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The New Face of Apple Ridge Farm................................... 8 & 9 Small Engines - Small Town - Big Heart ..................................10 Troika Gallery Celebrates New Ownership...............................12 9th Annual Artisan Trail ............................................................14 Building Boats and Reimagining Education..................... 16 & 17 There Really is A Fine Art Gallery in the Mountains.................18 Tuggles Gap Restaurant & Motel............................................ 20 A Year in Tribute to the Churches of Floyd County...................22 For Those Struggling with IRS Nightmares, There is a Hero Right Here in Floyd!............................24 Points of Interest ......................................................................26 Directory...................................................................................28 “Virginia is for Lovers” Turns 50 in 2019...................................30 The Ideals of Diversity and Peaceful Coexistence Beat in the Heart of FloydFest.................................32-33 The Third Annual Floyd Energy Fest........................................34 Leadership Floyd......................................................................36 Warren G. Lineberry Community Park ............................ 38 & 39 Villa Appalaccia Winery & Vineyard Changes Hands...... 40 & 41 Floyd Virginia Spring & Summer Happenings 2019.................42 A Fond Farewell........................................................................44 One Artist’s Journey............................................................46-47 Camp Culture: The Rising Popularity of Group Camping.........48

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The New Face of Apple Ridge Farm

By Inge Terrill Back in 1975, a summer-camp dream became a reality in Copper Hill, Virginia.

With ninety-six mountain acres, an old dairy barn, an apple shed, a log cabin, and over two hundred and fifty standard-sized apple trees, Peter Lewis began creating what would become a summer camp retreat that focused on connecting inner-city youth to the beauty and tranquility of nature in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 1978, Apple Ridge Farm became a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the intention of matching dreams to deeds, with adults taking on the responsibility of helping youths to succeed in life.

Fast forward to 2019. In forty years, Apple Ridge has helped over 70,000 children through its summer camp and afterschool programs, environmental education field trips, and outdoor adventure programs. The facility has gone from a small, rustic summer camp to a world-class Education and Retreat Center with twelve buildings, five miles of hiking trails, a sports complex, a swimming pool, low and high ropes courses, lodging, a bed and breakfast, a wedding venue, and much more!

Apple Ridge Farm is best known for its academic summer camp programs. These are free to underserved youth ages six to sixteen, from both the Roanoke Valley and Floyd county. The summer camps offer well-rounded programs which merge outdoor activities like team-building, climbing tower and zipline, tennis, swimming, hiking, environmental education, and organic gardening with other, more traditional learning opportunities like STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs. Art and music are also part of the mix.

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of an urban agricultural education, nonprofit organization called Renew Richmond. With his background as a Prevention Specialist, Qualified Mental Health Professional, and agriculture enthusiast, John brought new ideas and programs to Apple Ridge.

With John’s inspiration at the helm, a new agricultural education initiative called “Apple Ridge Farm Grows!” began to give children the opportunity to raise produce then sell it at a farmer’s market while also learning about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. This initiative includes The WELL Market - Working Eating Living Learning: a “Healthy Food, Healthier Communities” program. It also includes community garden work at George Washington Carver Garden in Northwest Roanoke, as well as the Star City

a focus on project-based education which incorporated social emotional learning techniques to help address the whole child.

Blending all these components together helps make the summer camp programs at Apple Ridge Farm well rounded and comprehensive, often having life-changing impacts on the youth who attend.

In 2016, when Peter Lewis’ son, John, became the new Executive Director at Apple Ridge, the organization began a new period of transformation. John had grown up in both Floyd and Roanoke counties, then spent fourteen years in Richmond. While he was there, he became the Founder and Director

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Food Systems (SCFS) Coalition: a newly established Healthy Community Action Team.

In addition to the new programs, there have also been recent physical additions to the Copper Hill facility. There is the new Caboose Car Bed & Breakfast, which takes reservations through the Airbnb website. There is also EBase USA–Blue Ridge: an off-grid, high-tech classroom powered solely by solar panels and a wind turbine. Here, students learn about climate change and sustainability. And finally, there is the beautiful new, timber-frame, Spangler Pavilion where weddings and concerts take place.

After all these years and changes, however, children are still at the heart of everything that Apple Ridge Farm does, and its mission is still going strong: to transform the lives of underserved children and families through engagement in unparalleled educational, cultural, and outdoor experiences.

Whether you come to Apple Ridge Farm to have your wedding, to spend a romantic get-away night in one of the new Caboose Cars, to have a corporate retreat, to do a team challenge program with your soccer team, to take a ride on the 600-foot zip line, to walk along the five miles of hiking trails, or even just to listen to a bluegrass concert, all of the proceeds raised go toward keeping the summer camp free for underserved youth.

“We are proud of our accomplishments,” says John Lewis.

“We feel very fortunate that we have been able to grow as a non-profit organization and expand our offerings across the New River and Roanoke Valley areas over the past forty years, thanks to our supporters.”

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Small Engines - Small Town - Big Heart It’s been fifteen years since John and Kelli Higgs opened the doors at T & E Small Engine. It was an adventure that began when someone suggested pursuing the “American Dream”. John had been a foundry worker for a long time. When he was laid off, however, he was faced with the dilemma of how to support his family. Since John was good at small engine work, and since Floyd County needed a small engine repair shop, a family member suggested he open one of his own. Thanks to a small family loan, the Higgses built a service shop at their home. John was the repair man while Kelli did the shop’s bookkeeping in addition to her regular job. T & E Small Engine was born.

With an ever-increasing demand for repairs, business was good.

So good, in fact, that it soon became evident that new equipment sales would also become part of T & E. John and Kelli turned to the manufacturing lines of Robin, Snapper, Jonsered, and Dixon for an inventory of trimmers, mowers, chainsaws, and zero turns.

With the addition of new equipment sales, however, came the need to expand. John and Kelli built a showroom to display the new inventory and the business continued to grow. In 2008, the Higgses added the full line of Husqvarna Lawn and Garden equipment. This decision led to a huge surge in growth, and in the winter of 2009, T & E Small Engine found a building to rent on the main road outside of town. After the move, Kelli and son Anthony joined John as full-time employees of T & E Small Engine.

Over the next few years, the business continued to grow, with several transformations taking place. Different product lines and services were added or discontinued, such as the 2013 addition of the Yanmar America tractor brand. In 2015, after realizing the need for a tractor dealership in Floyd, T & E switched from Yanmar America to Mahindra; the number one selling tractor in the world. The Mahindra brand offered a wider selection of horsepower, as well as a broader selection of implements, and so the switch brought even more growth potential for T & E. With the expansion of the tractor line and the

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increase in service work, the small building they’d rented was no longer large enough. It was then that John began the search for T & E Small Engine’s new and permanent home.

John and Kelli Higgs purchased a little over five acres from Floyd County. The plot is located just off the main road in the Industrial Park, and after a long eighteen months, T & E’s new six-thousand square foot building stood at the heart of it. The new location at 199 Appalachian Road, NE, features a full display show room, parts room, service shop, restrooms, break room, and offices. The remaining land also provided room for a complete, outdoor display-lot, as well as a place for equipment storage.

The new location was officially opened on May 1, 2016, with a grand opening following a few weeks later. With this latest stage of business growth came the need for more employees. The Higgses were able to hire full and part time mechanics, a full-time office assistant, and a delivery driver. The Higgs’ son, Anthony, filled the delivery driver position while his wife, Sasha, took on the role of office assistant. The family works daily, side by side, running the business. The expectation is that one day, Anthony and Sasha will continue running T & E Small Engine when John and Kelli retire. What started as just a suggestion has turned into a bustling, family owned and operated business.

T & E Small Engine now offers the full equipment lines of Mahindra Tractors, Husqvarna, Massimo, and several others. They also offer parts and service for most outdoor power equipment, tractors, sports utility, and more. Pickup and delivery are offered along with many other services. Growth continues as the need arises to serve the community and surrounding areas. T & E Small Engine: stop in and see them today.

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Troika Gallery Celebrates New Ownership Troika Contemporary Crafts in Downtown Floyd is happy to announce new owners! As of January, Abby Reczek and Annie Armistead took ownership of the iconic gallery which has been a part of the lifeblood in downtown Floyd for nearly ten years. When Susan Icove recently told Abby Reczek she was looking for new owners for Troika, Abby didn’t hesitate.

She knew that she wanted to step in.

When The Station was newly renovated in 2009, Silvie Granatelli, Susan Icove, and Gibby Waitzkin agreed to rent a small space for opening a “fine” crafts gallery. They named it Troika, after a type of horse-drawn Russian vehicle that featured three horses harnessed together. The three women created the gallery as a vehicle to showcase their vision; a kaleidoscope of exquisite crafts.

All three of the founding Troika ladies are professional craft artists. Susan is an upcycle lighting designer, Silvie is a potter, and Gibby is a photographer, paper-maker, and sculptor.

They started out showing their own work while also holding shows for other craftspeople in the community.

In 2011, however, a large and airy corner at the front of the building became available; directly across from the renowned Floyd Country Store. Troika expanded, taking up residence behind the big windows facing Locust Street. In the new space, the Troika ladies were able to grow their inventory to represent the creations of over fifty craftspeople. They had space for local, regional, and national artists who did everything from pottery, to woodworking and glassblowing, to fiber art and jewelry.

As time went on, the original three partners would meet annually to decide if they were up for running the gallery for another year. Last summer, they decided that the lure of having more time for family and travel had finally tipped the balance. That’s where Abby came in.

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Abby and Annie plan to bring their own vision to the gallery. First, they added their own work to the shelves. Annie is a jeweler who crafts unique, wearable art inspired by nature, as well as by her southwestern Virginia heritage. Her work incorporates sculptural forms molded in precious metal clay, often finished with gemstones, to create one-of-akind pieces of fine silver jewelry.

Along with Annie, Abby is thrilled to be showing her work at the gallery. She makes functional pottery inspired by Floyd’s rolling green hills, blue skies, and the subtler colors of the natural world. She hopes that customers will share her appreciation of natural wonder through the touch and feel of her pottery.

Left to right: New owners - Annie Armistead In addition to bringing their own work to and Abby Reczek.

Troika, Abby and Annie plan to have a featured Abby Reczek had been filling in as Troika’s artist each month, along with a reception. They part time manager since moving to Floyd kicked off 2019 with an opening show; “Mud in 2013. After an initial conversation with and Metal” which focused on Annie and Abby’s Susan Icove, Abby went to her friend and work. It was a roaring success. The gallery fellow artist, Annie Armistead, to see if she overflowed with local patrons and friends.

