Visitors considering Timberlake for a trip will encounter two distinct subjects: the landscape and event history of Timber Lake, and the Timberlake Tavern, which offers overnight accommodations to travelers.

Lake, Resort History and Tavern

Timber Lake was conceived in 1926 as a summer resort for more affluent circles in Lynchburg, Virginia. During a short season as a resort, the Timberlake Tavern became Timber Lake’s social center for dining, music and celebrations. The Tavern’s brick-and-wood building was constructed in 1928–1929 and has changed little over time. During the short resort season, the Tavern was a social center for dining, music and celebrations; its brick-and-wood building dates from 1928–1929 and has changed little. Today, the Tavern offers overnight accommodations to travelers.

Timber Lake: Landscape and Water

Timber Lake covers about 60 acres and was created by an earthen dam in a lower-lying rock basin surrounded by gentle hills. The lake is fed by underground springs as well as Brown’s Creek, Waterlick Creek and Buffalo Creek. About 60 acres is equivalent to around 24 hectares. The earthen dam created the lake in a lower-lying rock basin among gentle hills; underground springs and three creeks feed it. Timberlake Dam is also a recreational amenity for local residents.

On June 22, 1995, Timber Lake’s earthen dam failed, causing the lake to drain almost completely. The current Timberlake Dam is inspected annually by qualified civil engineers. On June 22, 1995, the earthen dam failed and caused the lake to drain almost completely; the current Timberlake Dam is inspected annually by qualified civil engineers. So far, all water quality tests for Timber Lake have shown results within safe standards for recreational activities and aquatic life.

An Annual Holiday Event

The Timber Lake community holds a fireworks display every year on July 4. If you want to plan your trip around this holiday, confirm the event date before making plans.

Stays and Celebrations

The Timberlake Tavern offers overnight accommodations to travelers and has indoor and outdoor spaces for celebrations. The operator describes the two-bedroom Showalter Apartment with a full kitchen, as well as the Craighill Suite with a queen bed, bathroom and equipped kitchen. The Bird House Suite includes access to a private dock. Guests can also walk, run or cycle along a paved, five-kilometer road through the community. The Tavern’s historic role as a social center and its present-day event spaces both involve gatherings, but belong to different time periods. If you are considering the Tavern as a place to stay, check availability for your travel dates before making plans based on it.

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