Willowsford Magazine Summer 2018

WillowsfordLife Summer 2018

FARMSTANDOPEN2 - 7 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday & SundayMay 1 - November 2023595 Founders Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148 ALWAYS LOCAL, IN SEASON & ON SHELVES Vegetables, fruit, herbs, free-range eggs, milk, butter, yogurt and ice cream. Goat’s and cow’s milk cheeses. Sauerkrauts, pickles and relish. Kombucha, granola and popsicles. Beef, lamb, pork and chicken. Flowers and coffee. Prepared foods. Seasonal fruit spread, ketchup and sauces. If we don’t grow or raise it here, we work with local producers and artisans who operate with the same principles and standards for their animals, the earth, and the quality of their products as we do. If we don’t grow or raise it here, we work with local producers and artisans who operate with the same principles and standards for their animals, the earth, and the quality of their products as we do. Connecting people to the land, to their food and to each other. check WillowsfordFarm.com for upcoming Farm events

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Manager’sLetterManager’s Letter so do the opportunities to be even more involved in Willowsford.A Note from Willowsford Lane Let’s start with this publication, which is exclusively by Rebecca Lyons, CMCA, AMS, PCAM for and about you, our residents. Whether it’s HOA Community Manager submitting pictures, writing articles, or providing general feedback; become part of WillowsfordLife.Welcome to your summer issue! I’m sure by now you’ve Or, consider joining one of our Community Clubs,had the opportunity to take a dip in the pool, kayak even step in to an administrator role, or work witharound Willow Lake, or enjoy a refreshing frozen treat staff to develop something new. Furthermore, a newlyfrom the Farm Stand. There’s a myriad of activities to added opportunity is joining the Neighborhood Watchexperience in Willowsford this season. Committee whose charter was recently approved byHowever, this Note from Willowsford Lane is focused the Board of Directors.on another important topic: resident leadership andinvolvement in the HOA. As the community develops, While we’re on the topic of resident leadership, please join me in welcoming residents Mike Russiello and Bill Atwill who were elected to the HOA Board of Directors in March. They both have extensive and dynamic backgrounds making them exceedingly capable to fill these new leadership roles. As our community progresses toward completion, the next transition will be electing residents to occupy all five seats on the Board of Directors. Today’s committee or club volunteer might be tomorrow’s Board Member. If these, or any other volunteer ideas interest you, let us know! WillowsfordLife Vol. 1, No. 3: Summer 2018 Copyright © Willowsford Homeowners Association, Inc. WillowsfordLife is a quarterly publication of Willowsford Homeowners Association, Inc., 23506 Founders Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148. Willowsford Homeowners Association, Inc. reserves the right to reject or edit any articles or other content submitted to it for publishing. Any opinions expressed by the authors of articles or other content published herein are the opinions of such author and in no way, represent the opinion of Willowsford Homeowners Association, Inc. Willowsford Homeowners Association, Inc. reserves the right to reject advertising determined to not be in keeping with the publication’s standards. Acceptance of advertising by WillowsfordLife does not constitute an endorsement of products or services advertised herein. Willowsford Homeowners Association, Inc. does not take responsibility for and does not undertake effort to validate any representations by advertisers. Willowsford, Willowsford Conservancy, and are all trademarks of Willowsford, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of any material in this publication is expressly prohibited. Liability in the event of an error is limited to a printed correction. Printed in the USA.4 WillowsfordLife

