On The Lake - Lake Anna Life
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On The Lake - Lake Anna Life
2012 lake anna life Celebrating 40 Years of Fun! LKA™ A Guide To Living & Vacationing HOTSPOTS of the lake to enjoy MUST-DO'S for your LKA visit BOATING live life on the water Now visit us with your smart phone! THE TOP 9 most influential lkaers for 2012 JOIN US FOR A Snap here to visit us online! perfect day on lake anna OVER $500 worth of FREE CouPons INSIDE! BUILDING lka's top homes FISHING family style WAKESPEAK translations 2012 1 calendar of events // side trips with style // lakelakeannalife.com anna map Quality Brands. Certified Service. We Offer the ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE on the Water. MALIBU CENTURION BRYANT AQUA PATIO HURRICANE YAMAHA SWEETWATER SANPAN www.lcmarine.com Lake Anna Business Partnership at Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5575 13703 Anna Point Lane, Lake Anna, VA 23117, at the Rt. 208 Bridge 2 lakeannalife.com 2012 Fuel On & Off The Water • Fishing Guides • Water Toys • Snacks • Drinks • Bait Home of the Famous, Hungry Carp! "I invite you to join us this season for fishing, boating and family fun!" - Dave Fauntleroy, Tackle Manager www.annapoint.com • 540.895.5900 MARINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES 13721 Anna Point Lane Mineral, VA 23117 From Anchors To Zinc Annodes, TOWABLES We Have the Lake's BEST Selection of Marine Supplies! at Anna Point Marina www.lcmarine.com 540.895.5575 13703 Anna Point Lane, Lake Anna, VA 23117 lakeannalife.com 2012 3 me V i sit Us For To erience, This Year, Co At A w Exp e N y tall By Land: Just off Rt. 522 at Harris Bridge. By Water: On the North Anna River side of the lake. Fuzzy's Lakeside Market everything you'd need! 540.894.5979 Downstairs! VaCali's Ice Cream Shoppe Dockside Realty 3 Rentals • Sales 540.894.9400 www.theboardwalkonlakeanna.com 4 lakeannalife.com 2012 Come Experience Premiere Camping Our y famil are es R lodgDy FO A E R 012 2 R U O Y VISIT! At Lake Anna with We Welcome RV and Tent Campers! Convenience Store • 50-Wet Slips • Boat Ramps • Hot Showers • Game Room Playground • Great Rental Cabins • Beach/Swimming • Mini Golf We Can Also Host Your Civic Event, Family Reunion, Wedding & Reception and Private Celebration in our Air-Conditioned, 250-person Capacity Building. 540.894.4744 www.christopherruncampground.com Located on Lake Anna at 6478 Zachary Taylor Highway, Mineral, VA 23117, 6.5 miles North of Mineral on Route 522 lakeannalife.com 2012 5 2011 lake anna life LKA™ A Guide To Living & Vacationing FEATURES 12 14 18 28 38 42 46 52 56 58 60 66 70 welcome to LKA a perfect day on the lake LKA must-do's lake anna's top builders spectacular boathouses 4-season activity guide dining guide family fishing trips wakespeak 2012's most influential which boat? LKA hotspots Side Trips 6 lakeannalife.com 2012 12 56 66 46 Resources 72 Coupons 76 Calendar Of Events 80 Advertiser Index 80 Lake Anna Map lakeannalife.com 2012 7 T-Shirts • LKA Caps & Stickers • Kayaks • SUP We Supply Fun! Kayak & Paddleboard Sales & Rentals LKA TM Lake Anna, VA Outfitters @High Point Marina 540.894.3540 [email protected] LAKE ANNA, VA Great Gift Ideas & Artwork Artwork • Lakehouse & Boathouse Signs OPEN WEEKENDS APRIL THRU OCTOBER! 8 lakeannalife.com 2012 Are you ready to live the Lake Anna life? Call our team of pros at Plum Tree Properties. 540.872.1301 www.plumtree-properties.com Premier Custom Homes Noah's Landing and on Your Lot A detail-minded builder that listens and understands the importance of time. lakeannalife.com 2012 9 Staff Woods & Waters Publishing, LC PUBLISHER C.C. McCotter EDITOR Christine McCotter MANAGING EDITOR Alicia Fields, Kate Elim STAFF WRITERS Kristy Koontz, Nancy Komatz, Linda Fosdick, Patrick Godek, Steve Benjoar, Kate Elim PHOTOGRAPHY Living The LKA Life W elcome to Lake Anna and the 2012 edition of Lake Anna Life Magazine. We hope you enjoy your visit and make it a tradition for years to come. If you are a local, we hope this Lake Anna Life finds a place on the coffee table and makes you proud of your community. Lake Anna Life is our attempt to capture the lifestyle of lake living as well as showcase the essence of what makes the area so special, not only to our visitors but to those Lakers that call LKA home. Between our covers you’ll find so many things to do here, you’ll probably need several years to accomplish them. And by then, we’ll have even more for you to try! If you are a long time visitor or a local, you know the lake has grown incredibly in just the past 12 months. Many new commercial businesses now operate, grateful for local patronage as well as that of our seasonal tourists. While all this development is part of the inevitable evolution of Lake Anna, let’s not forget what brought us all to the lake to start – the ability to get away from it all, the quiet coves, the hoot of an owl at dusk, the silent splendor of spring dogwoods and redbuds along the shore, the clear water great for swimming, snorkeling, watersports and fine fishing. I hope you can see how passionate we are about LKA and showcasing it properly to the world. It’s a job we take seriously, and as life long publishers professionally. Don’t forget you can read Lake Anna Life online where ever you are at www. lakeannalife.com. There’s an electronic version of the magazine there, Facebook link, and other links to great blogs, activities and much more. From all of us here at Lake Anna Life, I thank you for your visit if you have traveled to the lake and also thank our local readers/businesses for your support. Enjoy the Lake Anna Life this year! C.c. & Christine McCotter read us anywhere on www.lakeannalife.com 10 lakeannalife.com 2012 Special thanks to the Lake Anna Business Partnership Read online at www.lakeannalife.com. For advertising information or hard copy, please send requests to lkalife@ earthlink.net or call 540.894.3540. The 2012 Lake Anna Life Magazine is a publication of Woods & Waters Publishing, LC. All rights reserved. ©2012. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or part in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photography, advertisements and articles without written permission from Woods & Waters Publishing, LC. Celebrating 40 Years Of Fun! No Matter The Season, We Have A Lake Anna Rental Home For You! Spend Christmas At The Lake Thanksgiving, too! Now tions: Three Loca t Marina in o P h ig H . 1 n 2. Food Lio Center & Shopping rdwalks 3. The Boa na! at Lake An Dockside Realty www.docksiderealty.com See our rentals online at 11006 Kentucky Springs Rd., Lake Anna VA 23117 540.894.9400 [email protected] lakeannalife.com 2012 11 I n 1971, Lake Anna was created to serve as a source of cooling water for Virginia Power’s (now called Dominion) North Anna One and Two nuclear reactors. Creating the lake was accomplished by building a 90-foot high earth and rock dam on the North Anna River near Bumpass. Careful planning by engineers expected the creation of a 17-mile long Lake Anna west of the dam after about two years of regular rainfall and run off. Would be LKAer’s didn’t have to wait that long, though. Mother Nature intervened with Hurricane Agnes in June of 1972 and 12 inches of rain fell in the water shed. Lake Anna was created about one-and-ahalf years early with 225 miles of lake front property and approximately 13,500 acres ready to be explored. The down lake section of Lake Anna begins at the dam and runs back to the power station across from the mouth of Sturgeon Creek. It is characterized by clear water, shallow coves and little commercial development. Welcome To 40 Years Of Fun The mid lake region is the section from the power plant back up to The Splits where the North Anna River arm (approximately 8 miles) and Pamunkey Branch (approximately six miles) diverge. This part of Lake Anna is known for deep, clear water, much of the State Park land, Contrary Creek and most of the commercial businesses that operate on the lake. Head past The Splits in either arm and you are in the up lake region. Here you’ll find some agricultural land use, shallower water, water willow grass, some commercial businesses and the headwaters of the lake. Also in 1972, work began on the acquisition and development of a water-oriented state park. Lake Anna State Park opened in 1983 on the north shore of the Pamukey Branch just above The Splits as the culmination of these efforts. Several bridges cross the North Anna River and Pamunkey Branch in the up lake region. Most boats are able to cruise under these bridges offering unlimited access to the When Hurricane Agnes blew through central Virginia in the summer of '72 and 12 lakeannalife.com 2012 main lake. The main bridge for Route 208 (New Bridge), approximately one mile below The Splits, is the only bridge that crosses the lower side of the lake. All over the main lake there are hundreds of little coves that provide nearly endless opportunities to explore and more room for boating, recreation and lake communities. For the purpose of cooling the warm water discharged from the power plant, without affecting the main portion of the lake, Lake Anna was designed with two navigable parts, the public and private (warm) side. This was accomplished by building dikes across the mouth of the first three tributaries from the dam, on the south shore. Each of these tributaries were then inter-connected by canals to dispense the warm waters throughout all of them, eventually returning the cooled water to the main lake at Dike III. The warm side of the lake also features dozens of quiet coves and lake communities, o The Lake! And Memories... however commercial business is not permitted in this section of Lake Anna. You cannot reach the “private” side unless you have access to a boat ramp in one of it’s communities. Together, both sides of Lake Anna creates a one-of-a-kind, highly desirable, 12-month out of the year site for those that enjoy water sports and fishing. In recent years, commercial development of the lake has expanded with a shopping center that includes a national grocery store, Virginia ABC store, restaurants and more. These commercial businesses have greatly expanded Lakers' and visitors' dining and shopping options making for a more complete Lake Anna experience. Any visit to the lake will reveal a vibrant resort setting that swells during The Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and beckons to those that do not live here year round in the off season. Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of Lake Anna this year with us and make it a tradition every year afterward. d dumped 14" of rain, Lake Anna was formed... two years ahead of schedule. lakeannalife.com 2012 13 join us for a perfect day on lake anna From sunrise to sunset you can fish, boat, tube, swim, paddle, hike, ride, eat, star gaze and shop.... T By C.C. McCotter The perfect day on Lake Anna starts with a pre-dawn coffee and quick breakfast at one of our great country stores (Elk Creek, New Bridge and Dickinson's), because you need to be in place to greet the sunrise. A fine place to do this is in a boat in the down lake region, right around the island off Tyler Point. From here, you can watch the sun come up over the dam, first with a warm pink/orange glow and then bursting over the horizon and illuminating the lake northwestward back to Old Rag Mountain in the distance. Now it’s time to make a few casts for bass or striper while the morning is calm and quiet. The Dike III region offers great fishing opportunities year-round and is nearby. Once the 10 am hour rolls around, it’s time to stow the rods and join the fun of watersports. Tubing, wakeboarding, water 14 lakeannalife.com 2012 skiing and more are favorites among Lakers and visitors. Find some flat water at the mouth of Valentine's Cove or over near Dike II and have a blast. When you think you can’t take any more, take a break to enjoy that lunch you packed (perhaps the foot-long from Subway?) and pull up at The Bahamas for some beach time, too. Soak your feet or take a dip, the water is clear and clean. This area is located near Boggs Creek, across from the power plant behind the islands. After lunch your can choose to nap and tan (not!) or get back out there and make some wakes. Consider renting a personal watercraft, flying a kite off the back of the boat (or rental pontoon) or just stay put during the heat of the day. Snorkeling is a great way to enjoy an afternoon on the lake. The water is so clear in the lower lake region you can see and feed the fish in many areas! Find a little sandy beach along the shore, anchor the boat and set up the lawn chairs. The old foundation homeplace in front of Peaceable Kingdom offers a fascinating underwater view of the past. Find it and slip on the snorkel masks for some underwater treasure hunting! Once the sun dips, get back in place to look westward as the sun sets below the mountains and Lake Anna’s nightlife begins. Rack the boat and head back to the house for dinner with friends on the dock, porch or at any one of the great restaurant options in the LKA area. (See our LKA Dining Guide on page 46.). You can choose from hibachi grilled items, sushi, sashimi, burgers, sandwiches, local wines, crabcakes, pizza, subs and more. Want something sweet? Try the hand-dipped ice cream at paddle Start with the sunrise and don't stop going until your head hits the pillow. It's the Lake Anna Life. Elk Creek or Dickinson's Country Stores. Elk Creek's Sweet Spot offers frozen yogurt and soft serve as does New Bridge Market and Hunter's Landing. After dinner and dessert, it's time to head back to the rental or your own home for an evening on the dock or boathouse with family and friends. The stars do shine brighter here and you can watch for falling stars and listen to whipporwhills or owls as the evening turns into night. If you are up for some real adventure don't go to bed yet... It's now the perfect time to go on a Lake Anna Monster hunt! Grab your flashlight and camera because you might just find what you are looking for and need to document the experience. Don’t stay up too late, because if you’re here for the weekend, you’ve got another day to enjoy! Want to go down the road less traveled? Consider renting a kayak and paddle the more remote sections of the lake like The Sanctuary in the upper North Anna. Paddle from the Rt. 208 marinas and you are within a quarter mile of the 1,000 plus acre Lake Anna State Park with plenty of hiking trails, places to swim and quiet, undeveloped coves. Like to shop? Before you head home, check out Lake Anna Outfitters, "The Coolest Little Shop on the Lake". Inside you'll find everything from those LKA stickers to caps and t-shirts, plus art, flags of all kinds, kites and more. Next store in the Anna Point Marina complex you'll find the Lake Country Boating Store, another good option for gifts le, fish, float, eat, relax, boat, monster hunt, sleep and repeat... continued on page 16 lakeannalife.com 2012 15 THE PERFECT DAY on Lake Anna Cabins, Camping & Picnic Shelters Christopher Run Campground and Lake Anna State Park have many options for visitors that want to enjoy the outdoors. There are cabins, lodges, picnic pavilions and tent sites available at each location. To make a reservation with Christopher Run call 540.894.4744. To make reservations at the State Park call 1.800.933.7275. Shopping and marine supplies. Shoppers will also want to visit 2012's newest stores; WakeEdgers and Wake Anna. WakeEdgers is located at The Boardwalk on Lake Anna just off Rt. 522. Inside you'll find an amazing selection of lake wear, jewelry, wakeboarding gear, Vera Bradley bags, even Yankee candles. It's a great shopping stop! Wake Anna is located in the Anna Point Marina complex just off Rt. 208 near New Bridge and is a store dedicated to 'boarding of all kinds. Gear for wakeboarding, wakesurfing, water skiing, kneeboarding, even an Airhead Lounge full of inflatable towables awaits your visit. If it's tackle you need, stop by the shops at Anna Point Marina (Fish Tales), High Point Marina or Sturgeon Creek Marina, because they are stocked to the gills with what you'll need when you start casting. Horseback Riding Easy Keeper Farm and Lake Anna State Park invites you to join them for horseback rides during your visit to the lake. Easy Keeper offers summer riding camps for youngsters and weekend lessons for those visiting the lake. 540-748-2288. [email protected] Christopher Run Lodge Lake Anna State Park The beach at Lake Anna State Park is a very popular place from Memorial Day to Labor Day. A limited number of guests are permitted and life guards are on duty at all times.Be sure and arrive early on holidays and summer weekends. Car Park Entry/Parking: $4 (weekday); $5 (weekends/ holidays); Bus: $15 (all times) Parking & Boat Launching: $8 (weekday); $9 (weekends/ holidays). Swimming ages 3 to 12: $2 (weekday); $3.00 (weekends/holidays). Swimming ages 13 & over: $3 (weekday); $4 (weekends/holidays) Seasonal swim, launch, and annual parking passes available for discounted rates. 