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 (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, NC