Lewisburg, West Virginia, is a great place to visit and tour all the historic places.  But, during the month of October, you can take a candlelight walking tour of the haunted homes and sites in the Lewisburg Historic District.    Tours are offered every Saturday night through October 29.  Tours leave from the front steps of New River Community & Technical College at 7pm.  Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and children 8 and under are free. Private tours available anytime when booking 4 or more people.   For more information or to make reservations, call 304-256-TOUR(8687). See Lewisburg doing the day and at night see haunted Lewisburg by candlelight. And, if you are interested in buying or selling real estate, give me a call at 304-520-2133.   10/09/2016

 Where is the Sweet Grass Village?  Sweet Grass is located less than two miles from the historical town of Lewisburg, West Virginia. This community can be found from Interstate 64, exit 169 to Route 219 South and right on 60 West to James River Road entering Sweet Grass...... a great place to call home!  Here you will find quality built homes with unique designs and floor plans…. plus panoramic views, beautiful sunsets, and sunrises.   What is nearby Sweet Grass Village?  Besides the natural beauty and peaceful living at Sweet Grass Village, being so close to downtown Lewisburg is a plus.  Named  the "Coolest Small Town in America" by Budget Travel Magazine in 2011, you will be surprised to see a variety of antique, craft, clothing, and many other specialty shops, great bakeries, restau... 10/08/2016

Julie Fowlis to perform at Carnegie Hall  Date:    October 7, 2016Time:   7:30 PM Place:  Carnegie Hall WVCost:    Depending on seats, tickets run from $17 to $30  If you like the sounds of the Scottish music, you will not want to miss Carnegie Hall’s performance featuring Julie Fowlis.  Ms. Fowlis is a multi-award winning Gaelic singer who is deeply influenced by her early upbringing in the Outer Hebridean island of North Uist, Scotland.  Fowler is a warm and engaging live performer who has graced stages around the globe, from village halls in the Highlands to theaters in Paris, Vienna, London and New York.   Before the concert at Carnegie Hall, enjoy dinner at one of Lewisburg's restaurants....  Stardust Cafe, The French Goat, Food and Friends, General Lewis Inn, Del Sol Cantina and G... 10/04/2016

  Don’t Miss TOOT! Enjoy good food, music, entertainment for kids and so much more! Date:   Saturday, October 8, 2016Time:   11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Place:  Downtown Lewisburg, WV Since 1984, the second Saturday in October has been reserved for the Taste of Our Towns festival or TOOT.  The main street, Washington Street, is blocked off in downtown Lewisburg, for local restaurants, shops and civic groups to share their favorite delicacies from crab cakes and pot pies to pumpkin fudge and bread pudding. The flavors of the season are more than just tempting, each is a little bite of paradise.   Festivities include more than just a menagerie of foods, three stages of live music keep the energy flowing with rotating bands, ensembles, and choirs. And for the kids', activities, games and inflatable... 10/04/2016

 The Cooper Gallery in Lewisburg, WV, is having their grand reopening and evening reception on Friday, October 7th from 5-8PM. The Gallery has been closed since December 31, 2014 due to family illness.  Stop by for the reopening and see artist's new works by Lynn Boggess, Max Hayslette and Jorn L. Mork.  Lynn Boggess Art Work  While gazing at the new art and meeting new and old friends, classical guitarist David Gravely will be performing during the open house celebration.  Max Hayslette Art Work Cooper Gallery of Fine Art is a beautiful gallery, you will find sculptures, photography, paintings and ceramics.  Jorn L. Mork Art Work    Cooper Gallery of Fine Art 122 E. Washington Street  Lewisburg WV  (304) 661-1752   Email: getart@coopergallery.com   Hours of Operation:Monday, Thursday, ... 10/03/2016

 Lewisburg West Virginia in Greenbrier County is a great place to visit and enjoy all the happenings. Like every First Friday of every month, except January, in downtown Lewisburg all the shops, galleries and restaurants are opened until 9pm serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment.   The next First Fridays After Five event will be on October 7th and is free to the public.  Bring the family and friends and join in the fun, live music, art events and more for this Fall day from 5pm-9pm.  First Fridays events are sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town. Lewisburg is located just one mile south of I-64 via exit 169. The town center is located at the intersection of Washington Street (Rt. 60) and Jefferson Street (Rt. 219).   If you are ... 10/02/2016

 Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents The Member of the Wedding a classic play by Southern American writer Carson McCullers. Performances run from September 30 through October 15 Dates:  September 30 and October 1, October 6-8 and October 13-15Time:    7:30 pm There will be a Pay-What-You-Can Preview performance on September 29 at 7:30 p.m. Cost:  Tickets are $30 for general admission, $27 for seniors and $20 for children/students.  For tickets or more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit www.gvtheatre.org. In this funny and heart-warming American classic, Frankie feels disconnected from her life and dreams of escaping by running away with her brother and his fiancée. Set in a small Southern town in 1945, race, politics, sex and adolescence whirl around Frankie as s... 09/27/2016

