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Box 400 • Kilmarnock, VA 22482 City/State/Zip:_______________________ PCheck enclosed payable to Rappahannock Record. For payment by credit card, please call _____________________________________ Michelle at 804-435-1701 ext. 16 '\PHU&UHHN&KHVDSHDNH%D\²When was the last &DUWHUV&UHHN5DSSDKDQQRFN5LYHU²Timeless best time you said: WOW, and really meant it? Indeed, this describes this distinctive property. Here, life this good property is exquisite, especially in the comfort of home. never goes out of fashion. Just as living is measured by the The only things overlooked here are Dymer Creek and breaths you take, life is measured by those moments that Chesapeake Bay. Unsurpassed views from every room. take your breath away. At the confluence of the creek and Complete privacy. Over 650’ ± of pristine beach. river, your passions and priorties come together, too. Really deep water for your toys and those of your guests. The water scenes in your panorama will enrich your A rare pond of both salt and fresh water, bordered by joysUNDER of togetherness, shared CONTRACT with family and friends. A hundreds of seasonal, wild hibiscus blossoms. Gourmet really rare 8.4± ac. parcel. Only one waterfront neighbor. kitchen of course! Owner’s suite and multiple guest suites. Large rooms with 10’ ceilings. Indeed, until now, life well Rooms with high ceilings and walls of glass. Wide-plank planned, and life well played. But your best is yet to come, hickory floors. 5.32± acres............................$2,750,000. don’t make it wait too long. .............................$875,000. www.gcockrell.com/$2,750-Dymer-Creek.shtml www.gcockrell.com/$875_Carter-Creek.shtml 0RVTXLWR&UHHN5DSSDKDQQRFN5LYHU²In life, timing '\PHU &UHHN &KHVDSHDNH %D\ ² The best part of is everything, and yours is about to be impeccable. You see: fond family memories is making them. Even better, when This is a double your pleasure, double your fun property your carefully chosen life-destination marks your sucessful by virtue of creating a second, prime waterfront home departure from worldly challenges. Better still, when site. Both parcels with the same sweeping vistas into the complex rigors of living are replaced by simple joys of life. bay, across the river, and over the creek have views of rare Transforming your own life-long dream into your own pristine barrier islands with gorgeous beaches. life-embracing plan will be significant beyond success. Indeed, at this property, tranquility is only the beginning. Here, don’t be fooled by the Colonial style of this modern, How does “1,100’± of protected shoreline” sound? How waterfront home that takes fully rewarding advantage of about a 4-bay garage with an attached large studio and a full the panaramic views of this tributary treasure. Its charm bathroom? 4.567± ac. of upland; 3.97± ac. of subaqueous begins with its immersion among old-growth willow oaks. land. Current pier w/covered slip. ....................$765,000. Deep water at the primary of two piers. ..........$495,000. www.gcockrell.com/$765_Oyster-House-Rd.shtml www.gcockrell.com/$495_White-Stone.shtml GLENN C. COCKRELL #ALLOR4EXT s ANTIQUE PROPERTIES [email protected] INC. www.gcockrell.com Sidewalk Sale 50% off Cathy’s regular price! U i nique Pursu ts Unique Styles & Accessories Come visit our new location on 234 N. Main Street! Beside Dixie Deli Stand out in style! Find your Rivah attire! One-of-a-kind Exclusive Handmade Bags & Purses *Gift Certificates Available* 804-435-1388 Mon. - Fri. - 10 to 6 Sat. - 10 to 5 Add exterior space with colorful Sunbrella fabrics. 0UJYLHZLLULYN`LMÄJPLUJ`[OYV\NOZOHKPUN YORKTOWN MARKET DAYS Protection from the elements on your deck or patio. Weekly through October 28 Saturdays, 8 am to 12 pm (excluding October 7) “YORKTOWN SOUNDS OF SUMMER” CONCERT SERIES Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22, & 29, July 13, 20 & 27 7 pm to 9:30 pm, FREE WATERMAN’S MUSEUM MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEKEND Seamless Gutter Service June 10 & 11, Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm Licensed & Insured, Gutter Maintenance & Cleaning, Leaf Guard Systems, 5" AND 6" Aluminum & Copper, INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Commercial & Residential July 4, Tuesday, Parade at 9 am, Live music DWSPÀUHZRUNVDWSP)5(( 3010 Northumberland Highway, Lottsburg, VA allisonsacehardware.com 804-529-7578 2 • Rivah June 2017 Ebb&Flow Rivah (‘riv-â), n. [der. river]: 1. the lands and waters of the hose of us fortunate enough to live in the Northern Neck Northern Neck and Middle and Middle Peninsula often take its simple treasures for Peninsula of Virginia, USA, T particularly favored by urban granted: the kaleidoscope of hues in an evening sky as the sun dwellers for spring, summer sets on the river or the distinctive aroma that fi lls the house after and fall escapes. 