Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival2012 is Nov 17, 11am till 5pm. Enjoy Jefferson’s private retreat Popular Forest during a great day of wine, food, and entertainment.   Mr. Jefferson was well known for his wine and the design of his homes. Poplar Forest is the lesser known of Mr. Jefferson’s estates, he often traveled there for escape the visitors to Monticello. Prices: $20 advance $25 at door Non-tasting, $10 Ages 11 and under are free All reservations are final. Reduce priced advanced tickets must be purchased before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16. All tickets sold after 5:00 p.m. Friday will be $25. Bedford Welcome Center / Bedford Bedford Welcome Center / Forest Aylor’s Basket Case Lynchburg Welcome Center Poplar Forest Museum Shop House tours will be available throughout the day at a... 11/13/2012

Bet you think Monticello was the first octagonal house in America and you would be wrong! The first house was built by Thomas Jefferson just outside Lynchburg, VA in Bedford County, VA in Forest, VA.After a complete exterior renovation, Poplar Forest will reopen April 1, also celebrating it's 200th anniversary. Poplar Forest will be open through November ever day except Tuesdays from 10-4pm.Contact the office at 434-525-1806 or http://www.poplarforest.org for more information. Norma Brandsberg, GRIMarks Realty Co., Inc4119 Boonsboro Rd., Ste. 205Lynchburg, VA 24503 home office(540) 586-9496cell phone (434) 426-0837 toll free (800) 551-0975 norma@normasells.com My Web Site My Blog 03/27/2009

103 CONSTITUTION WAY - FOREST, VA  is back on the Market!!!!   REDUCED to $148,900.00 this wonderful home is located in the much sought after Jefferson Woods Community of the Forest Area and litterally across the street from Thomas Jefferson's Summer Home - Poplar Forest.  This home features an a bright Open Floor Plan with the Living Area opening to a huge deck over looking the fish pond and wonderful private yard.  The lower level features another finished Living Area as well a 1/2 bath and  storage.  Under $150,000 this is a real BARGIN in the Jefferson Forest High School District.  Call for your private showing today - Kathy Carson -434-660-4025!!! 10/22/2008