My dad grew up there. And my family still lives there

After the crooked drive, one is rewarded to see one of the most beautiful places on earth! I have always loved visiting Burke's Garden, Virginia. I am getting to be an old man, so I can't get around like I used to; however your videos take me to the greatest places on earth! Thank you for the wonderful videos!

@realappalachia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for going along with us! We feel so blessed to see all these place and take you all along with us! - Melody

Beautiful Gods country for sure. I live in Wayne County Ohio, right in the middle of the Worlds largest Amish settlement. I hear the clipclops go by my place everyday. Love both the way you both tell stories. Another wonderful video.

@rockycoyote

2 жыл бұрын

We love to visit your area. They mentioned the Walnut Creek products in the General Store they visited; I wonder if they came from Walnut Creek, Ohio or maybe there is another Walnut Creek Amish area.

The land is beautiful 😍 Yes ..a lot of Amish driving horses all over PA. It's very dangerous for the horses. I have some horror stories I will keep to myself

I had a friend( withhold the name for privacy), his family had a farm in Burkes garden up until 1990’s. I was invited one time and it was a marvelous location. Another time I attended a country fair set up by the wonderful people and farmers of this exclusive land.

Used to be square dances on Saturday nights that while we were in HS that were BIG parties and with all the open land there there were BIG ones in the 80s.😂 Beautiful country for sure!

Liked the story about the sheep and coyote. Thanks for sharing!

It's strange how just by how you two decided to walk up that hill above the cemetery it allowed us to experience that horse and buggy, put you in the same time space as those Amish folk!I guess it could be called experiencing a slice of time!You all always deliver!Old school Amish believe electricity is of Satan, I agree with them for the most part!They also believed rubber was of Satan ,so they had steel or wooden wheels on their buggy's! Most have adapted rubber wheels on their buggy's!When their training their horses to the buggy I 'll catch them sometimes 4-5 in the morning on these country's roads running their horses to avoid traffic!They look like old testament prophets dressed in black , with black buggy's, it puts the fear of God in you that early in the day!

Reminds me of my secret road I accidentally found in the mountains outside of Lynchburg, VA.

James Burke was my 7th Great Grandfather!! I'm really hoping to visit all the way from Kansas and thank you for sharing your journey!

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

That’s great, hope you have the opportunity to visit. You will not regret it.

Love that rustic landscape! Just beautiful!

Love God's creation. Thanks guys.

@realappalachia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kevin!!

Thanx for posting! From most of us whom cannot afford gas prices, we can all still take a nice road trip vacation!

@realappalachia

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for riding along with us

Shane, I'm surprised that you didn't tell about Old Hitler, the large bear that is hanging on the wall at the Crab Orchard Museum. It also killed a number of sheep in Tazewell County and Burkes Garden. The general store in Burkes Garden was packed on a Saturday in May 2021, and there was nowhere to park when I was last there. Mattie's Place was also very busy that day. I've been to Burkes Garden twice and didn't see a horse and buggy there either time. I've read that there is a llama farm there, too. Nice video!

That was rad! At 30 min. in the power lines went away and it could have been almost any time in history. Thanks y'all.

That is truly God's country!!!!!!!

Shane and Melody thank you so much, a lot of memories there for me and my dad who is passed now! Made a lot of trips out of there, hauling cattle and hay. God Bless you both, amazing video. (Glen). WV.

Are you guys married. I feel you are but I enjoy your videos. Love the mountains

Burkes garden is very beautiful! I love the old big trees also! The bird, a red wing black bird.....being a high mountain valley over 3000 feet, surrounded by mountain peaks, the cold air drains into the valley on winter nights and the valley often has the lowest temperatures in Virginia , outside of mount Rodgers.....and the valley has a good snow pack in winter....usually does not hit 90 degrees in an average summer....I love grayson county too, white top , mount Rodgers area, very beautiful.....enjoyed, thanks you 2...🙏❤

Im so glad you guys went here. I regret that I didnt get to go over there when i was working in Blacksburg this past summer. Burkes Garden and Tazewell Virginia are deeply connected to my family. Lots of books and articles on Ancestry about it. Originally BG did not include Amish people. Later they sold land to allow the Amish to come in. I heard it was just the most beautiful place. Thanks for sharing!