WillowsfordContactsSycamoreHouse TheLodge 23506 Founders Drive 41085 Willowsford Lane Ashburn, VA 20148 Aldie, VA 20105 (571) 297-2586 (571) 297-2584Monday 9 AM - 5 PM Monday CLOSEDTuesday-Friday 9 AM - 9 PM Tuesday-Friday 9 AM - 9 PMSaturday 11 AM - 6 PM Saturday 11 AM - 6 PMSunday 11 AM - 4 PM Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM WillowsfordContacts ImportantContacts [email protected] LCSO Emergency – Dial 911 HOA Questions, Comments & Concerns LCSO Non-Emergency – (703) 777-1021 [email protected] Animal Control – (703) 777-0406 Exterior Modification Applications Republic Services – [email protected] [email protected] Trash – Tuesday & Friday Lifestyle Programming & Amenity Rentals Recycling – Tuesday [email protected] Yard Waste – Wednesday Willowsford Development Team NOVEC Electric – (703) 335-0500 [email protected] Washington Gas – (703) 750-1000 Conservancy, Trails & Campsites Loudoun County Sanitation Authority – (571) 291-7880 Verizon Fios Phone & Cable – (800) 837-4966 [email protected] Verizon Fios Internet – (800) 438-3467 Willowsford Farm Team SFMC, Inc. – (703) 392-6006Summer2018 5

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Summer 2018 Enjoy Nature Up Close From the Farmer9 22 Tips for Making a Campfire Fun Facts About Chickens11 23 Kayaks & Canoes Let’s Make a Difference13 26 What to See, Where to Go, When to Do Community Clubs14 27 Save-the-Date Just For Kids15 29 Studio PinkFIT Stars & Stripes Etiquette16 30 Meet the Callands Family 32 Spring Roundup18Summer2018 7

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Summer2018 WillowsfordConservancy Enjoy Nature Up Close Conservancy Venues for Camping, Cookouts, & Family Events by Iris Gestram Conservancy Executive Director Throughout the community, Willowsford Conservancy offers unique spaces to enjoy nature up close, to relax, and to rent for events such as family picnics, birthday parties, and campouts. Visit WillowsfordConservancy.org/Venues/ for rates, reservations, and more information. Grant Family Campground With seven large tent pads—each with its own grill, fire pit, picnic table—and ample space for games and activities, this wooded campground is ideal for family camping, grilling, and daytime or overnight group events including picnics and birthday parties. The campground connects with the 8-mile Grant Loop hiking trail; perfect for nature exploration, walking, trail running, and mountain biking; and has nearby parking off Everfield Drive. It also features “Connect Four” and “Ring Toss” games, a balance beam course, and hammock stations to hang your hammocks. Open May through October. Cedar Pond Pavilion The rustic, three-season Cedar Pond Pavilion is nestled in a woodland overlooking scenic Cedar Pond, with easy access onto the Bull Run Overlook Trail for wildlife watching, hiking, and mountain biking. The beautiful structure was handcrafted in Tennessee from old cedar logs and raised on-site by the craftsmen who built it. Stop by to enjoy a picnic on the spacious deck 9

WillowsfordConservancywhile watching nature. The Pavilion accommodates Recreational Target ArcheryConservancy programs and events and can also be Rangerented by residents and resident-sponsored groupsfor family and group events. Open April through mid- The ancient sport of target archery combines skills ofNovember. strength, precision, and consistency, and builds focus while enjoying the outdoors. Residents of all ages canHidden Meadow Event Field & practice at this outdoor range which features a rustic Group Campground pavilion that covers the shooting zone, picnic tables for archery instruction, a storage shed, and 10 archeryComing soon; scheduled to open in fall 2018! lanes with targets at distances of 10 to 60 yards. TheSurrounded by dense red cedars, this hidden field in archery range serves as a venue for the Willowsfordthe southern portion of The Greens is an ideal setting Archery Club. To learn more about the Willowsfordfor community events, and for large families and other Archery Club, or to join, residents can contactgroups to experience camping adventures within the [email protected].“wilds of Willowsford.” With a rustic pavilion, group-style fire pits, and space for tents of any size, HiddenMeadow is well-suited for larger group campouts,family cookouts, small concerts, scout groups, andsimilar gatherings. The site will host Conservancyevents and can also be rented by residents andresident-sponsored groups.10 WillowsfordLife

