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Beech Spring Gift ShopWe are a 5th generation family owned business. We are one of the largest Quilt Outlets and Polish Pottery distributers in all of Va. Our quilt shop &

boutique carry a large collection of sterling and vintage jewelry, Pashminascarves, Bella Taylor handbags, and whimsical women accessories. Our

renowned Fruit Stand carries the largest selection of colorful African baskets.We also have the best cider, preserves, jams, jellies, fruit butters, and honey.

Seasonal local fruit. Open all year.

2 miles West of Sperryville540.987.8704

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Welcome to the 2013-2014 Guide to RappahannockCounty, an annual publication of Rappahannock Media,publishers of the Rappahannock News, RappNews.com

and Piedmont Virginian magazine.This year’s guide includes, for the first time, listings of

Rappahannock-based businesses and service providers of allkinds (starting on page 31) as well as local churches (page 33).

In October, these listings will be online atrappnews.com/guide — with more details, more categoriesand self-service features that allow you, the business owner orservice provider, to create your own listing and keep it up todate. If you have questions about this guide, or the online direc-tory, email [email protected], call 540-675-3338 or stopby the office at 249 Main St., Washington.

CREDITS: The 2013-2014 Guide was compiled and edited by PamOwen, Matt Wingfield, Jan Clatterbuck and Roger Piantadosi forRappahannock Media, with page design/layout by Kurt Samuel ofTimes Community Media. Cover design by Dennis Brack ofRappahannock Media. Cover photo by Molly M. Peterson(mollympeterson.com).

Welcome toRappahannock

County

Photo by Suri Xia.

Elan Sapir works on his viola, and his tan, between performances inJuly 2013 at Rappahannock’s annual Castleton Festival.

Table of ContentsPlaces to Eat 5

Places to Stay 8

Vacation Rentals 12

Annual Events 14

Shopping 15

Antiques 16

Country/Convenience Stores 17

Wineries & Distillery 18

Farms, Orchards & Nurseries 21

Agricultural Organizations 22

Arts: Galleries 24

Arts: Performance 24

Community Organizations 25

Youth Sports Groups 26

Environmental Programs 26

Education 27

Government: County 28

Government: Town of Washington 29

Courts & Police 29

Fire & Rescue 29

Services 30

Churches 33

24 CrowsA unique art gallery, lunch

and coffee shop featuring localand international artists andunique items from Heidi andVinnie's travels and visits toregional craft shows – and,especially, their 20 years’ culi-nary experience running themuch-missed Four andTwenty Blackbirds. Enjoyfreshly baked scones, home-made ice cream and a deli-cious lunch menu of some ofthe most creative soups andsandwiches around. Open 8:30to 5 Wednesday-Sunday (until4 Sundays); lunch served11:30 to 2:30. At 650 ZacharyTaylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call540-675-1111 or [email protected].

Blue Rock Inn &Restaurant

Exceptional views ofmountains, with a large pondsurrounded by horse pastures– and a consistently creative,seasonal menu by Chef JohnMoss. Indoor and outdoorseating is available.Weddings, receptions andevents. Open 4:30 to 8:30Wednesday, Thursday andSunday and 4:30 to 9:30Friday-Saturday for dinner, 11to 2 Sunday for brunch at12567 Lee Hwy., Washington.Call 540-987-3388 or visit the-bluerockinn.com.

Burgers ‘n ThingsBest burgers and shakes

in the county at Rappahann -ock’s only fast-food – but fami-ly-owned – joint. Barbecueand homemade coleslaw, greatsteak-and-cheese subs. Open11 to 7 Sunday-Thursday, 11to 8 Friday-Saturday at thecorner of U.S. routes 211 and522 in Sperryville. Call your

order in for faster service at540-987-8311.

Country CafeVisitors arriving in stretch

limos eat at The Inn; peoplewho live in Washington eat atThe Cafe. Breakfast, lunch anddinner. Closed Sundays. Open8 to 8 otherwise (till 9 on Satur -days) at 389A Main St., Wash -ing ton. Call 540-675-1066.

Flint Hill Public House & Country Inn

Fine dining and luxurylodging in Flint Hill’s historiclandmark. The Public Houseexperience includes a full-service restaurant, a tradition-al pub, private dining roomand a spacious and comfort-able deck out back – and,thanks to owner and dog loverWilliam Waybourn, FHPHalso offers a special menu justfor your pooch. Food, spirits,wine, lodging: Flint Hill PublicHouse does it all. Open 11 to 8Monday-Thursday, till 10Friday-Saturday at 675

Zachary Taylor Hwy., FlintHill. Call 540-675-1700 orvisit flinthillva.com.

Griffin TavernA place where folks social-

ize, tell stories, get to knowtheir neighbors and eat tastyfoods without emptying theirwallets. Traditional pub food(fish and chips, shepherd's pie,bangers and mash) plus dishesMom used to make – whenshe had the time and was feel-ing creative. Open 11:30 to 9Monday-Thursday, till 10Friday-Saturday (pub remainsopen till 12 for music), 10:30 to9 Sunday (brunch served 10:30to 3:00) at 659 Zachary TaylorHwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-675-3227 or visit griffintavern.com.

Headmaster’s PubBeer, wine and food

served. Pool table. Open 11:30to 10 Thursday-Sunday at theSperryville Schoolhouse, 12018Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-5008.

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Appleton Campbell, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Beech Spring Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Belle Meade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29CFC Farm & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Child Care and Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Child Health Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Clayton Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Culpeper Regional Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Early’s Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Fauquier Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 & 35GMC Enterprises of Virginia . . . . . . . . . . .34Griffin Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Groves Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Hearthstone School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Liotta Dranitzke & Engel LLP . . . . . . . . . .31Little Washington Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Martin Woodard/Cheri Woodard . . . . . . . . .7Mountain View Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . .17RAAC Studio & Gallery . . . . . . . . . .24 &32Rappahannock Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Rappahannock Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Sam Snead Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Scrabble School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Sheila Dwyer Glessinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Stik Built/Mark Gulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20The Piedmont Advantage Group . . . . . . . .12

Century 21 New Millennium - Kathleen Lunsford, Edie Grassi

Thornton River Group LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .16Union First Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Valley Health Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Virginia Truffle Growers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Notes

Index of Advertisers



The Inn at LittleWashington

Five stars and five dia-monds: Still, 35 years afteropening in a converted repairshop, it is the reason mostout-of-towners venture intoRappahannock County.Offering a dining experienceby which others around theworld are measured, chef andproprietor Patrick O’Connellwas hailed by theInternational Herald Tribune,when it chose The Inn as oneof its top 10 restaurants in theworld, as “a rare chef with asense of near perfect taste,like a musician with perfectpitch.” O'Connell's approach tocooking, while paying homageto the tenets of classicalFrench cuisine, reflects abelief in "the cuisine of today"– healthy, eclectic, imagina-tive, unrestricted by ethnicboundaries. The Inn alwaysemphasizes local foods andincreasingly grows its own.The first restaurant in theForbes Travel Guide's historyto receive five stars for itsrestaurant and its accommo-dations, The Inn also holdsthe distinction of being AAA’slongest-tenured, double FiveDiamond award holder forboth food and accommodationsin the United States. Seven-course prix fixe dinner ratesbegin at $168 per person(excluding tax, tip and bever-ages) at the Inn, which is opensix nights a week year-round(closed Tuesdays). Call 540-675-3800 or visit theinnatlit-tlewashington.com.

Old Hollow StoreDick McNear’s inside-out

reboot of Sperryville’s formerAttic Treasures shop is now afamily-friendly place forbreakfast, lunch and dinner,with wifi, picnic tables (and afenced “tot lot”) out back, plusa store-full of staples, camping

supplies, firewood and othergoods, and an adjacent nurs-ery stand run by Jennifer andDavid Smoot. Open early tolate daily (6 a.m. to 9 p.m., butsubject to change seasonally)at U.S. 211 and Old HollowRoad. Call 540-987-9099.

Rudy's PizzaFreshly made New York-

style pizza – the best pizza inSperryville, like the front-win-dow sign says, but fans will sayit’s among the best anywhere,with 13 different toppings fordining in or carrying out. Open3 to 9 Tuesday-Sunday at 3710Sperryville Pike. Call ahead at540-987-9494.

Sperryville EmporiumSee listing under

Shopping, page 18.

Stonyman Gourmet Farmer

In its classic 18th-centuryfarm store, Stonyman offersfarmstead cheeses, baked con-fections and fine farm-to-tablefoods. Its Mercantile Gardensin back – with their cook’scottage and massive cookingfireplace, adjacent smoke-house and lovely fountain –are among the loveliest spotsto sit and sip a coffee or enjoylunch in the county. Open 9 to5 Thursday-Monday (hoursare seasonal) at 337 Gay St.,Washington. Call 540-860-9090 or 540-675-2005, or visitstonymangourmetfarmer.com.

Thornton River GrilleProbably, and justifiably,

the second-most popularrestaurant in RappahannockCounty – worth visiting in theheart of Sperryville, with cov-ered-deck dining (and occasion-al live music) upstairs, fabu-lous steaks and burgers. (All ofthe Grille’s meats are cut freshat the in-house butcher shop.)Opens early for breakfast andstays open for light, informallunch and elegant dinner serv-ice. Open 7:30 to 10 for break-fast and 11 to 3 for lunchTuesday-Saturday, 5 to 9 fordinner Tuesday-Saturday, 10 to3 for brunch Sundays at 3710Sperryville Pike, Sperryville.Call 540-987-8790 or visitthorntonrivergrille.com.

Tula’s off MainWhether you're looking for

a great latte or cappuccino, orjoining friends for a deliciousbreakfast or lunch, Tula's offMain is the place to be! Allmeals are lovingly preparedusing fresh local ingredientswhenever possible and servedin a warm, inviting atmos-phere that reflects the relaxedpace of lifestyle this area isknown for. Come sit a spell onthe patio and sip a glass oflocal wine or take one of Tula’sboxed lunches to the hillswhile you hike. Homemadepastries are the perfect addi-tion to your meal or an idealway to celebrate a specialevent. Open 8 to 5 Thursday-Tuesday, 8 to 3 Wednesday at311 Gay Street, Washington.Call 540-675-2223 or visittulasoffmain.com.

Belle Meade B&B This distinctively restored

Victorian farmhouse B&B on138 acres of farm and forest inthe foothills of the Blue Ridge,facing Old Rag Mountain. Itoffers four rooms and a cot-tage, each with a modern pri-vate bath. At 353 F.T. Valley

Road, Sperryville. Contactproprietors Michael Biniekand Susan Hoffman, who alsorun a farm and a school onthe property, at 540-987-9748or visit bellemeade.net.

Blue Rock Inn &Restaurant

This country inn with aBlue Ridge view is on a rolling80-acre horse farm with adja-cent top-notch restaurant andpub. The inn started as afarmhouse whose recent reno-vation transformed it into abeautiful spot worth repeatedvisits. At 12567 Lee Hwy.,Washington (entrance oppositeRappahannock County HighSchool). Call 540-987-3338 orvisit thebluerockinn.com.

Caledonia Farm 1812 Bed & Breakfast

This National Registerlandmark home celebrated its200th anniversary in 2012 and29 years as a top-rated VirginiaB&B. It's adjacent toShenandoah National Park andhas views of Skyline Drive fromeach of two suites and thebreakfast table. Its 135 acres ofpermanently protected pas-tures, two miles of stone fences,beef cattle herd, porches andpatios provide the perfect ruralenvironment. Catch-and-releasefishing, biking, lawn games andbird watching at the first stopon Virginia's Birding & WildlifeTrail merely begin opportunitiesfor fun. Horses welcome – ridein the Park without retrailer-ing. Other sports nearby.Fireplaces, a/c, full baths, fullbeds and full breakfast choicesawait reservations at 800-BNB-1812. History, scenery, recre-ation, accommodations, hospi-tality and still only$140.Washington VA-4mi/Washington DC-68 m. At 47Dearing Rd, Flint Hill. Forinformation, call 540-675-3693,email [email protected] visit bnb1812.com.

Conyers House Country Inn & StableThe Conyers House is the

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county's first and oldest B&Bcum inn, established by Sandraand Norman Cartwright-Brownin 1981. The oldest building iscirca 1790 and was calledConyers Old Store by 1815,according to the deed of the FTChurch next door. The newhouse was built in 1810. All fiverooms in the main house haveprivate bathrooms, fireplaces,queen beds, a/c and privateporches. Has two guest stallsfor horses, two horses for guidedtrail rides and fox hunting forqualified riders. At 3131 SlateMills Road (13 miles fromWashington, VA), Sperryville.For reservations, call 540-987-8025. Visit conyershouse.com toread room descriptions andprices. Email questions to [email protected].

Fairlea Farm B&BA five-minute stroll from

the center of the town of

Washington, this countrymanor house overlooks a 40-acre sheep and cattle farm. At636 Mount Salem Ave.,Washington. Contact propri-etors Susan and WaltLongyear at 540-675-3679 [email protected], or visitfairleafarm.com.

Flint Hill Public House &Country Inn

Luxury, all-new lodging atthe former schoolhouse on fivepicturesque acres in Flint Hill,complemented by fine diningat the Public House’s redone,state-of-the-art restaurant andpub. Four luxury, modernsuites are suited for memo-rable overnights as well as forreceptions, weddings andlarge outdoor events. At 675Zachary Taylor Hwy., FlintHill. Call 540-675-1700 orvisit flinthillva.com.

Forgotten Creek B&BForgotten Creek has a

one- or two-bedroom suite on

one level of the hosts’ countryhome and working farm.Weekday visits are also avail-able at reasonable rates. Afresh gourmet breakfastawaits each morning. At 43Forgotten Creek Lane,Amissville. Call 540-937-7303or email [email protected].

