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It is known as Nannette’s Walk, Fun Run, and Pooch Prance. It is named for the late beloved Nannette Whit and is held to benefit the Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Foundation. The grand sponsor was the Middleburg Bank in participation with Wylie Wagg along with many others who made it happen. Walkers, runners and prancers turned out in various shades of pink with their dogs in tow all for a

good cause, thank you very much.

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Middleburg Elementary, the county’ssmallest school and one of its oldest, isconsidering converting to a public charterschooltokeepitsdoorsopen. Each spring, as the Loudoun CountySchool Board scrutinizes every budget lineitemforsavings,closingthecounty’ssmallestelementaryschoolsisfloatedasanoptiontomakeupforfundingshortfalls.MiddleburgElementaryhasjust61studentsinabuild-ingthatcouldhold108students. “We’reonthechoppingblockandhavebeenfordecades,”JanelleStewart,presidentof Middleburg Elementary ParentTeacherOrganization, said.“With the economic cli-matetoday,therestofthecountyhasgrownsomuchinthelast20years,it’sjustamatteroftimebeforetherestofLoudounCountydemands the closing of Middleburg, Hills-boroandtherestofthesmall,oldelemen-taryschools.” MiddleburgElementary’sPTOishost-ingatownhallmeetingat6:30p.m.Oct.18attheschooltopresenttheideaofbecomingacharterschoolandtohearinitialfeedbackfromcommunitymembers throughout thecounty.

Thesmallschoolshaveauniqueprob-leminLoudoun,wheretaxpayersareaskedto support bonds every election season tokeepupwithasurgeinstudentpopulation.Since2001,LoudounCountyPublicSchoolshas built and opened 31 schools, and fourmoreareon track toopenwithin thenexttwoyearstorelieveovercrowdedclassroomsintheAshburnandDullesareas. Meanwhile, the 100-year-old Middle-burgElementaryinrecentyearshashadtocombineclassestokeepfromlosingitsfund-ingaltogether.Thisschoolyear, students infirst and second grades and those in thirdandfourthgradesareincombinedclasses. Hillsboro Elementary is the county’ssecond smallest school with 66 students,followedbyAldieElementarywith124stu-dents and Lincoln Elementary with 137students. TeriDomanski,whosechildrenattendedMiddleburg Elementary, said transformingtheschoolintoacharterschoolwoulddrawtheneededenrollment. “If they come up with a model thatappeals to a lot of people better than thestandardized curriculum that’s now beingofferedattheLoudounCountyelementaryschools—andIthinkthat’sveryeasytodo—we’llhavepeoplebeatingdownthedoorsto

comedownhere,”shesaid. Stewart, whose daughter isa fourth-grade student in oneof the combined classes, saidwhile she and others leadingthecharterschooleffortneedtobooststudentenrollmentattheschool,theywanttobecarefultomaintain the small atmospherethat has made the school anacademicsuccess. “The small class sizes havebeen an excellent situation formydaughterandsomanyotherstudents,”shesaid. If Middleburg Elementarymoves forward with a charterschool application, and it’s firstOK’d by theVirginia Board ofEducation,itwillbethesecondthis year under considerationby the School Board. The application forthe Loudoun Math and IT Academy, aproposedsixth-through12th-gradecharterschool, is in the process of being reviewedbytheboard.Ifapproved,theschoolcouldopenasearlyasnextfall. Virginia claims only four public char-ter schools, but more are expected to popupsoon.Therehasbeenarushofcharter

school applications in the past year sinceGov. Bob McDonnell signed a bill into lawthatincreasesthelevelofstatesupportandguidance in the development of charterschools. For more information about Middle-burgElementary charter schooldiscussion,email PTO secretary Caryn Humphrey [email protected].

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By Leonard Shapiro So how does a nationally renownedorthopedic surgeon with a thriving prac-tice,whoservedasthelongtimeteamphy-sician for theAtlanta Falcons, wind up ina town like Middleburg, after downsizingconsiderably and finding himself a new

sportingpassion? Andwhat’slovegottodowithit? Everything! Dr. Andrew Bishop actually wentagainst his better nature when a friendsuggested he go on a blind date withJaneCarter,atransplantedVirginianwhosemotherwasoneofBishop’spatients.Sohewentout todinner thatnightwithCarter,whoalsohadbeeninhissister’shighschoolclass andwas inAtlanta tovisithermom.They hit it off beautifully, began datingregularlyandafterseveralyearsdecidedtomarryinApril2007. Afterbothhissonshadgoneofftocol-lege,Dr.BishopmovedtoVirginia,openingupanofficeintheFederalCourtcomplex

on Federal Street, adecision that clearlychangedhislife. He is now aone-man orthopedic

operation,answeringtheofficephonehim-self,doinghisownX-raysonthepremisesandhandling virtually allhis surgeriesonan outpatient basis from Reston HospitalCenter. “ThetechnologyofX-rayshasallowed

me not to need an X-ray technician,” hesaid. “Then I thought, ‘why do I need asecretary,’ so I started answering my ownphone.Peoplewereactuallyshockedwhentheycalledandgotmerightaway.It’s justworkedoutperfectly.AndMiddleburghasbeen great to me. People put their armsaroundyouinthiscommunity.” The son of a cardiologist and thegrandson of a community doctor whooftentraveledtohousecallsonhorseback,Dr. Bishop sees patients with all kinds oforthopedicproblems. “As an orthopedist, you’re competentdiagnosingprettymucheverythingnow,”hesaid. In and around Middleburg, many of

thosepeople—aboutaquarterofhisprac-tice—come in with horse-related injuries,something towhichDr.Bishop can relate.Carter isanaccomplishedriderwhooncecompeted in show jumping for the U.S.EquestrianTeamandisanavidfoxhunter.Andthesedays,soisherhusband. “Icameuphereandit’sagoodthingI was really stupid about horses becauseI never would have gotten involved withthem,” he said. “But Jane had an olderhorsewhowasagreatbabysitterforsome-onelikemeandwithinafewweeks,Iwentonmy first foxhunt, in the second field. IputonallthegearandI’mscaredtodeath,butIcan’tadmitit.Thathorseontrailrideswouldn’tmovesofast,butwhenthehoundscameoutandthehornsounded,youcouldjustfeelhimperkrightupandoffwewent.” ThatfirstdaywiththeOrangeCountyHunt,Dr.Bishopmadeanimmediatefauxpas by riding past the hunt Master, “theultimatesinforafoxhunter,”hesaid. “We hadn’t been out more than fiveminutes and my wife rode up and askedmeifIwantedtogoon,”herecalled.“Thenwerodetothebottomofthenexthillandpeople were yelling ‘bees, bees, bees.’ I’mstartingtothinkthesepeopleareallinsane.And they are, actually, but I managed tosurvive.IhadalotoffunandI’vecontin-uedtofoxhunteversince.” Despite all those years taking careof two-legged football thoroughbreds, Dr.Bishopisnowjustanoccasionalfanofthegame. But with five kids between him andCarter,abustlingpracticeandgoing tally-hoonaregularbasis,he’sdefinitelylovinglife inhuntcountry.Healsohasnoticedabig difference between horse people andpro-footballplayers. “A football player will say, ‘I’m hurt,whencanIgetbackonthefield?’”hesaid.“Horsepeoplewillsay‘I’mhurt,I’mhunt-ing tomorrow morning and you have tofigure out a way for me to do it.’ It’s notwhen or even if. These horse people areverypassionateabouttheirlifestyle.” JustlikeDr.Bishopthesedays.

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Dr. Andrew Bishop with his wife Jane Bishop and Janie Ware, Carter Ware and Harry Ware.


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By Leonard ShapiroFor Middleburg Life

Taylor Justice, a 12-year-old fromMiddleburg and a student at BlueRidgeMiddleSchool, isdiligentlypre-paringherselftomoveupintheworld,specifically through a Nov. 23 adven-ture that will include climbing MountKilimanjaro in Tanzania, the highestmountaininAfrica. Taylorwill bepartof a12-womanteam, which also includes MarielHemingway, assembled by a Coloradoorganizationcalled“ClimbForConser-vation.”Thegoal is to raise fundsandheighten awareness of climate changeand the potential extinction of rhinosinTanzania. Taylor is a seventh grader at thePurcellvilleschoolandlivesontheout-skirts of Middleburg. Born in Aspen,CO,sheisanavidhikerandskierandwasajuniormemberofAspen’sButter-milkSkiPatrol,whichshejoinedwhilevacationinginColorado. She’s also no stranger to rigorousclimbs. This past June, she was in agroup that ascended the 15,230-footSalkantay Pass in Peru, and her ski

patrol training was put to perfect usewhen one of her companions slippedandfell30feetdownaravine,breakingbothwrists and sufferinganastygashonhishead. Taylor went into rescue modeimmediately, scurrying down to helpthe Denver attorney, then fashioningsplintsonhisarmfromcardboardandusing a T-shirt to stem the bleeding.Those heroic exploits indirectly led toher being chosen for the Kilimanjarojourney, her mother Whitney Justicesaid. “Word quickly spread aroundAspen about this young girl who wassetting the ski patrol world on fire,”Whitney said. “A representative fromClimb For Conservation flew [to Mid-dleburg]fromColoradotomeetTaylorandaskherifshecouldjointhe‘GreenGirls’ on theirKilimanjaro trip.Taylorisveryhonoredtobeincluded.” Alreadyanavidrunner,Taylorhasincreased her mileage to train for theclimb up the 19,341-foot mountain,and spends time hiking nearby OldRag and Sky Meadows trails. She alsois trying to raisemoney for the cause,asking potential donors to pledge $1

for every foot sheclimbs. With a letter-writing campaign,she already hasraised$6,000thatwill be donatedto an educationalprogram for Tan-zanian schoolchildren to learnabout conserva-tion, specificallyabout the extinc-tion of the BlackRhino populationinthatcountry. “Taylor’saccessto hiking trailsand parks in thisarea has defi-nitely helped herdevelop an inter-est in hiking,”Whitney said.“And it’s openedthisgreatbigdoorofopportunityforher.”

