Driving Directions
Briar Rose Farm is located on Leicester Highway, also known as Highway 63. We are approximately 27 miles northwest of Asheville, North Carolina, 20 minutes south of Hot Springs, almost 2 hours from Knoxville, TN, 2 1/2 hours from Charlotte, and about 5 hours west of Raleigh
Driving directions from major Highways and Intersections
From I-40 north of Asheville: After entering North Carolina, take exit 15, Fines Creek (shortly after the Welcome Center). At the bottom of the ramp turn left and proceed to the next stop sign ( approx. 4 miles). Turn right, go about 1/4 mile to the intersection with Highway 209 at Ferguson's Supply Gas Station. Here you will turn Left and proceed over Betsey's Gap and down into Trust (about 11 miles). At the intersection of 209 and Highway 63 (no stop sign for you ) you will take a sharp right turn and go 2 miles to Duckett Top Tower Road on your left. The road is clearly marked with the road name and our farm sign. The cabin is the first building on the tower road. Drive past the road to the cabin , turn around in the barnyard and drive up to the cabin.
From I-240 south or east of Asheville: From 240, take exit 3A (19/23 south/Patton Ave.) go approximately 1/2 mile west to New Leicester Highway, also marked as Highway 63. Go north about 24 miles to the top of Doggett Mountain. We are 3 miles beyond the top, on the right side. Duckett Top Tower Road is clearly marked with the road sign and our farm sign. The cabin is the first building on the tower road. Drive past the road to the cabin, turn around in the barnyard and drive up to the cabin.
From Hot Springs: Take Highway 209 South out of town toward Asheville. 15 miles out of town will bring you to the Y intersection of 209 and 63. Take 63 to your left two miles to Duckett Top Tower Road, clearly marked on your left with the road sign and our farm sign. The cabin is the first building on the tower road. Drive past the road to the cabin, turn around in the barnyard and drive up to the cabin.
From Waynesville: Take Highway 209 north towards Hot Springs, follow it (8 miles) making the sharp right turn at Ferguson's Supply gas station. Proceed over Betsy's Gap and down into Trust (approximately 11 miles). At the Intersection of Highway 209 and Highway 63, take a sharp right on Highway 63, go 2 miles to Duckett Top Tower Road on your left. The road is clearly marked with a road sign and the farm sign. The cabin is the first building on the tower road. Drive past the road to the cabin, turn around in the barnyard and drive up to the cabin.
From Highways 19 and 23 north and east of Asheville: Take the Mars Hill exit onto highway 213 and go through the town of Mars Hill. Continue into the town of Marshall (approximately 7 miles) and turn left at the stop light in front of the County Building. Cross the French Broad River. At the top of the hill, turn right on Meadows Town Road (#1001) and proceed about 10 miles to Highway 63 (Leicester Highway). This is a T intersection with a stop sign for you. Turn right and go to the top of Doggett Mountain. We are 3 miles beyond the top on Highway 63. Duckett Top Tower Road is clearly marked with the road sign and our farm sign. The cabin is the first building on the tower road. Drive past the road to the cabin, turn around in the barnyard and drive up to the cabin.
Please note: Madison County is a friendly area. You will notice many folks wave as you pass them. It is one of the many things that makes our area special. Do not hesitate to stop and ask for directions. Our phone number is 828 622-7329 should you need to contact us regarding direction. Due to our mountains and limited cells, wireless phones often do not work close to the farm. But they do work from most mountain tops!