Foster Harris HouseFoster Harris House is

just steps from the world-renowned Inn at LittleWashington but is home to itsown excellent chef. HostsJohn and Diane MacPhersonoffer not just comfortable,refined accommodations andgourmet breakfasts, but alsomemorable dinners (by reser-vation) with farm-fresh, localingredients. Also enjoy Tourd'Epicure Virginia CyclingVacations (see under Places toEat). At 189 Main St.,Washington. Contact theMacPhersons at 540-675-3757or [email protected], orvisit fosterharris.com.

Gay Street InnLocated in historic Little

Washington just a short dis-tance from Patrick O'Connell'sworld-famous Inn at LittleWashington, the Gay Street Innis a restored 1850s farmhouseoffering four large guest roomsand one "pet-friendly" suite,each with its own private bath.With mature trees, relaxingfountain and inviting frontporch, the Gay Street Inn pro-vides all the comforts andcharm of a small country innlocated at the foot of the BlueRidge Mountains, including asatisfying home-cooked break-fast served in the sunroom over-looking the inn’s private garden.At 160 Gay Street, Washington.Contact Gary and WendyAichele, owners/innkeepers, at540-316-9220 [email protected], orvisit gaystreetinn.com.

Glen Gordon ManorOverlooking Shenandoah

National Park on its 45 acresof Huntly pasture, lawns, gar-dens and parkland, GlenGordon Manor has hosted

members of the British royalfamily and hosted hunts andballs. Peerless views combinewith host (and renowned chef)Dayn Smith’s willingness towhip up memorable privatedinners for paying guests. AWells Fargo stagecoach stop inthe early 1800s, the mainhouse offers a fire-lightedentrance hall, a baronial oakhunt room and stone wine cel-lar, and its guest rooms echothe warm radiance. As well assuites at Glencroft Cottageand Gordon Mews House,Glen Gordon Manor offers apool and stables, with ratesfrom $250 to $450 per night.At 1482 Zachary Taylor Hwy.,Huntly. Call 540-623-9400 orvisit glengordonmanor.com.

Harmony ManorClose to the top of Little

Jenkins Mountain with apanoramic western view ofcentral Rappahannock’srolling landscape, Kimberlyand Randall Fort’s new B&Bhas four large, restful, taste-fully appointed suites (thoughonly two are rented per night)– including one with a privateentrance, kitchenette and fire-place that’s open to well-behaved dogs and children.Rates range from $195 to$395 a night. At 65 ClarkLane, Washington. Call 540-522-9379 or visit harmony-manorbb.com.

Hopkins OrdinaryBuilt in the 1820s as an

“ordinary” by John Hopkins, italso housed a tavern and wasa stagecoach stop. The fiveguest rooms have privateporches and fireplaces. A cot-tage is also available. At 47Main St., Sperryville. Contacthosts Sherri Fickel and KevinKraditor at 540-987-3383 orvisit hopkinsordinary.com.

Inn at Little WashingtonThe Inn’s 17 bedrooms

and suites are sumptuoushideaways created by JoyceEvans, a London stage and setdesigner, who conceptualizedthe interiors without ever set-ting foot in America. This


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CALL 675-3237 or click rappcclc.comFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT CCLC HAS TO OFFER YOUR CHILD!

Did You Know? • The Child Care and Learning Center served 104 children from infants through 12 years of age in 2012-13?

• CCLC offers part-time preschool for 2, 3, or 5 mornings a week in addition to full-time programs for all age groups?

• CCLC has programs for Infants & Toddlers, Twos, Threes & Fours, PreK’s, and an After School Club?

• CCLC has a sliding fee scale that awarded $30,816 in scholarship assistance to help 26 children in 2012-2013?

• CCLC is enrolling in all programs for openings in mid-August?

The Child Care and Learning Center has a 37 year history ofproviding state licensed and nationally accredited high qualityearly childhood programs in Rappahannock.

Day Care + Preschool=CCLC

world-famous establishment,a member of Relais andChateaux and their restau-rant group Relais Gourmand,offers a range of accommoda-tions from well-appointedrooms to opulent, two-storysuites, many with balconiesand garden views. Three addi-tional accommodations areoffered to guests: the Mayor'sHouse, with its two fireplacesand private courtyard garden;the Gamekeeper's Cottage,with an outdoor dining pavil-ion and a magnificent moun-tain view; and the ClaiborneHouse, a 3,200-square-foot“cottage” named in memory ofthe food writer and cookbookauthor Craig Claiborne. (TheInn is also busy restoring thenearby Clopton House, whichwill add six new luxury roomsto the mix.) A night at TheInn, one of Travel & Leisure’sTop 500 Hotels for 2013, runs$450 to $2,500. Call 540-675-3800 or visit theinnatlittle-washington.com. At Middle

and Main streets inWashington.

Inn at Mount Vernon FarmIn 1827, John Miller Jr.,

“Poplar John,” purchasedMount Vernon Farm and builtthis home on a knoll overlook-ing his fields and the BlueRidge Mountains. From thefront porch, he could watch overhis herd and relax to thesounds of nature. Five genera-tions later, Mount Vernon Farminvites you to join Poplar John’sdescendants – Cliff Miller III,who operates the grass-fed live-stock farm surrounding the inn,and Cliff Miller IV, who runsthe luxury bed-and-breakfastthe Millers crafted from thebrick home on the hill. At 147Mount Vernon Lane,Sperryville. Call 800-765-0604,email [email protected] orvisit theinnatmountvernon-farm.com.

Inn on Thistle HillThis traditional bed and

breakfast, located on 10 acres

of rolling hills and forest, fea-tures unique individual cot-tages and country-style break-fasts that are all natural, withno preservatives. Romanticand wellness getaway pack-ages available all year. At5541 Sperryville Pike (U.S.522), Boston, midway betweenSperryville and Culpeper. Call540-987-9357 or visit visit-theinnonthistlehill.com.

Middleton InnA short stroll from the

restaurant at The Inn atLittle Washington, award-win-ning Middleton Inn offers lux-urious accommodations in itshistoric manor house, roman-tic cottage and 1790s log cabinon the estate. All accommoda-tions have working fireplacesand private baths. The cabinand cottage are pet friendly.At 176 Main St., Washington.Contact proprietor Mary AnnKuhn at 540-675-2020 [email protected],or visit middletoninn.com.

Parma in LittleWashington Inn & Spa

Offering individualizedhospitality and holistic spaamenities for well-being, thisnew country inn is an exten-sion of the Parma Center forHealth and Medicine, theTysons Corner med spa found-ed by Dr. Sadhna NickySingh. Dr. Singh founded theinn in 2011 to offer Ayurvedic,Pachakarma and other alter-native therapies to guests in aserene setting amid the BlueRidge foothills. At 105Christmas Tree Lane,Washington. Call 540-987-8588 or visit parmainlittle-washington.com.

Quiévremont Vineyard See listing under

Wineries, page 20.

Sharp Rock VineyardOn its 23 acres in a valley

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Mountain and ShenandoahNational Park, Sharp RockVineyards is an award winningwinery and working vineyard(see listing under Wineries). Itoffers a two-bedroom cottageand a one-bedroom carriagehouse. Buildings on the farmdate from 1792 to 1864. At 5Sharp Rock Road, Sperryville.Contact Jim and Kathy Eastat 540-987-8020 [email protected],or visit sharprockvineyards.com.

Trail’s End Ranch B&BHigh on a bluff above the

Hazel River, Trail’s End is onan organic farm and wildliferefuge surrounded by pasturesand forests, the essence ofserenity and quiet. The ranchhouse offers lots of space toenjoy interaction with otherguests or quiet private time,

with four well-appointedrooms with private bathsavailable. Three miles fromthe summer’s annualCastleton Festival, Trail’s Endis open year-round at 9232Frontier Lane, Castleton. Call540-937-3213 or visittrailsendranchbandb.com.

White Moose InnExpected to open for busi-

ness in fall 2013 at 291 MainSt. in Washington, the formerHeritage House B&B has beencompletely renovated – andconverted by new owner JimAbdo into the town’s secondofficial hotel (by carving a sixthroom out of the former IceHouse Gallery next door, it wasbumped up to a category for-merly occupied only by TheInn at Little Washington). Formore details, call 540-675-3207or visit whitemooseinn.com.


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VACATION RENTALSMany of Rappahannock County’sgrowing number of vacationrentals and cabins can be foundby searching the Vacation Rentalsby Owner website at vrbo.com.Cabin at the MillUpscale log cabin on 11 acreswith a stream, and a vineyard nextdoor. Pet-friendly. Rates from $150to $175 a night, at 66 Mill HillRoad, Huntly. Call 540-635-1407or email [email protected] Springs FarmCompletely renovated 1860sfarmhouse with an upscale BarnLoft on a secluded 130-acre farm afew miles from the village ofSperryville. Swim, fish and canoein the ponds, or hike the lushgardens and mountain trails. Childand pet friendly. Farmhouse sleepsup to seven and Barn Loft sleeps

four. At 150 Poor Town Road,Sperryville. Call 540-987-8477 or703-593-6201 or visitvrbo.com/457779 andvrbo.com/141702.Hazel Mountain HavenHazel Mountain Haven is amodern, fully equipped and newlyrenovated vacation home threemiles south of Sperryville on theHazel River. Large deck, views ofOld Rag and Hazel mountains,with two bedrooms, two full bathsat 11 Penny Lane, Sperryville. Call540-987-9600 or [email protected] House on Water StreetRenovated 1900 village farmhouse in the heart of Sperryville isperfect for family getaways,gatherings of friends or businessretreats. (And also offers numeroustheme-weekend packages.)

Spacious but cozy fully furnishedthree-bedroom, two-bath housewith concierge services and acontinental breakfast at 14 WaterSt., Sperryville. Call Barbara Adolfior Ray Boc at 540-987-9706,email [email protected] visit thehouseonwaterstreet.com. House at 27 MainThe 200-year-old home of famouswheelwright John B. Kiger oncebelonged to Pam Kiser’s greatgrandmother. Now back in herfamily, this completely renovatedlog cabin on the Thornton River onSperryville’s Main Street offerselegant country ambiance and isfurnished with antiques from Pam’sbarn. Two bedrooms withchildren’s annex sleeps five, withthree baths, modern kitchen, cozysun room and salon. The house is

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a short walk to art galleries, craft shops andrestaurants in Sperryville and a 10-minute drive toOld Rag Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway.At 17 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8445,email [email protected] or visit vrbo.com/396351.

Miss Kittys Place

Visiting Miss Kitty's is like going to Grandma'shouse. Three-bedroom, three-bath houseaccommodates up to 10 (with handicapped-accessible bath), views of the RappahannockRiver, swimming, rowing and fishing. Mom andDad can spend a day touring all the manywineries in our area. Near Amissville. Call 540-937-5422, email [email protected] or visitvrbo.com/57649.

Cottage at 24 Evergreen Lane

Charming, private, cozy cottage on more than 10acres, just three miles from The Inn at LittleWashington, offers one queen bedroom, fullkitchen, contemporary living room with stonefireplace, cable TV and wifi. Enjoy the pergolawith picnic table and grill for outside dining. At24 Evergreen Lane, Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1129or email [email protected].

The Summer Kitchen

Located in the heart of Sperryville on Main Streetand backing onto the Thornton River, thisrenovated historic cottage awaits you. Onebedroom, one bath, sleeps two. Call 540-675-9921, email [email protected] or visitvrbo.com/183436.

Trinity Springs Farm

This 130-acre farm with fully remodeled 150-year-old farm house has four bedrooms, four baths, apond outside the wrap-around porch and a four-acre lake. Skeet shooting and mixed-grillpackages available at 5437 Sperryville Pike (U.S.522), nine miles from Sperryville. Call 571-242-0048, email [email protected] or visitvrbo.com/147620.

January Celebrity Waiter Dinner:

Annual benefit dinner, with cos-tumed local-celebrity wait staffwhose antics are meant to raisemoney, like the dinner itself, forthe Rappahannock CountyBenevolent Fund. ContactBeverly Atkins at 540-675-5370.

MarchThornton Hill Fort

Valley Point-to-PointRaces: This newly mergedhunt now holds its annualsteeplechase and hunter paceevents around the first week-end in March at the ThorntonHill Race Course south ofSperryville on U.S. 522, wheresteeplechase and hunt eventshave been held for more than50 years. Call 540-987-8338 orvisit thorntonhillraces.net for

details as the date approaches.

AprilFodderstack 10k

Classic Race: The annual10k race course follows thehistoric hills between thetowns of Flint Hill andWashington and has beenheld for more than 35 years,drawing hundreds of runnersof all levels from the region.Usually coincides with art fes-tivals in Washington and else-where around the county.Contact Jean Lillard at 540-675-3670 or John McCarthyat 540-675-5330.

Old Dominion HoundsPoint-to-Point Races: Heldat historic Ben Venue Farm, onRoute 729 at U.S. 211. Contactthe joint-masters at 540-364-4573 or 540-636-1507 or visitold-dominion-hounds.com.

RappahannockHistorical Society AntiquesAppraisal: Annual fundraiserfor the historical society fea-tures appraisers who will tell

you what you have (from theitem you brought, or somegood photos of it); with foodand refreshments. For moreinformation, contact Judy Toleat 540-675-1163.

MayAmerican Cancer

Society Relay for Life: TheRelay for Life is a communityevent in which teams taketurns walking in the relay toraise money in the battleagainst cancer. For informa-tion, contact Katherine Toddat 540-522-6656 or [email protected], or call EllenTimbers at 540-987-8402.

