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A Golden Weekend at Blackberry Farm
A Golden Weekend is Blackberry Farm’s 50th anniversary event in Walland, with wine pairings, cooking demonstrations, guest speakers, activities, meals, and live music.
About the event
Blackberry Farm’s 50th anniversary weekend
A Golden Weekend is a multi-day 50th anniversary celebration for Blackberry Farm, organized by Blackberry Farm in Walland. The program runs from April 9 to April 12, 2026, and includes event activities, group meals, wine pairings, and a separate per-person event activity fee.
Wine and culinary programming
Wine programming centers on importer Eric Solomon. The page says he will curate wines for memorable meals, host a special tasting, and share stories of years of bottles poured at Blackberry. It also lists wine tastings and pairings with Eric Solomon and winemaker Daphne Glorian.
Chef Tyler Florence leads a cooking demonstration and works with the Blackberry Farm Culinary team on the menu for the finale dinner. The broader format also includes multi-course dinners, a black-tie gala, and live music entertainment.
Guests and activities
The featured names include Eric Solomon, Tyler Florence, Robbie Ventura, Bobby Stuckey, Landon Nordeman, Andrew Saftel, and Chris Thile. A Blackberry Conversation at Bramble Hall includes Mary Celeste Beall, Bobby Stuckey, Robbie Ventura, and Landon Nordeman.
Listed activities include a morning 25–30 mile cycling ride led by Robbie Ventura, Deep Healing Woods Yoga, and lawn activities.
Venue details
The event schema names Blackberry Farm as the location and organizer. The page also lists The Barn as a featured venue, with an address at 1471 W Millers Cove Rd, Townsend, TN 37882.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Golden Weekend?
A Golden Weekend is Blackberry Farm’s 50th anniversary event, running April 9 to April 12, 2026, with wine tastings, culinary demonstrations, outdoor and wellness activities, panel conversations, dinners, a black-tie gala, and live music entertainment.
What wine programming is included?
The weekend includes wine tastings and pairings with importer Eric Solomon and winemaker Daphne Glorian. Eric Solomon is also described as curating wines for meals, hosting a special tasting, and sharing stories tied to bottles poured at Blackberry.
Who leads the culinary program?
Chef Tyler Florence leads a cooking demonstration and collaborates with the Blackberry Farm Culinary team on the menu for the finale dinner.
Which guests are named?
Named guests include Eric Solomon, Tyler Florence, Robbie Ventura, Bobby Stuckey, Landon Nordeman, Andrew Saftel, and Chris Thile. Mary Celeste Beall is also named for A Blackberry Conversation at Bramble Hall with Bobby Stuckey, Robbie Ventura, and Landon Nordeman.
What does the event activity fee include?
The event activity fee includes event activities and group meals with wine pairings. Taxes and a 20% service charge are additional, and the fee is sold per person separately from the room.
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