Blackberry Mountain

Spanning 5,200 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains, Blackberry Mountain continues a legacy of world-renowned hospitality and unwavering dedication and appreciation for the land. Rising above Miller’s Cove in Walland, TN, Blackberry Mountain has dedicated 2,800 acres of land to conservation.

This effort to preserve the natural wonder of the mountains offers breathtaking views and a serene escape from the stresses of modern life in a private national park setting.

A commitment to land conservation and a passion for sharing the wonders of life in the Smokies shapes the unprecedented experience that awaits on Blackberry Mountain. Outfitted for adventure and designed for comfort, this estate takes the Blackberry State of Mind to new heights.

AWAKE TO A NEW MASTERPIECE
EVERY MORNING
When you arrive to Blackberry Mountain, you may notice a few changes. These adjustments have been made to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for our guests and team.

THUNDERHEAD COTTAGES
Step into a Thunderhead Cottage, and ease into a mountain retreat. Each cottage comes with an indoor and outdoor fireplace, as well as mountain views that are breathtaking in every season. The private bathroom features a jetted tub, which is a great way to unwind after a day of activity and exploration.

Take in the majestic scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains as you recline in the outdoor lounge chairs, or use the accommodation’s golf cart to continue discovering all that Blackberry Mountain has to offer.

CLINGMANS COTTAGES
Clingmans Cottages feature unobstructed mountain views and close proximity to the Lodge and pool. Start or end your day by warming up in the outdoor soaking tub or lounging beside the outdoor fireplace.

Each Clingmans Cottage has an additional room with a full murphy bed, which is great for children or can be converted into a spa room for in-room services. Inside the cottage, you can sink into a state of relaxation with a jetted tub located in the private bathroom.

This accommodation comes with a golf cart that can take you from the top of the Mountain to the Valley, and everywhere in between!

AZALEA GAP HOMES
Modern comfort meets natural mountain and wooded views in a completely private setting. Featuring a main floor master bedroom, with additional second level bedrooms.

Full-size kitchen, laundry room, dining room that accommodates eight, living room with stone wood burning fireplace, and all-season screened porch with a second stone wood burning fireplace.

Please note when considering our homes that we are a leisure property with cozy, intimate dining and reception areas where we may accommodate a maximum party size of 10 guests for a meal in our restaurants.

HICKORY
This home pairs mountain views with spacious living space. Whether you are with your family or enjoying time with friends, Hickory provides ample room to spread out or to gather together. This accommodation has three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

In the master bedroom, you can unwind after a full day by soaking in the jetted bathtub and taking in the natural surroundings outside your window. In all seasons, the screened-in porch is a great place to spend your time.

Enjoy the views while cozying up on the swing or gather around the dining table to play an afternoon board game. Hickory comes with one golf cart to assist you as you traverse the Mountain.

MOUNTAIN HOMES
Complete privacy complemented by natural surroundings and incredible views. Each Mountain Home offers the ultimate in comfort, ambiance, and space. Featuring dual master bedroom suites with deep soaker tubs, two guest bedrooms, twin bunk alcoves, and a laundry room.

A full-size kitchen, dining room (seats 10-12), living room with stone wood burning fireplace and all season screened porch with a second stone wood burning fireplace and a professional grill makes it the ideal group getaway space.

Please note when considering our homes that we are a leisure property with cozy, intimate dining and reception areas where we may accommodate a maximum party size of 10 guests for a meal in our restaurants.

OUTACITE
Located near the Lodge and the pool, Outacite offers a unique opportunity for friends and family to experience Blackberry Mountain together. The home’s three bedrooms each feature a king bed an en-suite bath.

The full kitchen opens up to a dining room with two tables, accommodating seating for up to 16. Outside, a wraparound covered porch showcases incredible mountain views. It’s the perfect space to spread out and unwind, whether lying on the swinging bed or warming up by the outdoor fireplace.

Warm up on cooler afternoons in the heated outdoor soaking tub, or cool down with a golf cart ride around the Mountain. Then, enjoy quality time around the ping pong and shuffleboard tables on the first floor.

This home is ideal for individuals of every age! For larger groups, Outacite can be booked with nearby Thunderhead Cottages Itea and Mountain Ash based on availability.

