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Financial Management
- Financial Management Inc., 1- (800) 582-3111, of Waynesboro has teamed up with Krull & Company, one of the East Coast's leading financial services firms specializing in Socially & Environmentally Responsible Investing. They help you align your investments with your values. Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC Contact Ryan Miracle at 800-582-3111 or Krull & Company at 877-235-3684. www.krullandcompany.com
Food/Grocery :
The Piedmont Environmental Council (and the lovely Melissa Wiley) put together an excellent resource in your quest to buy local. Check out www.buylocalcville.org . This list is currently limited to the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area.
CSA's :
- Best of What's Around , P.O. Box 700 , Matthew Holt (434) 286-7255 www.bestofwhatsaround.org
- Horse and Buggy produce : (434) 284-1084, Founder, Brett Wilson began this business (not an official CSA) around March 2006. A couple hundred customers has turned into 1400 subscribers with 5 convenient pick-up locations in and around Charlottesville. You can't beat this fresh, yummy way to promote local, sustainable farming. Brett works one-on-one with Mennonite farmers from the Shenandoah Valley , who are earth-conscious growers. See www.horseandbuggyproduce.com
- Majesty Farm , (434) 760-5514, 3539 Red Hill School Road, North Garden, Kathryn Russell. Buy directly - beef, lamb, chicken and duck eggs - from this family farm. see www.MajestyFarm.com
- Roundabout Farm , (434) 296-7414, Megan Weary, Deer Bonn Road , Keswick. Seasonal produce and cut flowers available for pick up in four locations. See www.roundaboutfarm.net
- The Farm at Red Hill :(434) 979-4693, Wendy and Richard Harriso 2400 Southside Drive, North Garden. nThis is a family-run farm just 8 miles south of Charlottesville . They grow their produce year round (in greenhouses) using coconut fiber, a renewable natural resource. Some of their vines are over 100 ft long! They harvest their produce just hours before delivering it to stores like Fabulous Foods (in Crozet) and the Blue Ridge Country Store. They take visitors on Sun afternoons - call first. thefarmatredhill@aol.com
Local Orchards/Gardens:
- The Berry Patch. Free Union, VA. Phone: 434-963-0659. Pick your own blackberries, blueberries and raspberries Directions: Call for directions. Open: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8AM until 9PM and Saturday from 8 Am till 6 PM. We are CLOSED on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sunday. Crop availability: blueberries (2006 prices: $1.69/lb) and raspberries ($1.79/lb) June and early July.
- Carter Mountain (434) 977-1833, 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville open daily 9am-6pm, seasonal picking fun for everyone! see www.cartermountainorchard.com
- Chile's Peach Orchard : (434) 823-1583, open Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 10-6 Owned and operated by Crown Orchards since 1912! Bring home yummy fruit and help local farmers with this fun kid-friendly outing. see www.chilespeachorchard.com
- Henley's Orchard: (434) 823-4037, 1917 White Hall Road, Crozet. Joe and Joan sell apples on-site and to local retailers and restaurants. Joe is passionate about apples, carrying on the legacy of his grandfather.
- Innisfree Community Gardens: (434) 823-5646, 5505 Walnut Level Road, Crozet, Trisha Costello sells on-site local apples and pumpkins (check out Innisfree in our "gift" section)
- Vintage Virginia Apples, (434) 297-2326, P.O. Box 210, North Garden, Charlotte Shelton, fruit@vintagevirginiaapples.com
www.vintagevirginiaapples.com
Sells on-site (W-Sat 2pm-6pm), online & at Feast!. Rare & Vintage Apples; Cider; Bare Root, Apple, Peach, Pear & Plum Trees (Nov-Mar). Specializing in rare and heirloom varieties. Hard cidery opening Spring 2009
Farmer's Markets:
- Charlottesville 's Downtown Farmer's Market : April-October, Sat 7am-12pm www.charlottesvillecitymarket.com
- Meade Park Farmer's Market : April- October, Thursdays 4-7pm
- Whole Foods Farmer's Market : Seasonal, Tuesdays 4-7pm
- Scottsville Farmer's Market : April-October, Thursdays 3-7pm
- Crozet Farmer's Market : seasonal Saturdays at the corner of Jarmans Gap Rd and Crozet Ave.
