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BY LAUREN R. GIANNINIFor Middleburg Life Shea O’Brien was 10, three and a half years ago, when her life came to a screeching halt after a tick buried itself in the back of her head. The O’Briens live on a farm, so they were accustomed to checking for ticks. After a vigilant week, there was no rash, no warning signs, but in September Shea started going downhill. What happened to her should raise everyone’s alarms. “Shea went back into swimming that September, but she couldn’t do it—she was always exhausted. So she stopped swimming and started going to doctors, but she wasn’t diagnosed with Lyme disease until June, nearly 11 months after the tick bite,” recalls Carla O’Brien, Shea’s mother. “We went to a pediatrician, then we went to a gastric special-ist, then to an infectious diseases doctor. Then we tried all sorts of specialists who would check their particular thing and say, ‘no, the tests are negative, go to that specialist.’ Each time we would go through the blood tests and wait weeks for the results, but they all came back negative.” By May, Shea could hardly get out of bed. The traditional blood test indicated that she was negative for Lyme disease. But a call about a free lease on a horse put the O’Briens in touch with a woman who was good friends

with Dr. Sarah Fletcher of Sterling, a horse-woman who grew up riding endurance. Best of all, she specialized as a Lyme disease doctor. She uses a specialized test that looks for the Lyme bug, not the antibody. The result came back very positive. For the next year and a half, Shea went on a course of antibiotics prescribed by Dr. Fletcher. After six months, she started feeling a bit better, but it’s all ups and downs. Her sports career—swimming and travel basket-ball—is non-existent. She’s better, but must cope with the ravages of Lyme disease on her brain, heart and joints. Shea had been a great student, smart, sharp and quick-witted. Now she copes with attention disorders, low blood pressure, and exhaustion, to name just a few of her health challenges. Riding and art—“I’ve been doodling for-ever”—help to reduce the negative emotions that sometimes threaten to overwhelm her. “It’s been frustrating,” Shea admitted. “I couldn’t do anything like I used to be able to do.” The O’Briens had been involved from the beginning with A Place To Be in Middle-burg. The entire staff got involved. Kim Tapper invited Shea to join the girls’ teen group on Sundays. Tom Sweitzer, creative director and dedicated supporter of the arts as therapy and self-expression, suggested that A Place To Be host the first-ever exhibit of Shea’s paintings. The event also featured a young poet named James Small. The heartwarming crowd gathered at the Middleburg haven on April 1 bought six of the young artist’s original works. “Shea’s art would not be where it is today if she were still playing travel basketball,” Carla said. “She won an art scholarship for summer study in Italy while she was sick before she got diagnosed, thanks to Mr. Alex Talbot Rice. He’s a renowned portrait painter of such greats as the current Queen of England and Margaret Thatcher, the former prime minister. The Lyme disease really made her focus on her art and her riding.” Although one more hunter pace, Fairfax on April 30th, remained on the Virginia Point-to-point series, Shea aboard Caya and her partner, Alex James and Peter Loon, rep-resenting Warrenton Hunt, commanded such a definitive lead in the Junior Optimum Time (over fences) that no one could possibly catch them. After not winning at all last season, Shea and Alex proved themselves the decisive champions in 2011. “I was always a rider but I was a little

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twice a week, as well as complying with nutri-tional guidelines and other treatments pre-scribed by Dr. Fletcher. Her creative outlets of art and riding, which draw on the right side of the brain, provide therapy on multiple levels: mind, body and spirit. “I used to think that I wasn’t even sick, because it was so constant that I never felt good—headaches were normal, but I’ve gotten to the point where I have good days and I have bad days,” said Shea. “It’s progressing up and down. I’m pretty hopeful that I’ll be OK someday. The art scholarship has really brightened things up a lot. I go next year in the summer to Florence, Italy. In 2013 I go to St. Petersburg, Russia.” Shea rides with Lacy Warner at Over The Grass Farm in The Plains. Her partner in the hunter paces is a big draft cross named Caya. What started out as a lease turned into ownership. “We trained her up —Caya gave me a purpose,” Shea said. “Before that horse, I don’t think I had a purpose. I was kind of just there. Caya has helped me out, because she doesn’t know I’m sick and she gives me a break from everyone saying I’m sick. It gets frustrating sometimes, hearing everyone talk about me that way. I don’t really have another choice. I can’t just stay in my room and do nothing. I have to get up and deal with it. Caya helped me—she is so self-centered, it was really funny. She could be ugly. She keeps me busy. That horse gave me a reason to get out of bed.”

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Middleburg that led to her holding a benefit fundraiser April 21 that raised $6,000 for Vet-erans Moving Forward. “We had between 80 and 100 people, and in three hours we raised that money,” Cava-nagh said. Raising funds for veterans is not a new venture for her. In August, she has a day when all the clothes that are left over from two clear-ance collections are given away. Last year, she gave $70,000 worth of high-end women’s clothing to veterans at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, and Walter Reed Hospital. “The veterans come in and pick up the clothing for their wives or mothers, luxury items they couldn’t afford normally,” Cavanagh said. In July, she gives a percentage of sales to Disabled American Veterans. At Christmas, she lets customers pick a charity. Last December, “we contributed to more than 17 charities,” Cavanagh said, noting raising funds for veter-ans is both “rewarding and a lot of fun.” For Jeffries, that $6,000 will go a long way—buying more dogs to augment the 10 dogs and three puppies she currently has, paying veterinary bills, providing training and assessments, etc. It takes the better part of two years to fully train a dog—and that dog has to be able to respond to a number of conditions relating to its veteran. The canine therapy can achieve results a human therapist can’t. For example, Jeffries said, “so Sgt. Jones can walk again, he might be more motivated to go 50 feet with a dog beside him than a person, who could get frustrated because he’s not going fast. With a dog, he walks two steps and he stops. The dog stops also, it doesn’t care.” Similarly, when you’re trying to get Sgt.

