Tim Edmond and Dan Potter met as undergrads at Princeton University and quickly bonded over their shared passion for the outdoors, Frisbee-golf, bowling, Neil Young and, most importantly, brewing and drinking good beer.
After graduation in 2007, they both took jobs in the corporate world but still got together on the weekends to brew beer and kick around ideas about how to live “the good life”. Dan came up with an idea in 2009 and finally in June of 2011, they said goodbye to their former jobs and founded a new craft brewing business based in Free Union, VA, Potter’s Craft Cider. All of the ciders made by the company start with locally-grown fruit from nearby orchards and family farms.
Potter’s First Cider Press
Although Tim and Dan did most of the hard labor and legwork themselves, they did seek assistance from the Central Virginia SBDC early-on for help with financing, legal structure and business planning, and more recently in development of an employee handbook.
Their work has paid off! Over the last eight years, the company has continued to grow and now offers a varieties of hard cider available in pubs and restaurants all over Virginia. Their own tasting room, the Cider Garden, is located in Belmont and is open almost every weekend.
Brew Masters!
Stop by Potter’s Craft Cider’s Cider Garden in Belmont [209 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902] and try a brew – or better yet, try a flight and taste a few! And know you are supporting a small business that believes in fresh home-grown ingredients, buying local and supporting other local businesses.
Fathers! Have you been wondering what you could do for your special little girl this Valentines Day??
Don’t miss taking her to the Annual Valentine’s Dance! To all the fathers, stepdads, grandpas and uncles who have been wanting to do a little something special for their little girls. It will be a magical evening with a professional photographer available to take portraits of the special night for you both. Light refreshments will be available. Dress code is everything from casual to fancy – have fun with it! Dress-up for a fun night of dancing!
Moms will not be allowed since this is for the gentlemen and their little girls! Girls must be between 4 and 12 years old. Cost at the door will be $15 per couple (additional $8 for each additional daughter) or $12 per couple ($6 for each additional daughter) if you pre-registerhere.
Save the date! February 1st from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Dorothy Hart Community Center located at: 408 Canal St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Call 540-372-1086 for any additional information!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your professionals for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia, we are your proven Real Estate professionals. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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Tired of the cold weather keeping you inside? Have you been looking for something to do to get you out of the house, we have an event lined up for you!
The Frosty Brew Thru is happening Saturday, January 26th from 11am to 5pm at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds: 2400 Airport Ave, Fredericksburg VA 22401.
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW for ADVANCED pricing! Only $25 for 21 and OVER, if you buy before January 26th! Otherwise price goes up to $35 at the door. Your ticket includes unlimited samples and a festival glass. Designated driver tickets are $5 (16 years or older). Anyone under 15 is free!
This event will sell quickly and because it is an INDOOR event, there will only be 1500 tickets sold total. If you’ve never been to any of the brew fests or cider fests here in the area, this is a great opportunity to check this one out! They will have exclusive craft beer, cider and wine tastings from many local cideries, breweries and wineries. There will even be some local distilleries there for samples too!
Round up your friends and buy your tickets before they sell out! Make sure to drink responsibly and have a ride home whether it’s from a friend or an Uber!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your professionals for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia, we are your proven Real Estate professionals. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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If you loved Cake Boss on TV, you will LOVE this event!
Visit Mattaponi Winery located at: 7530 Morris Rd, Spotsylvania VA 22551 on February 16 and February 17th between 10am and 6pm to try the Cake Boss’ Cakes!! (Buddy will not personally be there, but his cakes will be!)
Cakes will be paired with a wine tasting for only $10. There will be a complimentary international coffee bar open for those not interested in wine. There is no reservation necessary for this pairing so bring your spouse for a special Valentine’s Day treat! Remember don’t drink and drive!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your professionals for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia, we are your proven Real Estate professionals. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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It’s back! Fredericksburg’s Restaurant week for the winter season has returned. Beginning today (January 18th, 2019) through Sunday, January 27th visit any of the listed restaurants below for a select menu with a fixed price. Breakfast at $6.19, lunch for $10.19 and dinner specials for $20.19 and $30.19 depending on the restaurant and their offer.
This is a wonderful opportunity to try some new places downtown, that you may not have known about before or have had the opportunity to try! Visit here for a list of the menus that each restaurant has prepared for this week.
The City of Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism is sponsoring a Passport Program for the chance to win $250 worth of downtown gift cards! How do you participate? Print a “passport” from their website or pick up a “passport” from the Visitor Center (706 Caroline St, Fredericksburg VA 22401). You can also ask if the participating restaurant you’re visiting has one, but please be aware: they only have limited supply. Once you have your passport, take it with you to at least 5 of the restaurants listed below, they will stamp it once you have completed your meal. Take the passport (with at least 5 stamps) to the Visitor Center by 5pm on Monday, January 28th and you will qualify to be entered into the drawing to win the $250 in gift cards!