16 lakeannalife.com 2012 After Hours While it's hard to beat a lakeside campfire or dock party, if it's a different kind of nightlife you seek, Lake Anna has it. Check out The No Wake Zone, Ally's, Chelsea Joe's and Tavern On The Rail, decks like the ones at Anna Cabana and Lakeview Restaurant and the Anna Point Rock The Boat Concert Series. Lake Anna Winery hosts plenty of events throughout the year and has a great wine bar, too! (See our calendar of events for dates.) Celebrating 40 Years of Fun! lake anna life LKA™ A Guide To Living & Vacationing ind Us On acebook Stay Connected Every Weekend! lakeannalife.com LABP lakeannalife.com 2012 17 E very year the staff comes up with our LKA Must-Do’s. These are events, places, accomplishments and more we recommend you put on your own list for 2012. Each features a different way to enjoy the lake and the surrounding area. Some of the Must-Do’s are easy, others require a bit of luck and timing. All will get you on the lake more! We encourage you to email us your suggestions for next year’s edition. Well, here they are. Enjoy! 1 - Catch the seaplane taking off or coming in for a landing. 2 - Watch the Independence Day fireworks being set off from Dike II. 3 - Build a nighttime bonfire near the shore, roast marshmallows and relive the day’s adventures on the lake. 4 - Visit the Lake Anna State Park’s beach for a day of sun and swimming and be sure to bring along a picnic lunch. 5 - Cruise around the lake in a boat and marvel at all of the gorgeous lake front homes, docks, and boat houses. Lake Anna Life Must-D Lake Anna has many wonderful traditions. Here are some you might w 6 - Step back in time by visiting Lake Anna Winery during the Virginia Renaissance Faire weekends in MayJune. 7- Attend the Heart Of Virginia Wine Trail Caribbean Beach Party held at Lake Anna Winery in August. 8 - Celebrate Halloween at Christopher Run Campround’s annual Trick-or-Treat Night with games, scavenger hunt, haunted hayride, and costume contest. 10 - Attend PaddleFest 2012 on August 25. 9 - Anchor your boat near one of Lake Anna’s little islands and spend the 11 - Stop by Anna Point Marina to feed the hungry carp and see if Dave afternoon floating on a raft doing a little boat and people watching. Taste wine, rent a home, boat to dinner, greet the sunrise, take a polar bear 18 lakeannalife.com 2012 Dos want to try... Fauntleroy remembers your name. 12 - Take a guided fishing trip with McCotter’s Lake Anna Guide Service or CC Bassin Guide Service. 13 - Attend the Lake Anna Pirate Party & Great Boat Raft Up. 14 – Hike to the top of Ware Hill on Ware Tract of State Park and watch the sunset. 15 – Fish a Friday Night Tournament out of High Point Marina. 16 – Attend the LABP Vegas Night in February at Lake Anna Winery. 17 – Order a French Dip on Ally’s Patio with a Day On The Lake drink. 18 – Eat dinner at Tavern on the Rail and finish up with their famous Train Wreck dessert. ar plunge, shop and paddleboard, gamble, wakeboard, dock party .... lakeannalife.com 2012 19 "Join us for one of our special events this season, a personal wine tasting or just an evening out with someone special." - Jeff Heidig, Lake Anna Winery Join Us On Facebook! Weddings • Special Events • Tours Open Year Round Wed. - Sun. 540 895.5085 www.lawinery.com Coming Events Try Our Award-Winning Wines. 20 lakeannalife.com 2012 Independence Day Celebration - June 29 Cajun Zydeco - July 7 Beach Party - August 4 Last Days Of Summer September 1 5621 Courthouse Road Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Visit our website for more great winery weekend events. See discount ticket coupon on page 72! Saturday, October 13, 2012 Live Music Flashback And More! Activities Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Cooking Demonstrations Wine Pairings • Artists • Crafts A Variety of Food Vendors Wineries Byrd Cellars • Cooper Vineyards Horton Winery • Fincastle Vineyard & Winery First Colony Winery Grayhaven Winery • Lake Anna Winery Mattaponi Winery Peaks of Otter Winery • Johnson's Orchards Interested in sponsoring or being a vendor? Weston Farm Vineyard & Winery Contact Deana Meredith at 540.967.0944. Windsong Winery & More... Buy Your Tickets Online at... www.louisawinefestival.com lakeannalife.com For group tickets &asinfo Call 540.967.0944 Visit the website often we add new information throughout the year! 2012 21 2012 LKA Lif 19 – Enjoy a hand-dipped cone or soft serve at Elk Creek Store’s Sweet Spot. 20 – Boat in to dinner on the Anna Cabana deck as sunsets. 21 – Rent kayaks from LKA Outfitters and explore. 22 – Rent a pontoon boat from Sturgeon Creek Marina or First Mates at Anna Point. 23 – Spend Thanksgiving on the lake in a rental or your own home. 24 – Decorate a Christmas tree and put it on your dock. 25 – Order and eat the entire Sushi Boat from Asian Café. 26 – Drink a Dirty Banana from Chelsea Joe’s on Burger Night. Lake Anna Winery has great Must-Do's nearly every weekend in the summer. 22 lakeannalife.com 2012 ife Must-Do's 27 – Spend the day at The Sandbar. 28 – Shop Wake Edgers or Wake Anna for a wake board. 29 – Do a Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day. 30 – Use Stephenson Ridge as your basecamp for a Lake Anna weekend. 31 - Find Cocktail Cove, spend the day and leave no trace. 32 - Play water volleyball at The Bahamas. 33 - Boat-in to The No Wake Zone and Get Waked! 34 - Visit The Boardwalk On Lake Anna. 35 - Hike all the trails at Lake Anna State Park 36 - Get a massage from Avis Barry's Joyful Touch! A lakeside bonfire party is a Must-Do! lakeannalife.com 2012 23 LKA Life Must-Do Profile Mineral Farmer's Market As a thriving Mineral Farmer’s Market [MFM] enters its fourth year, the impact on visitors to Lake Anna is clear. The Market draws locals and tourists, and both bring friends. It’s a rare day that you won’t meet or make a friend on a Saturday in Mineral, Virginia. Businesses are noticing increased Saturday traffic, tourism is picking up, and the whole endeavor seems seamless. It might appear that way but actually, market manager Becky Vigon and her committee start working on plans for the upcoming season in November. “I have an awesome committee - two really smart, talented ladies that serve as Mayor and Vice-Mayor of Mineral - plus the Board of Directors of the Mineral Business Association [MBA], which sponsors the Market”, says Vigon. “My ad hoc committee is comprised of “friendors” - real farmers and bakers and artists that I can bounce ideas off of and brainstorm ways to keep our Market uncomplicated and fun.” On any given week there might be giveaways, live music, cooking demonstrations featuring the freshest, seasonal produce, games or contests. There are always MFM coloring books and crayons for the kids, plus Vigon sets up a mini tourism center where visitors can pick up maps, guides and free publications. 24 lakeannalife.com 2012 The Market and the MBA have developed a great working relationship with the Town of Mineral, Louisa County Parks and Recreation, the Virginia Tourism Corporation/Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and the Virginia Department of Agriculture. Vigon focuses on the entire season. Since the Market runs from the first Saturday in May through the last Saturday in October, there are plans for children (think pizza garden, kids planting seeds in the community garden and watching them turn into food, zucchini derby, punkin’ chunkin’ etc....) The theme for the 2012 season is “Growing New Farmers”. Vigon doesn’t care how old you are or how new you are to gardening. If she can’t answer your question directly, she can find someone who will. Good luck trying to catch her, though, she’s a blur of handing out flyers, picking up trash and facilitating relationships. Don’t miss the Mineral Farmer’s Market; located at 81 Louisa Avenue (US 522 N) in Mineral, VA. Directions may be found at their website, www.MineralMarket.org. Here's looking forward to the 2nd Annual Pig Roast in October! 10 minutes from the lake! Saturdays from 8:30-1 lakeannalife.com 2012 25 DRIVEWAYS BOAT HOUSES HOMES GARAGES DECKS EXCAVATING B&B Contractors If you can dream it, we can build it. Bill & Brad Eyler, Mineral, VA // 540.894.5870 www.bandbcontractors-at-lakeanna.com 26 lakeannalife.com 2012 PRECISION TRANSMISSION Going Above And Beyond To Serve My Clients. Linda Fosdick Associate Broker ABR, CRS, GRI, RSPS, SFR "Call me. Now is the perfect time to buy!" & Auto Repairs Auto or Trailer Trouble? We Can Help.... Located within 15 minutes from most of Lake Anna! Virginia State Inspections Tire Sales • Towing 540.872.6556 Begin your search for properties at 540 872.3036 www.DiscoverLakeAnna.com Then email me at [email protected] 1.800.242.LAKE 540.895.9400 36 Fredericks Hall Road Bumpass, VA 23024-9997 lakeannalife.com 2012 27 2012 Southern Image photo. LAKE ANNA LIFE Living The Lake House Dream 28 lakeannalife.com Building A Lake An Lake Anna's top builders are ready to show you how Spartan Homes photos A home is your heart... your haven, and when most people describe their LKA dream home, water is almost always the unifying element. A Lake Anna lake home is about views, spectacular sunsets, great outdoor and indoor spaces for entertaining friends and family, quiet corners, calming colors and décor. You get to choose your creature comforts from the most modern of styles to traditional elements, and you can go grand with a lakeside estate in a hidden cove with winding landscaped pathways, or casually comfortable with a beautiful log or cedar home tucked into the woods. There are a myriad of models and styles in between all with their own unique personalities ready to be home, or that much needed retreat. Whether it's a lakefront or lake access community, neighbors become friends, family gatherings become mainstays, and peace and tranquility are the mode of everyday life. Of course, one of the best things about lake living is that you can be on the water in moments and enjoy four seasons of fun, activities and entertainment! nna Dream Home Most residents will tell you that living in a lake house is like being on vacation every day of the year. You wake to birds chirping, the sun rising, and the perfect life where home IS heaven. If you don’t own a lake home yet, but dream of lake living, these pages are filled with visual ideas, custom homes, landscaping treatments and loads of ideas to stimulate possibilities and offer you contacts to aid on your path to lakeside living. What's even better, a lake front home or lake access home can be CONSIDERABLY LESS than what you'd invest in a coastal home or oceanfront property. w they can make dreams come true. lakeannalife.com 2012 29 BUILDING MATERIALS and HARDWARE Plus, Paints, Tool Rental and Composite Deck/ Dock Products Steve Bean Lewis Alewine WE DELIVER QUALITY! Our Lake Anna Team Is Ready to Help You Build Your Dream Home, Boat House or Dock. If you have an idea for your dream dock, call... R.A. Johnson LKA Home Bui So what are the trends this year in Lake Anna dream homes? We asked our builders what they were creating for clients as well kept our eyes open in our lake travels. Here are the most popular features you’ll find around the lake. Walk Out, Fully Finished Basements With even just a little elevation to a lot, a builder can create extra living space, and more recently, a complete entertainment area. Many of these spaces include a bar, entertainment/media room, guest bedrooms, children’s playrooms and storage. It’s not always going to be 85 and sunny at the lake. For those days when it’s not perfect, family and friends hang out when they visit your home? It’s often the kitchen. Lake house layouts that feature kitchens with bars and sightlines right to the lake are very popular. Add a floor plan with a chimney as another focal point and you have a great room with a high cozy factor. Bunk Rooms Many folks remember visiting a lake home when they were young and sleeping “bunkhouse” style. Creating a large room with muliple twin or bunk beds is another trend among lakehome builders that want their children to bring friends and enjoy the lake house they remember. Construction Co. Contact us to see our signature boat houses, docks, seawalls and more! 540.895.5828 [email protected] there’s a need for a room where everyone can mingle and enjoy themselves. 30 lakeannalife.com Great Rooms Combine your kitchen, eating space and living room and you have the great room trend evident in so many lake homes here. Where do most of your 2012 Hardscaped Lake Viewing Areas There’s nothing like the perfect spot to enjoy the view and a special moment with a loved one. Sunrises, sunsets and just amazing vistas are highlighted by block patios or terraces complimented with some quality Adirondack chairs. There's Only One Name To Remember If You Need Gutter & Roof Work... TIMMY HEIN ilding Trends Home owners can choose from traditional block builder materials or stamped concrete. C3 Concrete’s Curtis Stephian is masterful with his medium - concrete. He designs and creates custom walkways, patios and more for lake clients that want the durability of concrete and a more artisan look. His patterns make concrete look like block. Outdoor Fireplaces/Grills Some of the above viewing areas will also feature hardscaped propane fueled or more traditional wood fueled fire pits. A few feet away some folks will create a built-in place for the gas grill or have a contractor build an outdoor bar-b-que for cooking dining truly al fresco. and Irrigation Systems It’s not illegal to pull water from the lake to water your lawn so it’s no surprise that lake fed irrigation systems are one of the hottest trends around Anna. Dan from Design Landscaping and Irrigation is one of the lake's busiest tradesmen. On most days of the year, he's either installing, designing or maintaining the hundreds of irrigation systems he's done around the lake. New advances in materials and pumps have made this option a major lake home trend and creates some amazing lawns! Beaches Not all properties are wellsuited to the creation of a beach. Some lake properties feature natural swales where lake sand accumulates. Add a hardscaped terrace wall to separate the beach from the lawn and you have your very own Coco Beach. Some homeowners will build Timmy Hein "Put me on your QUARTER job and you won't be disappointed." - Timmy Hein 540 894.9341 5" & 6" Gutters Leaf Guard • Siding Replacement Windows sandboxes with block or wood to keep the sand from washing away during rainstorms. Photos, clockwise from top left: Southern Image, Southern Image, Southern Image, C3 Concrete, Spartan Homes, JO Contractors, B&B Contractors. lakeannalife.com 2012 31 Tips From LKA Builders... Living The Lake House Dream LAKE ANNA LIFE By Megan Smiley 32 lakeannalife.com 2012 Those fantasizing about where to build their dream home would be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful and lovely location than Lake Anna. With its clear, clean waters, abundant restaurants, plenty of year-round recreational activities and both a resort and full time community atmosphere, Lake Anna is one of Virginia’s most well-loved areas. And, fortunately for people seeking to move here, there is also a multitude of talented and skilled builders on hand to assist in constructing that dream home. Lake Anna Life asked some of these innovative people to offer a few tips to those contemplating a move to the lake. Keeping your budget in mind and being realistic about the potential cost, is one of the first things Lake Anna Dream Home contractors suggest doing when considering building your project. In some cases, it is even suggested that a future Lake Anna homeowner choose a builder, at least on a preliminary basis, BEFORE knowing the price of construction. “It may seem counterintuitive to choose a builder [first]…,” said George Daily of AE Homes LLC, “[but] the planning process is dynamic and having a builder’s assistance from the outset will save time, effort and money.” Daily recommends choosing a builder with whom the client feels comfortable, and who understands the vision and will impartially advise of options throughout the planning process. Jay Scheurenbrand of Plum Tree Properties notes his company works with clients from the initial meeting almost weekly to ensure their vision is realized every step of the way. “Good communication from the start is the way we do business. Establishing this link to the customer saves time and money for everyone.” It is also important to make sure that the builder is, indeed, a custom builder, according to Jean Martin of Southern Image. “Custom builders very seldom build the same home plan repeatedly nor use the same products. That is because the customer primarily designs custom homes. Take a good look at the builder’s portfolio and the homes they have built,” suggests Martin. Experience is also a key component, according to Eric Henry of Spartan Homes, whose company has years of “real world” construction knowledge under its belt. “Nothing beats the experience of building many homes. It prepares the builder to appropriately react to or anticipate the kinds of issues that can affect the quality of work, time of construction and, ultimately, the client’s satisfaction,” added Henry. It is also important point to consider what kind of home can and should be put on the land that a customer owns. “The neighborhood, location and topography all play important roles,” said Andy Datesman CONTINUED ON PAGE 79 "Lake Anna's Premier Custom Home Builder" 2012's #1 Lake Anna Builder! Visit our Model Home & Design Center and see for yourself the Spartan Homes difference. Right on Rt. 208, just past Lake Anna Winery! 