High Rock Nursery

Despite what our name suggests, High Rock Nursery is more than just a grower of ornamental shrubs and trees. We also grow strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries and many varieties of seasonal vegetables. We offer the berries pre-picked or u-pick. 

Farmers are a curious and experimental bunch. A farmer is one part scientist, weatherman, manual laborer, breeder, and all parts dreamer. High Rock Nursery's Thomas Penninger is no different. Although he grows and supplies many of the common plants used in this area, he also  ventures into growing new cultivars and varieties of other plants that may perform well in the landscape for our area. 

In addition to fruits and vegetables, Penninger is also a beekeeper and rancher. High Rock Nursery now offers Angus beef and sweet local honey. Don't let the name deceive you, but this farm does it all  - fruit, vegetables, animals and bees. 

This June the blackberries and blueberries should be plumping up ready for you to pick. 

Farm Stand: 3600 Hwy #8
Lexington, North Carolina 27292

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CONTACT:  (336) 242-1014 or hrnursery@lexcominc.net

 

SandyCreek Farm

SandyCreek Farm is the perfect family farm. Known to locals for U-pick/we-pick blueberries and blackberries in June and July, families can also enjoy walking on their lovely nature trail and enjoy picnics in their guest picnic area. Tours will run every 30 minutes on the half hour.

Lucky for the locals, their country store not only carries their small-batch jams, jellies, preserves and sauces, but offers fresh in-season blueberries, blackberries, figs, mushrooms, Muscadine grapes, honey from their bees, greenhouse-grown plants and even a few garden supplies. In addition, the country store stocks favorite items made in surrounding counties and around the state including Mrs. Hanes Cookies, Goat Lady Dairy cheese, Ashe County cheese & country butter, and Accidental Baker crackers.    

 

WHAT TO DO - RAIN OR SHINE

• U-pick blueberries

• Enjoy a walk on their nature trail in the woods.

• Tour their greenhouse and pick up a few items for your own garden or flowering plant for your porch.

• Mushroom log forest

• Live Music

• Special guest vendors

SAMPLES AND DEMOS

SandyCreek Farm will offer samples of their popular jams, jellies, dips and sauces. They are particularly known for their homemade pepper jellies. They grow their own fruit and vegetables to make these amazingly delicious jams and jellies. Try the many local cheeses that they offer in the country store. And try wines by neighboring Native Vines Winery, a new guest this year.

SPECIAL GUEST VENDORS

• Visual Joy Kaleidoscopes - unique kaleidoscopes and glass art

• Charley smith Hot Dog Stand (Gunny Smitty’s famous hot dogs)

• Wine tasting by Native Vines Winery

LOCATION: 3160 S North Carolina Hwy 150

WEBSITE: sandycreekfarm150.com

WHAT TO BRING:

If you plan on picking, please be prepared for the sun.  

• Sunhat

• Sunscreen

• Cooler (for all the delicious items you will purchase)

See what other farms are nearby and plan accordingly >>