Appleton Campbell Earns 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award in Three Categories

May 14, 2013No comments

Congrats to one of our loyal advertisers!!

Appleton Campbell, a family owned and operated plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical services company based in Warrenton, Virginia since 1976, received the 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award for consistently providing excellent customer service in:

• Heating & Air Conditioning
• Plumbing
• Plumbing—Drain Cleaning

This honor is awarded annually to approximately five percent of all of the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.

“It’s a select group of companies rated on Angie’s List that can claim the exemplary customer service record of being a Super Service Award winner,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Our standards for the Super Service Award are quite high. The fact that Appleton Campbell earned this recognition speaks volumes about its dedication providing great service to its customers,” she continued.

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements, including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their customers, and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

More than 1.5 million households use Angie’s List to find high-quality service companies and health care professionals in more than 550 categories. The ratings for service businesses are updated daily.
For additional information about Appleton Campbell, please visit appletoncampbell.com.

Summer recipes

May 3, 2013No comments

Text and photo by Cassandra Brown

A week ago I had the privilege to sample two delicious summer recipes from Laurie Beth Gills,  which will be featured in our upcoming summer issue, out this June. Below is a photo of a Roasted Heirloom Tomato Tart with Creamy French Feta, Boxwood Basil and Garlic Chips.

Laurie Beth Gills owns and operates LB’s Classic & Contemporary Cooking, a Personal Chef and Catering Service. She is also a Culinary Instructor at The Kitchen at Whittingham, downtown Fredericksburg.

We look forward to continuing to reach out to readers in our newest locale, Fredericksburg.

Oyster Festival at DuCard Vineyards {This weekend!!}

April 25, 2013No comments

This Saturday, April 27, from 12-5 PM, DuCard Vineyards will hold their Oyster Festival! It’s an R month so oysters are in season. The Rappahannock River Oyster Company will be on site with oysters on the half shell, steamed oysters, crab cakes and other related delectable’s for purchase.  We think they all pair well with DuCard’s Signature Viognier and Gibson Hollow White, but you’ll need to decide for yourself!  Live music will also be provided by the very talented group, Trius — a fun afternoon ‘in the country.’  The price is $10 per person in advance - click here for tickets - or $15 at the door. Each ticket includes a souvenir DuCard wine glass and choice of wine tasting, or your first glass of wine.  There is no charge for children/adults under 21.

Just in case you’re not familiar with this wonderful Virginia Vineyard, DuCard is nestled at the base of the beautiful blue ridge mountains, on the eastern edge of  Shenadoah National Park. From there you can admire soaring Old Rag Mountain and White Oak Canyon. DuCard offers a gorgeous tasting room and strive’s to respect the environment and support local businesses in everything they do.

Fauquier Health Hosts Medication and Sharps Collection Event

April 9, 2013No comments

WARRENTON, Va., April 5, 2013 – What do you do with the medications in your cabinet that have expired or are no longer being used? If you toss them in the garbage or flush them down the toilet, they may filter into the groundwater and end up in our lakes and streams.

To provide an alternative to this environmental hazard, Fauquier Health will hold an unused medication and sharps collection day on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. A free service of Fauquier Health,
the program helps residents of Fauquier County and surrounding areas safely dispose of used
medication or medical “sharps” such as needles, syringes and lancets, reducing risk to families and
waste management and landfill staff. Residents may stop by the Medical Office Building on Hospital
Hill to safely dispose of unused medication and sharps.

To help make this day a success, please remember:
• Medicine should be in original packaging if possible.
• Personal information should be blacked out with a marker.
• Return sharps in rigid plastic or metal containers; no soft-sided containers that sharps can
penetrate.
• No businesses or doctor’s offices, please.

Sharps Collection
When: Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Medical Office Building on the Hospital Hill campus of Fauquier Hospital
Sponsored by: Fauquier Health, NOVEC and the Warrenton Police Department
For more information: call 540-316-3588.

