For centuries the land upon which Blackberry Farm is situated has provided for its inhabitants. The Cherokee and early Appalachians learned how to cultivate these foothill soils and how to forage what was already abundant in the field, forest and stream. Today, we cherish this understanding and continue to preserve these traditional land use practices.

Since its inception, the Farmstead has been a favourite gathering place for guests, chefs, and artisans alike. With a vast number of vegetables from our gardens and foraged goods from our surroundings, our chefs and artisans have the “raw materials” to provide an array of culinary creations. Our gardeners grow vegetables that offer endless colors, textures and tastes. Our forager, livestock team and our local agricultural community provide milk for our cheese maker, meat for our butcher, as well as wild mushrooms, blackberries and ramps for our preservationist. Items harvested around the gardens like sour cherries, sumac and persimmons are offered to the brewery and transformed into award winning spirits. Sustainably harvested ingredients are the essence of our celebrated Foothills Cuisine®.

While you are here, we encourage you to take part in the farm activities that we have to learn about the land and the food it provides us. You are encouraged to join Master Gardener John Coykendall in one of his talks about the old days of farming or the art of saving seeds. Take a Farmstead tasting tour and get a good overview of our farm and the opportunity to try some of our farmstead products. We also offer activities with our garden manager and farmstead educator to learn about our gardening techniques and philosophy. Make sure to sign up for a cooking demonstration with one of our artisans to learn their techniques of transforming local bounty into culinary delight.

As was the ways of our ancestors, we use what our local environment has to offer. We grow, harvest and eat according to the seasons. We embrace the culture that makes our area unique and seek to preserve the culinary folk customs of this region. We provide for the artisans and kitchens what the land will allow in a manner that is respectful to the environment and its inhabitants. To put it in artistic terms, the farm is where the colours are ground, the canvas is stretched and all preparations are made for the artist’s masterpiece.

ACCOMODATION

Whether you select the intimate charm of a Historic or Estate Room, the legendary elegance of a spacious Singing Brook, Farmstead Cottage, or Holly Glade Suite, the luxurious comforts of a Hill Cottage, the sweeping views of a Carriage House Suite, or the privacy of a Home, Blackberry Farm’s accommodations offer a haven of carefree comfort. From heavenly beds adorned with sumptuous linens to plush robes and luxurious amenities, your accommodations reflect a meticulous attention to detail.

Historic Rooms  –  The Historic Rooms at Blackberry Farm are our original rooms dating back to our beginning. These small, intimate rooms are individually decorated with period antiques and represent the true essence of a country-house style. Historic rooms offer either a king, queen or twin-sized bed option. The rooms vary in architectural layout and size. Giving a sense of “coming home” to Blackberry Farm, guests enjoy the convenience of staying in the Main House. Expect a feeling of warmth and coziness as if enjoying a private bedroom at a great country estate.

Estate Rooms  –  Guest House contains nine Estate rooms total, all styled in a country-English décor to provide our guests with Blackberry’s signature luxurious flair. Each room offers a king bed and standard bathroom and averages 420 square feet in size. Located on the first level of the Guest House is a large, open living room with comfortable couches that surround wood-burning fireplaces and a stone veranda with Blackberry’s signature rocking chairs and a spectacular mountain view.

SUITES

Indulge yourself in one of our luxurious Cottage Suites for the ultimate experience in privacy and comfort. Enjoy your morning coffee on your own covered porch with rocking chairs and relax in your spacious suite by the wood-burning fireplace or on your fluffy, king-size bed. Blackberry’s most exclusive accommodations offer large bathrooms with double vanities and whirlpool tub, walk-in closet and a stocked pantry with complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Carriage House Suites  –  The Carriage House is composed of four spacious individual premium suites featuring sweeping mountain views and private entries. Built in 2015, the Carriage House boasts some of our most well-appointed accommodations with traditional finishes of stone, slate, plaster and reclaimed white oak. Relax on the private veranda and enjoy unmatched views of the Smoky Mountains.

Holly Glade Cottage Suites  –  The Holly Glade Cottage suites offer the ultimate experience in privacy and comfort. Relaxed and refined, well appointed and familiar, the Holly Glades are classic Blackberry in design. Each spacious suite offers our signature king-sized plush bed and comfortable sitting area. Wood burning fireplaces are enjoyed during season and fully stocked pantries include bottled water, sodas and snacks. The spacious bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs, walk in showers, and double vanities.

Singing Brook Cottage Suites  –  Nestled on a wooded hillside at our Farmstead, the Singing Brook Cottage suites provide a sophisticated and refined getaway. Each features a combination living room/bedroom with our signature king-sized plush bed, quiet porch with chaise furniture, and a fully stocked pantry. Singing Brook Cottages are booked per suite and offer connecting doors creating the option to book two side-by-side suites – ideal for family or friends traveling together. Also included is your own private golf cart.