Kilimanjaro Kid

Mariel Hemingway with Taylor Justice.

Photo courtesy of Whitney Justice


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Brush Strokes Afewbitsofnewsfromourrichworldofartinthiscorneroftheworld: The Barns of Rose Hill SummerArtShow “Farm to Fair” of art celebratingour agricultural heritage and all thingsfairtookplaceinBerryvilleinconjunctionwith the 58thAnnual Clarke County Fairrecently. Both events are celebrating atradition steeped in the agrarian heritageof Clarke County. Pam Lettie and BonnieJacobsservedasco-chairsandcoordinatorsoftheFarmtoFairArtShow. Anexcitingnewartvenueisabouttoopenitsdoorstoartenthusiaststhroughouttheregion.TheOldAldieRectory,awork-ing artist studio and gallery of acclaimedcontemporary painter Donna Clark, will

host the first of several art exhibitionsscheduled Oct. 5-14. Joining Donna forthisinauguralexhibitionisawardwinningartist Jill E. Poyerd, who will hold a booksigning for her recently published water-colorinstructionbook,FearlessPortraits. “I’ve been mulling over the idea ofopening my studio to the public at largeand introducing them to artists whosework I think they might enjoy,” DonnarecentlytoldMiddleburg Life.“Somanyvisi-tors to my studio have expressed interestin visiting and bringing friends by thatI decided to offer a series of invitationalexhibitions.When I first saw Jill’s work, Iwas drawn to the peaceful nature of herwatercolorimages,ItwasmuchlikewhatI

trytoconveyinmyownwork,butitisachieved throughaverydifferentpaintingstyle.” This exhibition is called “View-points” highlighting dual points ofviewregardinglandscapepainting. Jill Poyerd, a signature memberof the prestigious National Water-color Society, is more of a contem-porary realist. Known for her deli-cate winter landscapes, she conveyscalmthroughalimitedcolorpaletteand a thoughtful choice of subjectmatter. Her watercolor instructionbook, Fearless Portraits, takes thereaderthroughtheprocesssheusesto create her stunning portrait andfigurepaintings. Clark iswidely acclaimed forhermasterfuluseofcolorandaninher-ent ability to create light infusedimages. Her oil paintings have adreamyqualitytothem,veryimpres-sionistic and abstract. Her colorchoices aredramatic andevoke ref-erences to the landscapes aroundherinVirginiaaswellashertravels

At the Farm to Fair Art Show

Photo by Janet Hitchen


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throughout the Southwest and Europe. Upperville based artist Marci Nadler has drawn as long as she can remem-ber. Her work was recently on view at Common Grounds in downtown Middle-burg. She started painting in college while pursuing a B.A. in Graphic Design with a minor in Philosophy. “I studied Graphic Design with Michael Graham and Marjorie Hirano, learning typography, illustration and layout just before computers entered the scene,” she says. Next up at Common Grounds will be

the art work of Weatherly Stroh, whose equine, animal and landscape art will be on display during October. She combines her lifelong love of horses with her love of painting in her current body of work featuring horses from various disciplines. Her paintings have been featured in the Chronicle of the Horse, at the Alltech National Horse Show and shown at the Merge Gal-lery in Oxford, MI and the Alpine Art Center in Edwards, CO.

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Hole 13, oil on canvas by Jill E. Poyerd

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The Rectortown Historic District islocatedinthevillageofRectortowninaruralareaofnortheasternFauquierCountyaboutfourmilesnorthofMarshall. ThevillagewasestablishedbyanactoftheVirginiaAssemblyin1772onlandownedbyJohnRector,and isconsidered theoldesttown in Fauquier County. It was originallynamed Maidstone, presumably for the townwhere Lord Fairfax’s home in England waslocated,andwasknownlocallyasRectortown,thenamethatsurvivestoday.JohnRectorandhisfamily,likemostofthesettlersinthearea,were of German descent and moved therefromtheGermantownsettlementinFauquierCounty. AlthoughtheVirginiaAssemblydirectedthatRectorwastolayoff50acresinlotsandstreets for the townwhen itwasestablished,no original plat has been discovered, so thetownhasnoofficiallimits.Rectortowniscon-sideredtoencompassamuchlargerareathattakes in properties in the rural landscape.The district encompasses approximately 115acresthatarehistoricallyandvisuallyassoci-ated with Rectortown and does not includemoreremoteruralareas. The oldest resources in the village arecentered near the crossroads of RectortownRoad,which ledtoMarshal—thenknownasSalem—and to points west, and MaidstoneRoad,whichledsouthtowardOakHill.Thetown continued to grow in the early 19thcentury,andwasgreatlystimulatedwhentheRector family donated land in the 1850s totheManassasGapRailroadtoensurethatthetrackswouldmakealoopandcomethroughRectortown, passing its already-establishedstore. Bythelate19thcentury,thecommunityhadaschoolandachurchaswellas severalcommercial enterprises that catered to thelocal farming community. The early 20thcentury witnessed the growth of the north-ern part of the district, which was primar-

ilyunderAfrican-Americanownership.Thisarea included a church, store and multipledwellings. Rectortown’s layout is not based on aformalgridpatternbutinsteadisdictatedbyroads,landscapefeaturesandpropertylines.The primarily linear district has boundariesthat are generally located along MaidstoneRoad from the Norfolk-Southern Railway—originallytheManassasGapRailroad—northtothejunctionwithRectortownRoad. ThemajorityofbuildingsinRectortownaredwellings,butthevillagealsoincludestwochurches,aschool,anOddFellowshall,apostoffice, multiple commercial buildings andseveral cemeteries.The buildings are gener-ally uniformly set back from the road andfeaturewell-landscapedyards,someofwhicharedefinedbystonewalls. Rectortown was significant during theCivil War, serving as Col. John S. Mosby’sunofficial headquarters. The old Rector’sstore was used as a prison for capturedFederal troops. A Civil War Trails programmarkernotesthesignificanceofthecommu-nity.ItwasalsothesiteofUnionGen.GeorgeMcClellan’sheadquartersinNovember1862,when he received word from President Lin-colnthathewasbeingrelievedofhispost. Today, Rectortown is predominantly aresidential area with its own post office runby postmaster Lisa Tayman. The building,nowownedbyHelenOwens,wasconstructedin1954,andhermother,thelateAnnieSlack,wasalsopostmasteratonetime.Thecounterand individual boxes came from a formerpostofficeinEdinburgthatdatestothelate19thcentury. The train still passes through town,althoughitnolongerstops,andmostofthestoreshavebeenconvertedintodwellings.Todrive throughRectortown is toexperienceafairly intact collection of buildings that cap-turethetown’scharacterduringthelate18th,19thandearly20thcenturies.

20140: Rectortown

In the sleepy village of Rectortown, friends and neighbors often stop to chat at the post office.


Goal!Photos by Lauren Giannini, Douglas Lees and Middleburg Photo

The polo season has slowly slipped away with several grand events. First, Banbury Cross Polo and Middleburgpolo.com presented The Virginia Fall Polo Classic, which included the 26th

Annual Commonwealth Polo Cup. This match traditionally features international teams from England, Scotland, Argentina and Chile. This year’s match pitted a Virginia Commonwealth team against a UK/British Forces Foundation team. This was followed by the East Coast Women’s Challenge, a United States Polo Association sanctioned event in which six teams compete for Women’s Championship Tournament qualification, a circuit-level trophy and $5,000 in prize money. The afternoon concluded with the Charity Challenge Cup with local players in a fundraising event to support a variety of charities. Next up was a weekend of polo, which included a symposium at the National Sporting Library and Museum. Experts spoke on everything from “Polo in American Art” to “Women’s Polo in America: A Historical View and Research Perspective.” A reception and viewing of the exhibition, “Chukkers: The Sport of Polo in Art,” followed. A very elegant afternoon of lunch and polo, also part of the sporting library benefit chaired by Jacqueline Mars, took place at Llangollen, the Upperville home of the Brennan family and Virginia International Polo Club.

