Sweet Betsy Farm

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!

10/28/2025

In case you or someone you know needs this information.

🍎🥕 Here’s a list of food resources in McDowell County to help families stay fed. ❤️ Check out this page for even more information about available resources in our community! https://www.foothillsfoodhub.org/resources
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🚨Dates and times of distributions are subject to change, please contact the organizer to confirm details prior to attending a distribution🚨

EDIT: Old Fort Church of God Distro is Thursdays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

06/20/2025

02/07/2025

Lunch on the Serengeti

10/04/2024

Everyone is talking about how the people across western NC are jumping in and helping each other. They aren’t the only ones though! I had to leave town for a couple days for a work event and my coworkers at Clinisys sent me many donations. These donations enabled me to purchase a large number of supplies specifically for the isolated and severely impacted community of Jonas Ridge, NC where some old friends grew up and several of their family still reside. In less than 24 hours from the time I landed at CLT, supplies were at the Jonas Ridge fire station. Help comes in many ways whether it’s a warehouse of supplies being airlifted in or a $5 donation from someone you’ve only met once but who wanted to help a “real person”. We will keep being the helpers for as long as we need to.

09/18/2024

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09/08/2024

Ready to go leafpeeping? This basket will easily carry a bottle of your favorite beverage and some snacks! It’s also great for hauling all those bits and bobs to soccer or dance practice. SBF baskets are made to be used and get prettier as they age.

09/07/2024

Just finished this one and it’s headed to the shelves at The Honey House at Sweet Betsy Farm this afternoon!

08/31/2024

By popular demand, some of my baskets are now available for purchase in The Honey House at Sweet Betsy Farm. If you see something you like, but want a different color, etc., please DM me and we can chat about it! Baskets will not be available for online sales.