The tradition of making Moonshine in West Virginia goes back generations and is still a part of who we are today. Making something out of nothing has always been a way of life in our hills and hallows and Manncave Distillery inc. is making wonderful corn-based spirits in the small town of Weston, West Virginia.ContinueContinue reading “Manncave Distillery Continuing the Moonshine Tradition in West Virginia.”
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#Heart of WV Rocks, Painted Rocks Become hidden Treasures.
I have never seen anything like it… West Virginians, young and old, fat and thin, boys and girls, men and women have discovered the joy of the treasure hunt with colorful painted stones. The painted rock treasures are found outdoors often in parks,around walking paths or businesses. Their bright colors pop and glow, hidden inContinueContinue reading “#Heart of WV Rocks, Painted Rocks Become hidden Treasures.”
The 1800’s Mansion on the Hill, The Lewis County Library,Weston WV
Time stands still every time I have the opportunity to spend time in this historic mansion. Lewis County, West Virginia is one of a few communities that have taken on the major task of making one of their county’s most historic buildings useful in modern times. The Louis Bennett Memorial Public Library is a grandContinueContinue reading “The 1800’s Mansion on the Hill, The Lewis County Library,Weston WV”
The Lost Soul of Loveberry Ridge Church. ( St Bernard Catholic Church, Lewis Co. WV)
The wood sided church sits on a hill on a one lane road, miles from the nearest town. The tree-lined road is quite and family homes speckle the trip up to the 1910 church. The well cared for church and cemetery were once the center of catholic life in the Lewis County, West Virginia. WithContinueContinue reading “The Lost Soul of Loveberry Ridge Church. ( St Bernard Catholic Church, Lewis Co. WV)”
Easter Egg Hunting at the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Every Easter we try to spend at least part of our day at one of North Central West Virginia most interesting places, The Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum a.k.a. as the Weston State Hospital. This century old building is now the site of many community activities and in is an ongoing state of restoration. It isContinueContinue reading “Easter Egg Hunting at the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum”
Lambert’s Vintage Winery, advice from a wine maker
Since spring has not really reached my home yet, I thought this was the best time to do more investigations into wine making and visit some friends who make wine for a living here in North Central West Virginia. The Lambert family owns and operates one of the loveliest winery’s in our northern Appalachian mountains.ContinueContinue reading “Lambert’s Vintage Winery, advice from a wine maker”
Mountain Mama Reads and Writes 