionally landscaped grounds. Easy access to community walking paths and resort facilities. the floor plan is bright and open with great flow for entertaining. Dining area has a wet-bar serving area with Sub-Zero wine refrigerator.

NElsON cOUNTy87 Lake neLSon

$10,000 ∙ MLS#: 481534

priCe reDUCeD - Level lot with public road frontage in Lake nelson. enjoy family fun - fishing and boating on Lake nelson. See pictures attached. owner Financing available.

NElsON cOUNTy501 Bryant MoUntain roaD

$335,000 ∙ MLS#: 483295

a commanding view of three ridges Mountain. this one level home offers an open floor plan with lots of privacy where you can get away without going away. year round mountain view from master Br, Living rm and kitchen area. two car attached garage plus 1964 SF in full length basement with high ceiling that can easily be converted to additional living space or remain as a workshop.

www.wintergreenrealestate.com · 800.325.2200

this is a true post and Beam, a Frame Chalet with great views of the 5th fairway. Lots of outdoor entertainment space- screened porch and spacious deck both overlooking the golf course. hardwood floors in great room and ceramic tile in bathrooms. Central heat & aC.. Bright and open great room with a raised hearth stone wood burning fireplace.

Largest two-bedroom in the sub division. Fantastic wide-angle views. Wrap-around deck, 2nd Floor Location.

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vISIT OuR TwO CONvENIENT LOCATIONS! wintergreen Mountain (next to spa) & Stoney Creek (at the entrance)

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WINTERGREEN STONEY CREEK NELSON COUNTY and SURROUNDING AREAS(800) 361-5155 (434) 361-2440

Visit our website at www.MountainAreaRealty.com

2788 B Rockfish Valley Hwy/PO Box 444 Nellysford, VA 22958

WINTERGREEN STONEY CREEK NELSON COUNTY and SURROUNDING AREAS(800) 361-5155 (434) 361-2440

1095 Devils Knob Loop 32 Stoney Cove Lane

Unique, custom designed 3 BR, 3.5 BA mountain home built by Tectonics. Shenandoah Valley views. Golf Front. Floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Wood stove in the downstairs family room. Airlock entrance foyer. Two decks. Screened porch. Sky Lights in the great room. Owner financing available. Fireplace in the master bedroom. $650,000

Great mountain home w/3 levels of light filled rooms backing up to the old AT and stream. Enter on the middle level into a great room w/large windows and a raised hearth stone fireplace plus guest master BR. Main master BR and large bath comprise the upper level. Lower level has high ceilings, family room, 2 BR w/large shared bath. Lots of decks to enjoy the beautiful mountain weather. $399,500

122 Shamokin Springs Trail

Recent upgrades: Newer roof, expanded large deck, propane furnace, appli-ances, wood floors in kitchen. Enjoy seasonal mountain views and the sound of the creeks in the gorge across the way. Walk to the Old Appalachian trail in the nearby nature preserve and to the community pool. Large master is downstairs, 2nd BR up, and loft for extra sleeping area. Furnished. $299,000

NELSON COUNTY177 Village Road

This charming 4 BR home sits on a very private .81 acre lot convenient to Lovingston and Route 29. Beautiful pine floors and exposed beams. Loft bedroom with new stairway. Re-done laundry room/mud room with ceramic tile and extra shower. Tiled baths. Two fenced-in yards; one with a large swing set. There are two equipment/ storage sheds that convey as well. Well-maintained by owners. A wonderful home and a great buy! $144,000

364 Findlay Gap Road

This handsome 1930 brick, 4 BR, 2 BA farmhouse has been lovingly and tastefully renovated. Hardwood floors throughout the living areas and bed-rooms. Gorgeous new kitchen as well as a new bath on the main floor. Full unfinished basement for storage or extra room. Tin roof recently painted. It is sited on almost 25 acres of beautiful pasture and wooded land. Great for horses. Minutes to James River access. $349,000Call Julie Bendle 434 996-8669

19 Meadow Lane

At the top of the Blue Ridge! Mountain views and minutes from Crabtree Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Montebello store, hiking the App Trail! Spotless 3 BR, 2.5 BA log home with all the comforts. Handsome wood floors and ceiling, stone fireplace, open floor plan for family and entertaining, wrap around decks to enjoy the mountain breezes, two car garage for the toys, shed for equipment. Gas fireplace adds great backup heat. $289,000

With 5 acres, bordered on 3 sides by community open space, this pri-vate, extensively renovated home welcomes you to call it “home”! New garage addition for 3 cars and workshop; 1800 sq ft of decking, patios, and pergola; sunroom with fireplace; renovated kitchen and bath-rooms; 1st floor BR and optional 4th BR/bonus room; separate home office space above garage; 3 fireplaces; and views of the mountains and neighborhood lake. $459,000

8646 Rockfish River Road

1903 Virginia Farmhouse and 47.13 acres located in historic Schuyler and just across the street from the Rockfish River. Lots of potential. Beautiful yard with stream and mature plantings. 4 BR, 2 BA and numerous living areas. Hardwood floors under some carpeted areas. Two woodstoves and conven-tional heating. 3o minutes to C’ville and 15 to Scottsville. Outbuildings and detached metal garage. Extra 53 acres available. $329,000

WINTERGREEN RESORT

370 Rodes Valley DriveSTONEY CREEK


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310 Fortunes RidgeOne of the few view lots available under $200K. This lot has views to the west and south, and lots of mountain lau-rel too. Front of lot is level for a driveway. Quiet location almost at end of cul de sac. Bring your builder or let me introduce you to one! Listed by Steve Marianella for only $169,900 tel 434-566-1293, [email protected] (501048)

10 Trillium TownhomeSpacious 2 bed, 2.5 bath Trillium townhome with deck overlooking 1 acre Trillium nature preserve. Immediately across from Wintergarden, Trillium neighborhood is uniquely situated for walking to the spa, Nature Founda-tion, ski shuttle, plus just 2 minutes to golf & tennis. New Roof in 2011. $189,000. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (496933)

3208 North RidgeWonderful 2 bedroom North Ridge Condo close to everything! Views of the Shenandoah Valley and the best views at North Ridge too! Walk to Golf, Tennis, Spa, Restaurants and Skiing. Comes furnished. $119,900 Call Steve Mari-anella at 434-566-1293. (459078)

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106 Deer Springs LaneLike new GOLF FRONT home overlooking Devils Knob Hole #7. Three bedrooms with three full bathrooms, a 2 car detached garage, hardwood floors, fireplace and more. Large trex deck also has views of pond and lovely summer ferns. Listed by Steve Marianella for only $429,900.tel 434-566-1293, [email protected] (501064)

603 White Oak CondoGreat location in White Oak. First building closest to Mountain Inn and all amenities. This unit is very clean and ready to move-in. Owner lives here and the unit has never been rented. Very open floor plan and large deck. 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths with spacious living area. $135,000 Call Rod Phillips434-987-6399.(497928)

170 Rosewood DriveRoseWood Village: Earthcraft Certified, Madison Villa with 1st floor master, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gourmet kitchen, sunroom, superb craftsmanship, and many features of Universal Design. RoseWood is a 55+ active adult community located in the valley of Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek. $409,900. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 or Stan Powell 434-989-3600 (489621)

17 Pine Siskin Lane Amazing New Construction Value! This mountain home is situated on a quiet corner in a great neighborhood among newer homes. Open floor plan has kitchen, family and dining room with high ceilings. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms complete the main floor. Stone fireplace, solid wood cabinetry, hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless appliances, Pella windows, hard-plank siding are all featured in this great value. $329,000. Call Rod Phillips at 434-987-6399. (500741)

2221 Tanners RidgeLovely furnished two bedroom condo in great location. Sparkling granite counters in kitchen, marble surround fireplace, fresh paint, no stairs. Possible owner financing. Located on shuttle route to resort attractions, walk to Spa, golf and Devils Grill restaurant. Potentially strong rental unit. $135,000. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 [email protected] (483843)

466 Three Ridges CondoCozy & convenient to the Mountain Inn, Shopping, Ski and Dining make this a perfect rental opportunity. Freshly painted and priced to sell! This one bedroom, one bath condo with a wood burning fireplace and open floor plan awaits your personal touch! Back deck convenient for pets as it is ground level. $117,300. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498 (497221)

