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We are a Mangalitsa farm in The Smoky Mountains of western NC. The entire property is oriented toward private farmland views, a half mile of river and surrounding mountains. It's really quite remarkable to be so accessible yet feel so remote! Come swim, fish, cook and play!
Our 95-acre farm was once owned by the Davis family who predominantly raised dairy cattle. We now raise the wooly Mangalitsa pig and sell to the best chefs and restaurants. We sell out pork at the farm too!
All of our campsites are next to running water except the two hilltop sites.
Two porta-potties are on the farm and private porta-potties are available for rent. Groups of eight or more are required to rent a porta potty should you not bring your own toilet system with you. We do not allow the use of our small wooded areas as toilets.
Please review the Extras options as we offer river lifts, firewood and dog stays; thank you!
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am.
Checking in before 5 pm is requested. Later times may be available with prior arrangements. Our farm is very dark and navigating at night is difficult. Please contact Catherine directly so you can be checked in safely and accommodate your schedule. NO CHECK-INS AFTER DARK.
We are 1 mile off of I 40, 17 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 15 min. to Maggie Valley, 10 min to the Elk at Cataloochee, 25 min to Cataloochee ski area, 10 min to Lake Junaluska and 15 min to downtown Waynesville. Asheville is 20 miles to our East.
More than a business, this is a couple with a passion for producing exceptional quality pork. In a day and age where American society has settled for the generally accepted practices of the food industrial complex, it's refreshing to find local farmers who are more concerned with raising delicious and nutritional meat than maximizing profits.
I recently went to Smokey Mountain farm. The pigs were cute, and I really loved the donkeys and also seeing the horses.Catherine was wonderful .She gave us so much information and is very personable and enthusiastic. I had a wonderful time !!!
One of the most beautiful Mangalitsa farms! You can also camp there and buy Mangalitsa meat. Catherine and Rick Topel are lovely people. You and your kids will love it there!
Just had our second visit and stayed on the Overlook. We absolutely LOVE it here. Rick & Catherine are the absolute best hosts you’ll come across. If you’re looking for what’s at the end of the rainbow, this is it🥰
I LOVE this place!! As soon as you set foot on the property, you can feel how special it really is. We stayed in the brand new cabin that was recently completed. Attention to detail was evident in every square inch. The weather was perfect so we slept with the garage door open and it was like sleeping under the stars but so comfortable and cozy. We were also fortunate enough to have the Mangalitsa pork for dinner one night (stuffed mushrooms, tacos and sliders). I wasn't familiar with the breed, but WOW!!! So delicious. I can't say enough good things about Catherine and Rick (the owners) and this AMAZING piece of heaven! The river, the views, the rolling hills...and it was so nice to be able to bring our dog. He loved it too! We can't wait to go back!!!!!!
