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Beech Spring Gift Shop

We 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, Pashmina scarves, 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 Sperryville 540.987.8704 beechspringgiftshop@verizon.net www.beechspringgifts.com
Table of Contents
Places to Eat 5 Places to Stay 8 Vacation Rentals 12 Annual Events 14 Shopping 15 Antiques 16
Photo by Suri Xia.
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
Elan Sapir works on his viola, and his tan, between performances in July 2013 at Rappahannocks annual Castleton Festival.
Welcome to Rappahannock County

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elcome to the 2013-2014 Guide to Rappahannock County, an annual publication of Rappahannock Media, publishers of the Rappahannock News, RappNews.com and Piedmont Virginian magazine. This years guide includes, for the first time, listings of Rappahannock-based businesses and service providers of all kinds (starting on page 31) as well as local churches (page 33). In October, these listings will be online at rappnews.com/guide with more details, more categories and self-service features that allow you, the business owner or service provider, to create your own listing and keep it up to date. If you have questions about this guide, or the online directory, email business@rappnews.com, call 540-675-3338 or stop by the office at 249 Main St., Washington.
CREDITS: The 2013-2014 Guide was compiled and edited by Pam Owen, Matt Wingfield, Jan Clatterbuck and Roger Piantadosi for Rappahannock Media, with page design/layout by Kurt Samuel of Times Community Media. Cover design by Dennis Brack of Rappahannock Media. Cover photo by Molly M. Peterson (mollympeterson.com).
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Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1700 or visit flinthillva.com.
PLACES TO EAT
24 Crows
A unique art gallery, lunch and coffee shop featuring local and international artists and unique items from Heidi and Vinnie's travels and visits to regional craft shows and, especially, their 20 years culinary experience running the much-missed Four and Twenty Blackbirds. Enjoy freshly baked scones, homemade ice cream and a delicious lunch menu of some of the most creative soups and sandwiches around. Open 8:30 to 5 Wednesday-Sunday (until 4 Sundays); lunch served 11:30 to 2:30. At 650 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1111 or email 24Crows@gmail.com.
Blue Rock Inn & Restaurant

Exceptional views of mountains, with a large pond surrounded by horse pastures and a consistently creative, seasonal menu by Chef John Moss. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Weddings, receptions and events. Open 4:30 to 8:30 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 4:30 to 9:30 Friday-Saturday for dinner, 11 to 2 Sunday for brunch at 12567 Lee Hwy., Washington. Call 540-987-3388 or visit thebluerockinn.com.
order in for faster service at 540-987-8311.
Country Cafe
Visitors arriving in stretch limos eat at The Inn; people who live in Washington eat at The Cafe. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed Sundays. Open 8 to 8 otherwise (till 9 on Saturdays) at 389A Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-1066.
Griffin Tavern
A place where folks socialize, tell stories, get to know their neighbors and eat tasty foods without emptying their wallets. Traditional pub food (fish and chips, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash) plus dishes Mom used to make when she had the time and was feeling creative. Open 11:30 to 9 Monday-Thursday, till 10 Friday-Saturday (pub remains open till 12 for music), 10:30 to 9 Sunday (brunch served 10:30 to 3:00) at 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-6753227 or visit griffintavern.com.
Flint Hill Public House & Country Inn

Fine dining and luxury lodging in Flint Hills historic landmark. The Public House experience includes a fullservice restaurant, a traditional pub, private dining room and a spacious and comfortable deck out back and, thanks to owner and dog lover William Waybourn, FHPH also offers a special menu just for your pooch. Food, spirits, wine, lodging: Flint Hill Public House does it all. Open 11 to 8 Monday-Thursday, till 10 Friday-Saturday at 675
Burgers n Things
Best burgers and shakes in the county at Rappahannocks only fast-food but family-owned joint. Barbecue and homemade coleslaw, great steak-and-cheese subs. Open 11 to 7 Sunday-Thursday, 11 to 8 Friday-Saturday at the corner of U.S. routes 211 and 522 in Sperryville. Call your
Headmasters Pub
Beer, wine and food served. Pool table. Open 11:30 to 10 Thursday-Sunday at the Sperryville Schoolhouse, 12018 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-5008.
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Index of Advertisers
Appleton Campbell, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Beech Spring Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Belle Meade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 CFC Farm & Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Child Care and Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Child Health Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Clayton Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Culpeper Regional Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Earlys Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Fauquier Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 & 35 GMC Enterprises of Virginia . . . . . . . . . . .34 Griffin Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Groves Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Hearthstone School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Liotta Dranitzke & Engel LLP . . . . . . . . . .31 Little Washington Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Martin Woodard/Cheri Woodard . . . . . . . . .7 Mountain View Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 RAAC Studio & Gallery . . . . . . . . . .24 &32 Rappahannock Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Rappahannock Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Sam Snead Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Scrabble School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Sheila Dwyer Glessinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Stik Built/Mark Gulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 The Piedmont Advantage Group . . . . . . . .12 Century 21 New Millennium Kathleen Lunsford, Edie Grassi Thornton River Group LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Union First Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Valley Health Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Virginia Truffle Growers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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The Inn at Little Washington

Five stars and five diamonds: Still, 35 years after opening in a converted repair shop, it is the reason most out-of-towners venture into Rappahannock County. Offering a dining experience by which others around the world are measured, chef and proprietor Patrick OConnell was hailed by the International Herald Tribune, when it chose The Inn as one of its top 10 restaurants in the world, as a rare chef with a sense of near perfect taste, like a musician with perfect pitch. O'Connell's approach to cooking, while paying homage to the tenets of classical French cuisine, reflects a belief in "the cuisine of today" healthy, eclectic, imaginative, unrestricted by ethnic boundaries. The Inn always emphasizes local foods and increasingly grows its own. The first restaurant in the Forbes Travel Guide's history to receive five stars for its restaurant and its accommodations, The Inn also holds the distinction of being AAAs longest-tenured, double Five Diamond award holder for both food and accommodations in the United States. Sevencourse prix fixe dinner rates begin at $168 per person (excluding tax, tip and beverages) at the Inn, which is open six nights a week year-round (closed Tuesdays). Call 540675-3800 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com.
supplies, firewood and other goods, and an adjacent nursery stand run by Jennifer and David Smoot. Open early to late daily (6 a.m. to 9 p.m., but subject to change seasonally) at U.S. 211 and Old Hollow Road. Call 540-987-9099.
the second-most popular restaurant in Rappahannock County worth visiting in the heart of Sperryville, with covered-deck dining (and occasional live music) upstairs, fabulous steaks and burgers. (All of the Grilles meats are cut fresh at the in-house butcher shop.) Opens early for breakfast and stays open for light, informal lunch and elegant dinner service. Open 7:30 to 10 for breakfast and 11 to 3 for lunch Tuesday-Saturday, 5 to 9 for dinner Tuesday-Saturday, 10 to 3 for brunch Sundays at 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8790 or visit thorntonrivergrille.com.
Road, Sperryville. Contact proprietors Michael Biniek and Susan Hoffman, who also run a farm and a school on the property, at 540-987-9748 or visit bellemeade.net.
Blue Rock Inn & Restaurant

This country inn with a Blue Ridge view is on a rolling 80-acre horse farm with adjacent top-notch restaurant and pub. The inn started as a farmhouse whose recent renovation transformed it into a beautiful spot worth repeated visits. At 12567 Lee Hwy., Washington (entrance opposite Rappahannock County High School). Call 540-987-3338 or visit thebluerockinn.com.
Tulas off Main

Whether you're looking for a great latte or cappuccino, or joining friends for a delicious breakfast or lunch, Tula's off Main is the place to be! All meals are lovingly prepared using fresh local ingredients whenever possible and served in a warm, inviting atmosphere that reflects the relaxed pace of lifestyle this area is known for. Come sit a spell on the patio and sip a glass of local wine or take one of Tulas boxed lunches to the hills while you hike. Homemade pastries are the perfect addition to your meal or an ideal way to celebrate a special event. Open 8 to 5 ThursdayTuesday, 8 to 3 Wednesday at 311 Gay Street, Washington. Call 540-675-2223 or visit tulasoffmain.com.
Rudy's Pizza
Freshly made New Yorkstyle pizza the best pizza in Sperryville, like the front-window sign says, but fans will say its among the best anywhere, with 13 different toppings for dining in or carrying out. Open 3 to 9 Tuesday-Sunday at 3710 Sperryville Pike. Call ahead at 540-987-9494.
Caledonia Farm 1812 Bed & Breakfast

This National Register landmark home celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2012 and 29 years as a top-rated Virginia B&B. It's adjacent to Shenandoah National Park and has views of Skyline Drive from each of two suites and the breakfast table. Its 135 acres of permanently protected pastures, two miles of stone fences, beef cattle herd, porches and patios provide the perfect rural environment. Catch-and-release fishing, biking, lawn games and bird watching at the first stop on Virginia's Birding & Wildlife Trail merely begin opportunities for fun. Horses welcome ride in the Park without retrailering. Other sports nearby. Fireplaces, a/c, full baths, full beds and full breakfast choices await reservations at 800-BNB1812. History, scenery, recreation, accommodations, hospitality and still only $140.Washington VA-4 mi/Washington DC-68 m. At 47 Dearing Rd, Flint Hill. For information, call 540-675-3693, email rphilipirwin@gmail.com or visit bnb1812.com.
Sperryville Emporium
See listing under Shopping, page 18.
Stonyman Gourmet Farmer

In its classic 18th-century farm store, Stonyman offers farmstead cheeses, baked confections and fine farm-to-table foods. Its Mercantile Gardens in back with their cooks cottage and massive cooking fireplace, adjacent smokehouse and lovely fountain are among the loveliest spots to sit and sip a coffee or enjoy lunch in the county. Open 9 to 5 Thursday-Monday (hours are seasonal) at 337 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-8609090 or 540-675-2005, or visit stonymangourmetfarmer.com.
PLACES TO STAY
Belle Meade B&B
This distinctively restored Victorian farmhouse B&B on 138 acres of farm and forest in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, facing Old Rag Mountain. It offers four rooms and a cottage, each with a modern private bath. At 353 F.T. Valley
Old Hollow Store

Dick McNears inside-out reboot of Sperryvilles former Attic Treasures shop is now a family-friendly place for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with wifi, picnic tables (and a fenced tot lot) out back, plus a store-full of staples, camping
Conyers House Country Inn & Stable

The Conyers House is the
Thornton River Grille

Probably, and justifiably,
See STAY, Page 10
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county's first and oldest B&B cum inn, established by Sandra and Norman Cartwright-Brown in 1981. The oldest building is circa 1790 and was called Conyers Old Store by 1815, according to the deed of the FT Church next door. The new house was built in 1810. All five rooms in the main house have private bathrooms, fireplaces, queen beds, a/c and private porches. Has two guest stalls for horses, two horses for guided trail rides and fox hunting for qualified riders. At 3131 Slate Mills Road (13 miles from Washington, VA), Sperryville. For reservations, call 540-9878025. Visit conyershouse.com to read room descriptions and prices. Email questions to conyers@copper.net.
Washington, this country manor house overlooks a 40acre sheep and cattle farm. At 636 Mount Salem Ave., Washington. Contact proprietors Susan and Walt Longyear at 540-675-3679 or longyear@shentel.net, or visit fairleafarm.com.
one level of the hosts country home and working farm. Weekday visits are also available at reasonable rates. A fresh gourmet breakfast awaits each morning. At 43 Forgotten Creek Lane, Amissville. Call 540-937-7303 or email mtabh@yahoo.com.
Flint Hill Public House & Country Inn

Luxury, all-new lodging at the former schoolhouse on five picturesque acres in Flint Hill, complemented by fine dining at the Public Houses redone, state-of-the-art restaurant and pub. Four luxury, modern suites are suited for memorable overnights as well as for receptions, weddings and large outdoor events. At 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1700 or visit flinthillva.com.
Foster Harris House

