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Western NC Farm Named #1 Farm Stay in America by USA TODAY 10Best

Jul 03, 2026 09:49AM ● By WNC Business

Ivy Fields Farm, a 33-acre working farm in Western North Carolina, has been named the #1 Farm Stay in the United States in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, earning national recognition from one of the country’s most respected travel award programs.

The USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards recognize outstanding destinations, attractions, and travel experiences across the country. Nominees are selected by a panel of travel experts and 10Best editors, with final rankings determined through public voting. Ivy Fields Farm earned the top spot nationwide in the Farm Stay category.

Located just minutes from Asheville, Ivy Fields Farm offers guests an authentic farm stay experience that blends the comfort of a fully renovated cottage with the everyday charm of life on a working farm. Guests can collect fresh eggs, harvest seasonal produce and flowers, meet the farm's family of endearing animals, and enjoy quiet evenings under the stars.

“We created Ivy Fields Farm to give guests a chance to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience the simple joy of farm life,” said Dina Miller of Ivy Fields Farm. “To be recognized as the number one farm stay in the country is an incredible honor, and we are deeply grateful to our guests, community, and everyone who supported us.”

The award highlights Ivy Fields Farm’s growing reputation as a standout agritourism destination and brings national attention to Western North Carolina’s thriving farm stay and rural travel experiences.

Source: Ivy Fields Farm.