WATCHMAN CABINS
Watch the sun rise in one state and set in another. Located at the peak of the Mountain and just steps away from both the Firetower and a 20’ outdoor heated soaking tub, these secluded spaces evoke a feeling of past meeting present.

Relax within walls of reclaimed wood, floor to ceiling windows, scenic outlook deck and a modern twist to the wood burning stove. 675 sq. ft. with the option for either one king or two queen beds. The Watchman Cabins are about a 10-minute drive from the Lodge and Hub at mid-Mountain.

CULINARY DELIGHT
Energize. Satisfy. Inspire. Our approach to cuisine on the Mountain is focused on creative and wholesome ingredients. We combine our love for the area and ingredients with flavors, foods and techniques from around the world. The cuisine is fresh, unexpected and fulfilling.

BREAKFAST
Wake. Rise. Energize. Breakfast on the Mountain is designed to awaken the senses and nourish the body for a day full of activity. Whether a vigorous hike to Goat Hill or a relaxing morning at Nest is on your agenda, you will be satisfied, centered and ready for adventure.

AM Executive Chef of Three Sisters Bonnie Moore chooses natural and wholesome ingredients to transform your everyday breakfast into an expertly-crafted, fulfilling meal.

MIDDAY
Quick. Fresh. Unique. Stop in for a bite or a drink at the Firetower from Executive Chef Joel Werner, enjoy a casual lunch at Sycamore prepared by Executive Chef Bonnie Moore, or simply relax poolside with a snack and a refreshing cocktail.

Midday on the Mountain offers an array of delicious, healthful dining options to pair perfectly with your day.

DINNER
Thoughtful. Inventive. Indulgent. Dinner on the Mountain is always a memorable experience. Taste wines from our favorite, small family run vintners while you dine on a menu that embodies a creative and innovative approach to simple, natural, healthy ingredients.

Celebrate a day well lived with innovative meals prepared by PM Executive Chef of Three Sisters, Joey Edwards, and Executive Chef of the Firetower, Joel Werner.

THREE SISTERS
From a certain angle, the mountain ridge that makes up Blackberry Mountain looks more like three distinct mountains rather than one undulating ridge.

Because of this, the locals have always called this ridge, Three Sisters. Our flagship restaurant, located in the Lodge at the heart of the Blackberry Mountain property, gets its name from that story.

At Three Sisters, you will experience both traditional and cutting-edge breakfast from Executive Chef Bonnie Moore as well as an inventive three-course dinner menu from Executive Chef Joey Edwards that changes daily with a focus on the local and foraged produce of our region.

Sip internationally curated wines or boutique spirits, and of course beers from Blackberry Farm Brewery. Three Sisters shares a culinary journey unlike any you’ve enjoyed. Meals are an opportunity to connect, refuel and refresh, and stunning views are served daily.

FIRETOWER
What do you do after restoring a 1950’s lookout tower to its former glory? You build a restaurant around it. Perched atop the peak of Blackberry Mountain, the Firetower effortlessly marries casual ambiance with sweeping scenery to amplify its offering of light, seasonal fare from Executive Chef Joel Werner.

It offers a breathtaking, unobstructed view of the scenery that awaits Blackberry Mountain guests. The restaurant provides a casual atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a nourishing and inspiration midday meal to reenergize for adventures or unwinding at the end of the day and savoring a front row seat to a mountain sunset.

A creative cocktail and mocktail program compliments the inspired menu, showcasing regional ingredients on the plate and in the glass.

SYCAMORE
Sycamore is the casual and eclectic counterpoint to Three Sisters. Open for lunch and conveniently located in the lower level of the Lodge at the heart of the Mountain, the Sycamore flows outdoors onto the dining terrace and beyond to the pool deck.

The relaxed experience here features shareable plates, salads, grain bowls, burgers and tacos – all showcasing our local produce, served against the stunning backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains.

COOKING DEMO
Join one of our artisans or chefs in preparation of a seasonal, multi-course, midday meal. Experience our love for fresh, regional ingredients and meaningful connection with the food we share together in a step-by-step guided demonstration.

