The Serene Farm

The Serene Farm

The Serene Farm is 90 acres of purpose-driven farming, peaceful landscapes, and honest work. We raise pasture-raised pigs, chickens, and lambs, and care for a few special animals like peacocks and even an emu. But more than that, we’re growing something bigger — a sustainable farm rooted in care, intention, and community. As a first-generation farmer, I started The Serene Farm without any formal training or background in agriculture. No guidebook, no mentor — just grit, curiosity, and a willingness to fail forward. Every challenge taught me something: how to build, grow, care, and adapt. Mistakes became lessons, and lessons became progress. Today, we're expanding our vegetable garden into a market garden, with plans for greenhouses, a pumpkin patch, and even a corn maze. Everything we grow and raise here is done the right way — naturally and locally — because we believe real food should be as honest as the hands that grow it.

 

SATURDAY & sunday

WHAT TO DO - RAIN OR SHINE

Guided Tours: Run every 30 minutes on the half hour.

• Visitors are invited to enjoy a hands-on, family-friendly farm experience! Meet our pasture-raised animals, explore our growing fields, and see how we raise food the natural way—without harmful chemicals. As a first-generation farm, everything we do is rooted in hard work and a deep love for the land. We hope you’ll leave feeling inspired, informed, and more connected to the source of your food.

PRODUCTS at FARM STORE

• Chicken eggs

• Duck eggs

• Honey

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sunhat

• Sunscreen

• Cooler (for all the delicious items you will purchase)

• Comfortable shoes

LOCATION: 1057 TP Sowers Rd Lexington Nc 27295

Direct Descendant Rabbitry and Apiary

Direct Descendant Rabbitry and Apiary

Direct Descendant Rabbitry and Apiary (DDRA) is a unique micro urban farm owned by Charity Smith, an Air Force veteran with a deep-rooted passion for agriculture. Hailing from Bladenboro, NC, Charity formed her interest in agriculture under the influence of her grandfather and other family members.

Direct Descendant Rabbitry and Apiary pays homage to her late father, who cherished rabbits and all things sweet. Charity's farm is situated in the close-knit Arcadia community, surrounded by friends and neighbors.

As a first-generation farmer, Charity specializes in raising Californian, New Zealand White, and TAMUK rabbits primarily for meat production. These rabbits are not only incredibly robust and attractive, but their captivating presence often captivates passersby. However, please note that for safety reasons, visitors are not permitted to pet the rabbits.

Direct Descendant has been recognized for its innovation, having received grants from the Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship Fund and the NC AgVentures Grant Program. Moreover, the farm boasts the distinction of being the sole permitted rabbit manure compost facility in North Carolina, accredited by the NC Department of Environmental Quality. Charity's dedication has earned her the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for BunnyBioGro™, making her composted rabbit manure the exclusive product of its kind in the United States. Rabbit manure is renowned for its effectiveness as a fertilizer, owing to its rich composition of essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, vital for optimal plant health.

Charity's farm provides a delightful opportunity for a short visit, offering enlightening tours that provide insight into her practices of running a small urban micro farm, including rabbit care, self-sustainability, and cultivating homegrown produce. Charity's expertise also extends to vermiculture and soil improvement techniques through worm composting. Her focus on practical self-sustainability methods aims to assist individuals in establishing thriving homesteads within urban settings. DDRA includes a small apiary with three varieties of honey bees, emphasizing sustainable beekeeping practices.

Rabbits hold a special place in the hearts of nearly everyone, evoking childhood memories and fond recollections. Charity warmly invites guests to share their own rabbit stories, as she delights in exchanging experiences and weaving her own narratives with visitors.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

WHAT TO DO - RAIN OR SHINE

Guided tours will run every 30 minutes on the half hour, offering plenty of opportunities to hear our farm’s story and practices.

What to Expect on the Tour:

Step into a unique, small-scale farm blending sustainability, education, and creativity. Visitors will:

• Learn how to create an organic pollinator habitat and no-dig garden using BunnyBioGro, our signature rabbit manure compost.

• Tour demonstration gardens showcasing pollinator-friendly and medicinal plants.

• Get inspired by upcycled lawn and garden features that highlight eco-conscious design.

• Meet the beekeeper and rabbitry team and hear how our passion for pollinators led to a thriving backyard operation.

🛍️ Products for Sale:

• BunnyBioGro compost — naturally fertilize your garden the rabbit-powered way!

