SEASONAL NEWS & NOTES ~ SPRING 2019
T H E C ALL O F SP RING When I think about Spring, I think about all the change the season promises to bring, and it fills me with hope. After an introspective Winter spent cozied up indoors, I can’t wait to shed layers—literally and figuratively! Watching as the sun warms the earth and tells the flowers to bloom again, I’m inspired. The thing I can always count on is the joy I’ll find watching everything and everyone come to life. With all its wildflowers, the Farm becomes a world of color, and Lenten roses are my absolute favorite. I feel giddy upon seeing the first delicate rainbow they paint, the harbinger of Spring. The Farm never fails to captivate guests; and I love watching as they surrender to the season that beckons us all to embrace a newfound freedom. This year, we’re looking forward to offering plenty of opportunities for carefree adventure—for reasons to linger just a moment longer in the cool, breezy air. Spend an afternoon cycling through the mountains drenched in green. Learn the art of watercolor painting and pottery. Drink in the sweet smell of daffodils and chives. Tune your ear to the melodic chirp of baby chicks—or to the incredible musicians at the Americana Music Association. The thing about Spring is: no matter what you’re doing, you’re sure to be greeted by an overwhelming sense that life all around, including your own, is being renewed. I’m betting Winter left you rested and inspired to get outdoors. I’m heading into the next few months with my eyes wide open because before you know it, brilliant Spring days will fade into hazy Summer nights. For now, I hope you’ll join me in relishing in the spectacular thrill of waking up to new pops of color and the gentle hum of nature stirring again—maybe even here at Blackberry.
Mary Celeste Beall, Proprietor
“The thing about Spring is: no matter what you’re doing, you’re sure to be greeted by an overwhelming sense that life all around, including your own, is being renewed.”
L U R E D
B A C K
Sun-drenched and glistening, Spring at Blackberry Farm is a season that calls to us all in different ways. Whether you’re eager to venture out, to channel new life and growth or to find quiet moments for introspection and inspiration, the Farm is rich with opportunities to nourish and awaken the body and spirit. Cultivate the harmony you seek with a quiet afternoon by our cool, clear waters. Tap into your creative potential through a bold new experience; or simply soak up the soft, engaging vibrancy of the sounds and colors unique to Spring on the Farm. Here, you’re free to usher in the season fully—and you’ll leave more in tune with yourself.
T O
L I F E
R E J U V E N AT I N G with R I T U A L S With its invigorating weather and sparks of energy budding up all around, Spring is the perfect time to commit to something new—to doing something every day that grounds you. Like a breath of fresh air, a daily ritual promises a moment of joy, a simple pleasure you’ll look forward to with every sunrise or sunset.
DECIDE WHEN
Upon waking, before bed or whenever your energy naturally shifts in the afternoon, choose a moment that’s just right for your day—whether five minutes or thirty.
Wrap yourself in a hand-crocheted Meditation Shawl while you sip from one of our Wellhouse Pottery Mugs—both the perfect addition to any ritual. blackberryfarmshop.com
SET YOUR INTENTIONS
Say what it is you want to get out of your ritual—maybe it’s connection, rest or new energy. PLAN YOUR RITUAL
Mindful meditation, a yoga flow, a simple cup of warm tea or brisk exercise—whatever your ritual, make it personal and centering.
Spring Favorites M A RY C E L E ST E ' S
Whether she’s resting after a long day on the trails or preparing to venture outside, Mary Celeste’s favorites help her create balance in it all. Visit Friends of the Farm to see everything she doesn’t want to live without this season, including her seasonal playlist on Spotify. blackberryfarm.com/favorites
E X PLORE
READ
MATCH PEWTER COMPASS
The Noticer
“Practical for your backpack and beautiful for your table—this compass is an eyecatcher.”
—ANDY ANDREWS
SALOMON HIKING SHOES
—GWYNETH PALTROW
“A great pair of hiking shoes is a must have. Don’t forget to size up so there’s plenty of room for hiking socks.”
Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys
BLACKBERRY FARM BREWERY TRUCKER HAT
“Represent!” ZADIG & VOLTAIRE TAM FOIL TANK TOP
“The foil detail on these tanks adds an unexpected little pop.” YETI RAMBLER
“I always have this on me. It’s easy to fill up to make sure I stay hydrated all day. Plus, you can get different lids.”
The Clean Plate: Eat, Reset, Heal
—DAVID THOMAS & STEPHEN JAMES
F E E L GOOD DONATE TO WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
“I love that this passionate team of chefs, including Chef José Andrés, is bringing solutions to hunger and poverty all over the world. Giving back is good for the soul.” NATUROPATHICA SWEET BIRCH MAGNESIUM BATH FLAKES
“Perfect for restoring achy muscles after a long day on the trails or the bike.”
