Roseland
Nelson County, VA
With temps hovering in the mid 60’s at start time, it was a perfect afternoon for the Winter Warmup Fun Run 5 & 10K held this past Saturday on the grounds at Devils Backbone Brewing in Roseland, VA. About 100 runners made it out for the race that winds through the trails with beautiful mountain views near the brewery.
BRL Photographer Hayley Osborne (right) an avid runner as well, heads for the finish line at the Winter Warmup Fun Run this past Saturday – December 1, 2012 in Roseland, VA.To see lots more photos from the Winter Warmup Fun Run, click on our Facebook album image above to go there now!
After the race everyone headed over to Devils Backbone Brewing for chili, cornbread, and of course beer! All served around an open fire pit!
Be looking for more race events in the near future!
The original store dates back nearly 100 years, but was closed for many years in the last decade or so. Not anymore! The completely remodeled store is now open in Piney River, VA.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, VA
Not the real deal just yet, but it won’t be long! Overnight Wednesday Wintergreen Resort in Nelson County fired up their snow gun to test out some major improvements they made to the system in the past few weeks. Looks like they worked from this picture BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura took Thursday morning.
Stay tuned, now all we need is some cold weather to have the perfect mix!
And Tommy says that’s headed our way roughly the second week of December after a brief warmup in early December!
Near Nellysford
Nelson County, VA
As we head into the final weeks of fall before winter officially begins on December 22, the skies across the Blue Ridge continue presenting some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets! Olivia Ellis in Nelson County sent us this beauty. “Taken this past week from my front door at sundown on Hayshed Lane which faces Rodes Valley Drive,” Olivia tells us.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, VA
With colder temperatures making it feel like winter, the annual Grand Illumination took place over Thanksgiving weekend at Wintergreen Resort. The celebration marks the official start of the Christmas season. Our BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura said it was a very large crowd.
A large crowd turned out for the Grand Illumination this past Friday night - November 23, 2012 at Wintergreen Resort. Some makeshift snow added just the right touch for the night's event. Youngsters sang traditional Christmas carols during the Grand Illumination to make the start of the holiday season. Friday - November 23, 2012Gina Garvey reads Twas The Night Before Christmas to help kick off the Christmas holiday season at Wintergreen Resort this past Friday night November 23, 2012.
Ann Strober of Nellysford emailed us Friday morning to let us know she’d seen a promotion on The Weather Channel highlighting the air date. It’s December 5, 2012 at 8PM Eastern.
We checked with Chris as well, he says that’s what the producers of the segment are telling him too.
Afton
Nelson County, VA We first told you about the unique beer dinner dining experience at Blue Mountain Brewery about a year ago in November 2011. It’s where BMB pairs fantastic local food with their variety of hand crafted beers. A few days they held their 2012 dinner. We were able to attend. WOW!
The menu was just sooooooo yummy!:
Welcome Beer- Classic Lager
We Be Little Pumpkin Soup
Roasted pumpkin, garlic, and greyere cheese blended with cream and spices
Beer Pairing: Long Winters Nap
Altmighty Beef Short Rib
Beer braised short rib over creamy smoked gouda cheese grits with a crispy A.M. fog shitake and fine herb salad
Beer Pairing: Evan Altmighty
Blitzen Drunken Game Hen
24 hour beer brined game hen over roasted sweet potato-corn pudding topped with a cranberry-local apple compote
Beer Pairing: Blitzen
Seared Scallops
Pan seared scallops with a roasted local chestnut and goat cheese risotto style barley, wilted local greens, finished with a applewood smoked bacon-onion jam
Beer Pairing: Original Nitro Porter
Red Velvet Bread Pudding with a Cream Cheese Glaze
Beer Pairing: Chocolate Coffee Dark Hollow
Altmighty Beef Short Rib Beer braised short rib over creamy smoked gouda cheese grits with a crispy A.M. fog shitake and fine herb salad Beer Pairing: Evan AltmightyBlitzen Drunken Game Hen 24 hour beer brined game hen over roasted sweet potato-corn pudding topped with a cranberry-local apple compote Beer Pairing: BlitzenDiners give the kitchen and wait staff a round of applause for a wonderful meal paired with delicious BMB beers.
Roseland
Nelson County, VA
Earlier this week people braved the cold AND rain at Devils Backbone Brewing to help raise money for the purchase of turkeys. The Nelson Pantry uses them to help feed the less fortunate over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. As of a few days ago DBBC had raised over $2100 with more donations still pouring in.
Rudy Strickland of Wintergreen Resort takes a break from her jumping during the 24 hour event. Rudy spent her 38th birthday jumping more than 6 hours as a way to help our and to celebrate!
Via Virginia State Police – Richmond, VA Media Relations:
Virginia State Police are investigating a single crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at approximately 2:36 p.m. Trooper J.C. Wagner was called to the scene of Route 56 about 1.5 miles east of Route 626 in Nelson County.
A 2011 Suzuki 750CC motorcycle was traveling on Route 56 when the driver ran off the road in a curve, proceeded through a fence and struck a tree.
The motorcycle operator, Brian S. Brooks, 34, of Troy, Va., died at the scene. He was wearing his safety helmet.
Speed is considered a factor in the crash. Alcohol is not involved.
