Sparta Magazine 2008

SPARTA

Your Guide To The Blue Ridge Mountain Heartland

2008

COMPLIMENTARY COPY

Featuring: Sparta, Roaring Gap, Piney Creek, Laurel Springs, Glade Valley, & Ennice, NC & neighboring communities A PUBLICATION OF THE ALLEGHANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.sparta-nc.com

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WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

SPARTA Your Guide To The Blue Ridge Mountain Heartland

Explore the rhythm...

Welcome to Sparta, North Carolina......... 5

Dining & Catering.................................. 43

Exploring................................................... 7 Artisans, Conference Centers, Galleries, Golf Courses, Museums, Music Venues, Parks, Recreation, Wineries

County Map........................................... 46 Real Estate and Construction................. 49 Appraisers, Architecture, Building Materials, Cabinetry and Woodworking, Construction Services, Debris Disposal, Developers, Fencing, Flooring, General Contractors, Heating and AC, Landscaping, Manufactured Housing, Real Estate Agencies, Well Drilling

Festivals and Events................................. 1 2 Calendar of Events.................................. 1 4 Mountain Life........................................... 17 Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Services Directory.................................. 59 Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Advertising and Marketing, Attorneys, Audio Production, Automotive Parts and Service, Business Services, Child Care, Cleaning Services, Computer Service, Employment Services, Financial Services, Funeral Homes, Garbage Pickup, Graphic Design, Hair Care, Insurance, Landscaping, Newspapers, Office Supplies and Equipment, Pest Control, Pet Care, Photography, Printing, Tanning, Upholstery, Utilities, Web Development

Shopping................................................. 25 Apparel, Arts and Crafts, Automobile Sales, Books, Building & Outdoor Covers, Computers, Convenience Stores, Electronics and Video, Florists, Furniture and Home Decor, Galleries, General and Variety Merchandise, Gifts and Antiques, Grocery, Hardware, Jewelry, Nurseries, Pharmacies, Sporting Goods, Wineries, Wood Stoves Accommodations.................................... 31 Apartments, Bed and Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes

Alleghany Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 58 South Main St. P.O. Box 1237 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5473 800-372-5473 336-372-8251 fax www.sparta-nc.com director@sparta-nc.com

Cover photo by June Furlow. June is retired and resides with her husband in Alleghany County where she finds inspiration for her art around every turn of the road or path. She is a native of Pennsylvania and has lived here in Alleghany County for 12 fulfilling years. Her art takes many forms including painting, drawing, weaving and quilting. With a background as a professional textile designer she enjoys working with fabrics, sometimes printing or painting her own fabrics to be used in the quilted wall hangings she creates.

Other quilts shown throughout were created by Delta Peterson, June Furlow and Lynda Carver. Please contact Alleghany Quilters Guild at 336-372-7080 for more information.

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WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

Sit back and relax....

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WELCOME TO SPARTA, N.C.

Welcome To Sparta...

Sparta and Alleghany County have an active Quilters Guild as part of the arts community. The inspiration for the design of this issue of the SPARTA Magazine comes from the work of guild members. These artists have not only captured the look and texture of landscape in their artistry, but for me in some ways our land imitates their art.

I remember the first time I drove into these mountains to Sparta over 25 years ago. As field, farm and village created a patchwork landscape, to my mind it was as if some giant quilt spilled down from the mountains into the valleys of the land. I could see then as I can still see today, the imprint of the small farms that for so long were not only the foundation of a local economy, but the foundation of family and cultural life.

That earlier time may have been simpler, but it was never easier. There was a sensibility to farm life. Long hours of physical work was a given and all could be undone by a fickle Mother Nature. No one was expendable. Everyone worked. Families depended upon each other and the goodwill of neighbors for help during hard times and to celebrate the good, to sing and dance, to laugh and cry, to weave their lives together.

Today, just as the land bears the imprint of lives past, the social fabric reflects a sensibility, an appreciation for the contribution of each person, great and small, that is woven together into the tapestry of community life.

I hope the information here about our Sparta and Alleghany County, North Carolina is helpful. The merchants, businesses and community organizations listed here provide not just goods and services, but they form the community of our daily lives. They are neighbors and friends. We depend upon them. We support them.

If you are not a member of our community and wish to visit, the Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center is at your service. Just call, email or write us. And when you are in town, drop by. We will always make time to visit with you.

Bob Bamberg, Director Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center

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Exploring...there’s alot to do!

Between the New River on the county's northwestern border and the Blue Ridge Parkway along its southeast, lays a patchwork of farm and field, homes and village, that is Sparta and Alleghany County.

The New River is a blue ribbon along the western and northern border of the county, dotted with canoes, kayaks, inner tubes and anglers. Campsites at local river outfitters and New River State Park dot the banks.

Mountain homes in the Piney Creek community overlook its meandering waters.

At the other end of the county, a 600-foot granite dome, the namesake of Stone Mountain State Park, is surrounded by rock climbers, waterfalls, hikers, picnickers, and historic sites.

Between them the granddaddy of scenic drives, the Blue Ridge Parkway winds along the Continental Divide. It offers breathtaking vistas, historic homesteads, trails, camping and a music center.

Sparta is at the center of this panoply at the intersection of US 21 and NC 18. At that intersection, the Courthouse is surrounded by the shops and stores of old downtown. Along Main Street/US 21, two shopping centers and other businesses, galleries and shops round out the retail merchants.

While it is the county's only municipality, other communities with their own character surround Sparta.

At the southeastern entrance to the county, Roaring Gap is named after one of the area's oldest resort communities, and sports three golf clubs -- two private and one semi-private -- galleries, restaurants and a camp conference center.

Two public golf courses are available, one in the northeast at Ennice and one west of Sparta at Twin Oaks.

Along NC 18, Laurel Springs is at the southwestern entrance to the county. The historic home of Congressman Bob Doughton, who shepherded the Parkway into existence, offers lodging as a bed and breakfast. There is also a motel, restaurant, the county's other camp-conference center, and a winery.

The Sparta and Alleghany countryside is home to another winery, numerous bed and breakfast inns, rental cabins as well as other lodging facilities and the studios and shops of artisans and crafts people.

For visitors who wish to explore the county by car, motorcycle or bicycle, the Visitors' Center has printed driving loops to guide you. Consult the following directory of Chamber businesses who serve your recreational wishes.

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Exploring

Artisans, Conference Centers, Galleries, Golf Courses, Museums, Music Venues, Parks, Recreation, Wineries

Artisans:

Golfing:

Blue Ridge Wood Crafters 1438-B US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0421 See our ad on page 6.

Crestview Golf Course 215 Crestview Lane, Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3471

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4604 www.CaterPots.com

Deer Creek Motorcoach Resort 2524 Edmonds Rd., Galax, Va. 24333 919-724-1957 See our ad on page 54.

Mangum Pottery 280 Turkey Hollow Ln. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5291 See our ad on page 6.

High Meadows Golf & Country Club 1288 Country Club Rd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2622 or 866-363-4622 www.HighMeadowsCountryClub.com

Quilts By Delta 176 Peterson Ln. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5838 www.Sparta-NC.com/Delta

New River Country Club 611 Golf Course Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4869 www.Sparta-NC.com/NewRiverGolf

Sawtooth Wood Works 65 E. Doughton St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0064 See our ad on page 11.

Olde Beau Golf & Country Club 729 Olde Beau Blvd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-3333 or 800-752-1634 www.OldeBeau.com See our ad on page 8.

White Dove Woodworks 1438-A US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6485 See our ad on page 8. www.Sparta-NC.com/WhiteDoveWoodworks

Museums:

Conference Centers:

Sparta Teapot Museum Preview Gallery 18 South Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7795 www.SpartaTeapotMuseum.org See our ad on page 8.

Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp 124 Pendry Drive, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2951 or 888-831-5922 www.LaurelRidge.org

Galleries:

Music Venues:

Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1771

Alleghany Jubilee 27 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4591

John Harmon Gallery 10100 US Hwy 21 S. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-9138 www.JohnHarmon.com

Silver Dollar Music Park 214 Glade Valley Church Rd. Glade Valley 336-372-2433 www.SilverDollarMusicPark.com

Quilts by Delta 176 Peterson Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5838 www.NewRiverCrafts.com

Louie’s Dine & Dance 50 Wee Care Ave. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1555 or 336-657-7265 See our ad on page 8.

Sparta Teapot Museum Preview Gallery Parks: 18 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7795 www.SpartaTeapotMuseum.org Blue Ridge Parkway www.nps.gov/blri See our ad on page 8.

Studio Redwood, Inc. 10436 US Hwy. 21 S. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-372-7111 See our ad on page 6.

New River State Park 358 US Hwy 221 N. Access Rd., Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-982-2587 www.ncparks.gov

Studio Roxie 381 South Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.StudioRoxie.com

Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-957-8185 www.ncparks.gov

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Exploring

Artisans, Conference Centers, Galleries, Golf Courses, Museums, Music Venues, Parks, Recreation, Wineries RiverCamp USA PO Box 9 Piney Creek, NC 28663 800-748-3722 or 336-359-2267 www.RiverCamp.net Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental 2966 Garvey Bridge Rd. Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-9439 www.RiverSideCanoeing.com Skate Zone Amusement Center 498 Beaver Creek School Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-246-3232 www.SkateZoneNC.com Sparta Guns & Ammo/Sparta Fishing Hole 648 Osborne Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4867 See our ad on page 11.

