Stay on a Farm in North Carolina

Some farm vacations let you roll up your sleeves and do farm chores. At others, you can just breathe the fresh air, relax, and enjoy serene pastures and rural views.

1 The Horse Shoe Farm

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1 The Horse Shoe Farm

HendersonvilleSee on map

If your taste runs more toward rustic elegance, then The Horse Shoe Farm might be perfect. This 85-acre riverfront estate can host up to 60 in cottages that are individually styled and furnished. The Silo Cookhouse is the central gathering spot to eat, drink, and enjoy companionship with indoor and outdoor dining – and, yes, there is a table that seats 50. For relaxation and wellness, the farm’s spa, housed in a beautifully restored stable, provides a full menu of services. Or you can enjoy a yoga class, meditation or a dip in the outdoor hot tub.

Website(828) 393-3034Directions

2 Sparklebark Farm

2 Sparklebark Farm

WeavervilleSee on map

Sparklebark Farm is where old-fashioned charm blends perfectly with eco-friendly vibes. This family-owned farm offers a delightful mix of farm tours, seasonal events and hands-on experiences with its diverse range of animals and crops. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community, Sparklebark Farm offers a refreshing escape into nature, encouraging you to explore, learn and truly connect with the land. One of the overnight options? A (beautifully) renovated school bus.

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3 Juneberry Ridge

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3 Juneberry Ridge

NorwoodSee on map

About an hour east of Charlotte, Juneberry Ridge offers a unique blend of agritourism and sustainability. What began as a farm dedicated to healthy soil and plant diversity has evolved into a vibrant retreat featuring wooded cabins, event spaces and creative culinary experiences. Set in rolling Piedmont countryside, this spot embraces North Carolina’s largest residential renewable energy system. Next time you visit, make sure to experience their latest offering: forest bathing!

Website(704) 474-7398Directions

4 Springfield Bed & Breakfast Inn

4 Springfield Bed & Breakfast Inn

HertfordSee on map

Springfield is a classic Southern bed and breakfast set in a relaxed country setting just outside historic Hertford. Whitewashed fences, relaxing porches, clapboard siding and hundred-year-old pecan trees accent the c. 1896 house. The Inn is set in the middle of a working farm that includes an original barn and historic farm equipment.

Website(252) 426-8471Directions

5 Old Orchard Creek

5 Old Orchard Creek

LansingSee on map

This historic and completely renovated Appalachian mountain farm grows blueberries (pick your own when they're in season from July through mid-August) and apples using sustainable farming practices. Stay in one of its two cabins and also take advantage of hiking, trout fishing and stargazing.

Website(336) 384-1599Directions

6 The Inn at Celebrity Dairy

6 The Inn at Celebrity Dairy

Siler CitySee on map

Nestled under 250-year-old oak trees, the Inn at Celebrity Dairy is two buildings in one: a modern Greek Revival farmhouse with wide porches, and the original settler’s 1800 log cabin – and they're joined together by a two-story gathering room. Surrounding outbuildings include the original log hay barn and granary, the 1880s smokehouse, tobacco barns from the 1940s and a goat dairy that produces award-winning cheese.

Website(919) 742-5176Directions

7 Fickle Creek Farm

7 Fickle Creek Farm

EflandSee on map

This working farm near Chapel Hill is only five minutes from the interstate but features rural bliss on 200+ acres. You’ll find a market garden, laying hens, sheep, goats, steers and pigs. You can also create your own meals using seasonal fruits, vegetables, cheeses, eggs and meats fresh from the farm. Nearby, the Panther Branch Natural Area opened in 2023 and offers more than 2 miles of walking trails through 56 acres of hardwood forest.

Website(919) 304-6287Directions

8 Benjamin W. Best Inn

8 Benjamin W. Best Inn

Snow HillSee on map

This seventh generation working farm offers a private bedroom in the main house or the option to stay in the charming Carriage House, complete with kitchen, grill and patio. Lean into the farm experience with hands-on activities, cooking classes or lawn sports. The main house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Website(252) 747-5054Directions

For a complete listing of North Carolina’s agritourism accommodations, head to Visit NC Farms.