Lewisburg and Greenbrier County WV

 

 

If you remember, last week I wrote a post on fresh-baked dog biscuits from the Greenbrier Farm Market called Dixie's Treats.

Linda Montgomery makes these fresh-baked dog biscuits for her sister who owns the Greenbrier Farm Market. The biscuits were in two sizes.... small and somewhat larger biscuits.  I said to the owner when I purchased a bag of the dog biscuits that my dog Zeke is a Chocolate Lab and would like larger biscuits.

Well on Friday, Linda delivered to my office two bags of Dixie's Treats, fresh-baked large dog biscuits.  You can see by the below photo the Dixie Treats are much larger.

Dixie's Treats only have 4 ingredients:  peanut butter, whole wheat flour, baking powder and skim milk.   Because they have no preservatives, the dog biscuits should be refrigerated.

Zeke loves the larger fresh-baked dog biscuits, Dixie's Treats!  Linda made these special for Zeke.   THANK YOU LINDA!  

Stop by the Greenbrier Farm Market and make your dog happy!  And while you are there, get something for yourself... fresh baked-goods, like sourdough bread, sourdough biscuits, New York style cheesecake, cookies, muffins, or pasta, and different sauces or perhaps other locally made products.

 

 

 

Friday night was the opening for Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s hit musical Cabaret.  My husband and I attended and it was fantastic.  Dinner, catered by  Stella’s,  consisted of traditional German fare.  The dinner was delicious and the entertainment couldn't be better.  If you don't have your tickets, get them quick as you do not want to miss this show.  

It was indeed a memorable experience with a very talented cast and musicians.  GVT’s space was converted into the world of the play, as the theatre transformed into the seedy Kit Kat Klub, the main backdrop for the show.  In addition to the cast, all theatre staff –  from box office employees to ushers and servers – were in costume for the show.


For a sneak preview of Caberet, check out the video below:

American writer Cliff Bradshaw travels to pre-World War II Berlin in search of inspiration. He finds that and more in Sally Bowles, an entertainer at a cabaret called the Kit Kat Klub. Bradshaw and Bowles fall in love but their lives are thrown into disarray with the increasing strength of Hitler’s Nazi Party.  Based on the play I AM A CAMERA by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood, CABARET, which The Los Angeles Times refers to as an “eternally captivating musical,” has received 15 Tony Awards and eight Academy Awards.


The below video is an “Interview with GVT Artistic Director Cathey Sawyer” as she talks about the production of CABARET!

 

Cabaret continues every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through June 2.

May 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 (two shows) 30, 31,  June 1 & 2

All evening Performance Showtimes are 7:30 pm!

Matinees begin at 2:00 pm

Get your tickets today to see GVT's hit musical Cabaret for a memorable experience.

 

 

 

113 E. Washington Street

 Lewisburg, WV

 304-645-3838

 GVT Website

Your Real Estate Connection for Lewisburg, WV and the Greenbrier County

If I can assist you in any way with your real estate needs in Lewisburg, WV Greenbrier County or the surrounding areas, please feel free to contact me by phone at (304) 520-2133, email or visit my website at www.lewisburgwvrealestate4you.com   Connect to my social networks.......   All pictures and content are my own unless otherwise noted. Please No Copying without my permission.

 

 

Congratulations to the winners for the 10th Week Drawing for the Habitat for Humanity of WV Silver Lining Raffle:

 

Roscoe Linthicum of Huntington, WV, is the winner of the golf for four at Stonewall Resort on the fabulous Palmer Golf Course.  A $225.00 value!  This is Roscoe’s SECOND win!!!  Roscoe says his ticket purchase was a great investment and helps to serve Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia and the local Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity as well.  Fore!!!

 

The winner of the exquisite Raku Leaf from the Greenbrier grounds  made by Tracy Brent Howard of the The Pottery at the Greenbrier, is Mike Hughes from Sissonville, WV!  Valued at $108.00.

And finally, the winner of the lovely Sherbet Floral Arrangement made entirely of paper, donated by MacKenzie Dow Fine Furniture, at the Greenbrier, is Steve Seithers of Kentucky!  Valued at $110.00.  

                                                                               

All of today’s winner will go back into next week’s drawing AND are also eligible for the Grand Prize of a 2012 Toyota Corolla or $10,000.00 cash!  Go to our website at www.habitatwv.org to get your tickets! Or, call 304-720-7636.  Only 2 more weeks left before the drawing of the grand prize!