2204 Tanners Ridge Fantastic Price ($78,900) & Location (Devils Knob)! The perfect, ready-to-use Sports, Spa, & Nature get-away! Fully-furnished 40’ wide, End-Unit Patio condo w/10 windows. 30’x9’ patio. Futon sofabed in Liv Rm creates 2nd BR. Full Kitchen, W&D. Slopes, Golf, Tennis, Spa & 3 quality restaurants in 3 min. On Shuttle route. Call Dawn Perusse at 540-454-3300. (466971)

Lot 5B, Cedar DriveThis photo is just a hint of the panoramic view potential of this special lot. With drainfield strategically located to maximize year-round views and more than 1 acre adjoining the National Forest, this is a unique Wintergreen mountain setting. Ideal for a significant mountain home. Adjacent 1+ acre parcel also available. Reduced - bring offer! $225,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com434-296-9860 (487868)

3207 North RidgeOnly $109,500 for a furnished condo with mountain views, two full baths, a full kitchen and a great location near Wintergreen amenities! Walk to golf, tennis, skiing and restaurants. Pergo floors, family room fireplace, separate dining area. This may not last long, great in-vestment to use or rent this ski season. Call today, Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, [email protected] (492139)

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august 2012

from

insidebasic necessities ........................... 7cover story ..................................... 9this old/new house .................... 18moneywise ................................. 22at home with marlo ................... 23sam’s garden .............................. 24ask the dr. ..................................... 25the perfect fit ............................. 25datebook .................................... 36leisure guide .............................. 37classifieds ................................... 38comics ......................................... 39

on the coverPhotographer: Hayley OsborneAfter years of dormancy, the wheel at Woodson’s Mill in Lowesville spins once again. Story on page 9.

32barefootbuchaHere in Nelson County, we brew a good a beverage.

9the millThe sound of a rumbling mill wheel returns to Lowesville.

30 derechodogHenry’s lucky. His dog house?Not so much.

Though it’s been several weeks since we spent a week at our undis-closed location on the Chesapeake Bay, Adam keeps talking about it.

“Let’s put on swim trunks, go to the bay and play in the water. And then take a nap under the fan.”

He apparently didn’t mind getting stung on his stomach by the jelly fish. When it happened, he looked up at me from the waves and said, “I hurt my-self!” and turned his head to his side.

Sure enough, a mild rash appeared and before I could look at it more closely, Adam had seized his body board and jumped back into the water.

That’s my boy. Not my girl.Little Miss Peyton, as we are

beginning to refer to her, would have nothing to do with the gentle crash-ing waves, much less subject her body to the tentacles of a jelly fish. We take a roll out beach mat with us and that is where she stayed. Perched on a collapsible beach chair, in the shade of an umbrella, listening to the marine traffic on daddy’s scanner.

One morning, Adam found several washed up crabs on the shore and began piling them on Peyton’s beach mat. Shooting him a skeptical glare from beneath those boing boing curls, Peyton observed her wild

brother and decided his activity was benign. She then went back to turn-ing knobs and pressing buttons on the scanner, jumping from channel to channel.

Tired of his body board, Adam grabs a sand castle bucket and starts collecting water for a pond. By chance, he catches a small jelly fish!

“That’s what stung you!” I told him. We pour out the offender onto the sand and watch his body trans-form from elegant dancing prehistor-ic sea creature, to a gelatinous blob of venom.

We bury him under a sand castle, and mark it with a crab claw.

Now, to take a nap under the fan.Enjoy!Yvette & Tommy Stafford

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AUGUST is VIRGINIA CRAFT BEER MONTH and we are doing a LOT to CELEBARATE! The special events include: our first BEER DINNER,

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Home brewing and wine making supplies are only half of our story, we are

also one great home bar store! From stuffed

olives to the martini glass to use them in (plus the

largest selection of Tervis Tumblers in the county!),

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Come see for yourself!

Just back from the Philadelphia Gift Show, and our new ExtraZ!™finds are starting to arrive! Wait until you see what we brought

back! More great items from our friends at Mimixx, a new

selection of Finders Key Purse, and we are expanding

our Elmo’s Closet line. PLUS, new designs from

our favorite designer, Wendy Reagor, have just arrived

including anklets and rings! More selections from Cavin Ritchie and Greg Sandage

are on their way!

What about the rest of Zestivities!® you ask? Well, we are

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can! You can follow our progress here in NCL, on Facebook, at

our website: www.zestivities.com. Or better yet, just come on

in and peek in our windows! We’re sure that you’ll like what you

see! Oh, and while you’re here, check out our stores, and have

a great meal and a beer at Wild Wolf Brewery.

We’re a great destination combination!

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Wait until you see the rainbow of colors of our new Seaside Casual Ecowood Adirondack chairs! These are the most

comfortable Adirondack chairs that we’ve ever had the pleasure of sitting in. Made In America, with all 316 stainless steel hardware, these are built

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Catching the Heart“There are many things will catch

your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those.” In the language of books this might mean judging not from cover but content. In the world of wine I think it translates to forgetting what clever label adorns the bottle and learn-ing to judge wines not only by how they taste and appeal to our senses, but also how they stand up over time and how the winemaker treats the earth without which there’d be no vine.

I call certain wines, which are made sustainably and taste delicious, with layers of complexity that often evolve over the course of an evening or sometimes days, my ‘heart wines.’ It’s true that wine in moderation, espe-cially red wine, is excellent medicine for our hearts, but what I mean by my heart wine goes beyond the medicinal to something more metaphorical, and beyond the physical to something much less tangible… that something that must be felt with the heart. Your heart wines will be different from my heart wines, but what matters is that they stir something deep within you and you feel a little bit more spontane-

ous, a little bit more sensuous and a whole lot more loving. You’ll want to share these special wines and good feelings with your friends!

The love and attention that quality producers put into their wine as well as the way in which they treat the earth translates itself into the overall experi-ence we receive from the wine. So look for wines that are made sustainably, producers who work in harmony with the earth not dumping down chemicals for maximum short-term yield.

White: Moulin de Gassac, Guilhem, 2010 – As I write the temperature is 101 in the shade. I hope upon press time temps have dropped, but either way this is a wine in which to rejoice. This is the somewhat unorthodox, delicious and affordable bottling from the famous Mas de Daumas Gassac in the Languedoc. Daumas Gassac uses organic viticulture practices and has in the short thirty-some years it’s been producing become a kind of cult wine. Each year the blends differ. The 2010 is a blend of Grenache Blanche, Sauvignon Blanc and Clairette. Look for notes of fresh apples and pears combined with layers of citrus, backed

by mineral. $12Rosé: Mas de Gourgonnier, 2011

– This rich rosé comes from another excellent organic producer in the south, this time in Les Baux de Provence. I have never tasted a wine from Les Baux I didn’t like, and this is no exception. Drive in the long drive and to one side are gnarled old olive trees, apricot trees and on the other side rows of vines. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault, it’s a rosé full-bodied enough to stand up to light meats, pastas, quiches and cheese. Orange blossom, raspberry nose and beautiful acidity. $18

Red: La Stoppa, Macchiona, 2007 – Perhaps more of a fall/winter red, but as one of my wine tasters said after I’d been featuring lighter reds, whites and rosés, “We do have air-conditioning.” All of the wines from La Stoppa qualify as my heart wines, but the Macchiona, a blend of Barbera and Bonarda, is my favourite. Organic, with fruit up front and layers of pure Piacenza terroir, this wine is a unique gem. $36

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3.60 wooded elevated acres with seasonal mountain views and drilled well on property, as well as completed soil analysis.

Privately located in the Stagebridge Community in Nelson Co.

convenient to US 29 and only 30 Min. to Charlottesville. Stagebridge is an environmentally friendly, low

density community. Manicured paved entry with common property

with several existing homes and great walking trails. Enjoy watching nature in action at your back door.

