For the Love of Calf

Saving a calf’s life is pretty important stuff around Cloud 9 Farm. The vet said that mother cow abandonment of baby is rare but it does happen. What to do in that case is to immediately take over being the mama. Of course, we gave Elsie the cow, plenty of chances to step up…but she didn’t.

Asheville Snow Vacation

Then you better plan a spur-of-the moment vacation to our Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville while it’s cold. We have openings in several of our vacation rentals for 2 up to 6 people. Yes, the ski resorts make snow when the temps are freezing and it lasts and lasts even when weather warms. Though we… Read more »

Newest Cabin Around

Just opened is Sawyer’s Cabin located 15 minutes Southeast of Asheville. We are proud to present it as a custom built work of carpentry art with 7 different species of wood on the interior. It takes an experienced carpenter to know which woods are right for the job and we had two of them on… Read more »

Paris (of the South) in the Spring

Asheville has been called “The Paris of the South” for a century but no one really thinks it can hold a candle to Paris, France. However, we came up with similarities and will let YOU decide.   People love to get their feet on the street and experience the unique feel of a small town… Read more »

5 Reasons You Need a “Beer-cation”

You’ve heard of a “Farm-cation” because that’s what we are…a stay on our wooded farm with a blueberry field in the valley away from the hustle and bustle of touristy places, but have you heard of a “Beer-cation?” With the evolving craft beer scene and the Beer City designation of Asheville with 17 plus breweries… Read more »

Biltmore Estate’s 84th Anniversary

84 years ago the Cecils opened the Biltmore Estate to the public for the first time (March 15, 1930). The city of Asheville, requested it (probably gave them a huge tax break) and hoped to revitalize the Depression-era economy with tourism and to generate funds to maintain the estate. Cloud 9 – Vacation Cabin &… Read more »