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
McLawland Farms, Charlotte
Bask in the beauty of the outdoors at McLawland Farms’ Modern Farm Retreat. A farm stay on the east side of Charlotte that allows guests to pick their own flowers, berries and garden vegetables in season. Established in 2017, the 28-acre boutique U-pick farm can host up to four guests in a one-bedroom, fully equipped, two-story suite attached to the main farmhouse (with its own private entrance).
Guests can explore the farm’s wooded trails, catch a sunset by the pond, collect eggs from the chickens and watch for wildlife, including deer, turkey, blue heron, owls and the occasional box turtle. McLawland Farms offers farm tours and campfires between May and October. For more information, visit facebook.com/mclawlandfarms or find them on Airbnb.
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