TRAIL SITE DIRECTORY

If you have already become acquainted with a particular artisan's work or perhaps a friend has told you about a winery in Southwest Virginia, one of the easiest ways to locate them is through the Trail Site Directory. `Round the Mountain Regional Artisan Trail sites are listed alphabetically in one of four categories, Artisans, Agritourism, and Craft Related Businesses.

Regional Artisan Trail Members

ARTISANS

Ceramic Designs Ann Fournier Anderson 7488 Riverbluff Road Radford, VA 24141 540.639.0103 anderson.j.t.va@worldnet.att.net Artisan studio opened Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays - noon until five. Call ahead to 540.639.0103.

The Depot Emporium Carol Beasley 146 Beasley Hollow Lane Stuart, VA 24171 276.694.5139 cbbeasley@embarqmail.com Please take a look at some of my artwork: http://home.earthlink.net/~cbbeasley/theatre/pictures/glass/glass1.jpg http://home.earthlink.net/~cbbeasley/theatre/pictures/glass/glass2.jpg

Bloomin' Graphics Leslye Bloom 2303 San Marcos Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 lbloom@vt.edu leslyebloom.com Brushes don't make paintings and computers don't make art - Computers are easy. - Art is hard. Computers, acrylics, encaustics and collage fuse in my work. A reviewer has called it "mixed media on steroids. It is invigorating, flexible and lively!" My chief goal over the years has been to push the "new" computer medium to its expressive limit, while retaining the best of traditional studio media. http://www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/l/leslye

Sugar Run Baskets Gary Carroll 4748 Sugar Run Road Jonesville, VA 24263 276.346.3868 sugarrun1948@yahoo.com www.cubswin.mnetpages.com White oak is the basis for all my baskets. Like the early American pioneers, I go to the woods and carefully select a tree that is suitable for basket material. All material for my baskets is hand made the old fashion way by using hand tools such as axe, froe, drawknife and knife. Our baskets are functional and/or decorative. With care they will last for generations.

Hoffman Pottery David Hoffman Sherry Hoffman 100 Driftwood Lane Independence, VA 24348 276.773.3546 davidandsherry@hoffmanpottery.com www.hoffmanpottery.com We make an extensive selection of functional stoneware for the table and the kitchen, decorative vases, and one of a kind pieces. We use layered glazes to achieve depth and variety of appearance. We work with a commitment to quality that we hope will be sensed by those who use and enjoy our pottery for many years to come.

Towhee Hill Studio Kendall Kessler 104 P. T. Travis Avenue Radford, VA 24141 540.639.5076 kkessler@radford.edu www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/c/catalina For a limited time, Towhee Hill studio has original paintings on shells . Some of the scenes are New River scenes on New River shells. Kendall is a professional artist and part-time Prof. at Radford University. Her work has been seen in over seventy national, international, and local shows and she has won numerous awards including awards from Dorothy Gillespie, May Stevens, and Daniel Greene. Studio hours are 3-5- Tues. and Thurs.or by appointment. Call ahead (540)639-5076

Pam Lucas 7963 Little Creek Highway Dublin, VA 24084 276.228.4400 Fine art painting in oil and acrylic. Wildlife, beach scenes, landscapes, under water scenes. Also natural bead jewelry, necklaces and earrings, 14K gold and silver. Located on Route 601. Take exit 47 off of I77 north.

Julie's Handmade Country Crafts Julie McFann 1099 White Pine Drive Bland, VA 24315 276.688.4949 Specializing in wood furniture, children's furniture, wood crafts, wreaths and swags. Competing with 150 vendors, Julie received "Best of Show" during the Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival.

Porter Furniture Restoration Claude Porter Jr 354 Brock Avenue Max Meadows, VA 24360 276-637-1012 276-637-1012 cwnancy@embarqmail.com Husband & wife combination in that C.W. specializes in restoration of period antique furniture and complete reproduction of same, and Nancy weaves all types of chair seating, replaces broken or missing parts, and restores wicker furniture.

