From the monthly archives:

August 2011

Central Virginia – A Wedding Mecca

August 31, 2011

Right here in Charlottesville’s own Albemarle County, an estate farm is making news in a much larger way.  Mount Ida Farm has transformed itself into a wedding/event destination and is being promoted by Washington D.C. residents as an exquisite getaway event venue. Mount Ida Farm consists of over 4,000 acres.  The estate home itself is on the [...]

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Charlottesville Plans Mixed-Income Housing

August 30, 2011

There are 2 new plans for new mixed-income housing in the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area.   The Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA) intends to develop one plan which consists of 24 condominiums near the University of Virginia hospital in town.  That one has been named “SoHo” because it is “SOuth of the HOspital”.    25% of the units will be [...]

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Spring Creek Golf Course Review

August 30, 2011

The Spring Creek Golf Course in Louisa Co (near Charlottesville) routinely receives glowing reviews of its facilities.   This time it’s a Washington Examiner article which give a great review of the course …. complete with descriptions of the various golf holes and how they play, as well as descriptions of the scenery and tips for your enjoyment.   The Spring Creek [...]

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The New Martha Jefferson Hospital. Ta Da.

August 28, 2011

Central Virginia’s residents have been delighted with the promise of Charlottesville’s Martha Jefferson Hospital gorgeous new facility on Pantops Mt.   The building has been under construction for a couple of years, and today (August 28, 2011)  they are moving the first patients into the new hospital. The new hospital is huge and magnificent.    It’s easy to see how, at a [...]

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Central Virginia’s Piedmont

August 27, 2011

 There are some pieces of terminology in our Central Virginia area that we take for granted, but which might be completely confusing to visitors who are unfamiliar with the geology of Virginia. For that reason, we’ve provided you with the map that we’ve taken from Wikipedia information.   Central Virginia itself spreads from the Blue Ridge Mt section to the west, [...]

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Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going on in Central Virginia

August 23, 2011

Wow—what a strange feeling! 5.9 earthquake hits Mineral, Virginia and rattles the East Coast. Hopefully everyone is okay and there is little to no property damage.

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Mint Springs Park in Crozet VA

August 22, 2011

If you head west from Charlottesville toward the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mts., you’ll almost be arriving at Mint Springs Valley Park,  near the town of Crozet.  The park consists of 500+ acres, including an 8-acre lake which is stocked with trout for fishing (don’t forget that you need a VA fishing license first).  Some boats are permitted [...]

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Listening in Charlottesville VA – Equestrian Sense

August 20, 2011

  “Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.”                   ~  W.C. Fields “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man”                  ~ Winston Churchill      

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Generations Care For Each Other in Charlottesville

August 19, 2011

In Charlottesville,  the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) sponsors many programs for seniors of all types.   Now they intend to move forward with a concept that’s one of our favorites…. inter-generational daycare programs designed to bring Seniors and Toddlers together for the benefit of both groups. The inter-generational plan has already been working successfully in [...]

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The Virginia “Dangerous Dog” Registry

August 18, 2011

In Virginia you have a way to check out your neighborhood for any incidents of “dangerous dog” behavior.   The Virginia Dep’t. of Agriculture and Consumer Services sponsors a registry service with the details of all dogs that have been deemed “dangerous” because of some behavior.  THE SITE allows you to search by county or zip [...]

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