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North Carolina – Agri-tourism – Walnut Cove Farm Has Done It Proud!

Barb relaxes on one of the Cathey grown pumpkins. Each gourd can make 15 pumpkin pies.
Barb relaxes on one of the Cathey grown pumpkins. Each gourd can make 15 pumpkin pies.

APtravelnews-September 11th, Walnut Cove Farm–Waynesville, North Carolina–Agri-tourism is very much alive and well at Walnut Cove Farm. Joseph and Tara Cathey have worked hard and smart turning one acre of land in Waynesville, NC and 3-acres in Bethel into a wonderfully productive garden and growing enterprise. Majic Heirloom Tomatoes, all kinds of greens and other field and tree fruits and veggies attract people from all walks of life to farm to table suppers often accompanied by Blue Grass music where guests as we did actually watch the process of grinding and pressing fresh apples into the most delicious apple cider straight from the press. While there, we enjoyed silver dollar sized little tomato pies (I ate 10 of them, beyond “good”) drank two glasses of cider and felt like Superman- the apples and tomatoes boosted my “WOW” factor by at least 10 (at least Barb and I felt like it did) and these folks made you genuinely feel as welcome as family. We loved this place. Besides the dinners they provide to the public they also supply restaurants and other businesses in and around Waynesville with produce for their uses in healthy, creative dishes too! Do we recommend going out of your way to visit these fine folks and enjoy a farm to table dinner? Oh, yes!!!!

Walnut Cove Farm  – Owned by Joseph and Tara Cathey. Farm to table dinners and suppliers from June thru October. 575 Walnut Cove Road, Waynesville, NC (828) 400-0115.

 

A cornucopia of fresh! Tomatoes, and great garden crops! The Cathey's also market flowers as well!
A cornucopia of fresh! Tomatoes, and great garden crops! The Cathey’s also market flowers as well!

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Grind and press apple juice into delicious cider. Manual labor of love!
Grind and press apple juice into delicious cider. Manual labor of love!
The Cathey's pour a canning jar of the sweet, fresh pressed apple exhiler!
The Cathey’s pour a canning jar of the sweet, fresh pressed apple exhiler of life!! The cider really complimented the tomato pies!
Tomato pies. Cheese covered heirloom maters! Oh, so good! I ate 10 of these silver dollar sized delights!
Tomato pies. Cheese covered heirloom maters! Oh, so good! I ate 10 of these silver dollar sized delights!

 

 

 

 

The Valley Cove Farm to plate barn full of nostalgia and relaxation plus great suppers!
The Valley Cove Farm to plate barn full of nostalgia and relaxation plus great suppers!

 

 

 

 

June and Its Farm Auction Time in Tennessee

From saddles to barn and gate hardware, it all comes on the block to be sold to the highest bidder!
From saddles to barn and gate hardware, it all comes on the block to be sold to the highest bidder!
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some of the Simpson family working the back office!

AmericanPressTravelNews-June 8th, Sparta, TN.–Barb and I love country auctions and as we have seen so does everyone else. The entire farm with more than 20-gorgeous acres, several tractors, a pickup truck from the late 1950’s in primo shape, saddles, tools, giant drills, all manner of farm implements and a collection of service station signs collected by the owner, now wanting to move to town as his age and health issues have crept up on him. The action begins as it did this time at precisely the time that is listed on the auction flyer. It needs to be on time and professional auctioneers know it if they are to be successful. Simpsons Auction Group is successful and draw a big crowd of locals, tourists, snowbirds with fun-farms and all manner of collectors, too. There was barbecue, ices (was pretty warm and lots of ice with color and sugar sold) and a nice festive, fun attitude prevailed. Some buyers were anxious, having driven in some cases for 100-miles more or less to bid on an old wood burning stove, a tractor, boxes of tools and what-nots, etc. We had fun, I bought a few wood working tools, a jack for all trades and a few old railroad items that I collect and decorate my barn with, until I too will be forced to give up my collectibles, someday too!! I only hope folks have as much fun as I did collecting as I do and did!!!P1070089

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Pictures of The Week- First Week in March !!

