On Saturday, June 9th, the 36th Lewisburg Home and Garden Tour will feature three homes and one garden in Lewisburg, WV and two homes in White Sulphur Springs, WV. You may begin the tour at any home from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with complimentary tea and cookies at The General Lewis from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets are $25 and available in advance from the Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the North House Museum, The General Lewis and from area garden club members. Tickets will also be available the day of the tour at all featured homes. All proceeds will be used for civic projects by Bluebell Garden Club, Greenbrier Gardeners, Lewisburg House & Garden Club, Old White Garden Club and Savannah Garden Club.
The home of Danny and Terry Baker was custom designed by the owners in 2016. The design was influenced by the narrow, single homes of Charleston, SC. It is situated beautifully on a long narrow lot in downtown Lewisburg. Like the narrow homes of Charleston, SC it too has a street facing door that creates a private front porch before entering the 2nd front door to the smartly planned interior. 
The Garden of Tom and Sissy Isaacs on East Washington St. is an enchanting urban retreat. It also holds historic significance as it was involved in the Battle of Lewisburg. The Isaacs are pleased to host author Rick Armstrong of Bath County, Va. who has written a book about the battle. Armstrong will join visitors in the garden for the day to discuss the battle. Books will be available for sale and water or other cold refreshment will be offered. 
Augusta on the Great Levels, home of Pat and Jeri Via is a federal style home built in 1835. The home is situated in downtown Lewisburg on a lot that was formally part of a 1700’s land grant known as the “Great Levels”. The Via family fondly named the home after the origination of the northern boundary of Greenbrier County in 1777 from the eastern and western divides of where the Augusta and Botetourt waters cross the same, and from the birth month of their twin boys. The home features an impressive foyer with original handcrafted staircase, high ceilings, fireplaces, and updates to accommodate a growing modern family. 
Maison Marcel, owned by Arthur Forgette and Deborah Harris who are also the owners of the thriving Lewisburg restaurant, The French Goat, have opened the gracious residence as a bed and breakfast and for special events. The colonial style home is surrounded by massive boxwoods and located on the Eastern approach to Lewisburg on Washington St/ Rt 60. Former owners, retained Carlton Varney, renowned decorator for The Greenbrier to redesign the interior. Dramatic carpets, wallpapers, a historical mural and a gourmet kitchen are sure to inspire. This home was featured along with other Lewisburg points of interest in the January 2018 issue of Vogue. 
The “Bunch” House, home of Jim and Sherre Bunch within the Howard’s Creek Neighborhood of The Greenbrier Sporting Club, underwent major renovation in 2016 wtih Bitsy Schwabe of Kuykendall Interiors setting out to introduce new energy, refined elegance and a bit of Southern charm. The classic cottage front porch is timeless and perfect to welcome guests into a sophisticated living space where each room celebrates its own design personality with vibrant colors and exquisite furnishing. The house showcases lots of custom designed enhancements, state of the art appliances, stone terrace with fire pit and a detached carriage house with guest suite and three car garage.
Camp Penny, home of Penny Fiorunate, was once known c. 1925 until integration as the Bethune School for the African American children of White Sulphur Springs. It is the school that Katherine Coleman Johnson (Hidden Figures) attended as a child. Although this former school has been configured into an eclectic, art-filled cottage home, reminders of the past can still be seen. A former student will be one of the docents. 
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