The River House

What The River House does

The River House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts and music venue operating from a circa-1890 historic building at 24 Rickie Davy Lane along the Cacapon River in Capon Bridge, West Virginia. The nonprofit entity (The River House, Inc., EIN 81-4339350) was founded around 2016, completed an extensive renovation of the building, and held its Grand Re-Opening on April 10, 2021. The venue combines a cafe (serving coffee, espresso, beer, wine, and light fare on Friday–Sunday 11am–3pm with extended event hours), a rotating art gallery with six exhibitions per year plus seasonal artisan markets, an indoor stage with 50-person capacity, an outdoor stage overlooking the Cacapon River, and the Otter's Den workspace for community use. Programming spans ticketed live concerts, free weekly Art-for-All sessions sponsored by FNB Bank, paid workshops ($35–$65), and volunteer-led clubs (Storytelling Circle, Camera Club, Writer's Club, Herb Club, Sip & Stitch), as well as the Veterans Guitar Workshop and Veterans Drum Circle held at partner venue The Purple Crayon, and a FolkLife Series co-sponsored with Mid Atlantic Arts and Central Appalachian Living Traditions.

The organization serves local community members and families in Hampshire County and surrounding West Virginia, local artists and musicians from the tri-state region who use the venue for exhibitions, consignment, and performances, veterans and military families, and arts tourists drawn by the riverfront setting. There is no proprietary technology platform; the venue uses Squarespace for its website and standard point-of-sale for the cafe, with no APIs, apps, or AI capabilities.

The River House earns revenue through a diversified mix of earned and contributed streams: cafe sales, concert and event ticket sales ($18 advance, $22 door), workshop fees, gallery commissions and consignment, individual donations (monthly donors at $25+ encouraged), business sponsorships (FNB Bank, Basswood LLC, Bank of Romney, Johnstone & Gabhart LLP), and government and foundation grants (NEA, WV Department of Arts, Culture and History, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, Frank C. Fischer Veterans Fund, Mid Atlantic Arts). It is currently designated the 2025/2026 Arts Partner State of West Virginia. The organization is led by Executive Director Kayla Fehr and a Board of Directors, and directly employs 10 local people.

Name

The River House

Legal name

The River House, Inc.

Website

https://theriverhousewv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The River House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts and music venue in Capon Bridge, West Virginia, operating a historic riverfront cafe, gallery, and indoor/outdoor stages serving Hampshire County families, local artists, veterans, and tri-state visitors through ticketed concerts, free programming, workshops, and artisan markets.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Capon Bridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Cafe Sales: The cafe generates revenue through sales of coffee, espresso drinks, beer, wine, baked goods, and light fare. Cafe hours are Friday-Sunday 11am-3pm, extended during evening events. In 2020, The River House contributed more than $14,000 to local food producers.
2. Concert and Event Tickets: Ticketed live performances featuring local and touring artists. Advance tickets typically $18, door tickets $22. Indoor capacity of 50 people.
3. Workshop Fees: Educational workshops and classes with fees ranging from $35 to $65 per person, including supplies.
4. Art Gallery Commissions and Consignment: Gallery and artisan market sales where commission fees support The River House's non-profit mission. Seasonal artisan markets feature handmade goods.
5. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individual donors who support arts programming. Monthly donors ($25+) encouraged, one-time donations accepted.
6. Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor specific programs: FNB Bank sponsors Art For All Programming, Basswood LLC sponsors Artist in Residence, The Bank of Romney sponsors Open Mic, Johnstone & Gabhart LLP sponsors The River House Gallery.
7. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from State of West Virginia, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), WV Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH), and Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The River House operates a community arts and music venue in a historic building along the Cacapon River in Capon Bridge, West Virginia. It sells cafe food and beverages, ticketed live concerts and performances, paid art workshops and classes, art gallery space (with consignment), seasonal artisan markets, and community-based programming (Art-for-All, yoga, clubs, veterans programs). The nonprofit sustains its mission through ticket sales, workshop fees, cafe revenue, gallery commissions, individual donations, business sponsorships, and government/foundation grants.

Product overview

The River House is a community-based nonprofit arts and music venue located in Capon Bridge, West Virginia. It is not a technology product company. The organization operates a physical arts center offering: (1) a cafe serving coffee, espresso, beer, wine, and light fare; (2) a rotating art gallery with six exhibitions per year; (3) live music performances on indoor and outdoor stages; (4) community programming including Art-for-All workshops, yoga classes, clubs (Storytelling Circle, Camera Club, Writer's Club, Herb Club, Sip & Stitch); (5) workshops and educational programs; (6) an annual Cacapon Riverfest festival; and (7) venue rental for events. The venue supports local artists through consignment spaces, artisan markets, and performance opportunities. No technology product or software platform is offered.

