Lexington/Rockbridge Chamber Guide

ROCKBRIDGE VIRGINIA

Balloon glow at Balloons Over Rockbridge. Photo by Pam Warburton.

Welcome to Rockbridge!

We are thrilled that you have found your way to our big backyard, and we can’t wait for you to experience all our community has to offer. From beautiful scenic drives through our county and lots to explore in our vibrant downtowns, there is something for everyone in Rockbridge. It is our role as the Chamber to ensure that our community is thriving, that our members are gathering to get to know one another, and to support the best interests of our business community.

I am often told that our community is bigger than ourselves, and I would have to agree. The abundance of natural resources, stellar restaurants, charming shops, opportunities for employment, and small-town hospitality is what makes Rockbridge a wonderful place to live, work, and play. In this annual guide you will hear stories of the past that are woven into stories of today; those who have fallen into or stumbled upon a wonderful place to call home. We hope that you will visit, explore, and fall in love with our community, just like we all have!

Cheers!

Tracy E. Lyons Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce Serving Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County

Cover inset: The iconic 611 steam locomotive, part of the Virginia Museum of Transportation, ran excursions between Goshen and Staunton in the fall of 2023, to the delight of thousands of riders and spectators.

Background: A Rockbridge sunrise. Photo by Felicia Harlin.

CHAMBER LEADERSHIP

Tracy E. Lyons Executive Director

2024 Officers

Ben Worth, President Mountain Gateway Community College

Janie Harris, Vice President James River Realty Communications Director

Stacy Stevens, Past President CornerStone Bank

Board of Directors

Corey Bachman Virginia Military Institute

Jennifer Bell City of Lexington, Treasurer

Katherine Brinkley Washington & Lee University

Anne Herring Herring Hall/USDA-RH

Ward Huffman Huffman Insurance Agencies, Inc.

Susan Kirby Rockbridge Farmers Co-op

Craig Lawhorn Vinyl Cuts / Washington & Lee University

Greg Madsen Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital

Jeff Pufahl Virginia Technology Services

John Stallard C.H.E.F.S. Catering Co.

Albert Vargas Goosehead Insurance

Tasha Walsh ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice

Lauren Welsh JPW Construction, LLC

Sheri Wilcox CornerStone Bank

Kelli Woodard Woodard Family Dental

Major NonGovernmental Employers

QUICK FACTS

Our name

Rockbridge County is named for the Natural Bridge of Virginia, located in the southern part of the county. The county was created in 1777, split off from Augusta County to the north. Lexington was established as the county seat. Lexington became an independent city in 1965. Buena Vista was chartered a city in 1892 following a dramatic growth in population fueled by a speculative boom in the western part of Virginia.

Climate

Measurements are from a reporting station in Lexington, VA.

Source: USClimateData.com

Average annual precipitation: 40.51 inches

Average annual snowfall: 14 inches

Average temp (fahrenheit):

January 33.6º April 55.2º

July 74.8º

October 56.1º

Average maximum temp (fahrenheit):

January 46º April 69º

July 87º

October 70º

Average minimum temp (fahrenheit):

January 22º

July 63º

April 39º

October 42º

Helpful Numbers & WEB Addresses

Emergency .............................................. 911

Chamber of Commerce ..... (540) 463-5375

www.lexrockchamber.com

Lexington & the Rockbridge Area Tourism ........................ (540) 463-3777

www.lexingtonvirginia.com

Lexington City Government (540) 462-3700

www.lexingtonva.gov

Buena Vista City Government ......................... (540) 261-8600

www.buenavistava.org

Rockbridge County Administrative Offices ........ (540) 463-4361

www.co.rockbridge.va.us

Buena Vista Police Department (Non-emergency) (540) 261-6174

www.buenavistava.org/city-services/ public-safety/police

Lexington Police Department (Non-emergency) ............... (540) 462-3705

www.lexingtonva.gov/gov/depts/police/ default.htm

Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office (Non-emergency) ............... (540) 463-7328

www.co.rockbridge.va.us/147/Sheriff

Photo by Claire Capron.

Rockbridge: An involved community

Volunteerism is alive and well here in Rockbridge. Looking out my office window, I see several dozen middle school students going around town pulling weeds, picking up trash and planting tulips in the downtown planters of Lexington. This was organized by Main Street Lexington in partnership with the Lexington City Schools. Our area has more than 125 non-profit organizations. That is an amazing number for a community the size of ours.

Local volunteer and civic groups add immeasurably to the quality of life in the Rockbridge area. From summer concerts in Lexington and Buena Vista parks; the Freedom Food Festival, featuring celebrity chefs and kitchens teaming up to raise money for local non-profits; our Rockbridge CAN community dinners where ‘everyone is welcome and dinner is always free’ to the Downtown Bike Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting, Festival of Trees, holiday parades and a myriad of other events and programs, Rockbridge area residents are involved in this community.

Residents at Kendal at Lexington sit on many local boards and serve in a variety of capacities in local organizations. And, it’s not just retirees that are involved in our community. Young people here also volunteer and serve on boards. You’ll always see friendly students helping out at RARA’s Community Grocery, Lex-Rock Jaycee volunteers host the Rockbridge Community Festival, the Friday’s Alive Summer Concerts in Davidson Park and the Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble 5-k Run, using funds raised to support the efforts of local charities. Lime Kiln Theater was revived by a group of young people led by Spencer McElroy several years ago. The board of Hull’s Drive-in, our local non-profit outdoor movie theatre, has a diversity of ages and stages serving.

Another local tradition is the annual Rockbridge Christmas Basket program where funds are raised throughout the year to buy food for local families in need and toys for their children at the holidays. Every year, hundreds of volunteers gather at the Virginia Horse Center to pack tons of food and toys, serving 1,200 families across Rockbridge County.  Rockbridge Christmas Baskets traces back to 1948, when the Lexington Woman’s Club and the Lexington Junior Woman’s Club started the Santa Claus Truck to deliver food and toys to needy families at the holidays.

The natural beauty of the area is another of the many attributes that attract people to relocate here. Our climate with its four distinct seasons, access to The Chessie Trail, Glen Maury Park, Natural Bridge State Park and various outdoor recreational activities are also a draw. Our four colleges and universities have a strong impact on our community members, providing intellectual stimulation in the form of speakers, exhibits, concerts and events, most of which they generously open to the public.

Most folks love living in the Rockbridge area, and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Involvement in community and forming personal relationships that grow out of common interests is a big reason why. Rockbridge may not be unique in this, but our community is worth celebrating — here’s to this tradition continuing into the future.

Many community organizations are seeking volunteers to help them with their missions and to serve on their boards of directors. See the list of community organizations that are Chamber members on pages 49 and 50 in the Directory section of this guide and get involved.

GETTING HERE

Interstate

FROM I-81 SOUTH: Take Exit 175 to reach the southern end of the county at Natural Bridge and Glasgow. Exit 188 onto Route 60 will take you east to Buena Vista, or west to Lexington.

FROM I-81 NORTH: Exit 205 will take you to Raphine, Brownsburg or Vesuvius. Exit 200 to Route 11 South will take you to Fairfield. Exit 195 onto Route 11 South will take you into Lexington.

FROM I-64: Exit 43 to VA 708 will take you to Goshen. Exit 50 to Route 60 East will take you to Lexington.

Airport

Rail

Just 30 miles north of Rockbridge County, the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) offers the Valley convenient access to the world with daily flights onboard Contour Airlines to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and seamless connections beyond on American Airlines. All flights to/from SHD can be booked on AA.com from beginning to final destination in one transaction. On the day of your flight, enjoy complimentary parking close to the terminal, a quick check-in process, and worry-free luggage transportation. Travel from SHD is a far more convenient and cost-effective option than using a larger airport.

SHD also supports a robust level of business, corporate, and private aviation users daily. Many local companies utilize their own corporate aircraft and flight departments as a tool of efficiency and are dependent of SHD’s proximity to their operations in the Shenandoah Valley. Those operations are essential to our manufacturing, logistics, and medical sectors, in particular.

Rockbridge County is served by both Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads. Norfolk Southern’s tracks run down the eastern side of the county through Buena Vista, Glasgow and Natural Bridge Station. CSX crosses the southeastern and northwestern corners of the county. Amtrak service is available in Staunton, Roanoke, Lynchburg and Charlottesville.

Young farmers. Photo by Lindsey Stinnett.

Getting a Good Start

By Hope Huger

The Rockbridge area has a diversity of options, both public and private, for families wanting their child to benefit from pre-kindergarten experiences.

Both Rockbridge County Public Schools and Buena Vista City Public Schools operate preschool programs. Rockbridge County Schools has preschool classes at Fairfield Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Natural Bridge Elementary, and Central Elementary. This program is free for qualifying families. Children must turn 4 by Sept. 30 to be accepted. Additional information may be found on the Rockbridge County Public Schools website, www.rockbridge.k12.va.us, or over email, at theresa_bishop@rockbridge.k12.va.us.

Buena Vista’s preschool is located in F.W. Kling Elementary School. Due to limited availability, enrollment is evaluated by need. For more information or to fill out at application, visit bvcps.net and select Kling Elementary.

The YMCA Early Learning Center offers a full-time preschool, from Monday to Friday ranging between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and accepts children from 2 to 5 years old. The cost of this preschool is calculated by income. Located on Magnolia Square in Lexington, this preschool accepts children from Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge and can be reached by phone at (540) 461-8720, or by email at gwhitmore@ ymcavbr.org.

Rockbridge County Preschool Off the Bus has a unique approach, bringing preschool to families living in Rockbridge County. This preschool rotates between Effinger, Fairfield, Goshen, and Glasgow, on different days of the week, and classes run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Acceptance is on a first-come first-serve basis, and children must be at least 3 years old. For more information on Preschool off the Bus, contact Edwina Shafer at (540) 461-1887. Inquiries can also be made at the Goshen library, (540) 997-0351.

The Shenandoah Preschool’s mission is “To provide an inclusive and open environment for preschool children as an outreach to the surrounding communities.” Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. To contact this preschool, call (540) 463-7195 or email director@ shenandoahpreschool.com.

Yellow Brick Road is a nonprofit early learning center, accepting children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Price is calculated by the age of the child. Located on Yellow Brick Road in Lexington, this facility’s regular hours between 7:45 a.m. and 4 p.m., with extended hours running from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. It can be reached at (540) 4627344, or by emailing YBRearlylearning@ gmail.com.

Other preschools are operated by local churches and religious organizations.

The St. Patrick Preschool is operated through St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, on West Nelson Street, Lexington. Founded in 2006, this school describes its mission

as “Providing learning experiences for both spiritual and moral development.” Preschool hours are between 8:30 a.m. and noon, with the option of three, four, or five days a week. A child must be 2 1/2 by Oct. 1 to be enrolled in this preschool. For more information, call (540) 463-3533.

The Rockbridge Christian Academy operates a 4-year-old kindergarten every day of the week from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Located at 21 Snowy Egret Lane in Lexington, this school can be reached by calling 540-463-5456 or emailing info@rockbridgechristianacademy.org.

Two Montessori schools also operate in Rockbridge, Woods Creek Montessori and Earthsong Community School. Woods Creek Montessori describes its practice as “based in respect and enhanced by an atmosphere of mutual trust that develops naturally between people who care about themselves, each other and the greater world.” This school accepts children ages 1 to 6, and operates between 8:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with after-school programs from 3 to 5:30 pm. It can be reached at (540) 463-6461. Earthsong Community School is located on North Lewis Street in Lexington. For more information, call (540) 464-1346.

Preschools provide an enriching experience for kids, and for some, also function as childcare for some. Space is limited in many of these programs, so early registration is a good idea.

RETIREMENT at Kendal

By Hope Huger

For years, Rockbridge County has been developing into a hotspot for retirement, and with good reason too. From the many community volunteer programs and festive downtown events to the county’s quiet hiking trails and good ol’ Virginian camaraderie, Rockbridge County inspires folks to stay active and community-focused throughout their retirement.

Kendal at Lexington is a retirement community, offering homes for independent retirees and those in need of assisted living. As a Life Plan (CCRC) community, Kendal at Lexington is one of twelve Kendal seniorliving facilities located throughout the United States.

The retirement facility has attracted local and migrant retirees to Lexington, many of whom have embraced Rockbridge County as their home, contributing their talents and energy to the broader Rockbridge community.

Kendal resident Dennis Bussey embodies the active lifestyle of a typical Kendal retiree. After just two years of moving to the area, Bussey has been brightening the area in a unique way — by cleaning gravestones!

Collaborating with groups such as the Lexington Woman’s Club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Historic Lexington Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, Washington & Lee students, Bussey has cleaned gravestones at five of the county’s cemeteries.

His goal is to receive permission from the city councils of Lexington and Buena Vista for the cities’ cemeteries, and to gain access to the 29 cemeteries in Rockbridge County.

While cemeteries and the history behind the gravestone are a passion of Bussey’s now, they weren’t always. Originally from San Diego, CA, Bussey moved to Richmond, VA to be with his children and grandchildren, and at the time, he didn’t know much about the historical significance of the capitol. It was in Richmond where he was exposed to centuries of history along the hiking trails he would walk. “In Richmond, you’re walking over history all the time,” Bussey said in an interview in March.

He enjoyed exploring historic Richmond, but at first, he wasn’t looking for a job as a historian, he was searching for a hiking group. Dennis became the administrator for a MeetUp group named the Cary Street Hikers, which he later renamed to James River Hikers. What began as a group of seven people has now grown into a MeetUp group of 4,936 members.

One of the trails along the James River that Bussey would lead his crew edged a dilapidated stone structure — a mill built by William Fousheé, Richmond’s first mayor. Finding the history interesting, Bussey did his research and was able to share his knowledge on the group’s next hike; One of the hikers gave Dennis the idea to begin giving history tours while they hike. Liking this idea, Dennis once again renamed his MeetUp organization to James River Hikers — Hiking with History.

This version of the group began taking public service initiatives, serving Richmond by cleaning graffiti off bridges and maintaining invasive plants. Their next step was raising the capital to get a historic plaque for the William Fousheé mill. Bussey wanted to dig deeper into the past of Fousheé, so he took his crew to Shockoe Hill Cemetery to visit the grave of the old mayor. Bussey was dismayed by how weathered Fousheé’s headstone was, immediately inquiring the rules of cleaning it.

After that, they moved through the rest of Shockoe Hill Cemetery, cleaning hundreds of gravestones since Fousheé’s.

Bussey quickly learned that the process for cleaning grimy headstones is much easier than one might think, especially with a biodegradable chemical solution called D2. In five easy steps, Bussey gets immediate gratification as 30 percent of the stone’s imperatives are removed; first he soaks the dry stone with D2, then sprays the stone with water, and waits for fifteen minutes. He returns to the stone and uses a softbristle brush to scrub the stone, and finally he re-sprays it with D2. With time, the headstone will become even cleaner as the chemical gnaws away at the germs and protects it against future corrosion.

Bussey has faced some setbacks with this endeavor. Having met with various members of Lexington City Council, Bussey has been told that he must contact the families of whom the gravestones belong for permission to clean the stone. Bussey respects Council’s caution, saying, “Every one of these cemeteries and every one of these stones is sacred ground.” While Bussey commends Council for wanting to respect the families, he does admit that it is extremely difficult to locate them even with city records.

Bussey shifted his priorities to the gravestones of veterans, which resonates with him as a Vietnam veteran himself. After working closely with Councilmember Marilyn Alexander, Bussey received permission to clean veteran headstones in both municipal cemeteries – Oakgrove Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery.

Often, Dennis receives requests to clean the gravestones of parents and relatives of his neighbors at Kendal, to which he grabs his D2 and soft-bristle brush.

Dennis Bussey cleaning a gravestone in Oak Grove Cemetery.

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CHEERS! Vineyards, Breweries and Cideries

The once-sleepy, rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley have quickly become the pulsating heartbeat of Virginia’s wine and beer industry, captivating locals, and tourists alike. Developing into one of the area’s leading industries, the many vineyards, breweries, and cideries offer patrons a variety of ways to spend a relaxing afternoon in Rockbridge County. For visitors, these businesses sell the county’s easygoing culture. For locals, these places create an atmosphere that perpetuates and fosters our vibrant community.

The Shenandoah Valley is a prime location for these grape-growers, beer-brewers and cider-makers.

The mountain air and sun benefit the industry in more ways than grape production. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail, all of these venues are ready-made with an incredible view. Whether you’re celebrating a long day of hiking with a nice cold beer, or grabbing an after-work beverage, the outdoor dining experience offered by Rockbridge County’s vineyards and breweries soothes the soul and enables all guests to connect with the area’s lush nature.

Local wineries and breweries compete with those across the state, returning from contests year after year with resounding accolades. Recently, Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery, Jump Mountain Vineyard, and Ecco Adesso Vineyard all received awards from the Virginia Governor’s Cup — one of the highest regarded competitions in the state.

Naturally, its soil is rich with nutrients like limestone. Virginia’s temperate climate proves essential to grape production as water drains freely through the soft, warm soil and the warmer temperatures allow grapes to ripen more easily, resulting in higher sugar levels, higher alcohol content, and a richer flavor.

In fact, the rural character of Rockbridge County was an inspiration for several of the vintners in the area, including Mary Hughes and David Vermillion who named their vineyard after a celebrated peak in Goshen Pass, Jump Mountain.

The rise of the craft beer and wine industry in Virginia has only occurred within the last 20 years. The first wave of wineries exploded in the 1970s, and by the early 1990s, there were about 40 wineries in the state. Now, there are approximately 400 wineries.

The success of the Shenandoah Valley doesn’t stop there. While visiting vineyards and breweries is an afternoon experience, the joy of a Jump Mountain “Borderland” or a Devil’s Backbone “Vienna Lager” can be found available for retail and enjoyed in the comforts of home.

Facing page, top left: Cheers at Rockbridge Vineyard and Brewery. Top center: Apples from Halcyon Days’ orchard are available at the cidery in season. Top right: A beer or spirit complements a meal from the kitchen at Devils Backbone’s Outpost.

The barn at Rockbridge Vineyard and Brewery where the wine and beer tasting rooms are located.

Cider production at Halcyon Days Cider Company.

The taproom at Devils Backbone Outpost.

Businesses thrive in Rockbridge County, and if the many wineries and breweries in the area prove one thing, it’s that a community oriented around neighborly camaraderie is critical to growth and success.

Tara Orebaugh — general manager of Ecco Adesso Vineyard — said it best, “Everything in Rockbridge County is about community and camaraderie. We rely on each other’s support, wholeheartedly. We have so much appreciation for our Vine to Wine Club members, guests, neighbors, the North Rockbridge Trail, and local businesses. It truly takes a village in more ways than one.”

Adding to the diversity of beer choices in Rockbridge are Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery in the southern part of Rockbridge, which opened in 2016. Lexington’s only downtown microbrewery, Heliotrope, opened on Main Street in 2019. Featuring a rotating menu of brews, sourdough pizza, salads and appetizers, many with ingredients locally-sourced, it has become a popular with locals and visitors. Rockbridge Vineyard added a brewery to the existing winery in 2020.

Alongside the wine industry’s expansion in Rockbridge, entrepreneurs began starting small breweries and cideries. Both are a natural in this rural county. Good water and good soil for growing apples and pears make for a good product, and local brewers and cider makers have taken advantage.

The first local microbrewery was Blue Lab Brewing, which opened in 2011 but closed six years later. But other brewers were looking at the area as possible sites. Devils Backbone Brewing Co., which started in Nelson County in 2008 as a microbrewery and restaurant, was expanding and looking for a location for a production brewery. Rockbridge County offered the advantages of good water, access to transportation, and a great site for both the brewery and tasting room. Devils Backbone opened its Outpost brewery in 2012, and has expanded multiple times since. One expansion added a much larger taproom, kitchen and indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Cider has become a popular alternative to beer and wine, and Rockbridge’s Halcyon Days Cider Co. is a must if you like the crisp taste of apple or pear cider. Produced from the fruit of heirloom trees, Halcyon offers an array of ciders from dry to sweeter. The cidery itself is a story, with production in a 1940s milking barn and the tasting room in an 1860s log cabin relocated to the property.

The Lexington and Rockbridge Area Tourism Office is a robust force in the county that advocates for local businesses, giving them tools and resources to expand. Among other things, the tourism office has offered customer service training and recruited writing groups that have brought media attention to the area.

In Rockbridge County, neighbors help neighbors.

Proprietors share their commodities amongst each other keeping their products local to the area. Rather than competing against each other, they band together. The North Rockbridge Trail — which features Ecco Adesso Vineyard, Jump Mountain Vineyard, and Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery — maps out a tourist itinerary of northern Rockbridge and the must-see places in the area.

Whether you’re a tourist or a local, a wine lover or a beer drinker, a 21 year old or a 71 year old, you’ll find peace in the rolling mountains of the Shenandoah Valley.

Honest Labor, one of the many music groups that plays on weekends at Rockbridge Vineyard and Brewery.

The extensive facility at Devils Backbone’s location north of Lexington encompasses The Outpost Taproom and Kitchen, beer production and the separate packaging building.

Rockbridge Vineyard

By Hope Huger

Not far off in Raphine, near the steady drone of vehicles on I-81 but hidden by the blinding lights of truck stops and gas stations, there’s an old, quaint dairy farm. Though, anyone driving by will be surprised to see 18 acres of grape vines as opposed to grazing dairy cows. They’ll notice too, this isn’t just any old grape farm but Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery — the winery that has been transforming the viticulture industry in Rockbridge County since 1993.

Originally from Williamsburg, Owner and Vintner Shep Rouse came to the Shenandoah Valley with a dream of establishing his own business and becoming a renowned winemaker. He grew up visiting Rockbridge County as a child at Camp Maxwelton, and later returned as a student attending Washington and Lee University.

Rouse truly fell in love with the wine business after traveling to Germany for a year post-graduation. When he returned to the United States, Rouse attended UC Davis where he received a master’s degree in Enology, the study of fermentation.

His dreams turned into reality; in 1989, Rouse and his wife, Jane, planted five acres of grapevines. Now, Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery consists of 18 acres and some apple trees for its developing cidery.

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery has available still and sparkling wine, approximately eight beers on tap, and a few batches of hard cider. The winery is open to guests seven days a week and the brewery is open for business four days out of the week. Throughout the season, the vineyard hosts live music and festivals featuring vendors, artists and craftsmen, and food trucks. Wine production began at 400 cases of wine a year. Eventually, production increased to 10,000 cases a year, but has been reduced to 6000 cases as a result of the post-pandemic economy. The Raphine vineyard offers a dynamic wine selection from Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Vignoles.

Jane Rouse attributes Rockbridge Vineyard’s long-term success to their staff. She said, “…we have amazing staff and always have had. Shep makes excellent wine. Our staff know it well and enjoy serving it to our guests. When people come into our tasting and tap rooms, they are welcomed as guests and our goal is to be sure they leave having had a relaxing, interesting, and enjoyable time.”

