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By Land and Sea at Blackberry Farm
A three-day culinary and wine event at Blackberry Farm featuring Chef Matthew Kammerer, Grace Family Vineyards, and winemaker Helen Keplinger.
About the event
Chef and wine focus
This three-day culinary and wine event is hosted at Blackberry Farm in Walland. The program centers on Chef Matthew Kammerer of The Harbor House Inn, Grace Family Vineyards, and winemaker Helen Keplinger, bringing the culinary and wine components together in one Farm-hosted format.
Kammerer is presented as a guest chef from The Harbor House Inn. The event page also describes him as a James Beard Award semifinalist and winner of two Michelin stars, with the Blackberry Farm Culinary Team joining him for the table-focused program.
Named program elements
The schedule names several distinct food components: a welcome reception and opening dinner at The Dogwood with a menu by Executive Chef Cassidee Dabney, a Blackberry Conversation or cooking demonstration with Kammerer, and a separate cooking demonstration featuring the Blackberry Farm Culinary Team.
The wine side is built around Grace Family Vineyards and Helen Keplinger.
Fee and location details
The published event activity fee is $1,300 in USD. It includes all event activities and group meals with wine pairings; taxes and a 20% service charge are additional, and the activity fee is sold per person separately from room charges.
Blackberry Farm is the host location, with the event location listed at 1471 West Millers Cove Road in Walland, Tennessee. Named places connected to the program also include The Dogwood, The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Bramble Hall, The Harbor House Inn, and Grace Family Vineyards.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the featured chef and wine participants?
The featured chef is Matthew Kammerer of The Harbor House Inn. The wine participants named for the event are Grace Family Vineyards and winemaker Helen Keplinger.
What food programming is named?
Named food programming includes a welcome reception and opening dinner at The Dogwood, a Blackberry Conversation or cooking demonstration with Matthew Kammerer, a finale dinner menu featuring Kammerer, and a cooking demonstration with the Blackberry Farm Culinary Team.
What wine programming is named?
The wine programming includes Grace Family Vineyards and Helen Keplinger, with wine pairings and a seminar featuring both.
What does the event fee include?
The event fee includes all 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 room charges.
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