Amazing stay. From service to food to accommodations, all first class. I'll be coming back!

One of the best resort areas I've frequented. If you want golf, tennis etc this is not the place. If, on the other hand, you desire calm, quiet, and finer things - one only need look at this jewel in the Smoky Mountains. BFF- is a fly fishers paradise with guided trips, Orvis dealership on site. Their farm to store items are very good and freshly made. Undoubtedly the cuisine takes the cake. Items are seasonal from farm and prepared by master chefs. Service is impeccable in the house and the restaurant Barn. Soft ambiance, warmth and huge wine selection. Wine room is downstairs at the Barn. This is an out of the way location but a person can drive to Knoxville in less than an hour from here. But why would you with the trails, events on site and food. A readers or cross stitchers retreat for sure. We rented the guesthouse for the whole family over Christmas and our every need was addressed around the clock. This was our first visit and the family time together was great. Highly recommend. read more

This is the most perfect blend of elegance and rustic charm I could ever imagine. I could go on and on about the wow factors but suffice to say you will not find a better resort experience (rooms, spa, food, amenities, service) in a more unpretentious, majestic setting. It simply does not get better than this. Smiley face and a big star read more

A few weeks ago my husband and I found ourselves in Knoxville, TN on our way to our son's college Family Weekend. Having always wanted to learn more about Blackberry Farm, I convinced my husband that we should drive an hour out of our way, over hill and dale and back country winding roads, to have a look at the resort. I have heard it recommended by numerous friends and, since we have a child in college not so far away, I thought this could be a lovely future destination for us. We pulled up to Blackberry Farm and were very politely informed that we could NOT EVEN GET OUT of the CAR if we weren't registered guests! Imagine our astonishment! This isn't a private club, it's a hotel. I explained we were on our way to Sewanee, that we had driven an hour out of our way to the property, and we just wanted to walk into the lobby, maybe get a brochure, etc. Nope, not allowed! The parking attendant (who looked to be about 15 years old) informed us that if we wanted to look at the property, we could "go to their website." Our abrupt dismissal from this resort was disheartening and snobby. It could have been gracefully handled in so many better ways. We are totally turned off, no matter how great the reviews. Since we will be traveling to TN over the next few years (because of our son in college), we fully intended to include Blackberry Farm in our visits, but no longer. I have many friends ask if we have been to Blackberry Farm. I tell them our story and they are equally astounded and disgusted. Blackberry Farm should either 1) print on their website, in an obvious place, that you are not allowed out of your car unless a registered guest or 2) figure out a way to allow potential guests to peak inside the lobby for 5 minutes, get a brochure, and be treated with the courtesy that is expected at luxury resorts. read more

My husband and I have visited Blackberry Farm 5 times now, and every time we leave I can't wait to go back. Everything about this place spoils us! The food is amazing, and has become our benchmark for every other place we eat - which is really not fair to other restaurants. ;) The mountain trails are our favorite way to spend the mornings. As far as food - if you see farm cooked egg on the menu, order it. Same goes with flatbread pizza at lunch. read more

My wife and I were fortunate enough to enjoy two dinners at Blackberry Farm. Let me just say wow. Picked up at check in by a Lexus. Exquisite dinner service. Stop by the main residence and get the chocolate cake after dinner too, you won't regret it! read more

Blackberry farms is not a place you stay on your way to some other event. It is the destination. This place is unlike any other I have ever been to. The staff is the most responsive and courteous I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Shout out to Brian the manager who is the picture of courtesy and kindness and obviously imbues this in his staff. The grounds are spectacular and every room or cottage has a gorgeous view. It is also an actual working farm. They have cows, sheep, they breed truffle dogs, they are farm to table in the actual sense. When you return to your house at night the curtains will be drawn, your bed turned down, and a fire already lit in your fireplace. From the spa to the arrival and process of checking in this resort is perfection. I had an awesome experience here. read more

