This was a very nice get away for us while on Spring Break vacation. Brian and Barbie, the owners,…read moreset up this carriage house and 3 acre mini farm about seven years ago. They offer private farm tours, carriage rides, a bed & breakfast, a wedding chapel and lots of flowers to enjoy. My family went on the carriage ride with Brian and Barbie. They use an original carriage from the 1800s which has been updated with fiberglass wheels and hydraulic breaks. The carriage is drawn by Moses and Aaron (Gypsy Vanner Cross horses). The ride takes about one hour along a mountain gravel road. For portions of the ride, Brian & the horses kick up the speed to around 40 mph. It's pretty cool and exhilarating. A fun family friendly experience. The kids enjoyed petting the animals. They have a donkey, a pony, fainting goats, chickens and pheasants. You'll also find daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, a type of cherry blossom and other flowers.

What a great time my fiance and I had here. Barbie and Brian are wonderful hosts had we known we…read morecould have stayed there we certainly would have. We went for the carriage ride and what a wonderfully memorable event that turned out to be. Beautiful carriage, beautiful horses, great food, and enjoyable conversation. When in the Blue Ridge area we highly recommend this farm tour and ride through the beautiful woods.

Such a charming farm with lots to look at. Organic produce…read morethat they grow themselves plus some other local products. And a large assortment of antiques to enjoy. Stephanie is such a wonderful host. Makes you feel like your her next door neighbor. Really enjoyed my visit.

Hidden gem in the mountains of Western Carolina! We were overwhelmed with the beauty of the rolling…read morehills and fields of wild flowers as we arrived. We soon discovered there were huge blueberries available for u-pick, peaches, plums, blackberries, raspberries and so much more. There were fresh pies and muffins still hot from the oven for purchase. We had such a great morning at the farm that we can't wait to go back.

Tough meat. Spent a couple hundred bucks on different cuts of meat and I was very surprised at how…read morebad it was. Even the filet was chewy and tough. Ended up feed it to my dogs. I bought with the best intentions of supporting a local but this is not it. They're from California and it shows.

I reached out to the owner to inquire about bones for broth. We have a mutual friend who is on a…read moreliquid diet due to surgery. When I explained who the bones were for, he generously donated a very big box of high-quality bones to assist in our friend's recovery. The broth was the tastiest I've ever made-super velvety and rich. I've never shopped Walnut Hollow but I will be sure to make it a regular habit in the future. Very happy to know that this business and it's kind proprietor are in my community.

Lasso the Moon/Holly....a 5 star experience!! The adorable alpacas, dogs, cats, ducks...lovely…read moredrive to Blairsville on a crisp Fall day to enjoy beautiful leaves, art, delicious food and a memorable day... highly recommend this visit!! Happy to support this small business

Previous 1 star review should really be disregarded as it's pretty clear on Lasso the Moon's…read morewebsite that appointments need to be scheduled ahead of time. And they deserve no less than 5 stars for the experience, from my first correspondence with Holly to arrange the tour, to arriving. The directions and the signage were momentarily confusing, but the site indicates to drive towards the right behind the barn on the gravel road. Pulling in you can't help but "awww" over the chickens, ducks, dogs and alpacas dotting the property. Once all of the other guests had arrived, the tour began and it was both fun and informational, about the farm, alpacas, and the artwork made from their fibers. Even my little one was less than her squirmy fidgety self and listened. Feeding the alpacas was really the most fun part as we were told that they don't particularly like being petted on their heads (only a minor bummer as we'd gleefully hoped that we'd get a few gentle pats in.) The tour finished up in the upstairs art studio where hand-made gifts were available, or where one could make a donation, as the tour is free. For how much fun it was, I wouldn't have hesitated to have been required to pay for it anyways. It was a very fun and memorable morning meeting some gentle and fluffy alpacas up close, and I would strongly suggest that anybody making a weekend trip to this area to plan ahead to also visit Lasso the Moon.

Our favorite alpaca farm and we've visited many! Friendly, well-cared for alpacas. The owners…read moreJerome and Pam are passionate and knowledgeable, and are happy to have visitors to their farm. We recommend visiting if you get the chance and love alpacas!

