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By Pam Mickley Albers, AIA Director of the Middleburg Office of Anderson Cooper Group Architects

[Middleburg Life is pleased to present the second part of its series on the main intersec-tion of town—the crossroads of our charming and lively village. And this is where architect, and now writer, Pam Mickley Albers contin-ues her historic architectural journey around Middleburg and the surrounding area.]

With the founding of the OrangeCounty hunt in 1904, the Middleburghunt in 1906, and the older Piedmonthunt, the crossroads again became thecenter of activity when the ColonialInn (Nobel Beveridge House) in 1921became a boarding house to accommo-datethelocalinterestinfoxhuntingandhorseracing,whichbroughthorsepeopletoMiddleburg. Middleburg thus began its resur-gence and its reputation as a leadingbreeding, showing and racing center ofthoroughbred horses for the next 20years, bringing wealthy northern andmid-westernindustrialiststothe“CapitalofHuntCountry.” The town’s population began toincrease, as did its commerce. In 1924,theMiddleburgNationalBankwasbuilton the southeast corner of Washingtonand Madison streets after the old stonebuildingburneddownin1919. The new bank, in the Beaux Arts

style of that period, was designed byOthoHarveyMiller,AIA,aWashington,DC, architect who also lived in Bridge-water. Built by William Nathaniel Hall,a localAfrican-American who also builtthefirehouseanddrugstoreonMadisonStreet, aswell asnumerousbuildings inthe area, the stone was taken from theDoverMilldonatedbyretiredNavyCapt.Charles McCormick. The building costa record $26,774 and opened in April1925. Foxcroft’s Charlotte Noland laidthe cornerstone, and at the 100th anni-versaryofthebankin2024,thetimecap-sule in the cornerstone will be opened.TheHill School’s first yearwasheldonthesecondstoryofthebankbuildingin1926. From Gen. Billy Mitchell’s—whoownedBoxwoodatthetime—aerialpho-tographofMiddleburginthelate1920s,thecrossroadsshowstheMiddleburgInnwith balconies on the northeast corner;the Colonial Inn (Nobel BeveridgeHouse) with balconies on the northwestcorner; the two-story retail building onthe southwest corner now owned bybrothers George W. and W.H. Adams;andthenewMiddleburgNationalBankonthesoutheastcorner. For the next 30 years into the mid-20th century, Middleburg continued itsprosperity and notoriety in the horseworld, with Glenwood Race Course byDanielSandsopeningonthenorthaxisoftown,nowFoxcroftRoad,in1932and

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[Pam Mickley Albers, AIA is a local architect and director of the Middleburg office of Anderson Cooper Group Architects, specializing in residential and commercial architecture. She grew up in Middle-burg, hunted with the Orange County hunt in the late 1960s with Charles Turner Sr., MFH and gradu-ated from Notre Dame Academy in the third graduat-

ing class of 1971. She is a member of the Historic District Review Committee in Middleburg and the Envisioning Committee for the Comprehensive Plan of Middleburg, and would like to acknowledge and thank Ed Wright, Phil Thomas and Trowbridge Littleton. Information from written articles and pho-tographs include: The Pink Box, the National Regis-ter of Historic Places, the Red Fox Inn, The Story of Middleburg, Virginia 1787-1958, and A Walking Tour Into the Past, Middleburg, VA.]

Aerial shot of intersection of Washington and Madison streets taken by Gen. Billy Mitchell.Middleburg Bank circa 1924.

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“Here,Mom.” Parentsoftenhearthesetwosimplewordsutteredfromthemouthsoftheirsmall children shortly after they beginto speak. However, for one particularmother, itwas six longyearsbeforeherson called her mom, and that specialmomentoccurredduringalessonattheSproutTherapeutic Riding and Educa-tionCenterinAldie. Manyparenttestimonialssharesimi-lar stories, where a child’s life has beentransformed, or even saved, throughhorsesandtherapeuticriding.Althoughthere are many different catalysts thatbring each student to Sprout, they allshareoneimportantconnection:BrookeWaldron. Waldron, 29, is a petite, energetichorsewoman who combines a love ofhorses, teaching and giving back to thecommunity. She fondly remembers thatday her student, with Down syndromeand apraxia of speech, broke a hugebarrier. Waldronwasfinishingupthelessonon a warm afternoon, which in addi-tiontoriding,includedexercisesinfinemotor skills using a sponge, a vase and

flowers.Afterthestudentfilledthevasewithwaterbysqueezingawetsponge,hefilleditwithflowersandcarriedittohisparentswhilemountedonthehorse. “Andsowegobackandforth,ridingfrom one end of the ring to the other,bring a flower, drop it in the vase, goback for another, get the water, squeezeit,”Waldron explained.“So, finally, afterthis lesson, going back and forth acrossthearena,hegetsitdoneandheholdsitinhishandsandhesays,‘Here,Mom.’ “And she said, ‘That’s the first timehe’s ever said mom.’ And she startedcrying,”addedWaldron,whopausedthelessonforthemtorevelinthemoment.“To her, that was huge. He was 6 yearsold and had significant complicationsseveral times, and he finally said mom.Thatwordwasthebiggestthingever.” Waldron witnesses these life-chang-ing moments on a daily basis, and it isforthisreasonthatshe’salteredherownlifeandlivelihoodtobecomeacertifiedtherapeuticridinginstructor,toestablishSproutandservethecommunity. “I sometimes forget that the littlestthings really matter,” she said. “Andbeingapersonwhohasriddenmywholelife,IwonderedifI’dfeelfulfilledteach-ing mounting to everybody or teachingthesesmall things.But thereactionyou

get from the student and the parent istotallyworthit.” Sprout Therapeutic Riding andEducation Center celebrated its one-yearanniversaryOct.18andhasgrownfromfivestudentstomorethan30.Thefacility includes a 10-stall barn, fencedpaddocks and a spacious indoor arena,alongwithaheatedclassroomandview-ing area, all designed specifically fortherapeutic ridingclients.Thepropertyhas come a long way from the soybeanfarmitoncewaswhenWaldron’sfamilymembers purchased it through a trustspecifically to serve the special needscommunity. In addition to the traditional ther-apeutic program, Waldron also hasincluded programs for at-risk youththrough the Loudoun County JuvenileCourtServiceUnitand local sheltersaswell as vocational instruction throughLoudoun County Public Schools. Forher many accomplishments in Sprout’sinaugural year, Waldron was named amemberofLoudounBusiness’30Under30Classof2012. Providingamuch-neededoutletforspecial needs and at-risk youth in thepublicschoolsystemisparticularlymean-ingful forWaldron, who left a teachingposition at Stone Hill Middle School in