Keep your eyes open for more featured would be interested in becoming her business partner. Annie had decades of experience as artisans over the coming months. Most of the the previous owner of Millie’s; a boutique in showcased artists in 2019 will either be Floyd Salem, Virginia. She’d also been working for residents, or those whose roots run deep here in Troika over the years and knew the shop well. Floyd. Also, make a date with yourself to check Annie is largely responsible for the artistic, out the new Troika artscape. You’ll discover the eye-catching displays guests to Troika have work of new artists, along with a wider variety of items; including bath products and greeting enjoyed for so long. cards. The new owners have reimagined this arts destination as a place that offers a wide range of craftsmanship that is both fine and affordable. The selection will be designed to appeal to your taste and your budget.

Help Troika keep you updated on gallery news and events by stopping by and signing up for the mailing list.

Left to right: Gibby Waitzkin, Silvie Granatelli and Susan Icove. The three women who started the gallery ten years ago.

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9th Annual Artisan Trail

Are you looking for a beautiful and serene way to begin your summer? No need to look any further than the ninth annual Floyd Artisan Trail! To be held June 7th, 8th and 9th this year, the Artisan Trail is a free, self-guided tour that highlights twenty-nine of Floyd County’s businesses and artisanal attractions. The tour will feature pottery studios, art galleries, organic farms, innovative restaurants, unique shops, and comfortable lodging spots.

Dating back to 2011, the Artisan Trail has provided a charming way for visitors and locals to not only experience the scenic beauty of Floyd County, but to also experience the county’s diverse artisanal talent. The Tour brings makers and customers closer together by allowing them to interact in those cherished

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places where artisans work and create. Visitors can talk with farmers or beekeepers, watch an artisan’s studio demonstration, or simply search for artisanal treasures. Nothing is rushed or harried.

Trail sites are located throughout Floyd County. All visitors to the Artisan Trail can create a path unique to their own interests and passions by using the newly designed map available at FloydArtisanTrail.com.

Are you a connoisseur who appreciates fine beverages and spirits? You can plan your visit around stops at the winery or distillery.

You can also include the area’s coffee shops and local restaurants.

Do you pride yourself on finding unique and meaningful gifts for the ones you love?

Be sure to visit all the painters, potters, and jewelry-makers on the Trail. If you just want a little rest and relaxation on the weekend, however, you can simply plan a stay at one of the area’s fine hotels. You can also check in at one of the Floyd’s many inns or B&B’s then explore Trail sites at your leisure.

The Floyd Artisan Trail begins Friday, June

7th with Trail stops open from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The Tour continues Saturday, June 8th with stops open once again from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The Tour then concludes Sunday, June 9th with stops open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.

As you plan your visit to the Artisan Trail, be sure to visit FloydArtisanTrail.org for updated information on participating locations, guest artists, and activities. Once you arrive, be sure to stop in at the Floyd Center for the Arts, or the Floyd County Visitor Center, to ask questions, or to pick up a brochure and map.

Make plans to visit the 2019 Artisan Trail now! You can come for just for a day, or for all three days. No matter how long you choose to stay here in Floyd, however, you’ll have the opportunity to return home with gorgeous, hand-crafted items, fresh local produce, and great stories of your Trail experiences.

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Building Boats and Reimagining Education in Floyd, Virginia

by Chris Wolf, Dean of Students, Springhouse Community School On a mild Thursday at the end of February, a minivan rolled up to a construction site about midday as the work crew were taking their lunch break. Some adolescents piled out of the van with poster board and a box of supplies.

This was Internship-Project Presentation Day for two seventh-graders at Springhouse Community School.

One of these boys presented to the Omnibuild carpenters on the history of the circular saw. The other presented on how a router could be used with a jig to scarph lumber into strong sections; long enough for a mast. These two students had been interning at “The Boat Shop”; helping to build a 22foot sailboat that the school will take to the Chesapeake Bay on their year-end trip in May.

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This is what reimagining education looks like in Floyd. Springhouse Community School offers an independent, learner-centered 7th12th grade program. The mission of the school is to reimagine the purpose and practice of education. This boat-building project started with a conversation between Jenny Finn, Head of School at Springhouse, and David Reece who is an educator, sometimes carpenter, and lifelong lover of all things nautical. Courses quickly took shape around the effort.

Opportunities with the school’s nascent Community Internship Program became apparent, and with generous donations from community sponsors, as well as a successful Kickstarter campaign, the project set sail.

In some of the multi-disciplinary courses

this year, students at Springhouse are exploring concepts in math and science through the lens of the sailboat. They are also learning about sailing and the nautical world. In classroom explorations, students may build scale models of sailboats while computing the dimensions from plans for the actual boat. On another day, they may be found weighing ten students at a time in a class-made plywood box by marking the level of submersion and calculating the displacement. Other students might be researching the coastal ecology of the Chesapeake Bay, or learning to calculate distances on a nautical chart.

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take on physical and practical expression. Concepts in physics are not just represented with a formula, they are experienced.

Math problems are not just for a worksheet, they are tied to real and tangible projects. Seventh and eighth grade students at Springhouse are out in the community, doing internships once a week. Students in grades nine through twelve intern two days per week. Some intern with places like the National Park Service, Floyd Parks and Recreation, and Slaughter’s Grocery. Others intern at “The Boat Shop.”

Springhouse didn’t have a workshop or maker-space, so one was created from and old dairy barn that was offered for the project. But it gets pretty cold in Southwest Virginia. To keep warm, the students built a space inside the barn that could be heated with a wood stove; essentially a tunnel of plastic sheeting over light framing.

The boat-building is well underway. Every aspect of boat construction from lofting and joinery to sail-making and finish work is being carried out by students who are continually challenged to learn new skills. At the end of the day, they come back to the school, usually covered in sawdust, eager to share what new progress has been made. To earn academic credit, every student must complete a project connected to their internship with the support of a mentor. They must then present their work to a relevant audience.

That is why the minivan arrived at the construction site that day. Who better to appreciate a presentation on the history of the circular saw than a group of people that use the tool every day? In addition to sharing the history, this student also spoke about his first-hand experiences with the tool. “Before this internship, I had never used a circular saw and it was very scary the first time I used it. It helped that I was spotting one of my friends using it, so I knew what to expect.”

The work crew chuckled in an encouraging way as they lent warm attention to the young student. As the presentations wrapped up, the students were clearly relieved. But they were also proud to have presented their work to people outside the immediate school community. Afterward, they debriefed their presentations with the mentor; discussing what went well and what they could improve upon when they present their next projects in the coming trimester.

After a tour of the construction site and a glimpse into real-life work in the trades, they headed back to the van; keen to get back to the boat, and real-life work of their own.

For more information about Springhouse Community School and to stay up-to-date on enrollment, courses, and events, visit online at www.springhousecommunityschool.org. You can also call (540) 745-4673, or email info@springhousecommunityschool.org.

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There Really is A Fine Art Gallery in the Mountains Floyd County, in southwest Virginia, is rapidly achieving worldwide attention as a prime tourist locale. This extraordinary destination features live Old-Time and Blue Grass music in multiple venues almost nightly, an ever-increasing number of fine restaurants and lodgings, numerous festivals, and outstanding scenery. The rolling hills, lush pastures, and spectacular mountains greet year-round tourists from all over the world.

In the midst of Floyd County, is the smallyet-significant town of Floyd. This lively town sparkles with amazing and unique shopping opportunities. Among of all these jewels, however, is an unexpected treasure.

The Gallery of the Floyd Artists Association can be found in “The Station”, downtown Floyd, at 203 S. Locust Street. That’s just across the street from the famous Floyd Country Store; the hub of local Country Music activity.

Now entering its twelfth year, The Gallery was founded in 2007 by six members of a weekly drawing group. Working together, they built their business in a renovated space below the Sun Music Hall, in The Winter Sun building. It was a great location, and the space came complete with large, framed panels to show their work. Before long, the group began offering adult and children’s classes, holding receptions with local musicians, and exhibiting the work of local guest artists.

As new members joined, the original six took advantage of the remodeling that was taking place nearby in what would become “The Station”. They were the first tenants to move into the now-iconic plaza, and in subsequent years, they expanded into an additional suite across the hall. In the years since, the group moved into a larger space, down the hall, and they can still be found there today.

Because Floyd residents and visitors have demonstrated a consistent preference for work by local and regional artists, that’s what is exclusively offered at The Gallery. They host an impressive selection of area guest artists, featuring the work in two-month, rotating exhibits. Each new exhibit begins with a public reception for the artist, held from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, every other first Friday evening. For more information about these events, the work of the members, gallery classes, membership, being a guest artist, or for directions, please visit the new web site online at www.anewleafgallery.com.

Displays at The Gallery include paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor; many featuring local landscapes, barns, and mountain pastures. The artists also provide note cards, book marks and prints containing their work.

The Gallery also features occasional guest displays of local pottery, felting, wood turning, metalwork, leather pieces, and other original, three-dimensional work. One Gallery member offers handmade silver jewelry in numerous designs, including earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

In 2019, more new memberships have inspired the group to reimagine the gallery space. They plan to reinvent the colors and atmosphere of the gallery; opening it up and increasing the light in the large space. A lovely combination of natural shades in light mocha and leafy spring green have been selected for the walls and trim. With a new look, the group also felt it was time for a new name. In keeping with the new atmosphere, The Gallery will now be known as “A New Leaf Gallery”.

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In recent months, The Gallery was proud to feature the outstanding work of the Floyd County High School senior art class. The exhibit included numerous media forms such as oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, pottery, papier-mâché, and sculptures. This was the fourth year that the work of these gifted students was exhibited, and Gallery members have formed a close bond with both the young artists and their instructors.

After the first exhibit came to an end, Gallery members learned that funding had been severely cut for both art supplies and teacher salaries. In an effort to support ongoing art classes at Floyd County High, The Gallery joined forces with teachers to begin on-going fund-raising for art supplies.

On the counter of The Gallery, an old milk bottle appeared. Almost immediately, customers began dropping their loose change, and even twenty-dollar bills, into the bottle.

Donations added up quickly, and Gallery members were delighted to pass them on to the teachers. Inspired by this public generosity, The Gallery members wanted to create an event that would boost the donations even further.