Foster Harris House is just steps from the worldrenowned Inn at Little Washington but is home to its own excellent chef. Hosts John and Diane MacPherson offer not just comfortable, refined accommodations and gourmet breakfasts, but also memorable dinners (by reservation) with farm-fresh, local ingredients. Also enjoy Tour d'Epicure Virginia Cycling Vacations (see under Places to Eat). At 189 Main St., Washington. Contact the MacPhersons at 540-675-3757 or stay@fosterharris.com, or visit fosterharris.com.
members of the British royal family and hosted hunts and balls. Peerless views combine with host (and renowned chef) Dayn Smiths willingness to whip up memorable private dinners for paying guests. A Wells Fargo stagecoach stop in the early 1800s, the main house offers a fire-lighted entrance hall, a baronial oak hunt room and stone wine cellar, and its guest rooms echo the warm radiance. As well as suites at Glencroft Cottage and Gordon Mews House, Glen Gordon Manor offers a pool and stables, with rates from $250 to $450 per night. At 1482 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Huntly. Call 540-623-9400 or visit glengordonmanor.com.
Harmony Manor
Close to the top of Little Jenkins Mountain with a panoramic western view of central Rappahannocks rolling landscape, Kimberly and Randall Forts new B&B has four large, restful, tastefully appointed suites (though only two are rented per night) including one with a private entrance, kitchenette and fireplace thats open to wellbehaved dogs and children. Rates range from $195 to $395 a night. At 65 Clark Lane, Washington. Call 540522-9379 or visit harmonymanorbb.com.
Fairlea Farm B&B

A five-minute stroll from the center of the town of
Forgotten Creek B&B

Forgotten Creek has a one- or two-bedroom suite on
Gay Street Inn

Located in historic Little Washington just a short distance from Patrick O'Connell's world-famous Inn at Little Washington, the Gay Street Inn is a restored 1850s farmhouse offering four large guest rooms and one "pet-friendly" suite, each with its own private bath. With mature trees, relaxing fountain and inviting front porch, the Gay Street Inn provides all the comforts and charm of a small country inn located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including a satisfying home-cooked breakfast served in the sunroom overlooking the inns private garden. At 160 Gay Street, Washington. Contact Gary and Wendy Aichele, owners/innkeepers, at 540-316-9220 or innkeeper@gaystreetinn.com, or visit gaystreetinn.com.
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Day Care + Preschool=CCLC

The Child Care and Learning Center has a 37 year history of providing state licensed and nationally accredited high quality early childhood programs in Rappahannock.
Hopkins Ordinary
Built in the 1820s as an ordinary by John Hopkins, it also housed a tavern and was a stagecoach stop. The five guest rooms have private porches and fireplaces. A cottage is also available. At 47 Main St., Sperryville. Contact hosts Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor at 540-987-3383 or visit hopkinsordinary.com.
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, PreKs, 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?
Inn at Little Washington

The Inns 17 bedrooms and suites are sumptuous hideaways created by Joyce Evans, a London stage and set designer, who conceptualized the interiors without ever setting foot in America. This
Glen Gordon Manor

Overlooking Shenandoah National Park on its 45 acres of Huntly pasture, lawns, gardens and parkland, Glen Gordon Manor has hosted
CALL 675-3237 or click rappcclc.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT CCLC HAS TO OFFER YOUR CHILD!
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world-famous establishment, a member of Relais and Chateaux and their restaurant group Relais Gourmand, offers a range of accommodations from well-appointed rooms to opulent, two-story suites, many with balconies and garden views. Three additional accommodations are offered to guests: the Mayor's House, with its two fireplaces and private courtyard garden; the Gamekeeper's Cottage, with an outdoor dining pavilion and a magnificent mountain view; and the Claiborne House, a 3,200-square-foot cottage named in memory of the food writer and cookbook author Craig Claiborne. (The Inn is also busy restoring the nearby Clopton House, which will add six new luxury rooms to the mix.) A night at The Inn, one of Travel & Leisures Top 500 Hotels for 2013, runs $450 to $2,500. Call 540-6753800 or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com. At Middle
and Main streets in Washington.
Inn at Mount Vernon Farm

In 1827, John Miller Jr., Poplar John, purchased Mount Vernon Farm and built this home on a knoll overlooking his fields and the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the front porch, he could watch over his herd and relax to the sounds of nature. Five generations later, Mount Vernon Farm invites you to join Poplar Johns descendants Cliff Miller III, who operates the grass-fed livestock farm surrounding the inn, and Cliff Miller IV, who runs the luxury bed-and-breakfast the Millers crafted from the brick home on the hill. At 147 Mount Vernon Lane, Sperryville. Call 800-765-0604, email cliffmiller@gmail.com or visit theinnatmountvernonfarm.com.
of rolling hills and forest, features unique individual cottages and country-style breakfasts that are all natural, with no preservatives. Romantic and wellness getaway packages available all year. At 5541 Sperryville Pike (U.S. 522), Boston, midway between Sperryville and Culpeper. Call 540-987-9357 or visit visittheinnonthistlehill.com.
Parma in Little Washington Inn & Spa

Offering individualized hospitality and holistic spa amenities for well-being, this new country inn is an extension of the Parma Center for Health and Medicine, the Tysons Corner med spa founded by Dr. Sadhna Nicky Singh. Dr. Singh founded the inn in 2011 to offer Ayurvedic, Pachakarma and other alternative therapies to guests in a serene setting amid the Blue Ridge foothills. At 105 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington. Call 540-9878588 or visit parmainlittlewashington.com.
Middleton Inn
A short stroll from the restaurant at The Inn at Little Washington, award-winning Middleton Inn offers luxurious accommodations in its historic manor house, romantic cottage and 1790s log cabin on the estate. All accommodations have working fireplaces and private baths. The cabin and cottage are pet friendly. At 176 Main St., Washington. Contact proprietor Mary Ann Kuhn at 540-675-2020 or innkeeper@middletoninn.com, or visit middletoninn.com.
Quivremont Vineyard
See listing under Wineries, page 20.
Sharp Rock Vineyard

On its 23 acres in a valley at the foot of Old Rag
Inn on Thistle Hill

This traditional bed and breakfast, located on 10 acres
See WINERIES, Page 20
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VACATION RENTALS
Many of Rappahannock Countys growing number of vacation rentals and cabins can be found by searching the Vacation Rentals by Owner website at vrbo.com. Cabin at the Mill Upscale log cabin on 11 acres with a stream, and a vineyard next door. Pet-friendly. Rates from $150 to $175 a night, at 66 Mill Hill Road, Huntly. Call 540-635-1407 or email bpaulson74@gmail.com Cardinal Springs Farm Completely renovated 1860s farmhouse with an upscale Barn Loft on a secluded 130-acre farm a few miles from the village of Sperryville. Swim, fish and canoe in the ponds, or hike the lush gardens and mountain trails. Child and pet friendly. Farmhouse sleeps up to seven and Barn Loft sleeps
four. At 150 Poor Town Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8477 or 703-593-6201 or visit vrbo.com/457779 and vrbo.com/141702. Hazel Mountain Haven Hazel Mountain Haven is a modern, fully equipped and newly renovated vacation home three miles south of Sperryville on the Hazel River. Large deck, views of Old Rag and Hazel mountains, with two bedrooms, two full baths at 11 Penny Lane, Sperryville. Call 540-987-9600 or email rjreidinger@hotmail.com. The House on Water Street Renovated 1900 village farm house in the heart of Sperryville is perfect for family getaways, gatherings of friends or business retreats. (And also offers numerous theme-weekend packages.)
Spacious but cozy fully furnished three-bedroom, two-bath house with concierge services and a continental breakfast at 14 Water St., Sperryville. Call Barbara Adolfi or Ray Boc at 540-987-9706, email adolfibarbara@verizon.net or visit thehouseonwaterstreet.com. House at 27 Main The 200-year-old home of famous wheelwright John B. Kiger once belonged to Pam Kisers great grandmother. Now back in her family, this completely renovated log cabin on the Thornton River on Sperryvilles Main Street offers elegant country ambiance and is furnished with antiques from Pams barn. Two bedrooms with childrens annex sleeps five, with three baths, modern kitchen, cozy sun room and salon. The house is
See RENTALS, Page 13
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Mountain and Shenandoah National Park, Sharp Rock Vineyards is an award winning winery and working vineyard (see listing under Wineries). It offers a two-bedroom cottage and a one-bedroom carriage house. Buildings on the farm date from 1792 to 1864. At 5 Sharp Rock Road, Sperryville. Contact Jim and Kathy East at 540-987-8020 or jeast@sharprockvineyards.com, or visit sharprockvineyards. com. with four well-appointed rooms with private baths available. Three miles from the summers annual Castleton Festival, Trails End is open year-round at 9232 Frontier Lane, Castleton. Call 540-937-3213 or visit trailsendranchbandb.com.
White Moose Inn

Expected to open for business in fall 2013 at 291 Main St. in Washington, the former Heritage House B&B has been completely renovated and converted by new owner Jim Abdo into the towns second official hotel (by carving a sixth room out of the former Ice House Gallery next door, it was bumped up to a category formerly occupied only by The Inn at Little Washington). For more details, call 540-675-3207 or visit whitemooseinn.com.
Trails End Ranch B&B

High on a bluff above the Hazel River, Trails End is on an organic farm and wildlife refuge surrounded by pastures and forests, the essence of serenity and quiet. The ranch house offers lots of space to enjoy interaction with other guests or quiet private time,
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a short walk to art galleries, craft shops and restaurants in Sperryville and a 10-minute drive to Old Rag Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway. At 17 Main St., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8445, email jwk@copper.net or visit vrbo.com/396351. Miss Kittys Place Visiting Miss Kitty's is like going to Grandma's house. Three-bedroom, three-bath house accommodates up to 10 (with handicappedaccessible bath), views of the Rappahannock River, swimming, rowing and fishing. Mom and Dad can spend a day touring all the many wineries in our area. Near Amissville. Call 540937-5422, email kittygpoe@aol.com or visit vrbo.com/57649. Cottage at 24 Evergreen Lane Charming, private, cozy cottage on more than 10 acres, just three miles from The Inn at Little Washington, offers one queen bedroom, full kitchen, contemporary living room with stone fireplace, cable TV and wifi. Enjoy the pergola with picnic table and grill for outside dining. At 24 Evergreen Lane, Flint Hill. Call 540-675-1129 or email 24evergreenlane@gmail.com. The Summer Kitchen Located in the heart of Sperryville on Main Street and backing onto the Thornton River, this renovated historic cottage awaits you. One bedroom, one bath, sleeps two. Call 540-6759921, email wfpumphry@aol.com or visit vrbo.com/183436. Trinity Springs Farm This 130-acre farm with fully remodeled 150-yearold farm house has four bedrooms, four baths, a pond outside the wrap-around porch and a fouracre lake. Skeet shooting and mixed-grill packages available at 5437 Sperryville Pike (U.S. 522), nine miles from Sperryville. Call 571-2420048, email acof8@mac.com or visit vrbo.com/147620.
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details as the date approaches.
ANNUAL EVENTS
January
Celebrity Waiter Dinner: Annual benefit dinner, with costumed local-celebrity wait staff whose antics are meant to raise money, like the dinner itself, for the Rappahannock County Benevolent Fund. Contact Beverly Atkins at 540-675-5370.
April
Fodderstack 10k Classic Race: The annual 10k race course follows the historic hills between the towns of Flint Hill and Washington and has been held for more than 35 years, drawing hundreds of runners of all levels from the region. Usually coincides with art festivals in Washington and elsewhere around the county. Contact Jean Lillard at 540675-3670 or John McCarthy at 540-675-5330. Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point Races: Held at historic Ben Venue Farm, on Route 729 at U.S. 211. Contact the joint-masters at 540-3644573 or 540-636-1507 or visit old-dominion-hounds.com. Rappahannock Historical Society Antiques Appraisal: Annual fundraiser for the historical society features appraisers who will tell
you what you have (from the item you brought, or some good photos of it); with food and refreshments. For more information, contact Judy Tole at 540-675-1163.
May
American Cancer Society Relay for Life: The Relay for Life is a community event in which teams take turns walking in the relay to raise money in the battle against cancer. For information, contact Katherine Todd at 540-522-6656 or katherinec07@aol.com, or call Ellen Timbers at 540-987-8402.
March
Thornton Hill Fort Valley Point-to-Point Races: This newly merged hunt now holds its annual steeplechase and hunter pace events around the first weekend in March at the Thornton Hill Race Course south of Sperryville on U.S. 522, where steeplechase and hunt events have been held for more than 50 years. Call 540-987-8338 or visit thorntonhillraces.net for
June
Amissville carnival and parade: This annual event benefits the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue squad. Usually in late June. For information, call 540-937-4218. Castleton Festival: A festival of theatre, opera, recital and concert, hosted by world famous composer Lorin Maazel on his Castleton Farm, that in four seasons has taken its place in the select circle of major international festivals. Call 866-974-0767 or visit castletonfestival.org.
vintners benefits Headwaters, Rappahannock Countys education foundation. To reserve or for more information, contact Headwaters at 540-987-3322 or info@headwatersfdn.org, or visit headwatersfdn.org. Rappahannock County Farm Tour & Festival: This two-day, free event showcases farms and businesses producing the very best in local food, award-winning wines and artisanal products, set against the backdrop of the county's extraordinary beauty. For more information, call 540-675-5330 or visit rappahannockcountyfarmtourfestival.com. Rappahannock Rough Ride: Multiple bicycle races and events for all levels of fitness and skill. This outdoor challenge benefits the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics. Call 540-347-0394, or visit fauquierfreeclinic.org.
October
Trinity Dried Flower Sale and House Tour: For more than half a century, the women of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington have held this charitable tour. Includes tea at Middleton Inn, and lunch at the church, headquarters for the tour. Call 540675-3716 or visit trinwash.org for more information.
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July
Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks: Held on the fields of the Thornton Hill race course on U.S. 522 south of Sperryville, proceeds benefit the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. Lots of food, live music, games and displays. Fireworks start at dusk. Contact Richie Burke at 540-987-8570 or Gary Settle at 540-987-9333.
November
Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour: The ninth annual tour will be held November 2-3, 2013. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC), the tour draws hundreds of art lovers to Rappahannock County. This self-guided driving tour begins at the Washington Fire Hall, which is set up as an art gallery for the event, with samples of artists' work. Tour attendees receive a map that directs them to the participating artists' studios and the county's many fine art galleries. For further information, visit raac.org or call 540-675-3193 (leave message).
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August
Flint Hill carnival and parade: This annual event, usually in early August, benefits the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue squad. For information, call 540-675-3286 or visit flinthillfireva.com.
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honey. Seasonal local fruit. Open 10 to 6 daily all year. Two miles west of Sperryville, at 11600 Lee Hwy. Call 540-9878704, email beechspringgiftshop@verizon.net or visit beechspringgifts.com.
Open 10 to 6 ThursdayMonday, by chance or appointment Tuesday-Wednesday at 12018A Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8249.
Earlys Carpet
This family-run Amissville fixture sells and installs all types of flooring, including carpet, hardwood, ceramic and specialty surfaces, such as cork and bamboo. Open 9 to 6 weekdays, 9 to 5 Saturday at 14574 Lee Hwy., Amissville. Call 540-937-5500 or visit earlyscarpetinc.com.
Inn at Little Washington Gift Shop