 Greenbrier County is a very special place, and offers a plethora of things to do, places to visit, sights to see  and with the low crime rate, great schools, and beautiful vistas, it is a great place to live. Greenbrier County WV is rich in history and natural beauty.  It is set in a lush forested area amid flowing rivers and streams in the alluring Allegheny Mountains.Below are just a few of the many landmarks in Greenbrier County.  The Greenbrier River Trail      The Greenbrier River Trail is a 78-mile long and about 100 feet wide rail trail.  The trail is part of the West Virginia State Park system and is the longest rail trail in West Virginia.  The trail closely mirrors its namesake, the Greenbrier River, for most of its length offering trail users countless opportunities for swim... 09/26/2016

                                  Take an afternoon off with your family and enjoy the arts at Carnegie Hall through October 29th. See the rotating exhibits of regional artists in one of the Halls three galleries.  Exhibits are free and open to the public Monday-Friday from 9:30am-4:30pmSaturdays from 1pm-4pm      Museum Gallery: "Cultivating Myth" by Celeste Simon                Auditorium Gallery: "Abstract Histories" by  Kimberly Joy Trathen.               Old Stone Gallery: Carnegie Hall presents the 27th Annual Season of Colors Juried Art Exhibition. This year's theme is "OUT OF THE BLUE."    After enjoying a day at Carnegie Hall, have dinner at one of Lewisburg's restaurants....  Stardust Cafe, The French Goat Restaurant, Food and Friends, General Lewis Inn, Del Sol Cantina and Gr... 09/22/2016

 Don’t forget the Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s  22nd Annual Art Auction will be Saturday, September 24. The Art Auction is GVT’s largest fundraiser and continues to grow every year thanks to the generosity of both artists and patrons. Donations include wall art, handcrafted jewelry and more. Proceeds from the auction help GVT in its mission to create live professional theatre. Check out my previous post on local artists donations as well as the donations below.   Woodworker Michael Cope began learning his craft in his father’s shop as a child and enjoys the work as much today as he did then. His donation, crafted from a cherry burl, is a turned wood bowl treated with a salad bowl finish and buffed with a food-safe carnauba wax to create a soft luster.      Max Hayslette is a renowned art... 09/21/2016

  What would you say if I told you that I have five acres in an established community called Woodlawn Estates, with no homeowners association, and close to historic Lewisburg for only $59,000?  This beautiful lot #6 on Watts Drive is a lovely wooded lot that's flat to gently rolling.  Close to town but feels like a country setting.         5 Acres for Sale, Lewisburg WV 24901MLS 16-232        List Price:  $59,000   This property is only eight miles from downtown historic Lewisburg and is accessed by a paved road. Electric and phone are in place.  A well and septic are needed to build your dream home on five beautiful wooded acres.   Transportation by Air, Train or Car:Less than two miles from this property is the Greenbrier County Airport with WV's longest runway provides daily flights ... 09/19/2016

 The West Virginia State Fairgrounds in Fairlea is the place for all bargain hunters and antiquer's alike. The dates for the 2016 Fall Giant Flea Market & Antique Show will be September 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2016.  This giant 3-day event is one of the highlights of the fall season in the historic Greenbrier County.  The annual event showcases over one hundred indoor and outdoor exhibitors selling antiques, collectibles, crafts, new and used merchandise.   Giant Fall Flea Market & Antique Show891 Maplewood AvenueFairlea, WV304-645-1090 Hours:Friday and Saturday - 9am to 6pm Sunday -  9am to 4pm   There will be FREE parking available on the fairgrounds as well as in the fair's main parking lot across Route 219.During this 3-day event, the State Fairgrounds turns into a bargain hunter's ha... 09/18/2016

 With Fall comes….. leaf raking, not my favorite, decorating, hayrides, festivals, and of course, the kids favorite Halloween!   Below is a comparison of the Lewisburg real estate activity for AUGUST 2016 and August 2015:                                                                                                2016                2015Number of Sales:                                             8                      4Highest Priced Sale:                            $275,000        $284,000Lowest Priced Sale:                               $77,500        $169,900Average Sales Price:                           $207,689        $233,875 Average Days on Market:                             190                   57Average Sales Price to List Price Ratio:         97%               97% So far,... 09/16/2016