YMCA Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2604

Wineries: Chateau Laurinda Vineyard and B & B 690 Reeves Ridge Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2562 www.ChateauLaurindaVineyards.com See our ad on page 8.

Recreation: Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. 508 Collins Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2944 AlleghanyWellnessCenter.com See our ad on page 16.

Dean's Trout Pond 7046 NC Hwy 18 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1911

GrapeStompers.com 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2995 or 800-233-1505 www.Grapestompers.com Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 800-233-1505 or 336-359-2995 www.ThistleMeadowWinery.com See our ad on page 6.

Laurel Springs Trout Farm 82 Fairview Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2352 New River Campground & Canoe 6286 US 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8793 www.CanoeingTheNew.com Papa Goats Tree Farm 627 Three Creeks Ln Sparta, NC 28675 704-827-1261 Rick's Smallmouth Adventures 1757 Pleasant Home Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8321 www.FishTheNew.com

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Festivals & Events...

Alleghany County and Sparta, North Carolina, are always a popular destination for outdoor fun, whether it be an activity along the New River, riding or hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway or a visit to New River or Stone Mountain state parks. While you are here, be sure to enjoy one of the festivals and events in the area. Consider the following highlights for something that might appeal to you. For more events and details, see pages 14 and 15.

Lawn Mower Racing This is the home of the Alleghany Mower Racing Association, an opportunity for good ol' boys to experience a bit of the thrill of NASCAR on a smaller, less expensive scale. Three races are planned for the County Fairgrounds: May 3, June 21, and Aug. 23.

Championship Bull Riding Competition This PBBA and SEBRA sanctioned offers two evenings of excitement as riders pit their skills against some of nature's fiercest animals at the County Fairgrounds May 23-24.

Shrine Club Poker Runs Motorcycle riders will enjoy this fun way to see the mountains and become acquainted with other riders, all in support of the great work that the Shriners do through their children's hospitals, June 1 and Oct. 12.

Lions Club Horse Show This two-day competitive event attracts horsemen (and women) from around the state and region, July 4 and 5.

July 4th Fireworks and Parade Alleghany County loves to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Tailgating Party in the Alleghany High School parking lot always attracts an overflow crowd culminating with fireworks, Friday, July 4. Saturday, the town fills to overflowing for the big parade down Main Street. Music follows at Crouse Park in the evening.

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Alleghany Fiddlers Convention Musicians and dancers from around the region gather at the County Fairgrounds to determine who is the best, July 18-19.

Blue Ridge Mountain Fair Artisans come from far and wide for this art-in-the-park event at Crouse Park, behind the Courthouse in Sparta, July 25-26. Held the same days as the Quilters Guild Show at the County Fairgrounds.

Demolition Derby It's bumper cars for grownups in this competition of automotive iron to see who is the last one standing at the County Fairgrounds, August 16.

Alleghany County Fair This is the traditional county fair with rides, cotton candy, livestock competition and agricultural displays at the county fairgrounds. Livestock competition begins Aug. 18 and continues each night. The carnival arrives on Thursday, Aug. 21. In addition to the rides and food, fair week closes on Saturday with a lawn mower race and fireworks.

Mountain Heritage Festival Sparta's Main Street is closed to vehicle traffic to permit artisans, crafters, food vendors, demonstrators and entertainment to spread out for this day-long event, Sept. 27.

Thistle Meadow Wine Festival On Oct. 5 Thistle Meadow Winery in Laurel Springs is hosting this gathering of area vintners offering samples of the fruit of their labor, food, music and wine-making information and supplies.

Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Season Beginning Nov. 22 and continuing through Christmas Eve, local farms open their fields to let visitors pick the perfect tree. Dec. 6, the Christmas Craft Fair in the Black Building at the County Fairgrounds offers an opportunity to shop for Christmas among the handmade items.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY

Event

Location

Time

Contact

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Spring Lawn Mower Race

County Fairgrounds

5p

336-372-5473*

10

Potters of the Roan & Some of Our Own

Sparta Teapot Museum Preview Gallery Reception

5-7p

336-372-7238

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Bull Riding Competition

County Fairgrounds

7p

252-286-4495

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Bull Riding Competition

County Fairgrounds

7p

252-286-4495

JUNE

More information at www.Sparta-NC.com

*toll free* 800-372-5473

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Shrine Club Poker Run

4 Brothers Country Junction

12p

336-372-4593

6-7

Mangum Pottery Open House

280 Turkey Hollow Lane

10a -5p

336-372-5291

7

National Trails Day Hike

Doughton Park

9p

336-572-2335

7

Jamming at Trojan Village

Trojan Village Shopping Center

8p

336-372-5646

13-14

Mangum Pottery Open House

280 Turkey Hollow Lane

10a -5p

336-372-5291

14

New River Shrine Club Duck Race

New River Shrine Club

4:30p

336-372-4593

20

Be Happy, Be Healthy Celebration

Alleghany Memorial Hospital

3p

336-372-5511

21

Razor's Edge Skate Park Grand Opening

Crouse Park

10a

336-372-2942

21

Lawnmower Race

County Fairgrounds

5p

336-372-5473*

21

Jamming at Trojan Village

Trojan Village Shopping Center

8p

336-372-5646

22

Family Fun Day

Trojan Village Shopping Center

1p

336-372-5646

29

Junior Appalachian Musicians Fundraiser Concert

Silver Dollar Music Park

2p

336-372-5473*

4

Lowes Food Golden Oldies Celebration

Trojan Village Shopping Center

All Day

336-372-5691

4-5

Lions Club Horse Show

Fairgrounds

4

Tailgating and Fireworks

Alleghany High School Parking Lot

6p

336-372-5473*

5-6

John Harmon Gallery Open House

Roaring Gap

10a

336-363-9138

5

July 4th Parade

Main St. Sparta

2p

336-372-5473*

5

July 4th Weekend Celebration Dance

Crouse Park

6p

336-372-5473*

18 - 19

Alleghany Fiddlers Convention

Fairgrounds

25

Blue Ridge Mountain Fair

Crouse Park

3p-8p

336-372-1776

JULY

Fri 5p Sat 9a 336-372-5473*

Fri 5p Sat 10a 336-372-5473*

25 - 26

Annual Quilt Guild Show

Fairgrounds

10a-4p

336-372-5473*

26

Blue Ridge Mountain Fair

Crouse Park

9a-6p

336-372-1776

2

Horse Whisperers 4-H Horse Show

Fairgrounds

10a

336-372-5597

2

Rotary Bazaar

Alleghany Memorial Hospital

10a

336-372-5473*

15

Community Foundation Wine Tasting & Dinner Fund Raiser

Olde Beau Golf Club

6:30p

336-372-2012

16

Demolition Derby

Fairgrounds

336-372-5597

21 - 23

County Fair

Fairgrounds

7p 6p Thu- Fri 4p Sat

23

Community Foundation Wine Tasting & Dinner Fund Raiser

Olde Beau Golf Club

6:30p

336-372-2012

29 - 31

Labor Day Weekend Softball Tournament

AHS Davis Field

Day long activity

336-372-2942

AUGUST

14

336-372-5597

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 27

Mountain Heritage Festival

Main Street

9a-4:30p

336-372-5473*

27

Turkey Knob Community Club Dinner

Piney Creek

5:30p

336-372-2012

OCTOBER

More information at www.Sparta-NC.com

*toll free* 800-372-5473

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11th Annual Thistle Meadow Wine Festival

102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs

12-6p

336-359-2995

12

New River Shrine Club Fall Leaf Poker Run

4 Brothers Country Junction

12p

336-372-4593

25

Dirty Fingers and Turkey Knob Auction

Turkey Knob Community Club Building, Piney Creek

10a

336-372-2012

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Nov 22 Dec 24

Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Season

Various Farms

Nov 28Dec 23

Cater Pots Studio Sale

Sparta

10a - 5 p

336-372-4604

Nov 28 - 29

Mangum Pottery Annual Christmas Open House

280 Turkey Hollow Lane

10a-5p

336-372-5291

336-372-5473*

Nov 29

Christmas Parade

Main Street

2p

336-372-5473*

Dec 5 - 6

Mangum Pottery Open House

280 Turkey Hollow Lane

10a-5p

336-372-5291

Dec 5 - 7

Singing Christmas Tree

First Baptist Church

7p

336-372-8446

Dec 6

Christmas Craft Fair

Black Building, Fairgrounds

Dec 13

Radio Performance of It's A Wonderful Life

Sparta

7p

336-372-5473*

Dec 14

Radio Performance of It's A Wonderful Life

Sparta

3p

336-372-5473*

Dec 15

Radio Performance of It's A Wonderful Life

Independence, VA

7p

336-372-5473*

9a - 4:30p 336-372-5473*

There's always live music to enjoy in Alleghany County and Sparta, NC. Alleghany Jubilee: 25 North Main Street in downtown Sparta. Live mountain music on Tuesdays, beginning at 7p, and Saturdays, 8p. Come to listen or to dance. Admission $4 for adults, children under 12 free. 336-372-4591 Bella Notte Italian Restaurant: 41 North Main St., Sparta. Live music Friday and Saturday evenings. 336-372-2888.

