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Blackberry Mountain is a Relais & Châteaux wellness retreat in Walland, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains region. Built by the owners of Blackberry Farm, the property features 42 cabins, cottages and villas designed for guests to unplug from daily life while pursuing outdoor adventures and wellness practices. The estate operates two restaurants helmed by Chef Josh Feathers and houses an underground spa offering Ayurvedic treatments.
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Blackberry Mountain occupies wild, imposing natural surroundings in Walland, Tennessee, in Blount County near the Great Smoky Mountains. The property was created by the owners of nearby Blackberry Farm to prioritise overall wellness, outdoor adventure and inner serenity in a mountain environment. Guest accommodations are designed as cabins and cottages meant to help visitors unplug from the world and reconnect with themselves.
The 42 rooms, suites and villas include several cabin types: King Watchman Cabins and Queen Watchman Cabins, both with stone-and-wood design. The Treehouse offers fireplace amenities, while multi-bedroom options include Villa Thunderhead Cottage, Villa Clingman's Cottage and Villa Wild Crabapple. All accommodations emphasise nature-focused design and the ability to disconnect.
Two on-site restaurants, Firetower and Three Sisters, both command sublime views of the surrounding landscape. Chef Josh Feathers leads the kitchens, using healthy ingredients and combining local flavours with contemporary culinary techniques. The property also offers a wine tasting experience and can arrange individual cooking classes given by the chef.
An underground spa provides Ayurvedic treatments as part of the property's wellness focus. A heated outdoor pool, tennis court, fitness room, sauna and hot tub are available. The estate supports yoga, massage services and a beauty center, complemented by guided art classes in the on-site Art Studio covering pottery, basket making, painting and sketching.
The mountain setting enables outdoor activities including biking, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, water sports (kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, water skiing) and climbing. For younger guests, Camp Blackberry and the Mountaineers program provide structured outdoor and adventure activities led by staff counsellors.
The property is explicitly family-friendly, with a kids club, early dinner options, kids menus and family suites available. Connecting rooms and multi-bedroom villas accommodate larger family groups. Wellness travellers seeking Ayurvedic treatments, yoga and mindfulness will find the retreat's focus aligned with their interests.
Outdoor enthusiasts drawn to hiking, fishing, climbing and water sports benefit from the mountain location and range of guided activities. Groups and events are also welcomed, with five meeting rooms available and a maximum capacity of 100 people.
Editorial verification: Blackberry Mountain is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Blackberry Mountain is a Relais & Châteaux luxury wellness retreat created by the owners of Blackberry Farm. It features 42 cabins, cottages and villas designed for guests to unplug and reconnect while pursuing wellness and outdoor adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains region.
The property is located in Walland, Tennessee, in Blount County, surrounded by wild natural landscape near the Great Smoky Mountains.
The estate offers 42 accommodations including King and Queen Watchman Cabins, Treehouse, and multi-bedroom villas such as Villa Thunderhead Cottage, Villa Clingman's Cottage and Villa Wild Crabapple. All are designed with stone-and-wood construction and nature-focused interiors.
Two on-site restaurants, Firetower and Three Sisters, are overseen by Chef Josh Feathers and serve dishes made with healthy, local ingredients. The property also offers wine tasting experiences and can arrange cooking classes with the chef.
Yes. An underground spa provides Ayurvedic treatments, and the property offers massage services, a beauty center, yoga classes and a range of wellness activities alongside outdoor pursuits.
Yes, the property is family-friendly with a kids club, Camp Blackberry and the Mountaineers program providing structured activities for younger guests. Family suites, connecting rooms and kids menus are available.
The mountain location enables biking, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, water sports (kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, water skiing), climbing and mountaineering, all supported by the property's activities program.
Blackberry Mountain is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Blackberry Mountain is in Walland, United States. Address: Blount County, Tennessee, United States.
| Location | Walland, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | Blount County, Tennessee, United States |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| General manager | Jim Domanic · General Manager and Vice President of Hospitality · source: blackberryfarm.com, checked 2026-10-03 |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/blackberry-mountain/
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