We Offer Tranquility, Yet Easy Access!

Off the beaten path, we are a scenic 15-30 minute drive from upscale and casual dining, fishing, entertainment, Grandfather Mountain, golf, The Appalachian Trail, skiing, shopping, and more.

 

Bring Your Dog, Horse, Or Mule!
(Mules Stay Free In 2004)

 

 

Lodge And Relax... In Our Comfy Places.	Create Your Art... In This Setting.

We Have A Great Past...
	Pictured at left in this classic photograph from 1908 is Uncle Dooley (with the string of trout) and friends on nearby Linville Mountain. Note the white liquor (moonshine) and the mountain laurel bouquet on the crude picnic table. Then as now, the North Carolina Mountains have always been a place to enjoy life. Born in 1883, Dooley was the first child birthed at The Yellow Moon Farm (circa 1882.)

 

And A Fun Present!
	The Farm is the private property and residence of your hosts, artist Jean Taylor-Todd, great granddaughter of the original owners, and her dog, Hadley. It opened as a vacation getaway and artists’ haven in 2003. Jean is a writer, photographer, traveler, and fun specialist. Hadley is Vice President of Everything.

We Offer Lodging For Area Annual Events!

Singing On The Mountain – June- Grandfather Mountain
The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games- July
The NC Mineral And Gem Festival- July- Spruce Pine
The Woolly Worm Festival- October- Banner Elk

Our Products…

Conveniently Located, Comfortable Lodging
Friendly Southern Hospitality
A Positive Mountain Experience
Unique And Fun Packages

Additionally, ask us about:

The Yellow Moon Club (Discounts and Privileges, Annual Fee)
Vittles (Hoot-Owl Press) (Our Publication By Subscription)
Our Framed Photography
Gourmet Meals And Exquisite Relishes And Chutneys
Chauffeur Service And Private Bar For Our Guests
Motorcycle Tours Of The Mountains

Our Mission…

We strive to preserve the natural beauty of the area, along with its rich history and culture.

Owner and native Jean Taylor-Todd opened The Yellow Moon Farm in 2003 as a vacation getaway and artists’ retreat. She is an active proponent of heritage tourism and channeled growth in her beloved Blue Ridge Mountains. For financial survival, many area natives have had to sell family land to developers. On a limited level, Miss Jean has also been forced “to develop in order to remain undeveloped.”

When you patronize her farm, you are not only getting a great place to stay and a memorable experience, but you are saying NO to over-development of the North Carolina mountains and YES to the continuation of their beauty and character.

 

Come alive in 2005 -- an invitation to artists.

Yesteryear.   An adventure in simple living.   A journey to self-discovery.   Finish a book, a painting, a thesis, or a thought.

Exchange your skills or talents (music, carpentry, gardening, etc.) for living remotely on the farm while you complete your work of art in our peaceful, beautiful, inspirational setting. Experience our ONLY outback and primitive location as you commune with nature. Available annually to one adult or a couple, May through October. Proper identification, references, background information required. Write to:

The Yellow Moon Farm PO Box 511 Crossnore, NC 28616.