Hill Cottages – Warm and welcoming, the Hill Cottages are a fashionable approach to ultimate luxury and comfort. Shaped by regional influence and modern American design, the cottages provide an authentic contemporary experience with the lasting elegance of old world antiques and classic purpose. The cottages are designed to offer guests indulging choices and unexpected nuances. Curl up by the fireplace, enjoyed from both the living room as well as the outdoor screened porch, escape in the oversized soaking tub, and enjoy a bite of Foothills Cuisine® in the dining nook or a glass of world-class wine while slowly swaying in the rockers on the front porch. The cottages come with state-of-the-art technology, including high-speed internet, flat screen televisions and integrated sound systems throughout, including the bath suite, with theatre surround-sound in the living room. Patterned for the quintessential luxury experience, the Cottages present an unmatchable getaway. Also included is your own golf cart.

Farmstead Cottage  –  Located among the Singing Brook Cottages on a wooded hillside, the Farmstead Cottage offers a sophisticated escape in a truly secluded setting. Appointed with elegant furnishings and accessories, the Farmstead Cottage is the ultimate hideaway. The comfortable living room is filled with hand-crafted upholstery, antiques and discreetly integrated audio-visual technology. It offers a full size kitchen for private chef and dining experiences with a dining room. The cottage features a glass-enclosed living porch with wooden swing and fireplace for enjoying the serene environment surrounding it as well as a screened side porch and stone back patio. The expansive bathroom and dressing suite feature a whirlpool tub and double vanities. The master bedroom includes a king-size plush bed and another wood burning fireplace. This cottage also includes a golf cart for exploring the property.

HOUSES

Perfect for couples, families, friends or a group of ladies traveling together, our houses provide several bedroom options ranging from three to five bedrooms with common areas, kitchens and plush living spaces. These accommodations also offer the best private chef and dining experiences with their fully-functioning kitchens and dining rooms. Read more to discover how you can create a memorable experience with your friends and family!

Boulder Cottage  –  This home contains three bedrooms with king size beds and en-suite bathrooms. In addition, a fourth room offers a split bed that can be two twins or a king, perfect for a couple or additional family members. Stocked with books, board games and puzzles to accommodate and entertain families of all ages, this home features a media room affixed with a stage fitting for a small musical ensemble, a footpath to a private outdoor fire pit and outdoor spa, as well as a game room housing shuffle board, ping pong and a game table. Additional features include a large kitchen that can accommodate a guest chef and cooking demonstrations, an open floor plan ideal for entertaining and screened-in porch with fireplace, grill and indoor-outdoor bar. Guests will enjoy private, outdoor space in the sun and shade. This home is equipped with an elevator for easy mobility between the main floor and lower level and is in close proximity to The Barn and Bramble Hall. Also includes the use of private golf carts.

American Rob Mill  –  Built in 2016, American Rob Mill features an Americana design used throughout the house. With four king rooms, one bunk room and five and a half baths, there is plenty of space for families or couples to enjoy this house designed by Blackberry Design. The king rooms are located on the main level, two on the lower level and one connected to the main house that includes a separate entrance. One of the king rooms on the lower level also includes two twin bunks with a separate bunk room also on the lower level with four twin bunks.

Boulevard  –  Surrounded by the deep greens and grays of the Smoky Mountains, this elegant, beautifully-appointed house features a carefully-curated blend of stylish antiques, contemporary art and modern furnishings. With three spacious bedrooms, a full chef’s kitchen, a screened-in porch and golf cart to use during your stay, this luxurious home in a peaceful mountain setting is perfect for friends and families.

Elkmont  –  Elkmont is a Tennessee mountain home professionally designed by Blackberry Farm Design to incorporate regional Smoky Mountain décor with beautiful oak hardwood floors, wood and sisal carpets, painted wood walls, stone fireplaces and much more. This peaceful mountain retreat has four bedrooms and is ideal for friends, colleagues, or families traveling together as the home sleeps up to three couples and eight children.

Farm House  –  Inviting and familiar, the classic farmhouse serves as one of the anchors of the FarmStead, recalling the engaging architecture and style of America’s early rural homes. Crafted of antique materials from an 1800s Pennsylvania bank barn, with exceptional care taken to add modern comforts while preserving historic character, the design includes three comfortable bedrooms, each with their own spacious bath, and a welcoming living room with fireplaces. Perfect for families and small groups, the FarmHouse will also include a fully-equipped kitchen for on-site chef service.

Garden House  –  The Garden House is perfect for friends and families coming to Blackberry Farm as a group. Featuring a main house and two charming cottages clustered near each other, the Garden House is designed to give groups an intimate way to experience the beauty of Blackberry Farm together. The Garden House and its guest cottages offer luxurious amenities, including en-suite bathrooms, heated bathroom floors, a fireplace and hardwood floors. This home features a full kitchen, perfect for private chef experiences. The Garden House is available for reservation as a five bedroom accommodation.

WINE & FOOD

Blackberry Farm’s renowned cuisine is definitely rooted in what comes from our farm as well as the region. Often described as Foothills Cuisine. it wanders the line between refined and rugged, borrowing from both haute cuisine and the foods indigenous to Blackberry’s Smoky Mountain heritage. Guests have the delightful adventure of fulfilling their gourmet desires in three warmly inviting and wondrously inventive restaurants. Blackberry Farm brings together a rare collection of artisans – the chef, the master gardener, the baker, the cheesemaker, the forager, the butcher, the preservationist, the restaurant manager, the sommelier – who blend their unique talents to create what our guests know as Blackberry Farm.

Our Dining process has been adjusted for the safety of our guests and team. Please see the guest well-being statement to learn more.