Holiday Carriage Rides are back!

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Join us for a fun filled holiday evening at Libbie Lake! Enjoy a carriage ride, live music and The Grateful Grill RVA Foodtruck.

When: November 6, 2020
Time: 6PM - 9PM
Where: @ Libbie Lake

COVID-19 Rules & Guidelines

  • If you are sick, running a fever or have been exposed to COVID-19 in the last 14 days please stay home until you are healthy.

  • MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO THE VENUE AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE TIME YOU ARE THERE UNLESS EATING AT A SOCIALLY DISTANCED SPACE. THEY MUST ALSO BE WORN ON THE CARRIAGE RIDE. THE MASK MUST COVER BOTH YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH AT ALL TIMES.

  • There will be a safety checkpoint at the entrance to the venue which includes temperature checks and capacity controls. We will be enforcing the Governor’s mandate that all public and private in-person gatherings be limited to 250 individuals. We ask that you please be patient and follow all instruction from RMC Event Staff.

  • We will have the carriage queue marked for social distancing. Any guests that refuses to wear a mask or does not follow the designated social distance will be asked to leave the venue.

  • Portable toilets will be available on site. When using the restroom, you must wear a mask. Sanitizer will be available for use.

  • No standing outside of the fenced venue or gathering on the sidewalks unless maintaining a 6’ social distance protocols will be allowed unless in a family group or wearing a mask.

  • Absolutely no illegal substances, illicit goods, fireworks, weapons, guns, knives will be permitted at the event and violators will be held accountable and asked to leave the area.

  • We will have The Grateful Grill RVA Food Truck as well as beverages at the event. The queue lines will be marked for social distancing at pick up. Eating areas with tables spaced apart will be available. We ask everyone wear their masks unless eating or drinking.

Paving, Crosswalks and Pedestrian Signage August 13th-14th

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Crews are scheduled to pave, and install crosswalks and pedestrian yield signage in the highlighted locations this Thursday, August 13th at 6:00am through Friday, August 14th at 9:00pm.

During paving hours Eastbound traffic on Libbie Mill West Boulevard and Northbound traffic on Libbie Lake West Street will be temporarily rerouted through Coopers Walk Lane and Masons Lane.

Thank you!

Libbie Mill-Midtown Announces Starbucks Coffee as Newest Tenant

Retail in the Gumenick community continues to grow with addition of Starbucks Coffee

Starbuck’s corner in The Corner Shops

Starbuck’s corner in The Corner Shops

HENRICO CO., VA., April 10, 2020 – Henrico-based Gumenick Properties is pleased to announce that Starbucks Corporation, has leased approximately 2,490 square feet in the Corner Shops building located at 2363 Roux Street, adding to the growing list of retail services moving to Libbie Mill – Midtown. Peter Vick and Harrison Hall of Colliers International, represented Gumenick Properties and Nicki Jassy and Pete Waldbauer represented Starbucks.

This new Libbie Mill-Midtown location represents the continued expansion of the Starbuck’s footprint in the Richmond Region. The store will include an outdoor patio dining area as well as a drive through lane in the new Corner Shops.  Construction is underway on The Corner Shops building, with an estimated completion date of August 2020. Starbucks plans to complete its work and open for business quickly after the completion of the building. The Corner Shops comprises approximately 12,700 square feet of retail space.  The remaining space in the Corner Shops is divisible into as many as five additional retail spaces. Gumenick has begun preliminary discussions with other retailers regarding these additional retail spaces, but as of the time of publication there are no lease agreements in place.

“We are excited to welcome Starbucks as our newest commercial tenant to Libbie Mil-Midtown. This addition supports our Live, Work, Learn, Play philosophy at the community,” states Skip Nash, Gumenick Properties’ vice president of property management. “The fast-casual offerings of Starbucks complement our other retail tenants and will bring a much-desired retailer and community amenity for our homeowners, apartment residents and office tenants.”

In addition to Starbucks, progress continues at Libbie Mill – Midtown with the opening of Lumber Liquidators office headquarters in January 2020. Penstock Quarter Apartments has achieved stabilized occupancy of the 327 apartment homes. Construction is underway on Wellsmith Apartments, which will bring another 349 apartment units to the community in Fall 2021. Demand remains strong for sales of new townhomes and condominiums and over 100 homes are now occupied. Construction of the community clubhouse for The Neighborhood is scheduled for completion in May 2020. Retail leasing has also picked up in early 2020 with the lease of 3,400 square feet to Capital Eye Care, a specialty eyewear shop and ophthalmologist.  Gumenick Properties also continues to field interest from the commercial office market and has plans to build Harp’s Landing, an office building of up to 142,000 square feet.