Donald, Patricia and Maureen Brennan

Jacqueline Mars was chairman

of the National Sporting Library

and Museum benefit event.

Luciana and Robert Duvall

Manley Johnson, Alan Adler and Juan Sanchez

Packing up the polo sticks and heading south for the winter.

Phillip Staples,Juan Salinas, Sebastian Langdenberg,and

Nelson Gunnell

Queenie Kemmerer and Dana Reuter at the polo symposium.

The trophy table at Banbury Cross.


Sports Breakfast of Champions

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Sponsored by United Tote, Charles Town HBPA and Hollywood Casino at CharlesTown Races to benefit the Charles Town Races Chaplaincy & Eastern Panhandle

Free Clinic. For Children attending the Breakfast, please use surface parkingand entrance beside the racetrack. Children are not allowed in the Casino.

Meet Famous NFL and Redskins Legends & Hall of Fame Jockey Chris McCarron

Saturday, Oct. 20th · 9:00 a.m.

Skyline Ballroom · Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

TICKETS: $15Tickets available at Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce,

Bank of Charles Town, United Bank and Jefferson Security Bank.

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Herald-Leader


There’s an end of summer pas-sage called the Clarke County Fair located just outside Ber-ryville. There are horses,

cows, rabbits, pigs and pageants. There are concerts, floral exhibits, trac-

tor pulls, lawnmower races and baking contests. Many thanks to photographers Pam Lettie, Sarah Alger, Allison Lettie and

Mikaela Friedman for sharing these wonderful images.

The Fairat A real rodeo cowboy

A shy goat

It’s always tough and always hot.

Grooming is always important.


A very young poultry entry

At the horse show

Competition in all categories is intense

Sliding down on the midway.

Rest time doesn’t get any better

Miss Clarke County finalists Natalie Flagg, center, with Michaela Garrison and Becky Smith.

Little Miss Clarke County Campbell Neiman is flanked by Grace Homan and Karaline Chapman.


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Common Grounds, the new lots-more-than-coffee bistro across thestreetfromtheMiddleburgpostoffice,only has been open since May, butalreadyismakingamarkonthecom-munitywithitsgoodworksinandoutofthekitchen. The latest example is a specialtysmoothiecalledTheSeymour,inspiredby the Broadway musical“Little Shopof Horrors,” recently performed byMiddleburg’stheatricalgroup,APlaceTo Be. Seymour Krelborn is one ofthemaincharactersintheproduction,and thus the name of the new drink.It costs $5, with all proceeds goingdirectlytoAPlaceToBe. Common Grounds is a familyaffair,ownedbyCyndiandDuaneEllis,withtheirsonsChristianmanagingtheoperationandSeanhandlingallthingsIT. Christian, who helped open Star-bucks facilities in Oakton,Vienna and

Charlottesville,cameupwiththerecipeforTheSeymour. “Ittasteslikeanicecreamsodaandisablendofvanillabean,greenapplesandcaramel,withasecretgreensauceonthewhippedcreamontop.It’sdeli-cious,”CyndiEllissaid. ThereareplentyofequallyyummydelightsavailableatCommonGrounds,includingwineandbeer,awidevarietyofbreakfast,lunchandsnackitems,aswellasallmannerofteaandcoffee,hotandcold. “The support of the communityhas been awesome,” Ellis said. “We’vebecome a meeting place, a gatheringplace.It’sreallyexhilarating.” You might say the same aboutTheSeymour,advertisedonthemenuboardalongwithitsmysteriousmantra,“TasteMeIfYouDare.” Dare,forawonderfulcause!

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ON THE MARKET

A Stylish, Vintage Farmhouse on 103 AcresCharming Features Exemplify Classic Living Near Foxcroft School

Set on just over 103 acres and surrounded by towering white oaks, our featured property – Trough Hill Farm – is a testament to understated elegance.

Five miles northwest of Middleburg and ad-jacent to the prestigious Foxcroft School, the retreat features high-quality cultivated fields, 30 acres of woodlands, miles of bridle paths and two stocked ponds, with an abundance of wild-life found throughout.

The property currently is on the market, list-ed at $3,900,000 by Sheridan-MacMahon Ltd. Realtors.

A long gravel drive leads us to the property, with its centerpiece 19th-century white colonial farmhouse that has been restored for modern (yet still traditional) luxury while preserving its historic provenance.

The interior features classic moulding and paneling, random-width pine flooring, hand-some period brass door furniture and nine fire-places.

Featuring five bedrooms, the main home is welcoming and inviting, with many standout spaces that include the large master retreat, which proffers a broad balcony with views over-

looking a pond and the mountains.Other highlights include the grand kitchen

with its lovely adjacent breakfast area; creative living room; inviting library; and even a floored attic with pull-down stairs

Winding flagstone walks take us to the spa-cious game house, with high ceilings, Honduran-mahogany flooring, rooms for all kinds of infor-mal fun and easy access to the pool area.

In the center of the complex is a large green-house, which also is adjacent to the pool and its extensive terracing.

Additional buildings include a guest cottage with two fireplaces; a smokehouse; hunter stable with 10 box stalls; barn with four stalls and ex-tensive storage; heated kennel with six runs and a grooming area; and additional storage buildings.

The 20x30 heated swimming pool, touched on earlier, is surely a highlight of our visit, and will be a wonderful space both for family life and for entertaining in style.

A visual delight with opportunities galore, Trough Hill Farm sits in the heart of Hunt Country, having observed the changes across the area over the years.

Its next owners have the ability to enjoy a wonderfully restored piece of local history.

Articles are prepared by Middleburg Life’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients.

For information on the home, contact the list-ing agent. For information on having a house re-viewed, contact the Middleburg Life real estate advertising department at (571) 333-6273.

Address: Middleburg.Listed at: $3,900,000 by Paul and Ann MacMahon, Sheridan-MacMahon Ltd. Realtors (703) 687-5588.

Facts for buyers

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Comprised of 4 farms this magnificent 2426 acre horse property con-sist of 3 Main homes, 11 tenant houses, 8 horse barns with 174 stallsincluding a 32 stall foaling barn, 72 gently rolling fields & paddockswith miles of white board fencing, interior private roads, 11 Run-inSheds, beautiful lake and bold stream. The largest contiguousacreage on the market in Northern Virginia. $25,000,000

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Exquisite details throughout this incredible 12 bedroom GeorgianRevival manor home built in 1936. Situated on over 191 acres. Thislovely home boasts a Reception Hall and a white Carrara marbleFlying Staircase accessing 3 levels. Over 1/2 mile of RappahannockRiver frontage, spectacular views, springs, ponds and rolling pasture

$9,750,000

Steeped in Piedmont Hunt History, the land and manorhome of Clifton Farm is understated elegance. As onecrests the knoll of the long winding drive the home sitsnestled in its own protected environment of 297 acres ofsome of the most beautifully open and rolling land.Tremendous Easement Potential. $6,999,000

Upperville/Middleburg-Unique Italianate-Palladian inspiredvilla sNestled on a ridge above Goose Creek s4,600+ sq ftstucco home s4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 master suites, terracotta tile floors, fireplace, and gourmet kitchen sExtensivelandscaping sFormal gardens s Courtyard sPool withpergola sGuest housesBuilt by architect/owner. $2,750,000

This Virginia Country Estate with historic manor home onover 80 acres with more land available. Parts of the homedate back to 1725. 7 Bedrooms offer great charm &character. Guest cottage, farm manager’s residence,stable and paddocks with run-in sheds for over 20horses, 3 miles west of the Town of Warrenton. $2,995,000

Sought after Springs Road location. Spectacular,verdant 182 acres with Rappahannock River frontageand pond. Beautifully protected views of themountains, charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage withliving room, library/study, kitchen and breakfast room.Access road to be shared. $3,640,000

164 acres in an ideal location. Beautiful Open andwooded land near Bluemont in the heart of PiedmontHunt Territory with spectacular mountain views andscenic vistas and great home sites. Open SpaceEasement and Fox Hunting Easement. Property is in 2parcels and may or may not be combined. $2,459,850

Historic circa 1845 home on 32 acres in Orange CountyHunt s1st floor Master sDen sDramatic Grand SalonsEnglish Kitchen slarge Dining Rooms Billiard RoomsSmall 2nd Kitchen/Bar leads to Patio, Pool &charming Guest Cottage s7 Stall barn adjoins 3 bed-room, 2 bath Managers house. $1,895,000

Step into this beautifully designed village home with its openfeel. From the foyer enter the double living room with woodburning fpl.; a wall of windows & doors lead to the stone terraceand gardens. 1st floor master bedroom w/2 baths and spacioussitting room. 2 brs on second level w/excellent storage. 2 cargarage. Recent improvements include new appliances, heatingand cooling equipment. $695,000 48+ acres $645,000

An English country estate. Main house, c1790 with later additions,is stucco over log and frame, has heart of pine floors, beamedceilings, guest bedroom on the first floor, 5 fpls, 6 brs 5 full ba, and2 half bas. Old boxwood and perennial gardens. Cozy stone guestcottage, c 1770, is 3 floors with 1 br, 1fba overlooks pond. PoolHouse has flagstone floors, pickled walls, great for entertaining,2fpls. 2-car garage, barns, sheds on 12.5 acres. $1, 595,000

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Offers subject to errors, omissions, change of price or withdrawal without notice. Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not so warranted nor is it otherwise guaranteed.

