FLOYD, Va. (WFXR) – Villa Appalachia has announced it is partnering with the Blue Ridge Parkway to contribute to the restoration of the Mabry Mill.
According to officials, the Villa will be donating 10% of all revenue from Saturday, August 9, to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. They will also be accepting cash or check donations.
The Villa stated checks should be made payable to: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, with “Mabry Mill VA” in the memo. You can drop those off at the Villa or mail directly to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, 717 S. Marshall St, Suite 105B, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Most photographed area of the Blue Ridge Parkway reopens
The historic Mabry Mill has been a popular spot for families and friends to pose for scenic photographs, capturing a special moment during their visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway, according to officials. Visitors are at risk of losing access to this beloved destination and the stories it conveys about early 20th-century life. The mill’s shake roof is complete thanks to donor support, but the circa-1910 structure needs much more maintenance to survive…