Take a Tour of Blackberry Farm
Robust gardens, adorable animals and luxe-rustic atmosphere define this slice-of-heaven farm-resort in Tennessee.
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Felicia Feaster
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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.
Adirondack Chairs
Weathered Adirondack chairs create a serene sitting area to enjoy nature and the water.
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.
Horse Barn
The door rail system that is used on this horse barn is being replicated in loft style apartments and homes.
Branching Out
Re-purposed cedar branches create a relaxing arbor swing within the gardens.
Rustic Bridge
A walking bridge found above the trout filled stream at Blackberry Farm.
Weathered Door
A rustic, wooden door graces a cabin at Blackberry Farm.
Heirloom Chickens
Heirloom chickens feeding in the fields at Blackberry Farm.
Bee Hives
Blackberry Farm produces their own honey, so bee hives occupy a number of places in the garden.
Time Out
A relaxing hammock and comfortable pillows are all you need for afternoon nap at Blackberry Farm.
Jars of Honey
Remember those bee hives? Here's the finished product, Blackberry Farm's exclusive jarred honey.
We Are Family
A family of large black pigs live at Blackberry Farm.
Black Baby Pigs
These black pigs make Blackberry Farm the working farm that it is.
White Yarrow
A White yarrow flower grows in the gardens at Blackberry Farm.
Plum Tree
A Blue Damson plum tree maturing in the gardens at Blackberry Farm.
Boat House
Not just for resorts, boat houses have many uses and make wonderfully atmospheric locations for weddings, cookouts and fishing.
Bosc Pear Tree
Bosc pear trees can help add boundaries to your garden as well as provide fruit.
Fennel
Bronze fennel grows in abundance in the Blackberry Farm garden.
Tobacco
Bull face tobacco is hung up to dry in the garden shed at Blackberry Farm.
Heirloom Cabbage
Seed Strategizing
A chalkboard and tags help keep seedlings organized before they are ready to go into the ground.
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.
Chickens Rule
An heirloom chicken in the chicken coop at Blackberry Farm runs the roost.
Heirloom Chickens
Heirloom chickens roam freely in the fields at Blackberry Farm.
Motoring
Heritage chickens live in the mobile chicken coop at Blackberry Farm.
A Guardian Llama
This Guardian llama at Blackberry Farm protects the sheep from predators.
Jeff Rabinowitz: Beekeeper
Jeff Rabinowitz is the beekeeper at Blackberry Farm.
Horse Sense
Horses are available to the guests at Blackberry Farm to ride any time.
Jeff Ross: Garden Manager
Jeff Ross looks over his garden at Blackberry Farm.
Red Crimson Clover
A red crimson clover blooms in the gardens at Blackberry Farm.
Chive Blossoms
Jeff Ross, garden manager at Blackberry Farm, displays chive blossoms.
Stone Fire Pit
Fire pits are a great way to prolong the long summer days.
Bluestar Amsonia
Bluestar flowers cover the garden grounds at Blackberry Farm.
Master Gardener John Coykendal
John Coykendal, Master Gardener for Blackberry Farm shows us some of his heirloom seeds slated for planting.
Gardening Shed
The gardening shed on Blackberry Farm is full of seeds, tools and a potbelly stove for those cool mountain mornings.
Resident Sheep
The East Friesian sheep are known for their tasty milk and soft wool.
Lemon Balm
The lemon balm growing at Blackberry would make a good addition to any herb garden.
Handcrafted Wooden Chicken
This handcrafted chicken bowl is carved from wood.
Baby Calf at Blackberry Farm
Cows, sheep, pigs, and llama are just some of the livestock on the farm.
