The Space
Sideways Farm and Brewery is a seven-acre working farm established in 2018 by co-owners Jon Schneider (a craft brewer) and Carrieann Schneider. The brewery started when Carrieann gave Jon a homebrew kit as a Christmas gift, and the hobby eventually led them to relocate from Orlando, Florida to open their own space. The property includes a tasting room, covered porch, outdoor picnic tables, farm fields growing beer ingredients and flowers, and areas for viewing farm animals. The farm is home to four sheep, 40 chickens, 11 ducks, and two baby goats.
The brewery philosophy centers on small-batch artisan ales and hard kombucha. Every beer is bottle-conditioned using local wildflower honey from the farm, producing softer carbonation and more complex flavor than carbonated beer. The tasting room pours from bottles rather than taps, offering beer by the glass or as 750 milliliter bottles. The farm grows seasonal ingredients for the brew and participates in regional agricultural networks. The setting feels genuinely agricultural rather than themed.
Capacity & Layout
Specific seated capacity is not published online, but the property notes that groups and wedding parties can arrange ahead of time to have the farm open on weekdays for private events. The covered porch and outdoor tables provide shelter and gathering space. The farm grounds expand available area beyond the tasting room. The layout supports outdoor ceremony and reception on the farm property with views of fields and animals.
Sideways is a working farm, not an event production center, so the vibe is casual and rooted in agriculture rather than elaborate event production. This suits couples who want authentic rural character and are willing to provide or arrange additional setup for their celebration.
Amenities
The brewery provides beer and hard kombucha from the farm, which can form the core of the bar offering. Food trucks are available on-site for events, and guests can walk the farm to view beer ingredients and farm animals. Guests can pick flowers from the property’s gardens. Tables and covered areas are included. Parking exists on-site but specifics are not detailed. The farm does not have an on-site kitchen, so food must come from external catering or food trucks.
The farm setting is a primary amenity: the property feels real and connected to its purpose, not generic. The animals and flowers add interest and photo opportunities. The wildflower honey and small-batch focus define the brewery’s character and appeal to guests who value authenticity and local production.
Location & Getting There
Etowah is a small community in Henderson County in the mountains of western North Carolina, roughly 30 miles south of Asheville. The landscape is Appalachian foothills with rolling terrain, forests, and mountain views. The region is known for art, outdoor recreation, and small-batch production. Hendersonville, a nearby town, offers dining and shopping. Asheville Regional Airport is approximately 30 miles north, making the area accessible for out-of-town guests. The setting feels genuinely mountain and agricultural, not developed or commercialized.
The covered porch and outdoor setting mean sound disperses and does not carry far from the celebration; a DJ setup needs enough power to fill the outdoor space, and weather protection for equipment is important given the mountain climate and open-air design.
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