Blue Ridge Music Center: Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Mile Post 213, outdoor amphitheater and indoor interpretive center. Weekly concerts, usually on Saturday, free or nominal admission charge, June to mid-October. 276-236-5309 BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org Crouse House Pickers: Bluegrass and traditional musicians gather to jam at the Crouse House in Sparta every Monday night beginning at 6p. No two Monday night bands are the same, but the music is always good. Donations accepted. Located two blocks north (behind) the Alleghany Courthouse at Grayson and Cherry streets.

Stations Inn: Free live music Sundays, May through October, 2-5p, at the area's only motorcycle resort in Laurel Springs. 336-359-2888 or 877-528-7356 (toll free).

StationsInn.com

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Coffee available by the lb. or cup. Also, check out the frozen coffee drinks - they’re yummy!

Bear Essentials Cabin Outfitters

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Mountain Life...

Tradition lives in these mountains. Cattle and Fraser fir dot the landscape along winding roads and testify to an agricultural economy that has supported the community since the first settlers. The faith of a people is manifested in the numerous churches throughout the countryside and along Sparta's Main Street. They represent a broad array of Christian denominations that are a source of strength and service and are always open to welcome new members into the community.

Farm life once rested upon the willingness of neighbor to help neighbor and that tradition continues in local civic clubs and community organizations. One advantage of a small community is there is a place and appreciation for individuals willing to participate in community life.

Manufacturing adds to local economic strength.

Dr. Grabow Pipes have been manufactured here for over 50 years. More recent industries manufacture packaging for many of the latest music CDs and DVD movie titles, products for the baking industry, custom rugs, and construction trusses. The county's newest industry is developing products from fiber reinforced polymers and helps anchor an advanced materials cluster with surrounding counties to further a sustainable, forward-reaching economy.

Our economy builds on a strong local educational system. Half of the instructional staff of Alleghany County public schools have masters level or higher degrees. The county's three elementary schools each have programs for 3- and 4-year old youngsters. All classrooms are Internet connected. The high school boasts a cyber campus that provides distant-learning opportunities and technology training.

Advanced education is available at the Wilkes Community College satellite campus. The Blue Ridge Business Development Center offers office space for new businesses and technology support for local business and industry.

Alleghany Memorial Hospital is the hub for local medical service. It provides inpatient, and outpatient services, and a 24-hour physician staffed emergency room.

The Alleghany Wellness Center offers a modern fitness center and year-round indoor pool and emphasizes the positive ways individuals can maintain health.

Complementing these medical and health centers, professionals offer massage, rehabilitation services and other therapies.

The community may be small by some standards, but it is well rounded and can always find a place of involvement for newcomers as well as old timers.

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Mountain Life

Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Christmas Tree Farms:

Scott's Nursery & Landscaping 565 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1626 See our ad on page 46.

Alleghany Christmas Tree Association 90 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5597 www.AlleghanyCTA.com

Tom Miller’s Tree Farm 13893 NC 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2004 www.TomsTrees.com

Bickerstaff Trees, Inc. 102 Greenery Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8866 www.BickerstaffTrees.com

Churches and Ministries:

Bryan's Christmas Trees 1243 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4049

Christ Episcopal Church 2543 US Highway 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7983 office 336-372-8770 priest www.ChristChurchAlleghany.org

Discount Tree Farm 2552 US Hwy 221 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8242 WardenDiscountTrees.com

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 1276 Grandview Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0555 www.CCFSsparta.org

Edwards Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Farm 1767 Big Oak Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3463

First Baptist Church of Sparta 202 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8446

Garvey Farms 442 Laurel Glenn Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2870

Sparta Presbyterian Church 160 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5045

Homer & Bonnie Sides Christmas Tree Farms 938 Grandview Dr., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5324 www.HomerandBonnieSides.com

Sparta United Methodist Church 190 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4441 www.gbgm-umc.org/spartaumc See our ad on page 22.

Joe Edwards Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Farm 2081 Pine Swamp Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1711

Clubs & Civic Organizations:

Lil' Grandfather Choose & Cut Farm 15371 Hwy 18 S. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-372-9613 www.LilGrand.com

Alleghany County Community Foundation PO Box 1702 Sparta, NC 28675 828-328-1237

Maines Tree Farm 113 Bob's Lane Glade Valley, NC 32827 336-363-2901

Alleghany County Fair Committee PO Box 1448 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2942

McInnis Tree Farms 468 Presnell Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-8072

Alleghany Community Theatre P.O. Box 206 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8024 www.Sparta-NC/Act.com See our ad on page 23.

Papa Goats Tree Farm 627 Three Creeks Ln Sparta, NC 28675 704-827-1261

Alleghany County Republican Party 336-372-8684 www.AlleghanyGOP.org

Pardue Farms 830 Pardue Rd., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8106/8535 or 336-657-0467/1254

Friends of the Alleghany County Library 122 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5573 www.NWRL.org See our ad on page 6.

Pine Shadows Farm 153 Camp Butler Rd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2065

Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society P.O. Box 817 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3002

Roberts Tree Farm 223 Wilson Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-8587

Alleghany Quilters Guild 79 Boyer Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7080

Sam & Edna Miller Christmas Tree Farm 14633 NC 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2365

Highland Camerata PO Box 534 Independence, VA 24348 276-728-2158 www.Camerata.LS.Net

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Mountain Life

Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Clubs & Civic Organizations (cont.): New River Shrine Club PO Box 1065 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5261 See our ad on page 22.

Alleghany County Group Homes, Inc. 133 Health Services Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5671

Rotary Club of Alleghany PO Box 1293 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7666 See our ad on page 16.

Alleghany County Library 122 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5573 www.nwrl.org See our ad on page 6.

Sparta Lions Club PO Box 1002 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8956 See our ad on page 16.

Community Agencies: Alleghany Arts Council, Inc. PO Box 962 Sparta, NC 28675 336-363-9190 Alleghany CARES, Inc. 25 Womble St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5959 See our ad on page 47.

Alleghany County Council on Aging 85 East Whitehead St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4640 See our ad on page 23.

Alleghany County Christmas Tree Assoc.

PO Box 892 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5597 www.AlleghanyCTA.com

Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society PO Box 817 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3002 Alleghany Home Builders Association 336-657-7610 www.AlleghanyHomeBuilders.com Alleghany Memorial Hospital 233 Doctors St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5511 www.AMHSparta.org See our ad on page 22.

Alleghany Partnership For Children, Inc. 994 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2846 www.ACPFC.com

Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. 508 Collins Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 Alleghany County Cooperative Extension 336-372-2944 See our ad on page 16.

90 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5597 www.Alleghany.CES.NCSU.edu www.AlleghanyWellnessCenter.com

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Mountain Life

Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Community Agencies (cont.):

Farms:

American Cancer Society 87 Montview Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6086

Fern Ridge Berry Farm 332 Fern Ridge Ln Galax, VA 24333 276-236-0002

Better Business Bureau of N.W. North Carolina Homer & Bonnie Sides Christmas Tree Farms 500 W. Fifth St. Suite 202 938 Grandview Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-372-5324 HomerAndBonnieSides.com 800-777-8348 www.NWNC.BBB.org Laurel Springs Trout Farm Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc. 82 Fairview Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 1747 US 21-N, Sparta, NC 28678 336-359-2352 336-372-7284 Stoney Knob Farm Blue Ridge Business Development Center 9124 NC 93 Piney Creek, NC 28663 115 Atwood Street Suite B, Sparta, NC 28675 336-359-2909 336-372-1525 www.BlueRidgeBDC.org Tom Miller's Tree Farm Friends of the Library Bookstore 13893 Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs, NC 28644 35 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-359-2004 336-372-5155 See our ad on page 6.

High Country Workforce Development Board Fitness: 719A Greenway Rd. Boone, NC 28607 Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. 828-773-1373 www.regiond.org 508 Collins Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2944 See our ad on page 16.

Laurel Ridge Moravian Camp & www.AlleghanyWellnessCenter.com Conference Center 124 Pendry Dr. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2951 or 888-831-5922 Government: www.LaurelRidge.org Alleghany County Living Water’s Home Care 348 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 623 Hendrix Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4179 www.AlleghanyCounty-NC.gov 336-372-5978 / 800-986-5978 Town of Sparta National Committee for the New River 304 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 PO Box 1480 West Jefferson, NC 28629 336-372-4257 336-246-4871 www.NCNR.org New River Behavioral Health Care 1650 Hwy 18 South, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4095 www.NewRiver.org See our ad on page 20.

Sparta Revitalization Committee PO Box 1020, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6135 VFW Post #7034 1193 US Hwy 21 S, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4850

Health and Medical:

Alleghany Children's Dental Center 665 S. Main St. Suite 202 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7228 Alleghany Chiropractic 771 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2005 See our ad on page 22.

