Visit non-traditional destinations along unique trails where art galleries, farms, restaurants and vineyards invite you to take your family and stay a while in Ashe County, North Carolina.
Agri-Cultural Tourism is travel that is motivated by a desire to experience the authentic natural, historic and cultural resources of a community or region. Ashe County is that Rural Community of heritage, arts, outdoor recreation, nature, hometown festivals and agricultural enterprises that is just waiting for your visit.
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ABUNDANT SUMMIT Atop a hill on a beautiful farm in Nathans Creek, North Carolina, it is surrounded by woods with trails for exploring, beautiful mountain views, a Labyrinth for spiritual renewal and healing and a low and high ropes challenge course. |
By appointment only. | For additional information or questions regarding prices, programs and accomodation choices please phone (336) 982-2431 or (336) 246-7492. E-Mail: info@abundancesummit.com |
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ASHE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL The Ashe Arts Center, The Gallery, consists of changing exhibits of local artists and performances of music, poetry, literature and more. |
Monday-Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Apr. - Dec.
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Ashe County Arts Council P.O. Box 353 Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 846-ARTS (2787) E-Mail: jane@ashecountyarts.org |
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ASHE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Ashe County Farmers Market - Home Grown, Hand Made in Ashe County. Produce, arts, crafts, baked goods, jams, jellies, vinegars, photography and more. |
Saturdays:
(April 22 - October 28)
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesdays:
(July 12 - October 25)
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe Center 134 Government Circle Suite 202 Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 219-2650 (336) 219-2682 (fax) E-Mail: Julie_Landry@ncsu.edu |
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ASHE SERVICES FOR AGING Ashe Services for Aging, Inc. established in 1977, is a private non-profit agency which has been the primary provider of senior serives in Ashe County for nearly thirty years. Their agri-cultural project involves seniro participants in growing herbs, in association with the "earth quilt." Seniors then package the herbs (fresh and dried) to be sold at the local Farmer's Market or in the Senior and Adult Day Care Centers. Through this project, our senior citizens are given an opportunity to remain an active and integral part of our community. They also have the opportunity to imprt their knowledge and experience in growing and utilizing herbs to our younger generations. This would be an educational, as well as social experience, for visitors and participants. |
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Ashe Services for Aging P.O. Box 9 180 ChattyRob Lane West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 246-2461 (336) 246-5724 (fax) E-Mail: janebanks@asheaging.org |
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BIG HORSE CREEK FARM "Have you experienced the cool, spicy flavor of a crisp Red Limbertwig apple?" At Big Horse Creek Farm you have the opportunity to sample these and many other rare and unique apple varieties. Stroll through well-groomed orchards and enjoy some of the finest apples in the world. Set among the stunning hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the peace and beauty of Big Horse Creek Farm will long linger in your memory. |
Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Ron & Suzanne Joyner Big Horse Creek Farm P.O. Box 70 Lansing, NC 28643 (336) 384-1134 E-Mail: Oldapple@bighorsecreekfarm.com |
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CARDINAL TREE FARM CHOOSE & CUT A family owned Christmas farm located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They have been in business for over 40 years and offer beautiful North Carolina Fraser firs along with a down home experience. Pony rides are available for kids and hay rides for all (local made crafts also available). Handmade wreaths are on-site, additional tree accessories are also available as well as a gift shop. Farm tours are also available. |
Open Thanksgiving Day 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays - 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekends Only Through Christmas | Cardinal Tree Farm Choose & Cut 571 Baldwin Road P.O. Box 985 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 846-2976 E-Mail: cardinaltree@skybest.com |
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CREEKHOUSE GARDEN GALLERY Creekhouse Garden Gallery has unique arts and ornaments for the house, garden, yard, deck and patio displayed in a beautiful setting on the banks of the bold Roan Creek. |
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May-October | Creekhouse Garden Galley 346 Creekhouse Lane Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 982-9547 1(877) 417-9547 E-Mail: jim@CreekHouseGardenGalley.com |
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HERITAGE HOMESTEAD Turn back the clock to that era of resourcefulness. 1840's log cabin, bat nursery colony, organic gardening, goat milk and cheese. |
Tours by reservation only. Two tour options are offered on a limited schedule depdning on work and maintenance demands. | E-mail: loncoulter@yahoo.com |
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JONES CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Breath taking views of North Carolina and Virginia mountains from the farm. The farm features Frasier Fir Christmas trees and wreaths. |
