FREE EOV & Ecology Farm Tour with Mikey
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, 28730, United States
Join us Friday, June 6 for a free EOV & Ecology Farm Tour led by Mikey Hans-Barrientos. This guided pasture walk offers a closer look at how regenerative farming, animal health, and land stewardship all connect to the food on your plate.
During the tour, guests will explore our grazing system and learn about the four main grasses that make up our pastures, comparing fresh growth with dried forage and discussing the nutritional value each provides for our cattle. Mikey will also share how Hickory Nut Gap fits into the regenerative agriculture movement through Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV), including our role in building one of the largest regenerative grazing data sets in the Eastern United States.
Out in the pasture, members of our farm team will discuss animal wellness, body condition, and how careful management impacts the quality of the meat we raise. The tour will wrap up at the Farm Store & Butchery, where guests will sample the protein discussed in the field and hear about the importance of honoring the whole animal while connecting the journey from farm to plate.
Date: Saturday, June 6th
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Location: Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Cost: FREE
After the tour, guests are welcome to make a day of it—shop the store, explore the grounds, and enjoy the beauty of springtime. We look forward to having you out on the farm!

Campground Open Day
2026-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Winding Stair Farm, 57 Saunders Rd., Franklin, NC, 28734, United States
Come See What The Fuss Is About!
On Sunday, June 7th, Winding Stair Campground is throwing open the gates for a free, drop-in Open House at our working farm and campground tucked into the mountains outside Franklin, NC.
Bring a picnic!
It’s the perfect day for some snacks next to the beautiful Nantalaha river.
Take a self-guided tour through our quiet, private campsites, walk the farm, and meet the sheep.
No reservations, no agenda, just a good afternoon outside in one of the most genuinely peaceful corners of Western North Carolina.
Our team will be on-site to answer questions and show you around.
– Explore the campground and find your favorite future site
– Walk the farm and tour the working grist mill
– Meet the Icelandic sheep (they are friendlier than they look)
– Ask us anything about camping, the land, or what makes this place different
– Meet the friendly folks from Fish Tales, showing us some fly-fishing demos beside the river!
Sunday, June 7th, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Winding Stair Campground
7984 West Old Murphy Road Franklin, NC 28734
