Orchards, Farms & Wineries

Take 321 toward Boone. 1.6 miles past Tanger Outlets, turn right on Aho Rd. Go 2.3 miles. Turn right on Blue Ridge Pkwy. Go 0.1 mile. Turn left on Sampson Rd. Take Sampson 0.5 mile, farm is on the right. Featuring Fraser fir trees, wreaths & garlands.

Magnificent mountain views, wooded footpaths & landscaped gardens are a lovely setting for our animals & visitors. Home to alpacas, goats, donkeys, chickens, dogs & more. Farm store has extensive supply of alpaca accessories. Call year round to visit.

Nestled between the high mountain terraced vineyard and the pristine trout waters of the Watauga River is the first producing winery in Watauga County. Tasting hours: Mon. & Wed-Sat. 12-6; Sun. 1-5. Contact us for special events, weddings and parties.

Lantern Farm sits directly on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Ashe County. Lantern Farm is located 2 miles from Cascade Falls and is in the heart of Christmas Tree country. This year Lantern Farm will be open for the Halloweentime Event starting in September. In addition to their most sincere pumpkin patch, sunflower fields, hay and corn mazes they will be adding an animal park and a haunted experience called "Fall From Grace: Origins". To learn more go to lanternfarm.com

Elevate your taste in wine at LINVILLE FALLS WINERY and make us a part of your Blue Ridge Mountain experience. Our vineyards are nourished by warm days, cool nights and rich mountain soil like no other place on earth. Tasting daily 12-6. Please call for winter hours.

Association representing growers and promoting sustainable production of Fraser fir--the 'Cadillac' of Christmas trees. Grown at an ideal elevation, Watauga County Fraser firs are cultivated on family farms with environmentally friendly practices.