The Inn Shops is a series of five charmingly decorated period rooms offering a wide variety of custom designed tableware, furnishings, gifts, antiques, jewelry, kitchenware and delicacies from their kitchen. Each room maintains its own identity, much as it might have looked in the 1800s when the building was a tavern. Open 10 to 6 daily (till 9 Saturday) at 439 Main St., Washington. Call 540-6753800 (ext. 215) or visit theinnatlittlewashington.com.
Central Coffee
Smallest gourmet coffee roaster in Virginia and arguably the best. Green beans roasted from plantations and cooperatives throughout the international coffee-growing belt. Retail outlet and sampling room stays open late some Sundays for concerts. Open 10 to 5 Friday-Sunday at 11836 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-1006 or visit centralcoffeeroasters.com.
Antique Tables Made Daily

Everyone remembers the sign, but for 25 years, Antique Tables really does what it says: building and selling sturdy, farm-style reproductions of French, Shaker, Irish, Mission, Trestle, Tavern and Pedestal chairs/bar stools and other styles of tables, desks, benches and more with mountain and recycled lumber. At 11669 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Open 10 to 5 Tuesday-Saturday. Call 540987-8834 or 800-413-2459, or visit antiquetables.com.
Horse N Hound
A retail store packed with all natural pet foods, supplies for horse and rider, outdoor clothing, hats, gloves and waterproof footwear for all seasons. Also cards and gifts with an equestrian theme and leather bags, belts, dog collars and more. All-natural pet foods include Blue Buffalo, Taste of The Wild and Wellness. At 667 Zachary
Coterie
A lively hybrid part shop, part gallery and part open-studio space Coterie offers rustic, farm-inspired, locally and regionally made clothing, furniture, crafts and home decor items in the small building beside the old Sperryville Schoolhouse. The tagline on our cards says it all: Artisans, goods and wares, says designer Susan McCarthy, who with garden designer Jen Perrot manages the shop. Coterie also features open studio space for glass artist Patti Brennan; leather, period accessories and rusticclothing artisans Bill and Virginia Watson; and Perrots own rustic garden pieces. ship of which was in the process of changing when this guide went to print), contact Town of Washington clerk Laura Dodd at 540-675-3128. Last Night Rappahannock: Rappahannock Historical Society sponsors an evening of family activities, historical exhibits, music and food, including marshmallows roasted in an outdoor hearth, at different venues in the town of Washington, on the last evening of the year. Call 540-675-1163 for more information.
Knit Wit Yarn Shop

Proprietor Rebecca Abecassis combines her love of knitting and her passion for fair-trade crafts as well as her
Beech Spring Gift Shop

This fifth-generation family-owned business is one of the largest quilt outlets and Polish pottery distributors in all of Virginia. The quilt shop and boutique carries a large collection of sterling and vintage jewelry, Pashmina scarves, Bella Taylor handbags and whimsical womens accessories. The shops renowned fruit stand carries the largest selection of colorful African baskets, along with the best cider, preserves, jams, jellies, fruit butters and
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December
Christmas in Little Washington: This annual event is held the first weekend in December and includes a Christmas parade, artisans markets, a visit from Santa and activities and open houses by local businesses and churches. For more information about the event (sponsor-
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AARTS, 12018 Lee Hwy. (intersection of U.S. 211 and U.S. 522), Sperryville. Art and antiques refined, tasteful selections is the focus of Jackie Bailey Labovitz's shop, collocated with AARTS (see below) in the old Sperryville Schoolhouse. As a respected artist and art curator, she offers timeless objet d'art. Open 10 to 5 Thursday-Sunday. Call 540-987-8700 or 202345-1733 for an appointment or visit aarts.com. ANTICS, 12018 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Collocated with AARTS
(see above) in the old Sperryville Schoolhouse, ANTICS carries items in all price ranges, from fine quality antiques and vintage furniture to modern decorative gifts. Open 10 to 5 ThursdaySunday or by appointment. Call 540987-8700 or 571-215-9672. Antiques at Middle Street, 325 Middle St., Washington. Adjacent to The Inn at Little Washington, this shop is a conglomeration of beautiful and interesting finds in the world of collectibles, including vintage furniture, porcelain (including Limoges and pieces from
Czechoslovakia, Germany, Japan and England), Chinese artifacts and depression glass, primitives and clocks of all sizes. Open 10 to 6 Friday-Sunday and Monday holidays. Call 540-675-1103 or visit antiquesatmiddlest.com. Copper Fox Antiques, 7 River Lane, Sperryville. The longtime anchor to the now-growing River District, this shop has a vast array of antiques and consignment goods. Open 10 to 6 daily. Call 540987-8800 or visit copperfoxantiques.com. Elmer's Antiques, Elmer Atkins collection is at 17 Antique Lane in
Sperryville. Call 540-9878355 or 540-987-8374. Schoolhouse Antiques, 12018 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Fine furniture, carpets and art. Open 10 to 6 Thursday-Sunday. Call 540-987-5008. The Shops @ Ginger Hill Antiques, 12625 Lee Highway, Washington (behind Mountainside Physical Therapy). More than 30 unique dealers in more than 6,000 square feet offer a smattering of all things old and antique in a clean, air-conditioned and heated warehouse. Open 10 to 6 daily. Call 540-987-8440, email gingerhillantiques@gmail. com or visit gingerhillantiques.com.
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desire to support other local artisans. Knit Wit offers local and brand-name yarns, including alpaca, wools and cottons, plus sweaters, scarves, bags, jewelry, clothing, fair-trade home decor and textiles, baby gifts, chocolate, baskets, soaps and recycled items. Classes and workshops
are also available. Open 10 to 5 Monday, 12 to 5 WednesdayThursday, 12 to 6 Friday, 10 to 6 Saturday-Sunday in the Sperryville Schoolhouse at 12018 Lee Hwy. Call 540-9878251, email knitwityarnshop@gmail.com or visit knitwityarnshop.com.
Merry Moo Market

Based in the former Country Store of Flint Hill,
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211 Quicke Mart 12663 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-8310 Baldwins Grocery 111 Main St., Washington, 540675-3383 Blue Ridge Grocery 1908 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Huntly, 540-635-9165 Chester Gap Grocery 181 Chester Gap Road, Chester Gap, 540-635-4827 Hackleys Country Store 14820 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-937-5373 Hillsdale Country Store 13560 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-675-1055 Laurel Mills Store 461 Laurel Mills Road, Castleton, 540-937-3015 Merry Moo Market 617 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, 540-827-4711 Mayhughs 14630 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-9375586 Old Hollow Store 12167 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-987-9099 Rainbow Market 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540987-9456 Roy's Orchard & Fruit Market 64 Old Hollow Road, Sperryville, 540-987-8636 Settles Grocery & Garage 706 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-3252 Sperryville Corner Store 3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-8185
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the Market offers fresh seafood, meats and game, as well as locally raised meats and produce. Wonderful specialty foods and a variety of wines are plentiful in this gourmet store, which also offers local art, vintage furnishings and gifts. Open 11 to 6 daily at 617 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Call 540-827-4711.
One Year Only

A serendipitous collection of artifacts from a band of aging artists, One Year Only offers hand-painted furniture, home accessories, floral arrangements, jewelry, miniatures and a spattering of vintage crafts by the aging artists, who will delight you with their wares for one year only before retiring. Open 10 to 5 Friday-Saturday, 11 to 4 Sundays and holiday Mondays at 29 Main Street, Sperryville. Call 540-987-9400 or email oneyearonly@verizon.net.
Old Hollow Store

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540-987-8555, email mcannon@cfcfarmhome.com or visit cfcfarmhome.com.
Peter Kramer Furniture

Master designer and cabinetmaker Peter Kramer makes unique, new furniture the old-fashioned way. His showroom is on the street level at 311 Gay St., open daily and by appointment. Call 540-675-3625 or visit peterkramer.com.
Rappahannock Historical Society

Besides its small but engaging museum, the nonprofit Historical Society also has a gift shop that offers maps, memorabilia and local products. Open 11 to 5 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Call 540-675-1163, email rapphistsoc@comcast.net or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org.
Thornton River Grille in downtown Sperryville. Fresh selected meats, including seafood, available, plus local produce, organic and natural foods and an unmatched selection of beers and wine. Open 8 to 8 Wednesday-Sunday, 7 to 7 Monday-Tuesday at 3710 Sperryville Pike. Call 540-9878185.
Sperryville Emporium
A deli serving Boars Head meats and cheeses is one of the features of the Emporium. The store also offers locally crafted gifts and crafts (including quilts, candles, soaps and lawn ornaments), and many jams, jellies, honeys and ciders. Open 10 to 6 daily, two miles west of Sperryville at 11669 Lee Hwy. Call 540987-8235 or visit sperryvilleemporium.biz.
matched with top brands. When you purchase from this shop, the owners make sure you leave understanding how to use and care for your product. They have expert knowledge of the products they sell, their history and how to care for and upgrade your purchase. Open 10 to 6 MondayWednesday, 10 to 6 Friday and 9-5 Saturday at 12767 Lee Highway, Washington. Call 540-675-1953, email tradingpostguns22747@gmail.com or visit tradingpostgunsva.com.
Rainbow Market
This nonprofit market at the Hearthstone School offers organic and natural groceries and gifts, bath products, supplements, essential oils and handmade items. Open 9 to 5 weekdays, 10 to 5 Saturday, two miles west of Sperryville at 11576 Lee Hwy. Call 540987-9456 or email rainbowmarket@gmail.com.
R.H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home