Loudountopursueherultimatedreamof working with horses and teachingstudents. Waldron’s goals for 2013 includeexpanding upon her established pro-gramsaswell as includingInovaLou-doun Hospital for a hippo therapyprogram and establishing a veteran’sprogram. “My dad was in the Vietnam Warand has a Purple Heart. He was shot,anditjustreallymatterstometohelpveterans,” Waldron said. “The suiciderate for veterans is alarmingly high,and that’s something we’ve got to doas a community, to help and supportthesepeoplethewaythey’vehelpedus.Sothat’sbigforme.” While Waldron has big goals forSprout in the long-term, she’s real-istic and understands that resourcelimitations—such as funding and vol-unteers—will dictate how quickly herprogramsareimplemented. “Thankfully, we’ve had some greatindividualdonorsthisyear.Asourpro-grams grow, and we’re serving moreclients and we need more horses forthat, we’ll need more funds,”Waldronsaid. “Everybody here on staff is stilla volunteer, so we’re waiting for next

yeartostarttotakesalaries. “We’ve done this so far because it’sright and what the community needs,and we’re going to be here to helppeople.Andwhenthemoneycomes in,we’llbegrateful.” There’s a distinct cheerfulness andfeeling of optimism that permeates thefacility, from the welcoming volunteersto the fat, sleek horses and smilingchildren and playful dogs. It’s not sur-prising,then,thatmanyofSprout’sstu-dents, with Cerebral palsy, Autism andtraumaticbraininjuries,seetheirtimeatSproutasahighlightoftheirlives. “We have one client who is 190pounds and in a wheelchair. This guyisn’tgoingtowalkandisn’tgoingtotalk,”Waldronsaid.“Forhim, tofeelwhat it’sliketogetoutofhiswheelchairandwalkonahorseishuge.Itmightbetheonlytime during the whole week when he’sawakeandoutofthewheelchair. “Sometimes,Itakeitallforgranted.Butmyridershaveopenedupmyeyesandsaid,‘Really,youcan’ttakeanythingfor granted.’ That’s what’s really coolaboutthisjob.” FormoreinformationaboutSproutTherapeutic Riding and EducationCenter,gotowww.sproutcenter.org.

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BestBites Brenda Boran is a stay-at-home mother of six who has been baking cakes virtually her entire life, mostly for family and friends. About a year ago, she decided to start selling cakes and cupcakes to the public from her new business, Horse Country Cakes, in Marshall.

Tell us about yourself. I grew up in a small town, Black-foot, Idaho, to parents who were very resourceful and taught me how to bake and take care of myself in many ways, including gardening, sewing, basic car maintenance and cooking. When I graduated from high school I was offered an opportunity to be a nanny in Alexandria for a year and so I moved just one month after gradua-tion. I met my husband Brian while working as a nanny.

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Did you go to formal classes? The only classes I took were the popular Wilton courses offered at Michael’s. The rest of my culinary education is either from the Internet or youtube.com, with on-line tutorials and my own creative imagination.

How did you decide on cakes? I’ve been making all of the family’s cakes for holidays and my children’s cakes for their birthdays, getting ideas from magazines. I really have fun creating new and interesting edible creations. The business was not some-thing I had first thought about but as I learned more, I discovered people really appreciated what I was able to do. It quickly grew into what it is today.

How’s business? It’s growing quickly! Some weeks I barely have time to take care of my family responsibilities and finish a cli-ent’s cake in time. I’ve had times where I’ve stayed up until past midnight fin-ishing a creation. It truly is a labor of love.

What do you like best about it? I love being able to be creative and get paid to be creative, but I feel the best part is the reaction I get from the client and their guests that make it all worth the extra time.

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Whooo’s up for dessert? Every-body when it’s an adorable owl cake from Horse Country Cakes.

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What do you like least about it? Thedishes.Making every-thing home-made thereare bound tobe many dirtydishes. Notonly am I thebaker andartistbutmanytimesIamthedishwasher. Ido have to saythat my twooldest daugh-ters jump inand help withthat. Andmany times my husband will comehomefromworkandcleanupmymessandthenproceedtomakedinnerwhenIamstillworkingonanorder.

Have you done any cakes for famous people? Not yet but that is on my list ofgoalswiththisbusiness.Oneday!

What is your hope for the future of the business? I’d like to have a shop of my ownone day and to be well known for mywork. For now I’m fine with helpingmyfamilywiththissecondincome.

Do you have another job? Being a mother of six and homeschooling them is my primary job. Mychildrenaremyworld.

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By Lauren R. GianniniFor Middleburg Life Three things will last forever--faith, hope, and love--and the great-est of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 This verse sums up the heart and soul of Rev. Philip Lewis, the pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Upperville. His faith, grounded firmly in the unshakeable belief that through God all things are possible, lights up his eyes. His energy and enthusiasm to do God’s work involves great hope and acknowledgment that the Lord really does work in mysterious ways. “The only thing I want to do for this congregation is be the example of what I want to preach—be the example of love and caring,” Lewis said. “People like to be able to trust you. As Christ said: ‘live by

example.’ If people see me getting all gristled up, they’re going to wonder, ‘Oh Lord, what’s wrong with him?’ You can’t get all reactive. As long as the Lord is leading me, as long as I show love—in Christ all things are possible.” Lewis acknowledges that peoples’ views of the church are different. “It’s a whole new ball of wax—they can watch TV, but you need fellowship to connect with one another,” he said. “People do more emailing and texting, which isn’t the same as talking to each other, and you can’t have fellowship with a TV. If you have fellowship with me, we’ve got to be together.” Mt. Pisgah, located on Delaplane Grade Road, is a small, friendly church where Lewis has been pastor since May 1991. He grew up in Marshall where he became a son of the First Asheville Baptist Church.

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“It’s a calling of the Lord, butjustbecauseyouwant tobe somethingdoesn’tmeantheLordputs thecallingon you,” he said. “When you step for-wardinfrontofthepeople,youhavetobewillingtotakethecriticism,not justthepraise.WhentheLordputsacallingon you, that’s when you know you canbesuccessful.” Lewisannouncedhiscallingin1986,but said,“TheLordhadbeenworkingon me for about nine years prior tothat. I offered him everything else—testifying, serving as Sunday Schoolteacher,servingasadeacon,butIknewthat preaching the word and being aministerwasmuchmorethananotion.I thought I was doing pretty good. In1972,theLordmademeaChristian.Ihadbeenaheavydrinker.MyfirstwifeBarbarahadLouGehrig’sdisease,ALS,andthediseasekeptgrowing.” Lewis took care of her, their newbabyboyand their5-year-old son,andworked. His faith sustained him overtheyears,evenwhenhetriedtoignorehiscalling. “If it wasn’t for the Lord…Heblessed me with the life I lead,” Lewissaid.“AboutsixmonthsbeforeBarbaradied,sheaskedmeifIwouldgetmar-ried again and I said I didn’t know.She said, ‘Promise me you’ll get mar-ried before you do something dumb.’I asked theLord to sendme someonewho had never married or a widow.Christine later told me that she hadasked the Lord to send her someoneclose toHimwhohadnokidsorweregrown.” Lewis, Barbara and Christine hadattended high school together. Aftergraduation in 1966, Christine movedaway. The next year, Lewis marriedBarbara.Itwouldbe26yearsbeforehesawChristineagain.“TheLordblessedme, my first wife, andthischurch,andblessedme again with Chris-tine. We were marriedin1993.” By 2002, the yearof the church’s 125thanniversary, his congre-gationhadfulfilledfourmajoritemsonthewishlist: the built-in baptis-mal pool, new churchvan,andnewfloorandcarpet in the sanctu-ary. More renovationsare planned—enlargingthekitchen,makingthebathrooms wheelchair-accessible and turningthe dining area into a

separate large room that can be usedforchurchactivitiesanddinners. “We’re a small church. We worktogether and rely onothers tohelpusto reach our goals,” Lewis said. “Weacceptdonationsofanykind,includingmaterialsand labor.We’llbe settingupconcert services in the coming year asfundraisers.EverySundaywesetasidewhatmembersofthecongregationhavegivenfor thebuildingfund.Thereno-vationswillhelpustoencouragefellow-shipandalsomakethechurchhandicapaccessible.” Lewis also is adamant about want-ingMt.PisgahBaptisttobeknownasaplacethatwelcomesoneandall. “Ialwayswantedustobeachurch,not tobeknownasablackchurch.Wedo joint services, I preach in the com-munity,” Lewis said. “It’s about Christ,andChristisaboutpeople.There’snotgoing to be a black heaven or a whiteheaven.It’salloneplace.Ifwecan’tgetalongwithoneanotherdownhere,howcanweembraceoneanotherinheaven?You have to be honest with God andwithyourself.” Most of all, Lewis glows with hislove for “all that God hath wrought”and exudes confidence, which can becontagious. One of his friends, HelenWiley, who belongs to Trinity Epis-copal, said: “He is one of the kindest,most caringhumanbeings Ihave everknown.YoucomeawayfromLewis’ser-vicefeelingasifyoucandoanything.” On the eveofThanksgiving, therewillbeajointserviceat7:30p.m.attheUpperville Baptist Church withTrinityEpiscopal, Upperville United Method-ist and Mt. Pisgah. It will be a grandevent—thebellswillberinging,theMt.Pisgahmen’s choir isnot tobemissed,andLewiswilltaketothepulpit.Every-oneiswelcome.

