Ashland, VirginiaOn King’s Pond

Music Art Nature

On King’s Pond in Ashland, Virginia, Cross Mill Arts brings music, visual art, and nature together in a historic setting shaped by creativity.

Discover artist-led music experiences, explore gallery exhibitions, and find original artwork to bring home.

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A singer at the microphone under warm red stage light, guitarist and drummer playing behind her
Gather. Learn. Play.

Music at the Mill

Focused study, shared ideas, and live performance. Cross Mill Plug Ins bring musicians together with a featured artist for an immersive weekend at the Mill.

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The gallery living room — low sofas, bookshelves, and artwork on the walls
Discover. Experience. Collect.

Visual Arts at the Mill

Explore featured exhibitions, meet the artists behind the work, and discover original paintings and constructions available through the gallery.

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Music and visual arts

Currently at the Mill

Stanley Jordan outdoors in a leather jacket, holding his guitar

Upcoming music program · November 13–15, 2026

Stanley Jordan

An artist-led Plug In weekend exploring touch technique, harmony, and musical discovery.

Meet Stanley and explore the weekend
Music and Muses exhibition flyer featuring Sarah Frances Santamaria and Katie Grottenthaler and six artwork images

On view through October

Music and Muses

Featuring Sarah Frances Santamaria and Catherine Grottenthaler. A closing celebration with music by Sarah and Katie will be announced soon.

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Pictured: the earlier August preview flyer.

An expansive cloud-filled sky rises above an ocean horizon, with folded forms and a central arrangement of hands and organic shapes.
Nancy Camden Witt Birth
An artistic legacy

Nancy Witt:
At home at the Mill.

The Mill was Nancy Camden Witt’s home and a place of artistic creation. Her work remains part of its identity today.

Discover her paintings, wall hangings, and constructions in the setting she helped shape. Contact the gallery for pricing and details about available works.

Explore Nancy Witt’s work
King’s Pond surrounded by flowering trees and spring foliage at Cross Mill

Discover the place.

The gallery, historic Mill, and landscape of King’s Pond are part of the experience.

Explore the Mill & Grounds View the Nature Photo Library