On Monday, New Years Day, my clients wanted to walk the acreage of this 68 acre farm just over the border in VA.  It had been a while since i had walked it - but the owner said he had marked the boundary with red paint on some trees, so i shouldn't have a problem.  I started along the side border, and quickly felt like it was not quite right.  So turned back and headed a little south and sure enough - there were my red tree marks.  From then it was easy, down a side of a huge hill to a creek, then back up a steep incline and ridge, then back down to the creek that flows beside the 1828 farmhouse, then back up almost to the main county road.  We cut thru the woods to head back to the farmhouse and were crossing the creek when my client saw this turtle... it was a pretty warm day here ... 01/04/2012

Virginia Home for Sale Debbie Zaroba, award winning web designer of the NuImage Group, is the common thread that connects Sarasota real estate to a historic Virginia home for sale.  Debbie and her son Nick renovated this Virginia real estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains while taking a break from Debbie's graphic design business which markets real estate in Sarasota FL and realtors nationally.  She also designs fabulous websites for realtors as well and coordinates your "look" to brand and image you for marketing success. Nick put a lot of effort and love into the cook's kitchen and the entrance fountain.  He also hand scraped the metal roof of this Circa 1912 Colonial home  for sale in Stuart, Virginia.  Mountain vistas are sweeping and the front porch of the house is ready for guests or... 09/17/2008

One of the most photographed areas of Patrick County! Basically there is 100's of local stories about how this place got its name.  Lovers Leap.  Just think of the name and you can come up with a story on your own.  Being curious, I went back and searched and found the original story provided in much of the area tourism guides and publications.  It provides a gorgeous backdrop for stunning photos and besides Mabry Mill, it is also one of the most photographed spots in Patrick County.  On any give day you will see dozens of vehicles parked along the highway trying to see as far as their eyes will let them.  Below is what is believed to be the true story on how this place got its name.  (Information From Patrick County VA Tourism Office)Lover's Leap is one of several spectacular views alo... 01/19/2007