Personal chef:
- Green Bean Cuisine (434) 409-0418
Jennifer Bedrosian founded Green Bean Cuisine, a personal chef service specializing in locally-inspired, seasonal, organic and vegetarian meals in Charlottesville, Virginia. She believes in the importance of eating with awareness and gratitude for the food, the farmers, and the earth. For more information, check out www.greenbeancuisine.com.
Stores:
- All Good Groceries: (434) 973-5570, 600 Earlysville Green, Mon-Fri 8am-9pm,Sat 9-9pm, Sun 9-6pm, Owners Josh and Kathleen Blanthorn. This independent grocery store emphasizes healthy food choices, including many local and organic selections, as well as allergen-free products and eco-friendly cleaning supplies. Also full-service, locally roasted organic and fair trade coffee bar with a fresh fruit smoothie menu.
- Cville Market : (434) 984-0545, 221 Carlton Rd,M-F 8-7pm, Sat 8-5pm. Owners Denise Yetzer and Spencer Morris' quaint market carries a nice selection of local products from local farms. www.cvillemarket.com
- Feast!: (434) 244-7800, 416 W. Main St, Mon-Fri 10-7pm, Sat 9-6. Kate Collier and her husband Eric carry an amazing collection of family-farm produce and hand-made cheeses (along with their unforgettable smiles!) This is a great place to go for that last minute and local gift for your dinner host/hostess. See www.feastvirginia.com
- Integral Yoga : (434) 293-4111, 923 Preston Ave. , Mon-Sat 9-8pm, Sun 11-6. Books, vitamins, produce, smoothies. This grocer has been serving Charlottesville for 37 years now. In peak season, well over half of their produce is locally grown from a wide range of farmers. They have a bulk dept with over 20 types of granola, some locally made by the Innisfree Village The staff is friendly and helpful. See www.iyfoods.com
- Rebecca's Natural Food : (434) 977-1965, 1141 Emmet Street (Barracks Road shopping), Mon-Fri 9-8pm, Sat 10-6pm, newly renovated 100% green (wall to wall FSC and Greenguard certified products), voted Charlottesville's favorite health store, Rebecca's will help you choose from a variety of healthcare products, gluten-free items, bulk spices, organic beverages --whatever suits your needs. www.rebeccasnaturalfood.com
- Organic Butcher of Cville: (434)244-7400, 416 West Main (main street market), Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12-4pm. Locally raised beef, pork, lamb and chicken. Free delivery to Ivy.
- Everything Raw, (434) 293-6325, Paul Mamakos' company caters to the increasing need of nutritionally rich, raw (below 118°F) super-food matched with taste and convenience while bearing in mind their environmental responsibility. This spring, they created an "unbelievable aphrodisiac" Raw Decadence® in addition to the Yoga Bar TM white chocolate. Can't wait to try it! see: www.everythingraw.com/products.htm
or at Rebeccas, Integral Yoga and Whole Foods.
Furniture :
- Circa, Inc. (434) 295-5760, 1700 Allied St. M-F 10-5:30, Sun 1-5. This shop, owned by Jackie Binder, has an eclectic selection of a whole BUNCH of stuff (from cork lamps to kitschy cabinets) and the turnover is high, so you must check it out. If you are looking for something in particular, you can leave your name. They buy and sell. See www.circainc.com
- Harlowe Powell Auctions (434) 293-2904, 2109 India Rd (across from theaters behind Kmart) see
www.harlowepowell.com
- The Habitat Store : (434) 293-6331, 1221 Harris Street , Tues-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm. This 20,000 square feet store, sells everything from 8-person hot tubs to claw feet for cast iron bath tubs. Their inventory is constantly changing, so check their website or go directly to their store See www.cvillehabitatstore.org Donations are accepted during store hours.
