Willowsford Weekly

Festival of Bubbles

Thursday, December 6th from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Lodge. Ring in the holiday season with Chef Bonnie and Sommelier Nick Materese as they guide you through a taste comparison of sparkling wines from around the world alongside a series of small plates. Each dish will be paired with dueling glasses of bubbles and you decide which pairing wins. At least 8 wines and 4 small plates will be served. $85/person. Register here.

On the Menu

Fried Oysters with Spicy Remoulade
Chef Bonnie’s Macaroni and Cheese with Country Ham
Crispy Seared Local Duck Breast with Blackberry Glaze and Wild Rice
Classic Cream Brûlée

LCSD Quarterly Meeting

The Sheriff’s Office local quarterly meeting is scheduled for November 8th. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet the command staff of the station and to come up to speed on what’s happening in your community.

WHAT: Dulles South Station LCSO Quarterly Meeting
WHEN: Thursday November 8th, 2018 at 7 PM
WHERE: 25216 Loudoun County Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20152

2018 Deer Management Program Begins October 6th

To help manage the overpopulation of deer, Willowsford Conservancy’s deer management program continues in The Greens and The Grant. Following VA state guidelines, archery hunting of deer on Conservancy property will be underway from October 6 – November 11 in The Grant, and from October 6 – November 30 in The Greens. All trails will remain open during archery hunting.

Archery hunting takes place from dawn to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to dusk. Residents must observe posted signs, stay on trails and keep dogs leashed. There will be no archery hunting between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Trails will be closed during four brief firearms hunting periods, including November 12–16 (The Grant); December 4–7 (The Greens and Grant); December 18–21 (The Greens); and January 1–4, 2019 (The Greens and Grant). Special ALERT e-mails, notifications in the Willowsford Weekly, and trail signage will alert residents before and during firearms hunts.

Complete deer management program information, including safety information, hunting guidelines, schedules and maps, can be found in the Document Center on the Conservancy website. Please contact us at info@willowsfordconservancy.org with any questions.

Community Standards Inspection Reminder

Drive through inspections are completed in each Village weekly and a comprehensive lot inspection is performed every 18-24 months. The following sections in The Grove can expect to see Fatima and Kirk over the next few months: Grove 8B, 9A, 9B, 9C, 10A, 10B, 11A1, 11A2, 11B. Click here to determine what section your street is in. Kirk and Fatima will be dressed in Willowsford Gear and/or wearing an ID lanyard. You can expect to see them taking pictures and walking along the property.

Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors meets every other month. The next board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 8th at 5:30 PM at Sycamore House. Open session and resident comment period expected to start at 6 PM.

Design Review

For DRC applications, Design Guidelines and more information, click here.

Application Deadline - November 16th
Pre-review Meeting - November 20th
DRC Meeting - November 28th

Holiday Pie Perfection

Thursday, November 15th from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Lodge. Learn how to make tender, flaky pie crust just in time for the holidays. You’ll be surprised just how easy it is! We’ll bake and enjoy three classic, seasonal pies. Each will be paired with a local wine or spirit. Students will take home a pie dough they make in class. $65/person. Register here.

Pie Menu

Apple-Caramel Crostata
Gingered Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate Whiskey Pecan Pie
Molasses Whipped Cream
Brown Sugar Ice Cream

SOLD OUT!
Acoustic Fireside Concert

Friday, November 16th from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Lodge. Gather with friends and neighbors at The Lodge and enjoy local food, local beer, and local entertainment! Musical Guest: Ted Garber. He's back to entertain us with great story telling and musical talent. Ted is well-known throughout Loudoun County and can be found at many local hot spots in the area such as Parallel Wine, Vanish Brewery, Monk’s BBQ, and The Bungalow to name a few. *$45/person. Adults-only. *Price includes entertainment, buffet, beer and wine, and an awesome time.

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Willowsford 101

Thursday, November 29th from 6:30 to 8 PM at The Lodge. If you have not already attended Willowsford 101, please join us! Team members from the HOA, Lifestyle, Kitchen, Conservancy and the Farm will be present to give you an overview of each aspect of our beautiful community, and you will also have the opportunity to mingle with representatives from various resident Community Groups. This fun, interactive evening is a great opportunity to learn about your community and mingle with your neighbors! Registration is free! Register here.

Date Night in the Austrian Alps

Saturday, December 1st from 6:30 to 9 PM at Sycamore House.
Learn to create (and eat) hearty, flavorsome, and sweet Austrian inspired cuisine using ingredients from Willowsford Farm and local purveyors. $130/couple Register here.

On the Menu

Alpine Fritter with Bacon and Caramelized Onions
Classic Schnitzle with Spatzel
Austrian Beef Goulash
Apple Strudel with Schlag (Austrian Whipped Cream)

Willowsford Mercantile

Now open! Shop Willowsford Mercantile, our exclusive online boutique. Featured products include wine glasses, backpacks, picnic blankets, and other Willowsford-branded merchandise. Please note, supplies are limited. Additional quantities and items will become available based on community response. SHOP WITH US!

Save-the-Date!

Santa Comes to Willowsford - December 8th
Gingerbread Workshop - December 9th
Cookies Around the World - December 12th
Holiday Cheer - December 13th

Willowsford Cares

Registration for the 11/17 Big Give is now open! This will be our 4th year hosting the Big Give in Willowsford. Each participating family donates $150 in a combination of cash donations and goods for the event. We are hoping for a minimum of 40 families to participate and capping the event at 50 families. The charities and activities are kept secret until the day of the event, but I'll let you know we're going to be helping 12 non-profits this year, and it will be the BIGGEST Big Give yet (literally!)!

Date: Saturday, November 17th
Time: 8 AM to 2 PM
Starting location: location in South Riding to be divulged to participants
More info/background on this event here.

To register for this event, please send $100 to willowsfordcares@gmail.com on Paypal (friends and family, please!) or a send a check made out to Willowsford Cares to 41821 Marigold Mill Pl, Ashburn, VA 20148. Once your deposit is received, your name will be added here.

This is a very popular event, and the spots will fill up quickly! If you're sending us a check, please email willowsfordcares@gmail.com so we can hold a spot for you!
On November 5th we'll send out information on what to purchase with the remaining $50 of your contribution.

*Willowsford Cares is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Your donation may be tax-deductible.

In support of the upcoming Big Give event, Arc of Loudoun has offered Willowsford residents a discount to attend Shocktober, Northern Virginia’s only REAL haunted house! Enter code “Willowsford” to receive $5 off ticket purchases during the month of October.

Willowsford Wheels

Saturday, November 3rd at 8 AM in the Sycamore Pool parking lot. Come out and enjoy our second meeting of the Willowsford Wheels Club for car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Donuts and coffee donations welcome! Join our Facebook page to keep up-to-date with any and all club information!