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To do that, she needs funds. So far, VMF manages with donations, private and corporate contributions, foundation monies and hopes to start making grant applications. “We need people to take us seriously and give us that big, big check with lots of zeroes,” she said, only half laughing. The organization hopes one day to be a service provider to the military. For Cavanagh, her support of Jeffries and her organization has been rewarding. Recall-ing the April 21 event, she clearly enjoyed the “many dogs underfoot,” not unusual in Mid-dleburg, she said, and the way everyone had a good time at her party while responding to the reason why they were there: to raise funds for wounded veterans. And she is willing to share her store’s suc-cess in that way. Since opening in August 2008, she has tripled her space. She and her husband came to Middle-burg, “because he wanted to retire here, it was his dream,” Cavanagh said. Why the name Duchessa? A woman with a good sense of humor, even at her own expense, Cavanagh said at one point she designed her own clothes and had them made up in Italy, “mostly women in the farm areas of northern Italy.” Being a good American businesswoman and clothing profession, she always went to work beautifully attired in elegant clothes and wearing “lots of make-up.” “They called me Duchessa. I thought it was a compliment, but then I realized they were poking fun at me,” she said with a laugh. But the name stuck. An experienced businesswoman who had had stores “all over,” including Palm Beach, it didn’t hurt that many of her Middleburg clients already knew of her Palm Beach store. While she confessed to not knowing anything about Middleburg before she came here, “I do now,” she said, calling the town “an amazingly friendly place, so welcoming and people here just love animals.” Her efforts have not gone unnoticed. In March, she was named the winner of Visit Loudoun’s Humanitarian Award. “Was I the cry baby,” Cavanagh said. For more information, go to: www.vets-fwd.org or email [email protected].

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BY LAUREN R. GIANNINIFor Middleburg Life The National Sporting Library & Museum hosted a reception on April 21 to celebrate “Horses At Work and Play” on display through June 30 in the Forrest E. Mars Sr. Exhibit Hall. Showcasing literature and art from NSLM holdings, “Horses At Work and Play” also fea-tures antique toys from the renowned Athelstan and Kathleen Spilhaus collection. Among the speakers were Kathy Spilhaus whose late husband Athel was a most enthu-siastic collector of antique toys. Susan Byrne introduced Spilhaus who then addressed the audience of 60. Recounting anecdotes of their time together, Spilhaus also showed how a few toys worked that had been brought to NSLM just for the reception.

“I thoroughly enjoyed presenting part of my husband’s toy collection at the National Sporting Library,” Spilhaus said. “I was very pleased with the feedback from the audience and their questions.” She recalled an incident that took place in the early 1980s when they brought a large toy through customs. It was a five-foot wooden boat, complete with superstructure and two brass steam engines, which actually worked to power the boat when children played with it on a pond. “We found toys all over Europe, and that time we were in England and Athel paid 350 pounds for this boat and they wanted 750 pounds to ship it back to the U.S.,” she said. “Well, we wrapped it in newspaper and bubble wrap and PanAm charged us 39 pounds for excess baggage. We put it in a wheelchair after we got off the plane and took it to customs.” The official recognized the couple from other toy-buying trips. When he asked what

was in the wheelchair, Dr. Spilhaus quipped, “It’s uncle—he died and we’re bringing him home.” This led to a bit of a flap that backed up customs for a half hour. Finally, Mrs. Spilhaus pulled the superstructure with its turrets and flags out of her carry-on bag and showed how it fit perfectly. “We could never bring that boat back like that nowadays,” she noted. “The chief of customs finally said, ‘get them out of here!’ We still have the boat. It’s gorgeous.” “Horses at Work and Play” was curated in-house by Lisa Campbell and Maureen Gus-tafson. Campbell has been the librarian at NSL for seven years, which followed six as publications director. She worked in the base-ment at Vine Hill in conjunction with the late Peter Winants after he retired as publisher of the Chronicle of the Horse and leaped right back into the directorial saddle, so to speak, at NSL. “My favorite part of ‘Horses at Work and Play’ is the Henri Delattre painting, Carriage Horse with a Docked Tail, painted in 1854,” said Campbell.” This beautiful painting exem-plifies so many aspects of what our Library represents—literature, art, and research. We have in the archives Alexander Mackay-Smith’s research papers and his unpublished manu-script on Delattre. Mackay-Smith, one of our co-founders, was an unparalleled 20th-century scholar in equestrian and field sports. The Car-riage Horse came to us from the estate of Henry Rathbun, one of our long-time Chairman’s Council members.” Gustafson is NSLM’s director of Com-munications and Education, as well as an inde-pendent curator and former college art gallery director. She served as the exhibit’s installation designer and spoke about several paintings and the books that provided insight into each of the artists: Edward Troye, Franklin Voss and Louis Maurer. She also had the pleasure of choosing the Spilhaus toys included in the exhibit. “I enjoy the variety of elements in the exhibit—toys, paintings, and books,” said Gus-tafson. “I love the opportunity to identify and work with the relationships between them.” NSLM offers a first-rate art collection of its own: pieces by Lionel Edwards, Munnings, Michael Lyne, and Franklin Voss. You’ll find a small Haseltine bronze of a Thoroughbred, and the late Paul Mellon’s weathervanes. Book-worms will find themselves in literary heaven with a treasure trove of rare books and peri-odicals that cover the gamut from hunting, fishing, angling, hounds, horses, polo, and horsemanship to sporting literature and art. There are even audio and video resources about foxhunting. For more information: http://snl.org

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Photo by Lauren R GianniniCharlie McCann, trainer, with Zulla Road, Paddy Young doing the honors, and the Celtic Venture syndicate of owners enjoyed a triumphant day at the Fairfax Hunt Races on April 24 when Zulla Road held off Randy Rouse’s One Sea, Roddy McKenzie up, to win by 1 1/2 lengths in the Wells Fargo Advisors Guest Cup Open Hurdle, purse $3500.

Photo by Lauren R GianniniBruce Smart - owner, author, breeder and Upperville resident - out for a day of racing with one runner in the maiden claiming Foxhunters Bowl hurdle during the Middleburg Spring Races.

Photo by Lauren R Giannini Irvin Naylor’s Decoy Daddy (IRE), Darren Nagle in the plate, led over the hurdle in front of the tower, besting the field of five to harvest the winner’s share of the $50,000 purse in the Temple Gwathney Hurdle Stakes at Middleburg Spring Race Meet on April 23.

photos by Lauren R GianniniEight went under starter’s orders, two pulled up in the Novice Timber at Oatlands, as Foyle (#12) and Charles Fenwick Jr show the way on an early lead before Triple Dip (not visible), Paddy Young in the plate for owner Joseph W. Henderson III and trainer Jimmy Day and Sur La Tete (#7) and Chris-topher Read for Kinross Farm and trainer Neil Morris set the pace over the three mile course. At the end, it was Foyle in front by about six lengths over Triple Dip and Sur La Tete.

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BY LAUREN R. GIANNINIFor Middleburg Life WHOA! Ever wonder why time flies when you’re busy, so you feel as if you’re spin-ning in a circle chasing your own tail? The less we have to do, the slower time passes. Some call that boredom. The more there is on the agenda, whee, time turns into a loose horse.

