Changes to Access

Some of our houses and condos have WPI passes that allow access to the Wintergarden Aquatics and Fitness Center (for a daily fee) and are good for 15% off of recreation rates.
Guests staying in houses and condos without WPI passes will not be able to schedule tee times prior to 12:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays at the Devils Knob Golf Course, use the Wintergarden Aquatics and Fitness Center on weekends, holidays or holiday periods or use the Stoney Creek Tennis or Fitness Center

Local Activities and Events

July 2010

July 3,10,17,24,31 - Nelson County Farm Market is a  producer-only market, featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meat & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more…something new every week. Open every Saturday under the big white tent in downtown Nellysford. 8 am – noon. www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com

July 3,10,17,24,31 - Faber Farmers Market at Faber Volunteer Fire Department, 8207 Irish Road, Faber, VA, 22938. Fresh produce, fine crafts, plants.  9 AM to 12 Noon 434-831-2825

July 7,14,21,28 - The Lovingston Farm Market is held every Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Nelson Center, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway in Lovingston. The market features live music, seasonal locally grown produce, fresh home baked goods, locally raised meat, herbs, honey, mushrooms, freshly cut flowers, culinary treats, bedding plants, jams, jellies, mustards, vinegars and arts and crafts items.

July 2-4 - 4th of July Jubilee  with fireworks, chairlift rides, and movies under the stars at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen Drive,  Wintergreen, VA, 22958  434-325-8180www.wintergreenresort.com

July 3 - Peach Ice Cream Discount Day at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dave Miller and Friends, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455.www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM

July 3, 4 - Wintergreen Winery Fun on the (3rd and) 4th. 10 AM to 6 PM. All American fun= Sipping wine, listening to great music, picnicking by the river, soaking in the scenery and kicking back. Family-friendly setting. Light picnic fare available. Fee. 434-361-2519.

July 3, 4 - Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon until 5PM. Fee. 540-942-5201.

July 4 - Forth of July BBQ at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va,22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com 1P-3PM, Reservations Required. Fee.

July 5 - For their dedication to our community during this very challenging winter,  the Linemen of Nelson County from CVEC and AEP, past and present have been selected as Grand Marshalls of the 2010 Nelson County 4th of July Parade. This is a great time for our community to show their appreciation for their work and dedication all year long. The parade theme is the U. S. Constitution.11:00am Front Street & Main Street, Lovingston

July 5 to August 1 - Wintergreen Performing Arts 2010 Summer Music Festival – July 5-August 1 –at Wintergreen Resort. This year’s program, Vienna, will explore four centuries of Viennese music and art, including works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, etc., and plenty of unexpected treasures. Activities include orchestra and chamber music concerts; a series of informal seminars; cooking classes; pops concerts; a film festival; wine tastings; coffee concerts; a 5K Walk/Run; programming for children; nature hikes – more than 200 events in all, many of which are free.
Events daily. 434-325-8292.

July 9 - Eli Cook 7-10PM at Blue Mountain Brewery, 9519 Critzer Shop Rd., Afton, VA, 22920, 540-456-8020. www.bluemountainbrewery.com

July 10 - Meet the Peach Grower, Bennett Saunders at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, Music by the Dancing Strings, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455.www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

July 10 - Cardinal Point Vineyard Summer Concert Series. 5 PM to 9 PM. Live music, wine tasting. Fee. 540-456-8400. In case of inclement weather, please call the winery.

July 10 - Veritas Vineyard and Winery Starry Nights 7 PM to 11 PM. Join us for live music, wine, and the big outdoors. Bring your family, friends, lawnchairs and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars. Fee. 540-456-8000 Ext. 108.

July 11 - Bryan Elijah Smith and the Wild Hearts 2:30-5PM at Blue Mountain Brewery, 9519 Critzer Shop Rd., Afton, VA, 22920, 540-456-8020. www.bluemountainbrewery.com

July 11 - Bastille Day Celebration at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va,22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com 1P-5PM, Reservations Required. Fee.

July 17 - Open House and Yard Sale at Rodes Farm Stables, Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford.  8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.  Come meet the current Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue residents and see what is going on at Rodes Farm Stables these days. hopeslegacy@hotmail.com or (434) 531-5688

July 17 - Dave Miller and Friends at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

July 17 - Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery Blackberry Season July 17 through August 15 9 AM to 5 PM. Wednesday through Saturday, 1 PM to 5 PM Sunday. Pick your own blackberries. No prepicked berries available. Fee. 434-361-1266.

