This is the BEST little family owned farm. From everyday fresh produce to the amazing weekend…read morefestivals, they have it all. The DreamWhips are AMAZING and the variety changes to create new seasonal favorites. Nate and his family are so wholesome and giving to the community. The "family" atmosphere is incredible and you leave planning your next trip back to see an old friend. The staff are so courteous and nice, ready to help without having to be asked! Our most recent trip was to attend the Pickle Festival, our second year in a row. It was amazing to have such a variety of vendors, entertainment, and food!! It was crazy busy but the staff were great meeting the needs of everyone as quickly as possible. Nate is quite the entertainer and is so gracious. Thank you for another fabulous time spent on the farm.

We visited Darnell's Farm on June 23, 2026, and it easily earned 5 stars from our family!…read more From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing. Families were enjoying the farm, kids were playing, and there were several swings overlooking the river that made for a beautiful place to sit and unwind. The farm offers a great variety of fresh produce, and the strawberry picking was a huge hit with our kids. Their favorite part was being able to snack on strawberries while picking them--an experience they won't forget! We also purchased some boiled peanuts, which were hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. But the real star of the visit was the ice cream. It was hands-down the best part of our day and so good that we're already planning to stop by again before heading back home. Friendly staff, beautiful scenery, great products, and fun for the whole family. We highly recommend Darnell's Farm to anyone visiting the area. 100% recommended!

Such a charming farm with lots to look at. Organic produce…read morethat they grow themselves plus some other local products. And a large assortment of antiques to enjoy. Stephanie is such a wonderful host. Makes you feel like your her next door neighbor. Really enjoyed my visit.

Hidden gem in the mountains of Western Carolina! We were overwhelmed with the beauty of the rolling…read morehills and fields of wild flowers as we arrived. We soon discovered there were huge blueberries available for u-pick, peaches, plums, blackberries, raspberries and so much more. There were fresh pies and muffins still hot from the oven for purchase. We had such a great morning at the farm that we can't wait to go back.

Jake and his wife run this wonderful animal rescue and petting zoo. I got to meet Jake who is such…read morea man of peace, knows all his animals personally, strives to keep his animals' area clean and happy, is quite the storyteller and is always looking for new opportunities to expand their business. Jake takes the time for you to meet & pet the animals, explain how they care for the animals including other animals off site. He is an engaging, positive person who always has kind & motivating messages for you. His wife and him just opened a small mineral mine and an available Airbnb for visitors who want to spend more time at their farm and in nearby Bryson City, NC. They are planning to raise cattle, have outside movie nights and install a goat slide on the roof. Oh, usually expect to hear Jake's fav music, bluegrass & country, when you visit. Expect to leave with a big smile, some profound messages to dwell on and a sense of peace we city dwellers don't often feel these days.

Our family had an amazing experience here! Not only do you get a chance to get up close and…read morepersonal with goats and sheep (and little babies!) or whatever other animals are on location that day, we learned so much from the owner! He was so friendly and shared so much information with us on the animals and the area. Most of the animals are rescues. The place is clean and the animals are well taken care of. They are so full of personality and some couldn't get enough of our interaction with them. They are slowly expanding what they are offering and I can't wait to see what they do with the place. Please support them! It is well worth your time and money.

What a treat coming back to visit family, renting and Airbnb just a few homes over from this gem…read more We are from SoCal, or for easier location - San Diego, California where stores like this are in abundance, everywhere, from small mom-pop shops like Cream of the crop in Oceanside, CA to Frazier farms or Lazy Acres for bigger chain. Yonger is a rare shop, in my humble opinion, for east coast since healthy choices both in markets and eateries are like trying to find a needle in a haystack so my heart happy knowing this exists here not far from where we stayed at just minutes from our children's maternal great-grandparents home. So many wonderful options and staff was friendly from the time we walked in to the moment of checkout. I highly recommend this shop to anyone who's looking for more sustainable items or at least a healthier choice here and there.