My husband and I went here for our 5th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful and relaxing visit. The atmosphere is so serene and calming and a world unto itself: a true get away! We stayed in a Hill Cottage with a double sided fireplace and several other amenities which we thoroughly enjoyed. We have a code word between us: Blackberry! read more

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BlackBerry has always been one of our favorite places. We have visited several times. It is with a heavy heart that I type this but there is a thief there. We just stayed there this October. I carelessly left my Hermès belt in the cottage. When I realized it at home as I was unpacking I was not that worried because it is Blackberry. I thought they will find it in the closet and send it to me...no sweat. Well, it was like pulling teeth to get someone to check the room. After several messages and phone calls I finally spoke with the lodging manager and NO belt. A belt just doesn't disappear. It is a sad day when you can't trust your belongings at such an exclusive place. Beware! read more

Well, that was disappointing!! I had looked at Blackberry Farm online many times over the last year and thought it might be a nice place for a family gathering with our adult children who now live in other cities. We were traveling by car from our home in Washington DC to visit our son and daughter in law in Birmingham and I said to my husband, why don't we take the opportunity to check this out. He agreed since we had the hour or so time to take us out of our way. As we approached the property along a narrow country road, we passed a home with a confederate flag and a cannon on the front lawn and a second home with a tasteless Halloween display that looked they had purchased everything the local Walmart had to offer. Shortly thereafter is the entrance, nice but not the 'oh this is lovely' that I expected. As we drove to the entrance building where a valet was waiting, a twenty something young man approached us and we asked if was possible to see the main house. He promptly said no, only registered guests can go beyond this point. There was no apology, just no. I explained we don't live or travel through Tennessee very often and we were hoping to have a family event here at the farm and wanted to see at least something of it. He then offered to speak with someone in the building. After a few minutes, he came back with a brochure and said "here you go mam, everything you need to see is in here. Now you can turn your car around." Again, no apology, no gracious decline. I have to say, we were not driving a pickup truck (not that there is anything wrong with a pickup) but a BMW. We were dressed casually but not shorts and flip flops. Totally my fault that I did not call ahead and after the fact I saw on the bottom of one of their web pages, only registered guests can be on the property. My responsibility for not checking this prior to arriving. However, we have traveled the world and have stayed at some pretty awesome places including other member hotels of Relais & Chateaux and there is a way of saying no without being rude. There are many wonderful places for family gatherings throughout the US and beyond. I have just booked our family event at one of them (which reminded me I needed to post this review). Needless to say, it is not at Blackberry Farm. read more

It's hard for me to gave a "star" rating to Blackberry Farm, but here's my take: Accommodations & setting - 5* Service - 4* Dining - 4* Worth what paid for - 1* The place is unquestionably a lovely getaway: beautiful setting, attentive & well-trained staff, a variety of diversions, luxurious cabins. For me, though, it didn't deliver good value for the dollar. I was there on a half-price discount package that brought the cost down to something over $1000/night for meals and lodging, but that did not include any activities, room taxes, service fees, nor any alcoholic beverages. I cannot imagine paying full price -- it would seem like purely a status thing ("I must be very special, because I can afford this"). The food was good (if generally salty), but not outrageously so, and the wine was overpriced. The service (dining room and everywhere else) was very cordial and comprehensive, though not as polished as I'd find in a major city (and I got very tired of every staffer asking "Where are you from?"). I'm glad I got to experience it, but I don't think I'm in their target market... read more

