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Blackberry Farm Announces 2025 Programming Theme

by Katie Skrzek

Oct 1, 2024

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Blackberry Farm announces the theme for its 2025 programming: Alchemy. The award-winning Relais & Châteaux resort in Tennessee offers guests unforgettable experiences over the course of the year, highlighting food, wine, culture, wellness and more.

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Highlights of 2025 events include:

  • Wine Geek (Jan. 5–8, 2025): Blackberry Farm’s award-winning sommelier hosts an immersive wine tasting experience.
  • Winter: Renew and Restore (Feb. 23–26, 2025): Focus on wellness for body and mind during the retreat.
  • Spring Tour de Smokies (April 6–9, 2025): Join a professional cyclist guide on a thrilling ride through the Smoky Mountains.
  • Design Summit (May 4–7, 2025): Delve into the world of interior design with discussions from renowned designers.
  • Il Raduno (May 18–21, 2025): Go on a truffle-hunting adventure with Blackberry Farm’s dog trainer.
  • Passing the Torch (Aug. 24–27, 2025): Join Chef Grant Achatz, of Chicago’s iconic Michelin-starred Alinea, on an innovative food and wine event.
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“The Blackberry Year announcement is always so exciting, because we get to celebrate the incredible personalities and experts that will share their passions with our guests at the Farm, ” said Mary Celeste Beall, proprietor, Blackberry Farm. “Each event is a unique blend of elements designed to evoke the magic of Blackberry Farm and offer our guests experiences they can’t find anywhere else.”

Read more about the full 2025 event lineup on the website.

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