Welcome to our "Guest Book"
In the five years since we have opened our farm and cabins to guests, we have enjoyed
every single comment that filled the four guest books we have left in the cabins. How we
wish we could include each and every one, along with the clever poetry, children's
drawings, funny things, and especially the comments on how families shared the
experience of our farm. Beginning 2009, we will contact a few who left memorable notes
and include them below.
January 4, 2009 Farm Cabin
Once again, we have had a wonderful time at Briar Rose Farm. What a great way to start the new
year! Holli and Hannah thoroughly enjoyed the creek, the hot tub, and feeding the animals.
Thanks Tom, for the four-wheeler ride! Gary and I have spent most of our time marvelling at the
cabin's clever construction and creative decorations. We hope to be back, maybe in the spring
so the "kids" and enjoy the "kids." I left $4 for the peach preserves. They were amazing! Gary
also got creative and made his own decoration to add to the cabin- hope you like him. Thank you,
thank you, thank you! I hope you have a pleasant and prosperous new year!
- Sincerely, Gary, Ashley, Holli & Hannah; Chapel Hill, NC
(The drawings that accompanied this note were precious with pictures of both of our dogs, hot tub
and cabin.)
January 13, 2009
We had such a great weekend at the cabin on the farm. What a sweet place you have! Thank you
for letting us pet the animals and explore and for all the lettuce too. Katie sure is a doll. We look
forward to coming up again.
- Bob and Sadie; Asheville, NC
January 4, 2009 Farm Cabin
Robin and I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for a great time, and a wonderful place to
visit! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute, and look forward to coming back soon. I've already
told my daughter about the farm, and they are thinking about coming up while the goats are
kidding (or shortly after). Their children are 3 and 7, so they will have a great time with visiting the
farm and seeing all the animals.
We thoroughly enjoyed visiting with you Tuesday evening. We enjoyed getting to know you a little
bit, and both Robin and I look forward to coming back and getting to know you better. Staying in
the farm cabin was great fun for us, and although Tom says he's not a woodworker, I found the
work on the cabin to be quite good. Thanks to you, Judie, for encouraging Robin in her
crocheting , and with the information you provided to her. I enjoyed having a chance to talk with
Tom about woodworking, sawmills, and much more.
You folks have done a great job with your place, and we appreciate you sharing it!
- Dan and Robin; Georgia
January 4, 2009 Knob Cabin
What a wonderful retreat from everyday reality. We enjoyed starting off the new year on Briar
Rose Farm. Pass along the warmest regards to Katie for leading us to the top of Duckett Top
Fire Tower. The Knob Cabin is perfect, we ate like kings, slept like rabbits, and enjoyed greetings
from the family of black bears on our porch (just kidding- we fortunately did not see any mean
black bears). We very much look forward to spending these special moments again on the farm
and all the hospitality that comes along with it!
- J and K; Charlotte, NC
March 1, 2009 Knob Cabin
Thank you for this secluded stay the Knob Cabin. We usually stay in Gatlinburg but were looking
for a change. We're so glad we did. It was so peaceful and relaxing here. Thank you for the
jelly , it was delicious. Looking forward to get the chance to come back soon. Even though it
rained all weekend and snowed on the last day, we will never forget the memorable time here!
Thanks again.
K &K, Hickory, NC
March 6-8, 2009 Knob Cabin
Tom and Judie, thank you for sharing your wonderful Knob Cabin with us. We had an amazing
view of the mountains. We did hike up to the fire tower and en;joyed the view! Tom< the eggs
ere great. It was the first time we have had fresh eggs (not from the store). Judie, Thank you for
showing us around the farm. I enjoyed getting the eggs from the "Dixie Chicks" and feeding the
goats. Now I know that cashmere comes from goats, not from Macy's!
A & B, Simpsonville.
December 28-30, 2008 Sweet Briar
Tom and Judie
We were visiting from Mooreville, NC. Not very far away but it felt like a world away. We were
married on 12/27/98 and this was our honeymoon suite! What an awesome place you have here
- it's truly God's country.
We hope to come back soon and bring the family. the lettuce was really fabulous ... very much
unlike what one may find in a grocery store. Thanks for all your hospitality and making us feel
welcomed. See you soon!
E and V, Mooresville
January 2009 Sweet Briar
We are visiting from Asheville, not too far away but it feels like miles and miles from here. What a
relaxing place this farm is! We know theres lots of work to do on a farm so thank you, tom and
Judie, for sharing;your space with all of us who come here. We found you on the internet. We
had a mix of weather while here: sun, cold, wind, rain snow, and a gorgeous full moon to
accompany us by the hot tub. We went on 2 hikes and down to the farm. We leave no
suggestions for you. Everything was perfect! Thank you!
