Mother's Day Boxed Brunch

Mowing & Mulching Update

Spring has sprung and as you may know, Willowsford has two contractors for grounds maintenance; one North of Route 50 and one South of Route 50. We have a couple of updates to provide:
Grange & Grant - Mowing commenced on Monday and they are working through both villages, but had to pull off the property today due to rain. They expect to finish up the full mow cycle and mulching of any remaining street trees by the end of this week, weather pending. 
Greens & Grove - Street tree rings and mulch beds have been prepped, but mulching is still in process. They expect to be back on property mulching this weekend and continue next week until complete. Mowing is also expected to start tomorrow, weather permitting. 
All Villages - The buffer strips that are mowed every other week between homes and open space are scheduled to commence with the next mow cycle. Mowing is expected to take place every 7-10 days, weather permitting.

Re-Opening of Community Buildings

The Board of Directors and Association Staff are happy to announce Sycamore House has re-opened Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM! The Lodge is set to re-open April 15th Tuesday through Friday 9 AM – 5 PM. Please note, the Fitness Center is accessible via key fob only; entrance will not be permitted through the main doors of The Lodge. 

Now Hiring! Counselors for Camp Willowsford

Willowsford is seeking creative and organized staff for Camp Willowsford this summer! We are looking to hire four (4) Camp Counselors for our six-week program. Camp Counselors are responsible for assisting in daily camp tasks including games and activities, helping with instruction, and implementing core and non-core programs and experiences for children in a small group setting. Applicants must be over the age of 16 and be available all six weeks of Camp Willowsford. Applicants must apply through the Indeed link. No calls or e-mails, please. 

Now Hiring! Premier Aquatics Lifeguards

Premier Aquatics proactively continues to recruit lifeguards for the 2021 pool season. They are hosting a Virtual Hiring Event on Thursday, April 22nd at 4 PM via Zoom.

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Meeting ID: 787 479 3221
Passcode: Premier

Board of Directors Meeting Info & Communications 

Enforcement of Open Space Violations

We know that most of our residents appreciate the Willowsford vision of a community designed to be integral with its natural setting of expansive open space. Regardless of whether the open space is managed by the HOA or Conservancy, please understand it cannot be maintained, altered, or claimed in any way by residents.  

We have seen an increase in what we assume are well-intentioned efforts to maintain or alter open spaces, that include in some cases, the expansion of individual yards past a homeowner’s property line. These actions are not permitted for several reasons to include: liability, ecological damage, inconsistent appearance, etc. Therefore, the HOA and Conservancy will continue comprehensive enforcement to prevent such intrusions into open space.  If encroachment is observed, any unauthorized landscaping and private property will need to be removed from the open space and any maintenance must cease. Additionally, habitat will need to be restored to its original condition at the homeowners’ expense. Enforcement ensures the sustainable management of Willowsford open space for the benefit of the community at large.  

Community Standards Inspections

Design Review

The Design Review Committee meets monthly. The next DRC Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28th and will be held remotely via Zoom, 
 with resident forum opening at 9 AM. 

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Meeting ID: 847 1537 3695
Password: 420500

For more information about the Design Review Process, click here.

First Friday Happy Hour

Friday, May 7th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM on The Lodge Patio. Kick off the weekend with free beer on tap! First-come, first-served until it's gone. Valid ID required to consume alcohol and will be checked prior to serving. Food truck vendor TBD. Registration not required to attend. 

Movie Under the Stars

Friday, May 14th from 8 - 10:30 PM at Tenant House Amphitheater. Bring your chairs and blankets over to enjoy the movie SOUL under the stars! Registration not required to attend, however, capacity may be limited due to designated seating areas and social distancing guidelines.

Spring Acoustic Fireside

Camp Willowsford

Looking for an amazingly fun, one-of-a-kind experience for your child this summer? Camp Willowsford will instill in your child a lifelong love for nature, good food and healthy living, foster talents and explore unknown capabilities—all in your very own backyard!

There’s not another camp like it. From time spent exploring the Farm or cooking in the Kitchen, to paddle boarding on Willow Lake or creating an artistic masterpiece, learning opportunities at Willowsford have no bounds. Registration Catalog

WEEK 1
7/12 – 7/16
Farm Camp WAITLIST
Location: Sycamore House
Ages: 5-8
 
Culinary Camp
Location: Sycamore House
Ages: 9-12

WEEK 2
7/19 – 7/23
Culinary Camp WAITLIST
Location:  The Lodge
Ages: 5-8
 
Art Camp
Location:  The Lodge
Ages: 9-12

WEEK 3
7/26 – 7/30
Music Camp WAITLIST
Location:  Sycamore House
Ages: 5-8
 
Discover Camp WAITLIST
Location:  Sycamore House
Ages: 9-12
 
WEEK 4
8/2 – 8/6
Culinary Camp WAITLIST
Location:  Sycamore House
Ages:  5-8
 
Discover Camp WAITLIST
Location:  The Lodge
Ages: 9-12
 
WEEK 5
8/9 – 8/13
Farm Camp WAITLIST
Location: Sycamore House
Ages: 5-8
 
Music Camp
Location: Sycamore House
Ages: 8-12

WEEK 6
8/16 – 8/20
Art Camp WAITLIST
Location: The Lodge
Ages: 5-8
 
Culinary Camp WAITLIST
Location: The Lodge
Ages: 9-12

Willowsford Mercantile

WillowsfordLife - Spring 2021

Pet Pampering Day

Monday, April 26th from 9 AM - 2 PM in The Lodge parking lot. Woofie's South Riding/Aldie is coming to Willowsford to celebrate our four-legged family members! Select from several curbside pet pampering services including luxury baths, nail trims, and ear cleaning. Register here and Woofie's will contact you with a specific time window. 