Ecco Adesso Vineyards

By Hope Huger

Take a deep breath, find comfort in a beautiful view, and let your shoulders relax with the first sip of an Ecco Adesso Chardonnay.

Meaning “Here Now,” Cierra and Michael Weatherly invested in the vineyard in 2020 when they needed an escape from the Covid world. The Appalachian Mountains surrounding their farm at Skyline Meadows near Fairfield proved to be the perfect place for the couple to relax, explore nature, and raise their children.

Originally from Nelson County, the Weatherlys were inspired by the quaint European vineyards they enjoyed in their travels abroad, and they found the same spirit in the rolling mountains of the Blue Ridge.

Ecco Adesso Vineyard is a 350-acre operation with 150 of those acres open to guests, and what began as one acre of grapevines has quickly expanded into 20. Ecco Adesso produces 12 of its own grape varieties — including but not limited to Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Riesling, and Merlot. While most of the vineyard’s production takes place on-site, they do collaborate with their sister winery, Williamsburg Winery.

The Fairfield farm has received numerous awards for its wines. Most recently, the vineyard won first place in the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup for its 2022 New World Virginia Chardonnay. It also received silver medals for its 2021 Primo Bianco Chardonnay Weatherly Family Reserve, 2022 New World Virginia Cabernet Franc, and the 2022 Old World Virginia Chardonnay as well as a bronze medal for the 2022 Old World Virginia Cabernet Franc.

Ecco Adesso takes the word ‘vineyard’ to the next level, opening the property to guest boarding, weddings and events, and tastings in the winery. With four guest houses, the Weatherlys invite visitors to stay and, “…leave all their troubles at the gate and enjoy their family, friends, and all that nature has to offer.”

Ecco Adesso also does its fair share of giving-back to the community through Vet First Inc., which employs veterans to maintain the property and its gardens. All of the crops grown by the veterans are donated to local food banks. Ecco Adesso and the veterans of Vet First Inc. have donated about 7000 pounds of food with a goal to donate one billion pounds by 2032.

Jump Mountain Vineyards

By Hope Huger

Ahidden gem nestled in the rolling hills of Rockbridge Baths is Jump Mountain Vineyard. Owned by Mary Hughes and David Vermillion, the vineyard strives to produce European-style wines authentic to the character of rural Rockbridge County.

The couple purchased the 32-acre farm in 2006 with a horticultural dream to grow grapes throughout their retirement. In 2008, they planted the vineyard’s first grapevine, which quickly flourished into the operation it is today — maintaining three acres of grapes, manufacturing and selling wines, and hosting weekend tastings at the winery. Jump Mountain wine is now also sold at retail in local stores and restaurants.

Ninety-five percent of Jump Mountain’s grapes are grown on the property with the rest being sourced from Mulberry Grove Vineyard in Brownsburg. Hughes takes pride in their experimentation with unusual grape varieties, including reds grapes like Tannat, Lagrein, and Refosco, and whites like Gruner Veltliner, an Austrian white grape known for being rich in flavor.

Jump Mountain’s dynamic wine selection has earned multiple awards with their most recent accomplishment being first place in the 2023 Shenandoah Cup Wine Competition. The Shenandoah Cup celebrates winemakers and superior grapegrowing conditions in the Shenandoah Valley. Jump Mountain has also been acknowledged for their 2019 red wine, “Borderland.”

Before the vineyard, Hughes and Vermillion were both employed at the University of Virginia — Vermillion as a technical analyst in the school’s Information Technology department and Hughes as a language professor and then as a landscape architect.

Situated with a view of the property’s namesake, the couple settled in the area for the soil, which is rich in sandstone and limestone and has proven to benefit their grapes.

Hughes attributes some of the vineyard’s success to the “tremendous support” of the Rockbridge County community from neighbors and other local wineries to the Lexington-Rockbridge Tourism Board and the North Rockbridge Trail association.

While Jump Mountain Vineyard is closed to the public throughout the winter season, on-site operations resume in April, bringing back delicious European-style wines to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Halcyon Days Cider Company

By Hope Huger

In Colonial America, cider was the most common beverage, and even children drank it in a diluted form. In many places, the water was not safe to drink and most homesteads had an apple orchard. Pressing and fermenting fresh apple juice was the easiest way to preserve the large fruit harvest. In rural communities, taxes, wages and tithes were often paid in cider. It was also the basis for other products, such as vinegar, which was used to preserve fresh foods and for other purposes around the farm.

In this American tradition, Halcyon Days Cider Company is a unique addition to Rockbridge’s locavore/craft beverage scene. Halcyon Days makes small batches of hard cider using over 50 varieties of apples from the 2000 trees on the property seven miles south of Lexington on Rt. 11.

The family owners grow, pick, and press the apples for juice, ferment and then mature the cider for two to six months. They then carbonate, bottle and label each batch by hand.

The many varieties of apples allows the cidermaker to create a variety of flavors and to control the sweetness of the final product. Typically, the cidery will have up to a dozen varieties of their ciders for tasting and purchase, ranging from semisweet to dry. Their focus is primarily to use heirloom cider apple varieties in their blends. The alcohol content varies, but is similar to that of craft beers.

The cidery is the first in Rockbridge County, but part of a chain of Virginia cideries in an informal ‘Cider Trail.”

While the cidermaking is accomplished in a new state-of-the-art production building, the rest of the facility is refurbished from historic Rockbridge County structures. An existing 1940s milk barn that was used in dairy farming in an earlier use of the property has been renovated into seating space and a large family game room. A covered breezeway connects the milk barn building to the tasting room, which is in a reconstructed 19th century log cabin moved to the site from North Mountain.

If making hand-crafted ciders in a unique setting wasn’t enough, the grove of dwarf apple trees on the knoll above the cidery is a story in itself. The trees grow along wires, much like those at vineyards, and the grove itself is laid out in the design of a labyrinth. The labyrinth, which is a larger version of the same design the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France, and leads one on a continuous path to the center at the top of the hill. Historically, the 13th century labyrinth at Chartres is representative of a pilgrim’s quest for the holy land, and the design has been duplicated in many places.

Devils Backbone Brewing Co.

By Hope Huger

Beer drinkers can be very loyal to their favorite brew. Many Rockbridge residents claim loyalty to their own locally-produced Vienna Lager, brewed by Devils Backbone Brewing Co. And we are not alone — Men’s Journal named Vienna Lager one of the “Best 100 Beers in the World,” and Food & Wine included it in its list of “50 Best American Lagers.” Besides Vienna Lager, Devils Backbone produces an array of perennial and seasonal beers, and has branched out into distilling and selling prepared packaged cocktails as well.

Devils Backbone Brewing Co. was started in Nelson County, just over the Blue Ridge from Rockbridge in 2008. The founders, Steve and Heidi Crandall, had sampled craft beers on a ski trip in the Alps, and were amazed at the flavors. The small facility near Wintergreen grew rapidly, and the company needed a larger production facility with good water, land and access to transportation. They found the perfect spot in 2012 about two miles north of Lexington. Called The Outpost, the facility has expanded and expanded again. Originally projected to produce 10,000 barrels of beer in its first decade, the Outpost instead produced almost 45,000 barrels in its first three years.

Besides the brewery itself, The Outpost features a taproom and kitchen, with indoor and outdoor dining. Live music and trivia nights add to the fun.

In 2016, The Crandalls sold the company to Anheuser-Busch, joining a portfolio of breweries within The High End, A-B’s business unit comprising craft and import brands. Some people, while not necessarily upset by the sale, wondered, why do it now?

Here, too, Crandall had an answer. “There’s a life cycle to growing a brewery,” he explained. “It’s an incredibly fast-growing business — Devils Backbone will be receiving its second award this year for the fastest growing manufacturing company in Virginia. Not only that, DBB is among the fastest growing craft breweries in the country. We could have stayed static, but that would have been the death knell for our business. You can’t survive if you do that. We were built to grow.”

The sale to Anheuser-Busch doesn’t appear to have dimmed the appeal of Devils Backbone’s beers and other products, and the added capacity has made the company’s offerings available over a much wider area. Vienna Lager, DB’s signature IPA, Eight Point, and many other of its beers and spirits can be found all over the Mid-Atlantic area.

Today, Devils Backbone is one of the larger employers in the Rockbridge area .

Enjoying a pint and a plate of food on The Outpost’s deck overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains on a warm summer evening, right here where the magic happens is pretty special.

Oh, and the derivation of the name, Devils Backbone? That was the name given to these steep mountains by colonial surveyors, including Peter Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson’s father, in the early 1700s.

Local Breweries, Cideries and Wineries

Devils Backbone Brewing Co,

Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery

Halcyon Days Cider Company

Heliotrope Brewery

Ecco Adesso Vineyards

Jump Mountain Vineyard

Lexington Valley Vineyard

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery

See the Member Directory, starting on page 37, for more information.

“Wine cheers the sad, revives the old, inspires the young, makes the weary forget his toil.”

— Lord Byron

“Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer.

Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.”

— Dave Barry

LIVE IT

in Lexington and Buena Vista Bring Downtown Back Main Street Programs

The downtowns of both Lexington and Buena Vista are much more vibrant that many small towns in America, partly because they both have Virginia Main Street-affiliated organizations. Both are college towns, which also makes a difference in maintaining a healthy downtown area. The Main Street program adds a level of organization and focus to preserving a community’s downtown.

The Virginia Main Street Program uses a proven “Four Point Approach” created by Main Street America to achieve economic revitalization in the context of historic preservation. The Main Street Approach is centered around Transformation Strategies, which articulates a focused, deliberate path to revitalizing or strengthening a downtown or commercial district’s economy. The program is organized around four points: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization.

Main Street Lexington, traces back to a group called Lexington Rising, formed in 2013 with the specific goal of resurrecting an organization similar to the defunct Lexington Downtown Development Association (LDDA.) LDDA was the organization that qualified the city to be a Designated Virginia Main Street community from the 1990s until 2006.

The organizers of Lexington Rising saw the void that LDDA had left. There was mounting concern in early 2013 about the increase in storefront vacancies in downtown Lexington. A small group of downtown stakeholders and advocates determined to start a downtown organization. After meeting privately for several months, a public meeting was held in May 2013, drawing more than 50 people interested in getting involved.

The organizers saw the blueprint of the Main Street Program as an effective organizational model. By early June, an initial board of directors was formed and committee chairs were named. On the basis of the creation of the local downtown organization, Lexington had put in a bid to be selected for inclusion in the Virginia Main Street program, but wasn’t chosen, mainly due to the relative immaturity of Lexington’s program. Lexington Rising did become an Affiliate Member of the Virginia Main Street program.

The Chamber had been funded by the city to manage its downtown promotions program since the demise of LDDA. Lexington City Council negotiated a plan to transition responsibility and the associated funding to Lexington Rising pending the organization’s incorporation.

Within days, the initial board met, and decided to adopt Main Street Lexington (MSL) as its official name. By fall, Main Street Lexington was deep into planning for the Lexington Christmas Parade, taking over that event from the Chamber. MSL also created two new community events in December 2013 — Rock the Bridge, celebrating the opening of the rebuilt Nelson Street Bridge, and the Jingle Bell 5K Run. Both events continue to this day, although Rock the Bridge is now a springtime event.

Top left: New businesses like Splash of Color Art Studio are opening in downtown Buena Vista, aided by Main Street Buena Vista.

Top right: The Freedom Food Festival in downtown Lexington every July is a collaborative effort by several local organizations, including Main Street Lexington.

Bottom left: A recent gathering of leaders and former leaders of Lexington and Buena Vista’s Main Street programs and the Chamber of Commerce Serving Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County.

Primarily on the basis of Main Street Lexington’s track record of accomplishment in partnership with the city, Lexington regained status as a designated Virginia Main Street community in March 2016.

Since its inception in 2013, Main Street Lexington has supported downtown businesses with promotions and seminars, brought people downtown with an ever-increasing slate of events, enhanced the appearance of downtown with planters, bike racks and the recently-completed Gateway Triangle Garden.It has also maintained a grant fund for local businesses for signs and awnings. A report issued on the occasion of MSL’s tenth anniversary in October 2023 said that in those ten years, MSL had welcomed 46 new businesses to downtown Lexington, distributed $295,200 in relief funds during the Covid pandemic, kept $381,000 in the downtown economy through its gift certificate program, and awarded $32,955 in signage and awning grants. Over the past ten years, MSL filled 24 vacancies in the downtown.

“With tremendous support from civic and community leaders, business and property owners, local residents and visitors — along with our staff, board and volunteers — we have worked diligently to transform downtown Lexington into a vibrant and welcoming place,” MSL executive director Rebecca Logan said. “We are thrilled with the evolution of the downtown area and how much has been accomplished over the past decade.”

And those vacant storefronts that worried people back in 2013? There are virtually no empty storefronts in Main Street Lexington’s footprint today.

Downtown Buena Vista has had its share of setbacks over the years. Flooded in 1969 and 1985, many businesses left after the second flood, leaving vacancy as a major problem. Deterioration and lack of tenants resulted in several older buildings in the downtown being torn down. Things began to change n 2017 when Roanoke developer Ed Walker bought a number of buildings in the downtown area, including the old Courtesy Motors building. He also created GOBV!, which he characterized as a “multiyear, communityoriented, non-profit real estate project.” The Covid pandemic slowed that initiative, and Walker sold off the properties to local entrepreneurs. But a seed was planted.

Mountain Gateway Community College acquired the Courtesy building, though a purchase donation from Buena Vista native Joseph Wilson, with plans to convert it into the Wilson Workforce and Entrepreneurial Center. The Advancement Foundation has converted the former Mundet-Hermitite plant into the Agricultural Innovation Center and added space for the Virginia Innovative Accelerator.

Main Street Programs , continued on page 28

Top left: A mural in downtown Buena Vista is emblematic of the renaissance in the downtown area. Top center: Putting up the Christmas tree in downtown Buena Vista, where the Town Square project is coming in the spring of 2024. Top right: Lexington’s downtown bustles with shops, restaurants and offices.

Bottom right: Buena Vista’s Mountain Days each October is a popular annual event.

Main Street Programs , continued from page 27

As Walker was winding down his efforts, a revitalization plan for downtown was released in early 2021. One element of the plan called for creating a Main Street program, which started up in January 2022. By the fall of 2022, there was a definite positive vibe in downtown Buena Vista. Seventeen businesses had opened, main in the downtown since the first of the year. Most of Walker’s buildings had been sold or were under contract. Five new startup businesses had opened in the Innovative Accelerator.

The US Department of Commerce awarded a $3 million grant to Mountain Gateway’s real estate foundation to help fund the redevelopment of the Courtesy Building. The Rockbridge Area Health Center opened a new medical and behavioral health office in downtown next to its existing dental clinic. Augusta Health also opened a primary care facility in downtown.

In January 2023, Main Street Buena Vista was accepted into Virginia Main Street’s Mobilizing Main Street Tier, a two-year program that helps prepare local organizations to successfully obtain the Advancing Virginia Main Street designation and Main Street America accreditation.

Top left: Shops in the Gin Hotel building in downtown Lexington. Top center: Ribbon cutting opening the Buena Vista location of Focus Fitness. Top right: Lexington’s Candlelight Processional, organized by Main Street Lexington, officially kicks off the holiday season.

Bottom left: Main Street Lexington participates in events every fall welcoming new college students to the community. Bottom center: Signage in downtown Buena Vista. Bottom right: Hanging out at Straws in Buena Vista.

In February 2023, Brooke Dalton, a Buena Vista native, was hired as the Executive Director for Main Street Buena Vista. Since then, downtown has welcomed several new businesses, including Art on Magnolia, Little Beasties, Splash of Color, Asunder Coffee Roasters, Elizabeth Loughead Massage, and Salon 122 West. Under Dalton’s leadership, Main Street Buena Vista also implemented successful marketing campaigns and community events to attract more visitors and support local businesses. The revitalization efforts led to increased foot traffic and a renewed sense of community pride in downtown Buena Vista.

Main Street Buena Vista’s efforts have not only encouraged new businesses, but they have also fostered a sense of community through beautification projects. This spring, work will begin on the city’s first phase of the Town Square Project. The project aims to create a vibrant gathering space for residents and visitors alike, with plans for a farmers market pavilion, outdoor seating, green space, a stage, public restrooms and art installations. The Town Square Project is expected to further enhance the downtown area and promote economic development in Buena Vista.

Dalton said, “I love my hometown and feel fortunate to be a part of its revitalization. I’m excited about all of the new businesses that have come in and believe we have only just begun to realize our full potential. The addition of the Town Square Project will provide a central hub for community events and activities, enhancing the overall quality of life in Buena Vista. It’s amazing to see how these changes are bringing people together and instilling a greater sense of pride in our community.”

Informing the Rockbridge area since 1801

Informing the Rockbridge area since 1801

20 W. Nelson St., Lexington ◆ (540) 463-3113

20 W. Nelson St., Lexington ◆ (540) 463-3113

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“Exceptional Product, Enjoyable Experience, Predictable Results”

Welsh Construction, Inc.

540.464.1008

www.welshconstruction.com

15-A North Randolph Street, Lexington VA 24450

RWork IT

New Technology, Old Challenges

By Tom Stanley

obots that milk cows, drones that check livestock and crops, GPSguided sprayers pinpoint pest problems, sensors monitor barn environments and transmit information to farmers with a text or mobile app, genetically modified crops consistently give higher yields . . .

All these whiz-bang technologies are being applied on farms in Rockbridge and yet fewer families in Rockbridge make their living from farming than did ten years ago. New technologies are doing exactly what new technologies have been doing for the past 200 years: improving labor efficiency, increasing productivity, making food cheaper, helping large farms get larger, and . . . squeezing out small farms.

Top: New equipment makes haying easier than years ago, but weather and climate still are the ultimate drivers of farm productivity.

Right: Digital displays provide much more data to farmers.

‘Agriculture is Virginia’s number one industry’ is a statement often repeated when we speak of agriculture’s importance to the region and the truth of this statement is derived from economic measures of farm output and value-added products produced in Virginia. By these conventional economic measures, agriculture’s preeminence in Virginia’s economy appears to be largely derived from the value-added poultry and pork products and the employment these food industries bring to the communities where they are located.

A look at agricultural statistics closer to home may leave one wondering about the importance of the local agriculture economy when we see just how few people in Rockbridge County actually make their living from farming. Based on an analysis of the available agricultural statistics and a knowledge of the existing farm operations in Rockbridge, one comes to the realization that probably fewer than 20 households make their living from operating a farm. If we add the households that derive a living from employment by a farm operation, Rockbridge still has fewer than 35 families that can point to production agriculture as the primary source of their income.

So why is agriculture such a big deal in Rockbridge? This publication highlights the innovation and energy of locally owned and operated businesses. In that spirit, this article spotlights a diverse and somewhat difficult to define demographic we can call “community farmers”.

A look at USDA Agricultural statistics shows us that in addition to some 17 full-time farms, Rockbridge has at least another 620 community farmers who, while depending on off-farm income, are the stewards of some 36,000 acres of cropland, 53,000 acres of pastureland, and 39,000 acres of forestland. These community farmers are the primary support for three retail farm supply outlets in Rockbridge, the sales and service of a huge inventory of equipment from chainsaws to tractors, and are patrons of a range of professional services from attorneys to veterinarians.

It is to community farmers (large and small, however one chooses to measure them) our nation now turns to help address the environmental damage we have done to our planet while functioning as a reservoir of resilience as catastrophic weather trends and international events have highlighted the fragility of our modern food system. In this light, opportunities abound for community farmers large and small and we need them all. Whether they are planting a field to pollinator-friendly plants, picking blackberries to give to a neighbor, gathering calves to sell at the local sale barn, or planting soybeans for export, our community farmers should be encouraged and empowered to feed us and steward our precious natural resources.

There is some exciting emerging technology that will help both large and small farms like GPS electronic fences that control where livestock graze, remote sensing and monitoring equipment that allows the farmer to monitor crop and animal wellbeing, and other technologies yet to be realized. But the need for old-fashioned hands-on stewardship is still the same. For instance; planting, protecting, and nurturing trees still requires people power. High quality trees strategically located that can provide shade, windbreaks, and slow the movement of storm water is an increasing need. Maintaining soil fertility and growing legumes (like clover and alfalfa) demands the eye and the hand of a human being. Fertile soils support robust plant life and legumes in particular have the ability to sequester both nitrogen and carbon from the atmosphere while enhancing soil and animal productivity and health. These are practices that benefit the planet, the locality, and any farm, large or small.

Viewed in this light, the work of our community farmers enhances the resilience of Rockbridge, empowering our community to weather the literal and figurative storms the future will inevitably bring. Community farmers are important partners that can help drive Rockbridge commerce and strengthen our communities.

What can we do to enhance this partnership? How do we empower our local farms to generate more income and further enhance their contribution to the Rockbridge community? Just remembering to accommodate farm activities on our rural roads is helpful. There are some public policy initiatives that could empower more small farms to market locally produced food products. But just as this publication raises the public’s awareness of local businesses, so too Rockbridge residents are encouraged to actively seek opportunities to buy products from local farms whenever possible. At the same time, our farmers engaged in contract poultry, dairy, beef cattle, and cash grain production are components of our national food systems and their participation in these industries provides geographic that reduces risk for our food system.

Rockbridge is blessed with a rich diversity of commerce and economic activity. Agriculture’s role in this commerce enhances diversity, resilience, and community.

Top left: GPS electric fencing help keep cattle from overgrazing pastureland.

Top center: Digital technology accessible on tablets helps farmers track crop growth and health.

Top right: Windbreaks in the form of trees planted bordering fields can prevent erosion from wind and stormwater.

Bottom left: Harvesting corn at Ingleside Dairy.

HOW TO START A BUSINESS IN ROCKBRIDGE

Looking to begin your journey of starting your own business? It will take a lot of planning and preparation, but the Rockbridge area offers people and resources dedicated to helping you start your business successfully.

BRAINSTORM YOUR IDEA

Turn your great idea and passions into a business. Narrow your ideas and do your research on existing companies. How can you do it better?

KNOW YOUR RESOURCES

There are several programs in Rockbridge devoted to assisting both prospective and established businesses. The Gauntlet Program, the Walker Program, and the Small Business Development Center can provide education, advising, funding opportunities, and mentors to assist you as you enter your small business endeavor.

BUILD A BUSINESS PLAN

What are your business goals and how do you even get started? The Chamber co-hosts Start Smart Workshops with the Small Business Development Center to help individuals write their own business plan. Check out our website for upcoming dates.

EVALUATE YOUR FINANCES

Do you have the ability to finance all of your start-up costs? You may need a commercial loan from a local bank or other lender. Check out our trusted banks, lenders, and financial advisors on pages 47 and 52 to help you with your start-up costs.

DETERMINE YOUR BUSINESS ENTITY TYPE

Business structure affects everything from how you file taxes to personal liability. The four basic types are: Sole Partnership, Partnership, Corporation and Limited Liability Company. There are many factors to consider when choosing your structure which will be important when it comes to your after-tax finances and your ultimate endgame.

