The staff make this historic site the most wonderful place to be in NC! I just can't express why... read more
The staff make this historic site the most wonderful place to be in NC! I just can't express why... read more
I absolutely loved our visit here! The staff are wonderful and go above and beyond to provide a... read more
We stopped by the farm on the way back to Winston Salem from Pilot Mountain on a whim and I am so glad we did. The farm is a treasure and the caretakers on duty were friendly and knowledgeable. Expect a tour with history about the family who owned and worked the farm from the early 19th century through the 1950s and farm life as well as farming and farm equipment of its time. The house is beautifully restored and fun to tour. The animals are sweet and well cared for. There were two mama sheep with baby lambs when we visited. But by far, my favorite were the farm cats and the visitor center cats who welcomed us on arrival!
We stopped by here to picnic on our way to Pilot Mountain. They have a small, but cute visitors center and a few picnic tables out back. It was decorated beautifully for the fall with displays around with pumpkins. It's a short walk to the actual farm, but an interesting view into a historical farm. It was heat to wander through the house and see what life was like a hundred years ago. The animals are fun to take a look at, don't miss the mule, she is a character. It's worth a visit. Nice staff!
Great place with great history. We visited just a few days before the festival they were having on Saturday. They were so busy getting ready that I don't think we got the full experience of visiting the farm.
Looking for something to do within a days drive of our home at Smith Mountain Lake, we found the Horne Creek Farm on the Internet.
We stopped for breakfast on the way and arrived just before noon. When we entered, the lady said that 3/4 of her staff was not in and she was all alone. She was the head administrator and she was a wealth of knowledge about this 1890s era home and the family that lived there.
Unlike many museums, where much décor is period guesswork, Horne Creek had input from grandchildren of the original family. Much of the furniture is original or exact reproduction from items still in the family.
I am somewhat of a history nut and this place and the future plans will make this a showplace of the era.
There is no admission charge here but donations are accepted.
This farm is a great stop for the whole family!
After several miles of winding roads, we made it here. The lady at the gift shop was really nice, and we had a tour of the farm from a young man. He told us about the history of the farm, and how each part of the house and farm had different purposes. For a free (donations accepted) place to stop, this is a great little state-owned property to explore.
The tour was very good our guide personable and well informed. The day was hot but the golf cart made the tour enjoyable. We toured the orchards a pine log drying house We visited the chicken coup and toured the whole house. The house has been furnished with correct period pieces. We saw the well house, the pretty Jersey cow goats sheep and a wonderful donkey. We also visited the family cemetery and below it a beautiful stream.
It was a very nice afternoon. Oh ask about the creek and you will be told how to get to it by car.