Apple Hill Farm Outpost | Downtown Banner Elk
Visit the Apple Hill Farm Outpost
The Apple Hill Farm Outpost is a Downtown Banner Elk Shop featuring Local Foods, alpaca products, and artisan gifts.
Address: 414 Shawneehaw Ave, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Hours: Open Daily from 10 am to 6 pm!
Phone: 828-898-2200
Email: applehillfarmnc@gmail.com
What you'll find at the Outpost
As an in-town extension of Apple Hill Farm’s beloved on-site farm store, the Apple Hill Farm Outpost offers everything that visitors have loved about the Apple Hill Farm store, plus many new and unique products!
Inside, shoppers will discover a wide range of alpaca fiber products, a Kid’s Corner stocked with engaging toys and hands-on crafts, a Fiber Arts Room, and the Local Foods Marketplace!
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the Outpost is a place to slow down, connect with local agriculture, and bring home something special. We are also walking distance to several other small shops and some of the best restaurants in the High Country!
Local Foods & Specialty Products
Our Local Food Marketplace highlights local agriculture, featuring meat, produce, dairy product, sourdough bread, and other specialty food products produced right here in the High Country of North Carolina. From fresh-frozen local meats, to heat-and-eat pies, to all your charcuterie essentials, you can find just about anything you need to make a fabulous local meal!
Specialty Foods:
- Maggie Lyon Chocolate Truffles
- Local Jams, honey, and nut butters
- Gluten-Free crackers and snacks
- Seasonings, hot sauces, and infused oils
- Honey Sodas, Sparkling Apple Cider, Cold Brew Coffee
- Crackers, chips, pretzels, and other snacks
- Biscuit mix, pancake mix, grits, oats, and rice
- Specialty coffee, tea bags, and loose leaf tea
Kitchenware
- Rada knives
- Locally made wooden spoons, spatulas, and cutting boards
- Beeswax food wraps and bowl covers
- NC printed tea/kitchen towels
- Pottery mugs
- Tea pots and tea-making accessories
Home & Gifts
- Dryer balls
- Stuffed alpacas
- Handmade soaps
- Candles
- Farm décor
- Children’s gifts
- Greeting cards
Alpaca Apparel
- Alpaca socks
- Hats
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Shawls
- Sweaters
- Blankets
Fiber Arts
- Alpaca yarn
- Knitting needles
- Crochet hooks
- Needle felting kits
- Alpaca Roving
- Knit, Crochet, and Crafting Notions
Featured Farmers & Producers
- Against the Grain | Zionville, NC : Microgreens, fresh produce
- Ashe County Cheese | West Jefferson, NC: cheese
- Carson Family Farms | Laurel Springs, NC: tallow skincare, lamb
- Fermenti | Asheville, NC : Kimch, Kraut, and other fermented products
- Hatchet Coffee | Boone, NC: Ground and Whole Bean Coffee
- Old Beech Mountain Farms | Banner Elk, NC: jerky, bacon, bratwurst, chorizo, filet mignon, ground beef, ground pork, ground breakfast sausage, ribeyes, italian sausage links, liver mush, short ribs, NY Strip, pork chops
- Shipley Farms Beef | Vilas, NC: bacon, beef liver, pork chops, breakfast sausage links, breakfast sausage patties, pork italian sausage links, beef italian sausage links, ribeye steaks, skirt steaks, filet mignon, steak burger patties, whole chickens
- Spicewalla | Asheville, NC: a wide variety of spices and rubs
- Stickboy Bread | Boone, NC: Sourdough bread, focaccia, specialty loaves, sweet breads, cookies, scones
- Sunnyside Pasta | Boone, NC : dried and frozen pastas
- Three Sisters Cheese | Marion, NC: Cheese curds, block cheese
- Wildflour Bakery | Banner Elk, NC: Sourdough bread
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Is the Outpost the same as the farm?
- The Apple Hill Farm carries many more products than the Apple Hill Farm store, and is a unique shopping destination!
- Can I see alpacas at the Outpost?
- The Outpost is located in Downtown Banner Elk and we do not have any of our farm animals at the store – but we do have lots of pictures of them!
- What kinds of yarn do you sell?
- All of our yarns are made from alpaca fiber, llama fiber, or mohair. We do have a small selection of yarns and fiber that comes directly from our animals! Most of our yarn is fair trade from Peru or made in the USA.
- Do you carry locally made products?
- Almost all of our products are made in North Carolina! We focus on supporting other small businesses and farmers when selecting which items to carry in our store.
- Are your alpaca socks made in the USA?
- Yes! Almost all of our socks are made in the USA!
- Is the Outpost dog friendly?
- We are not dog friendly as we are classified as a “food establishment” and cannot allow dogs around the prepared foods in the Local Foods Marketplace. Task Trained Service Dogs are always welcome.
- Is there parking?
- Yes! We have a paved parking lot with 11 parking spots, and a gravel lot that can accommodate several more cars.
- How far is the Outpost from the farm?
- The Outpost is just a short 15 minute drive from the farm.
- What are your hours?
- We are open daily from 10 am to 6 pm!
- Do you have an online store?
- Yes! We sell almost all of our alpaca products in our online store, and offer a small selection of the Market items online as well.
