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‘Round the Mountain supports approximately 200 Southwest Virginia artisans who work daily to create heritage and handmade crafts. Our members range from hobby artisans to commercial operations with brick-and-mortar locations, but each have a deep connection to the Appalachian arts.

Many of these artisans are creating items in patterns, routines, and skill sets that have been handed down from generations. While each artisan story of how they came to their craft may differ, they have a woven history of enriching Southwest Virginia’s culture and contributing to the creative economy.

As you plan to shop this holiday season, consider shopping local and supporting local artisans. Recently, ‘Round the Mountain members have shared their product inventories are an extension of their work, their dreams, and part of themselves. Items purchased from local artisans allow this craft to continue throughout the region.

Our artisan members are uniquely talented, and several find special ways to incorporate their home into their work. Sometimes, you might find reflection from the beautiful natural environment we live in. Others utilize the cultural history of utilitarian goods needed to supply the household then and now. You might also find a signature piece created from the earth right here in Southwest Virginia.

When you shop small in Southwest Virginia, you are investing into the richness of a place etched with authentic beauty that exists also within its people. We hope you will browse our online platform at https://shop.swvaculturalcenter.com and in person at our Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace, where you can truly experience the embrace of our region.

Family Breakfast with Santa

Join us for for a fun morning on Saturday, December 2, 2023 that will become a family tradition for years to come. Breakfast with Santa includes a full breakfast buffet, reindeer games, and crafts.

Adult tickets: $27
Child tickets: $17
Children under 2 are admitted for free.

Breakfast Menu
Breakfast menu includes a delicious spread made up of biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrown casserole, pancakes, apples, coffee, orange juice, and milk.

Fun Kids Activities
Children have the chance to participate in a number of reindeer games, including gingerbread decorating, art corner, candy cane scavenger hunt, hot chocolate bombs, letters to Santa, and snowman corn hole.

Author Phillip Andrew Gibbs is stopping back the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace for a conversation and meet-and-greet about his book ‘Murder and Mountain Justice in the Moonshine Capital of the World.’

Meet Gibbs and hear the story behind the story on December 6 from 2-4 p.m.

'Round the Mountain artisan and author Glen Thomason will provide a free community reading of the fifth book in his The Adventures of Duke series.

‘Round the Mountain artisan and author Glen Thomason will provide a free community reading of the fifth book in his The Adventures of Duke series. Duke’s Best Christmas Ever! was released in the summer of 2023 and will provide a wonder of information of the end. Glen will provide The books will be available for purchase and attendees will have access to a personalized book signing with the author. The event runs from 5 – 6 p.m.