The Culpeper Report

Warm weather is just around-the-corner…or so we are promised.  Soon kids will be out-of-school and parents will search for avenues to enrich their children’s summer experience.

A perfect gathering place for families during the hot summer afternoons and evenings is located in a very picturesque setting right here in Culpeper, Virginia!  Located off of Lover’s Lane at 13163 Recreation Drive is the Culpeper Recreation Club - better known as the Rec Club.

The key drawing card of the Rec Club is a wonderful swimming pool, situated in a country setting on numerous acres on the top of a hill.  Imagine, swimming in a pool at sunset and watching the sun set behind the mountains.  The Rec Club offers this opportunity.  And when the kids need a break during the day from swimming, they can play volleyball in the volleyball pit, baseball or soccer on the ball fields, climb on the playground set, swing on the swingset, play pool and ping pong in the club house, basketball in the indoor court, or tennis on the tennis courts!  So many choices! 

The Rec Club offers fun in the sun at affordable prices, and close-to-home!  Visit the Rec Club’s website Culpeperrecclub.com for more information or contact the Rec Club at 540-825-8269.  Grab your suncreen!  The Rec Club’s pool is open for swimming from Memorial Day to Labor Day for members and their guests!!!

With Memorial Day right-around-the-corner ~ the guest list has been set and the final preparations for food are being made; you may be looking for just the right side dish or dessert to complement your grilled chicken!  The answer has been found and it’s right here in Culpeper!

Taster’s Delight provides the most incredible presentation of sandwiches and melt-in-your-mouth cake-bites (just to name a couple of menu items) that will leave your guests singing the praises of the cook and returning for second helpings!  And for special events, Taster’s Delight will create individually wrapped cookies with pictures of whatever image you email.  For example, if you are hosting a Memorial Day gathering, you may want to consider an image of our American flag or fireworks for the Fourth of July!  If you are hosting a bridal shower or birthday celebration, a photo of the guest of honor would certainly be a conversation piece!

In addition to catering, Taster’s Delight serves lunch Monday - Friday, 11:30 - 3:00.  Taster’s Delight is also available to host private parties at its spacious location, located at 14115 Lovers Lane, Suite 10, Culpeper.  To contact Joanne, the owner, call 540-829-1007 or visit their website at tastersdelight.com.

When you are looking for the perfect place to catch your breath on a beautiful day in Culpeper the welcome mat is ready at Raven’s Nest!  Raven’s Nest is a wonderful coffee house located on Davis Street in the Old Town section of Culpeper.  The coffee house’s owner, Jessica, has the best-ever mint lemonade ready for you on warm sunny days!  And when you visit on a chilly evening her famous hot chocolate and teas will take off that cold edge! 

Raven’s Nest has become the hub for early morning meetings, where over delightful coffee, you may find yourself sitting near one of Culpeper’s very own government officials. 

It is the perfect location to grab a good book, bring your computer and use the wireless internet, or simply delight in the incredibly good food and drink!  See you at Raven’s Nest ~ located at 254 E. Davis Street.   

Now IS the time to buy your dream home!!!! 

With the low interest rates and the incredible prices at which properties are being offered, now is the perfect time to purchase your dream home!!!  You have come to the right place to find an awesome property in Culpeper.

Properties in the County:

Sought After South Wales:  Beautiful 4 BR, 3.5 BA Colonial; 4 BR, 3.5 BA, LR, DR, 4 Season Sun Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Loft, Lower Level Kitchenette, Gardener’s Shed, Landscaping is a gardener’s dream ~ $475,000.

Private Setting ~ Easy Access to Route 29: One level living at it’s best! 3BR, 3 BA, LR, DR, Office, Finished Basement, Deck, 2 Acres, Partially Fenced ~ $290,000

Unsurpassable Views of the Mountains ~ One level living on 3+ acres with a view of the mountains that will take your breath away!!!  3BR, 3.5 BA, 2 Kitchens, Office, FR, LR w/fireplace, Rec. Room ~ $399,000

 For more information on these properties located in Culpeper County visit Culpeper.com for details and photos.  Interested in seeing other properties that available then search all area listings at Culpeper.com!

