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November 2008 Newsletter
Kim Chappell is a graduate from
the Realtor Institute and is an agent with Wintergreen
Resort Premier Properties, the official real estate
office of Wintergreen Resort. Kim also lists and sells
property in beautiful Nelson County. Contact Kim
Chappell at
kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com or 434-238-2430. The
Free Daily Blog is posted on both
www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and
www.ExperienceWintergreen.com
November always kicks off the
Holiday Season across Nelson County. This year, there
are many activities planned that include special holiday
menus, parties, wine tours, craft shows and restaurant
openings—maybe even the opening of Ski & Ride Season.
Don’t forget to check out my free daily blog at both
www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and
www.ExperienceWintergreen.com. Hundreds of readers
check out the blog every week.
Enter
to Win!
Enter to win a $200 Wintergreen
Resort Gift Certificate at
www.ExperienceWintergreen.com . The gift check can be
used for skiing, golf, tennis, dining, the spa or
merchandise. You can enter up to one time per day. The
winner will be picked on the first day of Ski Season
08/09.
Real
Estate Today
Yes! There are many
value-priced properties for sale in both Wintergreen
Resort and Nelson County. I have just launched a new
web feature on both
www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and
www.ExperienceWintergreen.com. Visit the home pages
and click on the Value Priced banner to browse
condos under $250,000 and houses under $400,000. Plus,
you can even register to receive email updates when
value priced condos and homes are listed for sale.
Now, my free daily blog features a
new Wintergreen or Nelson County listing every morning.
And YES, there are loans available
for properties in both Wintergreen Resort and Nelson
County. As of today, rates for home loans are below
6%. It is a “buyers market” in Virginia and time to
look for a mountain retreat. Property listings are
updated every morning on both of my web sites. Visit
often for the latest real estate news.
Thanksgiving
in Wintergreen Resort and Nelson County
Thanksgiving is the most
popular family holiday in Wintergreen Resort. Every
year, the long weekend is the busiest of the year. If
you don’t already have a reservation, make the calls
today to book lodging and dining.
The Copper Mine restaurant on
Wintergreen mountain has been hosting the annual
Thanksgiving buffet for years. It is one of the most
popular buffets of the year. This Thanksgiving, buffets
will also be served at the Devil’s Grill on the mountain
and at the Stoney Creek Grill in the valley. Here is
just a taste of the menu across Wintergreen:
Copper Mine: Peel & Eat
Shrimp, Clams, Oysters, Roasted Vegetables, Antipasta,
Imported Cheese, Roasted Turkey, Pork Loin, Pies, Cakes
and Apple Crisp. Call 434-325-8090 for Reservations.
Devil’s Grill: Salad Bar,
Roasted Turkey, Carved Ham with Champagne Mustard, Herb
Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Assorted
Pies, Pumpkin Bread Pudding, White Chocolate Mousse.
Call 434-325-8100 for Reservations.
Stoney Creek Grill:
Serving a Price Fixed Menu with the following: Baked
Brie, Salad Bar, Roasted Turkey or Prime Rib or Salmon.
They will also have vegetable lasagna as a choice.
Desserts will include pumpkin, apple and pecan pie.
Call 434-325-8110 for Reservations.
Annual
Thanksgiving Holiday Party
Please stop by the annual
Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties holiday party on
November 28th, 5PM-7PM in the Mountain Inn at
Wintergreen Resort. There will be food and beverage for
the whole family in the Grist Mill. Stop by and say,
“hello” and have some holiday cheer.
New
Restaurants in Nelson County
Nellysford
and Beech Grove will each be celebrating the opening of
a new restaurant in November. Both hope to be open in
time for Ski & Ride Season. So, if you are looking for
a new restaurant choice near Wintergreen Resort, check
out these new restaurants.
Vitos Italian Restaurant
will open in Nellysford in November. Vitos has been a
popular restaurant in Nelson County for years with their
Lovingston restaurant. The menu at the new location
will be similar to the original menu, with a few new
additions. Everyone loves their Italian dishes and
pizza. The new restaurant will have a wine cellar that
can hold up to 600 bottles of wine.
The Devil’s Backbone Brewery
is also scheduled to open in Beech Grove in mid-
November. This will be the second micro-brewery to open
in Nelson County. The restaurant will be open with a
full menu for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. They
will be brewing their own beer and also serving some
popular Virginia micro-beer. Here’s a list of their
House Brews:
Ale of Fergus
Blackrock Oatmeal Stout
Eight Point IPA
Five Apostles
Vienna Lager
Wintergreen Weiss
Hot News: Yes, the Devil’s
Backbone will be open Thanksgiving weekend and will have
live music on Friday and Saturday night. More details
shortly…
Lodging
for the Holiday Season
Make your lodging
reservations NOW! The resort and Nelson County is very
busy during the holiday season and now is the time to
book reservations. Here are some links to web sites for
holiday lodging options:
www.WintergreenResort.com
www.VRBO.com
www.IIMoose.com (private rental at 326 Dobie—on the
Dobie ski slope)
kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com: The owner of 202
Timbers, a 1BR condo on the slopes is looking for
private rentals. Send me an email for information.
Visit my Blog Archive at
www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and
www.ExperienceWintergreen.com and click on the
“Where to Stay” library for information on private
homes, mountain cabins, condos, B&B’s, etc.
Want to stay in a private cabin on
the Tye River? It is a 1BR cabin right on the Tye River
and about a 20 minute drive to the entrance of
Wintergreen Resort. Send an email to
kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com for information on
this private rental for $99 a night.
Ski
& Ride Season 08/09 Including Discounts
Ski
& Ride Season 08/09 is just right around the corner.
The scheduled opening day is December 12th,
but early cold weather could bring that date into
November. The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a very
cold and snowy winter in the North East. The almanac is
even calling for some snow in the mid-Atlantic states in
mid November. Keep an eye on my daily blog for all of
the latest news.
Here is a preview of the upcoming
season:
Visit
www.WintergreenResort to book lodging, purchase
passes or to find out all the details about these deals.
Lodging Deals: Up to 30%
off lodging until December 20th. Now is the
time to visit Wintergreen Resort. Use this discount for
the first week of Ski & Ride Season. Ski season is
predicted to open on December 12th.
Ski Season Pass Deal:
Season passes are discounted until December 15th.
Buy now on the web site to save some cash.
Ski or Ride Passes for College
Students: Are you a full-time student at a college
or university? Like to ski and ride in the Blue Ridge
Mountains? Wintergreen Resort has two special offers for
you – our
College Season Pass and 4-Pack Lift Ticket Card.
After classes or on your off days, escape to Wintergreen
Resort and spend the day, the afternoon or the night on
the slopes. Remember Every Day is a Snowday at
Wintergreen Resort!
Also, there are “College Days”, starting in January:
Only $45 for lift ticket and equipment rental
Offered on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
Starts January, 2009
Tubing: $12 or $10 with lift ticket
Must present your student ID card
Value Priced Real Estate: As a Realtor, I
have to mention that there are some great prices on
condos in Wintergreen Resort. Prices are starting in
the $120K’s Send me an email at
kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com.
I hope to see you in beautiful Nelson County &
Wintergreen Resort this November.
--Kim Chappell
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