#501198

Huge shade trees surround this 1920 Cottage Design, 3 BR., 2 BA., home with large, new windows allowing sunlight into spacious rooms, hardwood floors, 9 ft. Ceilings, Soapstone

Fireplace in both Dining & Living Rms., Built-in Bookcase, modern Kitchen, Enclosed Front & Rear Porches, solid wood interior doors w/antique hardware, plus a brick firepit for outdoor grilling. If you love the quaintness of older homes, high ceilings and beautiful

woodwork, you’ll love this unique home on 1 +- Ac. #497001

ARRINGTON – $159,500

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Hand-Hewn Log Cabin built in 2003 just south of Nellysford. Ideally located in the Rockfish Valley halfway between Wintergreen Mtn. and Stoney Creek.

The cabin is set on 5 acres with panoramic mtn views. 1280 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms, large front and rear porches, fully equipped kitchen, cathedral ceiling and beautiful oversized stone fireplace. Close proximity to hiking trails, rivers, neighborhood common land, breweries, vineyards, and just

across the street from the new Cidery. #498321

NELLYSFORD – $329,000

Four lots totaling 1.25 ac. in the shopping/business area of Tanbark Plaza which is just off US 29. Ideal location for commercial/office/retail busi-ness/multi housing off Main Street, Lovingston. Electric, Water & Sewer are available. Special Use Permit on property. Seller will comply with all County Requirements before Settlement. Owner is a licensed Realtor.

#472056

LOVINGSTON – $149,900

53+/- acres of woodland, 6+/- acres of grassland, Mountain property, some level and rolling acerage. Some timber value and no fencing. Views, 132 feet of frontage

on Skycliff Place. No entrance. # 498357


NO HOA FEES, PLUS NO RESTRICTIONS and Fronts on a State Paved Road! Open, roll-ing 9.735 ac. with stream and some mixed hardwoods privately located less than 1 mi. off 60 West. Convenient to Amherst, Buena Vista & Lexington. Build your dream home with open land ideal for pasture or growing product. Views of surrounding mountains

and the Blue Ridge. Presently fenced for cattle. #494907

AMHERST – $59,900

Seller drops price $29,500 on this spacious 3 BR., 3 BA., 1997 fin. sq. ft. home with walk-out basement on 7.79 Open & Wooded Ac. fronting on a paved state road. All Appliances Convey. Ideal for family with children and animals. Zoned Agriculture with No Restrictions or Fees. Land Perfect for your vegetable or fruit

gardens. Convenient to Lovingston and US 29. Fantastic Buy! MLS #493468

SHIPMAN – $189,900

SELLER WILL GIVE $2500 AT CLOS-ING TOWARDS BUYER’S CLOSING COSTS! Privately located North of

Lovingston off Rockfish River Rd., this 1188 Sq. Ft., 3 Br., 2 Ba. home situated on 2 Ac. offers mountain views, 12’5 x 18’10 fully equipped eat-in Kitchen with new cabinetry and appliances, new Refrigerator/Freezer, 12’8x17’9

Living Room, Enclosed Porch, Carport & 2 Storage Sheds. Equipped with

ramp for Handicapped entry or Seller will remove. Great Buy for any age!

Adjacent to a large tract of land. Equipped with ramp for Handicapped entry or Seller will remove. #495921

Admire this 2,160 fin. sq. ft. 3 BR., 2 BA., Custom-Built, Brick home on several lots in the village of Lovingston with County Water & Sewer. Spacious rooms with lots of storage area, formal Dining Rm., Eat-in Kitchen w/

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Awoken from years of dormancy, the mill wheel in Lowesville spins once again. By definition, that’s called

STORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMSPHOTOGRAPHY by HAYLEY OSBORNE

a revolution.


First, there were veggies. Then fruits and meats and wine and beer. But the newest part of the local and organic food movement is actually one of the oldest forms of sustenance: grains.

“It works really well because people have a desire today to have food that’s lo-cally grown, but some food has to be processed. This is, essentially, a historic way of processing something,” said Will Brockenbrough, who, with his wife Sarah, is the newest owner of the historic Woodson’s Mill in Lowesville. “We use no non-renewable resources in order to process this food; it’s not shipped great distances. Sometimes there is packaged food that you need – but it doesn’t have to come from far away.”

“We use no non-renewable resources in order to process this food; it’s not shipped great distances. Sometimes there is packaged food that you need – but it doesn’t have to come from far away.”

Woodson’s Mill re-opened its doors after its second extended closure in more than 200 years on June 30, 2012. Originally built (As Piney River Mill) by Guili-ford Campbell in 1794, it was purchased by Dr. Julian Belmont Woodson in the early 1900s. Under Woodson’s ownership, the mill was used both as a mill and as a business and social hub in Nelson County. Finally, before Will and Sarah, the mill was actively run by Will’s father, Gill Brockenbrough from 1984 until he passed away in 2001. The only other time the mill’s grinding wheel stopped turning was after Hurricane Camille in 1969.

Sarah and Will Brockenbrough are putting the old Woodson’s Mill back into production with the help of Steve Roberts (above).

Dr. Julian Belmont Woodson bought the 1794 mill in the early 1900s.

Will and Sarah, who both have graduate degrees in historic preservation, moved to Nelson (Will is originally from Norfolk) after Will inherited the mill and started thinking about what to do with the place. Just like he helped Will’s father, Gill, get the mill up and running in the 1980s, Nelson local Steve Roberts was around to help Will when he needed it – the Brockenbroughs said there was a lot of cleaning to do, not to mention figuring out how to run a business.

All the while, though, it was very important to them to make sure that the mill was not only a historic location, but an active place.

“Every historic building needs a use in order to be viable and the best use for the mill is for it to continue being a mill,” said Will. “Part of that liability is that it needs to find a way to support itself as it were – so if we can sell our product, which is locally grown corn and wheat milled in a historic and completely sustainable manner (ev-erything is water powered), then we can connect people not only with the history and preservation of the building, but also the local food movement that’s going on as well as the historic nature of the food itself.”

Right now, Woodson’s Mill is using all historic ways of making – and modern ways of marketing! – their three products: whole wheat flour, stone ground grits, and cornmeal (white and yellow). Visitors are welcome to come see the mill, which Will imagines looks the same way it did 100 years ago, and make purchases in person on Saturdays or buy online at www.woodsonsmill.com. Sarah encourages people to come take a look at the mill, though – she said the experience is unlike any other.

said Sarah, who is originally from Georgia and currently back in school – seminary school. “It happens right there in front of you – there’s nothing added to it and there’s nothing changed about it and it smells great and it tastes completely differ-ent. I love the idea that this is one of those instances in which this very old way of doing things connects with our very contemporary understanding of what we need – of stewardship, of being good to the earth, being kind to our bodies, and doing the right thing.” NCL

“It’s great because you see corn and then 15 minutes later, it’s grits and cornmeal,”


The water-powered mill is producing whole wheat flour, stone ground grits, and both white and yellow cornmeal.


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Saturday September 1Noon to 5 p.m

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This year’s Batteau Festival featured 19 batteaus, as well as a festive and musical atmosphere on the banks of the James.


Nelson County Habitat for Humanityhas placed its 20th house,

located in Arrington

We want to thank everyone thathelped make that happen.

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Known to cyclists around the world as “The Cookie Lady”, June Curry passed away July 16, 2012 at the age of 91. She began caring for weary cyclists in her native Afton Mountain more than 30 years ago. Not far from US Bike Route 76, a nearby building known as “The Bike House” became a shelter for cyclists and is today filled with bicycle memorabilia. It has become a shrine to the sport and to one of its angels. She will be missed.

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Nelson County is getting to be known for lots of things – wine, beer, hiking and skiing are just a few. But the music of central Virginia has just as strong of a hold – and a longer history, too.

Bluegrass and old-time music have been a staple of the area for more than a century, gaining more and more fans as the decades went on.

“My interest in the music goes back to my days in high school in the late 1950s,” said Blue Ridge Moun-tain Music Festival co-organizer Don Burland. “I’ve been interested ever since.”

So seven years ago, Don and Jim-bo Cary started the festival, which is

run by Wintergreen Performing Arts to promote its love of bluegrass and old-time music.

This year’s festival features Nel-son County Life’s very own Tommy Stafford as the emcee (for five years running!) and a number of stellar musicians: Nothin’ Fancy, The Steel Wheels, The Virginia Ramblers (pictured above) and Pete and Ellen Vigour with Kim and Jimbo Cary.

