Just a short drive from Charlottesville Walnut Creek seems like an unknown secret. Take 5th Street Extended away from Charlottesville, you’ll pass Mosby Mountain and keep driving down a winding 2 lane rode for about 10 minutes, then you’ll get to a stop sign, go straight and Walnut Creek will be ahead on your left. It’s a beautiful park, I’m sure during the summer people take a lot more advantage of going there since in the beach area there are 4 lifeguard stands out in the water. I went on Saturday morning and there were 6 other cars in the entire parking lot. The central point is the lake, and all the trails go through the woods with portions of them around the lake. Surprisingly there isn’t a trail for just around the lake, but there are several to pick from to have the most time around the lake.
Depending on how much time you have you can vary the trail to explore. There is a whole section of the park deicated to mountain bikers, and the trails are well marked. There is also a trail for frisbee golf, just bring your own frisbee and the markers let you know where the holes are located. We only had a couple hours since Alabama was playing at 3:30, it was necessary to be home in time to watch the game, but you could make a day of hanging out at Walnut Creek because there is a lot to do.
Saturday there will be a special demonstration about Richmond’s Civil War hospitals to learn about doctors and nurses who served and enjoy a special demonstration of 19th century practices by living historian Dr. Charles Raugh. $10 or free with paid admission to The American Civil War Center.
Last minute plans for your weekend…Wintergreen Yoga Retreat. Check it out tonight at Wintergreen and enjoy a weekend of meditation and relaxation at the Aquatics and Fitness Center. Sharon Honeycut will be hosting the weekend and a variety of classes will be offered for beginer to advanced students. Some of the classes offered influde restorartive, ease up and chill, lengthen, strengthen, contemplative yoga. The weekend package is $275 dollars per person.
Until last night at The Club, I hadn’t ever heard of a Growler. Not that I’m a huge beer drinker, but I do like South Street’s beer a lot so was excited to find that even though their beer is not sold in grocery stores, it is available for purchase. A Growler holds about 4 beers and it costs $20 at South Street. THEN, each time you bring it back, they will fill it up for you for only $4 dollars. Just wanted to pass along the info. Growler’s are sold at a lot of Breweries to carry fresh beer home. (434)293-6550
Veterans Day is next Tuesday…November 11th! Here are some fun ways to check out some of the events around Charlottesville and learn more about our History.
Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors at Peaks of Otter Winery. From Noon-5 this weekend Nov 8-9, Nov 15 & 16th and Nov 22-23 the winery will be open and have plenty of ciders, apples, jams, jellies, and wine.
Then: Tour Popular Forest while you’re in the area. Popular Forest was Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat when he wanted to enjoy private time with his family.
or visit …The Bedford Museum since it is also closeby and open to the public. The Museum and Genealogy Library are free and open to the public, but a $3 donation is suggested per adult.
The National D-Day Monument is also not far away, and is open daily. Self-guided tours are available for $5.
Today The Hook reported that The Landmark “topped off” indicating that the structure has reached it’s intended height. The building is still far from complete but the intended 9 floors of the building have all been constructed.
Saturday night, November 8th, the 17th Annual Live Arts Gala & After Party will be held at Live Arts. The Gala is a 4-star dinner with entertainment before the AfterGlow After Party. The After Party starts at 11 and goes until 2 in the morning. There will be an open bar, dancing on 2 floors, food, entertainment(fantastical and alternate reality).
Gala: $250 dollars
Afterglow After Party: $40 in advance($50 at the door)
Tomorrow it’s time to vote and if you do you’ll be rewarded with free stuff. Go by Starbucks or Ben & Jerry’s tomorrow and get a free tall cup of coffee or a free scoop of ice cream. All you have to do is tell the locations that you voted.
Just a short drive from Charlottesville Walnut Creek seems like an unknown secret. Take 5th Street Extended away from Charlottesville, you’ll pass Mosby Mountain and keep driving down a winding 2 lane rode for about 10 minutes, then you’ll get to a stop sign, go straight and Walnut Creek will be ahead on your left. It’s a beautiful park, I’m sure during the summer people take a lot more advantage of going there since in the beach area there are 4 lifeguard stands out in the water. I went on Saturday morning and there were 6 other cars in the entire parking lot. The central point is the lake, and all the trails go through the woods with portions of them around the lake. Surprisingly there isn’t a trail for just around the lake, but there are several to pick from to have the most time around the lake.