About Libbie Mill - Midtown

In 2013, Gumenick Properties broke ground on Libbie Mill-Midtown, a mixed-use, walkable community located at Staples Mill Road, Libbie Avenue and Interstate 64 in Henrico County. This 80-acre, in-fill development is the largest revitalization project in Henrico County’s 400-year history. The community features a walk/bike nature trail, a lake and pier, a pavilion, townhomes, condominiums, apartment residences, shops, restaurants, and a state-of-the-art public library.  

Learn more about Libbie Mill-Midtown.

Media contact: JR.Hipple@SIRhq.com, 804-342-1788

Libbie Mill-Midtown Welcomes Capital Eye Care as Newest Tenant

Retail in the Gumenick community continues to grow with specialty eye care clinic

HENRICO CO., VA., April 10, 2020 – Henrico-based Gumenick Properties is pleased to announce that Capital Eye Care, a specialty eye care shop, has leased approximately 3,400 square feet in the Penstock Quarter building located at 5001 Libbie Mill East Blvd, adding to the growing list of retail services moving to Libbie Mill – Midtown. Peter Vick and Harrison Hall of Colliers International represented Gumenick and Julian Ottley with Ottley Properties represented Capital Eye Care.

The Richmond based Capital Eye Care was founded in 2003 by Dr. Jennifer Bergvall and Dr. Adam Herold, and currently operates in a location at 4911 West Broad Street in Henrico. Capital Eye Care offers full-service eye care in a convenient location.  The company offers glasses and eyewear, routine vision care, as well as children’s vision care. Services are available by appointment, however, walk ins are available for eyewear services.

“Capital Eye Care will be a wonderful complement to the growing number of lifestyle services available for the active, modern Libbie Mill – Midtown,” states Skip Nash, Gumenick Properties’ vice president of property management. “This new addition to our community offers a convenient solution for all area residents and visitors’ eye care needs.”

In addition to Capital Eye Care, progress continues at Libbie Mill – Midtown with construction underway of Wellsmith Apartments, a 349-unit apartment community, projected to open in Fall 2021.  Construction is also underway on the Corner Shops at Libbie Mill – Midtown, located at the Staples Mill Rd and Bethlehem Rd corner of the development. Starbucks Coffee has leased 2,490 square feet in that building and plans to open in Fall 2020. Gumenick is currently working with Henrico County on an expansion to Bethlehem Road at the Staples Mill traffic light that will ease traffic congestion in the area. In addition, Lumber Liquidators opened their flagship headquarters at the mixed-use development in Q4 2019.  Penstock Quarter Apartments, the first rental offering at the community, has reached stabilized occupancy in line with expectations.  Sales remain strong in the for-sale townhome/condo offerings at The Neighborhood of Libbie Mill-Midtown. The completion of the clubhouse at the for-sale community is anticipated in May 2020.  Gumenick Properties’ plans to make Libbie Mill – Midtown the anchor to the growing midtown community.

About Libbie Mill - Midtown

In 2014, Gumenick Properties broke ground on Libbie Mill-Midtown, a mixed-use, walkable community located at Staples Mill Road, Libbie Avenue and Interstate 64 in Henrico County. This 80-acre, in-fill development is the largest revitalization project in Henrico County’s 400-year history. The community features a walk/bike nature trail, a lake and pier, a pavilion, townhomes, condominiums, apartment residences, shops, restaurants, and a state-of-the-art public library.  

Learn more about Libbie Mill-Midtown.

Media contact: JR.Hipple@SIRhq.com, 804-342-1788

Radiant Nails and Spa Brings Personal Care Services to Libbie Mill - Midtown

Retail expansion mirrors the rapid growth in the residential community

Radiant Nails and Spa will set up shop in the Emmer Row Building

Radiant Nails and Spa will set up shop in the Emmer Row Building

Henrico-based Gumenick Properties is pleased to announce that Radiant Nails and Spa has leased approximately 1,300 square feet in the Emmer Row building located at 4901 Libbie Mill East Boulevard at Libbie Mill – Midtown.  Peter Vick and Harrison Hall of Divaris Real Estate, Inc., represented Gumenick in the transaction. Expected opening will be this fall.

