Highland County VA

01/23/2025

The Highland County Maple Festival is featured in a recent article from Only In Your State!

Check it out at www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/virginia/ultimate-winter-treat-county-wide-maple-syrup-festival-va.

Learn more about Virginia's Sweetest Event of the Year, scheduled for March 8-9 and 15-16, 2025 at www.highlandcounty.org/maple-festival/!

01/23/2025

Support your community with your votes!

Virginia Living Magazine’s annual Best of Virginia Reader's Survey is LIVE!

We are represented in multiple categories in the Shenandoah Valley Region, including Best Festival for the Highland County Maple Festival! Join thousands of other Virginia Living readers by voting for the state's best restaurants, shops, museums, and more, now through January 31st.

To directly vote in the Shenandoah Valley region, go to https://bov2025.virginialiving.com/shenandoah-valley.

To vote for other regions in Virginia, visit https://virginialiving.com/bov2025/.

The following Chamber Members are represented. You can also write-in your own favorites in each category. We truly appreciate your support!

• Bank/Credit Union: DuPont Community Credit Union, multiple locations, Pendleton Community Bank (PCB), and The Blue Grass Valley Bank, Blue Grass and Monterey
• Bed & Breakfast: Monterey Inn, Monterey, and The Inn at Gristmill Square, Warm Springs
• Chocolatier: Susanna's Confections, Monterey
• Cidery: Big Fish Cider Co., Monterey and Jefferson's Restaurant & Taproom, The Omni Homestead, Hot Springs
• Cocktails: Waterwheel Restaurant, Warm Springs
• Consignment Shop: Twice Is Nice, Monterey
• Festival: Highland County Maple Festival, Monterey
• Fine Dining: The Waterwheel at Gristmill Inn, Warm Springs
• Funeral Home: Obaugh Funeral Home, Inc., McDowell
• Golf Course: The Cascades at Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs
• Hotel: The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs
• Hospital: Bath Community Hospital, Hot Springs
• Men's Clothing Store: Twice Is Nice, Monterey
• Radio Station: Alleghany Mountain Radio, Monterey
• Resort: The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs
• Tourist Attraction: Warm Springs Pools, Warm Springs (Omni Homestead Resort)
• Hospital: Bath Community Hospital, Hot Springs
• Spa: The Spa at the Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs
• Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitter: Rockingham Cooperative, multiple locations
• Women's Clothing Store: First Lady at The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs

01/22/2025

Fantastic news from the Highland Inn, Monterey Virginia with major grant funding to move forward with renovations!

Governor Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia

01/22/2025

Life is Sweet in Highland County, Virginia!

The Cabin on Back Creek is a relaxing getaway from the clamor of daily life. Enjoy the hot tub by the creek, staring at the stars, or shopping at the Back Creek Farms Sugar House if you so desire. Oh! and bring along your “fur baby” - they are pet friendly!

Learn more about the Cabin on Back Creek at www.backcreekfarms.com.

Learn more about Highland at www.highlandcounty.org/make-your-move.

Learn more about Virginia at www.virginia.org.

Virginia is for Mountain Lovers!

Virginia is for Lovers

01/21/2025

The Highland Chamber of Commerce extends our heartfelt thanks to the December 2024 new and renewing members. We look forward to working with all our members in the coming year to create even more opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and success.

Laurel Fork Sapsuckers
State Farm Insurance/James D. Brown Agency
Liz Delahoussaye
Crooked Spur Farm
Laurel Point Cabin
Lou Ann Neely
Dare to Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Center
Burke & Herbert Bank
The Curly Maple
Caroline Smith
Ina Moss Studios
The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa
Mitchell Chevrolet, Inc.
Highland County Arts Council
The Recorder
Billingsley & Billingsley CPAs
The Outhouse
The Inn At Warm Springs & Tavern
SafeHome Support

01/21/2025

Weekly local job opportunities from The Recorder!

01/21/2025

Local job opportunity at the future Hayfields State Park in Highland County, Virginia!