- Lemons: (434) 977-1900, 1829 Seminole Tr (behind Kohr Brothers yogurt, in the lower shops) Margaret keeps a fun selection of pieces: furniture, jewelry and many home decor items. see www.lemonsconsignment.com
- Living Space: (434) 979-4242, has moved. (further info unavailable) see www.the-living-space.com
- Out of the Box :(434) 978-1233, 4006 Earlysville, VA, Tues-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 1-5. Owners, Kathleen and Josh Blanthorn. This family-owned furniture store focuses on buying from manufacturers that create long lasting products using natural materials that are sustainability harvested. Find products free from formaldehyde, lead paints, PVC and other potentially harmful chemicals. Natural and organic bedding and mattresses, recycled plastic outdoor furniture, solid wood beds, tables and more.... I can attest to Josh's phenomenal customer service
(Mattresses: see Mattresses)
Gardening:
- The Garden Spot : (434) 973-4402 Owners Ed and Jeanne Mickiewicz are extremely helpful, knowledgeable and, not surprisingly, earth-friendly: they recycle their pots (and others if the size fits their needs), and apply fungicides and pesticides only on an as-needed basis. Check them out at www.gardenspotonline.com
- Panorama Pay Dirt: (434) , 300 Panorama Rd, Earlysville, M-F 8-2pm, Sat 8am-9am, Steve and Drew Murray, see panoramapaydirt.com
Gifts:
- Blue Ridge Ecoshop (434) 296-0042, 923-F Preston, next to IY Charlottesville 22903, Paige and Hakon Mattson opened this eco-friendly retailer in Aug 2007. They offer green gifts and eco-friendly alternative
such as beeswax candles, recycled glassware,
organic clothing and baby gifts.
- C-Ville Arts Cooperative Gallery, (434) 972-9500, 118 East main Street, Downtown Mall, Mon-Th 10-6, Fri 10-9, Sat 10-8, Sun 12-6. This store is celebrating its 10th year. With 70 artist members, you'll find a wide assortment of hand-crafted clocks, artwork, jewelry, etc. When I stopped in, Steve (who himself brings new life to old jewelry) just sold a cheese board made from recycled wine bottles. I also admired Allan Young's clocks made from computers (his card states, "Saving the Earth one piece at a time."
- Innisfree World Artisans Store : (434) 979-0600, 108 E Main St (downtown mall), Mon-Fr 10:30-8pm, Sat 10:30-6pm, Sun 12:30-5pm. This fair-trade store founded in May 1998 sells products made only by people working under safe, equitable conditions. The store is a project of Innisfree Village , a non-profit community with adults with mental disabilities. All proceeds from the store benefit Innisfree Village. Their weavery, woodshop, and bakery, and other self-help crafts are made here (in Crozet) as well as from other low-income villages around the globe. www.innisfreevillage.org
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Holiday Markets
- Charlottesville Holiday Market Saturdays, November 22 – December 22, 10am-5pm, East end of the Charlottesville Downtown Mall. Handmade, Homegrown or Home Baked Gifts, Holiday Decorations & Foods
HOME NEEDS
Buildings account for one third of our total energy, raw materials use, green house gas emissions and waste output. We have got to make better choices when it comes to building, remodeling and repairing our homes.
Currently LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), www.usgbc.org/LEED is the most stringent level of green building, (beware of larger upfront costs, but this may save you lots over time), followed by Earth Craft House Virginia www.earthcrafthouse.org (smaller scale changes with a focus on energy). Some businesses may simply put a LEED AP on staff or receive certification as a marketing tool, so do your homework!
Architects:
- The Gaines Group (434) 979-5245, 1006 E Market St. This architectural firm includes expertise in environmentally sensitive design, the LEED rating, and the Earthcraft Homes systems." With 20+ years of experience in Central Virginia, our firm has built a reputation for designing high performance energy efficient projects from family homes to commercial and institutional projects." www.thegainesgroup.com
- Hays + Ewing Design Studio, 609 East Market Street, Suite 203, (434) 979-3222,
"merges inspiring designs with principles of ecology in commercial, cultural, residential and institutional projects," providing green building technologies, designs for green homes, and LEED certification. Christopher Hays and Allison Ewing, both former partners at William McDonough + Partners, "bring expertise in incorporating aesthetic and ecological considerations in a range of project scales and types in projects located around the globe."