In 2017, they arranged a Valentines Event to brighten up the long Floyd winter. They chose chocolate as the main theme, and “A Chocolate Affair” was born. The main attraction was an enormous table with a spectacular selection of delicious chocolate items, all made by the members. Visitors could pay for small or large plates filled with items they’d selected for sampling, or for taking home to enjoy later. This event has since become an annual affair!

Generous donations of merchandise have also been obtained from community businesses. These items go to fill two large gift baskets each year, with each basket valuing over $500.00. Along with door prizes and additional donated items, these baskets are then auctioned off during the Chocolate Affair, raising around $1,000 or more each year for Art Programs supplies.

The twelve-or-so current members are proud of this fund-raising project, and they look forward to many more Chocolate Affairs in the future.

They are also thrilled with their new look and their new name, and eagerly await visitors each day. They love sharing their enthusiasm and talking about all the talented local artists featured on the walls. The members wish to invite everyone to this wonderful area so they can experience the fine art of so many talented members and guests. They also invite everyone who appreciates fine art to join them for all the regular events and new exhibits.

To receive regular information about events, leave your email address at the counter when you visit. Gallery hours beginning April 2019: Monday through Thursday: 11:00am – 5:00pm Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm For more information about the Gallery and the work of the artist members, visit online at www.anewleafgallery.com. You may also call 540-745-7367, or email anewleafgallery@gmail.com

Spring/Summer 2019

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SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY INC.

(540) 381-0309 • (540) 392-8049

• Evaluation, design, and inspection of conventional and alternative septic systems

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Tuggles Gap Restaurant & Motel - Serving Hungry and Weary Travelers for over Seventy Years In 1809, Henry Tuggle was issued a deed for two-hundred and fifty acres of land along the waters of Rockcastle Creek. In those early days, a wagon trail cut through the land, making the area a prime location for travelers.

When Henry died, he passed the land on to his nephews, John and Joshua Tuggle. This geographically exquisite area, with its cold springs and open meadows, has greeted visitors and carried the Tuggle name ever since. Today it is known as Tuggles Gap. More than a hundred years after that original land-deed was issued, the Blue Ridge Parkway was carving its way from Virginia to North Carolina. In anticipation of the new road passing through Floyd County, General Washington Boyd and Ward Spangler used field stones and fat timbers to construct a small building where route 8 would intersect with the new, scenic Parkway. The year was 1938.

By the time that stretch of the Parkway was completed, the little store and gas station was ready for business. It was a place where travelers could rest and replenish. Borrowing from the identity of the area, Boyd and Spangler called their store Tuggles Gap. These men, however, were more than just business partners. They were family. General Boyd’s daughter, Irene, had married Ward Spangler’s son, George.

In the years that followed, George and Irene added the restaurant and motel buildings. They ran the business for almost fifty years while raising their family and living in the basement of the restaurant. This was during the heyday of the Blue Ridge Parkway, before air travel became common.

Most Americans stayed close to home for vacations; visiting where they could reach by car.

The restaurant and motel thrived during the 1950’s and 1960’s. The story is often told about it being so busy that the Spanglers ran out of everything but white bread. Such was the hospitality, however, that customers were content to have bread sandwiches for dinner.

Descendants of General Boyd continued running the business until 1985 when it was purchased by retired marine, Bill Mills. In 1992, however, he sold it to Neil Baker. Neil had been encouraged by her daughter, Daryl, and son-in-law, Larry Kreager.

In true pioneering spirit, Neil risked her life savings and comfortable life in New Mexico to realize the lifelong dream of owning her own restaurant. Though she had years of restaurant management experience, it was still a huge leap of faith. After several months, she recruited help from her daughter, Cheri Baker. Cheri had been in the restaurant business for many years in Washington State.

In the Fall of 2003, Neil retired, and since then, Cheri Baker has continued to manage Tuggles Gap using her mother’s recipes and credo, “We love to serve you.” Reminiscent of bygone days, Tuggles Gap still offers weary traveler a home-cooked meal served with a smile and a comfortable place to pass the night.

Today, there are two motel buildings, as well as a sixty-seat restaurant, that serve the community of Floyd and its visitors. The inside of the restaurant features thirteen interior doorways created when additions and expansions were built onto the original structure. Amazingly avoiding collisions and spills, the restaurant staff navigate through these narrow passages in a dance that has become known as the Tuggles Gap tango.

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The restaurant menu features Southwestern American and traditional American favorites, along with the occasional selection of eclectic specialty dishes. The restaurant is proud to get some of their fresh fruits and vegetables from the area’s farmers, where localized agriculture is a way of life for many.

The Tuggles Gap motel is home to twelve comfortable and affordable rooms that are kept fresh and clean for visitors seeking rest. When you stay overnight at Tuggles Gap, you will wake to the smell of fresh coffee and your cooked-to-order breakfast, wafting from the restaurant.

For those simply seeking to re-fuel, grab a snack, and get back on the road, Tuggles Gap is still the place to stop. They sell premium and regular unleaded gasoline, as well as a variety of on-the-go snacks and drinks.

Being located just this side of the Floyd/Patrick County line, Tuggles Gap has roots that run deep with Old-Time and traditional Bluegrass music. When you visit on a weekend, you can catch all the great acts that come through! Rock and Blues musicians are typically featured on Saturday, with Bluegrass on Sunday.

On April 11, Tuggles Gap will kick off its 2019 season with their first live-music event featuring The Love Sprockets. This duo was first introduced to Tuggles Gap in the cool spring of 2015, when they bicycled from Vermont to Texas, via Florida, on their bicycle built for two. On that cold and windy night four years ago, they stayed, played their instruments, and sang in the warmth of the dining room. Tuggles Gap invites everyone to come out and enjoy this intrepid musical couple when they return.

Tuggles Gap is sitting atop one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world; in the serenity and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its scenic vistas and the pastoral loveliness of its farmlands and orchards, many would consider it paradise. If you close your eyes and listen closely, you can imagine the soft footfalls of long ago.

In addition to its agriculture and farmers, the surrounding area of Floyd is also famous for its artisans. In Early autumn, Tuggles Gap hosts the “Art on the Parkway” festival. If you’d like something to help you remember your stay, they also feature the work of several local artists on premises. For example, there is a framed, charcoal drawing behind the white oak counter near the cash register. The drawing is by talented local artist, Emily Williamson, and was created in a few hours one balmy Autumn day in 1999.

Given today’s homogenized world, visiting Tuggle’s Gap is a breath of fresh air. It is truly unique in its own quaint and quirky kind of way. In a setting rich with history, culture, and un-spoiled landscapes, your Tuggle’s Gap experience is not likely to be forgotten.

Tuggles Gap is located at 3351 Parkway Lane S. in Floyd. For more information, directions, menus, and events, visit online at http://www. tugglesgap.biz or call 540-745-3402. You can also follow on Facebook at Tuggles Gap Restaurant & Motel.

Tuggles Gap is located at 3351 Parkway Lane S. in Floyd. For more information, directions, menus, and events, visit online at http://www. tugglesgap.biz or call 540-745-3402. You can also follow on Facebook at Tuggles Gap Restaurant & Motel.

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A Year in Tribute to the Churches of Floyd County

By Sheilah Elwardani The Floyd County Historical Society has designated 2019 as a year to pay tribute to the vital role Floyd County churches have played in the history of the county. During the 1790’s, early settlers established congregations of Brethren, Lutheran, and Baptist immediately upon arrival in the area. Methodists and Presbyterians arrived a couple of decades after that with the Second Great Awakening. These congregations became the backbone of community organization and growth during the 1800’s. It would be impossible to separate the history of Floyd County from church history.

These local congregations to which each family belonged were the heart of local community. They were the center for social, political, and even economic organization. Political and family ties usually ran deep within each church, providing the social strength and strong sense of identity which has come to be a key characteristic of Floyd County till today.

In recognition of Floyd County church history, the Floyd County Historical Society Museum Exhibit for 2019 features the history of county churches established prior to 1950. For this exhibit, individual churches have contributed a fascinating variety of items from throughout their individual histories. The exhibit includes iconic images of previous church buildings and congregations, as well as items which illustrate the unique and vibrant nature of each congregation. Items ranging from bibles and hymnals, to beautiful quilts, roll books, crosses and communion tables are but a few of the items on display.

The exhibit encompasses unique aspects of worship in the distinctive denominations. Visitors will learn interesting facets of worship such as foot-washing, which is part of the communion services in both the Church of the Brethren and Primitive Baptist churches. Floyd County is home to the largest concentration of Church of the Brethren congregations in the nation. Church of the Brethren has been the most dominant denomination in Floyd County since the early 1800’s, rivaled only by the Primitive Baptist congregations prior to 1900. This exhibit brings the rich history of Floyd County churches vibrantly to life.

Admission to this exciting tribute exhibit is free and will run through November 2019. We invite community and visitors to come experience the inspirational history of Floyd County churches at the Floyd County Historical Society Museum, located at 217 N. Locust Street in Floyd, Virginia. For more information, visit online at www.floydhistoricalsociety.com.

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Floyd Jewelry

www.facebook.com/FloydJewelry 610 East Main Street • Floyd, VA 24091 (540) 745-4653 • Sarah Sowers, Owner Spring/Summer 2019

Wildwood Farms General Store Unique Gifts, Home & Garden Decor

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largest

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www.WildwoodFarmsDaylilies.com 2380 Floyd Highway South • Floyd, VA 24091 5 minutes from the town of Floyd!

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For Those Struggling with IRS Nightmares, There is a Hero Right Here in Floyd!

Located at 3414 Webbs Mill Road N in Floyd, Tee’s Tax Resolution is owned and operated by tax professional, Terena Meador.

After graduating from high school, life took Terena Lester Meador to South Carolina for over twenty years. In all that time away, however, she never forgot her home. She longed for Floyd County and the Blue Ridge Mountains that surrounded it. Memories of her family’s dairy farm in Alum Ridge made her miss the rhythm of country living.

While in South Carolina, Terena met and married David; originally from West Virginia. After hearing Terena’s stories about Floyd County, David joined Terena in her longing to once again be among the trees and the hills. With mountainsides in their eyes and country living in their hearts, the two eventually decided to leave costal South Carolina for Terena’s beloved Floyd County.

“It was a no brainer,” David recalled. “After years of Terena’s stories, I knew that I wanted to call Floyd home.”

