Providence Farm is owned and operated by Steve and Carol Miller and daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Tim Miller. Located in Ashe County in the mountains of North Carolina, we are two households on approximately fourteen acres of very rolling land! In 1993, the Millers purchased the property and spent over a year rennovating the one hundred and fifty year old farmhouse and beginning to reclaim the rocky, uncultivated land. Fourteen years later that process is still ongoing, however the goals of independece and sustainability that brought us to this remote corner of Western North Carolina remain the same. It has always been our desire to leave only a small footprint on the land and towards that end, we organically grow and produce as much of our food as possible, cut only dead trees with which to heat our home, and wherever viable patronize local or independent businesses for our supply needs. In recent years we have built a second house on the property for Rebecca and Tim and the newest arrival, Ian Reed Miller. Other new arrivals this spring include: our latest batch of chicks (soon to be efficient layers, we hope!) and three small solar greenhouses already full to the brim with seedlings and crops for the season. Carol and Rebecca meticulously craft all of our food items in our NCDA certified kitchen using many original and old family recipes. Steve and Tim are our expert taste testers! We invite you to share a little of our lifestyle by purchasing one (or many!) of the products listed on our website or visiting us at one of our market locations.

Annabell Lee ventures out of the coop!

Steve Miller - In addition to staffing the Ashe County Market, Steve develops and constructs all building projects on the farm. He is also a survey department coordinator with a local engineering firm. Favorite products include: Spiced Grape Vinegar, Banana Split Jam, and Almond Butter!

Rebecca Miller - Our web designer and creative marketing expert, Rebecca is a former professional dancer recently come home to the farm to assist in growing the family business (and numbers!) Favorite products include: Rosemary Vinegar, Key Lime Jelly (especially on chocolate ice cream!), and Apple Walnut Bread!

Carol Miller - The inspiration and driving force behind Providence Farm, Carol is a former vocal performer and instructor. Currently, she lectures frequently on the importance and relevance of food preservation in today's society. Favorite products include: Cherry Vinegar, Black Cherry Preserves, and Sweet Black Cherry Syrup...(all things cherry!)

Tim Miller - Currently a music major at Appalachian State University, with a goal of music education, Tim has nevertheless taken on much of the hard, outdoor work on the farm; tilling, cultivating, planting, etc, etc, etc. Favorite products include: Spicy Thai Vinegar, Raspberry Jam, and Trail Mix

Steve selling vinegar at Ashe Market

Carol and Rebecca ~Valle Crucis Farmers' Market

"...knowing where your food was grown is only the beginning. At a time when our food travels farther than ever before, eating local is not just about geography—it’s about the end of “anonymous food.” It’s about asking how our food was raised, who raised it, and what impact it had on the landscape. Remember, food is still our most intimate connection to the soil and water around us." (Brian Halweil - No More Anonymous Food)