Tourist Attractions in Vilas, NC
Springhouse Farm is a place to visit near Boone. A place to gather and spend time outdoors throughout the year. As a destination in the High Country, the farm draws visitors for a variety of experiences that connect people with the land and our way of working.
Local coverage from the Watauga Democrat reflects how this place has become part of the community’s story. Some offerings are public and seasonal, while others are scheduled in advance or reserved for private groups, with each experience shaped by how the farm is being used at the time.
Farm Tours
Our Farm Tours offer a guided introduction to the land and what we do here. There’s no rush — these tours are about understanding how the farm operates, seeing how different areas of the property work together, learning the rich history, and asking questions while walking the fields, gardens, and growing spaces.
Tours provide context to all other experiences and help visitors feel grounded in what the farm is all about
Harvest Dinners
Harvest Dinners are gatherings around shared food and conversation on the farm. Hosted in relaxed settings, these dinners bring people together to enjoy good company, local flavors, and include a tour of the farm where the produce and flowers grow.
Each dinner reflects the idea of community — food tastes better when enjoyed together on the land where it began.
Workshops
Our Workshops give people hands-on opportunities to learn new skills or explore specific aspects of farm life. Topics vary and range from making dried floral pumpkins to everlasting floral wreaths.
Workshops offer an opportunity to learn something, engage with one another, and go home with a beautiful product.
Pavilion Rental
The Pavilion Rental lets groups host private events or gatherings in a simple, open space on the farm. Whether it’s a family celebration, a small party, or just a place to enjoy a meal together, the pavilion offers flexibility and a central place to be together.
Rentals are arranged by request and provide a backdrop that’s distinctly connected to the farm’s character.
Planning your visit
Springhouse Farm experiences vary in how they’re structured — some are ticketed events, some are scheduled group activities, and others are reserved privately.
Before planning your visit, we recommend reviewing the individual pages linked above to see the details, requirements, and directions for booking each experience.
This helps ensure your visit matches what you’re hoping to do while you’re on the farm.
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Many visitors pair these on-farm experiences with other aspects of the farm during their stay.
You may also enjoy stopping by the Farm Shop for seasonal goods or exploring flower-related activities through the Flower Market offerings.