WillowsfordConservancy Tips for Making a •  Only burn firewood. Grease and petroleum products Campfire are highly combustible and can quickly spread a fire. Paper creates burning ash that floats awayA campfire under the stars, roasting s’mores, and and lands in dry leaves (or on your tent)!enjoying time with friends and family around the fireare highlights of any outdoor adventure. •  Keep a bucket of water nearby.Before starting a campfire, make sure weather •  Once the fire is going, add larger pieces of dry woodconditions are safe for an open flame, and avoid fires for a steady burn.when the weather is windy, very hot, or dry. •  NEVER leave your campfire unattended.Starting and Maintaining Your Campfire Extinguishing Your Campfire •  Start the flame with small pieces of dry wood. Keep When ready to put out your fire at night or before the fire inside the fire pit and at a manageable leaving the campsite: size. Avoid “towers” of firewood that could erupt in flame or topple over. •  Allow the wood to burn completely to ash, if possible. •  Place unused firewood upwind and away from the fire. •  Pour lots of water on the fire; drown ALL embers, not just the red ones. Make sure everything is wet and cold to the touch. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! •  Do NOT bury the fire as the fire will continue to smolder.Summer2018 11



TheLifestyle Kayaks & Canoes •  Paddle in sync with your partner. Find your rhythm. It is the bow (front) paddler’s job to set the pace, Take an Adventure and it is the role of the stern (back) paddler to match on Willow Lake that tempo. This insures that you are maximizing your forward momentum. Call a “switch” regularly by Alex Burkett to change sides, which will help keep your boat HOA Community Coordinator going in a straight line.The boats at Willow Lake are available for use now •  Always wear a lifejacket. You never know whenthrough Labor Day. Hours of operation are Tuesday – something goofy is going to happen and you maySunday from 11 AM – 8 PM on a first-come, first-served end up in Willow Lake unexpectedly. The boatbasis. Although boat usage is free of charge, residents attendant will help you find the right vest.must complete boat usage agreements and show theirkey fob prior to use. Children 12 and under must be •  Apply sunscreen in all the right places. Sun reflectedaccompanied by adult. Please see the boat attendant off the water will burn in some unlikely places –at Willow Lake to start your adventure! including under your nose and the back of your ears. Be sure to lather up before paddling off.No experience? No problem! Here are a few essentialpointers to get things going and keep you safe: •  Pack something fun for a little floating flair. In addition to ample water, consider packing fun snacks, a picnic for a floating dinner date, fishing poles, or binoculars for wildlife watching. Take your creativity to the water. Source: vobs.org/blog/10-essential-canoeing-tips/•  Paddle on opposite sides of the boat. This will keep your craft from pitching back and forth, and make the boat more stable under motion.Summer2018 13

TheLifestyle Date Night in Greece Saturday, August 18 What to See, Where to Go, When to Do Summer Concert Friday, September 7 Summer in Willowsford WillowsfordLife by Susan Walters HOA Lifestyle Manager Longer days and warmer nights mean summer has arrived at Willowsford! Spend these days with family and friends relaxing poolside, kayaking around Willow Lake, or grilling at Sycamore House or The Lodge. At Willowsford, summer means outdoor community events such as summer camp, family movies, concerts, and culinary experiences. One thing you can’t miss is our Celebrity Chef Pop-Up Restaurant in July. Chef Amanda Cohen, owner of Dirt Candy, will delight you with her award-winning culinary creations. Dirt Candy was the first vegetable-focused restaurant in New York City, and has been recognized by the Michelin Guide, the New York Times, Gourmet Magazine, and the Village Voice, among others. On this special night, Amanda (and Jamie Leeds and Elizabeth Faulkner) will be working side-by-side with Chef Bonnie in the Willowsford Kitchen to prepare scrumptious farm-fresh eats. Join us for a lavish evening of food, drinks, entertainment, and more! Enjoy swimming AND watching movies? Come to a Dive-In Movie and swim until 10 PM while a family- friendly film plays on the big screen. There are also concerts to enjoy. Bring a picnic, listen to music, and enjoy the beautiful Willowsford landscape. In August, we are featuring Marsha and the Positrons at the Tenant House Amphitheater. This kid-friendly band will have the little ones movin’ and groovin’ to their energetic songs and upbeat music. And in September, Jameson Green, a resident favorite, wraps up the season. Come out and enjoy Willowsford this summer!Visit WillowsfordLife.com > Calendar to keep up with everything happening at Willowsford. 14

