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Archive for May, 2011

Photos By NCL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura: ©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : With temps hovering in the mid 90's on Memorial Day, lots of folks took to the wate at Lake Monocan to cool down.

Memorial Day Winds Down. Summer Ramps Up!

[ 0 ] May 30, 2011

ShareNelson County, Virginia Memorial Day Weekend was a hot one in Nelson! On Memorial Day itself temps reached the mid and upper 90′s for afternoon highs in the valley with and an 82° high in the mountains of Nelson. Lots of people took to the water. Lake Monacan officially opened over the holiday weekend. Perfect [...]

Via NWS: A heat advisory kicks in for all of the areas highlighted in orange from Monday at noon until 8PM EDT Tuesday. You can always look to the right under Nelson Weather Bulletins for the absolute latest updates.

Heat Advisory – ! CANCELED !

[ 0 ] May 29, 2011

ShareHeat Advisory Statement as of 7:58 PM EDT on June 01, 2011 …Heat advisory is cancelled… The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has cancelled the heat advisory. Temperatures have dropped into the 80s…and will continue to fall behind the cold front. URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC 126 PM EDT [...]

Photos By NCL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura : ©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : John Washburn (center) owner and founder of Bold Rock Cidery, takes a break with friends between sets at Saturday's Spring Slam Tennis Tourney held at Wintergreen Resort.

Memorial Weekend Events Continue Across Nelson

[ 0 ] May 29, 2011

ShareNelson County, Virginia The unofficial start to summer kicked off in style across Nelson County, Virginia on Saturday with wide and varied ways to kick back and relay for the 3 day extended weekend. Lots more is happening on Sunday and Memorial Day itself. Download the entire list of events from Wintergreen Resort here. See [...]

Choose-Your-Own-Adventures Extravaganza

Choose-Your-Own-Adventures Extravaganza

[ 0 ] May 28, 2011

Begin this adventure-packed weekend with your choice of hiking or horseback trail riding; followed by a visit to a spectacular waterfall; camping or cabins; rafting class V rapids suitable for first-timers, or canopy tour with 10 ziplines, 5 bridges and a rappel; and finishing with an optional tour of a coal mine and historic mining village. Usually our trip coincides with optional competing in the hilarious, on-site Raft Olympics! We’ll carpool from Charlottesville and pick up any others on our way to the New River Gorge, WV. Please contact us for more trip details. www.outdoorsocial.com

Board of Supervisors : Minutes : 5.26.11

Board of Supervisors : Minutes : 5.26.11

[ 0 ] May 27, 2011

Share BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, May 26, 2011 Present: Mr. Joe Dan Johnson, Mr. Tommy Bruguiere, Mr. Allen Hale, Ms. Connie Brennan and Mr. Tommy Harvey VDOT SECONDARY SIX-YEAR PLAN: Mr. Randy Hamilton presented the draft six-year plan which included maintenance; signage; traffic studies; a left-turn lane at Rt. 634 East off Rt. 6 (River [...]

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect for Nelson, Wintergreen and most of Central Virginia until 8PM EDT Friday night. Look to the right under NELSON WEATHER BULLETINS for the latest text updates.

Wintergreen & Nelson : Severe Thunderstorm Watch : ! Canceled !

[ 0 ] May 27, 2011

ShareSEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH Scroll for specific county and city area information. Severe Thunderstorm Watch Statement as of 7:36 PM EDT on May 27, 2011 The National Weather Service has cancelled Severe Thunderstorm Watch 388 for the following areas In Virginia this cancels 19 counties In central Virginia Albemarle Greene King George Nelson Orange Spotsylvania In [...]

ALERT : Phone Scam In The Works :  May Be Using Various Nelson Business Names

ALERT : Phone Scam In The Works : May Be Using Various Nelson Business Names

[ 0 ] May 27, 2011

Share Afton Nelson County, Virginia Update 5.28.11 – 10:30 AM EDT NCL has been able to verify that the calls being placed are by someone identify themselves as the The Nelson Guide and they are trying to get people to by magnets of some sort. Via a mutual client of The Nelson Guidebook and NCL [...]

Memorial Day Weekend marke the unofficial start to summer. Wintergreen Resort will have lots happening for the 3 day extended weekend.

Big Memorial Day Weekend Planned At Wintergreen Resort

[ 1 ] May 26, 2011

ShareWintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia Via Wintergreen Resort Golf. Spa. Tennis. Swimming. Hiking. Something for the whole family. Highlights for the weekend include: Blues & Brews – Saturday – all day! Wine Festival – Sunday 12-5:30 PM Callaway Demo Days – Saturday and Sunday 9 am-5 pm Arts & Craft Showcase The Edge renovation is [...]

Via NWS & SPC : A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8PM EDT for all of the areas shaded in blue. Virtually all of Central Virginia is under this watch or adjoining other watches. Look to the right under Nelson Weather Bulletins for the latest updates.

Weather Bulletin : Wintergreen & Nelson : Severe Thunderstorm Watch – ! CANCELED !

[ 0 ] May 24, 2011

ShareSevere Thunderstorm Watch Statement as of 4:42 PM EDT on May 24, 2011 The National Weather Service has cancelled Severe Thunderstorm Watch 355 for the following areas In Virginia this cancels 14 counties In central Virginia Albemarle Greene King George Nelson Orange Spotsylvania In northern Virginia Culpeper Stafford In northwest Virginia Madison Page Rappahannock In [...]

Natural wood. Reclaimed and refinished planks from old barns. New tables, chairs, and booths. Wooden beams and trusses across the ceiling, and new chandeliers to light the way to your table.

The Edge Restaurant : Newly Renovated : Reopens At Wintergreen Resort

[ 1 ] May 23, 2011

ShareWintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia A few days ago we told you about the the Grand Reopening of The Market (formerly Black Rock Market). This past Monday Wintergreen Resort unveiled The Edge Restaurant, newly renovated. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the new look! The menu has been totally revamped to focus on regional Southern dishes. [...]

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