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The Horse Shoe Farm
Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
John Turchin bought this 85-acre cattle farm near Hendersonville in 2017 and opened it to guests in July 2018, about twenty miles from Asheville. The Silo Cookhouse occupies the original 1950s silo, the Stable Spa sits in a renovated horse barn, and Pond Cottages arrived in 2024. After Hurricane Helene, the farm served as a relief base for the Blue Ridge.
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Camelot
About The Horse Shoe Farm
- The Turchin family, who also developed The Lodges at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk, fell for the farm in 2013 and bought it in 2017.
- Core buildings (manor house, silo, and barn) date to the 1950s cattle-farm era, before the Mullis family turned it into a hobby farm and classic-car compound in the late 1990s.
- The Stable Spa occupies a renovated horse stable; the Silo Cookhouse is farm-to-table dining in the original silo, with views toward Mount Pisgah.
History
The Horse Shoe Farm is an 85-acre boutique farm resort on the French Broad River near Hendersonville, North Carolina, about 20 miles from Asheville. John Turchin purchased the property in 2017 and opened it to guests in July 2018, gradually expanding it into a full resort.
The working cattle farm features estate homes, cottages, and suites, the Silo Cookhouse farm-to-table restaurant, the Stable Spa set in a renovated horse stable, a saltwater pool, and meditation trails. Pond Cottages were added in 2024, and the farm served as a relief base after Hurricane Helene.
Restaurants and bars
- Silo Cookhouse — Restaurant
Experiences
- Silo Cookhouse bar and dining — Drinks and shared small plates at the Silo Cookhouse bar, reviewed by Carolina Epicurean as a unique culinary experience; reservations suggested, walk-ins accepted.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
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