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Charlottesville Health Care

Charlottesville and the Central Virginia area is blessed with an extensive network of hospitals and medical health care services. The two main hospital systems in Charlottesville are the University of Virginia (UVA) Health System and the Sentara Martha Jefferson hospital. In addition there are various other holistic, alternative, and acupuncture options, but for now let’s discuss the two main hospitals.

UVA Health System
The UVA hospital system is the largest in the area, anchored by the UVA hospital facilities in Charlottesville and affiliated with the university as an academic hospital. The UVA main hospital features outpatient services, 700 inpatient beds, surgical and diagnostic treatments, and 71 neonatal intensive care beds. You can click here to access Details of UVA Hospital

A large part of the UVA Health System is its satellite network of regional centers to offer access to specialized care in nearby counties across the area. Those services include inpatient/outpatient, imaging, primary care, surgery, and a clincial cancer center. You can click here to see specific Locations of UVA Medical Facilities

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Sentara Martha Jefferson was formed when the former Martha Jefferson Hospital merged with Sentara Healthcare in 2011 to expand the range of its services and treatment options. The Charlottesville hospital is a 176-bed care center with 365 affiliated physicians.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital enjoys a spectacular location on Pantops Mountain in Charlottesville with a new facility built in the early 2000’s. This allows services that include a Cancer Care Center, Digestive Care Center, Cardiology Care Center, Orthopedics including Spine Surgery & Joint Replacement Surgery, Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery, Neurosciences including Neurosurgery and a Sleep Medicine Center, Stroke Care Center, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Medicine & Surgery, and a Women’s Health Center.
You can click here to see specific Details of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Care

Pam’s Favorite Restaurants in Charlottesville

Many of my clients who are relocating to Charlottesville Virginia, spend several days in the area looking at homes and exploring the city. They are always glad to have suggestions of local Charlottesville restaurants to try. This list is a selection of some of my favorites.

French:

C & O – 515 E Water St. 434 971-7044 a long time Charlottesville favorite.

Petit Pois – 201 E. Main St., Downtown Mall 434 979-7647

American & Varied Menus:

Duners – Route 205 West in Ivy 434 293-8352

Bizou – 119 W. Main St., Downtown Mall 434 977-1818

Hamiltons – 101 W Main St, Downtown Mall 434 295-66449

Commonwealth – 422 East Main Street, Downtown Mall 434 202-7728

The Ivy Inn – 2244 Old Ivy Rd., 434 977-1222

Italian:

Tavola – 826 Hinton Ave. 434 972-9463

Travinia – The Shops at Stonefield, 434 244-3304

Seafood:

Rhetts River Grill – 2335 Seminole Trail, 434 974-7818

Bonefish Grill – 269 Connor Dr, 434 975-3474

Steakhouse:

Aberdeen Barn – 2018 Holiday Dr. 434 296-4630

Downtown Grille – 201 W. Main St., Charlottesville, 434 817-7080

Tapas:

Mas Tapas – 501 Monticello Rd, 434 979-0990

Parallel 38 – The Shops at Stonefield, 434 923-3838

Asian:

Ten – 2108 E. Main St., Downtown Mall 434 295-6691

Tex Mex/Caribbean:

Continental Divide – 811 W. Main St. 434 984-0143

Mono Loco – 200 W. Water St. 434 979-0688

Pizza:

Christians Pizza – 1880 Abbey Rd. 434 293-6788 or 118 W. Main St., Downtown Mall 434 977-9688

Mellow Mushroom – 1321 W. Main St., in the Red Roof Inn 434 972-9366

Breakfast:

Tip Top – 1420 Richmond Rd., on Pantops Mountain 434 244-3424

Blue Moon Diner – 513 W. Main St. Charlottesville, 434 980-6666

Lunch & Sandwiches:

Bodo’s Bagel Bakery – 1418 Emmet St. 434 977-9598

Revolutionary Soup – 108 2^nd St. SW

Littlejohn’s New York Delicatessen – 1427 University Ave. 434 977-0588

Take It Away – 115 Elliewood Ave. 434 295-1899

For that very special occasion:

The Clifton Inn – 1296 Clifton Dr. 434 971-1800

Fossets at Keswick Hall – 701 Club Dr., Keswick, VA 434 979-3440

Palladio – at the Barboursville Vineyard, Barboursville, 540 832-7848

There are many other excellent restaurants in the area. After you relocate to a Charlottesville home and have the opportunity to sample the many local Charlottesville restaurants, please share your favorites with me!

Celebrate The New Year With First Night Virginia

First Night Virginia is an annual community New Years Eve celebration in Charlottesville, Virginia. This year’s theme is “The Night of Possibilities” and marks the 27th year of the community oriented celebration. First Night Virginia which is centered in Downtown Charlottesville provides an alcohol free, family centered evening of music, theatre, dance and activities for all ages. The event starts at 2:30 and will continue until midnight encompasing almost 70 performances occuring in 20 locations throughout the downtown area .

There are activities that are particularly child centered such as arts and crafts activities, the balloon lady and music with Kid Pan Alley. Teens will enjoy the Teen Band Showcase featuring performances by 8 area bands. Adults will enjoy performances of Highlights from the Paramount Theater, as well as participating in the Dance-travaganza, a celebration of dance occuring all over the mall.

One of the main events that everyone can join in is the Community Processional which starts at 6:30 pm at the Omni Hotel and proceeds along the mall to the Pavillion. Another First Night tradition is the fireworks which take place at 9:00 pm so that they are early enough to be viewed by the children. There will also be a midnight celebration with a ball drop at the Landmark Hotel.

Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.firstnightvirginia.musictoday.com or at a variety of area merchants. It is also possible to reserve seatin for particular performances. First Night Virginia Headquarters located in the Omni Hotel Atrium will be open December 29-December 31.

