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Galleries, Boutiques & Stores Journal

The Shoppes at Farmers Hardware

The Shoppes at Farmers offers a unique shopping experience in the heart of historic downtown Boone. We feature a wide variety of merchandise including: jewelry, handbags, totes, footwear, apparel, baby gifts, handcrafts, framed art, home décor, furniture, toys, stringed instruments, kitchenwear, birdfeeders and much more.

Ashe County Cheese Company

Located 45 minutes from the Inn, Ashe County Cheese is North Carolina’s oldest cheese plant. The viewing room is open year round at no charge and you can visit from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Saturday. They also offer other fine cheeses, locally made wines, gifts, and old fashioned snacks and candies

Created On The Mountain

We work with creative partners who want to share their skills, services or products with a global market – artists, craftspeople, writers, musicians, designers, anyone using their creative skills.

High Country Art

The High Country of North Carolina is so beautiful that it’s no surprise that it has been inspiring all different types of artistic expression. Painting, music, pottery, theater… all contribute to a the thriving Appalachian culture.

The Little Red Schoolhouse

The Little Red Schoolhouse was built in 1907 and was originally located behind the Valle Crucis Methodist Church. It has been moved three times and was once used as a barn, whose ownership was determined via a coin toss.

Boone Bike & Touring

Locally owned & operated by Shaw & Sarah Brown, Boone Bike has been around in some shape or form since the late 1970’s. We love bikes and want to make everyone enjoy riding as much as we do.

Magic Cycles

Magic Cycles, founded in 1993 by Michael Boone, is a locally owned and operated, full service bicycle retailer and repair shop located in downtown Boone, North Carolina.

Galleries, Boutiques & Stores

  • Local Gourmet Shops

    Local Gourmet Shops • Gourmet Food Stores are an epicure’s delight. The shops here offer you a wide selection of local, regional, national, and international specialty foods.

  • Ashe County Cheese Company

    Located 45 minutes from the Inn, Ashe County Cheese is North Carolina’s oldest cheese plant. The viewing room is open year round at no charge and you can visit from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Saturday. They also offer other fine cheeses, locally made wines, gifts, and old fashioned snacks and candies

  • Created On The Mountain

    We work with creative partners who want to share their skills, services or products with a global market – artists, craftspeople, writers, musicians, designers, anyone using their creative skills.

  • The Carlton Gallery

    One of the most established Fine Art Galleries in the High Country of Western North Carolina, Carlton Gallery features a spirited collection of artwork in all mediums with over 200 local, regional, and national artists.

  • Country Stores in North Carolina

    For many in the High Country of North Carolina, visiting the local general store to get mail and the paper is a daily tradition.

  • High Country Art

    The High Country of North Carolina is so beautiful that it’s no surprise that it has been inspiring all different types of artistic expression. Painting, music, pottery, theater… all contribute to a the thriving Appalachian culture.

  • High Country Local First

    The Mast Farm Inn and Simplicity at The Mast Farm Inn are honored to be members of High Country Local First. Our members consist of independent, locally-owned businesses, farms and organizations as well as individuals that are committed to the High Country region of North Carolina, its unique identity and quality of life.

  • The Watauga County Farmers Market

    The Watauga County Farmers’ Market has been in operation since 1974, and is located at the Horn In The West in Boone, North Carolina. The market is a direct link between our local farmers and the consumer.

  • Penland School of Crafts

    Located 40 minutes from The Mast Farm Inn, The Penland School of Crafts in The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is a national center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives.

  • The Mast General Store

    Listed on the National Historic Register as one of the best remaining examples of an old country store. This historic landmark, in the heart of North Carolina’s first rural historic district, has featured quality goods and traditional clothing since 1883

  • Peabody’s Wine & Beer

    Peabody’s Wine & Beer, Offering the North Carolina High Country’s Largest & Finest selection of Wine & Beer, Wine Accessories, Cigars, Fine Cheeses, Luscious Chocolates, Gourmet Foods, Great Service, Party, Wedding, and Event Planning, Cellar Stocking and Consultation & much much more!

  • Apple Hill Farm

    Magnificent mountain views, wooded footpaths, and landscaped gardens are the visual backdrop for the barns and animals, providing the ultimate picturesque setting for Apple Hill Farm’s animals and visitors.

  • The Little Red Schoolhouse

    The Little Red Schoolhouse was built in 1907 and was originally located behind the Valle Crucis Methodist Church. It has been moved three times and was once used as a barn, whose ownership was determined via a coin toss.

  • The Moses Cone Manor

    Everyone knows about the beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway, but the Boone-Blowing Rock area is especially fortunate to have the Moses Cone Memorial Park. With 3600 acres of pristine mountain terrain and the Manor House, a wide variety of activities is available at no cost to the public.


“This place offers the best all-around that we have ever found. Everything was outstanding!”

Heather & Julia, Charlotte, North Carolina

“The scenery in this area is simply amazing! You will find lots to do or just sit back and relax.”

Paul & Mary, Nashville, Tennessee

“You cannot get food like this just anywhere. We cannot wait to return again soon.”

Thomas & Eloise, Charlottesville, Virginia