Stony Fork Workshop Rick Radman 407 Gullion Fork Road Wytheville, VA 24382 276.228.8349 276.228,8349 Stony Fork Workshop features birds and other cretures welded together from recycled tools and other farm parts. Wind chimes made from used coffee pots, roller skates, horse shoes and more. High fired, wheelthrown, functional pottery. Hiking sticks made from homgrown bamboo.

Meadows Music Jeff Sebens 379 High Cliff Ln Cana, VA 24317 276.755.3808 j.sebens@yahoo.com www.jeffsebens.com Jeff Sebens has been crafting performance quality musical instruments for over 20 years: primarily lap dulcimers, hammered dulcimers, and mandolins. While building on traditional designs, I continually strive to make my instruments as responsive and comfortable as possible.

Rock Fence Pottery David Stanley 800 East Main Street Dublin, VA 24084 540.674.5509 davidstanley@verizon.net I build functional wheel thrown high fire stoneware pots using either a gas fired kiln or a wood fired kiln for salt glazing. My works include kitchenware, tableware and ornamental pieces using earthtone glazes.

Douglas Alan Terrill Douglas Terrill 1690 Runnett Bag Road Ferrum, VA 24088 540.365.1504 idterrill@swva.net www.dougterrill.com For 35 years, I have been working with wood to create fine home interiors, custom furniture, and furniture quality built-ins. My work includes: rocking chairs, Windsor chairs, tables, beds, cabinets, bookshelves, mantels, stairways, and columns. I design and create my woodwork to last for generations. I welcome visitors to my workshop, please call ahead. Visit my website at http://www.dougterrill.com or contact me at idterrill@swva.net.

Sarvisberry Gibby Waitzkin 174 Sarvisberry Lane, SW Floyd, VA VA 540 745 6330 gibby@sarvisberry.com sarvisberry.com My pieces are composed of artist-made paper with photographs, scanned imagery, dried and encaustic-preserved flowers from my gardens.

Grim Pottery Debbie Grim Yates 663 Acorn Lane Damascus, VA 24236 276.388.3543 276.388.3543 www.acousticheritage.com Debbie Grim Yates keeps up her full time business in her home studio in beautiful Konnarock Va near Whitetop Mountain. Like most potters, Debbie quickly became addicted to the clay. Her love of the work and resulting quality of finished pottery has caused her business to grow each year. She works primarily with stoneware clay, making "wheel thrown" and "slab built" functional and decorative pottery.

FARMS & AGRICULTURAL SPECIALTIES

BACKCOUNTRY 19000 Wild Plum Dr Glade Spring, VA 24340 276-356-9782 info@virginiabackcountry.com www.virginiabackcountry.com BACKCOUNTRY is located on a former tobacco and livestock farm that now provides you with a stop-over point in your search for the Appalachian of Southwest Virginia. http://www.VirginiaBackcountry.com 276-356-9782

Beagle Ridge Herb Farm 1934 Matney Flats Wytheville, VA 24382 276-621-4511 beagleridge@gmail.com www.beagleridgeherbfarm.com Beagle Ridge is an organic herb farm which provides plants,garlic in season,and a line of herbal soaps, lotions and bath products. Come take a class, stroll the display gardens or hike the trails and watch for wildlife. Check the website for class and open day schedule.

Fort Chiswell Animal Park 569 Red Hollow Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 276.637.6754 jt@fortchiswellanimalpark.com www.fortchiswellanimalpark.com We are a 45 acre animal park and our zoo is divided into 2 areas. The petting zoo/exhibit area is a self guided walk through tour. You will then board our safari bus for a guided tour of the outback area to view our larger free range animals. We offer group rates for church , civic groups, etc. Call today for more information.

Pleasant Hill Farm Field of Flowers 310 Rome Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 276-637-0252 rhonda@pleasanthillfarm.com pleasanthillfarm.com We have over 35 varieties of annual and perennial flowers for you to cut from. Cut and fill a large-mouth quart Mason jar for $5.00 plus tax. We have 45 large flower beds spread over approximately five acres. To see what flowers are in bloom, or to ask about a special cutting time, please call. We offer a Rose Arbor Bride's walk for small garden weddings and benches for participants. We offer garden-themed gifts in our gift shop and fresh produce through our farmer's market.