We received a weekend stay at Blackberry Farm as a gift from our daughter. The weekend gave us beautiful weather to enjoy the farm and it's lovely surroundings. That being said Blackberry Farm was a big disappointment. Our room, Hearts-A-Bustin, was in the main house and we had two choices to get to our room, through the main entrance, into two dining rooms and then up a back staircase, or pass the dumpsters, golf carts, and smoking grills to reach the back staircase. The room was clean, the mattress was wonderful but dated and not as pretty as some of the Hampton Inns that we have stayed. All activities come at a high price: two basic 60 min. Massages $350, two garden tours that last 90 minutes $428 and the list goes on and on. We do not have the privilege to travel often but have had the chance to stay at many nice resorts: Greenbrier in Virginia, Hot Springs in W.Virginia, Defusky Island, S.C., cruises to Alaska and New England. Grove Park Inn, in NC, Biltmore Inn and Biltmore House, in NC. At all those locations and more there were wonderful activities to enjoy at no extra expense but not so at Blackberry Farm. The food at the Farm is very good and the presentations are beautiful. Detail is their gift. The wait staff in all areas are top notch and work very hard to get everything you need even before you know that you are in need. Blackberry Farm is very blessed to have such fine employees as representatives. We live in Asheville, NC and not strangers to wonderful food and Blackberry Farms does not have that market cornered either. It was wonderful to get away for a long weekend, but that faded when we checked out and received a copy of the invoice of $2900.00, we ate 1 Breakfast, 1 Brunch, 1 Lunch, and 2 Dinners and no alcohol. No paid activities. My heart was broken to think our daughter spent her hard earned money for a weekend in Tennessee as a gift to her parents. It is a big wonderful world, go explore the possibilities before giving such high ratings on Blackberry Farm. read more

I wish I could give multiple ratings. As a not-completely-stinking-rich individual, I felt wildly out of place all weekend. But the service is unbelievable - everything is well-thought out and every one is friendly and attentive. The grounds are stunning and the rooms are lovely. The highlight, of course, is the incredible food. We couldn't pass anything up. Our favorite meal was actually a casual lunch BBQ - short ribs to shank over, heirloom tomatoes, chicken, succotash. One odd note - if you go and you fall into the not disgustingly rich salary band, plan to drink beer. Totally normally priced. But wine and liquor are outrageous, care of some weird county tax. read more

Wow - our first trip to the Farm and it lived up to its billing. It seems that they have numerous themes and events on weekends and our weekend wasn't an exception. We attended the Southern Foodways Alliance Taste of the South event in mid-January, not because we are southern food officianados but because it fit our schedule for my husband's Birthday weekend and it looked like fun. It was! They had a weekend planned that featured well known southern chefs (Steven Satterfield of Atlanta's Miller Union and Adolfo Garcia of NOLA's RioMar among others led the roster) and Southern farmers and ranchers. In addition, the featured wine persona was Ken Wright, a leading Oregon winery owner and Pinot god. As far as i am concerned, the theme of the weekend was good food and drink. They organized a series of lectures, tastings (wine!) and dinners that were wonderful. Describing the meals probably won't help the average Farm guest because this was a special event however they did feature the talents of Joseph Lenn who is the Executive Chef of the Barn (on the BB Farm property) and the dinner he prepared was amazing. He prepared the Thursday night dinner - a six course extravaganza that included our favorite dish of the weekend, a combination of pork loin and pork shoulder that left us groaning with delight. There are two places to eat at the Farm: the Barn and the Main House. My one observation would be that the Main House could use more input/intervention from Joseph as we found the food to be uninspired when we ate there for breakfast. The accommodations were wonderful and the service was stellar. We stayed in the Holly Glade Cottage Suites which are some of the older rooms but still nice. Each has a fireplace and given the January cold spell, we took advantage of it. Unfortunately, much of the wood was wet and my husband had to spend time managing the fire. But the bathroom floor was heated - much appreciated given the weather. In addition, in-room non-alcoholic beverages were free as were the few snacks that were in the room. There was also a nice selection of coffees, teas and hot chocolate for the coffee maker. One of my highlights was a tour of the Farm wine cellar. They have on of the largest wine collections with about 150,000 bottles that are housed in the cellar and at other locations around the property. Sommelier Andy Chabot was very gracious in giving us a tour of the cellar. We didn't get to take advantage of the 6,200 wine selections due to the event but will be back to indulge. There are a lot of activities that you can schedule at the Farm - fox hunting, fishing, shooting clay pigeons, horseback riding and visiting the spa. We didn't try any of these but did take advantage of the hiking trails that are adjacent to the property. The trails take you into the Smokey Mountain National Park where there are enough trails to satisfy even the long distance trekker. The setting was gorgeous. Service was efficient and always helpful. We had an opportunity to meet the proprieter Sam Beall and his wife Mary Celeste. Sam was nice but distracted. Mary Celeste is a consumate hostess and I would recommend that you seek her out if you visit. We'll be back, even with the high price tag. read more