July 24 - 1st Annual Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue, Inc. Fun Show, Rockfish Valley Ruritan Park, 74 Rockfish School Lane, Afton.  A fun show with hunter classes as well games.  Hunter classes start at 9:00 a.m.  Games will start no earlier than 12:00 noon.  hopeslegacy@hotmail.com or (434) 531-5688

July 24 - Kim and Jimbo at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

July 25 - Wine and Food Pairing at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va,22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com 1-5PM, Reservations Required. Fee.

July 31 - Dancing Strings at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

August 2010

August 7,14,21,28 - Nelson County Farmer’s Market is a  producer-only market, featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meat & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more…something new every week. Open every Saturday under the big white tent in downtown Nellysford. 8 am – noon. www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com

August 4,11,18,25 - The Nelson County Wednesday Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Nelson Center, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway in Lovingston. The market features live music, seasonal locally grown produce, fresh home baked goods, locally raised meat, herbs, honey, mushrooms, freshly cut flowers, culinary treats, bedding plants, jams, jellies, mustards, vinegars and arts and crafts items. www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com

August 7,14,21,28 - Faber Farmers Market at Faber Volunteer Fire Department, 8207 Irish Road, Faber, VA, 22938. Fresh produce, fine crafts, plants.  9 AM to 12 Noon 434-831-2825

August 7 - Antique Farm Equipment Show at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dave Miller and Friends, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455.www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM

August 7 - Hilltop Berry Farm and Winery Blackberry Harvest Festival. 9 AM to 5 PM. Live music all day, crafts, wine tasting paired with food. Bluegrass music. Pig pickin’ meal available for purchase. Pick blackberries per quart price. Fee. 434-361-1266.

August 7, 8 - Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon until 5PM. Fee. 540-942-5201.

August 8 - Wine and Food Pairing at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosseWinery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938  434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations Required.

August 14 - Remembering Hurricane Camille at Saunders Brothers Farm Market. Hear Colleen Thompson, flood survivor, and Ed Tinsley, retired State Trooper, share their experiences. Music by Kim and Jimbo. 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM

August 14 - Veritas Vineyard and Winery Starry Nights 7 PM to 11 PM. Join us for live music, wine, and the big outdoors. Bring your family, friends, lawnchairs, and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars. Fee. 540-456-8000 Ext. 108.

August 14 - Walton’s Mountain Museum Schuyler Day . Crafters and more. Fee. (Free admission to Schuyler citizens.) 434-831-2000.

August 14 - Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery Summer concert Series. 5 PM to 9 PM. Live music, wine tasting. Fee. 540-456-8400. In case of inclement weather, call the winery.

August 14, 15 - Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon until 5 PM. Fee. 540-942-5201.

August 16 - Dickie Brother Orchard Pick Your Own Gala Apples. August 16 through August 19. 8 AM to 5 PM. 434-277-5516.

August 21 - Brew Ridge Trail Music Festival at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. 12- 8 pm. Enjoy regional craft beers from the four Trail breweries and the music of Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, William Walter and Co., Adrian Duke Projek, and the Rogan Brothers. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA.,22967.www.brewridgetrailmusicfestival.com  800-282-8223

August 21 - Wintergreen Performing Arts 5^th Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Music Fest. The 2010 program features Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice  traditional bluegrass, The Steel Wheels acoustic folk, blues, and gospel,  the Whitetop Mountain Band,  Kim and Jimbo Cary and Pete and Ellen Vigour.  There will also be jamming all day.  Noon to 7 PM.Refreshments available. Fee. 434-325-8292.

August 21 - Indian and Civil War artifact displays at Saunders Brothers Farm Market.  Music by Dave Miller and Friends. 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455.www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5 PM

August 28 - Honey Crisp Apple Day at Saunders Brothers Farm Market.  Music by Dancing Strings. 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455.www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5 PM
 
August 28 - Democracy Vineyards Birth of Democracy. 11 AM to 3 PM. Wine tasting, hamburgers, hot dogs. Enjoy the wines of Democracy Vineyards and see the progress as we move towards our on site tasting room. Fee. 434-964-6124.

August  28-29 - Nelson County Bike Festival.  Hosted by Award winning Devils Backbone Brewing Company. Kicking off Friday night with live music and more. Saturdays schedule includes the Devils Backbone Mountain Cross, a metric century ride. Sunday will host the Stampede mountain bike race and later a mtb clinic by Sue Haywood. Many other exciting events throughout the weekend. click on the link above or contact 800-282-8223

September 2010

September 4,11,18,25 - Nelson County Farmer’s Market is a  producer-only market, featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meat & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more…something new every week. Open every Saturday under the big white tent in downtown Nellysford. 8 am – noon. www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com

September 4, 11, 18, 25 - Faber Farmers Market at Faber Volunteer Fire Department, 8207 Irish Road, Faber, VA, 22938. Fresh produce, fine crafts, plants.  9 AM to 12 Noon 434-831-2825