  Carnegie Hall of WVDesign & Un-wine-d Event7:30 pm, Thursday, October 20, 2016. Spots are limited. Tickets are available Monday-Friday at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., online at www.carnegiehallwv.org, or by phone (304) 645-7917.  Enjoy a deliciously creative night out with friends at Carnegie Hall’s Design & Un-wine-d event, where you will paint with guest instructor Ginger Danz while sipping wine and nibbling appetizers. True to its name, come in comfortable attire and unwind from your busy week as Ginger sparks your artistic genius to complete your very own painting. Leave relaxed, inspired, and with a new piece of art to add to your collection. True to its name, come in comfortable attire and unwind from your busy week as Ginger sparks your artistic genius to comple... 09/16/2016

 Mark your calendar for the Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s 22nd Annual Art Auction on Saturday, September 24.  This is GVT’s largest annual fundraiser, and it continues to grow each year due to the generosity and support of local artists. Every donation assists GVT in its mission to produce live professional theatre. Donations include wall art, handcrafted jewelry and much, much more. Some donations are featured below:    Alex Brand is a graduate of Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA and he’s been working with glass for over 30 years. His work can be found in many books, private collections and museums, and in 2014 he was named Best of Show in Tamarack’s Juried Show. He has donated a large blown glass encalmo vase.                 Lewisburg artist Karen Whitt debuted at GVT’s Art Auct... 09/14/2016

   Welcome to Greenbrier Pines Subdivision, a superb residential community located in Lewisburg, West Virginia.  Greenbrier Pines was developed in 1993 and is situated on 50 acres. The types of homes in Greenbrier Pines Subdivision are inviting custom-designed style homes, traditional 2-story homes, and ranch homes with two and three car garages.  Some homes are situated on less than an acre and some up to two or more acres....all with beautiful landscaped yards. This quiet and peaceful neighborhood is a great place to raise a family and/or retire. Greenbrier Pines has underground utilities, and the annual homeowner's association dues are $200 per lot.  There is a community pond for those who like to fish.  On a lucky day you may hook bass, catfish and/or bluegill.  Some of the neighbor... 09/12/2016

 Lewisburg’s 32nd annual Taste of Our Towns (T.O.O.T) festival will be October 8, 2016, from 11:00am-3:00pm.    Literally, thousands of residents and visitors from across the region converge to gather on the streets of historic downtown Lewisburg to sample delicacies from local restaurants, civic clubs and organizations.  The main street in Lewisburg and some side streets will be blocked off for this annual event.     Don’t forget, you can get your tokens early! Tokens are on sale now at Carnegie Hall Box Office on Church Street and the Greenbrier County Visitors Center on Washington Street. You may also purchase tokens on the day of the event. Cash only will be accepted at token booths. Vendor booths will accept tokens only, no cash. ATMs are available in downtown Lewisburg at the foll... 09/11/2016

  My buyers were so excited when we drove up to this brick ranch house at 116 Montvue Drive in Lewisburg, WV.  We all had our fingers crossed that the house would not need a lot of work inside like all the others we had seen in the last few days.  Well, they were delighted. This house was move-in ready. They will eventually renovate the kitchen, and add hardwood floors in the living room and hallway.  The house was so clean, even the basement!  Needless to say, they wanted to make an offer.  We did and it was accepted with not one change! When I called to give the buyers the good news they were so excited and now can relax and enjoy the weekend.  The inspections will all be done Monday afternoon, and of course, the buyers have been pre-approved.  While reviewing houses from the MLS, it ... 09/09/2016

   Cooper Gallery of Fine Art, a showcase for contemporary and traditional art, will be reopening on  Friday, September 2, 2016 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM. Cooper Gallery of Fine Art has represented many artists in the sale of their original artworks since 1995. Below are some of the artists and their artwork that can be found at the Cooper Gallery.    Max Hayslette, an accomplished painter and commercial designer who was born on a farm in Rupert, WV, in 1930.  He had his first art show at the age of 16 in Rainelle, WV. The below art sold today while the gallery was preparing for the opening tomorrow.  Max Hayslette  Lynn Boggess paints from nature, in the field, as opposed to working in the studio from photographs.  He uses 5 different sizes of cement trowel as his brush.  He goes out to the ... 09/01/2016

 When I was retiring from the Department of Commerce/NOAA, we had to attend a retirement class.  The instructor asked each attendee what our retirement destination was. When I said Lewisburg, WV, he wanted to know where it was and why I was retiring there.  I was born and raised in West Virginia. After retiring, my husband and I both wanted to return to our roots.  Below are some of the reasons Why Lewisburg WV: Lewisburg in Greenbrier County offers a plethora of things to do, places to visit, sights to see and with the low crime rate, great schools, and beautiful vistas, it is a great place to live. Where is Lewisburg ... this quaint historic town is located in southern West Virginia and offers the modern conveniences of big city living with all the flavor of small town charm.       I ... 08/31/2016