Woodshed: An Appalachian Joint

10/28/2025

Hunger Games, Fallout 76, The Road — what's your favorite doomsday version of Appalachia?

It’s hard to say why, but creators love using Appalachia as the setting for civilization’s collapse.

10/22/2025

Sneak peek! Our new Roanoke location at 409 S. Jefferson (next to Mast General Store) now has ducts, walls, outlets, and most of a check-out desk. If you're nearby, come press your nose against our window and see it all taking shape.

10/21/2025

“Our 20% off sale ends this Saturday, October 25th, as we start packing up our Roanoke shop. Our online store’ll take a lil' breather during the move — just a couple weeks — but you can still kick back and enjoy stories from our magazine, which are all about modern Appalachian life. Thanks kindly for your patience while we settle into our new home.” — Mark Lynn Ferguson, co-founder of Woodshed

Stories about modern Appalachian life plus funky crafts from the region — jewelry, candles, woodworking, needlepoint kits, letterpress cards, unique gifts, and so much more.

10/11/2025

The feds may have shut down, but the Blue Ridge Parkway is open! And these 6 experiences kick your fall drive into overdrive.

Yes, the drive is stunning, but to take in some of the best attractions along the Blue Ridge Parkway, it’s worth pulling over.

09/24/2025

"When the world is getting me down, I try to take the long view. For instance, twenty-five years ago this week, a gunman walked into a Roanoke, Va. q***r bar and opened fire. In the first mass shooting to target q***r people, he sprayed the crowd with bullets, killing one man and forever changing my hometown. Thousands attended vigils for the victims. The number of q***r affirming churches surged from two to nearly 20. And a path was pathed. As of this year, Roanoke has three q***r city council members, including its mayor Joe Cobb and vice mayor Terry McGuire. Many of its leading businesses are q***r-owned, and q***r history tours are held monthly. Even as horrors fill the headlines, this story, which I wrote a few years ago, still reminds me that fairness can prevail and sometimes the biggest signs of hope can be found at home." — Mark Lynn Ferguson, Woodshed's founder

A 2000 shooting in Roanoke galvanized its q***r community. The city now has more LGBTQ elected officials than any locality in Virginia.

09/19/2025

Who's spreading their wings and heading to the Mothman Festival this weekend?

Mothman, a now legendary humanoid insect, has transformed Point Pleasant, West Virginia, attracting swarms of fans from around the world.

09/19/2025

Big changes are coming to our Roanoke shop and, for you, it means big savings!

Stories about modern Appalachian life plus funky crafts from the region — jewelry, candles, woodworking, needlepoint kits, letterpress cards, unique gifts, and so much more.

09/15/2025

Sump’n big is coming to our hometown — Roanoke, Va. — this fall! Details soon, but it’ll be craftier than a raccoon sneaking into your trashcans.

09/13/2025

What's tastier than pawpaw? Pawpaw with chocolate liquor! This decadent recipe from our archives delivers a pawpaw cocktail you can enjoy all year long.

It's an annual tradition at this point. Since 2015, we've published pawpaw cocktail recipes around the cusp of autumn. First, there was the elegant Appalachian Martini. Then we shared The Mabon, a spicy sweet mixture that honors the changing seasons. And, last year, we introduced the Pawpaw Whiskey....

09/06/2025

School's back! Get your kiddo reading ready with these terrific Appalachian books. Shop now at www.woodshed.life.

08/31/2025

Share if you believe in Mothman! Folks in Point Pleasant, W.V. sure do.

Mothman, a now legendary humanoid insect, has transformed Point Pleasant, West Virginia, attracting swarms of fans from around the world.

08/30/2025

Appalachian craftspeople always amaze us with their new work! Check out the latest at www.woodshed.life.