REGISTER WITH THE GOVERNMENT AND IRS

Be sure ou have all of your forms and legal documents together to get your business registered.

n Register your business with the Virginia Department of Taxation.

n Register with the IRS and obtain a tax ID number (TIN.)

n Corporate entities or fictitious name registrants should register with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

CONNECT WITH OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Once you have completed the state and federal requirements, you are ready to begin the registration process for the locality in which your business will be located. Verifying the zoning of the property you plan to operate your business on is vital. Secure your business license from the appropriate local government.

PURCHASE AN INSURANCE POLICY

Choose an insurance policy that is tailored to your specific needs. Ask our local trusted insurance providers on pages 54 and 55.

CHOOSE YOUR PARTNERS

Running a business has proven to be a lot of work. We have an abundance of consultants and third-party vendors that can provide expert advice to help you run your business. Visit our member directory on page 50 to find trusted members of the community that will help get the job done, anywhere from HR to your IT needs.

City of Buena Vista, Department of Economic Development

2039 Sycamore Ave.

Buena Vista, VA 24416 (540) 261- 8616 | www.bvcity.org

City of Lexington, City Manager

300 E. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 462- 3700

www.lexingtonva.gov

Rockbridge County, Office of Economic Development

150 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-1473

www.rockbridgecountyva.gov

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

220 University Blvd. Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (540) 568-3227

www.ValleySBDC.org

The Advancement Foundation

245 W 21st Street

Buena Vista, VA 24416 (540) 283-7062

www.theadvancementfoundation.org

The Walker Program

www.walkerprogram.com

The Chamber of Commerce

Serving Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County

18 E. Nelson St., Suite 101 Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-5375

www.lexrockchamber.com

Main Street Lexington

101 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 319-4181

www.mainstreetlexington.org

Main Street Buena Vista

245 W. 21st St.

Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.mainstreetbuenavista.com

BUILD YOUR TEAM

You should choose carefully the people you would like to see working on your team. Post your job openings on lexrockchamber.com to assist with your employment opportinities.

BRAND YOURSELF AND ADVERTISE

Create your image and gain a band of followers before your opening day. It is important to have a solid marketing plan to get your brand off the ground. Not a public relations guru? No problem! We know just the right people for you. Contact one of our local advertising professionals on pages 46, 55 and 56.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

In order to succeed in business, you should always look for more ways to grow. Connect with your local Economic Development Office for information and resources about growing your business. Some of the best ways to grow comes from collaboration with more established brands, partnering with charity organizations or volunteering in the community. See our list of nonprofits and community organizations on pages 49 and 50.

GAIN CREDIBILITY

Join the Chamber of Commerce Serving Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County to connect with a community of hundreds of trusted business leaders in the area. Give us a call at (540) 463-5375 or contact via email at info@lexrockchamber.com.

Opposite page top: Chick-fil-A opened in December, 2023 just north of Lexington.

Pictured at the ribbon cutting are Rockbridge County Supervisor Dan Lyons, franchise owner Stephen Bruner and his family, and Lexington Mayor Frank Friedman.

One of the Chamber’s newer members, Let Them Eat Cake, serves up a delicious sampling of their creations at a recent event.

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REASONS

TO JOIN THE CHAMBER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVING LEXINGTON, BUENA VISTA, AND ROCKBRIDGE COunty

1MEMBERSHIP BRINGS

CREDIBILITY to your business. You can increase positive perception among consumers and business owners when you’re identified as a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

2INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY in the community. As a new member of the Chamber of Commerce, you will be listed in the Chamber Directory, e-newsletter and on social media. You can also grow your business by advertising with the Chamber and sponsoring events. The Chamber will promote your grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony and assist with public relations efforts.

3CREATE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES through Chamber Committees. Serving on one of them provides a variety of networking as well as professional leadership development. You can build your business while promoting developments of keen interest of local businesses and the Rockbridge area at large.

4GAIN A VOICE in government. Chambers take on the tough issues and oppose new regulations, taxes, fees, assessments and costs directed at small businesses. It also helps protect the principles of free enterprise and aids businesses in being treated fairly.

5MAKE BUSINESS CONTACTS.

The Chamber’s most fundamental mission is to generate more business activity for the community. The Chamber initiates business-to-business commerce, networking opportunities and connects local professionals.

6GET CHAMBER NEWSLETTERS.

Our Chamber Weekly is the go-to place for local businesses and citizens. Our e-newsletters include upcoming events, options to network, educational and advertising opportunities, recognizes new members, highlights weekly specials and exclusive member-only deals, and provide access to 3,000 plus local residents.

7 ACQUIRE CUSTOMER REFERRALS. Every day, our Chamber receives calls from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors, where chamber members are always recommended.

8 CHAMBER EVENTS AND PROGRAMS provide members with great opportunities engage with new people and expand their clientele. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential customers, clients and vendors and generate new business leads.

9PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY. With a Chamber membership, you can reach potential clients through member exclusive advertising and by serving on Chamber committees.

10ACCESS TO MEMBERS ONLY discounts and services, through the Chamber Benefits Card.

2024 CALENDAR

MEMBER DIRECTORY

MEMBERS – ALPHABETICAL

3WZ............................................................................................................................................... (540) 463-2161. Press/Publications/Radio

AABL Landscape Architecture.............................................................................................. (540) 464-3736

Architectural Design & Building, Landscape Design

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc........................................................................................ (540) 261-6131.

Manufacturing & Production

AFCEA (703) 298-4022.

Community Organizations

Alcova Mortgage LLC...............................................................................................................(540) 464-1901

Mortgage Banking

Alleghany Health and Rehab................................................................................................ (540) 862-5791. Medical Care

Alvin-Dennis Inc. (540) 463-5383

Clothing/Shoes

Amanda’s Cabins at Lazy Acres.......................................................................................... (540) 463-1636

Air B&B, Cabin & Cottage Rentals, Bed & Breakfasts

AmeriCare Plus........................................................................................................................ (540) 463-1676. Medical Care, Personal Services

Animal Clinic of Rockbridge................................................................................................. (540) 463-2015. Veterinarians

Anne McIntyre, Realtor - Long and Foster Real Estate................................................(804) 240-7208. Real Estate Services

Appalachian Sage (540) 460-6506 Restaurants

ARC3 Gases................................................................................................................................ (540) 261-4300. Contractors & Construction, Utilities

Art on Magnolia......................................................................................................................... (801) 694-1667

Art Galleries

Artists in Cahoots..................................................................................................................... (540) 464-1147

Jewelry, Art Galleries

Asunder Coffee Roasters....................................................................................................... (202) 460-8112.

Food & Grocery, Gifts & Specialty Items

Atlantic Finishes..................................................................................................................... (540) 460-6595. Home Maintenance

Atlantic Union Bank................................................................................................................(540) 464-6319

Banks & Credit Unions

Attochron, LLC............................................................................................................................ (310) 670-1777.

Telecommunications

Augusta Health....................................................................................................................... (540) 332-4000.

Hospitals & Clinics, Medical Care

Augusta Health Primary Care (Buena Vista)..................................................................... (540) 261-1315. Medical Care

Augusta Health Primary Care (Lexington) (540) 463-3381 Medical Care

Austin Electrical Construction, Inc.................................................................................... (540) 254-1085. Contractors & Construction

Autumn Ridge Cottages....................................................................................................... (540) 463-3387

Air B&B, Cabin & Cottage Rentals

B

Baldridge and Associates Attorneys at Law................................................................... (540) 261-3055.

Attorneys

Baldwin Park Retirement Community............................................................................... (540) 885-1122.

Assisted Living

Balloons Over Rockbridge.

Attractions

Bank of Botetourt....................................................................................................................(540) 463-7224.

Banks & Credit Unions

Bank of the James..................................................................................................................... (540) 707-3144.

Banks & Credit Unions

Bankers Insurance LLC........................................................................................................... (540) 463-2141. Insurance

BARC Electric Cooperative....................................................................................................(540) 997-9124. Utilities

Becker Digital, LLC................................................................................................................... (540) 572-0311. Marketing

Bels Bees.................................................................................................................................... (540) 570-1262. Agriculture

Bezuki Creative Services....................................................................................................... (571) 278-8725. Marketing

Bigger Chicken Apparel.......................................................................................................... (818) 807-7393

Clothing/Shoes

Bizzee B’s BBQ.......................................................................................................................... (540) 461-3523. Caterers

Blue Grass Photography....................................................................................................... (540) 462-7376. Photographers

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank................................................................................................. (540) 248-3663. Community Organizations

Blue Ridge CASA for Children............................................................................................... (540) 213-2272. Community Organizations, Legal Services

Blue Ridge Eye Associates of Rockbridge County (540) 463-9350. Optical Services

Blue Sky Bakery and Skybar............................................................................................... (540) 463-6546 Restaurants

Borzelleca, Marc...................................................................................................................... (540) 414-4739. Graphic Design

Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden (540) 463-2697. Attractions

Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley................................................... (540) 568-8923. Hospitals & Clinics

Brandi Wimer Photography................................................................................................. (540) 460-3487 Photographers

Brew Ridge Taps....................................................................................................................... (540) 461-8012. Restaurants

Brierley Hill................................................................................................................................ (540) 464-8421 Bed & Breakfasts

Brooke Shehan Events. Event Planning

Brownsburg Ruritan Club.................................................................................................... (704) 258-6230 Community Organizations

Bruce Gardner Insurance Agency..................................................................................... (540) 463-6702. Insurance

Buena Vista Arts Council (801) 735-5482 Community Organizations

Buena Vista Public Library.................................................................................................... (540) 261-2715. Community Organizations

Buena Vista Public Schools................................................................................................... (540) 261-2129. Public Schools

Buena Vista Rotary Club...................................................................................................... (540) 570-0596. Community Organizations

BW Solutions............................................................................................................................ (540) 293-5256 Consultants

Byers Technical Institute...................................................................................................... (540) 258-1028. Colleges & Universities

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C.H.E.F.S. Catering Company................................................................................................(540) 462-7182.

Caterers, Event Planning

Cabell Gallery of Virginia Art...............................................................................................(540) 461-8488.

Art Galleries, Gifts & Specialty Items, Jewelry

Caliber Home Loans................................................................................................................ (540) 319-0097.

Mortgage Banking

Camp Maxwelton/Camp Lachlan (540) 348-1090.

Campgrounds & Camps

Campbell Insurance (540) 458-0087

Insurance

Carilion Family Medicine..................................................................................................... (540) 458-0087 Medical Care

Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital...................................................................... (540) 458-3500.

Hospitals & Clinics

Cattlemen’s Market (540) 463-2333

Food & Grocery

Celtic Tides LLC.......................................................................................................................(540) 464-6545

Gifts & Specialty Items

Center of Gravity Yoga & Pilates........................................................................................ (540) 462-2944.

Fitness

Charles W. Barger & Son Construction............................................................................. (540) 463-2106.

Contractors & Construction

Chick-fil-A at North Lee Highway...................................................................................... (304) 545-8455

Restaurants

Chiropractic and Primary Spine Care of Lexington.....................................................(540) 464-5800

Chiropractors

Christ Episcopal Church........................................................................................................ (540) 461-2626.

Churches

Christine and Charles Bentley.

Individual Members

Church Hill at Timber Ridge................................................................................................ (540) 324-8446.

Air B&B, Cabin & Cottage Rentals

Circle C Auction Company................................................................................................... (540) 784-9254.

Antiques/Estate Sales/Consignments

City National Bank (Buena Vista)........................................................................................ (540) 261-3010.

Banks & Credit Unions, Mortgage Banking

City National Bank (Lexington)..........................................................................................(540) 464-9400

Banks & Credit Unions

City of Buena Vista.................................................................................................................... (540) 261-6121.

Government

City of Lexington..................................................................................................................... (540) 462-3700.

Government

Clark Electric Inc............................................................................. (540) 784-0537 and (540) 460-5602.

Contractors & Construction

Clifton Forge School of the Arts.......................................................................................... (540) 862-7275.

Art Galleries, Attractions

Clover Boutique (404) 234-6584.

Clothing/Shoes

Clyde Hill Publishing.............................................................................................................. (206) 915-9500

Advertising/Promotions, Entertainment, Press/Publications/Radio

Cobblestone Shoe & Leather Repair................................................................................. (540) 461-8248.

Personal Services, Clothing/Shoes, Gifts & Specialty Items

Cocoa Mill Chocolate Co.......................................................................................................(540) 464-8400

Gifts & Specialty Items

Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath & Alleghany...................................... (540) 463-0943.

Community Organizations

Connections Plus Healthcare + Hospice.......................................................................... (540) 463-1848

Hospitals & Clinics, Community Organizations

CornerStone Bank (Buena Vista)......................................................................................... (540) 261-1604.

Banks & Credit Unions

CornerStone Bank (Lee Highway).....................................................................................(540) 464-8900

Banks & Credit Unions, Mortgage Banking

CornerStone Bank (Lexington/Headquarters).............................................................. (540) 463-2222.

Banks & Credit Unions, Mortgage Banking

COV Designs.............................................................................................................................. (540) 958-1249. Graphic Design

Cox, R. David.............................................................................................................................. (540) 463-1986.

Individual Members

Craig & Paula Moore............................................................................................................... (540) 384-0126.

Individual Members

Cruise Planners of Fairfield................................................................................................. (540) 348-3062. Travel

Curated Interiors (540) 570-6169. Personal Services, Gifts & Specialty Items, Home Furnishings

D

Datz Us Adventure & Music................................................................................................. (540) 463-9339

Entertainment

Dave Hawkins.

Individual Members

Dazzle Partners LLC................................................................................................................. (832) 315-8219. Consultants

Dennis Bussey.

Individual Members

Dental Health Associates...................................................................................................... (540) 463-2134. Dental Care

Des Champs Technologies................................................................................................... (540) 228-1967. Manufacturing & Production

Devils Backbone Brewing Co.............................................................................................. (540) 462-6200

Breweries & Cideries

Devils Backbone Outpost Taproom & Kitchen............................................................... (540) 462-6200

Breweries & Cideries, Restaurants

Disruption Advisors (617) 230-2547. Consultants

Dodson Pest Control Co........................................................................................................ (540) 463-9675. Home Maintenance

Domino’s Pizza......................................................................................................................... (540) 463-7375. Restaurants

Downtown Books LLC.............................................................................................................(540) 460-8184. Books & Stationery

Dr. Chris Saylor........................................................................................................................... (260) 222-7117. Individual Members

DuPont Community Credit Union....................................................................................... (540) 946-3200. Banks & Credit Unions, Mortgage Banking E

Earth, Fire, & Spirit Gallery.................................................................................................. (405) 788-9919. Art Galleries, Gifts & Specialty Items, Jewelry

EarthMagic Recycling LLC..................................................................................................... (540) 448-1169. Recycling

Ecco Adesso Vineyards.......................................................................................................... (540) 817-0419. Vineyards

Edward Jones Investments (Dickman).............................................................................(540) 572-4269. Financial & Investment Services

Edward Jones Investments (Harris).................................................................................. (540) 463-2124. Financial & Investment Services

Edward Jones Investments (Vance).................................................................................. (540) 463-1999. Financial & Investment Services

Edward Jones Investments (Woodford) (540) 463-1990. Financial & Investment Services

Everbrite LLC............................................................................................................................... (540) 261-2121. Manufacturing & Production

Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad...................................................................................... (540) 377-2848.

Medical Care

Farm Credit............................................................................................................................... (540) 463-5255.

Mortgage Banking, Banks & Credit Unions

Fashion Floors & Cabinets................................................................................................... (540) 464-1422

Carpets & Interiors, Home Maintenance, Interior Design

Fatlighter Company (540) 817-5156.

Contractors & Construction

Fincastle Baptist Rockbridge Campus............................................................................. (979) 220-7448.

Churches

First Baptist Church................................................................................................................ (313) 338-6402

Churches

fLEX Fitness Studio................................................................................................................ (540) 570-2383.

Fitness

Focus Fitness Club LLC........................................................................................................... (540) 460-1812.

Fitness

FormWright Design.................................................................................................................. (512) 705-2262.

Architectural Design & Building

Fresh Estates & Country PropertiesInc........................................................................... (540) 997-5219.

Real Estate Services

Friends of Natural Bridge State Park.................................................................................. (540) 291-1326.

Community Organizations, Attractions

Friends of Rockbridge Swimming..................................................................................... (540) 464-3663

Fitness

Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway.................................................................................... (540) 772-2992.

Forestry

Friends of the Chessie Trail.

Community Organizations

Furr Insurance Agency (540) 463-4900.

Insurance

G

Garrett Landscapes (540) 784-9647.

Lawn Care, Landscape Design

Gina’s Trattoria......................................................................................................................... (434) 944-2179.

Restaurants

Glasgow Public Library........................................................................................................ (540) 258-2509.

Community Organizations

Glen Maury Park........................................................................................................................ (540) 261-7321.

Campgrounds & Camps, Attractions

Goad’s Body Shop Inc.............................................................................................................. (540) 463-9121.

Service & Repair

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Inc................................................................................ (540) 464-1117

Community Organizations, Human Resource Services

Goosehead Insurance, Albert Vargas.............................................................................. (540) 300-7098.

Insurance

Goshen Public Library........................................................................................................... (540) 997-0351.

Community Organizations

Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery (704) 425-2631.

Breweries & Cideries, Agriculture, Vineyards

Greater Lexington Newcomers Club (734) 560-4249.

Community Organizations

Green Forest Surveys LLC.......................................................................................................(540) 261-1077.

Contractors & Construction

H

H and K Properties Inc.......................................................................................................... (540) 464-3922

Real Estate Services, Property Leasing & Management

Halcyon Days Cider Company............................................................................................... (540) 291-1340.

Breweries & Cideries

Halo Horses LLC........................................................................................................................(480) 748-1669.

Equine Supplies & Services

Hampton Inn Lexington - Historic District...................................................................... (540) 463-2223.

Hotels/Motels

Hamric & Sheridan Jewelers............................................................................................... (540) 463-2022.

Jewelry

Harding & Associates Inc..................................................................................................... (804) 282-1590.

Real Estate Services, Property Leasing & Management

Harmony Home Team/eXp Realty....................................................................................... (540) 460-9182.

Real Estate Services

Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory................................................................................ (540) 463-2912. Funeral & Cremation Services

Hatterwick Boutique & Gifts............................................................................................... (540) 600-2993. Gifts & Specialty Items

Haunting Tales-Lexington’s Ghost Tour.......................................................................... (540) 464-2250. Entertainment, Attractions

Haywood’s................................................................................................................................ (540) 463-2508. Restaurants

Heartstone Country Retreat................................................................................................ (540) 463-2593. Air B&B, Cabin & Cottage Rentals

Heliotrope Brewery (540) 463-2593. Breweries & Cideries, Restaurants

Herb Rubenstein....................................................................................................................... (303) 910-7961 Attorneys,Golf

Heritage Hall Healthcare and Rehab..................................................................................(540) 464-8181 Assisted Living

Heritage Millwork & Cabinetry (315) 222-8140. Manufacturing & Production

Herring Hall Bed & Breakfast.............................................................................................. (540) 460-3365. Bed & Breakfasts

Hess & Co. Jewelers................................................................................................................ (540) 463-1652. Jewelry

Hevener’s Cars & Trucks....................................................................................................... (540) 261-3350. Sales

Hibernico Consulting LLC.................................................................................................... (703) 304-6044 Consultants

Hipps Financial Partners, LLC............................................................................................. (540) 421-8083. Financial & Investment Services

Historic Lexington Foundation........................................................................................... (540) 463-6832. Attractions, Community Organizations

Historic Masonic Theatre (540) 862-5655. Attractions, Entertainment

Hogback Mtn BBQ.................................................................................................................... (540) 348-3123. Caterers

Holland’s General Contractors, Inc....................................................................................(540) 261-7404. Contractors & Construction

Holy Cow! Ice Cream................................................................................................................ (540) 817-9153. Restaurants

Honorable Tree Service LLC................................................................................................ (540) 324-8860. Forestry

Hopeful Grace Ministries..................................................................................................... (540) 487-5533 Community Organizations

Host Enterprises LLC.............................................................................................................. (540) 460-2767. Utilities, Wholesale

House Mountain Inn...............................................................................................................(540) 464-4004 Event Planning, Hotels/Motels

Huffman Insurance Agencies, Inc. (540) 463-7719. Insurance

Hull’s Drive-In / Hull’s Angels, Inc...................................................................................... (540) 463-2621. Entertainment

Ignite Performing Arts Center.............................................................................................(540) 463-2467.

Fitness

Imler & Imler, CPAs, PLC....................................................................................................... (540) 458-3847

Accountants

Innovative Insurance Group................................................................................................(540) 613-8800.

Insurance

J

J. F. Brown Real Estate Services......................................................................................... (540) 464-1776

Real Estate Services

Jackson House Museum........................................................................................................(540) 464-7704

Attractions

James Allen Printing (540) 463-9232.

Printing & Typesetting Services, Graphic Design, Office Furniture & Supplies

James River Realty................................................................................................................... (540) 463-2117.

Real Estate Services

James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co...................................................................................... (540) 463-7080.

Real Estate Services

Janne & Tom Charland........................................................................................................... (540) 461-8208.

Individual Members

Jim & Deb Halasz.

Individual Members

Jim Stuart Excavating LLC................................................................................................... (540) 460-3036

Contractors & Construction

Journey Outdoors.....................................................................................................................(540) 461-8816.

Sporting Goods, Fishing, Gifts & Specialty Items

JPW Construction LLC............................................................................................................ (540) 460-7374.

Contractors & Construction, Architectural Design & Building

Jump Mountain Vineyard...................................................................................................... (540) 724-6124.

Vineyards

Junga Chai, LLC........................................................................................................................ (703) 967-8944.

Agriculture

Just Games Lexington............................................................................................................ (540) 724-6124.

Entertainment, Gifts & Specialty Items

K

Kappa Alpha Order.................................................................................................................. (540) 463-1865.

Community Organizations

Kathleen MacIsaac.

Individual Members

Kelland Psychological Services, LLC................................................................................. (540) 817-4375.

Counseling

Kellen Consulting Group LLC.............................................................................................. (540) 460-3800.

Consultants

Kendal at Lexington................................................................................................................. (540) 463-1910.

Assisted Living

Kenney’s & More......................................................................................................................(434) 660-5677

Restaurants

Kjellstrom + Lee, Inc............................................................................................................. (540) 885-9980.

Contractors & Construction

L

L&B Shenandoah.....................................................................................................................(540) 319-6400. Bed & Breakfasts

Ladles and Linens.................................................................................................................. (540) 255-4246. Home Furnishings, Gifts & Specialty Items

Lambert Cleaning (540) 324-9104.

Cleaning Services

Leslie Mini Excavating & Landscaping LLC.................................................................... (540) 348-8959.

Contractors & Construction

Let Them Eat Cake................................................................................................................... (540) 348-3123.

