ABOUT LONE WILLOW FARM

The farmhouse was built approximately 1890-91.  This picture must be soon after the house was completed or perhaps still under construction.  At some point between this time and 1916, when there was a roof fire, a single story section was added on to the back of the house. The louvered section above the front door goes a little ways towards explaining why the house currently has a door off the porch roof.

The house was the site of the Lone Willow Post Office from about 1925 until it closed in 1936.  A report in the Roane County Reporter on 8/11/36 reports that " a beautiful weeping willow stood by the residence for many years from which the post office took it's name.  The willow tree was blown down last year."  Prior to this time, it seems the area was referred to as Leo and prior to that, Pratt.

The farm remained in the family although during the middle years of the past century was occupied by renters. The photo to the right was taken in the early 1950's while still an active farm. For the next 25 years the forest moved back across the once cleared pastures.  In the mid 70's our family moved back to the farm and began some small-scale farming that eventually evolved into the perennial nursery operation you are presently enjoying.  The farm sits about 6 miles outside of Spencer - the county seat of Roane County - and is truly a wonderful place to live, work, and retire.

Retail Sales:  Our retail outlet - Roane Grown - is located at the Capital Market, 800 Smith Street, Charleston, WV 25301, 304-344-1905. We are open for business at that location April 15th through June 20th from 9AM to 6PM (Noon to 5PM Sundays).  http://www.capitolmarket.net/

Nursery Sales and Visits: Please contact us ahead of time and we will be glad to make arrangements. If you just drop by you may not find anyone.