Out of an abundance o caution for their guests and staff, Shagbark is no longer offering in-person dining. Shagbark will be resuming curbside pick up Family Style “Heat & Eat” Meals available for pre-order through their website.
Henrico-based Gumenick Properties is pleased to announce that The Pressery Modern Massage and Organic Spa has leased approximately 2,526 square feet in the Emmer Row building located at 4901 Libbie Mill East Boulevard at Libbie Mill – Midtown. The work to transform the space into The Pressery has begun, and they anticipate opening in Spring 2021. Harrison Hall of Colliers International represented Gumenick Properties, and Peter Vick of Colliers International represented The Pressery in the transaction.
The Pressery is the latest business venture from Sugar & Hive Beauty Bar founder, Summer Layton. After opening several successful Sugar & Hive locations since 2017, Ms. Layton decided to turn her focus to what she saw as another underserved market in the Richmond region, massage and organic skin care. By bringing her attention to detail and customer focused approach to the massage industry, Ms. Layton will be uniquely suited to offer an organic spa experience unlike other local competitors. Clients can look forward to upscale massage and organic facial services, as well as the availability of organic retail product lines, with a focus on wellness and selfcare throughout. “We are very excited to be a part of the growing and vibrant Libbie Mill community,” reported Ms. Layton. “I always like to make sure our mission is aligned with the communities we occupy in all of our business ventures and The Pressery is such a special and peaceful retreat and we know it will be well received by the residents and businesses alike. It fits in perfectly. We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in.”
“We are delighted to add The Pressery to our growing mixture of retail services for the community,” states Diane Tidwell, Gumenick Properties’ director of property management for Virginia. “Retail interest at Libbie Mill – Midtown is as strong as ever, keeping pace with our growing residential population at Penstock Quarter apartments, and in our townhome and condominium neighborhood.”
In addition to The Pressery lease, progress continues at Libbie Mill – Midtown. Starbucks and 9Round recently opened at the new Corner Shops retail building. Construction also continues at Wellsmith Apartments, the new 349-unit apartment building, opening in Winter 2021. This building will offer a mix of studio, 1-, 1+ Den-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment homes for rent, as well as dynamic amenity spaces for residents. There also continues to be strong demand for new-construction townhomes and condos at The Neighborhood at Libbie Mill. The clubhouse and pool within the for-sale community opened earlier this summer. For more information on leasing commercial space, apartment availability, or for-sale townhome or condo availability, please visit www.libbiemill.com.
9Round has expanded their gym space with a recent move to the Corner Shops at Libbie Mill - Midtown. The new location is officially open and welcoming patrons! Visit their website to learn more or schedule a trial.
The grand opening of the brand new drive-through Starbucks in The Corner Shops at Libbie Mill - Midtown is this Thursday! Stop by for a delicious treat!
Henrico-based Gumenick Properties is pleased to announce that The Stables Market, an affiliate of The Stables restaurant in Richmond, has leased approximately 2,540 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. Planning to open in early 2021, The Stables Market will be an upscale local market with high quality grab and go food, craft beer and wine, and convenience items for the Libbie Mill neighborhood and surrounding community. To-go food will be prepared and pre-packaged daily by Chef Evan Campbell of The Stables restaurant. Peter Vick and Harrison Hall with Colliers International represented Gumenick, and Adam Lawson with JLL represented The Stables Market.
The Stables restaurant has achieved wide acclaim in the Richmond food scene since opening in 2017. There was a desire to expand the restaurant’s offerings to include a unique and convenient experience for the Libbie Mill – Midtown neighborhood. Steven Gooch, President of JRG Markets, LLC, said "We are very excited about The Stables Market. Gumenick Properties has put together an incredible and vibrant development and I am so glad we are going to get to be part of that community. I am thrilled that we are going to bring the restaurant quality food, drink, and groceries we have heard people calling for. With so many people no more than an elevator ride away, not to mention those a short walk or drive, we can’t wait to introduce them to the incredible food Chef Evan prepares at The Stables on Belmont.” The enthusiasm of Steven Gooch is echoed by those that live and work in the Libbie Mill – Midtown community who have been awaiting a local market of this sort.
“We have eagerly anticipated the arrival within Libbie Mill – Midtown of a convenience market rooted in a local Richmond business to add to the amenities available to all area residents. The Stables Market will be a great compliment to the growing number of retailers within the Libbie Mill – Midtown community and we look forward to their bright future at the development.” states Diane Tidwell, Gumenick Properties’ Director of Property Management for Virginia.
In addition to The Stables Market lease, progress continues at Libbie Mill – Midtown with the construction of The Corner Shops retail building, projected to be completed in early November. Soon after completion, the new drive-thru Starbucks plans to open for business. Construction also continues on Wellsmith Apartments, a new 349-unit apartment building, opening in Fall 2021. This building will offer a mix of studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment homes for rent as well as dynamic amenity spaces for residents. Demand for new-construction townhomes and condos remains strong, and progress continues on The Neighborhood at Libbie Mill – Midtown. The clubhouse and pool for-sale community opened earlier this summer. Additional retail space is available for lease, for more information please contact Colliers International.
We are excited to welcome all dogs - large & small - and their owners to our brand new, public dog park! Enjoy 6,200 square feet of shaded, fenced, outdoor space right along Jordan’s Branch Trail.
The park feature fenced sections for large and small dogs, and picnic tables made from 100% recycled material.
Park Rules
Pet owners must pick up and dispose of waste immediately
No aggressive dogs are allowed
Dog handlers must be in view and in control of their dog(s) at all times
Pet owners are responsible for any injury or damage caused by their dog(s)
Dogs with registration and current vaccinations only
Limited to 15 dogs at a time
Persons under the age of 18 must remain outside of the gate at all times
No female dogs in heat
Animal and human food or treats are not permitted
In case of emergency, call 911
COVID-19 Guidelines
The danger of exposure to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 exists, and by entering the dog park you take responsibility for your own protection
Do not use the dog park if you have a cough, fever or other symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to someone who has had a cough, fever or other symptoms of illness within the last 14 days
Maintain at least 10 feet between you and other people who are not a part of your household, both in and out of the dog park
We recommend wearing facial coverings when around people you don’t live with
Wash your hands often and don’t share items with people you don’t live with
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
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.
Shagbark is now welcoming guest into its dining room! In-house dining volume is limited for the safety and security of patrons.
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!
Capital Eye Care has officially opened at Libbie Mill! We are so happy to welcome Dr. Jennifer Bergvall, Dr. Adam Herold, and the entire CEC family to the neighborhood.
Give them a call to schedule your next eye appointment... or swing by and check out their spec-tacular selection of eyewear!
Please see attached map of the streets at Libbie Mill that will be paved between May 11th and May 15th. We will need your help to ensure the highlighted streets and parking stalls are accessible while asphalt is installed and striping has been completed.
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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
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
Solidcore is Libbie Mill - Midtown’s newest fitness experience. Check them out on the first floor of Penstock Quarter.
Read MoreBurn Boot camp is now open in Penstock Quarter! Visit their website or give them a call for information on current promotions.
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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.
Gumenick Properties recently submitted new development plans to Henrico County for two new buildings at Libbie Mill.
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.
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.
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.
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