Ski & Ride Season Continues in Wintergreen Resort

Wintergreen Resort has had a great Ski Season 08/09.  The fun continues with skiing and riding until March 22^nd.  Last night, we received 10+ inches of natural snow and the conditions are excellent.

See below for a calendar of Spring ski events.  We also have some great deals on lodging.  Visit www.WintergreenResort.com for special packages.  VRBO.com also has some Spring deals on condos and homes.  Here are a few private rentals with Spring Ski Deals:

202 Timbers:  Nightly rates as low as $99 per night for this 1BR condo in the Dobie Ski Area.

3BR New Log Cabin:  Nightly rates in the $200’s for this beautiful, designer home

5BR Home with Amazing Views:  Nightly rates starting at $500 for this custom home on Devil’s Knob Loop.

The Seasons at Wintergreen:  Rent the new, luxury townhouse.  Each townhouse is 3,600 square feet with 5BR.

Send me an email to kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and I will get you in touch with the owners.  Plus, each of these properties are currently listed for sale.  It is a great opportunity to “Try Before You Buy”.

$10 Off Lift Tix & Other Coupons

Today’s blog story is a short one, but I think it has one of the best tips of the year.  If you are looking for Wintergreen Resort discount coupons, sign up for the resort’s new e-Club.  When you sign up, you immediately receive an email with a $10 off coupon for lift tix.  You can use the coupon through the end of ski season.  As the resort creates new coupons, you will also receive those by e mail.  Go to www.WintergreenResort.com and click on the e-Club logo on the home page. 

The Real Estate Scene in Wintergreen & Nelson County

Real estate in Nelson and Wintergreen is showing some signs of life.  Houses and condos are under contract to close in March. 

I am always receiving calls and emails from possible buyers that are wondering when we are going to reach the “bottom of the market”.  My answer always is that we will not know that we have hit the bottom until we start the climb up.  It is too early to know if we are in an upward climb, but our office is a lot busier than we were in December and January.  That is an excellent sign.  So, if you are a buyer, and you are considering home ownership in Wintergreen or Nelson County, now is the time to act.  Don’t miss the opportunity to take advantage of great prices and low interest rates. 

We have condos listed for sale under $200,000, homes listed under $400,000 and building lots under $100,000.  Visit my web sites at www.ExperienceWintergreen.com and www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com to see all of the local listings.  I update the listings on both of these sites every morning.

Spring Fever in Nelson County

We love ski season in Nelson County, but by early March, we are thinking of Spring.  I have received several questions about Spring activities over the last two weeks.  That is a sure sign that everyone is getting Spring Fever.  As the season changes, I will be blogging about hiking, golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, camping and many more outdoor subjects.

Here are just a few of the recent questions and their answers:

 Q:  When will Devil’s Knob Golf open?

A:  The Devil’s Knob golf course usually opens in early to mid April.  Keep in mind that you can play golf year-round on the Stoney Creek course.

 Q:  Is there camping in Nelson County?

A:  Yes, the Crabtree Falls Campground is open year-round and the Montebello campground usually opens in April.

 Q:  Where can I get a trail map for Wintergreen Resort hiking trails?

A:  Visit the Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties office for a free hiking map.  Some of the resort’s hiking trails are still closed for the Winter due to ice.  Please watch for and obey “closed” signs.

 Q:  Will Wintergreen Resort have special activities planned for Easter?

A:  Yes, there will be a full weekend of activities planned, including the popular Copper Mine Easter Brunch.  Make reservations for lodging and brunch now.

 Q:  When will be Nellysford Farmer’s Market open?

A:  The Farmers Market will be open each Saturday, starting in May.

Hikers Wanted

Last Spring, I started posting blog stories about the many hiking trails in Nelson County.  By popular request, I am going to post additional stories this year and also create a booklet of stories about area hiking trails.  If you like to hike, please consider sending me a review of a Nelson County hiking trail—or the Appalachian Trail as it crossed Nelson County.  I can be reached at kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com  PS:  I am also looking for photographs taken on area hiking trails.

 Happy Anniversary to the Blog!

Well, I have been writing blog stories every morning for a year.  Actually, it has been 458 stories about Nelson County and Wintergreen Resort over the year.

Many of the past stories are in a library in my Blog Archive.  The Blog Archive is free and you don’t have to register to read and use the information.  The archive can be found at both www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com.  The stories are divided into library subjects.

In the past year, we have taken the Nelson County Wine Tour (a few times), welcomed two new micro-breweries to the county, listed to live music, visited the farmer’s market, played golf, swam in lakes, camped, hiked, skied, browsed real estate and eaten in many restaurants.  Our family has really enjoyed both the adventure and collecting information for the blog.    I have enjoyed receiving your questions, comments and feedback.

We have lots of adventure planned for the next year, including a trek down all 400+ miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway.  So, if you love the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nelson County and Wintergreen Resort, keep reading the blog every day.  I will be up at 6AM posting it for you.

Read the blog every morning at either www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com.  Click on the Blog link on the left navigation bar.  Reading the daily blog is a great way to learn about the county or to hear about resort activities.

March Calendar of Events

The fun continues in Nelson County and Wintergreen Resort in March.  We will be skiing and riding until March 22^nd in Wintergreen and the county has many events planned to welcome Spring.

In Wintergreen

March 6-8^th:  Mardi Gras Weekend.  Gets your beads and head to the resort.  For full details, visit www.skiwas.org.  There will be a costume parade down the slopes, Cajun cooking, music and lots of fun.

March 8:  Wintergreen Slopestyle:  This is a trick contest for skiers and snowboarders.  Compete or come out and watch the fun.

March 9-11^th:  Appreciation Days with discounts on lift tickets and tubing for residents of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Stanton, Lynchburg, Albemarle, Nelson, Augusta, Appomattox and Amherst counties.  Bring your photo ID and get a lift and rental ticket for $40 and $12 tubing

March 13-15^th:  Spring Fling Weekend in Wintergreen with skiing and tropical drinks and music.

March 21:  Slide and Splash Bash with music, expanded terrain park elements and the famous pond skimming contest.

March 28^th:  Casino Night in Wintergreen

Nelson County Events

 March 7^th:  First Saturday Community Market at Rockfish Valley Community Center.  Stop by for local produce, meats, cheese, eggs and baked goods.  Live music by Red Drum Ramblers and there is also a pancake breakfast.  9AM-Noon

March 7^th:  Wintergreen Winery Wine & Cheese Pairing  Call 434-361-2519 for all the details about this fun event.

March 14-15^th:  St. Patrick’s Day Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery

Kim Chappell is a graduate from the Realtor Institute and is an agent 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