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Animal Farms
Bovidae Farm Enterprises, Inc.
1608 Jarvis Branch Road
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Rose & James Hogue
828 689-9931
e-mail: bovidae@verizon.net
Corriedale and Merino sheep. Spinning fleece, Ashford spinning wheels. Weaving, knitting yarns, patterns, needles.
Nowhere Branch Angora Goats
555 Will Green Road
Marshall, NC 28753
Sandy Melton
828 689-9622
e-mail: smelton@madison.main.nc.us
Web site: www.NowhereBranch.tripod.com
Registered Angora goats. Fleeces, washed mohair, hand spinner rovings, fine wool, kid mohair blended yarn, doll hair. Appointments, please.
Antiques
Bee & Thistle Antiques
Sherye L. Perry
63 S. Main Street
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone & Fax: 828 658-9929
e-mail: slperry@madison.main.nc.us
Web site: www.bee-thistleantiques.com
Antiques - exclusive line of candles, soaps and gifts; art and books.
Emma's Handmades & Antiques
4061 NW Hwy 25-70
Hot Springs, NC 28743
828 622-7152
Emma Kate Davis
Furniture, glass, rugs and collectables. Open April 15 - Oct. 30, 2-5pm.
Closed Wed. and Sun.
Reliks Home and Garden
Lisa D. Ramsey
929 Parkway View Road
Mars Hill, NC 28754
828 689-5352
Web site: www.relikshomeandgarden.com
Antiques, Architectural Elements, Garden Items, New Furniture Lines (such as Old Hickory), Giftware, Candles. Selling items at retail and wholesale.
Berry Farm
Zimmerman's Berry Farm
2260 Revere Road
Marshall, NC 28753
828-656-2056
Billy & Pam Zimmerman
e-mail: pamelaz@madison.main.nc.us
Web site: http://brwm.org/zimmermansberryfarm/
Pick your own berry farm. Clean, mown, level picking rows. Black, red and yellow raspberries. Blackberries, wineberries and blueberries. Call for availability.
Driving Tours
Two loop tours over scenic roads through Madison County. Self-guided
tour guide details points of historical, cultural, scenic, and natural
interest. Available from Chamber of Commerce. (828) 689-9351
Farmers Market
Madison County Farmers Market
Hwy 213 (near college tennis courts)
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Saturdays, 8am - 1pm, April through October
Outdoor market selling local produce, vegetables, fruits, plants, crafts
For more information, please Click Here.
Fishing
Mountain trout await the skilled angler who seeks the tranquillity of a remote stream. The French Broad River and large streams also hold bass, crappie, and, if you’re lucky, an occasional muskellunge. In addition, guided fishing trips are available.
See Recreation
Hiking
Appalachian Trail
The world-famous AT, as it is affectionately known, passes from one end of the county to the other on its route from Georgia to Maine. Thousands of hikers pass along our ridges, slopes, and valleys each year, many of them spending a night or more at the hikers’ hostel in Hot Springs. The Appalachian Trail and many other trails are easily accessible to visitors. There are 65 miles of Appalachian Trail in Madison County.
Hiking and Biking Brochure
Hiking, biking, horseback riding trails in the Hot Springs area. Available from Visitors Center call 828-680-9031 or toll free at 1-877-262-3476.
Huck Finn River Adventures
177 Bridge Street (Downtown)
PO Box 366
Hot Springs, NC 28743
Toll free: 1-877-520-4658
828 622-9645
Heath White
email: huckfinn@asheville.com
Website: www.huckfinnrafting.com
Guided hikes with scenic views of the Hot Springs, NC.
Rock 'N' Water
Joshua T. Davis
424 Wolf Laurel Road
Mars Hill, NC 28754
828-689-3354
Mail: 60 Susanna Cove Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Cell Phone: 828-712-6926
email: skiwolfridge@yahoo.com
www.yearroundadventures.com
Rock 'n' Water Adventure Outpost provides guided whitewater rafting, fly fishing, oar rig fishing, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding for individuals, families and groups.
Madison County
Madison County Court House
The Madison County Courthouse, constructed in 1907, is a two-story Neo-Classical Revival brick structure in the heart of Marshall. It cost $30,000 to build. The cupola, a four-stage polygonal structure, is one of the most impressive courthouse cupolas in North Carolina. The donical roof, bearing clocks on its alternate faces, is capped by a lantern which serves as a pedestal for a statue of Blind Justice.
Madison County Heritage Celebration and Lunsford Festival
First Saturday in October, Mars Hill, NC
Mars Hill College and Town of Mars Hill celebrate the heritage of mountain music and people of Madison County each year in October with the Lunsford Festival. A regional event for 30 years, the festival honors Bascom Lamar Lunsford, a Mars Hill native, who earned the title of "Minstrel of the Appalachians" for his work in collecting thousands of mountain tunes, ballads, stories, and dance steps. The festival brings together traditional crafters and musicians in Mars Hill. Madison County is truly the "home of traditional mountain music". Call (828) 689-9351. See Calendar of Events on this site during fall months.
Mars Hill College
Founded in 1856, Mars Hill College is the oldest institution of higher education in Western North Carolina. The school is a private, liberal arts coeducational college with a Baptist heritage. It has a 180 acre main campus in Mars Hill, with special facilities such as the Rural Life Museum, the Orchard Hill Folk Art Collection, the Weizenblatt Art Gallery, the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, the Hester Retreat Center, the 1,800 seat Moore Auditorium and the Southern Appalachian Center. Mars Hill College is home of the national champion Bailey Mountain Cloggers.
Mineral Springs
Hot Springs Resort & Spa, Inc.