We had a fabulous 'babymoon' here! Everything was perfect- the employees welcome you, know your name, and are more than willing to help. I don't think this place knows the word, "NO". With that being said, some of the highlights of our trip and must-dos: -Dinner afield at Yallarhammer. It was amazing. We ordered a pimento cheese burger, warm cookies and icecream for dessert. Incredible. The food and views were amazing! -The Farmstead Tasting Tour- Jim, the tour guide, was one of the most interesting people I have ever met. Extremely informative! -Lexus Test Drive!! Reserve a Lexus! Ask the guys at valet about the road outside of the Farm- you can literally drive on a straight road that has the best views you have ever seen. It was very enjoyable and we took some great pictures. -There is a club house that you can visit 24/7- they have a great snack bowl, a fridge full of ice cold cokes/waters, and a freezer full of icecream bars-all complimentary. -Don't leave without the bacon jam and the roasted onion jam. This place definitely dies down at night- people don't go there to party so it was the perfect place to get away for a weekend. Definitely want to go back! read more

I took my parents for their 70th birthdays, hoping for an extraordinary meal. The trappings were lovely, including the Lexus that took us to dinner from reception. It seems like more time was spent on the plates and decor than the food. Slate and bark/moss were interesting as plates, but I paid a huge sum for a fantastic dining experience and didn't receive it. Unique serving dishes don't compensate for food quality. I hoped it would equal the quality of much more humble European dining experiences, but was disappointed, especially with the high cost. If you care more about show than the actual food, you will enjoy it. I should also note that this is my only yelp post to date and may be my last. Given the cost for dinner, I felt obligated to let others know of my experience. I noticed that some of the other posts for this location seem to be from people who seem to be making a career of lengthy yelp posts. I only post so that others may think twice about a very expensive and less than satisfying experience. read more

