Category Archives: Spotsylvania VA

Ring in the New Year at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse

Start 2019 at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse with your neighbors and friends! Please be aware this will be a kid-free event and black tie attire is optional.
New Years Eve: Monday, December 31st, 2018 at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse, there will be a DJ, cocktail hour, hor d’oeuvres and a delicious dinner meal!

Tickets are $75 per person (this includes tax and gratuity). The cocktail hour, hor d’oeuvres and dinner are included with your ticket purchase.
What’s on the menu? Bourbon glazed flat iron steak, scallops, asparagus, and Russian fingerling potatoes. There will be a must-have dessert station available at 10:30 pm! Dinner is served at 8 pm – so don’t be late. The cash bar will be available from 6:30 pm and ends at 12:30 pm. 
DJ Harry Lovell will provide the music – so get your dancing on from 9 pm to 12:30 pm!
When the music is done – it doesn’t mean the night is! There will be a midnight countdown with a Champagne toast, party favors and party hats for an ultimate celebration!
Buy your tickets before they sell out 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 home worth?” 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.

Dinner with Santa at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse

Bring your children to meet Santa Claus and join him for a delicious dinner on Sunday, December 9th at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse!
This jolly event will begin at 5 pm and end at 8 pm. Adults will cost $12.95 each, kids under 10 are $6.95 and kids under 3 are FREE. *Please note: tax & gratuity are not included.
What’s for dinner? Garden salad, fried chicken and green beans, mashed potatoes, just to name a few. Dessert will be included!
Reservations are highly encouraged as the event will fill up quickly and seating is limited! Call today: 540-972-2221.
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 home worth?” 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.

Oh Dear! The Deer Are Here!

By: Jazmine Rubi

No matter where you live – the deer are here!
Watch out when you’re driving home on Route 3 to Locust Grove or Lake of the Woods. Be especially careful at dawn and night on the back roads (particularly on the super winding ones) where they can jump out at any given moment. Drive slower and use your high beams and honk your horn to scare them.  I’ve heard there are ‘deer whistles’ but many have doubts of their reliability. If it appears your car is going to make impact with the deer – you should avoid swerving, as more accidents occur this way. You never know what can happen, so of course always wear your seat belt!
If you thought, you have seen an increase in deer recently – you are not going winter-crazy! It is mating season, so you will see more deer along the normal tree-lined Route 3 to the Locust Grove area, even on the way to Culpeper. Be cautious and alert!
There are more animals to look out for then deer! Sadly, this month I have seen so many other small creatures alongside the road that have crossed the rainbow bridge. On my way to work this morning, coming from Courthouse Road in Spotsylvania to Locust Grove, I counted no less than 5 small animals on the side of the road whose lives were taken too soon due to high activity on the roadway. It may be difficult to avoid hitting a critter while driving, especially when it’s only a 2-lane road, you can try to prevent impact by being aware of your surroundings before they come out on the road. Although you may want to swerve to avoid hitting them, if it’s too late – it’s better for your safety and the safety of others on the road to keep moving forward.
Drive slower on less lit roads, especially winding back roads. Use your high-beams and your horns! Stay safe and remember there’s more than just you on the road (or the woods) parallel to the roads.
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 home worth?” 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.

Drive-In Movie Theaters Are Back and They’re Here to Stay!

You don’t have to travel back in time to enjoy a drive-in movie theater anymore! They’re back and they’re here to stay. If you’ve never been to one before or have kids or grand-kids that have never been, it is worth taking them to a movie experience like this. Both theaters I will tell you about are very family-friendly and have parks available for children to play while waiting for the movies to begin.
Only an hour and a few minutes away from Lake of the Woods, Virginia is the Goochland Drive-In Theater, located at 4344 Old Fredericksburg Rd, Hadensville, VA 23067. This theater was started many years ago by a young family that wanted an affordable, family-friendly environment for the community to enjoy.
About an additional 30-40 minute drive than the Goochland Drive-In from Lake of the Woods is the Family Drive-In located at: 5890 Valley Pike, Stephens City, VA 22655. They opened in 1956 and are continuing 63 years of operation as of next year – wow! So really- they never “left”. 
Both drive-ins offer two screens as well as the option for double-features or single features, and they are pet-friendly! They both allow you to bring folding chairs and blankets, if you’d rather sit outside of your vehicle and offer portable radios to listen to the movie. They both have snack bars with classic snacks and drinks available for purchase. Goochland Drive-In does not allow outside foods to be brought in, while the Family Drive-In will allow outside foods for a small fee.
Goochland’s prices for adults and children 12+ are $8.50 each compared to the Family Drive-In at $8 each for the same ages. Kids 4-11 $4 each at both. For Family Drive-In’s single feature price and Sundays, it’s $7 for adults and children 12 and up, while children 3-11 are $3 each. What a bargain! Double feature movies at a DRIVE-IN theater for the same price as a 1 movie ticket at a regular movie theater, how can you even compare?!
Each have their own rules and policies that you can find on their website along with any frequently asked questions.
Unfortunately, the season has come to an end, of course, due to colder weather in December, January and February, in Virginia. The season will start again in March. So be sure to follow them on Facebook or check their websites directly as March approaches for their updated movie schedule and prices: Goochland Drive-In and Family Drive-In.
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 home worth?” 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.