This colorful and artful two-story shop and gallery in historic Washington received a Best Gift Shops 2013 award from Virginia Living Magazine readers. What sets this business apart is its unique combination of two distinct shopping experiences: a boutique gift shop exuding a European flair and a gallery that mounts high-quality art exhibitions from regional and international artists. The Ballards are known for offering a beautiful blend of merchandise that includes a wide selection of French jacquard table linens, fine gifts, tabletop items and womens accessories, but also offer a stunning gallery filled with regional and international fine art and oriental rugs. Open 10 to 6 daily. Call 540675-1411 or 866-503-3349, or visit rhballard.com.
Triple Oak Bakery

Brooke Parkhursts familyrun artisanal bakery specializes in gluten-free products made with local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Deliveries and shipping available. Open 8:30 to 5:30 Tuesday-Saturday (continental breakfast available 8:30 to 11:30 Saturday) and 8:30 to 12 Thursday. At 11692A Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-9122 or visit tripleoakbakery.com.
Sperryville Pottery
Hand-thrown pottery and unique, locally made gifts. Resident potter Suzanne Zylonis will work with you on a custom commission, or teach you or a group the art of throwing a clay vessel of your own! Open 10 to 6 ThursdayMonday. Call 540-987-1000 or visit sperryvillepottery.com.
Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center

Contractors, farmers and ranchers depend on the knowledgeable staff at the Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center to supply what they need. Plumbing, electrical supplies, fencing, livestock equipment and animal health supplies the store has it all. Gardeners, pet and wildlife lovers can find seed, soil amendments, pet foods and supplies, and wild bird feed and feeders. The store hangs its hat on the quality livestock and horse feeds it sells all produced in a certified Safe Feed/Safe Food facility in Culpeper. One hundred percent of the corn, wheat and barley in our feeds is locally grown. Our feeds are the only ones to carry the Virginias Finest logo. Shop with the people who support the local agricultural community no need to drive to a big box store when you can find it all close to home. Open 7 to 5:30 Monday-Friday, 7:30 to 4 Saturday at 12645 Lee Highway, Washington. Call
WINERIES & DISTILLERY

Berry Hill Vineyard
After growing wine grapes for more than 10 years, Berry Hill Vineyard opened the doors of a small rustic tasting room in 2010. The vineyard offers Cabernet Franc exclusively at this time. Call for an appointment to visit and taste their handcrafted wines. Sample Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc aging in barrels, waiting to be bottled. Dave and Joanne Hilty and family grow, produce and bottle these wines on site from grapes grown solely at the vineyard. Open by appointment Monday-Saturday at 466 Dearing Road, Flint Hill. Call 540.675.2205, email berryhillvineyard@gmail.com or visit berryhillvineyard.com.
Stonyman Gourmet Farmer

In its classic 18th-century farm store at 337 Gay St., Washington, Stonyman offers farmstead cheeses, baked confections and fine farm-to-table foods. Its Mercantile Gardens in back with its cooks cottage, massive cooking fireplace, adjacent smokehouse and lovely fountain offers one of the loveliest spots in the county to sit and sip a coffee or enjoy lunch. Open 9 to 5 Thursday-Monday (hours are seasonal). Call 540-860-9090 or 540-675-2005, or visit stonymangourmetfarmer.com.
Sleepywood Rustic Furniture

Not your usual twig furniture! Traditional, contemporary, eclectic. Heirloom quality, mortise-and-tenon joinery. Natural branch shapes. Chairs, rockers, settees, accent tables, stools, beds, etc. Handcrafted on site. Open 10 to 5 Friday-Tuesday at 11692 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8266 or visit sleepywood.com.
Sperryville Corner Store

Historic country store between Rudys Pizza and the
Trading Post Guns

Trading Post Guns has been in business for 20 years, offering personal service
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Sundays. At 9 River Lane, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8554 or visit copperfox.biz.
Gadino Cellars
Centrally located between Little Washington and Sperryville, Gadino is committed to producing tantalizing wines and shares them in a fun-loving, Italy-inspired tasting room with two regulation bocce ball courts outside, and grapes, artisan cheese and summer sausage inside to go with your wine. Open 11:30 to 5 Friday-Sunday (till 6 Saturday) year-round at 92 Schoolhouse Road, Washington. Call 540-987-9292 or visit gadinocellars.com.
Chester Gap Cellars

Up in Chester Gap on the northern edge of Rappahannock County, the Jung family owns and operates a farm winery producing handcrafted wines from their mountainside vineyards. Open 12 to 6 Friday, 11 to 6 Saturday and 11 to 5 Sunday (or by appointment) at 405 Remount Road. Call 540-6368086, email bernd@chestergapcellars.com or visit chestergapcellars.com.
hospitality, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious indoor facilities. Ask about Gray Ghost's famous winery events, entertaining tours and the most popular volunteer harvest program in the state! Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday (call for additional summer hours) at 14706 Lee Hwy., Amissville. Call 540-937-4869 or visit grayghostvineyards.com.
Little Washington Winery

Between Washington and Sperryville, a short distance off U.S. 211, Little Washington Winery offers panoramic Blue Ridge vistas, room and provisions for picnics and hikes, and a tasty selection of wines. LWWs frequent events and wine offerings are updated on the web (littlewashingtonwinery.com). Open 11 to 5 FridaySunday and holiday Mondays at 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington. Call 540-987-8330.
Copper Fox Distillery

At the home of Wasmund's Single Malt Whiskey, you can visit the distillery and see where the first Applewood chip-aged whiskey in the world is made. You can also buy bottles on site. The distillery is open 10 to 6 Monday-Saturday, with tours on the hour. Closed
Gray Ghost Vineyards

Gray Ghost is Rappahannock's oldest winery, producing internationally acclaimed wine from 100 percent estate-grown fruit. Gray Ghost is family owned and operated, and a visit to the winery offers a knowledgeable staff, southern
was established in 2008, the winery in 2012. Five wines are currently offered: a Merlot, Rose, Meritage, Vin de Maison (Virginia red wine blend) and the Quivremonts award-winning Chardonnay. By 2014 it will offer an additional three wines produced in a Bordeaux style. The winery and vineyard are located at the center of Reality Farm, a working beef and dairy cattle farm established circa 1753. Wine-tasting visitors are welcome to tour the farm or enjoy a stay in its vacation rental apartment on the bank of the Covington River. New winery and tasting-room facilities are under development. Open daily by appointment only at 67 Reality Farm Lane, Washington (off Gid Brown Hollow Road near U.S. 211). Contact proprietors John or Teri Guevremont at 540-9873192 or john@quievremont.com, or visit quievremont.com.
Narmada Winery
Narmada Winery offers excellence in wines and ambience. Our small boutique winery offers grand views, a pavilion on the lake and picnic areas. The Tasting Room offers Indian small plates, frequent live music and a gift shop. Open 11 to 5 Thursday, Friday and Monday, and 11 to 6 Saturday and Sunday (hours are seasonal), at 80 Narmada Lane (off U.S. 211), Amissville. Call 540-937-6613 or visit narmadawinery.com.
Rappahannock Cellars
At historic Glenway Farm, this state-of-the-art winery is open for tours, tastings and strolls through the vineyard. Enjoy the new tasting room or simply sit on the deck and take in the surroundings. Nine varieties of wine grapes are grown, including traditional European French varieties, FrenchAmerican hybrids and native Virginian grapes. Open 11 to 5 daily year-round (Saturdays till 6) at 14437 Hume Road (corner of U.S. 522 and Route 635) in Huntly. Call 540-635-9398 or visit rappahannockcellars.com.
Quivremont Vineyard
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Sharp Rock Vineyards

At Sharp Rock Vineyards, the owners take great pride in being a small, artisan winery that crafts 12 award-winning wines each year from fruit hand-selected and picked from their own vineyards. They use old-world winemaking techniques, stressing balance and a minimalist style, to create wine reflecting the vineyards unique mountainside location. Accommodations in cabins are also available (see under Places to Stay). Open 11 to 5 FridaySunday or by appointment at 5 Sharp Rock Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8020 or visit sharprockvineyards.com.
and a bed and breakfast, and sell seasonal produce, poultry (including Thanksgiving turkeys), eggs, herbs, pastureraised pork and grass-fed beef, at 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-9748 or visit bellemeade.net.
is required. Call 703-255-1207 or 703-628-0776 (cell), or email garrickgiebel@aol.com.
Cornucopia Farm
Beautiful white doves are available year round for spectacular releases at weddings, graduations, funerals and other special events. Visits welcome; by appointment only. Call 540-675-2336, email merhein@comcast.net or visit virginiadoves.com.
Cherries on Top
A sweet cherry orchard at the summit of Little Mulky Mountain in Flint Hill, Cherries on Top has wonderful 360-degree views of the county. Owners Garrick Giebel and Anne Grenade grow 12 cultivars, including Bing and Royal Anne and sell them at a roadside stand, as well as to many of the county's restaurants. The season is typically only three weeks long from approximately Memorial Day until mid-June. The orchard is open for picking your own cherries by appointment only from 8 to 5 during the harvest season. Access the orchard through a gate on Grinton Lane off Aileen Road; four-wheel drive
Country Gardens
Margery Manuli has fresh and dried lavender, lavender honey and a terrific herbes de Provence mix. The gardens are open from mid-May to October by appointment only at 559 South Poes Road (Route 637), about two miles north of U.S. 211 in Amissville. Call 540-937-3326.
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FARMS, ORCHARDS & NURSERIES

Due to the seasonal nature of these businesses, customers are advised to call ahead to confirm hours and products available.
Crowfoot Farm
Delicious heritage pastured pork, poultry and eggs,
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Adams Custom Slaughter

The Adams family raises and sells corn-fed beef by the whole, half or piece. They also sell bacon, scrapple and homemade sausage. At 27 Shurgen Lane (three miles north of U.S. 211) off South Poes Road (Route 637) in Amissville. Call 540-937-7497.
Bearly Dairy Goats

Sue Garvin and Ben Rupchis have high-quality Alpine dairy goats for milk production, showing, meat or pets. Open year round by appointment at 90 Rolling Road (Route 681), about four miles south of Sperryville off F.T. Valley Road (Route 231). Call 540-987-7206, email garvin@crosslink.net or visit bearlyalpines.com.
Belle Meade Farm

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handmade soaps and gifts. Non-GMO. Crowfoot Farm is a haven for rare heritage breeds of farm animals including Ossabaw Island pigs, Hog Island sheep, Standard Bronze turkeys, Cotton Patch geese and Red Dorking chickens. Visit the farm and ask about land stewardship and the importance of preserving heirloom species. Open MondaySaturday by appointment at 3085 Indian Run Road, Amissville. Call 540-937-4490 or visit crowfootfarm.com.
wood@gmail.com or visit japanesemaples.com.
Evergreen Etc.
This nursery, specializing in evergreen trees and Christmas trees, is open from Thanksgiving to Christmas at 285 Rock Mills Road (Route 622), Woodville. Call 540-9375850 or email jandjtole@evergreenshade.com.
AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Farm-To-Table Program The Farm-To-Table Program is a partnership between Headwaters (the local educational foundation), Rappahannock County Public Schools and other community organizations, including the Rappahannock County Farm Bureau, the Young Farmland Fund and Sunnyside Institute. For more information, email farm2table@headwatersfdn.org. 4-H Youth Development 4-H is an education program of the Virginia Cooperative Extension that assists youths aged 5 to 19 in acquiring the knowledge, life skills and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing and productive members of society. For more information, contact program technician Jennifer Kapsa at the local Extension office (311-J Gay St., Washington): 540-675-3619 or jkapsa@vt.edu. Culpeper-Rappahannock Farm Service Agency The agency assists local farmers through its agricultural commodity, conservation programs and specialized loans. Contact executive director Cynthia Bowman at the agencys office in Orange, at 540-672-1638 or cynthia.bowman@va.usda.gov, or visit fsa.usda.gov. Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District The CSWCD serves Rappahannock and four other member counties by providing landowners with educational information, technical assistance and a wide range of programs to encourage community participation in conserving soil, water and related natural resources. Rappahannocks elected directors are Evelyn Kerr and Monira Rifaat, and its associate directors are John Genho and Richard McNear. Contact district manager Greg Wichelns at 540-8258591 or gregw@culpeperswcd.org, or visit culpeperswcd.org. Virginia Cooperative Extension The Extension is an educational outreach program of the commonwealth's land grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Extension agent Kenner Love is based in Washington at 311-J Gay St. Call 540-675-3619 or email klove@vt.edu. Virginia Farm Bureau The bureau lobbies legislators on agricultural issues and provides insurance for its members. Contact Pat Whorton at the bureaus local office (11929 Lee Hwy., Sperryville) at 540-987-8225 or pat.whorton@vafb.com.
The Farm at Sunnyside