I rate my overall experience 4 stars. I also rated each area separately (accommodations, customer service, activities and food). I will start with the accommodations. My boyfriend and I stayed in one of the Hill Cottages (after taxes, etc the nightly rate was $2000). The cottage (see pictures) was luxurious and spacious. The large bedroom has a king bed and the mattress is comfortable. The linens were well cleaned and soft. The cottage had two wood-burning fireplaces. The bathroom had a heated floor and a shower large enough to fit two adults comfortably. There was a separate soaking tub. The room had three tv's (including one in the bathroom). The room had a stocked pantry (M&M's, kettle chips, etc). All items in the pantry (a wooden box) are complimentary. The mini-fridge was stocked with complimentary organic apple and cranberry juice and bottled (8 oz.) Sprite and Coke. The freezer was stocked with free ice cream bars. The beer/wine is enjoyed for an extra cost. Accommodations: 5 stars Customer service - everyone at Blackberry Farm is well-groomed, well-mannered and pleasant. House cleaning kept our cottage clean and fresh. Most our questions were promptly and fully answered. On one occasion, I asked if the honey in the gift shop is 100% pure and raw or just pure (there is a difference). The woman in the gift store said she does not know the difference and advised me to assume the honey is pure, not raw. I was disappointed given Blackberry Farm's farm-to-table approach, and I was shocked the woman in the gift shop did not know much about the products sold there. Another point of disappointment was that the pantry and mini-fridge are supposed to get re-stocked daily. Our pantry and mini-fridge were not re-stocked until we called and asked for that service. These points of concern may seem petty, though keep in mind our nightly rate of $2,000. No one should have to ask about re-stocking the pantry and/or mini-fridge. Also, all personnel should be fully knowledgeable about Blackberry Farm's products. Customer Service: 4 stars Activities are costly, and oftentimes I felt the activities were overpriced. I had a sub-par experience at the Wellhouse. A mani only is about $100 after gratuity. In the large city I live in, I get a mani and a pedi for $60. This manicure was by far the worst I have had. The attached photos speak for themselves. My French tips looked like they were painted on by an untrained manicurist (possibly even a 7 year old). Additionally, my cuticle was cut. At $100 for a manicure only, I should walk away knowing I just had the best manicure ever. I did not opt for a pedicure, and I am glad I saved myself the disappointment and discomfort. We joined a small group for the Taste of the Farm Tour. The tour was educational and fun, though we were led to believe we would taste the farm. We tried one beer, two types of cheeses, and one small bite of preserves. This was hardly the tasting we expected. We cut back on breakfast to make room for this tour, and we should have had much more to eat at breakfast because the Taste of the Farm Tour was really a nibble of the farm. The tour is supposed to end in the wine cellar of The Barn, though our tour ended in the garden house. Unfortunately, we never saw the wine cellar. If the price per person was adjusted to $35-45, I would have been more pleased. We enjoyed in-cottage massages. The massages were relaxing and much needed. The professionals were kind and generous, a recurring theme among the Blackberry Farm professionals. For a relaxing, 60-minute massage, I felt the price was reasonable. We also took a carriage ride around the Farm. The sights were beautiful. This activity, however, is also overpriced. It is advertised as a 60-minute ride, though ours took about forty minutes. You do not see much more of the Farm than what you see riding around on your golf cart. The guide was delightful and helped keep us in a grateful mood despite the steep price. Our total cost was about $6,500 for a two night stay with these activities. Activities: 3 stars The first meal was one of the best ever (dinner at the Main House). The food was complimented with impeccable service. We mentioned how much we loved an item, and the chef sent out a small mason jar of it to take home! Formal dinner at The Barn was good, not great (they should offer filet mignon instead of hanger steak and some items were too salty). All meals from dinner on the first day to lunch on the last are included in the room price. We had one hiccup during brunch. When we finished our meals, the waitress let our plates sit for over fifteen minutes without filling drinks or showing us the dessert menu. We were tight on time, so this was an inconvenience. The couple sitting next to us received their desserts first and they sat down ten minutes after us. We had to ask where our waitress went. Food: 4 stars read more

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Are you looking for a special place? This is it. We spent three days here on a family reunion and I would recommend it in a heartbeat. The accommodations are first class, the meals are beyond compare, and the staff is friendly, courteous, and helpful. Many activities are available or it is the perfect location to rest and relax. read more

We just had the extraordinary experience of celebrating our anniversary at Blackberry Farm. Our 4 day stay was all we had hoped for : stunning and luxurious accommodations ( hillside cottage) , beautiful vistas, our own gold cart to make our way around the extensive property, delicious food, welcoming and joyous ambience and a totally relaxing experience in the beautiful setting of the smoky mountains. We were blessed with great weather! The cooking class, sheet shooting and tour of the property were as good as we could hope for. This is truly a unique place that should be savored and enjoyed ! read more

Just visited the Blackberry Farm Brewery. Bought a brewery T-Shirt and when we unpacked it back home, saw that it had a small hole. Called the Brewery and spoke with Andrew. His customer service and concern over this relatively small problem was excellent as were his response and follow-up. Blackberry Farms should be proud of this employee--a real class act!w read more