From the owner: We raise and sell alpacas which also includes halter/lead training plus service after purchase. We…read morehave our alpacas sheared once a year, then use their fleece for various products like yarn, socks, gloves, hats, shawls, scarves, bird nesting balls and stars, felted ornaments, and more. We even have alpaca fur toys including finger puppets. These toys are imported from Peru and are handmade by women in the Andes Mountains.

Had a great time at the Lavender Lamb Farm. Picked a bunch of Lavender and bought some lovely gifts…read moreat the gift shop. Amazing viiew.

They are usually close on Sundays, however, we called and they opened for us. We got an…read moreinformative, impromptu lesson on lavender and the various uses the shortbread cookie. Samples were delicious and it's pretty scenic. We ended up buying a few home made lavender based products.

Beautiful animals and a really neat farm. Text in advance (night before) to schedule your visit…read more Fascinating yarn workshop with a gift shop coming soon. The owner & these gentle alpacas are a delight to spend time with.

From the owner: Welcome to Noa's Ark Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill! We are a…read morefamily run farm & full service fiber mill, processing alpaca fiber,wool fleece & other exotics. We began our wonderful journey and adopted the "alpaca life style" in 2012 with just 6 Huacaya Alpacas on 4 acres. In 2014, realizing & understanding the need for quality fiber processing, Jack founded The Ark's Mill. Needing room to grow, in 2016 we moved both the Farm & the Arks Mill to 10 beautiful acres where we now reside!

What a BEAUTIFUL place! Their café is open Tuesdays-Sundays only, so plan accordingly if you'd…read morelike to eat at their café! The farm is stunning! So much acreage of beautiful landscaping! Make sure to visit their cheese shop! You can sample all the cheeses for sale, and they have a ton of other items available for sale! What a fun place to visit!

This is the kind of place where your healthy alter ego stays buckled up in the car--and you waltz…read morein guilt-free, ready to eat like it's your birthday. Their cheese selection? Chef's kiss. We sampled a few, and the views while snacking were straight out of a postcard--peaceful, pretty, and perfect for pretending you're in a cheese commercial. Whatever you do, don't skip the Café. It's in this gorgeous, huge old barn that's been lovingly renovated into a temple of ooey-gooey grilled cheese goodness. It's basically sacred ground for sandwich lovers. Grilled cheese is their thing, and oh boy, do they do it justice. My husband went for the Smoked Bologna, I had The Big Cheese (because... obviously), and our friends followed our lead. No regrets. These sandwiches are THICK, golden, buttery slabs of bread hugging melted cheese like it's a warm embrace from grandma. Pro tip: One whole sandwich is basically a cheesy Everest. My husband took half to go. I, on the other hand, showed no restraint. Dessert? Oh yeah. We shared a chocolate peanut butter shake (sin in a cup), and our friends had the cake batter one--because balance, right? Also, they have a super cute shop where I snagged some Tennessee jams to bring home. Gifts, I said. For others. (Probably.) It's a lovely spot--perfect for a chill picnic with family or friends... or to just sit quietly while your food coma gently sets in.

We had amazing time with our visit to God's Country Ranch!…read more Our familiy of 5 had an outstanding time during our one hour tour of the ranch! We fed, groomed, and interacted with all the animals while being coached and let by our two amazing hosts! They were incredibly accommodating of our entire family and went out of their way time and time again to make sure that every family member had access to and time with each of their animals. Our youngest kiddo needed wheelchair accessible access and they went above and beyond to make sure he could feed, groom, interact with, and get picture with each of their animals. You can tell they love what they do and I would highliy recommend a visit to God's Country Ranch for anybody and everybody visiting or living in the Smoky Mountains region!

This place is AMAZING!!!! I stayed here with some friends at the Airbnb that's provided and it was…read moreby FAR one of the best weekends of my life!! If you're looking for a good Smokey mountains experience, then look no further...THIS IS IT! The Airbnb itself is immaculate and open! Plenty of room for you and your friends, the farm animals are a once in a lifetime experience, and the location itself...MY GOD it's beautiful!!! This vacation has made me rethink my retirement plans and I am fully intending on settling down in the Smokey mountains for good...AND ITS ALL THANKS TO GODS COUNTRY RANCH!!!!