I've been a fan of Smooth Ambler since its very early days - but only as a product on the shelf…read more When I saw that the distillery was "on the way" to a weekend at the Homestead, it became a central party of our journey. The distillery was easy to find - outside of town, very close to the airport. Plenty of parking, and very attractive grounds. Inside, thrilled to find a huge selection of merchandise, friendly staff, and a tasting bar. Tasting portion (which does have a fee) is a very generous pour, so feel free to split between two people. You can always order a cocktail or pour of what you like. I learned about the label protocol and mash bills, and left with a few bottles, stickers, cards, maple syrup and manhattan cocktail concentrate. Oh, and huge smile on my face.

Came in off the highway as a stop on our road trip to do a tasting. Pat was AWESOME. Told us about…read moreeach spirit, and we also had a great conversation about life. Bottles are reasonably priced for craft spirits, and we would absolutely come back if we were in the area!

I always stop in here when I visit Lewisburg. There is a large selection of antiques and vintage…read moreitems, tastefully displayed. The prices are reasonable compared to the shops on the main street in Lewisburg. The woman at the register (owner?) is helpful but will let you browse for hours. The items here look like they have been curated thoughtfully, not just junk that you'd find in a thrift shop. If I wasn't traveling I'd pick up some bigger pieces but always manage to squirrel away a trinket or two in my carry-on luggage each time I visit.

Very nice little antique mall. I was able to find a little Boston terrier figurine which always…read moremakes me thrilled. I also found some modern body spray which will keep me smelling good. It is bigger than it looks from the road, so go in and give them a try.

They did a fantastic job on the arrangement. Very personable and helpful in picking out just the…read moreright flower arrangement. I will definitely be visiting them again.

Yes!!! Great floral designers and beautiful arrangements.Highly recommend ‼Always design exactly…read morewhat I requested.Very friendly service and dependable.Reasonable on prices.I've had issues with other florist,being low in inventory.

If you're looking for jewelry, Gray is my go to. She is very…read moreknowledgeable and experienced. Plus, I never found a time she didn't have or at least could get what I wanted. Plus, shopping local and a small business is always plus

such a great little stop while camping in the area on a rainy afternoon. This center is home to…read more250+ consignment artists and offers classes! They have a gallery open to the public and display a wide variety of crafts and art mediums.

Don't miss this hidden gem! I highly recommend a stop at this regional arts and crafts shop and…read moreclass center in Clifton Forge, VA. They represent more than 260 artists from all over the Alleghany Highlands area (Southwest Virginia and parts of West Virginia). The friendly, volunteer staff were helpful and excited to share information about the handmade treasures found here. I was surprised by the variety of artwork and I want to highlight a few types that I loved: painting (realism, abstract, impressionistic, expressionistic, etc.) wood working (turned wood, live edge, sculpture, table ware, and decorative), jewelry making (custom designs in both traditional and modern versions), crafting (quilts, basket weaving, sewing, etc.), and photography (black and white, artistic, realistic styles and subjects such as nature, landscapes and local sites such as the Washington and Lee campus). Also, for the first time, I saw fly fishing lures displayed along with other crafts. Perfect, and well-deserved! I found this store after glimpsing the main sign on route 64. After you get off the exit (24 I believe), just follow signs into old town (historic) Clifton Forge and continue to Ridgeway Street. Note: this non-profit center appears to be located in a former retail space, so it is not a stand alone building, it is located in a row of shops (near Cafe Museo). Look for the Cafe Museo sign which is easy to spot. There is plenty of street parking. This place is a real treat and I wish I had more time to take one of their classes, add the walking tour of old town, and stop at one of the lunch spots nearby. I visited after a morning hike at Douthat State Park, but this shop is also easily accessible to visitors from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Goshen, Warm Springs, Lexington, Covington, or anyone passing through to Beckley or the the New River Gorge National Park or Gauley River National Recreation Area. Before the next holiday or family celebration, consider a thoughtful, handmade gift from this unique shop and support local artists in the area.

I've known for a while that there's a thrift store somewhere in the area run by people from my…read morechurch. Last week, I finally realized it was the one I pass by almost every day. (I'm a bit slow on the uptake. don'tjudgeme.) Hours are as follows: M-R: 9 am - 5 pm F: 9 am - 2 pm (3 pm?) Sat: closed (church!) Sun: 12 pm - 4:30 p.m. I was in the market for some warm jackets/coats, because I really only had one warm jacket (yep, one) to keep me alive through the winter, and what if something happened to it!?!? I've also basically been wearing my shoes into the ground, so I figured a pair of boots might be nice for the winter. And yes, retail therapy is a thing. There's a rack out on the porch with free clothes (just don't take the hangers), and the store is somewhat divided into two sections. The left side has mostly kids' clothes and a bunch of warm jackets and the side you enter from has all other clothes + shoes. There are books and various types of food to the right. :O My friend happened to be working there the day before I was planning on going, so I told him what I was looking for and he texted me pictures and prices. Twas pretty awesome. There were a lot of wool jackets that I would have loved to get, but I was way too short and/or shrimpy for them. This wasn't too much of a problem though since I found plenty of other things. :D! For $34.98, I obtained the following: -Red heels that I can actually walk in -Super comfy dark brown heels that I can wear to clinic (yay!) -Leather ankle boots (black) -Leather knee-high boots (black) -Super warm blue winter jacket -Super comfy beige hoodie -Super warm maroon vest -Leather jacket (originally from Yarid's, which I cannot afford) (I also picked up a free sweater from the porch.) Basically, the shoes/regular clothes were $2-3, the jackets were $5 and the leather jacket was $10. I am rather ecstatic over my finds! :] Everyone there is super nice/friendly. Definitely stop by if you're looking for great deals! Cash or check only! [Edit] In response to the review below me (apparently, everywhere you go = a 1 star rating)...in what way do they "do absolutely nothing for the community" and how are they greedy people? They foster kids who have been pulled from drug-addicted homes, host free cooking classes for the community to teach them how to make healthy + delicious meals, operate a school and raise money for families who have fallen on hard times, which is a lot more than I can say for a lot of people out there. Please don't slander others when you have no legitimate reasoning behind it.

They do absolutely nothing for the community. And during the growing season the place looks like…read moreover grown abandon lot. They're just greedy people, it's the holiday season and they don't even sponsor any poor families, they're greedy!!!! but remember you reap what you sow.........

Have long admired their work and creations as long time patron/guest at The Greenbrier Resort and…read moreHotel. Classic elegance is what you can expect!

It's great to know that high quality product and service go hand in hand with Gillespies Flowers!…read more Located close to the Greenbrier Resort they delivered my wife's anniversary bouquet to our cottage prior to our check in so when we arrived the whole room smelled amazing. The arrangement was elegant and gorgeous so I am glad I left many of the details to their artistic whimsy.

I stopped by because of the "free fitting" sign on the door, and I'm SO glad I did! I'm very…read morebusty, but I have a small band so I've never had much luck finding a comfortable, supportive bra, let alone one that actually looked good. She was so patient and helpful and I tried on about fifteen bras before settling on three to buy. I wanted more, but I'm trying to be good!