ROCK

Briar Rose Farm has been "blessed" with lots of rock. In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, as the oldest mountains in the world crumble and change over time, gray granite fieldstone has been deposited in rock bars at many locations on the 160 acres here at the home farm and a nearby 24 acre property. Together these sites contain beautiful, rugged, and unique slabs and boulders. We have very little "building rock" or "laying rock". Our rock is classified as gneiss. Layer upon layer of it fills the ravines and hollows of our mountain.

Our rock is ideal for retaining walls, waterfalls, benches, or japanese gardens, while just one or two lend a sense of interest and permenence to a lawn or garden area. Many of our rocks have lichen and or moss on them creating a unique quality to the hardscaping that is so popular these days.

There is much variety in the rock available here

We no longer deliver locally but will load your vehicle; be it the trunk of a car, a pick up, or a tractor trailer. We will also work with your shipper or suggest a few shippers that we have worked with in the past.

We use a knuckleboom to load so as not to scrape or mar the rock.

Most of our rock is sold by the ton, a ton being about the size of a washing machine. Special "character" rocks are sold by the piece. Please inquire about pricing by contacting us.

Briar Rose Farm

91 Duckett Top Tower Road

Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743

Begin your mountain mornings with a dip in the hot tub as you watch the world wake up. 

This cabin rents for $135 per night/ two night minimum. 
Watch this space for specials!

Here we are during construction, preparing the large
turn-around parking area.

This cabin offers complete privacy with no other buildings, utility wires, roads, or other distractions visible from the large decks and porch areas on the backside.

The view from the spacious deck is all mountains.
 Facing Southeast for the best early morning sunshine,
it is great place to share your morning coffee.

The interior is calm and cozy. 

The living area has a fireplace, eating area, and glider rocker with good lighting for reading.

The LCD TV has only the reception you bring, DVD's
or CD's of your choosing.

Looking toward the kitchen,

you can see the exposed beams of the log cabin.

The comfy sofa  is a hide-a-bed should you choose to share your get-a-way with another adult or small children.

The full kitchen has everything you need. 

Complete with complimentary coffee and teas, blender, toaster,  pots, pans, appliances, dishes, utensils,
and gas grill on the deck.
Its all there to prepare a great meal.

((Two cafes are located 2 and 3 miles down the road, also.......)

Here in the mountains, we live on our porches and decks a good bit of the three seasons. 
You've plenty of room to enjoy from early morning till night.
(The swing even makes into a bed, should you not be able to tear yourself away from the outside views!)

To make a reservation:

1.  Click here to check our availability for this cabin for the dates you have in mind.
(Then hit the return arrow to return to this page)

2.  Click here to send us an email, letting us know:  Who you are, How you prefer to be contacted
(phone or email),  How many in your party, Any questions you may have,
 That, yes, you do have 4 wheel drive or plan to hike up, When you wish to come, and When you expect to leave.

3.  When we respond, plan to send us a deposit check for half the total.  When we receive it,
we will immediately email you our confirmation and detailed driving directions.