B and S, Asheville
February Sweet Briar Cabin thanks for the wonderful weekend. We loved the hot tub and
the mile hike to see the cows was perfect!
E and J, Landis, NC
February 2009 Sweet Briar Cabin
Tom and Judie, I brought my fiance' up to relax and have some time away for his birthday. We
needed a break from the stresses of everyday life, work, and our 7 beautiful kids. While it was
cold and windy outside, you never would have know it inside. The cabin is warm and cozy! We
loved the hot tub , hammock, and swing which we curled up on under a blanket. Thank you for
the eggs and loaning us Katie - she was a job to have around while we walked and relaxed.
Your hospitality was welcoming and caring. We had a wonderful time and wish we didn't have to
leave! We look forward to coming back in May (with the kids) to see you new kids! thanks for
having us!
K and R, NC
October 2009 Knob Cabin
Dear Tom and Judie, Katie (our constant companion day and night)
What a wonderful place to be surrounded by orange, yellow, red and green mountains secluded
from any hint of civilization, yet knowing that 200 feet below are chickens, goats, dogs and two
gracious hosts.
Thank you so much for the amazingly peaceful spot to relax and enjoy nature's beautiful spendor.
We've enjoyed every moment; Your kindness in allowing us to use your jeep (plus rides in the
4-wheeler) will long be remembered. And the view from the hot tub is spectacular for watching
autumn's leaves drift over the winding valley below. :You truly live in a lovely corner of the world.
Thanks for letting us come and enjoy it with you. May you both continue to be blessed with good
company and the best the mountains have to offer! Godspeed!
T and S, LA
In the five years since we have opened our farm and cabins to guests, we have enjoyed
every single comment that filled the four guest books we have left in the cabins. How we
wish we could include each and every one, along with the clever poetry, children's
drawings, funny things, and especially the comments on how families shared the
experience of our farm. Beginning 2009, we will contact a few who left memorable notes
and include them below.
January 4, 2009 Farm Cabin
Once again, we have had a wonderful time at Briar Rose Farm. What a great way to start the new
year! Holli and Hannah thoroughly enjoyed the creek, the hot tub, and feeding the animals.
Thanks Tom, for the four-wheeler ride! Gary and I have spent most of our time marvelling at the
cabin's clever construction and creative decorations. We hope to be back, maybe in the spring
so the "kids" and enjoy the "kids." I left $4 for the peach preserves. They were amazing! Gary
also got creative and made his own decoration to add to the cabin- hope you like him. Thank you,
thank you, thank you! I hope you have a pleasant and prosperous new year!
- Sincerely, Gary, Ashley, Holli & Hannah; Chapel Hill, NC
(The drawings that accompanied this note were precious with pictures of both of our dogs, hot tub
and cabin.)
January 13, 2009
We had such a great weekend at the cabin on the farm. What a sweet place you have! Thank you
for letting us pet the animals and explore and for all the lettuce too. Katie sure is a doll. We look
forward to coming up again.
- Bob and Sadie; Asheville, NC
January 4, 2009 Farm Cabin
Robin and I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for a great time, and a wonderful place to
visit! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute, and look forward to coming back soon. I've already
told my daughter about the farm, and they are thinking about coming up while the goats are
kidding (or shortly after). Their children are 3 and 7, so they will have a great time with visiting the
farm and seeing all the animals.
We thoroughly enjoyed visiting with you Tuesday evening. We enjoyed getting to know you a little
bit, and both Robin and I look forward to coming back and getting to know you better. Staying in
the farm cabin was great fun for us, and although Tom says he's not a woodworker, I found the
work on the cabin to be quite good. Thanks to you, Judie, for encouraging Robin in her
crocheting , and with the information you provided to her. I enjoyed having a chance to talk with
Tom about woodworking, sawmills, and much more.
You folks have done a great job with your place, and we appreciate you sharing it!
- Dan and Robin; Georgia
January 4, 2009 Knob Cabin
What a wonderful retreat from everyday reality. We enjoyed starting off the new year on Briar
Rose Farm. Pass along the warmest regards to Katie for leading us to the top of Duckett Top
Fire Tower. The Knob Cabin is perfect, we ate like kings, slept like rabbits, and enjoyed greetings
from the family of black bears on our porch (just kidding- we fortunately did not see any mean
black bears). We very much look forward to spending these special moments again on the farm
and all the hospitality that comes along with it!
