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You can bring the beauty of nature and Appalachia into your home thanks to the resin art pieces of Fayetteville- based artist Lisa Harrah. If you have met Lisa you know she shines and her creativity overflows. She has taken her love for nature and turned it into a passionate hobby creating unique works of art.

1. What inspired you to start creating?

I’ve always been drawn to nature. My dad was a naturalist so I spent a lot of time outside with him. He said he couldn’t take me hunting because I talk too much so he took me artifact hunting instead. We collected all sorts of artifacts. I have had a love for nature for as long as I can remember.

2. How did you get into working with resin?

I had a plethora of nature findings; glass, rocks, sticks, and lots of old windows so I started gluing stuff on. I created a large tree of life from all of these findings and it broke. I felt devastated and a friend suggested that I put plexiglass behind it and fill it with resin. The devastation from the tree bloomed into a whole new avenue of adventure. Working with resin has been a slow process to learn all the ins and outs and perfect the technique.

3. How would you describe your work?

One of a kind, eclectic, folky, Appalachian.

3. What are you most excited about working on right now?

Right now I am working on a West Virginia Piece. Really, anything that brings in my love of nature and allows me to get creative. I have also really enjoyed creating stone people scenes.

5.What inspires you about this place?

Nature, being outside and having this place as my backyard. I can have a bad day and go to the river and all my troubles float downstream. It’s been a blessing to grow up here. I love adventure and traveling. I would travel every day if I could.

You can find Lisa’s artwork at Studio B Art Boutique and Wine Gallery. She can also make custom creations that incorporate your special treasures.

Fayetteville has something unique for your holiday shopping. We want to celebrate our makers and the independent shops who make this place so vibrant. This year it is more important than ever to shop local, keep reading for our Fayetteville Holiday Shopping Guide for 2020!

1.Sock Lovers

Take a sock at knocking out your holiday list with the best selection of quirky socks in all of Fayetteville at Ace Adventure Gear. You are bound to find the perfect pair for stocking stuffers.

2. Fayetteville Foodies

For the food lover in your life, there are plenty of top-notch restaurants that offer gift cards. Treat the home chef in your life to seasonings, jellies, or a handmade cutting board set from Studio B Art Boutique Beer & Wine Gallery. Create the perfect holiday charcuterie board with the wide selection of meats, cheeses and jams they have.

Let the Station Market do all the work for you with a curated basket full of gourmet gifts. They will create a custom basket for your loved one. The Station Market is a one stop shop to load up on all the seasonal staples to create your holiday feast.Their freezer is fully stocked with a large selection of local meats.

4. Local Art

We are lucky to have a vibrant art community here in town and we love to celebrate our makers. You can find handmade art pieces from jewelry, tapestries, paintings, pottery and more through out shops in town.

5. Fashion

Two of the area’s best boutiques, Thread and Out of the Ashes, are known for their stylish threads. Cozy up with a winter sweater or up your style with lots of vintage swag. For the best outdoor apparel and t-shirt selection head to Ace Adventure Gear and Water Stone Outdoors. You can find more accessories and apparel at Wisteria Gifts, Enjoyed Again, Studio B, and Very Rare Vintage.

6. Wellness

Everyone could use a little more relaxation this year. Canyon Massage Bodywork offers gift certificates. Inner Radiance Medical Aesthetics offers massages, facelifts, anti-aging services, and more. New River Yoga Studio offers classes in person and online along with gift certificates. Activated Body Studio offers Pilates classes and gift cards. You can take join a virtual class, or take a private class semi-private session. You can find an assortment of wellness products from Kombucha Facial toner to body butter at Wild Art & Wonderful Things. While you are shopping around town stop into the Raw & Juicy Juice Bar above Cathedral Cafe to fuel up for your shopping adventures.

7. Brews

Fayetteville is home to two breweries, The Freefolk Brewery and Bridge Brew Works where you can stalk up on your favorite craft brews. The Southside Junction Tap House is another must-stop along with Studio B Art Boutique Beer and Wine Gallery, for the Moira in your life. Studio B is home to a large selection of craft beer and wine varieties.

8.Jewelry

You can find jewelry in most of the shops in town. Many of the pieces are handmade. You can find jewelry pieces at Wisteria Gifts, Studio B, Enjoyed Again, Thread, Wild Art & Wonderful Things, Out of the Ashes, and the Hobbit Hole houses a variety of vintage treasures. If you are looking for a gift that rocks the Great Googly Moogly has a large assortment of locally made jewelry items and gemstones.

