Reedville, VA

The Northern Neck of VA is one of a few places that still have the quiet, country charm of yesteryear. We are blessed to be able to experience a more relaxed lifestyle where neighbors have time to chat with each other or share a slice of blueberry pie. This is especially true in Reedville, VA. Not only is Reedville a quaint waterside village; it is a state of mind, a lifestyle.

For such a small community, there is always something going on to enjoy. The Reedville Fishermen's Museum is a stop that you should not miss when you visit Reedville. The museum is full of Reedville's history and the history of the commercial fishing industry that is a large part of our past and present.

You can usually find a crowd at the museum on Friday evenings for Cocktails on Cockrell's Creek. This is a great time to see what's new in the museum and to connect with your friends and neighbors. Of course, it is informal and relaxed....it's a Reedville kind of thing. The RFM sponsors and/or participates in many events and workshops throughout the year. A favorite workshop is the boatbuilding classes and the Oyster Gardening Workshop in September.

There are several nice restaurants in Reedville; Tommy's and the Crazy Crab. Both offer delicious food, great atmosphere, and are waterfront. The Crazy Crab also has a marina so you can arrive by boat if you wish. The Fairport Marina, just outside of the "downtown" Reedville area, offers a full service marina and a restaurant. The beer is cold, the seafood is fresh, and the nautical, casual atmosphere is priceless. Chitterchats is our local ice cream and gossip parlour. The décor is retro, the conversation is lively, and the ice cream is wonderful. Chitterchats reminds me of what an ice cream parlour in Mayberry would have resembled.

There is always a big Independence Day Celebration in Reedville. The parade keeps growing and is anticipated by all. The children decorate their bikes, some people decorate their riding lawnmowers or golf carts for the parade, fire trucks from all around attend, sometimes there are tractors decorated, all types of floats, high school marching band, the American Legion, and much more. The entire day is full starting with a 5K run, vendors, bake sales, museum tours, boat rides, the parade, and then a wonderful fireworks display over the creek at night.

Almost any morning or afternoon you will see the Reedville residents out walking their dogs, bicycling, or jogging. I often stop in to chat with my neighbors while my dog begs for treats and is generally rewarded. It is not unusual for the locals to pull up alongside our dock and call out their greetings or to sound their boat horn as they glide past our home on Cockrell's Creek. Reedville's just that kind of place....a real hometown. Come for a visit, you might make Reedville your home, too.

For real estate information on Reedville and the Northern Neck of VA, be sure to ask for;

Yvonne Hurt, "Your Northern Neck Real Estate Specialist"

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Come join in the fun at this year's Reedville Bluefish Derby presented by Smith Point Sea Rescue. Mark your calendar for June 13-14, 2008! Prior registration is required and you can find the registration form on line. Captain's meeting is Thursday evening, June 12. Fishing days are June 13-14. An awards ceremony will be held Sat. night, June 14. First prize for the largest bluefish and largest rockfish are $5,000!

The public is invited to attend the festivities and watch the weigh-ins. Live entertainment includes a DJ on Thursday night, the band Casper on Friday night with the Ray Pittman Project band on Sat. night. There will be a Fish Fry Plus on Friday and Saturday nights...fried fish, chicken, and ribs dinner...sounds good! Awards include a female angler award, youth award, and daily prizes as well as the overall prizes for largest bluefish and rockfish. Come out, enjoy the Northern Neck hospitality, walk along the marina docks and see some gorgeous fishing boats, enjoy the music, dance, and dive into the fish fry plus! Activities will be held at Buzzards Point Marina in Reedville, VA.

Smith Point Sea Rescue is the last remaining volunteer sea rescue service on the Chesapeake Bay. The Smith Point Sea Rescue Unit was officially organized around 1974. It began out of a need to provide emergency rescue services for boaters that were in distress. They still provide this service today and are a non-profit group raising operating funds primarily through donations and the Bluefish Derby. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some of the finest fishing, food, and music around while benefiting a worthwhile organization. For more information on the Smith Point Sea Rescue Unit and their activities, Click here.

For information about Northern Neck of VA Real Estate, please visit my web site, email me, Yvonne@NorthernNeckVA.com , or give me a call at 804-456-2144.

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