THE HORSE SHOE FARM
Rivers & Ponds
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
If you’ve gotten this deep into our site then hopefully you’ve read the story of the horseshoe, because this speaks directly to our reverence for The French Broad, of which we have about 1200ft of frontage on.
What you may not realize is that we actually have our own internal horseshoe within the property carved out by the two streams that run the length of the farm and feed into the French Broad River. We are always in awe with how nature formed the terrain here and is constantly cleansing the energy with its positive flow and movement through the land.
In addition to the river, we have 2 ponds on site, one next to each stream. The Willow Pond and The Watering Hole. You are welcome to fish in both ponds, as guests regularly catch bass and brim (there are fishing rods in The Farmhouse).
The Watering Hole, which is spring fed from right back on the hill, is crystal clear and the perfect place to swim & fish! There is also a little sand beach on the shore, which is perfect for the little ones to spend the day out in the fresh air and open fields.
Hiking & Waterfalls
LOCAL OUTDOOR RECOMMENDATIONS
DuPont Forest - 25 minute drive
Hooker Falls (good for swimming too!)
Triple Falls
High Falls
Lake Julia
Lake Dense
Jump Off Rock - 20 minute drive
“Parkway” level view, but you just park and walk right up!
It’s close by in Hendersonville
Pisgah National Forest - 25 minutes - 1 hour
Looking Glass Falls - 25 minutes
Black Balsam Knob - 1 hour drive
Sliding Rock - 30 minute drive (it’s cold, but fun!)
Craggy Gardens - 1.15 hour drive
Mt. Pisgah 5,721ft - 50 minute drive
Mt. Leconte 6,593ft - 3.5 hour drive
Beauty Spot (TN) - 1 hour 45 minute drive
On the Appalachian Trail, gorgeous views!
Bearwallow Mountain - 40 minute drive
Amazing views, cow pasture.
World’s Edge - 45 minute drive
A local favorite
Chimney Rock & Lake Lure - 1 hour drive
State park, really neat hike and of course the beach at Lake Lure!
Grandfather Mountain - 2 hour drive
Near Boone, NC, very cool suspension bridge!
Carl Sandburg Home - Historic Site
20 minute drive in Hendersonville
Goats to pet
Big Glassy trail (excellent hiking trail!)
The Park at Flat Rock - 20 minute drive
Amazing playground for kids!
Little Laurel Green Park - 15 minute drive
Another amazing playground!
NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION
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Lodging & Venues
LUXURY RESORT LODGING
Nestled on 85 acres of property, there’s plenty to explore and experience while staying at The Horse Shoe Farm.
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The Silo Cookhouse
DINING WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY
The Silo Cookhouse offers a culinary farm to table journey set amidst the tranquility of the Farm’s eclectic dining room and the splendor of sweeping sunset views of Mt. Pisgah.
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The Stable Spa
UNIQUE. HEALING. IMMERSIVE.
A bespoke approach to wholistic massage and body treatments.