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CLIFTON LAND - 126.11 acres of mostly open, ver-dant land in great location, just north of Upperville withpastures and views of the Blue Ridge. Fully fenced, multiplehome sites, tributary Pantherskin Creek.Ideal for easementpotential and could benefit from excellent taxcredits.Piedmont Hunt. $3,600,000

NEAR THE PLAINS - 142 acres. Great location Southof The Plains. Mostly wooded with views.

$1,400,000

MERSEY/DOVER ROADS - 5 parcels, 3+ acreseach, just on the outskirts of Middleburg ranging in price.

$257,250 - $350,000

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199 acres in the heart of the Orange County Hunt Territory s5 Bedroom Georgian Manor sFormal living and dining roomss Solarium s Pools c.1801 Patent house, 2 tenant housesHorse facilities include an indoor arena with 13 stalls,paddocks and fields with run-ins. & apartment and pond. Ina VOF Conservation Easement. $5,500,000

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Near Middleburg sBeautiful Brick Georgian style homebuilt in the mid 19th century on 165 acres s7 Bedrooms, 8Full Baths, 2 Half Baths s double Parlor/Living Room,Paneled Library, Dining Room sPool s4 Bedroom TenantHouse s9 Stall StablesConservation EasementsPiedmont Hunt. $4,500,000

Extrordinary estate on over 180 acres sIdeal for horsess 7 Bedrooms sNew Gourmet State of the Art Kitchen& Baths s gorgeous full wall windows, overlooking 10acre lake s10 stall stable sPaddocks with run-in shedssPool and poolhouse with fireplace, spa and new tenniscourts. $3,900,000

Located on the prestigious Atoka Road and surrounded bylarge estates, this 43-acre estate, sits high with spectacularviews of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Bull Run Mountains.The manor home, renovated in 2001, offers 7 bedroomsincluding a first floor master suite, 7+ baths, 4 finished levels,3-car garage and 9-stall barn with 8 paddocks, each withautomatic waterers and a run-in shed barn. $2,450,000

The 26 acre estate sits in magnificent horse country approx.one mile west of Middleburg just off the much desired ZullaRoad, this estate includes the 1½ story white brick manorhome w/2 car attached garage, 4 car detached garage,heated pool, 3 stall barn with run-in shed, 2 large paddocksand offers tremendous ride out potential. $2,650,000

Beautiful rolling farm land with pastoral and mountain views,stone walls, and riding trails. This 54 acres is ideal for yourhorse farm. Property includes 3 bedroom farm house, 1-bed-room tenant house, 8-stall barn, and 6-stall barn. Near ThePlains with easy access to I-66, 1 hour to Washington, 45minutes to Dulles. $950,000

Nestled behind a line of trees, this charming and beauti-fully remodeled 3 bedroom home sits on over 3 acres.Theefficient design of this property also includes a 1 bed-room guest cottage, 3 bay garage with attached 4 stallbarn, run-in shed, potential paddock and lovely lawn withperennial gardens. $775,000

Charming 1740 brick and stone home sited on .5 ac.adjacent and including the 3 acre parcel containing theoriginal Mill on Pantherskin Creek. Pool within the ruinsof the Mill. Beautiful, year round pavilion is connected tothe summer kitchen by a bougainvillea covered pergola.

$595,000 30+ acres $485,000

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BLUEMONT LAND - 5 parcels in Piedmont HuntTerritory ~ Mostly open, rolling and fully fenced land andaccessed from 3 roads. 2 homes, one of stone and one ofclapboard enhance this beautiful property. Options forpurchase include:20+ acres for $440,00050+ acres for $588,000,71+ acres with a clapboard 3 BR home (2 parcels)$995,000

MIDDLEBURG - 26.12 acres convenient to Middleburg,additional parcels available. $410,000

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51+ acre farm with a beautiful 5 BR home with gourmetkitchen, wine cellar, great views, pool, flagstone terraceand carriage house - extensive horse facilities - 9 stallbarn, covered arena, outdoor arena, 7 paddocks, 4 stallshed row barn, machine shed. $2,350,000

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By Lauren R. GianniniFor Middleburg Life

TheTurner familymem-bers—Clare, Nevill and theirson Oliver, who founded theVirginia Chutney Companyseven years ago—state theirmotto simply: “You are thecook!” They want you to getcreative and utilize their all-naturalchutneys.Ifyou’renotfamiliarwithchutney’suniqueflavor, think of it in terms ofsavory jams.Virginia chutneyspair up perfectly with sand-wiches,cheese,salmon,chickensalad, pork chops, vegetableand rice dishes, lamb, tender-loins,shrimpandbeer. “WhenwefirstarrivedinAmerica, we were surprisedby how many chutneys wereimported from India and England,” Clareexplained.“However, we have seen more andmore pockets in the U.S. where people makeandenjoychutney.” The Turners credit Clare with suggest-ing they specialize in southern-style chutneys.Although Nevill can’t boil an egg, accordingto his wife, he has become an expert chut-ney maker, assisted no doubt by his career inbiochemistry. Clare’s degree in anthropology openeddoorstoculturalfooddifferences.Oliver’sEng-lish degree has helped with marketing andcommunications with distributors and retail-ers,aswellaswithin-storenetworkingoftheiruniqueflavorexperiences. Virginia Chutney Company’s all-naturalingredientsaresourcedlocallyasmuchaspos-

sible.Theirrecipesusefruit,sugar,applecidervinegar, garlic andapalate-pleasingvarietyofingredients, including apples, cranberries, rai-sins,greentomatoes,onions,peachesandplumsaswellaszestyspices.Theirchutneys—gluten-free,nevermadewithanycornsyrup,thicken-ers or any fats—are cooked ever so slowly toreducetheconcoctiontothat“justright”consis-tency,whichmaximizestheflavorsofthissavoryspread. “Wespecializeintwoproducts—ourchut-neys and our new Pepper Jelly, which is mar-keted under our new label,The PreservationSociety,” Oliver said.“We’re very excited aboutopeningourfoodprocessingplant.WesignedtheleaseinJanuaryforabout9,000squarefeetoftheoldAileenfactoryinFlintHill,andplantocompletetherenovationsandbeupandrun-ningthisDecember.”

Their food processing plant to producethe chutneys and Pepper Jelly will enable theTurners to grow beyond their current annualoutput of 120,000 jars. They sold their firstjar of chutney in The Fun Shop in Middle-burg,andsincethenhaveexpandedacrossthenation. Their chutneys are carried in WholeFoodsMarketsonbothcoasts,theFreshMarket,WegmansandupscalecheeseshopslikeCowgirlCreamery. “Our long-range plans include makingVirginia Chutney’s kitchen available to peoplewhomakejams,sauces,pickles,salsa,etc.,”Oliversaid. Quality and good taste have been opera-tivewordsforVirginiaChutneyCompanysinceitsinception.TheTurners’passionforchutneysmovedtheirtastebud-titillatingproductsoutofLittleWashingtonand intohomes across

the nation. Poised on their move into themajor leagues of specialty food marketing,they are energized by the success of theirrelatively young enterprise as more peopleacrossthenationdiscovertheversatilityandgustatorydelightsofsouthern-stylechutneys. It’s an adventure in flavor. Spicy PlumChutney, a robust duet of sweet and spicynotes, stands up well with strong cheddarsandmakes theperfect glaze for roastpork.Peanut butter and jelly? Try a peanut oralmond butter sandwich, grilled or classic,withhotpeachchutney.Jazzupplainnonfatyogurtwithspicychutney.Addzingtotradi-tionalhambiscuitsatyournexttailgatewithoneoftheTurners’chutneys. Virginia Chutney Company providesendlesspossibilities—youreallyarethecook!