The festival will go from noon to 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 at the Evans Center at Wintergreen Resort with jamming breakouts throughout the day. For more information, visit www.winter-greenperformingarts.org or call (434) 325-8292. NCL

music on the mountainSTORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMS


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to their home in Melbourne, Florida, the acorns were placed on top of a dresser and for a long while, forgotten. On a whim, Vanessa decided to plant the nuts in containers to see if they would grow. Two of the three came up but in the end only one began to grow and flourish under Vanessa’s tender care. Soon the tiny tree outgrew its container and had to be repotted in a larger one.

In the fall of 2003, the Frasers began noticing the tree was losing its leaves and thought it had died but Vanessa continued to water it nevertheless. It never occurred to them that the oak, although growing in Florida, was still on “up-north” time and knew it was supposed to drop its leaves and go dormant for the winter. Sure enough, the next spring the tree sprouted a new set of foliage.

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James is employed in the maintenance department of the Blue Ridge Parkway and his job required yet another move in 2009; this time to the mountain hamlet of Love, Virginia, and that is how we became neighbors. Vanessa humorously calls the winter of 2009, “Snowpocalypse” which is a perfect way to describe one of the worst winters we’ve had in ten years.

By this time, “Grandma” had grown to a height of five feet or more and Vanessa deemed the mighty oak needed to be permanently planted and not just repotted. They asked if we would consider be-ing the tree’s foster parents if we could find a suitable place to plant. That way, the oak could spread out and grow mightier in years to come and the Frasers would always be welcome to visit if another move was in their future. We found the perfect spot; away from the shade and danger of other trees, out in the middle of a field where sunshine and rain would help it grow tall.

We all gathered at “Grandma’s” final resting spot and placed her root ball in the hole, watered her thoroughly and said a prayer that her Ohio roots would grow deep into the Virginia soil so that the old adage, “Tall trees from little acorns grow” will prove true … NCL

Lynn is once again looking for a few remaining copies of her Backroads magazine that was published for 25 years. In a very exciting and honorable request, The Folk Life Center at The Smithsonian has requested an entire set from beginning to end. Lynn has most of them but needs the following issues: April 1983, January 1984, February 1988, March, July & October 1991. Anyone who donates one or all of them will be added to the donor list. If you can help Lynn out, giver her a call at: 540-949-0329


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70 Dogwood RoadSouthern views. Large lot at end of cul-de-sac, exceptionally generous property line on Park. (open space) - easy walk along trail to rear to waterfall.Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines.Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey.Possible seller financing available. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or [email protected] (494734)

65 Rosewood Drive ~ StoneyCreekNew Price! RoseWood Village: The Madison Villa - 1 level living, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gourmet granite kitchen, sunroom, hardwoods, superb craftsmanship, and many features of Uni-versal Design. Never worry again about exterior maintenance, yard work, gutter cleaning, etc. - it’s all handled for you by the RoseWood Village Association. $392,700. Contact Brian Chase 434-296-9860 or Stan Powell 434-989-3600 (455683)

24 Barn Owl LaneRare opportunity to purchase a water-front, Lake Monocan lot. Priced to sell, this special lot offers 85’ of lake front-age, long water views, intimate views of Monocan’s par 3 hole number 5 tee boxes and green that plays across the lake. Plus, expansive mountain vistas. $179,000. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (499200)

10 Mulligan Lane – Stoney CreekUnique double lot offers ability to build unattached single home in 55+ RoseWood Village community. Property carries WPI; near shopping and all Stoney Creek amenities; also has views of mountains and golf course. $99,990 call Joan Mummery 434-361-9402 (496472)

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78 Fox Run ~ Stoney Creek1+ acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Right around the corner from the Lake Monocan beach and picnic area, and just 2 minutes to golf, tennis, hiking, dining, fishing. Nearly level for easy building. Bring your own builder or contact us for recom-mendations. Reduced $10,000!! Now just $43,100. Listed by Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (488833)

Wintergreen DriveExcellent development opportunity in Wintergreen Resort. Approved for 22 townhomes or an 85 room hotel. Located in a very favorable area of the resort. Townhome owners or hotel guests would be able to walk to the resort’s full service spa, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, ski shuttle and local cafe. Very short drive to the golf and tennis facilities as well as the resort’s shops and restaurants. Call Rod and Christy Phillips 434-987-6399. (491437)

380 Cedar DriveCompare this luxury mountain home to any other - incredible value! Home on 1 acre adjoining National Forest. Gourmet kitchen, hardwoods, master bath with granite double vanity, 3 fireplaces (2 gas/1 wood), superb mountain views, 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 car garage, extensive decks. Reduced to $795,000! Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (483491)

650 Pedlars Edge DriveA wonderful lot for skiers and non-skiers. Perfect for a basement. Private with open space behind and views up toward the main resort. Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines. Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey. Owner financing available. $99,000. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or [email protected] (494732)

415 Pedlars Edge Drive Level lot in quiet area of resort on Blackrock side of Wintergreen Resort. Mature hardwoods throughout lot, lots of privacy. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one of ours. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 www.ExperienceWin-tergreen.com (489885)

25 Devils BendCharming 3 bedroom 2 bathroom mountain cabin for only $329,900. Furnished and including WPI right, this like new home has hardi plank siding, hardwood floors in living area,and stainless appliances in kitchen. Wood ceiling and stone fireplace in family room give a great chalet atmosphere. High efficiency heat pump, great location within short walk to Spa and golf. Free shuttle bus stop only steps away from front door. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 ,[email protected] (496221)

1519 CliffsWOW - FANTASTIC PRICE on this Two Bedroom View Condo on the Ridge - Call Now Before it’s Gone! Classic Cliffs 2 bed, mid-level condo. Walk to Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center - Tennis - Golf. Furnished. $179,000! Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (494365)

1429 HighlandsSpectacular year ‘round views overlooking ski slopes & multiple ridges of mountains! Fully furnished, 2BR/2BA mid-level unit with new AC unit. Walk to Ski slopes, Golf, Tennis & Wintergarden Spa. Turn-key investment and/or mountain get-away for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. $180,000. Contact Dawn Perusse 800-417-1890, [email protected] (490911)

2113 Fairway Woods2113 & 2110 are both upgraded, Golf front properties (18th fairway) with neighboring patios. Perfect for friends or multi-generational families. 2113 has upgraded Kitchen & baths, and newer appliances, flooring & furniture. Fully furnished. Motivated sell-ers! Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890,[email protected] (MLS 499210) $128K.

118 Firtree DriveOnly $259,000 for this cozy 3 bedroom mountain chalet with seasonal views and large wrap around deck. Lovely granite counters in the kitchen, nice wood burning fireplace, quiet area of the resort, yet only a short distance to the Mountain Village. New carpet installation in June. Listed by Steve Mari-anella, 434-566-1293 [email protected],www.experiencewintergreen.com (488828)

909 Diamond HillSlope side one bedroom studio condo at only $125,000! Fully furnished and in great shape, this studio has a full kitchen and dining area, full bathroom,family room with fireplace and adjacent private patio. Enjoy this summer’s music festival and fireworks from the patio or ski next winter! Listed by Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 (477522)

911 Devils Knob LoopFabulous 4 bedroom, 3 and 1/2 bathroom post and beam home overlooking the 15th green of Devils Knob Golf Course. Winter views, level driveway, two family rooms with fireplaces, and a detached garage make this home a potential primary home or vacation getaway. Fully equipped and furnished and ready to enjoy, this home has an existing rental revenue stream in Wintergreen Resort program. $499,000 .Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, [email protected],www.experiencewintergreen.com. (491615)

193 Mountain InnOnly $108,999 for a furnished one bedroom condo in the Mountain Inn! Walk to slopes and village shops and restaurants, or use as an investment rental. Has full bath and kitchenette. overlooks courtyard. Ground level, minimal steps. Priced below recent sales. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293,[email protected]. (498517)

702 LaurelwoodFormerly a 1 bedroom unit, the owner transformed space into a 2nd bedroom complete with a bunk bed! New flooring in kitchen and bath 2010. Easy walk to skiing and Mountain Inn. Recently replaced stove, fridge, heat pump, dishwasher. $99,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (479168)