To see a full schedule of FNV events go to www.firstnightva.org.

Looking For An Afforddable Horse Property?

Are you looking for an affordable horse property? A Fluvanna County farm or farmette may provide the perfect solution. There are currently 10 horse properties actively listed on the Fluvanna County real estate market for under $500,000. These horse farms range in price from $219,900 to $475,000 and range in size from 5.76 acres up to 39.48 acres. Fluvanna County adjoins Albemarle County, Virginia; however Fluvanna offers lower home and land prices, and lower taxes than Albemarle, while still offering convenience to Charlottesville, Virginia. Fluvanna is a county of scenic Virginia beauty and rolling hills. Come to Fluvanna County and experience the Virginia country life.

Contact

Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, [email protected], to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

Visit my website Jump into Greener Pastures or read my other blog Charlottesville Real Estate Talk

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Annual Blessing of the Hounds – A Don’t Miss Event

A favorite Keswick tradition is the annual Blessing of the Hounds at Grace Episcopal Church. The lovely historic stone church is the backdrop for the outdoor service which is attended by the members of the Keswick Hunt in full hunting attire mounted on their horses and surrounded by the pack of foxhounds. The traditional service includes blessings for horse, hound and rider as well as prayers in thanks for the harvest bounty. After the service you can walk across the road and watch the beginning of the foxhunt.

The service begins at 10:30 and the public is welcome.

Grace Episcopal Church
Gordonsville Road
Cismont, Virginia

Cismont and Keswick Virginia are located a short drive outside of Charlottesville, Virginia to the east. The service has been held annually on Thanksgiving Day since 1929. Come out to Grace Church tomorrow and become part of the tradition.

Charlottesville’s Best

There are so many wonderful things to enjoy about Charlottesville, Virginia. The town and the surrounding Albemarle County enjoys scenic beauty, a rich historic legacy, many delicious restaurants, art galleries, theater, and many outdoor activities. Recently the CAAR Real Estate Weekly compiled a list of the top 50 best things about Charlottesville. This list provides a great starting place for visitors and people who are newly relocated to the area to find great places to visit and things to do. If you have a favorite that has been left off the list please share it with us.

Central Virginia Market Reports – October 2008

As a REALTOR the question that I am asked most often is "what is happening in the real estate market"? This post will provide you with links to the October market reports for the areas around Charlottesville, Virginia.

Albemarle County, Virginia October Market Report

Charlottesville, Virginia October Market Report

Charlottesville, Albemarle Condos and Townhomes October market Report

Fluvanna County October Market Report

Louisa County October Market Report

Greene County October Market Report

Lake Monticello October Market Report

More Acclaim For Keswick

Keswick, Virginia located just east of Charlottesville, Virginia was cited in the New York Times today, October 24, as a scenic haven. The article Pastoral Landscapes And Upscale Retreats by Stephen Wells, which was printed in the Great Homes and Destinations section, describes the allure of life on a Keswick horse farm and also in the gated communities of Glenmore and Keswick Estates. According to Mr. Wells it is the "image of upscale rural America that best defines Keswick and its surrounding communities". Read the article for the full story.

Contact

Pam Dent

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

Visit my website Jump into Greener Pastures or read my blogs Charlottesville Real Estate Talk and Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes.

Albemarle County Goes Green – Should Albemarle County Allow Wind Turbines?

Albemarle County could allow private wind turbines on private property within the next six months. At this time zoning in the county prohibits the installation of wind turbines. However the Albemarle Planning Commission is studying whether to permit small personal turbines at private county residences. These turbines may not be a cost effective way to generate power, but they could help with the reduction of greenhouse gases, which is a long term goal for the county. Whatever the commission decides regarding personal turbines, there will definately not be commercial wind farms in the counties future.

Charlottesville, Virginia and Albemarle County have increasing numbers of green built and energy efficient homes for sale. If you are considering buying or selling a “green” home in the Central Virginia real estate market, contact me and I would love to discuss how I can help you with your real estate needs.

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Batten Down the Hatches – Glenmore Braces for Hannah

The horses at Shadowfax LLC at the Glenmore Equestrian Center in Keswick, Virginia are all snug in their stalls as we wait to see which way tropical storm Hannah will go. Early today the storm was predicted to head up the coast and Albemarle County was forecast to get a total of about an inch of rain. However things have changed, the storm is tracking further west, and as of 6:00 p.m. the forecast was for 4-7 inches of rain with maybe 3 inches in a hour. Needless to say we made sure that all of the horses stayed in their stalls for the night.

Luckily the Glenmore Equestrian Center is on publick water. This is very important because if the storm knocks out the power there is still water for the horses. Most farms are farther out in the country and are on a well. Wells need power for the pump; so if the power is out for several days there is no way to pump the water. One of the things that I used to do whenever a bad storm was forecast was to fill up every spare bucket, tub and water trough so that there would be a supply of water for the horses. That works okay if you don’t have a very large barn, but since Shadowfax has 26 stalls it would be hard to store enough water to tide the horses over for very long.

The horses at Glenmore are safely tucked in for the night with plenty of water, a supply of feed and bedding, and since Baily who owns the business lives in the barn appartment, there is always someone on site to make sure that all is well.

The Glenmore Equestrian Center which is run by Shadowfax LLC is a full care facility offering boarding, training, instruction and horse sales. It adjoins the Glenmore Community located in Keswick Virginia just east of Charlottesville, Virginia.

If you are looking for an equestrian community which offers elegant Charlottesville homes and all the amenities of a gated, golf development, I would love to show you Glenmore.

Or perform your own search of all of the Glenmore and Albemarle County homes on the market.

Charlottesville Health Care

Pam’s Favorite Restaurants in Charlottesville