SJ Neathawk's 16th Annual Home Solutions EXPO is this weekend Friday, March 31st  Saturday, April 1st Be sure to stop this weekend and help SJ Neathawk celebrate 70 years of being locally owned and operated!  Bring measurements for your windows, get remodeling ideas for your new kitchen, and see the new products SJ Neathawk now offers. Over $2,000 in give-a-ways and prizes!  Be sure to stop this weekend and help SJ Neathawk celebrate 70 years of being locally owned and operated! See you at the EXPO! If you need assistance in selling or buying real estate, call Rebecca Gaujot at 304-520-2133. Check out my website Homes for Sale in Lewisburg WV 24901  03/29/2017

This month Paul Henderson is hosting an ActiveRain contest/challenge titled "March 2017 challenge, Tell me the most unique or special place you have lived." I wrote a post in 2009, Memories of my childhood home - A Coal Miner's Daughter.  Born in Northfork, West Virginia, in McDowell County, my family lived in Burke Hollow above the mine of the Eastern Gas and Fuel Coal Company.    We lived in a company house that belonged to the mining company and bought our groceries at the company store.  I believe for most miners....they did owe their soul to the company store, as noted in the song by Tennessee Ernie Ford's "16 Tons".  I was five years old when we moved from this area.  If you want to read more, check out the above link. For this challenge, there are really two special places for me... 03/28/2017

Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 11th Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival on April 8 in historic downtown Lewisburg, West Virginia.  If you like music, shopping, good times and especially chocolate… you don’t want to miss this festival.  Dating back to 2006, this Lewisburg West Virginia event has grown from offering 5,000 tastings to 35,000 in just 10 years.  The chocolate vendors will be sharing their chocolate delicacies while celebrity chefs demonstrate some exciting desserts and dishes. This Festival includes an exciting schedule of chocolate themed events including a mousse eating competition, the Chocolate Chase 10K Race, the All Things Chocolate Bake-Off, and chocolate themed children’s activities.  Check out all the events for the Lewisburg 11th Annual Chocolate F... 03/24/2017

Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, proudly presents local trio The Goodson BoysDate:   Saturday, April 1Time:   7:30 pmCost:    $16 for general admission, $13 for seniors, and $11 for children/students. For tickets or more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838.The Goodson Boys are made up of brothers Mike, Randy and Willie Goodson, a family that has deep roots in Greenbrier County. They began their musical careers as children and have been performing in and around Greenbrier County ever since.“Their 25 plus years performing together show how important music is to their family and what family means to their music,” said Goodson Boys manager Renee GoodsonAlthough the boys first learned to play gospel and country so many years ago, as t... 03/22/2017

The Retreat is a gated resort community overlooking the Greenbrier Valley in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The property consists of 900 acres and is over 3,000 feet above sea level located in Caldwell WV 24925 ZIP code.    The Retreat is located near the celebrated Greenbrier golf resort, about midway between the historic West Virginia mountain resort communities of White Sulphur Springs and historic Lewisburg. Lots For Sale – There are nine lots listed in the local MLS: Priced from $19,900 to $80,000 Acreage – 1+acres Each lot has magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.  Click link below to Search for land in the Greenbrier County, Lewisburg and all surrounding areas.   The home sites are situated on the dominant ridge lines of White Rock Mountain providing... 03/19/2017

Enjoy a St Patrick's Day Celebration at the Irish Pub in downtown Lewisburg.  Starting at 7:00 pm, Friday, March 17 hear special guest, Brendan Sheridan!  Come out for a good time and don't forget to wear your green!  The Irish Pub109 E. Washington Street Lewisburg, WV 304-645-7386    Wishing you all a Happy St Patrick's Day.(The photo to the left is my favorite St. Patrick's Day Pin that I wear once a year.)     03/16/2017

  Build your dream home on 5 Acres located on Watts Drive in the Woodlawn Estates, Lewisburg WV 24901.     Lot #6 on Watts Drive in the Woodlawn Estates is a lovely wooded lot consisting of  5.04 acres that’s flat to gently rolling. Woodlawn Estates is one of Lewisburg’s well-established developments.  The list price for this lot consisting of five acres is $59,000.  This property is only eight miles from downtown historic Lewisburg and is accessed by a paved lane, Watts Drive. Electric and phone are in place.  A well and septic are needed to build your dream home on five beautiful wooded acres.  There are no home owner’s association fees. Check out other residential lots for sale in Lewisburg.  If you're looking for a quiet residence in a beautiful historic town in Greenbrier County co... 03/14/2017