TheLifestyle Dive-In Movie Friday, July 13 & Friday, August 17 Parent & Child Culinary WorkshopTuesday, August 7 & Thursday, August 9 Kids Summer Concert Celebrity Chef Pop-Up Restaurant Saturday, August 4 Saturday, July 28Summer2018 15

LocalBusiness Studio PinkFIT16 Fitness Happens Here by Kacie Ward HOA Administrative Coordinator In March of 2017, Willowsford partnered with Studio PinkFIT to bring boutique fitness classes right to you. Programming has since expanded, and now a variety of classes are offered each week at both Sycamore House and The Lodge. Try Bootcamp MAX, Gentle Yoga, Early Express, and more; your first class is free! Kathy Corbey, Studio PinkFIT owner, started out her journey by teaching fitness classes when she was a student at Virginia Tech. “I’ve always enjoyed music, movement, and helping people. What started as a way to earn some extra money at school grew into my lifelong passion,” says Kathy. Studio PinkFIT classes began over 12 years ago at the Dulles Sportsplex. Back then, only Bootcamp was offered, and their main focus was helping moms get back into shape. The classes were such a huge hit that Studio PinkFIT opened a facility of their own in Ashburn in 2012 and began to add more class formats. “We were the first boutique fitness studio to open in Loudoun County, even though at the time we didn’t know what boutique meant! We just wanted to offer great classes without being a gym with weight machines, and that is what we are still doing today,” says Kathy. The studio offers unique classes that you won’t find at your local gym, led by some of the area’s finest instructors. And now you can experience all that Studio PinkFIT has to offer, without ever leaving Willowsford. To view the fitness schedule or register for classes, please download the Studio PinkFIT mobile app (in iTunes or GooglePlay) or visit StudioPinkFIT. com. Bring some water, bring a towel or yoga mat, and bring your neighbor! WillowsfordLife

LocalBusinessQ&A with Kathy Corbey, super mom! You might have seen her running around the neighborhood or at the pool with her four daughters.Studio PinkFIT Owner She has been teaching Bootcamp classes for over 8 years with Studio PinkFIT. Erica makes everyone feel welcome and her energy is contagious. Even if you’veQ: Why is fitness important? never done a burpee before, Erica will help you feel likeA: Adding exercise to your life will make you happy! I’ve a Bootcamp rockstar!learned that any type of movement is good movement.Go out for a walk around your beautiful neighborhood Jody Bung is also a Willowsford resident and movedor come to a yoga class. If you can mix up your exercise here from Hawaii last summer. Jody stepped into herroutine it will keep you from getting bored, plateauing, first yoga class in 2005 and knew instantly that wasand reduce the risk of injury. what she wanted to do for the rest of her life! Yoga goes far beyond the mat for Jody. It is a completeQ: Tell me about your partnership with physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual practice. SheWillowsford? believes that yoga is for everyone at every level. It is not about how flexible or strong you are, but about havingA: I was introduced to Willowsford by one of our an easeful body, peaceful mind, and useful life.instructors, Erica Hall. She is a resident and thoughtit might be a goodpartnership for us to “I enjoy taking Bootcamp with Laurie Hudicek is sobring classes to Sycamore motivating that you wantHouse and The Lodge. Erica because she is a fabulous and to wake up early to workWillowsford is so beautiful motivating instructor who tailors out! Laurie has a wideand we are happy to range of formats she’sbe help strengthen the certified to teach, rangingcommunity offerings the workout to meet the needs of from Bootcamp to PiYo. She leads our Earlyas we strengthen theresidents! the buff and not so buff.” Express classes and is also the owner of the LeesburgQ: Who are the — Lilly Marion, Willowsford Resident School of Music. Laurie isStudio PinkFIT a multi-talented instructorinstructors? that will challenge you to give every workout yourA: Erica Hall is a best effort.Willowsford resident andSummer2018 17

