2014 events - Blackberry Farm

2014 events
January 3–5
March 2–5
F OX H U N T I N G W E E KE N D
HOSPICE DU RHÔNE
Chef Arun Sampanthavivat of Arun’s Thai – Chicago, IL
January 3–5
Dave Miner of Miner Family Winery – Napa Valley, CA
A RT I ST I N R E S I D E N C E
John Alban of Alban Vineyards and of Hospice du Rhône – Arroyo Grande, CA
Tom Turnbull of Turnbull Pottery
Vintner Pierre Gaillard – France
Vintner Yves Cuilleron – France
January 9–12
Vintner Francois Villard – France
TA ST E O F T H E S O U T H
Chef Sean Brock of Husk – Nashville, TN
March 7–9
Husk & McGrady’s – Charleston, SC
F OX H U N T I N G F I N A L E
Chef Michelle Bernstein of Michy’s – Miami, FL
Chef Rodney Scott of Scott’s BBQ – Hemingway, SC
March 21–23
Chef Rob Newton of Seersuckers – Brooklyn, NY
A M E R I C A N A MU S I C AT B L A C KB E R RY FA R M
Winemaker Andy Peay of Peay Vineyards – Cloverdale, CA
Mixologist Alba Huerta of Anvil – Houston, TX
March 23–26
C A L I F O R N I A S PR I N G PR E S E N T E D BY L E X U S
February 2
Winemaker Pax Mahle of Wind Gap – Forestville, CA
S U PE R B O W L S U N DAY
Winemaker Bob Lindquist of Qupe – Los Olivos, CA
February 2–6
W I N T E R H I KI N G E X PE D I T I O N
Winemaker Raj Parr of Sandhi – Los Olivos, CA
Chef Jon Shook & Chef Vinny Dotolo of Animal – Los Angeles, CA
Chef Robbie Wilson of Mattei’s Tavern – Los Olivios, CA
February 7–9
March 30–April 2
STAV E P U Z Z L I N G
TO U R D E S M O K I E S S P R I N G
February 7–9
Cycling Coach Robbie Ventura
F OX H U N T I N G W E E KE N D
Cyclist Bob Roll
Todd Mathis of DNS Wines – San Fransico, CA
February 14–16
Dr. Allen Lim of Skratch Labs – Boulder, CO
VA L E N T I N E ’ S DAY
April 6–9
February 23
KI P M O O R E I N CO N C E RT
February 23–25
BEHIND THE LENS
Heather Anne Thomas of beall+thomas photography –Knoxville, TN
David Marx of Rocky Mountain School of Photography – Montana
D E E P R O OT S
April 13–16
Sam Beall of Blackberry Farm – Walland, TN
Tom Rochioli of Rochioli Vineyards – Healdsburg, CA
February 28–March 1
I L R A D U N O D I B L A C KB E R RY FA R M
T E N N E S S E E : W E ST CO M E S E A ST
Chef Kelly English of Restaurant Iris and The Second Line – Memphis, TN
Chefs Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen and Hog & Hominy – Memphis, TN
Chef Felicia Suzanne Willett
Felicia Suzanne’s Restaurant – Memphis, TN
Vintner Bob Cabral of William’s Selyem Winery – Healdsburg, CA
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April 18–20
July 20–23
E A ST E R
FOR AGED AND FOUND
Author and Forager Connie Green
May 4–7
Vintner Robert Mondavi, Jr. of Robert Mondavi Wines –Oakville, CA
BA L A N C E D L I F E & B O DY
Body Designer Tammy Stokes of West Coast Workout – Atlanta, GA
Yoga Instructor Laura Bailey of the Studio at Seaside – Seaside, FL
Blackberry Farm Garden Manager Jeff Ross – Walland, TN
Blackberry Farm Preservationist Shannon Walker – Walland, TN
July 27–30
May 11–13
KI TC H E N F U L L O F KI D S
K AT I E L E E H A N D S - O N
Author Helen DeFrance
Author, Food Writer and Food Network host Katie Lee
August 3–6
May 11–16
B L A C KB E R RY FA R M B I KE TO U R W I T H T R E K T R AV E L
SMOKY MOUNTAIN TABLE: A HAND S -ON WORKSHOP
Master Gardener John Coykendall
Garden Manager Jeff Ross
May 18–23
Cheesemaker Ryan Burger
B L A C KB E R RY FA R M B I KE TO U R W I T H T R E K T R AV E L
Butcher David Rule
May 22–26
Preservationist Shannon Walker
M E M O R I A L DAY W E E KE N D
Chefs Joseph Lenn and Josh Feathers
Sommelier Andy Chabot
June 22–25
Blackberry Farm – Walland, TN
A D E L I C I O U S PA I R I N G
Chef Christopher Kostow of Meadowood – Napa Valley, CA
August 10–13
Vintner Lee Hudson of Hudson Vineyards – Napa Valley, CA
T H E G R E AT E ST R I D E
June 27—29
Pro Cyclist George Hincapie
A L A BA M A C H A N I N W E E KE N D
August 22–24
Owner Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin
E M MY LO U A N D F R I E N D S
Musician Emmylou Harris
July 2–6
F O U RT H O F J U LY
August 24–27
July 6–9
M O U N TA I N M A S H
BA L A N C E D L I F E & B O DY
Brewmaster Garrett Oliver of The Brooklyn Brewery– Brooklyn, NY
July 11–13
Chef Andrew Gerson of The Brooklyn Brewery – Brooklyn, NY
August 28–September 1
PA I N T BA L L
L A B O R DAY W E E KE N D
July 19
Musician Kristian Bush
MU S I C I N T H E M O U N TA I N S