Caterers. Food & Grocery

LewisGale Physicians LLC...................................................................................................(540) 464-4900

Hospitals & Clinics

Lex Nail Bar................................................................................................................................ (540) 958-0913. Beauty

Lex Running Shop, LLC............................................................................................................(540)461-8350

Sporting Goods, Fitness, Gifts & Specialty Items

Lexington and the Rockbridge Area Tourism Bureau.................................................. (540) 463-3777.

Community Organizations, Attractions

Lexington Animal Hospital................................................................................................... (540) 463-2715. Veterinarians

Lexington Baptist Church......................................................................................................(540) 463-5911. Churches

Lexington Catering Company (540) 463-3612. Caterers, Event Planning

Lexington Chimney Services................................................................................................(540) 461-8737. Home Maintenance

Lexington Cigars & Lounge...................................................................................................(800) 591-4814

Entertainment

Lexington City Schools.......................................................................................................... (540) 463-7146

Public Schools

Lexington Contracting LLC................................................................................................... (540) 319-3330

Contractors & Construction

Lexington Golf & Country Club............................................................................................. (540) 463-4141. Country Clubs, Golf

Lexington Police Department Foundation......................................................................(540) 462-7909. Community Organizations

Lexington Prescription Center (540) 784-8375. Drug & Variety Stores, Medical Supply

Lexington Real Estate Connection.....................................................................................(540) 463-7629. Real Estate Services

Lexington Rotary Club.......................................................................................................... (540) 460-2065. Community Organizations

Lexington Shop for Pappagallo Inc................................................................................... (540) 463-5988. Clothing/Shoes, Jewelry

Lexington Smiles, PLLC.........................................................................................................(540) 458-0410. Dental Care

Lexington Solutions Group..................................................................................................(540) 460-5068 Consultants

Lexington Sunrise Rotary Club..........................................................................................(540) 460-5068

Community Organizations

Lexington Valley Vineyard (540) 462-2974. Vineyards

Lexington Woman’s Club...................................................................................................... (225) 405-2299. Community Organizations

Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce............................................................. (540) 463-5375

Community Organizations

Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees

Community Organizations

LexWax Esthetics, LLC.......................................................................................................... (540) 784-8600. Beauty

Lime Kiln Theater. Entertainment

Little Beasties Art Studio....................................................................................................... (434) 975-1776. Art Galleries, Entertainment

Living Water Farm Bookkeeping LLC................................................................................ (540) 817-0288. Accountants

Locher Real Estate, LLC........................................................................................................(540) 460-0584. Real Estate Services

LoomFlo LLC (304) 563-6674. Consultants

Lowry, Mike & Jan.

Individual Members

LPL Financial (Cathy Shaner Carlock)............................................................................. (540) 463-3362

Financial & Investment Services

M

Magic City Ford Lexington.................................................................................................... (540) 463-3196.

Sales, Service & Repair

Magic Mirror Marketing......................................................................................................... (540) 212-9532.

Marketing, Graphic Design

Main Street Buena Vista........................................................................................................ (808) 780-6461.

Community Organizations

Main Street Lexington..............................................................................................................(540) 319-4181.

Community Organizations

Manly Memorial Baptist Church......................................................................................... (540) 458-7819.

Churches

Mann Legal Group, P. L.L.C.................................................................................................... (540) 463-7119.

Attorneys

Mariner Media Inc................................................................................................................... (540) 264-0021.

Marketing, Advertising/Promotions, Press/Publications/Radio

Mark Reed.

Individual Members

Maury River Family Practice................................................................................................ (540) 258-1700.

Medical Care, Hospitals & Clinics

Maury Service Authority...................................................................................................... (540) 784-8036.

Utilities

McCown Farm, LLC.................................................................................................................. (540) 383-2724.

Agriculture

McDonough Toyota (540) 886-6201.

Sales, Service & Repair

Medicare Teachers (540) 252-3353

Insurance

Michael R. Arehart Inc.......................................................................................................... (540) 460-6678.

Contractors & Construction

Modine Manufacturing Company (540) 261-8346

Manufacturing & Production

Mohawk Industries (540) 258-2811.

Manufacturing & Production

Mountain City Masonic Lodge............................................................................................. (540) 570-3437.

Community Organizations

Mountain Creek Counseling................................................................................................. (540) 742-7260.

Personal Services

Mountain Gateway - Rockbridge Regional Center........................................................... (540) 261-1211.

Colleges & Universities

Mountain Gateway Community College...........................................................................(540) 863-2827.

Colleges & Universities

Mountain Top Mowing & More............................................................................................... (540) 817-3811.

(540) 261-7723.

319-6119.

Napa Thai Cuisine..................................................................................................................... (571) 271-5485.

Restaurants

Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center................................................... (540) 291-2121.

Hotels/Motels, Attractions, Resorts

Natural Bridge KOA.................................................................................................................. (540) 291-2770.

Campgrounds & Camps

Natural Bridge State Park...................................................................................................... (540) 291-1326.

Attractions

Nelson Gallery............................................................................................................................ (540) 817-1491.

Art Galleries, Gifts & Specialty Items

Nelson Street Service Center............................................................................................. (540) 464-5253

Service & Repair, Lawn Care

New Freedom Farm, Inc......................................................................................................... (540) 855-1158.

Equine Supplies & Services

O

October Grace Media................................................................................................................ (540) 271-7817.

Advertising/Promotions, Photographers

Old Brownsburg Store, B&B................................................................................................ (540) 460-4833.

Air B&B, Cabin & Cottage Rentals

Old Dominion Realty..............................................................................................................(540) 943-0085.

Real Estate Services

Old Lex Mercantile...................................................................................................................(540) 319-4180.

Food & Grocery, Gifts & Specialty Items

Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation................................... -(540) 458-5336

Community Organizations

P

Paddle & Pedal Rockbridge.................................................................................................... (540) 460-1112. Fitness, Entertainment

Patte Wood.

Individual Members

Paula Martin Real Estate Team............................................................................................(540) 460-1019. Real Estate Services

Paxton House Historical Society......................................................................................... (540) 261-2816. Attractions

PeopleLink Staffing Solutions.............................................................................................. (540) 261-2816. Human Resource Services

Phoenix Construction Company LLC.................................................................................. (540) 464-1133 Contractors & Construction

POUR by Hatterwick.............................................................................................................. (540) 600-2993. Entertainment, Gifts & Specialty Items

Project Horizon (540) 463-7861. Community Organizations

Pronto Caffe and Gelateria................................................................................................... (540) 464-1472

Restaurants, Food & Grocery, Gifts & Specialty Items

Prontogenesis Consulting LLC..............................................................................................(540) 817-0187. Consultants

Pure Eats................................................................................................................................... (540) 462-6000 Restaurants

Purveyors On Main................................................................................................................. (540) 464-9463

Gifts & Specialty Items, Food & Grocery

Q

Quest Entertainment (540) 588-1113. Entertainment, Photographers

R

Radio IQ and WVTF Public Radio........................................................................................(540) 989-8900 Press/Publications/Radio

Raetz & Hawkins PC CPAs...................................................................................................... (540) 463-7121. Accountants, Tax Preparation

Randy Hostetter Excavating LLC........................................................................................ (540) 463-4714. Contractors & Construction

Razzbourne Farms (540) 784-9595. Agriculture

Richard & Carol Phillips. Individual Members

Roadmap CoffeeWorks......................................................................................................... (540) 462-3990. Gifts & Specialty Items, Food & Grocery

Robert C. Hull DDS P.C........................................................................................................... (540) 463-3826. Dental Care

Rock the Ribbon Roundball Shootout.............................................................................. (540) 460-3845 Attractions

Rockbridge Advocate (540) 463-2062. Press/Publications/Radio

Rockbridge Animal Alliance................................................................................................. (540) 319-9945. Pets, Community Organizations

Rockbridge Area Community Services.............................................................................. (540) 463-3141.

Community Organizations, Counseling, Medical Care

Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity............................................................................(540) 463-3770.

Community Organizations

Rockbridge Area Health Center (540) 464-8700

Medical Care, Dental Care

Rockbridge Area Housing Corporation............................................................................ (540) 463-3242.

Community Organizations

Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization (RARO)...................................................... (540) 463-9525.

Community Organizations, Fitness

Rockbridge Area Relief Association................................................................................. (540) 463-6943.

Community Organizations

Rockbridge Area Republican Party.

Community Organizations

Rockbridge Area Transportation System Inc................................................................ (540) 463-3346

Community Organizations

Rockbridge Area YMCA......................................................................................................... (540) 464-9622

Community Organizations, Fitness

Rockbridge Asset Management Inc.................................................................................. (540) 463-3742.

Financial & Investment Services

Rockbridge Ballet/The Studio............................................................................................ (540) 463-3436

Dance, Fitness

Rockbridge Barbell................................................................................................................ (703) 346-0980. Fitness

Rockbridge Christian Academy (540) 463-5456

Private Schools

Rockbridge Church (540) 339-7985

Churches

Rockbridge Cleaning and Landscaping........................................................................... (540) 319-3486. Cleaning Services, Contractors & Construction, Home Maintenance

Rockbridge Community Health Foundation................................................................... (540) 458-3596. Community Organizations

Rockbridge Conservation (540) 463-2330. Community Organizations

Rockbridge County (540) 463-4361. Government

Rockbridge County Democratic Committee.................................................................... (540) 817-7085. Community Organizations

Rockbridge County Farm Bureau Insurance.................................................................. (540) 463-3603. Agriculture, Insurance

Rockbridge County Public Schools................................................................................... (540) 463-7386. Public Schools

Rockbridge County Public Schools Foundation. Community Organizations

Rockbridge Farmers Co-op Inc........................................................................................... (540) 463-7381. Agriculture

Rockbridge Flooring & More (Rockbridge Flooring Professionals, LLC) (540) 464-4616

Carpets & Interiors

Rockbridge Highlands Realtors......................................................................................... (540) 464-4700

Attractions, Real Estate Services

Rockbridge Historical Society............................................................................................ (540) 464-1058

Community Organizations

Rockbridge Homes and Barns.............................................................................................. (540) 570-1601.

Contractors & Construction

Rockbridge Music (540) 463-5455

Gifts & Specialty Items, Entertainment

Rockbridge Recovery (540) 572-2312.

Community Organizations

Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo Inc..

Community Organizations, Attractions

Rockbridge Regional Library System.............................................................................. (540) 463-4324. Community Organizations

Rockbridge SPCA..................................................................................................................... (540) 463-5123. Community Organizations, Pets

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery........................................................................................ (540) 377-6204. Vineyards

Roundtable Interiors (919) 673-0326. Interior Design

RTB Athletics LLC.................................................................................................................... (385) 219-6379. Fitness

S

Salerno’s Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse.......................................................................... (540) 463-5757. Restaurants

Salon DC....................................................................................................................................(540) 464-5600

Beauty

Samuel’s Supper™ (540) 280-6982

Community Organizations

Sayre Enterprises..................................................................................................................... (540) 261-3374. Manufacturing & Production

Scott Hill Retirement Community....................................................................................... (540) 862-5741. Assisted Living

Secret Garden on Jackson Avenue.....................................................................................(540) 319-6400. Bed & Breakfasts

Security Management Inc. (540) 464-4832

Real Estate Services, Property Leasing & Management

Sentara Home Care Services............................................................................................... (540) 863-2140. Medical Care

Serendipity Farm..................................................................................................................... (518) 879-6054. Agriculture

Serenity Cottages, LLC.......................................................................................................... (540) 377-9047. Air B&B, Cabin & Cottage Rentals

Shaner’s Greenhouses Inc.................................................................................................. (540) 463-2823. Lawn Care

Shenandoah Attic and Victorian Parlour........................................................................ (540) 464-8383

Gifts & Specialty Items

Shenandoah Community Capital Fund............................................................................ (540) 595-3665. Community Organizations

Shenandoah Dental Studio.................................................................................................. (540) 464-9953

Dental Care

Shenandoah Manor Bed & Breakfast................................................................................... (612) 221-1140. Bed & Breakfasts

Shenandoah Valley Partnership......................................................................................... (540) 568-3100. Consultants

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport............................................................................... (540) 234-8304. Travel

Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center (540) 568-3227. Consultants

Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc....................................................................................................... (540) 463-1869. Community Organizations

Simons, Thurman & Fix, P.C..................................................................................................(540) 463-6016. Attorneys, Legal Services

Southern Inn Restaurant (540) 463-3612. Restaurants, Caterers

Southern Virginia Office Equipment.................................................................................. (540) 458-0123. Office Furniture & Supplies

Southern Virginia University................................................................................................ (540) 261-8413. Colleges & Universities

Southlex Cattle Co./Smith Farms...................................................................................... (540) 464-3368

Agriculture

Spencer Home Center........................................................................................................... (540) 463-7393. Hardware, Carpets & Interiors, Contractors & Construction

Splash of Color Studio............................................................................................................. (801) 821-3702. Entertainment

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.............................................................................................. (540) 463-3533

Childcare, Churches

State Farm Mutual Insurance (Blevins)............................................................................ (540) 463-3812.

Insurance

Sterling Properties & Management, LLC......................................................................... (540) 462-3770.

Real Estate Services

Still House Creek Farm............................................................................................................(610) 393-7912

Event Planning

Stonegate Guesthouse.......................................................................................................... (208) 399-1887.

Bed & Breakfasts

Straws LLC.................................................................................................................................(801) 390-8099

Restaurants

Streamliner Media (814) 853-3013.

Marketing

Subway - Buena Vista............................................................................................................. (540) 261-1609.

Restaurants

Subway - Downtown Lexington.......................................................................................... (540) 464-3182

Restaurants

Subway - Hunter Hill................................................................................................................ (540) 463-1177.

Restaurants

Sugar Maple Trading Company........................................................................................... (540) 458-0415.

Gifts & Specialty Items

Sugar Tree Inn........................................................................................................................... (540) 377-2197.

Bed & Breakfasts

Sunset Farm................................................................................................................................ (703) 727-1478.

Air B&B, Cabin & Cottage Rentals

Susan Friski (Individual).

Individual Members

Susan Virginia Mead

Individual Members

Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe....................................................................................... (540) 463-6055.

Restaurants

Sweet Treats Bakery............................................................................................................... (540) 463-3611. Restaurants, Caterers

Swisher & Johnson CPAs PLC............................................................................................... (540) 463-7131. Accountants, Tax Preparation

T

TAPS (540) 463-2504. Restaurants

Tarris Law.....................................................................................................................................(540) 319-4111. Attorneys, Legal Services

Terramor Technologies LLC................................................................................................. (540) 824-3420

Consultants

The Advancement Foundation............................................................................................(540) 283-7062.

Consultants

The BeeVe: Sweet Souvenirs............................................................................................... (801) 874-9686

Restaurants, Gifts & Specialty Items

The Bridge Christian Academy............................................................................................ (540) 291-2332.

Private Schools

The BV Barber........................................................................................................................... (540) 261-5009.

Beauty

The Cadet Foundation............................................................................................................ (757) 869-6770

Press/Publications/Radio

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.............................................................(540) 319-7700.

Churches

The Georges............................................................................................................................. (540) 463-2500.

Hotels/Motels, Event Planning

The Georges at The Livery................................................................................................... (540) 463-2500.

Hotels/Motels

The Interior Castle (540) 204-5969.

Books & Stationery, Gifts & Specialty Items

The Jefferson Florist and Garden....................................................................................... (540) 463-2500. Florists

The Leadership Partnership................................................................................................. 540-460-2800 Human Resource Services

The Legacy at North Augusta............................................................................................. (540) 885-5454

Assisted Living

The Magic of Brian Bence (540) 294-2900. Entertainment

The Mayflower........................................................................................................................... (540) 463-3161.

Assisted Living

The News-Gazette.................................................................................................................... (540) 463-3113. Press/Publications/Radio

The Palms (540) 463-7911 Restaurants

The Quiltery.............................................................................................................................. (540) 460-2887. Gifts & Specialty Items

The Salvation Army................................................................................................................ (540) 962-6206 Community Organizations

Theresa Bezold........................................................................................................................ (607) 434-2965. Individual Members

Timber Ridge Auto Center..................................................................................................... (540) 464-1997 Service & Repair

Tommy’s Arcade....................................................................................................................... (540) 319-1207. Entertainment

Town of Glasgow..................................................................................................................... (540) 258-2246. Government

Town of Goshen....................................................................................................................... (540) 997-5545. Government

Town-N-Country Cleaners -(540) 463-2261. Cleaning Services

Transystems (540) 442-3750. Consultants

Traveling Title........................................................................................................................... (251) 533-4724. Title Services

Triformative / Triform Associates....................................................................................... (239) 326-2116.

784-0432.

Pro Clean........................................................................................................................ (540) 461-2150.

261-7474

463-7278.

261-3342. Insurance

(540) 462-3950.

Cuts.................................................................................................................................. (540) 784-3529. Gifts & Specialty Items

Consignment............................................................................................................... (912) 222-1545. Clothing/Shoes, Jewelry Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)......................................................................... (540) 332-7750. Government

Virginia Horse Center............................................................................................................ (540) 464-2952.

Equine Supplies & Services, Entertainment

Virginia Institute of Autism................................................................................................. (540) 366-8320.

Community Organizations, Private Schools

Virginia Military Institute (540) 464-7230

Colleges & Universities

Virginia Mountain Mortgage................................................................................................ (540) 458-3715.

Mortgage Banking

Virginia River Guides.............................................................................................................. (208) 399-1888.

Fishing, Entertainment

Virginia Safari Park (540) 291-3205.

Attractions

Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership................................................................ (540) 568-5568. Human Resource Services

Virginia Technology Services, LLC....................................................................................(540) 463-4451

Computer Service/Sales, Telecommunications, Utilities

Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc.............................................................................. (804) 474-8700.

Assisted Living, Churches

Vita & Associates Inc............................................................................................................. (540) 463-9551.

Real Estate Services

VMI Alumni Agencies.............................................................................................................. (540) 464-7221

Colleges & Universities

VMI Foundation........................................................................................................................ (540) 464-7287

Community Organizations

VMI Keydet Club...................................................................................................................... (540) 464-7328

Community Organizations

Volac Inc..................................................................................................................................... (540) 261-2468.

Manufacturing & Production

W

Washington & Lee University............................................................................................. (540) 458-8740

Colleges & Universities

Water Works Water Treatment Inc.................................................................................... (540) 433-5669.

Utilities, Home Maintenance

Waterloo Creek Farm............................................................................................................. (703) 402-0823.

Agriculture

Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center..................................................................... (540) 942-4646

Landscape Design

Well+Being Counseling LLC.................................................................................................... (540) 212-4111.

Counseling

Wells Fargo Advisors LLC (Shomo)....................................................................................(540) 463-2736.

Financial & Investment Services

Welsh Construction Inc.........................................................................................................(540) 464-1008

Contractors & Construction, Home Maintenance

Wheeler & Associates Realty.............................................................................................. (540) 261-8667.

Real Estate Services

Whitewood Hall (540) 784-7700.

Air B&B, Cabin & Cottage Rentals

William B. McClung P.C.......................................................................................................... (540) 463-2188.

Attorneys

WMRA-WEMC Radio Network............................................................................................... (540) 568-6221.

Press/Publications/Radio

Woodard Family Dental.......................................................................................................... (540) 377-1223.

Dental Care

Woodlore LLC........................................................................................................................... (540) 460-9469

Gifts & Specialty Items, Home Furnishings

X

XFactor Solutions Global (XFS Global)............................................................................... (910) 508-4216

Manufacturing & Production

Y

YBeU Life Coaching for Women............................................................................................ (571) 335-5212. Personal Services

Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center Inc................................................................ (540) 463-7344

Childcare, Private Schools

YMCA Early Learning Center............................................................................................... (540) 464-9622

Childcare

Yonderyear Farm (540) 460-3256. Agriculture, Florists

Z

Z and K Antiques........................................................................................................................ (217) 714-5016. Antiques/Estate Sales/Consignments

Zunzun (540) 460-0600 Restaurants

MEMBERS BY CATEGORY

ACCOUNTANTS

Imler & Imler, CPAs, PLC

Craig Imler ................................................ (540) 458-3847 30 Crossing Ln., Suite 103 Lexington, VA 24450 imlercpas.com craigimler@gmail.com

Raetz & Hawkins PC CPAs.

Bo Haywood (540) 463-7121 128 S. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.raetzandhawkins.com cpa@raetzandhawkins.com

Swisher & Johnson CPAs PLC.

Terry Swisher (540) 463-7131 59 Hunter Hill Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.swisherimler.com terry@swisherimler.com

ADVERTISING/ PROMOTIONS

Clyde Hill Publishing.

Gregory Shaw (206) 915-9500 Lexington, VA 24450 clydehillpublishing.com/ greg@clydehillpublishing.com

Mariner Media Inc..

Scott Beattie (540) 264-0021 131 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 marinermedia.com andy@marinermedia.com

October Grace Media.

Cindy Fellows ............................................ (540) 271-7817 www.octobergracemedia.com/ octobergracemedia@gmail.com

AGRICULTURE

Bels Bees

Becky Tubb (540) 570-1262 1455 Brownsburg Tpke. Fairfield, VA 24435 www.g12farm.com belsbees17@gmail.com

Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery.

Nathan Bailey .......................................... (704) 425-2631 60 Great Valley Farm Ln. Natural Bridge, VA 24578 www.greatvalleyfarmbrewery.com nathan@greatvalleyfarmbrewery.com

Junga Chai, LLC.

Swamy Karnam (703) 967-8944 2215 N Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 www.jungachai.com info@jungachai.com

McCown Farm, LLC.

Morgan McCown .................................. (540) 383-2724

100 McCown Ln.

Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 www.mccownfarm.com/ mccownfarm@gmail.com

Razzbourne Farms

Emily Heizer Hall (540) 784-9595

65 McClure Blvd. Fairfield, VA 24435 www.razzbournefarms.com razzbournefarms@gmail.com

Rockbridge County Farm Bureau Insurance.

Jade Knick.................................................(540) 463-3603 2050 N Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 farmbureauadvantage.com jade.knick@vafb.com

Rockbridge Farmers Co-op Inc..

Wilson Whitmore (540) 463-7381 645 Waddell St. Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgefarmerscoop.com wwhitmore@rfcoop.com

Serendipity Farm

Rosanne Facciolo.................................. (518) 879-6054 3983 N Lee Hwy. Fairfield, VA 24435 rtfacci@gmail.com

Southlex Cattle Co./Smith Farms.

Margaret Ann Smith ...........................(540) 464-3368 1364 S Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 www.southlexcattle.com office@southlexcattle.com

Waterloo Creek Farm.