9.Uniquely Fayetteville and WV Home for the Holiday Boxes

Looking to share a little bit of your West Virginia love or for something uniquely Fayetteville? Show off your Fayetteville love with a pillow from Out of The Ashes or a sign created by local artist Shell Vest.

This Christmas send a little piece of WV to your loved ones far from home with the “WV Home For The Holiday Box” from Out of the Ashes. The box contains one of their popular West Virginia pillows,  “Homesick” West Virginia candle, and a local Fayetteville artisan’s metal-cut ornament of our state.  You may not be able to put your arms around your loved ones this Christmas, but sending them your love and a little piece of home might be the next best thing.  

Only $99 – plus shipping!  

(While supplies last!  Hurry!  They are going fast!)

10.For the Griswalds

If you go hard for the holidays there is no better place to stock up on all the essential goodies and decor than Ben Franklin in Fayetteville. Brace yourself, they have whole aisles of Christmas decorations and goodies starting with $1 items! They also have all of your crafting supplies for the DIYers.

11. Outdoor Adventurers

Fayetteville is Mecca for outdoor lovers with exploring and adventures around every corner. Be cool like Maura, rocking the Bro Be Nice hat. Water Stone Outdoors and Ace Adventure Gear can outfit you for hiking, kayaking, camping, and more housing apparel and supplies for all activities. Fayetteville is also home to the only raft manufacturer in West Virginia with Rocky Mountain Rafts. For all your biking needs check out New River Bikes and hit the trail at Arrowhead Bike Farm.

12.Coffee Lovers

Rangefinder Coffee is a small craft coffee bar located in Water Stone Outdoors. You can order coffee by the bag for the coffee lover in your life. They proudly serve specialty coffee using fair trade certified and sustainably sourced beans roasted by La Terza coffee in Cincinnati Ohio. Keep the coffee flowing at Wood Iron Eatery and Cathedral Cafe.

13.Treasure Hunters

For the friend who always finds the antique store when traveling and loves one-of-a-kind finds we have you covered. Shop Fayetteville’s antique stores and boutiques. Fayetteville is home to the New River Antique Mall with over 20 vendor booths along with Junk & Treasures for antique memorabilia. Stop by Enjoyed Again, a unique Junktique where repurposed items abound. D& K Collectibles houses the largest collection of antique West Virginia Glass in this region. The Hobbit Hole is a hidden gem packed with quirky finds and hidden treasures. We just welcomed our newest shop Very Rare Vintage with a large selection of vintage fashion along with Thread. If you are on the hunt for treasures the Great Googly Moogly has a huge selection of gems and fossils.

13.Dog Lovers

When it comes to the holidays you can’t forget your best friend. We have toys and treats for your fur babies. Stock up on all natural dog treats at Wild Art and Wonderful Things or grab a new toy at Water Stone Outdoors. Ace Adventure Gear can get your pup outfitted for the trail and Ben Franklin has a section dedicated to pets.

14.The Kiddos

The Stache wins hands down with an awesome selection of toys that are sure to please all little ones and leave you feeling nostalgic. You can’t beat Ben Franklin’s dollar section for toys. Wisteria Gifts has a great selection of West Virginia children’s books. Water Stone Outdoors carries shirts for all ages!

15. Experiences

Consider gifting an experience and making memories that can last a lifetime. Book a weekend getaway to recharge, Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals and the Quality Inn New River Gorge offer gift cards for future trips. Make memories with your whole family with the Escape-A-Tourim challenge. Take gift-giving to new heights with a Wild Blue Adventure Biplane flight over the New River Gorge. We have endless activities to choose from like; rock climbing, ATV tours, horseback riding, zip lining, fishing, paddle boarding, whitewater rafting, and more!

We want to highlight some of the positive things going down in town this week to bring a smile to your face. Thank you to all the essential folks and helpers who are serving on the front lines and supporting our community! We have lots of exciting things going down this weekend!

Lafayette Flats Announces 2021 New River Gorge Creative Residency Winners

We are excited to welcome Jessica Sands of Breesport, New York, and Amy Pabst of LeRoy, West Virginia to Fayetteville this winter.

2021 New River Gorge Creative Residency

Wednesdays

Live Music At Great Googly Moogly

Come hang out at the Great Googly Moogly every Wednesday from pm5-6pm. Brian & Drew from the kind Thieves will be playing live music out front of the store. This event is weather permitting.

