Isn't it funny how you can work or live right next to someone and really not know as much as you think you know about that person? 

William Vernay Jr. known as  Bill Vernay of Mountain Investments of North Georgia is a dedicated Realtor with thirty plus years of real estate experience in residential, commercial and investing.  He spent a lot of time in Florida real estate and then like many of us, decided to make the Blue Ridge Mountains his home.  So, all of this I knew but what I didn't know is...

Bill raises and trains white doves !  He and his wife Marge (Broker of Mountain Investments of North Georgia
706-946-7111) are starting a new business in Blue Ridge called:

 Aska White Peace Doves

for releases to celebrate weddings or provide a memorial for a lost loved one.  There are many other occasions that one might want to have a white dove release to make the occasion joyous, inspiring and uplifting such as:

• Homecomings
• Graduations
• Peace Vigils
• Baby Showers
• Birthdays
• Grand Openings
• New Beginnings
• Church Events
• Valentine's Day
• Veterans Day
• Virtually any celebration that one wants to make memorable and inspirational

It's a beautiful idea!  Consider what white doves at a wedding symbolize:  new beginnings, peace, love, serenity and the Holy Spirit.  For example,  a dove lifts off representing the hopes and dreams of a new life together, soon joined by other doves released by family members.  The doves flock together and circle overhead representing the union of families with greater strength and support for a new life together.  The flock of snow white doves get their bearings and head off for home together symbolizing loyalty, fidelity and love.  Food and flowers will fade from memory, but guests will experience a moment they will not soon forget.

What about the loss of a loved one?  A white dove release for a funeral is one of the most loving and memorable ways to honor the memory of a loved one.  At the end of the graveside service, family members release the white doves from a beautifully decorated basket.  The flock of snow white doves ascend to the sky and circles the area awaiting the spirit of the loved one to join them.  Moments later, a single white dove representing your loved ones spirit is then released by a family member.  The spirit dove joins the flock of "angels" and all together make the spiritual flight home.  Isn't this simply beautiful !

I can't even imagine how much time, love, patience and care this must take for Bill to train these white doves so they will be able to navigate home from different locations and distances.  Imagine the hours of care and training that is involved.  This serves as a testimony to how much Bill and Marge care about people to make special moments in other's lives as memorable and special as can be.  You will find this sort of care carries over into their real estate professional life as well.

 Give Bill a call at 706-851-5821 or 706-851-6356 or email:  askadoves@aol.com  
Bill and Marge are also members of Active Rain.  Check out their profiles when you get a chance: 
Bill Vernay   Marge Vernay     Bill sells real estate in the Blue Ridge area and specializes in residential, commerical and investments.   Spotlight on Bill Vernay  by Steve Dalton of Active Rain.

Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor serving the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains.  Donna is a strong advocate for buyer representation.  Please visit Donna's website:  www.move2northgeorgia.net  Contact Donna at 706-633-0644 cell or email donna@elijay.com for professional help with your real estate needs.