Tasty Treats Courtesy Of Virginia ChutneyCompany

Nevill’s guide to Green Tomato Chutney CanningHot fill the jars with a ladle. (TheU.S.HealthDept.specifiesthetempbeabove185degrees.)Becarefulasthe chutney is HOT. Screw on lidsfirmly,cleanoffjarsandleavetocoolforanhouror twobefore labeling.Some people like to let their chut-neys mature for four weeks beforeserving. This process mellows theflavors.USESGreen Tomato Chutney is a uni-versalfoodperker-upper.Itcheersup cheddar cheese and goes per-fectlywithabreakfastof sausagesandeggs.Tryitwithhamorporkor mix into a chicken salad. It is,of course, the perfect hostess giftwhenyouareinvitedtosomeone’shousefordinner.

Prep time 20 minCook time 1 hour

EquipmentCooking Pot/Saucepan (10” diameter, 6-7” deep minimum)Kitchen scales to weigh tomatoesMeasuring cups, tablespoon, teaspoonWooden spoon (with square end if possible)LadleSharp knife/chopping boardTimerLabelsYields 9.5 pint jars of chutney

IngredientsGreen Tomatoes 3.5 cups

Granny Smith Apples 2 cupsOnion .75 cupBrown Sugar .75 cup White Sugar .5 cupApple Cider Vinegar (5%) .5 cupSmall Clove Garlic 1Whole Mustard Seeds 1 tablespoonSalt 1 teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes .5 tspRaisins .75 cupCloves or Allspice .25 tspGround Cinnamon 1 pinchBlack Pepper .5 tsp

Preparation1. Chop tomatoes into three-quar-ter inch chunks2. Core apples and chop into three-

quarter inch chunks. Don’t peel.3. Chop onions into one-quarter inch chunks4. Crush garlic clove5. Wash jars and lids in dishwasher or boiling water to sterilize

Cooking1. Put all ingredients, except raisins, into cooking pot.2. Bring to a boil (15 min) and stir often with wooden spoon. Be careful not to let it burn.3. Once boiling, lower heat and cook gently for 30 min. Keep stirring!4. Add raisins and cook for 15 more minutes.5. This cooking process is called

reducing. You are boiling off some of the water in the cider vinegar, apples and tomatoes—reducing the volume and blending and concentrating the flavors.6. The critical part of making chut-ney is knowing when to stop cooking.7. After 40 min of watching the chutney bubble away, begin testing for “doneness” by pulling the wooden spoon across the bottom of the pot. The chutney is done when it gets nice and thick and, like parting the red sea, you can see the metal bottom for a moment or two.8. When this happens, turn off the heat. Overcooked chutney can become a solid brick and undercooked chutney is too runny.


Mary ann McGowan(540) 687-5523

THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATEA STAUNCH ADVOCATE OF LAND EASEMENTS

LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1967Middleburg, virginia 20118 (540) 687-6500

www.thoMas-talBot.com

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Magnificent Estate on 100acres in a spectacular setting.The stone house boasts 22elegant rooms, 9 fireplaces,high ceilings, all superblydetailed and beautifullyappointed. Brilliant gardentssurround the heated pool.Fabulous 11 stall stone stablewith 2 staff apartments.Riding ring, green house all inpristine condition. Additionalacreage is available.

$10,000,000

Extraordinary equestrian estateapproximately 186 acres. Parklike setting, fabulous mountainviews. Contemporary residenceand extensive dependencies. Min-utes to the town Middleburg.Gorgeous stone and frame 12Stall Stable. 3 Tenant Houses. 2Stone Guest Cottages. StableApartment. Indoor SchoolingRing. Riding Ring. Polo Field.Huge Equipment building andWorkshop

$4,750,000

Extraordinary estate on over180 acres at the foot of theBlue Ridge Mountains idealfor horses. Fabulous historicmanor home with 7Bedrooms sNew GourmetState of the Art Kitchen &Baths s gorgeous full wallwindows, overlooking 10 acrelake s10 stall stable sPaddockswith run-in sheds sPool andpoolhouse with fireplace, spaand new tennis courts.

$3,900,000

Exqui s i t e“Wi l l i amsburg”colonial on approximately 20park-like acres in thePiedmont Hunt TerritorysAlmost 9,000 square feet ofspectacular living space,beautiful historic detail,gorgeous décor and pristinecondition sBrilliant gardens andflagstone terraces surround thepool sBreathtaking mountainviews and spring fed pond addto this idyllic setting.

$2,450,000

A charming 2 Bedroom cottageon almost 1 acre with maturetrees and complete privacy in theheart of Orange County HuntsBeautifully renovated with newKitchen and Bath featuring newcabinetry, granite counter topsand wood floors. Spacious LivingRoom, Dining Room withpicture window and lovely stoneterrace., sSurrounded by largeestates. Ideal “hunt box” andlocated just minutes fromMiddleburg. $399,000

Charming historic residence,built in 1815, beautifully ex-panded in 1988 and updatedin 2004, is in a private coun-try setting in the heart ofhorse country. It has a pondsurrounded by horse pastures,a tree-lined driveway, andmature gardens. The house,tastefully decorated in neutraltones, blends the warmth andcharm of an antique homewith modern comfort.

$1,395,000

Elegant English Manor Housebeautifully sited on approximately40 acres of magnificent wood-lands sSpectacular views and totalprivacy sBuilt with superiorquality and craftsmanship,superbly detailed moldings s5FireplacessGleamingWoodFloorssMahogany paneledLibrary and French doors open-ing to the flagstone verandahsWine Cellar s14’ ceilingssDetached 3 Bay Carriage House.

$3,000,000

Spectacular 17 room custombrick Colonial boasting over9500 Sq Ft. of living space on aprivate lane. 25 gorgeous acres.Palladian windows. Gleamingwood floors.Grandly scaledrooms with high ceilings.Extraordinary quality through-out. Fabulous pool surroundedby flagstone terraces. Brilliantgardens.Board fenced paddocks.Ideal for horses. Minutes toMiddleburg. $2,699,000

Exquisite country French manorwith over 9000 sq. ft. ofspectacular living space on over55 gorgeous acres just minutesfrom Middleburg.Grandly scaledrooms. Extraordinary detail andthe finest quality. Beautifullydecorated. Impeccably main-tained. Includes fabulous poolsurrounded by terraces andbrilliant gardens. Fabulousapartment over three bay carriagehouse.Ideal for horses

$4,500,000

Fabulous 3 level custom CapeCode residence on 50beautiful acres in thePiedmont Hunt Territory.High ceilings, gorgeouswoodwork, elegant details andsuperior quality create a warmand inviting atmosphere.English style courtyard stableand guest house, riding ring,lush paddocks and wonderfulfree form pool. All in anidyllic setting. $1,795,000

"Westwood" graces 10 beauti-fully landscaped private acres inprestigious "Atoka Chase".Completely re-modeled andexpanded, it features, a newkitchen & baths, new siding,new roof, all new utilities, newdecks & porches, terraces &brilliant perennial gardens. Agated entrance & board fencedpaddock, plus run-in shed forthe equestrian,with trails forride-out.

$1,795,000

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Completely renovated charm-ing 3 bedroom just off AtokaRoad. New Utilities, Kitchen,Bath, Roof and Windows.Wood floors throughout theentire main level. Bosch,Thermador & Sub-Zero ap-pliances in a true GourmetKitchen. Full finished walkuplevel. Large Deck, 3 Stall Barn& Paddocks, 2 Car GarageandStorage Building.

$995,000

Beautiful custom Colonial, builtwith handsome Flemish bondstyle brick, encompasses over 11.5acres just 10 minutes fromhistoric Miiddleburg. Ideallylocated in the Piedmont HuntTerritory, this home boasts over4500 sq.ft. of spectacular livingspace with hardwood floors,4fireplaces, 10" ceilings, library withcustom bookshelves. Attached 3bay garage.Land is perfect forhorses or pool.

