Vibrant hues, crisp air, earthy smells- the sights and sounds of autumn provide a visceral and lovely backdrop for a wedding. At The Horse Shoe Farm, we love hosting weddings year round but there’s something magical about an outdoor wedding when the leaves are turning and the skies are painted pink. On October 27th, 2018, couple…
‘Tis the season to spread joy, merriment, and celebrate holiday traditions that we love. Traditions build strong bonds between generations of family, they are a way to pass down values, morals, and to teach us about life! At The Horse Shoe Farm, we value family. Our business is family owned and operated. We LOVE hosting…
On October, 13th, 2018, couple Taras & Katherine tied the knot at The Horse Shoe Farm. The dreamy and elegant, farm wedding took place on the grounds of The Magnolia Manor, and the reception and after party at The Sunset Barn. The couple’s unique style and personality seamlessly blended with the natural beauty of the…
Tips for staying zen, grounded, and grateful during the holidays The holidays are a beautiful time to gather together and celebrate the joy of family! Having a dedicated time to sit around a table and share laughter, stories, and delicious food reminds us of the value that family can add to our lives. But…
“This farm is a blessing and a tremendous gift to anyone who comes through the gate. And we ultimately want to foster a health and wellness sanctuary where people can gather to connect to themselves, mother nature, and the ones they are with.” – Jordan Turchin, Principal Manager of The Horse Shoe Farm Built on…
On October 21, 2018, The Horse Shoe Farm was featured in an article written by Laura with The Carolina Epicurean! In it she writes, “As a neighbor of the farm, I’m happy with this development and hope this particular Turchin family enterprise is a success.” Click Here to Read the Full Article Permanent Article…
Construction begins on a new walking labyrinth in the garden at The Horse Shoe Farm outside Asheville. Built on the grounds adjacent to The Magnolia Manor at The Horse Shoe Farm, the labyrinth is designed as a meditative journey to facilitate transmutation and healing. Non-traditional in form, the labyrinth snakes back and forth across the…
Oh, Deer – Asheville Wildlife! … You Certainly Know How to Put on a Good Show. There is no better way to wake up in the morning then to grab a cup of coffee, head out to your porch, and see Asheville wildlife in full display. That’s exactly what happened here. Recent guests staying at…
Who Said Farming in Asheville Was Easy (No One). Apparently, cockfights are a real thing… that happen spontaneously on there own. One of the reasons we bought The Horse Shoe Farm was so that we could turn it back into a classical working farm. After all, farming in Asheville is supposed to be an easy thing….
After almost 20 years of aging, timbers cultivated on Eagles Nest make a new home for themselves on The Horse Shoe Farm. When we developed The Lodges at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk, NC, I made a very conscious effort to limit my footprint on the environment. The home sites were low density and we…