6/19: Sunny & Hot: Today’s weather across Nelson County will be partly sunny, hot and humid. Its sunny this morning! The highs will be in the low 90’s in the valley and around 82 in the mountains. There is a 40% chance of thunderstorms this PM.
For the full, local weather report, visit www.NelsonCountyLife.com


Questions, Answers, Updates & Requests

I love receiving your emails with questions, updates and requests. Send your emails to kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com Also, order a Summer Vacation Kit for Wintergreen and Nelson County.

Real Estate Today: Open House Guide: Stop by some Wintergreen Resort open houses this weekend. Pick up an Open House Guide at the Mountain Inn this weekend, available on the kiosk and at the Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties office.

Friday: 21 Indian Point, open 4PM-7PM with wine tasting. This is a beautiful 5BR resort home with many upgrades and amenities. Enjoy the sunset on the large deck.

Saturday: 18 South Knob, open 2PM-4PM. This is a 4BR resort home with a view. Sold furnished and ready to enjoy the resort

Sunday: 2104 Fairway Woods, open 11AM-1PM. This is a 2BR golf-side condo with a patio facing the popular Devil’s Knob Golf Course.

Q: What is a Wintergreen Passport?
A: Those checking into an official Wintergreen Resort rental this Summer will receive a Wintergreen Passport to Fun. See below for the details.

Q: Can anyone attend the wine festival in Wintergreen this weekend?
A: Yes, anyone can attend this popular festival. Buy a ticket at the door on Saturday afternoon.

Wintergreen’s Passport to Fun

Are you visiting Wintergreen Resort this Summer? If you stay in an official Wintergreen rental (www.WintergreenResort.com), you will receive a passport to fun when you check into the resort. There are many family-friendly activities either free or discounted with the passport.

Here is information directly from the resort’s web site:

Come and play at Wintergreen Resort this summer! As a Wintergreen Resort lodging guest*, you receive one FREE Wintergreen Mountain Passport loaded with coupons for all kinds of activities and adventures. Passport effective May 22 - September 7, 2009.
For more information, please call the Front Desk at 434-325-8211

FREE Bungee Jump at the Out of Bounds adventure center. Jump 32 feet in the air on the bungee trampoline! Check in at the Out of Bounds center. Available May 23 - 24, May 30, daily June 6 - Aug 30, Sept 5 - 6.

FREE Round of Miniature Golf at the Out of Bounds adventure center. Available on May 23, May 30, June 6 - Aug 30, Sept 5 - 6.

FREE 2 Hour Session in The Dome at the Out of Bounds adventure center. Offerings include Wii, Play Station, Mechanical Bull, Air Hockey. Available May 23 - 24, May 30, daily June 6 - Aug 30, Sept 5 - 6.

FREE Childcare (2 hours) while experiencing the Wintergarden Spa. Two hours of childcare will give you time to enjoy a massage, get a pedicure and/or manicure. Kids participate in Treehouse activities including crafts, stories and hikes. Offer available on May 23, June 6 - Aug 30, Sept 5 - 6. Ages 2½ - 12, Immediate Family reservations only.

FREE Wine or Beer Tasting at The The Gristmill in the Mountain Inn. Sample some of the region's finest wines and draughts. Fridays 5:00 pm to 6:00pm from June 5 - Sept 4, non-holiday.

FREE Digital Photography Class at The Mountain Inn. Capture and take home mountain memories of your stay. Meet in the Mountain Inn lobby. Saturdays from 10-11:00 am from June 6 - Sept 5. Holidays excluded.

FREE Morning Energizer Hike. Start the day with a heart pumping walk on our scenic trails and walkways. Meet in the Wintergarden Spa parking lot. Saturdays at 8:00 am from June 6 - Sept 5. Must be 16 or older.

$10 Off at The General Store (Wintergreen apparel, souvenirs, necessities) on all purchases of

$40 or more in the Mountain Inn lobby. Check This Week at Wintergreen for store hours.

$10 Off on all Freestyle (clothing, accessories) purchases of $40 or more in the Mountain Inn lobby. Check This Week at Wintergreen for store hours.

$10 Off on The Black Rock Gallery purchases (local artist visual arts) of $40 or more in the Mountain Inn lobby. Check This Week at Wintergreen for store hours.

FREE TOTE BAG with the purchase of $75 or more in any golf, tennis or spa shop and at The General Store. Check This Week at Wintergreen for store hours.

$5 off Wintergreen Summer Music Festival (July 6 - August 2, 2009) performance ticket. Not valid on July 8 or any non-performance events during the festival. Check performance times in the WSMF ticket/calendar brochure included in check-in portfolio.

$5 off Aquatics or Fitness Class at the Aquatics & Fitness Center. Check This Week at Wintergreen for class schedule.

10% off any Wintergarden Signature Spa Service or Spa Product at the Wintergarden Spa. Cannot be combined with other offers. Not valid on holiday weekends.

FREE One Hour Tennis Clinic at Devils Knob Tennis Pavilion. Daily from May 23 - Sept 7. Not valid on weekends or holidays.

FREE Mornings in the Mountain Nature Hike - Take a guided, family-oriented walk through the Blue Ridge Mountains while learning about local wildlife and history. Meet at the Wintergreen Nature Foundation center. Saturday and Sundays at 10:00 am from May 23 - Sept 6.

FREE GPS Geo-Cache Adventure - Go on a modern day treasure hunt. Pinpoint hidden "treasures" along Wintergreen Resort's hiking trails using a Garmin E-Trex Global Positioning System device. Start your hunt at the Wintergreen Nature Foundation center. Check This Week at Wintergreen for hours of operation.

10% discount in the Nature Center Shoppe at the Wintergreen Nature Foundation center.

FREE DVD Rental from the Wintergreen Nature Foundation center. Selection includes nature-oriented movies that appeal to all age groups. Check This Week at Wintergreen for hours of operation.

FREE 60 Minute Paddleboat, Kayak or Canoe Rental at Lake Monocan. Available May 23 - 24, May 30, June 6 - Aug 30, Sept 5 - 6.

$10 off Daily Resort Golf Clinic (30 minutes) at Stoney Creek Golf Course. Call 434-325-8251 for reservation.

$10 off Club Fitting session with pro at Stoney Creek Golf Shop. Call 434-325-8251 for reservation.

25% off a Golf Lesson - private, two person, sixty minute golf lesson at Stoney Creek Golf Course. Call 434-325-8251 for reservation.

10% off Private Golf Lesson at Stoney Creek Golf Course. Call 434-325-8251 for reservation.

$10 off Daily Golf Fitness Class at Stoney Creek Golf Course. Check This Week at Wintergreen for schedule.

The Wintergreen Mountain Passport activities are weather dependent, limited to availability and subject to change at any time. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Passport must be presented to participate in the activity.

Each offer on The Pasport is valid for one use during the length of your stay. Offers are non-transferrable. If you would like to purchase additional passports, they are available at the Front Desk for $25 each.
* Wintergreen Mountain Passports are available only to registered Wintergreen Resort guests. Not valid with other discounts, offers, or groups


I hope to see you in beautiful Nelson County this Summer…

Kim Chappell is a graduate from the Realtor Institute and is an agent with Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties, the official real estate office of Wintergreen Resort. Kim also lists and sells property in beautiful Nelson County. Contact Kim Chappell at kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com or 434-238-2430. The Free Daily Blog is posted on both www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com