West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery 2228 Fort Chiswell Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 276-699-2020 info@westwindwine.com www.westwindwine.com On this 4th-generation farm, we make hand-crafted, small batches of great Virginia wine among the rolling hills. Stay and enjoy a glass in front of our stone fireplace or while taking in the views from the patio. Award-winning wines in a peaceful, hilltop setting. Tours and tastings every day. Also available for special events!

VENUES

A Glass Expression 8429 Main Street Pound, VA 24279 276.796.2228 aglassexpression@yahoo.com www.aglassexpression.com Celebrating the timeless art and beauty of stained glass on The Crooked Road. Located in the quaint town of Pound, VA, Where the Crooked Road Bends. Stained glass retail shop, classes, hot glass, original designs, restorations, religious works, etc.

Appalachian Arts Center P. O. Box SVCC Cedar Bluff, VA 24609 276.596.9188 sarah.romeo@sw.edu www.sw.edu Southwest Virginia Community College's Appalachian Arts Center is a gallery and gift shop featuring the work of local craftspeople, fine artists, authors and musicians. The Appalachian Arts Center offers educational workshops, demonstrations and professional development seminars as well as a rotating exhibition schedule of both historical and contemporary craft and fine art.

Arts Depot 314 Depot Square Abingdon, VA 24210 276.628.9091 abingdonartsdepot@abingdon.com www.abingdonartsdepot.org The Arts Depot is a non-profit, community based art gallery with working artist studios. The three galleries within the Arts Depot feature eight major juried exhibitions yearly plus rotating exhibits of regional arts. The seven resident artist studios are open to visitors and the artist are pleased to discuss their work and offer demonstrations of their skills. Art classes are offered for both children and adults. Virginia Highlands Festival Juried Fine Arts Show first two weeks of August

Back Porch Gallery 451 West Main Street Fries, VA 24330 276-744-3760 willowhaus@yahoo.com www.backporch/willowhaus.com Our shop provides a venue for local artisan to display and sell their work. All items taken on consignment. We would like to extend an invitation to everyone to come visit, brouse and enjoy a cup of cider or coffee. Once you visit you will want to stay.

Black Rooster Gallery 109 East Main St General Francis Marion Hotel Marion, VA 24354 276-783-4800 jkirby6@aol.com www.crossroadsartcenter.com The Black Rooster Gallery is located on the ground floor of the newly renovated General Francis Marion Hotel in Marion, Virginia. The Gallery promotes local and regional artists. Media Featured: Pottery, Wood Working, Mosaics, Jewelry, Candles, Basketry, Watercolors, Pastels, Acrylics, Mixed Media, Fabric http://www.gfmhotel.com

Blue Ridge Institute & Museum Ferrum College 20 Museum Drive Ferrum, VA 24088 540-365-4416 bri@ferrum.edu www.blueridgeinstitute.org

Bull Mountain Art, Inc. P.O. Box 1353 Stuart, VA, VA 24171 276-694-6850 chargardner@embarqmail.com N/A Bull Mt. Arts, Inc. is the cooperative artists association of Patrick County and the surrounding area. Opened co-op gallery in November 2005, in downtown Stuart. Organizes the annual J.E.B. Stuart Art Show in Patrick Count. This year will be 33rd for the Art Show.

BW Country Store at Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stoney Fork Road Wytheville, VA 24382 276.663.4016 marketing@scenicbeauty-va.com www.scenicbeauty-va.com The BW County Store features locally made arts and crafts from over 25 artisans. While visiting, you will probably want to try our Tower High Cones of hand dipped ice cream or our large selection of creamy old fashion fudge.

Cave House Craft Shop 279 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 276.628.7721 thecavehouse@comcast.net www.cavehousecrafts.org The Cave House Craft Shop is the home to 124 of this area’s most talented artisans. Holston Mountain Arts and Crafts, a non-profit co-operative founded in 1971, continues to offer a wide selection of unique arts and crafts created by our juried members. The history of our location begins with Daniel Boone and includes housing players from The Barter Theatre. Visit our Victorian home in Abingdon’s beautiful Historic District.

