We’re continuing with our SC Agritourism Passport Series, where we take you on a tour of all of the farms on the passport for our region. Read on for Part 2, Greenville County as you dive into the #winterwanderland season. We can’t wait for you to get out and explore the great outdoors and all that the Upcountry offers.
Participating in the Passport program is simple! Pick any farm as a starting point (we’ve listed them below in ABC order by city), and ask for a free passport book when you go. As you visit the farms, make sure to get the books stamped before leaving. The more stamps you collect, the more prizes you earn. Catch up here with Part 1 (Anderson County) to learn more about the prizes you can win and how to return the passport once completed.
Pelzer, SC
- A Thrasher’s Farm, LLC – Location: 681 Garrison Road, Pelzer, SC, 29669
- Hours: Mon. – Friday by appointment only, and Sat-Sun. (10 am – 4 pm).
- This farm run on solar power, hosts a variety of animals to tour on the weekend, from cows, chickens, goats, and more! They’re expanding into Commercial Aquaponics Greenhouses onsite and grow a variety of vegetables in season. You can also check out their online store, which is stocked with locally made and farm-created products like eggs, honey, jams & jellies, relishes, pickled products, grass-fed beef from their cows, and greenhouse items.
- City Scape Winery – Location: 589 Dunklin Bridge Road Pelzer, SC, 29669
- Mon. & Tues. (12-5 pm), Weds. – Thurs. (12-7 pm), Friday (12-9 pm), Sat. (11 am-7 pm), & Sun. (1-6 pm).
- City Scape Winery is located just 30 minutes from downtown Greenville, SC. Tours here are all about enjoying their award-winning fruit-forward wines, learning about how the wines came to be, and hanging out with the animals on the property. Their winter indoor wine tastings last 1.5 hours with eight wines for $19.95/person (2-8 people max). This includes a souvenir wine glass for each drinker, bread, and Happy Cow Creamery butter.
- Kids are very welcome too! There are goats to visit, Pinot the Pig always “needs” food, and a swing set near the tasting room. The City Scape team has concocted some creative non-alcoholic beverages and a kid’s themed charcuterie board for your little ones to munch on while you enjoy your tasting! There are always rotating food trucks on Saturdays and Sundays.
Greenville, SC
- Greenville State Farmers Market – Location: 1354 Rutherford Rd., Greenville, SC, 29609
- Hours: Monday – Saturday (8 am–6 pm). Admission and parking are free.
- The Greenville State Farmers Market includes retail sheds and farmer stalls that offer a wide variety of locally grown products and specialty goods. You can find a wide range of vegetables and fruits, eggs, shelf-stable canned products (honey, local jams, relishes, etc.), and potted plants from local farms. The Market only closes on holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Day.
Greer, SC
- Aloha Windmill Farms – Location: Greer, SC. Contact Ellen for the exact location and visiting hours.
- Summertime is a busy time on their farm, with vegetables, figs, blueberries, and raspberries to pick. They sell anything from goat soaps, lotions, and sunscreen to farm fresh eggs and even plant fertilizer (worm tea). This farm also offers classes for kids year-round in their barn from the “Science of Schoolyard Habitats”, to “Butterflies and Insects”, to “SC Ocean Life”.
Landrum, SC
- Elf Leaf Farm – Location: 141 North Campbell Road, Landrum, SC 29356
- Open Tues & Thurs (10 am-4 pm) or by appointment only (until you-pick season starts up again this summer).
- This farm was part of the estate of the late Arlie C and Maggie Queen Campbell of Landrum, SC, and boasts a magnificent view of Hogback Mountain. The current owners purchased the property in 2016 and have been growing lavender there ever since! They recently introduced a new event space – a 55 x 60ft tent with a gorgeous view of lavender fields and the mountain views as a backdrop.
Stay tuned for Part 3 and enjoy exploring during this great #winterwanderland season. Make sure to read up on Part 1 of the series (Anderson County).