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Upperville.


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ON THE MARKET

Brookside Exudes Farmhouse ExcellenceSet on Nearly 5 Acres, Middleburg Property Showcases Style, Grace

Our featured property – Brookside – rep-resents the opportunity to aqcuire an excep-tional farmhouse set on nearly five acres on the east side of Middleburg.

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac for privacy and serenity, the home, constructed in 2005, incorporates gracious living spaces with ex-ceptional rear-yard amenities that include glorious landscaping and hardscaping, a lovely pool area, gazebo, porch, pond, and two-story carriage house.

Attention to detail and upgrades galore are found throughout, with both formal spaces and informal spots working well in tandem – making this a dream home for those who enjoy entertaining in style.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,750,000 by Shellie Womelsdorf of Long & Foster Middleburg.

An impressive, classic front will enchant first-time visitors and welcome back others with stylish lines and architectural detailing. From there, we are ushered inside to explore the property’s many charms.

The formal living and dining rooms are expansive and welcoming, with elegant de-sign that enhances the visual appeal of the spaces.

The kitchen is designed for the gourmets among us, with amenities galore, top-qual-ity appliances and a casual-dining area.

This space opens to the family room, with a lovely fireplace, and you can access French doors that take you out to the mar-velous vistas of the rear yard. The first of the home’s five bedrooms is found on this level, as well, with a full bath.

Each of the home’s four upper-level bed-rooms enjoy en-suite baths, and the master retreat is an aesthetically glorious space of relaxation. The bath in the master suite is a study in sumptuousness.

The walkout lower level complements the other two levels of the home, with a great room, library, exercise room and full bath.

The 900-square-foot carriage house is an

added bonus, with two bedrooms and two baths (one on each floor), gourmet kitchen with dining area, a one-bay garage and co-pious storage.

As noted earlier, the five acres of grounds are as carefully considered as the design of the home. Nature’s beauty shines through.

In sum, Brookside is a glorious property, ready for its new owners to add their stamp to its lovely personality.

Articles are prepared by Middleburg Life’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients.

For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Middleburg Life real estate advertising department at (571) 333-6273.

Address: 23502 Light Horse Court, Middleburg.Listed at: $2,750,000 by Shellie Wom-elsforf, Long & Foster Middleburg (540) 687-8530 or (703) 862-1799.

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Comprised of 4 farms this magnificent 2426 acre horse property con-sist of 3 Main homes, 11 tenant houses, 8 horse barns with 174 stallsincluding a 32 stall foaling barn, 72 gently rolling fields & paddockswith miles of white board fencing, interior private roads, 11 Run-inSheds, beautiful lake and bold stream. The largest contiguousacreage on the market in Northern Virginia. $25,000,000

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Exquisite details throughout this incredible 12 bedroom GeorgianRevival manor home built in 1936. Situated on over 191 acres. Thislovely home boasts a Reception Hall and a white Carrara marbleFlying Staircase accessing 3 levels. Over 1/2 mile of RappahannockRiver frontage, spectacular views, springs, ponds and rolling pasture

$9,750,000

Steeped in Piedmont Hunt History, the land and manorhome of Clifton Farm is understated elegance. As onecrests the knoll of the long winding drive the home sitsnestled in its own protected environment of 297 acres ofsome of the most beautifully open and rolling land.Tremendous Easement Potential. $6,999,000

Upperville/Middleburg-Unique Italianate-Palladian inspiredvilla sNestled on a ridge above Goose Creek s4,600+ sq ftstucco home s4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 master suites, terracotta tile floors, fireplace, and gourmet kitchen sExtensivelandscaping sFormal gardens s Courtyard sPool withpergola sGuest housesBuilt by architect/owner. $2,750,000

This Virginia Country Estate with historic manor home onover 80 acres with more land available. Parts of the homedate back to 1725. 7 Bedrooms offer great charm &character. Guest cottage, farm manager’s residence,stable and paddocks with run-in sheds for over 20horses, 3 miles west of the Town of Warrenton. $2,995,000

Sought after Springs Road location. Spectacular,verdant 182 acres with Rappahannock River frontageand pond. Beautifully protected views of themountains, charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage withliving room, library/study, kitchen and breakfast room.Access road to be shared. $3,640,000

164 acres in an ideal location. Beautiful Open andwooded land near Bluemont in the heart of PiedmontHunt Territory with spectacular mountain views andscenic vistas and great home sites. Open SpaceEasement and Fox Hunting Easement. Property is in 2parcels and may or may not be combined. $2,459,850

Historic circa 1845 home on 32 acres in Orange CountyHunt s1st floor Master sDen sDramatic Grand SalonsEnglish Kitchen slarge Dining Rooms Billiard RoomsSmall 2nd Kitchen/Bar leads to Patio, Pool &charming Guest Cottage s7 Stall barn adjoins 3bedroom,2 bath Managers house. $1,895,000

Step into this beautifully designed village home with its openfeel. From the foyer enter the double living room with woodburning fpl.; a wall of windows & doors lead to the stone terraceand gardens. 1st floor master bedroom w/2 baths and spacioussitting room. 2 brs on second level w/excellent storage. 2 cargarage. Recent improvements include new appliances, heatingand cooling equipment. $695,000 48+ acres $645,000

An English country estate. Main house, c1790 with later additions,is stucco over log and frame, has heart of pine floors, beamedceilings, guest bedroom on the first floor, 5 fpls, 6 brs 5 full ba, and2 half bas. Old boxwood and perennial gardens. Cozy stone guestcottage, c 1770, is 3 floors with 1 br, 1fba overlooks pond. PoolHouse has flagstone floors, pickled walls, great for entertaining,2fpls. 2-car garage, barns, sheds on 12.5 acres. $1, 550,000

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CLIFTON LAND - 126.11 acres of mostly open, ver-dant land in great location, just north of Upperville withpastures and views of the Blue Ridge. Fully fenced, multiplehome sites, tributary Pantherskin Creek.Ideal for easementpotential and could benefit from excellent taxcredits.Piedmont Hunt. $3,600,000

NEAR THE PLAINS - 142 acres. Great location Southof The Plains. Mostly wooded with views.

$1,400,000

MERSEY/DOVER ROADS - 5 parcels, 3+ acreseach, just on the outskirts of Middleburg ranging in price.