🍽️ Other Offerings:

• Hot dog and drink vendor

🎨 Kids’ Activities (weather dependent):

• Scavenger hunt

• Creative art activities

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sunhat

• Sunscreen

• Cooler (for all the delicious items you will purchase)

• Comfortable shoes

LOCATION: 118 Cameron Rd, Lexington, North Carolina 27295, USA

 

Crossings Farm

Today, Crossings Farm thrives under the stewardship of Ben and Jennifer Rosecrans, alongside their children, local youth and young adults who form the Crossings Farm team. Rooted in the principles espoused by agricultural visionaries like Joel Salatin, Will Hairston, and Wendell Berry, the Rosecrans are committed to producing healthy, sustainable food while preserving the land's integrity. Crossings Farm may arguably be one of the earliest adopters of regenerative farming in Davidson County. With the support of extended family and friends, they cultivate a diverse array of products, including honey, pork, and chicken, all raised naturally without chemicals, antibiotics, or hormones. Their motto, "Bringing family, farming, and community together," reflects not just a philosophy but a way of life deeply ingrained in the fabric of Crossings.

Jennifer’s family, the Myers family legacy stretches back to the early 1700s, when they arrived in North Carolina from York, Pennsylvania. Settling in the Holly Grove area. David Myers, one of the early descendants, ventured west and established what is now known as the Reeds Community and the Crossings farm in 1789. Today, "Crossings," stands as a testament to generations of dedication to sustainable farming practices. Here, pigs are raised on-site, while chickens arrive as day-old chicks and are nurtured until they're ready for harvest. The Black Angus cows, carefully bred over 50 years by Jennifer’s grandfather, Weldon Smith and his father, Noah, roam the pastures, ensuring that every animal raised on the farm embodies natural, ethical farming.

Crossings Farm began with wood lot pigs and pasture-raised chicken (meat and eggs). They have expanded their products to include lettuce, muscadines, cut flowers, dog treats (very healthy and delicious ones), and few other vegetable offerings.

When you visit their farm, you have to check out their farm store which stocks products from local farms and artisan food from across North Carolina. You can expect to experience: Lutheridge Dairy, Homeland Creamery Ice Cream, Tidewater Rice, WireHaired Booch Kombucha, Rabble & Rise baked goods, Foster Hobbs Coffee, Busy Bees of Three natural skin products as well as a few other local products that they continue to carefully source.

 

SATURDAY & sunday

WHAT TO DO - RAIN OR SHINE

Floating stations choose your area of interest:

• Rabble and Rise will be a guest vendor showcasing their beautiful and delicious homemade breads

• Log home construction and farm history

• Meat chicken production and processing

• Layer production

• Guest vendor: Mendy & Durand -Honeybee Demonstration

PRODUCTS

Our chicken, pork & beef, lettuces, some other products, Lutheridge Dairy, Wired Hair Booch.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

• We will have parking up close to the farm store and along the road.

• Restrooms will be on site.

• Outdoor seating areas

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sunhat

• Sunscreen

• Cooler (for all the delicious items you will purchase)

• Comfortable shoes (closed toe recommended)

LOCATION: 1211 T S Payne Rd, Lexington, NC 27295

Shady Acres Farm

Tucked away in a surprisingly residential area of Thomasville, NC, Shady Acres Farm is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Surrounded by “shady” trees, this unassuming house belies the vibrant 5 acre fiber farm wonderland that lies beyond its front facade. Founded by Laura and Tommy Thomes, Shady Acres Farm is part farm, part creative outdoor “studio” for creativity and sustainable living.

Laura and Tommy's Journey Laura Thomes, a former hairdresser discovered knitting in her late twenties, which quickly turned into a passion with dreams of a farm where animals could be raised to produce the very fiber she worked with. When fate led her to Tommy, a craftsmen himself, together they transformed his land into Shady Acres Farm. With Laura's knack for spinning yarn from the soft fiber of their angora rabbits and angora goats, and Tommy's skill in woodworking and carpentry, they built their homestead.

At Shady Acres Farm, Laura and Tommy take pride in showing visitors the ins and outs of their operations. From introducing their adorable and award-winning Angora rabbits and the art of yarn-making to sharing the stories behind their hand-built structures and pastures, everything you see here reflects their hands-on approach to farming. As you stroll through the farm, you'll meet our free-ranging poultry and goats, each with their own unique personalities and lessons learned since they first brought them home. They will delve into livestock care, biosecurity measures, and land and parasite management, ensuring you leave with valuable insights into sustainable farming practices. So, come on over, ask questions, and explore the wonderful world of Shady Acres Farm.

Shady Acres Farm was featured with Chad Tucker on Roy’s Folks.

SATURDAY & Sunday

WHAT TO DO - RAIN OR SHINE

Join us for guided walking tours of the farm that run every 15 minutes, where you'll meet our Angora rabbits, wool sheep, and explore our worm composting boxes. Our farm store offers goat milk soap, handspun yarn, and bird nesting balls. Come learn how to have dual purpose animals on a small farm/homestead.

