Hilltop Ice Cream!!
Hilltop Ice Cream has something for everyone. Their extensive collection of homemade ice cream includes everything from the traditional (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry) to the unique. I recommend the lavender honey ice cream made with local honey. Sorbet, vegan ice cream, and sugar free ice cream are also available. This Asheville Area Ice Cream Shop is located […]
Chimney Rock Park
The view from Chimney Rock is one of the best views in Western North Carolina. The more adventurous of us climbed 499 steps up to Chimney Rock, while the rest of us enjoyed a 32 second elevator ride. After enjoying the breath-taking view (and some ice cream) we headed to the Great Woodland Adventure to […]
Hickory Nut Gap Farm!!
Whether we are having a summer cook-out or making some winter chili, Hickory Nut Gap Farm is our favorite place to go for 100% grass-fed beef. Their Farm Store features a wide selection of meat as well as local crafts and products. Be sure to visit this working farm that is located just 4 miles […]
Sky Mountain Pizza!!
Sky Mountain Pizza is one of the best pizza places in the Asheville Area. These pizzas feature home-made crust topped with fresh ingredients. Shown here is a veggie lover’s pizza (minus what we had for lunch)! In addition to pizza, they offer spaghetti and delicious subs. These items are convenient to pick-up as this great […]
Nachos and Beer!!
Inside this shiny diner is one of the best Mexican restaurants you will ever eat at. The menu is extensive and don’t miss their lunch specials. Even though the food arrives quickly, you will want to stay all day to enjoy great food and good company. Seen here is a steak taco salad, one of […]
The Local Joint!!
The Local Joint is an awesome Fairview restaurant! Over the past few years, we have sent more guests to the Local Joint than any other restaurant in the Asheville Area. This diner has a fun atmosphere and has something for everyone. Breakfast served till 3, the burgers are always cooked to order, and dinner has […]
Winter Firewood!!
For our fireplaces and wood stoves, we provide enough firewood for several fires. (Additional wood can be purchased for a small fee). Some of the firewood comes from trees on our land that fall naturally. These trees are normally Oaks, Locusts, & Tulip Poplars. Preparing the wood for use takes several steps. First, we cut […]
Holiday Donations!!
This year we are donating food to the Fairview Food Bank. This is part of the larger effort of the Fairview Business Association. We are donating peanut butter, beef stew, cereal, ravioli, tuna fish, and mac n cheese. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the larger community and we wish everyone a Happy […]
Decorating for the Holidays!!
We are always very excited to share the beauty of the holidays with our guests. This year we are decorating 20 Arborvitaes with white lights. The barn will display a large wreath on the door to the hayloft. We also are decorating inside of all our houses to share some Holiday Cheer.
Fall in the Mountains!!
This year we have been very excited to share with our guests the unique and spectacular beauty of Fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests can take a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike to an extraordinary view, or simply enjoy rocking on the porch of one our rentals. Shown here is the exquisite […]