America in Bloom – 2019 America in Bloom Benefit Auction
Auction Ends: Oct 12, 2019 09:00 PM EDT

Travel

Discover the Charm of Historic Lewisburg, West Virginia

Item Number
3
Estimated Value
700 USD
Sold
450 USD to am80fd3fe
Number of Bids
2  -  Bid History

Item Description

AIB community Lewisburg, West Virginia has been recognized as one of the “Coolest Small Town in America.” With history that dates back to native Shawnees and early American settlers, Lewisburg has many historic homes and buildings.  In recent years, there has been great interest in adding beauty and charm to Lewisburg with flowering hanging baskets, mini parks and model farms. AIB President and former Mayor John Manchester invites you to visit. 

Enjoy a two-night, midweek stay at the historic General Lewis Inn just a 5-minute walk to downtown Lewisburg, an award winning AIB community. You will receive a gift certificate for dinner at the Stardust Cafe that specializes in organic farm-to-table cuisine. This dinner is for 2 people for a 3-course meal. There is no expiration date on the hotel package, but blackout dates apply during the State Fair week of August 13-22, 2020. 

You and your guest will be treated to a personal tour of Lewisburg with former Mayor John Manchester.  And great American plantsman Barry Glick will give you a tour of his nursery Sunshine Farm and Gardens just 45 minutes away - and he will load up your vehicle with $100 worth of plants. Sunshine Farm and Gardens is famous for hellebores and its collection of native American plants. 

 

Item Special Note

Here's a short video about the cool food scene in Lewisburg: https://youtu.be/4-Erw_sUkHI