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The farm buildings will be closed for the month of January due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the community. The grounds will remain open. We ask that visitors maintain 6 feet of distance from others and wear masks when close to others.
Buy soup and support the farm! Half of each soup purchase goes back to the farm.
Take our virtual farm grounds tour here (Be sure to turn the narration on under the settings button on the tour page to hear the audio).
Historic Johnson Farm is a heritage education museum owned by Henderson County Public Schools. It is managed by volunteers and the Historic Johnson Farm Foundation, Inc 501(c)(3). It offers school field trips, historic home tours, nature trails, picnic tables, animals and 10 historic structures on 15 acres of forest, fields, and streams. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated a North Carolina Cultural Treasure.
Farm Hours and Tours-suspended through January
The grounds of Johnson Farm are open to the public Monday–Friday, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm. Tours of the farm house are given at 10:30 am. Reservations are currently required as space is limited on each tour. You must be on a guided tour to see the farm house. Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds, visit the animals, and take the audio tour on their own. The Farm follows the Henderson County Public School schedule of holidays and closings. Weekend tours and tours at other times during the week are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more. For information about holiday closings, check out our calendar.
We offer personalized tours of the 1876 farm house and a number of buildings at 10:30 AM Monday through Friday. This is the only chance to go inside the farm house. We follow the Henderson County Public School calendar, so be sure to check our Event Calendar for holiday closings and field trip days.
Special Note: On many days during the school year, we will have scheduled field trips touring the farm. On these days, the 10:30 tour will be a self-guided tour of the property. To check if we have a field trip, please see our calendar or call us.
Please call (828) 891-6585 to schedule a tour.
Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists
The Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists (HWFA) occupy the 1920s boarding house at Historic Johnson Farm. HWFA is dedicated to preserving the Appalachian fiber crafts needed to support a frontier homestead in Western North Carolina. A visit to HWFA studio and gallery is included in your farm tour. Their gallery/gift shop is open Mon-Fri, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. They also offer a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year. To find out more about membership or classes visit the HWFA website or call 828-595-9475.
Fees and Rates
Fees: $5.00 Adults – $3.00 K-12 – Preschoolers Free
Group Rate: $3.00 per person for a group of 10 or more. Groups do not have to schedule for the 10:30 slot; they can schedule for whenever works best for their group, even on weekends!
Please call (828) 891-6585 to schedule a tour.
School Tours, Field Trips, and Group Tours
Partnerships
We are proud to be a part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, and Blue Ridge Mountain Host.