About Summers County, WV

Jeff Diehl, a well-known potter, lives in Summers County, in a small area called Meadow Bridge, WV.   In 1980, Diehl and his wife, Donna, established Lockbridge Pottery by turning an abandoned country schoolhouse into a ceramic studio and home. Neighbors who had attended the school as children helped the Diehls remodel the beloved building. 'We have great neighbors,' says Diehl. 'They all went to school here. They have been invested in the care of the property and interested in our lives since we moved in.' Jeff says that Donna and their two sons, Erik and Andrew, help with the pottery. 

In his more than 20-year career as a full-time potter, Diehl has developed both a thriving studio and a lifestyle as beautiful, unique, and functional as his pottery.  

 

 

Jeff says "I was born with clay in my blood.  My grandfather was a potter in New Jersey making mostly earthenware flower pots. He had clay shards everywhere which I quickly adopted as my own.  My great grandfather was also a potter in Germany. His pottery was about an hour from where I studied there.  I never really considered doing anything else but making pots.  Most of my pots are functional, though I occasionally explore the non-funtional realm. I want my pots to be appealing to your hand, heart, and eye.  I strive for beauty in function."

Location for the Lockbridge Pottery

1274 Lockbridge Road
Meadow Bridge West Virginia 25976 USA
304-484-7150
jeff@lockbridgepottery.com

 

I've heard about Jeff Diehl's pottery since moving to Lewisburg in 2006.  Some of my friends have purchased his pottery.  As seen below, my friend has this one-of-a-kind, fish fossil table base...this is such an awesome piece!

 

I also liked the below platters.  One on the left is a fun serving platter; and  the platter on right can be used in the oven.

 

 

My friend suggested we drive to the Lockbridge Pottery and meet Jeff and see his studio. It was a beautiful day and we were lucky that Jeff was in his studio and welcomed us.  He took time to talk with me about his pottery and I had the opportunity to take photos of his work.  The below items are just a few that he has made for his home.  The table base below are elephant legs he made for a beautiful table top a friend made for him; the second is the counter top and back splash he made for his kitchen.  Unusual, unique, and amazing!

 

Location for the Lockbridge Pottery

1274 Lockbridge Road
Meadow Bridge West Virginia 25976
304-484-7150
jeff@lockbridgepottery.com

 

 

 

Of course, I just had to buy a piece of pottery before leaving.  My purchase was this Shino Vase with Apple Ash 9"x4"x2".  At $48, I thought it was a great price for this beautiful piece of pottery. 

 

 

My next purchase will be a chip n' dip bowl.  The dip goes in the top, and chips are in the middle ... I love this design where you reach into the bowl for the chips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out some more of Jeff Diehl's pottery in the below video:

 

 

 

 

Check out the magic and fill up your sleigh.

Attend the Lockbridge Pottery’s Thanksgiving Show,

Saturday Before - Saturday After Thanksgiving

 

Saturday, November 19 and Saturday, November 26

at the

 

Beckley Women’s Club

202 Park Avenue, Beckley, WV

 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Jeff's show special is a corked wood fired bottle for $48.
Bring some friends and house-trained relatives along!

See below map for directions to Beckley Women's Club

 

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West Virginia is full of things to see and visit. The Graham House is located just outside of Pence Springs West Virginia. It is in the little community of Lowell on the banks of the Greenbrier River. The home is on the National Register of Historical Places and is said to be one of the oldest log homes still on the original foundation in West Virginia.

The home was built by Colonel Graham in 1770 to 1772, it has served as a fortress for early settlers. In 1777 the Shawnee Indians attacked in early spring. In that attack the Colonel Graham's ten year old son and a close family friend were killed. Colonel Graham's seven year old daughter was taken captive. Colonel Graham spent the next eight years looking for his daughter. He found her after many years of searching in Kentucky, currently near Maysville. He traded blankets and other items to the Indians to get his daughter back from the Indian. Some stories say he turned the shoes of the horses around to confuse the Indians and keep them from following them back to the property.

The Graham House is being preserved by the Graham House Preservation Society. They are trying to make the property are authentic as possible. While maintaining the property and keeping the property accessible to the public. The home can be toured for $2.00 per adult and $.50 for children. They also offer tours for groups by appointment. And can also offer the dining facility for groups, parties, weddings or family reunions. The times for the home are Memorial Day to Labor Day Saturday 11:00 to 5:00/ Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. weekends only.

If you're a big log cabin buff, like me. It is so worth the trip to visit this great log home which is over 200 years old. You can really get a feeling of just how hard things were before power tools and electricity. And you can appreciate just how things were done and the quality of true craftsman ship. If you're planning a family reunion or a spring wedding next year. Take a closer look at the Graham House, Log cabin it may be exactly what you have been searching for your next event.

Don't forget to ask about the Chirstmas Holiday Event!

The Graham House Preservation Society

P.O. Box 218

Pence Springs, WV 24962

Phone: 304-466-3334

Phone: 304-446-3321

If you are looking for something different for your garden or landscape? A short ride to Summers County may be the fix for that ultimate plant shopping experience. Groundworks Nursery is a great little place to shop and explore. The location on the Greenbrier River banks is a perfect setting. Seeing the plants in all their splendor is truly breath taking. You can find a full array of plants, shrubs and trees for sale to fit your every need. They offer a great variety of plants from annuals to perennials to their customers. The Nursery has a great array of items that add character to the setting. From old plows and gardening tools to even recycled tire planters and even a toilet! Pay close attention to the floor inside the building where you check out, it is original for sure.

Walking around the grounds you get a true feel for the outdoors and gardening . The plants that are part of the property are absolutely beautiful. The many colors and styles and looks that can be achieved are amazing. I personally brought a couple of my clients to purchase a hard to find item while showing them property in the area. When we stopped I told them they were in for a real treat and when we left they said "we will certainly be back!".

If you looking for that perfect plant or shrub, don't forget the Groundworks Nursery. They may have exactly what you have been looking for! It is a great drive and you can explore the great Hinton area and all it has to offer. Don't miss the Bluestone Dam, Bluestone Lake, and don't forget the Sandstone falls and New River George National River! With great places to eat like the local Dairy Queen, you can sit in comfort and look right on the river!

For more information on Summers County click on the link below..

http://www.sumnercvb.com/