- Sunbiosis, Inc.: (434) 249-2932, small architecture firm whose LEED accredited professionals offer sustainable design and consulting services. Specializing in single family residential, institutional, and commercial projects, incorporating strategies such as passive and active solar, energy and water efficiency and "green" building materials. See www.sunbiosis.com
- Thomas, Andrew, Architect
1014 Druid Avenue, Charlottesville
(434) 296-9361
- Topia Design, Greg Jackson, Architect (434)825-3763, 826 B Hinton Avenue
gjackson@topiadesign.net, this is a "progressive architectural and community design firm with a proficiency in ecological design" to quote their website. Check out their website: www.topiadesign.net
Charlottesville Community Design Center, (434) 984-2232, 101 E. Main St., maintains a good list of local firms and individual practitioners. See www.cvilledesign.org
Building Supplies:
- Altenergy Incorporated:(434)882-0908, Paul Risberg, owner. This company sells solar thermal (h20) and photovoltaic (electricity). "Practicality forces us to design systems that ensure hot water at the tap when you turn it on. Altenergy Incorporated knows how to use the very best and efficient technologies to build a reliable hot water plant for your home. A system that will pay for itself and provide your family with clean, renewable energy." see
www.altenergyincorporated.com
- Habitat for Humanity Store, (434) 293-6331, 1221 Harris Street, Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun/Mon closed. Knobs, windows, low-voc paints, etc. See www.cvillehabitatstore.org
- Nature Neutral: (434) 975-2002, 370 C Greenbrier Drive, M-F 9-5, Sat 9-1pm. Owner John Meggs opened in 2003, offering safer paints, stains, sealers and all your other green building supply needs. www.NatureNeutral.com
Buying/Selling (Eco-Brokers):
- Jim Duncan,
(434) 242-7140 mobile, (434) 974-1500 Century 21office, email jim@realcentralva.com, see www.jduncanrealestate.com
- Harrison Grubbs, (434) 817-4040, 820 A East High Street, see greencville.com
- Megan Sacco, Pace Real Estate Associates: (434) 466-2463. A sustainability-minded agent with a vision of helping clients buy, sell and create healthier, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient homes. Megan has earned the EcoBroker® designation, and taken additional training in green building, sustainable living and conservation.
- Roger Voisinet (434)974-1500 RE/MAX Realty Specialists, (434) 981-1076 mobile, 355 West Rio Road, see www.cvilleproperties.com
Contractors (remodeling and building):
This is a list of all the companies in town with at least one LEED AP on staff (LEED, Leadership in Energy and Design, AP = Professional Accreditation) or EarthCraftHouse certified. Let us know if we've left out your favorite green builder.
- Abrahamse Company Builders:, (434) 295-9379, email builders@abrahamse.com, 1020 Linden Ave., see www.abrahamse.com
- Artisan Construction, Inc.: (434) 979-6399, 1130 E. Market St . This company, owned by Doug Lowe (LEED AP), is currently partnering with Blue Ridge Home Builders Association and the Virginia Sustainable Building Network on a pilot program
- Barry Meade Homes: (434)977-8882, owners: Barry and Tracy Meade, founded in 1987, email meade@cstone.net . In 2006, Barry Meade Homes completed the EarthCraft House™ certification program and made a 100% conversion to building energy efficient, earth-friendly green homes. Building primarily in the $300,000-$500,000 range, see www.barrymeade.com for more info.
- Barton Malow Company:, (434) 245-6934, 100 10th St NW
- Church Hill Homes: (434) 975-0085, 105 Monticello Ave. james.d@churchillhomes.net, see www.churchhillhomes.net
- Faulconer Construction Co, Inc.:, (434) 295-0033, 2496 Old Ivy Rd
- Hazard and Associates (434) 295-7620,
- Gilbane Building Co.: (434) 977-8900, 40 South Lawn.