Leaving South Carolina, however, also meant starting new careers. Taking another leap of faith, Terena decided to devote herself to a part-time bookkeeping and tax business she’d started twenty-five years earlier. She wanted to add tax resolution to her portfolio, but that required being an enrolled agent with the IRS. Eager to move forward, Terena finished the nine-month training course in just three months.

“I have always wanted to help people,” says Terena. “Now I can help them resolve their tax issues. A lot of clients contact me when they are at their lowest point. Levies have been put their assets, or their wages have been garnished. I get the levies and garnishments lifted so we can proceed with a resolution.”

On a new path, Terena’s business grew so rapidly that she added two employees. Though her office is in Floyd County, she has clients all over the United States, as well as in Puerto Rico. By converting her dining room into a home office, she was able to cut down on overhead and pass the savings on to her clients. Terena prides herself on being able to offer prices that big companies just can’t match.

“It’s amazing to see what Terena can do,” says employee, Judy Dickerson. “She keeps up with all the new tax laws and looks for every deduction when she prepares a tax return. I never knew that an enrolled agent could negotiate with the IRS to resolve tax issues that benefit the tax payer, but she does.” In addition to all the new IRS laws, Terena also keeps herself up-to-date with all the latest statelevel laws.

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She also has a high success rate in dealing with troublesome tax issues. “It is rewarding to see a client go from a state of despair to being at peace with the situation.”

Here are a few of her success stories: One client owed over $104,000 to the IRS. After reviewing the taxpayer’s information, Terena proceeded with an Offer in Compromise to completely resolve his tax debt. The IRS reviewed the information and accepted the offer.

Another client owed over $400,000. Based on the taxpayer’s information, Terena recommended proceeding with a Currently Not Collectible Status to prevent collection activity until the Collection Statue expired. The Currently Not Collectible information was reviewed and accepted by the IRS. The client was placed in Currently Not Collectible Status.

Yet another owed almost $20,000. This time, Terena recommended the client proceed with an Installment Payment Arrangement, since he did not qualify for an Offer and Compromise or a Currently Not Collectible Status. The IRS suggested a monthly payment amount that did not fit into her client’s budget. Terena negotiated a lower payment amount, which the IRS ultimately reviewed and approved.

Terena would like everyone to know: “The worst thing a tax payer can do is to not file taxes and ignore the IRS. You can always ask for an extension or work out an installment agreement plan. By ignoring the situation, mountains of interest and penalties accrue until you are overwhelmed. Eventually, the IRS will file levies and garnishments.”

She recalls one client who’d not filed their tax returns for five years. The IRS had prepared returns on the client’s behalf; assessing large amounts due on each year without any expenses taken into consideration. The final figure was substantial, and the client was frantic about not being able to pay. After reviewing the expenses for each of the missed years, Terena recommended the benefits of filing the original returns using expenses incurred. Once the returns were posted, the client’s IRS debt was significantly decreased. A payment plan was then set up that the client could afford.

With a smile on her face, Terena says, “Every day, I am glad that I moved back to Virginia and decided to devote my time to a business that I enjoy operating. It’s great to be back home.”

Tee’s Bookkeeping and Tax Service www.teestaxes.com • 540-505-4200 • teesbookkeeping@swva.net

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Bethesda “House of Mercy” Floyd, Va

Wilt thou be made whole?

~John 5:6

Good old Southern Hymns Specializing in the love of God

through Jesus Christ right here in downtown Floyd !!

Spencer’s Body Shop “We Take The Dents Out Of Accidents”

Pastor Eddie & Debbie Gallimore 540-230-9090 208 Howard Street turn on Howard Street across from Hardee’s

Sunday School 10 AM Sunday Worship 11 AM Sun & Wed Evening Worship 7 PM

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Insurance Claims Welcome!

• Complete Collision Repair - Foreign & Domestic • Modern Equipment We Carry Rental Cars • Frame machine For Your Convenience!

• Precision Measuring • Professional Refinishing • ASE Certified Technicians

“Superior Quality Workmanship”

Kenny Gardner - Owner -

540-745-5880 Fax: 540-745-5864 • Email: sbsgardners@hotmail.com 1276 Franklin Pike, Floyd, VA 24091

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Paints

“Locally Owned & Operated for Over 20 years”

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Points of Interest Bent Mountain Bistro

Floyd County, Virginia

Christiansburg

AmRhein’s Wine Cellars

81

Apple Ridge Farm

Copper Hill

Sinkland Farms

Copper Hill Cakes & Goodies

653

Bent Mountain Lodge

Smith’s Grocery & Hardware

Riner 612 Check

8

642

Check Country Store

679 The Outpost On the Water in Floyd

Bread Basket

754

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Indian Valley

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Buffalo Mountain Brewing Company

G’s T&E

Willis Village Mart

787

221

Wildwood Farms General Store C.W. Harman & Son

Willis

Floyd Center for the Arts

Spencer’s Body Shop June Bug Center Blue Ridge Yurts

Purple Barn Studios

Floyd

679 Chantilly Farm

Griffith Lumber

Slaughter’s Supermarket

Phoenix Hardwoods

Streamline Timberframe

Ray’s Pine Restaurant Tavern

Weeks Automotive

Floyd Yoga Jam

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G.J. Ingram & Son

Wills Ridge Supply

Alum Ridge

787

221

Anahata Education Center

615

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681

Ridge Blue ay r a P kw

Tuggles Gap Restaurant & Motel Stonehaven Inn

Buffalo Mountain Getaway Cottage

799

Parkway Grille

Griffith Lumber

Chateau Morrisette Winery

Floyd Fest Grounds Villa Appalaccia Winery & Vineyard

Schoolhouse Fabics

8 Little Dress Shop

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Mabry Mill

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Floyd Visitor Center & Cocoa Mia NRV Hearing

e S Hote tati l F on* loy d *In The Station • Elma’s Corners • A Little Monkey Business • A New Leaf Gallery • Troika

Jerry & Connie’s House of Collectibles Blue Ridge Visitor’s Center

Meadows of Dan

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Floyd Jewelry & Autoville

FC Historical Society The Maggie

Green Label Organics Bell Gallery

Woolwine

Woodbury Inn

Red Rooster Coffee

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6 Miles

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Kids 10 and under eat free Mon. from 4-7 dine in kids menu only • • • • • • •

Tue, Thu, Fri 9-6, Wed 9-5, Sat 8-5 Closed Sun & Mon

540-745-5382 2167 Webbs Mill RD • Floyd, VA

Spring/Summer 2019

Summer Hours Monday 11-9 Tuesday Closed Wednesday 5-9 Thurs, Fri, Sat 11-9 Sunday 12-9

Monday night 2 pizzas $20 Brick oven pizza and calzones Catering on/off premises ABC on/off premise Fresh seafood Gluten free & whole wheat options availible Buffet weekdays

Chef’s Choice & Family Style dining available

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Directory Location

Contact Info

Phone

Location

A Little Monkey Business

www.floydmonkeybusiness.com

Email us!

