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During a recent episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael sits down with Jill Edlich and Kary Haun for Tourism Tuesday — Shenandoah County Edition — to talk about an exciting new chapter unfolding at North Mountain Vineyard and Winery. What begins as a conversation about events and community quickly reveals something much bigger: a Renaissance fair founder has just stepped into life as a vineyard owner. As part of the ongoing Tourism Tuesday series highlighting destinations and experiences in Shenandoah County, the conversation explores how Jill's purchase of North Mountain is reshaping both the winery and the future home of the Ravenwood Faire. As listeners quickly learn, this isn't just a business transaction. It's a story about legacy, land, and local connection. The Perfect Match When Krista, the former owner of North Mountain Vineyard and Winery, decided to sell her beloved property, she wasn't just looking for any buyer. She wanted someone who would cherish the land and preserve its legacy. After waiting patiently for the right person, she found exactly what she was looking for in Jill Edlich—though the match came with an unexpected twist. Jill didn't set out to become a winemaker. Instead, she was searching for a permanent home for the Ravenwood Faire, the Renaissance-style festival she founded in 2019. For years, she had been hosting the fundraising event at the Frederick County Fairgrounds in Clear Brook, but the logistics were exhausting. Setting up and breaking down the event took nearly a week each time, and Jill dreamed of finding land where the fair could put down roots. From Fairgrounds to Vineyards When Jill discovered the 47-acre North Mountain property—with 15 acres planted in grapevines—she realized she'd found more than just a home for her event. She'd stumbled into an entirely new venture. "It's like those TV shows where someone says, 'Honey, I bought a zoo,'" Janet jokes. "And those people are like, 'I've never run a zoo before, but hey, we're gonna give this a shot.'" Jill laughs in agreement. Suddenly, she wasn't just an event organizer—she was a farmer and a vintner. "A lot of people say, 'So how does it feel to be a farmer now?'" Jill reflects. "And I'm like, wow. Yeah. I'm a farmer besides owning the winery." A Wine Lover's Journey Fortunately, Jill's leap into the wine business wasn't entirely blind. Years earlier, she founded the Wine Club for Women, organizing tastings and educational events throughout Frederick County, Winchester, and even Shenandoah County. She loved learning about wine pairings and vineyard operations, but eventually, the demands of the Ravenwood Faire consumed her time. Still, she never abandoned her dream of returning to the wine world someday. "It's kind of like a full circle," Jill explains. "Everything happens for a reason. That's always been one of my things for sure." Preserving Tradition One of Jill's biggest concerns when taking over the winery was maintaining the quality and character that loyal customers had come to expect. Thankfully, she inherited an invaluable asset: the winemaking team. Krista's son, John Jackson, stayed on as head winemaker, along with assistant winemaker Andrew Bender. Together, they're Jill's "wine-making gurus," patiently teaching her the craft while ensuring beloved wines like Toms Brook Red remain unchanged. "Rest assured, we've got Toms Brook Red and that's definitely not going anywhere," Jill promises. Beyond preserving existing wines, she's also excited to experiment with new blends and explore whether certain grapes can stand on their own rather than being blended. A Diverse Portfolio Currently, North Mountain offers an impressive selection. The white wines include Riesling, Oktoberfest, a standout Virginia Apple wine, Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, and Gewürztraminer Rosé. Meanwhile, the red lineup features Zweigel Red, Cabernet Franc (Jill's personal favorite), Petite Verdot, Chambourcin Foster's Reserve, Mountain Midnight (a port-style wine), the famous Toms Brook Red, a spiced holiday wine that can be served cold or warmed, and Clairet—a Bordeaux-style blend that's grandfathered in under a now-restricted name. Renovations and Accessibility Since closing on the property on October 31, 2025, Jill has wasted no time making improvements. She opened for business the very next day and immediately began renovations to make the winery more welcoming. The tasting room has been transformed into a clean, inviting space where large groups or dozens of small parties can gather comfortably. Most importantly, Jill prioritizes accessibility. She's adding a ramp to eliminate steps at the entrance, designating handicap parking spots, and extending the parking lot. Additionally, she's constructing a road, making it easier for visitors to access events—especially the Ravenwood Faire—without overwhelming the neighborhood. The Ravenwood Connection While the winery and the Ravenwood Faire are separate entities, they now share the same home. The Ravenwood Foundation will rent space on the property to host the fundraising event, happening in October: the 16th through 18th and the 23rd through 25th. The fair has grown significantly since its inception, particularly in its offerings for children. Last year, the