Blackberry Mountain sits on 5,200 acres of preserved mountain landscape near Walland, Tennessee, with 2,800 acres dedicated to conservation. The property rises above Miller's Cove and offers sweeping views across the Great Smoky Mountains region. It's a working example of large-scale land stewardshi...
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Blackberry Mountain sits on 5,200 acres of preserved mountain landscape near Walland, Tennessee, with 2,800 acres dedicated to conservation. The property rises above Miller's Cove and offers sweeping views across the Great Smoky Mountains region. It's a working example of large-scale land stewardship—more than half the original property was placed into conservation in 2009.
Named one of The South's Best Resorts in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards
Blackberry Mountain opened in 2019, continuing a family hospitality tradition that started in 1976 when Sandy and Kreis Beall founded Blackberry Farm as a six-room country inn. Their son Sam transformed Blackberry Farm into a world-renowned destination before his passing in 2016. His wife, Mary Celeste Beall, became proprietor and led the creation of Blackberry Mountain alongside her father-in-law Sandy Beall.
The Beall family's hospitality properties have won three James Beard Awards (Best Chef: Southeast, Outstanding Wine Program, Outstanding Service), Bon Appétit's No. 1 Hotel for Food Lovers, ELLE Décor's Travel A-List for Best New Hotel, and Hideaway Report's Hideaway of the Year.
Blackberry Mountain offers five accommodation types:
Property access is limited to registered guests only.
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Fly Fishing | Half-day and full-day wade fishing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for wild rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Float trips on Tennessee River Valley tailwater rivers for year-round trout and summer smallmouth bass. |
| Hiking | 36+ miles of private hiking trails with art installations scattered throughout the property |
| Mountain Biking | Trail network across the 5,200-acre estate |
| Rock Climbing | Climbing opportunities on the Mountain |
| Horseback Riding | Guided rides through mountain terrain |
| Off-Road Driving | Lexus Off Road experiences (property partner) |
| Trail Running | Running routes across private trails |
| Paddle Sports | Water-based activities on the property |
| Smoky Mountain Sports Club | Organized sports and outdoor activities |
| Lake Life | Water recreation and lake activities |
| Arbor Adventure | Canopy and tree-based experiences |
Half-day fly fishing excursions and full-day float trips are available—contact concierge for pricing and scheduling.
Blackberry Mountain's Nest Spa features world-class wellness offerings recognized by Vogue in their 2024 Global Spa Guide and named among Top Ten Best Spa Resorts in the United States. Services include:
Three on-property restaurants serve farm-to-table cuisine with seasonal menus:
Guests can participate in curated tastings and educational experiences:
Blackberry Mountain operates with environmental consciousness:
The property features 36+ miles of private hiking trails with art installations throughout. An on-site art studio supports creative pursuits, whether in structured classes or informal mountain-inspired work.
Blackberry Mountain partners with Lexus for premium off-road experiences and publishes Blackberry Magazine, a creative editorial project featuring original stories, art, and interviews inspired by mountain life.
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