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Recent Media on the Grandma Gatewood Statue Project.
Many thanks to those who are helping us promote the Grandma Gatewood Project. If you see press or create a blog post, please let us know. We want to recognize you and the article. CBS 19 News Project underway to honor ‘Grandma’ Gatewood August 6, 2024 Charlottesville, VA Blue Ridge Outdoors Two Statues Will honor Grandma…
Read MoreGrandma Gatewood Statue Project on PBS Radio Ohio
Thank you PBS Radio Ohio for creating such a wonderful segment about Grandma Gatewood and the statue project. Great Interview with Paul Maxwell, from Ohio Valley Memory Gardens in Gallipolis, Ohio, who started this project Give a listen. Don’t forget to donate, and share about this project.
Read MoreA Hiking Stick, History, and Love of Family
From The Sculptor’s Studio Many like to see my posts because it feels like they are watching over the shoulders of the artists. Welcome to my studio. Connections—There is no doubt that I feel connected to Grandma Gatewood. Our connection comes from our love of the woods and hiking, and I hope from our desire…
Read MorePress Release: Bringing Grandma Gatewood Back to Ohio And The Appalachian Trail
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2024 Grandma Gatewood’s story, spirit and influence in the hiking community are incredible. Now, a team of volunteers and an artist are trying to bring her back to her home state of Ohio and the Appalachian trail in two life-size bronzes. Grandma Gatewood is Coming Home to Ohio Fifty years after…
Read MoreGrandma Gatewood Statue Project | Podcast Interviews With Appalachia Meets World
Podcast hosts on Appalachia Meets World, create two podcasts on Grandma Gatewood. One about her story, the other about the statues. Will and Neil from Appalachia Meets World are two brothers born and raised in the coal fields of central Appalachia. A podcast about place and perspective, they talk about life in Appalachia and venture…
Read MoreWRPN Women’s International Film Festival
We’re so excited to announce that TRAIL MAGIC received a designation of Excellence in the Documentary Category and Anne McEvoy (our Grandma Gatewood) received the Excellence designation in the Lead Actress Category of the WRPN Women’s International Film Festival! We thank the Festival staff for including us in the festival and for this honor. If…
Read MoreIndie Gathering International Film Festival Nominations!
We just learned that “Trail Magic, the Grandma Gatewood Story” produced by Bette Lou Higgins and Eden Valley Enterprises, written by Kelly Sagert was nominated for “Best Director, Ohio”, Peter Huston and “Best Editing” Peggy Foley. Special shout out to DPs Bruce Lundeen, Tom Whaley and assistant editor Kaleb Grine. Congratulations all around!
Read MoreAppalachian Trail View Protected
Much has changed since Emma Gatewood hiked the AT. This view is one of the most memorable. We know she would have approved. NATIONAL PARK TRUST HELPS PROTECT POPULAR SCENIC VIEW ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VIRGINIA Washington, D.C. (August 4, 2020) – On July 23, 2020, the National Park Trust transferred ownership of 239 acres…
Read MoreEmma is a Winner again!
We’re honored to let you know that Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story has won 2nd place in the short documentary category of the International Indie Gathering! (http://www.theindiegathering.com/home.html) The film will also be screened at the upcoming festival. Details will be announced as soon as they are received, so check in often. We thank the…
Read MoreHappy 4th of July!
Celebate your independence! It’s Fourth of July! Celebrate our nation and our heritage and help Eden Valley continue to tell the stories that others forget. Between July 2, 2020 and July 31, 2020 make a donation of $50 or more and get access to a FREE Vimeo download* of our Emmy-nominated film, TRAIL MAGIC: THE GRANDMA GATEWOOD STORY or make…
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