'Round the Mountain Featured Artisan Walter Shroyer There is a certain peace about starting the morning with steam lifting from a hot cup of coffee with a view of the Southwest Virginia mountains. The creations Walter Shroyer has been crafting for decades comes from the love he has...
'Round the Mountain Featured Artisan Tim Burke Tim Burke has nearly three decades of experience honing his craft of hand-sculpted glass sculptures. This fall, one of those designs that might be more prominent is his hand-blown pumpkin collection. “Glass is a perfect medium for rendering organic forms,” Burke...
Join us as we kick off the Christmas and Holiday season with a day of live artisan demonstrations with over 17 'Round the Mountain artisans, a unique and fun shopping experience, as well as an open cafe with hot drinks, lunch, and snacks! Bring your friends...
Highlands Farms is located in the heart of Southwest Virginia just outside of Lebanon. Donald McGlothlin, owner of Highlands Farms, began as a cattle operator in 1989. At the time, Don was a Circuit Court Judge in Southwest Virginia so “life on the farm” wasn’t his only...
The Hands that Sewed SWVA: Quilt Show Through August 31st 2020 at the SWVA Cultural Center and Marketplace Beautiful handmade quilts now on display at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace. These handmade quilts were created by local Southwest Virginia artisans and feature various sizes, shapes,...
Cultural Center COVID-19 Reopening FAQs WARNING REGARDING COVID-19: Any interaction with the general public poses an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19. People who show no symptoms can spread COVID-19 if they are infected. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and...
ABINGDON, VA – Today, the ribbon was cut on the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace and the facility reopened to the world. Formerly known as Heartwood, the facility has a refreshed look and renewed focus on telling the culturally authentic story of Southwest Virginia...