Saturday, July 15th: 2 PM - 6 PM
Ashe County Farms

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1) Old Suthern Soul *NEW
Charity Moretz
345 Sutherland Road Creston, NC 28615
Contact
Charity1143@gmail.com
​202-578-8233
Our family farm has deep historical roots with compelling storytellers. We highlight the simple living of our ancestors, simple beliefs and folklore that explained the world around them. These down to earth beliefs unveil times past and provide a window into times not that long ago. Farm life has a beautiful way of defining moments of clarity by being grounded by salt of the earth wisdom.
Products available for purchase during tour: Beef, Pork, Flower, Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, Handmade knit products

2) Faith Mountain Farm
James & Shannon Wilkes
489 Big Laurel Rd. Creston, NC 28615

The Faith Mountain Farm family is happy to invite you to celebrate another year of farm living and production! Come by and share a few minutes with us as you walk around the gardens along the creek bottom and hear about the diverse endeavors of our farm from the family members who live and work here. You can also sample our honey varieties and watch the honey bees work.

Products can be found at: Watauga County Farmers Market, Bald Guy Blowing Rock, Goober Peas Country Store, Bohemia, Bare Essentials, & Coyote Kitchen
Products available for purchase during tour: Honey, baked goods, produce in season, sunflowers, pastured poultry, eggs
Directions: From New Market center in Boone: Take 194 north to Todd. Take a left onto Three Top Road and travel until it ends at Hwy. 88. Take a right onto 88.  Travel 1.2 miles and take left onto Big Laurel. Farm is on the left in 0.4 miles.

Contact:
828-265-6263

3) Hoof n' Feather Farm
Anna & Chris
​548 Hardin GIlley Rd. Warrensville, NC 28693

Hoof n' Feather Farm is a small family farm that focuses on gardening, goat herding, and fowl. Visitors will be guided around the farm to learn about sustainable gardening, animal husbandry, tiny house living, and using reclaimed and natural building materials. Farm goods will be available for purchase and guests can try culinary tastings during their visit. 

Products can be found at: Hoof n’ Feather Facebook Page
Products available for purchase during tour:  Vegetables, herbs and culinary salts, eggs, and handmade crafts
Directions: (from West Jefferson) Head north on 194 for 1.5 miles then continue on 88 west for 8.3 miles. You will pass through Warrensville and eventually see the north side of Three Top Mountain, with its three distinct peaks. At the base of the mountain and in a bend of 88, turn left onto Ed Little Rd. You will see an antique store, Picker's Porch, before the turn. Go up the hill 0.3 miles and turn left onto Hardin Gilley Rd. Continue up the hill for 0.5 miles until you see signs for our farm and parking.
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Contact:
336-620-0838
hoofnfeatherfarm@gmail.com​

4) Waterfall Farm  
Doug & Wheeler Munroe
415 Waterfall Mountain Rd. Warrensville, NC 28693

On the high slopes of Three Top Mountain, Waterfall Farm is the southernmost maple syrup producer in the country! Come visit the sugar house and learn about the processes of maple syrup production. Also enjoy west and north facing views of Tennessee and Virginia from our fish ponds where we raise rainbow trout.  

Products available for purchasing during the tour: Maple syrup & fresh trout, caught-to-order... bring your cooler!

Contact:

5) Highland Meadows Cattle Co.
Tim & Carolyn Miller
998 Virgil Greer Rd. Lansing, NC 28643

Sorry, not available for tour.
Contact:
336-384-8199

6) Healing Springs Farm *NEW
Anne Pression
1096 E. Healing Springs Rd. Crumpler, NC 28617

Healing Springs Farm raises grass fed Belted Galloway cattle, pastured heritage breed pork, and farm fresh eggs. All of our animals are raised as naturally as possible without hormones, steroids or antibiotics.
Our property is listed on the National Historic Register of places, due to the Healing Spring that was discovered in 1883. Water from the Healing Spring is reported to cure a wide variety of ailments. The original cabins have been renovated and are available for nightly rental. Additionally we make artisan soaps and body products with water from the Healing Spring.
We have a farm store on the property where you can learn more about the history of the property and purchase beef, pork, & eggs along with soaps and body products.  

Products can be found at: Our products are available on-farm, through our Facebook page, on our website and through the BRWIA FoodHub. ​
Products available for purchase during tour: Our farm store sells beef, pork, & eggs. Additionally, we have for sale a selection of artisan soaps and body products. Refreshments will be available.
Directions: From Hwy 221 N in West Jefferson go 13 miles to Hwy 16N (Southern States feed store) turn left onto Hwy 16N and come up 6.2 miles. Turn right onto E. Healing Springs Road (sign for the Cabins at Healing Springs and Barr Evergreens) - go 1 mile to location.
Contact:
3369826262

7) Heritage Homestead
Carol Coulter
956 Roy Goodman Rd. Crumpler, NC 28617

Heritage Homestead is a working goat dairy. Visitors will be able to interact with the goats,  taste our cheese, and view the milking parlor, cheese processing room, black-smith shop, and studio where broom-making, basket weaving, and hide tanning take place.

Products for Sale: We have a new wood fired pizza oven on the farm and will be making pizza for sale at the farm.

Contact:
336-846-6267

8) Little Peak Creek Farm
​Lisa Willingham
2240 Little Peak Creek Rd. Jefferson, NC 28640

Little Peak Creek Farm located between Jefferson and Sparta is a 68 acre hobby farm with several varieties of friendly farm animals, a beautiful herb and vegetable garden , a rental cabin, and hiking trails throughout the property. Stephen is an artist and landscaper and has created a beautiful serene farm using his artist's touch and Lisa, a retired teacher loves to share her knowledge of animals and plants with children and adults. They have honey, flowers, jams, jewelry and bath products for sale and look forward to sharing their farm with you!

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9) ASU Sustainable Development Farm
608 Watertank Rd. Fleetwood, NC 28626

The Sustainable Development Teaching and Research Farm is a student and faculty-powered farm that offers students an opportunity to immerse themselves into a living lab. The goal of the SD Farm is to become a multi-purpose, integrated farming system that produces healthy food, fiber, and other raw materials that can be cultivated successfully on a small scale. Come see our multitude of produce production, livestock, and experiments in progress.

Products can be found at: Small campus CSA, New Appalachia, local retailers and restaurants
Products available for purchasing during the tour: Veggies, flowers, eggs, and meat
Directions: (from 421) Head north on hwy 221 toward W Jefferson. After 6.1 miles, look for Watertank Rd. on your right. The first gravel driveway on the right will be 0.5 miles down the road. We are located at the end of the driveway. Please park along the driveway before entering the red gate.

Contact:
828-406-2086
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Contact: 
FarmTour@BRWIA.org
​828.386.1537

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture
PO Box 67
Lower Level, 171 Grand Blvd
​Boone, NC 28607
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) is dedicated to strengthening the High Country's local food system by supporting women and their families with resources, education, and skills related to sustainable food and agriculture.