Our wellness-minded cooking demo recipes are perfect for fueling days of adventure on and off the Mountain, so you can continue to nourish with Mountain-inspired meals long after your stay.

To finish, enjoy your lunch paired with a glass of wine or Blackberry Farm Brewery beer. With demonstration time and lunch, this experience lasts approximately three hours.

AMERICAN WHISKEY TASTING
This tasting showcases six distinct styles of American whiskey and guests have the opportunity to discuss how the region plays an important role in each one.

While focusing on ingredients, climatic conditions, region and style, this tasting offers a diverse range of American producers and interesting stories of how these unique brands and styles were curated.

TRAILBLAZERS IN WINE
Taste six wines from leading producers who pioneered such trends as orange wine and ‘natural’ wine. The Trailblazers in Wine tasting is a well-tailored experience for novice, intermediate and professional wine drinkers alike.

Guests will have the opportunity to discuss cellaring, aging and collecting wine. Embrace an open discussion and ask questions while enjoying a spectacular selection of wines.

FIRETOWER MIXOLOGY
This mixology class will showcase unique spirits such as Amari, Mezcal and Gin, covering their provenance, distillation methods, uses in cocktails and flavor profiles. Additionally, wild edibles and foraged roots, herbs and plants are often incorporated in the Firetower Cocktail Program.

Guests will have the opportunity to taste through these unique spirits and cocktails as well as learn about foraged items and their applications in cocktails.

JUST REDS TASTING
With this experience, you will explore six different regions by tasting six unique yet classic red wine styles.

The wines chosen will differ, but each one will be from the regions of Spain, Italy, Burgundy, Australia as well as other various regions around the world. The Just Reds Tasting is ideal for anyone who has a thirst for expanding a new palate for red wine.

GRAIN TO GLASS
This tasting offers an in depth look at the history and origins of beer. Taste through Blackberry Farm Brewery’s signature offerings as well as rare, small batch brews. Learn how old world techniques meets new world innovation while getting to ask any and all beer-related questions.

BE WELL
From daybreak to the last glimpse of the setting sun, there is an invitation on the horizon at the Mountain – one that calls us to awaken, to rise. And yes, another that calls us to set, to rest. Nature reflects beauty and necessity in her rhythms and gives us permission to pursue the very ones we need.

The wellness philosophy at Blackberry Mountain honors the wellbeing of body, mind and spirit with nature and art serving as the conduits of connection to ourselves and the world.

We hope you will find adventures to draw out your wild and playful heart as well as those that foster deep calm and connection. Whatever you need, the Mountain calls you to find your rhythm, to connect with nature, and to embrace the beauty of the human experience. We call it coming home. We invite you to join us.

Our Wellness offerings at Nest will be adjusted until CDC guideline recommendations change for the safety of our guests and team.

NEST.
Cradled in the heart of the Lodge is Nest. Coined with the verb in mind and designed for calm and comfort, our spa is a perfect setting to pause, relax and recharge.

The serene, subterranean setting is staffed by a team of expert practitioners and offers a tranquility lounge, sauna, steam showers and a year-round heated pool with a scenic infinity edge. Align your mind, body and spirit with a moment of respite deep within the Mountain.

Nest has created a treatment menu of natural therapies designed to soothe the body, reconnect and promote self-discovery. We invite you to settle into the scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains and simply be.

HOLISTIC HEALTH
Along with our holistic health specialist, we believe in embracing conventional knowledge, honoring ancient wisdom, nurturing one’s inner healer, and enlivening the art and science of medicine.

HOLISTIC NUTRITION CONSULTATION
In a nutrition consultation, we discuss your relationship with food, athletic performance or weight goals, or other specific concerns related to nutrition. Recommendations will be more holistic in nature, rather than the conventional approach that focuses on macronutrients (carbohydrates, fat and protein).

If you would like to address other conditions that can be related to diet, such as skin conditions, gastrointestinal symptoms, anxiety or depression, or hormone regulation, please schedule a more comprehensive Naturopathic Wellness Consultation.

SKINCARE
Cleanse and restore. Experience the rejuvenating results of our facials at Nest. With a serene atmosphere as calming and restorative as our treatments, our expert estheticians will target your individual needs, leaving your skin feeling beautiful, hydrated and invigorated.

