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Other notable activities nearby: Pick-up bagel sandwiches
and drive the short distance to Carvin's Cove for a picnic
lunch. DeGeorgis reports seeing photos of his bagels on the
Appalachian Trail too (look for the Hay Rock trailhead in
Daleville). On Saturdays, peruse local produce and artisan goods
at the Botetourt Farmers Market at the Daleville Town Center.
Other spots for shopping local include Ikenberry Orchards for
fresh fruit, preserves and sweet treats, and Bryant Orchards Farm
Market for homemade pies and charcuterie boxes.
Draper Blooms
Tea Garden & Thee
Draper Village
The Draper Tea Room and Garden is a draw all its own. (Hat
tip to Genya Kalinina, who runs the popular Instagram account
Best of Roanoke, for putting this on our radar.) The tearoom
exudes an enchanted-fairy-garden-meets-Alice-in-Wonderland
vibe, bright and airy with touches of lush greenery, beautiful
flowers, and place settings with proper china. There's also a
lovely outdoor deck, where there's an Instagram-ready flowerand-vines
wrapped swing to pose on. Book afternoon tea for a
quintessential English tea service, complete with tea sandwiches
(cucumber of course, plus pimento cheese and Draper's locally
famous chicken salad on a mini croissant), tender scones with
clotted cream and jam, and fruit, all arranged on tiered serving
platters. Kids' platters include fresh fruit and sandwich fillings
such as Nutella and marshmallow fluff. For more of a lunch
spread, opt for high tea which also includes charcuterie and
soup. If you've got a serious sweet tooth, consider booking the
dessert tea, replete with miniature desserts and vanilla scones.
You could also make a day of it at Thee Draper Village, a
collection of shops, restaurants and events spaces formerly known
as Draper Mercantile & Trading Company. 'Village' feels like a
more apt descriptor-by the end of your visit, you'll wish you
lived in Draper. Kick off your day at the Village Coffee Shoppe
with a lavender vanilla latte wreathed with whipped cream and
adorned with edible flowers. Rent bikes from The Junction across
the street and pedal down the street to ride along the historic New
River Trail. Breakfast and lunch are served at the coffee shop all
day, so you can refuel with an egg sandwich or a pimento-cheesetopped
burger. " Homestyle Sundays " include a buttermilk fried
chicken plate and rotating specials, like meatloaf or seasonal pasta.
Mosey over to the Marketplace, where you can pick up edible
souvenirs like local apple butter, pepper jelly and sourdough, or
snag homemade fudge from the Blue Ridge Fudge Lady. Continue
your shopping spree at Curious Quill (next door to the tea garden),
chock-full of the kind of quirky finds that make the best gifts (or
to treat yourself), including eclectic earrings, leather journals and
felted hats from a local maker who has worked with Lady GaGa.
Other notable activities nearby: Visit local wineries Spinning
Jenny's Winery and Iron Heart Winery, take in the breathtaking
waterfall at Foster Falls or get a scenic view from Draper
Mountain Overlook. If you fancy staying the night, rent one
of New River Retreat's cabin rentals, either on the New River
Trail, ideal for hiking and biking, or waterfront cabins with
views of the New River or Claytor Lake.
The Pie Shoppe
Meanwhile, Virginia and her husband, Erryn Barkett, bought the
When Fincastle folks started wondering, 'where are the pies?' Virginia
Barkett felt a call to action to bring back The Pie Lady's pies. She had
been friends with the original Pie Lady, Lisa Helmick, who earned a
loyal following in Fincastle for both her sweet and savory pies. When
she moved away, she sold the business to Cindy Bailey, who ran the
business for a short spell.
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old pharmacy building in downtown Fincastle. The Barketts fixed it up
and opened the Fincastle Café in 2019, with the intention of leasing
the vacant pharmacy space next door. But Virginia kept thinking
about those pies. She contacted the Baileys to purchase the Pie Lady's
equipment and recipes.
Fittingly, Virginia signed the papers to buy the business on Pi Day
in 2019. Bailey hosted a " pie school " to teach Virginia and her son,
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