$1,495,000

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Charming historic property,circa 1750, on approx. 7acres with brilliant gardens,charming guest house, &fabulous 5 stall stable withoffice, kitchen, exercise room,crafts room & pine flooredloft, ideal for Hunt Breakfasts& entertaining. Mainresidence was renovated withmeticulous care & boasts agourmet kitchen, premierappliances, 3 fireplaces,gracious rooms & an idyllicsetting. $1,345,000

A historic 10 acre farm circa1787, beautifully sited in thefoothills of the Blue RidgeMountainsGracious ManorHouse, recently updated 3levels, 5 Bedrooms sGuestHouse sLog Cabin s3 BayGarage and Storage Build-ing sAdditional acreageavailable sStocked Pond andMagnificent Views

$1,500,000

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Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarronrode only one race at CharlesTown’s thor-oughbredrace track,buthecomesbackonSaturday,Oct.20asaspecialguestatthe2012WestVirginiaBreeders’ClassicsBreakfastofChampions. McCarron joins a cast of guests thatincludes fellow Hall of Famer and trainerCarl Nafziger and trainer King Leather-bury, who rates third on the list of all-timewinningest trainers with more than 6,300victories. Tickets for the breakfast can bepurchased for $15 each by contacting theWest Virginia Breeders’ Classics office at304-725-0709. “I’m very excited to have received aninvitation from Carol [Holden] and Sam[Huff]toattendthisgreatevent,”McCarronsaid.“DespitethefactIrodeatCharlesTownonly one evening in the mid-‘70s, I havefondmemoriesofCharlesTown. Iwon theMountaineer Handicap for King Leather-buryonahorsenamedGoGoRoger,whichKing claimed from Dickie Dutrow. I knowthiswillbeafuneventformeandI’mveryexcited to meet new friends and renew oldacquaintances.” During an illustrious career that

included 7,141 victories, McCarron had sixTriple Crown winners, including Alyshebain1987andGoForGin in1994, andnineBreeders’ Cup victories, with five of themin the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Since retiringin June 2002, McCarron has opened theNorthAmericanRidingAcademyinLexing-ton, Kentucky—the first professional jockeyschoolintheUnitedStates. “I consider it an honor that ChrisMcCarron is going to be our special guestfortheBreakfastofChampions,”saidWVBCPresidentHolden,whosharesaMiddleburgfarmwithHuff,theHallofFamelinebackerfor the N.Y. Giants and Washington Red-skins and long-time analyst on Redskinsradio game broadcasts.“His support of theracing industry through the Don MacBethMemorial JockeyFundanddevelopmentofthe North American Racing Academy arejusttwoofChris’smanycontributionstotheworldofracing.” Eclipse Award winning sports person-ality Chris Lincoln will serve as one of thehosts for thebreakfast that is alsoexpectedtoincludemembersoftheRedskinsAlumniAssociation, including Huff, the Breeders’ClassicsCEO.

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Now starting its 19th year, the Community Music School of the Piedmont serves the entire age spectrum.

Students range from the very young through seniors, and include everyone in between. The youngest is an ener-getic three-year old; the oldest a dapper septuagenarian. The group program targeted to the very young – and their parents or care-givers – is Music Together, serving new-borns through four years old. Classes have an artistically conceived flow of songs, movement, nursery rhymes, instrumental jam sessions and finger plays. These activities help children develop rhythm and tonal skills. For older children, teenagers, and

adults, CMSP offers an extensive array of private les-sons, group classes, special programs, ensembles, and perfor-mance opportunities. Sixty-two percent of the faculty holds advanced degrees. There are also two dedicated and tal-ented music therapists. These certified professionals provide individual sessions that use the power of music to help youngsters deal with the challenges of autism and older folks with the chal-lenges of depression or memory loss. The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant will host an Autumn Hunt Country Happy Hour on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 5-8 p.m. in the The Bar at Goodstone. Located in the Carriage House, the

newly opened full-service bar features a hunt-country theme with solid cher-rywood, plush leather seating at the bar and cocktail tables, and exquisite horse carvings set in the cabinetry. Goodstone’s Hunt Country Happy Hour will offer an extensive bar selec-tion along with chef’s delicious canapes. The Bar’s menu includes fine wines, beer on tap, martinis, wine cocktails and specialty drinks. A favorite specialty drink is the Goodstone Mojito with fresh mint grown on the estate’s farm. Over in Warrenton, Seven Blue Ridge Orthopaedic and Spine Center physicians — Drs. Ralph Garretson, Daniel Heller, David Kim, James Ramser, Charles Seal, Robert Smith and Jeffrey Wise — received 2012 Patients’ Choice award in recognition of their

exceptional patient care. Wakefield School in The Plains is offering area high school students the chance to travel to the Amazon. Dr. Michael E. Pereira, Wakefield’s Science Department Chair, will be leading the trip and plans to take as many as 18 high school students to the Tahuayo Lodge and Tahuayo River Amazon Research Center in Loreto, Peru, for a three-week summer program in tropi-cal conservation. The trip will be from mid-June 2013 to early July 2013. The adventure is available to students of all levels of experience. Participants need not speak any Spanish – though it’s a great place to practice or to start learning – nor must they have had any prior experi-ence in outdoor sports or activities.

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Pre-K through Grade 12 Open House on Sunday, November 11 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Independent thinkers welcome.

At Highland, we thrive on offering independent thinkers myriad opportunities to recognize their potential--in the classroom and outside.

Our latest feature is our newly renovated Middle School building, featuring a state-of-the-art academic center and a Harkness teaching room.

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By Marcia Woolman

In most urban communities, the main cause of water pollution is a combination of sewage and industrial waste. According to TakeMeFishing.org, the Hudson River flows eight million gallons of fresh water by New York City, and is too polluted to serve as a water source for 40 million people. It would provide 200 gallons a day per person, but the Hudson River is too polluted to use as a water supply. We have had our warnings about the Shenandoah and the Potomac rivers. (A pre-vious column here discussed the Potomac River as being voted this year as the No. 1 most endangered river in the nation in the rankings of American Rivers.) Are we going to be the next area that sees our water pass by because we did not act? An article in the Fairfax Times recently stated that Virginia was listed in 2012 as the second worst state for toxic chemicals dumped into its waterways. The newspa-per quoted Environmental Virginia as its source. A study titled, “Wasting our Water-ways: Industrial Toxic Pollution and the

Unfulfilled Promise of the Clean Water Act,” stated that additional findings in this report listed 377,090 pounds of toxic pollution were dumped into the Shenandoah River in 2010. These are startling facts and deserve our concern and action. At least learn the platforms of your candidates and deter-mine who supports the Clean Water Act and other environmental issues, lest we, too, watch our water pass by. The Shenandoah River Keeper, Jeff Keble, shed some light on the history of river pollution with this statement: “Before the Clean Water Act in 1972, industries contaminated with mercury, PCB and other toxic chemicals. People are still unable to eat the fish in over 100 miles of the Shenandoah River because these toxic chemicals don’t break down or go away.” Exposure to these chemicals is linked to cancer, developmental disabilities and reproductive disorders. All of this information leads to only one conclusion: It is time for all of us to focus on the water sources in our area. Water is cer-tainly going to be the “oil” of this century. It is the lifeline that runs through this nation,

just as our veins run life through our bodies. There are no blood pressure pills for our rivers. There are only “best manage-ment practices,” which are guidelines on how to treat our lands so the runwoff does not foul our rivers. But there also are laws for businesses and industries to follow to do their part. Our part is supporting the Clean Water Act, its enforcement and being aware of any potential Congressional procedures or acts to weaken it. In my lifetime I have watched rivers that ran inky black become beautiful trout streams. Even now in Pennsylvania, remediation of coal mine drainage and methods of cleaning the acidic water by flowing it through natural filtering areas has returned Kettle Creek to its former glory. Native trout are being seen there again. What can you do? Be informed and VOTE!

(Marcia Woolman is a freelance writer from The Plains, and serves as the Chemical Water Moni-toring leader for the Goose Creek Association.)

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Chestnut StreetMiddleburg, Virginia • $435,000

4 BR home in village of Middleburg • New first floor master suite w/extensivebuilt in bookshelves and closets • Major renovations include new siding •New roof • New kitchen and new furnace • Great millwork, trim and finishesw/natural light throughout • Large 1/4 acre lot w/mature plantingsHelen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

CanongateLeesburg, Virginia • $720,900

Price Reduction! • Unique 1760's stone farm house on 6.45 acres • Beautifulwood floors • 4 wood burning fireplaces • Bathrooms all updated • Fencedpaddocks, two stables and a machine shed • Pond • English basementMargaret Carroll (540) 454-0650

MaresfieldMarshall, Virginia • $1,300,000

Excellent location • Brick home completely updated • 5 BR with master suiteon first floor • 3 1/2 BA • 2 FP • Mountain views • Pool • 10 useable acres •150 x 220 riding arena • 3 barns totaling 8-9 stalls • Run-in shed • Stone wallsHelen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Washington StreetMiddleburg, Virginia • $1,000,000

Great opportunity for commercial C-2 building • Excellent visibility •Great parking and multiple uses allowed • Town Zoning allows forRestaurant and retail to name a few • Rare find in the historic townHelen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

Fox Valley FarmMarshall, Virginia • $1,895,000

Historic property on 32 acres in Orange County Hunt • 1st floor master,den, grand salon, English kitchen with large DR & billiard room • 2ndkitchen/ bar leads to patio, pool & guest cottage • 7 stall barn adjoins 3BR, 2 BA farm manager's houseAnn MacMahon (540) 687-5588 Walter Woodson (703) 499-4961

The James FarmPurcellville, Virginia • $1,750,000

100 +/- ac. • Includes 1915 stucco farm house • Needs to be restored • Ca.1786, 2 story stonehome • Stone bank barn • Spring house • Land rises with great views • Scenic easement • AlsoAavailable, 20+/- ac. • Gently rolling • Improved by 1915 stucco farm house • Ready forrestoration • High ceilings • Original woodwork • Small barn • Spring fed pond• $650,000Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Lions LaneBoyce, Virginia • $1,490,000