Bill Russell (703) 402-0823

1004 Waterloo Dr. Lexington, VA 24450-6436 www.waterloocreekfarm.com bill@waterloocreekfarm.com

Yonderyear Farm

Amanda Green .......................................(540) 460-3256 1040 Adair Hl Dr. Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 www.yonderyearfarm.com/ amanda@yonderyearfarm.com

AIR B&B, CABIN & COTTAGE RENTALS

Amanda’s Cabins at Lazy Acres

Amanda Baxter (540) 463-1636

140 Lazy Acres Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lazyacrescabins.com/ info@lazyacrescabins.com

Autumn Ridge Cottages

Heather Meads (540) 463-3387 95, 115, 126, 190 Autumn Ridge Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 www.autumnridgecottages.com info@autumnridgecottages.com

Church Hill at Timber Ridge

Mike Thompson (540) 324-8446 78 Sam Houston Way Lexington, VA 24450

www.ChurchHillatTimberRidge.com 78samhoustonway@gmail.com

Heartstone Country Retreat

Antonia Albano (540) 463-2593

1366 Stuartsburg Rd. Buena Vista, VA 24416

loveheartstone.com/ JOY@LOVEHeartstone.com

Old Brownsburg Store, B&B

Bill McGough.......................................... (540) 460-4833 2719 Brownsburg Tpke. Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 www.oldbrownsburgstore.com bill@obs-stay.com

Serenity Cottages, LLC

Christie Stuart (540) 377-9047

Cottage Lane Lexington, VA 24450 serenity-cottages.com information@serenity-cottages.com

Sunset Farm

Kelly Mangione ......................................... (703) 727-1478 1491 Thornhill Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 kesulli1@gmail.com

Whitewood Hall

Donna Welch............................................(540) 784-7700 4 White St. Lexington, VA 24450 donnamwelch@me.com

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & BUILDING

ABL Landscape Architecture

Arthur Bartenstein (540) 464-3736 104 White St. Lexington, VA 24450 arthur@ablscape.com

FormWright Design

Aurora McClain (512) 705-2262 442 Lime Kiln Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 formwrightdesign.com aurora@formwrightdesign.com

JPW Construction LLC

John Welsh (540) 460-7374 714 Turkey Hill Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.facebook.com/JPW-Construction jpwelshconstruction@gmail.com

ART GALLERIES

Art on Magnolia

J. David Gowdy ......................................... (801) 694-1667 2067 Magnolia Ave., Ste. A Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 artonmagnolia.com/ info@artonmagnolia.com

Artists in Cahoots

Greg Sandage (540) 464-1147

21 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 artistsincahoots.com info@artistsincahoots.com

Cabell Gallery of Virginia Art

Susan Groves (540) 461-8488

5 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 cabellgallery.com susan@cabellgallery.com

Clifton Forge School of the Arts

Keely Massie ............................................ (540) 862-7275 518 Church St. Clifton Forge, VA 24422

www.cfsota.org/ cfsota.keely@gmail.com

Earth, Fire, & Spirit Gallery

Jessy Poole-Caruthers (405) 788-9919

15 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.efspottery.com/ efspottery@icloud.com

Little Beasties Art Studio

J. David Gowdy ......................................... (434) 975-1776

2067 Magnolia Ave., Ste. A Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 artonmagnolia.com/ info@artonmagnolia.com

Nelson Gallery

Dorothy Blackwell (540) 817-1491

27 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.nelson-gallery.com dssb24@gmail.com

ASSISTED LIVING

Baldwin Park Retirement Community.

Kristi Rose (540) 885-1122

21 Woodlee Rd. Staunton, VA 24401

www.avivaseniorliving.com/ krose@bvsl.net

Heritage Hall Healthcare and Rehab

Randi Scott (540) 464-8181

205 Houston St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.heritage-hall.org rscott@ahc.cc

Kendal at Lexington

Jan Bigelow (540) 463-1910

160 Kendal Dr. Lexington, VA 24450

www.kalex.kendal.org

info@kalex.kendal.org

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Scott Hill Retirement Community

Tim Nicely (540) 862-5741

800 W. Ridgeway St. Clifton Forge, VA 24422

www.scotthillretirement.org sstull@lumos.net

The Legacy at North Augusta

Susan Nail................................................ (540) 885-5454

1410A N. Augusta St. Staunton, VA 24401

www.thelegacyatnorthaugusta.org

The Mayflower (540) 463-3161

409 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 americanretirementhomes.org virginia@americanretirementhomes.net

Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc .

Larry Wilkinson (804) 474-8700 120 Eastshore Dr., Suite 130 Glen Allen, VA 23060 vaumc.org cwickham@pinnacleliving.org

ATTORNEYS

Baldridge and Associates Attorneys at Law

Steve Baldridge (540) 261-3055 221 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 BaldridgeLawAssoc.com Steve@BaldridgeLawAssoc.com

Herb Rubenstein (303) 910-7961 111 Country Club Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.herbrubenstein.com herb@sbizgroup.com

Mann Legal Group, P.L.L.C.

Laurence Mann ....................................... (540) 463-7119 15 E. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.mvelaw.com julie@mvelaw.com

Simons, Thurman & Fix, P.C.

Nancy Hanson ........................................ (540) 463-6016 202 S. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgelaw.com/ nhanson@rockbridge.net

Tarris Law

Jonathan Tarris (540) 319-4111 14 E. Nelson St., Suite 202 Lexington, VA 24450 www.tarrislaw.com info@tarrislaw.com

William B. McClung P.C.

William McClung (540) 463-2188 18 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 bill@mcclunglaw.com

ATTRACTIONS

Balloons Over Rockbridge

Dee Miriello P.O.Box 862 Lexington, VA 24450 www.balloonsoverrockbridge.com flyballoons@yahoo.com

Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden

Emily Kohl (540) 463-2697

963 Ross Rd. Lexington, VA 24450

www.boxerwood.org info@boxerwood.org

Clifton Forge School of the Arts

Keely Massie ............................................ (540) 862-7275

518 Church St. Clifton Forge, VA 24422 www.cfsota.org/ cfsota.keely@gmail.com

Friends of Natural Bridge State Park

Robert Gilbert (540) 291-1326

6477 S. Lee Hwy. Natural Bridge, VA 24450 www.virginiaparks.org/friends-nb fonsbp@gmail.com

Glen Maury Park

Edward Armentrout (540) 261-7321 101 Maury River Dr. Buena Vista, VA 24416 bvcity.org golfpro@glenmaurypark.com

Haunting Tales-Lexington’s Ghost Tour

Sherry Cline (540) 464-2250 17 S. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lexingtonvaghosttour.com clineunits@aol.com

Historic Lexington Foundation (540) 463-6832

15 S. Main St., Suite 213 Lexington, VA 24450 www.historiclexington.org hlf@rockbridge.net

Historic Masonic Theatre

Caleb Morrison (540) 862-5655

510 Main St. Clifton Forge, VA 24422 historicmasonictheatre.com/ info@historicmasonictheatre.com

Jackson House Museum

Grace Abele (540) 464-7704

8 E. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.vmi.edu/museums-and-archives/ stonewall-jackson-house stonewalljacksonhouse@vmi.edu

Lexington and the Rockbridge Area Tourism Bureau

Sheryl Wagner ........................................ (540) 463-3777

106 E. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 lexingtonvirginia.com director@lexingtonvirginia.com

Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center

Vijitha Gutta ............................................... (540) 291-2121

15 Appledore Ln.

Natural Bridge, VA 24578 www.naturalbridgeva.com kburd-adams@naturalbridgeva.com

Natural Bridge State Park

Jim Jones (540) 291-1326 6477 S. Lee Hwy.

Natural Bridge, VA 24578

www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/naturalbridge

james.e.jones@dcr.virginia.gov

SILVER SPONSOR

Paxton House Historical Society

Sarah Dyer

121 Maury River Rd . Buena Vista, VA 24416 urbanfarmgirlva@gmail.com

Rock the Ribbon Roundball Shootout

Travis Patterson ................................... (540) 460-3845 19 Whimbrel Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgerelaygolf@gmail.com

Rockbridge Highlands Realtors

Debbie Conner-Armentrout (540) 464-4700 30 Crossing Lane, Suite 212 Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgerealtors.com ae@rockbridgerealtors.com

Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo Inc.

Thomas Smals (540) 460-0061

P.O. Box 758

Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgefairandexpo.org/ fair@rockbridgefairandexpo.org

Virginia Safari Park

Eric Mogensen (540) 291-3205

229 Safari Ln. Natural Bridge, VA 24578 virginiasafaripark.com director@virginiasafaripark.com

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Atlantic Union Bank

Thomas Moore (540) 464-6319

1197 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450

wwwatlanticunionbank.com/home/home thomas.moore@atlanticunionbank.com

Bank of Botetourt.

Tina Simpson .......................................... (540) 463-7224

65 E, Midland Trail

Lexington, VA 24450

www.bankofbotetourt.com/ info@bankofbotetourt.com PLATINUM SPONSOR

Bank of the James

Trevania Cottrill ....................................... (540) 707-3144

158 S. Main St. Lexington, Va 24450

www.bankofthejames.bank

tcottrill@bankofthejames.com

City National Bank (Buena Vista)

Kristen Simpson (540) 261-3010

128 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.bankatcity.com

kristensimpson22@yahoo.com

City National Bank (Lexington)

Sara Cline ................................................. (540) 464-9400

102 Walker St.

Lexington, VA 24450

www.bankatcity.com

sara.cline@bankatcity.com

CornerStone Bank

T. David Grist Headquarters (540) 463-2222

54 S. Main St.

Lexington, VA 24450

Lee Highway Branch ................ (540) 464-8900

719 North Lee Hwy.

Lexington, VA 24450

Buena Vista Branch (540) 261-1604

2235 Beech Avenue

Buena Vista, VA 24416 (540) 261-1604

www.cornerstonebankva.com

CornerStone CARES about being the ONLY locally owned and managed bank in the area! INNOVATION PARTNER

DuPont Community Credit Union

Michelle White (540) 946-3200

1130 N. Lee Hwy.

Lexington, VA 24450

www.mydccu.com mwhite@mydccu.com

GOLD SPONSOR

Farm Credit

Bobbi Loudermilk (540) 463-5255 152 Maury River Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 farmcreditofvirginias.com bloudermilk@agfirst.com

BEAUTY

Lex Nail Bar

Crystal & Tom DeMott (540) 958-0913 31 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lexnailbar.com hello@lexnailbar.com

LexWax Esthetics, LLC

Christine Moncure 11 N. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lexwaxesthetics.com/ lexwaxesthetics@gmail.com

Salon DC

Deanna Cook (540) 464-5600 17 S. Jefferson St. Lexington, VA 24450 deannawcook@yahoo.com

Jill Chittum................................................ (540) 261-5009 2340 Beech Ave.

Buena Vista, VA 24416

www The BV Barber.thebvbarber.com bvbarber2340@gmail.com

BED & BREAKFASTS

Brierley Hill

Julee Baldridge (540) 464-8421 985 Borden Rd. Lexington, VA 24450

www.brierleyhill.com innkeeper@brierleyhill.com

Herring Hall Bed & Breakfast

Anne Herring (540) 460-3365 154 Herring Hall Rd. Natural Bridge, VA 24578 herringhall.com/ info@herringhall.com

L&B Shenandoah

Autumn Barraclough (540) 319-6400 306 Jackson Ave. Lexington, VA 24450

www.newfieldfarmtr.com/ events@newfieldfarmtr.com

Old Brownsburg Store, B&B

Bill McGough (540) 460-4833 2719 Brownsburg Tpke. Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473

www.oldbrownsburgstore.com bill@obs-stay.com

Secret Garden on Jackson Avenue

Autumn Barraclough (540) 319-6400

306 Jackson Ave. Lexington, VA 24450 secretgardenonjackson.com/contact autumn.barraclough@gmail.com

Shenandoah Manor Bed & Breakfast

Nancy & Johannes Boer (612) 221-1140

325 Union Run Lexington, VA 24450 www.shenandoahmanorbandb.com nancy@shenandoahmanorbandb.com

Stonegate Guesthouse

Margaret Hutton (208) 399-1887 601 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

StonegateVirginia.com Hutton@StonegateVirginia.com

Sugar Tree Inn

Brenda Needham (540) 377-2197

145 Lodge Trail Vesuvius, VA 24483 www.sugartreeinn.com innkeeper@sugartreeinn.com

BOOKS & STATIONERY

Downtown Books LLC

Paige Williams ....................................... (540) 460-8184

34 S. Main Str. Lexington, VA 24450 www.downtownbookslexva.com downtownbookslexva@gmail.com

The Interior Castle

Maia Browning (540) 204-5969

6 S. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450 theinteriorcastle.org emaib@aol.com

BREWERIES & CIDERIES

Devils Backbone Brewing Co.

Cara Flynn ................................................(540) 462-6200

50 Northwind Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 dbbrewingcompany.com outpost@dbbrewingcompany.com

SILVER SPONSOR

Devils Backbone Outpost Taproom & Kitchen

Dizzle Clark (540) 462-6200

50 Northwind Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 dbbrewingcompany.com/ outpost@dbbrewingcompany.com

SILVER SPONSOR

Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery

Nathan Bailey (704) 425-2631

60 Great Valley Farm Ln.

Natural Bridge, VA 24578 www.greatvalleyfarmbrewery.com nathan@greatvalleyfarmbrewery.com

Halcyon Days Cider Company

Larry Krietemeyer (540) 291-1340

4135 South Lee Hwy. Natural Bridge, VA 24578 www.halcyondayscider.com larry@halcyondayscider.com

Heliotrope Brewery

Erik Jones (540) 464-1336

128 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

https://www.facebook.com/heliotropebrew/ info@heliotropebrewery.com

CAMPGROUNDS & CAMPS

Camp Maxwelton/Camp Lachlan

Lee & Nancy McLaughlin (540) 348-1090 946 Walkers Creek Rd. Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 www.maxwelton-lachlan.com/ directors@maxwelton-lachlan.com

Glen Maury Park

Edward Armentrout (540) 261-7321 101 Maury River Dr. Buena Vista, VA 24416 bvcity.org golfpro@glenmaurypark.com

Natural Bridge KOA

Ken Conger (540) 291-2770 214 Killdeer Ln. Natural Bridge, VA 24578 naturalbridgekoa.com

CARPETS & INTERIORS

Fashion Floors & Cabinets

Shyla Palaschak..................................... (540) 464-1422

94 E Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450 www.fashionfloorsandcabinets.com sales@fashionfloorsandcabinets.com

Heritage Millwork & Cabinetry

Amy Moore (315) 222-8140 40 Woodwork Trail Fairfield, VA 24435 www.hmwcabinetry.com hmwcabinetry@gmail.com

Rockbridge Flooring & More (Rockbridge Flooring Professionals, LLC)

James and Casey Higgins (540) 464-4616 788 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 www.RockbridgeFlooring.com info@rockbridgeflooring.com

Spencer Home Center

Eric Spencer ............................................ (540) 463-7393 1398 N Lee Hwy Lexington, VA 24450 spencerhc.com erics@spencerhc.com

GOLD SPONSOR

CATERERS

Bizzee B’s BBQ

Jeff Rankin (540) 461-3523 144 Hillside Dr. Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 bizzeebsbbq@gmail.com

C.H.E.F.S. Catering Company

John Stallard (540) 462-7182

302 Stoneridge Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 www.chefslex.com chefslex@gmail.com

DIAMOND SPONSOR

Hogback Mtn BBQ

Ruben Showalter (540) 348-3123

296 Huffman Ln. Fairfield, Va 24435 www.hogbackmountainbbq.com info@hogbackmountainbbq.com

Let Them Eat Cake

Melissa Wooding (540) 798-3462 213 Massie St. Lexington, VA 24450 www/letthemeatcakelex.com letthemeatcakellc@yahoo.com

Lexington Catering Company

Mandy Miller ............................................ (540) 463-3612 37 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lexingtoncateringco.com/

Sweet Treats Bakery

Shane Gonsalves (540) 463-3611 19 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.sweettreatsbakery.net sweettreatslexington@gmail.com

CHILDCARE

Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center Inc.

Misty Camden ........................................ (540) 463-7344

410 Yellow Brick Road Lexington, VA 24450 yellowbrickroadelc.weebly.com YBRearlylearningctr@gmail.com

YMCA Early Learning Center

Jennifer Crawley (540) 464-9622

40 Magnolia Square, Suite 6 Lexington, VA 24450 ymcavbr.org/earlylearningcenter

CHIROPRACTERS

Chiropractic and Primary Spine Care of Lexington

Heath Bills ............................................... (540) 464-5800 30 Crossings Ln., Suite 207 Lexington, VA 24450 www.ChiroPSCLexington.com support@mylexingtonspinedoctor.com

CHURCHES

Christ Episcopal Church

Joanne Peretti (540) 461-2626

2246 Walnut Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416

joanneperetti@gmail.com

Fincastle Baptist Rockbridge Campus

Eric Evje ...................................................... (979) 220-7448

105 Memorial Ln. Lexington, VA 24450

www.fincastlebaptist.org/rockbridge-campus pastoreric@fincastlebaptist.org

First Baptist Church

McKinley Williams (313) 338-6402

103 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistLexingtonVA/ firstbaptistchurchlex@gmail.com

Lexington Baptist Church

Michael Saunders ..................................(540) 463-5911

75 Old Farm Rd. Lexington, VA 24450

www.lexingtonbaptistchurch.org lbc@lexva.church

Manly Memorial Baptist Church

Skyler Daniel (540) 458-7819

202 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 manlybaptist.com office@manlybaptist.com

Rockbridge Church

Denise Boucher (540) 339-7985 600 Waddell St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgechurch.net rockbridgechurchoffice@gmail.com

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Fth. J. Maxwell Appiagyei (540) 463-3533 219 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 stpatrickslexington.com office@StPatricksLexington.com

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Leslie Huch (540) 319-7700

55 Paxton House Dr. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.lds.org/?lang=eng bhuch22@gmail.com

Trinity United Methodist Church

Anita Mays Lucord (540) 463-4053 147 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.trinumc.org trinlex@yahoo.com

Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc.

Larry Wilkinson ..................................... (804) 474-8700 120 Eastshore Dr., Suite 130

Glen Allen, VA 23060 vaumc.org

cwickham@pinnacleliving.org

CLEANING SERVICES

Lambert Cleaning

Joey Lambert (540) 324-9104

2434 W. Beverley St. Staunton, VA 24401 www.lambertcleaning.com info@lambertcleaning.com

Rockbridge Cleaning and Landscaping

Debbie Jamerson-Lipscomb ..........(540) 319-3486

879 Cold Run Dr. Lexington, VA 24450

lexingtonvirginiacleaning.com

debbiepemberton@hotmail.com

Town-N-Country Cleaners

Jerry Tolley (540) 463-2261

190 Walker St. Lexington, VA 24450

TownNCountryCleaners.com tnccleaners@yahoo.com

University Cleaners

Chad Mayr................................................ (540) 464-9600

534 E. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450

universitycleanersonline.com

chad@universitycleanersva.com

Valley Pro Clean

Leonard Stewart (540) 461-2150

209 Maury Str. Lexington, Virginia 24450

valleyproclean2020@gmail.com

CLOTHING/SHOES

Alvin-Dennis Inc.

Ginny Carter (540) 463-5383 102 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.alvindennis.com/ alvindennis@comcast.net

Bigger Chicken Apparel

Justin Smith ............................................... (818) 807-7393 23 Lexington Ave. Lexington, Virginia 24450 www.BiggerChickenApparel.com biggerchickenllc@gmail.com

Clover Boutique

Catherine McSwain (404) 234-6584 22 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 Cloverlexington.com catgmcswain@gmail.com

Cobblestone Shoe & Leather Repair

Greg Moore ...............................................(540) 461-8248 121 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.cobblestoneshoppes.com cobblestoneshoppes@gmail.com

Lexington Shop for Pappagallo Inc.

Susan Crawford (540) 463-5988 23 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 lexpappagallo.com lexpappagallo@gmail.com

Violett Consignment

Shelia Glaeser .......................................... (912) 222-1545

18 E. Nelson St., Suite 102 Lexington, VA 24450 violettlexington@gmail.com

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Byers Technical Institute

Darlie Farley 540-258-1028 2694 Glasgow Hwy. Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 www.byerstechnicalinstitute.com bti@byerstechnicalinstitute.com

Mountain Gateway - Rockbridge Regional Center

John Rainone (540) 261-1211 35 Vista Links Dr. Buena Vista, VA 24416 jrainone@dslcc.edu

SILVER SPONSOR

Mountain Gateway Community College

John Rainone (540) 863-2827

1000 College Dr. Clifton Forge, VA 24422 https://www.mgcc.edu/ jrainone@mgcc.edu

SILVER SPONSOR

Southern Virginia University

Tyson Cooper (540) 261-8413

1 University Hill Dr. Buena Vista, VA 24416 svu.edu tyson.cooper@svu.edu

Virginia Military Institute

Dallas Clark (540) 464-7230

319 Letcher Ave. Lexington, VA 24450 www.vmi.edu

PLATINUM SPONSOR

VMI Alumni Agencies

Ed Johnson (540) 464-7221

304 Letcher Ave. Lexington, VA 24450 www.vmialumni.org

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Washington & Lee University

Steve McAllister (540) 458-8740

204 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 wlu.edu

INNOVATION PARTNER

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

AFCEA

Robert Thompson (703) 298-4072

2 New Cameron Dr. Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridge.afceachapters.org/ r5ts@aol.com

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Millie Winstead (540) 248-3663

96 Laurel Hill Rd. PO Box 937 Verona, VA 24482 www.brafb.org/ mwinstead@brafb.org

Blue Ridge CASA for Children

Juan Pablo Molina (540) 213-2272 119 W. Frederick St. Staunton, VA 24401 www.casa4children.com info@blueridgecasa.org

Brownsburg Ruritan Club

Barry Chewning .................................... (704) 258-6230 Brownsburg, VA 24472 www.BrownsburgRuritan.org jconlon522@gmail.com

Buena Vista Arts Council (801) 735-5482

221 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.bvarts.org bv.artscouncil@gmail.com

Buena Vista Public Library

Elaina Skovira (540) 261-2715

2110 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.rrlib.net eskovira@rrlib.net

Buena Vista Rotary Club

Josh Elrod..................................................(540) 570-0596

609 E. 25th St. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.ismyrotaryclub.org/Club/Club. cfm?ClubID=5750&D=7570 jelrod@bvcity.org

Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath & Alleghany

Lori Turner ............................................... (540) 463-0943

7 E. Washington St.

Lexington, VA 24450

www.cfrba.org lori.turner@cfrba.org

ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice

Tasha Walsh (540) 463-1848

315 Myers St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.connectionsplus.care/ tasha.walsh@rahospice.org

Friends of Natural Bridge State Park

Robert Gilbert (540) 291-1326 6477 S. Lee Hwy. Natural Bridge, VA 24450 www.virginiaparks.org/friends-nb fonsbp@gmail.com

Friends of the Chessie Trail

Eric Sheffield PO Box 1261 Lexington, VA 24450 www.friendsofthechessietrail.org chessietrail@gmail.com

Glasgow Public Library

Barbara Slough (540) 258-2509 1108 Blue Ridge Rd. Glasgow, VA 24555 www.rrlib.net bslough2@rrlib.net

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Inc.

