I work primarily with textiles and produce constructions ...a painterly approach with textiles ...multimedia ..involving silk screen and other assemblages...products are wall hangings, quilts, clothing, greetings cards. What would I do without my Bernina 930 Electronic!!!

Art has always been a way for me to connect with nature, and this has never been more evident than in my nature collages. Bark from a fallen tree, twigs, grasses, and pressed leaves all serve to enhance my paintings of the native Blue Ridge flora and fauna. I find all of this in my own backyard and in the surrounding woodlands and meadows. Nothing is harmed in the gathering process, and whatever is not used in the work is placed on my garden for mulch. Each piece is lovingly and meticulously crafted and is made to endure for many years bringing the essence of Nature and the mountains into your home.

Whether strolling through the gardens, hiking on the trails, learning about butterflies, making an herbal craft or just sitting and watching the birds while you enjoy a cup of herbal tea: we have something for you to do at Beagle Ridge. Take a class or just spend the day enjoying the great outdoors. Two acres of gardens, 4.5 miles of trails, a walk through butterly house- Flying Flowers, a 2 acre pond, guided nature rides-Lick Mountain Excursions, our event center- Serendipity and our shop are waiting for you. Beagle Ridge is known as the premiere Lavender farm in Southwest VA and Birds and Blooms Magazine named our butterfly house, Flying Flowers, as one of the top 13 Not to Miss Butterfly Sites in the Country. Our shop contains a wide variety of products made on site, using many items that we grow. Bath and Body products, Seasonings blends, Teas, Lavender filled items and so much more are available for retail and wholesale purchase. Most of our products are also available for wholesale and private label. Beagle Ridge Environmental Education Center is the Premiere Outdoor Classroom in the Blue Ridge. Beagle Ridge provides educational programs for students K-12 as well as a wide range of adult programming. Our school programs are correlated to the Virginia SOLs for K-8 and we provide nature based education for the whole family. Ask about our weekend retreats, scout merit badge programs, birthday parties and specialty workshops. Schedule your next program soon. We have been gardening and specializing in herbs for two decades. Our mission is to educate the public, in all age ranges, to enjoy all aspects for the outdoors and conserve it for the next generation. Our goal is to teach you to enjoy what nature has to offer.

We offer fresh, local produce, meats, baked goods, hot food, market blend coffee, preserves, and hand-crafted items to residents of Wythe County and surrounding areas. May-October: Every Saturday, 8AM-12PM November-April: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10AM-12PM