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Saunders Brothers Show Off Amerciana Farm Equipment : 8.11.10

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Photos By Yvette Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsolncountylife.com : Paul Saunders points to one of the old tractors on display at Early Americana Farm Equipment Days at the Piney River Nursery. Click to enlarge any photo.
Photos By Yvette Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsolncountylife.com : Paul Saunders points to one of the old tractors on display at Early Americana Farm Equipment Days at the Piney River Nursery. Click to enlarge any photo.

Piney River
Nelson County, Virginia
If you ever wondered what farming looked liked decades ago, even back to the 1800’s you still have the chance! Saunders Brothers in Piney River is showing off a display of early Americana farm equipment through August 14th. The event has been designated by the Blue Ridge Parkway as an official event of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary in 2010.

Paul Saunders talks about an 1800’s covered wagon, the Conestoga Belle. The wagon was the life blood of American transportation in the 1700’s and 1800’s.
Paul Saunders talks about an 1800’s covered wagon, the Conestoga Belle. The wagon was the life blood of American transportation in the 1700’s and 1800’s.

Many other items on display include: peanut planter, cotton planter, one horse drill, dog tread mill, buggy plow, stalk cutter, early incubator, plows, and cultivators.

Jr. Publisher, Adam Stafford, gets a rolling tour courtesy of Megan Howell with Saunders Brothers.
Jr. Publisher, Adam Stafford, gets a rolling tour courtesy of Megan Howell with Saunders Brothers.
A goat and dog treadmill on display at Saunders Brothers in Piney River.
A goat and dog treadmill on display at Saunders Brothers in Piney River.

In addition, there will be a large display of antique tractors and steam engines.

The event will be held at Saunders Brothers Farm Market on Rt 56 and 2.5 miles west of Rt 29. The event is open to the public and there is no charge for admission. Hours of operation are 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday.

This weekend Saunders Brothers will be holding another special event to remember Hurricane Camille. Click on the image flyer above to learn more details on the upcoming August 14th event.
This weekend Saunders Brothers will be holding another special event to remember Hurricane Camille. Click on the image flyer above to learn more details on the upcoming August 14th event.

Oakland Museum Has Weekend Get Together : 8.11.10

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Photos By Yvette Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Bernie McGinnis, President of The Nelson Historical Society (sitting) chats with Emily Moxley (artist) about her painting she donated to the museum. Doug Coleman, Executive Director of The Wintergreen Nature Foundation, looks on. Click any photo to enlarge.
Photos By Yvette Stafford : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Bernie McGinnis, President of The Nelson Historical Society (sitting) chats with Emily Moxley (artist) about her painting she donated to the museum. Doug Coleman, Executive Director of The Wintergreen Nature Foundation, looks on. Click any photo to enlarge.

Arrington
Nelson County, Virginia
This past weekend people from the Oakland Museum of History had an informal get together for the unveiling of a special painting by artist Emily Moxley. Ms. Moxley presented a painting to the museum depicting what it looked liked back in it’s original state long before US 29 was the four lane highway it is today.

Emily Moxley shows off the painting she donated to the museum. It shows what the area most likely looked liked in it's original state.
Emily Moxley shows off the painting she donated to the museum. It shows what the area most likely looked liked in it's original state.
Junior Publicher, Adam Stafford, enjoys one of the yummy peanut butter cookies while listening to a little bluegrass.
Junior Publicher, Adam Stafford, enjoys one of the yummy peanut butter cookies while listening to a little bluegrass.
Paul Saunders (right) gives Beth Goodwin a big hug at this past weekend's Oakland event.
Paul Saunders (right) gives Beth Goodwin a big hug at this past weekend's Oakland event.

Nelson’s Museum of History @ Oakland on the web: http://www.historicnelson.org/oakland/

Yoga in Stoney Creek/Nellysford this Weekend

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Iyengar (hatha) yoga class led by Shaaron Honeycutt in a beautiful and spacious facility, right in “downtown” Nellysford at the Tuckahoe Club House.

This week classes on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7 & 8. Class begins at 9 a.m. and runs through to 10:30 a.m.

This is a multi-level class, for both beginners and those with experience. Check it out!

