In a cooperative project with Narrows Now Community Coalition, the Town of Narrows, and High School, students in the Narrows High School wood shop class adapted the NNCC sketch to a sustainable and secure design. The officially named Mill Pond, better known as the Duck Pond, seemed perfect for placement of the logically nick-named LOVEduck.To access the LOVEDuck in downtown Narrows, there is a gravel pull off spot near the gazebo at the Duck Pond....
With letters made entirely of aircraft grade aluminum, the Patrick County Love Sign measures nine feet in height, 16 feet in length, and is located on an 18-foot concrete pad with steps and an observation deck. The sign overlooks Dehart Park and can be accessed from the parking lot of the Patrick County branch of the Blue Ridge Regional Library. The sign incorporates the county logo with the sweeping lines of Bull Mountain over top...
The story begins during the 2017 Giles Summer Feeding Program. The story continues through the 2017-2018 school year. The story has made its permanent mark on the landscape of Giles County.But what makes this ‘LOVE’ so special? This public art installation features over 3,500 rocks, from Giles County, painted by almost every child age 4 through 12 in public, private, and home school. This ambitious project is a joint effort between the Giles County Public...
Unique pieces of sterling jewerly incorporating other metals and locally found quartz. Other handmade items in the shop include, fiber, wood, and crafts. Call for a visit or to make a reservation....
The sign truly embodies what we are.As an herb farm specializing in Lavender the L is fields of blooming Lavender.The O, a wagon wheel filled with herbs, represents the first wagon wheel herb garden the owner had in high school which is when her love for herbs began.The V represents an old piece of barn wood from her grandfather's farm which includes old garden implements, he used and they still use to harvest on the farm.The...
Big Walker Lookout is beginning their 75th year in business, with their LOVEwork celebrating the beautiful mountain and forest views, hiking and biking trails, handmade crafts and Old Time Music that originated in this area. The L highlights the musical side of Southwest Virginia, the Crooked Road and Big Walker Lookout concerts on weekends all summer long. The O indicates the circle of community and the handmade crafts of the area with the V representing books of...
Our LOVEwork is made with hand-hewn oak log timbers reclaimed from the RJ Reynolds Homestead area in Patrick County, Virginia. It is believed that the trees were growing in the late 16th century and harvested in the early 17th century. The timber buildings were originally constructed in 1840's and reclaimed in 2010. Many thanks go to Griffith Lumber and Streamline Timberframe for their help with this project. The LOVEwork design is chinked logs with an...
This unique LOVEwork features a metal sculpture of Buffalo Mountain with a hanging zipline rider. The LOVE letters sit atop the mountain, with the 'O' as the zipliner’s carabiner.Visitors are encouraged to take photos with the LOVEworks and share with loved ones on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers or on Twitter with the special hashtag #LOVEVA. A complete list of the LOVEwork locations is at www.Virginia.org/LOVE....
This LOVEwork sign was handmade by Floyd County resident, Bill St. Pierre, a nationally known woodworker who has been featured on many television programs in recent years. The sign is constructed of reclaimed barn timbers giving it a vintage look that fits in well its setting. Visitors are encouraged to take photos with the LOVEworks and share with loved ones on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers or on Twitter with the special hashtags #LOVEVA. A complete list of...
Located on the bank of Laurel Creek, the LOVE – combined with a serene waterfall view – creates the perfect backdrop for a photo (or a glass of wine!) on the deck of this historic hotel and restaurant. The LOVE is also visible from the event lawn, making it a beautiful complement to wedding and event photographs. The deck is accessible to the public even when the restaurant is closed, so be sure to drop...