List of participating restaurants:
Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
Bavarian Chef Fredericksburg
Billiken’s Smokehouse at the Chimney’s
Bistro – Courtyard Marriott
Brock’s Riverside Grill
Castiglia’s
Cork and Table
Deutschland Downtown
Eileen’s Bakery & Cafe
Fahrenheit 132
foode
Italian Station
J. Brian’s Tap Room
Kybecca
La Petite Auberge
mercantile
Ristorante Renato
Sammy T’s
Sedona Taphouse
Soup and Taco Restaurant
Soup and Taco 2
Spencer Devon Brewing
Sunken Well
The Confident Rabbit
The Falafel Joint
The Happy Clam
The Kenmore Inn
Vivify Burger & Lounge
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your professionals for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia, we are your proven Real Estate professionals. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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Stop by Higgins Hills Farm on Saturday, February 9th between 10AM and 3pm with friends, family, and of course-the kids! to enjoy some pony rides, professional photography and even a petting area!
Higgins Hills Farm is located at: 27195 Old Office Rd, Culpeper VA 22701.
Pony rides will only be $5 per person and the petting farm is FREE for all to enjoy. There will be a bake sale on site as well as hot cocoa for sale with all proceeds going towards the therapeutic animals at the farm.
Bring the kiddos for a fun, outdoor, animal-loving adventure! There will be professional photography packages available to purchase through BC Photography, so you can remember this Valentine’s Day forever!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your professionals for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia, we are your proven Real Estate professionals. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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Don’t miss Lake Anna’s 2019 Brewfest happening in Spotyslvania right down the road from us here in Lake of the Woods!
Saturday, May 18th from 11 am to 5pm at the Lake Anna State Park (6800 Lawyers Rd, Spotsylvania VA 22551), Lake Anna will be hosting their sixth annual Brewfest right on their shores. VIP admission will start at 11 am, general admission begins at 12 pm, and the event concludes at 5 pm for everyone.
There will be over 30 different local and regional breweries featuring more than 65 different beers, cider, wine and even moonshine! There will be a variety of over 30 food vendors to enjoy lunch or early dinner while enjoying your alcoholic beverage tastings. What’s beer and dinner without music? There will be live music and even some games to get you through the day!
Of course this is a family friendly event and the proceeds from this Brewfest will help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Friends of Lake Anna State Park.
Tickets are currently $20 each for super early bird purchases and includes a commemorative pint glass with 10 sampling tickets and access to the event. Additional sampling tickets can be purchased, CASH, at the event for $1 each. VIP super early bird tickets are $40 and include the commemorative pint glass with unlimited samples, entry at 11 am as well as general access to the whole event. And if you’re planning on drinking, don’t forget about your designated driver! Their tickets are only $10 each (this price also applied to anyone 16-20 years in age). There is also a parking fee per vehicle at this state park. *For an update on the latest ticket options check here.
Ready to reserve your spot? Buy your tickets here!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your professionals for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia, we are your proven Real Estate professionals. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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The second annual dinner dance at the LOW Clubhouse is here!
Prepare for cocktails at 6pm followed by a delicious dinner at 7pm. There will be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, wine grab (fun!) and even a photographer! Don’t go anywhere after dinner – the Reunion Band will be playing music starting at 8pm. Don’t miss this event on February 9th, 2019 from 6pm – 11pm at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse.
Make your reservations today – Call Ellen Bearden 540-972-9595, Nikki Buell at 540-412-0104 or Jean McLallen at 540-972-5792; tickets will be $60 each after January 15. Don’t wait – reserve your spot today!
All proceeds will support the Lioness Lions Foundation!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your professionals for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia, we are your proven Real Estate professionals. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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Chocolate, Cheese and Wine – what could be more divine?
Treat your sweetie to a special Valentine’s this year at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse on Wednesday, February 13th.
And for the low, reasonable price of $15 per person you will receive a rose, a glass of wine, seasonal snacks and chances to win a dozen roses OR a FREE dinner at the clubhouse!
For tickets please contact Loretta LaTerra at LLaterra@msn.com or call 412-2441
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your professionals for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia, we are your proven Real Estate professionals. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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If you’ve been needing to go to the DMV to update your license, ID card, register your vehicle or any of the other routine DMV tasks none of us like to do, but are required…have no fear! The DMV is coming here! DMV Connect will be coming to the Lake of the Woods Community Center March 6th, 2019 from 10am to 3pm. So, mark your calendars! The DMV Connect offers the following services: Drivers’ licenses, ID cards (for adults and children), disabled parking placards, vehicle titles, address changes, vehicle registrations, E-ZPass transponders, compliance summaries, transcripts, and finally: hunting and fishing licenses.
Don’t wait for the perfect time to drive to Culpeper, Orange, or Fredericksburg anymore!
To see their full mobile operations calendar visit: dmvNOW.com/DMV2Go
There are more than 40 transactions available that you can do ONLINE without ever leaving your home by visiting: www.dmvNOW.com
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your professionals for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia, we are your proven Real Estate professionals. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
Tim Edmond and Dan Potter met as undergrads at Princ
eton University and quickly bonded over their shared passion for the outdoors, Frisbee-golf, bowling, Neil Young and, most importantly, brewing and drinking good beer.
