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currently 11 tourism businesses participating in the NDDF portfolio. |
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Barter Theater |
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Abingdon, VA |
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(276) 628-3991 |
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www.bartertheater.com |
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Year Funded: |
2003, 2006 |
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Washington County |
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The State Theatre of Virginia
The Barter Theatre building was
constructed in 1831 as a new location for Sinking Springs
Presbyterian Church. It is a theatre of resilience.
The earliest theatrical event known
to occur here was a production of the Virginian on January 14, 1876,
the proceeds of which were used for building repairs. In 1890, the
Sons of Temperance transferred the building's title to the Town of
Abingdon , to be used as a town hall for the benefit of the
citizenry. |
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BACKCOUNTRY |
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PO Box 441 |
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Abingdon, Virginia
24212 |
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(276) 356-9782 |
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www.virginiabackcountry.com
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Year Funded: |
2003 |
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County: |
Washington County |
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Description: |
Backcountry is an outdoor
recreation and lodging group with 2 locations, Abingdon and
Damascus, that offers 6 wilderness lodges, 6 tent sites, a group
entertainment facility, and a cabin. They also support
activities in the Jefferson National Forest which borders the
property in Damascus and with the Historic Whites Mill which borders
the Abingdon property. |
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West Wind Farm |
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2230 Fort Chiswell Road |
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Max Meadows, Virginia
24360 |
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www.westwindfarm.com |
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Year Funded: |
2005 |
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County: |
Wythe County |
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Description: |
West Wind Farm is a
fourth-generation homestead and recently planted vineyard. They
offer handcrafted Virginia wine from their new winery that serves as
a gathering place in Southwest Virginia. They welcome hikers,
cyclists, motorcyclists, corporate escape artists, picnicking
lovers, stressed out lawyers, tired old hippies, Yankee tourists and
the occasional wine expert to their breezy hillside.
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The Teapot Lodge |
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2240 Teapot Lane |
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Marion, Virginia
24354 |
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(276) 783-4745 |
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www.teapotlodge.com
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Year Funded: |
2003 |
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County: |
Smyth County |
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Description: |
The Teapot Lodge is a short drive
from one of Virginia's state parks Hungry Mother State Park. This
home-style residence invites you to lose yourself in neighborly
hospitality and to feel how perfectly time slows down in our
soothing location. There's no telling what you can accomplish on
your next vacation at one of the most beautiful Virginia state
parks. Escape to the natural beauty of historic Hungry Mother State
Park.
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Château
Morrisette |
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Blue Ridge Parkway mile
post 171.5 |
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287 Winery Road |
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Floyd, Virginia
24091 |
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(540) 593-2865 |
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www.thedogs.com
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Year Funded: |
2004 |
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County: |
Floyd County |
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Description: |
Chateau Morrisette is nestled in the
Blue Ridge Mountains to welcome visitors for tours and to experience
their wines and savor their American cuisine while enjoying such
events as Black Dog & Our Dog Blues Concerts all in an elegant old
world atmosphere.
It is a comfortable drive from the
Piedmont Triad, Charlotte, Roanoke, and Martinsville. Chateau
Morrisette is both a relaxing and exciting experience for anyone who
enjoys fine wine, good food and natural surroundings. Chateau
Morrisette is truly one of Southwest Virginia’s premier destination
points.
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Scott County Lavender |
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Dungannon, Virginia |
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(888) 222-3715 |
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www.scottcountylavender.com |
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Year Funded: |
2006 |
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County: |
Scott County |
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Description: |
The farm is located on the banks of
the Clinch River in Dungannon, Virginia. It was home to several
crops (watermelon, pumpkins, hay, tobacco) over the years. The farm
has belonged to the Gilliam family since the early 1900's and was
passed down to Pat Gilliam Osborne in 1994.
Presently, the farm has ten
varieties of Lavender and plans have been made to add different
varieties each year. All of the Lavender is grown organically. They
also grow eight varieties of rose scented geraniums. Any herb that
is grown at Scott County Lavender, will be a compliment to the
lavender oil when it is distilled into essential oil and hydrosol.
The lavender is dried and distilled in the old tobacco barn.
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Jessie Lea RV Park |
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900 Wood Ave W |
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Big Stone Gap, Virginia
24219 |
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(276) 523-0055 |
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www.jessielearv.com |
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Year Funded: |
2004 |
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County: |
Wise County |
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Description: |
Jessie Lea Campground/RV Park
consists of 32 camper sites with full hook-up, including cable tv &
dump station. The bathhouse and office, which includes a gift shop,
are all newly constructed and handicap accessible. The North Forth
of the Powell River calmly streams itself throughout the two acres
of the campground, so you can enjoy fishing or relaxing. The
campground is located conveniently in town with easy access to Big
Stone Gap's historic attractions and greenbelt walking trail.
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Creeper Trail Campground
Inc. |
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Entity: |
Olef Lester Richardson |
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2248 Whitetop Gap Road |
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Whitetop, Virginia
24292 |
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(276) 388-3426 |
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www.creepertrailcampground.com |
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Year Funded: |
2000 |
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County: |
Grayson County |
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Description: |
Creeper Trail Campground
is located on an operational tree farm at the head of the Virginia
Creeper Trail, a scenic hike and bike trail. NDDF funded the
construction of the campground. |
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Mount Rogers
Outfitters |
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Entity: |
David C. Patrick |
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110 W. Laurel Avenue |
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Damascus, Virginia
24236 |
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(276) 475-5416 - FAX:
(276) 475-5058 |
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mro@naxs.com |
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Year Funded: |
1995 |
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County: |
Washington County |
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Description: |
Mount Rogers Outfitters,
LTD. is a backpacking retail sales and mountain bike rental
specializing in selling quality clothing and necessary equipment for
hikers. NDDF financed the expansion of the business to provide
bike rentals and shuttle services on the Appalachian and Creeper
Trail |
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