 All types of homes can be found in Lewisburg from ranch homes to log cabins...... small to estate homes located on small lots to hundreds of acres. As well as historic civil war-era homes, stately Victorians, and 19th-century homes that have been restored and added to the National Historic Register.  With a variety of homes in town or the surrounding rural areas...you're sure to find the home to meet your needs. Read more about Lewisburg, WV   Lewisburg February Home Sales: 5 Lewisburg homes have sold Average sold price - $172,700 Average list price - $182,560 Average Sale/list price - 95% Average Square footage 1,599 Average DOM - 119  There are currently 82 Lewisburg homes for sale with the zip code of 24901.  Prices range from $42,500 to $1,140,000.  Bedrooms from 1 to 7 and baths f... 03/08/2017

This beautiful 2008 move-in ready Ranch house offers 3BR/2BA on 1.25 acres. This property is listed by Rebecca Gaujot with REMAX Vision Quest.  There are hardwood floors in the family room. Ceramic tile in kitchen and in both bathrooms. Carpet floors in all three bedrooms.   Refrigerator, range/oven, microwave, and dishwasher conveys. Kitchen has a pantry, an island with eat-in area that has sliding glass doors that open to the back deck.  There is a separate laundry room off the kitchen. 191 Twin Springs Lane Lewisburg, WV 24901 MLS: 17-294 List Price: $189,900  The large family room has a corner gas fireplace and large windows to let the sunshine in. The house sits on 1.25 acres at the end of the Twin Springs Lane. The large country front porch and rear deck offer peace and privacy. T... 03/05/2017

Our neighbors, the Pattersons, had a wonderful wine tasting event at their home on Saturday night. Great food, great wine, and great fellowship!  It was such a relaxing and educational Five bottle tour of the world of wine!  Below is a photo of some of the attendees.   Jonelle Swiger, our wine guide, was a delight. We tasted a selection of whites and reds, all exclusive to The Traveling Vineyard. All of the wines that we tasted were available for ordering. As Jonelle stated, Tasting the wines gives us the opportunity to "Try Before We Buy."  She had wine accessories on display.  We ordered a case of wine and some wine accessories.  You can also join their Wine-of-the-Month” club. This was fun and everyone enjoyed a first class vineyard experience and discovered that the best way to buy ... 02/26/2017

On First Friday in February, at the Cooper Gallery Sarah Hann played music on the Mbira Dzavadzimu, an African music instrument.  Her music correlated with the  Shona Sculpture on display at the gallery.  Sarah enjoys playing the instrument and also has provided classes at the Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, where she discusses the instrument, performance, and students have a chance to try out a Mbira.   I actually tried playing the Mbira and it was quite easy.  Below is a short video of Sarah Hann playing the Mbira.   On display at Cooper Galley- Shona Stone Sculpture Shona stone sculpture has been acclaimed as the most important form of art to have emerged from Africa during the 20th century and a contemporary art phenomenon worldwide This unique style of stone art has only emerged from A... 02/23/2017

Carnegie Hall invites you to an intimate performance of American blues and traditional roots music by Eric Bibb with Michael Jerome Browne on Friday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m.  Grammy Award winner Eric Bibb is a native New Yorker with deep roots in American blues and folk music. He is the son of 1960s folk singer and musical theater performer Leon Bibb and the nephew of jazz pianist and composer John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet. By age 19 Bibb was playing in Parisian restaurants and has since been based primarily in Europe. His music has been featured in television programs including "The District," "Eastenders," and "Casualty." Joining Bibb onstage is Michael Jerome Browne, a Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist, who is skilled in the traditions of gospel, blues, country, soul, an... 02/22/2017

Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, announces its 50th Anniversary Season!  GVT’s 2017 line-up will feature some of the most beloved works seen on stage, including heart-wrenching dramas, delightful comedies and good old-fashioned fun and entertainment. Season subscriptions are now available for purchase. For season tickets or more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit www.gvtheatre.org. The success of GVT began 50 years ago in a tent along the Greenbrier River, and with the help of dedicated patrons and talented actors, it has continued to grow.   The milestone season features favorite theatre classics that focus on self-discovery, forgiveness and the progression of the human spirit. GVT will open its 50th season with Oscar ... 02/09/2017

  Carnegie Hall presents a special screening of the acclaimed documentary "The Winding Stream: The Carters, The Cashes, and the Course of Country Music" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 16.  This event is presented in conjunction with Carnegie Hall's "The Music Maker Project" and is free to the public.  "The Winding Stream" is the story of an American music dynasty and its decades-long influence on popular music. It features interviews and performances with roots music practitioners including one of the last interviews granted by Johnny Cash.  "The Music Maker Project" is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, and with financial assistance from the WV Division of Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the WV Commi... 02/08/2017

