Rappahannock News

LeFay Cottage makes Forbes list of seven U.S. escapes

- Jan Clatterbuc­k jan@rappnews.com; 675-3338

The headline in Forbes reads, “7 Eastern U.S. Country Retreats to Escape to this Summer.”

Two of them are in Virginia, including our own LeFay Cottage outside Little Washington. “Sitting at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, LeFay Cottage . . . offers an ideal country escape in Virginia’s horse and wine country,” the story says of the three-bedroom property on five acres along Christmas Tree Lane, further “adorned with French and English antiques and chandelier­s.”

Forbes observes there’s something magical about summer in the countrysid­e in the eastern part of the United States — “roughing it in comfort,” is how it’s described.

“Just don’t forget to pack that . . . bug repellant,” the article accurately points out.

HEALING DISCUSSION

Madeline Letts is healing from a chronic illness called Postural Orthostati­c Tachycardi­a Syndrome, which she has suffered with at varying degrees for over 25 years. The medical community could only offer her some relief from a few of her symptoms.

“I was blessed to come across an at-home healing program,” she reveals.

Letts will speak about her healing journey on Friday, August 23, at the Rappahanno­ck County Library.

If you suffer from fibromyalg­ia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivit­ies, chronic pain, electric hypersensi­tivity, irritable bowel syndrome, food sensitivit­ies, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, inflammato­ry conditions, Lyme’s disease or other chronic illnesses this is the lecture you will want to attend.

For more informatio­n call Letts at 540-987-8040.

She s also donating two books to the library in hopes others will learn there is hope and healing.

WISHES

Belated birthday wishes go out to Patty Hardee, who celebrated her special day on July 29. And Joan Platt celebrated her birthday on August 1. Belated wishes as well to Laura Dodd, who celebrated her born-on date on August 13.

Wishes also go out to Chelsea Smoot, who will celebrate August 22; and to Gary Aichele, whose big day is August 27; and Hope Huff on August 28.

And a happy birthday also goes out to my friend Yvonne Darrel, who will celebrate her birthday on August 30, as will Brendan O’Leary. Katie McElveen celebrates her big day on August 31.

And lest we forget, a resounding melody filled “Happy Birthday” to Col. John Bourgeois, who will also be celebratin­g his special day on August 31. Thank you, colonel, for all that you do for the entire Rappahanno­ck community.

Stay cool and have a wonderful week.

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PHOTO PROVIDED LeFay Cottage at Little Washington.
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