PRODUCTS at FARM STORE

• Goat milk soap, goat milk lotion, Bird nesting balls, handspun yarn

PARKING:

5-10 at a time

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sunhat

• Sunscreen

• Cooler (for all the delicious items you will purchase)

• Comfortable shoes

LOCATION: Shady Acres Farm, 204 Timberland Dr Thomasville 27360

 

Roberts Farm

Roberts Farm is a first-generation cow-calf operation established in 2012, specializing in Angus-based cattle. In 2020, the farm expanded with a retail storefront located at 130 S. Main Street in Denton, where they proudly feature not only their own beef but also a curated selection of locally sourced products through partnerships with nearby farmers and small businesses.

The farm includes 200 acres of pastureland and an additional 112 acres of protected timberland, preserved through a permanent Agricultural Easement in partnership with Three Rivers Land Trust. This agreement safeguards the land from future development while maintaining its natural beauty and providing both tax and income benefits.

Roberts Farm practices rotational grazing, moving cattle every 4–5 days to ensure fresh forage and promote soil health. The cattle are pasture-raised and have daily access to clean water, grass, and supplemental grain. Processing occurs between 16–20 months of age to ensure optimal tenderness and quality. The herd’s health is managed in coordination with a local veterinarian, and bulls are selected based on genetic data to meet Certified Angus Beef standards.

The farm is operated by Lloyd and Tammy Roberts, with recent support from local high school students pursuing careers in agriculture—continuing their commitment to education and community involvement.

SATURDAY- RAIN OR SHINE

Guided tours will run every hour on the hour.

What to Expect on the Tour:

• Visitors will be taken out to pasture to see cattle (hay wagon). Farming practices will be communicated (rotational grazing, Stockpiling fescue, clover pasture, novel endophyte pasture, supplement winter nutrition with un-rolling round bales, spring-fall calving, fertilizing/lime). Review retail storefront located on 130 South Main Street Denton, NC.

Products for Sale:

• All Cuts of Meat and Free samples of sliders.

Vendors:

• Arukah Restorative Holistics LLC (Tallow Balm Products)

Children Activites:

Heifer Calf (petting/feeding)

Parking:

• Gravel parking adequate to handle traffic for farm visitors, Public restroom available.

WHAT TO BRING:
BRING A COOLER to stock up on beef (variety of cuts available), jerky, t-shirts and hats for sale

• Sunhat

• Sunscreen

• Comfortable shoes

LOCATION: 8301 Woods Dairy Rd., Denton, NC 27239

 

Blu's Farm

At Blu's Farm, their passion for flowers has blossomed into an awe-inspiring sanctuary and living archive, boasting an impressive collection of over 500 varieties of daylilies, 80+ varieties of irises, 50+ varieties of dahlias, along with hostas, peonies, and perennials perfectly suited for our planting zone. This idyllic farm is truly a paradise for flower enthusiasts and gardening aficionados alike.

Blu's Farm is more than just a haven for botanical treasures; it is a place where creativity thrives. In addition to their breathtaking flower collection, the farm also showcases a range of hand-made goods, including beautiful barn quilts that add a touch of rustic elegance to any outdoor space.

Whether you seek to enhance your outdoor garden or transform your backyard into a tranquil oasis, the Blu’s Farm personalized attention ensures that your unique planting style and preferences are catered to with utmost care. Consider them your trusted garden consultants, ready to answer any questions and guide you towards creating a garden that reflects your own personal vision.

It is a place where the air is filled with the gentle whispers of petals, and time seems to slow down amidst the tranquility of nature's embrace. So come, escape the ordinary, and step into the extraordinary world of Blu's Farm. Let the vibrant tapestry of daylilies, irises, dahlias, and other botanical gems ignite your senses and ignite your own love affair with nature's exquisite creations. At Blu's Farm, beauty knows no bounds, and their unwavering commitment to sharing their floral paradise will leave an indelible mark on your heart.

 

SATURDAY & Sunday

WHAT TO DO: We will walk through the gardens and answer any questions you may have about finding the right plants for you! We pride ourselves in educating people on native plants to the area, ways to fix problem areas in the landscape and answering any gardening questions people may have.

Products for Sale:

• Over 600 varieties of Daylilies, hosta, calla lilies, reblooming Iris and many more perennials

• We have a Farm Store

Parking:

Plenty of parking for everyone

What to Bring":

• Sunhat

• Sunscreen

• Comfortable shoes

LOCATION: 5574 S NC Hwy. 150, Lexington, NC