 

 
Prizes for next week's drawing, May 25, 2012

 

 

Raffle Item: Mardi Gras Casino & Resort Value: $225
A one night stay for 2 with deluxe dinner, a made to order breakfast and a beautiful gift basket full of merchandise to the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort!

 

 

Raffle Item:

Framed photograph of Gandy Creek, Randolph County WV,   Retail Price $200.00

Photography by Gary P. Cooper

Donated by Cooper Gallery  in Lewisburg, WV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raffle Item:

One 14Kt gold-fill, 17” choker with 14Kt gold-fill Aventurine pendant. Retail Price, $300.00

Donated by Jewelry Studio at Gibson’s of the Greenbrier

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit Habitat of Humanity website at www.habitatwv.org to see all of the great prizes and to purchase your ticket NOW!!!
 

 

Grand Prize

2012 Toyota Corolla Sedan or $10,000 Cash Alternative

 Value: $18,895    Donated by:Advantage Toyota

 View Full Description

 

 

 

THE WEEKLY DRAWINGS: 2-3 tickets will be randomly drawn by the third party administrator every Friday at NOON during the planned March 2012- June 2012 event to encourage early ticket sales.   All tickets will go back into the ticket "pool" database and be eligible for each weekly prize drawings and also for the Grand Prize.

Only two weeks left for the grand prize drawing!  So what are you waiting for Buy your raffle ticket!

Enjoy the security and tranquility of this gated community, Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca, a 90-acre flat plot of land along the Greenbrier River in southeastern West Virginia.   Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca is located in Caldwell, WV, an unincorporated community in the beautiful Greenbrier County, between Route 60 and Interstate 64 and three miles southeast of the historical town of Lewisburg.

The Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca Village is conveniently located within minutes of the Greenbrier Valley Airport, Greenbrier Resort, Shops, Schools, Hospitals, etc.  The Greenbrier River Trail is only one mile away.

In this gated community, you will find beautiful log homes overlooking the Greenbrier River, with paved streets and underground utilities that include…..water, electric, and natural gas.    

 

The Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca Village is protected by declarations and bylaws. 

Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca ....the name is an abbreviation for four Indian tribes that existed in the region prior to the Nineteenth Century: Shawnee, Miami, Delaware, and Seneca.

 

Amenities available in this river-side community include:

• 20 acres of Island;
• Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca Dam empoundment with private channel for boating, fishing, and a swimming area;
• community building,
• picnic area,
• access to the Greenbrier River, and
• walking trails.

Available residential lots available in the gated, river-side Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca Village.

* Owner Financing Available

 

If you are looking for land to build your dream log home, with views to and access to the Greenbrier River, and enjoy biking, boating, nature walks….then you need to see this tranquil community and get back to nature in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia…. it is almost heaven! 

Call me, Rebecca Gaujot at 304-520-2133 to see some beautiful West Virginia property.

 

The 15th National Hickory Championship (NHC) will be held  at the historic Oakhurst Links in White Sulphur Springs, WV, near the famous Greenbrier Resort, June 7-9, 2012.

Oakhurst Links is America’s oldest documented golf course, first played in the early 1880s. It is the site of America’s first recognized golf competition, the Oakhurst Challenge.

The first organized golf club in America was in West Virginia.  It all started in 1884, when a group of Scottish, English and American gentlemen gathered to play a game new to the United States.  They laid out a nine hole course......the game, of course, was golf. They named the course "Oakhurst Links", after the estate of Russell Montague, where the course was designed.   The men played regularly and competed annually on December 25 for the "Oakhurst Challenge Medal", which is recognized by the USGA as the earliest known golf prize in the United States.  The tradition continues today with Oakhurst Links in White Sulphur Springs.

The National Hickory Championship was established in 1998 to bring together golfers who enjoy playing golf in historic conditions, the way it was played before the turn of the century. Playing according to 19th century rules and using authentic 19th century equipment makes the NHC the sternest test of hickory golf contested anywhere.  Open to all, the NHC draws the most ardent and accomplished wood shaft golfers from across America and Canada.  Competitive, yet fun, it is America’s hickory championship—the ultimate test of hickory golf.

