Relocating To the Valley
Sweet Life in the Shenandoah Valley

Fall-Winter 2007
by Otis Mead, Realtor®

So, we're touring the Valley, are we? Ah, the Valley of Virginia, the 'Shenandoah'— the Native Americans' name for this beautiful land, which to them meant 'Daughter of the Stars'. The Native Americans, who had inhabited this area for hundreds of years, were joined in the 18th century by European immigrants—Ulster's Scots-Irish, Moravian, English, and others—following the great wagon road (now US11) deep into the heart of America.

Fast forward to today, and what do you see? Beautiful river bottoms... rolling fields and wooded ridges... upland pastures… all dovetailing into the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the dramatic Alleghenies to the west... delightful scenery on all sides, dotted with charming villages, small towns, and mid-size cities.

You wouldn't be alone if you found yourself falling under the Valley's spell. This quiet, lovely place has pulled many unsuspecting travelers permanently away from the East Coast's major cities, with its powerful lure of peace, history, and beauty.

If the Shenandoah Valley captures your fancy, contact a Realtor®, whose name you see on this page... Realtors® are good at what they do. I know, because I have been helping folks traveling through find just the right settling-down place for 48 years.

Whether you long for a village cottage, a historic period home, or a farm, a Realtor® can help you find and purchase that perfect place for you, so that the Shenandoah Valley can become your home, too.

Article text ©2007, Shenandoah Specialty Publishing, LLC.
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