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Non-Sleep Deep Rest

A Non-Sleep Deep Rest class at Blackberry Mountain is the perfect opportunity to rest and relax with intention.

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The Campesino

Get the recipe for the Dogwood's seasonally inspired twist on a cosmopolitan.

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Let the Light in

Discover advice for incorporating natural light exposure in your morning routine.

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Holiday Hosting Tips

Host a holiday celebration everyone will remember with top tips from Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain!

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Brown Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This dessert recipe from The Barn at Blackberry Farm® is simple in style yet memorable in flavor.

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Ways to Use Apple Onion Jam

Enjoy a taste of Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains with this sweet and savory spread from Blackberry Farm.

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The Final Summer Harvest

Blackberry Farm just had our first frost of the season, marking the true transition from the Summer garden to the Fall...

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6 Fall-Inspired Cocktails

Check out the recipes for six seasonal cocktails featured on our Fall menus at Three Sisters and Firetower.

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Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

This Camp Blackberry craft encourages young guests to explore seasonal beauty in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Winter Predictions with Persimmons

Enjoy the return of one of our favorite fruits of the season and discover the special folklore behind it.

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Recover with Intention

The Blackberry Mountain Recovery Lab is a welcoming space for guests to feel relaxed and restored after adventures.

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Keeping Our Agricultural History Alive

Over his years as Master Gardener, John Coykendall has observed shifts in attitudes and awareness about our foodways.

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Forged by Fire

Raku is an ancient firing method used create pottery that's beautifully original and uniquely its own.

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Capturing Fleeting Scenes and Moments in Time

Blackberry Farm Master Gardener John Coykendall reflects on capturing photos around the Garden.

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Shoepeg Milling Corn and Kentucky Field Pumpkins

Blackberry Farm Master Gardener John Coykendall shares the history of two heritage crops grown at the Farm.

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A First Look at Fall

Farmstead ambassador Dakota Eddy shares what the Garden team is excited for this Fall and what's happening in the rows...

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The Sicilian Samurai

Learn about a unique spin on an espresso martini created by the Blackberry Mountain Firetower Beverage team.

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Creating Together

Engaging in creative time as a group can activate inspiration and connection in a way you don’t experience when you’re...

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Summer to Fall Floral

Blackberry Mountain's Floral Manager illustrates how transitioning to a new season inspires floral design.

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Our Gardens from an Artistic Perspective

Blackberry Farm Master Gardener John Coykendall describes how nature inspires his personal artwork.

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Outdoor Hosting Tips

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain team members offer their advice for a successful celebration outdoors.

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5 Edible Flowers with Unique Uses

Learn about five edible flowers and their unique uses in the garden, on the plate and as decór.

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An Early Hint of Fall’s Approach

Every year when we reach the days of late August, Master Gardener John Coykendall's thoughts turn to Fall.

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2025 Tomato Varieties

We're enjoying heading into the Garden to taste the unique tomato varieties we've planted for the season.

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Grilled Peach and Shishito Salad

Recreate a taste of Blackberry Farm-inspired flavor in your own kitchen with this recipe from The Barn's Summer menu.

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Garden-Inspired Favorites

Blackberry Farm Larder Manager Veronica Krebs shares some of her all-time favorite Garden products.

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Watermelon and Celery Salad

Get the recipe for a light Summer salad that features fresh watermelon as the star ingredient!

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Mountain Tucked Corn

The Garden is growing an heirloom variety of corn brought to us from the mountains of Guatemala.

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Three Summer Cocktails

These Summer cocktails at Blackberry Farm are perfect for cooling off from a hot day.

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Farming Memories from Long Ago

Master Gardener John Coykendall created a patch in the Garden that features crops inspired by an old friend.

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A Morning at the Spa

There's something truly magical about starting your day at the Wellhouse and Nest spas.

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Flavor in Full Bloom

Get the recipe for the Dogwood's Baby Beets and Strawberries with Crunchy Pistachio Butter and Sweet Herbs.

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The Art of a Refresh

Let the recently refreshed Singing Brook Cottages at Blackberry Farm inspire your next room redesign!

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A Summer of Adventures

Check out our favorite ways to enjoy Blackberry Mountain off the beaten path!

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From Ground to Gibson

Learn more about ramps, how we preserve them and how to use them for your new favorite martini. 

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Indian Ghost Pipe

A perennial wildflower known as Indian Ghost Pipe is a welcomed sign in the forested areas surrounding Blackberry Farm.