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This Week In Crozet (5/21/25)

This Week In Crozet (5/21/25)

May 22nd-28th

Crozet United
May 21, 2025

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Around Town

Sign Our Petition To Protect Crozet Wildlife - Crozet United is asking Albemarle County to build a wildlife-friendly bridge as part of the Eastern Avenue Connector project. Once complete, thousands of cars are expected to use the bridge each day. posing a severe threat to the fragile wildlife habitat along Lickinghole Creek.

The County has said that it will incorporate the public’s comments into its final request for proposals (RFP) to build the bridge. The final RFP will be issued this Monday, so you must act now if you want to be heard.

To support our petition and learn much more, please click here or the image below. Supervisor Ann Mallek is also publicly supporting this effort (click here to read her comments).

Click the image above to learn more about our petition and lend your support to our community.

Henley’s Orchard Opens SaddleCrest to the Public - The Henley family is hosting a “Field Jam” this Saturday at SaddleCrest, their new Event Field at 5185 Jones Mill Road. Guests will enjoy what are arguably the best mountain views in the area, a selection of beer and hard cider, pony rides, and food vendors.

SaddleCrest, the Henley’s new Event Field, is the best kept secret in town.

Live music begins at 1:00 pm with “The Cry Babies”, followed by “Fig and the Newtons” (3:30pm) and “The Mellow Dramatics” (6:00pm). General admission tickets are $10 and children 8 and under are free. Click here to purchase tickets.

“We want people to know that we’re more than just an orchard,” said Sarah Henley (co-owner). “We’ve worked hard to turn our new event field into a place where couples and families can spend a day on the farm. There’s area for kids to run around and play while parents take a break from it all with live music.”

"Come out to Crozet’s backyard and enjoy a beautiful day,” invites Brook Henley, the Orchard’s CFO and Operations Manager. Read on for important tips for first time guests.

Brook Henley (Henley Orchard)

Tips for first time guests: The Henley’s Orchard Event Field (“SaddleCrest”) is about 2.8 miles from Downtown Crozet. Head North from the 4-way-stop-sign intersection, and proceed for 2 miles on Crozet Ave, which turns into White Hall Rd. You’ll then make a right turn onto Jones Mill Rd, which is just across the street from the "Henley’s Orchard” retail location. You will drive on Jones Mill Rd for another 0.8 mi to the Field Jam entrance on the right. Please drive slowly down this gravel road, which is narrow in places. There will be food trucks available, but picnic lunches are allowed. Beer and hard ciders will be sold onsite. NO other alcohol is permitted to be brought in to the Event Field. Well-behaved pets on leashes are allowed. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and tent canopies ($5 charge) to set up for a fun day of music, food, and drinks in an ideal countryside setting.

Calling All Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers! - Summer vacation season is nearly here and many of our readers are still looking for responsible people to watch their pets while they are away.

We are assembling a list of local pet sitters and will post it for free at this link for one month and in an upcoming issue of Crozet United (a $49 value). You don’t need to give us any upfront payment information to take advantage of this free trial.

If you’d like to be included on our list, send an email to [email protected] with:

your name and an email where potential customers can reach you
your business’ name and website (if you have one)
your typical daily price for one pet, including normal exercise/walks
the type of pets you are willing to watch (e.g. cats, dogs)
the local neighborhoods that you primarily want to serve
a picture to show potential customers, with dimensions of 1.0 tall to 1.2 wide
a VERY BRIEF sentence about you or your relevant experience
if you are under 18, an email from a parent with their permission

Please send your information as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday, May 27th to ensure that you are included.

Still looking for a pet sitter this summer? Our list of local sitters is coming soon! Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash

Share your good news—like team victories, community cleanups, or any positive updates—with us. Send emails to [email protected]

Forecast

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Things to do

Fridays Under The Stars | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE | Learn about upcoming celestial events in a short lecture given in the education building at 7:00 PM.

Featured Deal of the Week

Saturday, May 24th

34th Annual Wilderness Road Ride Gran Fondo | Meetup | 7:00 - 9:30 AM | Ticketed | A scenic and historical adventure through southwest Virginia’s beautiful New River Valley, the ride follows part of Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Road.

Crozet Farmers Market | 8:00 - Noon | Offering locally grown produce, plants & flowers, creative artisan handcrafts and baked goods.

Waynesboro Farmers Market | Constitution Park | 9:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE | 20 vendors, live music and food trucks.

Butterfly Walk | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | The session will begin with about 30 minutes of classroom time and then we hit the trails to see what we can find.

Car Show | Gypsy Hill Park | 10:00 - 2:00 PM | FREE

Brunch Party! - A Mudhouse Collab | Starr Hill Brewery | 11:00 - 3:00 PM | Varies | Craft Beer Lovers & Specialty Coffee Drinkers - you’re in for a brewed awakening! Join us on Saturday, May 24th at 11 AM to celebrate our collaboration with Mudhouse Coffee - Brewed Awakening Brown Ale. We will be serving up delicious beer batter waffles, specialty coffee drinks, and Mudhouse Coffee!

Sunday, May 25th

Mini Epicurean Retreat at the Farmhouse | The Farmhouse at Veritas | 9:00 - 2:30 PM | $175

American Revolution Reenactment | Frontier Culture Museum | 9:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | While the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution has already begun across the former colonies, this Memorial Day, we’re hosting guest reenactors to showcase other periods of history that helped shape American history. We will be joined by the Hog Island Garrison recreating a 17th century militia muster and the civilian response, Crockett’s Western Battalion during the American Revolution, and the Civil War Impressions reenactor group showcasing a period hospital.

Evening Bird Hike | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | FREE | This hike is great for beginners! Space is limited and registration is required.

Email [email protected] for more information.

On The Lighter Side

What was the original name of the village of Ivy?

Let That Sink In