My wife and small daughter thought it would be nice to drop in to Heartwood since our mandolin-playing, guitar-making, master artisan craftsman friend was visiting from Floyd, VA. We went during a torrential downpour and were greeted immediately and warmly. The director of the Crooked Road invited our friend to play a few tunes, notable "Sweet Georgia Brown." My wife and daughter had the opportunity to dance and sing and run about, we found a children's book illustrated by a local artist and written by my favorite author, Neil Gaiman. The structural design and art were beautiful. A fantastic visit, free of charge. We took away wonderful memories, and a bit of great footage. Visit my Google+ page to see a little impromptu picking and grinning. PS I didn't have any food, but I had to complete the food rating to post. I put a 3 but I cannot verify excellent cuisine.

Were out of quite a few items at the restaurant. Waiter spilled something on floor and didn't clean up. Way way overpriced merchsndise, and really upsetting knowing it was given over a million in government grants. What a crock!

My family went for the Sunday gospel brunch. $20 a person included all food and drinks, and my 3 year old ate for free. The food was authentic for our area, and so good! They had plenty of staff. Some of my favorite things were the homemade ice cream, heart shaped biscuits, and cornbread stuffing. The decor was thoughtful and showcased local artisans. Local musicians played throughout brunch. Loved it all.

Living in the area, I have wanted to visit Heartwood since it opened. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment. We ordered our meals for lunch then waited a very long time to receive our food. The quality did not match the price at all. There was a low yet pricey selection of art. As for the music, there was a nice selection of CD's for purchase. Wine was over priced as well. I have no intentions of returning.

My wife, father, and I all went here after being told by members of Round the Mountain that this place is "like-Tamarack" in Beckley, WV. We went in with an open mind and a lot of optimism, however we were disappointed in the layout of the galleries, the choice of display for the artwork and we were not that impressed by the food. It is pricey and not worth the hour and a half drive to visit. Compared to Tamarack, Heartwood is light years away and should've picked a better location.