- Kingma Developers, Inc.: (434) 981-4137, P.O. Box 5626, see, doug@kingmadevelopers.com
- Piedmont Housing Alliance: (434) 817-2436, 111 Monticello Ave.
- Smith & Robertson, Inc.: (434) 971-7026, 1128 E High Street, www.smithandrobertson.com
- Upstream Construction : (434) 823-6025, www.Upstream-Construction.comCrozet, Virginia. Owner Terry Herndon and her team build healthy and sustainable new homes, remodels and additions. We build to the highest regional and national green building standards (EarthCraft, Energy Star, LEED for Homes) so that your home is guaranteed by third party testing to be a high performance home.
www.Upstream-Construction.com
- Willow Tree Construction, (434)227- 9822, Darren Young. Willow Tree Construction Company "conscientiously renovates existing homes using the most sustainable construction methods available. Our goal is to use eco-friendly products and methods on all phases of the project. This includes designing for durability. By designing for durability, not only are you the client getting excellent craftsmanship, but you are also spreading the environmental impacts of building over as long a period as possible." See www.wtconstruction.net
Energy Experts (Audits):
- Jimmy North, Airflow Home Energy Diagnostics, (434) 979-4328 1713 Allied St. Charlottesville, Va. 22903 Home Energy, Rater and Dain North, Rater Assistant. This company is the third party certifying/testing organization for the Virginia Green Building Program, EarthCraftVirginia. They promote green building and the impact that it can make for our kids and their kids. They offer three types of energy audits for your home: a walk-through, a more detailed analysis, and a thorough computerized report. "Build it right, seal it tight, and ventilate it properly." www.aiflowhtgair.com
- Albemarle Heating and Air, Tom Kouvanis, (434) 293-4556, 102 Keystone Pl
Tom provides a duct leakage test, a blow door test and infared imaging for reasonable prices.
- Cville Enviro, Russell Edwards, (434) 882-1781, 1130 E. Market St., Charlottesville, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Their "Green Home Audit" incorporates a conventional energy audit (which typically focuses on bulk kwh/fuel usage with blower door and infrared scan), but also looks at other factors such as air quality, water usage/management, and building durability. I’d love to tell you more, show you a sample report, etc. This includes blower door testing, infrared scan, heating and cooling review, appliance and lighting review, indoor/outdoor water management, short-term air quality monitoring, and a slue of issues we look for in moving a home toward green. www.cville-enviro.com
- Do-It-Yourself quick audits: check out www.energystar.gov
Hardware Stores (Repair) :
Ok, so hardware stores are not the most eco-friendly places on the planet, but where do you go for the insulation blanket for your heater, your clothesline, your low-VOC paints? Shop with the local guys.(John Meggs at Nature Neutral is the local expert in green building supplies)
- Crozet Hardware : (434) , Rick has owned this Crozet staple since 1949. CFL may be the only eco-friendly product he sells, he confessed to me.
- Habitat for Humanity Store, (434) 293-6331, 1221 Harris Street, Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun/Mon closed. See www.cvillehabitatstore.org
- Martin's Hardware : (434) 293-8171, Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8-5pm. owner, locally owned and operated. This hardware store has been around since 1893. If you can navigate the crowded aisles, it's worth a visit, but I always call first.
- Meadowbrook Hardware : (434) 293-8052., Mon-Fri 5am-5pm, Sat 5am- 1pm (Preston Ave, Behind Napa Auto Parts). Owner, Ronnie Kite has been serving Charlottesville since 1965 with an impressive early opening (5am!).
- Nature Neutral: (434) 975-2002, 370 C Greenbrier Drive, Charlottesville , VA 22901 . Owner John Meggs opened in 2003. He offers FSC-certified lumber, safer paints, stains, sealers and more. www.NatureNeutral.com
Household Items:
- Blue Ridge Ecoshop (434) 296-0042, 923-F Preston, next to IY Charlottesville 22903, Paige and Hakon Mattson opened this eco-friendly retailer in Aug 2007. You can find any of your home or gardening products here. They sell everything from non-toxic cleaners and paints, organic clothing and bedding and sustainable furniture to composters, rain barrels, organic fertilizers and push lawnmowers.
