Meant to drop in this store many times before but it was never opened. But lucked out this time so…read morechecked it out. Upon entering there is this alcove of running water pond surrounded by healthy indoor plants some large, tall ones! Another door leads into the main area with all different things: fireplace bench, religious statues, paintings, jewelry, plates, tea cups, the list goes on and on. Some are reasonably priced. They didn't have rosaries which were my object of interest! Ladies there were busy talking to a couple who were from Chesapeake VA who were interested in selling their items; I wasn't even greeted until I was leaving.

This isn't your typical "antique mall". It's a much smaller collection of pieces mostly in the…read moreVictorian style. There's a decent collection of vintage jewelry and lots of vintage furniture and pottery/glassware. Prices are reasonable and the owner is very sweet. Give this place a stop if you happen to be in the historic Smithfield district.

Wow, I've always seen this place when in town but haven't actually made it down the street and…read morestepped inside. Today I did and I'm so glad. I spoke to the very friendly staff (who I believe are mostly volunteer) and they showed me the back rooms down the hallway toward the craft/class space where the resident artists have their spaces full of art or jewelry or crafts such as tie-dyed scarves, earrings, necklaces, canvas art and much more. One of the resident artists is named Stephanie Faleski and she is amazing - really - she does custom pet portraits but she's very talents and does lifelike artist renderings of anything. I was very impressed with her work. These resident artists, and others, come and teach and host classes in this space and there are lots of items available to purchase at any given time. The main entrance has two glass displays and they feature some local artist's work and sell them. They have a website and brochure listing upcoming events and classes. This is awesome! I love that Smithfield has such an active artist/craft community.

Fantastic experience! My 13 year old son said, "Wow" right after we left. He loves history…read more Very knowledgeable and friendly staff! They have a scavenger hunt for the kids to get them engaged. Really smart. This is our second visit. $2 for adults and kids under 18 are free. You get to see the worlds oldest ham and peanut! Definitely a must visit. Check them out!

uhm got to be the best darn museum iv ever been to, I LOVE THE HAM, this was originally a school…read moreproject on where I wanted to go for vacation and I accidentally looked up fun facts about virginia insted of fun facts about Barcelona (don't ask idk how I misspelled that) and the ham poped up, and what used to be a stupid joke turned into me actually getting to see the ham! and Iv got to say I did talk about it a lot and my parents wanted to go to the beach for vacation so we chose Virginia Beach! (We do live like 18 hours away) so due to my lack of spelling , and brain cells I proud to say iv seen the oldest ham in the world! (and peanut)

I've been coming to SummerWind Winery for over three years and am proud to be a wine club member…read more What keeps me coming back isn't just the wine (although the Verdant is my absolute favorite!)--it's the people. The owners are incredibly involved and take the time to get to know their guests. They're welcoming, laid-back, and the kind of people you can laugh and joke around with. Over the years, I've gotten to know many of the regulars by name, and SummerWind truly feels more like a community than a winery. My girlfriends and I never miss bingo night. We love the atmosphere, the people, and spending the evening enjoying great food and wine together. The prizes are fun too--if you're lucky enough to win! Whether it's a glass of wine, food, or the infamous carafe of sangria, it always adds to the excitement. The food is excellent, especially the fig and goat cheese board. They also offer seasonal menu items that are always worth trying, which keeps every visit interesting. If you're looking for amazing wine, delicious food, fun events, and genuinely wonderful people, SummerWind Winery is a place you'll want to visit again and again. It's one of those rare places where you feel welcomed the moment you walk in and leave looking forward to your next visit. Cheers to the SummerWind family!

Absolutely loved this place!!!! I will definitely go back and have already told several friends. It…read morewas only an hour drive from Virginia Beach. Or less. Tables in and outside. The AC felt great. The staff was so friendly and helpful. We sat outside because we thought we might be too loud inside. The tables do have umbrellas for shade. Water is easily accessible. I was surprised at the wines. I normally am not a fan of a lot of VA wines but these were good. I even bought a bottle. The food....outstanding!!! We got the Little Italy board which was plenty for the 4 of us. And also the Pistachio, Honey and Fig Goat Cheese board. Delicious!! And I got some ideas for my next board. They even have options for those non wine drinkers like Sly Clyde Cider. Love that it is local. They have a Wine Club and I got the info but I wish I lived closer. Prices were what you would expect to pay at a winery. But definitely worth it for the experience. Check them out.....great day trip from Virginia Beach or Norfolk.

We had a traditional caricature artist at our wedding, and he was a huge hit! Our guests couldn't…read morestop talking about him. I remember watching caricature artists at festivals as a kid, so having one at our wedding was such a fun touch. He was professional, respectful, had great communication, and his work is absolutely incredible. I highly recommend him for any event!

From the owner: For 25+ years I have worked for a variety of events such as wedding receptions, birthday and…read moregraduation parties, holiday and corporate events, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvahs, trade shows, media events, grand openings, family reunions, picnics and many other gatherings to entertain guest. Your attendees will be entertained while at the same time taking home a fun party favor drawn by me to remember your event forever. It's pure magic and live entertainment to watch me as I draw your guest and can take only 5 minutes or less depending on which package you select. Your guests will smile and remember your event every time they look at their caricature with the name of the event and date preprinted on each caricature (optional extra charge). I can offer your event traditional hand-drawn caricatures in black and white and color on 8.5"x11" or 11"x14" white paper and provide plastic sleeves for carrying the art. Some clients may be interested in digital caricatures which are created on my iPad or Mac computer with a large 32" monitor for guest to watch as the digital art is printed out on 4"x6" glossy photo paper. Digital caricatures can also be emailed and placed online so that your guests can download the art later or use it on social media.