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May 2009—Welcome
Summer in Wintergreen Resort & Nelson County
It’s time to Welcome Summer
2009 to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
There are many events planned for the entire
Summer. Plus, Wintergreen Resort is offering
some of the best rental rates in years. So,
plan a vacation in beautiful Nelson County.
There are also some great
real estate deals in both the resort and in
Nelson County. We have lenders and some of the
best prices in the past 5 years. Condos under
$200K, houses under $300K and building lots
under $80K. If you have been thinking about
either relocating to Nelson County or purchasing
a vacation home, NOW is the perfect time to
buy.
Memorial Weekend
in the Mountains
Kick off the Summer in
Nelson County over Memorial Weekend. Here’s
just a taste of what is planned for Memorial
Weekend across Nelson County:
Wintergreen’s Yearly Art &
Craft Show in the Mountain Village
The 2nd Annual
Wintergreen Blues and Brews Festival in the
Mountain Village
Live Music across the
County
Wine and Brew: Visit our
Wineries and Two Breweries
Go Hiking or Biking
Play Golf or Tennis
Drive on the Blue Ridge
Parkway
Dine Outdoors at several
Nelson County Locations
Lake Monocan Opens Plus
Family Olympics at the Lake on Monday
The Wintergreen Pools Open
Visit the Wintergreen
Discovery Center or The Dome
Take your Kids Fishing
Visit Crabtree Falls with
Your Camera
5/22: Movie Night and
Bonfire in Wintergreen
5/23: Arts and Crafts
Showcase from 10AM-6PM in the Mountain Village
in WTG
5/23: Kids Block Party in
Wintergreen 2PM-3PM
5/25: Lake Monocan Day
with Family Olympics 11AM-3PM
Blues and Brews
Festival: Nelson County has become
known for its brew and now for the live music.
Celebrate both in Wintergreen Resort on the Blue
Ridge Terrace for Memorial Weekend. The Battle
of the Blues Bands is on Saturday May 23rd from
11AM-6PM. A special live performance by Jonell
Moser from 7PM-9PM. Jimmy O will be playing at
The Edge from 9:30PM to Close.
Sunday, May 24th: Blues on
the Blue Ridge Terrace from 11AM-6PM with a
special Live Performance by Jonell Moser from
2PM-4PM.
Q: Where can I dine
outdoors in Nelson County?
A: There are several
restaurants that offer outdoor dining. Here is
a list:
Devil’s
Backbone Brewery
Blue Mountain
Brewery
The Dogwood
Restaurant
The Blue Ridge
Pig
Devil’s Knob
Grill in Wintergreen
Stoney Creek
Bar & Grill in Wintergreen
The Lovingston
Café
Grab a picnic
and head to a Nelson County Winery
For more information
about Memorial Weekend, read my FREE Daily Blog
at
www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or
www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com I will
be posting information about this popular
weekend all month.
Rentals for as low as
$99/Night!
Here are just a few of the
Wintergreen and Nelson County rentals that have
value-prices for Summer 2009.
A Tye River Cabin
for only $99/Night (plus tax). Enjoy the Tye
River that runs next to this 1BR cabin rental.
Close to the Appalachian Trail, Crabtree Falls,
and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Send an email to
info@NelsonNatural.com for all the details.
Now taking Summer and Fall rentals.
230 Timbers: This
2BR, 2FB condo is right in the center of all of
the Mountain Village in Wintergreen. Rates are
low for the Summer to include $99/night for
mid-week and $125/night for holidays and
weekends. (Walk to the Memorial Weekend Blues &
Brews Festival from this condo) Go to
www.VRBO.com and #235975
712 Devil’s Knob Loop:
Wintergreen’s best views from this 5BR, 5FB
home. For more information, go to
www.VRBO.com and go to #222885
Fawn Ridge: This
value-priced rental has 5BR and is on the
Devil’s Knob Golf Course. Nightly, weekly and
monthly rentals available. (Monthly rentals as
low as $1500) Send an email to
info@NelsonNatural.com for details.
124 South Forest: A
beautiful, modern log cabin on the Devil’s Knob
Golf Course. This designer cabin is available
for nightly, monthly and long-term rentals. Go
to
www.VRBO.com and #226627
Wintergreen Resort
is also offering some special pricing on their
rental program for this Summer. For all the
details, visit
www.WintergreenResort.com
Do you have a
Wintergreen or Nelson County rental? Be
included in my next newsletter. Send an email
to kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty with all your
rental details. For this Summer,
there is no charge to list your rental on my
monthly newsletter.