Nick and Gardiner Laphams Farm at Sunnyside grows certified organic fruits and vegetables for sale locally as well as at area farmers' markets, restaurants and through an on-farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. At 27 Sweetwater Lane, less than two miles northwest of the town of Washington. Call 540675-9946, email sean@thefarmatsunnyside.com or visit thefarmatsunnyside.com.
Eastwood Nurseries
The East Coast's premiere source of Japanese maples. Open by appointment only (and some open-house weekends) at 634 Long Mountain Road, Washington. Call 540675-1234, email schroeder.east-
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A Tribute to A 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 poets 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. Its always there to excite emotion, and rekindle anew our great devotion. Ive traveled far, by sea and air, and never have found a land so fair As Black Rock Farm with its tranquil air. --Jack Dwyer
In Loving Memory of John J. Dwyer January 10, 1919 - July 27, 2003
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ship workshops based on owners Marc and Alaina Love Cugnons book, The PurposeLinked Organization. At 1679 North Poes Road (Route 637), Flint Hill. Call 540-631-0174.
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Harmany Highlands
Joyce Harman is a holistic veterinarian who treats with all-natural medicines and raises Scottish Highland cattle on nothing but grass. Beef is available some of the year, by appointment only. At 1214 North Poes Road (just off Crest Hill Road). Call 703395-7613 (cell) or email harmany@earthlink.net.
great alternative to traditional livestock. At 3166 Waterford Road (Route 611, off Route 642) in Amissville. Call 540937-7437, email llamas@sher.cc or visit lazysllamaranch.com.
Lees Orchard
This orchard, which has been in the Lee family since the 1880s, has pick-your-own and fresh-picked apples (28 varieties), including Albemarle Pippin, Jonagold and Mutsu, plus hard-to-find quince, peaches and pears. In the fall, the Lees feature cider, honey and pumpkins. At 65 Orchard Lane (off U.S. 211) near Washington. Call 540-675-3201 (apple shed) or 540-675-3558.
varieties, including Ozark Gold and Arkansas Black), peaches (five varieties, white and yellow), plums, sweet cherries, peppers and heirloom tomatoes. Local honey from Admiral's Apiary is also available. Bring containers to 630 Fodderstack Road (Route 628) near Washington. Call 540675-3553.
Touchstone Farm
Alan Zuschlag raises purebred Clun Forest sheep on 110 acres near Flint Hill. Whole or half lamb packages plus special orders are available each fall. Order online at touchstonefarm.org.
Muskrat Haven Farm

Manfred and Etta Call have pick-your-own and freshpicked strawberries, blueberries, black and red raspberries, blackberries and pumpkins. At season's peak, Muskrat has heirloom tomatoes, melons and sweet corn. Visit them at 20 Cedarbreak Lane (on U.S. 211) between Amissville and Washington. Call 540-937-5892 or 540-9375191 (fruit stand).
Waterpenny Farm
Eric Plaksin and Rachel Bynum grow pesticide-free vegetables and flowers available for sale on the farm. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares are also available. At 53 Waterpenny Lane (off U.S. 211 in Sperryville). Call 540-9878567 or visit waterpennyfarm.com.
High Places Orchards

Ed Streapy has pick-yourown apples in 14 varieties, including Granny Smith and Ginger Gold. The orchard also offers peaches, plums and nectarines. Picnic by the pond with a view of Rattlesnake Mountain at 121 Winesap Lane (off Route 662, a halfmile from U.S. 522) in Flint Hill. Call 540-635-5537.
Manor Farm
This family-owned and operated cow/calf-beef cattle operation is located on U.S. 211, about two miles west of Washington. Visitors are welcome by appointment at no charge. Call Monira Rifaat at 540-987-8613 or email her at monira@manorfarm.us.
Mount Vernon Farm

The farm produces 100percent grass-fed beef and lamb and pastured pork for sale at its on-farm store and through city buyers clubs. Livestock receive no vaccinations, hormones or antibiotics. The farm store is open 12 to 4 Saturday and by appointment Monday-Friday on Mount Vernon Lane, off U.S. 522/211 just east of Sperryville. Call 540-987-9559, email mtvfarm@gmail.com or visit mountvernongrassfed.com.
Williams Orchard
The Williams have spent more than 75 years producing quality fruit and vegetables on their family-owned and -operated orchard and farm. At 3 Williams Farm Lane (off Route 729) near Flint Hill. Call 540-675-3765.
Hill House Farm & Nursery

Hill House Farm & Nursery is a family-owned nursery dedicated to growing high-quality native plants for gardens, landscape restoration projects and habitat creation. It also offers landscape consultation, design and installation services. The nursery is open by appointment at 631 Scrabble Road, Castleton. Call 540-937-1798 or visit hillhousenativeplants.com.
Meadowgreen Farm
When John Kiser's Yorkshire pigs aren't outside acting like pigs, living short but happy lives, growing slowly and naturally on high-protein fescue grass (no hormones, no antibiotics), they are relaxing in the shade of a 19th-century barn. Call the Kisers between 7 and 9 p.m. for an appointment: 540-987-8445.
Wits End Farm

This Amissville family farm's purebred sheep flock produces delicious lamb meat and beautiful fiber for spinning and hand knitting. Limited quantities of hand-painted yarn available. Knitting and felting classes. Farm visits by appointment spinning and knitting groups welcome. Reach owners Dave and Cathie Shiff at 540-219-8396 or witsendcody@yahoo.com.
Jenkins Orchard
Pull up to the green and white packing shed for the Jenkins' family's fresh-picked apples (16 types, including Rambo and Blacktwig), peaches (12 types, white and yellow), pears and nectarines from their 50-acre orchard at 355 Yancey Road (Route 621) in Woodville. Call 540-987-8192.
Misty Mountain Farm & Blue Ridge Yarns

A hand spinning and weaving workshop offering classes and supplies for knitting, felting and natural dyeing. Finn sheep, Lincoln sheep, angora goats and llamas are raised on site. At 154 Quail Call Lane (2.2 miles south of U.S. 211 on Route 642) in Amissville. Call 540-9374707, email info@mistymountainfarm.com or visit mistymountainfarm.com.
Roys Orchard & Fruit Market

Roy and Janet Alther have strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, blackberries, pears, apples and pumpkins in that seasonal order, plus fresh vegetables. Stop by at 64 Old Hollow Road (just off U.S. 211) in Sperryville. Open 8 to 8 daily. Call 540-987-8636.
W.R. Welch & Sons, Mountain View Farm

With farms in Huntly and Flint Hill, the Welches sell custom-finished, grain-fed cattle to order year around. On U.S. 522 north of Flint Hill, just past Wakefield Country Day School and near U.S. 662. Call 540-675-3663 or 540-636-9965.
Sacred Springs Farm

The 150-acre working horse farm is the home of world-class Lusitano horses, a breed of the Iberian Peninsula. The farm specializes in breeding, horses for sale, trail rides and leader-
Lazy S Llama Ranch

This sales and breeding ranch has llamas in assorted ages, colors and sizes. See how smart, social, friendly and clean these animals are. It's a
Moores Orchard
Stop at Louis Moore's farm for fresh-picked apples (nine
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AARTS
See listing under Antiques, page 16.
blown glass art pieces and other handcrafted items by proprietor Eric Kvarnes and many others, just over the swinging footbridge on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville. Glassblowing classes offered as well as propane tank refills. At 11774 Lee Hwy., open 10:30 to 5 Thursday-Tuesday. Call 540987-8474 or visit glassworksgallery.com.
from the famed five-star restaurant, you can visit the gallery inside the gift shop where an ever-changing exhibit of artists is presented. At 439 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-3801 (ext. 215) or email shops@theinnatlittlewashington.com.
Middle Street Gallery

This long-running nonprofit artists cooperative features museum-quality painting, photography and sculpture in a new space at Rappahannock Central, next to River District Arts (3 River Lane, Sperryville). Exhibits by its 20 member artists and others change each month. Open 10 to 5 Friday-Sunday. Visit middlestreetgallery.org or call 540987-9330 for more information.
Haley Fine Art

Haley Fine Art showcases regional art and fine craft in historic Sperryville. HFA connects collectors with artists and the context in which their work evolves. It also offers custom picture framing, art appraisal, design, delivery and installation services. Open 10 to 6 Thursday-Monday. Call 540-987-1000 or visit haleyfineart.com.
Geneva Welch Gallery

Geneva Welch is a nationally known artist who displays watercolor, oil painting and drypoint etchings of animals and country scenes. Limited edition prints and hand-painted ornaments and platters. Open 11 to 6 Thursday-Monday, 10 to 6 Saturday at 341 Main St., Washington. Call 540-675-3332 (540-675-3779 for the studio) or visit genevawelch.com.
packing house known as Rappahannock Central, RDA is a collective of local artists working in a wide variety of media and styles. Visit the artists at work in their studios or see changing exhibitions of local and international artists at RDAs Confluent Gallery. RDA also sponsors frequent special events and trunk shows by local artisans. In Sperryvilles River District at 3 River Lane. Open 10 to 5 Friday-Sunday. Call 540-987-8770 or visit riverdistrictarts.org.
ARTS: PERFORMANCE
Castleton Festival
An annual music festival for young artists established by Lorin and Dietlinde Maazel at their 550-acre estate on Castleton Farm Road, which now draws fans of classical music, opera and other music genres to more than a month of performances in the now-permanent Festival Theatre, a 650-seat, tent-topped opera house and concert hall that sits in a former horse pasture off Hope Hill Road, as well as the Maazels intimate 140-seat Theatre House. The small but state-of-the-art Theatre House also offers a modest season of concerts and other performances throughout the year recital and chamber music programs, dance and theatrical events and opera sponsored by newly reorganized Castleton Festival Foundation. For details on all the foundations programs, visit castletonfestival.org or call 540-937-3454.
Old Rag Photography Gallery

Old Rag Photography is a cooperative gallery that exhibits the work of its members and offers photographic services, classes and individual instruction by its members Ray Boc, Joyce Harman, Bette Hileman, Jason Howard, Douglas Norton, Molly Peterson and Francie Schroeder. Member Ron Soldo offers custom wooden framing. Open 11 to 5 Friday-Sunday at a new location, 4 River Lane, Sperryville. Call 540-987-8747, email oldraggallery@gmail.com or visit oldragphotography.com.
Glassworks Gallery
Wide selection of hand-
Inn at Little Washington Gift Shop

Just across Main Street
R.H. Ballard Gallery

Artist Robert Ballard, who has been in gallery and museum work for more than 30 years, exhibits a wide range of regional and international art work in his gallery at 307 Main St., Washington. He and Joanie Ballard also offer unique gifts, imported tablecloths and decorative items in the street-level shop. Open 10 to 6 daily, yearround. Call 540-675-1411 or visit rhballard.com.
Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community

RAAC is the nonprofit organization behind many local art programs and events, including the Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour held every
River District Arts