Our skincare is designed to enhance your natural beauty while helping you enjoy an escape from the everyday. Your journey to relaxation begins here.

CREATIVE PRESENCE
A mindful approach to the creative arts fosters a unique shift from doing to being. The process of creating provides a context for us to experience freedom in expression and a space for observation without judgement. Each medium below highlights various skillsets that mirror personal growth.

MEDITATIVE WATERCOLORS
This mindful approach to watercolor painting is less about the end product and more about the experience. The session begins with guided breath work, meditation and intention setting.

Then, we bring awareness to the sensations, thoughts and playfulness that come with gliding the brush across the page. From your breath to your brush, find fluidity and freedom in this guided watercolor experience.

THE GYM
There’s no better room to inspire you to be your best. Intentionally designed with open space to allow for dynamic movement, functional training tools that turn work into play and plenty of options for cardio, this is where we sweat and connect.

Each morning our trainers post a daily workout and invite you to push through together, letting your heart lead the way with heart rate specific training. It is also the place where our personal trainers listen, support and challenge your goals, be it a routine workout away from home or a new beginning you start here with us.

MOVEMENT STUDIO
Our bodies crave movement, and we created this space as a means to explore the many possible forms that can take.

Whether shaking in a barre class, finding yourself suspended mid TRX circuit, nailing a new dance move or flying through the air in your first bungee session, we hope you use this space to experiment and play with new ways to move and strengthen your body, mind and soul.

YOGA LOFT
One step into this sacred space and you’ll sense the presence of the Mountain calling you to connect moment by moment, breath by breath.

Surrounded by the treetops of mid-mountain, this room invites you to explore your practice in ways familiar and new alike – from aerial flow classes to our ropes wall, hot power or a candlelit restorative practice and sound bath. We welcome you to find space to breathe and be.

WELLNESS BODY THERAPIES
It’s time to feel like yourself again. Relax and decompress as our massage therapists melt away the tension and stiffness in your body.

Allow your aches and pains to dissolve with a therapeutic treatment designed to target areas of stress and encourage ultimate relaxation. Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of our spa, and leave everything else behind.

Escape to feel refreshed and renewed. All body therapies can be performed in the couple’s suite upon request.

FOREST BATHING
Forest Bathing, the act of immersing oneself in nature, has numerous benefits, including increased mental clarity, reduced stress and accelerated healing.

Our private sensory experiences create space for new perspectives and provide a strong sense of wellbeing. Whether you choose movement, stillness or a combination of the two, we invite you to connect within nature and leave feeling deeply grounded.

MIND + BODY HEALING
The Mountain is a special place for taking time to acknowledge we are more than just minds and bodies. Tune in to the connection between the two and take time to listen, receive and release with the offerings below.

PATHS OF INTENTION
The Blackberry Mountain Paths of Intention are three-five night personal wellness journeys designed to help you process a specific chapter of life. With the support of our entire team of wellness experts, we will plan the rhythm of your stay, beginning to new beginning.

From gentle questions to understand your needs and desires before you arrive, to layers of support throughout every experience, Paths of Intention intertwine activities, Nest services, meals and, of course, plenty of Mother Nature. Allow us to hold space for you to immerse and emerge anew.

While these experiences are deeply personal, they are also a wonderful way to connect with friends and family in a small group if you choose. Blackberry Mountain offers multi-bedroom homes as the ideal home base for these immersive experiences. Our team will help you book the perfect accommodation for your stay.

BURNOUT
Sprints are hard, fast and sometimes fun, but they are certainly not meant to be a sustainable speed. Burning our energy at a sprint pace for too long calls for pause and a deep inhale. Take a moment for yourself. Dive into longevity practices.

This path allows time for you-to explore Blackberry Mountain, eat nourishing food, rest, be cared for, and to fully refresh. Your agenda will be customized to create a sustainable rhythm and reset your nervous system. This immersion is a balanced experience of adventure and rest.

ENRICHMENT
Education is the foundation for empowerment on the healing journey; knowledge serves as the impetus for change, renewal and growth. The Mountain provides the opportunity to learn something new and perhaps gain a deeper understanding of oneself.

