Mamaws House

10/27/2024

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Happy Guest-Happy Host

10/24/2024

Love Storytelling? Go to Pound Va October 26 for the annual Red Fox Storytelling Festival! This is a free event and will include storytelling, music, food, crafts, and fun.
Be sure to visit Shortt Family Farms while you are there and enjoy amazing treats!

10/24/2024

Visit Natural Tunnel State Park this week 🍁🍂🍃🧡

Join us in October for the following special events or ranger-led programs! ⬇️

🗓️ Special events:

Saturday, Oct. 19
🍂 Fall on the Frontier, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Experience fall on the frontier at the Wilderness Road Blockhouse.

Saturday, Oct. 26
⛑️ CaveSim Experience, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: A simulated caving adventure.
👻 Storytelling at the Tunnel, 7-9:30 p.m.: Spooky Appalachian storytelling led by Dr. Hannah Harvey.

🗓️ Ranger-led programs:

Saturday, Oct. 19
🌌 Touring the Galaxy: 6:45 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20
🥾 Fall Colors Hike: noon
🚜 Fall Colors Hayride: 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26
🐍 Fang-tastic World of Snakes: noon
🐦 Brainy Birds: 2 p.m.
✂️ Build-A-Creature: 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27
☀️ Solar Sunday: 11 a.m.
🍁 Fall Colors Hike: noon
🦇 Going Batty: 2 p.m Questions? Call 276-940-2674.

10/18/2024

The Ghosts of Appalachia OPEN FROM 6 PM TIL 12 AM, every Friday and Saturday in October! Special “Pre-Haunt” hour from 6 to 7 PM that is animatronics, lights, and sound ONLY, with NO live actors until 7 PM for our easily spooked folk..
Produced by Appalachian Rising Ventures and located at 311 W Main Street in Appalachia, VA, to the right of the Appalachian Mercantile (open as well until midnight serving up coffee, ice cream, and other treats)! Also, Black Bear BBQ Appalachia, Virginia is open for dinner and drinks. And don’t forget to check out the Appalachia Cultural Arts Center’s production schedule for “Misery” and catch an upcoming performance to complete your spooky season. And finally, Moving Appalachia Forward also has some fun family friendly activities coming up for October, so don’t miss those details.
See you downtown on downtown Appalachia Main Street this October!

10/18/2024

Join us in October for the following special events or ranger-led programs! ⬇️

🗓️ Special events:

Saturday, Oct. 19
🍂 Fall on the Frontier, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Experience fall on the frontier at the Wilderness Road Blockhouse.

Saturday, Oct. 26
⛑️ CaveSim Experience, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: A simulated caving adventure.
👻 Storytelling at the Tunnel, 7-9:30 p.m.: Spooky Appalachian storytelling led by Dr. Hannah Harvey.

🗓️ Ranger-led programs:

Saturday, Oct. 19
🌌 Touring the Galaxy: 6:45 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20
🥾 Fall Colors Hike: noon
🚜 Fall Colors Hayride: 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26
🐍 Fang-tastic World of Snakes: noon
🐦 Brainy Birds: 2 p.m.
✂️ Build-A-Creature: 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27
☀️ Solar Sunday: 11 a.m.
🍁 Fall Colors Hike: noon
🦇 Going Batty: 2 p.m.
Questions? Call 276-940-2674

10/15/2024

“Such a little gem!! I don't want to brag too much bc I want to stay here again very soon & I don't want it to be booked!! So nostalgic, host has literally thought of everything!” Leslie 10-24
It’s time for a fall break!
Home Craft Days

10/13/2024

There’s still time to enjoy the Fall colors at Mamaw’s House or River Rendezvous.

10/11/2024

River Rendezvous is now open! What a beautiful place do stay while coming to Home Craft Days!

🎉 7 Days Until Homecraft Days Festival! 🎉

Get ready to celebrate a weekend filled with crafts, music, and fun!

10/11/2024

Plan to go to this wonderful event on this beautiful Saturday evening.

10/09/2024

10/09/2024

airbnb.com/h/clinchriverrendezvous
We have our first booking already!
This is the link for booking your getaway. There's still plenty of time for a float down the Clinch, and it's perfect weather for a warm fire.

R&R Clinch River -Natural Tunnel

10/08/2024

10/05/2024

It’s Time! He’s ready for you!!!! Saturday October 5th Haunted Maze starting at dark till 10pm. Included with general admission!!

10/05/2024

Leaves are turning but we aren’t to the prime yet. Mamaw’s House has a few openings for October and River Rendezvous will be available next week!!!

10/04/2024

Reminder! Natural Tunnel State Park has fully opened back up. Photo from Oct. 8, 2023 at Tunnel View.

Find all Virginia State Parks closure notices here: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/closures

Prior to travel, the public should check road conditions by calling 511, visiting https://www.511virginia.org/ or checking the 511 Virginia mobile app. Virginia Department of Transportation

10/01/2024

I know I’ve been filling the page with River Rendezvous progress but Mamaw’s House is still a destination for family memories. The Frazer family booked several weeks ago as a middle point to visit with a daughter in college. Mamaw’s House is just the best for bringing families together, reminiscing and making new memories. I’m so happy to serve families in this way! I think Mamaw and Grandmother would be proud.

10/01/2024

Thank you, to those who have called and messaged. We are so blessed with a community of folks looking out for one another.
Our damage was minimal. Only a few limbs, and some tent damage at our picnic area. Scott County Tourism Town of Nickelsville

10/01/2024

The lights we put up last week at the river bank didn’t survive. Well one single tiny light did. Good thing we put up a few more out of flood risk. We have had delays but all together thankful.
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09/28/2024

Arrow B Ranch is open today!

09/28/2024

Hey, Whitesburg, KY and folks attendin’ the Mountain Heritage Festival tomorrow! I’ll be set up from 12-3 at the meet and greet tent with a super limited supply of goodies. The weather is iffy, so I’m travelin’ real light. If it’s a windy downpour, I likely won’t be able to lay out my table spread, so we shall see! 🤞

Please send all the best vibes, well wishes, and prayers to my Southeast KY warriors who have braved many a storm and to all who have been or will be impacted by this wild storm system. 🫶🏽

I’ll see y’all rain or shine! Let’s hope shine (or just cloudy is fine, too)! ☀️

Disclaimer: I am lightin’ incense and not smokin’ stuff in this photo.

09/25/2024

Is there anything more Appalachian than The Carters Fold and the Stanley-Clinch Mountain legacy?

Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys will appear at the Carter Family Fold, Sat., Sept. 28. Celebrating 78 years of play, the Clinch Mountain Boys is a five-piece string band that was one of the first to play in the new bluegrass style, a form of country music invented by Bill Monroe. Today, Ralph II carries on the family tradition. Don't miss this great show during the Carter Fold's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission for this show is $15 at the door. Tickets are available online at the Carter Fold website. The Fold is located at 3449 A.P. Carter Hwy., Hiltons, Virginia.
Carter Family Fold Dr. Ralph Stanley

09/25/2024

One of the challenges of a tiny home is everything matters. If it’s there has to be useful and pretty (in my opinion). So the heat and air unit was driving me crazy! Pinterest to the rescue! Decorative panels from Amazon, corner trim and spray paint. I can live with that now.
Next post I’ll tell you about the maps!