Please note that this privacy policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that the North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by the North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company. If you visit a web site that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information.

You must be at least 13 years old to use the North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company’s Web site(s) and service(s). The North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. (See the [U.S.] Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.)

What we do with your personally identifiable information

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to provide you with any products or services. “Personally identifiable information” means information that can be used to identify you as an individual, such as, for example:

• your name, company, email address, phone number, billing address, and shipping address
• your North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company user ID and password (if you have registered an account with us)
• any account-preference information you provide us
• your computer’s domain name and IP address, indicating
• where your computer is located on the Internet
• session data for your login session, so that our computer can ‘talk’ to yours while you are logged in

If you do provide personally identifiable information to us, either directly or through a reseller or other business partner, we will:

• not sell or rent it to a third party without your permission — although unless you opt out (see below), we may use your contact information to provide you with information we believe you need to know or may find useful, such as (for example) news about our services and products and modifications to the Terms of Service;
• take commercially reasonable precautions to protect the information from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction;
• not use or disclose the information except:
  • as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered, such as (for example) by providing it to a carrier to deliver products you have ordered;
  • in other ways described in this privacy policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
  • in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined (for example, statistical compilations);
  • as required by law, for example, in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
  • to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
  • to a successor organization in the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other sale or disposition of all or a portion of the North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company’s assets. The successor organization’s use and disclosure of your personally-identifiable information will continue to be subject to this privacy policy unless (i) a court orders otherwise, for example a bankruptcy court; or (ii) the successor organization gives you notice that your personally-identifiable information will be subject to the successor organization’s own privacy policy, along with an opportunity for you to opt out (which may cause you not to be able to continue to use this web site to place orders). If you submit personally-identifiable information after such a transfer, that information may be subject to the successor entity’s privacy policy;
  • as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
  • as necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of the North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company, its users, or others; this may include (for example) exchanging information with other organizations for fraud protection and/or risk reduction.

Other information we collect

We may collect other information that cannot be readily used to identify you, such as (for example) the domain name and IP address of your computer. We may use this information, individually or in the aggregate, for technical administration of our Web site(s); research and development; customer- and account administration; and to help us focus our marketing efforts more precisely.

Cookies

The North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company uses “cookies” to store personal data on your computer. We may also link information stored on your computer in cookies with personal data about specific individuals stored on our servers. If you set up your Web browser (for example, Internet Explorer or Firefox) so that cookies are not allowed, you might not be able to use some or all of the features of our Web site(s).

External data storage sites

We may store your data on servers provided by third party hosting vendors with whom we have contracted.

Your privacy responsibilities

To help protect your privacy, be sure:

• not to share your North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company user ID or password with anyone else;
• to log off the the North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company Web site when you are finished;
• to take customary precautions to guard against “malware” (viruses, Trojan horses, bots, etc.), for example by installing and updating suitable anti-virus software.

Notice to European Union users

The North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company’s operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) to the United States. By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described herein.

Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy as we deem necessary or appropriate because of legal compliance requirements or changes in our business practices. If you have provided us with an email address, we will endeavor to notify you, by email to that address, of any material change to how we will use personally identifiable information.

Questions or comments?

If you have questions or comments about the North Carolina Ginseng & Goldenseal Company’s privacy policy, send email to eidusbiz@gmail.com.

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There are many types of individuals that visit our farm. Typically they fall into one of the following categories:

Guests who have paid for overnight accommodations at the farm.

Volunteers/Agrotourism – Guests who visit the Farm for a few hours to a full day. Volunteers bring their own food to the farm, and are provided the tools needed to complete their work, however, bringing your own tools is a plus. Volunteers take home finished products (such as fresh herbs, plants, seeds, etc.) and work a couple of hours.

Interns – Guests who live and work on the Farm for 2 to 14 days. Interns work 5-7 hours per week, and are provided accommodation at the farm.

Apprentices – Committed forest farmers who live nearby and are interested in learning how to grow herbs and start their own farm. Apprentices visit the farm regularly for a minimum of one year and participate in a custom learning program.

Accommodations

The accommodations on the Farm are comfortably rustic. There are several different sleeping areas including:

The Loft is a private, enclosed room in the lodge with a king size bed. There is electricity and a wood stove heater in the Loft and several windows that keep it plenty cool during the warmer months.

The Hermitage is a private one-room cabin located 3-minutes by foot up the hill from the main farm area. The Hermitage has no electricity, but has screened windows for fresh mountain air. There is a wooden bunk bed frame with a single sized bed on top and double on the bottom. This is a great private space for short or long term guests. For comfort, sleeping mats are highly recommended.

The Garden Cabin is a private one room cabin located in the sunny garden. The cabin has electricity, and screened windows for fresh mountain air. This is a great space for short or long term guests. For comfort, sleeping mats are highly recommended.

The Yoga Room is a large multipurpose room with various pieces of furniture including a small couch, several chairs, desks, etc. The room features a shared kitchen, plenty of electric outlets, and lots of windows with screens.

The Camping Platform is about a 5-minute walk up the hill behind the main farm area. This wooden platform is ideal for tent camping as it offers a wide flat surface in the middle of beautiful forest.

Guest Amenities

Restroom: There is one restroom available for all guests to share. We now have a composting toilet.

Shower: There is a private indoor shower with hot water (from April to October).

Kitchen: There is a shared kitchen. It has a 2 burner electric cook top and counter space to work on, and a refrigerator. Running water is available from April to October. Guests may bring their own coolers/containers for their own food storage. There are pots, pans, plates, cups, utensils, and bowls to use depending on how many guests are currently staying. It is helpful to bring your own eating utensils such as plate, bowl, fork, spoon, knife, etc.

Food: No meals are provided.

Laundry: There is no washing machine on premises. There is a clothesline. The closest laundromat is located in Marshall.

WiFi: Wireless Internet is available at the main house deck. Spotty in other locations.

Please, no pets, tobacco, or firearms. 

For more information, please see the Guest Agreement, or contact Robert Eidus at (828) 649-3536 or email eidusbiz@gmail.com