Yoga and Meditation Instructor Leigh Mallis came to Blackberry Mountain in January 2020 to host a reset event focused on creating positive energy and connection with ourselves. Blackberry Mountain’s Wellness Manager, Meghan Henley, joined her to talk about her journey as a yoga instructor and the different yoga practices she loves to teach and incorporate into her own life.   

Chef Dan Barber visited Blackberry Farm as our Scholar in Residence during the 2020 Taste of the South event with the Southern Foodways Alliance. On this episode, you’ll hear his talk from the event where he challenges us to think about food and the hospitality industry in new ways.

In the second interview for The Blackberry Podcast's Kitchen Conversations series, Andy Chabot talks with Executive Chef of the Dogwood at Blackberry Farm®, Sarah Steffan. Follow along through Sarah’s adventures in the culinary industry that led her to the kitchen at Blackberry Farm.  

Chef Mashama Bailey and John Morisano are the dynamic founding duo of Savannah’s The Grey. On this episode, you’ll hear a conversation they shared at Blackberry Farm in February 2020 during The Southerner’s Table event where they discuss their book, Black, White and The Grey: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship and a Landmark Restaurant. Listen in as they share how gathering around a meal and having conversations is a step in the right direction toward healing the racial divide in the South and the country. Their book released in 2021 and is available now. 

During our Yoga with Charlotte event at Blackberry Farm, Charlotte Hardwick sat down with Blackberry Farm Wellness Lifestyle Expert Hope Parks to share her personal story, expand on her philosophy of wellness and offer tips that help easily and authentically incorporate wellness into our daily routines. 

With this episode, we’re beginning a new series, Kitchen Conversations, where Vice President of Food and Beverage Andy Chabot sits down with each of Blackberry’s six executive chefs, beginning with Cassidee Dabney, the executive chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm®. Hear more about Cassidee, the philosophy behind her cooking and what she thinks about current food trends. 

Beginning with an invitation to a calming breath exercise, H(OM)E® founder Chrissy Carter shares a conversation about how to be at home with ourselves. Chrissy joined us at Blackberry Farm for an event inspired by her brand and spoke with guests about how to adapt the idea of meditation, yoga and home to their personal journeys. 

We are thankful for long-standing friendships with industry leaders who always have a great story to share. On this episode, Blackberry’s Vice President of Food and Beverage Andy Chabot sat down with members of the Van Winkle family to talk about the Pappy legacy, their family’s brand history, what they’re up to now and of course, bourbon!

On today’s episode, Blackberry’s Vice President of Food and Beverage Andy Chabot sat down with winemaker Bruno Gaspard and importer Billy Weiss, who poured an incredible selection of wines at our Big Flavor event. They wind through all things wine, and chat about their personal journeys in the industry.  

Commander Rorke Denver shared with Main House Executive Chef Josh Feathers how his training as a Navy SEAL has evolved into his brand, Ever Onward, encouraging teams and individuals to perform at their highest levels. On today’s episode, Commander Denver sat down with Chef Feathers during his 2019 event, Combat and Campfires. Enjoy these two veterans discussing life after service.