About Fauquier Health
Fauquier Health is a non-profit community health system. A Planetree-designated facility, the organization is dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care in a unique environment that considers the multiple facets of healing and respects the individuality of each and every patient. Located at 500 Hospital Drive in Warrenton, Virginia, Fauquier Health serves the residents of Fauquier and several surrounding counties. It comprises: Fauquier Hospital, a fully accredited, 97-bed hospital; Fauquier Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 115-bed long-term care and rehabilitation facility; the Villa at Suffield Meadows, an assisted living facility; the Wound Healing Center and a medically supervised Wellness Center offering health and wellness programs. Fauquier Health also has a 50 percent ownership in the Cancer Center at Lake Manassas, a state-of-the-art radiation treatment facility. Fauquier Health also operates nine doctors’ offices: Fauquier Health Endocrinology; Fauquier Health OB/GYN; Fauquier Health Infectious Diseases; Fauquier Health General Surgery; Fauquier Health Hemotology and Oncology; Fauquier Health Neurology; and Fauquier Health Rheumatology in Warrenton; Fauquier Health Internal Medicine at Lake Manassas; and Fauquier Health Family Practice at Bealeton. In 2011, Fauquier Health provided more than $11.2 million in community benefit support to its community. More information on Fauquier Health is available online at www.fauquierhealth.org or by calling 540-316-3588.

DuCard Vineyard’s | Winemakers Brunch {Mark your calendars now!}

April 8, 2013No comments

Next Sunday, April 21 at 11:30am, DuCard Vineyard will hold their Winemaker’s Brunch, catered by l’etoile Restaurant – so mark your calendars now! Seating is limited!

Chef Mark Gresge from l’etoile in Charlottesville will provide a four course meal which will pair nicely with DuCard’s famous wines.  Live music will accompany this elegant brunch – Vicky Lee will provide music on her harp.  Fingers crossed, we’ll have amazing weather next weekend, which means brunch will be served on the patio! Seating is limited, however, and advance reservations are required with a 72 hour cancellation policy.  The price will be $50 per person plus tax and gratuity (15% discount for Wine Club members, always).  The menu is here.  For reservations click here

You won’t want to miss out on this delectable brunch at one of Madison County’s most beautiful Vineyards on a beautiful Spring afternoon!

 

Easter Egg Hunt and music on the patio at DuCard — this weekend!

March 29, 2013No comments

This weekend, DuCard Vineyards will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt with music on the patio on Saturday, March 30, 2013, from 12-5 PM. Come out and enjoy the beautiful mountains and weather (and delicious wine!) while having fun with the family. Caroline Glattly will be performing on the patio and there will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny too!

DuCard Vineyards is nestled at the base of beautiful blue ridge mountains, on the eastern edge of  Shenadoah National Park. From there you can admire soaring Old Rag Mountain and White Oak Canyon. DuCard offers a gorgeous tasting room and strive’s to respect the environment and support local businesses in everything they do.

Here are a few more upcoming events at DuCard in April!

Wings Over Wine Country
Sunday, April 7, 2013, 1-6 PM
The Virginia Wildlife Center will be here with live raptors -  hawks, owls and other ‘ambassadors’ and talk about their efforts to rehabilitate injured wildlife in Virginia.  This has become a great tradition at DuCard, so bring the family for a unique and up-close look.   No charge, but contributions welcome, with matching by DuCard.

Winemaker’s Brunch catered by l’etoile Restaurant
Sunday, April 21, 2013, 11:30 AM
Chef Mark Gresge from l’etoile in Charlottesvillewill be providing a four course meal to be paired with DuCard wines.  Live music by Vicky Lee on the harp will accompany this elegant brunch, and with good weather you’ll dine on the patio too.  Seating is limited and advance reservations are required with 72 hour cancellation policy.  $50 per person plus tax and gratuity (15% discount for Wine Club members, always).  Menu is here.  For reservations click here

Oyster Festival at DuCard
Saturday, April 27, 2013, 12-5 PM
It’s an R month so oysters are in season.  The Rappahannock River Oyster Company will be on site with oysters on the half shell, steamed oysters, crabcakes and related delectibles for purchase.  We think they all pair well with DuCard’s Signature Viognier and Gibson Hollow Whitef.  Live music by great local group Trius – a fun afternoon ‘up country.’