Radiant Nails and Spa will offer a variety of nail services, including manicures, spa pedicures, gel polish acrylics and a comprehensive treatment menu. The company chose the Libbie Mill – Midtown location due to the growth of the surrounding area and the high quality of the development.

“We are delighted to add Radiant Nails and Spa to our growing mixture of retail services for the community,” exclaims Karen Bunch, Gumenick Properties’ regional manager. “Retail interest at Libbie Mill – Midtown is greater than ever, keeping pace with our growing residential population at Penstock Quarter apartments, and in our townhome and condominium neighborhood.”

In addition to Radiant Nails and Spa, progress continues at Libbie Mill – Midtown with the construction of the new Crafted Restaurant, projected to open this summer, and the buildout of Lumber Liquidators office headquarters. Plus, leasing demand is strong at Penstock Quarter, a new 327-unit apartment community that opened in December. Earlier this week, Gumenick also announced their plans for a new five-story, 350-unit apartment community and an 11,800 square-foot retail center at the corner of Bethlehem and Staples Mill roads. These developments along with sales of new townhomes and condominiums, and the marketing of Harp’s Landing, a six-story Class-A office building to be built next to the Libbie Mill Library, exemplify Gumenick Properties’ plans to make Libbie Mill – Midtown the anchor to the growing midtown community.

New development plans for Libbie Mill - Midtown...

Gumenick Properties recently submitted new development plans to Henrico County for two new buildings at Libbie Mill.

The Wellsmith

The Wellsmith

The Wellsmith

A 350-unit apartment building located at the corner of Libbie Lake East Street and Libbie Mill West Boulevard across from recently completed Penstock Quarter. Gumenick Properties anticipates breaking ground for construction in the fourth quarter of 2019 with completion anticipated by the Fall of 2021. Improvements to Bethlehem Road will be completed in conjunction with the delivery of The Wellsmith.


11,000 sq. ft. of retail at Staples Mill and Bethlehem Roads.

11,000 sq. ft. of retail at Staples Mill and Bethlehem Roads.

11,000 sq. ft. retail building

Located at the corner of Bethlehem Road and Staples Mill Road, this highly visible location is attracting significant interest from local and national retailers. A construction date for this building will depend on leasing activity.

Libbie Mill - Midtown welcomes Solidcore Gym!

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Libbie Mill-Midtown Getting in Shape with Solidcore Gym as Newest Tenant
Retail in the Gumenick community continues to grow with innovative workout service

Henrico-based Gumenick Properties is pleased to announce that Solidcore, a high-intensity fitness studio, has leased approximately 2,000 square feet in the Penstock Quarter building located at 5001 Libbie Mill East Blvd, adding to the growing list of retail services moving to Libbie Mill – Midtown. Peter Vick and Harrison Hall of Divaris Real Estate, Inc., represented Gumenick and Sean Young of Sabre Real Estate Group represented Solidcore.

The Washington, D.C.-based Solidcore was founded in 2013, and now has 44 studios in cities across the nation and plans for further growth. The company offers a unique, 50-minute, high-intensity, full-body workout where clients use a machine specifically built for Solidcore that leverages spring loads for resistance. The equipment strengthens the entire body through a series of slow controlled movements with quick transitions. Classes are capped at 15 people, ensuring each client receives personal attention and individualized coaching. Solidcore’s clients come from all walks of life, including professional athletes, weekend warriors, stay-at-home moms, CEOs and former First Lady, Michelle Obama.

“The innovative fitness service of Solidcore is the ideal fit for the active, modern lifestyle of Libbie Mill – Midtown,” claims Karen Bunch, Gumenick Properties’ regional manager. “This new addition to our community offers an ultra-convenient workout option for our residents and nearby neighbors.”

In addition to Solidcore, progress continues at Libbie Mill – Midtown with the construction of the new Crafted Restaurant, projected to open this summer, and the buildout of Lumber Liquidators office headquarters. Plus, leasing demand is strong at Penstock Quarter, a new 327-unit apartment community that opened in December. These developments along with sales of new townhomes and condominiums, and the marketing of Harp’s Landing, a six-story Class-A office building to be built next to the Libbie Mill Library, exemplify Gumenick Properties’ plans to make Libbie Mill – Midtown the anchor to the growing midtown community.

Burn Boot Camp is coming to Libbie Mill - Midtown!

