DARNELL FARMS
About Darnell Farms
We are a working farm located along the banks of the Tuckaseegee river in Bryson City, North Carolina. We have in-season fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, a large assortment of heirloom tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, squash, corn, beans, cucumbers, greens, herbs, and much, much more. Our retail market also has wonderful options such as fresh peaches, other local grown produce, amish butter, cheese, fresh eggs, cold drinks, food, homemade jellies and local handmade crafts. We have two large festivals each year, Strawberry Jam and Plow Day. This year Strawberry Jam will be on May 16, 2020 and Plow Day is on October 17, 2020. These festivals are all day events. For more information visit our homepage www.darnellfarms.com or our Facebook page. We also offer educational agritourism activities, as well as destination weddings on our beautiful farm. Come on down and make our farm your own!
CONTACT
Physical Address
2300 Governors Island Road
Bryson City NC
(Swain County)
Phone (828) 488-2376
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Location Contact
Afton Roberts
Farm Manager
Phone: (828) 736-8047
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ONLINE ORDERING AND PRE-ORDER DETAILS
Online Ordering:
Orders placed online for drive-through pickup will be available as follows: Orders placed after normal business hours will be available the next day by 12PM. Orders placed for same day pickup will be available 2-hours after completing your order. If you're under time constraints and need your order faster, please call the farm at 828-488-2376 and we will do the best we can to assist you.
Delivery:
Local deliveries to Almond, Bryson City, Cherokee, Cullowhee, Dillsboro, Franklin, Robbinsville, Sylva, Waynesville, Webster, Whittier, and all communities in these areas. Deliveries to your address as follows: Orders placed before 12 pm are delivered the same day. Orders placed after 12 pm will be delivered the next day. We will deliver to your location between 12 pm and 7 pm. Your order will be left near the front door unless otherwise noted. Flat Rate Delivery Fee- $5.00 per order. Our drivers are voluntarily taking the risk to keep working during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you possibly can, PLEASE help compensate them via a tip. THANK YOU!
COVID-19 Pickup Options:
Currently, in an effort to keep everyone safe, only employees are allowed in the fruit stand. Please remain in your vehicle upon arrival at the farm.
PURCHASING
PRODUCTS OFFERED
Artisan Foods
baked goods, cider, honey, jam, preserves, juice, sodas, grits, pickles, salad dressing, salsa
Dairy & Eggs
butter, cheese, eggs, ice cream
Flowers
fresh flowers
Fruits & Berries
apples, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, cherries, grapes, melons, peaches, plums, strawberries, raspberries, watermelons, muscadines
Herbs
fresh herbs
Nuts & Seeds
pecans, sunflower seeds, walnuts
Specialty Products
plants, Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, gourds, artisan crafts, ginseng
Vegetables
beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chiles, chinese greens, collards, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, green beans, green onions, hot peppers, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, okra, onions, pole beans, potatoes, radish, ramps, salad mix, sweet peppers, sweet potato, swiss chard, tomatoes, summer squash, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet corn
U-PICK
We offer in season u-pick on different fruits and vegetables.
Product
Available
strawberries
May 1 to June 31
pumpkins
September to October 31
tomatoes
August 1 to October 31
PAYMENT METHOD
Credit/Debit
EBT/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
WHOLESALE LOCAL FOOD GUIDE LISTING
We're listed as both a buyer and supplier in ASAP's Wholesale Local Food Guide, ASAP's Farm to Business Trade Directory.
ROADSIDE INFORMATION
A small farmers market and farm store that is nestled right next to an oasis-like view of the Tuckaseegee River. This place offers a wide selection of local grown items that are brought in so fresh, that they are often still warm from the sun. Come in and get fresh ice cream, fresh picked vegetables for a healthy dinner, and bring back a piece of Great Smoky Mountains Agriculture.
Our store is open from March 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020.
Store Hours
- Sun. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Mon. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tue. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wed. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thu. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Fri. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sat. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
RETAIL HOURS
Store Hours
- Sun. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Mon. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tue. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wed. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thu. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Fri. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sat. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
VISITING
Our Farm Offers:
Hayrides, agritourism, small farmers market and farm store, nature hiking, fishing, festivals, local homemade foods and crafts.
Visitor Activies:
guided farm tours, corn maze, hayrides, school field trips, farm dinner/events, event venue (weddings, parties, festivals), hands-on activities, local products to purchase
Businesses Supplied
Find our product at the following businesses:
In the ASAP directory
Ingles Markets, Inc Mountain Food Products WNC Farmers MarketTAILGATE MARKETS
We sell at the following tailgate markets:
In the ASAP directory
Jackson County Farmers Market Haywood's Historic Farmers MarketPRACTICES FOLLOWED
Low Spray, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Conventional, GAP Certified
LODGING
Primitive Camping
Primitive Camping - no hook ups. $15 per night, right on the River.