Kesler Contracting & Property Management

A New Leaf Gallery

www.anewleafgallery.com

540-745-7367

Mickey G’s Bistro

www.mickeygsbistro.com

540-745-2208

Amateur Raido

www.floydamateurradiosociety.org

540-745-7742

Nationwide - Dirk Davis

www.nationwide.com

540-745-4127

AmRhein’s Wine Cellars

www.amrheins.com/fine-wine

540-929-4632

New Mountain Mercantile of Floyd facebook.com/MercantileofFloyd

540-745-4278

Anahata Education Center

www.anahataeducationcenter.com

540-745-5811

New River Valley Hearing

www.nrvhearing.com

540-745-8327

Apple Ridge Farm

www.appleridge.org

540-982-1322

Oak Haven Lodge

www.oakhavenlodge.com

540-745-5716

Artisan Trail

www.floydartisantrail.org

540-745-7333

Pine Tavern Restaurant

www.thepinetavern.com

540-745-4482

Autoville Auto Repair

540-745-4224

Phillips Real Estate

www.phillipsrealestateva.com

540-745-3700

Bell Gallery and Garden

www.bellgalleryandgarden.com

540-745-4494

Phoenix Hardwoods

www.phoenix-hardwoods.com

540-745-7475

Bent Mountain Bistro

www.bentmountainbistro.com

540-929-8013

Purple Barn Studios

www.purplebarnstudios.com

412-996-8607

540-651-2500

Reed’s Garage

540-929-4236 540-745-6448

Bent Mountain Lodge Bed and Breakfast Inc

Contact Info

Phone

keslercontracting.com

www.bentmountainlodgebedandbreakfast.com

Rorrer Well Drilling

Blue Ridge Restaurant

www.floydblueridge.com

540-745-2147

SETEC

Blue Ridge Yurts

www.blueridgeyurts.com

540-745-7458

Sinkland Farms

Bread Basket

facebook.com/breadbasket.floydva

540-745-5382

Slaughters’ Supermarket

540-745-2908

Buffalo Mountain Getaway

www.buffalomountaingetaway.com

540-789-8335

Spencers Body Shop

540-745-5880

Buffalo Mountain Ziplines

www.BuffaloMountainZiplines.com

540-200-5234

Sticks & Stones Construction

540-763-2003

C.W. Harman & Son

www.cwharmanandson.com

540-745-2252

Stonehaven Inn

www.StoneHavenbnbfloyd.com

540-745-4018

Chantilly Farm

www.chantillyfarm.com

540-808-4984

Streamline Timberframe

www.streamlinetimberframe.com

540-230-5505

Chateau Morrisette Winery

www.thedogs.com

540-593-3647

Sustain Floyd

www.sustainfloyd.org

540-745-7333

Chestnut Springs Retreat

540-745-2345

T & E Small Engine

www.tesmallengine.com

540-745-8383

Citizens

www.citizens.coop

800-941-0426

Tee’s Tax Resolution

www.accountantfloydva.com

540-931-0471

Cocoa Mia

facebook.com/cocoamiachocolates

540-695-0224

Tinbenders Inc

www.tinbendersinc.com

540-334-5841

Country Road Realty

www.CountryRoadRealtyVA.com

276-952-6582

Tuggles Gap Restaurant

www.tugglesgap.biz

540-745-3402

D J’s Drive-In

www.djsdrivein.com

540-745-3663

The Maggie

www.themaggiegallery.com

540-745-8000

Dogtown Roadhouse

www.dogtownroadhouse.com

540-745-6836

The Schroeder Law Firm, PC

www.schroeder-law.com

540-745-4435

Elma’s Corners

www.elmascorners.com

540-230-8451

The Woodshed

540-320-3057

Eye Candy Optical

www.eyecandyfloyd.com

540-808-5123

Thomas & Wall Real Estate

www.thomaswallre.com

540-745-8973

Farm Credit of the Virginias

www.farmcreditofvirginias.com

540-745-2071

Troika Contemporary Crafts

www.troikacrafts.com

540-745-8764

Floyd Canoe Outpost

www.onthewaterinfloyd.com

540-838-1877

Tuggle’s Gap Restaurant & Motel www.tugglesgap.biz

540-745-3402

Floyd County Historical Society

www. floydhistoricalsociety.org

540-745-3247

Turman Hardwood Flooring

www.turmanhardwoodflooring.com

276-236-9963

Floyd Country Store

www.floydcountrystore.com

540-745-4563

Under the Sun Tattoo

www.underthesuntattoo.com

540-745-3080

Floyd Humane Society

www.floydhumanesociety.org

540-745-7207

United Country Real Estate

www.edgallimore.com

540-230-9090

Floyd Jewelry

facebook.com/floydjewelry

540-745-4653

Upon the Earth Construction

facebook.com/UponTheEarthServices

540-239-2362

G.J. Ingram & Son

540-745-3201

Villa Appalaccia Winery & Vineyard www.villaappalaccia.com

540-593-3100

Green Label Organic

www.greenlabelorganic.com

540-745-6161

Weeks Automotive

540-745-5678

Grifith Lumber Company

www.GriffithLumber.net

276-692-8754

Wildwood Farms General Store

540-745-5155

Hotel Floyd

www.hotelfloyd.com

540-745-6080

Willis Village Mart

540-789-7241

Jacksonville Art Center

www.jacksonvillecenter.org

540-745-2784

Wills Ridge Supply

www.willsridge.com

540-745-2044

Woodberry Inn

www.woodberryinn.com

540-593-2567

Jerry & Connie’s House of Collectibles facebook.com/meadowsofdanantiques 276-952-1095

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www.rorrerdrilling.com

540-381-8500

www.soilandenvironmentaltechnology.com 540-381-0309 www.sinklandfarms.com

www.wildwoodfarmsdaylilies.com

540-382-4647

Spring/Summer 2019

Ray’s Restaurant

Lunch, Dinner and Full Bar Take Outs • Catering • Good for children Good for groups or parties

540-745-2501 • 1041 Floyd Hwy Floyd, VA

Blue Ridge Land & Auction Co., Inc

Real Estate is Fun & Exciting in Floyd County

Ed Gallimore, Asso. Broker www.edgallimore.com

540-230-9090

facebook.com/MercantileofFloyd/

540-745-4278

114 S Locust St. Floyd, Virginia Mon- Fri 11AM-5PM • Sat 10AM-5PM • Sun 12-3PM

All-American Restaurant and historic Roadside Inn serving daily specials & breakfast all day!

R e s ta u r an t & M o t e l F ood • Lo d g ing • M usi c • Break fast • L u nch • Dinn er

Wednesday - Meatloaf Thursday - 6 cheese Lasagna Friday - Red and Green Chili Combination Plate Saturday - charbroiled kabob or hand cut steak & bAked potato Sunday - Pan Fried Chicken

540-745-3402

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“Virginia is for Lovers” Turns 50 in 2019 – and Floyd, VA Celebrates with Them!

Virginia is for Lovers was established fifty years ago, in 1969. Since then, it has become one of the most beloved and well-known logos/ slogans in the world. While it has meant a lot of different things to a lot of different people, one thing has never changed – the love.

In 2019, the Virginia Tourism Corporation is celebrating with special experiences across the state. “Our goal is to celebrate 50 Years of Love in 2019 by having promotions that last for fifty days. All across Virginia, there will be a 50 Years of Love presence at wineries, breweries, festivals, hotels, restaurants, small businesses, and more!

Floyd has joined them with the 50 Days of Love Celebration in Floyd. The event will begin July 27 and run through September 14, with promotions and special happenings throughout the town and county.

Join us in Floyd as we celebrate with specialty events, exhibits, and giveaways, as well as special products and promotions throughout the town and county.

We kick off our celebration on Saturday, July 17 at FloydFest and will bring it to a close on Saturday, September 14 at our Floyd County Fair.

Some of the specials throughout our 50 Day Celebration in Floyd include:

Special Offers & Products • Promotional sweepstakes giveaways of FloydFest tickets • Floyd Yoga Jam is offering $50 off a bundle of five four-day tickets • Living Light River Studio is offering a

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50-minute massage for $50 and 50-minute yoga class for $5 • On the Water will offer $50 floats for couples on Wednesdays and other promotions • Dogtown Roadhouse will have tap takeover throughout the 50 days. They will also have heart pizzas, and offer $50 lovers special coursed meal packages for couples • Red Rooster Coffee is creating a special commemorative coffee blend sold locally and on-line They will also feature specialty drinks inspired by the campaign and offer “1969” prices • Cocoa Mia will have a specialty truffle and other delights • Five Mile Mountain Distillery plans a specialty cocktail in honor of 50 Years of Love • Promotional giveaways of limited edition hats, beer mugs, wine glasses, and more!

Special Events & Happenings • Floyd Visitor Center exhibit of photos and stories about Floyd 50 years ago • Fun 1969 photo booth and photo opportunities at our events and businesses • Floyd Radio Show, September 7, 50 Years of Love themed • Floyd Historical Society, Saturday, September 14 hosts a special event sharing about Floyd 50 Years ago • 1969 Summer of Love Party at Dogtown Roadhouse (a Saturday in August) • Studio 221 Yoga Center will be coordinating special wellness activities throughout • County Sales will curate a collection of

50 Years of Love of VA old time and bluegrass musicians • Floyd EcoVillage is hosting Salsa Making Workshop • Apple Ridge Farm is planning a special Adventure Day- with zipline, a climbing wall, and swimming pool with 50% off fees • Floyd Thyme, a new Floyd podcast, will do special episode about Floyd’s “Top 50” inviting nominations for and then highlighting them in podcasts

Lodging Specials • Pine Tavern Lodge and Hotel Floyd will both have themed suites with featured décor and photos.

• Cabins Off the Parkway is designating one cabin themed for the celebration and offer $50 off a three-night stay, as well as other specials.

• Chantilly Farm will host our fun photo booth at their events and offer 50% off 3rd night of camping and promote 50th anniversaries • Apple Ridge Farm is planning a Summer of Love discount on Caboose rentals on Wednesdays For details on all Floyd’s 50 Years of Love celebration, visit www.VisitFloydVA.com or stop by The Floyd Visitor Center, 109 East Main St. (downtown across from the courthouse) 540-745-4407.

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The Ideals of Diversity and Peaceful Coexistence Beat in the Heart of FloydFest Most music that is uniquely American has its roots in Africa.

Even as early as the 19th century, minstrel music and Ragtime both drew from and were heavily influenced by the African-American community. In later years, Blues was born in the hearts of poor, black southerners. At the same time, Jazz sprung forth from black urbanites. Blues and Jazz then paved the way for Rock ‘n’ Roll, which in turn opened the floodgates for many of the modern music styles we have today.

These connections did not escape the keen eyes, or ears, of one Kris Hodges. Kris believes music is the soundtrack of experience.

Indeed, for many of us, there is a constant playlist of songs that has followed us through our lives; sharing our victories, echoing our own thoughts, and empathizing with our sad times. Because so many of life’s events are common and shared, music also creates a cohesion that binds us.

With the new millennium, however, Kris felt cultural gaps were becoming more and more prevalent in our society. In the face of mounting frictions, Kris decided to create an event that was cohesively diverse, that would exemplify how to coexist in a community of diversity. An event that would celebrate two very different cultures by showing them what they had in common.

In 2001, Kris went to Africa expressly to find African musicians.

He wanted to bring them home to Floyd where they would join Floydbased musicians in the very first FloydFest, so as to demonstrate how similar we are as people and bridge the cultural gap between west Africa and Appalachia.

The first edition of this now-iconic music festival featured the likes of Doc Watson, The Neville Brothers, Sam Bush, John Scofield, Rhonda Vincent, and the African Showboyz. The event attracted 2600 people and planted a seed that has grown into a phenomenon that attracts thousands, every year, from all over the world. With multiple stages featuring rock, bluegrass, reggae, folk, Yiddish, Cajun, or Zydeco, African, Appalachian, and world music performers, FloydFest is mecca for people who appreciate music in all its forms.

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FloydFest has not only hosted big names like Blues Traveler, Alison Krauss, Bruce Hornsby, Ricky Skaggs, Gregg Allman, Levon Helm, and The Neville Brothers…they also select up-and-coming bands for an on-site competition. FloydFest is proud that many of its winners over the years have gone on to make it big.

Their line-ups and rosters have grown from just a handful in 2002, to over ninety acts in 2018. 2018 also hosted over 14,000 patrons on its expansive location at 894 Rock Castle Gorge Road in Floyd.

To keep the festival fresh each year, says Kris, a new theme and focus is introduced. They create everything around that theme so people who come again and again can still be surprised and delighted. Those themes have included “Out of This World Music”, “Midsummer’s Dream”, “Rock of Ages”, and “Fire on the Mountain”.

They have continued this annual reinvention to the present day, with 2017’s theme, “Freedom”, and 2018’s theme, “Wild”.

“If you’re not changing,” says Kris, “you’re not growing”. Six years ago, Sam Calhoun joined the FloydFest team as Chief Operating Officer. Together with Kris and the rest of the team, Sam has brought sustainability and longevity to the event by understanding the soul at its core. Sam has also ushered in the next generation of FloydFest. He goes above and beyond to make sure every patron and person onsite feels cared about. Kris believes if they hadn’t adopted that philosophy, they might not be where they are today.

Creating this event is an annual, full-time labor of love for the whole team. It takes an entire year to give birth to each and every five-day baby. In a flash of music, lights, camping tents, laughter, and love, however, the moment is gone and it’s time to begin work for the next. They do it all, however, each and every year, for the patrons who have come to love it. In a world obsessed with digital life, FloydFest is a celebration of community. A once in a life time experience, every year.

In addition to all the wonderful things that happen each year onsite, Kris, Sam, and the whole team are proud of the economic development the festival has brought to Southwest Virginia. Between

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a need for accommodations, food, and supplies, as well as a desire for souvenir hunting, businesses across the region see a boost in their bottom line every July.

