Sweet Betsy Farm

10/16/2026

Hope to see you there!

10/16/2026

I’ve been loving making Pocket Pals; the perfect way to carry your phone. As temps fall and you transition to leggings, this solves the dilemma of does this pair have a phone pocket? Find us at Christmas in Morganton Oct. 31 and Nov.1.

10/15/2026

So I did a little thing this week and entered some things in the N.C. State Fair. Bringing home first place for apple jelly, first place for a round reed basket and first place & best in show (guild award) for the flat reed basket I worked so long on. Thanks to Ed for being my cheerleading team! 🥰

10/07/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone at this event!

09/16/2026

Many people wonder where I get colored reed. Sometimes I get colored reed from basket supply companies but when I have the time, and it isn’t 8000* out, I prefer to dye it myself. I call this one “sea glass” and have it targeted for a special basket this fall.

08/27/2026

It’s not a mess it’s a creative explosion!

07/19/2026

I’ve been busy this summer making baskets to prep for the 2026 holiday market season. Stay tuned for more info as the dates get closer!

02/21/2026

While the weather may get chilly again, the hens are in spring mode! We have lots of eggs in the honey house and they are laying more daily! $5/doz.

02/02/2026

This is what small business is all about.

It's (a cold) Mill Spring Monday: Wheat Creek Outpost (edited)

When Two People With a Dream and a Tractor Create Mountain Magic

You know those moments when you're standing at a crossroads, wondering if you should play it safe or go all-in on something that scares you? Jessica and TJ stood at that crossroads—and they chose the tractor.

They sold everything they had. Cleared 30 acres themselves.

Built their dream piece by piece with their own hands (and their dog Dudley supervising, naturally). And on Labor Day 2025, they opened Wheat Creek Outpost—a mountain camp that proves what's possible when you're willing to get dirt under your fingernails.

What Makes Wheat Creek Different

This isn't your college-era camping experience. Jessica and TJ have created upscale glamping that feels like the mountains decided to get fancy without losing their soul. Each tent comes with a full bathroom, kitchenette, king-size bed, AC, and heat—because enjoying nature shouldn't mean suffering through it.

Two tents are open now, with a third coming soon. Year-round availability means you can experience Mill Spring in every season. And here's the part I love: the communal spaces they've built. A camp lodge with specialty coffee (because priorities), books, games, a fire pit for evening conversations, and a hiking trail down to the creek where hammocks are waiting for you.

They'll even rent the whole camp for small events. Imagine your team retreat, family gathering, or intimate celebration happening here.

Why This Matters for Mill Spring

Every time someone chooses to build something this intentional in Mill Spring, it raises the bar for all of us. Jessica and TJ didn't just create a business—they created an experience that invites people to slow down and actually feel where they are.
They're showing visitors what we already know: Mill Spring isn't just a stopover. It's a destination worth clearing 30 acres for.

The Bigger Picture

There's something powerful about entrepreneurs who don't wait for perfect conditions. Jessica and TJ could have saved longer, planned more, waited for "someday." Instead, they bought a tractor and got to work.

That's the Mill Spring spirit. That's what happens when vision meets determination on 30 acres of North Carolina mountain land.

Check them out: https://www.wheatcreekoutpost.com
Tell them Cara sent you—and ask to meet Dudley.

This is Mill Spring Monday—where I spotlight the businesses and people making this community exactly what it should be. Have a Mill Spring business you think I should feature? Drop me a message.

11/26/2025

Looking for that last minute hostess gift for tomorrow? We’ve got plenty of honey on the shelves of our self-serve store and will be open all day tomorrow for those last-last minute gifts!