September 1,8,15,22,29 - The Nelson County Wednesday Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Nelson Center, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway in Lovingston. The market features live music, seasonal locally grown produce, fresh home baked goods, locally raised meat, herbs, honey, mushrooms, freshly cut flowers, culinary treats, bedding plants, jams, jellies, mustards, vinegars and arts and crafts items. www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com

September 4 - Asian Pear Day at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dave Miller and Friends, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, Va, 22964. 434-277-5455.www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

September 4,5 - Wintergreen Winery “Romp, Stomp & Chomp” Harvest Celebration 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Send off summer and welcome the harvest on Labor Day weekend. Want to stomp grapes? Here’s your chance! Grape stomping, live music, wine and light picnic fare. Scenic riverside picnic sites. Family friendly setting. Admission includes souvenir wine glass (children are free). 434-361-2519

September 4 - Delfosse Vineyard and Winery Labor Day BBQ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Music, food and wine. Fee 434-263-6100

September 4 - Wintergreen Performing Arts International Wine and Food Festival Explore and compare wines from around the world and, of course, Virginia atop the cool mountain at Wintergreen Resort. Food available.  Noon to 5:30 PM. Fee.434-325-8292.

September 5 - Montebello Community Market – 119 Fork Mountain Ln. Montebello 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Local arts/crafts, bake sale, live music, flea market and homemade berry cobbler with ice cream. Demonstration of firefighting and emergency medical services 540-377-9688

September 11 - Second Annual Baking Contest at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dancing Strings, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, Va, 22964. 434-277-5455.www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

September 11 - Veritas Vineyards and Winery “Starry Nights” 7-11:00 PM Join us for an evening of pure merriment. Bring your chairs, blankets, dancing shoes and picnic baskets watch the sun go down and the stars come out. Enjoy live music, dancing, wine and a great crowd. Fee includes wine glass and live music. 540-456-8000 Ext. 106

September 11,12 - Pick Your Apples at Silver Creek Orchards. Pick Red & Golden Delicious, Jonagold apples. Half-bushel bags provided. Orchard well-maintained and accessible. Call to confirm dates and other varieties for picking. Silver Creek Orchards in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Nelson County not far from Crabtree Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Wintergreen Resort. Bring a picnic and enjoy a family outing in the orchards during the peak of our spectacular autumn season. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm. 434-277-5824

September 12-30 - Pick Your Own Apples at Dickie Brothers Orchard. Come to the mountains and pick Golden Delicious, Empire, Red Delicious and Jonagold apples at this beautiful “Century Farm” nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy one of the most beautiful views in the valley. Open 8 – 5 pm. 434-277-5516

September 18 - Local State Fair Entries at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Kim and Jimbo, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, Va, 22964. 434-277-5455.www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

September 19,20 - Seaman’s Orchard – Dark Hollow Rd. Roseland – Pick-Your-Own Apples. Pick Red and Golden Delicious, Empire and Jonagold apples in a well maintained orchard. We provide ½ bu bags. Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4:00 PM Families are encouraged to bring a picnic and their cameras to enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains and the bounty of the harvest. 434-277-5824

September 19 - “Gathering of Primitive Friends Antique, Primitives and Folk Art Show! At Notforgotten Farm -3530 Tye River Rd. (3.5 mi. from Rt. 29) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Rain or Shine !!! Vendors of American Antiques, Folk Art and Primitive Reproductions from VA, KY, NC, PA, MD will be selling their wares on the grounds. Fee and refreshments available for purchase. 434-263-6508

September 24 - Veritas Vineyards and Winery – “Blues Under the Stars” Live Music, Wine, and the Big outdoors. 7:00 PM – 11-:00 PM Bring your Family, Friends, Lawnchairs and be ready to boogie 540-456-8000 Ext. 108

September 25 - Fall Plant Sale and Art Exhibition featuring local artists at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dancing Strings, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, Va, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

September 25,26 - Harvest & Apple Butter Festival at Drumheller’s Orchard. Corn Maze, Hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Apple sling shot. Large selection of apples, fresh cider, honey, hams, live country music, crafts and food. Open 9 – 5 pm. Apple butter making Saturday only. 434-263-5036

September 25 - Delfosse Vineyard and Winery “Intimate Evening Music Series” 6:00-9:00 PM – Music and wine Fee
434-953-6232

September 25 - Wintergreen Performing Arts presents  Oktoberfest, a celebration of German culture and food – a family event in a beer garden setting with music provided by the Shippensburg Blaskapelle. Food available. Taste local microbrewery beers. Fee. Noon to 5:30 PM. 434-325-8292.

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