Welcome to ’Round the Mountain

See unique crafts handmade and homegrown in the blue mountains and green valleys of Southwest Virginia. Meet artisans whose creative vision reaches far beyond their studio or vineyard or gallery. Plan a trip along one of our 15 Artisan Trails, or begin your exploration at Heartwood, where you can buy juried crafts and find out more about the creative culture of Southwest Virginia.

'Round the Mountain, with offices at Heartwood in Abingdon, VA, serves as the hub for a network of more than 400 Southwest Virginia artisans and craftspeople. Our staff assists members to become better entrepreneurs, helps market their work and communicates the value of locally produced craft and food from our distinctive and authentic region.

Visit Heartwood, Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway. You'll find the work of RTM craftspeople whose pieces have been juried to be the best of the best.

Artisans & Crafts
with a Sense of Place

Interesting craftspeople
Search for artisans whose lives are as unique and carefully crafted as their work.

Crafts in many media
Find crafts in many media: true to tradition, or new and unique.

The best, grown at home
Farms, farmers markets, wineries, gardens and much more.

Distinctive and authentic
Explore 15 Artisan Trails, with studios, galleries, farms, wineries, dining opportunities and small inns.

 

Meet our Artisans

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Debbie Grim Yates
Todd Melesco
Penny Moseley
David and Suzanne Lawson
Deborah Partridge
Ellen Reynolds
Jeff Sebens
Ellen Shankin
Sue Shelor
Sharla Willis
Sue Woods
Darcy Meeker
Katie McLaughlin
Jeaneane McKinnon
Wayne Henderson
Tom Ilowiecki
Jim Ketron
Evelyn Lahman
Leslie Shelor
Nelson McConnell
Frank and Sharon Hall
Silvie Granatelli
Diane Flynt
Ian and Jo Lydia Craven
Bill Gable
John Gunther
West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery