Edible Asheville
Signature Farm Tours
Guided Tours of the Farms Nestled in the Mountains
Around Asheville
2023 Tour Schedule
We’re offering four different tours in 2023. Please scroll below for details and descriptions. Limited tickets and dates available.
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▪ The Highlights of Homesteading Tour ▪
May 19 | June 16 | September 30
▪ The Local Food Lovers Tour ▪
June 9 | August 25 | October 13
▪ The Farm-to-Frock Fabric Tour ▪
May 26 | July 21 | August 18
▪ The Way of Wellness Tour ▪
July 13 | September 14
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*If you’re interested in scheduling a private tour — for reunions, corporate events, or bachelor/bachelorette parties, etc. — please call us at (828) 620-1230.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF HOMESTEADING TOUR
A five-hour guided tour that introduces you to daily life on North Carolina mountain farms. Meal and transportation included.
Offered May 19, June 16 and September 30
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Discover the joys of growing your own food with a guided tour of two local “teaching” farms and learn more about keeping chickens, raising goats, building greenhouses and growing herbs, vegetables and fruits.
This is a great introductory tour for gardening enthusiasts and homesteaders — or just local food lovers — who want to learn more about sowing, growing, raising, harvesting and producing the food we enjoy. Tickets limited.
The tour includes luxury transportation, a locally sourced premium charcuterie platter, and an instructional tour of behind-the-scenes operations. The tour ends at a local winery, where optional wine pairings are available with lunch.
The Highlights of Homesteading Tour includes …
- Luxury transportation by Van in Black
- Guided tours of local working farms
- A premium charcuterie lunch platter + snacks
- Annual subscription to Edible Asheville
- Souvenir canvas tote bag
The Highlights of Homesteading Tour is ideal for …
- Individuals, couples and friends who enjoy good food and beautiful scenery
- Families who want to introduce children to farming
- Residents who want to know more about the region they call home
- Visitors who want to know more about WNC’s thriving agriculture scene
- Corporate groups and retreats who are seeking unique and authentic experiences
DATES: May 19 | June 16 | September 30
TIMES: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
WHERE: Parking and meet-up at 655 Hoopers Creek Road in Fletcher, NC (detailed instructions to follow). Our van will pick us up and drop us off at this location. The tour will include three sites.
Tickets are $132. Only 13 tickets available per tour.
THE LOCAL FOOD LOVERS FARM TOUR
A five-hour tour of popular local farms that create award-winning meats, cheeses and produce. Meal and transportation included.
Offered June 9, August 25 and October 13
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Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of beloved local farms that produce award-winning meats, cheeses and produce. Start your tour at a working goat farm that makes a variety of artisanal cheeses and enjoy a unique farmer-led tasting of the cheeses. Stop by a local farmstand and shop a selection of seasonal offerings – from crisp salad greens to beautiful flowers. End your tour with a guided visit of a fifth-generation beef and pork farm that traces its origins to the 19th century days of hog drovers and has since become a modern-day leader in regenerative farming. Lunch includes a local charcuterie platter at a charming farm.
This tour is a great introduction to Western North Carolina farms and can help cultivate a deeper appreciation for our local food scene. Ideal for both residents and tourists who are curious about the region’s thriving agriculture community.
The Local Food Lover Tour includes …
- Luxury transportation by Van in Black
- Guided tours of local working farms
- A premium charcuterie lunch platter + snacks
- Annual subscription to Edible Asheville
- Souvenir canvas tote bag
The Local Food Lover Tour is ideal for …
- Individuals, couples and friends who enjoy good food and beautiful scenery
- Families who want to introduce children to farming
- Residents who want to know more about the region they call home
- Visitors who want to know more about WNC’s thriving agriculture scene
- Corporate groups and retreats who are seeking unique and authentic experiences
DATES: June 9 | August 25 | October 13
TIMES: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
WHERE: Parking and meet-up at 800 Fairview Road in Asheville, NC (detailed instructions to follow). Our van will pick us up and drop us off at this location. The tour will include three sites.
Tickets are $138. Only 13 tickets available per tour.
THE WAY OF WELLNESS TOUR
A five-hour guided tour that explores the restorative gifts of Mother Nature. Meal and transportation included.
Offered July 13, 2023 and September 14, 2023
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Nourish your soul with a tour that explores the connection between our health and the living things that sprout from the earth. This one-of-a-kind tour includes three stops, starting with a primer on mycology and the benefits of growing and consuming mushrooms — and then follows with a visit to a beautiful herb farm that grows dozens of varieties valued for their wellness properties. The tour ends with a locally prepared lunch amid the sights and sounds of a third farm.
This uplifting tour will introduce you to the many ways Mother Nature can support our health and wellbeing. Great for all ages.