Closes January 26, 2025 - Get full details and apply today at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/chief-ranger-law-enforcement-highland-virginia-united-states

01/19/2025

They don't call us Highland for nothing!

www.highlandcounty.org

Photo courtesy Mark Swecker

01/19/2025

From Chamber Member The Inn at Gristmill Square

Go Fund Me: Hi! I’m Ashely, one of Gloria’s nieces, and I’d like to introduce to… Ashley Robertson needs your support for Support for the Rucker family ❤️

01/18/2025

Life is Sweet in Highland County, Virginia!

Monterey Inn, located on Main Street in Monterey, is a boutique hotel with five luxurious rooms and comfortable amenities. They are open to the public for dinner on Saturdays by reservation and brunch on Sundays. Enjoy house-made specials highlighting locally-sourced meats, and explore their menu of Virginia-made alcoholic beverages!

Winter Hours:
Lodging: Open 7 days per week
Front Desk hours: 8AM - 8PM
Brunch: Sundays 9AM - 2PM
Dinner: Saturdays by reservation only 5PM - 9PM

Learn more about the Monterey Inn at www.montereyinnva.com/rooms.

Learn more about Highland County at www.highlandcounty.org/make-your-move.

Learn more about Virginia at www.virginia.org.

Virginia is for Mountain Lovers!

Virginia is for Lovers

01/16/2025

The 60th Maple Queen Pageant will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at the Highland High School Gym at 7 pm, with the following performance afterwards at The Highland Center. Come on out to both!

Save the date for a party featuring The Judy Chops February 22 at 9 p.m. after the Maple Queen Pageant at The Highland Center co-hosted by The Highland County Arts Council & the Highland County Recreation Commission !

01/16/2025

Life is Sweet in Highland County, Virginia!

Step into a world of wonder where earth’s treasures meet handcrafted creations at The Rock Shop at Heart and Soul in Monterey!

🌟 Crystals & Gemstones
⛏️ Gemstone Mining
🌿 Handpicked Minerals
🎁 Unique Jewelry & Gifts
🛍️ Boutique Finds & Local Artisan Creations
☕️ Coffee, Herbal Tea, and Local Handmade Sweet Treats
🍷 Wine Tasting (coming soon)

Support local artisans while exploring handmade jewelry, artwork, and one-of-a-kind treasures that blend beautifully with natural stones. Perfect for gifts or a special treat for yourself! Grab some herbal tea, a handmade honey caramel, have a seat, and stay a while.

📍 Visit them at 125 West Main Street in Monterey, Virginia

🕒 Open: Fridays 12 - 5 pm and Saturdays 11 am - 4 pm until after Maple Festival (special extended hours for Maple Festival weekends)

Check them out online at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088709587634.

Learn more about Highland at www.highlandcounty.org/make-your-move.

Learn more about Virginia at www.virginia.org.

Virginia is for Mountain Lovers!

Virginia is for Lovers

01/15/2025

The Virginia Farm Show starts tomorrow January 16 - 18, 2025 at Augusta Expo Center at 277 Expo Road in Fishersville!

Come on out and get a taste of Highland County at the show with Southernmost Maple and Puffs BBQ, Thursday and Friday from 9 - 4 pm and Saturday from 9 - 3 pm! Learn more about Southernmost Maple, one of our local sugar camps, at https://southernmostmaple.com/.

The Virginia Farm Show is the only agricultural trade show in Virginia that caters to full-time as well as the part-time farmer. In addition to exhibits of all the major lines of equipment and services there is a Skid Steer Rodeo for all the attendees to watch as well as participate in. Learn more at www.facebook.com/virginiafarmshow.

01/15/2025

Yum! It's cookie time now until mid-March.

The Highland County Girl Scouts appreciate your support of their cookie sales!

Contact Mary Dowdy for more information at 540-468-2356 or [email protected].

01/15/2025

Community radio is such an asset to our community! Thank you Allegheny Mountain Radio!