What an amazing store! A hidden gem for sure! Amazing products without the bad ingredients you find…read morein your standard foods/products at other places! The gentleman working was so helpful, had lots of great snacks for us to try! Such an amazing selection of products. I really wish more stores could follow the lead of Yonder! Stop in if you're ever passing through Franklin! We will be making trips from Spartanburg

This is a great place for lunch. They have an array of offerings, including burgers, chicken,…read morebarbecue, and salads. You can also pick up local meats here, which I love. I have bought their bacon and roasts. Both were great. Service is always friendly and competent. This is a family-run restaurant, so they have a vested interest in your satisfaction. But you get the feeling they're just that kind of people. Visit soon! I think you'll like it.

Had a brisket plate on a Saturday afternoon. Brisket was excellent. The sweet potato fries and…read morebaked beans I had with the brisket were very good, too. Very casual spot with pleasant, helpful staff and delicious food.

Great little you pick farm with blue berries and blackberries. Jerry gave us great instructions on…read morehow to pick and store the Berrys. Very gracious and friendly host. We stayed here as part of harvest host and had an issue on our roof of our RV and he was more than happy to let us Borrow his ladder. We will be staying here again!

What a beautiful and serene place to stay and visit. Jerry is such a great guy and a bee keeper who…read morealso sells his honey at the farm if there is any left. We took are 29 ' RV there and enjoyed the picturesque views and picked blue berries and raspberries while there. A whole bucket is $12 and only one site with electric for an additional 10$, he only has 6 spots on the 4 acre farm. We will definitely come back here if we're in the neck of the woods. Thanks Jerry

Wonderful cabin and ease of accesss. The food on site is lovely and the coffee is leaps and bounds…read moreabove most local spots. Very dog friendly campus.

Celebrated my 50th birthday here, First off I would like to say the place is beautiful. But,…read moreunfortunately that is where it it stops. Our server was not interested in us at all never once asked if needed anything else or how our food was, In fact another server came and chatted with us and I haven't seen ours in so long that I thought he was ours. The food for the price was subpar to establish yourself with a white tablecloth I would expect to be astounded or at least enjoy it. I had the pork chop it was tough and chewy and lacked flavor. It was a disappointing birthday dinner.

I found this business on Craigslist, and, and after researching all local options for purchasing…read morean entire or part of a cow to fill our freezers, we chose this business. The communication, professionalism. and integrity of this company is exemplary. I have not eaten a lot of Wagyu beef and didn't get why it was so special and so expensive. I just can't do any wrong cooking it--the steaks especially are out of this world!!! I am cooking Wagyu now for the price I would pay for regular beef in the supermarket. It is so much healthier, safer, and more inexpensive to get beef this way, all from the same healthy and well-cared for local animal. The contact email is ca@providencefarmstread.com

From the owner: While they came from different parts of the country, Georgia native C.A. Russell and California…read morenative Kirsten Clauss both shared a common passion for agriculture and family farming. After working together for 30 years in California, raising their family and developing a nationally recognized Jersey Dairy, the couple has turned their compass back East towards the Blue Ridge Mountains. Providence Farmstead represents the next chapter in their farming journey. Working together with their children Colin, Lars, and McCalister the new focus for this innovative agricultural family is to provide premium Wagyu beef, known for its' tenderness and marbling, to Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina. Their 100-acre farm in Otto, NC provides an idyllic setting for raising family farmed Wagyu beef. Providence Farmstead Wagyu is the perfect choice for consumers who want to know where their food comes from and how it was raised.

What a great visit! Our tour guide Curtis was so great! He knew a lot and made us feel really…read morewelcome. The animals are friendly and so sweet! We had a great time at the farm!

We had the best time at Winchester Creek. Perfect stop for our whole party (grandparents, parents,…read moretoddler). Very clean and happy animals. Our toddler enjoyed feeding treats to quite a few different animals. They give you the option to purchase treats when buying tickets online - totally worth it. Our guide for the tour was so informative and you could tell she genuinely loved the farm & animals. Gift shop was adorable. They had different farm cheeses and eggs and we wished we would've had a cooler with us to travel with some cheese. Overall great stop!