Walland, Tennessee
Blackberry Mountain
Ridgetop wellness citadel
Walland, Tennessee
Opened
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
BlackberryRidgetop wellness citadel
A private ridgetop estate where open-air yoga platforms, guided mountain hikes, and evening fires set the pace across thousands of protected acres.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Staff arrange evening stove fires with artisanal s'mores kits, alongside inclusive dining and private trail guiding.
Remarkable
Outdoor mountain-view yoga decks, a dedicated contrast therapy suite, and specialized Ayurvedic spa treatments.
Remarkable
Private hiking trails, arbor adventure courses, clay shooting, and fly fishing across five thousand mountain acres.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Log cabins. Endless Smoky Mountain scenery. Extraordinary wine and food. The drive in from Knoxville’s small airport goes past Baptist churches...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set across miles of private ridgeline, the estate is immersed in the quiet woodlands of the Great Smoky Mountains.
The rooms
Stone cottages feature lime-washed oak ceilings and flagstone terraces, while cantilevered treehouses open to floor-to-ceiling forest views.
The spa
Earth-sheltered treatment rooms and an open-air stone pavilion host sound bathing and tailored bodywork.
The pool and sauna
A ridgetop infinity pool looks across the Great Smoky Mountains, and cedar-lined infrared saunas aid muscle recovery.
Restaurant
Three Sisters
Tall grid windows look out over the canopy. Menus highlight foraged mountain ingredients and small-estate wines.
At the table
Dining at the peak looks out through wide windows across miles of forested mountain ridges.
How it began
The Beall family developed the estate as an active sibling to Blackberry Farm, committing over half the land to permanent conservation.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.