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Blackberry Farm 2007 Events Schedule / Walland, TN

In a series of limited enrollment, short courses, the Blackberry Farm creatively pairs some of the best chefs of the nation with outstanding vintners.

Blackberry Farm website

Jan 21-23 - Jump Start: Peay Vyds & Chef Linton Hopkins
Feb 22-24 - Taste of the South: Dan Phillips (Grateful Palate) & various distinguished chefs
Mar 4-6 - Sinful Sweetness: Vintner Rudi Wiest & Chef Michael Mina
May 20-22 - Modern Art: Winemaker John Alban & Chef Gabriel Kreuther
Jun 24-26 - Beyond the Border: Three guest winemakers & Chef Robert Del Grande
Jun 27-28 - Kitchen Full of Kids: Author Helen DeFrance
Jul 8-10 - Back to Basics: Chris Figgins & Chef Jerry Traunfeld
Jul 22-24 - BarB-T: Vintners Robt & Jason Haas
Aug 2-4 - Glorious Cheese: Robert Sinskey & Cheesemaker Sue Conley
Aug 26-28 - Smoky Mtn Table: Bob Lindquist & Chef John Fleer
Sep 9-11 - The Gathering: A group of outstanding chefs
Nov 11-13 - QuinteZINtial: Larry Turley & Chef Michael Tusk
Nov 18-20 - Viva Italia! Vintner Marchesse Nicolo Incisa & Chef Marc Vetri
Nov29-Dec 1 - Spain! Winemaker Daphne Glorian & Chef José Andrés
Dec 9-11 - A Tale of Two Souths: Mark Perrin & Chef Frank Stitt
Dec 13-15 - Wine Geek Weekend

These assorted food and wine events have been traditionally held at off-peak weeks of the year and usually start on a Sunday or Monday afternoon and finish at breakfast three or four days later. This program is the most ambitious yet scheduled by Blackberry Farm. The resort is a member of the Relais & Chateaux organization of hotels and resorts. Open the resorts website and choose either Cooking Schools or Epicurean Events. Highly recommended for wine enthusiasts & foodies.

Address:
Blackberry Farm
1471 W. Millers Cove Rd
Walland, TN 37886
toll free: (800) 557-8864
tel: 865.380.2260
Email: info@BlackberryFarm.com
Website: http://www.blackberryfarm.com/

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