315 Bridge Street
PO Box 428
Hot Springs, NC 28743
828-622-7676
Website: www.nchotsprings.com
Relax in the waters of natural hot mineral springs in your own private hot tub. Open days and nights. Your mind, body and soul will feel rejuvenated after an hour long soak in our exclusive natural hot mineral springs enhanced by the serenity of an extraordinary setting. Riverside sites. Full RV hookup, tent camping. Hot showers, primitive camping, cabins, store with snack bar.
Museums
Rural Life Museum
Mars Hill College Campus
Mars Hill, NC 28754
828 689-1424
History and culture of Southern Appalachians.
Special section on hooked rug industry in the region.
Weizenblatt Art Gallery
Mars Hill College Campus
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Diane Hutt
828 689-1273
Displays works of art.
Music
Marshall Depot
282 S. Main St.
Marshall, NC 28753
Contact town at (828) 649-3031
Restored train station, site of local traditional mtn music on Friday nights beginning at 6 p.m., no admission charges.
Native Plants & Gardens
Atnegam Farm
Hershel & June Williams
15 Atnegam Lane
Leicester, NC 28748
828 683-3678
www.living-gardenart.com
Watergarden plants, fish, succulents (over 50 varieties). Living wreaths, topiary, hypertufa and classes.
Herbs of Grace 'n Trust
Debbie Wood
1951 Highway 63
Hot Springs, NC 28743
828 622-0257
email: herbsofgrace@aol.com
website: www.herbsofgracentrust.com
Beautiful gardens, nursery featuring herbs and perennials, gift shop with tea served on our porch; herbalist; herb consultations and classes.
Jarvis Landscape & Design
202 Old Mill Rd.
Mars Hill NC 28754
Jack Jarvis
828 689-3859
e-mail: jackj53@aol.com
4 1/2 acre Japanese garden with bonza and lotus ponds. All types of landscaping and aqua scaping.
North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Co.
300 Indigo Bunting Lane
Marshall, NC 28753
828 649-3536
Robert A. Eidus
e-mail: robert@ncgoldenseal.com
Web-Site: www.ncgoldenseal.com
Wild organic Ginseng and cultivated Goldenseal for planting stock. Native medicinal herbal products. Agri-tourism and display gardens by appointment.
Swallowtail Garden Designs
Abigail B. Taylor
5288 East Fork Road
Marshall, NC 28753
828 689-2790
Fax: 828-689-2790
E-Mail: swallowtailgardendesigns@hughes.net
www.swallowtailgardendesigns.com
Integrating your home with your property and creating a living space that provides you with maximum use. Garden visits by appointment.
Retreats
Bend of Ivy Lodge
Doug & Walker Silsbee
3717 Bend of Ivy Road
Marshall, NC 28753
Toll Free: 1-888-658-0505
Phone/Fax: 828 645-0505
e-mail: info@bendofivylodge.com
Web Site: www.bendofivylodge.com
Workshops, meetings, special events. 63 acres: views, trails, Ivy River, gardens, pond, waterfalls, sleeps 16/20.
Prama Institute
Pamela Nemon & Ramesh Bjonnes
301 Panhandle Road
Marshall, NC 28753
828 649-9408
Fax: 828 649-9408
E-Mail: info@pramainstitute.org
www.pramainstitute.org
Rental for seminars, retreats, reunions, and weddings for 100+ people. Minimum 8 people overnight, maximum 30+. 150 acres with views, garden walking trails.
National Forests
Nearly one fourth of the county is public land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Brochure available on hiking, biking, horseback riding from the Chamber.
U.S. Forest Service
Hot Springs, NC 28743
(828) 622-3202
Rocky Bluff Campground, Silvermine group camp.
French Broad River
Take a 45-minute scenic drive from Asheville to Marshall along Hwy. 251, the French Broad River Scenic Highway. You’ll see little slopeside farms tucked away amid the trees, and views of river ledges that change at every bend.
Scenic Highway
Take a 45-minute scenic drive from Asheville to Marshall along Hwy. 251, the French Broad River Scenic Highway. You'll see little slope side farms tucked away amid the trees, and views of river ledges that change at every bend.
Theaters
First Stage Youth Theatre
Anne Marie Delaney, President
PO Box 426
Mars Hill, NC 28754
828 319-0027
E-Mail: annemarie@firststageyouththeatre.com
To provide the highest quality drama instruction, and to nurture and develop in our youth an appreciation for the theatre arts. Summer workshop - After school classes.
Moore Auditorium
Mars Hill College
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 689-1114
1,800 seat theater featuring Culturefest and special performances throughout the year.
Owen Theater
Mars Hill College
Mars Hill, NC 28754
828 689-1239
Cultural performances.
Parkway Playhouse
Andrew Gall
PO Box 1432
Burnsville, NC 28714
828 682-4285
email: info@parkwayplayhouse.com
Web: www.parkwayplayhouse.com
Historic Professional Theatre Company in the Heart of the Appalachians.
SART - Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
PO Box 1720
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Box Office: 828 689-1239
Bill Gregg, Artistic Director
Office: 828 689-1384
Fax: 828 689-1272
Web site: www.sartplays.org
e-mail: sart@mhc.edu
Summer theatre in the mountains; moving dramas, comedies, musical theatre, and heritage plays.
Wedding Services
"In the Pink" Institute, Inc.
8160 Grapevine Road
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone/Fax: 828 689-0009
Rev. Gilda Lee, D.Div.
e-mail: inthepinkherbs@juno.com
Web site: www.inthepinkherbs.com
Your Wedding, Your Way. Non-denominational Minister with Doctorate of Divinity. Custom weddings and commitment ceremonies performed with you in mind.
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