Emerald Gate Farm is an exceptional working subsistence mountain side farm located near Waynesville, North Carolina (USA) - close to Maggie Valley, Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Owned and personally hosted by John Dobson (JC), who lives in a small cabin by the barn caring for the animals daily. Spread over 13 acres of beautiful rolling mountain property with ponds, gardens, creeks, springs and mountain hiking trails to explore. This is not a hotel - this is an authentic Farm Stay experience where guests can share farm activities with JC, help harvest fresh eggs, care for animals, and taste whatever is in season from fruit trees, grape vines and gardens. Accommodation: main house with 3 or 4 bedrooms sleeping 7 or 11 guests. Bedrooms: master with king-size bed, middle bedroom with queen bed, third bedroom with queen and single beds, optional 4th bedroom in basement with 2 twins and 1 full-size bed. 2 or 3 bathrooms. Everything on one floor for the main quarters, two-car garage direct kitchen access. Documented eco-authentic amenities: free range eggs (from own laying chickens), seasonal fruits and veggies (from own garden and orchards), 3 fishing ponds (private), 4-stall barn (horses and pets welcome!), farm animals including yard birds, egg-laying chickens and sometimes pig 1-2, working subsistence approach with preserves, pickles, fermenting, drying, canning documented by JC, foraging opportunities, outdoor cooking. Uniquely, JC serves as resident groundskeeper, guide, handyman, storyteller. Featured in The Mountaineer newspaper (experiential tourism article) + partner with 1000 Eco Farms network. Additional activities on property: fishing (3 ponds), outdoor cooking, foraging, hiking, shooting range, farm activities. Regular events: Emerald Gate Flame Keeper Retreats (relationships retreats organized in Spring), Sunday parties with live music. Pets always welcome including horses (plenty of room in barn). Rates: $80/night off-season winter (reduced), $110+/night regular season, very negotiable based on party size and season - last minute bookings appreciated. Ideal for families (up to 11 guests), groups of couples (Flame Keeper Retreats), pet owners with horses (rare!), homeschooling families, outdoors enthusiasts (fishing, hiking, foraging, hunting), slow travelers seeking authentic farm experience, storytelling/tradition seekers with JC.
Main vacation home with optional 4th bedroom in basement. Sleeps up to 11 guests. Optional basement bedroom has 2 twin beds and 1 full-size bed. 3 bathrooms total (master + between bedrooms + basement). Perfect for large families or groups. Base rates vary - very negotiable.
Share farm activities with JC including: harvesting fresh free-range eggs, caring for farm animals (yard birds, egg-laying chickens, sometimes pigs). Working subsistence approach documented (preserves, pickles, ferments, drying, canning). Foraging opportunities. Cost included in stay.
3 private fishing ponds on property. Free access for guests during stay. Trout and other freshwater fish. Ideal for relaxing or family fishing days.
Access to 13 acres of beautiful rolling mountain property. Ponds, gardens, creeks, springs, mountain hiking trails to explore. Own outdoor space for endless exploration.
Fruit trees + grape vines + gardens producing seasonal fruits and vegetables. Guests welcome to sample whatever is in season. Preserves + pickles + ferments demonstrated by JC.
Excellent high-speed WiFi throughout property - makes it the perfect place for homeschooling families. Kids learn online + learn hands-on while playing outside on the farm.
Main vacation home with 3 bedrooms. Master bedroom with king-size bed, middle bedroom with queen-size bed, third bedroom with queen and single bed. Sleeps up to 7 guests. Main quarters all on one floor - two-car garage direct kitchen access. 2 bathrooms. Full kitchen. Base 110 USD/night regular season. Winter off-season 80 USD/night (reduced). Rates very negotiable.
4-stall barn accepting horses. Rare feature - guests bringing horses have plenty of room in barn. Pets always welcome including horses documented explicitly.
Shooting range on property. Available for guest use. Safety guidelines apply.
Emerald Gate Flame Keeper Retreats - relationship retreats organized for 3-4 couples. Duration typically 1 week. Wellness + mountain nature + relationships work. Next retreat dates on request.
Regular Sunday parties (typically 3pm to 8pm) with Mark Curtis and Steel Creek Band (steelcreek-band.com) live music. Pot luck. BYOB. All are welcome. Cultural experience.
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Emerald Gate Farm, Waynesville, North Carolina, USA, Waynesville
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ecobooking is not involved in the transaction. You are the sole decision-maker.