$257,250 - $350,000

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199 acres in the heart of the Orange County Hunt Territory s5 Bedroom Georgian Manor sFormal living and dining roomss Solarium s Pools c.1801 Patent house, 2 tenant housesHorse facilities include an indoor arena with 13 stalls,paddocks and fields with run-ins. & apartment and pond. Ina VOF Conservation Easement. $5,500,000

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Near Middleburg sBeautiful Brick Georgian style homebuilt in the mid 19th century on 165 acres s7 Bedrooms, 8Full Baths, 2 Half Baths s double Parlor/Living Room,Paneled Library, Dining Room sPool s4 Bedroom TenantHouse s9 Stall StablesConservation EasementsPiedmont Hunt. $4,500,000

Extrordinary estate on over 180 acres sIdeal for horsess 7 Bedrooms sNew Gourmet State of the Art Kitchen& Baths s gorgeous full wall windows, overlooking 10acre lake s10 stall stable sPaddocks with run-in shedssPool and poolhouse with fireplace, spa and new tenniscourts. $3,900,000

The 26 acre estate sits in magnificent horse country approx.one mile west of Middleburg just off the much desired ZullaRoad, this estate includes the 1½ story white brick manorhome w/2 car attached garage, 4 car detached garage,heated pool, 3 stall barn with run-in shed, 2 large paddocksand offers tremendous ride out potential. $2,450,000

Located on the prestigious Atoka Road and surrounded bylarge estates, this 43-acre estate, sits high with spectacularviews of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Bull Run Mountains.The manor home, renovated in 2001, offers 7 bedroomsincluding a first floor master suite, 7+ baths, 4 finished levels,3-car garage and 9-stall barn with 8 paddocks, each withautomatic waterers and a run-in shed barn. $2,500,000

Beautiful rolling farm land with pastoral and mountain views,stone walls, and riding trails. This 54 acres is ideal for yourhorse farm. Property includes 3 bedroom farm house, 1-bed-room tenant house, 8-stall barn, and 6-stall barn. Near ThePlains with easy access to I-66, 1 hour to Washington, 45minutes to Dulles. $950,000

Nestled behind a line of trees, this charming and beauti-fully remodeled 3 bedroom home sits on over 3 acres.Theefficient design of this property also includes a 1 bed-room guest cottage, 3 bay garage with attached 4 stallbarn, run-in shed, potential paddock and lovely lawn withperennial gardens. $775,000

Charming 1740 brick and stone home sited on .5 ac.adjacent and including the 3 acre parcel containing theoriginal Mill on Pantherskin Creek. Pool within the ruinsof the Mill. Beautiful, year round pavilion is connected tothe summer kitchen by a bougainvillea covered pergola.

$595,000 30+ acres $485,000

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BLUEMONT LAND - 5 parcels in Piedmont HuntTerritory ~ Mostly open, rolling and fully fenced land andaccessed from 3 roads. 2 homes, one of stone and one ofclapboard enhance this beautiful property. Options forpurchase include:20+ acres for $440,00050+ acres for $588,000,71+ acres with a clapboard 3 BR home (2 parcels)$995,000

MIDDLEBURG - 26.12 acres convenient to Middleburg,additional parcels available. $410,000

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Beautifully renovated Historic Unison Schoolhouse, circa1870. s Pine flooring, high ceilings, mouldings andperennial gardens s The horse facilities include a recentlybuilt 4 stall barn w/excellent tack room & feed storage-open to 4 paddocks with automatic waterers. Great rideoutin prime Piedmont Hunt $675,000

51+ acre farm with a beautiful 5 BR home with gourmetkitchen, wine cellar, great views, pool, flagstone terraceand carriage house - extensive horse facilities - 9 stallbarn, covered arena, outdoor arena, 7 paddocks, 4 stallshed row barn, machine shed. $2,350,000

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ON THE MARKET

Brookside Exudes Farmhouse ExcellenceSet on Nearly 5 Acres, Middleburg Property Showcases Style, Grace

Our featured property – Brookside – rep-resents the opportunity to aqcuire an excep-tional farmhouse set on nearly five acres on the east side of Middleburg.

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac for privacy and serenity, the home, constructed in 2005, incorporates gracious living spaces with ex-ceptional rear-yard amenities that include glorious landscaping and hardscaping, a lovely pool area, gazebo, porch, pond, and two-story carriage house.

Attention to detail and upgrades galore are found throughout, with both formal spaces and informal spots working well in tandem – making this a dream home for those who enjoy entertaining in style.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,750,000 by Shellie Womelsdorf of Long & Foster Middleburg.

An impressive, classic front will enchant first-time visitors and welcome back others with stylish lines and architectural detailing. From there, we are ushered inside to explore the property’s many charms.

The formal living and dining rooms are expansive and welcoming, with elegant de-sign that enhances the visual appeal of the spaces.

The kitchen is designed for the gourmets among us, with amenities galore, top-qual-ity appliances and a casual-dining area.

This space opens to the family room, with a lovely fireplace, and you can access French doors that take you out to the mar-velous vistas of the rear yard. The first of the home’s five bedrooms is found on this level, as well, with a full bath.

Each of the home’s four upper-level bed-rooms enjoy en-suite baths, and the master retreat is an aesthetically glorious space of relaxation. The bath in the master suite is a study in sumptuousness.

The walkout lower level complements the other two levels of the home, with a great room, library, exercise room and full bath.

The 900-square-foot carriage house is an

added bonus, with two bedrooms and two baths (one on each floor), gourmet kitchen with dining area, a one-bay garage and co-pious storage.

As noted earlier, the five acres of grounds are as carefully considered as the design of the home. Nature’s beauty shines through.

In sum, Brookside is a glorious property, ready for its new owners to add their stamp to its lovely personality.

Articles are prepared by Middleburg Life’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients.

For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Middleburg Life real estate advertising department at (571) 333-6273.

Address: 23502 Light Horse Court, Middleburg.Listed at: $2,750,000 by Shellie Wom-elsforf, Long & Foster Middleburg (540) 687-8530 or (703) 862-1799.

Facts for buyers


The Emmanuel Church Christmas Shop had the opening gala as if a storm never blew through these parts. And they were off and running with holiday gifts and goodies galore. During the three-day event local elves help the shop owners sell and wrap their wares

and Melissa Gregory and daughter Audrey Lee Gregory stopped by Nancy Baldwin’s Windlands Farm Art and Antiques to lend a helping hand. And speaking of the holidays—mark your calendars for the big Mid-dleburg Parade Saturday, Dec. 1. The day begins with Breakfast with Santa, Middleburg Hunt Review down Wash-ington Street at 11 a.m., a craft fair at the Community Center, Greens Show at Emmanuel Episcopal Church and the grand Christmas parade at 2 p.m.

Nancy and Howard Allen, found-ers of The Fun Shop in Middelburg recently greeted customers, guests and visitors as they celebrated 56 years

in business. The colorful department store opened in 1956. And it should be noted that Howard Allen continues his work as a photographer and is currently at work on a book.

The American Legion Hall on the edge of the village was transformed into a German Bier Garden for the Lion’s Club Oktoberfest. Leading the way on the decoration committee was none other than Paul Eden, president of the organization with assistance from his wife Sandy. Streamers, garlands and party favors were donated by The Christmas Sleigh and owners, Dieter Rausch and Linda Tripp, whose shop in the middle of town has a German flair. Members of the local arm of the international Lions Club organization work year round to raise funds and donate back to our community. Among the events and efforts of the Middleburg

Lions—eye van, citrus sale, Santa Stumble, as well as meat process-ing for the Seven Loaves food bank—they also chop and deliver firewood for local residents.