Zenith Barrett ............................................ (540) 464-1117

8 Woodcote Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 www.goodwillvalleys.com zbarrett@goodwillvalleys.com

Goshen Public Library

Ruth Tolson (540) 997-0351 1124 Virginia Ave. Goshen, VA 24439 www.rrlib.net rtolson@rrlib.net

Greater Lexington Newcomers Club

David Connolly ....................................... (734) 560-4249 24 Sky View L. Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 lexvanewcomers.org vp@lexvanewcomers.org

Historic Lexington Foundation

Margaret Samdahl (540) 463-6832 15 S. Jefferson St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.historiclexington.org hlf@rockbridge.net

Hopeful Grace Ministries

Gerald Pieper .......................................... (540) 487-5533 16 Great Rd. Raphine, VA 24472 hopefulgraceministries@gmail.com

Kappa Alpha Order

Larry Wiese...............................................(540) 463-1865 115 Liberty Hall Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.kappaalphaorder.org communications@ka-order.org GOLD SPONSOR

Lexington and the Rockbridge Area Tourism Bureau

Sheryl Wagner ........................................ (540) 463-3777 106 E/ Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 lexingtonvirginia.com director@lexingtonvirginia.com

Lexington Police Department Foundation

Lori Turner (540) 462-7909 PO Box 808 Lexington, VA 24450 lexingtonpolicefoundation.org/ lori.turner@cfrba.org

Lexington Rotary Club

Stewart Fleming (540) 460-2065 P O Box 1557

Lexington, VA 24450 jsf244504@yahoo.com

Lexington Sunrise Rotary Club

Woody A. Sadler Jr. (540) 463-9227 PO Box 63

Lexington, VA 24450 sunriserotarylexva.org

info@sunriserotarylexva.org

Lexington Woman’s Club

Freda Scheuer (225) 405-2299 PO Box 206 Lexington, VA 24450 lexwc.org/ lexvawomansclub@gmail.com

Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees

Evan Hanna PO Box 1488

Lexington, VA 24450

lexrockjaycees.org

lexrockjaycees@gmail.com

GOLD SPONSOR

Main Street Buena Vista

Brooke Dalton 245 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.mainstreetbuenavista.org contact@mainstreetbuenavista.org

Main Street Lexington

Rebecca Logan ......................................... (540) 319-4181

101 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.mainstreetlexington.org/ info@mainstreetlexington.org

Mountain City Masonic Lodge

Jesse Lyons (540) 570-3437

103 W. Nelson St.

Lexington, VA 24450

www.mtncity67.org

mountaincitymasoniclodge@gmail.com

Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation

Jennifer Waller (540) 458-5336

224 McLaughlin St. Lexington, VA 24450

odk.org

jennifer@odk.org

Project Horizon

Judy Casteele........................................... (540) 463-7861

120 Varner Ln.

Lexington, VA 24450

www.projecthorizon.org

ph@rockbridge.net

Rockbridge Animal Alliance

Maurine Houser (540) 319-9945

1892 Turnpike Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgeanimalalliance.org info@rockbridgeanimalalliance.org

Rockbridge Area Community Services

Kim Shaw (540) 463-3141 241 Greenhouse Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.racsb.org kshaw@racsb.org

Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity.

Lynne Johnson (540) 463-3770 30 E. Preston St. Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgehabitat.org office@rockbridgehabitat.org

Rockbridge Area Housing Corporation

Marylin Alexander (540) 463-3242 13 Thompson Ct. Lexington, VA 24450 rahc@rockbridge.net

Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization (RARO)

Chad Coffey (540) 463-9525

300A White St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rarorec.org chadcoffey@rarorec.org

Rockbridge Area Relief Association

Lindsey Perez (540) 463-6943 350 Spotswood Dr, Lexington, VA 24450 raralex.org office@raralex.org

Rockbridge Area Republican Party

Doug Smith PO Box 1101 Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgegop.com cardinalpt@aol.com

Rockbridge Area Transportation Systems

Michelle Watkins (540) 463-3346 712 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgetransportation.org rats@rockbridge.net

Rockbridge Area YMCA

Chad Whitmer ........................................(540) 464-9622 70 N. Lee Hwy, Lexington, VA 24450 ymcavbr.org/locations/rockbridge/rockbridgearea-ymca/ cwhitmer@ymcavbr.org

Rockbridge Community Health Foundation

Hattie Myers ............................................(540) 458-3596 1 Health Circle Lexington, VA 24450 rchealthfoundation.org/ rchealthfoundation@gmail.com

Rockbridge Conservation

Barbara Walsh (540) 463-2330

101 S. Main St., 2nd Floor Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgeconservation.org director@rockbridgeconservation.org

Rockbridge County Democratic Committee

David Mayersky (540) 817-7085

11 S. Jefferson St, Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgedemsva.blogspot.com lex.rockdems@gmail.com

Rockbridge County Public Schools Foundation

Debbie Pruett PO Box 1042 Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgeschoolsfoundation.org/ huffmaw@nationwide.com

Rockbridge Historical Society

Eric Wilson (540) 464-1058

101 E. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockhist.org RHS@RockbridgeHistory.org

Rockbridge Recovery

Lori Turner (540) 572-2312 219 E. 28th St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 rockbridgerecoverycenter.org/ lori.turner@cfrba.org

Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo Inc

Bill Russell (540) 460-0061 P.O. Box 758 Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgefairandexpo.org/ fair@rockbridgefairandexpo.org

Rockbridge Regional Library System

Julie Goyette ............................................(540) 463-4324 138 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rrlib.net JGoyette@rrlib.net

Rockbridge SPCA

Tara Rodi (540) 463-5123 10 Animal Place Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgespca.net executivedirector@rockbridgespca.net

Samuel’s Supper™

Sherri M. Golladay............................... (540) 280-6982 P.O. Box 132 Fairfield, VA 24435 www.samuelssupper.org info@samuelssupper.org

Shenandoah Community Capital Fund

Nick Koger (540) 595-3665 11 N. Central Ave. Suite 210 Staunton, VA 24401 sccfva.org hello@sccfva.org

Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.

Brad Beacham ........................................(540) 463-1869 9 N. Lewis St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.sigmanu.org

headquarters@sigmanu.org

The Salvation Army

George Hackbarth (540) 962-6206

115 S. Lexington Ave. Covington, VA 24426

salvationarmypotomac.org/covingtonvacorps/ george.hackbarth@uss.salvationarmy.org

United Way of Rockbridge Inc.

Jennifer Dent (540) 463-4482

218 S. Main St., Suite D Lexington, VA 24450 uwrockbridge.org director@uwrockbridge.org

Valley Program for Aging Services, Maury

River Senior Services

Jenn Chestnut (540) 261-7474 2137 Magnolia Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416 vpas.info jenn@vpas.info

Virginia Institute of Autism (540) 366-8320 40 Park Pl, Lexington, VA 24450 braacroanoke.org/ info@viacenters.org

VMI Foundation

Christina Cummings (540) 464-7287

Neikirk Hall

304 Letcher Ave. Lexington, VA 24450 www.vmi.edu/foundation/ give@vmiaa.org

VMI Keydet Club

Andrew Deal ............................................ (540) 464-7328

304 Letcher Ave. Lexington, VA 24450 www.vmi.edu/keydet-club/

COMPUTER SERVICE/ SALES

Virginia Technology Services, LLC

Stephanie Berkshire (540) 463-4451 30 Crossing Ln., Suite 206 Lexington, VA 24450 www.virginiatechs.com info@virginiatechs.com

CONSULTANTS

BW Solutions.

Bobbie Wagner ...................................... (540) 293-5256

Bobbielyn1875@gmail.com

Dazzle Partners LLC

David Grizzle (832) 315-8219 www.dazzlepartners.com david grizzle@yahoo.com

Disruption Advisors

Whitney Johnson .................................... (617) 230-2547 thedisruptionadvisors.com whitney@thedisruptionadvisors.com

Hibernico Consulting LLC

Michael K. “Mike” Lennon (703) 304-6044 mike.lennon@hibernico.com

Kellen Consulting Group LLC

Scott Kellen (540) 460-3800 www.kellenconsultants.com/ skellen@kellenconsultants.com

Lexington Solutions Group

Barton (Boyd) Brown (540) 460-5068 www.lexsg.com bbbrown@lexsg.com

LoomFlo LLC

Cadence Edmonds (304) 563-6674 Loomflova@gmail.com

Prontogenesis Consulting LLC

Devin Robinson (540) 461-9557 www.alignable.com/lexington-va/ prontogenesis-consulting-llc devin.thomas.robinson@gmail.com

Shenandoah Valley Partnership

Jay Langston (540) 568-3100 220 University Blvd., Suite 2100 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 www.theshenandoahvalley.com jlangston@theshenandoahvalley.com

Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center

Allison Dugan (540) 568-3227

James Madison University MSC 5502 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 www.valleysbdc.org duganaj@jmu.edu

Terramor Technologies LLC

Erik Somoroff (540) 824-3420 101 Lee Ave., #420 Lexington, VA 24450 www.terramortechnologies.com erik@ terramortechnologies.com

The Advancement Foundation

Annette Patterson (540) 283-7062

245 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 theadvancementfoundation.org innovation@theadvancementfoundation.org

Transystems

Thomas Marando ................................. (540) 442-3750

203 S. Main St. Lexington, Virginia 24450 www.transystems.com/ info@transystems.com

Triformative / Triform Associates

Tonya Sweetser (239) 326-2116

Church St. Lynchburg, Virginia 24504 triformassociates.com

tonya@triformassociates.com

CONTRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION

ARC3 Gases

Marc Lewis (540) 261-4300

2603 Beech Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416 arc3gases.com/ marc.lewis@arc3gases.com

Austin Electrical Construction, Inc.

Catie Austin-Brown..............................(540) 254-1085

17566 Main St. Buchanan, VA 24066 www.AustinElectricalConstruction.com

austinel@verizon.net

Charles W. Barger & Son Construction

Charles Barger (540) 463-2106

10 Borden School Ln. Lexington, VA 24450

www.cwbargerandson.com

cbarger@cwbarger.com

SILVER SPONSOR

Clark Electric Inc.

Dusty Maxwell (540) 784-0537 (540) 460-5602

2159 Spring Valley Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 eclark.electric@gmail.com

Fatlighter Company

Gary Barker (540) 817-5156 175 Crosscountry Lane Natural Bridge, Virginia 24578 fatlighterco.com/ gmbarker78@yahoo.com

Green Forest Surveys LLC

Chris Pappas (540) 261-1077 254 Elm Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.greenforestsurveys.com cpappas@greenforestsurveys.com

Holland’s General Contractors, Inc.

Vickie Eppard (540) 261-7404 80 Forge Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 vickie@hollandsgc.com

Jim Stuart Excavating LLC

Christie Stuart (540) 460-3036 907 Red Hill Rd. Vesuvius, VA 24483 jimstuartexcavating.com jimstuartexc@yahoo.com

JPW Construction LLC

John Welsh (540) 460-7374 Lexington, VA 24450

www.facebook.com/JPW-Construction jpwelshconstruction@gmail.com

Kjellstrom + Lee, Inc.

Fulton Sensabaugh (540) 885-9980 106 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.kjellstromandlee.com fsensabaugh@kjellstromandlee.com

Leslie Mini Excavating & Landscaping LLC

Chris Leslie (540) 348-8959 365 Dry Hollow Rd. Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473

www.LeslieExcavating.com leslieminiexcavating@yahoo.com

Lexington Contracting LLC

Mason Ludgate (540) 319-3330 2175 Magnolia Ave., Suite 104 Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.lexingtoncontractingva.com mason.ludgate@lexingtoncontractingva.com

Michael R. Arehart Inc.

Michael Arehart ................................... (540) 460-6678 5966 Lee Jackson Hwy. Raphine, VA 24472 arehartoffice@gmail.com

MP2 Contractors, LLC

Phil Swisher (540) 319-6119 3459 A North Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450

www.mp2contractors.com/ pswishermp2@gmail.com

Phoenix Construction Company LLC

Melissa Hennis (540) 464-1133 328 W. Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450

www.phoenixconstructioncompanyllc.com melissa.c.hennis@gmail.com

Randy Hostetter Excavating LLC

Randy Hostetter (540) 463-4714

289 Greenhouse Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.randyhostetterexcavating.com rhexcavating@embarqmail.com

Rockbridge Cleaning and Landscaping

Debbie Jamerson-Lipscomb (540) 319-3486 879 Cold Run Dr. Lexington, VA 24450 lexingtonvirginiacleaning.com debbiepemberton@hotmail.com

Rockbridge Homes and Barns

Tim Hickman (540) 460-5708 70 Old Buena Vista Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgehb.com tim@rockbridgehb.com

Spencer Home Center

Eric Spencer (540) 463-7393 1398 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 http://spencerhc.com erics@spencerhc.com

GOLD SPONSOR

Welsh Construction Inc.

Matt Humphries (540) 464-1008 15A N. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.welshconstruction.com janeen@welshconstruction.com

COUNSELING

Kelland Psychological Services, LLC

Chad Kelland .............................................(540) 817-4375 30 Crossing Ln., Suite 201 Lexington, VA 24450 drchadkelland.com chad@drchadkelland.com

Rockbridge Area Community Services

Kim Shaw (540) 463-3141

241 Greenhouse Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.racsb.org kshaw@racsb.org

Well+Being Counseling LLC

Sarah Hagenbuch .................................... (540) 212-4111

129 S. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.wellbeing-counseling.com

Sarah@wellbeing-counseling.com

COUNTRY CLUBS

Lexington Golf & Country Club (540) 463-4141

141 Country Club Rd.

Lexington, VA 24450

www.lexingtongolfandcountryclub.com info@lexingtongolfandcountryclub.com

DANCE

Rockbridge Ballet/The Studio

Jessica Martin (540) 463-3436

The Rockbridge Ballet/The Studio

PO Box 150

Lexington, VA 24450

www.rockbridgeballet.org

rockbridgeballet@gmail.com

DENTAL CARE

Dental Health Associates

Kristina Lilly (540) 463-2134

112 Houston St., Suite A Lexington, VA 22450

www.mydentalhealthassociates.com/ infolexington@mydha.net

Lexington Smiles, PLLC

Erin Cassilly ............................................. (540) 458-0410

123 S. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450 lexingtonvasmiles.com

drcassilly@lexingtonvasmiles.com

Mountain View Family Dentistry (540) 464-8700

2131 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.rockahc.org/dental/

Robert C. Hull DDS P.C.

Robert Hull (540) 463-3826

650 N. Lee Hwy., Suite 1 Lexington, VA 24450

www.hulldentistry.com drhull@hulldentistry.com

Rockbridge Area Health Center

Suzanne Sheridan ..............................(540) 464-8700

25 Northridge Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockahc.org ssheridan@rockahc.org

Shenandoah Dental Studio

Omar Parades (540) 464-9953

30 Crossing Ln., Suite 110 Lexington, VA 24450 www.shenandoahdentalstudio.com appointments@shenandoahdentalstudio.com

Woodard Family Dental

Steven Woodard ..................................... (540) 377-1223

113 Commerce Park Dr. Raphine, VA 24472 http://www.woodarddental.com steven@woodarddental.com

DRUG & VARIETY

Lexington Prescription Center

Jeffrey Goldstein (540) 784-8375

800 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

lexingtonrx.com/Welcome.html jgoldstein@lexingtonrx.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Clyde Hill Publishing

Gregory Shaw (206) 915-9500 Lexington, VA 24450 clydehillpublishing.com/ greg@clydehillpublishing.com

Datz Us Adventure & Music

William Datz (540) 463-9339 www.datzburr.com datzburr@gmail.com

Haunting Tales-Lexington’s Ghost Tour

Sherry Cline .............................................(540) 464-2250

17 S. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.lexingtonvaghosttour.com clineunits@aol.com

Historic Masonic Theatre

Caleb Morrison (540) 862-5655

510 Main St. Clifton Forge, VA 24422

historicmasonictheatre.com/ info@historicmasonictheatre.com

Hull’s Drive-In / Hull’s Angels, Inc.

Rhianna Schlief (540) 463-2621

2367 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 www.hullsdrivein.com hullsangels@hullsdrivein.com

Just Games Lexington

Zander Tallman (540) 724-6124 29 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.justgameslex.com/ zander@justgameslex.com

Lexington Cigars & Lounge

Alexander Thymmons (800) 591-4814

158 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.LexingtonCigars.Com Thymmons.A@VirginiaWealth.Com

Lime Kiln Theater

Spencer McElroy 607 Borden Rd. Lexington, VA 24450

www.limekilntheater.org office@limekilntheater.org

Little Beasties Art Studio

J. David Gowdy (434) 975-1776 2067 Magnolia Ave., Ste. A Buena Vista, VA 24416

artonmagnolia.com/ info@artonmagnolia.com

Paddle & Pedal Rockbridge

William Bither............................................ (540) 460-1112

365 Harrison Dr, Raphine, VA 24472

kayakbikeva.com/ wbither@yahoo.com

POUR by Hatterwick

Jamie Schankweiler (540) 600-2993 13 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.hatterwick.com hello@hatterwick.com

Quest Entertainment

Dewey Nowlin ........................................... (540) 588-1113

516 Arbutus Ave. SE Roanoke, VA 24014

www.quest-ent.com/ djquestent@gmail.com

Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization (RARO)

Chad Coffey ..............................................(540) 463-9525

300A White St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.rarorec.org

chadcoffey@rarorec.org

Rockbridge Music

Diana Schofield (540) 463-5455

205 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.rockbridgemusic.com

rockbridgemusic@gmail.com

Splash of Color Studio

MaKenna Whiting (801) 821-3702

2077 Magnolia Ave.

Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.splashofcolorva.com/ splashofcolorva@gmail.com

The Magic of Brian Bence.

Brian Bence (540) 294-2900

1508 Battlefield Rd. Grottoes, VA 24441 www.brianbmagic.com bgbmagic@gmail.com

Tommy’s Arcade

Tommy Stuart (540) 319-1207 5 W. Nelson St. Lexington, Virginia 24450 tommysarcade.com boss@tommysarcade.com

Virginia Horse Center

Bonnie Keene (540) 464-2952

487 Maury River Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.horsecenter.org gpetty@horsecenter.org

Virginia River Guides

Derek Hutton (208) 399-1888

601 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

VirginiaRiverGuides.com trips@VirginiaRiverGuides.com

EQUINE SUPPLIES & SERVICE

Halo Horses LLC

Jacqueline Navarrete Townsend.. (480) 748-1669

487 Maury River Rd. Lexington, Virginia 24450

www.halohorses.com jackie@halohorses.com

New Freedom Farm, Inc.

Lois Fritz (540) 855-1158

6118 Lithia Rd. Buchanan, Virginia 24066 newfreedomfarm.org newfreedomfarm2016@gmail.com

Virginia Horse Center

Bonnie Keene (540) 464-2952

487 Maury River Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.horsecenter.org gpetty@horsecenter.org

EVENT PLANNING

Brooke Shehan Events

Brooke Shehan www.brookeshehan.com brooke@brookeshehan.com

C.H.E.F.S. Catering Company

John Stallard (540) 462-7182

302 Stoneridge Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 www.chefslex.com chefslex@gmail.com

House Mountain Inn

Jamie Grue (540) 464-4004

455 Lonesome Dove Trail Lexington, VA 24450 www.housemountaininn.com innkeeper@housemountaininn.com

Lexington Catering Company

Mandy Miller (540) 463-3612

37 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lexingtoncateringco.com/

Still House Creek Farm

Catherine Daniel ......................................(610) 393-7912

227 Still House Dr. Lexington, VA 24450 cldaniel@bizbatt.com

The Georges

John Gomes (540) 463-2500 11 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 thegeorges.com reservations@thegeorges.com

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES

Edward Jones Investments (Dickman)

Daniel Dickman (540) 572-4269

221 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.edwardjones.com daniel.dickman@edwardjones.com

Edward Jones Investments (Harris)

Christy Harris, CFP ®, CRPC ® 540-463-2124 1545 N. Lee Hwy., Suite 1 Lexington, VA 24450 www.edwardjones.com Christy.Harris@Edwardjones.com

Edward Jones Investments (Vance)

Dan Vance..................................................(540) 463-1999 22 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.edwardjones.com/index.html dan.vance@edwardjones.com

Edward Jones Investments (Woodford)

Matt Woodford ........................................(540) 463-1990 103 E. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.edwardjones.com/index.html matt.woodford@edwardjones.com

Hipps Financial Partners, LLC

John Hipps .................................................(540) 421-8083 hippsfinancial.com/ JohnHipps@HippsFinancial.com

LPL Financial

Cathy Shaner Carlock (540) 463-3362

87 Falcon Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lpl.com/ ccarlock@lpl.com

Rockbridge Asset Management Inc.

B.C. Grigsby (540) 463-3742 Lexington, VA 24450 bcg.rockbridge@btinternet.com

Truist Wealth

Drew Arney (540) 463-4302

537 E. Nelson St., Suite 101 Lexington, VA 24450 bbtscottstringfellow.com enelson@scottstringfellow.com

Wells Fargo Advisors LLC (Shomo)

Randy Shomo ......................................... (540) 463-2736

101 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.wellsfargoadvisors.com randy.shomo@wellsfargo.com

FISHING

Journey Outdoors

Christina Volpe (540) 461-8816

172 W. Midland Trail Lexington, Va 24450 www.journeyoutlex.com christina@journeyoutlex.com

Virginia River Guides

Derek Hutton............................................ (208) 399-1888

601 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 VirginiaRiverGuides.com trips@VirginiaRiverGuides.com

FITNESS

Center of Gravity Yoga & Pilates

Wendy Orrison (540) 462-2944

124 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lexingtoncenterofgravity.com studio@lexingtoncenterofgravity.com

fLEX Fitness Studio

Wendy Orrison ....................................... (540) 570-2383

314 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 flexlexva.com flexlexva@gmail.com

Focus Fitness Club LLC

Sarah Henson (540) 460-1812

7 W. McDowell St. Lexington, VA 24450

2520 Beech Ave

Buena Vista, VA 24416 focusfitnesslab.com/ focusfitness@myyahoo.com

Friends of Rockbridge Swimming

Leslie Ayers (540) 464-3663

194 Wallace St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgeswims.org info@rockbridgeswims.org

Ignite Performing Arts Center

Jeremy Hipes (540) 463-2467

752 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 www.ipaclex.com ipaclexington23@gmail.com

Lex Running Shop, LLC

Jess Reid (540) 461-8350

41 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lexrunningshop.com/ jess@lexrunningshop.com

Paddle & Pedal Rockbridge

William Bither............................................ (540) 460-1112

365 Harrison Dr. Raphine, VA 24472 kayakbikeva.com/ wbither@yahoo.com

Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization (RARO)

Chad Coffey ..............................................(540) 463-9525

300A White St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.rarorec.org

chadcoffey@rarorec.org

Rockbridge Area YMCA

Chad Whitmer (540) 464-9622

70 N. Lee Hwy.

Lexington, VA 24450

ymcavbr.org/locations/rockbridge/rockbridgearea-ymca/ cwhitmer@ymcavbr.org

Rockbridge Ballet/The Studio

Jessica Martin (540) 463-3436 PO Box 150 Lexington, VA 24450

www.rockbridgeballet.org rockbridgeballet@gmail.com

Rockbridge Barbell

Red Dowdell (703) 346-0980 150 Walker St. Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgebarbell.com rockbridgebarbell@gmail.com

RTB Athletics LLC

Joshua Palmer (385) 219-6379

18 High Meadow Dr. Lexington, VA 24450 rtbathletics.com asuperiorgym.rtb@gmail.com

FLORISTS

The Jefferson Florist and Garden

Jay Lewis (540) 463-9841

603 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450

www.thejeffersonfloristandgarden.com sales@thejeffersonfloristandgarden.com

University Florist

Sybil Adams ............................................ (540) 463-6080 165 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.universityfloristlexva.com sybiladams@hotmail.com

Yonderyear Farm

Amanda Green (540) 460-3256 1040 Adair Hill Dr. Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473 www.yonderyearfarm.com/ amanda@yonderyearfarm.com

FOOD & GROCERY

Asunder Coffee Roasters

Adam Lawrence (202) 460-8112 2037 Magnolia Ave.

