Vacation rentals in Rutherford County

Your blacksmithing adventure will include three hours of hands on instruction as you create your very own masterpiece. Your experience will start with a brief orientation to The Forge at Quiver Full Farm. During this orientation time we will make sure each participant is dressed and prepared with all necessary equipment to have a SAFE forging experience. We will be working with equipment that reach temperatures greater than 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. This experience requires participants to be attentive and be able to physically exert themselves. We will have all participants sign a safety liability waiver before starting. If you are under 18 years of age you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate. Jeremy will introduce you to all of the equipment that you will be using while creating your forged piece. He will give detailed and guided instruction on how to use these tools. From there you will choose one of four projects to create. Jeremy will be there to guide you, assist you, and maintain a safe working environment while you create your masterpiece. Other things to note This experience is for adults and children over the age of 14. If you have sensitivities to smoke and heat this may not be the experience for you.

Together we will write your book. We'll start with a few creative exercises, using storytelling and impulsive writing that will set the stage for your imagination. Then we'll begin the writing process where I share some tips & techniques to bring out your book. Finally, we will work on your individual stories and any road blocks you have with the writing and publishing process.

Guests will meet at the barn for introductions and briefing of the activities that are planned for the afternoon. Guests will be escorted to the pasture for a meet and greet of our goats and dogs. Next we will provide a guided tour of the farm and the milking parlor where our goats are milked by hand. We will demonstrate goat milking and guests will be invited to milk a goat. Next, we will escort the guests to the creamery where we will describe small scale farmstead cheese making. We will provide an overview of basic practices and procedures of making goat cheese, including milk pasteurization, adding cultures, and packaging, labeling and storage of cheese. We will conclude with wine and cheese tasting. Other things to note Guests will not make cheese, instead we will demonstrate how our goat cheese is made. Weather permitting, the wine/cheese tasting will be held outdoors w/ beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If it is raining, the wine/cheese tasting will be provided in the creamery.

I’ll teach you how to write, edit, and publish your book. We’ll start by going over the writing process and organizing your book in a simplified way to help make the writing process smoother. Then, I’ll share tips on editing and layouts, followed by a discussion on getting published. If you’re a freelance writer, I can also share resources on how to get started if you’re interested in making writing your career.

Ride. Restore. (Re)connect. Picture yourself meandering through the idyllic, mountain-framed grounds of an old 300-acre dairy farm located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. On each side you’re surrounded by some of the most stunning flora and fauna in the Eastern US. The two-hour horseback ride takes place on Evan’s family farm in rural Barnardsville, NC. Lovingly referred to as “The Dairy,” the farm was operated from the 1930s until 2008 and has a history almost as beguiling as the land it’s on. (To boot: it used to sell milk to the famous Biltmore Estate!) We’ll begin the trail ride by getting to know each other and our horses. After that, I’ll briefly explain the ins and outs of horseback riding. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or first-timer, a kid or a retiree, it doesn’t matter; anyone can do it. Then we’ll be off, gaining 400 feet of elevation and a lifetime of memories. As a longtime rider and horse enthusiast, I own and operate my business with the mission of giving my guests an unforgettable horseback riding experience. I am convinced that everyone can take something meaningful from mountain trail rides, whether it’s connecting with nature, enjoying a rare moment of solitude, or familiarizing themselves with the incredible equine world. My rides are intimate, resulting in a semi-private riding experience designed to meet the needs of each rider.