Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Emerson Creek Pottery artisans are continuing the American tradition of pottery making in a contemporary way. Emerson Creek Pottery's ceramic pieces have been featured at Mt. Vernon, Monticello, and the Smithsonian Institute. Influenced by the energy of Early American cobalt decoration, owners Priscilla Palmer and Jim Leavitt founded Emerson Creek Pottery in 1977. Read More About Our Pottery >>

Our entire line of ceramic housewares is non-toxic and eco-friendly. Read more about Emerson Creek Pottery's planet-friendly products and green business practices.

Pottery Blog
After 30 years of creating pottery for homes across America, I have learned that our customers are really special. Some of our customers have been coming to us since the 1970's because they depend on the lasting value of our pottery. This blog will gives us the opportunity to reach out to these folks, right here online; to chat with them, answer their questions, and to learn if there is more that we can be doing to increase the comfort, usefulness and loveliness of our customers' homes.
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Visit Emerson Creek Pottery
The property on which Emerson Creek Pottery sits was originally a 500-acre land grant from the King of England. In 1825, Silas Wade aquired the land and built his two room, and two story log cabin, now the home of Emerson Creek Pottery. To the north are the majestic Peaks of Otter, visible through the treetops in winter. The land rolls gently away from the house to the creek beds. More information about this historic home can be found in the Virginia Room of the Roanoke City Library, Roanoke, Virginia.

Visitors to Virginia find a warm welcome at Emerson Creek Pottery. We are an easy 10 minute drive from Bedford, a lovely 30 minutes from Lynchburg or Smith Mt. Lake, and a pleasant 45 minutes from Roanoke. With its original log walls, original fireplace, and three double barrel chimneys, the cabin which houses the Emerson Creek Pottery factory outlet offers considerable interest to those wishing to steep themselves in the rich history of the region. And, our guests enjoy the opportunity to connect with the past by experiencing the special quality of our handmade pottery which continues a true American tradition handed down to us from Colonial times.

Durable, functional and rich in warm color, our Go Green pottery helps you make a meaningful statement about the quality of your life.
Come and browse our new Go Green pottery line!

How to Get to Our Store:
If you're coming from Bedford: Take Main Street to South Street, Rt 43 South, 8 miles, left on Pecks Road, 2 miles, left on Pottery Lane. Special only offered in our retail store. In-store special ends September 30th!