Update:  The projected peak of Fall Foliage Season will be October 15^th-October 25^th.  There are still some rentals available in Wintergreen Resort and Nelson County, but occupancy is filling up for this popular season.  To book a lodging reservation, visit www.WintergreenResort.com and www.VRBO.com.  If you are looking for a rental that allows dogs, visit www.VRBO.com and look for the Wintergreen or Nelson County rentals with the blue paw logo.

Wintergreen Resort is offering some great lodging specials this Fall.  For details, visit www.WintergreenResort.com.  Some of the lodging specials include free nights and 30% discounts.

October 17^th is Fall Festival Day in Wintergreen Resort.

Play golf every day on Devil’s Knob Golf Course in the month of October.  Play golf at Stoney Creek year-round…Visit Wintergreen’s web site for some great Fall golf deals.

Order a Fall Visitors Kit by sending an email to kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com

Plan for Fall Foliage Season

Its not too late to plan a Fall vacation to Nelson County.  Here are some ideas:

Visit the Nellysford Farmer’s Market:  It is open every Saturday morning until the end of October

Take a Nelson County Wine Tour:  October is Virginia Wine Month (see below for details

Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway:  Read my Blue Ridge Parkway Stories at www.ExperienceWintergreen.com, click on the Blog Link in the upper left corner of the home page and then click on the Blue Ridge Parkway links on the right navigation bar of the daily blog.

Go Hiking:  The Crabtree Falls hike on Rt. 56 in Nelson County is one of the most popular family hikes in Nelson County during Fall Foliage Season.  (see my hiking stories on the navigation bar of my daily blog at www.ExperienceWintergreen.com)

Virginia Fall Foliage Information:  Here are some resources to plan travel through Virginia for Fall 2009:

Check out these two web sites:  www.FallInVirginia.org  and also www.Virginia.org  or call a toll free number that releases updates on Fall colors:  1-800-424-LOVE

For information about Nelson County, visit www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com,  www.NelsonCountyLife.com  or www.NelsonCounty.com  (For complete updates on local weather, visit NelsonCountyLife)

For information about Wintergreen Resort, visit www.ExperienceWintergreen.com  or www.WintergreenResort.com

Virginia Wine Month

October is officially the Virginia Wine Month.  Nelson County wineries are celebrating in style.   Plan a tour of Nelson County wineries.  If you are with a group of more than eight visitors, please call the winery in advance to plan your visit.  Here is a list of Nelson County wineries:

Afton Mountain Vineyards

234 Viney Lane

Afton, VA 540-456-8667

Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery

9423 Batesville Road

Afton, VA 540-456-8400

DelFosse Vineyards and Winery

500 DelFosse Winery Lane

Faber, VA 434-263-6100

Flying Fox Vineyard

27 Chapel Hollow Road

Afton, VA 434-361-1692

Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery

2800 Berry Hill Road

Nellysford, VA 434-361-1266

Lovingston Winery

885 Freshwater Cove Lane

Lovingston, VA 434-263-8467

Mountain Cove Vineyards

1362 Fortunes Cove Lane

Lovingston, VA 434-263-5392

Veritas Vineyard and Winery

145 Saddleback Farm

Afton, VA  540-456-8000

Wintergreen Vineyard and Winery

462 Winery Lane

Nellysford, VA 434-361-2519

To learn about Virginia’s official wine month, visit http://www.virginia.org/Site/features.asp?FeatureID=189  This web site also has “20 Ways to Celebrate 20 Years of Virginia Wine.

Two October festivals in Nelson County:

Nellysford - Oct 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 - Make Mine Wintergreen Wine - "Pull a Cork" and win specials discounts and gifts. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses will be available. Picnic by the Rockfish River and take in autumn's splendor with the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains in beautiful Nelson County.