The local economy, however, isn’t the only legacy. FloydFest has influenced countless other events and music festivals with their exemplary methods. They have also significantly influenced the music industry by showing how independent artists can still be successful: by embracing and celebrating acts that create their own art, instead of conforming to the top-forty format.

Looking ahead, the folks at FloydFest want to maintain what they have built. They want an event that is diverse and that has longevity. They want it to be a family reunion for many generations to come. To make that happen, they will continue offering new and exciting experiences.

Kris believes that the spirit of diversity which inspired the festival remains at its heart. The thought that we can all coexist peaceably, with appreciation and enlightenment, is just as strong today as it was nineteen years ago. Spanning cultures and lifestyles, FloydFest will continue to embrace this ideal; encouraging others to do the same Kris and Sam would like to thank the town and county of Floyd, as well as the greater community, for the love and support they have received over the years. “You’ve been great neighbors, and we couldn’t have done it all without your support.”

The theme for FloydFest 2019 will be “Voyage Home”. For the full lineup, see the FloydFest ad on page 43. For more information, directions, or to buy tickets, visit online at www.floydfest.com.

You can also check them out on Facebook at FloydFestVA. Get your tickets quickly before they sell out!

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The Third Annual Floyd Energy Fest SustainFloyd and Apple Ridge Farm are proud to announce their third annual Floyd Energy Fest! It will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at beautiful Chantilly Farm in Floyd County.

The all-day event will feature speakers, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, local food, a Kid Zone activities tent, and much more. Part of the event will be outside under festival tents while other exhibits will be set up inside the Chantilly barn. The Floyd Energy Fest will be held rain or shine.

To help offset event expenses, there will be a small admission fee of $5.00 per person, or $10.00 if you bring the whole family.

The Fest provides a fun and interactive educational opportunity for the general public, covering a wide variety of energy related topics, issues, products and services.

Through exhibits, presentations, tours, and new workshops, we will showcase the importance of energy conservation, efficiency, solar and wind power, sustainable agriculture, and much more!

Over twenty-five vendors and exhibitors are expected this year. Not only will they be showcasing products, services, and ideas, but they will also be available to answer questions and engage in dialogue.

There will also be a full day of presentations that will feature local and regional speakers on a variety of topics and issues from green building to climate change and more!

These sessions have been standing room only in the past, and offer a unique opportunity for attendees to come early and spend the day taking part in these very important seminars. The Fest is also planning separate workshops on building science, renewable energy, and electric cars. There will be a new Tesla on display, along with other electric vehicles and electric bicycles.

SustainFloyd will have their famous solar-powered Voltzwagon on display, which will be providing solar powered electricity to the presentation area. This is a great opportunity to see clean and

with students from the Virginia Tech Industrial Design Program. These posters will discuss new and innovative ideas, as well as products related to energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy. The top ten posters from the competition will be on display at the Fest.

Plenty! will be set up inside the barn, serving delicious, locally-grown food for snacks and lunch. They will also be serving fresh and locally-brewed coffee from Floyd’s own Red Rooster Coffee. Areas for sitting and relaxing with food and beverages will renewable energy at work. be provided.

The Fest is proud of their Kid Zone area, This year’s event planners want to managed by Apple Ridge Farm. Kid Zone will inspire people with interactive exhibits and provide kids and students of all ages with arts and inform people with effective and expert crafts, energy projects, and much more during information. They want everyone to go the event. Apple Ridge Farm will also offer tours home more aware and better able to make throughout the day so guests may experience their decisions and purchases that can change Ebase USA: Blue Ridge. This is an off-grid solar and their lives and the lives of others. wind powered classroom, housed in a 1917 boxcar Located at 2697 Franklin Pike SE, in donated by the National Railway Historical Society. Floyd, Chantilly Farm is a scenic outdoor/ As this special classroom is located on the grounds indoor event venue tucked away in the Blue of Apple Ridge Farm in Copper Hill, a shuttle will be Ridge Mountains. For more information, provided for transport. visit www.chantillyfarm.com.

Both Apple Ridge Farm and SustainFloyd Apple Ridge Farm is a 501©3 non-profit believe that a better-educated general population is organization that offers a variety of activities the solution to a more secure, independent, clean, and programs which transform the lives of healthy, and sustainable energy future. People have our community’s underserved children and the collective power to make better and smarter families through educational, cultural, and decisions in their home, business, and lifestyle that outdoor experiences. For more information, will save money, save energy, and help to preserve visit www.appleridge.org. the environment.

SustainFloyd is a 501©3 non-profit The Fest has also sponsored a poster competition organization in the Blue Ridge Mountains that undertakes projects and programs to support the environment, agriculture, and renewable energy. For more information, visit www.sustainfloyd.org.

For more information about the event, you can email info@sustainfloyd.org. You may also call Alison Wroblewski at 540-7457333. You can also email Inge Terrill with Apple Ridge Farm at idterrill@gmail.com, or Billy Weitzenfeld at aecp@swva.net.

For more updates and information follow SustainFloyd at www.facebook.com/ sustainfloyd.

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Leadership Floyd The Floyd County Chamber of Commerce is part of a team working to launch a new local program by early summer: Leadership Floyd. The mission of Leadership Floyd will be to present an affordable and accessible program offering practical skills, opportunities for personal and professional development, and information to citizens from the community; helping them to become effective leaders in Floyd.

The Town of Floyd has received grant funding from the Community Foundation of New River Valley to help with start-up costs, and to serve as the fiscal agent for the program.

Additional support has been pledged by Appalachian Power.

Many local businesses and organizations have also pledged in-kind support. Many also plan to have employees and board members participate in the program.

“This program has its roots in recent challenges that local organizations and local government have had in finding people to serve in leadership roles,” said John McEnhill, Executive Director of the Chamber. “Steven Kaylor, a former Chamber board member, advocated for a local leadership program and was instrumental in helping to get the ball rolling. We put the word out that we wanted to discuss the program at the February 2018 Chamber lunch meeting. Not only was the attendance at capacity for the meeting, the response was an overwhelming affirmative for starting a leadership program.”

The Leadership Floyd Steering Committee, which has been meeting for over a year to develop the program, currently includes Floyd County’s Community and Economic Development Director, Lydeana Martin, as well as Town of Floyd Manager Kayla Cox. It also includes Chamber board member, Beth Burgess, Head of School and Co-Founder of Springhouse Community School, Jenny Finn, and John McEnhill.

Beth Burgess will serve as the Program Facilitator; working to create and maintain an environment that is conducive to learning and personal growth of leadership development for program participants.

Beth is an experienced professional. She has served in a leadership capacity for various businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities, both locally in Floyd and also out of state.

The Committee envisions a year-long program that will include a trip to Richmond while the General Assembly is in session. It will also feature a team project that benefits the Floyd community.

As part of a focus on self, an overview of local government, practical skills for leadership, and snapshots of current community issues, Program topics will include a DiSC selfassessment for participants.

Anyone interested in the program should contact Beth Burgess at beth@leadershipfloydva.com with questions, ideas, or candidate referrals. “We are now working to finalize the format of the program to help ensure that it is affordable and accessible, schedule-wise, for participants.” Visit the Facebook Page, “Leadership Floyd”, to stay informed about the Program.

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Warren G. Lineberry Community Park Continues to Improve and Expand Tucked into the heart of Floyd County, Virginia, the Town of Floyd is a little place where residents take pride in their arts, their music, and their cultural heritage. Most of all, they are proud of their small-town character.

In 2006, the town purchased a desolate piece of farm-land from the Lineberry family. The plan was to create a place to get away. A place to enjoy and reminisce. A multi-purpose space for all ages in the community.

The land was named for the original owner of the property; local businessman and country lawyer, Warren G. Lineberry. Mr. Lineberry was influential in improving the county, as well as providing community support from the 1960’s until his death in 2003.

Since 2006, with the help of dedicated Park Committee members and the Town Council, as well as the assistance of nonprofit organization, Partnership for Floyd, and grant-funding from Community Development Block Program and Virginia Department of Transportation, the hard work of many has come to fruition.

Many who shared this goal gathered community input, raised funds, and organized projects. Finally, they brought volunteers and professionals together to build the beautiful park that exists today.

The Warren G. Lineberry Community Park features the Heritage Pathways walking trail, streetscaped alcoves, public restroom facilities with ADA accessibility, a patio area, an amphitheater with terraced seating, the Pickin’ Porch, and picnic area. It has really become a community venue, open to everyone. In 2016, the Town of Floyd worked with the New River Valley Regional Commission to formalize a Master Plan for the Warren G. Lineberry Community Park. Based on community input, play areas for children, natural-surface walking 38 www.Facebook.com/FloydVirginiaMagazine

trails, and additional parking were ranked among the top five needs for further development. The plan allowed the Park Committee to prioritize these amenities; arranging for children’s play equipment, additional walking trails, and bike facilities. The Town is currently working with several local organizations to provide additional opportunities for the community.

With assistance from the Town Committee, Partnership for Floyd constructed the scenic Library Trail; creating a pathway leading from the Jesse Peterman Memorial Library to Warren G. Lineberry Community Park. The two organizations plan to explore ways of extending the trail throughout the Park, as well as around the Jesse Peterman Memorial Library. This would create additional naturalsurface walking trails to engage more residents and visitors.

In spring of this year, the Town of Floyd’s first public playground will be installed within the Warren G. Lineberry Community Park.

The Park Committee, comprised of Partnership for Floyd members, Town Council members, and Town staff, have met numerous times to plan and brainstorm. They wanted the most ideal playground design that would not only satisfy the needs of the community, but that would also incorporate the natural beauty that is Floyd.

Two play areas will allow for a diverse age-range, as well as a generous capacity, of children to play and enjoy the Park. Everyone is excited to watch the construction of the climbers, the slides, and the swings. They hope to further recreation initiatives, and expand upon community engagement efforts, by creating more opportunities in the Warren G. Lineberry Community Park.

This year, The Warren G. Lineberry Community Park will once again feature the annual Floyd Small Town Summer Events Series,

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presented by the Town of Floyd. In its third year, the Summer Events series is certain to attract many talented musicians and artists. The Town’s main objective is to provide fun, free opportunities for the community, as well as its visitors, to gather and enjoy all that is Floyd.

The Events Committee have designed a family environment in which young children can play in the Park while the adults relax and enjoy the new improvements. These bi-weekly events include great live music, movies, inflatables, face painting, food, and fun activities for the entire family. Adults, children, neighbors, and friends can all come together, listen to music and watch movies.