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FamilyFeatureCallands Family Life in The Greens by Kacie Ward for an upcoming test. Alrue was hesitant at first but, HOA Administrative Coordinator after a little convincing from a friend, she relented. Study sessions led to date nights, and soon the two“We live in a culture where people keep to themselves, were inseparable. After graduating with degrees inheads buried in technology. But Willowsford promotes Electrical Engineering, they moved to northern Virginiasomething different, something better,” James remarks. to be near NaShawn, Alrue’s family, and for careerAnd it was that exact difference which brought James opportunities.and Alrue Callands to The Greens. They first discovered Willowsford 5 or 6 years ago andTheir home on Haybine Lane is shared with two were captivated. “We could feel the energy, almostenergetic shih tzus, Pepper and Onyx, plus NaShawn, immediately,” James explains. They were drawn to theJames’ 17-year-old son, who lives in Maryland but visits accessibility of agriculture, trails, and the myriad ofAldie as often as he can. He recently graduated from community activities. It all struck a chord with them,high school and will attend Morgan State University in but the timing wasn’t right.the fall. The Callands family has resided in Willowsfordfor less than a year but has already developed strong Willowsford hovered in the back of their minds,connections to their neighbors, to the nature that however, and last year they signed a contract on a lot in The Greens that backs to picturesque Conservancy “There are so many land and is just a short stroll to Ellenvale Park. They opportunities to be had an opportunity to see their home built from the a greater you. It’s ground up, since they were already living in the area at the time. “It was really special for NaShawn to see breathtaking.” and experience the whole process, and he has a much deeper appreciation for what we have because of it,”surrounds them, and to the larger community. “There says Alrue. Not to mention it was during those initialare so many opportunities to be able to be a greater visits where they met their next-door neighbors andyou. It’s breathtaking,” says Alrue. began to form relationships before they had even moved in.James and Alrue’s story began at Virginia Tech, wherethey were enrolled in the same Differential Equations James was raised in rural Lynchburg, VA while Alrueclass. James suggested a study session to prepare grew up closer to the city in Lanham, MD, though her family is originally from Liberia. Alrue remarks that “the community is a nice blend of both of our backgrounds and was just what we were looking for - what was important to our family.” The Callands clan is excited to be here and is looking forward to experiencing even more of what makes our community so unique.Summer2018 19

FamilyFeature Do you know a family that should be featured in the next issue of WillowsfordLife? We are looking for candidates who have unique, interesting stories to share and are actively involved in the community! Nominate a fellow household by emailing [email protected]. Please include your reason why the family should be featured.20 WillowsfordLife

