University of Virginia Trip to Quebec

The University of Virginia through its “travel and learn” program is sponsoring trips commemorating the 400th anniversary of European settlement in North America. England founded Jamestown in 1607, France founded Quebec in 1608, and Spain founded Santa Fe New Mexico in 1609. The University is offering a trip each summer to the appropriate city. This summer’s trip will be to Quebed and will take place July 9-13, 2008. There will be an emphasis on study of the competition between the nations for control of the new world. You will follow the routes of Samuel de Champlain and participate in discussions and tours led by scholars.
For information go to www.Virginia.edu/travelandlearn

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
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KESWICK HALL - ONE OF WORLD’S BEST HOTELS

Keswick Hall has been named to Travel & Leisure Magazine’s list of best hotels. This list, published annually, names the 500 best hotels in the world.

Keswick Hall is a luxury 48 room hotel located in a gorgeous mansion in Albemarle County just outside of Charlottesville. The hotel possess spectacular views and beautifully appointed rooms, decorated to provide a relaxing retreat. A variety of dining experiences are offered, ranging from the award winning Fossetts restaurant to the more casual Palmer Room. A spa and an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course add to the amenities.

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The Foxfield Races - Steeplechasing in Charlottesville

What’s your idea of the perfect Saturday? Is it enjoying a beautiful spring day outdoors in the Albemarle countryside? Is it hanging out with friends over a picnic lunch? Or perhaps it is the excitement of watching steeplechase racing at its finest. The Foxfield Races held on Saturday, April 26 in Charlottesville, Virginia delivers on all these levels.

The Foxfield race course is located on the former Foxfield Farm five miles outside of Charlottesville, Virginia in the heart of the Farmington Hunt Country. Foxfield was owned by Grover Vandevender who had the dream of holding a steeplechase race. After his death his friend Mariann Tejeda commissioned Raymond Woolfe, Jr. to design a race course and make that dream into a reality.

After a week of rain we are hoping for beautiful weather for Saturday’s races which go on rain or shine. The initial Foxfield race meet took place in May 1978. That day during the running of the races five inches of rain fell soaking 71 horses and 8,000 spectators. However, Raymie’s course held up and Foxfield has grown to host yearly spring and fall races, drawing some of the best horses in the country. Some patrons have had the same parking places since the first race meet and others are new to the sport, but all attend with enthusiasm.

Foxfield is a day of thrilling racing, tailgating with friends, and enjoying a spring day in Virginia. I can’t wait! Come out and see what it is all about.

For more information contact The Foxfield Racing Association

For additional information on steeplechasing in Virginia go to the Virginia SteepleChase Association website.

Pam Dent
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
Pam’s blog at Active Rain

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SPRING IS FULL OF FUN

Its less than two weeks to spring and the Charlottesville spring calendar is filling up with a large range of activities. Central Virginia is the perfect place to enjoy nature at its most beautiful and there is no time that the area is more beautiful than in the spring.

The spring festivities start out with the festival of the book March 26-30. This is the perfect time to take advantage of the many opportunites to meet your favorite author or get a new book signed. http://vabook.org

April abounds with activities for every taste. April 15-26 brings the dogwood festival with a variety of events including the dogwood parade. For the horse enthusiasists there is the Foxfield races. This is an opportunity to enjoy a day in the country watching thrilling steeplechase racing at its best. Also there is historic garden week, during which selected gardens in the area are open for public inspection .

May offers open houses and wine tastings at many area winerys. There is also the Crozet arts and Crafts festival offering an extensive selection of artisans. Not to be missed is the Keswick Horse Show May 14-18 offering the opportunity to watch some of the nation’s top show hunters and jumpers in action.

Spring is also the perfect time to visit Monticello and Ashlawn and view these historic homes when their gardens are at their most beautiful. Another must is a visit to the skyline drive for hiking and the views of the countryside.

Its the best time to “come home to Virginia”!

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com

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Happy Holidays

Wishing all of my friends and clients the happiest of holiday seasons!

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Hospitals and Physicians

When someone relocates they often seek information about physicians, specialists, hospitals and other types of health care, such as extended care. Is there a resource in Charlottesville for health care information?

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Community Sports

Living in Charlottesville, Virginia is a lot like living in any home town, with local sports being a big part of the lifestyle. Families look for T-Ball, Little League, soccer and of course, junior high and high school sports. What is sport organizations are in Charlottesville, Virginia? Are their sport opportunities for adults? Is there a parks and recreation department in Charlottesville?

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City Lifestyles

What are the lifestyle opportunities in and around Charlottesville, Virginia. Are there hiking clubs, biking trails, civic clubs, golf clubs, local arts and theater, lakes, streams, fishing, boating, camping or other types of lifestyle opportunities?

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