4th of July!
It’s time to celebrate Independence Day! This holiday is somewhat complex in the hearts of dog parents. On the one paw is the desire to revel in the nation’s most patriotic celebration,…
It’s time to celebrate Independence Day! This holiday is somewhat complex in the hearts of dog parents. On the one paw is the desire to revel in the nation’s most patriotic celebration,…
Raise your paw if last year had you howling for a much-needed getaway. And to think, 2020 has actually been a full 7 years for your dog! Ring in the new year…
Along with Who Gives A Crap toilet paper and Softshirts Tshirts, we are excited to be working with and supporting our new dog bed supplier. Brindle pet beds are great for your…
Along with Who Gives a Crap toilet paper, we are delighted to have found a good resource for organic cotton T shirts just down the mountain! Based in Greenville, SC, SoftShirts’ organic…
Part One In our ongoing efforts to be good stewards of the planet, and ourselves, Barkwells continually seeks to improve the products we use and provide to our guests. We are transitioning…
It is said that people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. We are so fortunate to have a Barkwells team that continues to evolve and change…
Barkwells has always made the comfort and safety of our guests our first priority. We believe that a new normal is developing and we want to make every guest experience better, whatever…
Dear Loyal Guests and Friends, We are experiencing the most beautiful spring at our Barkwells properties in Mills River and Pisgah Forest. It is distressing that you all are missing this special…
Click here for video. Though spring is here, you are not We miss your smiling faces The barks and joy of dogs at playRunning free in their favorite placesWe hope you’ll stay healthy…
While winter’s chill has finally arrivedand the Woody Farm donkeys have put away their holiday finery (never did see those ribbons again….), we know spring will soon be here. As usual, our staff is…
As we face the prospect of snow and doing the prep work of winterizing, making sure the shovels and sleds are out and hoses unhooked, it’s time to remember the fun, beauty…
Update January 2022: Barkwells has sold to new owners! Please see our blog post about the transition by clicking here. — Michael and Ellen are retiring, which opens the opportunity for someone…