- J and K; Charlotte, NC
March 1, 2009 Knob Cabin
Thank you for this secluded stay the Knob Cabin. We usually stay in Gatlinburg but were looking
for a change. We're so glad we did. It was so peaceful and relaxing here. Thank you for the
jelly , it was delicious. Looking forward to get the chance to come back soon. Even though it
rained all weekend and snowed on the last day, we will never forget the memorable time here!
Thanks again.
K &K, Hickory, NC
March 6-8, 2009 Knob Cabin
Tom and Judie, thank you for sharing your wonderful Knob Cabin with us. We had an amazing
view of the mountains. We did hike up to the fire tower and en;joyed the view! Tom< the eggs
ere great. It was the first time we have had fresh eggs (not from the store). Judie, Thank you for
showing us around the farm. I enjoyed getting the eggs from the "Dixie Chicks" and feeding the
goats. Now I know that cashmere comes from goats, not from Macy's!
A & B, Simpsonville.
December 28-30, 2008 Sweet Briar
Tom and Judie
We were visiting from Mooreville, NC. Not very far away but it felt like a world away. We were
married on 12/27/98 and this was our honeymoon suite! What an awesome place you have here
- it's truly God's country.
We hope to come back soon and bring the family. the lettuce was really fabulous ... very much
unlike what one may find in a grocery store. Thanks for all your hospitality and making us feel
welcomed. See you soon!
E and V, Mooresville
January 2009 Sweet Briar
We are visiting from Asheville, not too far away but it feels like miles and miles from here. What a
relaxing place this farm is! We know theres lots of work to do on a farm so thank you, tom and
Judie, for sharing;your space with all of us who come here. We found you on the internet. We
had a mix of weather while here: sun, cold, wind, rain snow, and a gorgeous full moon to
accompany us by the hot tub. We went on 2 hikes and down to the farm. We leave no
suggestions for you. Everything was perfect! Thank you!
B and S, Asheville
February Sweet Briar Cabin thanks for the wonderful weekend. We loved the hot tub and
the mile hike to see the cows was perfect!
E and J, Landis, NC
February 2009 Sweet Briar Cabin
Tom and Judie, I brought my fiance' up to relax and have some time away for his birthday. We
needed a break from the stresses of everyday life, work, and our 7 beautiful kids. While it was
cold and windy outside, you never would have know it inside. The cabin is warm and cozy! We
loved the hot tub , hammock, and swing which we curled up on under a blanket. Thank you for
the eggs and loaning us Katie - she was a job to have around while we walked and relaxed.
Your hospitality was welcoming and caring. We had a wonderful time and wish we didn't have to
leave! We look forward to coming back in May (with the kids) to see you new kids! thanks for
having us!
K and R, NC
October 2009 Knob Cabin
Dear Tom and Judie, Katie (our constant companion day and night)
What a wonderful place to be surrounded by orange, yellow, red and green mountains secluded
from any hint of civilization, yet knowing that 200 feet below are chickens, goats, dogs and two
gracious hosts.
Thank you so much for the amazingly peaceful spot to relax and enjoy nature's beautiful spendor.
We've enjoyed every moment; Your kindness in allowing us to use your jeep (plus rides in the
4-wheeler) will long be remembered. And the view from the hot tub is spectacular for watching
autumn's leaves drift over the winding valley below. :You truly live in a lovely corner of the world.
Thanks for letting us come and enjoy it with you. May you both continue to be blessed with good
company and the best the mountains have to offer! Godspeed!
T and S, LA
Briar Rose Farm Guest Book
Our Farm
Located on over 240 acres with
a variety of crops and animals
We invite you to wander
Located on over 240 acres with
a variety of crops and animals
We invite you to wander
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Our Farm
Located on over 240 acres
with a variety of animals and
crops,. We invite you to
wander. Look here to see
some of the sights on the farm
and things to do right here!
Located on over 240 acres
with a variety of animals and
crops,. We invite you to
wander. Look here to see
some of the sights on the farm
and things to do right here!
Knob Cabin
Located on a high Knob, total
privacy and an incredible
view! Sleeps up to three.
Located on a high Knob, total
privacy and an incredible
view! Sleeps up to three.
Briar Rose Farm 828-622-7329
Sweet Briar Cabin
Located above the main farm,
offers privacy and peace, it
sleeps up to three.
Located above the main farm,
offers privacy and peace, it
sleeps up to three.
Farm Cabin
Located right on the farm,
close to creek and animals,
sleeps up to five.
Located right on the farm,
close to creek and animals,
sleeps up to five.
