Appalachian Farmstead

Appalachian Farmstead raises miniature Mediterranean donkeys in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, not far from Chattanooga. Dennis and Peggy Vonderfecht founded the program in 2004, building the herd around foundation stock acquired from two well-regarded Texas farms, Frontier Legends Miniature Donkeys and Country Music Miniature Donkeys.

The farm participates in shows sanctioned by the NMDA, ACOSA, and NASMDA, and has produced multiple national champions across those organizations over the years. Among the standouts is Farmstead's Cinna, whose show record includes five NMDA and ADMS national titles earned between 2016 and 2024. Herdsires such as Country Music's Rusty Weir and WLDF Tin Roof Sunday have anchored the breeding side of the operation and contributed to the herd's winning pedigrees.

The program is intentionally small, producing only a limited number of foals each year. That selectivity reflects the farm's focus on conformation, pedigree depth, and disposition — qualities that make its miniature Mediterranean donkeys for sale in Tennessee a draw for both show homes and family placements alike.

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Species	Donkey Miniature Mediterranean
Website	www.appalachianfarmstead.com
Email	vonderfechtdl@comcast.net
Phone	+1 423-341-3301
Owners	Dennis Vonderfecht, Peggy Vonderfecht
Location	Knoxville, TN, 37920, USA