A smaller version of Alexandrias Torpedo Factory that takes up half of the former
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visit rapprepublicans.com. Rappahannock Historical Society: Nonprofit organization committed to gathering, preserving and disseminating information about the history of Rappahannock County. Volunteer staff members assist with genealogical, property and other types of historical research for a fee. The societys museum (328 Gay St., Washington) is open 11 to 5
November, film screenings, a lecture series at the library, plays and more held at the RAAC Community Theatre, Soup 'n' Soul talks held in private homes and Mitchell Fund grants awarded to new and aspiring local artists. For more information, call 540-675-3193, email info@RAAC.org or visit raac.org. RAAC also sponsors the RAAC Community Theatre (below).
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Boy Scouts: Contact Roger Pierson, scout master for ages 11 to 18, at 540-2229465, or Mike DelGrosso, cub master for ages 6 to 12, at 540-987-9226. Girl Scouts: Contact Amo Merritt, coordinator, at 540987-8431, or visit gsvsc.org. Businesses of Rappahannock (BizRapp): Membership organization BizRapp (formerly the Rappahannock Hospitality and Visitors Association) works to promote the cultural and historic heritage and tourism opportunities of Rappahannock County as well as its retail, dining, hospitality and other Rappahannock-based business offerings. Contact president Sherri Fickel at 540-987-3383 or rhvapresident@gmail.com, or visit rhva.org. Plant a Row for the Hungry: Program encourages Rappahannock gardeners to plant a little extra for the Rappahannock Food Pantry. Call the Food Pantry at 540675-1177 or visit rappahannockpantry.org. Project Rainbow: Organization provides support services for chronically ill children, adults and their families through physical, emotional and financial support. Contact Jane Mullan, president, at 540-987-8978. Rappahannock Aging Together: Part of a regional partnership taking action to improve quality of life for older adults and their families. Meetings are 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Rappahannock County Library. Call 540-829-6405 or visit agingtogether.org. Rappahannock Animal Welfare League: RAWL rescues homeless dogs and helps pets find and stay in loving homes. RAWLs shelter at 164
RAAC Community Theatre

The Theatre presents plays, readings, poetry coffee houses and workshops in the historic (and recently airconditioned and heated) former country church at 310 Gay Street, Washington. For more information, visit raac.org (and click on Community Theatre) or call 540-675-3193 (leave message).
Weaver Road, Amissville, also offers spay and neuter programs and rabies clinics. Contact manager Patti Want (patriciawant@aol.com) at 540-937-3336 or 540-9373283, or visit rawldogs.org. Rappahannock County Democratic Committee: Contact John Diley at 540-9374875 or visit rappdems.org. Rappahannock County Republican Committee: Contact chair Evelyn Kerr at 540-937-2650 or kodaii1776@gmail.com, or
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The Theatre at Washington

Run by Wendy Weinberg for many years, the Theatre presents a wide variety of professional musical and dramatic performances, usually on weekends. The Theatre presents jazz, chamber music, Celtic music, classical piano recitals and an eclectic mix of other musical and dramatic performances during its January-to-July and Augustto-December seasons. The Theatre welcomes such performers as Mark Russell, the famous political humorist and satirist, Kennedy Center Chamber Players, celebrated bluegrass bands and classic jazz bands. (RAAC presents its monthly Friday-night film series here as well.) Reservations are recommended for most events at the Theatre, 291 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-6751253, email theatreva@aol. com or visit theatre-washington-va.com.
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Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA) is a booster club for parents of students participating in Virginia High School League (VHSL) sports in the county. Amy Burnett is president. For more information, visit rappahannockathletics.org. Rappahannock Athletic Association/ Rappahannock Culpeper Baseball (RAA/RCB) is based at the Stuart Field complex in Amissville. For more information, visit rappculpbaseball.com or call 540-937-7900. Piedmont Softball Association sponsors Amissvillebased softball programs for girls 5 to 18. Call PSA president Mauri Payne at 540-522-3675. Rappahannock County Soccer Association sponsors youth league play, spring and fall, and can be reached at rappsoccer@gmail.com, or visit rappsoccer.com. Rappahannock Youth Basketball League (RYBL) provides kids aged 5 to 14 team play from December to February. For more information, call 540-987-3347.
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday or by appointment. Contact executive director Judy Tole at 540-675-1163 or rapphistsoc@comcast.net, or visit rappahannockhistsoc.org. Rappahannock Lions Club: Provides voluntary services throughout the community. The club meets at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Thursdays. Contact president Bill Gadino (bill@gadinocellars.com), publicity chair Bud Meyers (lbudmeyer@gmail.com) or visit rappahannocklions.org. RappCats is a nonprofit organization that helps stray, abused, abandoned and unwanted cats in the county, and is building a shelter it hopes to open this fall in Flint Hill. For more information or to adopt, contact RappCats at 540-987-8099 or rappcats@rappcats.org. Rappnet.org: A self-moderated email listserv by and for residents of Rappahannock County. Discussion is freewheeling and encompasses all subjects. Contact Eric Kvarnes at 540-987-8474 or listdad@rappnet.org, or visit rappnet.org. RappahannockRapidan Medical Reserve Corps: The corps serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties by establishing local teams of public health volunteers to strengthen the public health infrastructure and improve emergency preparedness and response. Contact Claudia Vento at the Culpeper County Health Department (540-829-7350) or email rrmrc@vdh.virginia.gov. Rappahannock Senior Citizen Center: Open Monday-Thursday at the Scrabble School, serving a hot lunch at noon and open to all county seniors aged 60 and
up, with daily activities and trips. Contact manager Darcy Canton at 540-987-3638. Washington Ladies Auxiliary: Raises funds for the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad. The groups Thrift Shop, located near the fire station, is open 10 to 5 Tuesday-Wednesday and 9 to 3 Saturday. Woodville Community Organization: Contact Jeff Light at 540-987-9523 or jeffreylight@earthlink.net.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Krebser Fund for Rappahannock County Conservation
The Krebser Fund was created in honor of Dr. Werner Krebser, who served on the county planning commission for 22 years and provided a strong voice for preserving Rappahannocks scenic beauty and open spaces. The fund is used to protect selected properties in the county through conservation easements and selected other programs, including those aimed at defraying the costs of providing stream buffers in agricultural areas. It is administered by the Piedmont Environmental Council. Email Nick Lapham, fund chair, at laphamn@gmail.com.
Native Wildlife Rescue

This organization rescues sick, injured or orphaned wildlife and rehabilitates and releases them. Contact Amo Merritt, 5438 Sperryville Pike, Boston, at 540-987-8431 or amo134134@yahoo.com; Cal Dooley at 540-364-6364; or Judie Graham at 540-825-6407.
Piedmont Environmental Council

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on land conservation and land use planning. PEC's Rappahannock office is located on Gay Street in Washington. Contact Don Loock, PEC's Rappahannock land conservation officer, at 540-522-4222 or dloock@pecva.org, or visit pecva.org.
second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School library. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Principal: Michael Tupper 12576 Lee Hwy. Washington, VA 22747 540-227-0745 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal: Cathy Jones 34 Schoolhouse Road.. Washington, VA 22747 540-227-0745 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Donna Matthews, superintendent. The school divisions administrative offices are at 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington; 540-227-0023. For more information, email alilly@rappahannockchools.us or visit rappahannockschools.us.
Ragged Mountain Resource Center

The center helps coordinate local and regional educational and recreational activities, such as hikes, natural history programs, watershed and ecosystem awareness, bonfires, deep ecology discussions and programs and more! Contact director Hunt Harris at 540-987-8888 or email huntoldragon@earthlink.net.
Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance

RCCA specializes in conservation easements and land preservation. Call 540-9879118 or email info@rccava.org, or visit rccava.org.
Private Schools
WAKEFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Wakefield County Day School is a preschool through 12th-grade college preparatory day school whose curriculum emphasizes scholarship in the classical tradition. At 1059 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill. Contact new head of school Jessica Andrus Lindstrom at 540-635-8555 or visit wakefieldcds.org. HEARTHSTONE SCHOOL A pre-K through 12th grade Waldorf school, Hearthstones curriculum is designed to nurture and educate the whole child, head, heart and hands. Three miles west of Sperryville on U.S. 211. Contact head of school Jane Mullan at 540987-9212 or info@hearthstoneschool.org, or visit hearthstoneschool.org. BELLE MEADE SCHOOL Adjacent to a B&B and a working farm at 353 F.T. Valley Road south of Sperryville, Belle Meade Schools mission combines academic excellence and sustainable living. Curriculum
for grades 6 through 12 includes farming, social responsibility and working to create harmony with the land, a program where a student can grow in mind, body and spirit. Contact head of school Susan Hoffman at 540-987-8970 or visit bellemeadeschool.org. MOUNTAIN LAUREL MONTESSORI FARM SCHOOL As part of the Front Royal-based Mountain Laurel Montessori School, the Flint Hill farm school offers programs for seventh- through ninth-graders that provide the opportunity to become an important member of a working community. Each is challenged to contribute intellectually, physically and socially. At 23 Sunny Slope Lane, Flint Hill. Contact director Susan Holmes at 540-675-1011 or MLM123@earthlink. net, or visit mountainlaurel montessori.org.
Educational Foundations
HEADWATERS An educational, community-sponsored nonprofit whose mission is to foster educational excellence in Rappahannock County by cultivating the cooperative spirit of the whole community to benefit all students; through core programs of Next Step (in collaboration with Rappahannock County Public Schools) career and college access program; Mini-Grants for teachers; Farm-to-Table (with RCPS and other community organizations, supports classes in agriculture and horticulture plus outreach garden projects with Food Pantry and the Senior Center); a Starfish Mentoring Program and an After-School Program in partnership with RCES. Contact director Jane Bowling-Wilson at 540-987-3322 or director@ headwatersfdn.org, or visit headwatersfdn.org. LIVING SKY FOUNDATION is a community-based, educational nonprofit organization that brings inspiration to the classroom with lesson plans and enrichment programs for teachers and home instructors that encourage students to develop skills of self-discovery, self-acceptance and self-discipline. All lesson plans are proactive and take an optimistic approach on life, igniting self-esteem and imagination, and correlate with the Department of Educations K12 national standards of learning. For more information, contact Cherl Crews at 540-937-2738 or cherlcrews@livingsky.org. SCRABBLE SCHOOL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION The foundation supports the preservation of Scrabble School (111 Scrabble Road, Castleton) and educates the public about African-American history of education in postCivil War Virginia and the South. Contact Bob Lander at 540-222-1547 or contact@scrabbleschool.org, or visit scrabbleschool.org.
Rapp. Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed

RappFLOWs aim is to preserve, protect, conserve and restore water resources and watersheds in Rappahannock County. Contact coordinator Beverly Hunter at 540-937-4744 or beverly@bevhunter.com, or visit rappflow.org.
Daycare/Preschool
BABY BEAR DAYCARE Baby Bear Daycare and Preschool is Virginia statelicensed, first aid and CPRcertified, MAT-certified center that offers a full range of daycare and preschool for your child. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays at 30 Main St., Sperryville, with a fenced play yard and using the A Beka Book Curriculum and Kindergarten Readiness program. Call director Connie Reid at 540-987-9644. CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER The only nationally accredited daycare and preschool in the surrounding 10county area, CCLCs programs range from infants to prekindergarten as well as afterschool care. Full-time summer camp for school age children. Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays at 12763 Lee Hwy., Washington. Contact director Rose Ann Smythe at 540-6753237 or rose_ann@embarqmail.com, or visit rappcclc.com.
Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection

RLEPs mission is to protect the open spaces and rural character of Rappahannock County, as well preserve natural and historic places, wildlife, ecosystems and the farm economy. Contact president Rick Kohler at 540-6751373 or visit rlep.org.
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GOVERNMENT RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY

Administration and Zoning
John W. McCarthy, Rappahannock County administrator, has offices at 290 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-6755330 or email jwmccarthy@rappahannockcountyva.gov, or visit rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Washington. The chairman is Roger A. Welch (Wakefield District, 540-675-3686 or roger@genevawelchgallery.co m); vice-chair is S. Bryant Lee (Hampton district, 540-6753178); other members are Ronald L. Frazier (Jackson district, 540-937-5983 or ronfrazier_bos@hotmail.com), Michael J. Biniek (Piedmont district, 540-987-9748 or mike@bellemeade.net) and I. Christopher Parrish (Stonewall-Hawthorne district, 540-270-6093).
Commissioner of Accounts
Douglas K. Baumgardner, PO Box 270, 211-A Main St., Washington. Call 540-6753617 or email dkblaw@comcast.net.
Commissioner of the Revenue

