WELCOME TO THE FARM
FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS
Jeter Mountain Farm is a family-owned and operated u-pick apple orchard nestled on 400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a short distance from historic downtown Hendersonville and Brevard. Jeter Mountain Farm opened to the public for the first time in fall 2020 and owners Jared, Tyler, Jocelyn, and Kelsey count themselves blessed to have the opportunity to do what they love alongside so many family members and dear friends. Now in their 6th year of business, they open their doors to the community each July - October, offering a variety of u-pick apples and other fruits; a hard cider taproom featuring hard ciders crafted from apples picked, pressed, fermented and canned or kegged on site; a from-scratch Bakery; a Smokehouse serving in-house smoked BBQ; a full Coffee House; an indoor children's play area; 6,000 square feet of retail gift shop and market space; and many other fall favorite treats. Jeter Mountain Farm aims to be a place where every member of the family is able to enjoy their day, and the family never stops dreaming about how to make the orchard a better experience each and every year.
FIRST GENERATION APPLE ORCHARD
FIFTH GENERATION FARMERS
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. A first-generation apple farm, the first apple trees were planted in 2014 as the dream was birthed to create a place where the community could spend a day with friends and family creating memories and experiencing the joys of agriculture first hand. 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. Explore the timeline below to see how the farm has unfolded over time.
FROM SEED TO HARVEST
THE STORY OF HOW OUR FARM GREW
The Hunsader family acquired over 400 acres in beautiful Western North Carolina, now known as Jeter Mountain Farm. Before this time, the property was being utilized as an equestrian farm and 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.
2005
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.
2011
The first apple tree of Jeter Mountain Farm was planted at the farm in winter of 2014 by Mike and his sons.
2014
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, the growing orchards were patiently tended to, bearing more than 20 varieties of apples as well as peaches, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, elderberries, pumpkins and more.
2015+
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.
2018
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.
2020
The Johnny Appleseed Playground was introduced, inviting children to enjoy 6,000 square feet of covered play space, and the 1813 Smokehouse was introduced halfway through the second u-pick season, featuring in-house smoked pulled pork and a selection of southern sides.
2021
The Orchard Coffee House opened its doors, offering the perfect pairing for our apple cider donuts.
2022
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.
2023
The flow of the farm was improved with the introduction of the Apple Depot. Booting the Food Truck from the hill by the blueberries to its new home by the front entrance, the Apple Depot housed the u-pick wagon loading, removing the tractor route from the center of the facilties, making the central barn areas safer, and creating more space to enjoy the views and listen to bluegrass.
2024
The family continues to dream for the future!
2024+
FROM SEED TO HARVEST
THE STORY OF HOW OUR FARM GREW
The Hunsader family acquired over 400 acres in beautiful Western North Carolina, now known as Jeter Mountain Farm. Before this time, the property was being utilized as an equestrian farm and 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.
2005
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.
2011
The first apple tree of Jeter Mountain Farm was planted at the farm in winter of 2014 by Mike and his sons.
2014
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, the growing orchards were patiently tended to, bearing more than 20 varieties of apples as well as peaches, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, elderberries, pumpkins and more.
2015+
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.
2018
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.
2020
The Johnny Appleseed Playground was introduced, inviting children to enjoy 6,000 square feet of covered play space, and the 1813 Smokehouse was introduced halfway through the second u-pick season, featuring in-house smoked pulled pork and a selection of southern sides.
2021
The Orchard Coffee House opened its doors, offering the perfect pairing for our apple cider donuts.
2022
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.
2023
The flow of the farm was improved with the introduction of the Apple Depot. Booting the Food Truck from the hill by the blueberries to its new home by the front entrance, the Apple Depot housed the u-pick wagon loading, removing the tractor route from the center of the facilties, making the central barn areas safer, and creating more space to enjoy the views and listen to bluegrass.
2024
The family continues to dream for the future!
2024+
OUR TEAM
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Jocelyn
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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.