JuneAmissville carnival and

parade: This annual eventbenefits the AmissvilleVolunteer Fire and Rescuesquad. Usually in late June. Forinformation, call 540-937-4218.

Castleton Festival: Afestival of theatre, opera,recital and concert, hosted byworld famous composer LorinMaazel on his CastletonFarm, that in four seasons hastaken its place in the selectcircle of major internationalfestivals. Call 866-974-0767 orvisit castletonfestival.org.

JulyFourth of July

Celebration and Fireworks:Held on the fields of theThornton Hill race course onU.S. 522 south of Sperryville,proceeds benefit the SperryvilleVolunteer Fire Department.Lots of food, live music, gamesand displays. Fireworks startat dusk. Contact Richie Burkeat 540-987-8570 or Gary Settleat 540-987-9333.

AugustFlint Hill carnival and

parade: This annual event,usually in early August, bene-fits the Flint Hill VolunteerFire and Rescue squad. Forinformation, call 540-675-3286or visit flinthillfireva.com.

SeptemberA Taste of Rappahann -

ock: Annual festival of foodsand wine from local chefs and

vintners benefits Headwaters,Rappahannock County’s educa-tion foundation. To reserve orfor more information, contactHeadwaters at 540-987-3322or [email protected], orvisit headwatersfdn.org.

Rappahannock CountyFarm Tour & Festival: Thistwo-day, free event showcasesfarms and businesses produc-ing the very best in local food,award-winning wines and arti-sanal products, set against thebackdrop of the county'sextraordinary beauty. For moreinformation, call 540-675-5330or visit rappahannockcounty-farmtourfestival.com.

Rappahannock RoughRide: Multiple bicycle racesand events for all levels of fit-ness and skill. This outdoorchallenge benefits theRappahannock and FauquierFree Clinics. Call 540-347-0394,or visit fauquierfreeclinic.org.

OctoberTrinity Dried Flower

Sale and House Tour: Formore than half a century, thewomen of Trinity EpiscopalChurch in Washington haveheld this charitable tour.Includes tea at Middleton Inn,and lunch at the church, head-quarters for the tour. Call 540-675-3716 or visit trinwash.orgfor more information.

NovemberArtists of Rappahann -

ock Studio & Gallery Tour:The ninth annual tour will beheld November 2-3, 2013.Sponsored by theRappahannock Association forthe Arts and the Community(RAAC), the tour draws hun-dreds of art lovers toRappahannock County. Thisself-guided driving tour beginsat the Washington Fire Hall,which is set up as an art galleryfor the event, with samples ofartists' work. Tour attendeesreceive a map that directs themto the participating artists' stu-dios and the county's many fineart galleries. For further infor-mation, visit raac.org or call540-675-3193 (leave message).


ANNUALEVENTS

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24 CrowsSee listings under Arts:

Galleries, and Places to Eat.

Antique Tables Made DailyEveryone remembers the

sign, but for 25 years, AntiqueTables really does what itsays: building and selling stur-dy, farm-style reproductions ofFrench, Shaker, Irish, Mission,Trestle, Tavern and Pedestalchairs/bar stools and otherstyles of tables, desks, benchesand more with mountain andrecycled lumber. At 11669 LeeHwy., Sperryville. Open 10 to5 Tuesday-Saturday. Call 540-987-8834 or 800-413-2459, orvisit antiquetables.com.

Beech Spring Gift ShopThis fifth-generation fami-

ly-owned business is one of thelargest quilt outlets and Polishpottery distributors in all ofVirginia. The quilt shop andboutique carries a large collec-tion of sterling and vintage jew-elry, Pashmina scarves, BellaTaylor handbags and whimsi-cal women’s accessories. Theshop’s renowned fruit standcarries the largest selection ofcolorful African baskets, alongwith the best cider, preserves,jams, jellies, fruit butters and

honey. Seasonal local fruit.Open 10 to 6 daily all year. Twomiles west of Sperryville, at11600 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-8704, email [email protected] or visit beechspringgifts.com.

Central Coffee Smallest gourmet coffee

roaster in Virginia andarguably the best. Green beansroasted from plantations andcooperatives throughout theinternational coffee-growingbelt. Retail outlet and sam-pling room stays open latesome Sundays for concerts.Open 10 to 5 Friday-Sunday at11836 Lee Hwy., Sperryville.Call 540-987-1006 or visit cen-tralcoffeeroasters.com.

CoterieA lively hybrid – part

shop, part gallery and partopen-studio space – Coterieoffers rustic, farm-inspired,locally and regionally madeclothing, furniture, crafts andhome decor items in the smallbuilding beside the oldSperryville Schoolhouse. “Thetagline on our cards says it all:‘Artisans, goods and wares,’”says designer SusanMcCarthy, who with gardendesigner Jen Perrot managesthe shop. Coterie also featuresopen studio space for glassartist Patti Brennan; leather,period accessories and rustic-clothing artisans Bill andVirginia Watson; and Perrot’sown rustic garden pieces.

Open 10 to 6 Thursday-Monday, by chance or appoint-ment Tuesday-Wednesday at12018A Lee Hwy., Sperryville.Call 540-987-8249.

Early’s CarpetThis family-run Amissville

fixture sells and installs alltypes of flooring, includingcarpet, hardwood, ceramic andspecialty surfaces, such ascork and bamboo. Open 9 to 6weekdays, 9 to 5 Saturday at14574 Lee Hwy., Amissville.Call 540-937-5500 or visitearlyscarpetinc.com.

Horse N HoundA retail store packed with

all natural pet foods, suppliesfor horse and rider, outdoorclothing, hats, gloves andwaterproof footwear for allseasons. Also cards and giftswith an equestrian theme andleather bags, belts, dog collarsand more. All-natural petfoods include Blue Buffalo,Taste of The Wild andWellness. At 667 Zachary

Taylor Hwy. (U.S. 522), FlintHill. Open 10 to 5 Monday-Saturday. Call 540-675-1650or visit horsenhound.com.

Inn at Little Washington Gift ShopThe Inn Shops is a series

of five charmingly decoratedperiod rooms offering a widevariety of custom designedtableware, furnishings, gifts,antiques, jewelry, kitchenwareand delicacies from theirkitchen. Each room maintainsits own identity, much as itmight have looked in the1800s when the building wasa tavern. Open 10 to 6 daily(till 9 Saturday) at 439 MainSt., Washington. Call 540-675-3800 (ext. 215) or visit thein-natlittlewashington.com.

Knit Wit Yarn ShopProprietor Rebecca

Abecassis combines her love ofknitting and her passion forfair-trade crafts as well as her

DecemberChristmas in Little

Washington: This annualevent is held the first week-end in December and includesa Christmas parade, artisans’markets, a visit from Santaand activities and open housesby local businesses andchurches. For more informa-tion about the event (sponsor-

ship of which was in theprocess of changing when thisguide went to print), contactTown of Washington clerkLaura Dodd at 540-675-3128.

Last Night Rappahann -ock: Rappahannock HistoricalSociety sponsors an evening offamily activities, historicalexhibits, music and food,including marshmallowsroasted in an outdoor hearth,at different venues in thetown of Washington, on thelast evening of the year. Call540-675-1163 for more infor-mation.


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SHOPPING

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GROVES HARDWARE, LLCM-F: 8-5; Sat: 8-12; Sun: Closed

202 East Main Street, Remington, VA

Phone: 540-439-3225 • Fax: 540-439-1318

We may be small,but we have it all.

More than ahardware store-from footerto finish.

Horse BarnPole BuildingFencingHouseSun RoomReplacement/New ConstructionWindowsDecks

desire to support other localartisans. Knit Wit offers localand brand-name yarns,including alpaca, wools andcottons, plus sweaters,scarves, bags, jewelry, cloth-ing, fair-trade home decor andtextiles, baby gifts, chocolate,baskets, soaps and recycleditems. Classes and workshops

are also available. Open 10 to5 Monday, 12 to 5 Wednesday-Thursday, 12 to 6 Friday, 10 to6 Saturday-Sunday in theSperryville Schoolhouse at12018 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-8251, email [email protected] or visitknitwityarnshop.com.

Merry Moo MarketBased in the former

Country Store of Flint Hill,


SHOPPINGFrom Page 15

ANTIQUESAARTS, 12018 Lee Hwy.(intersection of U.S. 211and U.S. 522),Sperryville. Art andantiques – refined, tastefulselections – is the focus ofJackie Bailey Labovitz'sshop, collocated withAARTS (see below) in theold SperryvilleSchoolhouse. As arespected artist and artcurator, she offers timelessobjet d'art. Open 10 to 5Thursday-Sunday. Call540-987-8700 or 202-345-1733 for anappointment or visitaarts.com.

ANTICS, 12018 LeeHwy., Sperryville.Collocated with AARTS

(see above) in the oldSperryville Schoolhouse,ANTICS carries items inall price ranges, from finequality antiques andvintage furniture tomodern decorative gifts.Open 10 to 5 Thursday-Sunday or byappointment. Call 540-987-8700 or571-215-9672.Antiques at Middle Street,325 Middle St.,Washington. Adjacent toThe Inn at LittleWashington, this shop isa conglomeration ofbeautiful and interestingfinds in the world ofcollectibles, includingvintage furniture,porcelain (includingLimoges and pieces from

Czechoslovakia,Germany, Japan andEngland), Chineseartifacts and depressionglass, primitives andclocks of all sizes. Open10 to 6 Friday-Sundayand Monday holidays.Call 540-675-1103 orvisitantiquesatmiddlest.com.Copper Fox Antiques, 7River Lane, Sperryville.The longtime anchor to thenow-growing River District,this shop has a vast arrayof antiques andconsignment goods. Open10 to 6 daily. Call 540-987-8800 or visitcopperfoxantiques.com.Elmer's Antiques, ElmerAtkins’ collection is at 17Antique Lane in

Sperryville. Call 540-987-8355 or 540-987-8374.Schoolhouse Antiques,12018 Lee Hwy.,Sperryville. Fine furniture,carpets and art. Open 10to 6 Thursday-Sunday.Call 540-987-5008.The Shops @ Ginger HillAntiques, 12625 LeeHighway, Washington(behind MountainsidePhysical Therapy). Morethan 30 unique dealers inmore than 6,000 squarefeet offer a smattering ofall things old and antiquein a clean, air-conditionedand heated warehouse.Open 10 to 6 daily. Call540-987-8440, [email protected] or visitgingerhillantiques.com.



the Market offers fresh seafood,meats and game, as well aslocally raised meats and pro-duce. Wonderful specialty foodsand a variety of wines are plen-tiful in this gourmet store,which also offers local art, vin-tage furnishings and gifts.Open 11 to 6 daily at 617Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill.Call 540-827-4711.

Old Hollow StoreSee listing under Places

to Eat, page 8.

One Year OnlyA serendipitous collection

of artifacts from a band ofaging artists, One Year Onlyoffers hand-painted furniture,home accessories, floralarrangements, jewelry, minia-tures and a spattering of vin-tage crafts by the agingartists, who will delight youwith their wares for one yearonly before retiring. Open 10to 5 Friday-Saturday, 11 to 4Sundays and holiday Mondaysat 29 Main Street, Sperryville.Call 540-987-9400 or [email protected].



COUNTRY/CONVENIENCE STORES211 Quicke Mart – 12663 Lee Hwy., Washington,540-987-8310Baldwin’s Grocery – 111 Main St., Washington, 540-675-3383Blue Ridge Grocery – 1908 Zachary Taylor Hwy.,Huntly, 540-635-9165Chester Gap Grocery – 181 Chester Gap Road,Chester Gap, 540-635-4827Hackley’s Country Store – 14820 Lee Hwy.,Amissville, 540-937-5373Hillsdale Country Store – 13560 Lee Hwy.,Washington, 540-675-1055Laurel Mills Store – 461 Laurel Mills Road, Castleton,540-937-3015Merry Moo Market – 617 Zachary Taylor Hwy, FlintHill, 540-827-4711Mayhugh’s – 14630 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-937-5586Old Hollow Store – 12167 Lee Hwy., Sperryville,540-987-9099Rainbow Market – 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-9456Roy's Orchard & Fruit Market – 64 Old Hollow Road,Sperryville, 540-987-8636Settle’s Grocery & Garage – 706 Zachary TaylorHwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-3252Sperryville Corner Store – 3710 Sperryville Pike,Sperryville, 540-987-8185

Peter Kramer FurnitureMaster designer and cabi-

netmaker Peter Kramermakes unique, new furniturethe old-fashioned way. Hisshowroom is on the streetlevel at 311 Gay St., opendaily and by appointment.Call 540-675-3625 or visitpeterkramer.com.

Rainbow MarketThis nonprofit market at

the Hearthstone School offersorganic and natural groceriesand gifts, bath products, sup-plements, essential oils andhandmade items. Open 9 to 5weekdays, 10 to 5 Saturday,two miles west of Sperryvilleat 11576 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-9456 or email [email protected].

Rappahannock CFC Farm& Home Center

Contractors, farmers andranchers depend on theknowledgeable staff at theRappahannock CFC Farm &Home Center to supply whatthey need. Plumbing, electri-cal supplies, fencing, livestockequipment and animal healthsupplies – the store has it all.Gardeners, pet and wildlifelovers can find seed, soilamendments, pet foods andsupplies, and wild bird feedand feeders. The store hangsits hat on the quality livestockand horse feeds it sells – allproduced in a certified SafeFeed/Safe Food facility inCulpeper. One hundred per-cent of the corn, wheat andbarley in our feeds is locallygrown. Our feeds are the onlyones to carry the Virginia’sFinest logo. Shop with thepeople who support the localagricultural community – noneed to drive to a big box storewhen you can find it all closeto home. Open 7 to 5:30Monday-Friday, 7:30 to 4Saturday at 12645 LeeHighway, Washington. Call

540-987-8555, email [email protected] or visitcfcfarmhome.com.

