So now I find myself house/pet sitting in rural Bluefield, WV. All I can say is that it has been an experience. I have been sitting for: 1 dog, 3 cats, 1 bearded dragon, 35 ducks, and 12 chickens! Mom has helped me getting all the birds into their coops in the evenings and IContinue reading “Farmer Christi in WV”
Author Archives: Christi Iffergan
Mattie’s Place
If you are looking for a beautiful setting to enjoy the mountains and have a good meal, look no further than Mattie’s Place in Burke’s Garden, VA. Mattie’s is located over the mountains and in the valley in Virginia. If you want the look and feel of Pennsylvania Amish Country, look no more. Mattie’s wasContinue reading “Mattie’s Place”
Historic Bramwell, WV
We toured downtown Bramwell and all of the beautiful homes on Millionaires Row. Trivia: In the 1800s, there were more millionaires in Bramwell, WV per capita than any other place in America.
Crab Orchard Museum
I learned so much about early life in Tazewell County, VA at the museum. I lived here for many years and still discovered a lot of things. The area saw a lot of farming and coal mining over the years. The museum just opened the Corn Maze for the fall and it is in theContinue reading “Crab Orchard Museum”
East River Mountain
East River Mountain is one of two local mountains that have tunnels running through them. I grew up driving through those tunnels regularly, but the drive up the curvy mountain is worth the trip for the beautiful view of Bluefield, WV.
Water from the Mountain
Mom and I drove to Mayberry, WV to get a cold drink of fresh mountain water. Just stop by the side of the road and fill up your water bottle. It was such a good day and brought back so many good memories.
Pinnacle Rock State Park, WV
I arrived in Virginia and am now visiting with my mom. Today we took a drive and explored the area. We went to Pinnacle Rock State Park in Bramwell, WV and hiked to top of the lookout. It was a beautiful day and we had perfect weather in the 70s.
Pretty Place
Fred W. Symmes Chapel
