Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Spruce Forest Artisan Village
Spruce Forest Artisan Village
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Features local crafts in restored log buildings.
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klender
Columbus, OH8 contributions
Sep 2022
The area with the artisan cabins is walkable for senior citizens. The artisans open at the village are posted on a sign. I think the Pottery cabin and Fernwood Soap shop are always open. There is also a quilter, a weaver and iron works. There is a dinner with a gift shop that doesn't look very fancy but has decent food. I couldn't believe a grilled cheese on thick sliced homemade bread could taste so good!
This would be a nice place for a casual fall stroll.
If you like aromatherapy you have to stop into the Fernwood Soap shop!
This would be a nice place for a casual fall stroll.
If you like aromatherapy you have to stop into the Fernwood Soap shop!
Written October 11, 2022
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Prawet J
Washington DC, DC12,783 contributions
Oct 2020
I rated 3 stars because there is nothing there only a few shops and two restaurants. According to the information posted, the village has not recovered from the storm. However, if you are in the area visiting the Castleman River Bridge State Park, just walk across the bridge to the village to see nice structures and/or to enjoy yourself at the two restaurants.
Written November 9, 2020
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George K
Upper Saint Clair, PA5 contributions
Oct 2019
Not much to see. Mostly closed on a Saturday afternoon. Quaint but vacant. Shops were open. Potter was cjommunicative.
Written October 23, 2019
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Karen H
111 contributions
Aug 2019
Loved visiting Spruce Forest. The artisans are varied and interesting. Spent a long time talking to two of them and admiring their work. The little craft cottages are adorable. Enjoyed seeing the Yoder house. Someplace we love to take guests.
Written August 29, 2019
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Marirosev
Tacloban, Philippines297 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Beautiful rustic village where artists showcase and sometimes sell their masterpieces. The wooden centuries old cottages assigned to different crafts and art are so inviting because of their homey ambiance. I love the place.
Written February 17, 2018
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Thomas S
Midlothian, MD25 contributions
Oct 2015
Watch as a piece of wood is turned into a feather by the bird carving artisan. Watch the potter make clay artifacts. Watch the woman working the loom. Watch the lathe operator turn out pieces of art. And there's more. Soap and essential oils shop, other artisans, a pleasant spruce forest setting, historic buildings like the 1800s school house, the other gift shops, and then food and drink within a few steps.
Written October 11, 2015
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Ed A
Pittsburgh, PA24 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Many people traveling from Cumberland Maryland towards Kaisers Ridge and Rt. 40 have seen the billboard along Route 68 advertising The Penn Alps Restaurant but never stop there. This is a great place to enjoy some great inexpensive food, great atmosphere and after lunch or dinner enjoy the craft shop and visit the Spruce Forest and Artisan Village. Don't hesitate to get off Rt. 68 as it is not out of the way. Before you travel Rt. 68 again review the website at Pennalps.com
Written August 13, 2015
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Janlee49
Weston, WV23 contributions
May 2015 • Family
The Artisan village is located across the parking lot from Penn Alps Restaurant, which is a great restaurant. After you cross the parking lot and over a small covered bridge, you will see several small cabins, each spotlighting a different craft and crafter. There is the quilting, the weaver, the woodworker, the potterer, the sculpture and others. We love the quilting cabin, which features full size quilts, quilted wall hangings (we have 2 of them), even purses. All very reasonably priced. We also tend to patronize the soap maker quite a bit. He not only sells soap, but also air fresheners, and candles and creams. My husband found a shaving cream there that he really likes. The soap maker also has a display of jewelry by another crafter. I purchased a beautiful necklace she had made and met her and her 2 little boys, one of whom enjoyed showing me the jewelry and telling me what most of her jewelry was made from. What nicer experience could you have than to meet the people who actually hand made the items you are purchasing! One word of warning: not all of the crafters are open all of the time, but there are always some who are open. Go there if you get the chance! It is well worth it.
Written May 26, 2015
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JC0l
Proctorville, Ohio748 contributions
Nov 2014 • Business
for the most part it was closed for the season, but I walked through there and just enjoyed the aura of the place, like a step back in time
Written November 18, 2014
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MargaritaR451
Chesapeake, VA63 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
We enjoy our visit each year to see familiar faces and some new. You learn some history about the area and you get to see artisians at work. You can even do a little shopping for those hard to buy for family and friends. Nice place to be underneath the trees.
Written July 30, 2013
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