We hope to see you at one of their upcoming events!!

Local photographer showcases beauty of the Piedmont

March 29, 2013No comments

This photo from local photographer, Andrew Morgan, was taken in downtown Culpeper. “I took this photograph at sunset behind the County Farm Service.  If you follow the tracks down, the train depot is in the lower left corner.  I used an 18-200mm lens(set at 18mm), a Nikon D300, aperture priority set to f/7.1 ISO 200.  I processed the photo using Nikon software and Photoshop CS6.”

Keep an eye open for more of Andrew’s beautiful photos of the Piedmont region, posted here each week.

Biography:

Andrew N. Morgan’s photography career began when he was appointed as the Ship’s Photographer while serving in the United States Navy aboard the USS Guardian Post enlistment, his work developed into an art and has been cultivated into what he views as an extension of himself.

Working exclusively in digital format since 2007, his work has evolved into a vehicle to shares his view of the world with others. Andrew’s photography is centered on capturing what he sees and not necessarily what is actually present. The end result is the creation of dream-like images for others to see into his mind’s eye.  Often drawn to textures, contour lines, shapes and ratios, Morgan’s final images, heavily saturated and steeped with contrast, explore combined concepts of solitude, sadness, loneliness, abandonment, peacefulness, desire, and death and are intended to evoke personal contemplation from the viewer.

Andrew’s primary subjects include landscapes, waterfalls, cascades, atmospheric conditions, seasonal changes, architecture, and foreign culture. Influenced by his study of biology along with a love for the outdoors, and fascination with what many may consider “junk,” Andrew transforms his images into works of art by casting life into them by capturing light and richly saturated colors. Recent focuses include abandoned homes, agricultural buildings and open farm lands throughout Virginia’s rural farming communities, exploring what he has termed the “Forgotten Farmer,” with the intent to conjure a sense of wistfulness for an era long gone.

A Binghamton, New York native, Andrew holds a BS in Biology from Mary Washington College and currently lives in Culpeper, Virginia. His work has shown in galleries in Manhattan, Scottsdale, Arizona and throughout Virginia.  As a member of Art a La Carte, he is able to expand his audience to the Northern Virginia area. For more information visit his website: anm76.com

 

White Oak trail

March 29, 2013No comments

 

 

Andrew Morgan took both photos on an early morning hike up White Oak trail this winter. ”I took these pictures around 7 a.m. one winter morning at the upper falls at White Oak, Shenandoah National Park.  Both pictures are from a 5 shot panorama stitched together in Photoshop,” he explains.

Biography:

Andrew N. Morgan’s photography career began when he was appointed as the Ship’s Photographer while serving in the United States Navy aboard the USS Guardian Post enlistment, his work developed into an art and has been cultivated into what he views as an extension of himself.

Working exclusively in digital format since 2007, his work has evolved into a vehicle to shares his view of the world with others. Andrew’s photography is centered on capturing what he sees and not necessarily what is actually present. The end result is the creation of dream-like images for others to see into his mind’s eye.  Often drawn to textures, contour lines, shapes and ratios, Morgan’s final images, heavily saturated and steeped with contrast, explore combined concepts of solitude, sadness, loneliness, abandonment, peacefulness, desire, and death and are intended to evoke personal contemplation from the viewer.

Andrew’s primary subjects include landscapes, waterfalls, cascades, atmospheric conditions, seasonal changes, architecture, and foreign culture. Influenced by his study of biology along with a love for the outdoors, and fascination with what many may consider “junk,” Andrew transforms his images into works of art by casting life into them by capturing light and richly saturated colors. Recent focuses include abandoned homes, agricultural buildings and open farm lands throughout Virginia’s rural farming communities, exploring what he has termed the “Forgotten Farmer,” with the intent to conjure a sense of wistfulness for an era long gone.