RETREAT TO THE MOUNTAIN
Focused weeks at the Mountain are multi-layered to provide a fulfilling experience. Embrace exploration, enhance your well-being, sip refined flavors and experience land-driven cuisine.

Every day is an adventure. Every day is an invitation for personal development. Choose your path, and we will change your perspective.

FOCUS WEEKS
This year, we’re offering RARE opportunities to immerse yourself at Blackberry Mountain with curated weeks that highlight the core elements of the Mountain lifestyle: wellness, culinary, adventure and art.

Throughout 2021, our Focus Weeks will offer experiences that invite you to connect, satiate, discover and create. We are on a journey to explore the rhythms of the Mountain, join us.

THE VALLEY
Dive into the family pool and grab a paddle or racquet at the pickleball and tennis courts. The event lawn has plenty of space to enjoy lawn games and play the day away from table tennis to . Make a splash at the pond, featuring two water slides, a floating dock, paddleboards, kayaks and more.

Trails for biking and hiking can also be found in the cool, damp creek bottoms and hollows of the Valley. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a peaceful respite, the Valley offers something for everyone! Open seasonally, with the family pool and pond’s slides closing during the cool weather months.

ADVENTURES AROUND
Don’t just step out of your comfort zone. Hike. Bike. Climb. For every level of fitness, ambition and imagination, Blackberry Mountain offers both outdoor and indoor pursuits that each provide ample opportunity to grow.

The physical challenge will be matched with intellectual nourishment and inspiration at every step. It is time to write your own adventure story.

HIKING
5,200 acres offers endless opportunity for exploration. Whether you choose to stroll a trail mid-Mountain or traverse into the Great Smoky Mountains, trekking experiences abound at Blackberry Mountain.

You will find that time in the woods encourages a deeper connection with your surroundings and yourself, discovering the natural beauty of our land at every turn as you explore.

If you really want to learn about what you are surrounded by in our woods, set off on a hike with one of our trail guides, and let them draw you into nature with stories of the land and the plants that cover the Mountain.

BIKING
Thunder down a rocky trail through a sea of trees. Gently climb from creek bottom to forestland covered with wildflowers. Let gravity pull you along a trip across the Mountain’s spine. You won’t soon forget the discoveries over eight miles of private trails, ranging from extreme to extremely comfortable.

ARBOR ADVENTURE
Traverse from rock-strewn slopes through the sturdy canopies of the trees that cover the mountainside. Snake your way along trails of wood, rope and vines, and enjoy a true bird’s-eye view from three custom-built tree houses.

The Arbor Adventure offers 26 exciting elements, including four Tyrolean traverses through the trees and over a beautiful mountain stream!

CLIMBING
Step outside of your comfort zone and elevate your point of view, indoors and out. Scale the cool rock of the Mountain, or practice your technique on the custom indoor wall.

Learn the movements and maneuvers required to stay on the rock, and test your problem-solving skills on boulders that have perched on the mountainside for eons. Our climbing program offers something for climbers of all skill levels.

FLY FISHING
From clear and cool mountain streams to the many rivers of the Tennessee River Valley, we are fortunate to have year-round fishing options close by the Mountain. Venture deep into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in search of wild trout, or search the larger rivers for trout and smallmouth bass.

From clear and cool mountain streams to the many rivers of the Tennessee River Valley, we are fortunate to have year-round fishing options close by the Mountain. Venture deep into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in search of wild trout, or search the larger rivers for trout and smallmouth bass.

LAKE LIFE
With breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding foothills, our mountain lakes provide the perfect setting for a wakesurf adventure.

Catch the endless wave behind a beautiful MasterCraft wake boat, and learn to surf a wave in the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains! Our instruction-based offering is designed to be a family-friendly, half day adventure on the water. Available seasonally May-October.

LEXUS OFF ROAD
The Lexus Off-Road Adventure puts you in the driver’s seat of the latest Lexus GX with a course designed to hone off-road driving skills and showcase the beautiful natural surroundings of our 5,200-acre property.