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Products and services

• Art Cafe (Cafe Sales) The on-site Art Cafe serves coffee, espresso drinks, beer, wine, baked goods, and light fare using West Virginia-roasted coffee and seasonal food specials. Open to walk-in visitors on Friday-Sunday 11am-3pm (and extended during evening events) as a community gathering space inside the historic riverside building.
• Live Concert and Event Performances Ticketed live music performances on indoor (50 capacity) and outdoor (river-view) stages featuring local and touring folk, Americana, and singer-songwriter artists. Advance tickets are $18 and door tickets are $22.
• Art Workshops and Educational Classes Paid hands-on workshops and classes (e.g., Fairy Gardens at $35, The Art of the Field at $65) covering crafts, art, and field-based topics. Prices include supplies and are designed for community participants.
• Art-for-All Community Program Weekly free community art program for residents and families, hosted in the Otter's Den workspace. Sponsored by FNB Bank, with materials and instruction provided.
• Yoga in the Gallery Weekly yoga class held inside the art gallery, priced at $10 per person per class with a maximum of 12 participants. All levels welcome; cash-only payments accepted upon arrival.
• Art Gallery and Consignment Exhibitions Rotating art gallery with six exhibitions per year, plus artist consignment spaces for local artists. Sponsored by Johnstone & Gabhart LLP. Gallery commissions support the nonprofit's mission.
• Seasonal Artisan Markets Curated seasonal markets featuring handmade goods from local artisans and makers across West Virginia and the surrounding tri-state area. The River House earns commission from booth fees and/or sales to support its nonprofit mission.
• FolkLife Series Educational Programming Educational programming series focused on Appalachian folklife and traditional cultural heritage, co-sponsored by Mid Atlantic Arts and Central Appalachian Living Traditions.
• Veterans Music Programs (Guitar Workshop and Drum Circle) Veterans Guitar Workshop and Veterans Drum Circle programs hosted at The Purple Crayon venue at 136 Capon School Street, Capon Bridge, WV. Provided free to veterans of all abilities for therapeutic musical enrichment and community connection.
• Volunteer-Led Community Clubs Free monthly volunteer-led clubs including Storytelling Circle, Camera Club, Writer's Club, Herb Club, and Sip & Stitch Club (free with suggested $5 donation). Designed for community connection and creative participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• $14,000+ contributed to local food producers; $20,000+ to artists and musicians (2020)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• FNB BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFNB Bank sponsors the Art-for-All weekly programming, providing free art experiences for the community.
• Basswood LLCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBasswood LLC sponsors the Artist in Residence program, supporting visiting artists.
• The Bank of RomneysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Bank of Romney sponsors the Open Mic night programming.
• Johnstone & Gabhart LLPsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerJohnstone & Gabhart LLP sponsors The River House Gallery exhibitions.
• State of West VirginiaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner2025/2026 Arts Partner designation for the State of West Virginia. Partially funded by WV Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH).
• National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartially funded by the National Endowment for the Arts supporting arts programming.
• Eastern West Virginia Community FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports Veterans programs including the Veterans Guitar Workshop and Veterans Drum Circle.
• Frank C. Fischer Veterans FundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports Veterans focused programming including guitar workshops and drum circles.
• Mid Atlantic ArtssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors FolkLife Series educational programming.
• Central Appalachian Living TraditionssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsors FolkLife Series with Mid Atlantic Arts.
• Friends of Old Town WinchestersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for Open Mic Night events at Taylor Pavilion in Downtown Winchester, VA.
• The Purple CrayonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner hosting Veterans Guitar Workshop and Veterans Drum Circle at 136 Capon School Street.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dairy Barn Arts Center: Southeastern Ohio community art center offering rotating exhibitions, workshops, and cultural programming. Comparable to The River House as a rural-adjacent nonprofit arts venue with gallery, workshops, and community-focused programming.
• John C. Campbell Folk School: Nonprofit folk arts education center in Brasstown, North Carolina offering residential craft and music workshops. Comparable to The River House in folk arts education, workshop fee model ($35-$65 range), and rural Appalachian community mission.
• Hindman Settlement School: Appalachian community education and arts center in Hindman, Kentucky offering cultural programming, music, and craft workshops. Closely comparable to The River House in mission (rural community arts), funding model (grants + donations), and programming (workshops, performances, folk arts).
• Appalshop: Community arts and media organization based in Whitesburg, Kentucky, focused on Appalachian cultural production. Directly comparable to The River House as a rural Appalachian nonprofit delivering community-driven arts programming, performances, and education.

Regional players

• Tamarack: West Virginia artisan marketplace and cultural center showcasing Appalachian crafts and food. Comparable to The River House as a WV-based cultural venue supporting local artisans through consignment/sales, though it operates at significantly larger scale.
• Mountain Stage: West Virginia Public Broadcasting live music performance program recorded in Charleston, WV. Comparable to The River House as a WV-based live music venue featuring touring folk/Americana artists, though Mountain Stage operates at a much larger broadcast scale.
• Greenbrier Valley Theatre: Regional professional theatre in Lewisburg, WV producing live performances and community programming. Comparable to The River House as a West Virginia performing arts nonprofit, though Greenbrier Valley operates a more traditional theatre model.
• Paramount Arts Center: Performing arts venue in Ashland, Kentucky presenting concerts, theater, and community events. Comparable to The River House as a regional nonprofit performing arts venue serving Appalachian communities, though at a much larger capacity scale.
• Beckley Arts Center: Community arts programming in Beckley, WV including exhibitions, performances, and education. Comparable to The River House as a southern West Virginia community arts nonprofit with mixed earned revenue and grant funding.

Broad incumbents

• Southern Highland Craft Guild: Regional nonprofit craft organization representing Appalachian artists across multiple states. Comparable to The River House as a supporter of Appalachian artisans and craft education, though it operates across a much broader geographic territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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