540.895.9966 www.spartanhomesinc.com lakeannalife.com 2012 33 Living The Lake House Dream LAKE ANNA LIFE Buying Or Selling LKA Pr Lake Anna is also home to a host of real estate professionals who know our miles and miles of shoreline and communities better than anyone. Whether you're searching for a lot, an existing home, or planning to build your own, the realtors featured throughout our pages are a big part of the Lake Anna Life family. Each offer a unique perspective and their own brand of expertise to ease your way. Most of the property owners at Lake Anna purchased here because of a desire to be near the water and what that means to them in terms of lifestyle. The lake has been a draw for folks from many states and almost each and every one of them had the choice to select where they wanted to move to and they chose Lake Anna. Those of us that live here and love it definitely understand why. That tells us a lot about what promises Lake Anna held out to them. Among other things it promised a life on or near the water at prices that are hard to beat elsewhere in the mid-Atlantic area. It encompasses a life that includes water activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, sailing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, and one of the best things of all in my opinion…the sense of peace felt by simply seeing the lake. Lake Anna’s great location, only short distances from Washington, D.C., Richmond, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and right in the midst of many of our nation’s historical sites, has the best of both worlds and contributes to the decision to relocate here that so many made and others continue to make. By Kate Elim, Realtor Situated in a rural area, life has the quality many long for. We laughingly refer to “Lake Anna Time” but that really does reflect the ease in how we approach time. There’s a friendliness and helpfulness prevalent on the part of folks you meet whether in a local business or in the many neighborhoods surrounding the 13,000 acre lake. Owners have also turned to local REALTORS® to help them when the time came to sell. Sometimes it is parttimers wanting to sell their first Lake Anna property in order to obtain one that will better suit their change to fulltime status. Other times it might be a landowner that decides not to build but elects to search for a re-sale home instead. Whatever the reason, agents have made it happen. Should a landowner decide that the time is right to build local agents can be Waterfront Community On Lake Anna All Water Access Lots Come with Boat Slip! A Spectacular Common Area Featuring Covered And Open Boat Slips With Come See Power, Boat Ramp & Boardwalk Lake Anna's Premier 145 acres, 39 Waterfront Lots Community With 68 Water View & Access Lots Amazing Lots! I N C O R P O R AT E D 34 lakeannalife.com 2012 [email protected] www.banerealestate.com 804.730.3100 o 804.337.2212 c roperty helpful in suggesting reputable area builders for them to interview. This is very beneficial especially when the landowner is from another location and not familiar with builders that have served the Lake Anna area. Purchasing a home is a major undertaking. REALTORS® are often called upon to assist potential purchasers as they contemplate where and when they will make their decision often based on a referral perhaps from someone that is familiar with a REALTOR® either because of a previous purchase or sale or because of a personal connection. There are times the purchaser also has previous experience working with an agent and will either work with them again if the location is Dockside Realty holds monthy Lake Anna pontoon property tours and Lake Anna 101 seminars for clients. continued on next page Buying or Selling at Lake Anna? Call your Local Lake Anna Experts. Ron Gentry Kathy Gardner 540-535-6441 540-535-6439 [email protected] [email protected] www.LakeAnna-PropertiesForSale.com Snap here with your smart phone to visit our website. Dockside Realty 4634 Courthouse Rd, Mineral, VA 23117 lakeannalife.com 2012 35 Buying Or Selling Property Custom Homes Boat Houses "We do things you wouldn't even expect." When You're Ready, Call Southern IMAGE Design Builders 540.872.5900 www.southernimagebuilders.com 36 lakeannalife.com 2012 right or they will ask them for a reference to an out of area agent. Others search the Internet; find a web site that seems to do the best job of answering their questions. The next step is getting in touch with that agent to solicit either additional information on specific properties or general information on the area. Statistics tell us that approximately 83% of buyers begin their search on the Internet. The number has grown dramatically in a relatively short time. As a result many REALTORS® are making sure that their presence is there not only with their own personal web site but also through social media. If this is your first real estate transaction or if it has been some time since you have Worked with a REALTOR® here are some of the things that you may wish to consider when making your choice. How familiar the agent is with the area and with the local real estate market. Lake Anna has its own nuances when it comes to properties. Waterfront and access properties have increased value because of a number of specific attributes. Knowing those attributes and why they are important is very helpful to the consumer. Did you know there are a multitude of Realtor designations recognizing additional training in specific fields. These designations signify that the agent has an interest in learning more than the requirements for licensing and continuing education. Following are a few examples: GRI – Graduate, REALTOR Institute, Accredited Buyer Representative, Resort and SecondHome Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, SRES – Senior Real Estate Specialist, ePRO – Internet Professional Years of experience that a Realtor has does not necessarily tell you everything, but if often means that there is a familiarity with the transaction process that is not learned overnight. A good Realtor has professionalism, a willingness to listen to your wants and your needs and to address them, is someone that will be there for you not only during the selling or buying process. Your agent can and should be willing to provide assistance following settlement and to continue to serve as a ready resource and the most important quality of all: will be PROTECTING YOUR BEST INTERESTS AT ALL TIMES. Certainly purchasing a property, whether it is a resale home or land so that you can have your new home built, should be a wonderful experience. Your agent should help make it exactly that. Selling your home has stressful moments as well. Once that decision to sell is made determining a realistic price is vitally important. It is extremely hard for many of us to be impartial to the charms and the imperfections of our home. That is especially true when we think about selling it. Often the items needing repairs that bothered us for as long as we owned the place suddenly become insignificant. They are not to prospective buyers. Sellers need to keep an open mind when they seek the advice of a REALTOR®. A good agent will tell you exactly what you need to do to enhance the sale of your property. There are times they may suggest the services of a professional stager. Remember, your REALTOR® should not be getting any type of payment from the stager (unless they have made that arrangement known to you prior to an agreement between you and the stager). Staging definitely has its cost. However, the investment is especially worthwhile when a house needs to be updated and given some needed pizazz. Yes, there’s that word. Not only does that mean your REALTOR® is able to post compelling photos online but potential buyers will also feel it when they walk in the door. We all know that we can only make a first impression one time. Make it count! An investment in staging will often result in a faster sale and a better price…the goal of every seller. This is one of the many ways your REALTOR® can help you. Your local REALTOR® should be able to help you in finding other professionals that will help you through the various processes needed in not only preparing your home for sale but to also guide you through the complete transaction. Throughout the process whether it is a sale or purchase one thing is paramount… your best interest. You deserve nothing less. LKA C3 Concrete Walkways Overlays Driveways Patios Pool Decks We Get It Done With The Deepest Pile Driver On The Lake... Down To 50' Of Water! Bulkheads Docks Boathouses C3 Concrete QUARTER "We built our reputation on quality" 540 872.5439 www.c3concrete.com See our work online at Class A License Insured Stacy Ramsey - Captain of the "The Enterprise" Our pilings are guaranteed for life not to move! Sturdy, Reliable & Sure 540.220.0290 [email protected] www.jocontractorsva.com "I handle every job like it was my own personal project." - Jeff Owen Homes Remodeling - Garages 804.347.2042 [email protected] Kitchens Bathrooms - Basements lakeannalife.com 2012 37 LAKE ANNA LIFE Living The Lake House Dream 38 lakeannalife.com 2012 Spectacular Do & Boathouses I If you’ve been on the lake recently you know boat houses certainly play a major role in the Lake Anna lifestyle. Many families use the dock/boathouse like a beach. They are there from 9 am until dark, and only come back for lunch and dinner! Tiki bars, roll-up bar windows, covered areas that offer seating at a banquet style table, television, outdoor speakers, climate-controlled sun rooms, screened in rooms, second story sun decks, the list of boat house options is growing each year as builders incorporate the ideas of their clients. Stacey Ramsey, Randy Johnson and Brad Eyler are three of the lake’s top dock/boathouse/ bulkhead builders and they’ve had a busy year keeping up with clients’ projects. If they can dream it up, these three can figure out how to build it. Each man and his crew has its own specialty in addition to the ability to built the standard Lake Anna boat house. Ramsey has an immense red barge you might have seen on the lake. It's called The Enterprise and it can set pilings in deep water. The Captain of The Enterprise also creates water front structure of all kinds, but he specializes in building docks and boat houses over deep water. Creeks on the lake like Contrary that feature steep, channel banks of 30’ or more require specialized pilings. Ramsey’s USS Enterprise dockbuilding barge can set pilings into nearly 40’ of water. “I've made a lot of homeowners happy with our ability to create a dock or boathouse when they thought they had no good options." Johnson works with a number of suppliers to build seawalls, docks and boathouses around the lake. One of the favorite Alpha Land Surveys, LLC Affordable & On Time Scott E. Leiffer, LS Boundary, Mortgage & ALTA Surveys Family Division & Subdivisions Topographic Surveys & Site Plans Construction Staking, Building Setback Verification & Drainfield Location 540.894.4061 // [email protected] It's Summer! Enjoy it! Let the breeze in, keep the weather and pollen out, with a Lake Breeze porch conversion. ocks accessories is an East Coat boat lift. Once installed, the owner can literally lift his boat out of the water until it’s time to use it. On one recent project Johnson’s client wanted a tiki bar so he built one with a roll-up window, tiki style grass trim and hand-stenciled tropical icons. Sun decks are another popular option Johnson has built onto existing docks and added to new boathouses. No matter the plan, you’ll have to run it by Dominion’s Lake Anna liason, Peery Agee. He’ll have to review and approve the design, making sure it meets strict shoreline use requirements. Eyler of B&B Contracting builds homes and waterfront structures around the lake. He recently completed a boathouse at the mouth of Contrary Decks Screen Porches Boat Houses Party Rooms Let us introduce you to our products so you can enjoy your outdoor space. Lake Breeze Enclosures, Inc. www.lbenclosures.com Call for a free estimate. 540.894.3271 lakeannalife.com 2012 39 Spectacular Docks Living The Lake House Dream LAKE ANNA LIFE & Boathouses 40 lakeannalife.com 2012 Creek that features a half wall of fitted stone. The look is vintage Lake Anna and the client was thrilled. A screened in porch/sitting area compliments the dock portion of the structure as well as a roll-up bar window. Another fellow that has been setting some market trends recently is Ed Kuhne with Lake Breeze Enclosures. His specialty is taking a dock and creating a four-season space. Imagine watching the Redskin game on your dock and sipping a beverage as the leaves fall! “We take your screened in areas and create living spaces for all seasons using energy efficient materials," Kuhne told Lake Anna Life. Many folks built screened in porches and then want to use them during the fall and winter to entertain guests. With Kuhne's expertise you can be watching football on the flat screen on your dock as the wind blows and rain falls! Stabilizing your valuable shoreline is important. You don’t want to be paying those high waterfront property taxes and loosing a foot a year, right? The days of two options (gray rip rap rock or pressure-treated bulkhead) are over. Contractors are now using rounded, river stones for a more natural look and the rock fits together better. While wooden bulkheads remain popular, newer materials like composites, galvanized steel and even colored nylon offer bulkhead options. “I use the Enterprise and several other pieces of equipment to place rock along clients' shorelines. I also install the best bulkhead materials on the market for high traffic areas on the lake," says Ramsey. Purchasing the right building materials is also critical to ensure the job your builder does lasts. J.S. Purcell Building Supplies in nearby Louisa has been providing options since the lake was created and nearly 100 years prior. Two Lake Anna experts are on staff to work with you and your builder to ensure you get the most options and the most for your money. Lake Anna delivery is part of the J.S. Purcell way, too. Hey, if you are going to spend 10-12 hours a day and some of the night on your dock or boathouse LKA why not make it great? Ready for the Lake Anna life? Let me help you make the leap. Thinking of buying or selling? Get moving with Kate! Kate Elim REALTOR® Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia Toni Yates Associate Broker Selling Lake Anna and the Surrounding Area Since 1996 (O) 540-371-7653 (C) 540-226-1686 www.lakeannainfo.com 540-226-1964 cell To view current listings, please visit... www.LakeAnnaCountry.com www.LakeAnna-RealEstate.com (blog) [email protected] (email) Dockside Realty 540-895-9400 5753 Courthouse Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Stop Dreaming... Start Living... Take Your First Step To Lake Living Sales & Vacation Rentals! Lake Anna Realty Can Help with All Your Lake Anna Real Estate Needs 540.894.8888 • www.lakeannarealty.com • [email protected] Located across from New Bridge Landing Shopping Center 1425 New Bridge Road, Mineral, VA 23117 lakeannalife.com 2012 41 Winter Solace It's time to snuggle up in front of the fire and enjoy the view and football. Fall Color The lake lights up beginning in midOctober through Thanksgiving, Lake Anna Doesn't Close After Labor Day.... 4-Season Activity G While Lake Anna is best known for it’s sensational spring and summer activities, the fall and winter are also rewarding times to be here. Here are Lake Anna Life’s favorite activities according to season. We hope you are already enjoying them or plan to do so soon. Spring This is the time for reawakenings and an early season visit. The lake bursts with spring blossoms in early April and the fishing season kicks into high gear. Anglers vastly outnumber any other user group on the weekends. On some weekdays you might not see five boats, though. They come from all over the east coast to try their luck on Anna with guides and by themselves. Fishing tournaments are held each weekend. The weigh-ins are exciting to attend even if you aren’t fishing. Kayaking is excellent now all over the lake due to the nonexistent boat traffic. Paddle into the remote headwaters of the lake to view nesting great blue herons or explore a quiet State Park creek where purple martins and kingfishers nest naturally. The State Park trail system is all yours and the cool air and budding trees make for a refreshing outing. Try and count the shades of green. We think you’ll give up at 50. Spring Break LKA style in a lakefront rental home has become a popular alternative to for many folks around the region. If you are here around the Memorial Day holiday, enjoy the official in-season kick-off and the mountain laurel blossoms, especially in the mid lake region. 