Blackberry Farm was such a pleasant surprise for my birthday weekend. Such incredible service and delicious food. We arrived on a Friday afternoon and stayed until Sunday morning. I wish I could write about everything I ate here, but part of me feels like most of their dishes are hardly ever repeated since it's all farm to table fare. I don't think other Yelpers will be able to order or eat the same things I had on my weekend here. My boyfriend and I ate dinner at The Barn each night and we did partake in breakfast, lunch and brunch at the main house. Service and everything really did feel luxurious that this almost felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. When dining at The Barn, there's a choice of going with their 5-6 course tasting menus or with their regular 3-course menus. After perusing the menus, we decided we liked the 3-course menus best since it would allow us to try more different items offered at Blackberry Farm. Their pates are never disappointing. In fact, I'd say those were some of the best appetizers we had. I don't think we were too impressed with their handmade pastas, but everything else is good. Off the top of my head, I think about a trout salad we had, or the milk chocolate panna cotta, or even their version of Peking Duck which is a deconstructed version of the famed Chinese dish. Dare I talk about a particular mushroom spread they had their for bread? There was a grainy mushroom spread that was delicious and creamy on their speck rolls. When we asked the waiter if it was available for purchase, he said we could get it in the gift shop. We're a little sad we couldn't find the exact spread. The room we stayed in was very comfortable. The bed was firm, high-cotton thread count sheets were comfortable, and the room was warm and insulated noise well that we hardly heard other guests. Our bathroom was spacious and we fell in love with the heated tile floors - it's perfect in the winter months. If I had to complain, it would be the occasional ladybug. Or the tiniest amount of dust or cobwebs here and there. Otherwise, I'm impressed with how efficiently everything is run at the farm down to their impeccable service. I wish I could have done some of the activities available, but they were a bit too expensive in my opinion. The one thing my boyfriend and I were able to do was golf-cart around the farm to see the different parts from the farm animals, vegetable garden, to the Yallarhammer Pavillion. I would love to come back to enjoy more of the food or perhaps do more hiking when there's less rain in the winter. I can't think of any better time to indulge in such a place with a loved one (or even a luxurious group trip) than going to Blackberry Farm. This was truly a treat and I felt absolutely pampered which I thought was not possible in such a rural setting. read more

Our family rented one of the cabins on the plantation on Thanksgiving. This place is all about the service. It is so relaxing and removed from civilization you'll never want to go home. The cabin we rented was beautiful and rustic and don't worry the everything in the mini bar is included. Don't go here on a diet because this place is a foodies dream. The food is five star and the views are phenomenal as well. read more

Amazing area. The scenery is a photographers dream!! Sports Illustrated shot some of their swimsuit edition right here! :-) Farm to fork has never been more true. Just beautiful!! read more

A fantastic meal. The style of dishes vary from rustic to haute. Service is wonderful. I prefer cocktails and spirits over wine and it was particularly nice to se a huge spirits library available. Yes it is Four Seasons expensive, but it is of that caliber. It really well worth swing by to have a meal here. read more

I stayed here for one night with my wife. The service and accommodations are absolutely 5 star from start to finish. Everything was incredibly well thought out. The staff takes care of you at every part of your stay. No request was to large. Dinner at the Barn was fantastic, though heavily interrupted by power outages and power surges, but the staff immediatly lit candles and handed out small flashlights. The kitchen staff just dawned headlamps and continued cooking (this must happen often). The grounds are stunning. There was a light snow just before we arrived making the entire area seem like it came right out of a story book. There was a lit fireplace around every corner making it very cozy. We stayed in a room, not a cottage, but it was still absolutely wonderful. The bathrooms had heated floors and the bed was very comfortable. Sadly there was a power outage again in the morning while I was in the shower causing the water pressure to drop to a trickle. It didn't last too long, but it was enough to leave me shivering and covered in suds. At check out they immediately removed the service charge after we mentioned how the power outages interrupted much of our stay, but we felt bad about this because the service was excellent it was the facilities that had issues. We hope that the staff is paid an above average wage and not dependent on those service charges because they truly deserved it. I wish they would have maybe just reduced the room rate instead of the service charge. Overall this place is excellent. We would recommend it to anyone traveling through this area. It's the type of place the Romneys probably spend their vacations fox hunting and fly fishing in 5 star surroundings. read more

