Just a 20-minute drive from Asheville is Hickory Nut Gap Farm, where you will find animals raised in their natural outdoor environment. Pigs in the woods, cows on pasture eating grass and clover, multiple species grazing together, drinking clean spring water and living the good life with more than 200 acres of pasture. Stop by their Farm Store (open year round Wed-Sat, 1-5 and daily 9-6 from Sept-Nov) to buy grassfed beef and pork, along with pork, chicken, free-range eggs and apples. The farm store also has an array of locally made products, including Haw Creek Honey in flavors such as sourwood, locust, and wildflower, Lusty Monk Mustard, jams and jellies. Discover the craft of Maria Pritchards jewlery, Farmer Janes goat milk soap and Steve Bakkens unique iron work among other local pottery and button flowers! Come see for yourself the food and crafts grown in our area. Pick up a few gifts, treat yourself to some breakfast sausage and don't forget your camera.
Walk around the farm during store hours. During September and October their activities include a corn maze, pumpkin patch, frisbee golf, a hay pile, tether ball, apples, gifts, and freshly pressed apple cider. During this time, pick up a variety of their apples including Macintosh, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Staymen Winesap, Rome Beauty, Gala, and many, many more.
Visit the Farm from 9-6pm seven days a week in September and October. Wind your way through the corn maze, pick your own pumpkin, fill your bag with organic apples, hold a baby chick, visit with our animals and enjoy a day with your family. General Admission covers all your farm activities for the day but pony rides are a litle extra... Bring lunch or buy it here and picnic in the shade of the sycamore.
The farm is just 14 miles from downtown Asheville. Directions from Asheville: I-240 East, exit towards 74-A East, Bat Cave, Blue Ridge Parkway, Chimney Rock. Follow 74-A approximately 9 miles. Turn left on Sugar Hollow Rd. The farm store is the first building on the right.
Near Hickory Nut Gap Farm is Imladris Farm, a short drive from Asheville in the small community of Fairview. They are a small, family owned farm focusing on sustainable agriculture and quality products. Concentrating on the environment and early, simple methods, Imladris Farm is an inspiring destination. For seven generations the Marlowe family has been present on the land. Proprietors Wendy and Walter are enthusiastic to share their way of living. Take home their gourmet jams (Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Berry Best, and Apple Butter), naturally raised rabbit meat, free range eggs, and gift baskets. The farm tours are available year-round. Call for tour times: 828-628-9377.
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