Rappahannock Historical Society

Besides its small butengaging museum, the non-profit Historical Society alsohas a gift shop that offersmaps, memorabilia and localproducts. Open 11 to 5 Monday,Tuesday and Thursday. Call540-675-1163, email [email protected] or visit rappa-hannockhistsoc.org.

R.H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home

This colorful and artfultwo-story shop and gallery inhistoric Washington received a“Best Gift Shops 2013” awardfrom Virginia Living Magazinereaders. What sets this busi-ness apart is its unique combi-nation of two distinct shoppingexperiences: a boutique giftshop exuding a European flairand a gallery that mountshigh-quality art exhibitionsfrom regional and internation-al artists. The Ballards areknown for offering a beautifulblend of merchandise thatincludes a wide selection ofFrench jacquard table linens,fine gifts, tabletop items andwomen’s accessories, but alsooffer a stunning gallery filledwith regional and internation-al fine art and oriental rugs.Open 10 to 6 daily. Call 540-675-1411 or 866-503-3349, orvisit rhballard.com.

Sleepywood Rustic Furniture

Not your usual twig furni-ture! Traditional, contemporary,eclectic. Heirloom quality, mor-tise-and-tenon joinery. Naturalbranch shapes. Chairs, rockers,settees, accent tables, stools,beds, etc. Handcrafted on site.Open 10 to 5 Friday-Tuesday at11692 Lee Hwy., Sperryville.Call 540-987-8266 or visitsleepywood.com.

Sperryville Corner StoreHistoric country store

between Rudy’s Pizza and the

Thornton River Grille indowntown Sperryville. Freshselected meats, includingseafood, available, plus localproduce, organic and naturalfoods and an unmatched selec-tion of beers and wine. Open 8to 8 Wednesday-Sunday, 7 to 7Monday-Tuesday at 3710Sperryville Pike. Call 540-987-8185.

Sperryville EmporiumA deli serving Boars Head

meats and cheeses is one ofthe features of the Emporium.The store also offers locallycrafted gifts and crafts(including quilts, candles,soaps and lawn ornaments),and many jams, jellies, honeysand ciders. Open 10 to 6 daily,two miles west of Sperryvilleat 11669 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-8235 or visit sperryville-emporium.biz.

Sperryville PotteryHand-thrown pottery and

unique, locally made gifts.Resident potter SuzanneZylonis will work with you ona custom commission, or teachyou or a group the art ofthrowing a clay vessel of yourown! Open 10 to 6 Thursday-Monday. Call 540-987-1000 orvisit sperryvillepottery.com.

Stonyman Gourmet Farmer

In its classic 18th-centuryfarm store at 337 Gay St.,Washington, Stonyman offersfarmstead cheeses, baked con-fections and fine farm-to-tablefoods. Its Mercantile Gardensin back – with its cook’s cot-tage, massive cooking fire-place, adjacent smokehouseand lovely fountain – offersone of the loveliest spots inthe county to sit and sip a cof-fee or enjoy lunch. Open 9 to 5Thursday-Monday (hours areseasonal). Call 540-860-9090or 540-675-2005, or visitstonymangourmetfarmer.com.

Trading Post GunsTrading Post Guns has

been in business for 20 years,offering personal service

matched with top brands.When you purchase from thisshop, the owners make sureyou leave understanding howto use and care for your prod-uct. They have expert knowl-edge of the products they sell,their history and how to carefor and upgrade your pur-chase. Open 10 to 6 Monday-Wednesday, 10 to 6 Friday and9-5 Saturday at 12767 LeeHighway, Washington. Call540-675-1953, email [email protected] orvisit tradingpostgunsva.com.

Triple Oak BakeryBrooke Parkhurst’s family-

run artisanal bakery special-izes in gluten-free productsmade with local and organicingredients whenever possible.Deliveries and shipping avail-able. Open 8:30 to 5:30Tuesday-Saturday (continentalbreakfast available 8:30 to11:30 Saturday) and 8:30 to 12Thursday. At 11692A Lee Hwy.,Sperryville. Call 540-987-9122or visit tripleoakbakery.com.

Berry Hill VineyardAfter growing wine grapes

for more than 10 years, BerryHill Vineyard opened the doorsof a small rustic tasting roomin 2010. The vineyard offersCabernet Franc exclusively atthis time. Call for an appoint-ment to visit and taste theirhandcrafted wines. SamplePetit Verdot and CabernetFranc aging in barrels, waitingto be bottled. Dave and JoanneHilty and family grow, produceand bottle these wines on sitefrom grapes grown solely at thevineyard. Open by appointmentMonday-Saturday at 466Dearing Road, Flint Hill. Call540.675.2205, email [email protected] or visitberryhillvineyard.com.



WINERIES &DISTILLERY

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Chester Gap CellarsUp in Chester Gap on the

northern edge ofRappahannock County, theJung family owns and oper-ates a farm winery producinghandcrafted wines from theirmountainside vineyards. Open12 to 6 Friday, 11 to 6Saturday and 11 to 5 Sunday(or by appointment) at 405Remount Road. Call 540-636-8086, email [email protected] or visitchestergapcellars.com.

Copper Fox DistilleryAt the home of Wasmund's

Single Malt Whiskey, you canvisit the distillery and seewhere the first Applewoodchip-aged whiskey in the worldis made. You can also buy bot-tles on site. The distillery isopen 10 to 6 Monday-Saturday,with tours on the hour. Closed

Sundays. At 9 River Lane,Sperryville. Call 540-987-8554or visit copperfox.biz.

Gadino CellarsCentrally located between

Little Washington andSperryville, Gadino is commit-ted to producing tantalizingwines and shares them in afun-loving, Italy-inspired tast-ing room — with two regula-tion bocce ball courts outside,and grapes, artisan cheese andsummer sausage inside to gowith your wine. Open 11:30 to5 Friday-Sunday (till 6Saturday) year-round at 92Schoolhouse Road, Washing -ton. Call 540-987-9292 or visitgadinocellars.com.

Gray Ghost Vineyards Gray Ghost is Rappahann -

ock's oldest winery, producinginternationally acclaimed winefrom 100 percent estate-grownfruit. Gray Ghost is familyowned and operated, and avisit to the winery offers aknowledgeable staff, southern

hospitality, beautiful picnicgrounds and spacious indoorfacilities. Ask about GrayGhost's famous winery events,entertaining tours and themost popular volunteer harvestprogram in the state! Open 11to 5 Friday-Sunday (call foradditional summer hours) at14706 Lee Hwy., Amissville.Call 540-937-4869 or visitgrayghostvineyards.com.

Little Washington WineryBetween Washington and

Sperryville, a short distance offU.S. 211, Little WashingtonWinery offers panoramic BlueRidge vistas, room and provi-sions for picnics and hikes, anda tasty selection of wines.LWW’s frequent events andwine offerings are updated onthe web (littlewashingtonwin-ery.com). Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday and holiday Mondaysat 72 Christmas Tree Lane,Washington. Call 540-987-8330.

Narmada WineryNarmada Winery offers

excellence in wines and ambi-ence. Our small boutique win-ery offers grand views, a pavil-ion on the lake and picnicareas. The Tasting Roomoffers Indian small plates, fre-quent live music and a giftshop. Open 11 to 5 Thursday,Friday and Monday, and 11 to6 Saturday and Sunday(hours are seasonal), at 80Narmada Lane (off U.S. 211),Amissville. Call 540-937-6613or visit narmadawinery.com.

Quiévremont Vineyard Quiévremont’s vineyard

was established in 2008, thewinery in 2012. Five wines arecurrently offered: a Merlot,Rose, Meritage, Vin de Maison(Virginia red wine blend) andthe Quiévremont’s award-win-ning Chardonnay. By 2014 itwill offer an additional threewines produced in a Bordeauxstyle. The winery and vineyardare located at the center ofReality Farm, a working beefand dairy cattle farm estab-lished circa 1753. Wine-tastingvisitors are welcome to tour thefarm or enjoy a stay in its vaca-tion rental apartment on thebank of the Covington River.New winery and tasting-roomfacilities are under develop-ment. Open daily by appoint-ment only at 67 Reality FarmLane, Washington (off GidBrown Hollow Road near U.S.211). Contact proprietors Johnor Teri Guevremont at 540-987-3192 or [email protected],or visit quievremont.com.

Rappahannock CellarsAt historic Glenway Farm,

this state-of-the-art winery isopen for tours, tastings andstrolls through the vineyard.Enjoy the new tasting room orsimply sit on the deck and takein the surroundings. Nine vari-eties of wine grapes are grown,including traditional EuropeanFrench varieties, French-American hybrids and nativeVirginian grapes. Open 11 to 5daily year-round (Saturdays till6) at 14437 Hume Road (cornerof U.S. 522 and Route 635) inHuntly. Call 540-635-9398 orvisit rappahannockcellars.com.


WINERIESFrom Page 18

Sharp Rock VineyardsAt Sharp Rock Vineyards,

the owners take great pride inbeing a small, artisan winerythat crafts 12 award-winningwines each year from fruithand-selected and picked fromtheir own vineyards. They useold-world winemaking tech-niques, stressing balance and aminimalist style, to create winereflecting the vineyard’s uniquemountainside location.Accommodations in cabins arealso available (see under Placesto Stay). Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday or by appointment at 5Sharp Rock Road, Sperryville.Call 540-987-8020 or visitsharprockvineyards.com.

Due to the seasonal natureof these businesses, customersare advised to call ahead toconfirm hours and productsavailable.

Adams Custom SlaughterThe Adams family raises

and sells corn-fed beef by thewhole, half or piece. They alsosell bacon, scrapple and home-made sausage. At 27 ShurgenLane (three miles north ofU.S. 211) off South Poes Road(Route 637) in Amissville. Call540-937-7497.

Bearly Dairy GoatsSue Garvin and Ben

Rupchis have high-qualityAlpine dairy goats for milk pro-duction, showing, meat or pets.Open year round by appoint-ment at 90 Rolling Road (Route681), about four miles south ofSperryville off F.T. Valley Road(Route 231). Call 540-987-7206,email [email protected] orvisit bearlyalpines.com.

Belle Meade FarmMike Biniek and Susan

Hoffman integrate their retailfarm with a farm-based school

and a bed and breakfast, andsell seasonal produce, poultry(including Thanksgivingturkeys), eggs, herbs, pasture-raised pork and grass-fed beef,at 353 F.T. Valley Road,Sperryville. Call 540-987-9748or visit bellemeade.net.

Cherries on TopA sweet cherry orchard at

the summit of Little MulkyMountain in Flint Hill,Cherries on Top has wonderful360-degree views of the county.Owners Garrick Giebel andAnne Grenade grow 12 culti-vars, including Bing and RoyalAnne and sell them at a road-side stand, as well as to manyof the county's restaurants.The season is typically onlythree weeks long from approxi-mately Memorial Day untilmid-June. The orchard is openfor picking your own cherriesby appointment only from 8 to5 during the harvest season.Access the orchard through agate on Grinton Lane offAileen Road; four-wheel drive

is required. Call 703-255-1207or 703-628-0776 (cell), or [email protected].

Cornucopia FarmBeautiful white doves are

available year round for spec-tacular releases at weddings,graduations, funerals andother special events. Visitswelcome; by appointment only.Call 540-675-2336, email [email protected] or visit vir-giniadoves.com.

Country GardensMargery Manuli has fresh

and dried lavender, lavenderhoney and a terrific herbes deProvence mix. The gardensare open from mid-May toOctober by appointment onlyat 559 South Poes Road(Route 637), about two milesnorth of U.S. 211 inAmissville. Call 540-937-3326.

Crowfoot FarmDelicious heritage pas-

tured pork, poultry and eggs,


FARMS,ORCHARDS &NURSERIES

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VIRGINIATRUFFLES, LLC

John & Pat Martin, Sole Proprietors

TRUFFLE INOCULATEDSEEDLINGS

Visits by appointment atour Nursery and Truffiere

in Rixeyville, Virginia

[email protected]

www.virginiatruffle.com

handmade soaps and gifts.Non-GMO. Crowfoot Farm is ahaven for rare heritage breedsof farm animals includingOssabaw Island pigs, HogIsland sheep, Standard Bronzeturkeys, Cotton Patch geeseand Red Dorking chickens.Visit the farm and ask aboutland stewardship and theimportance of preserving heir-loom species. Open Monday-Saturday by appointment at3085 Indian Run Road,Amissville. Call 540-937-4490or visit crowfootfarm.com.

Eastwood NurseriesThe East Coast's premiere

source of Japanese maples.Open by appointment only(and some open-house week-ends) at 634 Long MountainRoad, Washington. Call 540-675-1234, email schroeder.east-

[email protected] or visit japan-esemaples.com.

Evergreen Etc.This nursery, specializing

in evergreen trees andChristmas trees, is open fromThanksgiving to Christmas at285 Rock Mills Road (Route622), Woodville. Call 540-937-5850 or email [email protected].

The Farm at SunnysideNick and Gardiner

Lapham’s Farm at Sunnysidegrows certified organic fruitsand vegetables for sale locallyas well as at area farmers'markets, restaurants andthrough an on-farmCommunity SupportedAgriculture (CSA) program. At27 Sweetwater Lane, less thantwo miles northwest of thetown of Washington. Call 540-675-9946, email [email protected] or visit the-farmatsunnyside.com.


AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONSFarm-To-Table ProgramThe Farm-To-Table Program is a partnership betweenHeadwaters (the local educational foundation),Rappahannock County Public Schools and othercommunity organizations, including theRappahannock County Farm Bureau, the YoungFarmland Fund and Sunnyside Institute. For moreinformation, email [email protected] Youth Development4-H is an education program of the VirginiaCooperative Extension that assists youths aged 5 to19 in acquiring the knowledge, life skills and attitudesthat will enable them to become self-directing,contributing and productive members of society. Formore information, contact program technician JenniferKapsa at the local Extension office (311-J Gay St.,Washington): 540-675-3619 or [email protected] Farm Service AgencyThe agency assists local farmers through its agriculturalcommodity, conservation programs and specializedloans. Contact executive director Cynthia Bowman atthe agency’s office in Orange, at 540-672-1638 [email protected], or visit fsa.usda.gov.Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation DistrictThe CSWCD serves Rappahannock and four othermember counties by providing landowners witheducational information, technical assistance and awide range of programs to encourage communityparticipation in conserving soil, water and relatednatural resources. Rappahannock’s elected directorsare Evelyn Kerr and Monira Rifaat, and its associatedirectors are John Genho and Richard McNear.Contact district manager Greg Wichelns at 540-825-8591 or [email protected], or visitculpeperswcd.org.Virginia Cooperative ExtensionThe Extension is an educational outreach program ofthe commonwealth's land grant universities, VirginiaTech and Virginia State University. Extension agentKenner Love is based in Washington at 311-J Gay St.Call 540-675-3619 or email [email protected] Farm BureauThe bureau lobbies legislators on agricultural issuesand provides insurance for its members. Contact PatWhorton at the bureau’s local office (11929 LeeHwy., Sperryville) at 540-987-8225 [email protected].

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FARMFrom Page 21

A Tribute toA Bit of

Rappahannock…When the fields are fresh and green,

‘tis then old Black Rock should be seen.Its hills and meadows most serene,can readily inspire a poet’s dream.

When storms threaten, as they often do,Black Rock takes on a different hue.

No matter what the time of year,we always hold our Black Rock dear.It’s always there to excite emotion,

and rekindle anew our great devotion.I’ve traveled far, by sea and air,

and never have found a land so fairAs Black Rock Farmwith its tranquil air.

--Jack DwyerIn Loving Memory of John J. Dwyer

January 10, 1919 - July 27, 2003


Harmany HighlandsJoyce Harman is a holistic

veterinarian who treats withall-natural medicines andraises Scottish Highland cat-tle on nothing but grass. Beefis available some of the year,by appointment only. At 1214North Poes Road (just offCrest Hill Road). Call 703-395-7613 (cell) or email [email protected].

High Places OrchardsEd Streapy has pick-your-

own apples in 14 varieties,including Granny Smith andGinger Gold. The orchard alsooffers peaches, plums and nec-tarines. Picnic by the pondwith a view of RattlesnakeMountain at 121 WinesapLane (off Route 662, a half-mile from U.S. 522) in FlintHill. Call 540-635-5537.

Hill House Farm & NurseryHill House Farm &

Nursery is a family-ownednursery dedicated to growinghigh-quality native plants forgardens, landscape restorationprojects and habitat creation.It also offers landscape consul-tation, design and installationservices. The nursery is openby appointment at 631Scrabble Road, Castleton. Call540-937-1798 or visit hill-housenativeplants.com.

Jenkins OrchardPull up to the green and

white packing shed for theJenkins' family's fresh-pickedapples (16 types, includingRambo and Blacktwig), peach-es (12 types, white and yellow),pears and nectarines fromtheir 50-acre orchard at 355Yancey Road (Route 621) inWoodville. Call 540-987-8192.

Lazy S Llama RanchThis sales and breeding

ranch has llamas in assortedages, colors and sizes. See howsmart, social, friendly andclean these animals are. It's a

great alternative to traditionallivestock. At 3166 WaterfordRoad (Route 611, off Route642) in Amissville. Call 540-937-7437, email [email protected] visit lazysllamaranch.com.

Lee’s OrchardThis orchard, which has

been in the Lee family sincethe 1880s, has pick-your-ownand fresh-picked apples (28varieties), including AlbemarlePippin, Jonagold and Mutsu,plus hard-to-find quince,peaches and pears. In the fall,the Lees feature cider, honeyand pumpkins. At 65 OrchardLane (off U.S. 211) nearWashington. Call 540-675-3201(apple shed) or 540-675-3558.

Manor FarmThis family-owned and -

operated cow/calf-beef cattleoperation is located on U.S.211, about two miles west ofWashington. Visitors are wel-come by appointment at nocharge. Call Monira Rifaat at540-987-8613 or email her [email protected].

Meadowgreen Farm When John Kiser's

Yorkshire pigs aren't outsideacting like pigs, living shortbut happy lives, growing slowlyand naturally on high-proteinfescue grass (no hormones, noantibiotics), they are relaxingin the shade of a 19th-centurybarn. Call the Kisers between7 and 9 p.m. for an appoint-ment: 540-987-8445.

Misty Mountain Farm &Blue Ridge Yarns

A hand spinning and weav-ing workshop offering classesand supplies for knitting, feltingand natural dyeing. Finn sheep,Lincoln sheep, angora goats andllamas are raised on site. At 154Quail Call Lane (2.2 milessouth of U.S. 211 on Route 642)in Amissville. Call 540-937-4707, email [email protected] or visit misty-mountainfarm.com.

Moore’s OrchardStop at Louis Moore's farm

for fresh-picked apples (nine

varieties, including OzarkGold and Arkansas Black),peaches (five varieties, whiteand yellow), plums, sweetcherries, peppers and heirloomtomatoes. Local honey fromAdmiral's Apiary is also avail-able. Bring containers to 630Fodderstack Road (Route 628)near Washington. Call 540-675-3553.

Muskrat Haven FarmManfred and Etta Call

have pick-your-own and fresh-picked strawberries, blueber-ries, black and red raspber-ries, blackberries and pump-kins. At season's peak,Muskrat has heirloom toma-toes, melons and sweet corn.Visit them at 20 CedarbreakLane (on U.S. 211) betweenAmissville and Washington.Call 540-937-5892 or 540-937-5191 (fruit stand).

Mount Vernon FarmThe farm produces 100-

percent grass-fed beef andlamb and pastured pork forsale at its on-farm store andthrough city buyers clubs.Livestock receive no vaccina-tions, hormones or antibiotics.The farm store is open 12 to 4Saturday and by appointmentMonday-Friday on MountVernon Lane, off U.S. 522/211just east of Sperryville. Call540-987-9559, email [email protected] or visitmountvernongrassfed.com.

Roy’s Orchard & Fruit Market

Roy and Janet Alther havestrawberries, cherries, blue-berries, peaches, nectarines,plums, blackberries, pears,apples and pumpkins in thatseasonal order, plus fresh veg-etables. Stop by at 64 OldHollow Road (just off U.S. 211)in Sperryville. Open 8 to 8daily. Call 540-987-8636.

Sacred Springs FarmThe 150-acre working horse

farm is the home of world-classLusitano horses, a breed of theIberian Peninsula. The farmspecializes in breeding, horsesfor sale, trail rides and leader-

ship workshops based on own-ers Marc and Alaina LoveCugnon’s book, “The Purpose-Linked Organization.” At 1679North Poes Road (Route 637),Flint Hill. Call 540-631-0174.

Touchstone FarmAlan Zuschlag raises pure-

bred Clun Forest sheep on 110acres near Flint Hill. Whole orhalf lamb packages plus specialorders are available each fall.Order online at touchstone-farm.org.

Waterpenny FarmEric Plaksin and Rachel

Bynum grow pesticide-free veg-etables and flowers available forsale on the farm. CommunitySupported Agriculture (CSA)shares are also available. At 53Waterpenny Lane (off U.S. 211in Sperryville). Call 540-987-8567 or visitwaterpennyfarm.com.

Williams OrchardThe Williams have spent

more than 75 years producingquality fruit and vegetables ontheir family-owned and -oper-ated orchard and farm. At 3Williams Farm Lane (offRoute 729) near Flint Hill.Call 540-675-3765.

Wits End FarmThis Amissville family

farm's purebred sheep flockproduces delicious lamb meatand beautiful fiber for spinningand hand knitting. Limitedquantities of hand-paintedyarn available. Knitting andfelting classes. Farm visits byappointment – spinning andknitting groups welcome.Reach owners Dave andCathie Shiff at 540-219-8396 [email protected].

W.R. Welch & Sons,Mountain View FarmWith farms in Huntly and

Flint Hill, the Welches sell cus-tom-finished, grain-fed cattle toorder year around. On U.S.522 north of Flint Hill, justpast Wakefield Country DaySchool and near U.S. 662. Call540-675-3663 or 540-636-9965.

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iques, page 16.

Geneva Welch GalleryGeneva Welch is a national-

ly known artist who displayswatercolor, oil painting and dry-point etchings of animals andcountry scenes. Limited editionprints and hand-painted orna-ments and platters. Open 11 to6 Thursday-Monday, 10 to 6Saturday at 341 Main St.,Washington. Call 540-675-3332(540-675-3779 for the studio) orvisit genevawelch.com.

Glassworks GalleryWide selection of hand-

blown glass art pieces andother handcrafted items byproprietor Eric Kvarnes andmany others, just over theswinging footbridge on U.S.211 west of Sperryville. Glass-blowing classes offered as wellas propane tank refills. At11774 Lee Hwy., open 10:30 to5 Thursday-Tuesday. Call 540-987-8474 or visit glassworks-gallery.com.

Haley Fine ArtHaley Fine Art showcases

regional art and fine craft inhistoric Sperryville. HFA con-nects collectors with artistsand the context in which theirwork evolves. It also offerscustom picture framing, artappraisal, design, delivery andinstallation services. Open 10to 6 Thursday-Monday. Call540-987-1000 or visit haleyfin-eart.com.

Inn at Little Washington Gift ShopJust across Main Street

from the famed five-starrestaurant, you can visit thegallery inside the gift shopwhere an ever-changingexhibit of artists is presented.At 439 Main St., Washington.Call 540-675-3801 (ext. 215)or email [email protected].

Middle Street GalleryThis long-running nonprof-

it artists’ cooperative featuresmuseum-quality painting, pho-tography and sculpture in anew space at RappahannockCentral, next to River DistrictArts (3 River Lane,Sperryville). Exhibits by its 20member artists and otherschange each month. Open 10to 5 Friday-Sunday. Visit mid-dlestreetgallery.org or call 540-987-9330 for more information.

Old Rag Photography GalleryOld Rag Photography is a

cooperative gallery thatexhibits the work of its mem-bers and offers photographicservices, classes and individualinstruction by its members RayBoc, Joyce Harman, BetteHileman, Jason Howard,Douglas Norton, Molly Peter -son and Francie Schroe der.Member Ron Soldo offers cus-tom wooden framing. Open 11to 5 Friday-Sunday at a newlocation, 4 River Lane, Sperry -ville. Call 540-987-8747, [email protected] orvisit oldragphotography.com.

R.H. Ballard GalleryArtist Robert Ballard, who

has been in gallery and muse-um work for more than 30years, exhibits a wide range ofregional and international artwork in his gallery at 307 MainSt., Washington. He and JoanieBallard also offer unique gifts,imported tablecloths and deco-rative items in the street-levelshop. Open 10 to 6 daily, year-round. Call 540-675-1411 orvisit rhballard.com.

River District ArtsA smaller version of

Alexandria’s Torpedo Factorythat takes up half of the former

packing house known asRappahannock Central, RDA isa collective of local artists work-ing in a wide variety of mediaand styles. Visit the artists atwork in their studios or seechanging exhibitions of localand international artists atRDA’s Confluent Gallery. RDAalso sponsors frequent specialevents and trunk shows bylocal artisans. In Sperryville’sRiver District at 3 River Lane.Open 10 to 5 Friday-Sunday.Call 540-987-8770 or visitriverdistrictarts.org.

Castleton FestivalAn annual music festival

for young artists established byLorin and Dietlinde Maazel attheir 550-acre estate onCastleton Farm Road, whichnow draws fans of classicalmusic, opera and other musicgenres to more than a month ofperformances in the now-per-manent Festival Theatre, a650-seat, tent-topped operahouse and concert hall that sitsin a former horse pasture offHope Hill Road, as well as theMaazels’ intimate 140-seatTheatre House. The small butstate-of-the-art Theatre Housealso offers a modest season ofconcerts and other performanc-es throughout the year – recitaland chamber music programs,dance and theatrical eventsand opera – sponsored bynewly reorganized CastletonFestival Foundation. Fordetails on all the foundation’sprograms, visit castletonfesti-val.org or call 540-937-3454.

RappahannockAssociation for the Arts

and the CommunityRAAC is the nonprofit

organization behind manylocal art programs and events,including the Artists ofRappahannock Studio &Gallery Tour held every


ARTS:GALLERIES

ARTS:PERFORMANCE

November, film screenings, alecture series at the library,plays and more held at theRAAC Community Theatre,Soup 'n' Soul talks held inprivate homes and MitchellFund grants awarded to newand aspiring local artists.For more information, call540-675-3193, [email protected] or visitraac.org. RAAC also spon-sors the RAAC CommunityTheatre (below).

RAAC Community TheatreThe Theatre presents

plays, readings, poetry coffeehouses and workshops in thehistoric (and recently air-conditioned and heated) for-mer country church at 310Gay Street, Washington. Formore information, visitraac.org (and click onCommunity Theatre) or call540-675-3193 (leave mes-sage).