Keith Neeley Takes a Tour of Meadows Farm Golf Course in Locust Grove Virginia

Keith Neeley of Licata Group visits Meadows Farm Golf Course in the foothills of Virginia! Where is that? They’re in Locust Grove, located in Orange County Virginia, only a moments drive from Lake of the Woods. They offer a variety of golfing services and so much more!
Meadows Farm Golf Course: 4300 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove, VA 22508




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 home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. 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.

A NICE FAMILY CHRISTMAS by LOW PLAYERS at Inn at Kellys Ford

Support the Lake of the Woods Players club as they perform “A NICE FAMILY CHRISTMAS” at the Inn at Kelly’s Ford on Friday, December 14, Saturday, December 15th and Sunday, December 16th.
Friday’s and Saturday’s shows begin at 7pm and end at 10pm. Sunday’s show will be from 2pm – 5pm.
Tickets will be $45 each for adults and $20 each for children.
Your tickets will include dinner and a show! The show will be performed in their Grand Arena at Ripley Hall. The Inn at Kelly’s Ford’s address is: 16589 Edwards Shop Rd, Remington, VA 22734.
What’s on the menu, you ask? Christmas Cornish Game Hens, orange glazed holiday ham, baked ziti, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus, apples and chocolate mousse. So, come hungry!
Buy your tickets here.
What is the Inn at Kelly’s Ford? It is a fine-dining and accommodating hotel, that offers a variety of packages to their guests for special events, family fun or just because. They are a beautiful venue for wedding services or just to explore the grounds. There is even an equestrian center. Be sure to check out their website here for all they have to offer.
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 home worth?” 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.

Unique & Easy Way to Save for Holiday Spending

Unique & Easy Way to Save for Holiday Spending

BY: JANE CAPONE

This savings idea was something fun and creative I saw and decided to try at the beginning of the 2018 year. I started on exactly January 1st 2018.
To begin, find something that can hold many coins and cash! I used a mason jar as my designated saving jar. You could use whatever you wanted – have fun and decorate it in a way unique to you.
The savings plan goes like this: on the first day of the year you put one penny in your jar. Day two: two pennies, day three: three pennies and so on and so forth. So for example on March 1st (the 59th day of the year) you are up to depositing 59 cents in your container. You deposit what ever the corresponding day of the year it is. So I continued this until November 1st and at this point, if I had continued I would be putting in $3.00 and up daily!! If you continue until the end of year, you will have a lot more.
I wrapped all the coins I had collected from January 1st to November 1st and counted all the money and took $304.00 to the bank. It was an easy and fun way to save, and I had extra money for holiday shopping!! I recommend you try it, and let us know if it works out for you! You may be able to save money on your holiday spending by tucking away what you already have. Good luck!
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 home worth?” 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.

Licata Group Visits The Market on Route 20 in Locust Grove Virginia

The Market is located at: 32301 Constitution Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508 

The Market offers delicious options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are not limited to only a deli and known for their chicken – they offer groceries and a variety of other necessities you may not realize you can purchase here! They pride themselves on being a customer service oriented company and want to be a “1-stop shop” for all their customers needs!



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 home worth?” 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.

2018 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Lake of the Woods

2018 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Lake of the Woods

On Friday, November 30th at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse (102 Lake of the Woods Way, Locust Grove, VA 22508), there will be Santa Claus, singing of Christmas Carols and some delicious baked holiday treats to enjoy while waiting for the tree Lighting Ceremony to begin!
Starting at 4:45pm there will be free light refreshments for members at the Clubhouse, followed by the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5pm.
Bring the kids – it will be beautiful to watch for all ages!
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 home worth?” 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.

SANTA VISITING LAKE OF THE WOODS IN DECEMBER!

SANTA VISITING LAKE OF THE WOODS IN DECEMBER!

Santa will be at the Lake of the Woods Community Center for local Lake of the Woods residents and their children to come out and meet him!
Please make a reservation for your child(ren) to meet with Santa on Saturday, December 15th between 2pm and 5pm.
You can make the reservation here. This is a completely FREE event, but the Lake Youth Foundation will be accepting donations to help with their scholarship programs and events.
The Lake Youth Foundation (LYF) will be serving refreshments and hosting a craft session while children wait for their reserved time to meet with Santa, in the multi-purpose room.
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 home worth?” 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.