Farm Summer Checklist

From dining experiences to unique activities, make the most of the rest of your Summer with the ultimate Blackberry Farm Summer checklist.

• Enjoy breakfast at the Main House.

Whether you opt for sweet and indulgent or light and seasonal, satisfy your morning craving, and fuel for your day. We suggest pairing your order with fresh juice or a hot cup of coffee.

• Go birdwatching.

Early morning and evening, when the day is a bit cooler, are the best times to observe our flying friends. Want to identify some of the species you encounter? Merlin Bird ID is an app that helps you identify the birds that you see and hear.

• Take a hike.

Keep your eyes and ears tuned for the wild neighbors you may spot along the trail, and enjoy some time connecting with the beautiful world around you.

• Try wake surfing.

Get out on the water in Blackberry Farm’s custom MasterCraft boat, and surf the wake! Our guides are there to help you, and if you fall, enjoy the swim!

• Dine at the Dogwood.

The Dogwood features a menu as dynamic as the veranda views just outside its doors. You’ll love every bite!

• Sip through a wine tasting.

With more than 160,000 bottles in the Blackberry Farm collection, our cellar is filled with opportunity to learn more about wine. Our sommeliers will guide you through the flavors and history of some delicious bottles, and you just might discover a new favorite.

• Pause to meditate.

If meditation isn’t a regular part of your routine, it can seem intimidating to try. But meditation doesn’t look the same for everyone. You may enjoy a quiet moment indoors. You could repeat a mantra to help focus your thoughts. You might connect best meditating outdoors or even while you’re on a run. Just start by creating space for a moment of clear thoughts and intentional breath.

• Eat a tomato straight off the vine.

August is the perfect time to check this off your Summer list. Every Saturday in August, Master Gardener John Coykendall hosts tomato tastings in the Garden, where he invites guests to taste and learn about the heirloom varieties of tomatoes he’s growing this year.

• Treat yourself at the spa.

Your wellness journey is totally unique to you. Find a treatment that targets exactly what you need this Summer, whether it’s a skin-healing facial, deep tissue muscle recovery or total relaxation. The Wellhouse menu is designed to help you tailor your experience and leave feeling revitalized.

• Experience a meal at The Barn.

First, the setting of the turn of the century bank-style barn will captivate you. Then, the food will blow you away. Seasonal, inspired and always changing, The Barn offers a dinner experience that will make your Summer one to remember.

• Make s’mores over the fire.

Whether you prefer a perfectly golden-brown marshmallow or like to give it a little char, sit by the fire pit and build your perfect bite to end the night.

The list doesn’t end here. There’s so much more to discover. Click here to start booking your Summer escape!