Welcome to Spring

After a wild Winter in Nelson County and Wintergreen Resort that included a record of 90+ inches of natural snow, Spring is finally here.  Wintergreen Resort had a great Ski/Ride Season.  Don’t despair that Ski/Ride Season is over, there is plenty to do in Wintergreen Resort and Nelson County this Spring.

Order your Spring/Summer Nelson County Vacation Kit now.  Send an email to kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com that includes your mailing address. 

A Big Thank You to all of my daily blog readers.  We had a lot of fun wading through the snow this Winter.  Keep sending me your emails with questions and comments about Wintergreen Resort and Nelson County.

Hiking Season

When I poll my clients and blog readers, they tell me that hiking is the number one family activity for Spring, Summer and Fall in Nelson County.  Nelson County has many hiking opportunities, for all ability levels.  My Blog Archive at both of my web sites, www.ExperienceWintergreen.com and www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com have stories about hiking in Nelson County.   Here are a few of the options:

Wintergreen Resort:  There are over 30 miles of marked and maintained hiking trails in Wintergreen Resort.  If you would like to receive a hiking trial map, send an email to kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and include your mailing address.  Also, The Wintergreen Nature Foundation offers weekend guided hikes on Saturday and Sunday mornings. (reservations required)

The Appalachian Trail:  The AT runs through Nelson County and provides beautiful views.  Expect to see wildflowers in late April and May on the trail in Nelson County. 

The Blue Ridge Parkway Trails:  The Blue Ridge Parkway also runs through Nelson County and has many stops that include hiking trails.  This Spring, I will be blogging about these Parkway trails.

Crabtree Falls is one of the most popular hiking trails in Nelson County.  The Crabtree Falls area and trail can be found on Rt. 56, near Montebello and the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Follow the trail up Crabtree Falls.  This is a must-see in Nelson County—bring your camera.

Golf

Usually, Stoney Creek Golf Course is open year-round.  Due to heavy snow cover, the course was closed for many weeks this Winter.  The course is now open and looks great for early-Spring play. 

Devil’s Knob Golf will open in mid-April.  Stay tuned to my daily blog at www.ExperienceWintergreen.com for golf updates. 

A Year-Round Resort Experience

Wintergreen is a year-round resort.  Here is a sample of year-round activities to enjoy in Wintergreen and Nelson County:

Wildflower hikes in the Spring with the Nature Foundation

32+ miles of marked hiking trails in WTG

45 Holes of Golf

Outdoor and Indoor Tennis & Award Winning Programs

Outdoor Pools plus the Indoor WinterGarden Pool

Fitness Center

Kid’s Summer Camps

The Summer Music Festival

The Blue Ridge Parkway

Wine Tours in Nelson County

The Spa

Interesting Restaurants

The Brew Trail of Microbreweries

The Wintergreen Nature Foundation

The Appalachian Trail

Live Music on the Weekends

Biking

Fishing in Ponds and Rivers

River Tubing

Festivals

Fall Foliage Season

Now is the time to make your reservations for Spring, Summer and Fall at Wintergreen Resort.  Wintergreen and Nelson County has something for every age and is truly a family resort and retreat.

Wintergreen Bike Camp

Visit Wintergreen’s web site at http://www.wintergreenresort.com/BikeCamp/ to learn about the resort’s third Bike Camp.  Bike on the roads and trails of Nelson County with Boone Lennon.  The feeling from the first two bike camps was, “What a Great Experience”.  If you are looking for instruction and tips for biking or just want to train with Boone Lennon, signing up for this camp is a must.  Contact Wintergreen now to reserve your spot for this popular camp and book your lodging.  Ride all day with Boone for $85 or all weekend with Boone for $125.  Wintergreen’s Bike Camp will be April 16-18^th     

Resort Spring Events

April 2-4^th:  Easter at Wintergreen

April 10^th:  Devil’s Knob Golf Opens for the Season

April 10^th:  Bloody Mary, Tough Day Golf at Stoney Creek

April 16-18:  Bike Camp

April 23:  The Magic of Music Ball—A Night in Old Vienna

May 9^th:  Mother’s Day Celebration

May 14-16:  Spring Wildflower Symposium

May 28-31^st:  Memorial Day Weekend

May 30^th:  Festival of Wines and Food

Nelson County Real Estate

GeoBarns Arrives in Nelson County

Stop by the new Rockfish Heights neighborhood in Nelson County to see a GeoBarns house being constructed on Lot 4.  Rockfish Heights is located off of Spruce Creek Road, just minutes from either Nellysford or Wintergreen Resort.  The new neighborhood features large building lots (over 4 acre each) with outstanding views.