Virginia’s Sec-retary of Agri-culture and For-estry Todd Hay-more recently unveiled the first of three Shenan-doah AVA road

signs as part of a new wine region sign program aimed at attracting more visi-tors to wineries. The sign unveiling occurred at Veramar Vineyards in Berryville. Vera-mar is owned and operated by the Bogaty family. Veramar sits on a 100-acre private estate with 15 acres cur-rently under vine, producing interna-tional award winning wines.

Two Middleburg Academy seniors, Caswell Bennett of Sterling, and Alex Rossi of Leesburg, have been recog-nized by the National Merit Scholar-ship Program for their exceptional academic promise and achievement. Caswell Bennett was named a Semifinalist in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program, and Alex Rossi has received word she is a Commended Scholar.

Nine local residents recently completed the Certified Tourism Ambassador Program offered through The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, a nonprofit organization dedi-cated to raising awareness of the unparalleled natural, cultural and historic resources within a four-state, 15-county region. Held at Bella Villa Antiques in Aldie, those who completed the program include: Hannah Adlam and Courtney Smith from Springhill Suites Ashburn Dulles North; Ashley Brumbaugh and Amy Orr from Middleburg’s own Goodstone Inn; Michelle Eurich and Deborah Martinez from Marriott Springhill Suites; Cheri Garvin from Leesburg Pharmacy; Kathleen McGuire from Willow-

croft Winery; and Mandar Shetye from JW Marriott in DC.

Over in Warrenton, middle and upper school students at Highland School tuned in for a live global webcast fea-turing author J.K. Rowling in early October. During the event, Rowling answered questions submitted by stu-dents from schools around the world, and shared stories about writing the Harry Potter series, developing the Pot-termore online community, and her plans for future writing projects.

This also from Warrenton: World class cyclist John Anderson, who has completed The Race Across America twice, will speak about the challenges he has faced as a diabetic. The public is invited to attend the event at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, in Fauquier Hospital’s Sycamore Room.

And finally, here is another must on your calendar: The Hill Holiday Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. It’s a community mar-ketplace with more than 15 different vendors selling everything from sock monkeys, jewelry, art, quilts, knitted hats, hand painted boxes and much more. Contact [email protected] or 540-687-5083.

Paul and Sandy Eden prepare for the Middleburg Lions Club Oktoberfest.

Photo by Vicky Moon

Nancy and Howard Allen.

Photo by Betsey Allen Davis

Melissa Gregory and Audrey Lee Gregory.

Photo by Vicky Moon


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They trotted out Hall of Famersfrom professional football and thor-oughbred racingat the annualBreak-fastofChampionsattheCharlesTownracetrack on the morning of Oct. 20in conjunction with the West VirginiaBreedersClassiclaterthatnight. HallofFame jockeyChrisMcCar-ron, perhaps best known for ridingthe great Alysheba and John Henry,was the featured speaker at an eventattendedbymorethan200.McCarronhasretiredfromtheironsinLexington,KY,wherehenowrunsatrainingpro-gramforjockeys. “Jockeys don’t have coaches, theyhavementors,”hesaid.“Theygiveyoutips, at least until you start to beatthem.” McCarron was seated on the daiswith a number of formerWashingtonRedskins, including Middleburg’s SamHuff,theHallofFamelinebackerandbroadcaster,whoisCEOandchairmanof the weekend of events in his homestate. Carol Holden, president of theclassic, coordinated the many activitiesincludingthebreakfast. Joining Huff were fellow Hallof Famers Sonny Jurgensen, CharleyTaylor, Bobby Mitchell, former NFLMVP Mark Moseley as well as RonSaul—whonowlivesinCharlesTown—

Roy Jefferson, Jimmie Jones and TedVactor. Nationally known racing broad-caster Chris Lincoln served as Masterof Ceremonies, and Redskins radioplay-by-play voice Larry Michael alsotookpartintheprogram. Later that night, Lucy’s Bob Boywonthe$500,000Classic—partofthenine-race card worth $1.345 million—with jockey Gustavo Larrosa in thesaddle. “We felt this was the right time,”trainer Sandra Dono said. “Last timeout she galloped out really strong tothe three-eighths pole, and we knewitwastimetogointhebigrace.WhenGus dropped her head at the three-eighths pole all I thought was go, go,go!Gusandheraresoinsync.Theyareperfect.” “We proved everybody wrongtonight,”Larrosa said.“A lotofpeopledoubtedusandcameupwithallkindsof reasons he couldn’t win. The planwastogoto leadif itwasslowortakeback if it was fast. I looked at the 1/4firsttimebytheboardandsaw24[sec-onds]andtookalittlehold.Hewas100percent right tonight. I want to thankSandra Dono for riding me tonight. Ihavebeenridingracesnowforcloseto30yearsandthisismybiggestone.”

Breakfast of Champions

Sonny Jurgunsen and Bobby Mitchell

No. 3 Mark Mosley

Hall of Famer Chris McCarron

Ken Tomlinson and trainer Tony Bencivenga

Football Hall of Famer Sam Huff

Broadcaster Chris Lincoln and sports journalist Len Shapiro

Dickie Moore, general manager of racing Photos by Vicky Moon


American Chestnut Foundation Fundraiser

Ayrshireat

Judith Ayers and Cathy Mayes

Bee and Chuck Akre, Erika Gonzalez, Tom Akre

Monica Fernandi models the necklace Sandy Lerner designed for this year’s silent auction

Maureen Hanley, Lucianna and Robert Duvall, Gen. Bill Key

Christine and Will Allison

Karin and Mark Ohrstrom James and Lucia Henderson

Harriet and David Condon

Photos by Lauren Giannini


Upperville - Historic estate renovated and enhanced to include top shelf facilities, maintaining its 1850’s architecture & original handcrafted details. Georgian manor, stone cottages, barns, paddocks, pool. 60 ac in easement. Views and endless ride-out in Piedmont Hunt territory, near show grounds and polo fields. Just west of Mburg. Easy access to D.C. and airports. $5,300,000 Andy Stevens 703.568.0727

Middleburg - "Locochee Farm" is a gorgeous 95 acre equestrian property. Exquisite manor is meticulously updated to include a 1st floor MBR suite, sunroom, and state-of-the-art kitchen. Property also features a beautifully constructed 18-stall center-aisle barn, 100’ x 200’ indoor arena, 150’ x 180’ outdoor arena, lrg paddocks, riding trails, ponds, cottage, and more. $3,400,000 Marci Welsh 703.906.5802

Middleburg - Spectacular estate nestled on 5+ private ac. 10,000sf regal residence w/exquisite architectural details, elegant living, ready for entertaining. Beauti-ful curved staircase, 2-story great rm, sunrm, library, Butler’s pantry, Au Pair/In-Law suite, mud rm, break-fast/morning rm, slate patio, magnificent stacked stone fence. 20 min to Leesburg & Village of Mburg. $1,499,900 Mary Wisker 703.577.6015

Middleburg - **MOTIVATED SELLER** New price. Below recent appraisal. 3 private acres. Totally reno-vated. First floor master suite w/walk-ins. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel, granite, tile floors, and 4 fireplaces. Finished lower level with kitchenette, full BA, rec room and guest room. New 2-zoned HVAC. Pool and 3-car garage. Home warranty. $673,000 Joy Thompson 540.729.3428

The Plains - A car enthusiast's dream home! Large rambler has finished basement, hardwood floors in foyer, cathedral ceiling in den, kitchen with granite countertops. Basement has rec room, wet-bar, office, full bath. Attached 2-car garage. Swimming pool w/sun deck. Detached 4-car garage w/car lift is a show piece and has central AC & heat. Surround sound. $649,999 Lori Jones 703.297.0157

