Vista Blue | Sustainable Living

Water

With abundant springs throughout the property and natural flowing water from the mountains, there is water in every part of the land. While you can watch water flow up from the ground in some areas of the property, The Vista Blue water sources come from two filtered wells that run 800 and 600 feet deep encased in a solid lining to extract pure, clean mountain water while also acting as a reservoir. The homes are fitted with pressure tanks, settlement tanks, and ion-based water purification systems.

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Solar

The southern facing slopes are home to a 55 panel solar array to capture energy from the sun. Since Virginia offers net-metering (purchasing the electricity we generate at retail prices), The Vista Blue is largely self-sufficient in terms of power consumption and generation. The homes are designed to capture solar rays in the more than 100 windows during the winter season.

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Geothermal

The heating and air conditioning systems of the main house are geothermal water furnace systems. With five vertical wells of more than 400 feet deep each, the system circulates regularly to maintain a comfortable temperature with minimal use of power. Coupled with the solar energy, the geothermal system creates a positive environmental impact.

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Natural Irrigation

To leverage the natural water flow of the land, we draw irrigation from the lake to maintain the vibrancy of the plants and gardens. The system is designed to efficiently water zones only as needed using solar energy.

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Recycling and Composting

Rappahannock County offers refuse disposal and recycling exclusively for county residents and encourages everyone to compost. Residents are asked to sort their own specific recyclables, including glass, plastics (#1–#7), metals, aluminum, cardboard, and paper to bring to the recycling centers.