‘Chasing Virginia Gold Cup on Kentucky Derby Day—May 7. The season rounds out with a double-header weekend: Strawberry Hill Races run at Colonial Downs on May 21, and the North American Point-to-point Asso-ciation championships take place at Great Meadow on May 22. Great Meadow also

hosts the Virginia Point-to-point Asso-ciation awards party on Sunday, June 5. Visit www.centralen-tryoffice.com for the

calendar, overnights, results, standings and much more.

Derby’s Middleburg Connections The Clancy’s Steeplechase Times has been covering the action leading to the Run For The Roses, specifically one of two contenders trained by Graham Motion. Several things are noteworthy about Motion. One is his drug-free training stance: he has a totally clean record with no medication violations for his entire 17 years as a licensed trainer. This might be a major exception to the status quo in American Thoroughbred racing and the horseman sets an example that others would do well to emulate. Another is more personal: his parents are Jo and Michael Motion—yes, the Middle-burg Tack Exchange Motions whose progeny include several generations of horsemen on their family tree. The runners to watch on Derby Day: Toby’s Corner, the subject of ST’s up-close

and in-person coverage, and Animal King-dom. He also trains Summer Soirée, one of the top distaff (filly) contenders for the Ken-tucky Oaks. Will the Middleburg Motions be at Keeneland? Neigh, a college graduation that same morning takes most of Graham’s clan to High Point University (NC), but they’re hoping that by post-time that they’ll be ensconced by the television, cheering on Graham’s horses.

Sunshine Circuit Kudos Betty Oare, a veteran of the hunter circuit and lifelong foxhunting enthusiast, spent most of the winter in Florida. She isn’t into tooting her own horn, but we did persuade her to email the good news. Betty and husband Ernie enjoyed themselves on the Ocala circuit: he trained, Betty rode, except for the one week-end he deserted her to attend the ACC Basketball tournament with their younger son, Reynolds. Capone earned the Amateur Owner (36 & Over) circuit championship as well as the Modified circuit championship. “We were very happy about that,” Betty wrote. “We have only owned him for three months, so as the circuit went on, we began to learn each other better. Because of him doing pretty well, I am hoping he gets into Devon. For that reason we took him to one more show after he had 10 days off at home. Capone was champion at the Showplace Spring show that Gary Baker runs at Upper Marlboro, Mary-land. We will take a little more time off before we start on the Spring Virginia shows. We won’t know about Devon for a few weeks--the qualifying period is now over for this year.” Betty also leased a horse called Czech and they earned the Adult Amateur circuit cham-pionship. Fine Kiss, the Oare’s mare, went well and won several good classes in the 3’3’’ amateur owners.

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Friends gather for a farewell tailgate at the Loudoun Hunt Races at Oatlands to Loudoun huntsman Noel Ryan, who is leaving to take on a Florida pack. Noel and Julie are in the middle, Bryan McDonald to their right, on the far left Jake Carle, ex-MFH Keswich, with his daughter Sarah Carle and too many people to name. Photo by Lauren R Giannini

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An inspection from room to room show-cases three levels of architectural elegance, with upscale amenities throughout yet a sense of charm and warmth pervading the entire space.

Located in Airwell Court, a celebrated enclave that features community equestrian facilities, our featured home sits on 12.35 acres with exceptional vistas in all direc-tions.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,499,000 by Kim Hurst of Long & Foster Real Estate.

The stone facade proffers an impressive curb appeal, and hints at the amenities that await within.

The formal rooms are large but never domineering, and their welcoming nature will bid all to enter and stay a while.

The formal living and dining rooms are standouts, and the kitchen offers creative design and its own sense of charm and el-egance. Care clearly was taken each step of the way in the planning and design of this

property.The informal rooms are creatively de-

signed, as well, perfect for gatherings throughout the year. You are never far from views of nature’s bountiful outdoors.

The bedroom areas (five in total) are co-pious and inviting, with marvelous baths and plenty of storage space. And the walk-out basement adds yet another full dimen-sion to the home.

All told, this is a creative home that com-

bines elegance and warmth in one. A perfect choice for the upscale home-seeker.

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

For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact Middleburg Life’s real estate advertising department at (571) 333-6273.

Address: 19355 Airwell Court, Purcell-ville (20132).Listed at: $1,499,000 by Kim Hurst, Long & Foster Real Estate (571) 687-8530.

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The Plains � 283+ ares of rolling land with incredible views isall directions �Frontage on Zulla Road or Rock Hill Mill �Greatlocation with one home and several large barns and plenty ofstalls �Very private setting �Tax credit incentives.

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199 acres in the heart of the Orange County Hunt Territory� 5 Bedroom Georgian Manor �Formal living and diningrooms� Solarium � Pool� c.1801 Patent house, 2 tenanthouses Horse facilities include an indoor arena with 13stalls, paddocks and fields with run-ins. & apartment andpond. In a VOF Conservation Easement. $7,500,000

Custom Built English style stone/stucco 3-story home �4Bedrooms, Large Master, In-law suite with separate entrance�Slate Roof, Game Room, Theatre, Study, Custom Kitchen,4 Stone Fireplaces �Extensive Horse Facilities �18 Stall Barn�2 Stall Barn �14 Paddocks �Large Ring. $7,500,000

Near Middleburg �Beautiful Brick Georgian style home built inthe mid 19th century on 165 acres �7 Bedrooms, 8 Full Baths,2 Half Baths � double Parlor/Living Room, Paneled Library,Dining Room �Pool �4 Bedroom Tenant House �9 StallStable�Conservation Easement�Piedmont Hunt. $4,995,000

Awe-inspiring Federal manor home on 200+ acres outside ofParis � 4 Bedrooms � 4 ½ Baths � 12 ½‘ Ceilings � 25’ columns� Original Millwork and Authentic Hardware Throughout � 8Original Fireplace Mantels � Professional Equestrian Facilities� Carriage House � Manager’s Cabin � Complete renovationin 2006 � Stunning views and more $5,300,000

A meticulously maintained Colonial home in Clarke Countywith 5 Bedrooms, 7 Baths was constructed in 1988. �Thisstately residence is spacious and welcoming �LovelyThoroughbred farm encompasses 405 glorious acres �Beautiful Stone Guest House, 9 Tenant houses, 13 Fields, 18Paddocks, 9/16 mile dirt track � over 65 stalls. $5,450,000