109 mountain top acres • Unbelievable western views • Hunters’ par-adise • 3 bedrooms • 2 fireplaces • Gourmet kitchen • 3 car garage •Energy efficientPaul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

MontviewMarshall, Virginia • $2,600,000

Prime Fauquier County location in the heart of Piedmont Hunt • 39.94 acres • Brick homecompletely updated • 3 BR with master suite on main level • 2 full & 2 half BA • 2 FP •2 car garage • Flagstone terrace • 8 stall center aisle barn • Board fencing • Mountain viewsPaul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Mountain ViewThe Plains, Virginia • $1,600,000

Excellent location • 26.53 acres • Pastures & woods • Hilltop setting •2 spring fed ponds • Recently renovated • 3-4 bedrooms • 3 baths • 2fireplaces • Country kitchen • Stone floors on main level • AttachedconservatoryPaul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Trough Hill FarmMiddleburg, Virginia • $3,900,000

103 acres • 1800’s Virginia farmhouse • 9 fireplaces • 5 bedrooms •Guest house • Pool house/game room • Gorgeous stone walls, terracesand garden walls • Pond • BarnsAnn MacMahon (540) 687-5588 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905

Sherburne Farm LaneMarshall, Virginia • $790,000

Exceptionally well built house • 10 open acres • Geothermal heat systemwith 5 zones & radiant floor heat • Open floor plan offers excellent views• Master suite on main floor • 2-3 BR on lower level • Exercise roomwith access to patioAnn MacMahon (540) 687-5588 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930

NorthfieldDelaplane, Virginia • $2,200,000

54 ac. on Rokeby Road • Bright open floor plan, 1st floor BR, open kitchen, FR • Fully fenced,beautiful views, open rolling pastures • Small barn is easily expanded • Additional outbuildingsfor equipment and livestock • 2 car garage, pond, nice plantings • Very quiet, very privateHelen MacMahon (540) 454-1930


Mount Airy Farm Market is Open

Come visit us just up the road at Waterloo where Rt. 50

crosses over Rt. 340We offer local meats, fruits and vegetables and our own line of jams, preserves, salsa,

and salad dressings…applesauce, peach salsa, pumpkin butter, pickles, apple salsa and cider. We have an old fashioned custom

butcher shop with free range chicken (non GMO), pork, lamb and beef cut to your specifications and wrapped in white paper and

tied with string. Try our pies and come buy a pumpkin. Our milk, butter, and cheese

comes from Trickling Springs Creamery and there’s much more.

Karen and Billy Eyles

Hours: open 7 days a week 10:00 to 7:00 Monday-Thursday

10:00 to 8:00 Friday and Saturday Sunday 10:00 - 5:00

8204 John Mosby Highway Boyce, VA 22620540.837.2043 MountAiryMillwood.com

ManhattanhasMadisonAvenueandMid-dleburghasMadisonStreet.Ourlittlecornerofretailonthesouthendofthestreetiseverybitasposhandstylish.Thereareseveralnewadditionsand,ofcourse,somelongtimefavor-itesaswell. We begin at 8 South Madison with thenew, tasteful British Campaign-inspired fur-nishingsandaccessoriesemporiumknownasTheOutpost.ItwasconceivedbyKeithFoster,a highly accomplished golf course architectwhohas indulgedhispassion for finedesignwithfurnitureandotheritemshereferstoas“non-homogenized,comfortable,seamlessandeffortless.” Withadistinctivebackgroundinthetra-ditional style of golf and at ease in some ofthe finest clubhouses in the world, Fosterdefines his approach and look as “old clubwith a new edge.” For golfers out there, hisarchitectural projects have included SandsPointe,PortWashington,PittsburghFieldClubandOrchardLake.Helimitshisworktoaboutthreeprojectsperyearand inbetweenallofthisisanavidmountainclimber. Foster has designed his own line of fur-niture calledHarveyBrown forTheOutpostandalsocarriesTribalrugs,whichhesaysare“made tobeused,”not justadmired.Healsonotesthat:“Life’stooshorttohavewhatevery-bodyelsehas.“ JustnextdooratNo.10,PaulineWisdomhas amasseda fascinating collectionofhomeembellishments(lookupatthefabulouschan-

delierswitheverything fromfrogs, tohorses,tea cups and rabbits) stationery and the verypopular line of Christmas ornaments byPatienceBrewster.Shealsohasherownlineofchocolatesunder thenameofTheChocolateSeller. Just around the corner from HighcliffeClothiers,takeaquickrightturnontoFederalStreettoJourneymen.Here,MiddleburgnativePunkin Lee oversees the creation of custom-maderidingchapsandbelts.Alongwithtackrepairs,theyresoleshoesandbootsandhaveadistinctivelineofequestrian-inspiredtabletopitems. Back to South Madison Street, we seethe sparkling baubles at Thos, Hays & Son.And,nextatNo.17,visitorswillsoonwelcomeback Gunhild Mjornell at Skandinavia, thebrightandcharmingSwedish-inspiredshopofantiquesandaccessories. At“APlaceToBe,”No.15,TomSchweitzerand company will be staging Little Shop ofHorrors for a second run Oct. 28-31.Ticketsarejust$10andreservationsarehighlyrecom-mendedbycalling540-687-6740. AtWallerPictureFraming,BillWallerhasbeenputtinghisframingskillstouseformanyyearsandwillofferyoujusttheperfecttouchforthatspecialpieceofart.Heislocatedinaspacefilledwithchoicesat9SouthMadison. ThroughthemanyyearshereatMiddle-burg Life, we have enjoyed the smiles thatalways come from PaulAliloo at his shop at3 South Madison. He offers fine handmadeorientalrugsandexpertadviceonyourfloor-coveringinvestments.

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Debbie and Tom McLaughlin of The Plains have announced the marriage of their son Josh to Alina Harway, daughter of Philip and Alison Harway of Delaplane. The ceremony took place at their home in Portland, Oregon. Josh works as a lead analyst at Watershed Sciences, Inc. and Alina is the com-munications and research manager at Our Oregon. They are 2002 gradu-ates of Fauquier High School and in 2006, Josh graduated from University of Montana-Missoula and she from the College of William & Mary. She is also currently working on her Masters of Public Administration at Portland State University. Kudos.

Other than a wedding, the biggest buzz in Middleburg is after 45 years at Foxcroft School, the past 24 as head of school, Mary Louise Leipheimer will retire on June 30, 2014. Her retire-ment date allows a 22-month search and transition process and will coin-cide with the celebration of Foxcroft’s Centennial. During “Mary Lou’s” tenure at the all girls school endowment has increased from $8 million to nearly $28 million and annual giving has doubled. She

has overseen the adoption of a campus master plan, the construction of a spa-cious maintenance facility, and opening of a $14 million athletic/student center. In other school news, kudos to Mid-dleburg Academy seniors: Caswell Ben-nett and Alex Rossi recently named National Merit Scholars. And, Janie Banse is enjoying her new role at the school as librarian/media specialist, teaching research and presentation skills. Expansion of the leadership team continues with the arrival of Dulcy Hooper as director of development-- she brings many years of successful experience as vice president of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation. She and husband, Richard (known to sporting bibliophiles as the owner of Hooper’s Books and Antiques) are happy to make Middleburg their full-time home. Over at Hill School a new playground was dedicated in memory of Hugh Robert Callaway Wiley, who passed away at age six. The vivacious and beloved first grader was a talented polo player, golfer, and skier. The state of the art playground will be a source of joy for all. The 7th annual Aviation Educa-tion and Career Expo geared for ages 16-20 will be hosted by ProJet Aviation October 26, from 10 to 2 at its corpo-rate hangar on the Leesburg Executive Airport. The Hoxton Agency will join ProJet in bringing this event to the community, along with the following sponsors: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Flight Safety International, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associa-tion, USAIG, and Rickman Construc-

tion Company. There is no charge for admission and a free lunch is provided for all attendees. The 40 plus vendors represent aerospace careers includ-ing US military and national security assignments, emergency medical airlift, law enforcement, aircraft maintenance, government, medevac, and avionics. Washington Fine Properties, the real estate brokerage firm known for its luxury market dominance in the region, recently announced their offices in Middleburg and Washington, Virginia, previously known as Arm-field, Miller & Ripley Fine Properties,

The Hugh Wiley playground at Hill School is now open!

will now be operated as Washington Fine Properties. The firm’s President, Thomas B. Anderson, said “this change allows us to offer our clients in Middleburg and the Virginia countryside maximum expo-sure for their farms and properties through the direct connection to Wash-ington Fine Properties”. Anderson, who has worked with Armfield, Miller & Ripley founding partners Gloria Arm-field, Carole Miller, and Ruth Ripley for over 25 years, is honored to now be heading the firm.

Ray Trader is now at Blue.