Education: Alleghany County School Administration 85 Peachtree St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4345 www.alleghany.k12.nc.us See our ad on page 19.

Alleghany Partnership For Children, Inc. 994 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2846 www.acpfc.com Wilkes Community College Alleghany Campus 115 Atwood St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5061 www.wilkescc.edu

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Mountain Life

Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Health and Medical (cont.): Alleghany County Rescue Squad 61 Trojan Ave. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5043 www.Sparta-NC.com/RescueSquad Alleghany Eye Clinic 665 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 Trojan Village Shopping Center 336-372-2253 Alleghany Family Practice, PA 214 Doctors St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5606 Alleghany Memorial Hospital 233 Doctors St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5511 www.AMHSparta.org See our ad on page 22.

G. Terry Johnson, Dental Practice 146 Doctors St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8299 Dr. Keith Oliver, Optometrist 18 S. Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4493 Generations Home Health Agency 665 S. Main St. Suite 204 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1755 www.GenerationsHHA.com High Country Healthcare and Hospice 81A West Doughton St. Sparta, NC 28675 800-723-5101 or 336-372-8018 John J. Kovacich, MD 248 Doctors Street, Suite A, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2481

Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. 508 Collins Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2944 . www.AlleghanyWellnessCenter.com See our ad on page 16

Living Water’s Home Care 623 Hendrix Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5978 / 800-986-5978 LWHC@skybest.com

Center for Family Wellness Dr. Todd A. Smith 325 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1666 See our ad on page 47.

Medi-Home Care 72 South Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4028 or 800-779-4028 www.msa-corp.com

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Mountain Life

Christmas Tree Farms, Churches and Ministries, Clubs & Civic Organizations, Community Agencies, Education, Farms, Fitness, Government, Health and Medical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Health and Medical (cont.):

Industrial and Manufacturing:

New River Behavioral Health Care 1650 Hwy 18 South, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4095 www.NewRiver.org See our ad on page 20.

International Pipes and Accessories 1731 US 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5521 or 800-334-2461

Share Clinic 393 North Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7575 Sunbridge of Alleghany 179 Combs St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2441 www.sunh.com See our ad on page 21.

Martin Marietta Composites 114 Industrial Park Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6311 www.MartinMariettaComposites.com See our ad on page 16.

NAPCO 535 Napco Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5228 www.NapcoUSA.com New River Artisans, Inc. 528 Piney Creek School Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-2216 www.NewRiverArtisans.com Parker Sales & Service 69 Parker Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2812 www.psasinc.com

Dolls available at Buxon Abbey

TruLine Truss, Inc. 3255 US 21 South, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2226 or 800-354-3050 www.TruLineTruss.com

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Shopping...

The stores and shops of the old downtown spread out from the Courthouse along Main Street. Further down Main and its side streets are two shopping centers and other businesses. In communities and at crossroads throughout the county, specialty shops and country stores reward explorers. These country stores are more than convenience stores. They are gathering places that serve locals and travelers, farmers and visitors, and may offer feed and seed alongside milk and bread.

Most retail businesses are locally owned and merchants appreciate your patronage.

Newcomers are welcome and by your second or third visit you'll be lingering at the cash register to feign wisdom about the weather.

The variety of stores reflect a mix of tradition and modern convenience. Whether you are looking for a super market to replenish your larder for a week at a rental cabin, seek supplies for a campsite along the river or want to wander in search of a one-ofa-kind gift, handcrafted by a local artisan, you will likely be rewarded.

From gadgets to antiques, or even a thrift shop bargain, you won't be disappointed.

And while you are downtown, be sure to tour our Sparta Teapot Museum Preview Gallery. There ' s no charge and you get just a small taste of what the town will offer when the larger Sparta Teapot Museum is open.

If you are looking for a big-box discount store with acres and acres of paved parking and dozens of checkout lanes to hurry you on your way, Sparta can ' t oblige you. You'll have to travel to a neighboring town. But if you have a little more time to devote to your shopping, our friendly merchants are eager to serve.

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Shopping

Apparel, Arts and Crafts, Automobile Sales, Books, Building & Outdoor Covers, Computers, Convenience Stores, Electronics and Video, Florists, Furniture and Home Decor, Galleries, General and Variety Merchandise, Gifts and Antiques, Grocery, Hardware, Jewelry, Nurseries, Pharmacies, Sporting Goods, Wineries, Wood Stoves

Apparel:

Buildings & Outdoor Covers:

Alleghany CARES Thrift Shop 25 Womble St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5959 See our ad on page 47.

Etomic Steel Structures Inc 1438-J US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-9180 / 888-822-7767 www.Carports.com

The Fashion Zone 665 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-9663

Computer Sales and Service:

Gill's Jeans & Things 42 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8856

Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood St. Suite B Sparta NC 28675 336-372-1525 www.BlueRidgeBDC.org

Magnolia by Angelia 105 N. Jefferson Ave. W. Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-6421

Convenience Stores:

S&L Outdoor Sports Supply 38 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5686 www.SLOutdoors.com See our ad on page 26.

Arts & Crafts:

Alleghany Motor Market/Twist and Shake 80 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8494 See our ad on page 44.

Betty's Convenience Store and Deli 235 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4530 See our ad on page 44.

Alleghany Arts and Crafts 36 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1776 www.NewRiverCrafts.com

Pro Stop Convenience Store and Deli 10806 US Hwy. 21 S. Roaring Gap, NC 28626 336-363-9000 See our ad on page 26.

Blue Ridge Gallery of Fine Arts 103 Gallery Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1711

Station's Inn, Restaurant and Country Store 14317 NC Hwy. 18 S. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2888 or 877-528-7356 www.StationsInn.com See our ad on page 46.

Blue Ridge Wood Crafters 1438B US Hwy 21 S, Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0421 See our ad on page 6. www.Sparta-NC.com/BRWoodcrafters

Electronics and Video:

Cater Pots 209 Antioch Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4604 www.CaterPots.com John Harmon Gallery 10100 US Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-9138 www.JohnHarmon.com Mangum Pottery of Turkey Knob 280 Turkey Hollow Ln Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5291 See our ad on page 6.

Automobile Sales Alleghany Chevrolet 1549 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4949 www.AlleghanyChevrolet.com

Books: Books ‘N Friends Used Bookstore 35 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5155 See our ad on page 6.

Magic Home Entertainment 424 E. Main St. Jefferson, NC 82640 336-846-5603 Radioshack / Alleghany Electronics 665 S. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 Trojan Village Shopping Center 336-372-3474

Florists: Halsey Drug Store & Blossom Shop 55 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5599 Sparta Florist and Gifts 265 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8344 www.SpartaFloristAndGifts.com

Furniture and Home Decor: Antiques On Main 842 South Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson 336-846-1231 See our ad on page 24.

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Apparel, Arts and Crafts, Automobile Sales, Books, Building & Outdoor Covers, Computers, Convenience Stores, Electronics and Video, Florists, Furniture and Home Decor, Galleries, General and Variety Merchandise, Gifts and Antiques, Grocery, Hardware, Jewelry, Nurseries, Pharmacies, Sporting Goods, Wineries, Wood Stoves

Furniture and Home Decor Continued: Pro-Stop Convenience Store and Deli 10806 US Hwy 21 S. Glade Valley, NC 28626 336-363-9000 See our ad on page 26.

Bear Essentials Cabin Outfitters 21 N. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7297 www.BearEssentialsCO.com See our ad on page 24.

Radioshack / Alleghany Electronics 665 S. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 Trojan Village Shopping Center 336-372-3474

Buxton Abbey Fine Furnishings 24 S. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7208 www.BuxtonAbbey.com See our ad on page 24.

Gifts and Antiques:

Custom Wall and Floor Covering 1585 US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4730

Antiques On Main 842 South Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson 336-846-1231 See our ad on page 24.

Designs in Wood 64 Alleghany St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8995 www.DesignInWood.org

Art and Antiques 16 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5796

Inside Additions 1433 US Hwy 21 S., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4507

Bear Essentials Cabin Outfitters 21 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7297 www.BearEssentialsco.com See our ad on page 24.

Margo's Interior Decorating 211 W. Webster St.Galax, VA 24333 376-236-3290 Oldies But Goodies Antiques 15 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-572-2995 See our ad on page 24.

Posh Fox Gift Shop 10927 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28663 336-363-3999 Seasons Gifts and Home Decor 38 S. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5929 See our ad on page 28.

Tis The Season Christmas Store 314 S. Second Ave. West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-9488 www.TisTheSeasonNC.com See our ad on page 26.

White Dove Woodworks 1438 A Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6485 See our ad on page 8. www.Sparta-NC.com/WhiteDoveWoodworks/

Galleries: See Exploring, page 9.