Round Hill - Wow! Affordable farmette on historic Snickersville Tpk. Grass riding ring, paddocks and run-in. Brand new barn w/H2O and office. Remodeled home just needs your touches. New kitchen, laundry, new bamboo floors. Open floor plan w/layout to maximize space and fuel efficiency. Lrg backyard boasts tall trees, hen house, veg garden and privacy. $399,000 Kimberly Hurst 703.932.9651

Boyce - Potential hunt-box, bring your barn and fencing. Conveniently located, completely renovated! 3BR/4BA, spacious floor plan, bamboo flooring, 2-car garage. Separate 2BR studio/in-law/nanny suite has kitchen and it’s own septic. 6 acres, beautiful mature landscaping. Geothermal heat/AC throughout. Close to schools, Berryville & Millville. Additional DUR. $495,000 Bobby Kirk 703.728.8602

Paris - Privacy & beautiful mtn views! Built in 2008, this quality-constructed home on 10.65 ac features a rustic contemporary interior, GR w/stone FP & floor-to-ceiling windows, 1st floor office, separate MBR suite, 3 car garage and full walk-out basement. Relax on the 54’ front porch. Hike, hunt & enjoy here or the 1,864 ac park & river nearby. Approx. 30 mi to Dulles. $575,000 Joyce Gates 540.771.7544

Aldie - Sweeping views on 65 ac working horse farm in sought-after Mburg hunt territory & historic village of Aldie. 7 perc sites! 4BR/3BA contemporary coloni-al w/2-car garage. 4-stall barn, riding ring, pastures, paddock w/sheds, ride out, 60Ksf concrete pad for indoor Olympic size arena/40 stalls. Sited in land use/forestry. Call agents: Rich Raab 703.371.8913 $1,500,000 Chateau Gardecki 703.728.7766

Aldie - Gorgeous 4BR/3.5BA home with 3,778 sq ft of living space; backs to trees with a huge level back-yard. Features millwork, 2-story family room w/stone fireplace; kitchen w/granite & island; MBR w/sitting & spa-bath; 3-car side-load garage; deck with cabana. Convenient to shopping & Dulles. Established Lenah Run community has great pool & new playground! $699,900 Steven Wydler 703.851.8781

The splendor of yesterday; the modern conveniences of today.

Steeped in history high atop a prominent knoll surrounded by gently rolling pastures and the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 78 acre estate listed at $6,950,000.

Long & Foster Real Estate is proud to announce the sale of the historic Ramsay estate, near Charlottesville, Virginia. Andy Stevens, Associate Broker of Long & Foster’s Middleburg office, represented the buyer.

Leesburg - Serene Setting on 10+ acres with Goose Creek frontage! Rustic Contemporary with 3+ bed-rooms and 4 bathrooms. First floor master bedroom suite with luxury bath. Private setting with abundant wildlife, fabulous deck, patios and screened porches. Only 15 mins to Leesburg or Middleburg, and 30 mins to Tysons Corner. circlepix.com #HZNNP2 $679,000 Joyce Gates 540.771.7544

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ThreeFoxVineyards inDelaplaneoffers visitors “an escape to TuscanyinVirginia…just 40 minutes from thebeltway.” It also offers a wide array ofestate varietals, including its currentfeaturedwinecalledAlouetteCabernetFranc. ThreeFoxbills itselfasavineyardthat prides itself on “the passion ofcrafting hand-made wines in the OldWorld tradition. Our way of beingtakesyourheartaway tonorthcentralItaly,toTuscanyorthePiemonte.” AsfortheAloutteCabernetFranc,the vineyard’s website describes it as“loaded with black cherry, mocha,espressohintsandsubtleoaknotes.” According to HolliTodhunter, theco-ownerofthevineyardwithherhus-band John, and a biochemist by train-ing,theAloutteis“awonderfulFrenchred varietal. It’s a wine that will gowithaboutanyfood.It’sevenexcellentwithchocolate.Youcanserveitfortheentire meal, including dessert. That’swhat’s so nice about it. It’s one of ourmost popular wines.We sell out everyyear.” Traditionally, Three Fox Vine-yards has two blessings of the vineseach year.The annual blessing of theharvest was held in early SeptemberwithFr.RichardMartin,assistedbySr.DonatellaMerulla,andSr.MaryAttiliaTodaro.TheyarefromtheChurchOfTheNativityinBurke. Earlier this year, the annual bless-

ingofthegrowings e a s o nwas heldin mid-MaywithR e v .Wi l l iamSchardt,pastorofSt. Ste-phentheM a r t y rCatholic Church in Middleburg,officiating. Holli Todhunter, a vintner andhead of marketing, was responsiblefornamingthevineyard,foundedin2002andlocatedon50rollingacresin Delaplane, hard by the CrookedRun creek. Apparently, the day sheand her husband were being shownthe property, she spotted threefoxesonanearbyslope,andtherestwas history. The vineyard offers abrick outdoor patio, several grassbocce courts, creek-side picnic areasand even hammocks in a nearbymeadow. InadditiontotheAloutteCaber-netFranc,otherestatevarietalsmadefrom grapes grown on 15 on-siteacres include Sangiovese, Nebbiolo,Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Vigonier.All are available for tastings at thevineyard,aswellasbeingservedatanumber of area restaurants, includ-ing the Red Fox Inn and CommonGroundsinMiddleburg.

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Regimented rows of grapes

The blessing of the vines takes place before harvest

Photos by Middleburg Photo


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MaresfieldMarshall, Virginia • $1,300,000

Excellent location • Brick home completely updated • 5 BR with master suiteon first floor • 3 1/2 BA • 2 FP • Mountain views • Pool • 10 useable acres •150 x 220 riding arena • 3 barns totaling 8-9 stalls • Run-in shed • Stone wallsHelen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Washington StreetMiddleburg, Virginia • $1,000,000

Great opportunity for commercial C-2 building • Excellent visibility •Great parking and multiple uses allowed • Town Zoning allows forRestaurant and retail to name a few • Rare find in the historic townHelen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Reliance RoadMiddletown, Virginia • $2,875,000

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The James FarmPurcellville, Virginia • $1,750,000

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Meadowbrook CourtMiddleburg, Virginia • $439,000

Immaculate end unit town home feels like a private cottage • Completelyrenovated • New kitchen & baths • New hot water heater • New roof •Elegant living room with wood burning FP • Built in book shelves •Private terrace & landscaped garden • Perfectly turn key • No maintenanceHelen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

MontviewMarshall, Virginia • $2,295,000

Prime Fauquier County location in the heart of Piedmont Hunt • 39.94 acres • Brick homecompletely updated • 3 BR with master suite on main level • 2 full & 2 half BA • 2 FP •2 car garage • Flagstone terrace • 8 stall center aisle barn • Board fencing • Mountain viewsPaul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Mountain ViewThe Plains, Virginia • $1,600,000

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Trough Hill FarmMiddleburg, Virginia • $3,900,000

103 acres of open farmland • Near Foxcroft School • Surrounded by protected land • Understated elegance prevails • Grand stone pavil-ion and 5 BR c. 1830 Virginia farmhouse • Built of native field stone & antique Honduran mahogany floors • Extensive millwork •Extraordinary structure serves as a banquet room, pool house, greenhouse & guest quarters • Large spring fed pond • Beautiful settingAnn MacMahon (540) 687-5588 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Sherburne Farm LaneMarshall, Virginia • $790,000

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NorthfieldDelaplane, Virginia • $2,200,000

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Flyingfrequent

DoctorBy Leonard Shapiro

For Middleburg Life

Dr. William Rogers,

known to his

friends as

“Beep,” wears a variety of hats

as an administrator, teacher

and practicing emergency

physician. He’s also a frequent

flyer as a colonel in the District

of Columbia National Guard,

usually occupying one of the

most important places on a C-17

cargo plane that is his principal

mode of military transportation.