THE MOUNTAIN IS OPEN!
W ELLNESS EV ENTS S EP T 8–11 Yoga with Amy Ippoliti O C T 4–10 Holistic Healing
with Dr. Jill Beasley N OV 3–6 Flow and Nourish
with Charlotte Hardwick MEET BL ACKBERRY MOUNTAIN’S HOLISTIC HE ALTH SPECIALIST JILL BE A SLE Y Jill Beasley is following her passion to guide others on their healing journey. Her treatments at Blackberry Mountain honor each individual’s current phase of life and their healing journey as they establish a foundation for long-term wellness. She is excited to continue her mission to reframe the concept of wellness and provide truly holistic services to enrich the lives she interacts with.
FUN FAC TS T H E WATC H M A N C A B I N S names are all selections from “Old Time Smoky Mountain Music” – an album of historic songs recorded in the Great Smoky Mountains. T H E S TO N E COT TAG E S are named after native shrubs or vines. T H E S TO N E COT TAG E S feature live roofs of Prairie Dropseed, a tough native ornamental grass. B L AC K B ER RY M O U NTA I N is on the border of a physiographic province with the Great Smoky Mountains to the south and the valley and ridge to the north.
IN THE NEWS EL L E D ÉCO R
“A Recently Renovated Mid-Century Home in Knoxville, TN” TOW N A N D CO U NT RY
“Introducing Blackberry Mountain, the Idyllic New Resort from Blackberry Farm” T R AV EL + L EI S U R E
“You Can Hike (or Take a Lexus) Up to Your Luxury Cabin at This New Resort in the Great Smoky Mountains, The Best Long Weekend Getaways for Couples” A FA R
“Smoky Mountain High” CO N D E N A S T T R AV EL ER
“Blackberry Mountain Review: First In”
C R E AT E YO U R OW N E X PER I EN C E O N T H E M O U NTA I N . B O O K YO U R S TAY AT B L AC K B ER RY M O U NTA I N .CO M .
RESTORE Nest. has created a treatment menu of natural therapies designed to soothe the body, reconnect and promote self-discovery. See a full list of Curated Experiences and Nest. treatments on blackberrymountain.com.
FORAGE This deeply grounding experience includes an 80-minute Inspirational Hike, 50-minute Herbal Remedy Session with our Holistic Health Specialist and 80-minute Herbal Poultice Massage to leave you feeling soothed and relaxed.
EXPLORE Includes a 50-minute Private Yoga Practice, 50-minute Aromatherapy Massage and 50-minute Soundbathing Meditation.
CREATE F ind f reedom and joy in the creative process. This ex perience includes a 50-minute Aerial Yoga Session, 50-minute Creative Presence Watercolor Meditation and 80-minute Rejuvenation Facial.
ENRICH AT THE HUB
FITNESS CL A SSES
E x plore spaces desig ned to suppor t movement, ac tiv it y and f un.
W hether you’re look ing to get your hear t pumping before break fast or f low throug h rejuvenating morning yoga, you’re going to love our complimentar y f itness classes. Take a look at a sample day:
Gym Spin Lab Movement Studio The Classroom Yoga Loft Art Studio Pilates Studio The Wall Basketball Gym
8:00A M
Hike to Breakfast 9:00A M
Burn Training Session Hot Flow Yoga Rhythm Spin Class Rock Climbing Techniques 10:00A M
EV ENT HIGHLIGHTS
Grit Training Session Intervals & Arms Spin Class Open Art Studio Ropes Wall Yoga
M AY 2–6 Create with Andy Saftel
11:00A M
J U L 15–16 Parenting with David Thomas N OV 10–14 Ride & Sweat with Jessi Duley D EC 8–12 Pottery with Leanne McQueen
Mobility Training Session Open Rock Climbing Stretch & Release SMR: Hips Soundbathing 4:00 PM
Pickup Basketball
EXPLORE We’re reaching new heig ht s at Blackberr y Mountain w ith adventure ac tiv ities that w ill challenge and excite you. HIKE
5,200 acres offers endless opportunity for exploration. BIKE
Thunder through a sea of trees, or pedal from creek bottom to forestland. RO C K C L I M B
Step outside of your comfort zone and elevate your point of view, indoors and out. CAMP
Nothing rivals the majesty of sleeping directly beneath the stars.
