We love supporting neighborhood businesses and getting to know the awesome people behind them. Here are some local treasures from around our Nest Realty locations. Be sure to check with your local faves to see how you can support them safely! #NESTLOCALLOVE
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ANIMAL HOPE ALLIANCE | BLACKSBURG, VA
With the mission to care for vulnerable pets in Montgomery County, Animal HOPE Alliance works with the local community to rescue animals who need a second chance. This nonprofit organization shelters mostly cats, who are all tested, vaccinated, and either spayed or neutered before going up for adoption. Visit their website or see cute kitties in person at several local pet stores to fall in love with a new companion and save a life! animal-hope-alliance.com
More local businesses we love in the New River Valley:
- Woolly Jumper Yarns woollyjumperyarns.com
- Route 8 Donuts facebook.com/route8donuts
- Draper Blooms Tea Garden and Sipping Apothecary draperteagarden.com
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EDITIONS COFFEE SHOP & BOOKSTORE | KANNAPOLIS, NC
Drinking coffee and reading books—two of our favorite pastimes! At Editions Coffee Shop & Bookstore, the two come together seamlessly for one downright exquisite experience. By sourcing only the ripest coffee beans and giving gently used books a second life, Editions is doing its part to make historic Downtown Kannapolis a wonderful place to visit or live. Don’t miss out on their many events like book signings, trivia, food trucks, and knitting groups! editionsbookstore.com
More local businesses we love in Lake Norman:
- Sycamore Brewing sycamorebrew.com
- Puppy Luv Dog Grooming puppyluvlkn.com
- Lakeside Custom Tee’s & Embroidery lkscustomtees.com
Ethical Eats
LOCAL ROOTS | ROANOKE, VA
Roots takes the concept of slow food seriously, bringing the bounty of Southwest Virginia’s farms right to your table. With a focus on both agricultural sustainability and uncompromised flavor, the restaurant specializes in locally sourced meats, produce, and even wine. With every bite—from your first spoonful of butternut squash soup to the last crumb of carrot cake—you’re supporting farmers and the entire community. This is not fast food; it’s a meal with a mission! localrootsrestaurant.com
More local businesses we love in Roanoke:
- Taubman Museum of Art taubmanmuseum.org
- Queens Vegan Cafe gottrust.org/queensvegancafe
- Tree Fairfax treefairfax.com
Did we miss any of your favorites?! We’d love to hear about them in the comments!
We shared this Local Love article with you in the spring/summer 2021 issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here.