Flower & Garden Festival

The Flower and Garden Festival has become an annual rite of spring for Loudoun County and it’s not hard to see why. The festival is produced by the Town of Leesburg and boasts over 50 vendors which include landscapers, gardening suppliers, plant sellers, outdoor living furniture, and more. The festival hours are Saturday, April 17th 9 AM – 6 PM and Sunday, April 18th 9 AM –6 PM and takes place rain or shine at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg. More Information

Save-the-Date!

Building a Charcuterie Board & Wine Tasting with Cana Vineyards - May 20th
Parent & Child Picnic Lunch - May 15th
First Friday Happy Hour - June 4th
Wineries at Willowsford - June 12th
Splash Party - June 15th
Father's Day Crab Feast - June 20th

Join a Club

Joining a Community Club is a great way to meet your neighbors, become familiar with your community, and make real world connections. Willowsford-sponsored Community Clubs encourage connections among residents who share common interests in a hobby, social, cultural, or recreational activity. Click here for more information.

Willowsford Fit

Our state-of-the-art Fitness Center is located inside The Lodge in The Greens. The facility offers Matrix cardio machines, circuit training weight machines and free weights. Cardio machines include iPhone/iPod connectors and personal TV stations. Key fob access is available to residents in good standing.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 6 AM – 12 PM & 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 7 AM – 3 PM

Willowsford Conservancy Welcomes New Farm Manager

Willowsford Conservancy is excited to announce the hiring of Andrew Dunham as the new manager of Willowsford Farm, effective April 19th.

Andrew founded Grinnell Heritage Farm in Iowa and farmed with his wife, Melissa, on family land which was settled by his great-grandparents in 1857.  Andrew became interested in pursuing a career in organic agriculture while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania. His agricultural and wildlife habitat interests stemmed from his upbringing in northeast Iowa while planting thousands of native trees and shrubs and gardening alongside his parents. 

At Grinnell Heritage Farm this led to a growing 25 acres of organic produce with a thriving CSA, establishing pollinator gardens, seeding cover crops, planting beetle banks, and growing hundreds of thousands of plants for transplant in the greenhouse. These practices have been highlighted during field days by Practical Farmers of Iowa, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Xerces Society, and numerous educational institutions. 

The Dunhams have been recognized as leaders in agriculture, including receiving an Iowa Environmental Leader award.  Andrew has a degree in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University. When not farming, Andrew enjoys spending time with his three children, reading, and exploring the natural world. Andrew and Melissa are excited to get to know the Willowsford community. 

Conservancy Board of Directors - Meet the Candidates

Willowsford Conservancy is currently seeking homeowners who are interested in serving on its Board of Trustees. In accordance with the Conservancy’s By-laws, two (2) homeowners will be elected, each to serve an initial term of 3 years.
Per the By-laws established by the Willowsford Founder, the upcoming election is intended to be the one time in which Willowsford homeowners will be elected by fellow homeowners to serve on the Conservancy Board of Trustees. Thereafter, the board will appoint successors following an application process. The two newly elected homeowners this spring will serve with the current three resident trustees on the board, as well as up to two non-resident board members appointed by the Founder.
 
Meet the Candidates is scheduled for 6:30 PM on April 20th via Zoom to provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about each of the candidates prior to voting. Please see Zoom meeting information below:
 
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Meeting ID: 853 2376 0808
Passcode: 231415

For this election, the Board is utilizing electronic voting and has selected “The Inspectors of Election”, an independent third-party vendor, to administer the election. Owners of record will receive an email with unique user credentials to vote electronically. One vote per household is permitted.

Earth Day Challenge!

With Earth Day just around the corner on April 22nd, Willowsford Conservancy invites everyone to celebrate with us by joining a challenge. On Earth Day weekend (April 24th-25th) we invite families to clean up trash on the trails around their homes and have a chance of winning a prize! Help our local environment and watershed by walking the trails near you and collect any trash you may see. Set the bagged trash to the side of the trail and Conservancy staff will come by to pick it up. Please email us at info@willowsfordconservancy.org with the location of trash bags or larger items along the trails for pickup. 

Residents who would like to participate in the challenge can submit photos to info@willowsfordconservancy.org to enter! One prize per household. Prizes will include: 

• Willowsford Conservancy Water Bottles
• One night campsite rental
• Program Registration for Two ( Events/Programs )
•  ¼ cord of firewood

Join us this Earth Day in helping clean up our local watershed and keeping the trails near you clean and beautiful.