Buena Vista, VA 24416 asundercoffee.com adam@asundercoffee.com

Cattlemen’s Market

Rosalea & Charlie Potter (540) 463-2333

538 E. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.donaldsmeats.com

Riley.buffalocreekbeef@gmail.com

Let Them Eat Cake

Melissa Wooding (540) 798-3462

213 Massie St.

Lexington, VA 24450

www/letthemeatcakelex.com

letthemeatcakellc@yahoo.com

Old Lex Mercantile

Heather Davis (540) 319-4180

113 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.oldlexmercantile.com contact@oldlexmercantile.com

Pronto Caffe and Gelateria

Meridith Benincasa (540) 464-1472 26 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.prontogelateria.com francesco@prontogelateria.com

Purveyors On Main

Kali McLeod (540) 464-9463 29 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.purveyorsonmain.com/ washstreet@rockbridge.net

Roadmap CoffeeWorks

Jack Scholl (540) 460-4695 2345 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 roadmapcoffeeworks.com jack@roadmapcoffeeworks.com

FORESTRY

Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Mark Hogsed ............................................ (540) 772-2992 541 Luck Ave. SW #317 Roanoke, VA 24016 friendsbrp.org staff@friendsbrp.org

Honorable Tree Service LLC

Emma Gould (540) 324-8860 3499 N. Lee Hwy. Fairfield, VA 24435 www.honorabletreeservice.com office@honorabletreeservice.com

FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES

Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory

Michael Lotts (540) 463-2912

714 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/virginia/ lexington/harrison-funeral-home/fh-11324 office@HarrisonFH1867.com

GIFTS & SPECIALTY ITEMS

Asunder Coffee Roasters

Adam Lawrence (202) 460-8112

2037 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416

asundercoffee.com adam@asundercoffee.com

Cabell Gallery of Virginia Art

Susan Groves (540) 461-8488

5 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 cabellgallery.com susan@cabellgallery.com

Celtic Tides LLC

John and Mary Jo Morman (540) 464-6545

23 S. Jefferson St. Lexington, VA 24450 celtictides2.com

celtictides@rockbridge.net

Cobblestone Shoe & Leather Repair

Greg Moore (540) 461-8248

121 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.cobblestoneshoppes.com cobblestoneshoppes@gmail.com

Cocoa Mill Chocolate Co. (540) 464-8400

786 N. Lee Hwy, Lexington, VA 24450 cocoamill.com lexington@cocoamill.com

Curated Interiors

Helen Bisset (540) 570-6169 95 Woodridge Lane Lexington, VA 24450 curatedbyhelen.com helen@thecuratedteam.com

Downtown Books LLC

Paige Williams (540) 460-8184 34 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.downtownbookslexva.com downtownbookslexva@gmail.com

Earth, Fire, & Spirit Gallery

Jessy Poole-Caruthers (405) 788-9919

15 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.efspottery.com/ efspottery@icloud.com

Hatterwick Boutique & Gifts

Jamie Schankweiler (540) 600-2993

9 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.hatterwick.com/ hello@LexingtonCandleCompany.com

Journey Outdoors

Christina Volpe ....................................... (540) 461-8816

172 W. Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450 www.journeyoutlex.com christina@journeyoutlex.com

Just Games Lexington

Zander Tallman (540) 724-6124 29 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.justgameslex.com/ zander@justgameslex.com

Ladles and Linens

Sarah Nicholas ......................................(540) 255-4246 13 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 ladlesandlinens.com contact@ladlesandlinens.com

Lex Running Shop, LLC

Jess Reid 540-461-8350 41 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lexrunningshop.com/ jess@lexrunningshop.com

Nelson Gallery

Dorothy Blackwell .................................. (540) 817-1491 27 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.nelson-gallery.com dssb24@gmail.com

Old Lex Mercantile

Heather & Lee Davis (540) 319-4180

113 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.oldlexmercantile.com contact@oldlexmercantile.com

Purveyors On Main

Kali McLeod (540) 464-9463 29 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 https://www.purveyorsonmain.com/ washstreet@rockbridge.net

Roadmap CoffeeWorks

Jack Scholl (540) 460-4695 2345 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 roadmapcoffeeworks.com jack@roadmapcoffeeworks.com

Rockbridge Music

Diana Schofield (540) 463-5455 205 N.Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgemusic.com rockbridgemusic@gmail.com

Shenandoah Attic and Victorian Parlour

Debbie Darlington (540) 464-8383 17 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 shenandoahattic.com victorianparlour@shenandoahattic.com

Sugar Maple Trading Company

Cindy Hughes (540) 458-0415 16 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.sugarmapletradingcompany.com hello@sugarmapletradingcompany.com

The BeeVe: Sweet Souvenirs

Madeleine Mercer ................................ (434) 226-0376

2175 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.thebeeve.com/ hello@southernoutlook.info

The Interior Castle

Maia Browning (540) 204-5969

6 S. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450 theinteriorcastle.org emaib@aol.com

The Quiltery

Maureen Smart...................................... (540) 460-2887

5499 N. Lee Hwy. Fairfield, VA 24435 www.quilteryshop.com thequiltery@quilteryshop.com

University Florist

Sybil Adams (540) 463-6080 165 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.universityfloristlexva.com sybiladams@hotmail.com

Vinyl Cuts

Ruthie Lawhorne .................................. (540) 784-3529 2159 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.facebook.com/vinylcutsbv/ vinylcutsbv@gmail.com

Woodlore LLC

Michael Lohr (540) 460-9469

249 Sterrett Rd. Fairfield, VA 24435

www.woodlorecreations.com/ Shawn@WoodloreCreations.com

GOLF

Herb Rubenstein (303) 910-7961

111 Country Club Rd. Lexington, VA 24450

www.herbrubenstein.com

herb@sbizgroup.com

Lexington Golf & Country Club

Bob Mueller (540) 463-4141

141 Country Club Rd. Lexington, VA 24450

www.lexingtongolfandcountryclub.com

bmueller@lexingtongolfandcountryclub.com

GOVERNMENT

City of Buena Vista

Jason Tyree (540) 261-6121

2039 Sycamore Ave.

Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.bvcity.org

jtyree@bvcity.org

City of Lexington

Jim Halasz ................................................. (540) 462-3700

300 E. Washington St.

Lexington, VA 24450

www.lexingtonva.gov

jhalasz@lexingtonva.gov

Rockbridge County

Spencer Suter ........................................ (540) 463-4361

150 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.co.rockbridge.va.us

ssuter@rockbridgecountyva.gov

Town of Glasgow

Thomas Smals (540) 258-2246

1100 Blue Ridge Rd. Glasgow, VA 24555

www.glasgowvirginia.org

ghayfield@glasgowvirginia.org

Town of Goshen

Sheila Sampson (540) 997-5545

128 Main St.

Goshen, VA 24439

www.goshenvirginia.com

townofgoshen va@yahoo.com

Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)

Christopher Hurley (540) 332-7750

1076 Jefferson Hwy.

Staunton, VA 24401

www.vec.virginia.gov

fishersville@vec.virginia.gov

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Marc Borzelleca (540) 414-4739

PO Box 82

Staunton, VA 24402

COV Designs

John Morris (540) 958-1249

401 Douglas St.

Clifton Forge, VA 24422

covdesigns.com

john@covdesigns.com

James Allen Printing

Chelsea Kirby (540) 463-9232

145 E. Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450 www.jamesallenprinting.com chad.allen@jamesallenprinting.com

Magic Mirror Marketing

Emilie Davis (540) 212-9532 14 E. Nelson St., Suite 102C Lexington, VA 24450 magicmirrormarketing.com emilie@reflectyourmagic.com

HARDWARE

Spencer Home Center

Eric Spencer ............................................ (540) 463-7393 1398 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 spencerhc.com erics@spencerhc.com

GOLD SPONSOR

HOME FURNISHINGS

Curated Interiors

Helen Bisset .............................................(540) 570-6169 95 Woodridge Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 curatedbyhelen.com helen@thecuratedteam.com

Ladles and Linens

Sarah Nicholas (540) 255-4246 13 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 ladlesandlinens.com contact@ladlesandlinens.com

Woodlore LLC

Michael Lohr .......................................... (540) 460-9469 249 Sterrett Rd. Fairfield, VA 24435 www.woodlorecreations.com/ Shawn@WoodloreCreations.com

HOME MAINTENANCE

Atlantic Finishes

Brandon Painter (540) 460-6595 1760 Blue Ridge Rd. Glasgow, VA 24555 www.atlanticfinishes.com brandon@atlanticfinishes.com

Dodson Pest Control Co.

Nathan Chaffin (540) 463-9675 2468 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 www.dodsonbros.com/ manager038@dodsonbros.com

Fashion Floors & Cabinets

Shyla Palaschak..................................... (540) 464-1422 94 E. Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450

www.fashionfloorsandcabinets.com sales@fashionfloorsandcabinets.com

Lexington Chimney Services

Brian Canatsey (540) 461-8737 10 Wild Turkey Rd. Lexington, VA 24450

www.lexingtonchimney.com brian@lexingtonchimney.com

Rockbridge Cleaning and Landscaping

Debbie Jamerson-Lipscomb (540) 319-3486 879 Cold Run Dr. Lexington, VA 24450 lexingtonvirginiacleaning.com debbiepemberton@hotmail.com

Water Works Water Treatment Inc.

Mark Ceuls (540) 433-5669 1760 Dealton Ave. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 www.waterworkswater.com mark@waterworkswater.com

HOSPITALS & CLINICS

Augusta Health (540) 332-4000 78 Medical Center Cr. Fishersville, VA 22939 www.augustahealth.com/ patientrelations@augustahealth.com

Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley

Anne Fitzgerald .................................... (540) 568-8923 755 MLK Jr Way Harrisonburg, VA 22801 www.bicsv.org anne@bicsv.org

Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital

Greg Madsen (540) 458-3500 1 Health Cr. Lexington, VA 24450 www.carilionclinic.org gtmadsen@carilionclinic.org

INNOVATION PARTNER

LewisGale Physicians LLC

Lee Higginbotham (540) 464-4900

539 E. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 LGPhysicians.com tracy.franson@hcahealthcare.com

VelocityCare

Allison Brelyn-Porter ......................... (540) 462-3950 110 Houston St. Lexington, VA 24450 velocitycarebycarilion.com/

HOTELS/MOTELS

Hampton Inn Lexington - Historic District

Megan McDaniel (540) 463-2223

401 E. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 HamptonColAlto.com lxtsw hampton@hilton.com

House Mountain Inn

Jamie Grue (540) 464-4004

455 Lonesome Dove Trail Lexington, VA 24450 www.housemountaininn.com

innkeeper@housemountaininn.com

Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center

Vijitha Gutta (540) 291-2121 15 Appledore Ln.

Natural Bridge, VA 24578 www.naturalbridgeva.com

kburd-adams@naturalbridgeva.com

The Georges

John Gomes (540) 463-2500

11 North Main Street Lexington, VA 24450 thegeorges.com reservations@thegeorges.com

The Georges at The Livery

John Gnomes (540) 463-2500

North Main Street Lexington, VA 24450 thegeorges.com reservations@thegeorges.com

HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Inc.

Zenith Barrett (540) 464-1117 8 Woodcote Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 www.goodwillvalleys.com zbarrett@goodwillvalleys.com

PeopleLink Staffing Solutions

Debi Ruley (540) 261-2816 2293 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.peoplelinkstaffing.com druley@peoplelinkstaffing.com

The Leadership Partnership

Laurie Macrae (540) 460-2800 498 Union Run Lexington, VA 24450 www.TheLeadershipPartnership.com

Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership

Mary Sullivan (540) 568-5568

James Madison University Ice House 127 W. Bruce St., MSC 3617 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 www.virginiatop.org sullivmx@jmu.edu

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Christine & Charles Bentley.

Theresa Bezold rrbezold@aol.com

Dennis Bussey dennisbussey@me.com

Janne & Tom Charland thomascharland@rocketmail.com

R. David Cox rdavidcox@earthlink.net

Susan Friski friskiknitter@gmail.com

Dave Hawkins hawkins@rockbridge.net

Deb & Jim Halasz halaszjm@aol.com

Jan & Mike Lowry gemikelowry@yahoo.com

Susan Virginia Mead susanvirginiamead@gmail.com

Kathleen MacIsaac kmac1412@aol.com

Paula & Craig Moore cmhokie@gmail.com

Carol & Richard Phillips rick@phillipslifestyles.com

Mark Reed mrmarkhreed@gmail.com

Frances Ruley Angelz4maw@gmail.com

Dr. Chris Saylor info@drchrissaylor.com

Patte Wood rockwriter99@rockbridge.net

INSURANCE

Bankers Insurance LLC

Stewart Fleming ..................................... (540) 463-2141

210 E. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 bankersinsurance.net sfleming@bankersinsurance.net

Bruce Gardner Insurance Agency (540) 463-6702

729 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 Info@BruceGardnerInsurance.com

Campbell Insurance

Bryan Cambell (540) 458-0087

115 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 http://www.CampbellIns.com ddmartin@campbellins.com

Furr Insurance Agency

Glenn Furr ................................................ (540) 463-4900

166 Walker St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.furrinsuranceagency.com furrinsuranceagency@yahoo.com

Goosehead Insurance Albert Vargas

Albert Vargas (540) 300-7098

7 E. Washington St, Suite A5 Lexington, VA 24450

agents.gooseheadinsurance.com/albert-vargas vargas.agency@gmail.com

Huffman Insurance Agencies, Inc.

Ward Huffman ......................................... (540) 463-7719

209 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.huffmaninsuranceagencies.com/ Ward@huffmaninsuranceagencies.com

GOLD SPONSOR

Innovative Insurance Group

Barbara Davis ......................................... (540) 613-8800

2670 Electric Rd. Roanoke, VA 24018

www.thinkinnovative.net ginger@thinkinnovative.net

Medicare Teachers

Nicki Ulrich (540) 252-3353

219 Alum Springs Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 medicare-teachers.com nicki@medicare-teachers.com

Rockbridge County Farm Bureau Insurance

Jade Knick (540) 463-3603

2050 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 farmbureauadvantage.com jade.knick@vafb.com

State Farm Mutual Insurance (Blevins)

Patrick Blevins (540) 463-3812

898 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 patrickblevins.com patrick@patrickblevins.com

Valley Trust Insurance Group

Jon Swinson (540) 261-3342 60 E. Midland Trail, Suite 104 Lexington, VA 24450

www.valleytrustinsurance.com jon@valleytrustinsurance.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

Fashion Floors & Cabinets

Shyla Palaschak (540) 464-1422 94 E. Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450

www.fashionfloorsandcabinets.com sales@fashionfloorsandcabinets.com

Rockbridge Flooring & More

James and Casey Higgins ............... (540) 464-4616 788 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450

www.RockbridgeFlooring.com info@rockbridgeflooring.com

Roundtable Interiors

Cary Edgar ................................................. (919) 673-0326

Lexington, VA 24450

www.roundtableinteriors.com cary@roundtableinteriors.com

JEWELRY

Artists in Cahoots

Greg Sandage (540) 464-1147 21 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 artistsincahoots.com/ info@artistsincahoots.com

Cabell Gallery of Virginia Art

Susan Groves.......................................... (540) 461-8488 5 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 cabellgallery.com susan@cabellgallery.com

Clover Boutique

Catherine McSwain.............................(404) 234-6584

22 W. Nelson S. Lexington, VA 24450 Cloverlexington.com catgmcswain@gmail.com

Earth, Fire, & Spirit Gallery

Jessy Poole-Caruthers (405) 788-9919

15 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.efspottery.com/ efspottery@icloud.com

Hamric & Sheridan Jewelers

Robby Jones (540) 463-2022

11 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.facebook.com/hamricsheridanjewelers hamsher@gmx.com

SILVER SPONSOR

Hess & Co. Jewelers

Barbara Clowser (540) 463-1652

22 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.hessjewelry.com hessandco4@gmail.com

Lexington Shop for Pappagallo Inc.

Susan Crawford (540) 463-5988

23 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 lexpappagallo.com lexpappagallo@gmail.com

Violett Consignment

Shelia Glaeser (912) 222-1545

18 E. Nelson St, Suite 102 Lexington, VA 24450 violettlexington@gmail.com

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

ABL Landscape Architecture

Arthur Bartenstein ................................. (540) 464-3736 104 White St. Lexington, VA 24450 arthur@ablscape.com

Garrett Landscapes

Walter Garrett ........................................ (540) 784-9647 Lexington, VA 24450 www.garrettlandscapes.com garrettlandscapes@gmail.com

Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center

Laura Hotinger.......................................(540) 942-4646 2032 W. Main St. Waynesboro, VA 22980 www.waynesborogardens.com laurawlgc@gmail.com

LAWN CARE

Garrett Landscapes

Walter Garrett (540) 784-9647 Lexington, VA 24450 www.garrettlandscapes.com garrettlandscapes@gmail.com

Mountain Top Mowing & More

Cindy Bither (540) 817-3811

113 Stuart Rd. Fairfield, VA 24435 www.facebook.com/mountaintopmowingllc/ mtntopmowing@gmail.com

Nelson Street Service Center

Melanie & Mike Camden (540) 464-5253

424 E. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 NSSC@embarqmail.com

Shaner’s Greenhouses Inc.

Mitchell Shaner (540) 463-2823

600 Greenhouse Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 shanersgreenhouses@centurylink.net

LEGAL SERVICES

Blue Ridge CASA for Children

Juan Pablo Molina (540) 213-2272 119 W. Frederick St. Staunton, VA 24401 www.casa4children.com info@blueridgecasa.org

Simons, Thurman & Fix, P.C.

Nancy Hanson (540) 463-6016

202 S. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgelaw.com/ nhanson@rockbridge.net

Tarris Law

Jonathan Tarris (540) 319-4111

14 E. Nelson St., Suite 202 Lexington, VA 24450 www.tarrislaw.com info@tarrislaw.com

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

Robert Wagoner (540) 261-6131

510 Factory St. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.ads-pipe.com/ William.Ferguson@ads-pipe.com PLATINUM SPONSOR

Des Champs Technologies

Connie Loughhead (540) 228-1967 2 Nikki Ln.

Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579 waterless-trap.com/ info@deschampstechnologies.com

Everbrite LLC

Scott Branch .............................................. (540) 261-2121

627 E. 30th St. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.everbrite.com sbranch@everbrite.com

Heritage Millwork & Cabinetry (315) 222-8140 40 Woodwork Trail Fairfield, VA 24435 hmwcabinetry@gmail.com

Modine Manufacturing Company

Matthew Niebur (540) 261-8346 1221 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.modine.com matthew.a.niebur@modine.com

Mohawk Industries

Todd Shail ................................................... (540) 258-2811

404 Anderson St. Glasgow, VA 24555

www.mohawkind.com todd shail@mohawkind.com

Sayre Enterprises

Rebecca Austin (540) 261-3374 324 E. 32nd St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.sayreinc.com raustin@sayreinc.com

UTS Systems

Michael Stolarz (540) 784-0432

6051 N. Lee Hwy. Fairfield, VA 24435

www.uts-systems.com mike.stolarz@uts-systems.com

Volac Inc

Linda Grandy (540) 261-2468 2329 Old Buena Vista Rd. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.volac.com sales usa@volac.com

XFactor Solutions Global (XFS Global)

Jacob Furbee (910) 508-4216

70 Douglas Way Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579 www.xfactorsg.com/ jacob.furbee@xfactorsg.com

MARKETING

Becker Digital, LLC

Jeremy Becker (540) 572-0311 PO Box 532 Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.becker-digital.com/ jeremy@becker-digital.com

Bezuki Creative Services

Tanya Besmehn ....................................... (571) 278-8725 20 Steeplechase Dr. Lexington, VA 24450 Bezuki.com tanya@bezuki.com

Magic Mirror Marketing

Emilie Davis (540) 212-9532 14 E. Nelson St., Suite 102C Lexington, VA 24450 magicmirrormarketing.com emilie@reflectyourmagic.com

Mariner Media Inc.

