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Offline Zuma

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House Mt. knap-in Info
« on: September 08, 2015, 09:31:35 pm »
October Knap-And-Camp at House Mountain

               
    Come join us the weekend of October 9,10,11,2015 for the second annual House Mountain Knap-And-Camp near Lexington, Va.

    As usual we'll be at the end of Bird Forest Road on the southern slopes of  House Mountain in Rockbridge County, Va. 500 acres of field and forest await you with views of both Alleghenies and Blue Ridge. Hardwood ridges surround us and rise to the twin crests of House Mountain. We have a big log barn out of the sun and rain and plenty of room.  Break rocks, swap tales, grow the flake pile. Shoot a bow, watch a hawk soar.

     We have well water on site, multiple camping sites,  porta-johns. Overnighters will want to bring  food, there is refrigeration on site. The barn always sleeps a few folks.  We have generously been provided this location by the owner and simply ask that guests treat the property as their own.

Standard advice to guests: no smoking inside the barn or house please, no illegal substances,pick up trash, dogs are OK if they are OK with other dogs and people.

        The location for the Knap-In is easily accessed from Interstate 64 in Rockbridge County, Va., and from the town of Lexington.   Directions from your map server should use the destination 1205 Bird Forest Road, Lexington, Virginia 24450. The actual Knap-In location is slightly downhill of 1205. Bird Forest Road is a cul-de-sac so you will find us.

From the west, travelling eastward on Interstate 64: get off at the Goshen Exit (#43)> left at end of exit ramp> down hill under bridges 1/2 mile>
turn right at Intersection onto 850/Old US 60 east> head toward Lexington on 850/Old Rt 60 east> drive over crest of North Mountain and under Interstate bridge (again) and drop down into Kerr's Creek Valley on Old Rt. 60.Three miles down the valley on 850/Old US 60, take the second state road on the right, Rt. 646 (Big Hill Rd).
There will be signs here for Collierstown Presbyterian Church and Lake
Robertson.Go up and over Big Hill, down the other side, go six miles altogether, and pass dumpsters on the right. 1/3 mile beyond those, pass an old green cinderblock store building on the right.
Just after the old store, bear left onto Turnpike Road (672)(careful at this intersection). Go up and over the crest of the ridge and drop down into Birdforest Valley.At the bottom of the hill, take a left onto Birdforest Road(644). Drive in three miles, and the Knap-In location will be on your left. Parking is in front of the barn.

From the east: Take the Kerr's Creek Exit off of I-64, left at end of ramp, go 1/2 mile to intersection with 850/Old Rt. 60.Take a right onto 850/Old Rt. 60 west, go several miles, pass the Kerrs Creek Fire House on right, pass Kerr's Creek Baptist Church on left. 1/2
mile beyond the church, take a left onto Rt. 646, Big Hill Road. Copy above direction from that point to complete.


Hope to see you there!

Pete Davis

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James P. Davis III
Blue Sky Rock Works, L.L.C.
Virginia Class "A" Contractor
289 Patterson Hollow Rd.
Lexington, VA. 24450
540-463-5293
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stonebuster@rockbridge.net
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Offline nclonghunter

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Re: House Mt. knap-in Info
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2015, 10:04:26 pm »
I'll bet the leaves changing colors will be great there..not sure when they peak. I will only be back a week from Colorado so I may be pushing my luck to leave for another weekend but who knows. Had a great time at the last one. Thanks for posting this Zuma.
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Offline Zuma

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Re: House Mt. knap-in Info
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2015, 10:00:03 am »
NC although there may be some yellow from the hickory's and
a little red from the maples, it will still be a little early for peak.
If you can't make it please send the elk burger. >:D
Zuma
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Offline Zuma

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Re: House Mt. knap-in Info
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2015, 11:53:25 am »
A very possible new addition to this event
will be Scott Silsby and his awesome hardstone
talents.
Here are a few pics of his work.
Zuma
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Offline Zuma

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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2015, 10:46:09 am »
more :)
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Offline Bone pile

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Re: House Mt. knap-in Info
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2015, 07:03:50 pm »
Tell Pete I say "Hey" love to be there
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