At Blue Salon on North Pendleton Street, some news. There’s a new hair stylist in town ladies…his name is Ray Trader. Hailing from Alexandria, Ray apprenticed with his uncle Graham Webb in Old Town before moving on to Georgetown and DuPont Circle. His big city clients included First Lady Bar-

Mary Lou Leipheimer is retiring.

Josh and Alina McLaughlin


Middleburg Montessori School stu-dents gathered with BethAnn Slater, Head of School and Primary Direc-trice, for a photo at their annual Fall Festival on Sept 21. This fundraiser, organized by Friends of Montessori School of Middleburg, benefits the scholarship program that enables the school to share this empowering edu-cational method with other members of the community. This year, the Fes-tival raised $3,500, which will go directly to scholarships for students currently attending Montessori.

Photo by Lauren R Giannini.

bara Bush, whom he coiffed for several special occasions while she was in The White House. With sixtysomething salons in Old Town, he finally made the move west and says: “I found Blue and here I am.” To which we say…welcome. “Middleburg reminds me of what Alex-andria used to be.” From Upperville, word of a pre-hol-iday event at Lois Kerchner’s sparking Ashby House Antiques November 10 from 1 to 5 for tea and conversation. She will be introducing Vallie’s Vintage Jewelry and MiddyNMe Riding Shirts, which will become part of the perma-nent collections. At the Warrenton Horse Show on Labor Day weekend the teamwork award, presented by The Tack Box of Middleburg to the owner, trainer, rider combination demonstrating the best effort of teamwork went to Bill Rube. It is donated in memory of Jennifer and Ken Lewis. The Keswick Hunt took the cham-pionship on the ever popular Hunt Night Tony Gammell from Keswick took home the Noel Twyman Memo-rial trophy and $1,000 as winner of the hunt staff class. Grand Champion of the show was Esquire, owned Joseph Mullen and ridden by Jonelle Mullen Stern of Warrenton. And speaking of horse shows, the ever smiling Chiara Parlagreco (whom you might spot at Market Salaman-der where she works part time) rode The Impressionist to victory in the $250,000 HITS Hunter Prix in upstate New York for Skyland Farm and owner Ainsley Treptow.

This is the richest class in the country for junior and amateur riders. The competition consisted of four rounds. “She rode beautifully. She didn’t make a mistake,” said Middleburg trainer

Photo by Douglas Lees Steeplechase racing announcer/historian/statistician Will O’Keefe received the pres-tigious S. Bryce Wing Award at Shawan Races near Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Photo by Lauren Giannini At the Warrenton Horse Show Teamwork Trophy presentation: Bill Rube, horse show presi-dent Helen Wiley, Berk Lee, Jason Berry and Snowden Clarke.

Denice Perry. Don’t forget The Orange County Hunt Cross Country Team Event on Sunday, October 28th at Old White-wood Farm near The Plains, with the popular Junior Hunter Championship. In 1987, the OCH Team Event, mod-eled after the English Team Chase, was created to offer an event with some-thing for every level of foxhunter. Keeping up…Brian McMahon, a Hill School graduate in ‘03 and class of ‘07 at Notre Dame now Middleburg Acad-emy, is enjoying his job in Bath, Eng-land working for the British Lacrosse Association. He is the son of Marion and Paul MacMahon. Middleburg Elementary is seeking your trash...to become someone else’s treasure! The PTO is hosting a Com-munity Tag Sale on Saturday, November 3rd from 9 to 2 at the school. Everyone is welcome to participate. If interested contact the school. Attention garden buffs…Brian May-well, nursery manager for Casey Tree Farm in Berryville, will be speaking on November 1 at the Rust Library in Leesburg as part of the Loudoun Master Gardener’s program. Brian is growing shade and ornamental trees for

Casey Trees’ tree planting program in Washington, DC. Their mission is to restore, enhance and pro-tect the tree canopy of our nation’s capital. Stop to visit Echo Hills Nursery on the west end of Marshall on weekends during October for their

for the Middleburg Garden Club’s “A Middleburg Christmas” greens show on Friday, November 30 and Satur-day, December 1 at Emmanuel Church Parish Hall. This year should be inter-esting as four shops-Betsy’s, Duchessa, LouLou’s, and Three Crowns will par-ticipate in competition for the best flora arrangement based on a clothing ensemble. Stay tuned. In addition to the show itself, the club’s holiday bazaar offers flower arrangements,home-made baked goods, and kissing balls…now you must really stay tuned. Finally, Middleburg Life has learned that Will O’Keefe of Bealeton received the prestigious S. Bryce Wing Award at the Shawan Races near Hunt Valley, Maryland. It is given to one who has made an outstanding contribution to Maryland timber racing. Kudos to Will.

Photo by Lauren Giannini Representing Toyota sponsors at Warrenton Horse Show are Ken and Patty Shepherd and Dan and Jennifer Abel.

first annual big sale of assorted perennials, flow-ering shrubs and trees. Mark your calendar


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“Roy’s Neck Shot”, 18” x 36”, oil on Belgian linen, commissioned by Denice Perry, collection of Roy and Denice Perry.

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In a 2009 article for the Chronicle of the Horse called, “What Can We Do To PreventSteeplechaseInjuries?”veterinarianWilliamH.McCormickcalledfortheneedforpre-racevetinspections,fewerdrugsandmoreaccountabil-ityonthepartofridersandtrainers. He wrote with clarity and backed up histheories with a fair amount of science. Thedistillationofhisresearchresultedinpinpointanalysisof the issues,howandwhyinjuries tosteeplechase horses happen, and also the factthatthereisnosuchthingas“zerorisk.” Willie McCormick has a pioneer spirit,which put him at the vanguard of alternativeveterinarymedicine.Helearnedadifferentwayof lookingatclinical cases throughalternativemedicine and then amplified his impressionswithscienceandlogic, thecornerstonesofhisformaleducation. HefoundedtheMiddleburgEquineClinicin1982and shortly after trained inacupunc-ture,Chineseherbsandosteopathylongbeforealternatives, especially for equines, becamepopular.ThecliniconMillvilleRoad(CleTole-dano joined the practice in 2003) specializesin equine sports medicine with facilities fordiagnostics, imaging techniques and surgicalprocedures.

Dating farther back than the high-techbenefits of computers in the vet practice,McCormick gained a solid foundation in old-fashioned horsemanship. His father, James P.McCormick,stampedhimwith“practicaltoolstosurviveinthehorsebusiness,azestforwork,stubbornness and the ability to take abuse.”Margaret Herron McCormick endowed hersonwithaloveforanimals,booklearningandfamilyvalues.ShealsoencouragedYankeeinge-nuityandidealism. “Age quod agis” pretty much describesMcCormick,wholivesbytheLatinsayingthatmeans“dowhatyoudoanddoitwell.”Heisn’teasytofollowashezipsfromonecomplextopictoanother.Everythinghesaysisfascinating,butitcomesatyouquicklyandquietly.Thesouth-erngentlemanenjoysthatracingpace,eveninconversation. “Acupuncture – you learn one point ata time, and you use certain ones more thanothers,”McCormicksaid.“Youstudyitovertheyears.Youkeep learning,youfindwhatworksforyou.” Hisfindingsofferfascinatinginsightsintowhat alternative medical examinations canuncoverintermsofskeletalabnormalities. “The horse might go lame with a skel-etalabnormality,thenagainhemightnot.Thechanceforlamenessdoublesifthehorsehasanacupuncture abnormality,” McCormick stated.

“Acupunctureisveryhelp-ful with sport horses andracehorses.” McCormick grew upriding both. He matricu-lated at University ofVir-ginia where he chasedfoxes and played lots ofpolo, yet still earned thegradestoattendandgrad-uate from the Universityof Pennsylvania School ofVeterinaryMedicine.Afterone year as an intern atthe Delaware EquineClinicinUnionville,PA,hereturned to Middleburgforgoodin1974.Thefol-lowing year he marriedLydia Donaldson, VMD,PhD,whoremainsthegreatloveofhislife. “We’vebeenmarried37yearsandshe’salovelyperson,”saidMcCormick.“Shekeepsmyfeetontheground.Everybodyneedsthatonceinawhile.” One of the other great loves of McCor-mick’s life is related to his passion for horses.For a number of years he raced and hissteeplechasewinrecordincludesthreeRokebyBowls, three Orange County Bowls and oneMiddleburgBowl.Healsohadsomegreatwins

aboardCinzano(RandolphRouse)andsecondswith Senator JohnWarner’sAnnual Meeting.Hemade99 startsduringhisamateurcareer(1969-1985)with17winners, finishing second24times,andplacingthirdonninerunners. “I haven’t been getting much time toride—the job is pretty demanding, it’s prettyhard tomakeendsmeet in thiseconomyandpeople still have tobepaid,”McCormick said.“Anyonewhowantstobeavet,Isaygoforit.You have to do what excites you and I’m stillexcitedaboutit38yearslater.”

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