67 West Elkwood DrivePriced to Sell !!! Within walking distance to the Mountain Village. Very well maintained 3 bedroom / 2 full bath home. Hardy Plank sliding & roof recently in-stalled. 2 car garage/family room/billard room. Owner is currently making updates to kitchen & bath rooms plus the driveway. What a bargain at $239,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498 (493726)

716 Laurelwood CondoBest value & opportunity! Two bedrooms with updated kitchen, floors, and furnishings. Resort rental program revenue stream in place. Walk to private Laurelwood swimming pool, The Market, ski slopes, Mountain Village shops. Furnished. Reduced! $118,000. Contact Brian www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (489504)

472 Cedar Meadow Drive Exceptional home on beautifully landscaped double lot; breath-taking great room features stone wood-burning fireplace extending to top of 15 foot wood-paneled ceiling, large casement windows and built-in bookcases, overlooked by balcony; family room features gas fireplace with soapstone hearth; enjoy outdoor living with screened porch, extensive deck and lovely yard with fish pond and waterfall; other features include greenhouse, sun room, stone chimney and stone pillars on front porch. $599,000 Call Joan Mummery (434) 531-5033. (489183)

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258 TimbersUpdated Timbers Condo on Wintergreen Resort Rental Program. Great location, slopeside condo, walk to amenities. Priced to sell. $100,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (493414)

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22 Tyro Court Slopeside! Tyro ski/in-ski/out! A rare offering. The perfect mountain home right on the slope. This home has been completely renovated - New Hardi-plank siding, New Hickory kitchen cabinets, granite coun-ters, new appliances, new roof, new slim line Fuji ac/heat system, new bathrooms. Much, much, more to see. Come check out the only slope side house on the market. A MUST SEE! $549,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 (495030)

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166 Mountain InnGreat location in the Mountain Inn priced to sell. Many recent upgrades including new cherry cabinets, granite counters, refrigerator w/ ice maker, kitchen faucet, hot water heater, flex flooring and bedding - Nov 2011. New flat screen TVs and lighting summer 2011. New mattresses in 2010. Turn key and beautifully done. Immaculate and ready to enjoy immediately or keep the income rolling in from rentals. $128,500.Call Rod Phillips at 434-987-6399 (494790)

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Derechos and Other Disasters

I must admit I’m in the majority of the population that had never heard of a derecho until last month. As I write this, my spell check doesn’t even recognize the word. At any rate, I wish we had never heard of it!

Summer storms and other natural disasters can be costly. Most of the cost is not covered by typical home-owners’ policies. However, if you had significant damage, your losses may meet the IRS requirements for a casualty loss deduction.

A deduction is allowed for casu-alty losses resulting from a single event that is sudden or unusual – this would include most storms, such as derechos. On the other hand, if your house was progressively damaged by insects, this would not qualify.

The most challenging part of claiming a casualty loss deduction is calculating the amount of the loss. The general rule is that you must determine the reduction in fair market value. This might be relatively easy in a few cases – if the derecho wiped out your barn, you should be able to deter-

mine the fair market value of the barn from the value of similar structures.

Unfortunately, most uninsured storm damage consists of damage to landscaping and trees. Determining their fair market value is difficult, but the IRS will permit you to use the cost of restoring landscaping - including the cost of tree and debris removal, pruning and other measures taken to preserve damaged trees and shrubs, and replanting necessary to restore the property to its approxi-mate value before the casualty.

You will want to document the loss with photographs and other relevant information – in most cases, you will want to have before and after photos showing the damage. Invoices for cleanup and repair work should be saved as well.

Once you determine the amount of the loss, the next step is to determine the deductible portion. In general, the uninsured loss from each event must exceed $100. After adding up all of your deductible losses for the year, you must reduce this amount by 10

percent of your gross income. It is this last requirement that eliminates the tax benefit for most taxpayers.

On occasion, Congress has pro-vided relief for taxpayers from the 10 percent rule. It is possible that even our election-year representatives will consider such a provision for the June storms. Therefore, if you have a deductible loss that is less than the 10 percent threshold, I would still retain the documentation in the event that such legislation is passed.

Casualty loss deduction rules are very complex. And, the rules related to losses on your rental property or other business property are different from the personal casualty losses that I have summarized here.

If you have sustained a casualty loss, your first point of contact should be your insurance agent who will advise you of your coverage and how to handle any claims. Your next point of contact should be your tax advisor who can assist in determining what documentation might be needed to claim a deductible casualty loss.

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By Marlo AllenMarlo Allen is a licensed Realtor residing in Nelson County

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What’s happening in Nelson?A 2012 midyear real estate summary

Marlo Allen, frequently referred to as “That Girl,” calls Nelson County home. In fact, she grew up in Nelson and besides being a Realtor, is a family business partner at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery in Nellysford. Marlo provides real estate services in Nelson and surrounding counties.

There continue to be ups and downs in the Nelson County real estate market; here is a midyear sum-mary. (Even though part of Winter-green is in Augusta County, stats were only pulled for Nelson from Jan. thru June of 2012.)

LandCountywide Summary; 28 parcels

of land sold countywide. That is up from 23 parcels sold by midyear 2011. Countywide inventory is lower; there are currently 264 active land listings as compared to 287 this time last year.

Wintergreen (Mountain); 7 lots sold at a median of $59,000. This is an increase over 2011 when 4 lots sold at a median of $40,250. The median in 2010 was $122,500. There are more lots for sale with 50 lots for sale at a median asking price of $89,250.

Stoney Creek; 2 lots have sold compared to 3 in midyear 2011. Fewer lots have sold, and the price has also fallen to a median of

$54,000 compared to $95,000 in 2011. There are fewer lots for sale with 66 parcels currently for sale at a median of $88,000 compared to 73 in 2011 at a median of $105,000.

County Properties (excluding Wintergreen & Stoney Creek); 19 parcels of land sold; the number of sales and price per acre remain relative-ly unchanged from midyear 2011. Residential

Residential Countywide Summary; 71 homes have sold at an average price of $241,673 ($133 sq ft), median of $220,000, and average days on market (DOM) of 212; 4 of these properties sold for more than $500,000 while 33 sold for under $200,000. Midyear 2011, 92 homes had sold at an average price of $307,120 ($155 sq ft), median of $256,000 and DOM of 168. There is currently less inventory with 317 homes for sale (compared to 365 in 2011) at an average asking price of $389,160 ($183 sq ft) and DOM of 253.

Attached Homes (Condos/Town-

houses); Improvements exhibited with 21 sold at an average price of $210,587 ($163 sq ft), median of $186,000 and DOM of 176. Midyear 2011, 18 sold at a median of $155,000. There are 100 condos available at an average ask-ing price of $197,366 ($178 sq ft) and a median of $162,000. (Average price in 2011 was $232,399.)

Wintergreen Detached Homes; 16 homes have sold at an aver-age price of $347,219 ($156 sq ft), median of $329,000 and DOM of 321. Midyear 2011, 26 homes sold at a median of $383,750. There are 74 active homes with an average asking price of $501,807 ($201 sq ft), and a median of $447,000.

Stoney Creek Detached Homes; 5 homes sold in 2012 compared to 6 in midyear 2011; historically the first half of the year is slower in SC than the second half. The median price has dropped from $397,250 in 2011 to $365,000 in 2012. There is less inventory with 37 homes for

sale at an average asking price of $583,005 ($188 sq ft) and a median of $479,000. (47 were for sale in 2011 with a median of $489,000.)

County Detached Homes (exclud-ing Wintergreen & Stoney Creek); 29 homes have sold compared to 42 in midyear 2011. Only 1 home sold for more than $400,000. The sold median for 2012 is $175,000 compared to $216,000 in 2011. There are fewer homes for sale with 106 homes listed at a median of $282,400.

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


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I am as guilty as the next person regarding blooms and their absolute necessity in the garden. Garden centers and nurseries (including Saunders Landscapes) have coined the phrase, ‘Color Sells’ – and indeed it does. However, within the plant kingdom resides a whole host of shade plants that do not offer the first hint of a bloom and provide me with a sea of tranquility on a hot summer’s day – the ferns. As with other plants, extensive breeding has produced many genera that different textures, heights and yes, even color (in the foliage). As with all ferns, water and shade are the key elements.

