Unplug, Unwind & Savor the Seasons at Juneberry Ridge with insider Paige Dyman

Hi there – I’m Paige Dyman, and I’ve had the pleasure of calling North Carolina home for more than a decade. While I didn’t grow up here, this beautiful state quickly became my forever place. I live in Cornelius, but my role at Juneberry Ridge takes me to Norwood, a charming town steeped in agriculture and natural beauty. It’s the perfect spot to slow down, unplug and soak up the simple joys of life.

Juneberry Ridge isn’t just a farm – it’s on a mission to change the way the world grows its food. With breathtaking scenery and unique experiences, my first visit left me in awe, and every day here reinforces just how special this place is. Come take a look!

Regenerative Farm Stays

If you’re looking to truly unwind and reconnect with nature, our Regenerative Farm Stays are a must. These two- or three-night experiences include everything you need to relax: 

• Wellness activities: Think yoga, tennis and gardening.
• Forest bathing: If you’ve ever traveled through the forest, this is your chance to travel to the forest. Forest bathing is a highly therapeutic guided walk in nature, proven to lower stress and improve your sense of wellbeing.
• Hands-on experiences: Take a tour of our farm and meet our animals, attend a greenhouse workshop and take a mixology class (where you’ll craft cocktails or mocktails using fresh ingredients from our farm). 
• Farm-to-table meals: To top it off, the farm stay is filled with cabin breakfasts, family-style lunches, a four-course farm dinner and a leisurely Sunday brunch featuring the best seasonal produce. 

Juneberry Ridge’s food-and-drink options

Dining at Juneberry Ridge is a celebration of the seasons. And though we don’t have a restaurant on-site, check out the events calendar for one of our special lunches, brunches, dinners or workshops open to the public. 

• Farmer’s lunch (select Saturdays): A communal feast showcasing fresh ingredients from our farm and local partners. 
• Farmer’s dinner (monthly): Family-style dishes that reflect the flavors of the season, perfect for sharing. 
• Farm-to-fork dinner (twice a month): A four-course dining experience with thoughtfully curated wine pairings by my colleague David, who has an impeccable palate. 
• Sunday brunch (twice a month): A relaxed, flavorful way to start your day. 
• Garden-to-glass workshops (twice a month): A hands-on opportunity to craft cocktails or mocktails using herbs from our culinary greenhouse. 

Norwood-Area Favorites

• Reservoir Coffee in Norwood: The iced lattes are so good! Plus, they have 110 Main Mercantile inside, where you can browse home goods and clothes while enjoying your coffee. 
• Uwharrie Brewing in Albemarle: It’s a local favorite with great craft beer – it's the perfect spot to hang out. We even feature their brews at our summer farm and music festival, Juneberry Jams! (More on that below.) 
• Cache Noir in Norwood: I also love stopping by here. It’s a women’s boutique with the kind of stylish, effortless pieces that make you feel put together without trying too hard. Plus, I love supporting a local small business with great taste!  

Looking Ahead to Spring and Summer 

• Spring Plant Sale in April: Bring home vibrant plants to grow your own garden. For anyone eager to learn plan a successful garden, the Juneberry Education Foundation is hosting a special Backyard Gardening course April 5. 
• Young Guns Tournament in May: This event introduces young shooting enthusiasts to the thrill of competition. Set in the Lucky Clays Five Stand, shooting enthusiasts ages 14 to 18 (young guns) and ages 13 and under (younger guns) will take on 25 challenging targets after a warm-up session, making it the perfect introduction to competitive shooting for enthusiasts at all skill levels. 
• Juneberry Jams festival in May and June: Summer brings this much-anticipated festival. Expect live music, fireside chats with amazing speakers and a community village where you can shop from local vendors. Plus, there’s a play zone with lawn games like cornhole, giant connect 4 and more. 

Visit Outdoor NC for additional tips on how to connect with nature and help preserve the natural beauty of our state.