2. a region steaming a pot of fresh-caught blue crabs. But visitors to our in these peninsulas bound by tiny piece of paradise yearn to try the activities many of us do the Chesapeake Bay and the everyday. The answer is Virginia’s Watermen’s Heritage Tour, Rappahannock, Potomac and which offers a hands-on, on-the-water experience, customizable York rivers, inclusive. adj.– and family and pet friendly. Local captains offer river and rivah: reflecting an attitude creek tours, where visitors can watch or join in as watermen indicative of the abundantly tong for oysters, fi sh or pull crab pots. They can view oyster pleasant lifestyle in this area. and crab shedding operations and visit waterfront restaurants. Breathtaking sun rises or sunsets included free of charge. If cruising the water isn’t your thing, then land cruising for bargains at the Rivah is another option. Saturday mornings Inside the issue are fi lled with yard and garage sales. Find one and go treasure June hunting. We’re hunting ourselves...hunting for the best the Rivah has to offer. Time is running out so cast your vote online, in person or by mail for the Best of the Rivah contest. We want to hear about Watermen’s Heritage Tour your favorite restaurants, campgrounds, marinas, beaches, gifts shops and more. Winners will be announced in the July issue. Hands on, on-the-water . 20 And while you’re eco-touring on the watermen’s tour, bargain hunting or visiting the area’s best beaches, snap a picture or two. Send us your photos of people and pets having fun at the Rivah to include on our Rivah Life pages. And remember to support the advertisers that make this publication possible. Meet the Winners The Best of the Rivah Marinas . 35 We’d love to hear from you. FREE Write us at [email protected]. June 2017 • Places to go and things to do in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Rivah Bargains On the Cover Yard sale fun and finds . 48 Photo by Tom Chillemi Inside: with Capt. Gene Edmonds • All aboard for an eco-tourBargain-hunting and fabulous finds • Rivah yard sales: • Dining at Urbanna SeafoodMarinas Market • Meet the Winners: Camping . 73 Map . C3 Counties . 75 Marinas . 25 The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is published six times a year jointly by the Rappahannock Record, P.O. Box 400, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482, Dining . 53 Museums . 43 (804) 435-1701, and the Southside Sentinel, P.O. Box 549, Urbanna, Va. 23175, (804) 758-2328. Email: [email protected] Diversions . 36 Music . 14 News Tom Hardin and Robert D. Mason Jr., editors; Larry S. Chowning, Events . .6 Parks & Recreation . 63 Tom Chillemi, Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi, Audrey Thomasson, Madison White Fishing . 30 Rivah Fare . 52 Franks Advertising Sara Amiss and Wendy Burch, managers; Golf . 61 Rivah Life . 16 K.C. Troise, Marilyn Bryant, Jessica Michels-Mancini and Libby Allen It Happened Here . 44 Ramps . 33 Production Joseph Gaskins, Susan Simmons, K.C. Troise, Mike Antonio Stephanie Feria Lodging . 68 Publications Coordinator Susan Simmons Editorial Director Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi September/October 2016FREE Places to go and things to do in the Northern Neck November/December 2016 and Middle Peninsula Places to go and things to do in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula FREE Did you know? Account Managers Geanie Longest and Lindsay Bishoff The Rivah Visitor’s Guide is also online and free. Publishers Fred and Bettie Lee Gaskins Find interactive directories with live links to lodging, marinas, restaurants and more at Inside: The Rivah: More than a place . A cyclist’s journey Inside: Chesapeake Bay Oysters: All Aboard: Never out of season www.SSentinel.com and www.RRecord.com Tour the Northern Neck on two wheels: Trains on display on the water Discover Living it up Richmond County Sip some specialitiesHorn DiningHarbor at Rivah cocktails: Northern Neck Burger Company in Tappahannock it’s an attitude! Discover Mathews • Dining at JuneMayJune 20162017 Rivah • 3 “After we bought the new home, even after ZHXQSDFNHGDOOWKHER[HVZHZHUHQ·W home until we found our new Church .