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Classic Geocaching

A family geocaching adventure brings lots of laughs, builds teamwork and creates enduring memories.

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Winter Grubbing on the Farm

The old-fashioned tradition of grubbing is alive and well at Blackberry Farm. Read more about the little known practice.

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This is the year that...

2015 will surely be the year for guests to experience life on the farm. Read more about our Master Gardener's promise.

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Split Rail Fences

Many Appalachian historic sites feature these custom made fences. Read more about how they were made from our Master...

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Shelling Corn

As the season changes to Winter, recently harvested corn must be processed to be used in different ways around the farm.

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Resting Time

While the winter months are quiet, it is a time for rest and renewal on the farm. John Coykendall describes the ways in...

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Good Food Awards

Blackberry Farm brings home 3 good food awards for 2015!

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This Is The Year

In 2015, our gift to ourselves—and to you—is permission to chase a dream. To finally cross something off the bucket...

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Stock Up for Winter

Fill your pantry with healthy, tasty, even medicinal, provisions for the season.

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Raising the Bar

While the Blackberry Farm Foundation is only 2 years old, over the last 15 years of Blackberry Farm events, the farm...

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Letting Go and Letting Loose

The Wellhouse will welcome its first Winter this year, and our team knows that holiday tension and cooler weather can...

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A Season to Indulge

Set out your cheese boards; take down your rocks glasses. Winter is the perfect time to celebrate moments big and small...

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Black Tea Cake

Get the recipe for this perfect January dessert by our Pastry Chef Liz Miller!

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This is the year I master Sirshana pose aka the headstand

"One of the reasons I love yoga is that the opportunities for growth are almost infinite. There is no arriving in yoga...

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The Why of Goal Setting

Why do we gravitate to setting goals around this time each year? Is it the idea that we will live more fully when we...

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Roasted Parsnip Soup

The perfect winter soup recipe by Chef Josh Feathers. Get the recipe!

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Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad with Onion Jam, Sweet Hot Mustard

Get the recipe for Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad with Onion Jam and Sweet Hot Mustard by Chef Josh Feathers!

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Oatmeal and Grains Casserole

Get this winter breakfast recipe by Chef Josh Feathers for Oatmeal and Grains Casserole!

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Midnight Moonlight

This winter cocktail is named after a classic bluegrass song written by a southern folk band. The dark rum, lime juice...

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Like a Stream

So, this year Alex Quick will try to remember what lasts and how to connect with people in a more intentional way. Read...

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January in the Wellhouse

We would like to invite you to try our new offerings at the Wellhouse during your next visit at Blackberry Farm. Our...

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Beet Salad with Blue Cheese Mousse and Pecan Dressing

Get the recipe for this Beet Salad with Blue Cheese Mousse and Pecan Dressing by Chef Joseph Lenn, Executive Chef of...

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Bourbon Orange Bread Pudding

Get the recipe for Bourbon Orange Bread Pudding... This is the Year to be less wasteful!

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Carrot Cake with Pecan Sorghum Icing

Basic buttercream icing is a wonderful medium for swirling in other flavors and we love to test different jams and...

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Blackberry Farm Jam Drop Cookies

These little cookies are a fun way to enjoy preserves and fruit butters of all flavors.

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For the Wine Enthusiast

Our James Beard Award Winning Outstanding Wine Program wine experts have put together a few of our favorite gifts for...

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Green Bean Casserole

A classic American casserole, the iconic green bean casserole is usually made from store-bought cream of mushroom soup,...

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Blackberry Farm Grain and Nut Granola

Our Grain and Nut Mix was one of the very first pantry products we packaged for sale at Blackberry Farm due to our...

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Run with the Beagles and Fly Like an Eagle

Greetings from the Stables at Blackberry! This season we are breaking new ground during two of our foxhunt weekends and...

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Wellhouse October Featured Treatments

Here are The Wellhouse October Featured Treatments!

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Johnny Red Corn

Chef Joseph Lenn is known all across the country for his unique take on classic dishes from different areas. One of my...

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Fire on the Mountain

An old Appalachian saying goes, that you can always tell when fall has arrived because the colors of the leaves make it...

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Apple Butter Stack Cupcakes

These little apple butter stack cupcakes are a celebratory (and simple) nod to the creative cooks of the Appalachian...

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Blackberry and Beyond

What if we married the magic of Blackberry with the beauty of the world abroad? In 2014, we gathered a few friends and...

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Fall Cocktail Party Idea with the Taste of Dried Leaves

What does it mean when someone tells you that the wine they are sniffing has the aromatics of dried leaves? Or organic...

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Blackberry Farm Cornbread Muffins with Apple Onion or Strawberry Ramp Jam

We are very proud of our Blackberry Farm Cornbread Mix. Keeping our baking mixes on hand is a great way to always have...