- Circa, Inc. (434) 295-5760, 1700 Allied St. M-Sat 10-5:30pm, Sun 1-5pm. This shop, owned by Jackie Binder, has an eclectic selection of a whole BUNCH of stuff (from cork lamps to kitschy cabinets) and the turnover is high, so you must check it out. If you are looking for something in particular, you can leave your name. They buy and sell. See www.circainc.com
- The Consignment House: (434) 977-5527, Mon-Tu 10:30-8:30pm, Fr/Sat 10-9, Sun 11-8:30pm, downtown mall (across from Christian's)
- Cottage Consignments:(434) 293-6100, 617 W Main Street, Mon-Sat 10-5:30pm
- Focus Flea: (434) 293-5458 Thurs 10am-5pm, Sat 10-6. The Flea generates funds to support the services of FOCUS Women's Resource Center by recycling clothing and other household goods and "treasures" and selling them at bargain prices. Located in the Kmart Shopping Center on Hydraulic.
- Lemons: (434) 977-1900, 1829 Seminole Trail (behind Kohr Bros/Three Amigos,lower level) , Margaret has a nice selection of lamps, furniture and jewelry
- Possessions Recycled: (434) 975-3933 Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 11-6, Sun 1-5, 100 East Market St (near Cville Coffee)
- The Habitat Store, (434) 293-6331, 1221 Harris Street, Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun/Mon closed. Ryan Jacoby runs this 20,000 square feet store, selling everything from 8-person hot tubs to claw feet for cast iron bath tubs. See www.cvillehabitatstore.org:
- SPCA Rummage Store: Tues-Sat 10-6 Nicely organized, big space, and a great cause. Check it out!
Insurance :
- Towe Insurance: (434) 295-5191, Towe insurance is a locally owned and operated insurance business that has been serving Charlottesville for over 67 years. President, Beth Towe, reports that their office donates old computers to Computers4kids and weekly recycles all of their shredded office paper and aluminum. see www.toweinsurance.com
"Junk" disposal
- 1-800-got-junk: These visually loud trucks have cropped up everywhere, haven't they? They are a full service junk removal service. You pay a fee and they pick up your trash. Each franchise decides which items will be donated, to whom and which will be pitched. They "try" to recycle 60% of picked up items.
Landscaping :
- Albiston Associates,, (434) 295-6618, 198 Spotnap Rd, Joan Albiston, principal landscape designer and architect, are local experts in the field of sustainable landscaping, see www.albiston.us
- Earth Harmony Landscapes : (434) 296-9637 Owner, Deborah Judson-Ebbets. see earthharmonyeducation.com
- Edible Landscapes : (434) 361-9134, 361 Spirit Ridge Lane, Afton see www.ediblelandscaping.com
- Organic Solutions, Inc .: (434) 760-0203 Owner, Jim Conboy, a Virginia-certified horticulturalist. He offers organic fertilizing, and landscape design for about $50/hr.
- Primm, Jessica, landscape architect, (434) 882-0520, is an expert in sustainable landscaping.
- Carson, McKee (434) 979-7522, 301 E. High St. This firm has landscape architects, land planners and civil engineers on staff, lending expertise in LID (low impact development), see www.mckeecarson.com
- Constans, Pierre, (434) 277-5202, permaculture design instructor specializing in landscape design, consultation and workshops (he's the grafter for Edible Landscapes)
Lighting and Lampshades :
Instead of buying a new lamp, give your old one a makeover. Just be sure you can use CFL bulbs!
- The Shade Shop: (434) 293-1361, 2125 Ivy Rd #7 , (next to Kenny Balls Antiques).
- Lampshades Ltd .: (434) 973-2447, 1919 Commonwealth.
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