Cedar Run Artisan Center 465 Richdale Road Wytheville, VA 24382 276.228.3586 realcrowgey@earthlink.net The Main Street Gallery contains a wide variety of work by local artists and artisans and is always in a state of growth. Woodworkers, Painters, Pen and Ink Artists, Sculptors, Weavers, Fiber Artists, Stained Glass Artists, Soap & Candle Artisans, Musicians, Photographers, Jewelers, Carvers, Basket Makers, & Flower and Herb Artists are among the growing group of Artisans who have work on display in the gallery.

Chestnut Creek School of the Arts 608 West Stuart Drive Galax, VA VA 276.236.3500 chris@chestnutcreekarts.org chestnutcreekarts.org Mission Statement: Chestnut Creek School of Arts preserves and promotes the cultural heritage of southwest Virginia by fostering artistic and individual growth through classes in visual and performing arts, heritage and contemporary craft, and traditional music. Goals: • Communicate the value of art and traditional music. • Improve arts education. • Encourage cultural enrichment and creativity. • Promote economic development. • Preserve the heritage of SW VA.

Fiber 4 Ewe, Inc. 155 A Tazewall Street Wytheville, VA 24382 276.223.4459 fiber4ewe@ntelos.net na Yarn shop that offers quality retail yarns, finished products such as scarves, bags and shawls. Classes offered from beginner to advanced.

Greenberry House 12206 Squirrel Spur Road Meadows of Dan, VA VA 276-952-2444 leslie@greenberryhouse.com http://www.greenberryhouse.com Unique hand dyed, hand spun yarns created by expert spinners and designers. Natural and prepared fleece from regional small farmers and producers. Lessons and knitting/spinning group. Booth spaces available for rent; consignments also welcome.

Handsome Molly's Bistro & Small Wine Shoppe 118 East Main Street Marion, VA 24354 276.783.2300 handsomemolly@embarqmail.com Handsome Molly's Bistro & Small Wine Shoppe is a healthy little eatery featuring gourmet pizzas & specialty salads. We have live music on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays & wine tastings on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We have a nice selection of wines $15 or less & locally made artistic items. We're located on Main Street in Marion directly across from the Lincoln Theater & our building has been restored to it's circa 1930s splendor complete with tin ceiling & plaster walls.

Historic Crab Orchard Museum 3663 Crab Orchard Road Tazewell, VA 24651 276.988.6755 info@craborchardmuseum.com www.craborchardmuseum.com Our museum showcases traditional Appalachian culture, especially the skills, crafts, & music of the early pioneers. Mountain artisans sell hand woven baskets, hand thrown pottery, hand wrought iron items, handmade quilts, crocheted and knitted items, hand craved wooden flutes, homemade jellies, jams and apple butter, as well as hand molded beeswax candles through our museum gift shop. Permanent exhibits on regional history and Native American heritage plus 14 log buildings from the 1800's.

Laying J Custom Leather 401 South Main Galax, VA 24333 276 236 2238 Info@layingjleather.com layingjleather.com Our moto is anything leather. Specializing in holsters, sheaths, and cowboy gear we also do repair and resotoration work. We make custom, handmade hats designed with input from the customer.

The Clapboard House/Appalachian Showcase Box 1489 Wise, VA 24293 276.328.4470 aker_98@yahoo.com clapboardhouse.com The Appalachian Showcase is brimming over with wood, pottery, jewelry, textiles, photography, books, music, food items and more. This arts and crafts retail space is located in a rambling old storefront in downtown Wise, which has been home to The Clapboard House Furniture for nearly 30 years. A remodeled wing -featuring higher ceilings, solid wood walls, checkerboard floor,and coke oven brick- has "showcased" local and regional arts and crafts since June 2004.

The Floyd Country Store 206 South Locust Street Floyd, VA 24091 540.745.4563 info@floydcountrystore.com www.floydcountrystore.com The Floyd Country Store, home of the Friday Night Jamboree, was constructed around 1913 and has been an important part of the community ever since. Many regulars attend the Jamboree to see old friends week after week, but we also get visitors every week from across the country and around the world.

