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Support local farms and start a new holiday tradition by enjoying a scenic tour of the Farm Heritage Trail; begin this route just 10 miles outside of Asheville.
This holiday event features three farms in Leicester- Franny’s Farm, Sandy Hollar Farm and Addison Farms Vineyard. Visitors can purchase a heritage turkey, organic garden vegetables, choose and cut their own Christmas tree and enjoy a wine tasting while enjoying scenic mountain and farm views. Guests are sure to create holiday memories and a tradition that their family will look forward to each Thanksgiving as they kick off the holiday season with local food, wine and a choose-n-cut Christmas tree.
Franny’s Farm- Call to pre-order your holiday heritage turkey today at 828.708.5587 or email info@frannysfarm.com - Enjoy chili and tours of the farm when you pick up your pre-ordered heritage turkey. Holiday Event Hours: 1-6 pm
“As a chef and restaurant owner, I value food and where it comes. We bought our Thanksgiving heritage bird from Franny’s Farm last year and plan to for years to come. I can appreciate these birds are raised on pasture for over 6 months and processed on the farm. The farmers shared great recipes and cooking techniques and note they taste amazing, cook in a fraction of the time and more dark meat! Don’t forget to cook those bones afterwards.”
~Jeff Miller, Owner Luellas BBQ
Sandy Hollar Farm - Choose and Cut Christmas Trees, wreaths and handcrafted holiday ornaments. Enjoy a wagon ride and hot chocolate when you come to the farm during the holidays. sandyhollarfarms.com Holiday Event Hours: 9 am-4 pm
Addison Farms Vineyard - Enjoy a wine tasting or wine by the glass. Currently offering eight of their own wines. Stock up for the holidays with 10% case discounts. addisonfarmsvineyard.net Holiday Event Hours: 1-5 pm
“The Farm Heritage Trail is pleased to host special events throughout the year,” says Terri Wells, Buncombe County Ag Advisory Board Member. We appreciate local farms wanting to host events for the Farm Heritage Trail and to partner with other farms. This builds the outreach of our trail and the positive experience for visitors to our farms.”