Aspiring Maven, Foodie, and Shutterbug

Scenic Accommodations.  Exquisite Cuisine.  World-class Service.  Southern Hospitality.  Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains, Walland, Tennessee Thanks to Travel + Leisure Magazine and Foodspotting , my family and I were given an opportunity to stay at the idyllic resort of Blackberry Farm in Tennessee.  Located on 4,200 acres in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Blackberry Farm has garnered renowned acclaim : they were Travel + Leisure's #1 Resort in the Continental United States for 2011 and just named Bon Apetit Magazine's #1 Hotel for Food Lovers in America for 2013.  Old Walland Pond With luxurious accommodations, world-class cuisine, and a serene setting, it actually is the impeccable service and hospitality that make Blackberry Farm so special.  Guests are invited to explore whatever aspect of the property they would like and there are a myriad of activities available; from Orvis-endorsed fly fishing to horseback