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Hidden away in the Blue Ridge Mountains: East Fork Farm, Marshall, North Carolina

Taking on a farm as a second career always seems like a good idea from afar, especially if the farm is in North Carolina and you are in New York. Well, maybe that isn’t quite fair. John and Mina Piraino were looking for a slower, more sustainable lifestyle as empty nesters, and the thought of working outside appealed to John, a mechanical engineer by training. Two of their children already lived in Greenville SC, and it felt like everyone in the family was moving south.

May 4, 2020
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New Member Spotlight: Three Sparrows Farm in Prescott, Arizona

Please say hello to our new Farm Stay U.S. member, Three Sparrows Farm! The farm has a cabin which accommodates up to four guests. They welcome kids of all ages, who are free to roam and explore, help with chores, nap on the porch, and explore the area. There are horse riding facilities and hiking trails located nearby.Farmers Doug and Erin raise Mini-Mancha goats on their two acre farm just 15 minutes from the historic town of Prescott, Arizona. Guests can enjoy fresh goat milk, plus eggs from the farm's chickens. Meet their "deceptively charming" donkey, named Button! Kids! Three Sparrows Farm** This farm is no longer active with Farmstay and may no longer welcome guests **

Jan 23, 2013
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