Smoky Mountain Table
Featuring Jim and Kathy Barbour of Barbour Vineyards and the Blackberry Farm Artisan Team
Celebrate local flavors, experience a firsthand farm-to-table lifestyle and learn about sustainable winemaking in this classic Blackberry food and wine event.
$1,300
Includes all event activities and group meals with wine pairings. Taxes and 20% service charge are additional. Event activity fee is sold per person and separately from room.
Event Description
Smoky Mountain Table is an annual celebration of legendary hospitality, seasonal flavors from the Blackberry Farm Garden and exceptional wines by esteemed vintners. This year, Jim and Kathy Barbour will share their passion for sustainable winemaking and guide guests through a curated tasting of renowned selections from the critically-acclaimed client wineries farmed by Barbour Vineyards. Join us in the Garden for exclusive preservation and artisan demonstrations, and gather at the table for vibrant menus showcasing the bounty of the region. As you savor each course, enjoy the intimate stories behind the wines and dishes, making for unforgettable evenings of connection, conversation and culinary delight.
Highlights and Features
- Thoughtfully Curated Group Menus with Wine Pairings from Barbour Vineyards
- In-depth Workshops with the Blackberry Farm Farmstead Team
- Wine Tasting with Barbour Vineyards
Tentative Agenda
Welcome Reception
7:00pm at the Dogwood
Opening Dinner
7:30pm at the Dogwood
Menu by Executive Chef Trevor Iaconis
Featuring wine from Barbour Vineyards
Breakfast at Leisure
7:30-10:30am at the Main House
Sheep Dog Demonstration
10:00am at the Garden
Wine Tasting
11:00am at Bramble Hall
Featuring Barbour Vineyards
Group Lunch
12:30pm at Bramble Hall
Menu by Executive Chef Sean Miller
Featuring Wine from Barbour Vineyards
Afternoon at Leisure
Dinner by Reservation
5:30-9:00pm at the Dogwood
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6:00-9:00pm at The Barn
Breakfast at Leisure
7:30-10:30am at the Main House
Garden Exploration and Tour
9:00am at the Garden
Artisan Demonstration
10:00am at the Garden
Preservation Demonstration
11:00am at The Barn
Featuring the Blackberry Farm Farmstead team
Lunch at Leisure
12:00-2:30pm at the Main House
Afternoon at Leisure
Finale Reception
7:00pm at The Barn
Finale Dinner
7:30pm at The Barn
Menu by Executive Chef Cassidee Dabney
Featuring wine from Barbour Vineyards
Breakfast at Leisure
7:30-10:30am at the Main House
Check Out & Fond Farewells
12:00pm at the Oak Cottage
You are welcome to continue to enjoy the property after check out.
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