This place is definitely unique and once you've explored the property, you see what the fuss is all about. The service is outstanding, the food...ridiculously good. We stayed here for two nights and stayed in the main guest house. If you are picky about your room, then I would suggest getting a cottage. The guest rooms (ours was long violet are small and dated. Also, you can hear your neighbors a little bit- but this is the only drawback, and not one worth missing the experience for. Suggestion: get a golf cart and drive down to yallarhammer. We were here in december and had them build us a fire in the giant fireplace. We just sat and admired the beautiful landscape. Wonderful! read more

Well, I'm getting married here, so I obviously loveeee it! I'll share more details as things progress, but in the meantime... The food is amazing, very much the farm-to-table style done right. The staff is literally... Each time I talked to someone, I was pretty sure they were the nicest person I ever met, and then I'd meet the next one. So kind, and everyone was so knowledgeable and eager to help. I am so thrilled to be getting married here, and look forward to working with Blackberry more...and enjoying their beautiful property. read more

This is the most beautiful place I have ever been. It is great for the couple that enjoys different activities. The new spa is AMAZING! My husband and I had massages and they were the best that we had ever had. They also have a new adults only salt water pool at the spa. The food is always incredible. We enjoyed the Saturday buffet and the dinners in the barn. If you get a chance, try the dessert drink the chocolate strawberry.They were cute and we got to hold them. If you get the chance, try the mushroom spread. My husband loved it so much we took several jars of it home with us. The farm also serves Benton's Bacon, this is always incredible. During our trip we took the opportunity to meet the master gardener and head dog trainer and we had so much fun. Plus, they had puppies!!! We got to hold them and they are very friendly. The breed is very interesting and everyone is more than glad to tell you about how they look for truffles. The garden is beautiful, we spent an afternoon down there learning about it. We are already looking forward to another visit, we did not want to leave this great place! read more

Tucked away in the Smoky Mountains is this gem of a getaway! Foodies and those who love luxury resorts- you have landed in the right place. Every meal is to die for- and tastings prior to dinner provided by the chef- invite you to sit up straight and pay attention for a meal you won't forget. The spa is inviting and allows you to sink into complete relaxation with a massage (thanks Sue), a special Reiki treatment by Brea- (you're amazing) and polish it all off with nails by my favorite, Deborah Lippmann brand. Welcoming guests here is what they do best. Warm southern hospitality is taken to a new level here (and I am a southern girl). They elevate your experience to treat you like you belong here- and just coming home to unwind. Finish off any night in a lush bed and snack on the pimento cheese that's just a nice added touch in your fridge. And when you wake up in the morning.. hang out on your front porch sipping hot coffee provided in room and take in the beauty of the sun burning off the "smoke" on the pond. What a refreshing starter to another great day at beautiful Blackberry Farm. Thanks, y'all! Alison read more

Their southern hospitality lives up to the recent James Beard Award. This is a place you can truly relax. I recommend the cottages over the suites but there are advantages to staying in the main house if you are there for a short stay. We were able to go for a little canoe ride, eat in the main house as well as the barn, take a hike, have a wonderful facial, lounge by the salt water pool and meet the farmer and dog trainers. This is a special resort especially if you are into food. I highly recommend it. read more

Blackberry Farm is FANTASTIC! The setting is gorgeous and the service is truly top notch. We had incredible farm fresh meals with perfectly paired wines, borrowed the farm's convertible Lexus to go white water rafting, toured the property on horseback with a lovely guide, swam under the stars and sat by the campfire in the evenings. Many thanks to Sam Beall and staff for an unforgettable time. read more

Truly a place of exquisite dinning. This is place every body should once in their life.