@realappalachia

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Really Beautiful place

I loved this video. I used to live in Burke's Garden back in the 1990's. Your video brought back some wonderful memories. Thank you!

@realappalachia

Жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic, so glad you enjoyed it

Holmes County Ohio is a good place for an Amish Country trip.

Burke’s Garden is probably the most beautiful place in Virginia. I’ve only been a couple of times, but I love that area. I worked in telecommunications and can tell you a little about Burke’s Garden Telephone Company. In the late 1800’s Bell Telephone (now AT&T) allowed mostly rural areas to open their own telephone switches. They were known as Mom and Pop local independents. As I recall, there were still quite a few of these companies back in the late 1980’s. I know some do still exist, like Burke’s Garden. Melody, you mentioned the Amish, their buggy’s and road rage. I don’t live too far from Lancaster, Pa and at least once a year, you’ll hear of a buggy wreck out there. I’ve heard of “buggy rage” too. Lot’s of tourist’s ride too close or try to pass the buggy and sometimes the buggy driver will not allow the car to pass, which sometimes results in a wreck. I remember a story where several children were killed in one of these situations. It’s so sad. The whole reason folks go there is to see the buggys. ❤️

@realappalachia

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for that info, Mia, we had no idea about the telephone company there - that was great to learn. Yes, after reading those stories I can see why the Amish wouldn’t be too thrilled about all the sightseeing tourists out on their roads.

Hey Shane and Melody, it’s been a while since I have had a chance to view your video’s, I lost a sister two weeks ago today and she was in the hospital a week before that in NC so we’ve been extremely busy, as always we enjoy all your video’s I’m trying to play catch up on all these, we always enjoy going to Burkes Garden it’s a beautiful place!! If y’all get a chance go to Holmes County Ohio, it’s the largest AMISH settlement in the world!! Much better than Lancaster Pa! We go to Lancaster often for business but go to Ohio more! Best part it’s only 5 hrs to Ohio AMISH country ! Come see us when you can don’t forget the worlds largest fiddlers convention in Galax in August!! The 7th-13th. We are so thankful for all y’all do! Keep up the great work! Happy Father’s Day Shane!

@rockycoyote

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your loss. We visit Holmes County Ohio whenever we get a chance. I used to feel bad about intruding upon the Amish, but in reality, they now depend upon the tourist trade for income.

@kesmarn

2 жыл бұрын

I lost my 99 year old Dad about two weeks ago as well. Condolences on your loss. I live in NW Ohio and have been to Holmes County several times. Beautiful country.

@realappalachia

2 жыл бұрын

Shane says thank you! We have both been upset to see you lost your sister. I’m so sorry! I hope we can come visit soon! And as always, we appreciate you so much! - Melody

Lancaster, PA is a beautiful area, everyone should visit at least once in their life.

@realappalachia

Жыл бұрын

I went in high school! It was beautiful and interesting but I remember being anxious to be home in my mountains! Haha - Melody

I wish y’all would come to Hiwassee and Allisonia Virginia. I keep searching your videos hoping to find one. Me and my wife just love following y’all.

@realappalachia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hopefully we can soon then! - Melody

Great video! Thank you Shane & Melody! I really enjoyed your tour through Burkes Garden! What a beautiful place! 😁

Come in from the other side off Hwy 42.

@micheleyates3625

Жыл бұрын

We did in a Kia Soul, much to my husband's chagrin. When we stopped at the general store and told the clerk, she was very surprised . It was beautiful and we crossed the Appalachian Trail.