The Theatre atWashington

Run by Wendy Weinbergfor many years, the Theatrepresents a wide variety ofprofessional musical anddramatic performances, usu-ally on weekends. TheTheatre presents jazz, cham-ber music, Celtic music,classical piano recitals andan eclectic mix of othermusical and dramatic per-formances during itsJanuary-to-July and August-to-December seasons. TheTheatre welcomes such per-formers as Mark Russell,the famous politicalhumorist and satirist,Kennedy Center ChamberPlayers, celebrated blue-grass bands and classic jazzbands. (RAAC presents itsmonthly Friday-night filmseries here as well.)Reservations are recom-mended for most events atthe Theatre, 291 Gay St.,Washington. Call 540-675-1253, email [email protected] or visit theatre-wash-ington-va.com.

Boy Scouts: ContactRoger Pierson, scout masterfor ages 11 to 18, at 540-222-9465, or Mike DelGrosso, cubmaster for ages 6 to 12, at540-987-9226.

Girl Scouts: Contact AmoMerritt, coordinator, at 540-987-8431, or visit gsvsc.org.

Businesses of Rappa -hannock (BizRapp):Membership organizationBizRapp (formerly theRappahannock Hospitality andVisitors Association) works topromote the cultural and his-toric heritage and tourismopportunities of RappahannockCounty as well as its retail,dining, hospitality and otherRappahannock-based businessofferings. Contact presidentSherri Fickel at 540-987-3383or [email protected],or visit rhva.org.

Plant a Row for theHungry: Program encouragesRappahannock gardeners toplant a little extra for theRappahannock Food Pantry.Call the Food Pantry at 540-675-1177 or visit rappahan-nockpantry.org.

Project Rainbow:Organization provides supportservices for chronically ill chil-dren, adults and their familiesthrough physical, emotionaland financial support. ContactJane Mullan, president, at540-987-8978.

Rappahannock AgingTogether: Part of a regionalpartnership taking action toimprove quality of life for olderadults and their families.Meetings are 1 p.m. on thefourth Thursday of each monthat the Rappahannock CountyLibrary. Call 540-829-6405 orvisit agingtogether.org.

Rappahannock AnimalWelfare League: RAWL res-cues homeless dogs and helpspets find and stay in lovinghomes. RAWL’s shelter at 164

Weaver Road, Amissville, alsooffers spay and neuter pro-grams and rabies clinics.Contact manager Patti Want([email protected]) at540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283, or visit rawldogs.org.

Rappahannock CountyDemocratic Committee:Contact John Diley at 540-937-4875 or visit rappdems.org.

Rappahannock CountyRepublican Committee:Contact chair Evelyn Kerr at540-937-2650 [email protected], or

visit rapprepublicans.com.Rappahannock

Historical Society:Nonprofit organization com-mitted to gathering, preserv-ing and disseminating infor-mation about the history ofRappahannock County.Volunteer staff membersassist with genealogical, prop-erty and other types of histori-cal research for a fee. The soci-ety’s museum (328 Gay St.,Washington) is open 11 to 5


COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONS

See ORGANIZATIONS, Page 26

Monday, Tuesday andThursday or by appointment.Contact executive directorJudy Tole at 540-675-1163 [email protected], orvisit rappahannockhistsoc.org.

Rappahannock LionsClub: Provides voluntaryservices throughout the com-munity. The club meets at theSperryville Volunteer FireDepartment at 7 p.m. everysecond and fourth Thursdays.Contact president Bill Gadino([email protected]), pub-licity chair Bud Meyers ([email protected]) or visitrappahannocklions.org.

RappCats is a nonprofitorganization that helps stray,abused, abandoned andunwanted cats in the county,and is building a shelter ithopes to open this fall in FlintHill. For more information orto adopt, contact RappCats at540-987-8099 [email protected].

Rappnet.org: A self-mod-erated email listserv by and forresidents of RappahannockCounty. Discussion is freewheel-ing and encompasses all sub-jects. Contact Eric Kvarnes at540-987-8474 or [email protected], or visit rappnet.org.

Rappahannock-Rapidan Medical ReserveCorps: The corps servesCulpeper, Fauquier, Madison,Orange and Rappahannockcounties by establishing localteams of public health volun-teers to strengthen the publichealth infrastructure andimprove emergency prepared-ness and response. ContactClaudia Vento at the CulpeperCounty Health Department(540-829-7350) or [email protected].

Rappahannock SeniorCitizen Center: OpenMonday-Thursday at theScrabble School, serving a hotlunch at noon and open to allcounty seniors aged 60 and

up, with daily activities andtrips. Contact manager DarcyCanton at 540-987-3638.

Washington LadiesAuxiliary: Raises funds forthe Washington VolunteerFire and Rescue Squad. Thegroup’s Thrift Shop, locatednear the fire station, is open10 to 5 Tuesday-Wednesdayand 9 to 3 Saturday.

Woodville CommunityOrganization: Contact JeffLight at 540-987-9523 or [email protected].

Krebser Fund forRappahannock County

ConservationThe Krebser Fund was

created in honor of Dr. WernerKrebser, who served on thecounty planning commissionfor 22 years and provided astrong voice for preservingRappahannock’s scenic beautyand open spaces. The fund isused to protect selected prop-erties in the county throughconservation easements andselected other programs,including those aimed atdefraying the costs of provid-ing stream buffers in agricul-tural areas. It is administeredby the PiedmontEnvironmental Council. EmailNick Lapham, fund chair, [email protected].

Native Wildlife RescueThis organization rescues

sick, injured or orphanedwildlife and rehabilitates andreleases them. Contact AmoMerritt, 5438 Sperryville Pike,Boston, at 540-987-8431 [email protected]; CalDooley at 540-364-6364; orJudie Graham at 540-825-6407.

Piedmont Environmental Council

PEC is a regional environ-mental organization focused


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YOUTH SPORTS• Rappahannock County School SportsAssociation (RCSSA) is a booster club for parentsof students participating in Virginia High SchoolLeague (VHSL) sports in the county. Amy Burnett ispresident. For more information, visitrappahannockathletics.org.• Rappahannock Athletic Association/Rappahannock Culpeper Baseball (RAA/RCB) isbased at the Stuart Field complex in Amissville. Formore information, visit rappculpbaseball.com orcall 540-937-7900.• Piedmont Softball Association sponsors Amissville-based softball programs for girls 5 to 18. Call PSApresident Mauri Payne at 540-522-3675.• Rappahannock County Soccer Associationsponsors youth league play, spring and fall, andcan be reached at [email protected], or visitrappsoccer.com.• Rappahannock Youth Basketball League (RYBL)provides kids aged 5 to 14 team play fromDecember to February. For more information, call540-987-3347.

ENVIRONMENTALPROGRAMS


on land conservation and landuse planning. PEC'sRappahannock office is locatedon Gay Street in Washington.Contact Don Loock, PEC'sRappahannock land conserva-tion officer, at 540-522-4222 [email protected], or visitpecva.org.

Ragged MountainResource Center

The center helps coordi-nate local and regional educa-tional and recreational activi-ties, such as hikes, naturalhistory programs, watershedand ecosystem awareness,bonfires, deep ecology discus-sions and programs and more!Contact director Hunt Harrisat 540-987-8888 or [email protected].

Rappahannock CountyConservation AllianceRCCA specializes in con-

servation easements and landpreservation. Call 540-987-9118 or email [email protected],or visit rccava.org.

Rapp. Friends and Loversof Our Watershed

RappFLOW’s aim is topreserve, protect, conserveand restore water resourcesand watersheds inRappahannock County.Contact coordinator BeverlyHunter at 540-937-4744 [email protected], orvisit rappflow.org.

Rappahannock League forEnvironmental Protection

RLEP’s mission is to pro-tect the open spaces and ruralcharacter of RappahannockCounty, as well preserve natu-ral and historic places,wildlife, ecosystems and thefarm economy. Contact presi-dent Rick Kohler at 540-675-1373 or visit rlep.org.

Rappahannock CountyPublic Schools

School Board meets the

second Tuesday of each monthat 6:30 p.m. at RappahannockCounty High School library.

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Principal: Michael Tupper12576 Lee Hwy.Washington, VA 22747540-227-0745

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal: Cathy Jones34 Schoolhouse Road..Washington, VA 22747540-227-0745

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSDonna Matthews, superin-

tendent. The school division’sadministrative offices are at 6Schoolhouse Road, Washing -ton; 540-227-0023. For moreinformation, email [email protected] or visitrappahannockschools.us.

Private SchoolsWAKEFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLWakefield County Day

School is a preschoolthrough 12th-grade collegepreparatory day schoolwhose curriculum empha-sizes scholarship in the clas-sical tradition. At 1059Zachary Taylor Hwy., FlintHill. Contact new head ofschool Jessica AndrusLindstrom at 540-635-8555or visit wakefieldcds.org.

HEARTHSTONE SCHOOL A pre-K through 12th

grade Waldorf school,Hearthstone’s curriculum isdesigned to nurture and edu-cate the whole child, “head,heart and hands.” Threemiles west of Sperryville onU.S. 211. Contact head ofschool Jane Mullan at 540-987-9212 or [email protected], or visithearthstoneschool.org.

BELLE MEADE SCHOOL Adjacent to a B&B and a

working farm at 353 F.T.Valley Road south ofSperryville, Belle MeadeSchool’s mission combinesacademic excellence and sus-tainable living. Curriculum

for grades 6 through 12includes farming, socialresponsibility and workingto create harmony with theland, a program where astudent can “grow in mind,body and spirit.” Contacthead of school SusanHoffman at 540-987-8970 orvisit bellemeadeschool.org.

MOUNTAIN LAUREL MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL

As part of the FrontRoyal-based Mountain LaurelMontessori School, the FlintHill farm school offers pro-grams for seventh- throughninth-graders that provide theopportunity to become animportant member of a work-ing community. Each is chal-lenged to contribute intellectu-ally, physically and socially. At23 Sunny Slope Lane, FlintHill. Contact director SusanHolmes at 540-675-1011 [email protected], or visit mountainlaurelmontessori.org.

Daycare/PreschoolBABY BEAR DAYCARE

Baby Bear Daycare andPreschool is Virginia state-licensed, first aid and CPR-certified, MAT-certified centerthat offers a full range of day-care and preschool for yourchild. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.weekdays at 30 Main St.,Sperryville, with a fenced playyard and using the A BekaBook Curriculum andKindergarten Readiness pro-gram. Call director ConnieReid at 540-987-9644.

CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTERThe only nationally

accredited daycare and pre-school in the surrounding 10-county area, CCLC’s programsrange from infants to pre-kindergarten as well as after-school care. Full-time summercamp for school age children.Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.weekdays at 12763 Lee Hwy.,Washington. Contact directorRose Ann Smythe at 540-675-3237 or [email protected], or visitrappcclc.com.

Educational FoundationsHEADWATERS

An educational, communi-ty-sponsored nonprofit whosemission is to foster educationalexcellence in RappahannockCounty by cultivating the coop-erative spirit of the whole com-munity to benefit all students;through core programs of NextStep (in collaboration withRappahannock County PublicSchools) career and collegeaccess program; Mini-Grantsfor teachers; Farm-to-Table(with RCPS and other commu-nity organizations, supportsclasses in agriculture and hor-ticulture plus outreach gardenprojects with Food Pantry andthe Senior Center); a StarfishMentoring Program and anAfter-School Program in part-nership with RCES. Contactdirector Jane Bowling-Wilsonat 540-987-3322 or [email protected], or visitheadwatersfdn.org.

LIVING SKY FOUNDATIONis a community-based,

educational nonprofit organi-zation that brings inspirationto the classroom with lessonplans and enrichment pro-grams for teachers and homeinstructors that encouragestudents to develop skills ofself-discovery, self-acceptanceand self-discipline. All lessonplans are proactive and takean optimistic approach on life,igniting self-esteem and imag-ination, and correlate with theDepartment of Education’s K-12 national standards oflearning. For more informa-tion, contact Cherl Crews at540-937-2738 [email protected].

SCRABBLE SCHOOL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

The foundation supportsthe preservation of ScrabbleSchool (111 Scrabble Road,Castleton) and educates thepublic about African-Americanhistory of education in post-Civil War Virginia and theSouth. Contact Bob Lander at540-222-1547 [email protected], orvisit scrabbleschool.org.

EDUCATION

Administration and ZoningJohn W. McCarthy,

Rappahannock County admin-istrator, has offices at 290 GaySt., Washington. Call 540-675-5330 or email [email protected], or visitrappahannockcountyva.gov.

AttorneyCounty attorney Peter H.

Luke has offices opposite thecourthouse at 239 Gay St. andcan be reached at 540-675-5339.

Board of SupervisorsThe board meets the first

Monday of the month at 2p.m. for general business and7 p.m. for any public hearings.Meetings are held at the coun-ty courthouse, 250 Gay St.,

Washington. The chairman isRoger A. Welch (WakefieldDistrict, 540-675-3686 [email protected]); vice-chair is S. Bryant Lee(Hampton district, 540-675-3178); other members areRonald L. Frazier (Jacksondistrict, 540-937-5983 or [email protected]),Michael J. Biniek (Piedmontdistrict, 540-987-9748 [email protected]) and I.Christopher Parrish(Stonewall-Hawthorne dis-trict, 540-270-6093).

Animal ControlDispatched through the

Sheriff ’s Office. Call 540-675-5300.