42 lakeannalife.com 2012 Summer The possibilities are now endless with over 14 hours of sunlight. Yes, it’s hot, but that’s what makes the Lake Anna life so great now. It’s time to get in the water and stay there all day. Load up the runabout, waverunner, or pontoon and get moving. Visiting your friends’ docks or rentals, pick them up at the marina and just go cruising, it’s all good when you have a boat in the summer on Lake Anna. Don’t have a boat? Call early so you can rent one and join the flotilla. Wakeboarding, waterskiing and tubing are what you do behind the boat as you travel from place to place. Our clear and clean water is ideal. The hundreds of coves offer flat water even on busy weekends. Now is the time for dock parties and visits to The Sandbar, The Spring At some point in early April Lake Anna blooms. It's time to for Spring Break LKA style. Fishing is great now. The Su Wakeboar Sandbar, fireworks Summer Splendor You'll want to be in the water nearly all day from mid-June through September, except when you are partying on the dock! Guide ummer Spring Reawakening Spring culminates with the blooming of the mountain laurel. The Bahamas, Cocktail Cove and boat-in restaurants. There are fireworks, bonfires and some great dining options for after hours socials. Restaurants often fill up on the weekends, so be sure and make a reservation. BeerFest at Anna Point Marina will be the place to be October 20. Enjoy the bounty and beauty of fall around the lake during the time of campfires and crisp evenings on the dock. Activities abound but the summer pace slows now as the change of season arrives. Fall When does the fall officially start on LKA? Locals say the season officially ends after Labor Day, however, true fall probably starts sometime in mid-October when the first hickory turns yellow and the sugar maples flame red. Lakers know the shoreline along the State Park just up from the Route 208 marinas is breathtaking starting in late October. The best way to view it is by boat or kayak. This one mile stretch looks like a painting during the peak leaf view period. The contrast of deep green Virginia pine and multi-colored hardwoods is something you cannot take your eyes from. Make plans to rent a boat because this is one of the most beautiful times of the year on LKA. The Lake Anna Winery’s annual Oktoberfest is a popular event held October 6. The Louisa Wine Festival held October13 is another reason to reserve that rental home. The Lake Anna Winter This is the time of year year-rounders enjoy most. Those lucky enough to live full time around Lake Anna know the winter has its own beauty. Anna is nearly empty save for the anglers that once again have the run of the lake. All is quiet as the air temperature drops and a quiet winter blanket covers the region. Snows are infrequent and often greeted with sledding parties and bonfires. Rent a home now and enjoy excellent striper, bass and crappie fishing as well as off season, low rates. Fireside snuggling, both indoor and outdoor, is a top wintertime activity now. Exterior fire pits and dock chimneas are frequent gathering spots. Thanksgiving on Lake Anna has become popular with realtors offering special rates for the holiday. A Christmas Open House Weekend sponsored by the Lake Anna Business Partnership makes shopping locally easy and fun. arding, paddleboarding, The dock parties, kayaking and are all part of this season. The Fall After Labor Day the lake quiets and the fall color builds. Many enjoy Thanksgiving at the lake. The Winter Where did everyone go? Enjoy the solitude and tremendous fishing now. It's Holiday Open House time. lakeannalife.com 2012 43 Fishing Guides • Rental Pontoons • Boat Slips • Boat Storage • Fuel • Tackle Shop • Boat Repairs Sturgeon Creek Marina Celebrating 40 Years of leadership CALL US FOR A RENTAL PONTOON! 540.895.5095 Pontoons & Tritoons Available in 19'-30' • Tackle Shop • Separate Jetski Launch Ramp Boat! y l i m Pontoon Boats a F t c e • Lake's Largest The Perf Sales & Rentals Boat Launching Facility • Marine & Trailer Parts • Pay At The Pump • Covered On The • On & Off-TheFuel On The Water Water Boat Slips Water Boat Storage Boat & Motor Service You can see our complete calendar at our website. AsYou Can See,We're Ready For The Season! Give Us A Call At 540.895.5095 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! www.sturgeoncreekmarina.com Located on Rt. 208, 5107 Courthouse Road Spotsylvania, Va. 22551 44 lakeannalife.com 2012 This Season, Join Us At Lake Anna's Base Camp For Adventure! r See ou ffer o n coupo ge 72 on pa cial for Speason Off-Se s! Rate HIGH POINT MARINA Non-Ethanol Gas On & Off The Water • Boat Slips • Boat Valet Service Boat Sheds • Fishing Guides • Picnic Pavilion 540.895.5249 www.highpointmarina.com Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repairs The Boat Shop @ High Point Marina 540 895.9616 "We Sell & Service two top brands of wakeboarding boats as well as carry wakeboarding accessories." - Owner, Rob Boyer at High Point Marina 1/12 - 90 Bob Toler 24 Years Experience Outboard Repairs Electronics Installation Powerhead & Lower Unit Rebuilds 804.647.7966 [email protected] Lighthouse Inn The Lake's Only Waterfront Motel Waterfront Motel Rooms with Boat Slips Open M-F, 9-5. Sat. 9-3. Bob's Mobile Marine The Call 540.894.5249 for reservations See Our Coupon On pg. 63 LKA TM Lake Anna, VA Outfitters Kayak Sales & Rentals Guided Kayak Tours Paddling Accessories LKA Wear & Gifts at High Point Marina Scan with your smart phone for rates & more! 540.894.3540 • [email protected] lakeannalife.com 2012 45 dining guide LKA ™ By Alicia Fields Enjoying A Taste Of Lak Our Favorite Places To Eat, Drink And Be Merry! B Besides the gorgeous scenery, amazing fishing, endless activities and fun in the sun, the Lake Anna area also offers outstanding dining establishments. Whether you are trying to decide what to pick up for dinner tonight or where to go to finish off your fabulous day on the lake, there is something for you at Lake Anna. Ever hear the expression ‘Eat where the locals eat‘? It’s very good advice! So here are some Lake Anna locals’ favorites. The Anna Cabana The Anna Cabana offers casual waterfront dining and is located on Boggs Drive just past Lake Anna Marina. You can also arrive by boat and easily tie up to one of their twenty boat slips. Start your meal off with an order of delicious peel and eat Spiced Shrimp and be sure to try their broiled crab cakes. Made with fresh Chesapeake Bay blue crab meat, they are scrumptious! While you contemplate the possibility of ordering dessert, sit back and enjoy the breathtaking view of Lake Anna from their expansive deck. Local recommendation: Enjoying the sunset from the deck while sipping a glass of your favorite Lake Anna Winery wine is a definite must do! Anna Cabana’s menu also offers plenty of standard menu items like burgers, chicken, ribs, steaks and pasta, a full bar, and wines by Lake Anna Winery. They are open for lunch and dinner Wednesday - Sunday. 4227 Boggs Drive, Bumpass, VA 23024 (540) 895-4022 Tavern on the Rail Tavern on the Rail is a fine dining establishment located just a short drive from Lake Anna in nearby Fredericks Hall in Louisa County. Listed on The National Register of Historic Places, Tavern on the Rail was originally the Harris Poindexter House and Store built along the Buckingham Branch railroad line. It now offers dining in a rustic and refined atmosphere. Tavern on the Rail’s menu features chicken, beef, seafood, and Virginia Ham entrées along with weekly specials. Like the delectable Steak Diane, thinly sliced medallions of beef tenderloin, sautéed with herbs, mushrooms, onions, and cognac. Another delicious choice is the Frederick’s Hall Casserole, crabmeat, baby lobster tails, scallops, and baby shrimp in a luscious white wine sauce. Local recommendation: Save room for desert and order the famous Train Wreck. Guests can choose from comfortable seating in the main dining room upstairs, on the patio, or in the downstairs tavern. Tavern on the Rail has a full service bar and a wide selection of fine wines. They are open for lunch and dinner Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Reservations are suggested. 81 Tavern Road, Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 872-7245 Ally’s On The Lake Ally’s On The Lake is located on the Louisa side of the Rt. 208 bridge in the Lake Anna Island Plaza, and is easily accessible by boat or car. Ally’s offers lakefront dining with a great view of Lake Anna from indoors or by dining outdoors on their patio. Ally’s serves up contemporary American cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Their menu offers numerous options for diners as well as a kids menu, daily specials, and a full bar. Ally’s puts a spin on the classic french There are outdoor bars, decks and patios, historic fine dining, fast foods, even hibac Lakeview 46 lakeannalife.com The Tavern 2012 Subway Ally's App ake Anna... fry with their Nuclear Fries, an order of classic fries tossed in their Nuclear chicken wing sauce, topped with melted pepper jack cheese, jalapenos and served with spicy ranch sauce. If that’s too hot for you, try their Philly Steak and Cheese Fries, classic fries topped with sliced prime rib, cheese sauce, green peppers and onions. Local recommendation: Enjoy an Ally’s Day At The Lake from the bar. Made with amaretto, coconut rum, pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine, you’ll definitely be glad you spent your day at Lake Anna! Ally’s On The Lake is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday - Monday, hosts live entertainment on Saturday nights, and also offers take out service. 200 Lakefront Drive, Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 894-4440 Sushi Box. It is a combination of favorites with three pieces of sushi, six pieces of sashimi, a California roll, and seaweed salad. The hibachi grill menu offers grilled beef, chicken and seafood entrées served with soup, fried rice and vegetables. Asian Café creates an array of Asian sauces and garnishes to compliment your meal. Local recommendation: Try their Creamy Crunch Crab Roll, its cream cheese and crab, lightly breaded, deep-fried, and served with the chef’s special sauce. You can enjoy fine Japanese cuisine seated indoors, on the patio, or at the sushi bar. Asian Café serves wine, beer, and Saki, is open daily for lunch and dinner, and also offers take out service. 200 Lake Front Drive, Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 894-9899 Asian Café Asian Café is also conveniently located in the Lake Anna Island Plaza. This Japanese style restaurant specializes in beautifully served sushi, sashimi, chirashi and hibachi grill entrées, all created with freshly delivered Maryland seafood. You can customize your meal by combining single order items from the extensive sushi menu or for a variety try their Chelsea Joe’s One of the local's favorite restaurants, Chelsea Joe's offers diners a full lunch and dinner menu featuring everything from their famous burgers to chicken fried steak. Wednesday nights are Burger Nights featuring half-pound creations, fries and your favorite beverage. If you want to try a Lake Anna tradition, order the rum-based Asian Cafe Anna Cabana continued on next page chi and sushi for you to try during your visit! ple Crisp Big Cheese Dickinson's Store lakeannalife.com 2012 47 dining guide Dirty Banana drink! It will certainly put you in the mood to have fun. 5152 Courthouse Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551. (540) 895-5070 Restaurant & Bar LUNCH AND DINNER // SPORTS BAR (540) 895-5070 1.5 miles from the Rt. 208 Bridge! Lake Anna Smoke House If you have hankering for some smoked BBQ pork or chicken, then head to the smoke house, Lake Anna Smoke house that is. This restaurant is located about seven miles from the 208 region in the nearby town of Mineral. The menu features mouth-watering pork BBQ sandwiches and plates as well as slow-cooked chicken. Pile on the freshly made cole slaw and order a side of baked beans because this might take a while given the generous portions. Call ahead and you can take your meal on the boat! 131 Mineral Ave., Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 894-0500 Lakeview Restaurant No Wake Zone Bar One of Lake Anna's longest running eateries, LKA ™ Lakeview is located at Hunter's Landing, waterfront on the Pamunkey Branch of the lake. You drive in or boat-in and watch the sun set from the climate-controlled interior or from out on the deck. An extensive menu features entrees of beef, chicken, seafood, a great salad "boat" and appetizers the kids will love. This family-friendly establishment also offers one of the lake's most popular outdoor and indoor bars. The No Wake Zone looks right out on the lake and is an LKA Hotspot for most of the summer season. Great decor, atmosphere, drinks and food will keep you coming back. There's even the LKA-famous Bluddy Merry Breakfast Buffet if you can rally! 6320 Belmont Rd., Mineral, VA 23117 540.854.8333. Big Cheese Pizza Big Cheese Pizza is located near the intersection of Rt. 208 and Kentucky Springs Road in the New Bridge Landing Shopping The LKA Dining Guide continues on page 51 5152 Courthouse Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Join Us For Fine Food, Atmosphere & More.. Tavern On The Rail 540.872.RAIL See Our Coupon On Page __ Asian Cafe Restaurant & Sushi Bar HIBACHI GRILLED STEAK, SHRIMP & CHICKEN FRESH SUSHI & SASHIMI OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER Mon. - Thurs. 11-10, Fri. - Sat. 11-11, Sundays 12-10 Lunch & Dinner, Thurs. -Sat. Reservations Recommended 48 lakeannalife.com 2012 Located in the Lake Anna Island Plaza, Louisa side of the Rt. 208 Bridge. Carry Out Orders Welcome 540.894.9899 "One Of LKA's Must Do's!" See Our Coupon On Page __ Boat-In or Drive In! Join us indoor or out for steaks, prime rib, burgers & more! Use The Coupon On Page 73! FRANK On The Lake Serving Fine Lunches & Dinners Overlooking The Lake! 540 895-4022 See our menu & hours online theannacabana.com 4227 Boggs Drive, Bumpass, VA 23024-8823 FULL BAR 540-894-4440 200 Lakefront Drive, Mineral, VA 23117 Mon. - Thurs. 11am - 9pm Check our Fri. - Sat. 11am - 10pm Sun. 11am - 8pm website for Chef Frank's Specials... www.allysonthelake.com LAKEVIEW RESTAURANT at Hunter's Landing Home of "The No Wake Zone" Gotonowakezone.com 540.854.8333 6320 Belmont Road, Mineral, VA 23117 OPEN EARLY Our Gourmet Coffee Is Ready at 6:30 am Every Morning! GREAT BREAKFAST & SANDWICHES SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM!! New Bridge Market & Deli 540.894.0003 LKA DEALER Located at the Louisa side of the Rt. 208 Bridge lakeannalife.com 2012 49 "Our family welcomes yours to LKA." - W.A. Dickinson ! n i g e B s e r u t e Anna Adven Where Lak Lake's Best Selection of Craft Beers! Just add sunshine and we have everything you need! Gourmet Coffees Food Bar Beer Cave LKA DEALER Groceries Beer • Wine • Newspapers • Magazines • Lottery • Gifts Located at the intersection of Rt. 522 and Rt. 208. 