It has been a very cold and snowy winter here in West Virginia.  Our chocolate lab, Zeke, loves to be outside............     'Oh goody...snow, I love to play in the snow!!'   'I love to roll in the snow........'   'Helping my Master shovel snow....'     'But, I am glad to be warm and cozy inside with my favorite squeaky ball, as it is cold as heck outside...bring on Spring!'     02/07/2010

  Houses and Lots for Sale in Greenbrier Pines Subdivision, Lewisburg, WV   Greenbrier Pines Subdivision is one of Lewisburg's finest residential neighborhoods. Greenbrier Pines is situated on 50 acres, and within the city limits of Lewisburg, with  underground utilities.  Homeowner's association dues are $100.  Elementary school is less than a mile.               Houses for Sale and Lots available for  building your own dream house:   Nearby Schools: Lewisburg Elementary School Greenbrier East High School Eastern Greenbrier Middle School West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine   Lewisburg is a 221-year-old town with many 18th and 19th-century buildings, where the steeple clock still tolls the hour and the church bells ring out on Sunday mornings.  Lewisburg is nestled in the heart... 02/05/2010

How will you celebrate Valentine's Day?  Here are some suggestions for a romantic getaway weekend.  Bring that special person and celebrate Valentine Weekend at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre and at The Greenbrier.      Starting on Saturday, February 13, the Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents a benefit dance "Winter Romance".  If you like champagne, chocolate, and dancing this is the place to be.    The Greenbrier will be donating and making the individual desserts for the evening; and, Chief Thierry of The Greenbrier will unveil his dessert showcase creation.  Tickets for this event is $50 in advance and $60 at the door.  There will be heavy hors d'eouvres and a cash bar.  Music will be provided by the West Virginia Jazz Orchestra from 7-9 pm; and from 9:30 til midnight music will be pr... 01/28/2010

The Family Refuge Center will be holding their 2nd Annual "Love's Not Supposed To Hurt" fundraiser event at the Irish Pub, located at 109 E Washington Street in Lewisburg, February 11th from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm.  Any amount donation will be accepted to enter and guarantees a door prize ticket.  Additional door prize tickets can be purchased for $3.00 a ticket or 5 tickets for $10.00.  Muscial Performances will be: 6:00 pm - Gary Roper 7:00 pm - Patrick O'Flaherty, Mary Dailey, & Jimmy Costa 9:00 pm - Black Mountain Bluegrass Band   A Silent Auction will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  And, starting at 8:00 pm, there will be a Live Auction conducted by Dr. Bob Foster.  Some of the items to bid on will be   Winterplace Ski Resort Creekside Resort and Spa WV Canopy Tree Top Tours General Lew... 01/27/2010

    The Greenbrier Valley Theatre (GVT) announces the winners for the 2nd Annual New Voices Original Short Play Competition and Upcoming Festival.......     Have you ever written a short play script and had the play produced?  The below five winners (two from Lewisburg) receive a fully realized production of their script at the New Voices Festival.    The winners are: Embers by Jeffrey C. Kanode (Lewisburg, WV) The Unopened Valentine by Dwayne Yancey (Fincastle, VA),  Tigers and Bears by Eric Fritzius (Princeton, WV) Roses by John J. Carosella (Jeanette, PA), and A Greek Fire Drill by Christian Giggenbach (Lewisburg, WV).   The five winning entries were chosen to be performed during GVT’s New Voices Original Short Play Festival opening January 21 through January 30.  Playwrights submitt... 01/16/2010

Next week the Greater Greenbrier Chamber of Commerce will be hosting two events.    The first event will be on Tuesday, January 19th to welcome the newest members to the business community - Fresenius Medical Care, a dialysis facility.  A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at noon at 1215 Maplewood Avenue in Fairlea.  The ribbon cutting will be part of an open house festivities planned for the day.   The Medical Director, Dr. Heather Ratliff, DO., is a native of Greenbrier County.  She is a nephrologist with Appalachian Kidney Associates.  Dr. Ratliff oversees 17 dialysis treatment centers, an online charting system at each station and a unique dialyzers system for the utmost sanitation.  Each treatment station is designed for comfort and features individual media systems.  In additio... 01/13/2010

