Thunder BRidge

An Arts and Culture Center

About Us

Thunder BRidge is an arts and cultural community tucked into the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia

Situated at the foot of Devil's Marbleyard, in the Thomas Jefferson National Forest, our 100 acre site was originally built as a CCC camp, and previously was also used as a boys correctional facility and a Big Brothers/Big Sisters camp.


Along with multiple independent artist studios


we Host campinG, Cabins, and vacation rentals on SITE

Open Studios

-October 19, 2024

11am - 5pm (ish)


Our 13 Artists in Residence are opening up their ​studios to the public.

Visitors are invited to begin their visit at the ​Thunder BRidge dining hall, which will showcase ​works by each resident artist with details of the ​studio locations.


Additional guest artists will display their work in ​certain studios, and all of the center’s 100 acres, ​including most of the 30-some buildings, will be ​open.


GLOBOWL CAFE of Lexington will have food ​available to purchase on site during the day



Scarf Art Workshop

-November 2, 2024

9am - 4pm



Renown local artist, Lenny Lyons Bruno, will help folks make their own versions of the ​famous, sometimes funky, scarves she has offered for sale in the past. The workshop fee ​of $150 includes lunch. Thunder BRidge will host the workshop in its dining hall.


Maximum class size is 12, so you may want to register now!


To register send an email to: thunderbridgecampground@gmail.com. Please include: ​your name, snail mail address, phone number, whether you will bring your own sewing ​machine, and any information you would like others to know about your background and ​interests. Thunder BRidge a then follow up to arrange payment by check, Venmo, or Zelle.


Participants should bring at least three fabric selections (a sweater or two and other ​fabrics). Sewing machines and sample materials will be available for use. Attendees are ​invited to bring their own machines.



For questions regarding what to bring, email lennylyonsbruno1@gmail.com.



Other Events

Additional Events will be added as details are finalized


Want to plan an event on site?

Reach out to us with your ideas

Vacation Rentals and Camping

Carefully prepared Tent and RV camp sites, as well as historic log cabins and AirBnB vacation rentals dot the property.

Check out our listings: Tent/RV Camping ~ Log Cabins ~ AirBnB

Contact

To reach any of the artists, please visit their individual websites

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Thunder Bridge

GPS address:

1425 Arnolds Valley Rd

NATURAL BRIDGE STATION, VA


(37.58537° N, 79.50856° W)


For information about the space, or other inquiries: Kpannabecker@comcast.net

Mailing Address: 445 Arnolds Valley Rd, Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579