The Next Phase of Old Trail Begins

In Crozet, real estate by Jim6 Comments

If you haven’t driven through Old Trail recently, you might be surprised.   Update from Dave Brockman at Old Trail: Thanks for reaching out to me. The activity has certainly created a lot of excitement.  What I can share is that the work being conducted …

September 2014 Crozet Gazette is Out

In Barnes Lumberyard, Crozet by Jim2 Comments

This month’s Crozet Gazette is out, and it’s chock full of great stories. Some highlights (read the whole issue!): – From the Editor: 100 and Counting – An awesome letter to the editor from someone who just moved from Crozet. Truly a must-read. – Crozet Park Launches …

No Crozet Hotel

In Crozet, Old Trail by JimLeave a Comment

Darn. Owner David Hilliard said he had secured full funding for the equity but could not reach terms with the bank for the planned four-story, 52-room Rutherfoord Hotel, which was to have included a bar, restaurant and rooftop event space. Crozet has no hotels.

Restoration Restaurant at Old Trail

In Crozet, Old Trail by Jim7 Comments

In a sentence – we’ll go back. On a father’s day lark, my wife and I went to Restoration and were impressed with the menu and the fact that they have only local beers on tap. The latest entry in the Old Trail clubhouse restaurant …

A Hotel is Coming to Crozet

In Crozet, Old Trail, transportation by Jim7 Comments

I don’t know yet if it’ll be soon, but I’d bet Crozet’s hotel will open in the next 24 months. The hotel will be in Old Trail, rather than in Downtown Crozet. (my opinion: After many conversations, I’m more convinced than ever that this is …