The 2012 National Hickory Championship offers competition in four divisions:  the Open Division, the Men’s and Women’s Reserve Divisions, the Sporting Division.  Contestants in the Championship play 36 holes in two days. Clubs must be original 19th century or approved replicas (available at Oakhurst, no charge, if you don’t have your own set) and all players use the same modern-made, low-compression gutta percha-type balls supplied by the Championship. Tee shots are struck from sand tees. No golf bags are allowed so players carry clubs under their arm in the manner of the 1880s.

 

Photos of 2011 NHC provided by National Hickory Championship

There is a simple dress code. Although period costumes are not required, many golfers dress appropriately and prizes are presented to the “best dressed.”  The NHC is like no other hickory golf tournament here, in Britain or anywhere else in the world; it is authentic, competitive, historic, truly unique and, above all, fun!

As far as spectators go, there is no admission charge.  Visitors are allowed to walk on the course during play as long as they don’t interfere with the golf.  Photos are allowed.

This event is well-worth attending and is one of the premier hickory events in the United States.  Set in the beautiful mountain country of West Virginia.  Don't miss this opportunity to play or see golf.... as it used to be!

 Contact Information:

Pete Georgiady
Phone:  336- 996-7836
Email: nhc-golf@earthlink.net                    
Website:  www.nationalhickory.com

competition divisions and Entry forms.

    Oakhurst Links        
One Montague Drive   
White Sulphur Springs, WV

   

If you are looking for a place to stay while attending the NHC, the James Wylie House Bed and Breakfast is only minutes from Oakhurst Links.

208 East Main Street
White Sulphur Springs, WV
304-536-9444

On Saturday, May 12, volunteers arrived at Habitat’s Summer Elms development at 9:00 AM to start on the Second Women Build house in White Sulphur Springs, WV.

The speaker for the event was Lynn Swann, White Sulphur Springs Council woman, Marketing Director at the Homestead Resort, and a Habitat volunteer.  She read a Proclamation from West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin declaring the week May 5-13 as National Women Build Week in West Virginia.  

 

About eighteen women, ages 7 to 70 took part, including representatives from Lowe's  and Experience Works.  Volunteers for the day were:  

 

Patricia Sams, Future Habitat homeowner; Lynn Swann, Emily Swann, Jocelyn Hanna, Ann Canterbury, Boots Tuckweller, Kim Kowalkowski, Gail Conley, and David Fuller.  Lowes Representatives were: Jackie Pleasant, Jackie Dilley, Lauren Antommaria, Melanie Osborne, Tammi Lloyd, and Melinda Fox. Experience Works volunteers were: Jettina Davis, Jeannie Collins & Peggy Miller.

 

While I was taking photos, the volunteers were removing dirt, and carrying, measuring, and cutting footers.....they were very busy bees!  Jerry Walls from Pendleton County was on hand to guide the volunteers.

 

The volunteers finished laying the footers for Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity’s two new houses, one of which is the Women Build house.  In the coming weeks, the Women Build volunteers will pour concrete on the footers, lay the radiant hose, and then, raise the walls.

For more information, to volunteer, or make a donation,

please call:  304/358-7642 or

email: emcguirk@almostheavenhabitat.org

This post is Part 1 of a series for the Second Women Build House in Greenbrier County. I will post weekly on the volunteers progress.

Previos Post:

Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s team up for National Women Build Week

Last week while visiting the Greenbrier Farm Market, I found Dixie Treats, fresh-baked dog biscuits.

Dixie Treats, fresh-baked dog biscuits only have 4 ingredients... peanut butter, whole wheat flour, baking powder and skim milk.   Because they have no preservatives, the dog biscuits should be refrigerated.  They come in two sizes, one for larger dogs and one for the little guys. The biscuits smell so delicious I could eat them.

Nancy Wardwell, owner of the Greenbrier Farm Market, says her sister Linda makes the dog biscuits with tender love and care and are named after her Border Collie, Dixie.

The photo on the insert that comes with each bag of biscuits is Dixie with her kerchief around her neck. Linda has a different scarf  for Dixie for each day of the month and every holiday.  Linda says, “Dixie is a sight for sore eyes when she visits all the residents of the Brier Nursing home where our Uncle Howard resides at age 91.”

“The dog biscuits are flying out the door and we cannot seem to keep them in stock.   Everyone likes to give their pooch a nice treat and these are very healthy and delicious”, states Nancy.

