The Sheila Robinette Home 

1102 Jefferson Street, Lewisburg, WV

This distinctive Colonial Revival–style residence spans two and one-half stories and features six bedrooms. It was featured in the 2023 Cottage Journal Holiday Home edition. While true to its architectural style, the home includes a spacious, newly created bathroom overlooking the formal gardens, complete with a copper tub and bright apothecary cabinet. Seven original fireplaces remain in use.

A highlight of the décor is an extensive Greenbrier Resort collection of Dorothy Draper and Carleton Varney fabrics and chinaware. The interior’s vibrant color palette was influenced by these esteemed decorators. A Beverly Hills Hotel (c. 1948)–themed carriage house offers a spectacular view of the outdoor swimming pool. The backyard landscaping showcases a parterre with geometric boxwood hedges, all guarded by a life-sized replica statue of Michelangelo’s David.

Hillcrest  

118 Rowan Road, White Sulphur Springs, WV

The stately 1895 residence is aptly named due to its vantage point, with panoramic views of the village below and its former farm. The home was built for A.E. Huddleston—the village’s first mayor, proprietor of the White Sulphur Supply Co., and a state legislator. It was designed for his large family with six bedrooms and one bathroom.

The Inman family has lovingly renovated “Hilly” to its former glory, now featuring four bedrooms and three and a half baths. The grandeur of the sweeping staircase and restored woodwork is enhanced by a modern gourmet kitchen, while the views from the large windows and wraparound porch have provided unending pleasure through the years.

A highlight of the visit will be a representative from the WV Nursery and Landscaping Association on hand to discuss the landscape design and greenery used to enhance the historic home. This is a unique opportunity to garner inspiration for your own home.

Heritage House  

143 Big Draft Rd, White Sulphur Springs, WV

Heritage House captures the charm of the early 1900s with beautiful antiques, period woodwork, built-ins, fireplaces, and a functional vintage bathtub. An attractive, open marble-quartz kitchen blends with the original features to make this a very inviting home.

It was named Heritage because it was first built by Benjamin Franklin Dixon as a farmstead with vegetable and formal gardens. As the years went by, it was home to other distinguished families of the village. While the original sustainable gardens are gone, the property now offers a relaxing outdoor space and is adjacent to Howard’s Creek. Aaron Wood is the current owner and welcomes guests through Airbnb.

Toney/Francis Gardens of the Bloomin Acre  

609 Lafayette St., Lewisburg, WV

Enchanting gardens greet visitors and draw them to stroll down paths and take in vignettes of outdoor beauty. Trellised arches draped in colorful blossoms blend with groupings of peonies, while other perennials and annuals surround Shona sculptures and metal art. Exquisitely manicured boxwoods and shrubs frame many garden areas. Natural rock outcroppings and vegetable gardens showcase the early 1950s home. A 75-year-old Kousa dogwood proudly crowns the lawn. Wonderful art by local and international artists awaits to delight within the mid-century home.

Leland Gardens and Weaving Studio

122 Smithover Lane Lewisburg, WV

The 1748 wormy chestnut, hand-hewn log home was built by Henry Lipps. The cabin was enlarged for family living. Today, it is adorned with lovely gardens designed for the pastoral setting. Enjoy sitting under the 100-foot walnut trees or in the shade of the porch to view grazing horses among daylilies, wisteria, peonies, echinacea, and other captivating plantings. The Leland weaving studio will also be a highlight of the visit to this historic property.