Sweetwater Farms
Sweetwater Farms is an American family farm tucked away in the quaint town of Huntersville, North Carolina. You can visit this amazing destination at 14412 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. Founded in 1983, the farm has grown and expanded over the years to produce more than just sweet potatoes; it now also grows sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini. Visit their recreational area along with one of their two production sites. It’s important that you check out both so you have an understanding of what you’ll be getting. More
The Sweetwater Farms Recreational Area
This recreational area of the farm is where you’ll enjoy the sweet potato products, but it’s also a great place to enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You’ll find the recreational area at the top of the hill, where you’ll also find the welcome sign and info booth along with a gift shop. The recreational area features a picnic area with a charcoal grill, a playground, a pet friendly area, and restrooms. There is also a small pond with ducks, geese, and swans if you’re so inclined to feed them. You can also rent pedal boats and canoes here.
The Sweetwater Farms Production Site
The production site is the main part of the farm and it’s where all the sweet potatoes are grown. You’ll find the production site about a mile from the recreational area, but it’s easy enough to spot, as it’s the huge green warehouse with the Sweetwater Farms logo on it. Here, you’ll find Sweetwater Farms’ retail store where you can purchase some of their great products. The retail store is open for business daily from 9 AM to 4 PM and you can also stop by between 9 AM and 12 PM on Thursdays when they host an artisan market. There is a playground here as well, as well as interactive displays that will help educate you on sweet potato nutrition and cultivation.
The Culinaria Kitchen and Bakery Café
Fans of sweet potatoes will be delighted to learn that the farm also has a retail bakery and a restaurant. The bakery is the Culinaria Kitchen and Bakery Café which is open daily from 9 AM to 8 PM and features sweet potato pies, sweet potato muffins, sweet potato scones, and more. You can also buy some of the sweet potato products at the cafe. The café also features some of the other products grown on the farm, including corn, tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini. The Culinaria Kitchen and Bakery Café is a favorite hangout spot for guests at Sweetwater Farms. You’ll enjoy the friendly atmosphere as you enjoy your sweet potato products or savor a meal while watching the many different types of birds that make their home in the Wilderness Park. Next Article
Concessions at the Park
The park is a great place to relax and enjoy the sweet potato products and other natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Wilderness Park is a huge open space with many different types of trees, a stream, and a waterfall. There are multiple seating areas, charcoal grills, and picnic tables here, as well as restrooms. You can also rent pedal boats and canoes at the Wilderness Park.
Concluding Thoughts
Visitors to Sweetwater Farms are often surprised at just how much they enjoy their visit. From the stunning natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sweet potato products, it’s hard not to fall in love with this farm and its welcoming community. If you have the chance to visit Sweetwater Farms, don’t miss out on the stunning views and sweet potato products. The best part might be that even if you don’t fall in love with sweet potatoes, you’ll still enjoy your visit. From the stunning natural beauty to the friendly community, Sweetwater Farms is a great way to spend a day in the Carolinas.