APtravelnews-March 4th, Bob and Barb “On the Road Again”-Boynton, Beach, FL. at Moms house getting on my cabin fever mode! Can’t wait to get back to TN.

At the Neversink River in the Catskill Mountains! Nature draped all the edges!
Nature draped all the edges! In deference to spring!!!
My Buddy Lowe came by to till my garden area! A sure sign of spring to me!
My Buddy Lowe came by to till my garden area! A sure sign of spring to me! My garden is about a quarter acre, this year corn, snap peas, butternut squash, asparagus, garlic, maters, taters, green peps,  and whatever else I feel like putting on and in my very rich, delicious soil!!!!
Miss Kitty Likes This Solar Light, no wires, just the sun and voila, a long lasting light!
Miss Kitty Likes This Solar Light, no wires, just the sun and voila, a long lasting light!
Bicyclists can also enjoy the fly fishing trail through N.C. too!
Fly fishing, biking, trail walks and hikes around my land, “shroom” hunting,  squirrel stew from my neighbors, country auctions, cool air over my sinuses and brow, all this and now you know why I move to my farm starting in April!!! Florida is grand from Dec to April and then-not so grand for us!!
Nothing tastes better than a wild turkey! They prove that what they eat is how they taste. Wild eats fresh, real and wild. Store bought frozen eat grain-think about it!
Nothing tastes better than a wild turkey! They prove that what they eat is how they taste. Wild eats fresh, real and wild. Store bought frozen eat grain and steroids-think about it!
My first book lover! She wantged my Africa and Goldie the Goldfish book!
Got to go spring book signing again. My first book lover just showed up!
She wanted my Africa, Goldie the Goldfish book, and History of Fishing the Florida Keys books!
Not a reindeer, but this was taken during a Christmas trip we made a few years back in KY.
Stuffed deer, live dog, and relaxing dame!! Barb waits for me to head to the dining room!!

A Bed and Breakfast, or Family Compound-This is The Place!

APtravelnews–June 24th,-Homestead, Crossville, TN.-If you are looking to change your life, consider the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. The weather with the 2,000 elevation is cooler in the summer. This property is located in the Historic Homestead area. This is a great property. Can be used as income property, family compound or turn it back to B & B. There is no restrictive zoning. Great location for an upscale restaurant. Small barn on property would also help make this a nice family farm.

The main home is a former bed and breakfast. “We loved the business but had to close it due to health issues about 10 years ago.” This home is listed on the National Register – only 17 listed in the State of Tennessee. Includes a 4700 sq. ft 5 bedroom 6 bath home (2 of bedrooms and baths are in separate apartments) plus a 1 bedroom home (remodeled from another barn) and an additional home. Crossville has been listed on the best places to retire and is called the “Golf Capital Of Tennessee”. It is a great tourist destination loaded with antique shops, flea markets, country fairs, etc.

The historic Bed and Breakfast can again be completely operational. The last few years, a new kitchen was installed. The cabinets are high end kraft-made cabinets, has commercial wiring that meets requirements for opening a restaurant. According to the owners;  “Last year we changed out the carpet for tile in the downstairs along with new windows. 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a dining room that seats 22, 3 (2 are in separate apartments) kitchens plus prep kitchen, etc. Also included in this sale is a 1 bedroom, 2 bath barn/carriage home with porch. 1600 sq ft 3 – bedroom 2 bath home with garage. The carriage home 1 bedroom, bath, living room, kitchen and large wrap-a-round screen porch. Additionally, there is a barn, workshop and another garage, two gazebos, several decks and porches and a million dollar, water-feature landscaped entrance. Located on beautiful landscaped 6.5 acres. This price is well below the appraised value. Contact [email protected]   Note* These retired folks are friends. We are trying to assist so they can retire elsewhere near their children!