What is a GeoBarn structure?  Here’s in an excerpt from their brochure:

“The GeoBarn is a unique structure combining modified post and beam timber construction with diagonal framing and open span truss systems.  This allows for tremendous versatility and complete freedom in choosing interior layout.”

Imagine a value-priced home with an open floor-plan and amazing Nelson County views.  Plus, the construction model is both strong and beautiful. 

Right now, the inventor of this building system, George Abetti, is on-site to build Nelson County’s first GeoBarn home.  We have been visiting the building site this Spring and taking photos of the construction progress.  Architect and designer, Tim Luwis, will be completing the project in late Spring and early Summer.  Some of you visited his home on Devil’s Knob Loop in Wintergreen Resort last year.

If you would like to visit Rockfish Heights and the new GeoBarn home, send an email to kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com   Shortly, the home at 4 Rockfish Heights will be listed for sale.  I will be hosting open houses and tours later this Spring. 

You can follow along with the construction on my web site, www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com/Rockfish/Rockfish.htm

I also have both Lot 5 and Lot 6 listed for sale in Rockfish Heights. 

A Hiking/Fishing Cabin for Sale

Over the years, I have often written about a Hiking and Fishing Cabin that is a popular Nelson County rental—6011 Crabtree Falls Highway.  This retreat is now listed for sale for $175,000.  The 1BR cabin is being sold furnished and includes river frontage on the Tye River.  The cabin is perfect for Appalachian Trail hikers as the trail is a quick walk from the cabin.  Ask any Realtor to visit this cabin.  (Currently a rental on VRBO.com)

Wintergreen Resort Real Estate

Spring is always a good time to find a value-priced resort property.  Ski/Ride Season is over and sellers are eager to sell their property.  I have a few ski-out or slope side condos currently listed for sale.  Looking towards Spring, I have also have a few golf-side lots and homes listed for sale.  If you would like to book an appointment to view resort properties, please give me a call at 434-238-2430 or send me an email.  Here’s a review of my current resort listings:

Building Lots In Wintergreen:

95 Gum Tree Lane:  Fractional Ownership with Membership  $25,600

487 Cedar Glen Close in Stoney Creek for $74,900 REDUCED

5 Dripping Rock on WTG Mountain for $77,000   REDUCED

78 Deer Springs Lane on WTG Mountain for $89,900

781 Cedar Meadow Drive in Stoney Creek for $89,000

306 White Oak-View Lot on WTG Mountain for $174,900 

114 Deer Springs, Golf Lot on WTG Mountain for $179,000

4 Logan Place, Stoney Creek for $179,900

Building Lots in Rockfish Heights Neighborhood

4 Rockfish Heights:  Lot with a View $159,000  

5 Rockfish Heights:  Lot with a View $149,000  

6 Rockfish Heights:  Lot with a View $169,000 

Condos:

2210 Tanners Ridge on WTG Mountain for $109,500 

2204 Tanners Ridge on WTG Mountain for $125,000

202 Timbers on WTG Mountain for $156,900   

2209 Tanners Ridge on WTG Mountain for $159,000

3216 North Ridge on WTG Mountain for $160,000   REDUCED

186 Mountain Inn on WTG Mountain for $170,000

490 Three Ridges on WTG Mountain $174,900 

754 Laurelwood on WTG Mountain for $214,000  REDUCED

326 Dobie on WTG Mountain for $259,000

2006 Stone Ridge Woods on WTG Mountain for $259,000  

2025 Stone Ridge on Wintergreen Mountain for $285,000

319 Dobie on Wintergreen Mountain for $319,000  NEW

 Townhouse Listings:

The Seasons at Wintergreen starting at $690,000 

Resort Homes:

25 Stem Lane on WTG Mountain for $324,950  REDUCED

26 Den Tree on WTG Mountain for $345,000  REDUCED

650 Fawn Ridge on WTG Mountain for $395,000

24 Stone Crop Lane on WTG Mountain for $675,000

148 White Oak on WTG Mountain for $799,000  

21 Indian Point on WTG Mountain for 1,299,000

Hope to see you in beautiful Nelson County this Spring…

Kim Chappell is a graduate from the Realtor Institute and is an Associate Broker with Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties, the official real estate office of Wintergreen Resort.  Kim also lists and sells property in beautiful Nelson County.  Contact Kim Chappell at kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com or 434-238-2430.  The Free Daily Blog is posted on both www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com