The beginning of this road reminds me a little of Blair Mountain, WV.

Enjoy your videos. We head out tomorrow from the coast of North Carolina to close on a home in Gate City, Virginia. Western Virginia is absolutely beautiful.

@realappalachia

Жыл бұрын

Love Gate City, I lived in Kingsport which is just across the state line for a few years. You’ll be hearing the name Mac McClung a lot when you get to Gate City lol.

Great video. My bestest good friend, God rest his soul, was from Tazewell and we used to spend a lot of time up around there. Brought back a bunch of good memories. Thanks so much y’all ☮️

I like the open air and the countryside sometimes. I went to a part of Virginia that was the border of DC. It was very hilly.

I'm hungry 😭, you better be finding a place,👍👍👍👍✅

Every time I'm in SW VA and see these towns listed on signs, I always think of you guys!. My advice for another road trip - I-81 to Whitetop Rd. (Exit 35) and take east almost to the end. Turn Left on Laurel Valley Rd. (Rte. 603) past the Laurel Valley Log Cabin Church and down towards Troutsdale. Take VA 16 South towards US 58. Stay at the Dream Rock Silo B&B off of US 58 (you'll thank me later). Also, if you haven't already, def do a video on Cumberland Gap, TN.

@realappalachia

2 жыл бұрын

Aw that’s awesome! Thank you!! And thank you for the great suggestions, too! - Melody

Will be in Burks garden at some point want to goo in the fall but may be sooner

Thanks guys! Missing home

Thank you Shane and Melody for a wonderful video. My it certainly does bring back memories of my childhood in WV. I remember watching people traveling up and down the road in front of my home in their horse and buggy. The area you traveled does remind me of Amish country in Kentucky. Its is interesting to note there are, at last count, three sects of Amish. The old traditional Amish believe that electricity came from the devil; therefore, if you ever have an opportunity to visit an Amish family whose values are traditional, expect to see gas lights. I have visited with such a family and it was so great. Burkes Garden is a wonderful and beautiful place. Thank you so very much.

This has been on my list for years. Thank you both.

I loved seeing Burke's Garden through both of your eyes. The excitement and spirit of your informative back and forth banter helped me feel like a fly on the wall. You're love for the area made it all feel pretty special! Thank you for sharing your open hearts and beautiful lands! It was a pleasure and an honor!

Thank you for the shared journey around God's Thumb print . Fantastic scenery to be seen 360° . The enthusiasm you both have for what you do on these videos really brings all to life . As always a great team !

GREAT MOTORCYCLE ROAD! 🏍👍

Thank you so much

Lovely video and one of my favorite places. Was flying back from Chicago once and spied Burke's Garden out of the window! BTW, drove into BG over the mountain across the AT once.....what a trek!

@realappalachia

Жыл бұрын

I bet that was amazing

Loveliest road trip ever. Just the thing to watch before going to sleep for the night.

Y'all need to do one at Big Tumbling Creek

My early ancestors we’re in Virginia I do believe ❤️

OK - I really loved the video of the drive on the backbone of the dragon - but this one is very close to that. Such beautiful scenery. I'd just want to sit and soak in the view. Truly God's country. Thank you again for sharing.

Enjoyed it. Thanks 👍!

My dad was from Tazewell county. I think I went to Burkes Garden once when I was a little kid. It’s on my list to go back there someday.

The black bird with red spot on the wings is a Red Winged Black Bird. First time I saw one was in Alabama yrs ago. Then a few years ago I saw some less than 1/2 mile from where I now live. Every day I pass by there, to and from work, I look for them here in NE TN. This is my home place and have never seen them anywhere else around here.

Never heard of Burkes Garden, beautiful country. Thanks for taking us along. I'll add it to my bucket list

Absolutely breathtaking views! Thank you so much for them

I love all of your videos but this one is my favorite so far. Virginia is breathtaking! You guys are so blessed that you can drive places and get videos and we are blessed to see them! Thank you so much. Now I want to live in Virginia. 😀

Beautiful! Reminds me of the landscape of Vermont, where my mom grew up.