 Located in Fairlea, WV, in the Fort Springs District of Greenbrier County,  this commercial property is in a prime location consisting of 3.77 acres (lots 24 and 28), listed at $275,000. The property is located across the street from the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center and high school and has city water, city sewer, and electricity.  1323 MAPLEWOOD AVENUEFAIRLEA, WV 24902   What makes this property unique: 1. Located right across the street from the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center;2. Surrounded my many medical offices;3. Has two access points; one on Route 219 North, and one on Maplewood Avenue, and has4. city water and sewer, and electricity.      This is a great investment. Ideally located within yards of the: Greenbrier Valley Medical Center Hospice Care Red Oak Shopping Center  N... 02/07/2017

The West Virginia Dance Company (WVDC) will be performing at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg, WV on February 10 at 7:30 p.m.   (Photo Courtesy / West Virginia Dance Company)  Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 for seniors(60+)/students. For tickets or more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit www.gvtheatre.org. Since 1977, the WVDC has toured throughout West Virginia, as well as 14 other states, with their professional arts-based learning programs. Performing for tens of thousands annually, the WVDC performs a thorough blend of entertaining and thought-provoking modern works. As a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit, the WVDC is funded through the generous donations of individuals, corporations, community foundations and the state of West Virginia... 01/31/2017

NEW PRICE for this 2013 custom-built home with 5BR/3.5 BA on six acres in historic Lewisburg, WV.  The house provides wonderful curb appeal on six acres with room enough to add a large swimming pool, tennis courts, fire pit, whatever one desires. Check out the video below. Fairview Road, Lewisburg WV 24901MLS 17-84NEW List Price - $995,000   With a versatile open floor plan, this elegant home offers 5,129 square feet of living space, with an unfinished basement consisting of 2,637 square feet. The house provides plenty of room for entertaining and boasts of many high-end upgrades. There are 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with master suites on both the 1st and 2nd levels.   If that is not enough room, the attic has over 2,000+ sq.ft. with tongue-grooved flooring across the entire attic. The fo... 01/29/2017

 Lewisburg, WV Land For Sale   Lewisburg LAND for sale 2016 Year End Recap:  The 2016 year end stats show there were 15 lots/land sales in the Lewisburg area, priced from a low of $6,200 to a high of $900,000 with an average price of $108,740. The amount of sold acreage was 0.29 acres to 572.59 acres. Average days on the market was 229 and the shortest days on market was 16 days. The sale price/list price ratio was 87%.  There are currently 84 listings for lots/land for sale in Lewisburg, priced from a low of $10,000 to a high of $3,000,000.  There are 2 pending.  We have land on top of the mountains, near rivers, near or in town. The land is flat, rolling and hillside.  There is farmland, as well as mountaintop property, featuring gently rolling acreage and lots of wooded privacy. Lewi... 01/23/2017

 Music has been heard through the halls of Carnegie Hall WV, a stately Georgian Revival structure for nearly a century. Carnegie Hall was built in 1902 by steel baron and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie as a classroom building for the Lewisburg Female Institute, later the Greenbrier College for Women. Lewisburg is home to Carnegie Hall WV, one of only four Carnegie Halls still in continuous use in the world. The other three are located in New York, Pennsylvania and Scotland.  Carnegie Hall was incorporated in 1983 as a regional not-for-profit arts and education center. Today, the cultural center annually serves more than 75,000 patrons with live performances by outstanding companies and artists from around the world, award-winning arts in education programming, classes and workshops, fin... 01/21/2017

 The 14th Annual Greenbrier Valley Polar Bear Plunge Club, a charity event for the non-profit Child and Youth Advocacy Center of Lewisburg is set for Saturday, March 11, beginning at 1 p.m. and will be held at a new venue this year, the Ronceverte Island Park.    Due to extensive damage to Blue Bend caused by last June’s floods, Polar Bear officials made the decision to plunge into the Greenbrier River at Ronceverte. Future plunges will continue once Blue Bend has been restored to normal by the National Forest Service. Plungers earn their membership cards during the 2014 Greenbrier Valley Polar Bear Plunge. Photo courtesy Connie Manchester Each year, Polar Bear members seek out sponsorships to plunge and 100 percent of the proceeds  go directly to the non-profit Child and Youth Advocacy... 01/20/2017