Below are the Lewisburg, West Virginia and Greenbrier County's Real Estate Market Report.  The charts depict year-to-year comparisons for residential properties only: (Three year comparisons starting 1/1/2007 to 12/30/2009)     New River Community & Technical College, Lewisburg, WV   Lewisburg statistics:  For 2009, there is a slight decrease in the number of residential houses sold, as well as a decrease in the average sale price.              Greenbrier County statistics   For the Greenbrier County the number of residential houses sold slightly decreased; but the average sale price was up from 2008 .       All statistical information I used to create this report was obtained from the Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.  Information deemed reliable, but not Gu... 01/04/2010

      As of January 1, 2010, the Coldwell Banker Stuart and Watts Real Estate Office will be moving to a new location in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Located directly across the street from WalMart. New Location:  533 North Jefferson Street, Suite 3, Lewisburg, WV. Telephone:     304-645-1242 Fax Number:   304-647-3911   Broker:          Thomas (Tom) H. Johnson   Agents We have over fifteen agents in the office and they are each waiting to assist you in your real estate needs. They are high caliber professionals with diverse backgrounds. Some are former business owners, office manangers, architects, building contractors, and law enforcement officers. They are all committed to the Business of Real Estate.   Office and Staff Our office is fully equipped with an integrated network of computer... 12/28/2009

  The Greenbrier County Board of Realtors meeting was held December 17, at Blackwell's Restaurant.  The meeting was a combination Christmas luncheon and swearing-in of 2010 Officers, Board of Directors, as well as presentation of awards.  The luncheon was provided by City National Bank and door prizes were provided by several affiliates. The 2010 Officers are: President - Keith Shaver, Coldwell Banker Stuart and Watts President Elect - Derek Houchins, Great Mountain Properties Secretary/Treasurer - Dee Hayes, Greenbrier Real Estate Service Keith Shaver, 2010 President and Bobbie Jackson, 2009 President     The 2010 Board of Directors are: Nancy Sartor, Active Realty - Greenbrier County Paul Grist, Foxfire Mountain Properties - Greenbrier County Ann Bell, Ann Bell and Company - Greenbrie... 12/23/2009

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  Our friends, Mickey and Hobart McCoy were away when it started snowing here in Lewisburg, West Virginia.   When they returned home today look what they found on their deck.   A perfect image of a cake made of snow. With the blizzard this week, God made his own cake.    Mickey added the red candles to the snow cake.                                         Jesus' Birthday Cake     Jesus' Birthday Cake.....what a great image for this season.....Merry Christmas!   12/20/2009

The East coast definitely got a lot of snow this weekend.  The news stated that this was "one of the worst US blizzards in decades".  Well, West Virginia had its fair share of snow.  It started to snow on Friday, and today (Sunday), the sun is shining and it is so beautiful....my Winter Wonderland!      View from deck   Snow on deck being removed   Deep in snow       __________________________________________________________________ Rebecca Gaujot, REALTOR® | 304-520-2133 Coldwell Banker | Stuart & Watts Real Estate Thinking of buying or selling a house, call me...Your WV Real Estate Connection for Lewisburg, WV/Greenbrier County. LewisburgWV and GreenbrierCounty RealEstate Your Connection to West Virginia Mountain Splendor 12/20/2009

  In Lewisburg, West Virginia, we have had over a foot of snow, and it is still snowing. It is a beautiful, winter wonderland.   A great day to stay inside and finish my baking.  While I was baking, my husband decided to start shoveling the snow from the garage entrance.  Then the neighbors kids came over to shovel snow from the front entrance.  But, alas, it was just tooooo big of a job for all, as we have a circular driveway.  So, the solution was......the snow plow.   By the time everyone had finished their hot chocolate, the driveway was snow free...well except for the new fallen snow that just keeps coming down.....down.....down.        Neighbor kids (William and Theresa) shoveling the front entrance.       My husband, Claude, shoveling the garage entrance.   Anthony Kesler, removi... 12/19/2009

  Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents Dicken's classic "A Christmas Carol".   This enchanting musical, featuring memorable music and energetic staging promises to be one of the most joyous events of your holiday season.  Complete with ghosts, lively dances and heart-tugging sentiment, performed by 50 professional and community actors, this enduring story represents the true spirit of Christmas. Single Christmas ticket prices are: $23/adults $20/seniors, and $14/students GVT also offers group rates and multi-show discounts. A Christmas Carol begins December 11th and runs through the 23rd. With book and lyrics by Cathey Sawyer, music by Joe Buttram, and arranged by Jeremy Fenn-Smith.  Narrated for the most part by Scrooge's deceased business partner, Jacob Marley.  Performances started on... 12/12/2009