A personal Adventure Guide shows drivers the way, providing expert driving instruction for navigating the seven off-road challenges—Rock Crawl, Side Tilt, Hill Climb and Descent, Balance Beams, Log Crawl, Moguls and Axle Twist.

TRAIL RUNNING
Tap into a flow state as you glide through the woods dancing over streams or feel the burn as you conquer some of the toughest climbs the Mountain has to offer.

Whether you want to pace a mile run, or get out for a 5K, 10K or even more, let our guides lead you on a trail running adventure that offers just the thrill you’re looking for.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SPORTS CLUB
Pick your pursuit at our private off-site sporting facility. The Smoky Mountain Sports club offers high-flying clay targets for the shotgunner, as well as a quiet wooded archery range to learn a timeless tradition.

Not only does the sporting clays course offer a chance at friendly competition, but our secluded paintball course makes for something a bit more intense for a group. All trips to the Smoky Mountain Sports club are three to four-hour excursions.

PADDLE SPORTS
Explore the lakes, rivers, and wetlands of the Great Smoky Mountains Foothills with a paddle in your hand.

Glide along the water’s surface while searching for wildlife and taking in the 360-degree mountain views, or push the pace and cover the water in a half-day adventure from a canoe, kayak or stand up paddleboard. Available seasonally May-October.

HORSEBACK RIDING
A short drive from the Mountain, our private equestrian facility lies on the grassy floor of West Miller’s Cove and nestles right into the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Ride through wooded trails, across streams, and through grassy meadows on a trail ride or get a few tips from our amazing Equestrian team with private instruction.

MEET THE FAMILY
The Beall family, known for their visionary success and excellence in hospitality at the award-winning property Blackberry Farm, expanded their commitment to the Great Smoky Mountains region and continued their tradition of offering elevated hospitality with the opening of a new property in 2018 – Blackberry Mountain.

Sandy and Kreis Beall opened Blackberry Farm in 1976 as a charming six-room country inn. Their son, Sam Beall, stepped into the role of Proprietor in the early 2000’s to continue the Beall family’s dream of creating cherished experiences and sharing traditions of Southern hospitality.

Sam’s vision and inspirational commitment to his work grew Blackberry Farm into the world-renowned establishment it is today.

Sam’s love and appreciation for delicious cuisine, great wines and sharing memorable moments with family, friends and guests alike shaped the foundations for the standard of service at the Farm and now at the Mountain.

More than a decade ago, the Beall family and other longtime friends purchased the land that would become Blackberry Mountain. The families had a passion for protecting the land placing more than half of the land into conservation in 2009.

Following Sam’s untimely passing in 2016, Sam’s wife, Mary Celeste, became Proprietor and committed to continuing the Beall family’s work.

She embraced the responsibilities of expanding possibilities and providing magical experiences and has now led, along with her father-in-law Sandy Beall and the Blackberry team, the largest expansion of the company to date with the creation of Blackberry Mountain.

Together the Beall Family and Blackberry team carry on Sam’s legacy with the highly awarded Blackberry team. With an unwavering commitment to the land and the highest quality of excellence, the adventure continues with new life on Blackberry Mountain.

MARY CELESTE BEALL
Mary Celeste Beall is the Proprietor of the acclaimed resort hotels Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. For more than a decade, Beall has lived and worked on the family-owned properties.

She first joined her late husband Sam in transforming Blackberry Farm into a renowned food, wine and wellness destination.

As Proprietor, Mary Celeste led the Blackberry team in the creation and opening of Blackberry Mountain, evolving an incredible track of land into a haven for preservation and personal exploration in relaxation, wellness and adventure.

She helped guide the expansion of the Blackberry brand, continuing a longstanding reputation for renowned hospitality and celebrated wine and food.

Prior to moving to Blackberry Farm, Mary Celeste earned degrees in business and accounting, and worked as an associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers in San Francisco. She shares her time at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain with her five children.

Over the years, the Blackberry brand has garnered industry praise, including Blackberry Farm’s three James Beard Awards for Best Chef—Southeast, Outstanding Wine Program and Outstanding Service, and was named Bon Appetit’s No. 1 Hotel for Food Lovers.

Website: www.blackberrymountain.com

Rooms: 36

Price: from 680 EUR per night