The Way of Wellness Tour includes …
- Luxury transportation by Van in Black
- Guided tours of local working farms
- A premium lunch of sandwiches and salads + snacks
- Annual subscription to Edible Asheville
- Souvenir canvas tote bag
The Way of Wellness Tour is ideal for …
- Individuals, couples and friends who want to explore the gifts of the land
- Families who want to introduce children to farming
- Residents who want to know more about the region they call home
- Visitors who want to know more about the region’s thriving agriculture scene
- Corporate groups and retreats who are seeking unique and authentic experiences
DATES: July 13 | September 14
TIMES: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
WHERE: Parking and meet-up at Mills River Park in Mills River, NC (detailed instructions to follow). Our van will pick us up and drop us off at this location. The tour will include three sites.
Tickets are $132. Only 13 tickets available per tour.
PAST EVENTS
ARTISANAL CHEESE TOUR
September 16, 2022 (Sold Out) | October 21, 2022 (Sold Out)
Join us for a guided tour of artisanal cheesemakers nestled in the beautiful mountains around Asheville — and finish the tour with a flight of wine and cheese pairing at a celebrated local winery.
MADE IN ASHEVILLE
From snacks to sauces, the chefs of Asheville’s commercial kitchens have taken their mouth-watering goods to grocery store shelves across the U.S. Meet them in person and get a behind-the-scenes look at the early days of top-selling brands. Featuring Roots Hummus, Munki Foods, Looking Glass Creamery, Firewalker Hot Sauce and Postre Caramels.
FIZZY FAVORITES
As health experts continue to explore the benefits of fermented drinks, DIY enthusiasts are embracing these fizzy favorites and learning to make the more popular options at home. This tasting and demonstration introduced guests to local experts who offered instruction on how to make our own refreshing and gut-healthy beverages.
THE MUD MASTERS
Co-hosted by Rhubarb and Edible Asheville – and sponsored by Whole Foods Market – this event is the latest in the series of FED Talks, which aim to connect consumers in Western North Carolina with their favorite chefs, farmers, brewers, and food artisans. The Mud Masters tasting will dive into the origins of coffee and explore the components of a good cup.
BREAKING BREAD
Join celebrated, local cookbook author Ashley English for a discussion on how people are using food to create long-lasting bonds, cherished friendships, strong social networks, and engaged communities.
THE MAGIC OF FERMENTATION
Meet Asheville’s top ferments and learn this ancient food preservation practice. Fermented food tasting and demo led by Meg Chamberlain from Fermenti Foods and Sarah Archer from Serotonin Ferments.
THE SECRETS OF SOURDOUGH BREAD
Discover the basics of baking homemade sourdough bread and learn Old World techniques used by Asheville’s top bakers. Learn new ways to taste bread and identify different grains. Discover the science behind bread baking. Make your own sourdough starter to kickstart your home-baking practice.
THE CUSTOM COCKTAIL
Serve unique cocktails this holiday season with homemade flavorings and a well-stocked home bar. Learn tips to perfect popular drinks, and explore trends in mixology and craft cocktails. Enjoy a holiday punch and a selection of small plates from Rhubarb’s talented chefs. Take home your own bottle of handmade bitters and liven up holiday drinks with one-of-a-kind flavors.
CREAM OF THE CROP
Ice cream: the quintessential summer pleasure. Hear from a few of the Asheville artisans churning out locally sourced flavors and keeping the city cool and sweet in our next FED Talk. Ice cream makers from the Hop, Ultimate, and French Broad Chocolates join us to describe some of the challenges they face in their craft and what makes their product unique to Asheville—as well as share some of their favorite combinations.
THE WELL-MADE WEDGE
Buttery or barnyard-y? Stinky or tangy? Sheep, goat or cow? No matter your taste in cheese, Western North Carolina artisans produce something to obsess over. But what goes into producing each unique wedge? Our third FED Talk takes you behind the scenes at some of the region’s dairies—like Spinning Spider and Looking Glass Creamery—to discover the labor-intensive process of cheese-making, from animal to farmer’s market. (April 27, 2017)
CIDER CITY
It’s not all about beer—America’s original craft beverage is getting its share of attention in the region. Cider-makers from Urban Orchard Cider Company, Noble Cider, and Black Mountain Ciderworks hew to traditional methods and take advantage of North Carolina’s apple country for a drink wholly unlike the mass-market ciders widely available in the past few decades. Join us for our second FED Talk to sample their offerings and take part in the conversation about what makes Asheville a great cider town. (January 19, 2017)
SETTING THE NEW APPALACHIAN TABLE: A Q&A with John Fleer
Rhubarb owner John Fleer became one of the region’s most celebrated chefs by embracing local food traditions and creating new versions of them. In a Q&A with Edible Asheville managing editor Mark Essig, the James Beard Award nominee discusses his thoughts on Southern Appalachia cuisine and how the region is poised to leave its mark on American food. (September 22, 2016)