In late September, Rogers,

who splits his time between

his home in Alexandria and a

family farm in Upperville, was

on his second deployment to

Germany. He is a member of

the Critical Care Air Transport

Team, or CCATT, which flies

severely wounded warriors

from battlefields in Iraq and

Afghanistan from a military

hospital in Landstuhl, Germany,

back to the United States

for further treatment and

rehabilitation.

He’s the emergency

doctor in a three-person,

in-flight team that also includes

a critical care nurse and a

respiratory therapist—to better

assure patients will survive the

long journey back home to

recover from their frequently

catastrophic wounds. There are

usually between three and six

patients on every flight “and it’s

our job to make sure they get

here as safely as possible,” Rogers

said.

“If a kid dies on the flight,

I have failed,” he continued. “I

won’t take them in the plane

unless I’m damned sure they’ll

be fine when they get back here.

Some of these kids are 18, 19

years old, the same age as my

son. What’s more important than

making sure these kids survive

their injuries? What better way to

give back?”

Rogers has been giving

back to his country and his

community for most of his adult

life. He joined the Marines right

out of St. Albans High School in

Washington, DC, before leaving

the service and enrolling at the

University of Virginia, where he

also earned his medical degree.

He was a longtime member

of the Navy Reserves, before

becoming a flight surgeon with

the DC Guard in 2006.

His deployments with

CCATT usually last about

five weeks, and he generally

handles one four-day mission

a week between Germany and

the United States. Although he

served in Iraq in 2003, he has yet

to be deployed to Afghanistan,

where CCATT flights initially

take patients to Germany, but he

said that’s always a possibility.

“It’s a very tragic thing to

see so many of these injuries,”

he said. “We’re taking kids who

are really, really messed up.

It’s also gratifying to be able

to use my skills and training to

get them back to the states in

the best condition they can be.

That’s extremely satisfying, no

question.”

No question, too, that while

there are mostly good days in

accomplishing the mission, there

are sad times, as well.

Rogers recalled recently

being at Walter Reed National

Military Medical Center with

a patient he transported who

lost both legs and an arm to an

improvised explosive device in

Afghanistan and suffered a head

injury that left him in a coma.

His mother came to visit, but

could only stay in the room for

about 15 minutes before she had

to leave, overcome with emotion.

“Her son sacrificed

everything for his country, and

at such a young age,” he said.

“The soldiers and Marines

I’ve transported have made an

immense sacrifice. I am deeply

moved by their courage and

their patriotism, and it’s a great

privilege to help bring them

home.”


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At the Virginia Scottish Games held at Great Meadow kilts were welcome, but not required. There were Scottish dogs—West Highland Terriers, Deer Hounds, Border collies and those adorable Skye Terriers. However, no Dandie Dinmonts were in sight.

And what’s a fling without a Scottish fiddle? And of course, there was highland dancing and a wee bit of

Guinness consumed along the way.The honored guests were Clan

Moffat and Chief Jean Moffat along with Clan Matheson and Chief Maj. Sir Fergus John Matheson of Matheson (7th Bt.)

Later in the evening Clan Matheson, which includes many local members, gathered for drinks, dinner and a private serenade of bagpipes.

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aof

Bagpiper Gus Person

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Malcolm and Gail Matheson


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By Leonard ShapiroFor Middleburg Life

Theworksof11artistsfromthePiedmontRegionofVirginiawill beon display at a special exhibition atthe National Sporting Library andMuseum in Middleburg Nov. 7-21,with an opening reception at themuseum5-8p.m.Nov.7. The show, Painters of the Pied-mont, will include 30 paintings, allofthemforsale,withproceedsben-efiting the Piedmont EnvironmentalCouncilaspartof theorganization’s40th anniversary. Curator for theshowisWilliamWoodward,professoremeritusoffineartsatGeorgeWash-ington University, whose own workwillbeincludedintheexhibition. Woodwardalsowilldeliveralec-ture,“Cavalcade:TheHistoryofTheHorse inArt,” at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 atthemuseum.Thelectureisfreeandopentothepublic. According to the PEC, the 30works chosen for the exhibit “willhighlight a cross section of artistswho, by their creativity and ability,make us all aware of the abundantresources of the region.They workin various mediums and approachtheir art in different ways.All sharea sense of place that is theVirginiaPiedmont.” PECVicePresidentDougLarson

saidthegoaloftheexhibitionisnotonlytoraisefundsfortheorganiza-tion, but also to“bring together theartists of the region and celebratetheworktheydo.Thesearenotnec-essarily a series of paintings of thePiedmont, though there are someworks thatdo that.But theseareallartistsfromthePiedmont.Somearewell-knowninthisarea,butnotwell-known in Charlottesville. Some arewell-knowninCharlottesvilleandnotwell-knowninthisarea.” The exhibit already has beenon display both in Charlottesvilleand Montpelier and, according toLarson,“it’s been very well-received.Therearesomanywonderfulartistsintheregionandwecouldhavehadmany more. Next year, instead ofour 40th anniversary show, it couldbethePEC’sannualartshow.” In addition toWoodward, Hon-orary Chairman Clarice Smith ofUpperville will exhibit three works:“TwilightRace,”“VirginiaFarm”and“Floral Triptych.” The other artistsare Nancy Bass, Michelle Gagliano,Lara Call Grasbinger, Becky Par-rish, Lincoln Perry, Maggie Siner,ChrisStephens,RichardWeaverandDaphnevomBaur. The PEC was founded in 1972with“thepurposeofpreserving themost important attributes of theNorthern Piedmont region of Vir-

ginia while recogniz-ing the importance ofeconomic vitality. Theattributesaretheopenspace, natural views-heds, historic features,agricultural activityand the clean air andwaterthatmakeliving,working and viewingtheregionsospecial.”

Brush Strokes

Patapsco, oil on masonite by Lyn Bolen Warren

Carya sp. (hickory leaves), watercolor on paper by Lara Grasbinger


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Welcome To The WildBy Marcia WoolmanFor Middleburg Life

Having been blessed with anamazing, if not record-settingacorn crop this year, it appearsthatthenativewildlifeisenjoyingthe bounty. Recently the OrangeCounty Hounds got to play catand mouse with a young blackbear while its mother nearly ranover one of our car followerswho ventured out of his vehiclemomentarily. Wild turkeys alsoseemtobe inabundance inareaswhere they are rarely seen. And,the deer could not be happierafterseveralyearswithlittleornoacorns.Theacornsaredrawingacrowd.There are so many acornson the ground in the woods thatitislikewalkingonmarbles.Iamsure thedeerwillbewell fedthisyear, soplan togetoneearlyandput it in the freezer. The deerseason runs for sucha long time,that putting off taking one untillatermightcausethelossofsomeof the good weight they will gainwhile living on these small, butabundantmorsels. If you own land, and permitothers to hunt it, ask them for acouple of packages of the stewmeat. To encourage more hunt-ing and use of venison, which Icall the “original organic,” I willsharewithyouoneofmyfavoriterecipes. (Sorry, I don’t have oneforbear.)ButbeforeIdoIwouldlike to share some tips on usingthe correct cuts of meat for vari-ous recipes as that will make thebiggest difference. Here are mytipsintheorderofimportance.1. Don’tovercookit.Followyourcooking temperatures for lambwhen preparing the more tendercuts suchas thefiletsora loinaswellasthesteaksthatarecutfromthetopofthehindlegs.2. Cook the remaining parts ofthe deer for an hour or more.Once venison goes past mediumrareitbeginstotoughen,andthenmust be cooked until it becomestender.

