Arthur’s Jewelry has been helping love sparkle for over 120 years. We were founded in 1897 on East Main Street in Bedford, VA by J.A. Heuser, about the same time that the town of Liberty changed its name to Bedford City.

Following the end of the Civil War, Bedford County moved into a period of rapid industrialization and our jewelry store was right in the midst of it. Mr. Heuser opened the business primarily as a watch repair store, serving only the local community.

In the 1900s, Mr. Heuser sold his store to Penn Ayers who renamed the store after himself and broadened its reach by bringing some of the finest jewelry available to Bedford. Back then, a trip from Bedford to Downtown Lynchburg would have taken hours instead of the minutes it takes today. Mr. Ayers recognized this and expanded the scope of our services to serve the Bedford area. His ambition was to provide Bedford with fine jewelry of the selection and quality found in the metropolitan areas around us.

In 1928, our store took the name of Arthur’s Jewelry after Luther Arthur purchased it from Penn Ayers. Mr. Arthur built on the reputation of quality service and fine jewelry until 1953 when Melvin and Margaret Dickler purchased the store. With such a legacy built upon the Arthur’s Jewelry brand, the Dicklers kept the name and continued growing the store – including moving it to its current location on Bridge Street – until 1992.

As a teen, Jim Messier was looking for an opportunity while in high school. He was working at the old skate rink in Bedford when Mr. Dickler offered him a job at Arthur’s Jewelry. Jim saw an opportunity and without even knowing the pay, took the job and began a week later. During his years working for Melvin Dickler, Jim learned the jewelry trade inside and out.

After working two decades for Melvin Dickler, Jim and his wife Cindy purchased Arthur’s Jewelry in January 1992. Jim and his staff expanded upon the Arthur’s legacy, remaining true to the principles that we were founded upon and broadening our services to include much of the surrounding region.

While our store has seen many changes throughout the years, we remain committed to serving our customers as the premier jewelry store in Central Virginia. Arthur’s Jewelry is a landmark in Historic Centertown Bedford where the past and the future share a common thread: Symbols of love.

We offer an affordable, unique, outdoor setting for intimate weddings (100 and under) and elopements. The outdoor chapel offers a beautiful countryside vista in Appomattox, VA surrounded by stained glass and landscaped grounds. Reception areas are in the barn, patio, and open areas.

Lavender blooms begin in mid-June through early July, but there are always flowers blooming throughout the gardens from April through October. Business meetings, retreats, and special events are welcome, too!

Owners, Elise and Mike Rose, are third generation jewelers that have learned from the best from gem stone and diamonds to repairing and complete new builds of jewelry. In 2013 Andy Sheret, Elise’s dad, passed away passing the family business on to Elise. Elise grew up by her dad in the store over the years and has since been studying at GIA to become a Graduate Gemologist. Mike studied under Blaine Lewis and Drew Hadley at New Approach School for Jewelers to acquire his Graduate Bench Jewelers Certification.

Hours: Tues-Fri 10-5:30 Sat 10-3

We provide the soundtrack to your very special day!

Stylish Weddings with a Hint of Whimsy

At the Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center, the glass slipper is always the perfect fit. Your wedding will be everything you have dreamed of and more. Every part of your special day, from rehearsal dinner to ceremony and reception, will be polished and shined to perfection. Our professional staff makes certain that your event is easy and stress free, while our convenient location in Lynchburg, Virginia makes everything accessible for all of your guests.

Our wedding venues offer:

Beautiful, historic settings, to make your day memorable, with a variety of flexible setups
Stress-free event services, including onsite catering, ensuring that Craddock Terry is truly a one-stop shop
Exceptional accommodations, for out of town guests, as well as room block rates for groups
Delicious onsite dining, for rehearsal dinners

If you are ready to begin planning your wedding at the Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center, simply submit a Request for Proposal and one of our associates will respond promptly.

Timberlake Tavern-Lynchburg is a beautifully restored historic and elegant event center built in 1929 in central Virginia.