kids' area was constantly packed, which thrills Jill and her team. "Every time I looked over in that area, it was just a constant," she recalls. "It made us feel really good." Beyond the fair, the foundation runs a week-long day camp for children ages 12 to 17, teaching outdoor skills like archery, bread making, and cooking over open fires. Last year's inaugural camp served 16 kids—a number that initially seemed small but proved perfect for working out the kinks. Moving forward, Jill hopes to eventually bring the camp to the vineyard property and possibly expand to overnight sessions, though logistical challenges like insurance and sleeping arrangements remain. Building Community Jill's vision extends beyond wine and fairs. She's actively partnering with local farms and artisans to host events like homesteading workshops, sourdough-making classes, canning demonstrations, and floral arrangement sessions. Every Saturday features live music, and the winery has already hosted trivia nights, bridal showers, and even a 35-person wedding in the great room. "It's really important for us to be working with our local community," Jill emphasizes. "Meeting other farmers now has been amazing." She's also been warmly welcomed by the Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail, a tight-knit group of winemakers who meet every other month at different vineyards. "I walked in there and everybody had open arms," Jill says. "It was an amazing feeling. I'm feeling the love for sure." Looking Ahead As spring approaches, Jill plans to extend the winery's hours beyond the current Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. She's also reviving Oktoberfest—a tradition Krista maintained even in her final years—and giving it "a little more love." Perhaps most excitingly, Jill is exploring expanding wine production and potentially enlarging the cellar. With stunning sunset views, ample outdoor space, and a growing calendar of events, North Mountain Vineyard and Winery is poised to become a cornerstone of Shenandoah County's tourism scene. For Jill, the journey from Renaissance fair organizer to winery owner has been unexpected but deeply fulfilling. "I know how to drink wine," she jokes. "But to make it, that was a whole different ball of wax." Three months in, she's learning something new every day—and loving every minute of it. North Mountain Vineyard and Winery is located in Shenandoah County at 4374 Swartz Road, Maurertown. For more information, visit northmountainvineyard.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about the Ravenwood Foundation at ravenwoodfoundation.org.
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Looking for ADVENTURE ? Then welcome to our North Mountain-sized, can't-miss episode of the Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast! Your hosts Beth and Marq are coming at you with a special, off-schedule recording because the news from Disneyland Paris this week was just too big and too exciting to wait. Strap in to your sleighs for a quick news roundup that covers everything from some significant shifts for Annual Passholders (let's just say your wallet might feel a little lighter) to some fun new Zootopia activities popping up in the Walt Disney Studios Park. We've also got the scoop on some fancy new menus, including one item that costs more than a pair of Mickey ears… and it's not even a full meal! But consider all of that just the pre-show, because the reason we had to hit record again so soon is the plethora of massive, resort-changing announcements for WDS. We get deep into the enchanting, festive details of the brand new World of Frozen, from its stunning centerpiece to a magical boat ride and a celebration with some special, never-before-heard music. We'll even tell you the exact day this whole stunning new area is slated to officially open !! And that's not all! We're pulling back the curtain on the incredible transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney's Adventure World. We're talking a stunning new central lake, a breathtaking new nighttime spectacular that uses world-first technology you have to see AND hear to believe, and a magnificent new character dining experience that will have you dining like royalty alongside some of your favorite princesses in brand-new, exclusive outfits. After all that earth-shattering news, we share a wonderful listener mail trip report from the fantastic Cassy, who shares some hilarious and heartwarming tales from her family's adventure, including which rides had her kids begging for more and the one character encounter that didn't quite go as planned. This episode is absolutely packed from start to finish. You won't want to miss a single second of the magic, so press play now and get our take on everything happening at Disneyland Paris Links mentioned in this episode : NEW Annual Passes : https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd/offers/disneyland-pass NEW Fleur de Lys Menu : https://media.disneylandparis.com/d4th/en-gb/images/H01R00_fleur-de-lys-bar.pdf NEW Auberge de Cendrillon Menu: https://media.disneylandparis.com/d4th/en-gb/images/P1NR01_auberge-de-cendrillon.pdf NEW Steakhouse Menu: https://media.disneylandparis.com/d4th/en-usd/images/D01R08_steakhouse.pdf Book with Easy Go Shuttle private transfers : www.easygoshuttle.com/disneyland-transfers.
