What an amazing experience at the farm. If you're looking to unwind and unplug from the grind, this…read moreis a wonderful opportunity to do so. If you need to stay connected, there is fiber Wi-Fi connectivity. Verizon had no problems pulling down signal for us for data or calls. The hosts Ernest and Kim were just amazing making sure we had everything we needed and even shared some great conversation as well as provided a lot of useful information about recommendations on restaurants and things happening to see. We stayed in one of their 2 properties which was the smaller of the two, but designed for one or 2 people. The other property is the "Farm House" and sleeps 6 comfortably. Speaking of comfort you will never have an issue with hot water as heating is by a tankless and endless. The bed is very comfortable. There is a smaller smart tv with integrated Roku in the living room. The stove is gas as is the fireplace. Heat worked great for those nights that got a bit chilly. The kitchen was well stocked and had a nice sized fridge to accommodate our 9 day stay. Of course it goes without saying the spring fed cedar hot tub is amazing and I used it more than a few times.
This was my first true farm experience and it was amazing. Really grateful to have been able to experience all the farm, downtown Marshall and downtown Hot Springs.
I'll simply paste the description from Ernest and Kim's below.
Come home to an authentic vacation as you take in the rhythm of the farm. Relax in the Natural Spring Fed private cedar hot tub. Hike the private guest-only trails.
The Spring House is located in the heart of Madison County and is steeped in Appalachian History and within minutes from Asheville, white water rafting, hiking, zip lines, horseback riding, wonderful restaurants, and so much more.
Jewel Hill boasts over 100 acres for private hiking enjoyment. Jewel Hill Farms got its name from its location.... once the County Seat and first called Jewel Hill; but now is known as Walnut. It is the geographical center of the county. There once was the Bell School For Wayward Girls located there as well as the Switzerland Hotel. They used to have 4 churches (3 are still going), a Post Office, 5 general stores, and a Civil War era graveyard. The post office and stores are gone.....but the graveyard is still here and the other church is now the office for "Madison Has Heart" which provides heating assistance to people in our county. They are a strong Scotch/Irish people with a long tradition in the Appalachian mountains so come take in the mountains, our festivals, our food and most of all our people and traditions.
You are just minutes from everything this county has to offer and then some.
Bluff Mountain Festival
Bascom Lemar Festival
Just ask and Ernest and Kim can find out what all is happening while your here for your farm stay.
There is a Ingles grocery store & gas station about 10 minutes away.
Free parking on the farm.