Although they can stand on their own, designing with ferns is most effective when used in concert with other blooming and non-blooming genera. My favorite plants to use with ferns are an extensive list in-cluding hosta, variegated Solomon’s seal, impatiens, Aucuba, Hydrangea, Azalea, boxwood, vinca, Phlox stononlifera and Dicentra. The only real qualification is shade and mois-ture – at least a nice shot of water on a weekly basis to produce a thriving stand. From a hardscapes standpoint, installing large rocks with a mass of ferns around it is one of my favorite focal points/tactics with ferns since they fit the motif so well.

When planting ferns, ‘think forest’ – deep, rich compost from years and years of leaves falling to the forest floor and decaying. Your recipe should include deep digging to loosen the soil, along with mixing in a nice shot of compost, high grade topsoil, peat moss and an organic fertilizer. If you wish for your ferns to colonize, it is best to use compost in lieu of heavy mulch.

Without a doubt my favorite is the Japanese Beech Fern. This fern grows to around 15-18 inches

and offers a deep, rich green color. Although it is not an evergreen, it has shown, in both my landscape and those that we have installed, a ten-dency to colonize into a large mass of green.

The Five Finger Fern is an airy fern that has 5, finger-like fronds that branch off of a single black stem at about 12-15 inches or so. The effect is a ‘limbed up’ fern with no foliage until the very top. Keep these guys on the moist side as they tend to like consistent moisture.

Although I do not use this fern of-ten, the Japanese Painted Fern brings color to the table with its maroon stems and inner fronds that move to a smoky-white at the very tips. Grow-ing to 14-16 inches, they offer a nice contrast with other ferns and with other perennial genera – in particular rose, pink and white blooming plants. Moisture levels for Japanese Painted Fern are medium to moist.

How can you talk about ferns without mentioning the great Inter-rupted Fern? These stalwarts of the garden grow tall and, well, consider them like planting an oak tree in your yard for future generations (and you) to enjoy for years and years to come. Growing 2-4 feet in height, Interrupt-ed ferns take their place near the back of the border and form nice clumps over the years. Once established, these ferns are pretty much drought tolerant.

My last two favorites are Christ-mas and Cinnamon. Christmas is an evergreen and grows to around 12-16 inches or so and gets its name from the boot shaped fronds at the end of the stem. Christmas fern typi-cally likes moderate moisture. The Cinnamon fern grows to over 3 feet (and larger if conditions are right) and is more of a true ‘rain forest’ fern requiring moist to wet conditions. Plant it near sink holes, creeks and other consistent water sources.


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In a time when everyone is (appro-priately) concerned about the side ef-fects of medicines, I would like to tell you about an alternative that, if made into a pill, would surely make billions for its inventor. Instead it is abso-lutely free! Side effects? Yes, there is no free lunch. Muscle aches and pains as well as injury are possible. Addiction is a valid concern. It does take time, one of our most valuable commodities. But, I would argue that the benefits far outweigh the risks.

This alternative to medicine can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high cholesterol, hyperten-sion, and cancer. For those who already have disease it can reduce or cure high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. It is a potent antidepressant, as strong as many prescribed medicines for depression. It can help clear the mind and aid mental focus. It improves balance and helps to prevent falls. It staves off and helps to lessen the pain of arthritis. It can help rev a person up in the morning and it promotes good sleep at night. It lowers the risk of early death.

Of course, I am referring to exercise. Say (or write) that word, and those who already exercise say, “good!”; those that don’t probably mutter less kind four letter descriptive words. One does not have to run a marathon per day to gain the benefits listed above. “90 minutes of moder-ate exercise per week” is what the US Department of Health and Human Services says can bring about these amazing effects. I would argue that for the completely sedentary ANY activity over and above the current pattern is good!

I have seen in my practice, right here in Nelson, people who have got-ten off of medicines and cured disease such as diabetes and hypertension through the act of exercise. Those are the encounters that bring me the most joy: instead of prescribing a medicine I am able to cross one off of a patient’s list!

Summer Shoes Bring the Foot Blues

With summer here, our foot wear changes. It’s too hot to wear socks or don our heavy shoes and so flip flops, sandals, crocs and slip on shoes are much easier to bear on our feet. It feels great to wiggle our toes and we are light on our feet. We may not don our lace up shoes until Autumn. And, because it is so stylish- we’ll endure the foot pain! There are many types of foot pain that increase in warmer weather. Plantar fasciitis, heel pain syndrome, Morton’s neuroma and bunions pain to name a few.

We take approximately 10,000 steps a day and each time we step, there is 1.3 times our body weight that is placed on the foot and knee joints. That is a lot of pounding and a lot of repetitive weight bearing over the years. When the foot hits the ground first, it starts a chain reaction all the way up to the low back joints and muscles are activated so you can walk. If your alignment is off at the foot, it will be off at the knee, hip and low back. It will be altered each time

you take a step. Quality shoes with ad-equate support help the foot and ankle alignment. There are also over the counter shoes inserts or custom shoe inserts that help with foot alignment. However, if you are wearing thin flip flops or sandals, the chances of good alignment are slim and the chances of increased foot pain are high.

As one who is completely flat foot-ed (no arch), who has plantar fasciitis and who loves to go barefoot, I have found some strategies to manage the summer foot pain. First, don’t skimp on shoes. It is the first line of protection for your joints. There are increasingly better flip flops being made that have more shock absorp-tion and arch support. They are not the $1.99 pair and do cost a bit. It is worth it. Some sandals can even accommodate your shoe inserts. Secondly, do not walk barefoot on wood, concrete or tile floors. If you have a favorite work spot in your kitchen or work shop, place a rug or thick rubber mat under your feet to

absorb shock. Thirdly, be sensible. If you know you are going shopping or standing on your feet all day- wear tennis shoes. Or, if you will be going to an event in the evening where you wish to wear sandals then wear your

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barreling forwardSTORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMSPHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD

Blue Mountain Brewery, an Afton staple, has expanded once more – and this time they’re a bit further down the road. Though they’ve been brewing and distributing bottled beer since April, on July 1, the Blue Mountain Barrel House opened its tasting room for the first time at the new brewery in Colleen.

“It went great; we had two bands and … maybe 100 people in and out throughout the day,” said Blue Mountain Owner Taylor Smack, who took on the role of tour guide for the grand opening.

Taylor said that their opening date was chosen carefully – it coincided with SB604, signed by Governor McDonnell, which took effect on July 1.

“Thanks to the governor passing SB604, you can enjoy full portions of beer [without a requirement from the seller to also sell food],” said Taylor. “So you can get a full pint of Full Nelson, [or] a goblet of Dark Hollow.”

The cafe tables set up in the tasting room (which will be open Fri-days, Saturdays, and Sundays) will open up to the production factory.

“So on Friday’s it’ll be loud and proud and you can watch guys on forklifts zipping around doing their thing and then on the weekends (when production is closed), it will be more of a brewery piece atmo-sphere.”

Taylor said that even though Blue Mountain is expanding its distribu-tion outside of Virginia, they’ll always know where their hearts are – and so will all of Blue Mountain Brewery’s newest fans.

“All of our bottles tell a little story about Nelson County.” NCL


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Whether people are flocking to Nelson County and Wintergreen Resort for business reasons or for more personal ones, there’s one thing they all seem to agree on:

“It’s a beautiful place,” said Justice Cos CEO Jim Justice, who recently purchased the resort for both business and personal reasons. “Its beauty is breathtaking.”

Following a membership vote on Sunday, June 24, Wintergreen Resort is on track to move forward in a merger with James C. Justice Companies, a West Virginia company that also owns the Green-brier Resort (White Sulphur Springs, WV) and the Resort at Glade Springs (Daniels, WV). Justice owned several coal mines in West Virginia before selling them in 2009.

“I was really pleased with the vote,” said Justice, adding that he was happy with the fact that Win-tergreen Members were taking an active role in the sale of the resort. “It was a good day; I was pleased with the opportunity to meet a lot of people. I think

there are some great things that can be done in Nelson.”

Justice, who coaches high school basketball and owns and manages several properties and farms in the mid-Atlantic, said that his primary goal is to get the resort standing on its own two feet. He wants to elongate the ski season and maybe one day create some kind of golf trail between the Glade Spring, Wintergreen, and the Greenbrier.