If you have plans for Thursday, June 5th, 2008 and they don’t include CulpeperFest - Change Your Calendar!!!  Grab your friends and family and plan on having an evening filled with good food, great entertainment, and incredible people!  The food is an all-you-can-eat array of pork, lamb, catfish, chicken, and hot dogs with all of the “fixins”.  While you eat and socialize you will be entertained by the FAB Band. 

CulpeperFest is presented by the Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce so you can be confidant that the event will be the best of its kind!  You will have the opportunity to learn about the vast array of businesses that are the economic backbone of our community.  Over 100 sponsorships and booths will display various businesses from, restaurants/caterers, banks, Culpeper Regional Hospital, builders, and retail shops providing the perfect opportunity for you to explore Culpeper’s business strengths.

The June 5th event is being held at the Daniel Technology Center from 4:00 pm -8:30 pm (food served from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm).  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Adults are $25.00; children ages 4-10 are $5.00; and children 3 and under are free.  Tickets are available at most area banks and the Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce.  For more information please visit www.CulpeperFest.com.  See you at the festival!!!

Water, water everywhere!!!  It’s not April showers - it’s The Powell Wellness Center in Culpeper, Virginia and their incredible Turttle Pool, lap lanes, exercise pods, therapy pool, and hot tub!  Now you have your choice of workout venues!  If you enjoy stationery bikes, treadmills, top-of-the line weight equipment then The Powell Wellness Center (PWC) makes that available.  Grab your sneakers and your water bottle and enjoy the group fitness classes such cycling, body pump, and yoga lead by excellent fitness instructors!  Snow and ice stand aside - now you can reap the benefits of water all year long.  If you have dreamed of exercising in the water grab your swim suit and water shoes (available in the PWC pro-shop) and take a walk (or jog) in PWC’s Turttle Pool which is a circular track filled with 3 1/2 feet of water with a constant currant.  If you’ve never experienced a workout like this you are in for quite a treat!  Exercising in the water is like play time to me and you can work muscle groups that you didn’t know you had!  Once you’ve completed a couple of laps in the Turttle Pool, you may also want to do some Deep Water exercise in the Therapy Pool - an incredible way to exercise your legs and hips in a way that is unmatched by any land exercise.  To spice up your exercise routine try one of the group water classes such as Splash Power, H2O Burn and Kickboxing!  You’ll exercise to great music, make new friends, and get a great cardio and endurance workout!  (I’ve heard the Splash Power classes at 5:30 on Monday and Wednesday nights are the place to be!)  I wholeheartedly recommend stopping by the Powell Wellness Center for a visit - you’ll be glad you did…Great Exercise Environment, Great Friends, Great Health!!!

~Katherine, Culpeper.com

Incredible finds, wonderful experiences and good people can all be found at the Culpeper Auction Center located in Culpeper, Virginia! Make a date to attend one of the auctions ~ it will be well worth your time! You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you enter this auction house. Plan on arriving early so that you can register to bid and peruse the items that will be coming up for bid. Once the bidding begins the cadence of the Auctioneer’s “call” will draw you in and keep your attention as you watch him present the items up for bid. You will be amazed at the dollar amount that some items bring and the incredible deal captured by others. For example, where else could you purchase a round antique mahogany pedestal table for $35.00, a set of 4 Clore walnut ladderback rush bottom chairs in mint condition for $110 each, a double pedestal dropleaf Duncan Phyfe table for $70.00 and my own personal treasure a Smith American pump organ for $30.00?! Even though every one of the attendees has the potential to bid against you on the items that you want, there is a certain camraderie amongst the crowd. In addition to having a great time expect to learn a lot about collectibles as the “regulars” are generous with their knowledge. While you are enjoying the bidding, meeting some truly nice people, you can take care of your hunger with the delicious ham biscuits, chicken salad sandwiches, vegetable beef stew or incredible desserts available for sale. Save up your nickels (or dollars) and keep an eye on www.culpeperauction.com for upcoming auctions held at the Culpeper Auction Center which is located at 12282 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA. See you there!!!!

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