Agritourism is a growing part of North Carolina’s agricultural economy, offering everything from u-pick operations and farm stays to hands- on workshops and farm tours. With more than 900 agritourism farms across the state, there are experiences for everyone and every season.
Gifting an agritourism experience offers something different during the holidays, not another toy, piece of clothing or random gift you’re unsure the recipient will like. An agritourism gift offers time together to make memories while supporting local farms. Even if the gift is redeemed later, it gives the recipient something meaningful to look forward to.
Agritourism farms across our state provide many opportunities to relax, learn and connect with the people who grow and raise our food. These experiences create lasting memories long after the holidays are over.
Gifting agritourism means supporting North Carolina farmers and helping sustain rural communities. It’s a gift that keeps your money local while offering something special to the people on your holiday shopping list.
Ideas for Gifting N.C. Agritourism Experiences:
Ghost Fleet Oyster Company – Hampstead
Ghost Fleet offers guided oyster-farm tours on working oyster boats, carrying you out to their floating oyster farms and giving a behind-the-scenes look at how oysters are grown in the warm waters of North Carolina.
The Never Ending Flower Farm – Barnardsville
The Never Ending Flower Farm offers rows of u-pick flowers where guests can create their own bouquet with everything provided. Their all-inclusive picnics pair fresh flowers with scenic mountain views and local food for a memorable experience. The farm also hosts hands-on workshops that teach floral design and how to grow flowers.
Roaring River Vineyards – Traphill
Roaring River Vineyards offers a relaxing setting where guests can enjoy wine tastings, small plates and scenic views along the water. Visitors can also extend their stay with on-site cabin rentals or at the vineyard’s quiet RV campground, making it the perfect mountain getaway.
Ithika Acres – Raeford
Ithika Acres Creamery is a 100-plus-acre family farm in Raeford that offers small-group walking tours of their barns, pastures and creamery. Visitors can learn about the farm’s goat breeds, how they’re cared for and what is done to keep the herd healthy and thriving.
Mystic Farm & Distillery – Durham
Mystic Farm & Distillery offers guided tours that walk visitors through their grain-to-glass bourbon-making process, from the farm to the distillery. Guests can learn how small-batch spirits are crafted and sample some along the way. For a more elevated experience, the Single Barrel tour allows participants to create and revisit their own aging barrel over time.
Apple Hill Farm – Banner Elk
Apple Hill Farm offers year-round guided walking tours of their working alpaca farm, where visitors meet alpacas, llamas, goats, donkeys, horses and more while learning about each animal’s role on the farm.
Visit NC Farms to discover more options across the state and find the perfect experience to gift this holiday season.