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Slate
Knob Farm
Country Living, City
Convenience |
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tel: (865)
719-4596 or (865) 577-2316 742 Slate Knob Way, Rockford, TN 37853 |
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Photos
of Slate Knob Farm and the wildlife |
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The Natural Environment
Slate
Knob Farm's 160 acre preserve has forested ridges, tree-lined meadows, and
spring-fed streams. The
farm includes the entire watershed of Langley Hollow on the south slope of
Peach Orchard Mountain within Tennessee's scenic ridge and valley.
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Slate
Knob Farm is nestled within
Tennessee's scenic ridge and valley. |
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The
original farmhouse at Slate Knob Farm now acts as the office and residence
for the management. |
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The
farmhouse, located near the entrance, was constructed in 1870 by the original
homesteader. |
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This
original smokehouse was relocated from Cosby, TN. |
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The
main access into the farm is lined with a colonnade of cedar trees. |
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Slate
Knob Farm's 160 acre preserve has forested ridges, tree-lined meadows, and
spring-fed streams.
Here we are looking up Langley Hollow at its narrowest section. |
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Pastoral
scenery at the upper end of Langley Hollow. |
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A
quaint farm road at the upper end of Langley Hollow. |
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The
Taylor cabin is located along a spring-fed stream at the widest section of
Langley Hollow. |
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Slate
Knob Farm is a working farm that includes this barn as well as a small
herd of cattle. |
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The
cattle roam freely throughout the meadows of Langley Hollow. |
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Perhaps
these calves can recommend a favorite cabin? |
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Some
of the farm machinery has been placed "out to pasture"! |
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The
goal of the management is to create a preserve that provides tranquility
for residents and a home for native
flora and fauna. Some of the wildlife commonly seen includes wild turkey and deer -
especially in the mornings.
Owing to the farm's status as a nature preserve, dogs and cats must be
excluded for the benefit of the wildlife. |
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Isolated
coves provide a peaceful respite from the hectic pace of city life. |
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Deer
are commonly seen in the quiet meadows of the farm. |
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These
wild turkeys were photographed in Langley Hollow in the the middle of the
day! |
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Because
there is no hunting on the farm, the wildlife can often be viewed up
close. |
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Please phone (865) 719-4596 or (865) 577-2316 for additional information and availability. |
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