Scott Beattie ........................................... (540) 264-0021

131 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 http://marinermedia.com andy@marinermedia.com

Streamliner Media

Nicholas Ozorak (814) 853-3013 7 Bristol Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 streamlinermedia.com nozorak@streamlinermedia.com

MEDICAL SUPPLY

Lexington Prescription Center

Jeffrey Goldstein ................................... (540) 784-8375

800 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 lexingtonrx.com/Welcome.html jgoldstein@lexingtonrx.com

MEDICAL CARE

Alleghany Health and Rehab

Sandie Donald (540) 862-5791 1725 Main St. Clifton Forge, VA 24422 www.alleghanyrehab.com aparks@alleghanyrehab.com

AmeriCare Plus

Janelle Caldwell (540) 463-1676

155 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.americarepluspc.com/ jcaldwell@americareplus.net

Augusta Health Primary Care (Buena Vista)

Susie Knick ................................................. (540) 261-1315 2054 Sycamore Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.augustahealth.com

sk1550120@augustahealth.com

Augusta Health Primary Care (Lexington)

Becky Catlett (540) 463-3381

55 Comfort Way, Suite 1 Lexington, VA 24450

www.augustahealth.com/amg/internal-medicine bcatlett@augustahealth.com

Carilion Family Medicine

(540) 463-7628

108 Houston Street, Suite C Lexington, VA 24450

www.carilionclinic.org/providers/

ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice

Tasha Walsh (540) 463-1848

315 Myers St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.connectionsplus.care/ tasha.walsh@rahospice.org

Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad

Scott Grant (540) 377-2848

5885 N. Lee Hwy. Fairfield, VA 24435 fairfieldrescue.com sgrant@fairfieldrescue.com

Maury River Family Practice

Jane Sailer (540) 258-1700

730 McCulloch St. Glasgow, VA 24555

www.mauryriverfamilypractice.com

Rockbridge Area Community Services

Kim Shaw (540) 463-3141

241 Greenhouse Rd. Lexington, VA 24450

www.racsb.org

kshaw@racsb.org

Rockbridge Area Health Center

Suzanne Sheridan ...............................(540) 464-8700 25 Northridge Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockahc.org

ssheridan@rockahc.org

Sentara Home Care Services

Grace Little (540) 863-2140

229 N. Monroe Ave. Covington, VA 24426 www.sentara.com/homecare

VelocityCare

Allison Brelyn-Porter (540) 462-3950 110 Houston St. Lexington, VA 24450 velocitycarebycarilion.com/

MORTGAGE BANKING

Alcova Mortgage LLC

Sarah Dudley (540) 464-1901

221 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.alcova.com/sdudley sdudley@alcovamortgage.com

Caliber Home Loans

Tim Braddick ............................................ (540) 319-0097

898 N Lee Hwy, Suite B Lexington, VA 24450 www.caliberhomeloans.com/ tim.braddick@caliberhomeloans.com

City National Bank (Buena Vista)

Kristen Simpson (540) 261-3010

128 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.bankatcity.com

kristensimpson22@yahoo.com

CornerStone Bank (Lee Highway)

Leslie Cooper (540) 464-8900 719 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 cornerstonebankva.com leslie.cooper@csbva.com

INNOVATION PARTNER

CornerStone Bank (Lexington/ Headquarters)

Bridget McClung (540) 463-2222

54 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 cornerstonebankva.com

bridget.mcclung@cornerstonebankva.com

INNOVATION PARTNER

DuPont Community Credit Union

Michelle White (540) 946-3200 1130 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 www.mydccu.com mwhite@mydccu.com

Farm Credit

Bobbi Loudermilk (540) 463-5255

152 Maury River Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 farmcreditofvirginias.com bloudermilk@agfirst.com

Virginia Mountain Mortgage

Sharon Cooper ........................................ (540) 458-3715

65 E. Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450 vamtnmortgage.com scooper@vamtnmortgage.com

OFFICE FURNITURE & SUPPLIES

James Allen Printing

Chelsea Kirby.......................................... (540) 463-9232

145 E. Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450 www.jamesallenprinting.com chad.allen@jamesallenprinting.com

Southern Virginia Office Equipment

Brian Bence (540) 458-0123

18 E. Nelson St,, Suite 205 Lexington, VA 24450 www.svoe.net svoe@svoe.net

OPTICAL SERVICES

Blue Ridge Eye Associates of Rockbridge County

Lindsay Petrie (540) 463-9350 30 Crossing Ln., Suite 107 Lexington, VA 24450

www.seerockbridge.com office@seerockbridge.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

AmeriCare Plus

Janelle Caldwell (540) 463-1676

155 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.americarepluspc.com/ jcaldwell@americareplus.net

Cobblestone Shoe & Leather Repair

Greg Moore ...............................................(540) 461-8248

121 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.cobblestoneshoppes.com cobblestoneshoppes@gmail.com

Curated Interiors

Helen Bisset (540) 570-6169

19 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 curatedbyhelen.com helen@thecuratedteam.com

Mountain Creek Counseling

Susan Bedell ............................................ (540) 742-7260

PO Box 338 Lexington, VA 24450

www.mountaincreekcounseling.com sbedell@mountaincreekcounseling.com

YBeU Life Coaching for Women

Freda Scheuer (571) 335-5212

Lexington, VA 24450

www.ybeulifecoaching.com. Freda@ybeulifecoaching.com

PETS

Rockbridge Animal Alliance

Maurine Houser (540) 319-9945 1892 Turnpike Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 www.rockbridgeanimalalliance.org info@rockbridgeanimalalliance.org

Rockbridge SPCA

Tara Rodi (540) 463-5123 10 Animal Place Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgespca.net executivedirector@rockbridgespca.net

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Blue Grass Photography

Randi Scott ............................................... (540) 462-7376 bluegrassphotography98.mypixieset.com rnscott15@gmail.com

Brandi Wimer Photography

Brandi Wimer (540) 460-3487 www.brandiwimerphotos.com brandiwimerphotography@gmail.com

October Grace Media

Cindy Fellows ............................................ (540) 271-7817 www.octobergracemedia.com/ octobergracemedia@gmail.com

Quest Entertainment

Dewey Nowlin (540) 588-1113 516 Arbutus Ave. SE Roanoke, VA 24014 www.quest-ent.com/ djquestent@gmail.com

PRESS/PUBICATIONS/ RADIO

3WZ

Val Davis (540) 463-2161 392 E. Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450 3wzfm.com/ 9673wz@gmail.com

Clyde Hill Publishing

Gregory Shaw (206) 915-9500 Lexington, VA 24450 clydehillpublishing.com/ greg@clydehillpublishing.com

Mariner Media Inc.

Scott Beattie (540) 264-0021 131 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 marinermedia.com andy@marinermedia.com

Radio IQ and WVTF Public Radio

Roger Duvall ........................................... (540) 989-8900 3520 Kingsbury Ln Roanoke, VA 24014 wvtf.org geg@vt.edu

Rockbridge Advocate

Doug Harwood (540) 463-2062 7 E. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.rockbridgeadvocate.com rbadvocate@embarqmail.com

The Cadet Foundation

Robert Morris...........................................(757) 869-6770 214 Terrebonne Rd. Yorktown, VA 23692-4868 www.cadetnewspaper.org BobM@caihq.com

The News-Gazette

Matt Paxton (540) 463-3113 20 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 thenews-gazette.com publisher@thenews-gazette.com

WMRA-WEMC Radio Network

Matt Bingay ..............................................(540) 568-6221 983 Reservoir St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 wmra.org wmra@jmu.edu

PRINTING SERVICES

James Allen Printing

Chelsea Kirby (540) 463-9232

145 E. Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450

www.jamesallenprinting.com chad.allen@jamesallenprinting.com

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Rockbridge Christian Academy

Hunter Phillips (540) 463-5456

21 Snowy Egret Ln. Lexington, VA 24450

www.rockbridgechristianacademy.org lex4sqgospel@hotmail.com

The Bridge Christian Academy

Wesley Galford (540) 291-2332

21 Gilmores Mill Rd.

Natural Bridge Station, VA24579 www.thebridgechristianacademy.org nbchristianfellowship@gmail.com

Virginia Institute of Autism (540) 366-8320

40 Park Place Lexington, VA 24450 braacroanoke.org/ info@viacenters.org

Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center Inc.

Misty Camden (540) 463-7344 410 Yellow Brick Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 yellowbrickroadelc.weebly.com YBRearlylearningctr@gmail.com

PROPERTY LEASING & MANAGEMENT

H and K Properties Inc.

Heather Hamilton (540) 464-3922

163 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 handkproperties.com info@handkproperties.com

Harding & Associates Inc.

Virginia Chenault (804) 282-1590

5006 Monument Ave. Richmond, VA 23230 www.harding-inc.com virginia.chenault@harding-inc.com

Security Management Inc.

Michael Stearns ................................... (540) 464-4832 195 Walker St. Lexington, VA 24450 stearns michael@yahoo.com

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Buena Vista Public Schools

Tony Francis .............................................. (540) 261-2129 2329 Chestnut Ave., Suite A Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.bvcps.net/ tony.francis@bvcps.net

Lexington City Schools

Rebecca Walters (540) 463-7146

300 Diamond St. Lexington, VA 24450 lexedu.org

Rockbridge County Public Schools

Phillip Thompson (540) 463-7386 2893 Collierstown Rd. Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridge.k12.va.us phillip thompson@rockbridge.k12.va.us

Rockbridge County Public Schools Foundation

Debbie Pruett PO Box 1042 Lexington, VA 24450 rockbridgeschoolsfoundation.org/ huffmaw@nationwide.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Anne McIntyre, Realtor

Long and Foster Real Estate (804) 240-7208 30 Garden Pl. Lexington, VA 24450 www.longandfoster.com/AnneMcIntyre anne.mcintyre@LongandFoster.com

Fresh Estates & Country Properties Inc.

Larry Fresh (540) 997-5219 12187 Sam Snead Hwy. Warm Springs, VA 24484 freshestates.com fresh@cfw.com

H and K Properties Inc.

Heather Hamilton ............................... (540) 464-3922 163 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 handkproperties.com info@handkproperties.com

Harding & Associates Inc.

Virginia Chenault (804) 282-1590 5006 Monument Ave. Richmond, VA 23230 www.harding-inc.com virginia.chenault@harding-inc.com

Harmony Home Team/eXp Realty

Kimberly Hostetter ...............................(540) 460-9182 637A Waddell Street Lexington, VA 24450 www.bringingharmonyhome.com

J. F. Brown Real Estate Services (540)464-1776

6. E. Washington Street Lexington, VA 24450 www.jfbrownrealestate.com info@jfbrownrealestate.com

An intentionally small and independent firm, dedicated to the ideals of high quality brokerage with exceptional personal service!

James River Realty

Janie Harris (540) 463-2117 214 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.jamesriverrealtyva.com/ jamesriverrealtor@gmail.com

James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.

Will Moore ................................................ (540) 463-7080 28 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.jwmre.com info@jwmre.com

Lexington Real Estate Connection

Leslie Giles (540) 463-7629 31 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 lexvarealestate.com lesliegiles2014@gmail.com

Locher Real Estate, LLC

Wynn Locher 18 E. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 eastnelsonllc@gmail.com

Old Dominion Realty

Toria Brown (540) 943-0085

19 Myers Corner Dr., Suite 101 Staunton, VA 24401

www.odrva.com mail@odrva.com

Paula Martin Real Estate Team

Paula Martin (540) 460-1019

31 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.yourrockbridgeconnection.com paula@paulamartinteam.com

Rockbridge Highlands Realtors

Debbie Conner-Armentrout (540) 464-4700 30 Crossing Ln., Suite 212 Lexington, VA 24450

www.rockbridgerealtors.com ae@rockbridgerealtors.com

Security Management Inc.

Michael Stearns (540) 464-4832

195 Walker St. Lexington, VA 24450

stearns michael@yahoo.com

Sterling Properties & Management, LLC

David Stull (540) 462-3770

21 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450

Sterlingpropertiesandmanagement.com sterlingpropertieswestnelson@gmail.com

Vita & Associates Inc.

Joseph Vita ............................................... (540) 461-5050

33 Appalachian Rise Lexington, VA 24450 www.joevita.com joe@joevita.com

Wheeler & Associates Realty

Michelle Wheeler (540) 261-8667

106 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.wheelerandassociatesrealty.com wheelersells@hotmail.com

RECYCLING

EarthMagic Recycling LLC

Katherine Wirtanen ..............................(540) 448-1169

245 W. 21st St. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.earthmagicrecycling.com earthmagicrecycling@yahoo.com

RESORTS

Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center

Vijitha Gutta (540) 291-2121 15 Appledore Ln. Natural Bridge, VA 24578 www.naturalbridgeva.com kburd-adams@naturalbridgeva.com

RESTAURANTS

Appalachian Sage

Sarah Littlefair (540) 460-6506

9 E. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 http://www.appalachiansage.com appalachiansageva@gmail.com

Blue Sky Bakery & Skybar

Karen Jackson (540) 463-6546

125 W. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450

http://blueskylex.com Blueskylexva@gmail.com

Brew Ridge Taps

Autumn McFaddin (540) 461-8012

11 E. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450

http://www.brewridgetaps.com/ brewridgetaps@gmail.com

Chick-fil-A at North Lee Highway

Stephen Bruner (304) 545-8455

25 Hotel Dr. Lexington, VA 24450

cfalexingtonva@gmail.com

Devils Backbone Outpost Taproom & Kitchen.

Dizzle Clark (540) 462-6200

50 Northwind Ln. Lexington, VA 24450

http://dbbrewingcompany.com/ outpost@dbbrewingcompany.com

Domino’s Pizza

Thomas Durfee (540) 463-7375

23 S. Jefferson St. Lexington, VA 24450

http://dominos.com dominos4246@gmail.com

Gina’s Trattoria.

Gina Ramos............................................... (434) 944-2179

98 E Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450

http://www.ginastrattoria.com ginastrattoria@gmail.com

Haywood’s (540) 463-2508

2 N. Main St.

Lexington, VA 24450

http://thegeorges.com/haywoods/ info@thegeorges.com

Heliotrope Brewery

Erik Jones ...................................................(540) 464-1336

128 S. Main St.

Lexington, VA 24450

https://www.facebook.com/heliotropebrew/ info@heliotropebrewery.com

Holy Cow! Ice Cream

Elizabeth Kohl (540) 817-9153

103 Glen Maury Park Rd.

Buena Vista, VA 24416

https://www.facebook.com/holycowVA/ holycowicecream.bv@gmail.com

Kenney’s & More

Faiz Malik .................................................. (434) 660-5677

1518 Magnolia Ave.

Buena Vista, VA 24416

faiz malik66@yahoo.com

Napa Thai Cuisine

Suparat Prapong .................................... (571) 271-5485

24 N. Main St.

Lexington, VA 24450

http://www.napathai.com

napathaicuisine@gmail.com

Pronto Cafe and Gelateria

Meridith Benincasa (540) 464-1472

26 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 http://www.prontogelateria.com francesco@prontogelateria.com

Pure Eats

Kasey Potter (540) 462-6000

107 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 http://www.pure-eats.com kpotter@pure-eats.com

Salerno’s Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse

Jason Harris (540) 463-5757 115 S. Jefferson St. Lexington, VA 24450 http://salernova.com salernova@gmail.com

Southern Inn Restaurant

George and Sue Ann Huger............. (540) 463-3612 37 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 http://www.southerninn.com geohuger@southerninn.com

Straws LLC

Greg Johnson .......................................... (801) 390-8099 2047 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416 http://yourmomlikesstraws.com strawsbv@gmail.com

Subway - Buena Vista

Jason Harris (540) 261-1609 2522 Beech Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.subway.com/en-us/

Subway - Downtown Lexington

Jason Harris .............................................. (540) 464-3182 122 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.subway.com/en-us sirrah.llc@hotmail.com

Subway - Hunter Hill

Jason Harris ................................................(540) 463-1177 889 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 www.subway.com/en-us

Sweet Things Ice Cream Shoppe

Chris Williams ....................................... (540) 463-6055

100 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.sweetthingsicecream.com chrisweeyams@aol.com

Sweet Treats Bakery

Shane Gonsalves .................................... (540) 463-3611 19 W. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450

www.sweettreatsbakery.net sweettreatslexington@gmail.com

TAPS (540) 463-2504

11 N. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 thegeorges.com/taps/

The BeeVe: Sweet Souvenirs

Madeleine Mercer ................................ (434) 226-0376 2175 Magnolia Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416

www.thebeeve.com hello@southernoutlook.info

The Palms

Jeff Ramsey (540) 463-7911 104 Heather Ln. Staunton, VA 24401 www.thepalmslexington.com 92proofinc@gmail.com

Zunzun

Stephanie Wilkinson ......................... (540) 460-0600 11 E. Washington St. Lexington, VA 24450 redhenlex.com zunzunlex@gmail.com

SALES

Hevener’s Cars & Trucks

Dick Hevener............................................ (540) 261-3350 785 Longhollow Rd. Buena Vista, VA 24416 www.hevenerscars.com hevenerscarsandtrucks@gmail.com

Magic City Ford Lexington

Penny Burch (540) 463-3196

51 Northridge Ln. Lexington, VA 24450

www.magiccityford.com penny@magiccitymotorcorp.com

McDonough Toyota

Steve McDonough ............................... (540) 886-6201 918 Richmond Ave. Staunton, VA 24401

www.mcdonoughtoyota.com/ steve@mcdtoyota.com

SILVER SPONSOR

SERVICE & REPAIR

Goad’s Body Shop Inc.

J. D. Goad ..................................................... (540) 463-9121 2409 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 goadsbodyshop.com jd@goadsbodyshop.com

Magic City Ford Lexington

Penny Burch (540) 463-3196

51 Northridge Ln. Lexington, VA 24450

www.magiccityford.com penny@magiccitymotorcorp.com

McDonough Toyota

Steve McDonough (540) 886-6201

918 Richmond Ave. Staunton, VA 24401

www.mcdonoughtoyota.com/ steve@mcdtoyota.com

SILVER SPONSOR

Nelson Street Service Center

Melanie & Mike Camden (540) 464-5253

424 E. Nelson St. Lexington, VA 24450 NSSC@embarqmail.com

Timber Ridge Auto Center

Marty Strecker (540) 464-1997

1619 Valley Pike Lexington, VA 24450 www.timberridgeauto.com info@timberridgeauto.com

Valley Pro Clean

Leonard Stewart (540) 461-2150

209 Maury St. Lexington, VA 24450 valleyproclean2020@gmail.com

SPORTING GOODS

Journey Outdoors

Christina Volpe (540) 461-8816

172 W. Midland Trail Lexington, VA 24450

www.journeyoutlex.com christina@journeyoutlex.com

Lex Running Shop, LLC

Jess Reid (540) 461-8350

41 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.lexrunningshop.com/ jess@lexrunningshop.com

STORAGE

Valley Storage

Bethany Coffey........................................(540) 463-7278 2376 N. Lee Hwy. Lexington, VA 24450 valleystorageco.com lexington@valleystorageco.com

TAX PREPARATION

Raetz & Hawkins PC CPAs

Bo Haywood (540) 463-7121

128 S. Randolph St. Lexington, VA 24450 www.raetzandhawkins.com cpa@raetzandhawkins.com

Swisher & Johnson CPAs PLC

Terry Swisher............................................ (540) 463-7131

59 Hunter Hill RD. Lexington, VA 24450

www.swisherimler.com terry@swisherimler.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Attochron, LLC

Tom Chaffee (310) 670-1777

P.O. Box 1036 Lexington, VA 24450 attochron.com/ tc@attochron.com

Virginia Technology Services, LLC

Stephanie Berkshire (540) 463-4451 30 Crossing Ln., Suite 206 Lexington, VA 24450 www.virginiatechs.com info@virginiatechs.com

TITLE SERVICES

TRAVEL

Cruise Planners of Fairfield

Jennifer Showalter (540) 348-3062

296 Huffman Ln. Fairfield, VA 24435 www.cruiseanchor.com jennifer.showalter@cruiseplanners.com

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

Lisa Botkin................................................(540) 234-8304

77 Aviation Circle

Weyers Cave, VA 24486

www.FlySHD.com info@flyshd.com

UTILITIES

ARC3 Gases

Marc Lewis (540) 261-4300

2603 Beech Ave. Buena Vista, VA 24416 http://arc3gases.com/ marc.lewis@arc3gases.com

BARC Electric Cooperative

Bill Buchanan .......................................... (540) 997-9124

84 High St. Millboro, VA 24460 barcelectric.com/ BBuchanan@barcelectric.com

SILVER SPONSOR

Geenex Solar (980) 237-7926

1000 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd. Suite C3

Charlotte, NC 28206 www.geenexsolar.com/ info@geenexsolar.com

Host Enterprises LLC

Torben Pedersen (540) 460-2767

Glasgow, VA 24555 torbenhost@gmail.com

Maury Service Authority

Jordan Combs (540) 784-8036

130 Osage Ln. Lexington, VA 24450 j.combs@msaplant.org

Virginia Technology Services, LLC

Stephanie Berkshire (540) 463-4451 30 Crossing Ln., Suite 206 Lexington, VA 24450 www.virginiatechs.com info@virginiatechs.com

Water Works Water Treatment Inc.

Mark Ceuls (540) 433-5669 1760 Dealton Ave.

Harrisonburg, VA 22801 www.waterworkswater.com mark@waterworkswater.com

VETERINARIANS

Animal Clinic of Rockbridge

Michelle Schenley (540) 463-2015 1541 N. Lee Hwy.

Lexington, VA 24450

www.animalclinicofrockbridge.com animalclinicofrockbridge@yahoo.com

Lexington Animal Hospital

Meghan Ryan........................................... (540) 463-2715

28 Bones Place

Lexington, VA 24450

www.lexingtonanimalhospital.vet meghanryanvmd@gmail.com

VINEYARDS

Ecco Adesso Vineyards

Tara Orebaugh (540) 817-0419

340 Ecco Adesso Ln. Fairfield, VA 24435 www.eccoadesso.com info@eccoadesso.com

Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery

Nathan Bailey .......................................... (704) 425-2631

60 Great Valley Farm Ln.

Natural Bridge, VA 24578 www.greatvalleyfarmbrewery.com nathan@greatvalleyfarmbrewery.com

Jump Mountain Vineyard

Mary Hughes (540) 348-6730 1493 Walkers Creek Rd.

Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473

www.jumpwines.com jumpmountainvineyard@gmail.com

Lexington Valley Vineyard

Ryan Hale (540) 462-2974

80 Norton Way

Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473

www.lexingtonvalleyvineyard.com info@lexingtonvalleyvineyard.com

Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery

Shep and Jane Rouse (540) 377-6204 35 Hill View Ln.

Raphine, VA 24472 www.rockbridgevineyard.com rockbridgewines@gmail.com

WHOLESALE

Host Enterprises LLC

Torben Pedersen (540) 460-2767 Glasgow, VA 24555 torbenhost@gmail.com

ADVERTISER INDEX

Augusta Health............................................................................pg. 13

Baldridge & Associates............................................................ pg. 17

Bank of the James.......................................................................pg. 13

BARC Connects............................................................................ pg. 17

Blue Ridge Eye Associates...................................................... pg. 29

Boxerwood....................................................................................pg. 15

Captrust........................................................................................ pg. 33

C.H.E.F.S. Catering....................................................................... pg. 9

Connections Plus Healthcare + Hospice............................ pg. 29

CornerStone Bank.....................................................................pg. 60

Fashion Floors pg. 9

Haley Toyota................................................................................. pg. 17

Huffman Insurance pg. 15

Hulls Drive-In Theatre.............................................................. pg. 29

James River Realty.................................................................... pg. 29

J.F. Brown Real Estate................................................................ pg. 4

Kendal at Lexington.................................................................... pg. 2

Lexington Animal Hospital....................................................... pg. 17

Lexington Real Estate Connection......................................... pg. 7

Mountain Gateway Community College............................... pg. 17

The News-Gazette..................................................................... pg. 29

Paula Martin, Realtor................................................................. pg. 17

NaPa Thai Restaurant................................................................pg. 15

Raetz & Hawkins Certified Public Accountants................. pg 17

Rockbridge Area Health Center............................................... pg. 7

Rockbridge Farmers Co-op....................................................... pg. 9

Rockbridge Flooring Professionals....................................... pg. 17

Shenandoah Valley Airport....................................................... pg 12

Southern Virginia University pg. 3

The Georges pg. 3

Virginia Horse Center................................................................. pg. 9

W&L Dining Services.................................................................pg. 13

Welsh Construction.................................................................. pg. 29

The swinging bridge over the Maury River at Rockbridge Baths.

Photo by Aaron Rickerson.