While spending several days on vacation in the area we stopped by Tamarack to enjoy some of the best arts and crafts West Virginia has to offer. We found extensive collections organized and grouped by medium in open and pristinely clean showrooms. We were particularly struck by some of the woodworking products; sleek, stylish, and expertly crafted. Even the display cases and counters were works of fine craftsmanship. During our Friday visit the half dozen craft studios visible from the showrooms were not in operation. All-in-all we window shopped for about two hours, learned some about local crafts, and bought a couple of gifts and souvenirs.
The conference rooms are very spacious w/good acoustics. Lunch was provided by Tamarack staff which was awesome.
Great place for lunch or dinner. Large menu friendly staff. Store has a variety of items - glass ware, wood products , wines and foods. Nice place to visit for a break on trip . Staff helpful.
So this location is actually better than most I've been to. Nice building, have an information center and lots of various shops. Building is in the form of a circle, making the space seem larger... not that its small, just makes it feel spacious.The concept in some of the "shops" is that you can see the craftsperson(s) working behind glass on various items (a glass shop, a basket shop, etc), each with their own specific workshop. Concept great, but we didn't see anyone working in any of them, which is the draw to begin with for me. Some had crafts-folks in them, but they weren't doing anything. Perhaps warm season is when this place "hops", but in winter was rather of a yawn.
Tamarack offers some amazing décor all made in WV. The items are displayed very well and there is something for everyone. Nice stop if traveling, the food is amazing.
I’m a local and visit Tamarack frequently. It’s a great place to see a lot of interesting items handmade from local artists. But hands down the main reason for my would be their food court. Whether you looking for a quick burger, hotdog and fries or a full course meal you won’t be disappointed.
This place is full of wonderful creations. If you like to window-shop, it's great. If you like to shop, and buy, it's great. Wood, sculpture, glass, clay, textile, clothing, audio, literary, jewelry, iron, kitchen, preserving, wine, wooden buckets, knives, furniture, toys, dolls, paintings, collages, mixed-media, ... and more. I love Tamarack and am so glad to see people can create such beautiful things, and have the potential for the whole world that passes by on I-64, near Beckley, WV, to appreciate it.
We may travel by Tamarack a few times each year and generally if we are not in a hurry we will stop and walk around a little. Tamarack is a West Virginia arts and crafts center that also host a restaurant from the famous Greenbrier Hotel. They have lots of nice gift items, many hand crafted and all made in West Virginia. There is also art, wine, books and other things of interest. Most items are rather expensive and I don't think they sell a lot of things there, but still very nice to look at and you might find something you just have to have. The food is varied and rather good, and about as fast as fast food. Nice dinning area and if you just want a nice cup of coffee they have a coffee bar.
Beautiful place. Love local art. Plenty to look at. Plan to stay several hours. Grounds make for a good picnic site. Only suggestion I would have is to have artists at work.
There are a lot of handmade items that are not seen that much anymore and there are unique gifts and great wines and foods as well. Nice atmosphere and a great way to break up your trip!