Orange County Hunt �Middleburg �5 Bedroom Stone andStucco Home �50 Acres �Paneled Library �Heart of PineFloors �Stone Terrace �Media Room �Exercise Room �3 BayGarage �Extensive Gardens �Guest Quarters �Pond �TenantHouse �8 Stall Stable �Covered Arena. $3,800,000

Beautifully renovated 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Baths StoneFarmhouse �circa 1797 �6 stall barn �2 run-in sheds � PoolStocked Pond �2 Bedroom tenant cottage�1 Bedroom stoneGuest cottage� Stonewalls �English Gardens �CarriageHouse with workshop� Middleburg Hunt � 2 parcels all on47acres $2,990,000

A beautiful 1919 Virginia farmhouse with 3 Bedrooms, 3Baths, 2 Fireplaces, 1 Woodstove, Master on the first floor,Vibrant Gardens, Board Fencing, and Great Views �Situatedon 105 acres �5 Stall Barn with Tack Room, and MachineShop, 4 Bays for Equipment and a Corn Crib �OrangeCounty Hunt Territory. $1,900,000

Commercial building with frontage on South Madison Streetnear the center of town �Great Location with foot trafficand visibility �4 Large Display Windows �5 Rooms with highceilings and more �Over 2,100 square feet �Perfect for retailor restaurant, zoned C2.

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DUNGARVAN - Blue Ridge Hunt. 365 acres. Pond.Mostly open, rolling land. Great tax incentive with OpenSpace Easement potential. 4 parcels. 10 DURs. $2,700,000

PEC LAND - Paris Mountain- 487 Acres adjacent toHistoric Ovoka Farm and Sky Meadows State Park.Conservation land with potential to build two homes;however property cannot be divided. $5,500/acre sold inentirety. $2,673,000

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107 gorgeous acres �Stunning stone manor �6 Fireplaces,Antique Mantels, Tall Windows and Soaring Ceilings,Fabulous Millwork and Craftsmanship �Brilliant Gardenssurround the Pool �Guesthouse, Apartment over 4 BayGarage, Stable, Riding Ring, 2 Tenant Houses, and Ponds�Exquisite Setting. $5,600,000

c.1845 listed on National Register of Historic Places.Exquisite stone and stucco Greek Revival country estatesurrounded by beautiful gardens on 98 acres �Grandentrance foyer opening into double drawing room � Poolwith 2 Bedroom Pool House� 2 Bedroom Guest Cottage.� Magnificent views $3,950,000

Circa 1878 �Exquisite brick Victorian on 52 open acresnear Middleburg �Elegant Dining Room �Formal LivingRoom �12' Ceilings �4 Levels �Great Mountain Views�Beautiful Stable with 1 Bedroom Apartment �Run-InSheds �Out Buildings and more. $4,250,000

Exquisite Colonial on secluded 25 acres. 4 Bedroom, 4Bath�4 Fireplaces� Pine floors, Living Room, Dining Room,Family Room., Study & Gourmet Kitchen� Charming 2Bedroom Guest House� Free Form Pool� 4 Stall Barn,5Paddocks�Blue Stone Arena�Equipment Shed. $2,195,000

52 Acres with 1,410 ft. of road frontage, bucolic setting &total privacy, in the midst of Orange County Hunt.Renovated farm house with main floor Master Suite �2zoned heating and cooling.�Hardwood floors �GraniteCountertops� Separate 2 car garage � Additional homesite� Minutes to Rt. I-66 $1,550,000

Lovely 1840’s Stucco, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on 1.76 openacres �Easy access to Route 66 �Very private, room to expand,pine floors, exposed logs, stone fireplaces �Attached 2 baygarage with shop, flagstone terrace, towering maples, nestledin the heart of Orange County Hunt Territory. $675,000

Quaint English style 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Stucco Cottage sitedamong towering trees on 10 beautiful acres �Ideallylocated between Middleburg and The Plains �FlagstoneTerrace � Flowering window boxes � Very Private � Fantasticwestern views �Great location�Mostly wooded �Perfect forweekend retreat.. $660,000

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The brush softly slid through his hard coat, rinsing out the dead hairs of winter and bringing the spring oils to the surface. The April sun warmed his still-fit muscles, and Dauntless dozed contentedly as he was being groomed. Hunting was over and hounds in kennel had few opportunities beyond preparations for hound show competition to whet their need for purpose and physical endeavor. From a kennel of more than a hundred eager foxhounds, only a select few, 30 or so, would be selected to rep-

resent the hunt at the prestigious spring hound shows. Dauntless had been amongst those chosen to show each of his four adult years. His first time, in the spring before he had even officially hunted, he had shown in the un-entered class, classes for hounds which were to begin hunting in the following fall. He had acquitted himself well then and again in each of the following four years, culminating with a Reserve Championship for his breed last spring. Obviously, he had, at least, the proper confor-mation for an athletic hound. Once again he had been picked by old Tom, the huntsman, to represent their hunt at the two biggest hound shows in the country. Next to him the young bitch, Chutney, was also

undergoing currying with grooming knife and brush. Dauntless remembered a particularly good run in the field last winter when Chutney, in her first season, had almost beaten him to the earth of the hunted fox. She had earned his respect that day. And he approved of old Tom selecting her to show. “She’ll do well in the Entered Bitch Class,” he thought, as he surveyed her deep heart-girth, sleek silhouette, and well-muscled loins. He considered only briefly that the two of them might end in competition for Champion of Breed as representatives of their respective genders. Dauntless had overheard that he was to be entered in the Stallion Class, since he had sired a litter of whelps last year. He was particularly proud for being selected for this class since it meant that old Tom was resting his professional reputation, not to mention the future of his pack, upon the exceptional conformation and hunting ability of Dauntless. “A huntsman don’t hunt, breed or show in the Stallion Class a hound with poor looks or bad huntin’ ways” said Tom in response to that thought. Show day dawned clear and cool, and Tom allowed Dauntless to lead the selected hounds into the hound box for the short ride to the show-grounds. Each hound had been lov-ingly washed and groomed the day before, and bedded down in deep straw to keep them clean overnight.