Beverly S. Atkins has offices at 262 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-6755370 or email batkins@co.rappahannock.commrev.state.va.us.
a shed for clothing, books and other usable items to be donated. Open 9 to 7 FridaySunday, 7 to 7 WednesdayThursday at 15 Flatwood Road (off Rock Mills Road near U.S. 211), Washington. Call 540-987-8985.
Amissville Refuse and Recycling Center

Commercial and residential waste and recyclables are accepted from Rappahannock residents and businesses. Tires, some electronic recycling and other items are accepted for a fee. Open 7:30 to 5:30 Monday-Saturday at 168 Weaver Road, Amissville. Call 540-937-3337.
Animal Control
Dispatched through the Sheriffs Office. Call 540-6755300.
Health Department
Offices at 491A Main St., Washington, open 8 to 4:30 weekdays. Call 540-675-3516. Contact environmental health specialist Medge Carter by email at Medge.Carter@vdh. virginia.gov.
Attorney
County attorney Peter H. Luke has offices opposite the courthouse at 239 Gay St. and can be reached at 540-675-5339.
Building Office
Richie V. Burke, building official, has offices at 311N Gay St. (rear), Washington. Call 540-675-5340 or email rvburke@rappahannockcountyva.gov. He also serves as the countys emergency services coordinator.
Social Services
The department offers benefit programs, foster care and adoption, adult and child protective services and classes to help parents deal with adolescents, Medicaid and more. Open 8 to 4:30 at 354 Gay St., Washington. Contact director Beverly Dunford at 540-6753313 or beverly.dunford@ dss.virginia.gov.
Board of Supervisors
The board meets the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. for general business and 7 p.m. for any public hearings. Meetings are held at the county courthouse, 250 Gay St.,
Library
Rappahannock County Library has books and audiovideo items to loan, plus public computers, free wifi and other services detailed online at rappahannocklibrary.org. Library is open 10 to 6 weekdays (till 8 Mondays and Wednesdays) and 10 to 2 Saturdays at 4 Library Road (off U.S. 211 just east of Washington). Closed Sundays and federal and state holidays. David Shaffer is the director. Call 540-675-3780 or email dshaffer@rappahannocklibrary.org.
Treasurer
Frances A. Foster, offices at 274 Gay St., Washington. Call 540-675-5360.
Zoning Appeals, Board of

The board meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at the courthouse. Contact chairman Robert Weinberg (Sperryville) at 540547-3993.
Planning Commission
The commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the courthouse, on Gay St., Washington. Chairman Charles W. Strittmatter (Wakefield district) can be reached at 540-364-4535 or cstrittmatter@clorevia.com.
Water and Sewer Authority

The authority meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the courthouse. Offices at 3751 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville; call 540-9873185 to reach plant manager Pamela Parker. Contact chairman Rick Lessard at ricklessard@gmail.com or 540987-3148.
Recycling and Trash Disposal Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center

Household trash and recyclables are accepted from county residents. There is also
Voting Information
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County Voter Registration Office or visit sbe.state.va.us. Kimberly McKiernan is the countys registrar of voters, with offices at 262-A Gay St., Washington; call 540-675-5380 or email vote@rappahannockcountyva.gov.
Planning Commission
The commission meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Town Hall, 485 Gay St. Contact chairman Gary Schwartz at 540-878-7113.
328 Gay St., Washington; 540675-5350 or courts.state.va.us/ courts/circuit/Rappahannock. Contact court clerk Peggy Ralph at mralph@courts.state. va.us.
FIRE & RESCUE

Note: The phone numbers for Rappahannocks volunteer fire and rescue companies listed below are all nonemergency numbers. If you have an emergency, dial 911. Amissville (Co. 3), 14711 Lee Hwy., Amissville, Chief J. B. Carter and President Art Candenquist, 540-937-5125 Castleton (Co. 5), 593 Castleton View Road, Castleton, Chief Terry Robey and President Paul Komar, 540-937-4110 Chester Gap (Co. 9), 42 Waterfall Road, Chester Gap, Chief Todd W. Brown and President Mike Wolniwicz, 540-635-5482 Flint Hill (Co. 4), 945 Fodderstack Road, Flint Hill, Chief Eric Phillips and President Richard Brady, 540-675-3286
Combined District Court

General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court: Clerks office in the courthouse at 250 Gay St., Washington, is open 8 to 4 weekdays. Contact court clerk Patricia M. Davis at 540-6755356.
GOVERNMENT TOWN OF WASHINGTON

Administration
Laura 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 washingtonva@earthlink.net, or visit washingtonva.gov.
COURTS & POLICE

Sheriff's Office
Connie Compton Smith, sheriff. Headquarters and jail at 383 Porter St., Washington; call 540-675-5300 or email ccsmith@rappahannockcountyva.gov. Emergencies only: dial 911.
Commonwealth's Attorney
Commonwealths Attorney Arthur Goff, with offices directly opposite the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, can be reached at 540-675-5338.
Virginia State Police

Culpeper office: 540-8297766
Juvenile Court Services

Based at the courthouse, 250 Gay St., Washington, 540675-5358.
Architectural Review Board

The ARB meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Town Hall, 485 Gay St. Contact chairman Ernesto Mogni Flores at ernestomf@earthlink.net.
Circuit Court
Court clerks office open 8:30 to 4:30 Monday-Friday at
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Attorney
John Bennett, 306 North West St., Culpeper, VA 22701. Call 540-825-3838.
Grades 6-12
Council and Mayor

The council meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Town Hall, 485 Gay St. Contact mayor John Fox Sullivan, who also serves on the town council, at 540675-3343. Other members are Jerry Goebel (town treasurer, 540-675-3128 or jgoebel2@ msn.com), Alice Butler (540675-1731), Mary Ann Kuhn (540-675-2020 or innkeeper@middletoninn.com), Patrick OConnell (540-6753800 or patrickattheinn@ yahoo.com), Daniel Spethmann (540-675-1006 or dspethmann@workinglands.com) and Gary Schwartz (540-878-7113 or heritagehousebb@comcast.net)
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Sperryville Fire (Co. 2), 11871 Lee Hwy., Sperryville Chief, Richie Burke and President Larry Grove, 540987-8124 Sperryville Rescue (Co. 7), 12 Main St., Sperryville, Chief Harold Beebout and President Geraldine Payne, 540-987-8085 Washington (Co. 1), 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington, Chief Gary Jenkins and President Bill Walton, 540675-3615 Washington, 540-675-2244 987-8264 Settles Cars & Trucks, with locations on U.S. 522 in Flint Hill (540-675-3252, sales and service) and U.S. 211 in Amissville (540-9374500, sales) Shaws Services (James and Ricky Shaw), 12004 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540-9878377
Attorneys Legal Services

Baumgardner Brown and Cupp, 211 Main St., Washington, 540-675-3617 Alan Dranitzke, 195 Main St., Washington, 540-675-3032 James William Fletcher III, Box 298, Sperryville, 540987-8511 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
Banks
BB&T, 644 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-3596 Union First Market Bank, 7 Bank Road, Washington, 540-675-3519
RappOffice (telecommuting/business center), 291 Gay St., Washington, 540-987-8528 or rappoffice.com Runamok Systems (David Yowell, computer, network services and repair), Washington, 540-987-9155 or runamok@runamok.com Wheelock Web Works (Tobey Wheelock, databasedriven websites, web hosting), Washington, 540-675-1020 or wheelockwebworks.com
Building Trades
Note: Many businesses in this section provide services in other categories but are only listed once. Construction Renovation Architecture Monroe & Crocker, AIA, ASLA, Huntly, 540-636-4505 Allan F. Clark Construction, 1711 Nethers Road, Sperryville, 540-9879023 Battlefield Region Inc., 3130 Holly Springs Road, Amissville, 540-937-4639 Beaverdam Custom Builders, 2134 Nethers Road, Sperryville, 540-987-8120 or beaverdambuilders.com Brian's Hardwood Floors, 360 Viewtown Road, Amissville, 540- 937-7325 Brooks Excavating, Viewtown, 540-937-4351 Donald Reed Chandler, architect, 219 Foddestack Road, Washington, 540-6753900, donaldchandler.com Candace Clough, estate gardener, Flint Hill, 540-6752342 or 540-675-2344, candaceclough.com Compton Excavating, Amissville, 540-675-2775 Define Line Fencing & Excavating in Castleton (Terry Robey), 6 Hope Hill Road, Castleton, 540-937-3615 Joseph Keyser Construction, Washington, 540-675-2395 or rappahannockbuilder.com Ron Makela, Amissville, 540-937-5718 Dwight K. Matthews,
SERVICES
Accounting Financial Services
Customized Business Services (Ellen Berg), Washington, 540-547-8164 or 540-522-6241 (cell) Nina Carter McKee, CPA, 16 Harris Hollow Road,
Catering Event Planning

Blue Rock Inn (see listing in Places to Eat) Flint Hill Public House (see listing in Places to Eat) Laughing Duck Gardens and Cookery (Sylvie Rowand), Washington, 540-675-3725, laughingduckgardens.com Stonyman Gourmet Farmer (see listing under Places to Eat) Thornton River Catering (Terri Lehman), Sperryville, 540-987-8185
Auto Sales/Service
B&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-
Business/Computer Services
Blue Ridge Mac, 4669 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-8787 or blueridgemac.com D&K Design (Kim Bealle, print and web design), Sperryville, 540-987-8010 Irisweb.net (Averill Ring, web design), Amissville, 540937-5805 or irisweb.net Martin Henze (computer, network services and repair), Washington, 540-937-7025 or martin@martinhenze.com Nighthawk Communications (Pam Owen, writing, editing, DTP, photography), Sperryville, 540-2270137 or nighthawkcommunications.net Piedmont Broadband (rural wireless internet service provider), Amissville, 540-9379919 or richshoe@earthlink.net
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littlewashingtonspa.com Dental Stella M. Liong, DDS, 4 Robin Lane, Flint Hill, 540675-1188, liong.com Rappahannock Dental Clinic (Sowmya Kanumilli, DDS), 12699 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-9872 Herbal Therapy Green Comfort Herbal Apothecary & School of Herbal Medicine (Theresa Boardwine, RH), 540-9374283, green.comfort@ gmail.com or greencomfortherbalapothecary.com Medical Mountainside Medicine (John McCue, DO) 12715 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-6753080 Rappahannock Free Clinic, 491A Main St.,Washington, 540-347-0394, fauquierfreeclinic.org Rappahannock Medical Center (Jerry W. Martin, MD), 338-A Gay St., Washington, 540-675-3316
architect, 607 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-675-1555 or dwightmatthewsarchitect. com Scott McBride, carpenter, 3749 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, 540-987-7254 McKinney Services, Sperryville, 540-987-9668 or 540-270-5852 Shawn Hamricks Roofing, Huntly, 540-631-0666 Stik Bilt Custom Renovators/Carpentry, 540718-4884 or 540-923-4163 T.G. Taylor Construction, Sperryville, 540-987-8043 TimberBuilt Construction (Greg Foster), Flint Hill, 540675-3901 or timberbuiltconstruction.com Vests Excavating, 30 Harley Ln., Huntly, 540-6751117 or 540-622-7317 Whetzels Excavating & Drainfields, 40 S. Poes Road, Amissville, 540-937-9978 Yingling Residential Construct, 26 Evergreen Lane, Flint Hill, 540-675-1465 L G Zindel Inc., 311 Gay
St., Washington, 540-675-3548 Electric Plumbing Aquaman Water Service, Inc., 325 Pine Drive, Amissville, 540-937-5994 Clate Electric, 1099 Old Bridge Rd Amissville, Amissville, 540-347-2115 Frazier Electric Service, 446 Viewtown Road, Amissville, 540-937-5983 Gore Electrical & Plumbing, Sperryville, 540987-8748 Precise Plumbing and Remodeling, 48 Main St., Sperryville, 540-987-9393 Pullen's Electrical & Plumbing, 51 Plains Lane, Washington, 540-675-3249 Williams Electrical Service, 32 Avery Dr, Chester Gap, 540-636-7936 Wallace D. Woodard Plumbing & Heating, Amissville, 540-937-5402 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) L. C. Campbell Heating & HVAC, 389 Viewtown Road, Amissville, 540-937-9898
Independent Air (Chris Berta), 5403 Sperryville Pike, Boston, 540-987-8798 Keys Heating & Air Conditioning, 3632 Slate Mills Road, Sperryville, 540-547-3578 Stratford Heating & Air (Tony Atkins), 17 Thomas Hill Lane, Sperryville, 540-987-9085
Haircuts Styling
The Beauty Box (Darlene Moore), 389 Main St., Washington, 540-675-3403 Hair Gallery (Kim Nelson, Chandra Graves), 231 Main St., Washington, 540-675-3076 Shear Designs (Missy Brackenridge), 14876 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540-937-2828 Sperryville Barber Shop (Michele Burke, Stacey Coffey), 11909 Lee Hwy., 540987-8146
Health Wellness Services