General and Variety Merchandise: Kerr Drug, Inc. 454 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8051

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Apparel, Arts and Crafts, Automobile Sales, Books, Building & Outdoor Covers, Computers, Convenience Stores, Electronics and Video, Florists, Furniture and Home Decor, Galleries, General and Variety Merchandise, Gifts and Antiques, Grocery, Hardware, Jewelry, Nurseries, Pharmacies, Sporting Goods, Wineries, Wood Stoves

Gifts and Antiques Continued:

Jewelry:

Buxton Abbey Fine Furnishings 24 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7208 www.BuxtonAbbey.com See our ad on page 24.

Lemons' Jewelry, Inc. 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5725

Nurseries:

Kerr Drug, Inc. 454 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8051

Alleghany Christmas Tree Association 90 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5597 www.AlleghanyCTA.com

Oldies But Goodies Antiques 15 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-572-2995 See our ad on page 24.

Scott's Landscaping 565 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1626 or 800-553-2322 See our ad on page 46.

Posh Fox Gift Shop 10927 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 22866 336-363-3999

Pharmacies:

Road House Antiques / Tea Time 1019 Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6661

Kerr Drug, Inc. 454 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8051

Seasons Gifts and Home Decor 38 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5929 See our ad on page 28.

Halsey Drug Store & Blossom Shop 55 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5599

Sparta Florist and Gifts 265 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8344 www.SpartaFloristAndGifts.com

Sporting Goods: S & L Outdoor Sports Supply 38 S. Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5686 www.SLOutdoors.com See our ad on page 26.

Tis The Season Christmas Store 314 S. Second Ave. West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-9488 www.TisTheSeasonNC.com See our ad on page 26.

Sparta Guns and Ammo and Sparta Fishing Hole 648 Osborne Rd., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4867 See our ad on page 11.

Grocery: Food Lion, Inc. 381 S. Main S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5585 www.FoodLion.com

Wineries: Chateau Laurinda Vineyard and B & B 690 Reeves Ridge Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2562 www.ChateauLaurindaVineyards.com See our ad on page 8.

Lowe's Foods 665 Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5691

Hardware:

GrapeStompers.com 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2995 or 800-233-1505 www.Grapestompers.com

Blevins Building Supply 7258 US 21 South Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2216 652 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4000 See our ad on page 57.

Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 800-233-1505 or 336-359-2995 www.ThistleMeadowWinery.com See our ad on page 6.

C.J. Hardware 124 Memorial Park Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4299

Wood Stoves:

Farmer's Hardware 11 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8990

Stout's Country Hearth 1438-C US Hwy 21 S., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5400 www.HarmanStoves.com See our ad on page 26.

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Accommodations...

If you are planning an overnight visit to Sparta and Alleghany County, you have a variety of lodging options to consider. From a turn-of-the century home that can accommodate a family gathering and woo guests with handmade quilts and antiques, to a modern log structure with rustic furnishings and hot tub to pamper, you'll find something to please you.

Or maybe you prefer the special hospitality that only a welcoming host can provide at a bed and breakfast.

Consider where you want to stay.

The convenience of one of our motels may be your choice. We have getaways with expansive mountain-top views, a riverfront setting or beside a sleep inducing brook.

Or you may prefer to be nestled in the woods in a cozy cabin.

To get closer to nature, there are campgrounds that bring you and our great outdoors together. There are also camp-conference facilities that offer special programs for youngsters and adults in the heart of nature's wonder.

Of course all of our lodging comes with our brand of Blue Ridge Mountain Hospitality and hosts who are always eager to go that extra mile to assure that your stay is pleasant and memorable.

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Accommodations

Apartments, Bed & Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes

Apartments: New Sparta LLC / Pine Ridge Apartments 47 Poplar St. #46 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8668 www.Sparta-NC.com/PineRidgeApts

New River State Park 358 US Hwy 221 North Access Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-982-2587 www.ncparks.gov

Rose Glen Village Retirement Community 407 W. Main Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697 336-667-2952 www.RoseGlenWilkesboro.com

Rivercamp USA 2221 Kings Creek Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-2267 or 800-748-3722 www.RiverCamp.net

Conference Centers:

Blue Ridge Bed & Breakfast 5905 Mountain View Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 BlueRidgeBandB.net 336-657-3000 See our ad on page 32.

Burgiss Farm Bed & Breakfast 102 Thistle Meadow Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2995 www.Breakfastinn.com Chateau Laurinda Vineyard and B & B 690 Reeves Ridge Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2562 or 800-650-3236 www.ChateauLaurindaVineyards.com See our ad on page 8.

Davis-Bourne Inn 119 Journeys End Dr., Independence VA 24348 276-773-9384 www.DavisBourneinn.com Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast 12668 Hwy 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2341 or 888-799-5194 www.DoughtonHall.com Glade Valley Bed & Breakfast 330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8811 or 800-538-3508 GladeValley.com See our ad on page 34.

Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 1740 Halsey Knob Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6868 www.HarmonyHillBnB.com Mountain Hearth Lodge 110 Mountain Hearth Dr., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8743 www.MountainHearthLodge.com

$85 to $145

6

$90 to $100

2

$80 to $140

3

$95 to $145

4

$90

4

$110 to $130

4

$110 to $160

5

$95 to $175

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VCR/DVD

Air Conditioning

Pets Allowed

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Rates

Bed & Breakfast Inns

Fireplace

See listing under Exploring, page 9.

Restaurant

New River Campground & Canoe 6286 US Hwy 21 N, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8793 www.CanoeingTheNew.com

Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-957-8185 www.ncparks.gov

Cable/Dish TV

Miller's Campground 973 Miller Rd., Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-8156

Riverside Canoe & Tube Rental 2966 Garvey Bridge Rd. Crumpler, NC 28617 336-982-9439 www.RiversideCanoeing.com

# Bedrooms

Campgrounds:

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Apartments, Bed & Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes Cable/Dish TV

Restaurant

Microwave

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Pets Allowed

Refrigerator

Internet

Handicap Acces.

Bedrooms

Cable/Dish TV

Fireplace

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Pets Allowed

Air Conditioning

VCR/DVD

Handicap Acces.

1

3

Varies

1

4

# Units # Units

$175 to $200

Rates Rates

Motels: Alleghany Inn 341 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2501 www.AlleghanyInn.com See our ad on page 34.

$57 to 64 $89

Doughton Park/Bluffs Lodge & Restaurant 45356 Blue Ridge Parkway, Laurel Springs, NC 336-372-4499 www.Sparta-NC.com/BuffsLodge

$85 to 24 $99

Grayson Inn & Suites 155 Rainbow Circle, Independence, VA 24348 276-773-3313 www.Grayson-Inn.com See our ad on page 38.

$61 to 30 $80

Nikolas Restaurant and High Meadows Inn 10486 Hwy 21 S. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2221 800-585-6309 www.Nikolas-HighMeadowsInn.com

$45 to 35 $99

Station's Inn See our ad on page 46.

14355, NC Hwy.18 S. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2888 www.StationsInn.com

$60 to 29 $75

Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes: A High Meadows Hideaway 112 Valley Vista Dr. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 High Meadows Country Club 800-513-1622 Alleghany Riverbend Mountain Cabin 1602 White Pine Dr. Ennice, NC 28623 336-852-3140 www.Sparta-NC.com/Riverbend Alleghany Unique Rentals Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 or 888-372-5244 Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 38.

$60 to $75

3 2-4

Bald Knob Farm House 50 Bald Knob Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 or 888-372-5244 Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 38.

$75

1

4

Blue Ridge Bed & Breakfast 5905 Mountain View Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 BlueRidgeBandB.net 336-657-3000 See our ad on page 32.

$85 to $145

1

6

Blue Ridge Hideaway 8894 Hwy 18 South Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-372-8677 www.Sparta-NC.com/BlueRidgeHideaway

$70

1

2

$150

1

3

Blue Ridge Mountain House 764 Bullhead Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5646 or 800-553-2322 See our ad on page 38. www.Sparta-NC.com/MountainHouse

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3

1

Cabin At The New River 3045 Nile Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-984-6638 www.Cabins.com See our ad on page 32.

$125

1

2

Cabin at Woodwind Hollow 1038 Oklahoma Rd Roaring Gap, NC 336-363-9999 Sparta-nc.com/Woodwind/

$115

1

2

Cherry Tree Cottage 3943 Walnut Branch Church Rd. Sparta, NC 336-372-2989 www.Sparta-NC.com/CherryTreeCottage

$75

1

2

Dairy Barn 1103 Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 www.Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 38.

$60 to $120

2 2-4

Deerwood Park 75 Old Barn Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8254 or 866-686-5263 DeerwoodPark.com See our ad on page 67.

$115 to 10 2-4 $150

Fox Den Mountain Cabin 135 Fox Trail Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6719 www.Sparta-NC.com/FoxDen

$80 to $100

1

2

Granny's Old House 1827 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4018 www.Sparta-NC.com/GrannysOldHouse

$60

1

2

Hocus Pocus Retreat & Cabins 442 Georgina Way Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-572-2115 ww.HocusPocusRetreatAndCabins.com

$75 to $225

5 1-4

L & J Cabin Rentals 113 Chestnut Grove Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8829 www.L-JCabins-Horses.com See our ad on page 40.