The show grounds were alive with colorful tents, bunting and freshly painted ringsides. Foxhunters from around the country, dressed in country tweeds, springtime dresses or pin-stripe suits with bowlers were greeting friends and talking animatedly about their hunting seasons. Dauntless was deposited in one of the temporary show kennels along with 20 other dog-hounds from his hunt. Thirteen bitches, including Chutney were bivouacked next door. Old Tom had decided to hold Dauntless back from the early Entered Dog class, even though he was eligible. At age five, Dauntless was showing some wear and tear in his feet from his four hard seasons of hunting, and Tom didn’t want to embarrass the older dog by putting him in competition with younger ones. Bachelor, Aldin and Bacchus would represent the kennel in that class. Dauntless’ presence and overall bal-ance of structure should be formidable in a class designed to assess enduring qualities of a stallion hound. The grounds resounded with intermit-tent choruses and yelps while Dauntless settled down in the straw at the front of the kennel. His dark amber eyes took in the sights, his nose quivering with the unfamiliar but not unknown odors of other foxhounds. He was eager for his moment in the ring. [Master makes no apologies for his attempt to keep his readers’ appetites ‘ whetted by this transparent delay of story gratification. Con-sider it as building literary character.]

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Historic Quaker stone barn built in 1780 has been completelyrestored and updated in the last two years to become a four-fivebedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with 3 fireplaces. The vaulted ceilingsexpose 40’ hand hewn beams and original barn timbers. Stunninglower level reveals chestnut log beams, fieldstone walls and flag-stone floors. Top of the line finishing throughout is further enhancedby the reclaimed stone façade surrounding the pool, terrace and out-door fireplace. There is approx. 8,500 sq. ft. of living space withanother 2,500 sq. ft. available to be finished. $1,695,000.


Trappe CottageUpperville, Virginia

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Rectortown RoadRectortown, Virginia

1942 home located in a quaint village setting. Mainhouse has a first floor master suite and 2 additionalbedrooms. Large wood paneled living room with awood burning fireplace and French doors leading tothe stone terrace and garden area. Additionally thereis a charming guest home and 3 stall barn on approx-imately 3 acres in 2 tax parcels. Lovely setting.$885,000.

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MistralUpperville, Virginia

French country home on 28 acres. Well-designed forgracious entertaining and first floor living. Large for-mal living room opens to a covered porch, terrace andgardens overlooking the spring fed pond. Kitchenincludes a wood burning fireplace and den leading tothe indoor heated pool. First floor master suiteincludes in-home office while 3 additional bedroomsare offered on the second floor. The tree lined driveway,mature gardens and stunning views to the southwestcreate a lovely setting. $2,390,000.


Mrs. Beavers CottageMiddleburg, Virginia

Excellent Middleburg location, Cape Cod circa 1944.Fabulous views of Blue Ridge, house sold in "as is"condition. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room with fire-place, hardwood floors under carpet. First time everoffered for sale. 7.12 mostly wooded acres. Greatrehab potential. $450,000.



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ObituaryHelen Ann Prather Mason Helen Ann Prather Mason, 80, of Upper-ville, died March 30 at the end stages of Alzheimers. Born May 28, 1930, in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Pearl Prather. She is predeceased in death by her husband, W. Beverley Mason, Jr. who died in 1996. She graduated from the Napsonian School (now know as The Westminister Schools) in Atlanta in 1948 and Southern Methodist Uni-versity in Dallas, Texas with a degree in Journal-ism in 1952. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Will and Mary Page McCanless of Purcellville and four granddaugh-ters Erin McCanless, Kristen Lear, Saman-tha McCanless of Austin, TX and Courtney McCanless of Valdosta, GA. Her service to others and the community was generous and long-standing and included her dedication to church, education, the field of health care and civic projects. She always found time to be a good friend and neighbor to those in need. She lived a full life, was a world traveler and will always be remembered for her graceful manner, southern charm and stories of

her years growing up. Her many leadership roles and officer positions included the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Middleburg as co-chair and chair-manship of the Christmas Shop and chair of their Fabulous Rummage Sale, the Middleburg Garden Club, the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, Oatlands and the Middleburg Players. A 12-year member of the Blue Ridge Friends of Stratford, Helen Ann also served as vice-chair-man of this organization. In 1990, she was appointed by the Lou-doun Healthcare, Inc. Board of Directors to serve on the development board. She became a founding member of the Inova Loudoun Hospital Foundation in 1991 and worked diligently over the years to raise funds and community awareness for the hospital. In 1995, she received the Outstanding Woman of Achievement Award presented jointly by the Loudoun County Commission on Women and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors in admiration for outstanding contributions to the well-being of citizens of Loudoun County. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Middleburg, with the Rev. Anne Hallmark officiating. Burial will be private at Little Georgetown Cemetery in Broad Run. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Chapter Headquarters, National Capi-tal Area - 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, Virginia 22030.

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Two tapped for Governor’s School pro-gram: Foxcroft School students Claire Finkel of Warrenton and Rebecca Mann of Hamilton have been selected to attend Vir-ginia Summer Residen-tial Governor’s Schools for gifted students held at university campuses. Finkel, a junior, is one of just 28 students in the state selected to participate in the Gov-ernor’s School for Life Sciences and Medicine, while Mann, a sopho-more, will attend the Governor’s Foreign Language Academy for French with fewer than 100 students selected statewide.

Centennial events begin: Middleburg Ele-mentary School will officially kick off its Centennial Celebration on Friday, May 6 with a May Day Celebration from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Students will be performing a May

Pole Dance, a Virginia Reel, a Promenade and a Square Dance. Parents, grandparents and MES Alumni are welcome. Middleburg Elementary was established in 1911 and will be celebrating its 100th birthday with events throughout the year.

Chemistry professor recognized with alumae award: Dr. Suzanne Townsend Purrington, a professor emeritus of Chem-istry at North Carolina State University loved and respected as much for her teaching exper-tise as for her research acumen, was named the 2011 recipient of Foxcroft School’s Di s t i n g u i s h e d Alumnae Award. Foxcroft Alumnae Council President Sheldon Gerry Withers cited her outstanding contributions to the field of Chemistry as a teacher and research scien-tist, and to society as a volunteer and leader in myriad civic, educational and community