EV ENT HIGHLIGHTS J U L 25–30 Combat & Campfires
with Navy Seal Rorke Denver O C T 27–30 Hiking with Jennifer Pharr Davis
NOURISH
EV ENT HIGHLIGHTS J U N E 29 Culinary Conversation with Justin Chapple S EP T 29–O C T 2 Healing Food with Seamus Mullen
S O B A N O O D L E B OW L
G R I L L ED S T U RG EO N
Poached egg, pickled mountain mushrooms, radishes, cilantro, ginger, citrus togarashi
With coriander scented carrot puree and parsleylemon salad, garam masala, roasted carrot, coriander
FIRETOWER
THREE SISTER S
Hik ing to brea k fast, enjoy ing an energ i zing lunch or sipping a sunset cock t ail, the F iretower of fers an inspired menu paired w ith incredible v iews.
With a dy namic menu, internationally curated w ines and a f resh dining room desig n, Three Sisters is ser v ing f lavor f ul food that nourishes the body and awakens the senses.
SWEET
& S AV O R Y
From the very first bite to the very last, Executive Chef Cassidee Dabney and Pastry Chef Laurence Faber orchestrate every taste and every flavor brought to life in The Barn kitchen. The duo works to craft a sublime menu that showcases Blackberry Farm’s signature Foothills Cuisine® in harmony.
CASSIDEE:
Laurence and I are really on the same page about where we want to take our food. When you cook with somebody for years, you learn to move together, step by step. It’s like a dance.
LAURENCE: We talk about the ingredients we each want to use in our dishes to keep things fresh and exciting. We never want a guest eating an ingredient the same way twice during a meal.
C:
L:
When we start the meal with an amuse, we highlight something light but interesting— like a spinach leaf paired with wonderful preserved elements. It’s like a little snapshot of what’s happening at the moment in the Garden or the Larder.
We like to end the meal on a lighter note, too—for a cohesive feel. Our seasonal desserts feature bright notes with less sweetness, more acidity and less fat. In Winter, we highlight things we’ve preserved, and in Spring, fruit steals the show.
Visit blackberryfarm.com/friends to read the full conversation with Cassidee and Laurence.
ENGAGE WITH INTENTION From rich soil to fresh rain, Spring is the perfect time to cultivate new life—to plant seeds that will flourish throughout the year. Whether you’re in search of new skills, new perspectives or a renewed spirit, our upcoming events promise a bit of everything. Savor some of the best wines in the world at the 10th Annual Hospice du Rhône, rediscover the freedom of your youth at Unleash Summer or learn the art of cheesemaking at Cheese Geek. Whichever event you choose, you’ll leave more in tune with yourself, and with memories that last long after the seasons change.
C H EESE GEEK
| May 5–8
Blackberry Farm Cheesemaker Chris Osborne and Author Laura Werlin
W E L L N E SS A N D WI SDOM
April 28–May 1 Author and Yogi David Romanelli and Blackberry Farm Wellness Lifestyle Expert Hope Parks
For a detailed list of upcoming events, visit blackberryfarm.com/events.
DEEP H EALING WO O DS I M M ERS I O N
| May 12–15
Blackberry Farm Wellness Lifestyle Expert Hope Parks and Naturopathica Founder and CEO Barbara Close
H OSPIC E DU RHÔ N E
| May 19–22
Hospice du Rhône founder John Alban of Alban Vineyards, Chef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern, Vintner Alvaro Palacios, Jim Binns of Andremily Winery, Isabel Ferrando of Domaine St. Préfert, singer-songwriter Holly Williams and NetJets
BOATS AND B OA R D S
| July 28–31
MasterCraft team and professional athletes Josh Palma, Steel Lafferty, Parks Bonifay, Aaron Rathy and Bob Soven
BREWING NEW TRADITIONS Inspired by the rich brewing traditions of the Old World, the Blackberry Farm Brewery is rooted in a legacy that’s driven forward by our passion for creativity. We celebrate refinement, community and collaborations—as well as exciting growth.
UN L E AS H S UM M ER
| June 16–19
Winemaker Helen Keplinger of Keplinger Wines and Wellness Lifestyle Expert Hope Parks
With a bright new look and a bright new space, we’re welcoming friends near and far to the Blackberry Farm Barrel House and Taproom. We hope you’ll join us for a refreshing brew inspired by a season that bursts with bright, crisp flavors—Spring.
To find our beer near you, or to explore new releases and merchandise, visit blackberryfarmbrewery.com.
PRESORT STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID TMPD
a N EW LOOK for a SPEC IA L SPAC E Come see how our newly expanded kennels have been transformed for our friendly Lagotto Romagnolo dogs.
EXHALE WITH US
Settle into the sun-lit Smoky Mountains while you soak up the vibrant ambiance of our newly refreshed Main House.