Renew and Restore at Blackberry Farm
A multi-day wellness and culinary retreat in Walland featuring Charlotte Hardwick and Tammy Fender at Blackberry Farm.
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Masters of Craft at Blackberry Farm
John Shields, Karen Urie Shields, and Bettina Bryant lead a culinary and wine program at Blackberry Farm in Walland.
About the event
Guest chefs and Bryant Estate wines
The program centers on guest chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields of Smyth and The Loyalist, with wines from Bryant Estate selected for pairing. Bettina Bryant of Bryant Estate is part of the featured lineup, connecting the chef-led portions of the event with a dedicated wine component.
The culinary framing emphasizes the chefs’ vision in combination with handpicked Bryant Estate wines. The broader setting is Blackberry Farm, described in the event materials as one of the country’s iconic farm-to-table settings and as a resort on a 4,200-acre estate in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Named program components
Specific components include a Blackberry Conversation featuring John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, a wine pairings and seminar session featuring Bettina Bryant of Bryant Estate, a cooking demonstration featuring the Blackberry Farm Culinary Team, and a finale dinner menu featuring the guest chefs.
The activity fee covers 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 and separately from room arrangements.
Place and organizer
Blackberry Farm is both the organizer and the listed location for the event in Walland. The location address is 1471 West Millers Cove Road, Walland, TN, 37886.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the featured culinary guests?
The featured culinary guests are John Shields and Karen Urie Shields of Smyth and The Loyalist.
What is Bettina Bryant’s role in the program?
Bettina Bryant of Bryant Estate is featured in the wine portion, including a wine pairings and seminar session.
What food programming is named?
Named food programming includes a Blackberry Conversation with John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, a cooking demonstration featuring the Blackberry Farm Culinary Team, and a finale dinner menu featuring the guest chefs.
What is included in the activity fee?
The activity 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 and separately from room arrangements.
Where does the event take place?
The event takes place at Blackberry Farm in Walland, at 1471 West Millers Cove Road, Walland, TN, 37886.
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