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Hour 3 rolls on as Ku celebrates her Chicago Bears sitting alone in first place in the NFC North, ahead of Kyle's Green Bay Packers and the defending divisional champion Lions. We get back into the Hawaii football conversation, hearing from Hawaii QB Micah Alejado ahead of his return to the desert, where the southpaw signal caller spent the majority of his high school football career before heading back home to the islands for college. The hour finishes up bringing in Paul Brecht to make the case Alejado to become the youngest player to ever win the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year award & how the redshirt freshman can take firm hold of the award this weekend. You can catch the recording of this episode on our YouTube channel, Hawaii Sports Radio Network.
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Yoo-hoo! Come on in, the magic is fine! Welcome to the show notes for our latest episode, which is so packed we almost had to use a virtual queue. Better buckle up and pull on the yellow tab! We're kicking things off by addressing the elephant in the room—or should we say, the fort in the frontier? Let's just say a certain co-host had some… thoughts… on last week's creative direction. Truce has (mostly) been declared. Then, we're tumbling down the rabbit hole of news from the Destination D23 event. We're talking news for the future of Disney storytelling, both on the big screen and, more importantly for us, in the parks. We break down the biggest headlines and what they actually mean for your future trips to Disneyland Paris. Let's just say Spring 2026 is looking….frosty. We also play fairy godmother to a wonderful listener facing a classic DLP dilemma: superhero chic or royal club-level treatment? We break it down with the seriousness it deserves, breaking down the pros, cons, and giving our final verdict Plus, we've got the lowdown on what's open, what's closed, and what's probably cursed. And we share a story so lovely it'll give you the same happy chills as a drinking a giant yummy milkshake at Victoria's. Grab your (Mickey) earphones and press play! It's a good one. In This Episode: The Great Fort Comstock Debate is settled (for now). We react to the news from Destination D23. Helping a listener choose between two iconic hotel experiences. A truly magical piece of news that reminds us what Disney is all about. Your essential closure update for Autumn 2025. A Quick Note on Our "Frozen" Booking Intel! Just after we finished recording this episode, a fellow DLP Insidears slid into our DMs with a hot tip: Packages for beyond March 2026 are going to drop on Tuesday, September 10th! Now, we want to be your trusted travel guides, not Mulder and Scully, so we have to say this is not officially confirmed … yet. And our long, conspiratorial discussion in this episode about seasonal windows might mean our tinfoil hats were on a little too tight! But this new info comes from a good source, so we're passing it along. If you're planning a 2026 trip, maybe just keep that date in the back of your mind, and we'll all find out the truth together! The truth is out there! (Sorry, we couldn't help ourselves). Subscribe & Follow Don't miss a moment of the magic(and chaos)! Subscribe to the Dedicated to DLP Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky for more fun between episodes. Get in Touch! We love to hear from you. Send your questions, trip reports, or favourite frontier fort facts to dlp@dedicatedtodlp.com.
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Hey there, and a very happy Thursday! This is your Disney News for Thursday, July 17th, 2025. I hope you're ready to dive into some magical news today! - Disneyland Tokyo announces a new "Frozen" attraction, featuring Arendelle, Elsa's ice palace, and a ride through the North Mountain, opening for the winter season. - Disney World in Orlando celebrates its anniversary with a grand parade, new floats, limited-edition merchandise, and exclusive dining experiences. - Disney+ to debut "Pixie Dust Mysteries," an animated series following Tinker Bell and friends solving magical mysteries in Neverland, perfect for family viewing. - Disneyland California's Haunted Mansion gets its Halloween makeover inspired by "The Nightmare Before Christmas," featuring Jack Skellington and ghostly surprises. Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you have a magical day. Remember to check in tomorrow for more Disney updates. See you tomorrow!
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Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
National Labor Relations Board v. North Mountain Foothills Apartments, LLC
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