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Take a Tour of Blackberry Farm

By: Felicia Feaster

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Robust gardens, adorable animals and luxe-rustic atmosphere define this slice-of-heaven farm-resort in Tennessee.

A view of the bank barn and The Larder, where cheese is made.

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Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee

In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Blackberry Farm is known for its mix of luxury accommodations and farm-sourced cuisine. Featured here: a view of the bank barn and The Larder, where cheese is made.

Blackberry Farm

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Adirondack Chairs

Weathered Adirondack chairs create a serene sitting area to enjoy nature and the water.

Angelonia in a container garden at Blackberry Farm

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Angelonia

A variety of plant species grow in containers of different sizes and colors on the farm, such as this angelonia with a moss covering.

Red horse barn with door rail system at Blackberry Farm

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Horse Barn

The door rail system that is used on this horse barn is being replicated in loft style apartments and homes.

Cedar arbor at Blackberry Farm

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Branching Out

Re-purposed cedar branches create a relaxing arbor swing within the gardens.

Walking bridge at Blackberry Farm

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Rustic Bridge

A walking bridge found above the trout filled stream at Blackberry Farm.

Rustic cabin door at Blackberry Farm

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Weathered Door

A rustic, wooden door graces a cabin at Blackberry Farm.

Heirloom chickens feeding at Blackberry Farm

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Heirloom Chickens

Heirloom chickens feeding in the fields at Blackberry Farm.

Bee hives at Blackberry Farm

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Bee Hives

Blackberry Farm produces their own honey, so bee hives occupy a number of places in the garden.

Hammock at Blackberry Farm

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Time Out

A relaxing hammock and comfortable pillows are all you need for afternoon nap at Blackberry Farm.

Jars of honey at Blackberry Farm

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Jars of Honey

Remember those bee hives? Here's the finished product, Blackberry Farm's exclusive jarred honey.

Family of black pigs at Blackberry Farm

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We Are Family

A family of large black pigs live at Blackberry Farm.

Black baby pigs at Blackberry Farm

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Black Baby Pigs

These black pigs make Blackberry Farm the working farm that it is.

Yarrow at Blackberry Farm

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White Yarrow

A White yarrow flower grows in the gardens at Blackberry Farm.

Blue Damson Plum tree at Blackberry Farm

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Plum Tree

A Blue Damson plum tree maturing in the gardens at Blackberry Farm.

Boat house at Blackberry

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Boat House

Not just for resorts, boat houses have many uses and make wonderfully atmospheric locations for weddings, cookouts and fishing.

Bosc pear tree at Blackberry Farm

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Bosc Pear Tree

Bosc pear trees can help add boundaries to your garden as well as provide fruit.

Bronze fennel at Blackberry Farm

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Fennel

Bronze fennel grows in abundance in the Blackberry Farm garden.

Bull face tobacco at Blackberry Farm

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Tobacco

Bull face tobacco is hung up to dry in the garden shed at Blackberry Farm.

Heirloom cabbage at Blackberry Farm

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Heirloom Cabbage

Heirloom lettuce and cabbage come in a variety of tastes, colors and textures.

Organize plants and seedlings at Blackberry Farm

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Seed Strategizing

A chalkboard and tags help keep seedlings organized before they are ready to go into the ground.

Beekeeping tools at Blackberry Farms

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Tools of the Trade

Bee hives not only provide tasty honey but help propagate the plants that are grown in the garden. Beekeeper tools include a smoker, frames and a hive opening tool.

Chicken in a chicken co-op at Blackberry Farm

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Chickens Rule

An heirloom chicken in the chicken coop at Blackberry Farm runs the roost.

Heirloom chickens at Blackberry Farm

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Heirloom Chickens

Heirloom chickens roam freely in the fields at Blackberry Farm.

Mobile chicken co-op at Blackberry Farm

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Motoring

Heritage chickens live in the mobile chicken coop at Blackberry Farm.

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A Guardian Llama

This Guardian llama at Blackberry Farm protects the sheep from predators.

Jeff Rabinowitz: Beekeeper at the Blackberry Farm

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Jeff Rabinowitz: Beekeeper

Jeff Rabinowitz is the beekeeper at Blackberry Farm.

Red barn and horse at Blackberry Farm

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Horse Sense

Horses are available to the guests at Blackberry Farm to ride any time.

Jeff Ross and garden manager at Blackberry Farm

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Jeff Ross: Garden Manager

Jeff Ross looks over his garden at Blackberry Farm.

Red crimson clover at Blackberry Farm

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Red Crimson Clover

A red crimson clover blooms in the gardens at Blackberry Farm.

Chive blossoms at Blackberry Farm

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Chive Blossoms

Jeff Ross, garden manager at Blackberry Farm, displays chive blossoms.

Fire pit at Blackberry Farm

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Stone Fire Pit

Fire pits are a great way to prolong the long summer days.

Blue Star Amsonia at Blackberry Farm

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Bluestar Amsonia

Bluestar flowers cover the garden grounds at Blackberry Farm.

John Coykendal: Heirloom Seeds at Blackberry Farm

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Master Gardener John Coykendal

John Coykendal, Master Gardener for Blackberry Farm shows us some of his heirloom seeds slated for planting.

Gardening shed: Interior at Blackberry Farm

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Gardening Shed

The gardening shed on Blackberry Farm is full of seeds, tools and a potbelly stove for those cool mountain mornings.

Sheep at Blackberry Farm

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Resident Sheep

The East Friesian sheep are known for their tasty milk and soft wool.

Lemon Balm at Blackberry Farm

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Lemon Balm

The lemon balm growing at Blackberry would make a good addition to any herb garden.

Handcrafted wooden chicken at Blackberry Farm

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Handcrafted Wooden Chicken

This handcrafted chicken bowl is carved from wood.

The farm is home to many livestock, including cattle, sheep, pigs, and llama.

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Baby Calf at Blackberry Farm

Cows, sheep, pigs, and llama are just some of the livestock on the farm.

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