Bath County Chamber of Commerce

06/10/2026

As we head into the busy summer season, our Chamber office will be operating with limited office hours over the next few months due to board member travel schedules and summer commitments.

While our physical office hours may vary, please know that we remain available and engaged. Our phone, email, and Facebook messages will be closely monitored, and we're always happy to assist our members and community.

We're also looking forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming Lunch & Learn on June 30 at 11:30 a.m. at The Hub. It's a great opportunity to connect, learn, and network with fellow business and community leaders.

Thank you for your continued support, and we wish everyone a successful and enjoyable summer!

05/28/2026

Join us this Friday for a patriotic kids' craft! Children are invited to create paper eagles with the help of Center volunteers. Celebrate the first Friday in the Forge of the year and VA 250 May 29, 6-9 pm!

05/28/2026

🎬 Exciting News from the Chamber! 🎬

The Chamber office will be closed tomorrow, Friday the 29th, as our Executive Director will be out filming with Basic Focus Films, LLC — one of our newest Chamber members!

We’re proud to support local creatives and businesses that are bringing exciting projects and opportunities to our community. We’re thrilled to welcome Basic Focus Films, LLC to the Chamber and look forward to seeing all the amazing work they do alongside several other local partners involved in this production.

And here’s the fun part… your very own Chamber Executive Director will even be making an appearance in the movie! 🎥✨

How cool is that? Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes updates!

05/28/2026

Strong economies don’t happen by chance. They are built through collaboration, strategy and the long-term work of economic development.

05/28/2026

Packaging gift soaps for the Lavender Festival June 6 here on the farm! Did you know we have 25 vendors, music and North Mountain Barbecue, LLC will be here to serve us all the best barbecue! Mark your calendar 10-4!

05/27/2026

Make your own sketchbook from scratch! 📓✂️ This hands-on workshop brings together the craft of bookbinding and the joy of creative exploration — you’ll learn to construct a sketchbook by hand while doing exercises designed to spark new ideas and get those creative juices flowing. You’ll leave with a beautiful handmade sketchbook and fresh inspiration to take back to your workspace.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 The BEAR, Hot Springs
🎟 $25 per person (all materials included) | Limited to 15 | Preregistration required
👤 Ages 11+ | Ages 16 and under should have an adult present
👉 Get your ticket — link in bio! bathcountyarts.org/events
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05/27/2026

Rain or shine, we welcome you in for retail therapy! After all, it’s always sunny inside (and dry!) ☀️

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Join us as we celebrate National Preservation Month.
We’re taking time to highlight the places throughout Bath County that help tell the story of our community—its history, resilience, and evolution through generations. From schools and churches to homes and public spaces, these landmarks connect us to the people and moments that shaped the region we know today.

Next: The Yard
VLR Listing Date | 09/06/2006
NRHP Listing Date | 02/13/2007

The Yard was the home of the Ingalls family, who developed The Homestead resort and the Hot Springs area of Bath County into a world-renowned resort through their leadership of the Virginia Hot Springs Company.

The extension of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to the area in the 1890s made travel to The Homestead available for more people. The company capitalized on this influx of visitors by selling lots for summer cottages near the resort.

The Yard, built in 1925, is a Tudor Revival house that represents this new period of affluence in Bath County, and also represents a break from the traditional Virginia resort architecture. Designed by C.W. Short, Jr. of the prominent Cincinnati architectural firm of Matthews and Denison, the house and its style, often associated with genteel country living, were masterfully adapted to suit the informal sporting lifestyle of the owners as well as the climate of Bath County.

The Yard also retains original gateposts at the entrance, a foxhound kennel, and a chauffeur’s shed.

Thanks for including this location on your site!
📸 Beth Scripps | 2016