540.894.5769 5 minutes from the Lake! Call ahead and we'll have your order waiting. 50 lakeannalife.com 2012 dining guide Center, Big Cheese Pizza’s motto is ‘Best Pizza - Best Price‘ and it certainly is. Not only is Big Cheese Pizza THE place to go for fresh, mouth-watering, made from scratch pizza around Lake Anna, it is affordable too. Stop by anytime and pick up a delicious large Fresh and Ready cheese or pepperoni pizza for just $5.99! Big Cheese Pizza’s menu also offers specialty pizzas, chicken wings, and bread sticks to complete your meal. Local recommendation: Order the Combo Meal #2 and get two large cheese or pepperoni pizzas, breadsticks with sauce, and a two-liter of soda for just $14.99 It is a lake ready pizza picnic. Big Cheese Pizza is open daily and also offers carry out service. 11004 Kentucky Springs Road, Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 894-4270 LKA ™ 5072 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Mineral, VA23117 motor oil to groceries. However, they have an entire section dedicated to anglers and (540) 894-5769 all the items needed for a fabulous day of fishing on Lake Anna, including temporary Elk Creek Country Store The Elk Creek Country Store is located just fishing licenses. Elk Creek Country Store also offers a menu five miles South of the New Bridge Landing of freshly prepared meals, platters, and daily Shopping Center on Kentucky Springs Road. specials. Like the Elk Creek Club Sandwich, Elk Creek Country Store is much more than three pieces of bread piled high with ham, the traditional country store. Inside they provide everyday convenience items from The LKA Dining Guide continues on page 79 Subway Subway is also conveniently located in the New Bridge Landing Shopping Center. Home of the $5 foot long sub, Subway serves up your favorite submarine sandwiches and salads made just the way you like, and right in front of you. Local recommendation: Start you day with the Sunrise Subway Melt and you’ll be ready to take on the waves. Subway is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers catering. 11020 Kentucky Springs Road, Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 894-5588 Dickinson’s Store One of Lake Anna’s first businesses and the oldest family run business on the Louisa side of the lake, Dickinson’s Store is located at the intersection of Rt. 522 and Rt. 208. This historic country store has been completely renovated and provides customers with groceries, fresh coffee, Lake Anna souvenirs, fishing supplies, and much more. You can gas up your boat while the deli serves up one of their daily specials, like the Out Of Towner Sub, a delicious combination of roast beef, pastrami, smoked turkey and provolone cheese. Local recommendation: On those hot summer days, take your time shopping for your favorite domestic and imported beers in the Lake Anna area’s only Beer Cave, stocked daily and kept refreshingly cold. Dickinson’s Store is open daily. lakeannalife.com 2012 51 Fishing With You Good Guides Welcome Your Visit T here are many ways to enjoy time with your family on Lake Anna. Boating, wake boarding, water skiing, hiking the trails at the state park and my favorite... fishing! Every year thousands of families visit Lake Anna to fish. As a fishing guide, I get to spend some of those days on the water with the families. I have had just about every combination that you can imagine: husband/wife, father/son, father/daughter, mother/son and even a mother/daughter trip. Not to mention the countless nieces, nephews and sibling outings. Lake Anna fishing brings families together. There is nothing better than spending time with your family. 52 lakeannalife.com 2012 I spend as much time as possible with my Dad and daughters as I can on the water. Virginia is a great place to fish with many choices, and Lake Anna should be at the top of your list. Our clear, clean waters teem with fish of many species. And remember on any family fishing trip, catching fish is a bonus! The memories are what you're really after, those hours that you can’t get back once you are gone. There is nothing better for me than seeing a youngster catch his/her first fish or seeing an adult catch the largest fish of their life. Those are memories that will be etched in your brain forever. You might not remember anything else that happened that day, but you will ALWAYS remember that. I have had children catch their first fish with me as well as some MLAGS photos Fish On! Guides can put your family on fish while teaching you how to find them. adults. I have had anglers catch their largest bass with me here on Lake Anna after fishing all over the country. If you get the opportunity to take a family member fishing this year, please do so. Take a kid fishing, take an adult fishing or just take someone that is really close to you. The fishing really picks up in March and lasts all the way through early winter. Although you can catch fish year round on Lake Anna, the spring and fall are the best times to be on the water. If you do not own a boat there are still options to get a day of fishing in. There are several boat rentals on the lake. First Mates, located at Anna Point Marina rents pontoon boats that are large enough for the entire family. One of the biggest family fishing events on the lake happens over at Anna Point Marina. The first Saturday in May they host their annual Youth Fishing Tournament. There are three age classes for the young anglers to compete in 5-9, 10-12, 13-17. They fish from 8 am until noon and have a cookout and award ceremony afterwards. Get in touch with Dave Fauntleroy or Chris Craft for more details. 540-895-5900. Another major, annual family fishing tradition are the Friday Night Tournaments held out of High Point Marina from June through August. These weekly contests often draw over 50 teams per night and award thousands of dollars over the summer. Well, enjoy your visit and take a few casts while you are here. I hope to see you on the water! - Chris Craft LKA ur Family Top - Guide C.C. McCotter with client and citation bass. Middle - Father and son trips are great. Bottom - Author with his daughter. t Lake Anna Fishing Resources For you do-it-yourselfers you are only as good as the information you have, right? Fishing is no different. With all the technology and internet sources of fishing tips, you might wonder where the best is for Lake Anna when trying to go fishing in your own boat. Start with the best map of the Lake made - the GMCO Pro Series version. It's waterproof and tear resistant. Also check guide blogs if you want to know what’s biting and where in nearly real time. Savvy guides now blog about each day they are on the water. You can read how they are catching bass, striper and crappie and often glean enough information to target the right area at the right time. Emailing a guide for information is a possibility, but realize if you are not a paying customer you are asking for free product. You might also call one of the marinas around the lake and ask them what lures are selling and how the fish are biting. Marinas want your business and willingly provide fishing information via the phone (when it’s not too busy) as well as through their own websites, often with links to guides. Good Lake Anna Fishing Resources: www.mccotterslakeanna.blogspot.com • www.highpointmarina.com ccbassnguideservice.blogspot.com • www.annapoint.com • www.sturgeoncreekmarina.com • gmco pro series map lakeannalife.com 2012 53 When You Visit, Fish With The Anna Experts! McCotter's Lake Anna Guide Service Choose from five guides with over 100 years experience! CRAPPIE BASS STRIPER Snap here to see more great fishing pics from LKA! To book your adventure call: 540.894.9144 www.mccotterslakeanna.com [email protected] 54 lakeannalife.com 2012 Score A Lake An By Catching A Bass, Striper and Cr W When people come to fish Lake Anna they usually pursue one of three species; crappie, largemouth bass or striper. While it’s not a sure bet, you do have good odds to catch all three in one day, if you know where to look. Here are some annual patterns you might find helpful during your visit. Crappie invade the shallow coves and shores of the lake usually around the end of March. First they feed and then they spawn. Spawning takes place over the course of a month or so throughout the lake, with the up lake fish finishing last. Once the crappie complete the spawning ritual they will move out to structure in deeper water like the ends of docks, brush piles, rocks and bridge pilings. They will move progressively deeper as the water warms into the summer. By late September, they will come back to the docks one more time before overwintering once again in deep water. A Virginia citation crappie is 15” or two pounds. Largemouth bass fishing on the lake has been consistently good for many years. It’s not uncommon to catch a bucketmouth weighing five to six pounds at any time of the year. Like crappie, largemouths move shallow to spawn in the spring, usually by mid April. At this time you can spot them on their beds and sight fish for them, casting lures. Once the spawn is over the bass will leave the shallows to recover then return and feed heavily into June. This is a great time to use a topwater plug to catch a big bass. In the summer, many largemouth’s seek refuge from the heat. You’ll find Striper, them in the willow grass lines in the upper end of the lake or on deep structure in areas where the water is clear and deep. By September, they are back in the shallows in great schools and feeding on herring or shad before moving offshore into deep water winter haunts. Vertical jigging for them is most productive November through January. A Virginia citation largemouth is 22 inches or eight pounds. The striped bass (a.k.a. – striper or rockfish) that are stocked into the lake each year are the same fish that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay. Each year over 180,000 striper fingerlings are released into Lake Anna. In about four years they reach “keeper” size of 20” and top out around four pounds. Anglers have caught striper up to 26 pounds from the lake, though the average fish is about six pounds. You can cast to them with artificial lures, pull live baits and even bottom fish with cut bait. The top fake offerings are a Zara Spook topwater, a swimbait, a multi-arm rig and a spoon. Live bait anglers will use blue back herring and gizzard shad caught from the lake with a cast net when possible. Jumbo minnows are worth trying, too, if you cannot catch your own bait. LKA Hat Trick... crappie and largemouth in one day. nna Hat Trick Crappie All In One Day .... Striper make an annual run into the upper end of the lake in both the North Anna River branch and Pamunkey Branch of the lake. They feed in shallow water often from the end of February until May and spawn sometime in April/ May. Once they spawn, the fish migrate back down into the mid lake region and remain there for most of the summer. In the fall they move up lake a bit and intercept large schools of threadfin shad. By winter, they are mostly back into the mid lake region. The Dike III region also draws striper, especially when the temperature differential from “hot” side to “cold” side is greatest. The VDGIF maintained Anglers’ Catwalk at the Dike is the best place to fish from the bank on the entire lake. So let’s say you land a whopper bass, striper or crappie, what next? To certify a trophy catch, take it alive to a marina where they will weigh and witness it. If you have a trophy, the marina will provide a citation form you can mail to the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries (along with a check for $4) to receive your citation form suitable for framing. So where does one find out more about fishing Lake Anna? Marinas around the lake cater to anglers eight months out of the year. They want you to catch fish, purchase lures and live bait, so the advice they offer on where-to-go and howto is a good place to start. Marina websites and blogs can be good sources of information for Lake Anna fishing. See the list of good ones at the end of this article. Hiring a fishing guide is a popular way to enjoying fishing Lake Anna. The lake has a number of guides with McCotter’s Lake Anna Guide Service at the senior position. The guide service has been in operation since 1993 and now offers visitors five guides and half/full day trip options for crappie, largemouth and striper. The best way to reach them is via email at [email protected] or visit www.mccotterslakeanna. com. You can monitor their daily fishing adventures at www. mccotterslakeanna.blogspot. com. LKA ! We Supply Fun LKA TM Lake Anna, VA Outfitters Kayak, Paddleboard And Canoe Rentals! Guided Paddles Birthday Parties • Fishing Kayaks Special Events • Reunions email: [email protected] We Deliver To Rentals! Located at High Point Marina 540.894.3540 lakeannalife.com 2012 55 WAKESPEAK: THE TRANSLATION TM L ake Anna has a growing and vigorous wakeboard scene. You'll find it at Wake Edgers and WakeAnna and you'll find it in glassy smooth places like the Upper 'Monkey and the Contrary Turnaround. Hang out a bit with 'boarders and you'll realize you're going to need a wider vocabulary. It can be confusing unless you know the code. Here we offer some tips on how to understand Wakespeak. Lake Anna Time – This is adjusted depending on the traffic on I-95, further adjusted about 10-15 minutes behind real time depending on who you meet and catch up with at the country store. Up the ‘Monkey – The Pamunkey Branch of Lake Anna. As in, “We will be boating or fishing in the Pamunkey Branch of the lake.” Dentist Check-Up - A rider assumes a forward roll when contact with the water is too great and balance is completely gone. This has also been Artwork by Ashley Dickinson 56 lakeannalife.com 2012 seen when doing a surface 360 at regular speed - why not eat jello the rest of your life? ‘Boarding in the Creek – We will be wakeboarding in the back of Contrary Creek. Figley - Any trick that you begin to do, freak out on in the middle of it, but it still ends up looking killer and tricks the judges in competition. It is a figley as long as you don't fall. Most figleys look like real tricks. Wakeboard Alley – The upper Pamunkey Branch. Fishermen tend to avoid this region on summer weekends. Need some Anna Butter time – What you say at work at 3:30 on a Wednesday afternoon when the water is calm. Fat Sacs – Water filled ballast tanks on a wakeboard boat. As in, “Who needs more Fat Sacs when you have Bob?” Brake the Ache: - The first ride of the year Loading the line – The need to pull harder on the tow rope to get more pop for tricks. Butter Slide - The boarder approaches the wake slowly, then hops the board and lands on the lip of the wake with the board perpendicular to the wake and slides the board on top of the wake. Tantrum – A trip-flip wakeboarding trick in which you do a back flip by “tripping” over the wake. As in, “Did you see that tantrum?” Bonk - The rider hits, or bonks an obstacle above the level of the water with the bottom of his board. A good bonk could make you look cool to the Betty's. Dockage – A term used to describe an all-weekend dock party. As in, “We had major dockage this over Memorial Day Weekend.” lakeannalife.com 2012 57 2012 Most Influ W hile our list is by no means scientific or absolute, it does reflect the movers and shakers of 2012 so far and probably those that will still be moving all year. To come up with our list the staff asked, “Who has the opportunity to make the most impact on Lake Anna for 2012?” These are the names and stories we felt represented best. ote: LKA Lifean N honorary Benjoar is the Sand member of nd can be Bar Club a is well-known found at th ark on many LKA landm weekends. Steve Benjoar Developer, The Boardwalks On Lake Anna This is one busy man. Benjoar, 47, is currently a homeowner/weekender with a strong business interest in the lake. The Boardwalks on Lake Anna is his project and he and his partner are responsible for what could be the “get” of the year; Tim’s On Lake Anna. The Boardwalks is a commercial project on Rt. 522 at the Harris Bridge that currently includes Tim's restaurant/crab house, Wake Edger’s Gear & Gifts and soon, VaCali's ice cream shop. Future plans include lodging, mini golf batting cages and convenience store. After his initial visit to LKA in 2003, the University of Maryland alumni rented