Cultural gem and headquarters of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, showcasing traditional and contemporary Appalachian craft. Features three galleries, a craft shop, a library, and daily demonstrations.# Why Go🎨 See diverse traditional & contemporary crafts🛠️ Daily craft demonstrations March-December🛍️ Shop unique artisan-made items at Allanstand Craft Shop, America's oldest craft store🖼️ Explore three galleries with diverse collections including woodworking, jewelry, quilts📚 Explore a vast craft library# Why Avoid⚠️ GPS may route to private entrance; use Blue Ridge Parkway access# Cost💰 Free admission.# Hours🕒 Jan-Mar: 9 AM-5 PM; Apr-Dec: 9 AM-6 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.# Getting There🅿️ Free parking available.🗺️ Enter via Blue Ridge Parkway, not Riceville Road, to avoid private service entrance.📍 Located at milepost 382 on Blue Ridge Parkway.🚶 Access Mountains-to-Sea Trail from parking area.♿ Wheelchair Accessible 1/4-mile trail available from parking area.