3. Use the same recipes as youwould for beef when cooking theusualfamilyfaresuchasmeatloaf,stews,spaghetti,lasagnaandchili.4. Venison hamburger is oftendry and almost pulpy so it isimportant to mix it with some-thing to lard it so as to make itpalatable. Suggestions might beto purchase the least expensivebeefhamburgeryoucanfindandmixit40percentwith60percentvenison.The venison will actuallysoakupanyextraoils, and itwillmakeitveryserviceable.Asecondsuggestionistoaddporkoralittlesuet, which is the fatty edge thatthebutchercutsoffofsteaks. Now for the favorite recipe,whichcanbedoubledasitfreezesperfectlyforlaterservings. Take 2 pounds of stew meatcubesandcutthemintofourhalf-inchcubesorpieces;ahalf-poundof bacon; 8 ounces mushroomslices; 1 cup chopped onions; 2cloves of garlic; 1 cup ketchup,one-quartercupredwinevinegar;one-quarter cup soy sauce; one-quarter cup Worchester sauce;half cup brown sugar, 1 cup bur-gundy wine; salt and pepper totaste. Cooking instructions: Cookbacon until crisp, set aside. Inbacon grease, cook meat untilbrowned. Pour off excess liquid,return meat, bacon (crumbled),andallotheringredientstoapot.Bring to boil and reduce heat,stirring occasionally for 60 to 90minutes. Serve over rice or lin-guiniwithgarlicbreadandaglassofgoodBurgundywine. Thesesuggestionsareofferedto encourage removing someof our overabundant deer whoendanger our cars on the road-ways,devourourshrubbery,carrydeer ticks that bring Lyme dis-ease…and the list goes on. Everyyearbeforehuntingseason,whenIseeadeerIthinkvenisonfilets,not beautiful, graceful, creatureswith big brown eyes. More folksneed to eat venison and help tosolvethedeerproblem.

Middleburg Life 30 November 2012 November 2012 Middleburg Life 10

Just over the Goose Creek and up the lane to Middleburg Academy, students, families and friends recently celebrated Spirit Week. Activities included an open house in the historic Mary House. The highlight of the celebration was the fourth annual Couchfest, where stu-dents, faculty and staff rode wheel-enhanced, decorated couches down the long slope of the school driveway with special prizes in a variety of categories.

PHOTOS BY MIDDLEBURG PHOTO

Bennett and Stephen Sheppard pushing Robert Xu and Drew Henry

The vollebyball team entry takes a wrong turn - Bailey Cunningham, Ashlynn Goff, Cori Singh, Sidney Murrary, Sydney Garrell, Sabrina Duff and Rachel Malinowski

Yes indeed the race is a wonder

Eli Lewis- before (above) and after (at left)

Cole Carpenter

Ellie Parva, Laura Renzi, Alex Rossi, Lexi Houlihan, Cate Ramundo, Cath-erine Soltesz, Katie Hill

Steering is sometimes possible

Aidan Bruecken, Luke Miller, and Kim Hafner (teacher-advisor)

Judges and officials Elizabeth Maurer, Brenda Singh, Ron Sykes , Tamera Fennell, Charles Britton, Chris Rehm, Rodney Ferguson

The varsity field hockey entry didn’t quite make it

Mackenzie Kuhn, Emily Schmitt, Caroline Greer, Courtney Walkerand Bridget Rizzo

Couch

Some of the decorated entries


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110 Acres in VOF Easement - Bull Run Hunt Fixtureand close to 3 other huntss11 foot ceilings on first floor,crown mouldings and carved archways, 3 working fireplacess 2010 Renovation of Kitchen, Bath and PaintsCenter aislestable created out of dairy barn with wash stall, tackroom,lounge and loft. 2nd dairy barn is being used for storage &huge loft with outside balcony overlooking thepasturessLarge run-in shed with electricity.

$1,195,000Susie Ashcom (540) 729-1478

TURN-KEY Training Facility-Wonderful small horsefarm privately located on 14+ acres between Middleburgand The Plains in Orange County Hunt. Nestled in asmall valley, the farm includes main house, logcabin/guest house and a barn apartment. 7-stall centeraisle concrete barn, indoor arena with heated observationroom, storage & machine sheds, fenced paddocks, roundpen, small pond and creek. Lovely pool and gardens.Great trails. $1,175,000

Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201

100 W MARSHALL ST

Middleburg Commercial Property sIdeally located at theguest entrance of Salamander Resort and Spa opening in2013 s2 parcels, totaling 12,800 square feet with townapproval for C-1 zoning (Offices or Retail) sAmple spacefor expansion of exisiting dwelling or build new withroom for onsite parking sPerfectly situated in the centerof town for high visability sExcellent investmentopportunity! $649,000

Cathy Bernache (540) 424-7066

FOALSFIELD

Elegant, recently built custom stone and stucco home on12+ acres close to Zulla Road. Grand rooms with exquisitedetails, reclaimed heart pine floors, antique chandeliers, highceilings, beautiful moulding, four marble and stonefireplaces.Large screened porch opening to covered stoneterrace. Four bedrooms, four full and 2 half baths withmaster bedroom on main level. The grounds are lovely withperennial gardens, pool, pond, stone walls, board fencingand 2 car garage. $2,250,000

Bee Lefferts (540) 454-5555

PRESqU’ISLE

Circa 1815s Grow a vineyard, shoot over your gun dog orbecome a hermit! sSited on a knoll over the Hazel RiversRestored to its original elegance sOrnate Plaster andCarved Mantels sFlemish Bond 20” thick brick wallss 2Barns s135 acres sAcreage is made up of very rich soilsand being actively farmed.

$1,865,000Susie Ashcom (540) 729-1478

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PARIS MOUNTAIN- 45 acres of mature trees with arefreshing natural spring create a serene setting. OldMountain Road, no longer in use, provides one boundaryoffering a wonderful hiking trail and potential drive for ahomesite. This is raw land, currently in “Managed ForestryLand Use”, seller is not responsible for roll back taxes shouldpurchaser choose not to continue with Land Use. $350,000

ZULLA ROAD - Build a dream home on a rare 3Acre Parcel on prestigious Zulla Road located justminutes to Middleburg. County approved 4-BedroomSeptic Field. $350,000

COON TREE ROAD -Located in Halfway, justminutes to Middleburg or The Plains. Almost 3mostly cleared acres dotted with mature trees.Ideal for hunt box or main house. Approved 4bedroom perc. Orange County Hunt. $275,000

Charming 1932 stone school house converted into aresidence in mid1950’s and remodeled in 2009. Park likesetting on 1.2 acres, majestic white oaks and surroundedby large farms. 4100+ sq. ft. with maple and oak flooring,exposed stone fireplace and lovely stone foyer. Spaciousfloor plan, 2 stairwells, stone patio, mature landscaping.

$549,000Anne Marstiller (540) 270-6224

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Commercial C2 Zoned three level stone building inCentral Business District of Middleburg. Retail with largedisplay windows on street level, 3 one bedroom apts. onupper level and workshop on walkout lower level, 4 pkg.spaces. Produces $87,000.00 yearly rental income.

$1,700,000Rebecca Poston (540) 771-7520

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