organizations. After Foxcroft, Purrington graduated Phi Beta Kappa in Chemistry from Wheaton College (Norton, MA), and earned her MA from Radcliffe College and a Ph.D. at Harvard University, where she was one of just eight women in the 60-student department. She did post-doctoral work and taught at Duke University for a year before combining teaching stints at the Shaw Uni-versity, New York Institute of Technology, and Peace College with marriage, children and various civic and service endeavors. She moved to North Carolina State University in Raleigh in 1976 and soon developed a repu-tation as a talented, tough-but-fair teacher and a researcher of note. In the lab, she focused on organofluorine chemistry, pro-ducing the first chemical compound to be used as an electrophilic fluorinating reagent and writing more than 25 publications. She received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Chemical Society’s Divi-sion of Fluorine Chemistry in 2005 for her contributions as a scientist and leader.Banneker PTO Seeks Donations: For the second time in a decade, the Banneker Elementary School Parent Teacher Orga-nization is conducting a fundraising Auc-tion and Dinner event benefiting important enrichment programs and activities for the historic school. Banneker’s Silent Auction Committee, an all-volunteer parent group chaired by PTO President Kathleen Luczak, is seeking sponsorships and donations of items from area businesses for the silent and live auctions, as part of the Off to the Races Auction and Dinner event, which takes place on Friday, May 20 at the Blackthorne Inn in Upperville. “Due to the growing demand of PTO dollars during this economically challenging time, it’s critical that parents, teachers and the business community come together to support an event that will help our students,” Luczak said. Some of the items offered for the silent and live auctions include sporting event tickets and memora-bilia, helicopter and plane rides, vacations at sought-after resorts, exclusive country club golf passes, winery tours and tastings, high-value themed gift baskets, hand-crafted pot-tery, art and much more. Tickets for the Off to the Race event are $35 each and include full dinner and dessert. For more informa-tion about donating an item, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets to the event, contact Amy Fox at 540-338-3101 or [email protected]. For more information about Banneker Elementary School in St. Louis, visit http://cmsweb2.lcps.org/5412032894254380/site/default.asp

A scholarship has been created in memory of Dr. Eric J. Maybach, a physician who began his family practice in Warrenton in

1973. He was known as a compassionate and generous man who through the years touched many lives. He passed away in 2008. The $500 Eric J. Maybach Memo-rial Scholarship, which is open to Fauquier students pursuing an advanced degree in the medical field, is being administered by the Northern Piedmont Community Founda-tion. Applicants must be accepted/enrolled in a graduate program in the medical field. The selection panel will announce a winner from among the students who submitted applications by the April 29 deadline.

Gilmore, Sheehan earn Foxcroft honors: Foxcroft School’s Board of Trustees bestowed its highest honor, the Anne Kane McGuire Distinguished Service Award, on Rebecca B. Gilmore and Ellen (Nelly) Sheehan, who have both dedicated themselves to the girls’ school for both than 20 years. At an all-school meeting that included the Board of Trustees, alumnae, Gilmore, the assistant Head of School for External Affairs, and Sheehan, the director of Riding, were pre-sented with framed citations and heartfelt appreciation by Stuart D. Thayer, Chairman of the Foxcroft Board of Trustees. Gilmore, who will become Head of School at the Augusta (GA) Preparatory School in July, came to Foxcroft in 1987 to work in the Admission and Development offices. Over the years, she served as director of Admis-sion, dean of External Affairs, and director of Advancement before becoming an assis-tant head of School. Gilmore, who has a BA from Duke University and a Master’s of Education from the University of Virginia, previously taught Biology at the Madeira School and Concord (MA) Academy. At Foxcroft, where she, her husband Roger and children John and Sarah (Foxcroft ’11) have spent their entire family life, Gilmore leaves a major impression. A graduate of Lake Erie College and accomplished equestrian, Sheehan became director of Riding at Foxcroft in 1989 and, among other things, reestablished Foxcroft’s relationship with the Middleburg Hunt, introduced international equestrian travel opportunities to Ireland to foxhunt and England for an exchange program with the Stonar School and coached the Foxcroft Riding Team to numerous Tri-State Equita-tion League and Mid-Atlantic Horse Trials championships, even as she taught hundreds of riders at all abilities, from rank begin-ner to champion. Sheehan, a Lovettsville resident, also served on Foxcroft’s Judicial Council, Curriculum Committee, several Virginia Association of Independent School accreditation teams, and other ad hoc committees, as well as advising scores of students.

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Animal Rescue Foundation Kickoff: A group of animal loving individuals with years of fund-raising experience has banded together to create Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, organized to raise money for groups that serve animals in need. “We all know how much time and energy it takes animal rescue organizations to raise the funds required to provide the help we know is needed,” emphasized ARF Founding President Karen Rockwood. “Because money is always tight and there are increasing numbers of ani-mals who need help, rescue organization staff often must spend an inordinate amount of time on the phone, planning events or simply brainstorming about how to generate that last $400 to feed for another week. Our objective is to relieve them of that time and labor expense and allow them to focus on what’s most impor-tant: the animals.” Groups will be asked to complete a simple grant application to request funds for spe-cific programs or needs. For example, spay-neuter programs, emergency medical services or equipment needs would be appropriate requests on an ARF grant application. ARF’s first benefit, a Ladies Garden Party, is planned for Sunday, May 15, at Fox Hall Farm in Delaplane. Tickets are $100 for adults

and children are free. The event will be held rain or shine. All funds raised will go to worthy organizations such as Middleburg Humane Foundation, Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, The Equine Rescue Center, Fauquier SPCA and others. Visit www.arfrescue.org for details or call 540-364-9123.May at the Winery: The Mosby Heritage Area Association will be participating in two events at area wineries in May; the first at Delaplane Cellars and the second at Philip Carter Winery in Hume. The Crooked Run Valley as seen from the hills of Delaplane Cellars will be the backdrop for MHAA’s second Cavaliers, Cour-age and Coffee program on Saturday, May 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Stories of life during the Civil War will be told in first person accounts by members of the Gray Ghost Interpre-tive Group. Vignettes throughout the vineyard will set the stage for this lantern-lit program. Delaplane Cellars will offer wine tasting and live music. Food will be available by separate vendors. Admission for the Cavaliers, Courage and Coffee program is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Wine tasting and food are separate from the interpretive program. Reservations are not necessary. The Mosby Heritage Area Association has been invited to participate in the 249th

Anniversary of the American Wine Event at the Philip Carter Winery in Hume on Sat-urday, May 28. This annual event celebrates the anniversary of the first internationally recognized wines in America. It’s a day of fun in wine country for the entire family. Hear the voices of Thomas Jefferson and Charles Carter as they speak of their personal connection to wine in young America. Activities include live music, delicious food and hay rides. Gates are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. MHAA will have a table at the event where donations (minimum of $15) to the association will be accepted in exchange for a wrist band that entitles the visitor to a free tasting, a 10% discount on wine purchased that day, and a chance to win a framed Mosby Heritage Area map by Eugene Scheel. To learn more about these events and the Mosby Heritage Area Associa-tion, go to: www.mosbyheritagearea.org, or call at 540-687-6681.Library book sale: The Middleburg Library’s annual used Book Sale will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the library at 101 Reed St., rain or shine. Thousands of hard-cover and paperback books are for sale. Teddy the Clown will be on hand once again from 11 a.m.-noon at this family-friendly event. All sales benefit Middleburg Library programs and services. For more info, call 540-687-5730.Canine Companions for Independence is holding a special event May 19 at the Middle-burg Community Center so you can learn

