THE FARM HERITAGE TRAIL
About The Farm Heritage Trail
The Farm Heritage Trail is a scenic driving route through the rural agricultural communities of Alexander, Leicester, Newfound and Sandy Mush in northwest Buncombe County. The public is welcome to travel the public roads of this trail and enjoy viewing the conserved family farms, with designated signage, that are along the route. The entire route is a leisurely two hour drive while enjoying a few stops along the way. Trail riders may choose to follow the specific route or enter and exit at any point, selecting farms they may want to drive by or visit along the way.
We encourage you to support the local farms who are open to the public; they are designated with “Farm Stop” signage. They will have their hours posted at their farms and listed on the Farm Stop page. We suggest you download or print the farm stops page and the map/directions page to have with you on your journey. Here are a maps and directions of the trail. Internet connection can be limited.
The Farm Heritage Trail will have an ongoing calendar of events, hikes, farm to table dinners, educational opportunities and fun activities for the entire family throughout the year. Check the events page to see what is happening along the trail, there is always something to experience and enjoy on the Farm Heritage Trail.
Drive the trail to explore the conserved farms along the way, and enjoy the Farm Stops, these are farms that for the public to visit the farm and enjoy the seasonal events, farm visits, farm stores, tasting rooms, etc. Our farm stops along the trail include:
Carolina Bison
Sycamore Valley Farm
Franny's Farm
Addison Farms Vineyard
Sandy Hollar Farm
Long Branch Environmental Education Center
Sandy Mush Herb Nursery
CONTACT
Location Contact
Ariel Zijp
Buncombe Farmland Preservation Coordinator
Phone: (828) 250-4794
Email This Contact
PURCHASING
We purchase from the following
Farms in this Guide
Long Branch Environmental Education Center Addison Farms Vineyard Sandy Mush Herb Nursery Franny's Farm
Additional Farms
- Sycamore Valley Farm Store
- Gaining Ground Farm Farmstand
PRODUCTS OFFERED
Artisan Foods
honey, jam, preserves, wine
Flowers
fresh flowers
Fruits & Berries
apples, black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, muscadines, raspberries, strawberries, wineberries
Herbs
fresh herbs
Meat, Fish & Fowl
beef, bison, lamb, pork
Nuts & Seeds
chestnuts
Vegetables
green beans, pole beans, sweet corn, tomatoes
PAYMENT METHOD
Credit/Debit
RETAIL HOURS
Store Hours
- Sun. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Mon. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tue. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wed. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thu. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Fri. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sat. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