$75 to $110

3 1-3

$125 to $140

1

3

$75

1

4

Longview Cabin Rental 231 Legra Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 704-506-0050 www.Sparta-NC.com/LongView The Mahogany Rock Roost 1137 Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4191 or 888-372-5244 Sparta-NC.com/Aur See our ad on page 38.

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$90 to $115

Handicap Acces.

Cabins On Laurel Creek 1 mile off Blue Ridge Pkwy. Laurel Springs, NC 336-207-7677 www.CabinsOnLaurelCreek.com See our ad on page 32.

Air Conditioning

1

Pets Allowed

1

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

$150 to $165

Fireplace

Bedrooms

Cabin at Glade Valley 330 Shaw Lane, Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8811 or 800-538-3508 GladeValley.com See our ad on page 40.

Rates

# Units

Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes: (cont.)

Cable/Dish TV

Apartments, Bed & Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes

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2-5

Mountain Dreams Realty Cabin Rentals 3647 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1622 or 800-513-1622 www.MtnDreamsRealty.com See our ad on page 2.

$79 to 15 1-5 $137

Mountain Valley Condos 625 S. Asbury Dr. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 336-372-9192 www.Sparta-NC.com/MountainValleyCondos

$85 to $95

Mountain View Lodge & Cabins 164 Mountain View Lodge Dr. Glendale Springs 336-982-2233 or 800-903-6811 www.MtnViewLodge.com See our ad on page 40.

$125 to 10 10 $175

Olde Beau Golf Club Villas Olde Beau Bvd. Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-3333 or 800-752-1634 www.OldeBeau.com See our ad on page 8.

$189 to 12 2-4 $265

The Ole House 175 Foggy Mountain Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 Varies 336-363-2827 or 910-579-7670 www.Sparta-NC.com/TheOleHouse

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2

1

4

P Bar J Scenic Valley Farm 715 Scenic Valley Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8403

$80

1

3

The Place on the Blue Ridge Parkway Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-869-3145 www.ThePlaceOnTheBlueRidgeParkway.com

$150 to

1

3

River Country Estates Cabin Rentals 173 Raven Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8075 or 866-221-4016 www.RiverCountryEstates.com

$229 to 25 2-6 $359

Serenity Plus 3647 US Hwy 21 South, Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1622 or 800-513-1622 www.Sparta-NC.com/Serenity See our ad on page 38.

$100

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1

VCR/DVD

6

Handicap Acces.

$125 to $175

Air Conditioning

3

Pets Allowed

1

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

$90

Fireplace

Bedrooms

Miles Vacation Rentals 565 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5646 or 800-553-2322 www.MilesNC.com See our ad on page 50.

# Units

Meadowfork Farm Rental Cabin 759 Meadowfork Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-372-4235 www.Sparta-NC.com/Meadowfork

Rates

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Cable/Dish TV

Apartments, Bed & Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes

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3

$95 to $110

2

3-4

$135

1

2

Turkey Knob Farm 664 Cindylane Piney Creek, NC 28663 910-457-4387

$125

1

3

Uncle Stacy's Cabin Laurel Springs, NC 28644 770-978-7261 www.UncleStacysCabin.com See our ad on page 40.

$125

1

2

$100 to $125

6

2-3

$85

1

2

Sweet Water Vacation Rentals 2983 U.S. Hwy 221 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7432 www.SweetWaterVacation.com Tranquility Unlimited 87 Pine River Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8260 www.Sparta-NC.com/Tranquility

United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 US 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5773 or 800-524-9041 www.Sparta-NC-Real-Estate.com See our ad on page 48.

Windswept Cabin at Red Roof Farm 5130 Nile Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1899 www.Sparta-NC.com/RedRoofFarm

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VCR/DVD

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Sparrowhawk Cottage 651 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-413-8216 www.SparrowhawkCottage.com

Air Conditioning

3

Pets Allowed

Bedrooms

1

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

# Units

$125

The Sparta House 180 Willis St. Sparta, NC 28675 706-278-4516 www.SpartaHouse.blogspot.com

Fireplace

Rates

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Cable/Dish TV

Apartments, Bed & Breakfast Inns, Campgrounds, Motels, Vacation Rental Cabins and Homes

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Dining...

When you come, come hungry.

For the casual diner, remember this is the south. That means good home cooking. Bread means choice that usually includes biscuits or cornbread. Unless otherwise requested, tea is iced and sweet although hot tea and tea room fare is growing in popularity. Fried chicken, fried fish and even fried okra are almost ubiquitous.

Speaking of fish, this may be the mountains, but we know seafood. Whether from a mountain stream just down the road or from the sea at the other end of the state, flounder, trout, shrimp, oysters, the best hush puppies are easy to find.

This may be the mountains, but it ' s still North Carolina, and the old North State means barbecue whether pulled, chopped or falling off ribs, on a plate or in a sandwich, with slaw, either red or white.

Just because it ' s North Carolina, doesn ' t mean we can ' t cook a good New York strip, t-bone or prime rib.

And just because we are the mountains, doesn ' t mean we can ' t offer variety. Tea, iced and hot, or coffee, regular, decaf, espresso or a latte. Soup and sandwich on fine china or for take out. Fried squash and fried pickles.

Chicken and the lightest dumplings. Tacos, quesadillas and guacamole. A big burger or a foot long dog with a cone of ice cream for dessert.

And just because we are friendly, doesn't mean we don ' t offer fine dining. White linen, thin china, wine sipped from crystal and an evening where time is measured by good conversation and meal courses.

When you come, come hungry.

You won ' t leave that way.

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Dining & Catering Catering: Bella Notte Italian Restaurant 41 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2888 See our ad on back cover.

Cater U PO 1071 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5263 benita.hampton@wilkescc.edu Motley's BBQ & Catering 8882 US Hwy 221 Scotville, NC 28672 336-359-2191 See our ad on page 44.

Dining: Alleghany Motor Market Twist and Shake Ice Cream Escape 185 View Point Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8494 See our ad on page 44.

Bella Notte Italian Restaurant 41 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2888 See our ad on back cover.

Betty’s Convenience Store and Deli 235 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4530 See our ad on page 44.

Jerg's Patio 665 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8878 KFC/Taco Bell 854 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2788 Louie’s Dine & Dance 50 Wee Care Ave. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1555 or 336-657-7265 See our ad on page 8.

Mis Arados 403 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1414 Motley's BBQ & Catering 8882 US Hwy 221 Scotville, NC 28672 336-359-2191 See our ad on page 44.

Mountain Surf Seafood Restaurant 12789 NC Hwy 18 N Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-8391 Nikola's Restaurant 10486 US Hwy 21 South Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-6060 www.Nikolas-HighMeadowsInn.com The Pines Restaurant 527 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4148

Brown's Family Restaurant 115 Jones St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3400

The Pizzeria 665 South Main St. Suite 125 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8885

Buckaroo's Grille 9431 Hwy 93 Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-2825 See our ad on page 42.

Pro-Stop 10806 US Hwy 21 South Glade Valley, NC 28626 336-363-9000 See our ad on page 26.

Burger King 477 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7440 See our ad on page 44.

Circle L Restaurant 3238 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4623 Country Cupboard Cafe 12789 NC Hwy 18 N Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3566 Davis-Bourne Inn 119 Journeys End Dr. Independence, VA 24348 276-773-9384 Doughton Park/Bluffs Lodge & Restaurant 45356 Blue Ridge Parkway Laurel Springs, NC 336-372-4499 www.Sparta-NC.com/BluffsLodge JB's Pizza and Subs 371 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2508

Rio Tapas Spanish Cafe’ 1046 US HWY 21 South Sparta, NC 336-372-1630 Road House Antiques/Tea Time 1019 Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6661 Station’s Inn Restaurant and Country Store 14317 NC Hwy. 18 S. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2888 or 877-528-7356 www.StationsInn.com See our ad on page 46.

Silver Dollar Music Park 412 Glade Valley Church Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28675 336-372-Music / 2433 www.SilverDollarMusicPark.com The Ship's Wheel 577 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4900 Subway 583 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4700

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Real Estate & Construction...

Many visitors who come to Sparta and Alleghany County end up staying for a lifetime. Some come to escape summer heat.

Others to escape the chaos of urban life. All are attracted to the beauty that unfolds before them.

The Peach Bottom Mountains rise through the heart of the county and provide many of the highest and most majestic views of the area.

Creeks and streams lace the countryside as they flow to the county's two principle rivers. The New River helps form the county's western and northern border. The Little River meanders through the eastern portion of the county, creating a gentler terrain of rolling hills and valleys before joining the New River.

Sparta is located at the center. No matter where you settle you are not far from convenient shopping and this bustling small town.

Real estate professionals and builders will assist you in relocating to this area. Whether you seek a condominium or gated community; a small farm or a home along the fairway of a challenging mountain golf course, a mountaintop development or a creek-side cottage, there is something to suit almost anyone.

Contact one of the professionals in the list that follows and soon you will be calling these mountains home.

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Real Estate and Construction

Appraisers, Architecture, Building Materials, Cabinetry and Woodworking, Construction Services, Debris Disposal, Developers, Fencing, Flooring, General Contractors, Heating and AC, Landscaping, Manufactured Housing, Real Estate Agencies, Well Drilling

Appraisers:

Dixon Auction and Realty 27 North Main St. Suite A Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8642

Carolina Electrical and Plumbing 10872 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2160 See our ad on page 56.

