About Us

Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 346-acre farm-based community, or agrihood, sits along the French Broad River just 6.9 miles from the heart of downtown Asheville. The heart of Olivette is a fully operational organic farm that is designed to not only provide food to Olivette residents but to create opportunities to reconnect with a simpler lifestyle through tailgate markets and other farm-centric activities. The community also boasts a seven-acre riverfront beach, community gardens and orchards, a large private river island and miles of interior hiking trails, creating a community of lifelong learning, where our connections with food, nature, neighbors and the arts are seamless and foster sustainable happiness.