Day Spa Little Washington Wellness & Spa, 261 Main St., Washington 540-675-1031 or
Liotta, Dranitzke & Engel, LLP

Attorneys and Counselors at Law
A General Practice Serving VA, MD & DC
Rappahannock Title, LLC

Quality Real Estate Settlement Services
For VA & DC Properties
Alan Dranitzke, Esquire Virginia Resident Partner

Offices in Washington, VA & Washington, DC
195 Main Street P.O. Box 501 Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-3032 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 250 Washington, DC 20009 (202)-797-7700 Email - ad@ldelaw.com
Alan Dranitzke Managing Attorney Melanie LaMotta Paralegal

Offices in Washington, Virginia at the historic Jenkins Bus Station Washington, DC in the Dupont Circle Historic District
195 Main Street P.O. Box 501 Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-3031 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 250 Washington DC 20009 (202)-797-7550 Email - settle@rapptitle.com
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Psychology Counseling Barbara Adolfi, LCSW, Sperryville, 540-987-9706, adolfibarbara@verizon.net Kathleen J. Edwards (nutritional counseling), 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540987-9272 Pamela J. Richards, LCSW, 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-244-9496 Ann Tate, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville 540-987-9475 Massage Therapy Cara Martin, CMT, Sperryville-based mobile massage, 540-878-7085 or caracadabra.com Kathryn Walker, CMT, 667 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Flint Hill, 540-683-9002 Natures Way Day Spa (Terry Freeborn, CMT), 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville, 540987-9777. Physical Therapy Capitol Metro Physical Therapy (Tom Papke, PT), 261 Main St., Washington, 540675-3090 Mountainside Physical Therapy (Anne H. Williams, PT), 12625 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-987-9390 Yoga Dance Movement Lilo Foster (yoga classes at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington), schedule online at sacredsourceyoga.com Cindy Griffin (Mountainside Pilates), classes and personal training at Mountainside Physical Therapy, listed above), 540522-9062 or cindy4core@gmail.com Kit Johnston (yoga classes at Sperryville Schoolhouse), 540-975-2687 or jhnstnkt@aol.com Little Washington Wellness & Spa (classes and therapeutic services; see Day Spa listing above) Mountainside Dance Center (Philip S. Rosemond) offers classes in ballet, modern, therapeutic dance and SynergyDance at 12625 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540-9879390 or mountainsidedancecenter@gmail.com Stonewall Abbey Yoga & Wellness, 44 Main St., Sperryville, 540-987-8369 or stonewallabbeyyoga.com
Landscaping Yard Services

Artemisia's Garden, Sperryville, 540-987-3306 or artemisiasgarden.com D & D Services, Sperryville, 540-987-9350 Garcia Tree & Landscaping Service, 13540 Lee Hwy.,Washington, 540622-4895 Green Mountain Horticulture, Sperryville, 703727-1335 or greenmountainhorticulture.com Hill House Farm & Nursery, 631 Scrabble Road, Castleton, 540-937-1798, hillhousenativeplants.com (see also under Farms) Paul Harris (tree services), Sperryville, 540-987-9873 Gary Hitt (tree services), Amissville, 540-937-3584 Laughing Duck Gardens and Cookery (Sylvie Rowand), Washington, 540-675-3725, laughingduckgardens.com Roy Pullen, Sperryville, 540-987-9601 or pullenslawncare@yahoo.com Quality Tree Service, 40 Buckhill Lane, Washington, 540-675-3773 Rappahannock Landscape & Nursery (Adam Kerr), Amissville, 540-937-4747 or rappscapes.com Shoemaker Landscape (Rich Shoemaker), Amissville, 540-937-7303, richshoe@earthlink.net Treeworks (Lyt Wood), Sperryville, 540-987-9530 or singingcreek@earthlink.net Williams Tree Service & Landscaping (Greg Williams), 1380 Lee Hwy., Amissville, 540675-2530 or www.williamstreeva.com
8164 or 540-522-6241 (cell) Golden Retreat for K9s, 496 Viewtown Road, Amissville, 540-937-4465 or goldenretreat4k9s.com Lisa Leftwich (pet sitting/concierge service), Washington, 540-675-3967 Mountainview Dog Training, 766 Viewtown Road, Amissville, 540-937-2114 or 540-937-5805 or mountainviewdogtraining.com Erin O'Brien (pet sitting), Washington, 540-675-3180 The Pet Tailor (boarding, pet sitting), 20 Victory Lane, Castleton, 540-937-5542 or pettailor.net Southpaw Pet Salon, 4 Little Pond Lane, Amissville, 540-937-6331 or southpawpetsalon.com
Real Estate
Armfield Miller & Ripley Fine Properties, 322 Main St., Washington, 540-675-1488 Cheri Woodard Realty, 37C Main St., Sperryville, 540-987-8500 Country Places Realty, 360 Gay St., Washington, 540-5220188 Piedmont Sothebys, 12693 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540675-1675 Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, 311 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-1190 Real Estate III/Better Homes, 291 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-1373 Sam Snead Realty, 12699 Lee Hwy., Washington, 540987-9243 Thomas & Talbot Real Estate, 257 Gay St., Washington, 540-675-3999
Veterinarians
Animals First Veterinary Service (Lori Blankenship, Ph.D., DVM, CVA), 13506 Tear James Trail, Amissville, 540-937-6683, animalsfirstvet.com Todd Burdick, DVM, 13296 Crest Hill Road, Flint Hill, 540-675-1506
Newspaper
Rappahannock News, 249 Main St., Washington, 540675-3338, rappnews.com.
Pet Services
At Home Pet Care (Ellen Berg), Washington, 540-547-
See SERVICES, Page 33
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Willoughby Sunday: Praise/Worship service 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
SERVICES
From Page 32
Equine Reproduction Concepts, 111 Hackleys Mill Road, Amissville, 540-937-9832 Harmany Equine Clinic (Joyce Harman DVM, MRCVS), Flint Hill, 540-2291855 (appointments only) or harmanyequine.com Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, 21 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington, 540-9871200 (large animal clinic) or 540-987-9300 (small animal clinic), rosehillvet.com White Oak Veterinary Service (equine practice), 279 Ben Venue Road, Flint Hill, 540-675-1138
10:30 a.m.
Forest Grove Baptist

Pastor: Mark DeAngelis Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.
Bethel Baptist Church

Pastor: Rev. Homer E. Jones Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. , Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
Gid Brown Bible

Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m.
Chester Gap Baptist

Pastor: Pastor Mike McCarntey Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.
Old Mt. Salem Baptist Church

Pastor: Jim Williams Sunday: Worship: 11 a.m.
Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal

Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. (second and fourth Sundays only)
Promise Land Baptist

Pastor: Rev. Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
F.T. Baptist
Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
Hope Hill Baptist Church

Pastor: John W. Lines Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
Fellowship Assembly of God

Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.., Worship/Children's Church 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m.
Rappahannock United Methodist Charge

Pastor: Rev. Sara Keeling Flint Hill UMC Sunday worship at 8:45 a.m. Willis Chapel UMC Sunday worship at 9:55 a.m.; Adult Sunday School at 8:45 a.m.; Bible Study Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Sperryville UMC Sunday Worship at 11:30 a.m.; Sunday School for adults and children at 10:15 a.m.
AREA CHURCHES
Amissville Baptist
Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.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.
Love and Faithfulness Church

321 South Royal Ave, Front Royal Evangelist: David Clanagan Meets every Saturday at 7 p.m.
First Baptist
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant Services: First and third Sundays 11 a.m. Church School: First and third Sundays 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7-8 p.m. April through August
Macedonia Baptist
Pastor: Dr. Donald E. Simpkins 1st-4th Sunday service: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m. 5th Sunday Service: Regular service 9:30 a.m. (No Sunday School) Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m.
Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church

Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Contemporary Services 8:30 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Traditional Services 11 a.m., Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.
Five Forks Regular Baptist

Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m.
Amissville Full Gospel

Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m., Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m.
Massanova Pentecostal
Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m.
St. Peter's Catholic Church

Pastor: Fr. Christopher D. Murphy Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 540-675-3432 Weekdays - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, - 8:30 a.m. Confessions: Thursday before First Friday of the month 9:15 a.m., until finished, Saturday 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
Flint Hill Baptist Church

Pastor: Rev. James L. Payne Sunday: Worship service 11 a.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.
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church

Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Sunday School 9:45, Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11: a.m., Evening 7 p.m., Children & Youth Program 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
Flint Hill Pentecostal

Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Every fourth Saturday: Community Hymn Sing at 7 p.m.
Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church

Pastor: Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at
New Harvest Christian Fellowship

Pastors: Kent and Duane
See CHURCHES, Page 34
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CHURCHES
From Page 33
Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist

Interim: Buddy Caviness Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.
Shiloh Baptist
Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship service 11 a.m.
Sunday evening adult study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Kid's Bible Club 3:45 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7 p.m.
a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer service 6 p.m.
Woodville Baptist
Pastor: Rev. Ronald L. Poe Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday : Bible Study 7 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal
Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday 8 a.m. Early Communion Service ; 9:15 a.m. Family/ Contemporary Service; 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion/Morning Prayer Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Bible Study
Wonderful Light House Worship Center

Pastor: Jack Rutherford Sunday: Sunday School 10
Slate Mills Baptist Church

Pastor: Rev. Sandy Martin Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service and Choir 7 p.m.
Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge (UUBridge)

Serving Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock, and Fauquier counties (www.uubridge.org) Sundays: 10:30 a.m. at Hearthstone School, 11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville
Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church

Pastor: Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Washington Baptist
Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m.
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Beech Spring Gift Shop

Welcome to Rappahannock County

Blue Rock Inn & Restaurant

order in for faster service at 540-987-8311.

Flint Hill Public House & Country Inn

See EAT, Page 8

The Inn at Little Washington

Blue Rock Inn & Restaurant

Tulas off Main

Caledonia Farm 1812 Bed & Breakfast

Stonyman Gourmet Farmer

Old Hollow Store

Conyers House Country Inn & Stable

Thornton River Grille

See STAY, Page 10

Flint Hill Public House & Country Inn

Foster Harris House

Fairlea Farm B&B

Forgotten Creek B&B

Gay Street Inn

Day Care + Preschool=CCLC

Did You Know?

Inn at Little Washington

Glen Gordon Manor

CALL 675-3237 or click rappcclc.com

and Main streets in Washington.

Inn at Mount Vernon Farm

Parma in Little Washington Inn & Spa

Sharp Rock Vineyard

Inn on Thistle Hill

See WINERIES, Page 20

White Moose Inn

Trails End Ranch B&B

Come to the country and live your dream

We live on a small farm in the country.

Sam Snead GRI,CRS,CRB

540-635-9808 O 540-660-5512 C 540-987-9336 H

See EVENTS Page 15

Inn at Little Washington Gift Shop

Antique Tables Made Daily

Knit Wit Yarn Shop

Beech Spring Gift Shop

See SHOPPING, Page 16

We may be small, but we have it all.

GROVES HARDWARE, LLC

202 East Main Street, Remington, VA

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

Merry Moo Market

See SHOPPING, Page 17

One Year Only

Old Hollow Store

See SHOPPING, Page 18

540-987-8555, email mcannon@cfcfarmhome.com or visit cfcfarmhome.com.

Peter Kramer Furniture

Rappahannock Historical Society

R.H. Ballard Art, Rug & Home

Triple Oak Bakery

Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center

WINERIES & DISTILLERY

Stonyman Gourmet Farmer

Sleepywood Rustic Furniture

Sperryville Corner Store