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Cultural
Sites
Carpenter
Crafts - Pottery and Fabric Crafts
Traveling south on the
Mountain Parkway Backway, at Pugh, take the spur to Carpenter's Pottery.
This is County Route 3/8, the Cowger Hill Road. The road is quite steep,
so be prepared for a thrill. A two-wheel drive vehicle can negotiate the
hill in fair weather. The road is paved. Loy Carpenter is kept busy
filling orders for the Tamarack Craft Center in Beckley. Should you happen
by his shop, though, when his inventory is full, you'll be delighted with
your purchases. His wife, Loretta, makes quilts and other beautiful fabric
crafts. Call Loy & Loretta: 1-304-493-6408
D&W
Crafts - Pottery and Fabric Crafts
D&W Crafts is located
on Webster County Route 3, the Holly River Road near the Hanging Rocks.
Dempsey is kept busy filling orders for Tamarack, the WV State sponsored
craft outlet in Beckley. Dempsey's wife, Wilma, and her mother, Sylvia
Cowger, who lives near by, make attractive rugs and other fabric crafts.
Contact Dempsey or Wilma: 1-304-493-6348
Long Run
Apple Orchard
About 3 miles beyond Pugh, the Cowger Hill Road
Spur, Webster County Route 3/8 is Dale Spicer's Long Run Apple Orchard.
Tourists who doubt that an orchard can be successful in this area are in
for a surprise. In addition to his well-kept orchard, a look at the out
buildings and other decorative projects Mr.. Spicer has constructed around
his orchard attest to his creativity and skill and is well worth the
visit. Call Dale at: 1-304-493-6660
Miller’s Milled Soaps and Holly River Bath and Body
Located on the
Mountain Parkway Backway, Webster County Route 3, the Replete Road, near
Denzil and Rose Ann’s Woven Goods is Miller’s Milled Soaps and Holly River Bath and Body. Kevin and Cindy Miller make soap, lip balm, and lotions
operate the cottage industry. They may be contacted at: 1-304-493-6369
Denzil and Rose Ann’s Woven Goods
The drive from Pugh to Wheeler, a distance
of 2.5 miles, passes by Denzil and Rose Ann’s Woven Goods. Denzil and Rose Ann's basket
studio is located in their home. Crossing the "old time" swinging bridge to
reach their studio is an enjoyable experience. Their products may be found at
Tamarack and other more discriminating shops.
Call: 1-304-493-6591
The Lawn
Crafter
Randall McCartney, The Lawn Crafter, is located on the
Mountain Parkway Backway, Webster County 1, the Boggs Mill Road. He makes
lawn furniture and specializes in the attractive large lawn baskets. He
may be contacted at: 1-304-493-9447
Valley
Woodworks
Along the Mountain Parkway Byway at Jerry Run is the
Valley Woodworks, owned and
operated by Steven Fisher. He and his helpers make cabinets and other
hardwood furniture from locally grown hardwoods. Steven's woodworking
skills rival that of the Amish. Telephone: 1-304-493-6565
Leonard Brown
- Paintings and Wood Crafts
Leonard Brown is located just off
WV Route 20 on Webster County Route 1, the Boggs Mill Road. Leonard does
nature paintings and wood projects. He may be contacted at 1-304-493-9499.
Susan Mace, Fabric Crafts
Susan Mace is
located on the Mountain Parkway Byway just off WV State Route 20 at the
Bridge at Hacker Valley. Susan makes an excellent collection of fabric
crafts. She is usually at home and welcomes visitors. A Byway Culture sign
is located in front of her home. Call: 1-304-493-6455 | 