Oh man, this place is great. Just listed as one of the best places in the world! Good for them but, now it's going to be harder to get reservations :( If you want to get away from it all this is the place. The people are so friendly and the setting is magical. Definitely worth a special trip read more

Absolutely incredible! Hospitality is spot on the food is amazing as well as the bourbon selection. If you ever have the opportunity to be a guest here don't hesitate. I will definitely be back! read more

I found this place by accident through the New York Times right when we were going from Charleston to Nashville. Lucky for us, we did. We had one of the best dinners ever. The level of service is unbelievable and dining in the barn is an experience that cannot be topped. The final price was a bit of a shock, but it was well worth it. We made the mistake of actually not staying at the inn because the price seemed shall we say high. However, after our dinner, we decided that we are going to go back during foliage season even though this means traveling across the country. Can't wait for that experience. read more

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The food is as good as everyone says it is! We are staying in the main hotel, not a cottage, the sassafras room, and it's quite nice. Bed is posh and clean. The mountains are a gorgeous back drop. Service is exceptional! read more

The most incredible Farm/5 star hotel. The staff are absolutely amazing! Full of great recommendations, knowledge about the property/history and eager to assist in any need imaginable. Big props to Nathaniel in the main dinning room. Eating at the Barn is a must for anyone that appreciates great service and exquisite food. Make sure you talk to Logan about Whiskey and Wine. He is full of knowledge and explains the product in real logical terms. We had the pleasure of having Savanna wait on us on two different occasions. She was amazing and went above and beyond to handle personal request with the fabulous food. Another recommendation is to have a tasting in the wine cellar. Wonderful experience I was able to share with my better half and a few friends. I hope to return and spend much more time at this wonderful farm. read more

I have never written a review, but I feel compelled to share my story so we can help prevent this from happening to anyone else. Blackberry Farm is a gorgeous resort in TN and many of my NYC clients highly recommended us going to visit the farm. One of the highlights they said were the beautiful puppies they breed at the farm. The Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are the sweetest, cutest and friendliest dog you will ever meet. Needless to say we automatically fell in love. The Farm offers a program where you can be put on a wait list for a puppy. Our initial trip to the farm had no plans to come home with a dog. We were only planning to have a relaxing stay and eat some great food. I guess our plans changed! We had heard that Danny Meyer from Shake Shack bought one of these dogs and we were even more hooked. So after a wonderful stay and a change in our trip plans we ended up getting on the wait list. We immediately asked Jim Sanford (the breeder of these dogs) all the usual questions. He specifically told us this breed is in excellent health and he has never had any issues. After waiting and waiting and planning a few trips to visit the breed again and again we finally got a puppy. Unfortunately, everything we planned and everything we loved about Blackberry has changed since we received her. Credibility and honesty are incredibly important attributes for us when we decide where to spend our hard earned money on a vacation. We thought Blackberry Farm held these values. They do not. We have come to find out that their breeding program is incredibly inhumane. Lagotto's are plagued apparently with Hip Dysplasia. Something that Blackberry flat out lied to us about. The worst thing is their breeding program has had numerous cases of this issue. There is a PENN test in particular that can give you 100% accuracy if a dog can have this condition. The puppy we got apparently had other liter mates with this condition. We received the puppy after 4 months from the farm and after planning another trip to see it. The dog after two months and only being 6 months old ended up having double hip dysplasia. The dog can barely walk and is in constant pain and will be forced to have two hip surgeries. It is one of the saddest things we have ever experienced. Blackberry farm consistently told us lies, did not inform of us or warn of us of this condition and even worst after the farm found out about the liter didn't call and warn us about the condition. When planning a trip to Blackberry, please do not PLAN TO BUY ONE OF THESE DOGS. It is a very cruel practice they are running and they should be ashamed. read more

Our stay at Blackberry Farm was heavenly to say the least. Most relaxing vacation in a gorgeous setting. We will be back.