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Guided daytime tours are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (65 and over), and free for those 4 and under. <\/p>\n<p>Groups of 10 or more are welcome to reserve private group tours at 1:30 PM each weekday for a group rate of $8 per person, but they must reserve ahead of time by calling 828-891-6585 or emailing &#x6a;&#x66;&#x61;&#114;m&#64;h&#x63;&#x70;&#x73;&#110;c.o&#x72;&#x67;.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a holiday gift or a stocking stuffer, purchase a farm item. Mugs, ornaments, and magnets with the farm logo will be for sale along with stickers with the farm\u2019s animals. The popular children\u2019s book about the farm, Winston the Farm Dog: A History of Historic Johnson Farm, will be for sale as well. The Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists gift shop will be stocked full of handmade fiber gifts.<\/p>\n<p>The farmhouse was built by hand from 1876-1880. It is believed to be the oldest standing brick home in Henderson County. The Christmas season was a special time for Johnson family members, who were known for their generosity.  Their home was among the first in our county to get electricity.  For many Christmas seasons, they placed their tree decorated with colorful lights on the front porch. Travelers enjoyed the glow of the display to and from town in the evenings. Throughout the year and especially at holidays, Sallie Johnson was known for her delicious cakes.  The farm grounds were plush with greenery that was gathered to decorate their home. The celebration of Christmas was much simpler then.  <\/p>\n<p>The Christmas tours are important for the non-profit foundation that operates a heritage education center as part of Henderson County Public Schools. Events like this provide a significant portion of the farm\u2019s operating expenses and educational experiences. <\/p>\n<p>The farm was a gift to the schoolchildren and the community by the late Vernon and Leander Johnson.  It is owned by Henderson County Public Schools, and is managed by an Executive Director and the Historic Johnson Farm Foundation, Inc.  It was designated a NC Cultural Treasure. The farm is located at 3346 Haywood Road in Hendersonville, NC 28739. <\/p>\n<p>For more information, call the farm foundation office at 828-891-6585.  Or visit www.historicjohnsonfarm.org or www.facebook.com\/HistoricJohnsonFarm or email &#x6a;&#102;a&#x72;&#x6d;&#64;h&#x63;&#112;s&#x6e;&#x63;.o&#x72;&#103;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On weekdays from December 2 through 20, Historic Johnson Farm will host daytime Christmas tours. 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