more about its 35-year-old mission to enhance the lives of people with disabilities by provid-ing highly-trained assistance dogs and on-going support at no charge. Many in the area have already embraced CCI, but the volunteer orga-nization is looking for more people who might be interested in raising a puppy. Many volun-teer puppy raisers will be at the event, including locals Colleen Hayduk and BethAnne Slater, to answer questions. Sgt. Sam Cila (Ret.) and his service dog, Gillian, will talk about CCI’s Wounded Veterans Initiative. The difference between assistance dogs and therapy dogs will be explained, and we really hope many people will see that raising a puppy is something they could do. The program will run from 5:30-7 p.m. For more information go to: www.cci.org or call 1-800-572-BARK.Middleburg agents honored: The Middle-burg office of Long & Foster Real Estate was recently recognized for its success in helping clients with real estate transactions outside the local area. Representing the team of expert real estate agents who produced the highest percentage of outgoing referrals in the Long & Foster company, the Middleburg office’s managing broker, Michele Stevens, was selected to attend the 2011 Conference of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World in Las Vegas. The annual conference attracts representatives from top real estate firms in the U.S. and Europe. Leading RE is a network of the top independent and regional brokerage firms in the residential sector of real estate. Morven Park prepares for the hounds: The 64th presentation of the Virginia Foxhound Club show is on Sunday, May 29. The largest foxhound competition in the world will cap off a weekend at Morven Park focused on the world of foxhunting. Events will include the first induction of a female into the Huntsmen’s Room (the “Hall of Fame” of foxhunters) and the opening of a new exhibit at the Museum of Hounds & Hunting of North America. About 800 hounds will compete in the Virginia Fox-hound Club show, traveling with their owners and/or handlers from as far away as California, Texas, Florida, and Canada. Spectators will be admitted at no charge, and competition begins at 9 a.m., with the Junior Handlers Class (from pre-school age to 16) beginning at noon. The public also is invited to attend the induction of three new members into the Museum of Hounds & Hunting’s Huntsmen’s Room on Saturday, May 28, at 4 p.m. Immediately fol-lowing the induction of Nancy Penn Smith Hannum of Chester County, PA, and two of the most famous names in foxhunting, broth-ers Melvin M. Poe and Albert O. Poe, the public is invited to view the newly installed exhibit in the Museum of Hounds & Hunting of North America, located in the North Wing of the Westmoreland Davis Mansion. The exhibit, titled “Aside or Astride: Ladies of the Chase,” focuses on the image of women in the sport of foxhunting in North America.

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Why Do We Go Fishing We go fishing for many reasons, and they vary from one of us to the other. Some go to catch dinner, while others desire to catch wild or native fish and to release them back to catch another day. Maybe you go just to get away from “it all” as in the hubbub of our daily lives, while others may wish to fish and camp and move the party from house to hinterland. Fishing could appeal because it usually takes you to beautiful places that refresh the soul. One thing is for sure for all fishermen it is a mission of discovery. Who amongst us isn’t intrigued, while staring into a deep lake or cascading stream, by what lies hidden beyond our senses. Discovering the kind and size of fish is just the beginning. Won-dering leads to what do they eat and where to they hide. Can they still live here if the water warms

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Local landscapes subject of art exhibit: Live An Artful Life at 6474 Main St. in The Plains will hold an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. May 14, for artist Tom Neel. The exhibit, titled “The Land That I Love”, will feature local landscapes and runs through June 3. For more than 20 years this self-taught artist has cre-ated his paintings, becoming one of the area’s most commissioned and best known landscape painters. His work can be found in private and corporate collections extensively here, nation-ally from coast to coast and in many parts of Europe. For more information, call the gallery at 540-253-9797 or visit www.liveanartfullife.com/events.Artists demonstrate how they create: Locally made fine art and fine crafts are really growing at The Gateway Gallery Artists’ Co-operative, with new members and new work contribut-ing to the gallery’s “Art in Bloom” celebration of spring. On May 20, visitors to the Third Friday evening reception can watch member artists demonstrate their creative skills. Tech-niques that will be demonstrated in and around the gallery include metal jewelry fabrication, wood turning, Temari weaving, pottery throw-ing, hot glass bead-making, photography and more. The demonstrations are being held in co-operation with the Round Hill Arts Center, which offers classes in a wide variety of arts

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FAIRFIELD, MIDDLEBURG, VASpecial location with 4 + acres just east of Middleburg. 1stfloor master bedroom with ensuite bath, living room, diningroom with access to screened porch overlooking the pool. Twoadditional bedrooms, bath and half bath, den, family room,eat-in kitchen and library. Attached 2 car garage. $750,000.

Gloria Armfield 540-687-2223

LOCUST GROVE, RECTORTOWN, VAHistoric stone and stucco farm house c. 1850 on 9.73 private acresin the famed Orange County Hunt. The 3 bedroom and 1.5 bathhome is situated on land previously home to the Locust HillVineyard. The home is livable at present, but ready for major updating.Numerous outbuildings with unlimited potential. $499,000.

Rick Lowe 703-509-3962Carol Fochtman 540-272-4334

CROOKED RUN, DELAPLANE, VAWonderful all wooded mountain tract fronting on Rt. 688, LeedsManor Road and backing to Pearlstone Lane. 75.6 wooded acres. Oldlogging road on property suitable for walking at present. Mature timber.County says up to five lots are possible. Currently in forestry land use.Several elevated sites with vistas. Septic permit in 2000. Elevation rangesfrom 700' to 940'. Wet weather stream. $799,000.

Rick Lowe 703-509-3962

CARTER’S MILL, MIDDLEBURG, VANEW PRICE! Very creative & lovely country house on 44 park-like acres in Orange County Hunt near Middleburg. Residence,with 2 BR, is constructed in the footprint of a centuries old watermill. Wonderful views of beautiful landscaping & Cromwell's Runwhich traverses the property. Separate suite in lower level withprivate stone terrace. Greenhouse, equipment buildings, stonegarden house. Superb weekend retreat or hunt box. $1,450,000.

Ruth Ripley 540-687-2222

200 STONEWALL AVENUE, MIDDLEBURG, VAWonderful opportunity to purchase this fully renovated, high-endoffice building. Approx 2,600 SF of exceptional space on 3 levels.Lovely open atrium for reception, conference rooms, privateoffices, wired for Ethernet & handicap accessible. Beautiful largelot with 5+ private parking spaces with room for expansion.Zoned C-1 can also be enjoyed as a residence. $835,000.

