Cigars, Beer and Coffee in Old Trail

In Crozet, Growth, Old Trail by Jim20 Comments

I don’t intend this site to become an Old Trail News Site, but they seem to be having many of the announcements of late – a lot of exciting things* are happening there right now, and all of Crozet benefits. … Each guest will enjoy: – Sampler pack of cigars from Miami Cigar Co. and CVille Smoke Shop, valued at $59 (retail); – Fresh-Rolled cigar crafted on-site; – Unlimited tastings of Blue Mountain Brewery beers and ales; – Dinner menu paired with and created for the beers and ales offered for tasting; – Coupon for a round of golf, compliments of Old Trail Golf (valued at $59); and – Assorted gifts from event sponsors.

Another New Restaurant in Crozet/Old Trail

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Created by Brian Derrico, a lifetime Albemarle resident with New York family roots, Derrico’s will offer a full menu of bagels, bagel sandwiches and snacks as well as over thirty flavors of Italian Ices. … About the new eatery, Brian Derrico states, “This is really a family venture; my mother, an Albemarle native, will be in there helping out along with other family members.

Segways in Crozet!

In Crozet, Old Trail by Jim2 Comments

Courtesy of Old Trail News Crozet, VA Beights Corporation and CB Richard Ellis-Charlottesville are pleased to announce yet another business located in the new Old Trail Village Center in Crozet, Virginia. … One negative that comes to mind is that if the Segways become popular in Old Trail, the Segways may serve to isolate Old Trail residents from the rest of Crozet.

Coffee Shop in Crozet!

In Announcements, Crozet, Old Trail by Jim1 Comment

Albemarle native and Crozet-area resident Marcia McGee, proprietor, will be serving fresh brewed coffee and espresso beverages to passersby and residents of Old Trail Village, beginning in January 2009 once construction is complete on the new Village Center.

…Even though construction on the Old Trail Village Center is a full four weeks ahead of schedule, McGee doesn’t want to keep Crozet-area residents waiting any longer for their espresso fix.

Sunday Fun in Old Trail

In Community, Crozet, Old Trail by JimLeave a Comment

Located on The Common in Old Trail Village, the party will feature food from local restaurant Three Notch’d Grill , music, balloons, moon bounces and slides, and Maggie Moo’s ice cream! Many homes in Old Trail Village will also be open for touring, each with fresh-baked cookies made by the From Scratch Baking Co . , also of Albemarle.

Crozet has Pizza

In Crozet, Old Trail by JimLeave a Comment

Let’s see – Crozet Pizza – no delivery Sal’s Pizza – no delivery Domino’s Pizza – delivery and now Anna’s Pizza in Old Trail – delivery as well! … Anna’s Pizza at Old Trail will be providing delivery to Old Trail residents and others in the nearby Crozet area.

Old Trail groundbreaking

In Crozet, Old Trail by JimLeave a Comment

This “reporter” missed the groundbreaking, but these are a few of the related stories from the media -The Daily Progress -Old Trail – set against a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Crozet – will feature a “town center” in the midst of residential development. The center will include 85,000 square feet of commercial and office space, including a coffee shop, three restaurants and fitness center along with individual offices. The Old Trail community has about 135 occupied homes, but the large development could have up to 2,600 townhouses, homes and apartments in the next 10 to 15 years. Developers said in an interview they are hoping to build about 100 units per year.Old Trail LivingView photos of the event here and here.Old Trail groundbreakingPhoto courtesy of.

Dennis Rooker

In Crozet, Growth by Jim1 Comment

Referencing Old Trail in Crozet -“No plan is perfect, but it’s probably the best plan I’ve seen,” Supervisor Dennis S….  When a citizen addressed the familiar concern that the Crozet area and the 250 Bypass will sprawl and become the next Route 29N or Pantops, Rooker responded, “Houses don’t create people.  They’ll come whether or not the houses are here.”— courtesy of this week’s C-Ville.If they don’t build the houses, where would they live?  Clearly these are the words of someone who cares.