ABOUT US
Jeter Mountain Farm is a u-pick apple orchard located on nearly 400 acres in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Family-owned and operated, farmers Mike, Jared and Tyler Hunsader work year round, along with their spouses, to nurture the fruits, experiences and dreams that the farm is home to.
FAMILY OWNED
NURTURING A DREAM
A FIRST GENERATION APPLE ORCHARD
A lineage of farming extends back in the Hunsader family for 5 generations. A respect for agriculture, creativity, and a standard of excellence has passed down through the generations, and followed them all the way to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where this generation of the Hunsader family has had the opportunity to plant its roots and nurture their dream of Jeter Mountain Farm. And as the dream has grown, so has the family, as each new son-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchild has added to both the effort and scope of the dream. Jeter Mountain Farm is a completely family-owned and operated initiative, and the value of family and a commitment to glorifying God remains the cornerstone and inspiration for all that we do. While a love for farming is woven throughout the generations, a love of family is what inspires us to find ways to invite the local community to join us in enjoying all that the farm has to offer.
2005
The Hunsader family acquired over 400 acres in beautiful Western North Carolina, now known as Jeter Mountain Farm. Before this time, the barns and property were being utilized as an equestrian farm. Though the farm and pastureland had never held fruit trees before, the dream of an orchard took hold in their hearts and the family began to carve out the path of bringing their dream to a reality.
2011
The first facility transformation took place in 2011, when the indoor riding arena was transformed into the 6,000 square foot wedding and event center, and Jeter Mountain Farm began hosting local events in 2012.
2014
The first apple tree of Jeter Mountain Farm was planted at the farm in winter of 2014 by Mike and his sons.
2015
Brothers Tyler and Jared began growing commercial tomatoes at the farm in 2015 to bridge the gap and make ends meet until the u-pick orchard matured. Tomatoes were grown commercially on the farm for the next 5 years.
2015+
In the years that followed, Mike and his sons patiently tended to the growing orchards, bearing more than 20 varieties of apples as well as peaches, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, elderberries, pumpkins and more.
2018
Renovations continued to reimagine and reshape the barns and facilities which once homed horses, converting horse stalls into a hard cider taproom, a ring for breaking horses into a bathroom building, and an outdoor riding ring into a parking lot.
2020
Jeter Mountain Farm opened for its first u-pick apple season. The community was invited to enjoy u-pick fruits, a small market, and freshly made apple cider donuts.
2020
The Cider Co. debuted with the opening season with only The Original hard cider on tap. The hard cider taproom housed one set of taps and our gift shop.
2021
The Johnny Appleseed Playground was introduced this year, inviting children to enjoy 6,000 square feet of covered play space.
The 1813 Smokehouse was introduced halfway through the second u-pick season, featuring in-house smoked pulled pork and a selection of southern sides.
2022
The Orchard Coffee House opened its doors, offering the perfect pairing for our apple cider donuts.
2023
The Market expanded into the 6,000 square foot event center, broadening our shopping experience from a few jams and jellies to a full selection of specialty foods and home goods.
2024+
The family continues to dream for the future!
FROM SEED TO HARVEST
THE STORY OF HOW OUR FARM GREW
OUR TEAM
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FROM SEED TO HARVEST
THE STORY OF HOW OUR FARM GREW
2005
The Hunsader family acquired over 400 acres in North Carolina that were being utilized as an equestrian farm. Though the farm and pastureland had never held fruit trees before, the dream of an orchard took hold in their hearts.
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2011
Transformation of the indoor riding arena into the 6,000 square foot wedding and event center where Jeter Mountain Farm began hosting local events.
2014
The first apple tree of Jeter Mountain Farm was planted at the farm in winter of 2014 by Mike and his sons.
2015
Brothers Tyler and Jared began growing commercial tomatoes at the farm in 2015 to bridge the gap and make ends meet until the u-pick orchard matured.
Mike and his sons patiently tended to the growing orchards, bearing more than 20 varieties of apples as well as peaches, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, elderberries, pumpkins and more.
Renovations, reimagining and reshaping the barns and facilities continued. Barns that once homed horses, horse stalls, and a ring for breaking horses became our hard cider taproom, our bathroom building, and a parking lot.
2020
Jeter Mountain Farm opened for its first u-pick apple season. Inviting families to enjoy the beautiful farm and the fruits of our labor proved even more rewarding than we had imagined.
2024+
Each subsequent season has introduced even more for families to enjoy, including the hard cider taproom, The Orchard Coffee House, a large market, an indoor play area, and the 1813 BBQ.