November 24 - December 17 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Jones Christmas Tree Farm 2473 Hwy. 113 Laurel Springs, NC 28644 (336) 359-8299 E-Mail: jonesctf@skybest.com | |
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THE MILLER FARM A century old farm site. Fifth generation farmer, Bruce Miller, hosts tours on his MEDICINAL HERB FARM. Cultivating medicial herbs like: blood root, black cohosh and goldenseal which are featured on this native woodland farm. |
By appointment only. | Directions to the farm: From Boone take US 421 south to US 221 to West Jefferson. Make a left onto 194, going through downtown West Jefferson and continuing towards Warrensville. In Warrensville, turn right in order to stay on 194 toward Lansing. Continue on 194 to Lansing. Go straight through Lansing's (only) traffic light, and make a left onto Little Horse Creek Road. Take the next left onto Long Branch Road then at the three-way intersection keep right to Monroe Miller Road. Make a left after the second mobile home up the driveway to the end of the orad - 324 Miller Drive. |
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MOUNTAIN ADVANTAGE CORN MAZE
Come enjoy good wholesome fun for the whole family. Come and get lost in our corn maze and then spend time in our kids zone. The kids zone include 40' pipe slide, face painting, marshmellow roast, inflatable jumping gym, sack races, monster shot, hay bale maze and much more. Educational programs are available for school groups. Large groups welcome. Birthday parties available. |
September 9 - October 31 Thurs. - 5-9 p.m. Fri. - 5-9 p.m. Sat. 10-9 p.m. Sun. 2-7 p.m. Monday - Friday - Daytime Hours available by appointment - 982-6285 |
(336) 982-6285 16 north to Highway 16/221 North approximately 3 miles, turn right at Family Central/Ashe Central School Road, go approximately 1/2 mile, turn left on Roby Poe Road, Go to stop sign, turn right, Corn Maze will be quarter of mile on right. $5.00 for kids 12 and under $6.00 for adults Group rates are available |
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NEW RIVER WINERY OUTLET/BOHEMIA GALLERY & COFFEE SHOP The only bonded and licensed winery in Ashe County. The old Historic Lansing School building in Lansing, North Carolina will soon be opening.
Fine wines for sale produced in the New River Winery facility in Ashe County. mandy other items such as t-shirts, hats, and winery accessories are for sale. Beginning in early 2007 New River Winery will be offering winery tours. |
Tuesday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. | New River Winery Outlet/Bohemia Gallery & Coffee Shop 106 N. Jefferson Avenue P.O. Box 70 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 846-6500 (336) 846-7900 (fax) E-Mail: info@newriverwineries.com |
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ROSE MOUNTAIN FARM Rose Mountain Farm, on 29-acres with a fresh mountain spring, a trout creek, a few barns, tall trees, open-air terrain, and many animals! Ann Rose and daughters Destiny, Autumn, and Daniell run the farm. Chickens, turkeys, goats, horses and vegetables, along with produce, jams, jellies, apple cider vinegar, apple butter and other canned goods make for an authentic stop. |
Rose Mountain Farm 2716 Big Horse Creek Road Lansing, NC 28643 (336) 384-3182 | |
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WATERFALL FARM Waterfall Farm offers a wide variety of ornamental trees and shrubs grown locally in Ashe County for the last 29 years. |
Waterfall Farm 415 Waterfall Mountain Warrensville, NC 28693 (336) 385-6507 | |
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WAYLAND'S NURSERY Blueberries and raspberries when in season (July). Fresh, you-pick blueberry and raspberries are healthy and very delicious. In November they have Choose-N-Cut Christmas trees. The views are beautiful and it is very quiet. The Blueberry Hill Gift Shop offers a wide assortment of hand made ornaments, potato pouches, scarfs, kitchen scrubbies and much, much more. |
During July (blueberry season) open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday Other times by appointment only. | Wayland's Nursery 1003 Round Knob Ridge Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 246-7729 (336) 246-6941 (fax) E-Mail: blynncox@skybest.com | |
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ZYDECO MOON FARM & CABINS
Zydeco Moon Farm and Cabins are located along beautiful Helton Creek in northern Ashe County. They will have two log cabins to rent beginning in September of 2006. The cabins are one bedroom with a loft and hot tub and look out over Helton Creek and the surrounding mountains. The property includes hiking trails and access to Helton Creek. Fishermen will appreciate the great access to the creek. During catch and keep season you can catch a few trout and grill them for dinner! There is one acre of land which produces organic vegetables including sugar snap peas, tomatoes, peppers, spinach and broccoli. There will also be raspberries and blueberries later in the season. There are many outdoor activities close to the farm including biking on the Virginia Creeper and canoeing the New River. Come and enjoy a beautiful farm. http://zydecomoonfarm.com/ |
Zedeco Moon Farm & Cabins 2220 Big Helton Road Grassy Creek, NC 28631 (336) 384-2546 (336) 384-2536 (fax) |
The alliance of heritage, arts plus agriculture has harmonized for a long time in North Carolina. There is always music at harvest festivals, food at craft fairs and everything in between. The result is a unique series of fascinating agri-cultural opportunities.
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