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September 4
November 16–21
L U KE B RYA N I N CO N C E RT
B L A C KB E R RY FA R M B I KE TO U R W I T H T R E K T R AV E L
September 14–17
November 21–23
F OX H U N T I N G O P E N I N G W E E K E N D
T I M E L E S S TA ST E
Chef Matt Lightner of Atera – New York City, NY
November 19
Vintners Bill and Liz Armstrong of Epoch Estate Wines – Paso Robles, CA
M U S I C I N T H E M O U N TA I N S
September 21–24
November 25–30
TO U R D E S M O KI E S FA L L
T H A N K S G I V I N G W E E KE N D
Cycling Coach Robbie Ventura
Professional Cyclist George Hincapie
December 4–7
Professional Cyclist Christian Vande Velde
B O DY A N D S O U L
Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey
Jenifer Kuntz of Raw & Juicy – Seaside, FL
Blackberry Farm Proprietor Sam Beall
December 5
September 29–October 1
K A C E Y MU S G R AV E S I N CO N C E RT
M ATC H A B L E E N T E RTA I N M E N T
Founder and Owner of Match Pewter David Reiss
December 11-14
October 26–29
Wine Critic Antonio Galloni
WINE GEEK 101
BA L A N C E D L I F E & B O DY
Sommelier Andy Chabot of Blackberry Farm – Walland, TN
October 30–November 3
December 14
H A L LO W E E N
L I T T L E B I G TO W N I N CO N C E RT
November 9–12
December 23–26
W I N E O N T H E F LY
Vintner Brian Lamborn of Lamborn Wines – Angwin, CA
C H R I STM A S H O L I DAY
December 30–January 2
November 13
NEW YEAR’S EVE
S A R A H E VA N S I N CO N C E RT
November 16–19
B E R E T TA L I F E ST Y L E E V E N T
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event definitions
The following descriptions offer a general overview of our typical event flow. However, we are at
the mercy of the creative chefs, artists, outdoorsmen and athletes who share these special events
with us, so occasionally, our events take an unscheduled, but always pleasant, turn.
WINE & FOOD
MU S I C
Blackberry Farm’s annual cooking schools are renowned for the
Ranging from 30 people to 150 people, music events at Blackberry
exclusive access guests enjoy to top chefs from across the country
Farm offer guests an extremely intimate setting to enjoy exclusive
and the world. Upon arrival to the farm, guests attend an opening
access to artists. While the Music in the Mountain series at the Yal-
reception and dinner, where they meet and dine with the fea-
larhammer Pavilion is centered on renowned songwriters, our larger
tured chef and winemaker. The next day, guests attend a cooking
concerts are held in The Barn or on the lawn, featuring some of
demonstration with Blackberry Farm’s Executive Chef Joseph Lenn,
today’s top music artists. Guests also have the opportunity to pur-
followed by a wine tasting with the featured winemaker and a
chase Blackberry Farm Foundation contributor tickets to gain ac-
private group lunch. On the final day, guests experience a cook-
cess to reserved concert seating or VIP dinners, which often feature
ing demonstration by the featured guest chef and conclude their
an appearance by the musician. All proceeds from the foundation
two-three night stay with the ultimate finale dinner prepared by
contributor tickets go to the Blackberry Farm Foundation, which
the guest chef, along with Chef Joseph Lenn, and remarkable wines
benefits children’s charities and foodways related causes.
provided by the featured winemaker.
ADVENTURE & WELLNESS
ENRICHMENT
In our series of adventure and wellness events, guests are immersed
Blackberry Farm’s enrichment events follow their own course, but
in activities during a portion of the day that range from the adrena-
all share a common thread of accessibility and usually a meal with
line rush of cycling and shooting to the balanced renewal of yoga
the event’s unique featured personality. In addition to the art or
and spa treatments. For at least one evening, remarkable wine and
craft being highlighted, each event is balanced with time for our
food is always part of the group experience, and during many of the
guests to enjoy the many pleasures of the farm—including food,
events, guests also enjoy tasting wine from a special winemaker or
wine and adventure—at their own pace and style.
vintner. Our guests never know what adventures will unfold as part
of their experience at Blackberry Farm!
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