Architecture:

Chandler Concrete Company 23 Birch Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4348

Timothy A. Walters, AIA PO Box 1101 Sparta, NC 28675 336-359-2583

David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8818 JDRPaint@aol.com

Building Materials: Blevins Building Supply 7258 US 21 South Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2216 652 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4000 See our ad on page 57.

Debord Asphalt Sealing and Striping 255 Little Pine Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3804

Chandler Concrete Company 23 Birch Lane Sparta, NC 336-372-4348

Dittrich Construction/Mountain Homes & Properties 1635 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1555

Etomic Steel Structures Inc. / Carports.com 1438-J US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-9180 www.Carports.com

Etomic Steel Structures Inc 1438-J US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-9180 / 888-822-7767 www.Carports.com

Debord Paving Co. 1078 Glade Creek School Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3225

TruLine Truss, Inc. 3255 US Highway 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 800-354-3050 or 336-372-2226 www.TrulineTruss.com

Greene's Excavating 10754 NC Hwy 18 S Laurel Springs, NC 28675 336-359-2501

Cabinetry and Woodworking:

High & Low Country Home Inspection PO Box 8 Crumpler, NC 28617 336-385-0913

Horton's Cabinets 4222 US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1818 See our ad on page 55.

Jack Choate Masonry and Remodeling PO Box 824 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-8258

Sawtooth Wood Works 65 E. Doughton St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0064 See our ad on page 11.

J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4974

White Dove Woodworks 1438 A Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6485 www.Sparta-NC.com/WhiteDoveWoodworks/ See our ad on page 8.

Riggs Excavating, Inc. 3311 HWY 113 Laurel Springs, NC 28644 704-651-5905 S.D. Wyatt Excavating 1925 Mahogany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2771 / 336-657-1503

Construction Services: Alleghany Home Builders Association 336-657-7610 www.AlleghanyHomeBuilders.com

Sharp's Well Drilling Company, Inc 1237 Bullhead Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8644 See our ad on page 50.

B&B Heating and Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0352 See our ad on page 54.

Stanley Smith Plumbing Contractor 990 Mahoghany Rock Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8035

B&C Port-A-John 39 Hendrix Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7307

Debris Disposal: M & J Disposals Hendrix Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8148 See our ad on page 55.

Blue Ridge Pumping 425 Rash Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-1155

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Appraisers, Architecture, Building Materials, Cabinetry and Woodworking, Construction Services, Debris Disposal, Developers, Fencing, Flooring, General Contractors, Heating and AC, Landscaping, Manufactured Housing, Real Estate Agencies, Well Drilling

Developers:

Flooring:

Andrews Construction / Riverside Log Homes 1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5560 www.RiversideLogHomes.net See our ad on page 56.

Custom Wall and Floor Covering 1585 US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4730

Bear Creek - A Deerwood Park Community 63 Old Barn Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8254 www.DeerwoodPark.com See our ad on page 67.

Inside Additions 1433 US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4507

General Contractors:

Blue Ridge Group, LLC 173 Raven Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8075

Andrews Construction / Riverside Log Homes See our ad on page 56.

1028 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5560 www.RiversideLogHomes.net

Catalyst Development LLC 118 Eastern Air Lane Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4781

Caldwell Construction Company 10886 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2693 See our ad on page 56.

Classic Homes 1620 NC 163 West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-3600 See our ad on page 52.

Davis Construction Company PO Box 1207 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5294

Cranford Creek Properties 105 Cranford Rd. Sparta, NC 82675 336-372-7338

Dittrich Construction/Mnt Homes & Properties 1635 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1555

Crestview Mountain .

5113 Piper Station Dr. #103 Charlotte, NC 28277 CrestviewMountain.com 866-688-4397 Deerwood Park Community 63 Old Barn Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8254 www.DeerwoodPark.com See our ad on page 67.

Green Mountain Estates, Inc. 730 NW 166 Ave. Pembroke Pines FL 33028 954-433-7208 www.GreenMtEstates.com Legra Land Investors, Inc. 525 E 9th St. Hialeah FL 33010 305-887-8249 www.Legra-Land.com

J. E. Woodie & Sons 1640 Hwy 21 N Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4974 Jack Choate Masonry and Remodeling PO Box 824 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-8258 Shaw Brothers Construction 811 Shawtown Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8395 www.ShawBrothersInc.com Sherrill Faw Construction & Realty, Inc. 307 Tenth St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-903-0060 www.SherrillFaw.com

Heating and AC:

Mountain Home Developers 59 Riverglen Ln Sparta, NC 28675 336-200-0332

B & B Heating and Electrical PO Box 987 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-0352 See our ad on page 54.

Sparta Home Center See our ad on page 57.

1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7488 www.SpartaHomeCenter.com

Carolina Heating and Air 10872 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-3000 See our ad on page 56.

Twin Oaks Mountain, LLC 696 NE 125 St. North Miami FL 33161 305-753-4532 TwinOaksMountainEstates.com

G & B Energy 1070 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4443 www.gbenergy.com

United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5773 or 800-524-9041 www.Sparta-NC-Real-Estate.com See our ad on page 48.

Home Town Oil & LP Gas, LLC 1154 Highway 18 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7000

Fencing:

Patrick's Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration and Appliance Service and Repair 279 Lake Shore Dr. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-657-8677

David’s Fencing PO Box 1932 Sparta, NC 28675 336-657-7796 See our ad on page 50.

Stout's Country Hearth See our ad on page 26.

1438-C US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5400 www.HarmanStoves.com

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Appraisers, Architecture, Building Materials, Cabinetry and Woodworking, Construction Services, Debris Disposal, Developers, Fencing, Flooring, General Contractors, Heating and AC, Landscaping, Manufactured Housing, Real Estate Agencies, Well Drilling

Landscaping: Scott’s Nursery & Landscaping 565 South Main St. Sparta 336-372-1626 See our ad on page 46.

Manufactured Housing: Sparta Home Center See our ad on page 57.

1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7488 www.SpartaHomeCenter.com Classic Homes 1620 NC 163 West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-846-3600 See our ad on page 52.

Real Estate Agents:

Scenic Realty & Auction 10888 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-1111 www.ScenicRealty.com See our ad on page 52.

Sherrill Faw Construction & Realty, Inc. 307 Tenth St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-903-0060 www.SherrillFaw.com Sparta Home Center 1584 US Hwy. 21 North Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7488 www.SpartaHomeCenter.com See our ad on page 57.

United Country Foxfire Realty 2760 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5773 or 800-524-9041 www.Sparta-NC-Real-Estate.com See our ad on page 48.

Boyer Realty & Auction, Inc. 1204 US Hwy 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8888 www.BoyerRealtyAndAuction.com Winestone Mountain Properties, LLC 1544 Memorial Park Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 See our ad on page 50.

336-372-7011 www.WinestoneMtnProperties.com See our ad on page 66.

Chris Jones @ Ashe High Country Realty 336 East Whitehead St. Sparta, NC 336-657-1720 / 888-216-8299 Dixon Auction & Realty Co. 27 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8642 Genia George Realty, LLC 10942 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-9190 See our ad on page 52.

High Meadows Real Estate 10436 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-3100 www.RoaringGap.com Miles Consolidated Companies, Inc. 565 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5646 www.MilesNC.com See our ad on page 50.

Mountain Dreams Realty 3647 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1622 www.MountainDreamsRealty.com See our ad on page 2.

Mountain Home Developers 59 Riverglen Ln Sparta, NC 28675 336-200-0332 Roaring Gap Realty, Inc. 10806 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-372-9999 www.RoaringGapRealty.com See our ad on page 54.

Rollins Real Estate 1074 US 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4663 www.Sparta-NC.com/Rollinsre

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Businesses & Services...

Whatever your interest in Sparta, North Carolina, and Alleghany County, the Chamber of Commerce and its members stand ready and eager to serve you.

Through their membership in the Chamber, these businesses and organizations have shown their commitment to the well being of our community and to providing their customers with quality goods and services.

Chamber members represent all segments of community life. Businesses, churches, civic clubs, non-profits - any organization can come together in the Chamber to work toward a robust economy and support active participation by each individual to create a vibrant community.

The office of the Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce stands with its members to serve our residents and visitors to the community. If you have questions about a service or need information, please write, call or contact us by email. We hope we can serve your needs.

Whenever you are in Sparta, drop by our office at 58 South Main Street.

We are always eager to make a new acquaintance and can always find time to chat.

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Service Directory

Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Advertising and Marketing, Attorneys, Audio Production, Automotive Parts & Service, Business Services, Child Care, Cleaning Services, Computer Service, Employment Services, Financial Services, Funeral Homes, Garbage Pickup, Graphic Design, Hair Care, Insurance, Landscaping, Newspapers, Office Supplies & Equipment, Pest Control, Pet Care, Photography, Printing, Tanning, Upholstery, Utilities, Web Development

Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services: H & R Block 323 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4197 www.HRBlock.com See our ad on page 62.