A Binghamton, New York native, Andrew holds a BS in Biology from Mary Washington College and currently lives in Culpeper, Virginia. His work has shown in galleries in Manhattan, Scottsdale, Arizona and throughout Virginia.  As a member of Art a La Carte, he is able to expand his audience to the Northern Virginia area.

For more information visit his website: anm76.com

 

Andrew Morgan in Sperryville

March 29, 2013No comments

Local photographer, Andrew Morgan took this breathtaking photo outside Sperryville a few weeks ago. Keep following for more photos from the Piedmont Region.

Biography:

Andrew N. Morgan’s photography career began when he was appointed as the Ship’s Photographer while serving in the United States Navy aboard the USS Guardian Post enlistment, his work developed into an art and has been cultivated into what he views as an extension of himself.

Working exclusively in digital format since 2007, his work has evolved into a vehicle to shares his view of the world with others. Andrew’s photography is centered on capturing what he sees and not necessarily what is actually present. The end result is the creation of dream-like images for others to see into his mind’s eye.  Often drawn to textures, contour lines, shapes and ratios, Morgan’s final images, heavily saturated and steeped with contrast, explore combined concepts of solitude, sadness, loneliness, abandonment, peacefulness, desire, and death and are intended to evoke personal contemplation from the viewer.

Andrew’s primary subjects include landscapes, waterfalls, cascades, atmospheric conditions, seasonal changes, architecture, and foreign culture. Influenced by his study of biology along with a love for the outdoors, and fascination with what many may consider “junk,” Andrew transforms his images into works of art by casting life into them by capturing light and richly saturated colors. Recent focuses include abandoned homes, agricultural buildings and open farm lands throughout Virginia’s rural farming communities, exploring what he has termed the “Forgotten Farmer,” with the intent to conjure a sense of wistfulness for an era long gone.

A Binghamton, New York native, Andrew holds a BS in Biology from Mary Washington College and currently lives in Culpeper, Virginia. His work has shown in galleries in Manhattan, Scottsdale, Arizona and throughout Virginia.  As a member of Art a La Carte, he is able to expand his audience to the Northern Virginia area.

For more information, visit his website: anm76.com

Hopsice of the Rapidan 2013 Swing for Life Golf Tournament, May 17th

February 22, 2013No comments

Hospice of the Rapidan will host their 2013 Swing for Life Golf Tournament on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Fauquier Springs Country Club in Warrenton,VA. The tournament is open to all! The “all inclusive” entry includes greens fees, cart, range fees, two mulligans, tee prize, continental breakfast, on course beverages, and lunch at awards reception. Early Bird Tournament Registration Specials are open until April 1, 2013 and Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are available. This event is an opportunity to support outstanding hospice care by doing what you love…playing golf!
New this year is a chance to win a trip to the “2014 Masters Golf Tournament” in Augusta, GA. Raffle tickets are $50 each with only 400 being sold! The trip for two includes round trip economy air, 3 day/2 night deluxe hotel accommodations, badges to any two rounds of the Masters tournament play at the Augusta National Golf Club,3 day car rental, full hospitality at the Magnolia Manor, and much more! Drawing will be held on May, 17, 2013. Winner does not need to be present to win.

For registration, raffle tickets and more information, please HOTR’s website at www.hotr.org to download your registration, or contact Shannon Gearing at (540) 825-4840. Proceeds from the tournament help Hospice of the Rapidan provide compassionate and dignified end-of-life care to our community neighbors, regardless of their financial ability.

Hospice of the Rapidan provides compassionate and dignified end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and for their families. Unparalleled medical care coupled with emotional, social, spiritual and grief support focuses on caring, when curing is medically determined to be unlikely. Hospice of the Rapidan supports each patient in achieving their end-of-life choice to die free from pain, with dignity, surrounded by family and loved ones, and attended by caring professionals who understand end-of-life processes. Hospice of the Rapidan is the only non-profit community hospice serving Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison and Orange Counties and has been providing service to the citizens in these communities for 29 years. To learn more about hospice care, grief support, or volunteering call Hospice of the Rapidan at 540-825-4840 or visit them online at www.hotr.org.