Elena and Mark Kazmier, both 40, moved to

Flint Hill with their four children, ages 13, 10, 7, and 4 from Fredericksburg just over a year ago. “Shenandoah National Park and Rappahannock is where we’d always come to escape suburban life,” said Elena. “This place is a gateway to everything we love; the mountains, art, and people who have a shared appreciation of the land and its beauty,” said Mark.

Elena Kazmier with her son Owen at last year’s Fodderstack race.