Nellysford - Oct 3-4 - Fall Foliage Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery - Enjoy nature's bounty and beauty. Bring a picnic rain or shine. Our "True to the Fruit" wines and historical honey meads will be paired with food samples during your wine tasting. As always, military personnel, law enforcement and members of the Society of Creative Anachronisms receive a 10% discount on wine purchases.

Congratulations Devil’s Backbone Brewery

Congratulations to Nelson County’s Devil’s Backbone Brewery for awards and medals won at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver in September.  Devil’s Backbone Brewery is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner in Beech Grove, just below Wintergreen Resort’s mountain village. 

Thanksgiving at Wintergreen Resort

It is not too early to book a reservation for the popular Copper Mine Thanksgiving Buffet.  For reservations, call 434-325-8090 for information and reservations.  Recently, I checked out the menu and there is something for everyone and for all ages.  This buffet usually sells out so book NOW. 

When Does Ski & Ride Season Start?

As soon as the first frost hits the pumpkins in Nelson County, I start receiving emails about the start of ski season.  The projected start of ski and ride season for 09/10 is December 12^th.  Mark your calendars.  I will be posting updates on my daily blog at www.ExperienceWintergreen.com

Season Ski and Ride Passes are now on Sale!  Get a discount for early web purchases! 

http://www.wintergreenresort.com/ski_and_ride/season_pass.aspx

What’s Going On with Real Estate in Wintergreen?

We are seeing a little bounce in the market in Wintergreen Resort.  What does this mean?  If you have been thinking about purchasing real estate in Wintergreen, now is the time to get serious about a purchase.  Don’t miss the best buyers market in ten years!

Schedule a Wintergreen Resort Tour!  New this Fall, you can pre-schedule a Wintergreen Resort Tour.  Send me an email to schedule a date at kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com  We will see a sample of resort condos, detached homes and building lots plus several resort amenities, including the WinterGarden Center, ski slopes, Mountain Inn, kid’s Tree House and restaurants.  Tours are available for Wintergreen mountain, Stoney Creek at Wintergreen or both.

Pick up a Wintergreen Open House Guide for Fall Foliage Season.  These guides are available in the Mountain Inn (at the kiosk and in the Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties office) each weekend this Fall.

Properties Sold with Wintergreen Club Memberships

If you are interested in purchasing property in Wintergreen Resort, and you would also like to become a Member in the WTG Club, consider purchasing a property that includes a Membership at closing.  Here are some of my listings that include a WTG Membership to the Buyer at Closing:

95 Gum Tree Drive (fractional ownership of lot) for $25,900

2210 Tanner’s Ridge on WTG Mountain for $115,000  REDUCED

 25 Stem Lane on WTG Mountain for $339,900

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

Here is a sample of my listings in Wintergreen Resort:

Building Lots:

487 Cedar Glen Close in Stoney Creek for $88,000

5 Dripping Rock on WTG Mountain for $75,000 REDUCED

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

781 Cedar Meadow Drive in Stoney Creek for $104,000

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

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

4 Logan Place, Stoney Creek for $179,900   

Condos:

2210 Tanner’s Ridge on WTG Mountain for $115,000  REDUCED

2204 Tanners Ridge on WTG Mountain for $120,000

3216 North Ridge on WTG Mountain for $169,000 (Ask about the Dues Bonus!)

186 Mountain Inn on WTG Mountain for $170,000

490 Three Ridges on WTG Mountain $174,900  REDUCED

754 Laurelwood on WTG Mountain for $219,000  Renovated!

801 Laurelwood on WTG Mountain for $225,000

1416 Highlands on Wintergreen Mountain for $275,000 REDUCED

 Townhouse Listings:

The Seasons at Wintergreen starting at $690,000  REDUCED

Resort Homes:

1032 Stoney Creek East in Stoney Creek for $287,900 (4BR Home on 1.5 Acres!)

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 $349,000  REDUCED

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

148 White Oak on WTG Mountain for 875,000

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

Hope to see you in Nelson County this Fall…

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