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.

Grab the friends and kids and hit the mountain farms! This one needs to be on your list. Live music…read moreand tasty pizza will be on the agenda for you, as well as a stroll through the flower garden or sunflower maze. Stunning views of the smoky mountains and ample seating for everyone. The produce selection is exactly what you would expect, what's in season and a few good jarred items.

This is the cutest farm. The staff were so friendly and inviting. My husband and I came from a post…read morethat he seen on social media to have the farm to table pizza. It was amazing! Before ordering we picked some beautiful flowers that were in season. The owner was so kind and gave us some tips for us on eating locally that would accommodate our son in his power chair.

This bridge, like many, apparently outlived its usefulness as a conveyance, but was turned into a…read moresort of park. The greenery covering the area is quite robust and a lot of effort clearly went into designing and maintaining it. At one end, a spot for people to hang collars up to memorialize their dogs demonstrates that apparently visitors here like tiny yippy dogs a lot more than I do, but it is still a nice touch. When I visited, they were working on building a visitor center and parking was limited (one end is a separate business whose parking lot is devoted solely to that business as designated by numerous angry signs). However, a water fountain and portapotties were still available. This isn't a place where you'd spend an enormous amount of time, but it is well done and certainly worth a look, and there is no charge to cross.

This is a beautiful stop if in the area. There are multiple varieties of flowers and plants with…read moreplaces to sit and enjoy the beauty. The rainbow bridge in memory of all the lost pets is breathtaking and so sweet to see. There is Free parking at both ends of the bridge

My family decided we wanted to reconnect with nature, since the weather has been so nice. We…read morevisited Bullington Gardens in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The botanical gardens offer a unique walk through an interactive fairy trail. The little kids can enjoy strolling through the paths and even create their own house for the fairy. In addition to the fairy trail, Bullington also has a flower garden, vibrant flowers were everywhere. The paths are suitable for all ages (young and old), and the beds were well maintained. In addition to the botanical garden and fairy trail there are some easy hiking paths for all to enjoy. However, when we were there only portions of the path were open, due to the damage from hurricane Helene, but they plan to fully open the hiking trails soon. The staff were extremely friendly to my family and they take immaculate care of the gardens. I was surprised Bullington does not pay for one to enter, but donations are accepted. Furthermore, Bullington offers educational classes, programs, venue rentals, and a gift shop for all of their visitors. Their goal is to connect adults and children to nature through hands-on education. The gardens offer bathrooms, benches throughout the grounds, and on-site parking for all of their visitors. If the weather is nice and you live near Hendersonville NC, I would recommend bringing your family or friends and reconnect yourself to nature at Bullington Gardens.

Beautiful gardens with really nice nature trails. There's a little creek at the bottom, which is…read morereally peaceful. Lots of gorgeous plants and trees and bushes. We're definitely coming back to see the fairy trail in June.

We explored Arrowhead Gallery today during our trip in Old Fort. The lady working the store was…read moresoooo sweet and kind. She gave our daughter a heart magnet so we will always remember this place. It was so cute. We didn't buy anything but all the work inside here was beautiful! It looks like the have art workshops and classes too. The gallery features works from all local artists!

New favorite apple picking experience- I say experience because it's not just an orchard. They…read moreoffer apple picking, a fantastic playground, and a great bakery. It was $20 to purchase a 1 peck bag to fill on our own. I believe you can have up to 5 people per bag but today it was just me and my kids. What stood out about this orchard is that 99% of the apples I picked from the tree were perfect! Very very few apples with blemishes, damages, holes etc. there were also very few apples littering the ground so we didn't have to worry about too many bees or bugs around us like we have had to do at other places. The apples taste fantastic! The playground was a hit with my 2 and 4 year old. Big shout out for having a huge tunnel that the kids can run there instead of crawl! Delicious bites include apple cider donuts, apple cider slushes, and ice cream. All were 10/10. Worth the 2 hour drive for us.

Great hot fresh cider doughnut! We went on a weekend in September and it was busy. I love the…read moretasting table. Unfortunately I can't use five or 10 pounds of apples so we left without a peck or half a peck. I think it's a great fun family adventure.

Olivette is an absolutely gorgeous community with a lovely event space…read more The staff is super friendly and helpful and the event space for weddings or private events is right on the river with mountains as a backdrop. It truly doesn't get much better than this lovely view. They have a little Island surrounded by the river, with a bridge leading to it as a ceremony space for weddings. It is serene and inviting. They also have a large fire pit with built in tiered stone seating around it. The covered pavilion nearby makes a great space for a wedding reception, a family reunion or really any gathering. The grounds at Olivette are well-maintained, green and beautiful. There are wild flowers growing, healthy trees and lots of trails. The houses on the land are stunning. They're all new and from what I was reading on their website are energy efficient with beautiful views of the river or the forest. I would love to live here or attend another event here. What an awesome space!

Beautiful backdrop setting for not only the perfect place to reside live and grow within this new…read morecommunity . This is a hidden treasure once all the homes are develops and up for sale Did I mention the best photography opps here ever we were so proud to capture some of Tanners 2017-2018 prom pictures with his friends here by the river setting it was amazing . Hendrix Family

In a very cute town filled with beautiful stores, galleries, gift, shops, restaurants, and…read morewonderful coffee shops, this was our favorites store! It was completely filled with beautiful art, pottery, jewelry, everything you can imagine and all such high-quality. The store has a great vibe and was popular with others exploring the town. The service was friendly, they had a bathroom for patrons because we were in there a long time, and the pieces were moderately priced. But there were some fantastic pieces, which were priced higher, which I'd love to come back for! Intriguing store! Great little town, all completely walkable.

What a fabulous shop filled with all kinds of art in all mediums! The pottery and glass was…read moredelightful, but I seriously enjoyed lapping the store twice to take everything in! I will have to visit again next time we vacation in the area. Support artists! Shop small, shop local.