Justice said he was drawn to Wintergreen for both business – he thinks there are ways for the other Justice Co resorts to work with Wintergreen – and personal reasons.

“It’s one of the last places that I played golf with my dad,” said Jim, who played golf for the University of Tennessee and was the captain of the team at Marshall University. “We played there in a tournament. We played both courses and I honestly thought their mountain course was one of the most beautiful courses I’ve ever played and I’ve played a lot of golf.” NCL

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lucky dogHenry the hound survived the Derecho.But his dog house didn’t.

STORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMSPHOTOGRAPHY by DAVID PARR

David Parr of Piney River was able to move his cars away from trees just in time before the storm hit. As David and his family huddled in the basement, heavy winds knocked down 7 large oak trees, crushing a shed, Henry the hound’s dog house, and causing some damage to the main house.


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The Friday before the Fourth of July, David Parr, his wife, Caroline, and his youngest daughter, Grace, were all settled in for the evening – until he saw a weather alert from Nelson County Life’s own Tommy Stafford.

“Because they were calling for hail damage, I went outside to move vehicles around,” said David, who lives in Piney River. “But by the time we got to the front porch, the wind was blowing so bad and the plants and the leaves on the trees were going crazy – I knew this wasn’t just a thunder storm.”

So David told 13-year-old Grace Parr to grab Henry – a strictly outdoor dog who did not appreciate being told to defy the rules by coming inside for the night – and the family (save 16-year-old Heather, who was out with friends and didn’t make it back to the house for sev-eral hours) went down to the basement to weather out the storm.

A few hours later, they emerged to find themselves in a different world.

“If I hadn’t moved my truck and her Jeep when I got that email from Nelson County Life, both of [the vehicles] would have been crushed… and if we hadn’t taken Henry to the basement, he would have been killed.”

Saturday morning, David woke up and starting snapping photos. He lost a total of 7 large oak trees in the storm – not to mention the damage to their house, a shed, and poor Henry’s dog house.

It will probably be quite some time before David, his family, and the whole of central Virginia forget that storm – which people are now calling a derecho.

“I mean, from a fear factor, it was probably number one in my memory,” said David, adding that he’s lived through hurricanes and tornadoes. “I don’t ever remember anything that scary, and especially after the widespread dam-age settled into my mind the next day and I saw the damage and I saw what could have happened – it was pretty scary.” NCL

To sign up for the free weather alert David Parr says saved his dog’s life, visit NelsonCountyLife.com and select “Get News & Weather Alerts” from the drop-down menu, and enter your email address.

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STORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMSPHOTOGRAPHY by HAYLEY OSBORNE

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There’s no shortage of beer, wine, or whisky in the valleys of Nelson County, but these days, you might start coming across a new locally-brewed beverage: Kombucha.

Kombucha, a non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic tea, has a similar brewing process to beer, but instead of emphasizing yeast and de-emphasizing bacteria (like beer), Kombucha does just the opposite.

Based in Afton, Barefoot Kombucha owners, Kate and Ethan Zucherman, started brewing “bucha” about two years ago and started selling it via a CSK – Com-munity Supported Kombucha.

“But we found ourselves awash in bottles,” said Kate.

These days, Barefoot Kombucha is sticking to kegs and refillable models – you can buy bottles at some local shops to fill with keg bucha and take home. In doing so, you might say they’ve shrunk their carbon (bare)footprint.

“We decided we really wanted to stay true to the ethos of no waste,” said Ethan. Plus, he says Kom-bucha is a “probiotic beverage. Much like yogurt or keifer or really tasty raw sauerkraut, for those who appreciate that component of health in their bodies. For others, it’s just a really tasty beverage.”

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Kombucha, like beer, wine or even soda, can be flavored. Barefoot Kombucha is currently brewing fresh-pressed organic ginger root for the Ginger Bucha. Other flavors include Flower Sunrise and Plum Blossom.

“You’re always trying to find the balance between sweet and the vinegar,” said Kate. “You take the mother culture, add sugar and tea and then flavor it with different herbs or spices according to the actual flavor.”

Kate, who is expecting a baby in September, loves drinking the ginger-flavored non-alcohol-ic, non-caffeinated beverage.

“I’ve been appreciating the digestive help as part of the pregnancy,” she said, adding that Kombucha is a raw beverage, so pregnant women wary of eating raw should steer clear.

Though Kate and Ethan were both born and raised in the greater Nelson/Albemarle area, they’ve traveled around a bit before settling in Nelson which, they say, is just about the perfect place to brew bucha.

“There is a long history of appreciation for local foods and beverages [here], said Ethan. “Kombucha is one more aspect to the local food movement. One thing we feel it really offers is an alternative nonalcoholic. It’s great to have it at Blue Mountain [Brewery] where they want to feel like they’re right there having a drink, but not necessarily that beer… or that second or third beer.” NCL

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Here in Nelson, Barefoot Bucha is available on tap at Blue Mountain Brewery. To take home a bottle or two, visit Rebecca’s Natural Food, Integral Yoga Natural Foods, or Whole Foods in Charlottesville.


wednesdayaugust 1

6th Annual Hop HarvestVolunteer hop pickers – big and small - will be rewarded with live music and lunch. 11 a.m. Blue Mountain Brewery. Free.540-456-8020

New Beers & Mug Club LaunchCraft Beer Month event. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wild Wolf Brewing Company.434-361-0088

Where Chaos Sleeps: A New Play by Peter CoyPart of the Wintergreen Performing Arts Festival. 3 p.m. Continues through Aug. 4. $20; 10-17, $10; under 10, free.434-325-8292

Wild Wednesday IVPart of the Wintergreen Performing Arts Festival. 7:30 p.m. $25; 10-17, $10; under 10, free.434-325-8292

thursdayaugust 2

Steal the GlassCraft Beer Month event. Blue Mountain Brewery. 540-456-8020

Summer Film SeriesBring a chair and relax in the library with a feature film. 2 p.m. Nelson Memorial Library. 434-263-5904

Thrilling Thursday IIPart of the Wintergreen Performing Arts Festival. 7:30 p.m. $25; 10-17, $10; under 10, free.434-325-8292

fridayaugust 3

datebookNelson County

FoxfireCraft Beer Month event. A play presented by Wolfbane Co. with live bluegrass band. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 5 and Aug. 16-18. Devils Backbone Brewing Company.434-361-1001

saturdayaugust 4

Clothes ClosetFree clothes closet. 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday. Oak Hill Baptist Church, Roseland.434-277-9534

“Living Off The Land”Current exhibit at the Natural History Center run by the Rockfish Valley Foundation. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nellysford.434-361-0271

Wine Tastings with a “Twist”Emerging Regions and the WPA Martini of the Week. Featuring wine of Amador and Eldorado counties (CA). 4 to 5:30 p.m. $10.434-325-8292

Steak DinnerProceeds benefit the Roseland Rescue Squad. $10, adults; $5, children. Roseland Rescue Squad Crew Hall.434-996-4019

Classics VPart of the Wintergreen Performing Arts Festival. 6 p.m. $30; 10-17, $10; under 10, free.434-325-8292

sundayaugust 5

Getting HitchedWedding dance music from 1895 featuring Sunny-side (2 p.m.). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain, Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 5.8.540-943-4716

Want to be included in our datebook? Visit Nelson-CountyLife.com and click on “Submit an Event.” We’ll try to publish as many events as possible, space permitting. Deadline for next month’s is-sue is the 15th. Sorry neighbors, event MUST be in Nelson County or benefit an organization in Nelson County to be included in the print edition. Events in area counties can be included online, however.

