Apple Hill Farm
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Overview
400 Apple Hill Road Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604Apple Hill Farm – A place where animals talk and people listen.
t: view phone828-963-1662
w: http://www.applehillfarmnc.com
Description
Apple Hill Farm is an Alpaca Farm that sits atop Valle Mountain on the site of a 45-year-old apple orchard. The remaining apple trees serve as the focal point for the property which is now home to alpacas, cats, chickens, dogs, donkeys, goats, horses, llamas and miniature donkeys.
The animals have their own unique ways of welcoming visitors to Apple Hill. Jack and Maw, our full sized donkeys, bray loudly and then snort to herald arrivals. Hannah, our quarter horse mare, bops her lips together to beg for carrots and treats, and July Moon, our friendliest alpaca, will lay at your feet so you can feel her fiber.
Magnificent mountain views, wooded footpaths, and landscaped gardens are the visual backdrop for the barns and animals, providing the ultimate picturesque setting for Apple Hill Farm's animals and visitors.
Hours of work
Farm Tours
Apple Hill Farm conducts a farm tour every Saturday at 2pm from mid May to mid October. The 1 1/2 hour guided walking tour starts at the horse barn, winding around the farm to visit the main barns and animal sheds. Tour guides will give information about the specific species and personalities of animals living on Apple Hill Farm and explain our fencing, feeding and grazing practices. Our farm is hilly and we will be walking the hills. Wear comfortable shoes and plan accordingly. Don’t forget to bring a camera!
Adults $10, Children under 10 $5, Children under 3 free.
Every Saturday (mid May - mid October) or call us to schedule a private or group tour
2PM
Locations
Directions From Boone (30 minutes)
From the 105/321 intersection (Wendy's) in Boone, NC, follow NC105S towards Linville/Banner Elk. Go 4.8m to light (The Ham Shoppe) at Broadstone Rd. Turn right, towards Valle Crucis.
Go 2.9m to NC194S. Turn Left.
Go 3.9m to Oliver Hill Rd. Turn right.
Go 0.8m to Bladen Rd. Turn right.
Go 0.2m to Apple Hill Road. Turn left.
Go 0.3m to farm. Follow traffic signs.
Directions From Banner Elk (15 minutes)
From NC184 & NC194 in Banner Elk, follow NC194N towards Valle Crucis.
Go 3.7m to Oliver Hill Rd. Turn left.
Go 0.8m to Bladen Rd. Turn right.
Go 0.2m to Apple Hill Road. Turn left.
Go 0.3m to farm. Follow traffic signs.
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Reviews
Great Place For Kids!
Robert Somes from Banner Elk, NC - 01/04/2010 16:28:21
Took my daughter to see the animals and she had a great time. We got an up and personal tour and took many pictures next to the animals while she fed them.