Fairhaven Guesthouse

10/17/2026

Staying at Fairhaven is so much more than a comfortable bed and a fair-trade, organic, locally sourced breakfast. It’s also an intimate art boutique, thoughtfully curated for you to enjoy as you unwind and recharge for your Charlottesville adventures.
​Wander through our spaces, discover original relief paintings, sculpted paper art, and handmade jewelry, and find the perfect piece to take home as a memory of your stay.
​Book your getaway or browse the collection during your visit at fairhavencville.com.

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09/27/2026

HELLO FAIRHAVEN FANS!

Thanks for following us over these past 13 years. We are still hosting an amazing Eco-friendly B&B in Charlottesville Virginia.
And...

If you've not seen or heard we've been navigating a serious cancer diagnosis and immunotherapy treatments.
Raven 's recent hospital stay has made this season much heavier, so we're reaching out farther and wider.

Raven said,
"Until this week, my cancer has been intellectual, a knowing. Something that was happening, but with no real consequence to my day to day life. This week, in the hospital, it declared itself. It stopped me, stabbed into my side, scuttled my plans. Tuesday, cancer showed me its power, and I was humbled."

Raven is fighting mucosal melanoma, a rare and aggressive form of melanoma. He's currently receiving immunotherapy at martha Jefferson hospital here in Charlottesville.. We're holding hope for the best possible outcome while taking each day as it comes, with as much love and humor as we can.

For over a decade, we've built a life we love: Fairhaven Guesthouse, and
Art Transforms Life, an eco-friendly lodging space and an art business that support each other and our local community. We've always been self-sufficient. But as small-business owners, we have no paid sick leave. When we can't work, the income stops or slows down to a trickle. Our insurance doesn't cover everything, and the mortgage doesn't pause.

Your support would help cover:

Lost income while we're at appointments and caring for Raven
Medical costs insurance won't pay travel to treatment or lodging near out of state cancer research centers.
Asking for help doesn't come easily to us. But easing this pressure means we can be fully present for Raven's care and cherish the good days together.

If you're able to give, share this post, lend a hand, or simply keep Raven in your thoughts and prayers, thank you. Every gesture carries us.

By the way, if you have tips or ideas about how to promote this campaign I'd love to know them or about your experience with things like this. 🙏🏼💓

With love and gratitude,
Flame & Raven

👉 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/e255090b4

👉 Updates on CaringBridge: https://www.caringbridge.org/site/022e19aa-8070-11f1-964d-a38664142e0e

Dear friends, family, and community, We are reaching out today to sha… Susan Wolf needs your support for Help Surround Raven and Flame in Comfort and Care

09/21/2026

Here's a low tech fix for lawn mower design flaw. Why replace or throw away something when there are easy work arounds or quick fixes?

Here's a 40 volt electric battery powered lawnmower that had a faulty battery latch. The fix?
A STICK! 🪵

Yep! We simply place a half inch thick stick in between the battery and the latch to hold tension to keep the battery in place while lawn mowing. Here's to happy lawn mowing! 🚜

09/09/2026

WHEN WERE IN THE BIG APPLE

We love this little restaurant for a healthy quick meal or refreshing snack.We find ourselves here almost every time we're waiting around for an Amtrak train at Penn Station.

09/05/2026

STILL 🌼 IN 🌼 BUSINESS 😄❗️

Someone MISUNDERSTOOD Flame's earlier post stating putting my "making new art" on hold. WE ARE STILL SELLING
Lot of art

🖼 At our Bed & Breakfast
🖥 Online and at
🛍 C'ville Arts: A Cooperative Gallery in Beautiful Downtown Charlottesville.

So if you're shopping online please find lots of art options on our main website
FlameBilyue.com

And visit our
Art Transforms Life Etsy Shop.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Flamebilyue

And yes please do STOP BY
the co-op gallery downtown in C'ville!
118 E. Main Street.

09/05/2026

Last night's sunset

08/31/2026

I'm happy to share another wonderful review!

" We stayed here for a week this summer in july while attending a UVA program, and we absolutely loved it! The place was so cozy and welcoming, truly giving us a home away from home feeling. Everything in the house was thoughtfully arranged with guests in mind. The location is perfect as well, as it is close to everything you could need. They also have a really good breakfast, and the artwork throughout the house is truly amazing. I can't say enough about how kind and friendly the hosts were. They made our stay even more enjoyable and comfortable. I would definitely recommend staying here, and I truly hope to come back again in the future! We absolutely loved this place! "

08/29/2026

Happy Confession 💓
Here's today's THRIFT STORE find! Yep, it's not brand new cootie free coffee mugs. They are pre-owned recycled and in perfect condition. Ceramic hot beverage mugs with silicon lids. They can be used again and again. They are not disposable. Well, until they get broken. But check this out!

I saw I these two with this adorable logo and quote that matches our "brand" at Fairhaven "Green" Guesthouse.

1st side logo:
Smiley face that looks like the actual word "Laugh" 😄
Plus, "Laugh to Live"
printed underneath the logo.

2nd side quote:
Be》
Do》 Good
Make the world a better place.

And it has a website!
LaughtoLive.org
(Is ott active but
LaughtoLive.net is)
Still, they're cute 😍