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Vacation Bible SchoolFor ages 3 to those entering 8th grade. Kickoff Dinner and Registration Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Vacation Bible School 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6 to 9.434-277-5006

mondayaugust 6

Take the PintCraft Beer Month event. Also Aug. 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wild Wolf Brewing Company.434-361-0088

Ballroom and Social Dance LessonsEach month features a different style of dance. No partner required. 7:15 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Nelson Center, Lovingston. $30 per month.540-353-3036

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What’s That Big Green Plant in the Garden?Perhaps tobacco. Traditional and old-time moun-tain music with Blue Mountain Sunrise (2 p.m.). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain, Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 5.8. 540-943-4716

tuesdayaugust 21

Play DayPlayground time, art activity, and snack for chil-dren ages 3 to 5 with parents. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. North Branch School. Free.540-456-8940

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VA Craft Brewers FestVirginia craft breweries, the Beer Cup, and more. A Craft Beer Month event. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Roseland.434-361-1001

Mountain Cross RaceA Craft Beer Month event. Devils Backbone.434-361-1001

sundayaugust 26

Cabin Porch FunQuilting, woodworking, and children’s games. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain, Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 5.8540-943-4716


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food&diningAmbrosia Bakery & Deli2192 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9661

Basic Necessities2226 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1766

Blue Ridge Pig2198 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1170

The Blue Toad92788 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 434.996.6992

Chen’s73 Calohill Dr., Lovingston, VA 434.263.8865

Chirios PizzaValley Shopping Center2777 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9188

The Copper Mine BistroWintergreen Resort • 434.325.8090

Devils GrillWintergreen Resort • 434.325.8100

The EdgeWintergreen Resort • 434.325.8080

The Fountain Room at The Mark Addy56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1101

Giuseppe’s2842 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9170

Lovingston Cafe165 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.8000

Paulie’s Pig Out7376 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton • 434.361.2001

Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.6660

Smoky’s Black Bear CafeWintergreen Resort • 434.325.1227

Stoney Creek Bar & GrillWintergreen Resort • 434.325.8110

Thai Mex IIValley Green Shopping Center, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1400

Thai Siam Take-Out4137 Tye Brook Highway, Colleen, VA 434.263.8577

Vito’s Italian Restaurant8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8688

shuteyeAcorn Inn Bed & Breakfast2256 Adial Rd, Faber, VA • 434.361.9357

Afton House Bed & Breakfast and Cottages31 Afton Lane, Route 6 East, Afton, VA 540.456.6759

Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast10273 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 540.456.6844

Blue Ridge GetawaysNellysford, VA • 434.361.0034

Camp Blue RidgeMontebello, VA • 540.377.2413

Cox’s Creek Cottage296 C & C Lane, Roseland, VA • 434.277.5566

Dutch Haus Bed & Breakfast655 Fork Mountain Lane, Montebello, VA 540.377.2119

Fallen Oak Bed & Breakfast353 Mimosa Lane, Faber, VA • 434.361.1011

Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast929 Wilson Hill Rd (Rt. 665), Arrington, VA 877.263.7750

Horseshoe Mountain LodgeRoseland, VA • 434.361.2525

Le Bleu Ridge Bed & Breakfast27 Chapel Hollow Road, Afton, VA • 434.361.1213

The Mark Addy56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1101

The Meeting Place825 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Wintergreen, VA 434.361.2380

Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 540.377.2650

North Fork Cottages697 North Fork Road, Tyro, VA • 540.377.2007

The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast9749 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.7747

Walton’s Mountain B&B6401 Rockfish River Rd, Schuyler, VA • 434.831.1384

Resort Reservations & Country CottagesAfton, VA • 540.456.8300

Royal Oaks Cabins in the Mountains45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA • 800.410.0627

Sarah’s Mountain Retreat Cabin406 Fish Hatchery Lane, Montebello, VA 540.377.6458

Shadow Mountain Rentals15644 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 757.424.2884

Simpson’s Hollow Bed & Breakfast580 Simpsons Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.6380

The White Pig Bed & Breakfast5120 Irish Road, Schuyler, VA • 434.831.1416

Tye River Cabin6011 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA • 434.238.2430

Wintergreen ResortWintergreen, VA • 800.266.2444

wine&beercountryAfton Mountain Vineyards234 Vineyard Lane, Afton, VA • 540.456.8667

Blue Mountain Brewery9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151), Afton, VA 540.456.8020

Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery9423 Batesville Rd, Afton, VA • 540.456.8400

DelFosse Vineyards & Winery500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA 434.263.6100

Devils Backbone Brewing Company200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA • 434.361.1001

Flying Fox Vineyard27 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA • 434.361.1692

Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1266

Lovingston Winery885 Freshwater Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8467

Mountain Cove Vineyards1362 Fortunes Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.5392

Veritas Vineyards & Winery145 Saddleback Farm, Afton, VA • 540.456.8000

Wild Wolf Brewing Company2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.0088

Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery426 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.2519

gifts&antiques

Blossom’s Flowers, Gifts & Crafts911 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.8227

Blue Moon Antique Mall & Bookstore8230 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8890

Cat Rock Antiques9704 Patrick Henry Hwy, Roseland, VA 434.277.8049

Claudia’s Florist & Gifts121 Main Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.5848

Logos of WintergreenMountain Inn Lodge, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.1125

Mountain Vision Pottery2019 Beech Grove Road, Roseland, VA 434.361.1725

Notforgotten Farm3530 Tye River Road, Tye River, VA • 434.263.6508

Rockfish Gap Country StoreIntersection of Rts 250 and 151, Afton, VA 540.456.6112

SPCA Thrift Store4791 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, VA 434.263.8788

Tuckahoe Antique Mall4202 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2121

Valley Green GalleryValley Green Center (Rt. 151), Nellysford, VA 434.361.9316

Zestivities!, ExtraZ! & HomeBrewZ!2469 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.0004

orchardcountrya.m.FOG9264 Critzer’s Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.7100

Critzer Family Farm9388 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.4772

Dickie Brothers Orchard2552 Dickie Road, Massies Mill, VA • 434.277.5516

Drumheller’s Orchard 1130 Drumheller Orchard Ln., Lovingston, VA 434.263.5036

Fitzgerald’s Orchard728 Harper’s Creek Lane, Tyro, VA • 434.277.5798

Flippin-Seaman, Inc. – Seaman & Silver Creek Orchards 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA • 434.277.5824

Saunders Brothers Orchard 2717 Tye Brook Hwy (Rt. 56), Piney River, VA 434.277.5455

The Apple Shed14815 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8843

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ANTIQUESBeautiful old OAK DINING TABLE Old oak dining table for 6 people, appears to be 60 years or older, no markings, photos upon request. Located near Nellysford with access from 29 or 151. Posted By: Xenya 22938 - Faber 434-466-8270 $1400 OBO

SOLD! – Antique pine coffee table from county Mayo in Ireland 20 inches tall by 22 wide by 47 long. The shelf on the bottom is perfect for coffee table books and magazines. Antique pine. A few marks on the inside of one leg where a puppy chewed them briefly but you have to look very very hard to find this. I have put lemon oil on this piece at least once a year and it is in great condition. if you have priced new furniture or been to an antiques store you know what a steal this is! I remodeled and this no longer goes which is the only reason I am selling. Posted By: Elaine 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen

Antique English oil painting on canvas AMONG THE HEATHEROil painting on canvas, attributed to Bond, William Joseph J.C., 1833-1926, British, signed and dated 1905 on lower left, two small fixed tears, gorgeous frame! Size: 36” x 25” (92cm x 64cm) Framed: 40” x 30” (102cm x 76cm). Posted By: Xenya 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-0078 $845 OBO

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Robotic Pool Cleaner In-ground Brand new in box Nitro wall climber. Posted By: Toni 22920 - Afton 540 456-8728 $399

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FURNITURESOLD! – Couch + WingChair + ottoman Light Beige background with some blue/green coloring in mate-rial. Brand is Norwalk and furniture is in excellent condition. I will send pics if you are interested. Posted By: Chestney 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen $375

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ELECTRONICS

Reproduction Pine Dining Table Beautiful pine reproduction dining table, 38” x 72”, light stained top, black painted legs. Posted By: Lynn Luessen 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-325-7864 $125

SOLD! – Kitchen table and chairs Very good table and chairs (4); ideal for apartment kitchen or small home kitchen; purchased from Store-house Furniture. Posted By: R. Browne 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen $99

Portable Generator Never-used portable generator, Briggs and Stratton Elite Series, model 01653. 3250 running watts, 4550 startup watts, 6.5 horsepower engine. Mounted on wheels so it can be moved around – 3 outlets- weighs 98 pds. $400 firm, cash only. Posted By: Mark 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1182 $400

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