Sweet Valley Ranch

Fayetteville, NC

Address
2990 Sunnyside School Rd, Fayetteville, NC, 28312
Phone
(910) 797-2032
Website
sweetvalleyranchnc.com

About Sweet Valley Ranch

Sweet Valley Ranch is a family and group entertainment destination situated on more than 300 acres near Fayetteville, North Carolina, including 40 acres of protected wetlands. The ranch bills itself as a tranquil escape a short distance from the city, combining rustic decor, stocked fishing ponds, and ATV riding trails with a working farm atmosphere. It is home to a wide variety of animals, including Quarter Horses, llamas, Angus cows, potbelly pigs, macaws, ducks, miniature horses, donkeys, fainting goats, chickens, turkeys, peacocks, guinea hens, fancy pigeons, lionhead rabbits, Burmese star tortoises, Great Pyrenees dogs, Brahman bulls, Netherland dwarf rabbits, and miniature Australian shepherds, plus a reptile house and an Aldabra tortoise habitat. Visitors can purchase animal feed to interact with the animals, and the ranch also sells farm animals directly to the public. Throughout the year Sweet Valley Ranch runs seasonal events such as Dinosaur World, Backwoods Terror Ranch, and the Festival of Lights, and it operates year-round for birthday parties, group events, field trips, and its Hills & Thrills guided e-bike tour, which takes riders through scenic farm trails, wooded areas, portions of the Dinosaur Trail, and off-road paths on premium electric bikes (ages 16 and up). New for the season, guests will also be able to book overnight Farmhouse Retreats at the ranch, including a tiny house called Pecan Lodge and a log cabin called Pine View Cabin. The property includes four ponds, seven paddocks, an 1,800-square-foot multipurpose building, a 3,800-square-foot hay barn, a roadside stand, multiple animal barns, a pigeon loft, a macaw aviary, several chicken coops, and a gazebo with a 6,000-square-foot base camp area. Sweet Valley Ranch offers a 5% discount to current and retired military service members and senior citizens with valid ID.

Sweet Valley Ranch's Farmhouse Retreats were featured in the September edition of City View Magazine, which highlighted the unique charm and serene escape offered by the property's rustic overnight accommodations. The feature celebrated the ranch's commitment to providing a tranquil, authentic getaway for visitors, framing the retreats as farm life reimagined for guests looking to slow down close to Fayetteville. One of the ranch's pond areas, Queen's Landing, is named for Anita Surgeon, a nod to the family history behind the property. Beyond its day-use attractions, the ranch has grown into a multi-season destination, adding themed events like Dinosaur World, Backwoods Terror Ranch, and the Festival of Lights over the years, alongside its animal collection and outdoor adventure offerings such as ATV trails and, more recently, guided e-bike tours. The business also emphasizes community involvement, noting it is currently hiring for multiple positions and separately seeking volunteers for multiple roles, with application instructions posted on its site for both opportunities.

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