Farmer’s Markets
in Nelson
The Nelson County Farmer’s
Markets have opened for the season. Markets are
now open in Nellysford, Schyler, Piney River and
Afton.
Nellysford: This morning,
we visited the 2009 Grand Opening of the
Nellysford Farmer’s Market. This market grows
every year. There is now live music, wine
tastings, local coffee and a chef with demos
using local food. Open every Saturday from
8AM-Noon on Rt. 151 in the heart of Nellysford.
Lovingston: Every
Wednesday afternoon, starting at 3PM, in the
parking lot of the public library. Many of your
favorite farmers from Nellysford will be at this
market.
Schuyler: The NEW Schuyler
Farmer’s Market opens on May 9th and
will be open every Saturday until October. Open
8:30-12:30 in the Community Center and Walton’s
Museum parking lot.
Piney River: Visit the
Saunder’s Farm Market on Rt. 56. Don’t forget
to try their incredible homemade ice cream.
They also have a wide selection of their private
label jams, jellies, salsas and pickles. These
make a great gift basket. This market opens in
JUNE.
Afton: Stop by the farm
market at amFog on Rt. 151 in Afton. This
indoor market has many local favorites,
including bread and eggs.
Thank You Blog
Readers
Thanks for reading my daily
blog. The blog has a new format with more
photos, links and great information. It is also
easier to browse with blogs divided into popular
topics such as hiking, wine & brew, real estate,
biking and Wintergreen. You do not have to
register to read the daily blog, and it is
free. So, pull up the blog with your morning
coffee. The blog can be found at
www.ExperienceWintergreen.com and at
www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com (look for
the blog link on the left navigation bar)
Cool Summer Facts
The Devil’s Backbone
Brewery just planted a kitchen garden. Look for
menu items directly from their garden this
Summer. Check out the garden directly behind
the brewery in Beech Grove.
Follow me on Twitter at
ExpWintergreen I will be posting lots of
fun information all Summer
Did you know that there is
a natural water slide in Nelson County? Look
for a blog story in May on the Paul’s Creek
Water Slide. It’s a great family hike with a
fun slide at the end.
What’s Going On
with Real Estate?
I
have received many calls and emails about short
sales and foreclosures in Wintergreen and Nelson
County. Unfortunately, there are now some short
sales and some foreclosures in Nelson County.
If you would like a list of these properties,
send an email to
Kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com This does
mean that there are some great deals in Nelson
County. Now is the time to look at these
properties because they will not stay on the
market long. I will be updating the list daily
and will only provide it via email—to ensure
that the information is fresh.
Q: Where can I
find an Open House Guide?
A: Real Estate Open
House Guides are available on the Mountain Inn
kiosk from Friday afternoon through Sunday. You
can also stop by the Wintergreen Resort Premier
Properties office and pick up a copy each
weekend. Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties
is the official resort real estate office.
Kim’s Current Listings:
Building Lots:
487 Cedar Glen Close in
Stoney Creek for $88,000
5 Dripping Rock on WTG
Mountain for $89,000
78 Deer Springs Lane on WTG
Mountain for $89,900
781 Cedar Meadow Drive in
Stoney Creek for $104,000
Condos:
2210 Tanner’s Ridge on WTG
Mountain for $124,000
155 Mountain Inn on WTG
Mountain for $156,500
186 Mountain Inn on WTG
Mountain for $170,000
490 Three Ridges on WTG
Mountain for $189,000
2104 Fairway Woods on WTG
Mountain for $199,000
2006 Stone Ridge Woods on
WTG Mountain for $266,600
1941 High Ridge Place of
WTG Mountain for $330,000 REDUCED
Townhouse Listings:
The Seasons at Wintergreen
starting at $850,000
Resort Homes:
25 Stem Lane on WTG
Mountain for $339,900
26 Den Tree on WTG Mountain
for $355,900
441 Deer Springs on WTG
Mountain for $365,000
18 South Knob on WTG
Mountain for $555,000 REDUCED
124 South Forest on WTG
Mountain for $599,000
24 Stone Crop Lane on WTG
Mountain for $675,000
148 White Oak on WTG
Mountain for 875,000
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
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