Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
Just a week ago we were talking about snow! Enough of a concern that UVA Community Credit Union postponed their annual Community Day until this weekend. Good move. Nothing by clear and sunny skies made for a great time!
See you at the 2012 Community Day!
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Tough Mudder Virginia 2011 is in the history books! Tough Mudder-Team Nelson handled a final bit of business this past Saturday morning by presenting a $500.00 check to Wintergreen Adaptive Sports. WAS is a big supporter of Wounder Warriors which Tough Mudder national supports too.
Tough Mudder-Team Nelson was organized by NCL Publisher Yvette Stafford. During the months leading up to the October event, sponsors were secured for the team to outfit everyone with an orange team shirt. Additional shirts were sold to people outside of the team who wanted to show their support. Saturday morning that money from the sale of the shirts was presented to WAS for use in their program locally here at Wintergreen.
Way to go Team Nelson!
By the way, a little birdie tells us 6 of the original Team Nelson members have already signed up for the 2012 event! Stay tuned!
Nelson County, Virginia
The time has come to say so long to those endless hours of daylight. Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Officially it occurs Sunday morning at 2AM, but practically speaking, it’s best to turn your clock back one hour before bedtime Saturday night.
Here’s to the those shorter seeming days of late fall and winter!
We don’t get to spring forward again until March 11, 2012.
Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
Wintergreen is going to the dogs. Literally! But not to worry, it’s all in fun this Sunday – November 6th at the Tuckahoe Clubhouse in Stoney Creek next door to the Wintergreen Fire Department. NCL’s Tommy Stafford will be the master of ceremonies for the 2 and 1/2 hour event that will feature lots of dogs, food, wine, beer and lots of fun!
-The 2011 event is sponsored by ForPawsHouseCalls – Mobile Vet Service – Dr. Anne Dagner. DVM
-The Exclusive Wine Provider & Spronsor is Cardinal Point Vineyards
-Event Sponsor – Countryside Organics
The afternoon event also features:
-Chef Ben Thompson – The Rock Barn
-Marshall Faintich – Photographer
-Wild Wolf Brewing Company of Nellysford
-And original music for the event composed & recorded during the Summer Music Festival.
As of late this week there are a tiny few spots left for entrants. If you are interested in attending or entering your dog call: 434.325.8292
See you this Sunday afternoon!
Near Loretto, Kentucky
We’ve been telling you about Eades Whisky and their Virginia Distillery Company for over two years now.
Our January 2011 print story about Eades construction progress just north of Lovingston, Virginia. Click on magazine image above to read.
Above our June 2010 story in the print edition about Eades breaking ground just north of Lovingston. Click on the issue image above to read.
Within the past few days the folks from Eades completed a trip to the heart of Bourbon Country. Kentucky! “Our trip to was designed to meet with industry professionals who could help us identify sources for the used bourbon barrels we will need to age our whisky. We also wanted to identify master distillers we can bring into our project to complement the ones we are already working with in Scotland,” said Pat Jones of Virginia Distillery company in Lovingston.
“We were overwhelmed by how generous and collaborative the Kentucky whiskey industry is. They all know each other, share information and work together to make certain Kentucky bourbon is the best it can be,” Pat added.
We also examined different options for warehousing barrels of whisky. There are several different methods that we wanted to see first hand and learn the pros and cons.
We were trying to learn from mistakes others have made,” Pat continued.
VDC will soon be adding windows and doors along with a staircase from the mezzanine to the ground floor.
Look for morte updates along the way to opening!
Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
You can’t go anywhere in Nelson County without someone telling you an Earl Miller story. And they are always good. Positive. Inspiring. We told you about Earl’s sad and tragic death here back in early October.
This past Sunday afternoon (10.30.11) friends, former teachers and students at North Branch School planted a tree in remembrance of Earl Miller.
“He was my book buddy. A wonderfully nice person,” one former student of North Branch told us. We continue hearing the same sorts of stories all across the county.
Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
A little snow early Saturday didn’t stop people from heading over to Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery for their 8th Annual Oyster Roast. Rappahannock River Oyster Company was back again serving them up! The event went on through Sunday afternoon with people enjoying great food, wine and entertainment! And our Hayley Osborne was there to capture it all. Tough assignment Hayley!
See you next year!
Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
On cue the snow fell the night before. Pretty good timing to signal the official end of the Nelson Farmers Market Coop in Nellysford for the 2011 season. We told you about the 2011 kickoff here. Braving gusty northerly winds and cold temps, workers were busy after this past Saturday’s market taking the tents down until next year. Nelson County Life Magazine is one of several sponsors of the music events held each Saturday at the market.
The market was originally founded back in 1997 and has been going strong ever since!
See you next spring!
Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
Some arrived as hippy throwbacks to the 1960’s, others as Robin Hood. And the ones less adventurous showed up in customary business or formal dress. Nonetheless, everyone had a fantastic time at the 2011 Opportunity Ball at Veritas. The events helps to raise money for The Nelson County Community Fund that issues grants to numerous Nelson non-profits. We’ve been covering the annual gala for years.
The Opportunity Ball was first held in 2004 to raise funds to help address the need for basic medical and dental care, improved housing, childcare and even food for neighbors in Nelson County. All of the funds raised through sponsorships, auctions and donations are used solely to benefit Nelson County through grants from the Nelson County Community Fund.
The ball included a 5 course meal paired with the perfect wine from Veritas!
1st
Headless Horseman Pumpkin Potage
Roasted Pumpkin Potage with a Crème Fraîche Swirl, Garnished with Pumpkin Crisps
Paired with Reserve Chardonnay2nd
Parmesan Tower of Terror
Parmesan Basket with Orzo Pasta Salad and Truffles
Paired with Rosé
3rd
Diablo Seared Shrimp
Grilled, Marinated Shrimp with a Light and Spicy Ginger Cilantro Sauce
Paired with Viognier4th
Ghoulish Goulash
Tender Chunks of Beef Tenderloin in a Hungarian-Spiced Stew
Paired with Claret5th
Candy Corn Crème Brûlée
Garnished with Pecan Crisps
Paired with Petit Manseng
After a fantastic meal everyone danced the night away!
See you at next year’s ball!
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1032 AM EDT SAT OCT 29 2011
AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…STAUNTON…WAYNESBORO…HARRISONBURG…
CHARLOTTESVILLE
1032 AM EDT SAT OCT 29 2011
…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
SUNDAY…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A FREEZE WARNING…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY.
* TEMPERATURES…IN THE MID 20S TO LOWER 30S.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR
HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION.