Thanks to a very supportive community, the Events series has grown; gaining momentum every year. Beginning June 6 and concluding on August 29, the 2019 series has an actionpacked agenda of activities and fun for the entire family. The full schedule will be released in April, so be sure to check for updates online at www.FloydSmallTownSummer.com, or on Facebook at floydsmalltownsummer.

As the Warren G. Lineberry Community Park expands, the community of Floyd thrives and grows, as well. The town has developed into a haven for local artists, musicians and crafters.

There are numerous boutiques that showcase the wealth of talented artisans that live and work all over Floyd County. If you are looking for a unique getaway, visit the Town of Floyd and explore all that this very unique community has to offer.

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Villa Appalaccia Winery & Vineyard Lovingly Changes Hands

More than twenty-three years ago, Susanne Becker and Stephen Haskill lovingly founded Villa Appalaccia Winery & Vineyard on Rock Castle Gorge Road in Floyd, right by the site for FloydFest. With beautiful mountain views surrounding them, Becker and Haskill created a selection of delicious Virginia wines with an Italian flair. Last summer, however, Villa Appalaccia was sold and entrusted to its new owners, Tim and Julie Block. Originally from Wisconsin, Tim and Julie are coming to Floyd from their most recent home in Lake Norman, just north of Charlotte, North Carolina.

In Wisconsin, the couple had grown up just twenty minutes from each other. They’d never met, however, until high school when they began working at the same restaurant. Tim stayed in the restaurant business for more than forty years. The last twenty-seven of those years were with Bloomin’ Brands, famous for Outback Steakhouse. But Tim was no mere waiter, chef, or manager. He spent nearly three years, heading up operations in Asia and, more recently, serving as a Regional Vice President.

Julie worked various administrative jobs while their children, Tim and Alicia, were young. Shortly after the kids left for college, Julie returned to college, herself, and achieved an RN degree. Before coming to Floyd, Julie worked at a pediatric surgical office in Charlotte.

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discovered Villa Appalaccia. The thought of owning a winery had always intrigued them. As soon as they laid eyes on the property and tasted the wines, they were hooked.

Because Tim and Julie had limited prior experience with wine, they knew there would be a tremendous learning curve. Susanne and Stephen, however, agreed to help with the transition.

Susanne worked closely with the Blocks; sharing her knowledge of both the science and art of winemaking, while Stephen introduced them to all aspects of the vineyard. To Tim and Julie, this generosity of knowledge represented what they had come to know as the friendliness and helpfulness that is typical of the people of Floyd. Between the charm of the city, the quality of the wines, and beauty of the land itself, the opportunity to live and work in Floyd seemed like a natural fit for them.

To Tim and Julie, however, family was also very important.

Before making the commitment, they wanted their children and their children’s spouses to see the place. The kids were excited, but possibly a little skeptical when they heard the story of the winery. Once they visited Villa Appalaccia, however, they understood. “This place is totally you!” they all agreed. Not only did they accept the idea, they loved it. So much so that daughter Alicia and her husband also plan to move to the area.

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Appalaccia’s long-time, regular patrons, and they loved hearing everyone’s comments and suggestions. Because the Blocks believe that communication with customers and community is very important, Julie has also begun sending out a monthly newsletter during the season; letting people know what’s going on at Villa Appalaccia. Tim and Julie have also joined the Chambers of Commerce for both Floyd and Patrick counties, and provide even more opportunities to keep up to date through their Facebook page, Villa Appalaccia Winery, as well as their website.

For now, while continuing to make improvements to the winery’s various amenities, the Blocks plan to maintain Villa Appalaccia’s reputation for fine, high-quality wines. They will also keep the ambiance and the feel customers have come to love. They want the winery to remain a fresh, comfortable place to spend time.

For the longer term, Tim and Julie are updating the space so that they can host more special events and have live music more often. They also plan to participate in local wine festivals and community events.

Although Tim and Julie will inevitably make Villa Appalaccia their own, don’t worry about too many changes. They fell in love with that place for a reason, and they don’t plan to lose touch with its spirit.

Between the patio, the outdoor pizza oven, the bocce ball court, the music garden, and of course, the wine, Villa Appalaccia’s new owners are ready for anything!

Villa Appalaccia is located at 752 Rock Castle Gorge in Floyd, Virginia: between mileposts 170 and 171 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

They feature Italian style wines, and bread and cheese plates. Call (540) 593-3100 or visit their website: www.villaappalaccia.com for more information.

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Floyd County Historical Society 2019 Featured Exhibit A Year in Tribute to the Churches of Floyd County

Iconic items provide captivating glimpses into Upcoming Events at Appalachian church worship Floyd Center for the Arts and history in Floyd County.

MAY 11 - 10:30 to Noon Tracing Our Roots Tour “A Tribute to Floyd County Church History” Topeco Community June 8 & 15, 1-4 pm Sept. 14 - 10:30 to Noon Contact: Janet S. Keith Celebrating 50 Years of 540-789-7552 “Virginia is for Lovers”

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Floyd Virginia Spring & Summer Happenings 2019 Located atop the magnificent Blue Ridge plateau in southwestern Virginia and spanning nearly forty miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd is a haven of natural beauty, renowned for the hospitality of its people, and for a vibrant culture of music, arts, local foods and wines, and outdoor recreation. Spring and Summer are wonderful times to visit! For more information about below and other events, go to VisitFloydVA.com or call Visitor Center at 540-745-4407.

Saturday, August 17 Cirque Du Floyd at Chantilly Farm

SAMPLING OF MAJOR EVENTS:

Saturday, September 21 Concert: Trial by Fire – A Tribute to Journey

Saturday, March 23 Low Country Soiree Pop-Up Dinner at Chantilly Farm

Friday- Sunday, September 21-23 Replenish Festival

Sunday, April 28 Fireside Gathering & Dinner at Fields Edge Farm Saturday, May 4 MayFaire Arts & Crafts at Floyd Center for the Arts Saturday, May 18 Tour De Floyd Cycling Event • Tourdefloyd.org Friday and Saturday, May 24-25 Chantilly Farms Bluegrass& B.B.Q. Festival at Chantilly Farm Friday through Sunday, June 7-9 Floyd Artisan Trail Tour Thursday, June 13 Crooked Road Mountains of Music Homecoming special concert at Floyd Country Store • Stanley Brothers & Special Guests Saturday, June 15 Annual Gospel Jubilee at Chantilly Farm Friday- Saturday, June 21-22 Floyd Fandango (at FloydFest site) Saturday, July 13 Floyd Energy Fair at Chantilly Farm hosted by SustainFloyd Friday – Sunday, July 19-21 Floyd Auto Fair & Vintage Swap Meet at Chantilly Farm Thur. Fri. Sat., and Sun, July 24-28 Floydfest Saturday, August 10 Black Dog Beach Music Festival at Chateau Morrisette Winery Monday through Saturday, August 12-17 Floyd Plein Air Biennial

Friday – Sunday, August 29 – Sept 1 Floyd Yoga Jam Saturday, September 14 Floyd County Fair at Chantilly Farm Saturday, September 14 Healthy 5K Run/Walk Friday – Sunday, September 20-22 Buses at Chantilly – VW Bus Campout at Chantilly Farm

WEEKLY Music takes place in the town and county every Thursday through Sunday (Thursdays through October). Events include: • Small Town Summers concerts & Hotel Floyd Music in the Mountains series – free on Thursdays - every other week in the town park and at Hotel Floyd pavilion continues through October • Floyd Country Store, Friday Night Jamboree, Saturday afternoon American Afternoon music 12:00-3:00pm, Sunday afternoon music Jams, Oldtime and Bluegrass. Watch for special Saturday night concerts and dances • Wildwood Farm General Store, an affiliate site of Crooked Road, has free Bluegrass music every Saturday night throughout the year, Sunday music Jams every first and third Sunday afternoons, and monthly Cruise-Ins • Dogtown Roadhouse features music Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, downtown Floyd • Floyd Farmers Market, Saturdays through November, 9:00am1:00pm, downtown Community Market • Buffalo Mountain Brewery – hosts free music some nights Thursday through Saturday

Cycle Floyd Spring and Summer are perfect times to check out The Floyd County Bike Guide / Map in print and on-line. Available at the Floyd Visitor Center and on VisitFloydVA.com.

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A Fond Farewell After fifteen wonderful years, we at Green Label Organic: Sustainable Threads will be closing our wholesale business, as well as our store in Floyd.

Green Label Organic has been a joyful adventure from the very start. We began with the hope of doing something positive for the planet and for the people of the community. Of course, we were also seeking a way to help sustain ourselves, so we decided to apply our unique skills to reach these goals.

Rain combined her knowledge of all things organic, her commitment to the environment, and her extraordinary business skills with my knowledge of the clothing and T-shirt industry.

Together, we created a line of organic cotton clothing with positive messaging that was Made-in-America. We made it our company’s mission. As we like to say; we were “green” when green was still just a color!

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graphic designs, rapidly took us to places we never imagined were possible. We have sold nationally to Whole Foods Markets and REI Outfitters. We were even carried by a few branches of Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Dillard’s department stores. Over the years, we have sold to more than seven-hundred and fifty different retailers. And thanks to the internet, we had customers all over the world.

But now it’s time to retire. Not from life, but from the daily administration of running our business. We have grandchildren to love and places to see, and that will be our focus.

We want to thank our thousands of customers, so many of whom have become our friends. We met you at trade shows, green

festivals, and music events. We saw you every year in our store. We connected with you online from Seattle to Sweden. Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts, for all the positive feedback and support you have given us for the past fifteen years.

As we enter our final year of business, we will be offering tremendous bargains on our remaining inventory. Please come in to say hello and farewell, and perhaps pick up just one more of those super soft organic cotton T-shirts you have loved for so long. We look forward to seeing you and sharing our gratitude in person.

As we say goodbye, we ask that you always Respect Labor, Respect the Planet, and Respect Yourself. That has been our company motto for these past fifteen years.

To visit us and browse our final inventory, visit the store location at 210 W. Oxford Street in Floyd. Or, shop online at greenlabelorganic.com.

Gratefully, Rain & George Lipson

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Customize your own chocolate bar every Saturday, 1-3pm!

Cocoa Mia is a family-owned artisan chocolate salon. We offer an eclectic, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere in which to enjoy chocolate. Don’t know what you want? Let us help you find the right chocolate for you or a friend. We create hand-crafted truffles, caramels, cookies, croissants, and other chocolate confections,

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as well as sell chocolate bars made around the world. Enjoy Rocsato Rocsato Coffee Roasters coffee or our Coffee Roasters coffee or our house-made hot chocolate.

