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Blackberry Farm is a 4,200-acre luxury hotel located in Walland, Tennessee. The property resides off of West Millers Cove Road near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (http://www.southernliving.com/travel/south-central/southern-vacations-tennessee-blackberryfarms-00400000063541/), and is home to 62 estate and cottage rooms. The property is located within a 25-minute drive from the Knoxville airport and was rated the best small hotel in America by Zagat Survey in 2004. (http://www.oprah.com/food/American-Idyll_1/2)

History

Blackberry Farm was founded in 1976 by Sandy and Kreis Beall originally as a 6-room inn. Proprietor Sam Beall, the son of Sandy and Kreis Beall, now functions as owner of the property after being raised at Blackberry Farm and learning how the property functions. (http://www.blackberryfarm.com/about/history)

Property Details

Blackberry Farm hosts several different activitites and events on and off property through culinary demonstrations, music concerts, and wine tastings. (http://www.luxuryhotelexperts.com/property.php?hotel_ID=843) The property includes The Barn, a dining and entertainment venue, Farmhouse Spa, and several cottage houses available to guests. Throughout the property are trails, Hesse Creek, and activity centers for sports, clay shooting and horseback riding. The artisinal staff includes the chef, master gardener, baker, cheese maker, forger, butcher, sommelier, and several other experienced members. Blackberry Farm hosts several different artists, chefs, and musicians for different holidays, as well as hosting corporate meetings and weddings.