Hardly Farm, LLC
After serving his country in WWII, Bennie Ray Gupton and his new bride, Mary, settled into farm life in Wood, North Carolina. It was in this rural community where they raised their family; primarily grew tobacco, soybeans, wheat and loblolly pines; and left a legacy for their future generations. From tobacco to alpaca, they are striving to continue the farming heritage. Hardly Farm specializes in farm tours, art/craft classes, alpaca yoga, event hosting, and even have an onsite value added giftshop. On the farm, you’ll meet Carter & Finley, the livestock guardian dogs and beautiful award winning Suri and Huacaya Alpaca girls. The farm owners are Kim Gupton Stewart (2nd generation), Chris & Lauren Sullivan (3rd generation), and Emilene Pearl Sullivan (4th generation).
Castalia, NC 27816
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Hours of Operation
By appointment- online Monday 4pm-6pm Tuesday - Thursday closed Friday 4pm-6pm Saturday 11am-4pm Sunday 1pm-6pmGrowers
List services your farm provides?: GrowMethods of Sale for Produce?: Retail / Direct to Consumer
Products
Type of Production Facilty?: Home BasedProducts Sold: Craft Merchandise, Candles, Fiber/Wood Products, Agriculture Museum, Animal Experience, Farm Work Experience
Agritourism
After serving his country in WWII, Bennie Ray Gupton and his new bride, Mary, settled into farm life in Wood, North Carolina. It was in this rural community where they raised their family; primarily grew tobacco, soybeans, wheat and loblolly pines; and left a legacy for their future generations. From tobacco to alpaca, they are striving to continue the farming heritage. Hardly Farm specializes in farm tours, art/craft classes, alpaca yoga, event hosting, and even have an onsite value added giftshop. On the farm, you’ll meet Carter & Finley, the livestock guardian dogs and beautiful award winning Suri and Huacaya Alpaca girls. The farm owners are Kim Gupton Stewart (2nd generation), Chris & Lauren Sullivan (3rd generation), and Emilene Pearl Sullivan (4th generation).Business availability: Year-Round
Hours / days of operation: By appointment- online Monday 4pm-6pm Tuesday - Thursday closed Friday 4pm-6pm Saturday 11am-4pm Sunday 1pm-6pm
Amenities: Picnic Area, RV / Motorhomes, Reservations, Wi-Fi
Products available for direct sale: Local Crafts, Other
Admission Info: Farm Tour - One Adult 1 hour @ $8.00Children Farm Tour 1 hour @ $5.00Children Under 3 Farm Tour 1 hour @ Free
Special events: Special Events are updated on website.
Location classification: Rural