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WillowsfordFarmFrom the Farmer we call broilers, and 20 turkeys. In 2017, we added pigs to our pasture (and pork to our Farm Stand offerings)Laying Hens, Odds & Ends and this year, have continued with pork production. Our first batch of 2018 pigs were processed and transitioned to pork in June. Our next batch is currently enjoying mud puddles and lots of space. by Alex Hencin All of our animals are raised on high quality, non-GMO Livestock Farmer feed, fresh grass, and both pigs and chickens also consume insects and occasional vegetable scraps.When I came to the Farm in 2014 as a crew member,I always volunteered to do chicken duties. Back then, The majority of our eggs are sold through our CSAwe only had 200 chickens, so cleaning their coops, program. When folks sign up in the winter, we can gaugechanging their water, and collecting eggs was a much how many chickens to purchase for the year. We don’tshorter chore. Since then, my role here has evolved and process the hens at the end of the year, but rather, weI now manage all of the livestock on the Farm property sell them off to other farms and homesteaders. At ourin The Greens. We are up to 800 laying hens – four scale, we need birds at peak production age and onlytimes the amount we started with. keep a couple hundred for the winter, mainly for our winter CSA.Because our core mission here includes caring for thesoil as well as the highest standards of living for animal Eggs that aren’t sold through CSA are on shelves atwelfare, I rotate the birds on 115 acres throughout the the Farm Stand and are frequently on the ingredientsyear using mobile coops and electric fencing, both of list in Willowsford Kitchen. Pork, too.which protect the birds from predation. Moving thebirds from place to place, with plenty of room to run If you haven’t tried our eggs, sausage, or pork chops,around, helps fertilize our fields and also keeps the I urge you to. You will not find a source any closer tohens healthy. home than this. And I am so proud of the care with which we raise animals and the product we produce, IOver the years we have hosted other poultry on the hope you will join me in enjoying it!property, too: more than 2,000 meat chickens, which22 WillowsfordLife

WillowsfordFarm Deviled Eggs by Chef Bonnie Moore Willowsford Culinary Director Fun Facts About Ingredients Chickens •  6 large Willowsford Farm eggsWhat I’ve Learned from Living •  2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise by Willowsford Farm •  1 teaspoon Dijon mustard •  1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar by Anna Weisberg •  1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Willowsford Resident, Age 13 •  1/4 teaspoon Tabasco •  1/4 teaspoon salt1.  Chickens don’t need a rooster to lay eggs •  1/4 teaspoon black pepper2.  Hens lay an egg a day •  fresh dill3.  Unless a rooster is involved, the eggs will never 1.  Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. become chicks4.  Different chicken breeds lay different colored eggs 2.  Gently place the eggs in a large saucepan.5.  The chickens we eat as meat are not the same Fill with enough water to cover the eggs by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. When the chickens that lay eggs water begins to boil, cover, turn the heat to low and cook for 8 minutes.Summer2018 3.  Drain the hot water from the pan and immediately plunge the eggs in the ice water. 4.  When the eggs are cool enough to handle, crack the shells carefully and peel them under cool, running water. 5.  Using a sharp knife, slice each peeled egg in half, lengthwise. Gently remove the yolk halves and place in a small mixing bowl. Arrange the egg white halves on a serving platter. 6.  Using a fork, mash up the yolks. Add mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice or vinegar, smoked paprika, Tabasco, salt, pepper and stir to combine. 7.  Spoon egg yolk mixture into the egg white halves. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and garnish with sprigs of dill. 23

WillowsfordFarm All About Eggs24 At the Farm Stand We raise free-range, pastured laying hens, fed no antibiotics or growth hormones; they are happy birds and lay great-tasting eggs! The grass diet gives the yolks a deep, orange color and rich flavor. Eggs come ungraded and unsorted. They are freshly laid within days of your purchase. $5.99/dozen at the Farm Stand How to Store Eggs will keep up to 30 days from the time they are laid. They may be washed, and we recommend refrigeration. Easy Preparations Eggs are one of the few foods that are delicious at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Jazz up scrambled eggs with fresh goat cheese, mushrooms and onions, chives and sour cream, tomatoes and herbs, or spinach. Take egg salad to the next level by adding dill. Eggs poached in tomatoes and served with crusty bread makes for a classic Italian supper. Visit WillowsfordFarm.com for more information. WillowsfordLife

The sun is hot, the water is cool.Host your next party at the pool! $100 - 2 Hour Rental or $150 - 3 Hour Rental + $50 - Refundable Security Deposit Pool party space rentals are available at both Sycamore House and The Lodge Pools. Perfect forbirthdays, team celebrations, family reunions, & more! 25 people maximum per pool party space rental. View the Rental Application and Contract online at WillowsfordLife.com > Document Center. Call us for availability and more details.

