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in the mid-19th century and restored to
represent the lives of early settlers of the
Stone Mountain area. Visitors may walk
the grounds when the site is not open.
ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park
Whippoorwill Academy & Village
offers group tours of 15 people or more
by appointment for folks looking to get
a glimpse of the old ways of Blue Ridge
Mountain life, and hosts several community
events. Whipporwill Academy & Village is open
1-5 pm on the third Saturdays, April to October.
whippoorwillacademy.com

Vines, Hives, Orchards & More
At Castello Barone Vineyards & Winery in
the Swan Creek AVA, the owners bring their
Italian and French heritage forward to produce
handcrafted, premium quality wines with
minimal environmental impact. Visit the tasting
room to savor this relaxing winery environment.
castellobarone.com
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Arts, Culture & History adventure with glamping at Growing Faith
Visitors can enjoy a mountain farm
Farms, where activities include hiking, hayrides,
flower picking, and miles of mountain views.
growingfaithfarms.com
Camping at Blue Ridge Ranch provides
choices of teepee glamping, group teepee
camping, overland camping, overland trailer
camping, tent camping, RV camping and
boondocking. Come for an event or just to see
the farm animals. blueridgeranch.com
Blake Farms Family RV Resort offers 60+
campsites and amenities such as mini golf and
a fishing pond. blakefarmscampground.com

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