Reviews & Comments
Emporium, PA
PA's best kept secret -
8/16/2009One of the most beautiful places in the world to live; where the deer outnumber the people four to one. Beautiful woods, rolling mountains and clear streams make it serene. The people are friendly and Olivett's grocery store still helps you out to the car with your groceries.
Floyd, VA
Where tie-dye and coveralls live in harmony -
8/16/2009Floyd County culture is a delightful mix of country folk and the creative wave of hippie culture that joined it in the 60's and just kept growing. Floyd is experiencing a Renaissance of creative culture with an ever increasing artisan/musician population. It's been estimated that Floyd County has the highest amount of creative talent per capita in the state of Virginia, with a possible 1 in 10 to 1 in 6 people being musicians, artists, potters, etc.
Friday Night in the town of Floyd is hopping! With only one red light, but over 12 art galleries and 7 live music venues (and on Friday Night there's musicians playing all through the streets!) Floyd Country Store is the center of the old tyme and bluegrass music, but you're just as likely to find a Celtic trio playing on the benches in town or a string quartet. The Jacksonville Center is the artistic hub of Floyd County, with classes in glass blowing, blacksmithing, painting, jewelry making, and pottery. The newly renovated Station is exploding with creative art studios; paintings, papermaking, handcrafted lamps, pottery and stunning handmade furniture. It's a wonderful place to visit and (if you love creativity) to move to.