CommunityClubs Let’s Make a Baby, LAWS, Preemies Today, Sprout Therapeutic Difference Riding Center, Backpack Buddies, and dozens more. Each year, the Big Give supports 10-15 charities and Willowsford Cares causes. Club Spotlight Following each Big Give, friends and attendees who by Becky & Mark Danzenbaker were likewise inspired by the excitement of the day, Willowsford Residents suggested we do events like this more often; hence the idea for a new community club, Willowsford Cares.In November of 2014, we attended our first Big Givein Haymarket, which was started by our friend Kat Willowsford Cares brings together service-mindedHolroyd several years prior. The Big Give is an annual, residents for the purpose of giving to and assistingfamily-friendly day involving a multitude of charitable our broader community. Our goal is for resident Eventactivities, benefitting mostly local residents and Leaders to host quarterly events that allow residentsorganizations. At the end of the event, which was of all ages, across all four Villages, the opportunityattended by over 100 people, Kat suggested we break to work hands-on with local charities and communityup into smaller groups throughout Northern Virginia members in need.the following year, and having been so inspired by theday, we immediately raised our hands and offered to Our first quarterly project was a series of events thatlead an Ashburn group. took place in May. Organized by residents Ken and Meredith Taylor, the event focus was to assist and drawPartnering with our friend, Michele Paganin, we hosted attention to food-insecure families in our area. On Maythe first Ashburn Big Give in November of 2015 at 19th, we hosted a food drive for Backpack Buddies atSycamore House with 30 families, and participation Walmart and put together snack packs at Sycamorehas grown every year since! Some of the charities that House for the Loudoun Emergency Homeless Shelter.we’ve worked with are Semper K9, It Takes a Village Throughout the following week, we collected food from Willowsford residents to benefit the Dulles South Food26 Pantry and then on-site volunteers helped to organize and stock the shelves with the new donations. Finally, since you cannot truly understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes, we had families try a SNAP Challenge for a week. Participants ate on WillowsfordLife

CommunityClubsthe same budget allowance as people who receiveSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.That’s only $151 a week for a family of four (just over$7/meal to feed the whole family).What we love most about doing events like these isthat they are both addictive and contagious! We getso excited for the next one, and it really energizes eachfamily and the community.Our next quarterly event will likely take place in earlySeptember, likely benefitting It Takes a Village, Baby.In the fall, we plan hold our fourth annual Big Give,Willowsford Cares edition! Community Clubs Archery Club Bourbon Club Brew Club Bunco Babes Community Garden Club Mountain Bike Club Recreational Sports Club Social Club Willowsford Cares The Wine Club North The Wine Club SouthJoining a Willowsford-Sponsored Community Club is a wonderful way to meet your neighbors, become familiar with the community, and make real world connections. Visit the Community Calendar online to view all upcoming club events and details. Each club also has a Facebook Group which residents can request to join.

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JustForKids The Art GalleryMy Favorite Summer Activity Going to the Pool Camping in the WoodsAlia Massey, Age 7 & Bella Massey, Age 5 Evelyn Murphy, Age 8 A Day at the Beach Next Issue Brynn Deo, Age 5 Want to be featured in the next issue ofSummer2018 WillowsfordLife? Halloween is just around the corner! Children ages 3-13: please submit a drawing of your jack-o-lantern masterpiece. Kindly drop off artwork at Sycamore House or The Lodge by August 20th. On the back of submission please include: child’s name and age (may be published), plus parents’ names and address (used for verification purposes only). All submissions become the property of Willowsford HOA and may be published in a future issue. 29

