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!

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!

We very much enjoyed our visit. This is really a great place. Good for family or just couples or on…read moreyour own. We had great weather during our picking time. The place is easy to get around, normal walking through the orchards. There's a couple of porta-Johns on sight. They have pre-picked-boxed Asian Pears for sale. Also, some other items for sale, like bottled water, and pear juice, shirts, hats, some fried pies, etc. As I understand they've held the same price for 2-years for picking (by the pound), which in these Inflationary times / administration that is really helpful. I admire the thought that went into this niche and nice business. Great folks working there, and they know the area, so, if you're looking for another place to eat or go visit, they have suggestions. We got there early, right at opening, so we had 'picking-sticks' (Kind of look like Lacross sticks ) and carts to use. We heard some talking as we were leaving (over 2 hours later) wish there were more sticks available. We just gave them ours as we were paying and leaving. Go Catamounts!

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.

We stayed at the farm in the little cabin and had a great time in the local area hiking, eating. We…read morealso spent time on the farm exploring for a little, meeting the variety of animals. Julie is an awesome host! We would love to come back with kids!

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.

Lovely little stop on our way through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it had some really great…read morebuildings to teach us about how travelers used to cross these areas and a genuinely fascinating insight on how life was just a couple hundred years ago. Staff at the center and out by the museum were all very friendly and informative, grounds were lovely, we saw a bunch of wildlife on our way in, and there was a lovely little (1 mile or so?) hiking trail along a creek just past the old buildings.

Stopped at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on our way into the Smokies and quickly walked through…read morethe Mountain Farm Museum that is on a trail right beside the visitor center. They have a small collection of historic log buildings beside a creek, so it was very picturesque. They also have some pigs and chickens roaming the grounds. They also had a staff person on one of the porches helping to answer questions. I thought it was nicely done and handy for those just passing through.

I LOVE music festivals! Lets start with that fact first…read more.. This was my first time at this festival and all I can say is that is was a GREAT day of drinking local beet, music listening and booth shopping with my family! I loved going from booth to booth looking a the great items and art that people made. There was so many things that I wanted to buy but did not want to carry stuff around with me all day! I did buy this amazing leather bracelet that is so unique. I wear it all the time and always get complements are it. I love telling people where I got it from! Now on to the music.....there was so many talented bands that played at the festival. I fell in love with this band called The Birchtree Band. They are so good that I bought one of their cd's and have listened to it over and over. Found a new local beer "Rocket Girl" and kept them coming all afternoon. I wish I could get this beer in Memphis but have not been able to find it anywhere.....sad. I will absolutely go back to this festival next year! I saw so many crazy people...some scary and some hilarious. I loved the diversity! Can't wait till next year!!

Having attended numerous festival throughout the country. I worked as a Policeman for many years in…read moreSan Francisco. I was entertained, but not overly impressed by this event.