It is that time of year again for the West Virginia State Parks & Forest event for 2010. Again this year the State Parks & Forest are offering special rates for visitors to enjoy. You can Shop, Camp, Relax, Play, Dine, and Bike to your heart's content. This year will have a number of New Year's Eve Celebrations you can enjoy them at North Bend State Park, Tygart Lake State Park, Cacapon Resort State Park, Stonewall Resort State Park, & Twin Falls State Park. One of the Features of this Winter season is the Winter walk and the Kanawha State Forest, this event will be on January 9, 2010. And don't forget the "Run to Read Half Marathon" at Pickett's Forest State Park also on January 9th. And for all you bird lovers there is the Eagle Survey at the Pipestem Resort State Park. There will be ... 12/12/2009

    I got up about  6:30 a.m. today.  When I opened the front door to let Zeke, my chocolate lab out, it was starting to snow.  Within 30 minutes, this is what I saw.    From the front door     View from the back deck   The accumulation so far is about five inches of snow, and it is still snowing.  The neighbor's children are sleigh riding in our yard, as the yard is sloped in the back and excellent for sleighing.     Ah, it is beginning to really feel like Christmas!!!!!   __________________________________________________________________ Rebecca Gaujot, REALTOR® | 304-520-2133 Coldwell Banker | Stuart & Watts Real Estate Thinking of buying or selling a house, call me...Your WV Real Estate Connection for Lewisburg, WV/Greenbrier County. LewisburgWV and GreenbrierCounty RealEstate Your ... 12/05/2009

  There is a new business in Lewisburg, West Virginia....the Azulyn Day Spa.  The Azulyn Day Spa is a charming, full service day spa nestled in the peaceful mountains of southern West Virginia.   Azulyn Day Spa officially opened its doors to the Greenbrier Valley in January 2009.        Owner and Licensed Aesthetician, Amy Shafer, had dreamt of being able to provide her hometown of Lewisburg, located in the pristine Greenbrier Valley, with a day spa that could serve as a temporary haven to clients from their daily stress factors, where clients could relax from the first moment they walked through the doors into a calm, caring and welcoming atmosphere – this describes Azulyn perfectly!   Amy said that "the spa’s main goal is to offer valued clients the highest quality of day spa service... 10/28/2009

Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg, West Virginia, presents William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, starring Tony-Award Nominated actor Kimberly Scott, October 23, 24, 30, 31, November 5, 6, 7, 13, and 14. The production is part of SHAKESPEARE FOR A NEW GENERATION,a national initiative sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest. In addition to the evening performances, GVT is also performing special school matinees for over 20 high and middle schools from across West Virginia and Virginia. Shakespeare’s most widely read tragedy is as relevant today as it has ever been by proving that power has been a corrupting force throughout history. GVT’s production features professional actors Kimberly Scott (Lady Macbeth), Brandon Morris (Macbeth), Kurtis Donnelly... 10/22/2009

     On Friday, October 9th, the Greenbrier Valley Theatre (GVT) held A Taste of New Orleans culinary benefit at Blackwell's Restaurant in Lewisburg, WV, hosted by Mary Cowan and Ouida Davis. This was the second "Taste" fundraiser benefitting the theatre  Last year Roger and LewAnne Cerasoli hosted A Taste of Italy in their Greenbrier Sporting Club home.  The bar opened at 6 pm, and was followed by a delicious New Orleans inspired buffett prepared by Culinary Insititute of American alumni Chef Tim Rodgers. While guests visited with each other, they also had a chance to view and bid on a variety of items at the silent auction table, including a round of golf for four at the Greenbrier Sporting Club's Sneed course, donated by Ralph and Debbie Ballard. The hottest silent auction item was a... 10/14/2009

The 25th annual  "Taste of Our Town"  (TOOT) was held on Saturday, October 10, 2009, from 11:00 am-3:00 pm.  This event is a benefit for Carnegie Hall.   Residents and visitors from across the region gathered on the historic streets of downtown Lewisburg to sample delicacies from local restaurants, civic clubs and organizations.    The main street in Lewisburg and some side streets were blocked off for this annual event.  This year, TOOT tokens had to be purchased, as the vendors did not accept cash in exchange for food.   TOOT is fun for the whole family from....live entertainment, clowns, tasting foods, face painting, and so much more.   If you left TOOT hungry....well, all I can say is you missed out on some great foods and oh, so many different desserts.  My husband and I have been... 10/11/2009