Neaves and Gillespie, PA 45 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7608 www.GillespieLawOffice.com

Issac Forester, CPA 4 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1676 See our ad on page 58.

Vannoy & Reeves, PLLC 112 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8740

Advertising & Marketing Blue Ridge Graphics 423-323-4303 www.BlueRidgeGraphics.com See our ad on page 64.

Goosedown Graphics 2125 Eastchester Dr. Suite 105 High Point, NC 27265 336-883-0234 www.Goosedown.com Imaging Specialists 115 Atwood St. Suite 400 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.ImagingSpecialists.net Maxwell Marketing PO Box 156 Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-363-2458

Audio Production: DSC Associates 94 High Ridge Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7901

Automotive Parts and Service: Alleghany Chevrolet 1549 US Hwy 21 S. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4949 www.AlleghanyChevrolet.com B&T Tire and Automotive 1035 N Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5411 CARQUEST of Alleghany 256 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5545

Mountain Endeavors 494 Chester Bar Rd. Milepost 232 BR Parkway 336-372-2433/5825 MountainEndeavors.com

City Body Shop 32 Jones St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4833 See our ad on page 62.

Sam's Club Marketing Dept.

930 Hanes Mall Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-765-3590 www.SamsClub.com

RDR of Alleghany, Inc. Diesel and gasoline vehicle service 754 Brown Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5180

The Alleghany News 20 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8999

Sparta Discount Tire 433 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8882

Attorneys:

Business Services:

Dan R. Murray, Attorney at Law 19 S. Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5681

Better Business Bureau of Northwest, NC 500 W. 5th St. Suite 202 Winston Salem, NC 27101-2728 800-777-8348 www.nwnc.bbb.org

Donna Shumate, Attorney At Law 83 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8922 Edmund I. Adams, Attorney and Law 58 S. Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5519 Heather R. Klein, Attorney at Law 451 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7799 See our ad on page 58.

Better Publishing, Inc. 4292 Hwy 197 N Green Mountain NC 28740 828-688-1800 www.TheGuideCD.com Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1525 www.BlueRidgeBDC.org

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Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Advertising and Marketing, Attorneys, Audio Production, Automotive Parts & Service, Business Services, Child Care, Cleaning Services, Computer Service, Employment Services, Financial Services, Funeral Homes, Garbage Pickup, Graphic Design, Hair Care, Insurance, Landscaping, Newspapers, Office Supplies & Equipment, Pest Control, Pet Care, Photography, Printing, Tanning, Upholstery, Utilities, Web Development

Business Services Continued:

Financial Services:

Dialogue Matters 563 Rector Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3032 www.DialogueMatters.org

AF Bank 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7990 www.afgrp.com See our ad on page 58.

Laurel Ridge Camp & Conference Center 124 Pendry Drive Laurel Springs, NC 28644 336-359-2951 www.LaurelRidge.org Select Staffing 947 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC 28621 336-526-3552 www.SelectStaffing.com See our ad on page 64.

The Reserves Network 1124 North Bridge St. Elkin, NC 28621 336-835-2559

Child Care:

AF Financial Group 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7990 www.afgrp.com See our ad on page 58.

AF Insurance Services 381 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7992 www.afgrp.com See our ad on page 58.

BB&T Bank 173 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4326 www.BBandT.com

Alleghany Partnership for Children 994 North Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2846

Carolina Farm Credit 282 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8587 www.CarolinaFarmCredit.com See our ad on page 62.

YMCA Camp Cheerio 1430 Camp Cheerio Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2604

First Charter National Bank 406 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5631 www.FirstCharter.com

Cleaning Services:

First Citizens Bank & Trust 621 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5651 www.FirstCitizens.com

Stewarts' Vacation & Rental Cleaning Service 124 Old Greene Rd. Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-3535 bstewart157@yahoo.com

Computer Service: Blue Ridge Business Development Center 115 Atwood Street Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1525 www.BlueRidgeBDC.org

Employment: Alleghany Job Link 115 Atwood St. Suite C Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4306 Select Staffing 947 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC 28621 336-526-3552 www.SelectStaffing.com See our ad on page 64.

The Reserves Network 1124 North Bridge St. Elkin, NC 28621 336-835-2559

Event Planning: Innovative Occasions 219 Cherry Lane Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2560 DeniseBrooks113@yahoo.com See our ad on page 59.

First Community Bank 57 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2265 www.FCBresource.com Grayson National Bank 98 S. Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2811 www.GraysonNationalBank.com See our ad on page 60.

State Employees Credit Union 381 South Main St. Suite 103 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7815 www.ncsecu.org

Funeral Homes: Grandview Memorial Funeral Home 789 Grandview Dr. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5621

Garbage Pickup: Alleghany Garbage Service 196 Atwood St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4413

Graphic Design: Blue Ridge Graphics 423-323-4303 See our ad on page 64 www.blueridgegraphics.com

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Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Advertising and Marketing, Attorneys, Audio Production, Automotive Parts & Service, Business Services, Child Care, Cleaning Services, Computer Service, Employment Services, Financial Services, Funeral Homes, Garbage Pickup, Graphic Design, Hair Care, Insurance, Landscaping, Newspapers, Office Supplies & Equipment, Pest Control, Pet Care, Photography, Printing, Tanning, Upholstery, Utilities, Web Development

Graphic Design Continued:

Pest Control:

Imaging Specialists 115 Atwood St., Suite 400 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.ImagingSpecialists.net

Quality Control 316 C St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-667-9607

Hair Care:

Pet Care:

Hair Gallery 21 1284 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6464

Hunters Ridge Boarding Kennels 520 New Haven Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2700 www.HuntersRidgeKennel.net

Insurance:

Photography:

Brady Insurance Agency 484 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8717 Brooke Business Insurance 13306 US Hwy 221 S Fleetwood, NC 28626 336-877-2614 See our ad on page 59.

CSForester Benefits Group 201 Tenth St. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-838-1670

EyesUp Photography 160 Barnes Airship Dr. Statesville, NC 28622 704-880-6486 Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.Sparta-NC.com/Presnells Studio Roxie 381 South Main St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.StudioRoxie.com

Printing:

Edwards, Crouse & Hodge Insurance 453 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8858 ECHIns@skybest.com

Creative Printers 4 North 6th Ave. West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-246-7746 www.cprinters.com See our ad on page 64.

Landscaping:

Interstate Graphics, Inc. 3208 Hanover Rd. Johnson City TN 37602 423-282-1511 www.igi4color.com See our ad on page 62.

Scott’s Nursery & Landscaping 565 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1626 See our ad on page 46.

Limousine Service: Innovative Occasions 219 Cherry Lane Rd. Glade Valley, NC 28627 336-363-2560 See our ad on page 59.

Newspapers: Alleghany News 20 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8999 www.AlleghanyNews.com The Declaration Gwynn Shopping Center Independence VA 24348 276-773-2222

Mountain Endeavors 494 Chester Bar Rd. Milepost 232 BR Parkway 336-372-2433/5825 MountainEndeavors.com Minor's Printing 643-N Greenway Rd. Boone, NC 28607 828-264-6366 www.MinorsPrinting.com Precision Printing 1302 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28675 828-265-0004 www.PrecisionPrintingGroup.com Presnell's Printing & Photography 1397 US Hwy 21 S Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5989 www.Sparta-NC.com/Presnells

Scissor Sharpening & Repair: Shear Perfection 2639 NC Hwy 18 North Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2744

Painting:

Tanning:

David Richards Painting 590 Blevins Hollow Rd. Piney Creek, NC 28663 336-359-8818 JDRPaint@aol.com

Studio Roxie 381 South Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-6544 www.StudioRoxie.com

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Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Advertising and Marketing, Attorneys, Audio Production, Automotive Parts & Service, Business Services, Child Care, Cleaning Services, Computer Service, Employment Services, Financial Services, Funeral Homes, Garbage Pickup, Graphic Design, Hair Care, Insurance, Landscaping, Newspapers, Office Supplies & Equipment, Pest Control, Pet Care, Photography, Printing, Tanning, Upholstery, Utilities, Web Development

Upholstery:

Well Drilling:

Sparta Upholstery 37 E. Doughton St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2733 www.SpartaUpholstery.com

Sharp's Well Drilling Company, Inc 1237 Bullhead Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-8644 See our ad on page 50.

Utilities:

Web Development:

Alleghany Cablevision, Inc 15 N. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5801

Blue Ridge Graphics See our ad on page 64.

423-323-4303 www.BlueRidgeGraphics.com

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Co. 1889 US Hwy. 21 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4646 See our ad on page 60.

Carolina West Wireless 199 Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 800-235-5007 www.CarolinaWest.com

Goosedown Graphics, Inc. 2125 Eastchester Dr. #105 High Point, NC 27265 336-883-0234 www.GooseDown.com Imaging Specialists 115 Atwood St., Suite 400 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3002 www.ImagingSpecialists.net

Home Town Oil & LP Gas, LLC 1154 Highway 18 South Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-7000 Skyline Telephone Membership Corp.

199 Grayson St. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1350 www.Skyline.org See our ad on page 64.

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