So when you are at the Greenbrier Farm Market buying fresh baked-goods, like sourdough bread, sourdough biscuits, New York style cheesecake with or without fresh-cut strawberries on top, butter crunch and chocolate-chip pecan brickle cookies, zuchunni muffins, or pasta, butterscotch and apple sauce, or other locally made products.... don’t forget your pets.  They will LOVE the fresh-baked dog biscuits.  My dog Zeke does!

Congratulations to the winners for the 9th Week Drawing for the Habitat for Humanity of WV Silver Lining Raffle:

Tammie Trump of Charleston, WV, is the winner of the New Orleans Adventure for 2!  Hang out at the French Quarters and volunteer at the local Habitat for Humanity!  Tammie said, “Habitat for Humanity ROCKS!!!”    Prize valued at $5,200.00 for a $25.00 ticket!  Arrangements will be made for Tammie and her husband to volunteer one day during their trip. As part of this package, a donation will be made in their behalf to the local Habitat for Humanity.

Monty Smith of Charleston, WV, is the winner of the Studio 40 leather handbag from the Greenbrier Art Colony.

From Berkley, California, Sandra Young bought her ticket because as a West Virginia native, she supports Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia!  Sandra won the $25 Sheetz Gift Card.                             
                                                                                       
All of today’s winner will go back into next week’s drawing AND are also eligible for the Grand Prize of a 2012 Toyota Corolla or $10,000.00 cash!  Go to our website at www.habitatwv.org to get your tickets!  Only 20 more days left!

 

 

Prizes for next week's drawing, May 18, 2012

Stonewall Resort (Golf for 4)

Value: $225
Description: Round of golf for 4 on the Palmer Course, which includes green fees, range balls and tax. Cart fee is winner's responsibility.  Donated by:Stonewall Resort

Raku Leaf from the Greenbrier grounds from The Pottery at the Greenbrier, Art Colony on Alabama Row at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV

 

Retail Price, $108.00

 

 

 

 

Sherbet Floral Arrangement made entirely of paper - Retail Price, $110.00 from  MacKenzie Dow Fine Furniture,  Art Colony on Alabama Row at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV

 

 

 

 

Visit Habitat of Humanity website at www.habitatwv.org to see all of the great prizes and to purchase your ticket NOW!!!
 

Grand Prize

2012 Toyota Corolla Sedan or $10,000 Cash Alternative

Value: $18,895    Donated by:Advantage Toyota

View Full Description

 

THE WEEKLY DRAWINGS: 2-3 tickets will be randomly drawn by the third party administrator every Friday at NOON during the planned March 2012- June 2012 event to encourage early ticket sales.   All tickets will go back into the ticket "pool" database and be eligible for each weekly prize drawings and also for the Grand Prize.

Only 20 days left for the grand prize drawing!  So what are you waiting for Buy your raffle ticket!

 

West Virginia a great place to live, work, and raise a family, and a perfect retirement area!   I was born and raised in West Virginia, but left the state to work in Washington, DC for 35 years.  I never realized how much I missed the mountains, until I came back home to West Virginia. 

 

Come visit, wild and wonderful West Virginia, you just may want to stay!

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Virginia in the below video by Larry Groce!

 

 

A few West Virginia facts:

 

• West Virginia was proclaimed a state in 1863. “West Virginia Day” became a legal holiday in 1927.

 

• Stone that was quarried near Hinton was contributed by West Virginia for the Washington Monument and arrived in Washington in February 1885.

 

• The first brick street in the world was laid in Charleston, WV, on October 23, 1870, on Summers Street, between Kanawha and Virginia Streets.

 

• White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, was the first "summer White House."

 

• The first rural free mail delivery was started in Charles Town, WV, on October 6, 1896, and then spread throughout the United States.

 

• One of the first suspension bridges in the world was completed in Wheeling, WV, in November 1849.

 

• A variety of the yellow apple, the Golden Delicious, originated in Clay County, WV. The original Grimes Golden Apple Tree was discovered in 1775 near Wellsburg.

 

• The Golden Delicious Apple was designated as the official state fruit by the Legislature on February 20, 1995.

 

This 0.86 acres of land for sale in Lewisburg, West Virginia, is located in the Hillcrest Acres Subdivision and is only two miles from downtown Lewisburg.... known as the "Coolest Small Town in America".  With beautiful mountain views overlooking farmland, build your dream home and enjoy the country and the city at the same time.

MLS 12-552  Price: $39,000