If you’ve ever dreamed of living on a farm (or if you just need a break from the daily grind), consider booking an overnight farm stay at one of North Carolina’s farms or ranches that offer lodging with a bit of agricultural education to boot. North Carolina farm and ranch families across the state offer farm stays on their properties, welcoming guests to experience an unforgettable getaway on a working farm.
Many North Carolina farm stays offer interactive activities such as feeding animals, picking berries or collecting eggs for breakfast. It’s a type of agritourism that’s a win-win scenario for both farmers and their guests. Farmers benefit from a diverse, dependable source of income, while curious travelers get the chance to reconnect with their rural heritage and take a behind-the-scenes peek at where their food comes from.
–Jessica Mozo
Overmountain Vineyards, Tryon
In 1988, the Lilly family began planting grapes on its property in Tyron. Today, Overmountain Vineyards grows 18 acres of grapes, plus 3 acres of blueberries, figs, flowers and small amounts of produce. In 2018, the family opened two luxury villas for overnight guests to get away from the city, enjoy the picturesque landscape and experience wine tastings. Each villa sleeps four people, and one overlooks the vineyards while the other overlooks a scenic meadow.
“We designed each villa to be our dream home,” says Sofia Lilly, winemaker at Overmountain Vineyards. “Each is decorated with beautiful artwork from all over the world and combines many motifs. Our luxury villas are fully equipped so visitors can enjoy the weekend without ever leaving the farm.”
Overmountain Vineyards’ villas have hosted guests from all over the United States, England and even New Zealand. For more information, visit overmountainvineyards.com.
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