Located atop a knoll that overlooks a quiet 60-acre lake community, we offer indoor and outdoor celebration spaces, overnight accommodations, weekend stays, and fully-furnished apartments.

Timberlake Tavern – where lasting memories of special occasions are made.

Grand beginnings
When Edley Craighill and Fred Showalter conceived of Timber Lake in 1926 as a summer colony for residents of the Lynchburg area, a club site and beach was proposed. The lake was not yet completely formed. Yet over the next two years as the lake filled and the winding lake side drive was completed, 80 lots were sold and about 20 summer homes built.

By May of 1929, the work was nearly complete on a tavern, the Club beach, and a nine-hole golf course with the final hole located on high ground above the lake next to the Tavern.

In one short resort season, the Tavern became the social center of Timber Lake for dining, music, and celebrations.

Grand charm
The Timber Lake Tavern, with its wrap-around verandas, was designed by Edley Craighill with the construction supervised by Fred Showalter.

The brick and wooden structure built in 1928-29 has changed little over time. Native materials are evident throughout—greenstone steps, oak mantles, heart pine timber columns, wide oak flooring, and ever-blooming crepe myrtle trees gracing the approach.

It is practical and elegant with its symmetrical layout, large dining room and dance floor with dual fireplaces on the first floor and a central staircase that leads to a library, three apartments, and two guest rooms convenient as a bridal suite or restful family retreat space during an event.

Grand opening and beyond
The Timberlake Tavern officially opened on June 15, 1929 with a dinner and dancing affair for 135 guests.

In its description of the grand opening, the Lynchburg News printed Timberlake as one word, perhaps in error, rather than two words (Timber Lake) as was used in the marketing and advertising materials of the time. Thus started a naming trend, now accepted and understood as the quaint lake community in Campbell County. The article went on to describe that the guests were served a typical Virginia dinner of “fried chicken and ham with accompanying delicacies.”

The Tavern offered entertainment all summer summer long through the 1940s until 1951. It has served as a worship center and first home for Timberlake United Methodist Church, a meeting place for clubs and service groups, and was a private home for a number of years.

The Tavern was modernized as an event center with apartments in the early 2000s. New owners and managers, Etta Legner and Tom and DD Gillett, redecorated and upgraded the infrastructure and amenities in 2020.

Blue Ridge BBQ Barbecue at Its Finest! Our goal is to make you feel right at home whether you dine in, carry out or select us to cater your special event.

FULL SERVICE CATERING
We all enjoy celebrating major events & milestones. Contact us if you are interested in scheduling or learning more about catering. When you cater with us, we are committed that you and your guests have an amazing experience.

Lynchburg’s best bartender in 2019 according to public vote by Lynchburg Living Magazine. Also voted one of Lynchburg’s finest bartenders in The News & Advance for several years; Tabby has over 25 years experience mixing cocktails in the Burg. She enjoys getting to know her customers. “My goal is to help make the bride’s special day as seamless as possible.” Tabby has provided insight to catering corporations, wedding and bridal consultants, and bride’s for many years.

Are you trying to figure out how much beer and wine to buy for your event? How about obtaining your banquet license? Let the professionals handle it and cross it off your to-do list!

Whether planning a corporate luncheon, a business retreat, a birthday party, a destination family reunion, or a dream wedding, you want your event to be remembered. Let us help you find the perfect setting for your special day, and give you confidence that your event will be every thing you have ever dreamed of! Our family of venues and services has every option you need to make your event as unique as you!

Entwined Events is a family of premier special event and wedding venues and services which include: The Bedford Columns, Bella Rose, West Manor Estate, and the Kirkley Hotel.

Tresca on 8th is located in historic downtown Lynchburg. The ballroom boasts over 5,500 square feet of beautiful hardwood floors and floor to ceiling columns and a breath taking staircase. Tresca is a blank slate, offering countless seating options and layouts to accommodate large parties up to 300, but still intimate enough for 50. Your wedding guests will LOVE this downtown venue as there are 3 hotels and over 15 restaurants all within walking distance from Tresca!