Many owners and neighbors in Stoney Creek and surrounding Nelson County have asked us about the pace of home sales this past year. We are happy to report sales are strong and have been improving over the last several years. In Stoney Creek there were 24 homes sold in 2016, Read more…
First Snow of the fall is just around the corner (photograph by Dima Holmes) Greetings from close to the end of summer. We had hoped for an earlier newsletter, but were delayed by an exciting, busy, and productive summer. We have been busy making major, positive changes. You may recall Read more…
8th Fairway Shamokin Nine in Stoney Creek― Perfect for Cross Country Skiing Before discussing what is happening within the resort, I’d like to bring you up to date on an excellent year for real estate sales. Here’s what happened in 2018 (from the Charlottesville Albemarle Area Realtors MLS). Area Sales Read more…
DeVine Café has moved their old business, Lewis Creek Market, into the old Black Bear Cafe and will be open this fall, probably October. They plan to do pretty much what they have been doing in Staunton: selling wine, beer, and gourmet items as well as operating what is basically Read more…
The Magic of Spring One of the great mysteries and beauties of spring is Nature’s rebirth, and this spring is no less magical. Let me tell you a little about some magic, and then bring you up to date on the sales statistics for last year and the first quarter Read more…
Skiing Season Update It has been an interesting winter to say the least. First, we had very cold temperatures in January but no snow or water to make snow due to an earlier lack of rain. Then we had plenty of water in February, but 65-70 degree weather made it Read more…
Tim Merrick’s Fall Newsletter 2016 How to Live With Bears There have been a lot of sightings of bears this past year. Encounters between bears and humans are rare but it is important to know how to react when you encounter one. There ARE bears in the neighborhood. Many years Read more…
Contributed by Tim Merrick The winter certainly got off to a slow start but as we approach President’s Weekend, everything seems to be on track with regard to ski operations with a good base and all slopes open. The skiing is now excellent. Real estate sales last year finished up Read more…
Contributed by Tim Merrick Although it is rare that that I ask for your financial help, this is an appropriate exception. Our office colleague, Leigh Ann Hensley and her husband Greg have one young son, a wonderful and beautiful little three year old named Mason. He had been feeling poorly Read more…
Summer Music Festival One of the things that makes Wintergreen such a unique, wonderful place to vacation is its spectacular diversity. In addition to the better-known amenities, Wintergreen offers world-class fine arts. This year, the Wintergreen Performing Arts Society 2015 Wintergreen Summer Music Festival runs from July 6 through August Read more…