Music & Arts

Most visitors are pleasantly surprised when they see what the County of Bath offers for music and art enthusiasts. Whether you are looking for specially designed furniture, exotic yarns, pottery, sculptures or just want to gaze in a gallery, we can provide it. Many of the County of Bath’s local artists have their work up for display, and there are even various antique pieces we have acquired from Southwest Virginia.

Music

Garth Newel Music Center

403 Garth Newel Lane
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-5018
office@GarthNewel.org
www.garthnewel.org
Garth Newel Music Center offers great chamber music concerts, superb dining and a friendly, informal atmosphere, all with breathtakingly beautiful mountain scenery. There are more than fifty concerts throughout the year, ranging from classical to jazz, blues and traditional music. Come for a wonderful musical adventure and stay for a gourmet meal prepared by our resident chef. Guests may choose to stay in our historic Manor House, which is just a short walk across the lawn from the concert hall. Our resident piano quartet is world class and the programs offered cover a wide range of composers and musical traditions. The view from Warm Springs Mountain is spectacular all year round. Come join us in this unforgettable and uniquely lovely setting and experience Garth Newel.

Arts

Cynthia’s

2809 Main Street
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-3278
www.cynthiasinteriors.com
Open on weekends by appointment only.
Love where you live...and let Cynthia help! Located in the Historic Watson Building downtown, Cynthia’s Interiors offers everything from planning your space to choosing your furnishings. Cynthia’s offers experienced, professional guidance and an assortment of inspirational design aesthetics for all of your home redecorating projects.

Echo Valley Fruit and Fiber

At the Diamond Triple C Ranch
541 Deerfield Road
Millboro, VA 24460
540-996-4277
www.echovalleyfruit-fiber.com
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Sunday by appointment only. Echo Valley Fruit and Fiber offers a wide variety of premium, all-natural yarn including exotic yarns from buffalo, yak, silk and bamboo. Located on the Diamond Triple C Ranch, the Echo Valley Fruit and Fiber specializes in “Natural Echoes” which is yarn that has been grown, sheared, spun and wound into wondrous yarn cakes and skeins made right from their alpacas. To learn more about yarn shearing and spinning and about all of the events and classes they offer, follow them on Twitter: @EchoValleyFiber.

The Gallery at Seven Oaks

12178 Sam Snead Highway
Warm Springs, VA 24484
540-839-3054
www.thegalleryatsevenoaks.com
Open Fridays & Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend through December.
The Gallery at Seven Oaks offers a one-of-a-kind selection of local artisan creations including Gangchen Tibetan Rugs, pottery, sculpture, elegant rustic furniture, wood turnings, antiques and more. At The Gallery at Seven Oaks, their mission is to seek and access unique pieces that best complement your life and your home. Be sure to stop by and you will undoubtedly discover the wonder that is The Gallery at Seven Oaks.

Hidden Cottage

1725 Sam Snead Highway
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-3900
Bath County is home to amazingly talented local artists and craftsmen. Observe their work at Hidden Cottage which displays not only local work but antiques acquired from Southwest Virginia and beyond. Be sure to stop by and discover the talent at Hidden Cottage.

McGraw Minerals, LLC

Located Within Seven Oaks Gallery
12178 Sam Snead Highway
Warm Springs, VA 24484
540-839-2599
Open Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. April through May
Open Fridays & Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. November through December
McGraw Minerals, LLC was founded by artisans Alix and Bryan McGraw who have been collecting gem rough material and rare quality stones for almost two decades. Through their passion for gemstones and magnificent eye for detail, they have crafted astoundingly unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Alix and Bryan use silver, gold, and special wire-wrapping techniques to create exquisite custom pieces such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants as well as other special creations. Come in today and find the perfect piece for you!

Old Ashwood School Antiques

5605 Sam Snead Highway
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-2348
Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Open on Sundays occasionally from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In what was once an old, brick school house, Ashwood Antiques is now a retail antique store and museum that displays coins, marbles, books, etc. and sells furniture, vintage textiles, farm tables, antique books and glass. In addition to antiques, visitors can see restored pieces that were found in the original elementary school such as sliding chalkboards, old library bookshelves and even a grand piano. Come out to Old Ashwood School Antiques and be amazed at how fun antiques can be!

Old Thyme Emporium

15857 Mountain Valley Road
Warm Springs, VA 24484
Opening Soon
This old country store was built in the early 1900’s by J.R. Webb and is being tastefully restored to its former character and charm by the present owners Jay and Claudia Trinca. When it opens, the store will feature locally produced hand crafted furniture, made in Virginia products, antiques, art, unique home and yard decorative items.

Tender Heart Quilts

4434 Cowpasture River Highway
Millboro, VA 24460
540-862-4718
www.tenderheartquilts.com
Looking for that special gift for someone? Come to Tender Heart Quilts and discover the intricate and meticulously designed handmade gifts from twenty-five crafters that are perfect for any gift. Tender Heart carries quality handmade quilts, jewelry, crocheted items, pillows, table runners, placemats, baskets, stained glass, barn wood framed art, ceramics, thread catchers, wall hangings and more. If you are looking for specific quilting materials, Tender Heart provides quality fabric by name brand companies like Hoffman, Thimbleberries, RJR, Benartex, Moda and more. Can’t quit the quilt? Tender Hearts offers quilting classes and quilting kits so you can continue your love for quilting.

Warm Springs Gallery

Bottom of Courthouse Hill Road
12 Katydid Trail
Warm Springs, VA 24484
540-839-2985
www.warmspringsgallery.com
Seasonal Hours
Warm Springs Gallery, established in 1995, and its sister gallery in Charlottesville are fine art galleries that remain dedicated to the promotion of national and international artists by providing quality and original art to art collectors and art enthusiasts alike. The galleries exhibit a diversity of established and emerging artists whose styles span the spectrum from realism to abstraction to landscapes. Warm Springs Gallery also displays fine crafts, often done by local craftsmen, all of which integrate different materials such as glass, wood, clay, bronze, etc. Stop by and behold the splendor of Warm Springs Gallery.

Warm Springs Mtn. Woodworks

71 Beasley Lane
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-3342
www.warmspringsmountainwoodworks.com
Local woodworking artisan Ron Shifflet creates beautiful handmade furniture in his local shop. Be prepared to be transported to a time when furniture was lovingly crafted by hand out of wood and see the beauty of wood transformed into chairs and tables that are works of art.

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