Visiting The Farm
Our location is in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, just outside of Asheville, NC. We really enjoy hosting workshops and events onsite, and want to make sure your time with us is as pleasant as possible.
Driving in?
IF This Is your first time visiting the farm, we recommend coming via New Leicester highway/Hwy 63. Do not follow GPS directions; they are often wrong.
From Downtown Asheville
Take 240 towards W Asheville. Take the "19/23 South" exit to West Patton Avenue. Stay on W Patton for several lights, looking for double right turn with signs saying "Leicester". Take that right onto New Leicester Hwy/63.
Stay on New Leicester Hwy/63 for about 12 miles, looking for Meadows Town Road (also known as 1001). Meadows Town is a right turn only. You will also see signs for "Piney Grove Baptist Church" and sign that says "To Marshall". Make that right onto Meadows Town Road. *(Meadows Town is 2 miles past the Trading Post Grocery at N. Turkey Creek Road).
Go 3 miles in; just across the street from Piney Grove Baptist Church you'll see barns with green tin roofs; that's us. Make a right into driveway with double green mailboxes: 7041 Meadows Town Road.
Most first appointments take place up top at our main arena. Tours/Demonstrations and other groups/sessions like Fall-In Fridays also take place up top at the arenas; follow the gravel road through the double green gates past the hay barn on your left and past the covered arena on your right. After the outdoor arena make a left, then pull up to park on your left. Walk up to the Main Arena.
From Weaverville/Marshall (19/23)
Take Marshall exit 25/70 toward Marshall. Go to courthouse (old 25/70, not bypass), cross French Broad (you'll be on Bailey's Branch). Follow for several miles.
At intersection w/ Bear Creek, Bailey's Branch becomes Meadows Town Road. Approx. 3 miles from Bear Creek intersection you'll come to another intersection w/ Teague Road on your left and Graham Road on your right. A few houses from that intersection there is a double green mailbox: 7041 Meadows Town Road; turn in there! If you pass the Piney Grove Baptist Church on your right, you've just missed us.
Most first appointments take place up top at our main arena. Tours/Demonstrations and other groups/sessions like Fall-In Fridays also take place up top at the arenas; follow the gravel road through the double green gates past the hay barn on your left and past the covered arena on your right. After the outdoor arena make a left, then pull up to park on your left. Walk up to the Main Arena.
From Asheville Airport
Take 240 towards Asheville. Take the "19/23 South" exit to West Patton Avenue (it is a left exit off highway). Stay on W Patton for several lights, looking for double right turn with signs saying "Leicester". Take that right onto New Leicester Hwy/63.
Stay on New Leicester Hwy/63 for about 12 miles, looking for Meadows Town Road (also known as 1001). Meadows Town is a right turn only. You will also see signs for "Piney Grove Baptist Church" and sign that says "To Marshall". Make that right onto Meadows Town Road. *(Meadows Town is 2 miles past the Trading Post Grocery at N. Turkey Creek Road).
Go 3 miles in; just across the street from Piney Grove Baptist Church you'll see barns with green tin roofs; that's us. Make a right into driveway with double green mailboxes: 7041 Meadows Town Road.
Most first appointments take place up top at our main arena. Tours/Demonstrations and other groups/sessions like Fall-In Fridays also take place up top at the arenas; follow the gravel road through the double green gates past the hay barn on your left and past the covered arena on your right. After the outdoor arena make a left, then pull up to park on your left. Walk up to the Main Arena.
Where to stay?
While we do not offer lodging on the farm at Horse Sense, we have provided several recommendations for Airbnbs, Inns, and Hotels in the area—all within a short drive of our farm. Some are located in more secluded settings, whereas others are in the heart of a downtown scene, walkable to many activities, restaurants, shops, and happenings. Please view our suggestions, or feel free to explore other options and share great finds with us!
Marshall, NC — All within 10-15 minutes of Horse Sense of the Carolinas
Farm stay experience! Feed the horses from your front porch, purchase farm raised beef, eggs or milk. Option to board your equine friend while you attend Horse Sense trainings and courses. Mention you’re attending Horse Sense for a discounted price.
Farm stay experience! Dip in the cold plunge pool, purchase farm raised beef, eggs or milk. Option to board your equine friend while you attend Horse Sense trainings and courses. Mention you’re attending Horse Sense for a discounted price.
Local farm, beautiful and quiet setting.
Amazing view from this private and well-crafted cabin.
Porch view to the French Broad River. Walk to all downtown Marshall’s amenities.
Renovated old jail, now modernized and sitting above a restaurant, market and bar. Window views to the French Broad River
Weaverville, NC — All about a 30 minute drive to Horse Sense of the Carolinas
Steps to Lake Louise’s walking trail, play park, and waterfall. A short walk or 1 minute drive to downtown Weaverville and just a few minutes drive to all Asheville has to offer!
Steps from downtown Weaverville amenities, restaurants, and more.
Quiet setting, well-maintained, short drive to Weaverville amenities.
Leicester, NC — About 15 minutes to Horse Sense of the Carolinas
Asheville Hotels — About 30-40 minutes to Horse Sense of the Carolinas
Country Inn and Suites River Arts District
AC Marriott Downtown Asheville
West Asheville:
Multiple places in downtown West Asheville, all walking distance to many shops, restaurants, etc., and all about 30 minutes from Horse Sense of the Carolinas. Many Airbnbs, VRBO options you can search for.
Flying in?
You can fly directly into Asheville, NC or into any of the surrounding airports in Greenville/Spartanburg, SC, Charlotte, NC, or Knoxville, TN.
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
15 minute drive to downtown Asheville, NC
45 minute drive to Marshall, NC
Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
1.25 hour drive to Asheville, NC
1.75 hour drive to Marshall, NC
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)
2 hour drive to Asheville, NC
2.5 hour drive to Marshall, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport – Knoxville, TN (TYS)
2.25 hour drive to Asheville, NC
2 hour drive to Marshall, NC