The Gallery in Radford 1019 East Main St. Radford, VA 24141 540.639.3737 jlcollin@radford.edu www.thegalleryinradford.edu The Gallery features contemporary fine art and crafts by artists of the New River Valley and beyond. Owner and operator Jennifer Collins has a painting studio in the back of the gallery where visitors can often find her working. http://www.thegalleryinradford.com

The Jacksonville Center for the Arts 220 Parkway Lane South Floyd, VA 24091 540-745-2784 info@jacksonvillecenter.org www.jacksonvillecenter.org A renovated dairy barn is the setting for Virginia's first residential crafts school, an art gallery, a gift shop, open atists studios and an annual arts and crafts festival-Winterfest. Visitor information provided. The Center has fully equipped studios for classes offered in blacksmithing, ceramics and glassworking. A wide range of classes in other media, such as fiber arts, painting, papermaking, photography and sculpture are also offered throughout the year.

The Museum Shop 115 W Spiller Street Wytheville, VA 24382 (276) 223-3457 marieb@wytheville.org museums.wytheville.org The Museum Shop is housed in the old Wytheville High School library building, constructed in 1934. In addition to finding unique gift ideas, visitors can also learn about local history - the Museum Shop is the headquarters for visitors to purchase tickets to our two local museums - The Haller-Gibboney Rock House and the Thomas J. Boyd museums.

Virginia City Gem Mine & Museum Town 7108 Stony Fork Road Wytheville, VA 24382 276.223.1873 info@vacity.com www.vacity.com Former Dry Gulch Juntion site. Gem shops, general store, town hall, opry stage, jail, hotel, grist mill, and saw mill. Trails for hiking, horses, birding and mountain biking. Picnic area.

William King Regional Arts Center 415 Academy Drive Abingdon, VA VA 276.628.5005 info@wkrac.org www.wkrac.org The Cultural Heritage Project product line is a unique collection of reproduction items. Made by local artisans to represent items which accurately reflect the Southwest Virginia settlement period, these products can be found no other place than William King Regional Arts Center.

Winterberry Gallery 80 Winterberry Gallery Galax, VA 24333 276.238.1144 yeroclee@yahoo.com www.winterberrygallery.com Everyone is invited to come share the beauty artists have created and displayed in Winterberry Gallery. We will host a new group of art every two months and we strive to host original and affordable pieces. We also create picturesque custom frames. Along with the art gallery and custom framing, Winterberry will offer location photography. Come by for a day of inspiring art.

SUPPORTING BUSINESSES

Bland Square Restaurant 8870 South Scenic Highway Bland, VA 24315 276.688.3851

Bluecat on the New 2800 Wysor Hwy Draper, VA 24324 276.766.3729 bluecat@is.net www.bluecatonthenew.com Tipi and campsite rentals on the New River. Guided fishing and watchable wildlife trips. Canoes, kayaks and river tube rentals. Locally made fishing lures and flys.

Cripple Creek Bed and Breakfast Cabins 155 Log Cabin Lane Crockett, VA 24323 276.686.2000 www.cripplecreekcabins.com Cripple Creek Cabins are actual log cabins designed and built for your use and comfort. Quiet, secluded one room beautifully decorated log cabins for two include a stone fireplace, large whirlpool bath, king beds, rockers on the porch, and delicious breakfast delivered to your cabin. Located 10 miles south of Wytheville Virginia.

Log House Historical 1776 Restaurant 520 East Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382

Trinkle Mansion Bed and Breakfast 525 West Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382 276.625.0625 stay@trinklemansion.com www.trinklemansion.com Offering elegant guest rooms-perfect for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, anniversary or birthday. All guest rooms have private bath with spa-inspired amenities.

Valley View Retreat and Antiques 350 Valley View Lane Bland, VA 24315 276.688.4332 www.valleyviewretreat.com Valley View Retreat is considered a very special bed & breakfast as they only accommodate one guest at a time! They offer home-cooked meals for breakfast and dinner and invite you to visit their antique shop specializing in antique hand painted porcelains.