Melt away all the stresses of day with our sipping chocolate! We have gluten free, vegan, and a small selection of sugar free items that are sure to delight!

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One Artist’s Journey from a Neighbor’s Barn to a Purple One Five minutes from the Floyd traffic light, then up Canning Factory Road and around the corner on Epperly Mill Road, you will see two purple buildings on the right. This is where you will find artist Sydney Wellman, and her Purple Barn Studios.

Sydney grew up an only child at her family home in rural Peoria, Illinois. Many of her young days were spent watching the family’s neighbor, Fred, riding his beautiful white stallion out of the stables.

Sydney often visited that farm where she’d spend time with the horses; feeding them carrots while Fred’s wife, Elsie, waved from the farmhouse’s kitchen door. It was exactly the kind of simple, pastoral scene that many imagine for life in 1957.

The neighbor’s enormous barn fascinated the five-year old Sydney.

She loved everything about it. She loved how massive it was and she loved the aroma of the hay. Most of all, however, she loved the horses. It thrilled her to hear them whinny. Eventually, Sydney got a stubborn and sassy Shetland Pony that she boarded in that barn.

In the summer, Sydney’s mother would take her to Peoria’s Glen Oak Park, where there were pony rides and other children’s activities, including art lessons. A young art teacher there showed Sydney how to draw a house. She sat mesmerized while the roof, chimney, and shingles all magically appeared from the end of the ink pen. Something she knew well in real life was suddenly there on the paper in front of her. It was magic and it was life-changing. That moment sparked a passion for art that continued throughout Sydney’s education and into her graphic design career. Her personal artistic pursuits, however, led her down countless diverse paths before eventually becoming her priority.

Sydney lived in numerous homes and numerous cities throughout the years, but no matter where she went or what job paid the bills, her passion for art continued to grow. Her studio space, however, remained restricted to converted bedrooms and basements. While living in Pittsburg, Sydney quickly outgrew her small basement studio. Hopping over pieces drying on the floor, knocking over paint cans, and struggling for storage space convinced her it was time to expand. Because of her love for nature, Sydney envisioned a stand-alone building in the countryside where she could hear the birds while conceptualizing her art in the calm of nature’s peace.

Moving toward that goal in 2001, the art that had for so long been her hobby finally became Sydney’s profession. When deciding on a name for her studio, she remembered the barn she had loved so much from her childhood in Peoria. That barn, along with the purple that played a significant role in Sydney’s personal jewel-tone palette, became the inspiration for Purple Barn Studios.

Sydney created a website for the Studios, but eventually found an offsite building. Located five miles from her home, it had separate rooms for working and gallery space, as well as upstairs bedrooms for overnight artist retreats. It wasn’t close to nature, but it was close to perfect.

After a year, however, she got the chance to relocate. In Raleigh, North Carolina, Sydney was just three hours from her family in Floyd.

The Raleigh house had a large, dedicated studio space for working, teaching, and art display. It was also able to store all the paints, canvases, books, clay, fabrics, and papers Sydney used for all the mediums of her creation. Though the view included trees and bird feeders, Raleigh was not her destination. Final stop…Floyd, Virginia.

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Floyd, she found beautiful Epperly Mill Road rambling through sprawling farmland.

Amid all the beautiful scenery, there was a four-acre, wooded lot; close enough to town for convenience, yet secluded and peaceful.

The cozy, two-story house, named Aubergine was built and painted purple in August of 2016. Serving as her mountain retreat, Sydney could visit with family and spend time enjoying the Floyd community. Sydney finally had a purple studio, even though it wasn’t quite a barn.

The loft was a small, A-frame space that was only tall enough to stand at the center. To work in such limited space, Sydney’s art would have to be small. This limitation, as well as constant trips up and down the stairs, inspired her to create a separate studio structure.

In May of 2018, the separate studio building was finished! The barn-shaped building was big enough to create and display art, and spacious enough to teach workshops. Located just a few steps away from the main house, a paved path allows visitors to walk from the parking area to the small deck in front where Sydney often sits to ponder, draw, and to watch the mountain winds playing through the trees. Finally, she can create while listening to birds and watching the butterflies.

In her mountain retreat, all the characters of nature pass through, bringing Sydney’s Muse along with them.

Inside, an ever-changing collection of paintings cover most of the wall space; reminders of past themes and Sydney’s intense palette. Except for the back wall, which is all windows. Scattered attractively are the Art Journals, Figurative Sculptures, and Two-Dimensional Art that Sydney produces in addition to her paintings. Sydney’s working areas are confined to a few 4x2 tables, allowing workshop students to enjoy their own workspace in a relaxed atmosphere.

From that first drawing as a five-year-old to her current paintings and everything in-between: it all shaped Sydney into the artist she is today: an old hippie with paint-coated hands and purple hair. That first pen-and-ink house lesson was the seed that would ultimately grow into Purple Barn Studios. Of course, little Sydney had no way of knowing then that her beloved studio would be at home, among family and friends in the Floyd County countryside.

Sydney welcomes visitors and students for Open Studios, Events, and Workshops. Purple Barn Studios will also be part of the Floyd Artisan Trail on June 7 – 9.

Visit www.purplebarnstudios.com to view Sydney’s portfolio, to check out her schedule of showings, and to see information about workshops. You can also visit Purple Barn Studios on Facebook, where you can contact Sydney about private studio visits.

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Camp Culture:

The Rising Popularity of Group Camping It’s no secret that the great outdoors is a huge draw for tourists to our part of Virginia. Camping has become an increasingly popular way to experience all that Floyd County and its surrounding areas have to offer.

According to a recent analysis from the North American Camping Report, more than seventy-seven million households have someone who camps at least occasionally. The report also indicates that the groups showing the most rapid increase in interest for camping are Millennials and Gen-Xers.

Whether camping as a family, venturing out with friends, or escaping the office with co-workers, never have there been so many options for spending a night under the stars in the Blue Ridge.

Group camping – often referred to as ‘buddy camping’ or ‘communal camping’ – is a fast-growing trend among travelers. To provide for this activity, Floyd County’s Chantilly Farm is hard at work on creating a village camping concept at their 200-acre campground and events venue. Guests will be given the option to choose from a variety of sites, including Creekside, Woodland, or premium sites that include electricity. All will be perfectly suited for group camping experiences.

“As the idea of community resonates with more and more people, we find that interest in group-camping has grown significantly. Whether it’s a team-building retreat, or just a group of friends, people want to step out into nature together where there are fewer distractions, so they can be present and truly connect,” says Ashleigh Ward, Chantilly Farm’s Director of Planning and Business Development.

Located on Franklin Pike in Southeastern Floyd County, Chantilly Farm has recently formed a partnership with Blue Mountain Adventures to provide new group-camping and glamping opportunities. These thoughtfully-designed spaces will feature shared fire pits, seating, picnic tables, bell tents and other fun elements, with plenty of space to pitch extra tents. Additionally, the camping areas will be in close proximity to Chantilly Farm’s recently-expanded hiking and mountain biking trails.

The very first installation at Blue Mountain Village is a 14’x16’ platform tent, complete with an 8’ covered porch, queen size bed, two comfy chairs that turn into single beds, a propane grill, potable water, silverware, dishes, table lanterns, and drinking glasses.

The venue is also adding a 9-hole disc golf leisure course, to be completed this spring.

To learn more about reserving a group-camping experience for your team, friends, or family, contact Ashleigh Ward at ashleigh@ chantillyfarm.com or call 540-808-4984.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A Little Monkey Business............................. 7 A New Leaf Galley .................................... 21 AmRhein’s Wine Cellars............................. 15 Anahata Education Center.......................... 19 Apple Ridge Farm....................................... 47 Bell Gallery and Garden............................. 27 Bent Mountain Bistro.................................. 36 Bent Mountain Lodge................................. 15 Bethesda “House of Mercy”....................... 25 Better Sofas................................................. 25 Blue Ridge Folklife Festival......................... 3 Blue Ridge Yurts......................................... 39 Bread Basket........................................ 6 & 27 Buffalo Mountain Ziplines.......................... 49 C.W. Harman & Son................................... 43 Chantilly Farm............................................ 27 Chateau Morrisette Winery......................... 33 Chestnut Springs Retreat............................. 36 Citizens ...................................................... 13 Cocoa Mia................................................... 45 Country Road Realty..................................... 9 Dogtown Roadhouse........................... 6, & 45 Elma’s Corners............................................ 27

Farm Credit of the Virginias....................... 31 Floyd Country Store.................................... 15 Floyd County Historical Society................. 41 Floyd Energy Fest......................................... 7 Floyd Farmers Market................................. 52 Floyd Fest................................................... 43 Floyd Jewelry.............................................. 22 Floyd Visitor Center.................................... 37 G.J. Ingram & Son........................................ 5 Green Label Organic................................... 51 Grifith Lumber Company............................ 15 Jerry & Connie’s House of Collectibles...... 15 Kesler Contracting...................................... 39 Mickey G’s........................................... 6 & 27 New Mountain Mercantile of Floyd........... 29 New River Valley Hearing.......................... 13 Phillips Real Estate..................................... 19 Phoenix Hardwoods........................ 6, 9, & 27 Purple Barn Studios...................................... 9 Ray’s Rest................................................... 29 Rorrer Well Drilling.................................... 21 SETEC........................................................ 19 Sinkland Farms........................................... 15

Slaughters’ Supermarket............................. 41 Spencers Body Shop................................... 25 Sticks & Stones Construction......................11 Stonehaven Inn............................................ 19 Streamline Timberframe............................... 4 T & E Small Engine.................................... 30 Tee’s Tax Resolution................................... 35 The Maggie................................................. 22 The Schroeder Law Firm, PC..................... 21 Thomas & Wall Real Estate.......................... 2 Tinbenders Inc..............................................11 Troika Contemporary Crafts....................... 47 Tuggle’s Gap Restaurant & Motel.............. 29 Under the Sun Tattoo.................................... 7 United Country Real Estate............... 11 & 29 Upon the Earth Construction........................ 9 Villa Appalaccia Winery & Vineyard...........11 Wildwood Farms General Store.................. 23 Willis Village Mart...................................... 19 Wills Ridge Supply..................................... 19 YesFloydVA.org................................ 37 & 50

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