Building OfficeRichie V. Burke, building

official, has offices at 311NGay St. (rear), Washington.Call 540-675-5340 or [email protected]. He also serves as thecounty’s emergency servicescoordinator.

Commissioner of AccountsDouglas K. Baumgardner,

PO Box 270, 211-A Main St.,Washington. Call 540-675-3617 or email [email protected].

Commissioner of theRevenue

Beverly S. Atkins hasoffices at 262 Gay St.,Washington. Call 540-675-5370 or email [email protected].

Health DepartmentOffices at 491A Main St.,

Washington, open 8 to 4:30weekdays. Call 540-675-3516.Contact environmental healthspecialist Medge Carter byemail at [email protected].

LibraryRappahannock County

Library has books and audio-video items to loan, plus pub-lic computers, free wifi andother services detailed onlineat rappahannocklibrary.org.Library is open 10 to 6 week-days (till 8 Mondays andWednesdays) and 10 to 2Saturdays at 4 Library Road(off U.S. 211 just east ofWashington). Closed Sundaysand federal and state holi-days. David Shaffer is thedirector. Call 540-675-3780 oremail [email protected].

Planning CommissionThe commission meets at

7:30 p.m. on the thirdWednesday of the month atthe courthouse, on Gay St.,Washington. ChairmanCharles W. Strittmatter(Wakefield district) can bereached at 540-364-4535 [email protected].

Recycling and TrashDisposal

Flatwood Refuse andRecycling Center

Household trash and recy-clables are accepted fromcounty residents. There is also

a shed for clothing, books andother usable items to bedonated. Open 9 to 7 Friday-Sunday, 7 to 7 Wednesday-Thursday at 15 FlatwoodRoad (off Rock Mills Roadnear U.S. 211), Washington.Call 540-987-8985.

Amissville Refuse andRecycling Center

Commercial and residen-tial waste and recyclables areaccepted from Rappahannockresidents and businesses.Tires, some electronic recy-cling and other items areaccepted for a fee. Open 7:30to 5:30 Monday-Saturday at168 Weaver Road, Amissville.Call 540-937-3337.

Social ServicesThe department offers

benefit programs, foster careand adoption, adult and childprotective services and classesto help parents deal with ado-lescents, Medicaid and more.Open 8 to 4:30 at 354 Gay St.,Washington. Contact directorBeverly Dunford at 540-675-3313 or [email protected].

TreasurerFrances A. Foster, offices

at 274 Gay St., Washington.Call 540-675-5360.

Zoning Appeals, Board ofThe board meets at 7:30

p.m. the fourth Wednesday ofthe month at the courthouse.Contact chairman RobertWeinberg (Sperryville) at 540-547-3993.

Water and SewerAuthority

The authority meets at7:30 p.m. the first Thursday ofthe month at the courthouse.Offices at 3751 SperryvillePike, Sperryville; call 540-987-3185 to reach plant managerPamela Parker. Contact chair-man Rick Lessard at [email protected] or 540-987-3148.

Voting InformationTo learn where to vote,

contact the Rappahannock


GOVERNMENTRAPPAHANNOCK

COUNTY

County Voter RegistrationOffice or visit sbe.state.va.us.Kimberly McKiernan is thecounty’s registrar of voters,with offices at 262-A Gay St.,Washington; call 540-675-5380or email [email protected].

AdministrationLaura Dodd, town clerk,

with offices at the Town Hall,485 Gay St. (or by mail at P.O.Box 7, Washington, VA 22747).Call 540-675-3128 or [email protected],or visit washingtonva.gov.

Architectural Review Board

The ARB meets at 7:30p.m. the second Thursday ofeach month at the Town Hall,485 Gay St. Contact chairmanErnesto Mogni Flores [email protected].

AttorneyJohn Bennett, 306 North

West St., Culpeper, VA 22701.Call 540-825-3838.

Council and MayorThe council meets at 7:30

p.m. the second Monday of themonth at the Town Hall, 485Gay St. Contact mayor JohnFox Sullivan, who also serveson the town council, at 540-

675-3343. Other members areJerry Goebel (town treasurer,

540-675-3128 or [email protected]), Alice Butler (540-675-1731), Mary Ann Kuhn(540-675-2020 or innkeep-

[email protected]),Patrick O’Connell (540-675-3800 or patrickattheinn@

yahoo.com), DanielSpethmann (540-675-1006 or

[email protected]) and Gary

Schwartz (540-878-7113 [email protected])

Planning CommissionThe commission meets at

7:30 p.m. the fourth Mondayof the month at the TownHall, 485 Gay St. Contactchairman Gary Schwartz at540-878-7113.

Sheriff's OfficeConnie Compton Smith,

sheriff. Headquarters and jailat 383 Porter St., Washington;call 540-675-5300 or [email protected]. Emergencies only:dial 911.

Virginia State PoliceCulpeper office: 540-829-

7766

Circuit Court Court clerk’s office open

8:30 to 4:30 Monday-Friday at

328 Gay St., Washington; 540-675-5350 or courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit/Rappahannock.Contact court clerk PeggyRalph at [email protected].

Combined District CourtGeneral District Court

and Juvenile and DomesticRelations Court: Clerk’s officein the courthouse at 250 GaySt., Washington, is open 8 to 4weekdays. Contact court clerkPatricia M. Davis at 540-675-5356.

Commonwealth's AttorneyCommonwealth’s Attorney

Arthur Goff, with officesdirectly opposite theRappahannock County court-house on Gay Street inWashington, can be reached at540-675-5338.

Juvenile Court ServicesBased at the courthouse,

250 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-5358.

Note: The phone numbersfor Rappahannock’s volunteerfire and rescue companies list-ed below are all nonemergencynumbers. If you have an emer-gency, dial 911.

Amissville (Co. 3), 14711Lee Hwy., Amissville, Chief J.B. Carter and President ArtCandenquist, 540-937-5125

Castleton (Co. 5), 593Castleton View Road,Castleton, Chief Terry Robeyand President Paul Komar,540-937-4110

Chester Gap (Co. 9), 42Waterfall Road, Chester Gap,Chief Todd W. Brown andPresident Mike Wolniwicz,540-635-5482

Flint Hill (Co. 4), 945Fodderstack Road, Flint Hill,Chief Eric Phillips andPresident Richard Brady,540-675-3286


GOVERNMENTTOWN OF

WASHINGTON

COURTS &POLICE

FIRE & RESCUE

Belle Meade SchoolGrades 6-12

cultivating the whole individualCombining academic excellence and sustainable living

Community college dual enrollment is availableHost-family boarding available for HS; home schoolers welcome

Day Camp and Swim CampBed and Breakfast • Farm

(540) 987-9748 www.bellemeade.net Sperryville, VA

Sperryville Fire (Co. 2),11871 Lee Hwy., SperryvilleChief, Richie Burke andPresident Larry Grove, 540-987-8124

Sperryville Rescue (Co.7), 12 Main St., Sperryville,Chief Harold Beebout andPresident Geraldine Payne,540-987-8085

Washington (Co. 1), 10Firehouse Lane, Washington,Chief Gary Jenkins andPresident Bill Walton, 540-675-3615

Accounting • Financial Services

Customized BusinessServices (Ellen Berg),Washington, 540-547-8164 or540-522-6241 (cell)

Nina Carter McKee, CPA,16 Harris Hollow Road,

Washington, 540-675-2244

Attorneys •Legal Services

Baumgardner Brown andCupp, 211 Main St.,Washington, 540-675-3617

Alan Dranitzke, 195 MainSt., Washington, 540-675-3032

James William FletcherIII, Box 298, Sperryville, 540-987-8511

The Howell Law Firm,Washington, 540-987-8380

David L. Konick,Washington, 540-937-5067,540-660-9912 (cell)

Sharon Luke, Washington,540-675-3421

Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr.,389 Main St., Washington,540-675-3239

Auto Sales/ServiceB&B Service

Center/NAPA Auto Parts,11914 Lee Hwy., Sperryville,540-987-8686

Riverside Auto Service &Body Shop (C.B. Johnson),River Lane, Sperryville, 540-

987-8264Settle’s Cars & Trucks,

with locations on U.S. 522 inFlint Hill (540-675-3252,sales and service) and U.S.211 in Amissville (540-937-4500, sales)

Shaw’s Services (Jamesand Ricky Shaw), 12004 LeeHwy., Sperryville, 540-987-8377

BanksBB&T, 644 Zachary Taylor

Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-3596Union First Market Bank,

7 Bank Road, Washington,540-675-3519

Catering • Event Planning

Blue Rock Inn (see listingin Places to Eat)

Flint Hill Public House(see listing in Places to Eat)

Laughing Duck Gardensand Cookery (Sylvie Rowand),Washington, 540-675-3725,laughingduckgardens.com

Stonyman GourmetFarmer (see listing underPlaces to Eat)

Thornton River Catering(Terri Lehman), Sperryville,540-987-8185

Business/ComputerServices

Blue Ridge Mac, 4669Sperryville Pike, Sperryville,540-987-8787 orblueridgemac.com

D&K Design (Kim Bealle,print and web design),Sperryville, 540-987-8010

Irisweb.net (Averill Ring,web design), Amissville, 540-937-5805 or irisweb.net

Martin Henze (computer,network services and repair),Washington, 540-937-7025 [email protected]

NighthawkCommunications (Pam Owen,writing, editing, DTP, photog-raphy), Sperryville, 540-227-0137 or nighthawkcommuni-cations.net

Piedmont Broadband(rural wireless internet serviceprovider), Amissville, 540-937-9919 [email protected]

RappOffice (telecommut-ing/business center), 291 GaySt., Washington, 540-987-8528or rappoffice.com

Runamok Systems (DavidYowell, computer, networkservices and repair),Washington, 540-987-9155 [email protected]

Wheelock Web Works(Tobey Wheelock, database-driven websites, web hosting),Washington, 540-675-1020 orwheelockwebworks.com

Building TradesNote: Many businesses in

this section provide services inother categories but are onlylisted once.

Construction •Renovation •Architecture

Monroe & Crocker, AIA,ASLA, Huntly, 540-636-4505

Allan F. ClarkConstruction, 1711 NethersRoad, Sperryville, 540-987-9023

Battlefield Region Inc.,3130 Holly Springs Road,Amissville, 540-937-4639

Beaverdam CustomBuilders, 2134 Nethers Road,Sperryville, 540-987-8120 orbeaverdambuilders.com

Brian's Hardwood Floors,360 Viewtown Road,Amissville, 540- 937-7325

Brooks Excavating,Viewtown, 540-937-4351

Donald Reed Chandler,architect, 219 FoddestackRoad, Washington, 540-675-3900, donaldchandler.com

Candace Clough, estategardener, Flint Hill, 540-675-2342 or 540-675-2344, can-daceclough.com

Compton Excavating,Amissville, 540-675-2775

Define Line Fencing &Excavating in Castleton(Terry Robey), 6 Hope HillRoad, Castleton, 540-937-3615

Joseph KeyserConstruction, Washington,540-675-2395 or rappahan-nockbuilder.com

Ron Makela, Amissville,540-937-5718

Dwight K. Matthews,


SERVICES

architect, 607 Zachary TaylorHwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-1555or dwightmatthewsarchitect.com

Scott McBride, carpenter,3749 Sperryville Pike,Sperryville, 540-987-7254

McKinney Services,Sperryville, 540-987-9668 or540-270-5852

Shawn Hamrick’s Roofing,Huntly, 540-631-0666

Stik Bilt CustomRenovators/Carpentry, 540-718-4884 or 540-923-4163

T.G. Taylor Construction,Sperryville, 540-987-8043

TimberBuilt Construction(Greg Foster), Flint Hill, 540-675-3901 or timberbuiltcon-struction.com

Vest’s Excavating, 30Harley Ln., Huntly, 540-675-1117 or 540-622-7317

Whetzel’s Excavating &Drainfields, 40 S. Poes Road,Amissville, 540-937-9978

Yingling ResidentialConstruct, 26 EvergreenLane, Flint Hill, 540-675-1465

L G Zindel Inc., 311 Gay

St., Washington, 540-675-3548Electric • PlumbingAquaman Water Service,

Inc., 325 Pine Drive,Amissville, 540-937-5994

Clate Electric, 1099 OldBridge Rd Amissville,Amissville, 540-347-2115

Frazier Electric Service,446 Viewtown Road,Amissville, 540-937-5983

Gore Electrical &Plumbing, Sperryville, 540-987-8748

Precise Plumbing andRemodeling, 48 Main St.,Sperryville, 540-987-9393

Pullen's Electrical &Plumbing, 51 Plains Lane,Washington, 540-675-3249

Williams’ ElectricalService, 32 Avery Dr, ChesterGap, 540-636-7936

Wallace D. WoodardPlumbing & Heating,Amissville, 540-937-5402 Heating, Ventilation andAir Conditioning (HVAC)

L. C. Campbell Heating &HVAC, 389 Viewtown Road,Amissville, 540-937-9898

Independent Air (ChrisBerta), 5403 Sperryville Pike,Boston, 540-987-8798

Keys Heating & AirConditioning, 3632 Slate MillsRoad, Sperryville, 540-547-3578

Stratford Heating & Air(Tony Atkins), 17 Thomas HillLane, Sperryville, 540-987-9085

Haircuts • StylingThe Beauty Box (Darlene

Moore), 389 Main St.,Washington, 540-675-3403

Hair Gallery (Kim Nelson,Chandra Graves), 231 MainSt., Washington, 540-675-3076

Shear Designs (MissyBrackenridge), 14876 LeeHwy., Amissville, 540-937-2828

Sperryville Barber Shop(Michele Burke, StaceyCoffey), 11909 Lee Hwy., 540-987-8146