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Henrico-based Gumenick Properties is pleased to announce a new fitness user is coming to Libbie Mill – Midtown. Burn Boot Camp has leased approximately 4,000 SF in Penstock Quarter, a brand new, 327-unit apartment community with 40,000 SF of first floor retail. Located at 2101 Libbie Lake East Street, Burn Boot Camp is the latest addition to the growing list of retailers moving to the new urban mixed-use development.

Owned locally by Jonathan Ceaser, Burn Boot Camp provides customers with unlimited, high-intensity workouts lasting 45-minutes with multiple camp times throughout the day, shock absorbent flooring, and complimentary child-watch. “Our Libbie Mill – Midtown location will serve Richmonders with a convenient and fun way to stay fit and challenge themselves both physically and mentally,” says Ceaser, who also owns three other Burn franchise locations in the region – one in Short Pump and two in Midlothian.

The addition of Burn Boot Camp at Libbie Mill – Midtown follows Lumber Liquidators announcing its intent to relocate its office headquarters there. These plans along with continued sales of new townhomes and condominiums, leasing of apartments at Penstock Quarter, and strong interest in Harp’s Landing, a Class-A office building to be built adjacent to the Libbie Mill Library, exemplify Gumenick Properties’ commitment to developing Libbie Mill – Midtown into the heart of the growing midtown area of Henrico County.

“We are delighted more people across metro Richmond will be able to experience Burn Boot Camp at our centralized location,” said Gumenick Properties’ Regional Manager Karen Bunch.  Burn is planned to open in the summer of 2019.

Midtown Minute PQ Studio Apartments

Midtown Minute PQ Studio Apartments

In this bonus mini-episode of the Midtown Minute, Karen and Diane (Senior Regional Property Manager for Gumenick) talk about the exciting studio-apartment options available in Penstock Quarter. You’ll also get an exclusive first look inside some of our currently-available studio units, all of which feature the same finishes, amenities, and commitment to quality as our one and two bedrooms. Take a look now before Penstock Quarter opens up in early December.

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Lumber Liquidators Signs Lease Solidifying Move to Libbie Mill - Midtown

Worldwide Corporate Headquarters Moving to Mixed-Use Development in Henrico County

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HENRICO CO., VA., October 25, 2018 –Henrico-based Gumenick Properties is pleased to announce Lumber Liquidators has signed a long-term lease for space in Libbie Mill - Midtown, solidifying plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Toano, VA to Richmond. Lumber Liquidators will take possession of the 53,000 square foot Bakers Mill building in October 2019.

Approximately 200 employees will support Lumber Liquidators’ nationwide retail activity from their new headquarters. The company’s search for a new location lasted several years and included many cities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and into North Carolina.

“Lumber Liquidators’ decision reinforces what we are hearing from brokers and businesses around the

region – there is strong interest in first-class office space in the midtown area,” said Skip Nash, vice-president, property management at Gumenick.

Growth is accelerating at Libbie Mill – Midtown, an 80-acre community that Gumenick is developing using the design principles of new, urban mixed-use neighborhoods. Recent and ongoing activity includes:

  • Continued strong sales of townhomes and condominiums.

  • The pre-leasing of apartments at Penstock Quarter, a 327-unit mixed-use apartment community.

  • The opening of fitness center 9Round.

  • The recently signed lease with Crafted, a restaurant scheduled to open spring 2019 in the Emmer Row Building located at 4900 Libbie Mill East Boulevard.

  • The pre-leasing of Harp’s Landing, a Class-A office building to be built next to Libbie Mill Library.

“The addition of Lumber Liquidators’ corporate headquarters and their staff will certainly add to the vibrancy of our community at Libbie Mill - Midtown,” added Nash.

About Libbie Mill - Midtown

In 2013, Gumenick Properties broke ground on Libbie Mill-Midtown, a mixed-use, walkable community located at Staples Mill Road, Libbie Avenue and Interstate 64 in Henrico County. This 80-acre, in-fill development is the largest revitalization project in Henrico County’s 400-year history. The community features a walk/bike nature trail, a lake and pier, a pavilion, townhomes, condominiums, apartment residences, shops, restaurants, and a state-of-the-art public library.  

About Gumenick Properties

Libbie Mill-Midtown is the newest development from Gumenick Properties, an award-winning real estate development and management company that owns and operates investment properties in Florida and Virginia. Founded in the late 1940s, the company engages in two primary lines of business – apartment and commercial development and operations and homebuilding.

Learn more about Libbie Mill-Midtown and Gumenick Properties at https://www.libbiemill.com and https://gumenick.com.