a weekend home and fell in love with the lake and the people that live and work here. He came back the next summer and bought a home in Sunset Harbour. After spending five summers here, he decided to start a business venture. “With the Cutalong project and the third reactor underway at the power plant, I feel that the lake area is about to explode with business opportunities. The future looks bright for the lake area and those that live and play here,” Benjoar told Lake Anna Life. Dave Moberly Owner, Dockside Realty This long-time Lake Anna realtor made some major moves in 2012. First he bought Dockside Realty, then he followed that power move up by opening a new location at New Bridge Landing (nearly right next door to Food Lion). He wasn’t done, though. Moberly will open a third Dockside Realty location at The Boardwalks this season, too. Real estate, land and vacation rentals is what Moberly specializes in with a team of nearly a dozen realtors. His goal for the near future, “I’d like to create a kind of concierge service for the lake at our locations where visitors would be able to obtain information about all lake businesses and activities.” Moberly and his wife (business partner) Terri live in the Overton Fork subdivision on Pond 2 of the private side of the lake with their three dogs. Both of them love the Lake Anna lifestyle and travel to other lakes around the region annually for inspiration. The Moberly’s came to the lake in the early 90's and continue to enjoy the waterfront livestyle with their labs today. Our list of the year's t Chuck Meeks Co-Owner, Anna Point So what does a former corporate executive do for fun? He buys a marina and starts selling boats. That exactly what Chuck Meeks did a number of years back when he and partner Al Gajarsky purchased Anna Point Marina. Since then (coinciding with the economic downturn) Chuck and Al have been on a tear of changing the ways things are done at APM. New for 2012 was the hiring of Dave Fauntleroy and Chris Craft at what is now called Fish Tales (the old Shore Store). This duo completely remodeled the on-the-water shop into an LKA Must-Do destination during your stay, even if you're not (yet) a fisherman. Chuck also took over the boat sales duties developing Lake Country Marine into the largest boat dealership on Lake Anna. Along the way he acquired some of the top brands in the boat business including Hurricane, Aqua Patio, Ski Centurion, Yamaha WaveRunner, Bryant, Malibu, San Pan and Sweetwater. The marina’s boating supply store is second to none with Jill Gajarski at the helm. If a boater on the lake needs something, The Boat Store is likely to have it! And if that wasn’t enough, Chuck and Jill collaborated to create the brand new WakeAnna Surf & Ski shop now open at Anna Point selling top of the line water skis, wakeboards, wake surfboards, marine stereos and great clothing. They even have a unique Airhead Lounge! Whew! Old Chuck really moves! His wife Jan operates the First Mates jet ski and pontoon boat rental business at the marina. When they aren’t overseeing APM, Chuck and Jan are very active with Mineral Baptist Church duties. There's nothing better than enjoying Lake Anna! Just ask Chuck and Jan. Jeff & Eric Heidig Lake Anna Winery These wine-making brothers co-own Lake Anna Winery, one of the hubs of activity around the lake, are two of the most visible Most Influential People of LKA. They are both at Lake Anna Winery nearly all of their waking hours. Special events, weddings, tastings, LABP Vegas Night, the Virginia Renaissance loves to Eric Heidig ck bear he Faire and more visit their facility just about every weekend in season. Jeff hunt. A bla the 2011-12 and Eric keep plenty busy trying to took during ld qualify as manage the production of 12 wines season couinia record. and schedule/promote their events. a new Virg ote: LKA Life N “With the Cutalong project and the third reactor underway at the power plant, I feel that the lake area is about to explode with business opportunities. The future looks bright for the lake area and those that live and play here." - Steve Benjoar, The Boardwalks 58 lakeannalife.com 2012 uential LKAers top LKA™ trailblazers J.C. Bane Developer Mill Run This Richmond area based developer makes our list because of the ambitious project he undertook right at the beginning of the Great Recession and the progress he’s made with it. Mill Run subdivision encompasses some 39 waterfront lots and 68 water access lots in Mill Pond Creek on Pond 2 of the Private Side of the lake. Bane has created a beautiful, modern layout of lots, installed a great access area with a boat ramp AND a massive, covered boathouse that offers owners boat slips and electric power. When other developers might have the timing is not right and pulled out, Bane forged ahead, stuck with the plan and has created one of the most desirable places to build a home on the lake from the looks of the estate-sized lake homes going up. Linda Salisbury Author When Lake Anna’s own Linda Salisbury started writing The Wild Women of Lake Anna, just before her retirement in 2003 from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, she had no idea that this children’s book would receive national recognition, and would be the first in an award-winning series that put the region on the map long before the 2011 earthquake. Adults and children around the country are reading the Bailey Fish Adventure series and are learning about Lake Anna and Virginia. “Lake residents tell me that they often give copies to friends and family, and keep a set for themselves,” Salisbury said. The earthquake has inspired the ninth book in the series for boys and girls, ages 8-12. Titled Earthquake Surprise, it has an expected summer 2012 release. The series involves 11-year-old Bailey Fish, who moves to the lake to live with her wise and wonderful grandmother, Sugar (one of the family’s inspirational Wild Women). Her single-parent mother, Molly, is a writer who is off on a “dream” job in Costa Rica. As the series progresses, her best friends are the Keswick “twins,” Noah and Fred who are adopted brothers, their foster sister, Sparrow, Justin Rudd, an enigmatic neighborhood boy, and members of Bailey’s family she didn’t know about. Although the books are sequential, they can be read in any order. Schools and homeschools also appreciate the discussion questions, glossary, maps and photos,” she said, noting that she really enjoys presenting assemblies and workshops at schools all over the country. She also speaks to clubs and groups. And the books have drawn for tourists to the lake area. They tell her that they have visited Lake Anna State Park, looked for Contrary Creek, driven to Mineral and Louisa and even launched boats to see what Bailey and Sugar describe on the lake. “I’ve even had readers tell me that they have driven around and know exactly where Sugar lives,” said Salisbury, laughing. “However, I have been inspired by abandoned houses, people I’ve met or observed, and keep notebooks so that I can accurately describe what happens during various seasons here.” Ash Dickinson Dickinson's Store This is one of our younger Most Influential LKAers but he's on track to play a major role in many of our lives. Ash manages the oldest continuouslyrunning business in Louisa, Dickinson's Store. Along with his father and staff, this native Laker tries to keep his finger on the pulse of what LKAers want in this busy market located at the intersection of Rts. 522 and 208. He's doing a good job. Ash had the vision to work with his father to completely rennovate the store during the winter of 2011-2012. Inside you'll now find a roomy, clean store featuring an excellent food bar, convenience items, the region's largest selection of craft beers and a beer cave kept so cold folks come from all over in the summer to cool off! A beer afficionado himself, Ash takes great pride in personally selecting the small batch beers he sells. You'll find everything from IPAs to ales, lagers to pils in his coolers. W.A. DickThis LKAer is also an active member Ash's father, ed the Lake of the lake community, arranging inson receivess Partnerfor the new LABP Lake Anna InformaAnna Busin ess Person tion Center to be installed on site. In ship's Busin Award for his spare time, Ash likes to create of the Year music and DJ. . ote: LKA Life N 2012 Jean Bazzanella Owner Christopher Run Campground If there ever was a queen of Lake Anna it could be argued that Jean Bazzanella is she. Part of the Bazzanella clan that farmed before the lake was created, Mrs. B. oversaw the creation of Christopher Run Campground and still manages it today with the help of her daughter Kristy and staff. Jean’s legacy of tenacious marketing of the lake and the family-friendly campground has set a high standard for those wanting to pick up the promotional mantle for LKA. She has worked tirelessly for nearly 40 years putting Lake Anna on the map and continuously upgrading her business. Along the way she raised a family, too. Highlights of her tenure at the lake include an expansion of the campground to accommodate larger RVs, the Christopher Run Bluegrass Festival and the installation of a mini golf course. Food Lion Manager Whom ever this might be, he or she is certainly one of the Most Influential People of 2012. He who oversees the food for an army wields great power. Don’t ever underestimate the importance of ordering enough milk, eggs, bread, beverages, marshmallows and paper plates in a resort area in season. lakeannalife.com 2012 59 So Many Choices... Pontoon, runabout, fishing, jet drive and kayak are all available around LKA. Which Boat Is Right A A wise man once said, “He who has boat will never lack for friends.” When the first hot day of summer arrives and all your friends want to head to the lake for a day of cruising, sunning or visiting one of the many LKA hotspots like The Boadwalk or The Sandbar, having a boat makes can make you the most popular person in the neighborhood. But what boat is right for you? Do you fish? Need to carry a bunch of family and friends? Prefer cruising to casting? Maybe you are a wake boarder, waterskiier or kneeboarder. Lake Anna Tubing Club members must be considered, too. Perhaps paddling is what you want to get into this season? Well, there really are plenty of boat options for the Lake Anna enthusiast depending on your area of interest. Let’s run down some of the top options according to the lake’s marine dealers that tend to see buying trends and favorites well-suited for LKA. 60 lakeannalife.com 2012 Runabouts This is the word used to describe the majority of the pleasure boats used on Lake Anna. You’ll find everything from Stingrays to Hurricanes featuring a fairly deep-v hull design with plenty of seats, some in the bow, for passengers. Runabouts are mostly powered by stern drive motors. Unlike an outboard marine engine, the engine block on a stern drive is housed inside the hull, usually in the middle of the stern. The business end of the motor, the propeller and lower unit stick out from the stern. Jet drive runabouts are a relatively new category of boat that have quickly gained in popularity around Anna. These craft are powered by water jet engines that suck in lake water and “jet” it out via a powerful impeller and nozzle. Some top-of-the-line jet drive boats feature twin engines that produce over 300 hp. There’s no propeller to worry about in Boating Safety By Ginger Ellis FSO PA 87 For You? shallow water and handling is exhilarating due to the jet drive characteristics. You’ll find jet drive boat options at Lake Country Marine (Yamaha). Other runabout options on Lake Anna include the Bryant from Lake Country Marine and the Stingray and Tahoe lines from Anna’s Marine Center. Pontoons Lake Anna’s other favorite boat is the pontoon or deck boat. Take an informal poll by checking boat houses and piers and you’ll find at least 40% of them on the lake feature pontoons. Theses are aquatic playpens, mobile picnicking boats, tow craft and cruising rigs that can take you from dock party to dock party and hotspot to hotspot. These crafts are generally built on two aluminum pontoons, but there is such a thing as a tri-toon. Pontoons most often are Getting ready for the boating season sometimes can be a little confusing and expensive if you do not adhere to state regulations. Here is a short checklist courtesy of the Lake Anna Coast Guard Auxliary, Flotilla 87 to make sure you are prepared for a safe and enjoyable boating season. You must have the boat registration card or a “temporary” registration on the vessel before your boat or PWC may be legally operated on Virginia waterways. Validation decals are furnished with each three-year registration issued by the VDGIF. These decals must be on your boat and indicate the month and year of expiration and the registration number assigned to your vessel. Nearly all boating related fatalities are the result of drowning. It is estimated that over 80% of fatalities could have been prevented if a properly fitted life jacket had been worn. There must be one properly fitted wearable (Type I, II, III or V) US Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each person on board. This is the time to check your life jackets to make sure they are in good condition and meet the needs of those that are usually on board your vessel. Remember, inflatable life jackets are lightweight, comfortable to wear and take up about 10% of the storage room of the conventional continued on page 63 powered by outboard engines but some of the larger offer stern drive options. Four-stroke outboards have become the most popular option due to the nearly zero emissions (think no stinky blue smoke), quiet operation, good mid-range power and excellent fuel/oil economy. You can set up a pontoon for cruising or for fishing. Many layouts are available depending on your need. Dee Kidd at Anna’s Marina Center sells the popular line of Bennington and SunTracker pontoons. He says a pontoon is perfect for the retired couple with grandchildren or the family that likes to fish and to cruise. “Most of our pontoons are sold to a client that enjoys Lake Anna at a leisurely pace and has plenty of family that accompanies them on weekends and in the summer.” continued on page 62 lakeannalife.com 2012 61 Which Boat Is Right For You? Pontoon boat options around Lake Anna include Anna's Marine Center's Bennington’s and Sun TRACKERs, Lake Country Marine’s Hurricane, Sweetwater, Aqua Patio or Sanpan boats and Sturgeon Creek Marina's JC Pontoons. Jet-drive powered boats are popular at LKA. Wakeboard/Ski Boats Years ago you skied behind your fishing boat or pontoon. Now the serious have their own rigs to be proud of and draw admiring glances at the marina or Dickinson's Store parking lot. Wakeboard and ski boats feature torqueladden inboard engines mounted inside the hull and a keel drive propeller and rudder system. The boats ride low in the water and can turn as if on a track due to keel fins and a rudder. On board tanks can be pumped full of water allowing the deep hull to displace even more water creating a wake of nearly three feet for high acrobatics. continued on page 64 62 lakeannalife.com 2012 Boating Safety jackets. So, it is totally irresponsible not to wear a life jacket and insist that your passengers wear a life jacket while underway! Check your life jackets for deterioration that could diminish the performance of the life jacket. Also, make certain your boat has a Type 4, Throwable Flotation Device which is ‘immediately available” and can be quickly reached in an emergency. You must have a US Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher on board that it is adequately charged and is mounted where it is readily accessible. Before your first outing, it’s a good idea to clean your “backfire" flame arrestor and make sure your battery is charged and the positive battery terminal is covered. Also, check your horn and running lights to ensure they are working properly even if you do not plan to boat after sundown. Legally, these must be in good working condition. Last, but not least, check your bilge. Make sure it is dry and clear of grease. Boat with confidence knowing that your boat and its equipment meet state and federal safety requirements. A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is a good idea. It’s a free check of your boat or PWC to make sure that the required safety equipment is on board and in good condition. The Auxiliary Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist who will also make certain recommendations and discuss certain safety issues that will make