This area of North Carolina was dubbed the "Lost Province" because it was isolated from the rest of the state by the high peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains until 1921 when Highway 16 connected this area to Wilkesboro and the rest of the Piedmont. Despite being connected for the last hundred years, the area retains a feeling of being set apart. If you are looking for a place that's relaxing, uncrowded, quirky and full of potential adventures, Ashe County is for you.
Year round activities within 30 minutes of the farm:
Watching the Milky Way from the dark skies of the property
Old Orchard Creek General Store to hang with the locals around a cup of coffee or a matcha or shop for a new book to read
Molly Chomper Cider to sample hand crafted local ciders
Classes and concerts at the Lost Province Center for the Cultural Arts or the Creeper Trail Park in Lansing.
Exploring downtown West Jefferson touring the Ashe County Cheese Factory
Spring:
Amazing Appalachian wildflower displays at Three Top Mountain Game Lands or Elk Knob State Park
Foraging for wild mushrooms and other wild foods
Trout fishing in Helton Creek on our property across the street
Hiking to the waterfall at Grayson Higlands State Park
Summer:
Harvesting your own organic blueberries at Old Orchard Creek Farm
Biking the world famous Virginia Creeper Trail
Biking along country roads
Tubing, kayaking, or canoeing in the New River
Hiking up to the top of Grayson Highlands State Park for amazing views
Fall:
Leafgazing along the drive between the farm and Grayson Highlands State Park
Picking pumpkins at the local pumpkin patch and braving the corn maze in Jefferson, NC
Fall trout fishing along Helton Creek on our property
Mountain biking at the Creeper Trail Park in Lansing
Winter:
Picking out and cutting your own Christmas tree at one of the many "You Cut" Christmas tree farms nearby
Cross country skiing (bring your own skis) on the farm or on the Virginia Creeper trail
Hopping into the jacuzzi and enjoying the crisp night air
Heading down to Boone/Blowing Rock for downhill skiing (about 1 hour away)