Enjoyed this video. I grew up in Tazewell county many years ago. Graduated at Tazewell High School. I worked at a tv repair shop in Tazewell and used to over in Burkes Garden. Looks about the same as in the 60's. There used to be a high school in Burkes Garden that closed and those students transferred to Tazewell HS. Reminds me of Holmes County Ohio with the Amish. We now reside in Montgomery county Ohio. and Lake county Fla.

Wow! That was depressing. My response is identical to Melody's with a little more skepticism thrown in. Folks back then had gardens which they canned the vegetables for use later. Hey Melody and Shane, I bet that narrator would sing a different tune if he had some of that good ole hillbilly apple butter.

Thank you so much for this episode! I’ve been all over the US and all over the world, but Burkes Garden has to be one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. I’ve been away and out of cellphone and internet range, dreaded coming back home, but watching this made me feel I was in the woods again.

@realappalachia

2 жыл бұрын

That comment made our day, John, welcome back

Right away at the beginning of the video that Pepsi signed store reminded me of the J.B. Harrell Store in Grizzard, VA, which we stumbled upon during a road trip in 2013. I think that's in Sussex County. Then maybe 100 yards down the road there was another building with a Pepsi sign on one side and a Coke sign on the other. Oh, and the J.B. Harrell Store also had an Esso gas sign and gas pumps out front. You mentioned the Biltmore. We visited that in the 70s. What an awesome house. I still remember going through it. Okay, I'll continue watching the video now. :) Okay, when you got to the general store, Melody said they have a buffet dinner from 4 to 7. That sounds awesome. Still watching... Burke's Garden reminds me of Salem and Cumberland Counties in NJ, except for the mountains. There aren't any in this part of NJ. Mennonites and Amish have similar religious beliefs, but the Mennonites use modern technology, including driving cars. I know of at least 3 Mennonite churches in Cumberland County, NJ. I think the Amish don' t have church buildings, but have their services in members' homes. That interesting bird with red on its wings had to be a red-wing blackbird. That's my only guess. We see them here all the time. We have coyotes around here, but there are never any stories about them killing any livestock. I photographed one once. Great video. I really enjoyed it.

YOU HAVE VERY GOOD VIDEOS EARLENE OWNS NEXT DOOR DRUGS IN LEBANON VA I BROUGHT A CAR IN TAZWELL AT Mc-CANN MOTORS IN 1975 I ENJOYED BOTH WEST &VA. GAVE SEMINARS AT THE JR COLLEGE IN RICHLANDS

Today I learned... I never knew Vanderbilt wanted to build Biltmore Estate in Burkes Garden.

So flipping beautiful absolutely love this video Gods Country.

Wow no Dollar General

Hey Guys, As always an awesome video, thumbs up. I live in a tri-state area here. There are Amish and Minanites in all three states. They are horses & buggies on the road here every day. Melody, I live about 45 mins from Lancaster, PA. Are you sure we didn't meet back then? lol. Some of the Amish & Minianites are out in the world. They drive cars & trucks and they use cordless power tools. They buy & sell whatever they can make money at. I've seen a few of them shopping at Walmarts near me here. They are getting more & more modern. But they pretend to live the old ways for tax reasons. ( I always heard.) Btw, They don't like having their picture taken by tourists. That may be why the buggy speed is away from you. If you ever get up this way. Give me a holler. I'd be happy to meet you guys. Stay well & safe on the roads. God bless you.

@rockycoyote

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct, the Amish do not want their picture taken or a face on their dolls. They consider it a graven image. The Mennonites will drive cars and live in a more modern way. The Amish try to keep as separate from the world as possible,.

