The Effect of COVID-19 on Land & Rural Properties
Will people begin leaving the more densely populated urban areas of the United States to achieve “social distancing”? It’s too early to tell at this point if this is just a passing consideration or the beginning of a population shift. Either way, if you own land, it probably wouldn’t hurt if you spent a little extra time on it over the next few weeks.
Lockdown
Yes there is fear.
Yes there is isolation.
Yes there is panic buying.
Yes there is sickness.
Yes there is even death.
But,
They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise
You can hear the birds again.
They say that after just a few weeks of quiet
The sky is no longer thick with fumes
But blue and grey and clear.
They say that in the streets of Assisi
People are singing to each other
across the empty squares,
keeping their windows open
so that those who are alone
may hear the sounds of family around them.
They say that a hotel in the West of Ireland
Is offering free meals and delivery to the housebound.
Today a young woman I know
is busy spreading fliers with her number
through the neighbourhood
So that the elders may have someone to call on.
Today Churches, Synagogues, Mosques and Temples
are preparing to welcome
and shelter the homeless, the sick, the weary
All over the world people are slowing down and reflecting
All over the world people are looking at their neighbours in a new way
All over the world people are waking up to a new reality
To how big we really are.
To how little control we really have.
To what really matters.
To Love.
So we pray and we remember that
Yes there is fear.
But there does not have to be hate.
Yes there is isolation.
But there does not have to be loneliness.
Yes there is panic buying.
But there does not have to be meanness.
Yes there is sickness.
But there does not have to be disease of the soul
Yes there is even death.
But there can always be a rebirth of love.
Wake to the choices you make as to how to live now.
Today, breathe.
Listen, behind the factory noises of your panic
The birds are singing again
The sky is clearing,
Spring is coming,
And we are always encompassed by Love.
Open the windows of your soul
And though you may not be able
to touch across the empty square,
Sing.
By Brother Richard Hendrick, 3-13-20
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Riverfront Retreat ~ Rappahannock, Va ~ Wingshooting
#VaCountryside
Riverfront | Hunting Preserve
This riverfront retrea is located in the heart of Rappahannock County, about 70 miles West of DC. This is a sporting farm; offering two hundred ninety two acres of impeccably kept grounds, almost every field boasting panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Property boundary includes one mile of river frontage on the Thornton River. The extensive trail system allows you to hike or hunt the entire property, at any time of year!
The custom built main home (5 bedroom/5 bathroom) underwent an extensive renovation under ten years ago, and will not disappoint. New age slate roof, Maple flooring, Chef's kitchen, Cedar closet, his/hers master closets, main level master, generator, full basement with workshop, built-in-shelving & expansive deck. This carefully planned, farm preserve must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. Small orchard of fruit trees, a fully stocked pond and board and batten workshop (adorned with antlers and heated by a large woodstove) add to the charm of this sporting, Virginia farm.
Riverfront
Kayak & canoe from your own farm launch on the Thornton River.
Balanced
featuring bottoms & high grounds
Timeless
New age slate, gourmet kitchen & dramatic views from every window.
Retreat
Relax | Revive | Riverplay | Family bonding | Hiking | Hunting | History
Host
20 minutes to Culpeper | 20 Minutes to Warrenton | 10 minutes to the Inn at Little Washington.
“With the help of three generations of farm management, this farm has become an alluring destination for American wing-shooters, aspiring sportsman and the British gentleman alike. Whether you wear tweed, khaki or camo is less important than enjoying the pure sporting excitement to be found ...join us for a day of the most authentic British style driven shooting to be found in America.”
FARM FIXER-UPPER - Northern Culpeper - 20 Minutes to Warrenton (Homes/Barns & 93 Acres)
Affordable FARM - Culpeper County
This property consists of 3bed/3bath move-in ready Cape Cod, sold AS-IS, but renovated in 2011 (granite, stainless, marble and more). Detached garage - Large wood working shop - two wells - year round stream. Original and beautiful Oak barn & large main residence remain (sturdy but in need). This centrally located farm would be perfect for horses, cattle, or establish your own country retreat. Plenty to work with! Bring your vision. Showings by appointment only.
VACU139410 Listed by Liza Payne (FHSIR) @ $799,000.
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Read MoreCountry Manor | FAUQUIER COUNTY | Equestrian Estate
Main residence includes multiple staircases, solid walnut floors, coffered & vaulted ceilings, custom woodwork, shelving, and molding abound. Five fireplaces, six bedrooms in the main residence - all with en suite bathrooms. Two story great room, Library, Wet bar, Sauna, Large eat-in kitchen with Den area, Sub zero appliances, first-generation Corian - the bright space opens to the side patio - shaded and meant for enjoying.Gardens and grounds are a magical work of art all their own - worthy of a separate listing, and cannot be appreciated virtually.The pool and pool house are thoughtfully situated in the side yard, and offer yet another magazine worthy area of this property.Located just off of Atoka Road, this property was a longtime fixture for Orange County Hunt. The stable was designed with maximum function in mind - 10 Stalls, automatic water, fans, wash/tack/RING, foaling stalls, paddocks & run-ins.
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