This area of North Carolina was dubbed the "Lost Province" due to its isolation from the rest of the state by the high peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  In 1921 Highway 16 was built to connect this area to Wilkesboro and the rest of the Piedmont.  Despite being connected for the last hundred years, the area retains a feeling of being set apart.  If you are looking for a place that's relaxing, uncrowded, quirky and full of potential adventures, Ashe County is for you.

Year round activities within 30 minutes of the farm:

• Watching the Milky Way from the dark skies of the property or from Whitetop Mountain in Mount Roger's National Recreation Area

• Hanging out with the locals around a cup of coffee or matcha at the Old Orchard Creek General Store 

• Browsing lovely antiques and quirky items at the Squirrel and Nut

• Sampling hyper-local ciders from Molly Chomper Cider

• Taking classes at the Lost Province Center for the Cultural Arts

• Exploring the Creeper Trail Park in Lansing or the Virginia Creeper Trail from Abingdon, VA to Damascus, VA (section from Whitetop to Damascus currently closed).

• Exploring downtown West Jefferson and touring the Ashe County Cheese Factory

Spring:

• Amazing Appalachian wildflower displays at Three Top Mountain Game Lands or Elk Knob State Park

• Foraging for wild mushrooms and other wild foods

• Trout fishing in Helton Creek on our property across the street

• Hiking to the waterfall at Grayson Higlands State Park

Summer:

• Harvesting your own organic blueberries at Old Orchard Creek Farm and lavender at Good Ashe Lavender Farm

• Biking the world famous Virginia Creeper Trail (currently the section from Whitetop to Damascus is closed but the section from Damascus to Abingdon is open) 

• Biking along country roads

• Tubing, kayaking, or canoeing in the New River

• Hiking up to the top of Grayson Highlands State Park for amazing views

• Checking out the local farmer's markets in Lansing and West Jefferson

Fall:

• Leafgazing along the drive between the farm and Grayson Highlands State Park

• Picking pumpkins at the local pumpkin patch and braving the corn maze in Jefferson, NC

• Fall trout fishing along Helton Creek 

• Mountain biking at the Creeper Trail Park in Lansing

Winter:

• Picking out and cutting your own Christmas tree at one of the many "You Cut" Christmas tree farms nearby

• Cross country skiing (bring your own skis) on the farm or on the Virginia Creeper trail

• Hopping into the jacuzzi and enjoying the crisp night air

• Heading down to Boone/Blowing Rock for downhill skiing (about 1 hour away) at Beech, Sugar, or Appalachian Ski Mountain.

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