Really amazing farm with native plants and edibles. Bradley is terrific, and it's amazing to see an…read moreoperational farm so close to Asheville.

Marshall Native Gardens are located near the Marshall Library and start near the road, you will see…read morethem as you pull into the parking lot. The gardens were designed and are kept up by volunteers. The gardens are on 4.2 acres and surround the library. There are walking paths, places to sit and take a break or maybe read a book. I enjoyed all the signs so I knew what each plant was. The gardens are divided into sections, there is a map and you can go around at your own pace. I loved that they just focus on native plants as they are so much better for the environment. I was amazed by all the pollinators I saw as they want native plants. They have a bird garden; butterfly garden; medicine garden; herb garden; native grasses; rain garden; shrub garden and a shaded garden. If you are in the Marshall area, check out these gardens. They are very special.

If I could give 10 stars. i would!! Where do I start?? Beginning with them being super…read moreaccommodating for the check in to making sure even the tiniest detail was there. The breakfast was a perfect time with the perfect food. The love for the animals is apparent with Suzanne and Rudi, the owners.I travel frequently and this bed and breakfast was the cleanest and most relaxing one i have experienced. im so sorry it is not closer to where I live. Totally worth the 6 hour drive. The owners could not gave been more gracious!!!! Please support them if you are in the area of Naples, NY!

This is the cleanest, most relaxing place we've ever stayed. We enjoyed everything about it from…read morethe room to the scenery to the amazing gourmet breakfast, the private hot tub and not to be forgotten the cow & Horse cuddling experience! Oh my goodness this place is like heaven on earth! Even the shower head was strong and the water temperatures were perfect. If you want a clean, health conscious retreat that fills your soul this is a must stay B&B!

What an amazing experience at the farm. If you're looking to unwind and unplug from the grind, this…read moreis a wonderful opportunity to do so. If you need to stay connected, there is fiber Wi-Fi connectivity. Verizon had no problems pulling down signal for us for data or calls. The hosts Ernest and Kim were just amazing making sure we had everything we needed and even shared some great conversation as well as provided a lot of useful information about recommendations on restaurants and things happening to see. We stayed in one of their 2 properties which was the smaller of the two, but designed for one or 2 people. The other property is the "Farm House" and sleeps 6 comfortably. Speaking of comfort you will never have an issue with hot water as heating is by a tankless and endless. The bed is very comfortable. There is a smaller smart tv with integrated Roku in the living room. The stove is gas as is the fireplace. Heat worked great for those nights that got a bit chilly. The kitchen was well stocked and had a nice sized fridge to accommodate our 9 day stay. Of course it goes without saying the spring fed cedar hot tub is amazing and I used it more than a few times. This was my first true farm experience and it was amazing. Really grateful to have been able to experience all the farm, downtown Marshall and downtown Hot Springs. I'll simply paste the description from Ernest and Kim's below. Come home to an authentic vacation as you take in the rhythm of the farm. Relax in the Natural Spring Fed private cedar hot tub. Hike the private guest-only trails. The Spring House is located in the heart of Madison County and is steeped in Appalachian History and within minutes from Asheville, white water rafting, hiking, zip lines, horseback riding, wonderful restaurants, and so much more. Jewel Hill boasts over 100 acres for private hiking enjoyment. Jewel Hill Farms got its name from its location.... once the County Seat and first called Jewel Hill; but now is known as Walnut. It is the geographical center of the county. There once was the Bell School For Wayward Girls located there as well as the Switzerland Hotel. They used to have 4 churches (3 are still going), a Post Office, 5 general stores, and a Civil War era graveyard. The post office and stores are gone.....but the graveyard is still here and the other church is now the office for "Madison Has Heart" which provides heating assistance to people in our county. They are a strong Scotch/Irish people with a long tradition in the Appalachian mountains so come take in the mountains, our festivals, our food and most of all our people and traditions. You are just minutes from everything this county has to offer and then some. Bluff Mountain Festival Bascom Lemar Festival Just ask and Ernest and Kim can find out what all is happening while your here for your farm stay. There is a Ingles grocery store & gas station about 10 minutes away. Free parking on the farm.

Peaceful and serene views in August. It wasn't a busy Thursday so we were blessed to have the…read morecompany of the owner, Jeff as we enjoyed good wine, conversation and beautiful views. It's a great place to relax the day away, especially with wine!

First time at Addison Farms today and my wife and I did a tasting. So great! We loved the wines and…read moreMichelle did such a great job hosting us for the tasting. Can't recommend this place enough!

If you like old cars, you should definitely check out this museum. They have a bunch of historic…read morecars with little write-ups. There's an antique firetruck in the back, which kids can climb on and take pics. We also took a nice walk. The area where this museum is also has some nice trees and sculptures, which you can tack onto your visit.

The Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum is located in Grovewood Village. There is a free parking lot…read morenearby, and admission to the museum is also free, although they do accept donations. The museum is inside what was once the Biltmore Industries weaving shop. The building was constructed in 1923 and had about 40 weaving looms inside. The building is mostly ADA accessible; the back section does have some stairs. But you can still see those vehicles from up above if you don't use the stairs. The museum has vehicles from Harry D. Bloomburg's collection. He founded the museum in 1966 to share the antique cars with the public. His vehicles are in great condition. The 1957 Classic Eldorado is one of the rarer vehicles, as it is one of 400 made. There is a restored 1922 fire truck that had been in service in Asheville. Besides the different cars, there is a horse-drawn carriage, a motorcycle, and a moonshine still. It is a nice museum to explore.

Really nice history museum in downtown Black Mountain. This museum has 2 floors and full of…read morehistory. Pictures of early Black Mountain and actual items from over 100 years ago. Everything is spotless and artifacts are in excellent condition. Free admission, but donations are accepted. They also sell shirts and hats.

The Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center is located in downtown Black Mountain and is inside…read morethe 1921 Fire House. The museum is free to visit but donations are accepted. You either need to park on the street or in one of the city parking lots. When I first walked in, to your left is a Blue Ridge Mountain display so you can see where you have been driving on the parkway. The two story museum does have a lift to take those that need assistance to the second floor. Once you are at the top of the second floor, you will see the Seven Sisters from the window. The second floor focuses on the people of Swannanoa Valley region. It has a nice collection of exhibits and artifacts from the arts to business to medical to everyday life. There is a blanket from Beacon Blankets, a textile company that was the largest blanket maker in the world. I didn't expect to see a voting machine. It covers both the positive and negative history of the area. I am planning a return trip to explore this museum much more.

Trying to find something to do with the kiddos, I stumbled upon Hendo Care Farm. I called to see…read moreabout doing a farm tour. Michelle, the owner, called me back immediately and had availability the same day! We had a lovely time visiting with the pigs, goats, chickens and horses. Michelle showed us around the farm and let us feed the goats and chickens (so cute)! We got to pet and feed the horses treats as well. We walked down to a lovely creek-so beautiful and soothing! While the kiddos splashed around I learned about all of the camps and healing workshops that they have available. I can't wait to check them out...exactly what I've been looking for in a beautiful, serene setting! Michelle was so hospitable and we can't wait to go back! Thanks for having us!