There’s just something about a “Gourmand” property that attracts me. Enough to let you know about Blackberry Farm. Never been there. Want to go. Especially now that they have Peter Glander as executive chef.
This season, in conjunction with the opening of its new FarmStead, Blackberry Farm announces the arrival of Executive Chef Peter Glander. From the Indiana farm where he was raised to the world-famous kitchens of Manhattan — and now, to rural Relais Gourmand destination Blackberry Farm — Glander has always had a passion for the soil’s bounty in every season.
“Peter’s intimate knowledge of the land and his exceptional culinary achievements speak for themselves,” says Sam Beall, proprietor of the 4,200- acre country estate. “He will complement the FarmStead perfectly.
Blackberry Farm — often described as “Easy to get to. Hard to leave.” — is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee. This 51-room Relais & Chateaux/Relais Gourmand property offers some of the world’s finest wines, cuisine, fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, sporting clay and mountain biking opportunities. In addition to an abundance of outdoor activities, Blackberry Farm offers an Aveda Destination Spa and a series of annual cooking schools and culinary events featuring Blackberry’s own celebrated staff along with other world-renowned guest chefs and vintners. For reservations and information, please call 800-993-7824 or visit www.blackberryfarm.com.