The Crafty Leaf is a CBD hemp farm and wellness store at 96 E Doughton St in Sparta, North Carolina — one of the more distinctive shops in the Piedmont High Country in that it sources directly from its own family farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rather than buying wholesale inventory from distributors, The Crafty Leaf grows its hemp and brings it into the store, giving the product line a farm-to-shelf integrity that most hemp retailers in North Carolina can’t claim. The shop carries CBD and hemp wellness products including flower, and the staff take a guided, education-first approach to helping customers find what works for their needs.

Sparta is the county seat of Alleghany County, tucked into the Blue Ridge mountains near the Virginia border along US-21. It’s a small town with an outsized outdoor draw — close to the New River Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway — and The Crafty Leaf serves a patient base that ranges from longtime locals to seasonal visitors drawn to the region’s hiking and tourism. Call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting. Call (336) 372-8886.

Phone: (336) 372-8886 Address: 96 E Doughton St, Sparta, NC 28675 Hours: Call to confirm Note: CBD hemp farm and wellness store; direct-from-farm hemp; family farm in Blue Ridge Mountains; CBD/hemp flower/wellness products; hemp-only market (no NC cannabis program); Alleghany County; Sparta; E Doughton St; near Blue Ridge Parkway; near New River Trail Website: thecraftyleaf.com