Carole Miller 540-687-2233Anita Sisney 540-687-2214

PONDSIDE, MIDDLEBURG, VAWonderful Middleburg horse property with new 4/5 bedroom, 41/2 bath home featuring covered front and rear porches, brightopen floor plan, wood floors, 2 fireplaces, kitchen with soapstonecounters, 800 sf bonus room over garage and sun room. On 18+mostly open & level acres with a heated pool, board fencing, run inand fabulous 125 x 250 arena. Piedmont Hunt. $1,699,000.

Cindy Polk 703-966-9480

THE OAKS, MILLWOOD, VASpectacular turn key horse property on 130 acres in great ClarkeCounty location. Recently renovated 3 bedroom, 4 bath housefeaturing fabulous great room, spacious rooms and heart pineflooring throughout. 8 stall barn, 4 car garage, large apartmentover barn. Property is in 4 parcels with 5 DURs. $3,500,000.

Jim Thompson 540-687-3216

THE PERCH, THE PLAINS, VAExcellent location, in Orange County Hunt territory, offering alovely country retreat on 8.9 acres. The main house has 3 bed-rooms, 2.5 baths, superb country gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces,pool, 1 bedroom guest quarters with spacious office, 2 car garage,2 stall barn with groom quarters and paddocks. Priced to sell!$1,250,000.

Lynn Wiley 540-454-1527Ruth Ripley 540-687-2222

BLACK DOG MEADOW, RECTORTOWN, VAWonderful opportunity to purchase 107 acres in sought afterOrange County Hunt territory. Property is board fenced, largepond, mountain and village views. In VOF Easement. May constructmain house, secondary dwelling, barn or garage apartment plusfarm buildings/structures. Great location only minutes fromMiddleburg, Warrenton and Rt. 66 access. $1,890,000.

Anita Sisney 703-973-1987

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Turn Key Horse Property�7 Stall Center-Aisle Stable withspacious 1 Bedroom Apartment above �5 Paddocks �2 Run-InSheds �Large Ring �Spacious Stone Residence �4+ Bedrooms,4 Baths, 2 Half Baths, 2 Fireplaces � Huge UnfinishedBasement with additional Fireplace � 25 Acres�Orange CountyHunt �Mountain Views�Located between The Plains andMiddleburg on Zulla Road. Great ride-out. $1,475,000

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Stunning Brick Colonial on secluded hilltop with 10+acres above Cromwells Run Creek �Orange County Hunt�7,000 sq ft home with 5 Bedrooms and 5.5 Baths �3Finished levels �Wall-to-wall windows in Sunroom,Decorative Columns, Exquisite Mouldings, HardwoodFloors, 3 Fireplaces, Gourmet Kitchen, Master Suite andFinished Basement �Rear Patio with Views! $1,750,000

Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201

Extraordinary 22 acre estate on beautifully landscapedgrounds with spectacular mountain views �Impressivepillars and a tree lined drive mark the entrance to thisgracious 3 level all brick colonial with high ceilings,hardwood floors, new chef's kitchen and spacious rooms�Ideal for the equestrian enthusiast � Pool, terrace anddecks are ideal for entertaining.�Guest suite on walk-outlevel. $1,650,000

Catherine Gutch (540) 270-1311

SHERBORNE

Gracious country home circa 1894 3-story on 11+ acres inPiedmont Hunt territory �Heart of pine floors �12 foot ceil-ings �4/5 bedrooms �4 ½ baths�Gourmet kitchen �Formalliving � Dining room �Den �5 fireplaces. � Pool � Gardenshed, �Wrap-around porch �Mature trees�Stream & pond� 4-stall barn with feed and tack rooms, board fencing andstone walls. $1,495,000

Sheryl Heckler (540) 272-4300

LAVENDER HILL

Middleburg/Upperville �Unique Italianate-Palladianinspired villa �Built by architect/owner �Nestled on aridge above Goose Creek �4,600+ sq ft stucco home �4bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 master suites, 20’ ceilings, 10’French doors, terra cotta tile floors, fireplace, and gourmetkitchen �Extensive landscaping �Formal gardens�Courtyard �Pool with pergola �Guest house. $2,975,000

Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201

FOALSFIELD

Elegant 4 Bedroom, 4 Full and 2 Half Baths �Stone andStucco home on 12+ acres� Old Pine Floors �AntiqueChandeliers �Master Bedroom on Main Level �GraniteCountertops �4 Marble and Stone Fireplaces �CoveredStone Terrace �Screened-In Porch �Stunning Pool�Detached Garage �Storage Shed �Stone Walls �BoardFencing �Orange County Hunt �Fabulous Views.

$2,250,000Bee Lefferts (540)454-5555

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EDGECLIFF FARM - One of a kind 146 acres in exclu-sive Middleburg/Upperville location with excellent roadfrontage along both Rectortown & Crenshaw Rds. Ideally sit-uated in heart of Piedmont Fox Hounds hunt country nearvillage of Rectortown. Lush open fields, stone walls, pond &sweeping views of both the Blue Ridge & CobblerMountains. Land in VOF easement. $2,928,000

CREST HILL - Beautiful rolling 7 acres, has greenpastures, trees and small stream, pond a possibility. 4Bedroom perc, ready to build. Only 3 minutes to I-66 andjust west of Marshall. Great opportunity. Priced to sell.

$199,900

MILLDALE VALLEY - 5 acre parcel that backs up to golfcourse, in sought after Milldale Valley Estates. Unbelievablemountian view. New 240 foot deep well. 4 bedroomconventional perc. Completely surveyed and ready to build.It is cleared and flat. This beautiful lot is located on the endof the cul-de-sac. Fruit trees have been planted. $165,000

c. 1880, delightful stucco Virginia Farmhouse on 1+ acre inhistoric Rectortown �3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths �FormalDining Room � Living Room with Fireplace � PaneledDen with Fireplace �Large Kitchen � Front Porch andTerrace �Sweeping lawns, stone walls, and small stream�Ideal country living. Also available for rent.

$715,000Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201

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Charming c.1909 stucco farm house privately located on37+ acres overlooking Goose Creek �4 Bedrooms, 2.5baths with full basement and walk-up attic. Includes1800’s stone and frame 3 story grist mill � 5 Stall Barn�Fenced paddocks � Two large spring fed ponds �Surrounded by over 500+ acres of protected farm land.One of a kind location in the Piedmont Hunt territory.

$1,750,000Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201

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