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12/03/2024

I have heard from so many prior guests asking for updates or ways to help... so I have some info to share and will give more frequent updates moving forward hopefully.

As you can see from a previous post, the house was completely demolished by Hurricane Helene. It was surreal on all levels. We have cleared the lot and are trying to stay positive for a solution to continue to host. With the new flood zoning map...it will cost a fortune to rebuild to the required flood building codes and maintain all of the insurances that will be required.

I have always had a dream of having a tiny rv park with the fun amenities that we offered at the house... so I am hoping to have approval from the town and county soon. Once I have the official go ahead, I will be thrilled to share the name and photos of the vision... so stay tuned :)

For ways to help... we can desperately use help with raising money for this project. I will have a Venmo account to share once the go ahead has happened.

Here's to a brighter future and finding ways to make lemonade out of lemons. Damascus is truly a special place and I know that with the love and support from the people who enjoy it, Damascus will be more beautiful and stronger than ever.

11/01/2024

Although it looks bare...I'm going to consider it a fresh blank slate for a wonderful future :) Just as an update, we are waiting to hear if we are approved for an SBA loan to rebuild a very cute farmhouse (it will look similar to the old house, same size, and everything will be brand new )... and if that doesn't work out, then we will create some other type of wonderful place that mountain memories can be made... to be continued...

10/16/2024

I wanted to send out an update on our rental, as well as what I know about the area. Damascus was hit in a devastating way, by Hurricane Helene. Catastrophic damage, but also an amazing outpouring of volunteers that have made a huge difference. Some of us were completely wiped out, while others came through with less damage and many are already opened and could REALLY use the business. This little town depends on the tourist for a large part of the income, it's a tourist town. October is typically our best month of the year for revenue. I know we were 100% booked, and I'm sure all the bike shuttles and other rentals were as well. It's been a huge hit, so if you drive through and see some lights on at businesses, know that you are SO VERY WELCOMED to be here!!

For an update on our rental, it took a catastrophic blow. We are working with the town on the best way to move forward and will update in the next week or two with the official plan... but stay tuned for something amazing :)

If you would donate to our house specifically, we have a dear friend who set up a fund for us at this link:

https://givesendgo.com/HelpingtheWalkerFamily?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=HelpingtheWalkerFamily

If you would like to donate to the town, here's a link for that:

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLV1TFZX4K37R/checkout/R5WO5LUVCPLWUDKGCHKFIDET

I know that every dollar helps and no amount is too small and beyond appreciated. ❤️

Address

415 Douglas Drive
Damascus, VA
24236

Website

http://www.alongfortherideva.com/

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