Health • WellnessServices

Day SpaLittle Washington Well -

ness & Spa, 261 Main St.,Washington 540-675-1031 or

littlewashingtonspa.comDentalStella M. Liong, DDS, 4

Robin Lane, Flint Hill, 540-675-1188, liong.com

Rappahannock DentalClinic (Sowmya Kanumilli,DDS), 12699 Lee Hwy.,Washington, 540-987-9872

Herbal TherapyGreen Comfort Herbal

Apothecary & School ofHerbal Medicine (TheresaBoardwine, RH), 540-937-4283, [email protected] or greencom-fortherbalapothecary.com

MedicalMountainside Medicine

(John McCue, DO) 12715 LeeHwy., Washington, 540-675-3080

Rappahannock FreeClinic, 491A MainSt.,Washington, 540-347-0394,fauquierfreeclinic.org

Rappahannock MedicalCenter (Jerry W. Martin, MD),338-A Gay St., Washington,540-675-3316


Liotta, Dranitzke & Engel, LLPAttorneys and Counselors at Law

A General Practice Serving VA, MD & DC

Alan Dranitzke, EsquireVirginia Resident Partner

Offices inWashington, VA & Washington, DC

195 Main StreetP.O. Box 501

Washington, VA 22747(540) 675-3032

1666 Connecticut Avenue, NWSuite 250

Washington, DC 20009(202)-797-7700

Email - [email protected]

Rappahannock Title, LLCQuality Real Estate Settlement Services

For VA & DC Properties

Alan DranitzkeManaging AttorneyMelanie LaMotta

ParalegalOffices in

Washington, Virginia at the historic Jenkins Bus StationWashington, DC in the Dupont Circle Historic District

195 Main StreetP.O. Box 501

Washington, VA 22747(540) 675-3031

1666 Connecticut Avenue, NWSuite 250

Washington DC 20009(202)-797-7550

Email - [email protected]

Psychology • CounselingBarbara Adolfi, LCSW,

Sperryville, 540-987-9706,[email protected]

Kathleen J. Edwards(nutritional counseling), 11576Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-9272

Pamela J. Richards,LCSW, 667 Zachary TaylorHwy., Flint Hill, 540-244-9496

Ann Tate, 11576 Lee Hwy.,Sperryville 540-987-9475

Massage TherapyCara Martin, CMT,

Sperryville-based mobile mas-sage, 540-878-7085 or cara-cadabra.com

Kathryn Walker, CMT,667 Zachary Taylor Hwy.,Flint Hill, 540-683-9002

Nature’s Way Day Spa(Terry Freeborn, CMT), 11576Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-9777.

Physical TherapyCapitol Metro Physical

Therapy (Tom Papke, PT), 261Main St., Washington, 540-675-3090

Mountainside Physical

Therapy (Anne H. Williams,PT), 12625 Lee Hwy.,Washington, 540-987-9390

Yoga • Dance •Movement

Lilo Foster (yoga classesat Trinity Episcopal Church,Washington), schedule onlineat sacredsourceyoga.com

Cindy Griffin(Mountainside Pilates), class-es and personal training atMountainside PhysicalTherapy, listed above), 540-522-9062 [email protected]

Kit Johnston (yoga classesat Sperryville Schoolhouse),540-975-2687 [email protected]

Little WashingtonWellness & Spa (classes andtherapeutic services; see DaySpa listing above)

Mountainside DanceCenter (Philip S. Rosemond)offers classes in ballet, mod-ern, therapeutic dance andSynergyDance at 12625 LeeHwy., Washington, 540-987-9390 or mountainsidedance-

[email protected] Abbey Yoga &

Wellness, 44 Main St.,Sperryville, 540-987-8369 orstonewallabbeyyoga.com

Landscaping • Yard Services

Artemisia's Garden,Sperryville, 540-987-3306 orartemisiasgarden.com

D & D Services,Sperryville, 540-987-9350

Garcia Tree &Landscaping Service, 13540Lee Hwy.,Washington, 540-622-4895

Green MountainHorticulture, Sperryville, 703-727-1335 or greenmountain-horticulture.com

Hill House Farm &Nursery, 631 Scrabble Road,Castleton, 540-937-1798, hill-housenativeplants.com (seealso under Farms)

Paul Harris (tree services),Sperryville, 540-987-9873

Gary Hitt (tree services),Amissville, 540-937-3584

Laughing Duck Gardensand Cookery (Sylvie Rowand),Washington, 540-675-3725,laughingduckgardens.com

Roy Pullen, Sperryville,540-987-9601 or [email protected]

Quality Tree Service, 40Buckhill Lane, Washington,540-675-3773

Rappahannock Landscape& Nursery (Adam Kerr),Amissville, 540-937-4747 orrappscapes.com

Shoemaker Landscape(Rich Shoemaker), Amissville,540-937-7303, [email protected]

Treeworks (Lyt Wood),Sperryville, 540-987-9530 [email protected]

Williams Tree Service &Landscaping (Greg Williams),1380 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-675-2530 or www.williamstree-va.com

Newspaper Rappahannock News, 249

Main St., Washington, 540-675-3338, rappnews.com.

Pet ServicesAt Home Pet Care (Ellen

Berg), Washington, 540-547-

8164 or 540-522-6241 (cell)Golden Retreat for K9s,

496 Viewtown Road,Amissville, 540-937-4465 orgoldenretreat4k9s.com

Lisa Leftwich (petsitting/concierge service),Washington, 540-675-3967

Mountainview DogTraining, 766 Viewtown Road,Amissville, 540-937-2114 or540-937-5805 or mountain-viewdogtraining.com

Erin O'Brien (pet sitting),Washington, 540-675-3180

The Pet Tailor (boarding,pet sitting), 20 Victory Lane,Castleton, 540-937-5542 orpettailor.net

Southpaw Pet Salon, 4Little Pond Lane, Amissville,540-937-6331 or southpawpet-salon.com

Real EstateArmfield Miller & Ripley

Fine Properties, 322 Main St.,Washington, 540-675-1488

Cheri Woodard Realty,37C Main St., Sperryville,540-987-8500

Country Places Realty, 360Gay St., Washington, 540-522-0188

Piedmont Sotheby’s, 12693Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-675-1675

Rappahannock RealEstate Resources, 311 Gay St.,Washington, 540-675-1190

Real Estate III/BetterHomes, 291 Gay St.,Washington, 540-675-1373

Sam Snead Realty, 12699Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-9243

Thomas & Talbot RealEstate, 257 Gay St.,Washington, 540-675-3999

VeterinariansAnimals First Veterinary

Service (Lori Blankenship,Ph.D., DVM, CVA), 13506Tear James Trail, Amissville,540-937-6683, animalsfirstvet.com

Todd Burdick, DVM,13296 Crest Hill Road, FlintHill, 540-675-1506


See SERVICES, Page 33

Equine ReproductionConcepts, 111 Hackley’s MillRoad, Amissville, 540-937-9832

Harmany Equine Clinic(Joyce Harman DVM,MRCVS), Flint Hill, 540-229-1855 (appointments only) orharmanyequine.com

Rose Hill VeterinaryPractice, 21 Christmas TreeLane, Washington, 540-987-1200 (large animal clinic) or540-987-9300 (small animalclinic), rosehillvet.com

White Oak VeterinaryService (equine practice), 279Ben Venue Road, Flint Hill,540-675-1138

Amissville BaptistPastor: Dr. Norman EdwardTaylorSunday: Sunday School 9:15a.m., Morning Worship 10:30a.m., Youth Group 6 p.m.,Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m.Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m.;Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m.Thursday: Bell Choir 7 p.m.

Amissville Full GospelPastor: Rev. Jim Pittman IISunday: Sunday School 10a.m., Morning Worship 11a.m., Evening Worship 7 p.m.Wednesday: Evening Worship7:30 p.m.

Amissville United Methodist

Pastor: Rev. Maxine C.Crenshaw Sunday: Early Sunday 9 a.m.,Sunday School 9:45 a.m.,Worship Service 11 a.m.

Battle Run PrimitiveBaptist Church

Pastor: Elder Forest AtwoodMeets second Sunday at

10:30 a.m.

Bethel Baptist ChurchPastor: Rev. Homer E. JonesSunday: Sunday School 9:30a.m. , Worship 11 a.m.Wednesday: Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Chester Gap BaptistPastor: Pastor MikeMcCarnteySunday: Sunday School 10a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m.Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.

F.T. BaptistPastor: Dan YowellSunday: Sunday School 10a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

Fellowship Assembly of God

Pastor: Joel CressSunday: Sunday School 10a.m.., Worship/Children'sChurch 11 a.m., EveningService 6 p.m.Wednesday: Adult Bible Study7 p.m.

First BaptistPastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R.GrantServices: First and thirdSundays 11 a.m.Church School: First and thirdSundays 9:45 a.m.Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8p.m. April through August

Five Forks Regular BaptistPastor: Elder Roger L. SmithSunday: Sunday School 10a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.Wednesday: Prayer, Biblestudy 7 p.m.

Flint Hill Baptist ChurchPastor: Rev. James L. PayneSunday: Worship service 11a.m.

Flint Hill PentecostalPastor: Rev. Bobby W. JenkinsSunday: Sunday School 10a.m., Worship Service 7:00 p.m.Wednesday: Worship Service7:30 p.m.Every fourth Saturday:Community Hymn Sing at 7 p.m.

Forest Grove BaptistPastor: Mark DeAngelisSunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.Worship Service 11 a.m.

Gid Brown BiblePastor: John K. BurkeSunday: Sunday School 10a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.,Evening Service 6 p.m.Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m.

Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal

Sunday: Sunday School 11a.m. (second and fourthSundays only)

Hope Hill Baptist ChurchPastor: John W. LinesSunday: Sunday School 10a.m., Worship Services 11a.m., Evening Worship 7 p.m.Wednesday: Prayer & BibleStudy 7:30 p.m.

Love and Faithfulness Church

321 South Royal Ave, FrontRoyalEvangelist: David ClanaganMeets every Saturday at 7 p.m.

Macedonia BaptistPastor: Dr. Donald E. Simpkins1st-4th Sunday service:Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;Morning Worship, 11 a.m.5th Sunday Service: Regularservice 9:30 a.m. (No SundaySchool)Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m.

Massanova PentecostalPastor: Rev. L. D. SavageSunday: Sunday School 10a.m., Youth 5:45 p.m.Evening Worship 7 p.m.Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m.

Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church

Pastor: Dallas SmithSunday: Sunday School 9:45,Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11: a.m.,Evening 7 p.m., Children &Youth Program 7 p.m.Wednesday: Prayer & BibleStudy 7:30 p.m.

New Harvest Christian Fellowship

Pastors: Kent and Duane

Willough bySunday: Praise/Worship serv-ice 10:30 a.m.Wednesday: Praise/Worship,Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m.Saturday: Youth Alive Group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store

Old Mt. Salem Baptist Church

Pastor: Jim WilliamsSunday: Worship: 11 a.m.

Promise Land BaptistPastor: Rev. Herbert JohnsonSunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Rappahannock UnitedMethodist Charge

Pastor: Rev. Sara KeelingFlint Hill UMC — Sundayworship at 8:45 a.m.Willis Chapel UMC — Sundayworship at 9:55 a.m.; AdultSunday School at 8:45 a.m.;Bible Study Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Sperryville UMC — SundayWorship at 11:30 a.m.; SundaySchool for adults and childrenat 10:15 a.m.

Reynolds MemorialBaptist Church

Pastor: Jon HeddlestonSunday: ContemporaryServices 8:30 a.m., SundaySchool 10 a.m., SundayTraditional Services 11 a.m.,Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m.Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.

St. Peter's Catholic Church

Pastor: Fr. Christopher D.MurphyMasses: Saturday Vigil, 5:00 p.m.Sunday, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.Holy Days of Obligation call540-675-3432Weekdays - Monday,Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,- 8:30 a.m.Confessions: Thursday beforeFirst Friday of the month 9:15a.m., until finished, Saturday3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.


SERVICESFrom Page 32

AREACHURCHES

See CHURCHES, Page 34

Shiloh BaptistPastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr.Services 1st & 3rd SundaySunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Worship service 11 a.m.

Slate Mills Baptist Church

Pastor: Rev. Sandy MartinSunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.Worship: 11 a.m.Wednesday: Prayer Serviceand Choir 7 p.m.

Thornton Gap PrimitiveBaptist Church

Pastor: Elder Richard CoxMeets first Sundays at 2 p.m.and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist

Interim: Buddy CavinessSunday: Sunday School 10a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

Trinity EpiscopalRector: Rev. Jennings W.Hobson IIISunday — 8 a.m. EarlyCommunion Service ; 9:15a.m. Family/ ContemporaryService; 10:30 a.m. HolyCommunion/Morning PrayerWednesday — 9:30 a.m. BibleStudy

Unitarian Universalists ofthe Blue Ridge (UUBridge)Serving Culpeper, Madison,Rappahannock, and Fauquiercounties (www.uubridge.org)Sundays: 10:30 a.m. atHearthstone School, 11576Lee Hwy., Sperryville

Washington BaptistSunday: Sunday School 9:45a.m., Morning Worship 11a.m.

Sunday evening adult study6:30 p.m.Wednesday: Kid's Bible Club3:45 p.m.Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m.

Wonderful Light HouseWorship Center

Pastor: Jack RutherfordSunday: Sunday School 10

a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.,Evening Service 6 p.m.Wednesday: Prayer service 6 p.m.

Woodville BaptistPastor: Rev. Ronald L. PoeSunday: Sunday School 10a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.Wednesday : Bible Study 7 p.m.


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