you a safer boater. The VSC is not a law enforcement inspection. We will supply you with a copy of our evaluation so that you may follow some of the suggestions given. Vessels that pass will be able to display our distinctive VSC decal. This does not exempt you from law enforcement boarding, but you can be prepared to make this a positive encounter. Interested? Try a virtual VSC to understand what is covered. Afterwards, request an actual VSC from one of our examiners. You can find links to the Virtual VSC Information and "I want a VSC" links on the Flotilla 87’s webpage www.a0540807.uscgaux.info. Your boat can be checked at Flotilla 87’s VSC stations held at different Lake Anna marinas on Saturdays during the boating season from 10 AM - 2 PM, weather and resources permitting. Check our VSC Calendar on our website at www.a0540807.uscgaux.info for the next available VSC station at a marina near you. We also make house calls on either the public or private side of Lake Anna. A unique VSC time and place may be established for those Property Owners Associations interested in fostering safe boating. Please contact Bill at 540-894-0181 or via email fsove@ a0540807.uscgaux.info. LKA We'll Get You On The Water And Keep You Going All Year! Anna's Marine Center 1855 New Bridge Road, Mineral, VA 23117 Just one mile from the Rt. 208 Bridge in Louisa! www.annasmarinecenter.com • 540.894.9222 "We welcome you to the lake and invite you to visit the dealership when you are ready for a boat, marine accessory or just to talk fishing." owner, Dee Kidd lakeannalife.com 2012 63 Which Boat from page 62 A stainless steel boom stretches across the middle of the cockpit where the tow rope is connected and often multiple speakers are installed. Part of the wakeboarding culture involves listening to music while ‘boarding and cruising and sound systems are a mark of status among the tribe. Lake Anna has become a popular wakeboarding destination. Marinas around the lake offer options like Supra (The Boat Shop at High Point Marina), Malibu and Centurion (Lake Country Marine at Anna Point Marina), Moomba (The Boat Shop at High Point Marina). Powering Lake Anna Adventures 7 Days A Week Serving Fresh Sandwiches and Breakfast M-F 7-10 pm, Sat. 8-10, Sun. 9-9 See Our Coupon On Page 73__ SUBWAY THIRD 11020 Kentucky Springs Rd. Mineral Va 23117 540-894-5588 New Bridge Landing Shopping Center 64 lakeannalife.com 2012 Fishing Boats For six months out of the year, most of what you see on Lake Anna are fishing boats. Anglers come with great, shiny metal flake bass boats, aluminum hulls and center console striper rigs. The colors are those of the rainbow, and the outboards that power each can exceed 250 hp. Some can dart from the headwaters of the lake to the dam in under 15 minutes. They feature $1,500 3D fish finder/GPS units, electric trolling motors and tandem axle trailers with LED lights. You can spend your child’s college fund fund on one or go budget and choose a packaged, pre-rigged aluminum option. Local options include Nitro and TRACKER (Anna’ Marina Center). Personal Watercraft Love them or dislike them, personal watercraft, Waverunners†® or Jetski® are here to stay and they are favorite among Lakers. Today’s PWC feature low emission four-cycle engines that run cleaner and quieter than their predecessors. Some run over 70 mph, others can accommodate up to Yamaha 212SS. Is Right For You? SUMMER PONY CAMP DATES: June 11-15, June 18-22, July 2, 3, 5, 6 (LCPR) July 9-13, July 16-20 July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10 Ages 7-13 • 9am-3pm $225/wk. except 7/2 Please call for details. Emotion Temptation sit-on-top kayak three passengers. Given the right conditions, PWC can be a great way to enjoy and explore Lake Anna. You’ll find Lake Country Power has the full line of Yamaha Waverunner PWC. We also offer hunt seat riding lessons for all ages and pony rides by appointment. Sorry, no horses for rent or trail rides. Kayaks Yes, there are some folks that prefer not to fire up an engine when they go boating. Kayaks have become very popular around LKA. You’ll see many on docks in addition to powerboats in the lift. You can choose from sit-in hulls and sit-on-top hulls. The former offers a drier ride, the latter a much easier in and out, plus fishing options. Lake Anna Outfitters is Anna’s kayak shop and sells the Emotion line of sit-on-top and sit-in boats. The Emotion Temptation or Mojo is the most popular sit-on-top and the Emotion Glide is the most popular sit-in boat. This shop is located at High Point Marina, selling and renting kayaks. It’s about 80’ from the water so you can test paddle any kayak on the weekends or by appointment on the weekdays. Kayaks are a great way to explore the lake and get exercise. Tandem kayaks are great for families wanting to get on the water for a modest investment. The Lake Anna Kayak Club is active with monthly expeditions both on and off the lake. For more information visit www.lkakayakclub.blogspot.com. Marine Gear Trends Since the EPA changed the design of the fuel containers used by most folks to fill their boat tanks when not at a gasoline station, a simple tank topping has become more difficult. The Flo n' Go hose assembly retro-fits the standarnd fivegallon fuel container and permits you to actually get the fuel out of them in under five minutes with no spillage. You'll find this popular accessory at Anna Point Marina's Boating Store. You'll also be relieved to note several marinas on the lake sell the non-ethanol fuel recommended for use in outboard motors. While you might pay a little extra for this type of gasoline that tends not to attract moiusture, it can save you hundreds of dollars in repair bills. LKA Minutes from the Lake! Easy Keeper Farm 3523 Goldmine Rd., Rt. 613, Louisa 540.748.2288 www.easykeeperfarm.com Join Me For Home Tours B!y Boat "I was born here and spent my life learning everything I can about Lake Anna and the area. I look forward to showing you how to turn your dreams into a Lake Anna reality." Layne Griffith 1.800.242.LAKE 540.895.9400 540.273.7323 c [email protected] lakeannalife.com 2012 65 Ware Tract Sunset View Cocktail Cove The Deck at Anna Cabana The lake anna hots E Every lake has them. You’ll find the watersports crowd in one area, the boaters in another, the kayakers in yet another and the anglers in others. The spots that draw the different Lake Anna users have names like The Sandbar, Cocktail Cove, The Bahamas, The Ware Tract and The Sanctuary. This article will share some of LKA’s hotspots and the reason for their popularity. Keep in mind, when you become a user you become a steward of the spot. Dedicated Lakers don’t tolerate misuse of the lake and accept the mantle of responsibility that comes with enjoyment of its special places. Hotspot #1 – The Sandbar Lives On The Sandbar is a 100-yard long spit of sand located at the mouth of Gold Mine Creek far up the North Anna River arm of Lake Anna. When water levels are normal, much of The Sandbar is under about a foot to two feet of water. On most summer weekends you’ll find dozens of boats with their captains and guests enjoying various water-related activities. One of the most popular is people watching, however water volleyball and just catching up vie for second place. The scene is festive and the crowd generally 18 and up. Hotspot #2 – The Boardwalks On Lake Anna Debutting at #2 this year, The Boardwalks on Lake Anna will certainly draw visitors and locals with a combination of restaurants and shopping. At the time of this writing WakeEdgers was open featuring excellent gifts and wakeboarding gear. Other establishments scheduled to open include a restaurant (Tim's At Lake Anna), an ice cream shop and the third location of Dockside Realty. This place will definitely be a gathering place for LKA gliteratti and entertainment. A liimited number of boat slips permit boat-in access. Hotspot #3 – The Patio & Bar At Ally's Restaurant These quickly became LKA hotspots last season. With a year under her belt, Ally is ready for season #2 and your visit. Now you can belly up to the bar and order a Lake Anna Sunset or your favorite malt beverage and enjoy a Redskins game or take the party outside "Dedicated Lakers don't tolerate misuse of the lake and accept the respo 66 lakeannalife.com 2012 Ally's Patio Railroad Ford Trail Lake Anna State Park Boardwalk At Lake Anna spots yours to discover.... and enjoy the view from Ally's Patio overlooking the lake at the Rt. 208 region. Public docking is permitted, so, yes, you can come by land and sea to Ally's! and taking a pic if you come for visit and are up for a challenge. It's located just off the trail about 100 yards from the point where the railroad bed ran across the North Anna River. Hotspot #4 – The Deck At Anna Cabana If you know Lake Anna you know there aren't many commercial options in the down lake region - it's a nice break from the busier sections. However, if you want to enjoy an incredible view from a vantage point, high above the water's edge with a beverage or meal, check out the deck at Anna Cabana. It's spacious and a great place to relax when you come in for brunch, lunch or dinner. The crab cakes sell out every weekend. The beer selection is excellent. Hotspot #6 - Cocktail Cove This is a very special place on the lake that can easily be abused so we must advice careful use if you want to visit. In fact we're not going to give the exact location, just a general area - near Dike I. This secret spot features an atoll-like sand spit and protected swimming area on either side. Do not venture onto the island, but stay along the shore to adhere to Dominion regulations regarding islands. Stay for the day but leave no trace. No loud music or craziness permited here. Just good, clean family fun. Hotspot #5 – The Tree On Railroad Ford Trail This is one of more challenging Hot Spots to find on our list. You'll have to hike the Railroad Ford Trail in Lake Anna State Park or kayak/ boat in from the water. The tree and it's unusual shape have attracted numerous visitors and many of them have signed it. While we don't advocate carving anything into this beautiful beech, it's worth finding Hotspot #7 – Anna Point Marina Rock The Boat Concert Jill Gajarksy has scheduled a series of summer concerts at Anna Point Marina and dubbed them the Rock The Boat Series, Yes, you can sit in your boat and listen. If you want to visit the marina and get continued on next page onsibility that comes with enjoyment of its special places." lakeannalife.com 2012 67 Hotspot #10 - No Wake Zone Bar at Lakeview Restaurant. a seat, the cost per event is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. The concerts will be held the first Saturday of the month from 7-10 pm in June, July and August. Hotspot #8 – Ware Creek Sunset View Named after the Ware family that sold the land to the state for use as Lake Anna State Park, this is one of the few creeks on LKA with zero development. It’s a favorite with paddlers, anglers and boaters that anchor and enjoy the relative quiet found there. Hike up to an amazing sunset view on the Ware Creek Tract and you'll find a surprise waiting for you! Hotspot #9 – The Bahamas Down at the other end of the lake you’ll find a series of islands across from the North Anna Power Station dubbed “The Bahamas”. Boat to the lee side of many of these islands and you’ll find sand beaches perfect for swimming and relaxing. While actually walking on any of the islands on Lake Anna is not permitted, pulling your boat to the waterline is fine as is snorkeling, setting up your beach chairs and watching the kids have a blast feeding the many fish that frequent these islands. The crowd here varies from island to island but skews more toward families and children. Hotspot #10 – The No Wake Zone Bar Few places on Lake Anna are as fun as the No Wake Zone at Hunter's Landing. Part of Lakeview Restaurant, this outdoor bar is a favorite of visitors that come by boat and land looking for a great place to unwind with friends and family. Enjoy these hotspots and let us know if you find others you’d like to share. Be good stewards and the LKA good times will keep rolling. lake anna hotspo "I want to be YOUR Lake Anna Realtor." Nancy Komatz Realtor, ABR Real Estate Settlements Title Insurance • Multi-million dollar Producer • Twelve years experience in Lake Anna real estate. • Experienced. Responsive. Responsible. Louisa Office & Lake Anna Office 540.273.2736 Serving Louisa, Spotsylvania and all of Central Virginia Pamela Brooks - President www.SeeYouOnTheLake.com Scan with your smart phone to see my listings! 68 lakeannalife.com 2012 Dockside Realty 1.800.242.LAKE (5253) 540.895.9400 540.967.1656 • 540.967.2642 f www.louisatitle.com [email protected] 310 East Main St., P.O. Box 276, Louisa, Virginia 23093 "Winter, summer, spring or fall, I'm ready to show you Lake Anna." Betty Miller Associate Broker, ABR, GRI Dockside Realty 1.800.242.LAKE (5253) 540.895.9400 ots 540 903.6933 [email protected] www.bettymiller-lakeanna.com Located at 200 Boardwalk Way Suite C, Mineral, VA 23117 (540) 894-5970 Water Sports Gear HUNTERS Eyewear Clothing The ONLY oat B Public p in Ram per p the u y! 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Louisa Arts Center 212 Fredericksburg Ave. Louisa, VA 23093 540.967.2200 FOUR COUNTY PLAYERS 5256 Governor Barbour St. Barboursville, Virginia 540.832.5355 Monticello Charlottesville, VA 434.984.9822 [email protected] 70 lakeannalife.com 2012 Trevilian Station was the scene of the largest allcavalry Civil War battle site in America. Step back in history with a 240-troop, 100-horse re-enactment. June 9-10, 2012. Bracketts Farm 1117 Nolting Rd., Louisa,VA www.TrevBattleVa.com ps with style For Even More To Do.... I Want To Relax Enjoy A Local Festival I Want To Take A Ride GO RIDING I Like Small Town WINE Time BUY LOCAL It's not a vacation without golf! HIT THE LINKS Join Martha Drum at Easy Keeper Farm for horseback riding at her Lake Anna area facility. A great treat for children and the young at heart! Bands, vendors, foods and, of course, wine await at this fall Louisa Chamber of Commerce event October 13. Enjoy a morning of shopping local farmer's and craftsmen's goods/ products in the nearby town of Mineral. Fresh and homemade is the theme here. It’s TEE TIME for your swing. Grab a bucket of balls and let it fly. Four bucks buys you the play, and practice buys you the smile. Public play welcomed. EASY KEEPER FARM 3523 Goldmine Rd./Rt. 613, Louisa, VA 540.748.2288 LOUISA WINE FESTIVAL Mineral, Virginia 540.967.0944 Mineral Farmer's Market Mineral, Virginia 540.967.0944 SHENANDOAH CROSSING 174 Horseshoe Circle Gordonsville, VA 540.832.9400 lakeannalife.com 2012 71 LKA ™ IGT (In Good Taste) BBQ LAKEVIEW RESTAURANT “Where you get your ribs tickled and your butts rubbed!” at Hunter's Landing $1 off a pound of our smoked pulled pork! Wired Stones Designs $10 off a minimum order of $50. Custom orders gratefully accepted! 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Beautiful gift items. VALID ONLY AT THE MINERAL FARMER’S MARKET VALID ONLY AT THE MINERAL FARMER’S MARKET VALID ONLY AT THE MINERAL FARMER’S MARKET 74 lakeannalife.com 2012 annual events VEGAS NIGHT 2013 An event held in February at Lake Anna Winery that welcomes the new year with style! Get your tickets before they sell out. "Gambling", horseracing, food, drinks, music, dancing and more. visitlakeanna.org LABP Vegas Night 2012 LKA ™ PADDLEFEST 2012 A celebration of silent sport with kayaks, paddle boards and canoes. Compete in the Paddle Games, kid's scavenger hunt, water battle and check out new products during the lake's biggest paddling rally. lakeannapaddlefest.com PaddleFest 2011 LAKE ANNA FIREWORKS A well-loved tradition by LKAer's and visitors alike. This year's display will mark the 17th effort and will be be shot off on June 30 from Dike II around 9:15 pm. Most travel by boat to the safe viewing area and enjoy an amazing pyrotechnic work of art. Donations to be used to pay for the display can be mailed to the Lake Anna Civic Association at LACA Fireworks, P.O.Box 217, Mineral, VA 23117. na Lake An Fireworks lakeannalife.com 2012 75 LKA ™ calendar of events June June 2 - Rock The Boat Concert - Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. June 2 – Tastefully Simple Taste-Testing Party – Christopher Run Campground. Are you looking for entertaining meal ideas? Come to this party and let your taste buds go to work. 7 pm until? 540.894.4744. June 9 – CRC 4 on 4 Volleyball Tournament - Christopher Run Campground. $10 per team. All monies will go to the winners. Must register by June 2. 