Please R.S.V.P. (phone 434.981.5553 or e-mail: shaaronh@gmail.com and leave a contact #)- Minimum of 3 people required by 8 a.m. of the day of class. Will call if there’s NO class…. otherwise we’re on. Bring any yoga props you may have, including a yoga mat (but if you don’t have anything, c’mon anyway… there’s some for you to borrow).

Event Date: Saturday 14th of August 2010 09:00 AM

Location/Address: Tuckahoe Club House in Stoney Creek Street: 2nd left as you turn into Stoney Creek from Rt 151 – entrance on right side

Contact Telephone Please call 434.981.5553 for more information

Sunnyside performs old-time music under the walnut tree

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Sunnyside returns with great old-time music at Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Spend the day at the farm. Help feed the chickens.

Event Date: Sunday 12th of September 2010 02:00 PM

Location/Address: Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway

Contact Telephone Please call 540-943-4716 for more information

Bluegrass and gospel at the mountaintop farm

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Join Park Rangers at this re-created Appalachian farm for traditional activities and a concert by the MOUNTAIN MESSENGERS.

Event Date: Sunday 5th of September 2010 02:00 PM

Location/Address: Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 5.8

Contact Telephone Please call 540-943-4716 for more information

Enjoy a fall afternoon with LOOSE GRAVEL at Humpback Rocks

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Bluegrass music will be in the cool mountain air at Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm when Loose Gravel takes the stage.
Come early and enjoy farm activities or hike the trails. Bring a picnic and a chair. Free

Event Date: Sunday 26th of September 2010 02:00 PM

Location/Address: Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 5.8

Contact Telephone Please call 540-943-4716 for more information

Celebrate the Parkway’s 75th Anniversary with artist Linda Patrick

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Join Linda Patrick as she unveils her special painting of Humpback, as FARMFEST continues today with music by Mac and Annie at noon and Grassy Ridge with Pam Ward at 2:00. More hands-on events and displays. Plan to spend the day. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm. Free

Event Date: Sunday 19th of September 2010 10:00 AM

Location/Address: Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway

Contact Telephone Please call 540-943-4716 for more information

FarmFest Youth Day at Humpback Rocks

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Appalachian farm activities at Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm include dulcimer workshop, livestock, spinning, cider making and many more events for all.
Learn an “oldtime” skill. Free

Event Date: Saturday 18th of September 2010 10:00 AM

Location/Address: Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway

Contact Telephone Please call 540-943-4716 for more information

Rumble Strips Added to 151 As Work Continues : 8.11.10

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©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Rumble strips were recently added to portions of Route 151 through Nelson County to enhance safety. Click to enlarge.
©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Rumble strips were recently added to portions of Route 151 through Nelson County to enhance safety. Click to enlarge.

Nelson County, Virginia
As part of an extensive upgrade program to Route 151 through Nelson County, VDOT has added rumble strips to the center line along the highway. The purpose of the strips if hopefully to alert a driver that might be swaying into the opposing lane. Center line rumble strips have been used for a few years in other states such as Texas and New Hampshire.

A close up of the rumble strips along 151 in Nelson County.
A close up of the rumble strips along 151 in Nelson County.

The majority of the road improvements are taking place at the intersection of Routes 151 and 635 (Greenfield Road). This is where Laura Cavedo and her two young daughters were killed in a collision 3 years ago this month. Ms. Cavedo was waiting to turn left onto Greenfield road she was rear ended and shoved head on into the opposing lane of traffic.

The construction zone at 151 and 635 in Greenfield.
The construction zone at 151 and 635 in Greenfield.

The road construction is projected to be finished sometime in September.

Wintergreen Community Story Telling

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August 21, 2010 beginning at 2 pm

WINTERGREEN COMMUNITY STORY TELLING

Spruce Creek Gallery in Old Wintergreen Country Store

1368 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA 22958

Participants: Hazel Phillips, Wayne Drumheller, Gene Hughes, Liz Richardson and others

Free and open to the public

Sponsored by Rockfish Valley Foundation

For information call 434 361 1296

Event Date: Saturday 21st of August 2010 02:00 PM

Location/Address: p o box 235 Nellysford Va 22958

Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 1296 for more information

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