Spanning 5,200 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains, with 2,800 acres dedicated to land conservation, Blackberry Mountain continues the legacy of sister property Blackberry Farm and the Beall family’s world-renowned hospitality. One of only four Relais & Châteaux resorts in the world to earn the designation before opening, Blackberry Mountain is an adventurous retreat for family, friends or business, offering modern-day luxuries in an unencumbered natural environment. Blackberry Mountain offers guests equal parts of Blackberry Farm’s renowned hospitality, with seasonal food and beverage menus designed to complement the property’s diverse offerings and panoramic views. From restorative treatments in the spa to outdoor exploration, Blackberry Mountain fosters wellness with its own adventurous spirit and style celebrating its home adjacent to one of America’s most beloved national parks, Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
ACCOMODATIONS
ROOMS: Six Watchman Cabins, 21 Stone Cottages and a variety of multi-bedroom ( 2-5 ) Azalea Gap and Mountain Homes that each feature a full-size kitchen, dining room, living room with stone wood-burning fireplace and an all season screened porch with a second stone wood-burning fireplace.
NOTES: we personally love the stone cottages for couples and the mountain homes for families or multi-generational trips, however the reality is the mountain is almost always sold out so we take what we can get.
DINING
THREE SISTERS: signature fine dining located within the Lodge at Blackberry Mountain. Think pan-seared fingerling trout with roasted carrots and toasted amaranth. The restaurant also features a curated list from VicePresident of Food & Beverage Andy Chabot personal favorites, which include small, family-run wineries that make world-class wine without undue manipulation.
FIRETOWER: casual, 72-seat dining room and intimate 13-seat bar with stunning 360-degree views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Chef Joel Werner, who has been at Blackberry Farm since 2015, oversees the menus which include breakfast, lunch and snacks, bowls, pizza and mussels and weekend dinner.
NOTES: Additional dining amenities include picnics and live fire and trail-side cooking excursions led by chefs Edwards, Feathers and Werner. Guests on the mountain can eat at their sister resort's The Barn Restaurant for dinner as well.
ACTIVITIES
OUTDOOR: Clay shooting, paint ball, wine and whisky tastings, adventure ropes course, sunrise yoga, creek side meditation, endurance climbs, trail running, rock climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, fly fishing, horseback riding, and lake opportunities such as water slides, kayaking and paddleboarding.
INDOORS: An art studio, half basketball court, an indoor rock climbing wall, yoga and fitness classes.
SPA: Nest features eight treatment rooms, a tranquility lounge, sauna, steam showers, salon and an outdoor, year-round heated pool with scenic infinity edge.
NOTES: guests can also participate in the nearby farm's adventure and activities programming such as guided shooting, water sports, cycling and mountain biking, paintball, hiking, geocaching, garden tours, culinary schools, and wine and spirit classes and tastings.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
DATES AVAILABLE: September 30th-October 3rd, October 3rd-7th, October 13th - 17th and October 21st-24th
MAPPS X BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN: 15 percent off daily nightly rate and spa credits.
LOCATION: 30 minutes from Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport by car.
IDEAL GUEST: families, multi-generational trips, couples and ladies looking for a long weekend getaway.
Photos courtesy of Blackberry Mountain
