Mamaws House

12/10/2024

With only 1️⃣6️⃣ days left til Christmas, find those perfect gifts to complete your shopping list, right here in Gate City, VA!

Shopping small has a significant impact on our community and you can HELP 👇🏻

🎁Boosts Local Economy: Money spent at small businesses stays within the community, circulating through local channels and supporting other local ventures. This creates a multiplier effect that strengthens the overall economic health of the area.

❤️Preserves Local Character: Local shops, restaurants, and services help maintain the unique identity and charm of a community, making it more attractive to residents and visitors alike. It fosters a sense of pride and belonging.

🌟Promotes Entrepreneurship: Supporting small businesses encourages local entrepreneurs to take risks and innovate, which can lead to new opportunities and a diverse business landscape.

🤝Strengthens Community Ties: Small businesses are often more personal and customer-oriented, fostering relationships and community connections. They create spaces where people interact, support each other, and build local networks.

📍Keeps Money Local: Studies show that small businesses often donate more to local charities and events than large corporations, contributing to community well-being beyond just economic factors.

12/09/2024

Brookhaven Farm right here in Duffield Va! Mamaw would be proud!

Jake Hubbard has herds of hogs, sheep and cattle and a flock of chickens, but there’s no simple e-i-e-i-o to his farming operation.

12/05/2024

Small town fun. Christmas lights, music, crafts and parades. 🎄 ❄️ 🎅

12/05/2024

12/04/2024

Mountain Java Coffee Company is now open! Come on and get warm up with a cup. ☕️
334 Duff Patt Hwy, suite 102 Duffield Va

12/03/2024

12/03/2024

Check out these upcoming events in December! Visit https://www.nortonva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4625/Norton-2024-Calendar-Updated-102824 for more details on the events listed below.

12/01/2024

Come experience the lighting of the tunnel at Natural Tunnel State Park and stay at one of our short term rentals.

142.3K likes, 1183 comments. “Come see the lights with us at the Natural Tunnel and we actually saw a train!!!”

11/28/2024

🎄 Friday, November 29th from 6 pm - 10 pm, make sure to join our friends at Natural Tunnel for the ‘Christmas Lighting of the Tunnel - Give a Friend a Lift’ 🎄

To kick off Natural Tunnel State Park’s Christmas Lighting event, the park will provide a one-day special offer that will help those in need in our community. If you bring two or more non-perishable food items per person, you will receive a free chairlift ride. The food collected, on this one day, will go to a local food bank.

11/22/2024

It’s been a coon’s age since I’ve posted the link to schedule your stay at Mamaw’s House.
So here she is!
It’s the perfect place for family and friends do stay when there’s not quite enough room at your home.

Mamaws House-Natural Tunnel, Devils Bathtub Hwy 23

11/21/2024

Little update to our poetry wall. Antique mirrors and handmade vintage pot holders. Procured by Appalachian Homeplace by Joy.

11/21/2024

One of our favorite places to listen to listen music! Great food too!

11/15/2024

Need plans for Friday night? Check out the Virginia Boys at The Gathering in Hiltons, VA. The gospel music starts around 6:30 and the fish dinner special is on the menu tonight 👏

Revolutionary Market and Community Center

11/07/2024

Natural Tunnel State Park is only minutes away from Mamaw’s House and River Rendezvous. We share in the awe of the beauty that’s preserved here and always encourage visitors to explore this treasure. The staff strive to create programming for all ages to enjoy. Be sure to make it a part of your trip.

11/02/2024

📣 Big news, Pennington! 📣

We’re thrilled to share a sneak peek of something delicious coming your way! Check out the brand-new wood-fired pizza oven going into the beautifully renovated Bailey Robbins building! 🔥🍕

Outsiders Pizzeria, our town’s latest spot for handcrafted, wood-fired pizzas, is gearing up to open in February! Located right across from The Lee Theatre, Outsiders will bring a whole new dining experience to our community—perfect for a night out with friends or family, and just in time to kick off 2024 with fresh flavors!

Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to opening day. Get ready to make Outsiders your new favorite spot for pizza, good company, and unforgettable vibes right here in downtown Pennington! 🎉

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.