Pop Up Kitchen at The Freefolk

Brewery

Nov. 20 & 21 4pm-9pm

Come get some dinner at Freefolk Brewery! What’s Cookin will be in our kitchen whipping up some delicious dishes on Friday and Saturday night.

Freefolk Stout Fest

Swing by to sample a variety of West Virginia stouts. We will have two of our own on tap, including Sweet P stout and a new release of the Wild and Free series! We will also be featuring stouts from Bridge Brew Works, Sophisticated Hound, Chestnut Brew Works, and Peddler Brewing Company. Pop Up Kitchen by What’s Cooking’ and music by Matt Mullins at 5-7pm on Saturday.

Gnomevember is here!!!

The gnomes are back and taking over town. Embark on a scavenger hunt to track down Fayetteville’s gnomes to score a little prize.

Live Music at The Pink Pig

Live Music Chimney Corner

Y’all Hit and Run are coming to Chimney Corner Cafe!! Saturday, November 21 4 pm til 7.

Sunday Fun Day at Pinheads

Lodging Highlight: Lafayette Cottage

About this space

Conveniently located in the heart of historic Fayetteville WV. Charming and spacious english cottage style home, newly renovated and beautifully decorated throughout. Only a 5 minute walk to downtown shops, pubs, restaurants, town park with walking and biking trails, and only 1.3 miles to the New River Gorge Bridge.
3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bath, comfortably sleeps 6 guests. Sleep like a baby in beautiful beds with luxurious bedding. Private patio, grill, fire pit, picnic table, etc.

The space
Perfect getaway for couples, a girls weekend, or a family vacation.
Newly renovated home with lovely antiques, a fully equipped kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, new heating and air, spacious living room, dining room, and a large family room with large flat screen tv, etc. Beautiful tree lined street, near the Fayetteville WV courthouse. Warm up at the Coffee & Tea Bar, after returning from your outing, with a variety of Complimentary delicious snacks, Starbucks coffee, and a selection of tea and hot chocolate. Enjoy grilling dinner on the cozy side porch, and/or roasting marshmallows and s’mores under a star lit sky. All the amenities and comfort of home, located in the heart of historic Fayetteville, WV… one of the coolest small towns in America.

Shop Small Fayetteville

Tis the season to shop small in downtown Fayetteville, and it all starts with Small Business Saturday. Mark your calendars for November 28. Grab your favorite mask and you can come out and support your favorite locally-owned shops in town. The Fayetteville Visitor Center will have maps and information for shoppers along with some free goodies. New for this year we will also be providing information on ways you can shop online, curbside services, and gift card information. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as we will be highlighting weekly businesses that are the backbone of our community during this holiday season. Stay tuned as we post information on special deals!

Shop Small Business Saturday Fayetteville

We love our local makers here in Fayetteville and we have started a new series to highlight some of our talented locals. This past Monday’s Meet The Maker featured Adrienne Jenkins, the creative behind Giggles n’ Grins Diaper Cakes & Gifts. She brings gourmet creations to life and makes handmade gifts for every occassion. If you would like to nominate a local maker email us at info@visitfayettevillewv.com

Meet The Maker- Adrienne Jenkins

Burrito Bar Giveaway

Sadly, the Burrito Bar is closed for the season, but that isn’t stopping them from spreading the love to local businesses in town. They want to promote supporting small businesses this holiday season. So they are giving away five different gift certificates to local businesses in town. For a chance to win comment on Burrito Bars Facebook page post linked below with the name of a small business to support. .Gift certificates are for Studio B, Googly Moogly, Thread, Waterstone, and Cathedral cafe.

https://www.facebook.com/TheBuriitoBar/posts/4707347739336664

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Fayetteville’s Gingerbread Festival

Calling all bakers and creative folks of all ages. We will be hosting the 3rd annual Gingerbread Competition and we would love for you to participate in this years competition.

Fayetteville’s Gingerbread Festival

Get into the holiday spirit by participating in a sugar-filled baking competition.  Fayetteville is hosting a Gingerbread Festival on December 5th.  Bakers are invited to get creative and bring their gingerbread masterpieces to go on display for the contest. You can use any sweet ingredients to help you create your pieces. This contest is open to all ages from beginners to experts. Cash Prizes will be awarded to the winner by age categories.  Gingerbread displays must be dropped off at the visitor center by December 4. This year’s entries will be on display outside to allow for social distancing.

To sign up for the festival email: info@visitfayettevillewv.com or call 304-574-1500