@thomastommy1192

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockycoyote I know a guy that is Mennonite. When he was fairly young he left the family and married a woman that is our world. (I'm not sure about her religion.) And he drove Tractor & Trailer cross country. His dad would not speak to him for years. The only time he could see his mow was when his wife picked her up after church and bring her to see him at his home. Later in life, the guy contracted Guillan Barr Syndrome. That's a rare mussel & nerve disease. He was sick for a long time and almost died. Finally, his dad broke down and started talking to him & visiting him. I contracted that same disease in the 80s. That's how I met this guy and his family. They would come to the hospital and visit me and give me hope of getting well. They are amazing and nice people. The best people I ever met. If you ever get the chance to befriend Mennonites or Amish people go for it. They are super nice people. I hope you guys are doing well. Stay well & safe out there.

@rockycoyote

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomastommy1192 Wow, just wow, what a small world. I had Guillain Barre in 1980....only about 1 in 100,000 suffer from that ailment. Did you know Andy Griffith also had it and had a hard time recovering, but was able to recover enough to get the part for Matlock? Thanks for sharing.

@thomastommy1192

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockycoyote Yes I knew Andy Griffith had it. Also, the guy that played on Banaza as Adam had it in the 80s. Yes, it is a small world. How bad did it affect you? Do you know how you got it? Can I ask, Where are you located? And did you get completely well? I truly hope you did get well.

@rockycoyote

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomastommy1192 I live about an hour and half south of the Ohio Amish community. I had a good recovery and not positive how I got it.

Well Done Friends! Beautiful Day for it! Love a family show on Sunday Morning !

@realappalachia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Thank you both for another wonderful video. In a few weeks I will drive to Huntersville N.C. and on the way back to N.J. drive through West Virginia, slowly and see as many towns as I can, no rushing, taking the scenic route. It looks as though I may be able to stop and see Burkes Garden on my way to West Virginia.

@realappalachia

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We hope you enjoy!

Beautiful countryside there! That ariel view looks like a meteor crater! What do you guys think?

Its nice when you can see far ahead on curvy roads. You can cut the corners off so its not so bad. Love the scenery and landscape ! Hope you guys track the car noise down soon , i still hear it at certain speeds ! lol Stay safe ! When the horse and buggy was going down the hill it looked like its feet were not touching the ground from going too fast ! hahaha

@realappalachia

2 жыл бұрын

We’ve definitely heard it and hope we can get it fixed soon! Haha thank you!! Those horse and buggies are impressive. They’ve got a good idea there! - Melody

Wow love this

My mother lived in Burkes Garden when the Varmint was killed. ( She also met Clell Lee who was hired to kill him.)

@robertl.fallin7062

Жыл бұрын

The Varmint was a man?

My comments: Amish store is newly built, not an old country store. That would be the post office location. My family once lived in the house next door to the "new" store. My father, T. P. Goodwin, was the store keeper and postal clerk years ago in the old store. There is also much to say about the bear, Old Hitler, that was brought down many years ago, but those men are gone now.

Gorgeous wow

I watched the whole thing!’

Did you guys notice the deer up on the bank on the left side of the road under the tree at 3:27 minutes into the video?

The Amish are a little more lenient when it comes to technology. I used to live and attend Bible School in McPherson Ks

Going over to Highland County Virginia we were all hanging out the window. I said the next time I come over here I will be dropped from a helicopter

I love you too together

@realappalachia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hey

You all ought to go to Grayson county Va. it’s a dying county. No jobs , people leaving. One stop light in the whole county . Fries Va. was a mill town now it’s dying as well . I left it years ago & wish I’d done it sooner .

@ecl1958

Жыл бұрын

Grayson County is beautiful, though!

Bald eagles nest in trees at 7:30.

@realappalachia

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

my state great vid big bad coy we shoot em all year and deer season we see lots

Wonder if it was a volcano

1st.. Just saying!

Fertilizer,

You guys over-sold it. Not that impressed by what I was shown in the video.