540.894.4744. June 9-10 - Battle of Trevilians ReEnactment - Historic Brackett's Farm, Louisa, VA. 240-troop, 100-horse reenactment begins at 10 am. www. TrevBattleVA.com. June 9 – LKA Life – Poker Paddle. Paddle your kayak, canoe or paddleboard to locations around the Rt. 208 region picking up cards to see who has the best hand. Prizes for high hand! Meet at Lake Anna Outfitters at 9 am. 540.894.3540. June 9 - Here Comes Summer In The Vineyard at Lake Anna Winery. From 6pm - 10pm. Welcome the summer out on our lawn and dance into the night. $30 Fee includes music with “The English Channel”. Rock Roll and remember British hits of the mid 60’s, 70’s classic Rock and Pop, souvenir wine glass, tours, and tasting. Jason from Hill City BBQ will be here to Roast our guest of honor “Wilber” the Pig. This event was BIG last year so call early and don’t miss the fun. Please call 540.895.5085. June 9 - Lake Country Marine Customer Appreciation Event - Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. June 14 - W.O.W. (Women On The Water) Boat Handling Orientation - Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. 76 lakeannalife.com 2012 June 16 – Kayak Demo Day with Lake Anna Outfitters – Christopher Run Campground. Come try kayaking with us! 10 am – 4 pm. 540.894.4744. June 16 – Father/Daughter Dance – Christopher Run Campground. Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with us by dancing the night away with your Dad! 7 pm until? 540.894.4744. June 17 – Father/Son Movie Night – Christopher Run Campground. Enjoy some guy time with your Dad by watching a great movie! 7 pm until? 540.894.4744. June 21 – LKA life / Lake Anna Winery – Wine & Kayaks II. $20 fee for wine tasting and tasty cheese, fruit and crackers once we reach our island location. Rental kayaks available from Lake Anna Outfitters. 540.894.3540. Reservations required to participate. Call Lake Anna Winery at 540.895.5085. Limited to 30 paddlers. June 24 – LKA Paddle Club – North Anna River Expedition Paddle. One of the year’s most popular paddles to explore the river BELOW the Lake Anna Dam. Meeting site TBA. 540.895.3540 or lkalife@earthlink. net. June 29 - Independence Weekend Kickoff Celebration at Lake Anna Winery. From 6 to 10 pm. Come by and enjoy an early kickoff to your holiday weekend out in the vineyard with live music from Lake Anna’s Favorite “Southern Velocity”. Bar is open, wine sold by the glass or bottle. $10 fee includes music and dancing under the stars, winery tours, souvenir glass.. Food available for sale from Gregory’s Grill. Please call 540.895.5085. June 30 - July 1 – Weekend of July 4th – Christopher Run Campground. Celebrate the nation’s birthday with us! CRD Parade and DJ Dance Party June 30 @6 pm. Kevin The Magician July 1 @7 pm! 540.894.4744. July July 7 - Cajun Zydeco at Lake Anna Winery. From 6 to 10 pm. Fireworks are over, but the sparks still fly at the winery for live Zydeco music with “Zack Smith & The Dixie Power Trio” and Cajun Fare from Gregory’s Grill. Consistently our most popular event. $15 fee includes food, souvenir wine glass, tours, and tasting. Sold out in 2011! Gumbo, Beads, and Dancing…Almost like Mardi Gras! Reservations Required. Please call 540.895.5085. June 23 – Christopher Run Campground Celebration Day – Christopher Run Campground. A potluck party for our seasonal campers. Bring your favorite dish and join us! 7 pm until? 540.894.4744. June 23 - Wake Surfing Competition Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. July 7 - Rock The Boat Concert - Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. July 8-28 – Christmas In July – Christopher Run Campground. Christmas site decorating contest begins! Get in the spirit and decorate your site. Winners announced July 28. 540.894.4744. LKA ™ calendar of events July 12 - W.O.W. (Women On The Water) Boat Handling Orientation - Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. July 14 – CRC 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament – Christopher Run Campground. $10 per team. All monies will go to winners. Must register by July 7. 9 am – 4 pm. 540.894.4744. July 14 – July Ice Skating – Christopher Run Campground. Join us on our “homemade ice skating rink”. It’s expected to be loads of fun! Bring your bathing suit. Must register by July 7. 7 pm until? 540.894.4744. July 15 – LKA Paddle Club – Gold Mine Creek Expedition. Explore this remote section of upper Lake Anna with your guide and learn the mining history of the region. $6 for non-members. Free for members. Rental kayaks available from Lake Anna Outfitters. 540.894.3540. July 19 – LKA Life / Lake Anna Winery - Wine & Kayaks III. $20 fee for wine tasting and tasty cheese, fruit and crackers once we reach our island location. Rental kayaks available from Lake Anna Outfitters. 540.894.3540. Reservations required to participate. Call Lake Anna Winery at 540.895.5085. Limited to 30 paddlers. light fare and desserts, silent auction, door prizes and music. All proceeds benefit the SPCA’s new humane care facility. The SPCA is the Fredericksburg area’s only no-kill animal shelter. $45 fee includes appetizers, souvenir wine glass, tours, and tasting. Reservations Required. Please call (540) 898-1500 x302. July 27 – Song & Stories – Christopher Run Campground. Matthew Dodd will persent a lively, fun Christmas show for the culmination of our Christmas in July.. 7 pm until? 540.894.4744. July 28 – LKA Life – Pirate Party. Arrggh! It’s a flash mob party for pirates! Water battle, kid’s scavenger hunt, best pirate costume and more! Stay tuned to the Lake Anna Life Facebook page for location and more details. This is a boat-in event. August August 4 - Caribbean Beach Party at Lake Anna Winery. From 5 pm to 10 pm. Join us along with James River, Cooper and Grayhaven wineries for an evening of great wine, exceptional food and Beach Music. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and shag out on the patio under the stars. Taste wines from all four wineries and kick back with a glass of your favorite. Check www.hovawinetrail. com for details and ticket info. Please call 540.895.5085. August 4 – Music & Comedy Magic Show – Christopher Run Campground. Pelukyta, the Clown will perform a music and comedy magic show with her performing canine, Otto! 7 pm until? 540.894.4744. August 4- Rock The Boat Concert - Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. August 9 - W.O.W. (Women On The Water) Boat Handling Orientation - Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. August 11 – Kids Take Over Weekend – Christopher Run Campground. CRC Bike & Dog Walk Parade @ 2 pm. CRC Mini Golf Special @ 6pm. CRC Water Wars @ 7 pm. 540.894.4744. August 18 - Ace Blues & BBQ Fundraiser at Lake Anna Winery. From 6 to 10 pm. Adult Community Education (ACE) returns to kick up some fun with local musicians July 19 - Wake The World Benefit Event Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. July 21 – Live Animal Adventures – Christopher Run Campground. This unique animal experience is very entertaining!. Welcome Ms. Westhoff and her wildlife to the campground. 7 pm until? 540.894.4744. July 26 - Wake The World Benefit Event Rain Date - Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. July 21 - Wine & Whiskers at Lake Anna Winery. From 6 to 10 pm. A fund raiser for the Fredericksburg area SPCA. The event features wine tastings, a cash wine bar, lakeannalife.com 2012 77 LKA ™ calendar of events “BlueRock”. $30 fee includes souvenir wine glass, wine tasting, dinner, and entertainment. Lots of surprises in store for the evening along with auction items. Please call 540.895.5085. August 11 – Face Painting Extravaganza – Christopher Run Campground. Have a favorite animal or design? Come to the pavilion to get your face painted with it by Ms. Carol. 7 pm until? 540.894.4744. August 16 - LKA Life / Lake Anna Winery - Wine & Kayaks IV. $20 fee for wine tasting and tasty cheese, fruit and crackers once we reach our island location. Rental kayaks available from Lake Anna Outfitters. 540.894.3540. Reservations required to participate. Call Lake Anna Winery at 540.895.5085. Limited to 30 paddlers. August 25 – LKA Life – Paddlefest 2012. The biggest paddle event in the region. Bring your kayak, canoe or paddleboard and enjoy the Paddle Games, food, new gear demonstrations, kayak test paddles, music and much more. 540.894.3540. [email protected]. September 1 - Last Days Of Summer Jazz at Lake Anna Winery. From 6 to 10 pm. Join us at summers end as we wind down the summer season with a tribute to the classics (Beach, Rock & Roll and Motown). $15 fee includes live music with Richmond sensations SPECTRUM, wine glass, tours, and tasting. Hand tossed, made to order, authentic wood fired PIZZA will be available for sale from Fired Up Pizza. Please call 540.895.5085. September 1 – Labor Day Weekend – Christopher Run Campground. Spend your holiday weekend enjoying a DJ Dance, September 1 @ 7 pm and a Native American folklore story telling September 2 @8:45. 540.894.4744. October October 6 - Octoberfest at Lake Anna Winery. From 4 to 8 pm, Enjoy the bounty and beauty of fall in the country. Join us for an evening of wine, a hearty authentic German meal and local music from Michael Wheelehan. $35 fee helps benefit Habitat for Humanity causes. Reservations for food are required. Please call 540.895.5085. October 26 - Haunting Halloween Madness at Lake Anna Winery. From 6pm - 10pm. Costumes, music, and food outline this scary Friday night in the vineyard. For $10. Dance into the night to the tunes of “REUNION”. Pumpkin carving, Roast marshmallows by the bon fire, wine tasting and tours. Please call 540.895.5085. November Novemer 3-4 - Heart Of Virginia Wine Trail. All Day Buy a passport ticket for only $15 and you get a souvenir wineglass, wine tasting at the four Heart of Virginia Wineries Lake Anna, James River, Cooper and Grayhaven. During our special wine trail weekends you will get to graze on munchies at each winery and check out special promotions. For tickets call 540.895.5085 November 24-25 - Lake Anna Business Partnership Christmas On Lake Anna Open House Weekend, participating businesses around the lake will be offering special hours, deals and cookies for shoppers! For information www. visitlakeanna.org. December September September 1 – LKA Paddle Club – Moonlight Paddle. We depart at sunset for a moonlight paddle and swim at “Kayakers’ Beach”. $6 for non-members. Free for members. Rental kayaks available from Lake Anna Outfitters. 540.894.3540. June 9-10, 2012. 10am-4pm October 6 - Car Show. Anna Point Marina. 540.895.5900. October 20 - BREWFEST - Anna Point Marina. 540.894.5900. www. lakeannabeerfest.com December 1-2 - Heart Of Virginia Jingle Bell Trail. All Day Buy a passport ticket for only $15 and you get a souvenir wineglass, wine tasting at the four Heart of Virginia Wineries Lake Anna, James River, Cooper and Grayhaven. For tickets call 540.895.5085 OPEN & COVERED STORAGE For Boats, RVs and more. Located 5 mi. from Rt. 208 marinas at 10630 Kentucky Springs Rd. Relive the largest all-cavalry Civil War battle site in America. Step back in history with a 240-troop, 100-horse re-enactment. Bracketts FarM 1117 Nolting Rd., Louisa,VA www.TrevBattleVa.com 78 lakeannalife.com 2012 Cedar Knoll Storage 24-hr., lighted access, electr. & water avail., security fenced 540.872.3150 • 540.872.8925 cedarknollstorage.com LKA Builders Come see our selection of signs! from page 32 Snap here to visit our website! Lake Anna, VA 540.894.3540 N www.lakeannalife.com LA KE A N Dining Guide LKA Outfitters On Lake Anna, at High Point Marina TM A BU SINESS PA R H IP ERS TN of Robinson Construction, which has been in business almost 30 years. Daily agreed, noting that the size and shape of the lot, location of the drain field and well, coupled with the type and size of surrounding trees and elevation of the foundation are also factors that affect the square footage and shape of the home. “However, intelligent and creative grading may sometimes overcome conflicts,” added Daily, who suggested that potential dream home owners consult with a builder BEFORE even purchasing a property in order to ensure that the home they want can be built on the land they own. GREAT S T-SHIRT ! & GIFTS from page 51 turkey, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Local recommendation: After a day of fun and sun, take the night off and pick up their Famous Fried Chicken and Potato Wedges for dinner. The highlight of a trip to Elk Creek Country Store is the Sweet Spot, where they serve up hand dipped Hershey’s Ice Cream, Soft Serve Ice Cream, and Frozen Yogurt. With so many flavor choices, not to mention the sundae toppings bar, the entire family can create a one of a kind treat to enjoy. The Sweet Spot also offers fruit parfaits, milkshakes, and floats. Elk Creek Country Store is open daily. 5224 Kentucky Springs Road, Bumpass VA 23024 (540) 872-3275 New Bridge Market & Deli Another great place to start the day is New Bridge Market & Deli. Lonnie will have the lights and grill on early for the fishermen heading to the 208 marinas. You can have breakfast, lunch or dinner, including pizza and new for this summer soft serve icre cream! On the Louisa side of the Rt. 208 Bridge. 540.894.0003 The Lake Anna area offers a variety of activities for everyone, and now a variety of dining options. With so many great choices available it is easy to complete your day at the lake with a fantastic meal that will satisfy the whole family without even leaving the lake. Thanks. We’re glad you're here. 2012-13 LABP Sponsored Events Monthly Business After Hours June 11, 2012 - Kevin Simpson Memorial Golf Tournament November 2012 - LABP Christmas Open House Weekend February 2013 - LABP Annual Vegas Night May 2013 - LABP Spring Festival Over 100 Businesses Working to Promote and Protect Lake Anna. www.visitlakeanna.org [email protected] lakeannalife.com 2012 79 LKA ™ advertiser index A&E Homes pg. 33 Ally's On Lake Anna pg. 49 Alpha Land Surveys pg. 39 Animal Medical Center of Louisa pg. 82 Anna Cabana pg. 49 Anna Point Marina/Fish Tales pg. 3 Anna Point Marina/Boating Store pg. 3 Anna Point Marina/Lake Country Marine pg. 2 Anna’s Marine Center pg. 63 Asian Cafe pg. 48 B&B Contractors pg. 26 Battle of Trevilians pg. 78 Big Cheese Pizza pg. 59 Blake & Bane, Inc. (Mill Run) pg. 34 Bob’s Mobile Marine pg. 45 The Boat Shop pg. 45 C-3 Concrete pg. 37 Cedar Knoll Storage pg. 78 Chelsea Joe's pg. 48 Christopher Run Campground pg. 5 Design Landscaping & Irrgtn. pg. 82 Dickinson’s Store pg. 50 Dockside Realty Rentals pg. 11 Dockside Realty pg. 84 Easy Keeper Farm pg. 65 Elim, Kate pg. 41 Elk Creek Country Store pg. 82 First Mates Boat Rental pg. 69 Gardner, Kathy pg. 35 Gentry, Ron pg 35 Griffith, Layne pg. 65 Fosdick, Linda pg. 27 Hall's Body Shop pg. 69 High Point Marina pg. 45 Hunter’s Landing pg. 69 JO Contractors pg. 37 Joyful Touch Massage Therapy pg. 27 J.S. Purcell Lumber Corporation pg. 30 Komatz, Nancy pg 68 Lake Anna BrewFest pg. 7 Lake Anna Business Partnership pg. 79 Lake Anna Connections pg. 64 Lake Anna Outfitters pg. 8 Lake Anna Realty pg. 41 Lake Anna Smokehouse pg. 48 Lake Anna State Park pg. 23 80 lakeannalife.com 2012 Lake Anna Winery pg. 20 Lake Anna Veterinary Hospital pg. 62 Lake Breeze Enclosures pg. 39 LKA Outfitters pg. 8 Louisa Wine Festival pg. 21 Louisa Title Agency pg. 68 McCotter’s LKA Guide Service pg. 54 Miller, Betty pg. 69 Mineral Farmer's Market pg. 25 New Bridge Market & Deli pg. 49 Noland, Lori pg. 82 Precision Transmsn. & Auto Repairs pg. 27 Plum Tree Properties pg. 9 R.A. Johnson Construction pg. 30 Ramsey Construction pg. 37 Republic Home Builders pg. 33 Robinson Construction pg. 31 Sandridge, Libby pg. 17 Southern Image Building & Design pg. 36 Spartan Homes pg. 33 Sturgeon Creek Marina pg. 44 Subway Lake Anna pg. 69 Stocking Insurance Co. pg. 27 Taverm On The Rail pg. 48 Timmy Hein pg. 31 Tractor Hill pg. 83 The Central Virginian pg. 73 The Inn at Stevenson Ridge pg. 22 The No Wake Zone pg. 49 Wake Anna pg. 57 Warner Custom Homes pg. 51 Wayne’s Heating & Cooling pg. 77 Wilson, Liz pg. 35 Yates, Toni pg. 41 Enjoy Your Visit And Be Safe. Come to a Flotilla meeting the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Louisa County Library (881 Davis Hwy, Mineral, VA). www.a0540807.uscgaux.info/index.html Lake Anna maps come in all shapes and One of the best is the GMCO Pro Serie is waterproof and tear resistant. It shows underwater topography, fishing areas, ra the State Park trails even subdivisions. It a GPS grids for navigation. 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