CommunityStandards Stars & Stripes Whether the flag hangs from an angled or horizontal Etiquette staff, be sure the union or canton (the rectangle with the stars) is at the peak. Hanging the flag with the Flying the American Flag union down signals extreme distress. by Christine Massey When the President declares the flag to be flown HOA Assistant Manager at half-staff, it is acceptable to hang the flag from a horizontal staff with the union down, though yourOn Flag Day in 1923, a group of organizations headed neighbors may not understand why you’re doing this.by the American Legion outlined the National FlagCode as a set of advisory rules for displaying the The next time you see our country’s flag, think offlag. These rules became law during World War II and the unique and wonderful freedoms we enjoy asform the bulk of what is now the U.S. Flag Code. We Americans!thought it might be a good time to take a look at someof the rules for respectfully displaying the American Excerpt from theflag. These rules are all governed by the same basic Willowsford Designprinciple: the flag is one of the more visible andimportant symbols of our country, so we should treat Guidelinesit with respect. FlagpolesWhen hanging an American flag on your home, ideallyit should hang from a staff that angles out from the Permanent, free-standing flagpoles must be installedfront wall, a windowsill, or balcony. Fasten the flagstaff and maintained in a vertical position. The height, color,securely so the flag won’t become soiled or damaged. and location of the flagpole must be consistent withDo not allow the flag to touch the ground, floor, water, the size of the property and scale and design qualitiesor anything else beneath it.30 WillowsfordLife

CommunityStandardsof the house. In any case, the maximum height of the August 29th DRC Meetingflagpole shall not exceed 24’. One standard-sized Application Deadline – August 20thUnited States and/or Commonwealth of Virginia flagmay be displayed in a manner consistent with Virginia Pre-Review – August 22ndand Federal law; provided the Reviewer may imposeadditional restrictions relating to the placement, September 26th DRC Meetingduration and manner of placement or display of the Application Deadline – September 17thflag on a unit. Flags flown in patriotic display shallbe respectfully flown in accordance with the U.S. Pre-Review – September 19thFlag Code (Title 4, Chapter 1, United States Code).Permanent flagpoles may not be used to fly seasonal How do I submit my Designor decorative flags or commercial logo or college/ Review Application?school flags. •  Applications are accepted by mailing or handA maximum of one temporary flagpole, which does not delivering your application package to the followingexceed 6’ in length and is attached to the wall or porch locations:of the dwelling unit, is allowed and does not requireapproval of the Reviewer. Temporary flagpoles may {{ Sycamore House – 23506 Founders Drive,be used to fly seasonal or decorative flags or college/ Ashburn, VA 20148school flags. {{ The Lodge – 41085 Willowsford Lane, Aldie, Looking to Install VA 20105 a Flagpole or Other Exterior •  Electronic submission of initial application is no Modification? longer accepted. Design Review Committee What is a Pre-Review? Information Pre-Review is the process in which the CommunityThroughout the busy season the DRC meets more Standards Coordinator (DRC Liaison) and a memberfrequently, every three weeks. Below are upcoming of the Design Review Committee sit down with allDRC dates to keep in mind. Note that DRC dates are submitted applications to determine if additionalofficially advertised through the Willowsford Weekly information is needed prior to the official DRC meeting.emails and on the Willowsford Community Calendaronline. Dates listed herein are subject to change. If you All submitted applications are pre-reviewed and anyhave any questions about the process, please reach comments will be sent via email. If you are feeling likeout to [email protected]. the pre-review comments are a bit picky, it’s probably because they are. It’s our goal to try to minimize any August 8th DRC Meeting issues that may prevent your application from getting Application Deadline – July 30th approved, so we err on the side of caution. Better to have too much information than not enough! Since Pre-Review – August 2nd not all Committee members are part of the pre- review process, there is the possibility that additional comments or questions may be posed during the official DRC Meeting. Please note that responding to pre-review comments or having your application pre- reviewed is not a guarantee that your application will be approved by the Design Review Committee.Summer2018 31

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