Charlottesville

When I moved my family to Charlottesville (8 years ago) we knew nobody. This is a tough thing to do, move your family across the United States to an area where you do not know anyone.   Well the first few days we started to meet a lot of people and some now good friends and neighbors have made an...

When you go driving around Charlottesville and Albemarle with me you will see a lot of thing. FIRST, I MIGHT TAKE MY HANDS OFF THE WHEEL!This is the view looking at Albemarle though my eyes!  That was just a little joke about "no hands"   This is a back road I take sometimes and the views are spe...

When you see this sign, take note:  This sign says: "This property is forever protected by a conservation easement. Virginia Outdoors Foundation"We have a lot of land in Albelmarle that is under conservation easement and this is one of the reasons that our area is so green and beautiful. If you h...

The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia - UVA is an amazing place.I was at dinner the other night at The Ivy Inn with some good friends and just before dinner I stopped by to center.There is a lot of history here in Charlottesville and Jefferson is a big part of it. Here...

We live in Charlottesville Virginia and we are very proud of our Dogwoods. We have a Dogwood Parade we have a Dogwood Festival and we plant them all over. Here is a Dogwood I planted a few years ago in my front yard:Now there is a reasonn we love Dogwoods here in Charlottesville Virginia.The Dogw...

I love a parade!Just wanted to share a few photos from the Charlottesville Dogwood Parade yesterday:It was quite a day full of sunshine and good friends. Here is a fine group of dancers in the streets of Charlottesville.There were Marching Bands and great music too! There were many fine horses! I...

OK, it is not my pond but it is an amazing spot. Located West of Charlottesville in Albemarle County is Beaver Creek Reservoir.   Just a great spot to enjoy the day.        Other than the fact that this is a nice lake, do you notice anything interesting in the above photo? Let me zoom in a little...

 This is a big day (Saturday, April 26th, 2008)  Where: at Foxfield Race Track (about a mile from my home) in Western Albemarle is an event not to be missed! There is of course the Steeple Jump Races of these fine horses. This is the main draw of the event but there is a lot more going on. Big ha...

Albemarle County Virginia Home Information - YTD 4/25/2008When you are looking for Charlottesville Real Estate remember that Charlottesville is in Albemarle County. We have grand estates and horse farms in Albemarle. The back roads will give you a feeling of peace and harmony as you drive by thes...

Nelson County Virginia Home Information - YTD 4/25/2008Located just South West of Charlottesville is the incredible county of Nelson. With graceful roadways and the Blue Ridge Parkway Nelson is a truly magical place. We have Wintergreen Resort for Snow Skiing and great golf! When you are looking ...