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A Concierge Recommended Fall Day

Our concierge team is often asked what is the perfect day at Blackberry Farm? With the fall season upon us, the team...

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Decorating with Orange

With fall on our mind, Founder and Director of Design Kreis Beall gives her favorite fall design tips when decorating...

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Fall Means Foxhunting to the Thrill Seeker

As foxhunters, we love nothing better than introducing others to our sport. Are you ready to give it a try? Blackberry...

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Fall In to Our New Label Inspiration

Sometimes it takes a while for the obvious to rise to the surface. We love the changing of the seasons here on the farm...

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Fall Favorites

During October, the Smoky Mountains are ablaze with red, yellow, orange and gold! The fall season at Blackberry Farm is...

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Fall Colors

The bright colors blanketing the mountain sides set the stage for an angler’s fall experience in the Smoky Mountain...

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Tomato Salad with Blackberry Farm Kale, Ramp or Basil Pesto

In Tennessee, the tomato-growing season can linger into Indian summer. We like to showcase heirloom tomatoes in their...

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Smoked Onion Dip

We use the onion flesh as well as the juice to make our Blackberry Farm Smoked Onion Jam. It is lovely spread on...

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Skillet Apples with Bacon and Blackberry Farm Sauerkraut

This is an easy, one-skillet recipe that utilizes the rendered fat from delicious bacon to impart smoky depth of flavor...

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Pimento Cheese Bites with Tomato or Pepper Jam

Our Lavosh cracker is the perfect vehicle for a small dollop of Blackberry Farm Pimento Cheese topped with a bit of...

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Coming Into Fruition

With the arrival of Fall on the farm, we already find ourselves looking back on what has been an incredible year so...

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The Wake Up Call

This spin on a classic Mexican Michelada is a perfect way to start off brunch. The base uses Blackberry’s made from...

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The Turkey Craw Bean from the Cades Cove Garden

This summer’s theme at Blackberry Farm has been the Cade’s Cove Garden, which features crop varieties that were either...

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The Practice of Yoga

Why do yogis say they “practiced” rather than they did a workout or exercised? Our Wellness Director Amanda Anderson...

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Seed Time at Blackberry Farm

One important process we use for sustaining our wide variety of agricultural products is known as seed preservation.

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Seed Profile Ganymede Butterbean

With late summer upon us, our bean vines in the fields are hanging full of dry pods that are ready to be picked and...

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Pain De Campagne a Traditional French Country Bread

Get the recipe for Pain De Campagne a Traditional French Country Bread!

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Nest Egg Gourds

Do you know the story of the Nest Egg Gourd? John Coykendall tell us!

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Navy Bean Soup

Chef Josh Feathers tells us a nations military force moves on its stomach, but also that food can be a huge moral...

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Anson Mills Steel Cut Oat Cake

You will want to try this delicious Steel Cut Oats Cake from our Pastry Chef Liz Miller! Get the recipe.

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Bean Notes From the Cades Cove Garden

Besides their outstanding flavor, beans of the heritage variety from our area of East Tennessee offer a number of...

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Herbed Spoonbread with Blackberry Farm Pepper Chutney

This recipe for Spoonbread is simple and perfect when used as a side dish or as a small plate and topped with...

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Strengthen and SUP

September is a great time to Strengthen and SUP! (that’s Stand Up Paddleboarding if you are new to the term). This...

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Honor Wine

Find out more about Honor Wine!

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Southern Rueben Sandwich

We've layered this sandwich with shaved country ham, Blackberry Farm Magnolia cheese and our own sauerkraut. Get the...

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Setting Your Outdoor Summer Table

Great weather begs us to move our activities outside. Outdoor dining doesn't have to be paper plates and plastic ware....

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Top 5 Summer Trails

Here are our top 5 picks for the best summertime hikes at Blackberry Farm and in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains...

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Terroir

Terroir is a French wine term that is often thrown around and hidden behind. Do you know what it means?

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Roasted Tomato Dill Bread

Get the recipe for this garden inspired bread, Roasted Tomato Dill Bread!

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Lush Summer Garden Horseback Rides

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore our garden from horseback. It looks as good as it tastes!

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Garden Tomato, Charred Peach and Cucumber Salad

Get the recipe for this Garden Tomato, Charred Peach and Cucumber Salad by Chef Joseph Lenn!

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Garden Dinner Menu

Savor a relaxing outdoor dinner on the farm with our gardeners. Our chefs will prepare a memorable meal in their...

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Garden Day at Camp Blackberry

Garden Day at Camp Blackberry teaches kids to appreciate what nature provides and the importance of staying green.

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Deep Healing Woods Activities

Taking advantage of Blackberry Farm’s ample forest paths and trails in the Smoky Mountain National Park Deep Healing...

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Fig Leaf Ice Cream

Find a shade tree and cool off with this Fig Leaf Ice Cream!

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Farmer’s Sazerac

Here at Blackberry, we strive to use our ample garden and seasonal farmstead products to put a unique spin on classic...